The shaking in my hands was uncontrollable as I made my way off the stand. I wasn't sure if it was due to the anger pumping through my veins, or the shock that Adam's attorney actually had the nerve say that I would put an innocent man behind bars because of my selfish needs! See, I knew that the evidence proved that Adam had committed insurance fraud, and then tried to frame his son! His own admission to Brass and Catherine proves that! I guess I never saw that Defense Attorney's are willing to drag other people's names and reputation through the mud just to make sure that their guilty client get's set free.

When I stepped out of the courtroom, I couldn't help but start swearing under my breath. Let's face it, I think I have the right to get a little bit angry here! I found the nearest bench next to the courtroom and sat down on it, still muttering under my breath. I'd run my hands through my hair, but it was up in a bun. Instead of doing that, I just began to wring my hands together. As I was in the middle of having my moment, I heard footsteps approaching the bench. Glancing up for a quick second, I saw Catherine and Warrick making their way over here.

"We tried finding you as soon as we could, what the hell happened in there?" Catherine asked as she approached the bench. You know, her guess is as good as mine.

"Who knows? How the hell can they say that I mean what kind of a human are you to even drag someone through the mud like that?! I know the judge dismissed what he said and said it was to not be taken into account but you know damn well it's still going to be in their minds! Now the jury possibly thinks I don't have the normal fucking decency of a human!" I was talking with my hands as I answered back to Catherine. I ramble when I get extremely angry, and that's what just happened. This is why I try not to get angry cause I ramble, then I tend to bite people's heads off and it's not a pretty sight.

"All defense attorneys do that, they're getting paid exorbitant amounts of money to lie and say their clients innocent, Adam's attorney's no different. We all know that Adam's guilty and I'm sure the jury knows that too." Warrick reassured me as he put a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"Look, I'm going to give Grissom a call. Update him on what happened." I heard the sound of Catherine's heels clicking as she began walking away. Warrick removed his hand, before speaking up.

"The hardest part's over with. You did your part, now we just wait and see what the jury says." I heard another pair of footsteps making their way towards the bench. It wasn't Catherine's heels, so who was it?

"Sorry I disappeared, figured you could use this." Nick's voice spoke up. I looked up and saw the coffee cup that he was holding in his hand. With my eyes glued back towards the ground, I reached a hand up. The cup was set into my hand, then I brought it back down. I immediately raised the cup towards my lips and took a sip. The warm drink slowly began to slowly make its way through my body.

"Let's give the Rookie some space, Bridget looks like she could use it." Warrick spoke up, then walked away a few steps. Then, it sounded as if he turned on his heels back towards us. "You coming, Nick?"

"I'll catch up with you Warrick, I have to talk to her about a few things." I wasn't sure what the look on Warrick's face was, but I'm pretty sure it had something to do with confusion and maybe a raised eyebrow. His heels turned back around, then he started walking away. Still not looking up, I felt the weight of the bench shift as Nick sat down on it. Finally looking up from the ground, I glanced out of the corner of my eye at him.

"Well, that was interesting." I found myself letting out a slight chuckle.

"It's definitely something to talk about later." We sat there, side by side for a while, saying nothing to each other. I don't know where he was looking but I was looking anywhere but in his direction. I don't know what it was, but ever since he kissed me on the cheek, I've been anxious about being in the same room with him. Maybe it was the fact that he wasn't being shy about what he felt towards me, or the fact that I still hadn't decided if I felt the same or not. My emotions towards Nick were still in limbo, and it wasn't helping that he kept being so damn sweet.

It was about 10 minutes before there was a single sound between the two of us. When I had let out a sigh, I guess that made Nick want to speak up.

"Defense was pretty brutal on you in there. Just remember that you know the truth, and you have proof to back it up." Without saying anything else, Nick stood up from the bench and began walking away. II was able to hear that he stopped walking, but didn't move.

"Bridget?" I looked up, with my hands still curled around the coffee cup.

"Yeah?"

"I saw the blush on your face after I kissed your cheek. It was nice to know my action was... well received." He threw a quick wink at me before walking in the direction Warrick headed off in. I couldn't help but blush again at what he said. God damn it Nick stop being so damn sweet! I don't really want him to, or do I? See, this is what he does? He confuses me so much that I don't even know how I feel about this situation anymore!

I waited the rest of the recess out by myself, slowly ingesting the cup of coffee. The time allowed me to calm my nerves to the best of my ability and think about a few things. When the clock turned 1:50, I headed back into the room. When I found my way back to my original seat, I saw that the three of them had already made their way back to their seats. I turned my eye in their general direction, but they didn't notice. Nick, Catherine, and Warrick all looked as if they were engaged in some sorted of an important discussion. Their heads were all pointed towards each other, with their bodies doing the same.

It wasn't long before both the judge and the jury entered the court. After we repeated the whole beginning, the judge had turned towards the jury. "Have you reached a verdict?" One member of the jury, an elderly African American woman had stood up from her seat.

"Yes your honor, we have." Here's the moment of truth, did they convict Adam despite what the defense had presented? The jury member pulled a small piece of paper out of her shirt pocket. As she unfolded it carefully, she cleared her throat. "In the case of Adam Prescott versus the State of Nevada, we the jury find the defendant guilty of Insurance Fraud and falsifying a police report." There was the collective sound the gasps from the defense, but most of the people in the room did a silent 'thank you' pray to god. Wow, I didn't think that many people hated Adam. I know myself I was grinning from ear to ear. MY FIRST CONVICTION AS A CSI! In my head, I was screaming but since I was still in court I kept it down to the giant smile on my face. Once the judge dismissed the court, I all but jumped out of my seat and high-tailed it out of there.

Once I got outside the room, I was instantly greeted by Warrick and Nick. I wonder where Catherine. When I approached the two, Warrick had answered my suspicions as if he could read my mind.

"Catherine got called away by Lindsay's babysitter after the verdict, told me to give you her congrats." Warrick had reached out and enveloped me into a hug. "Looks like we got the guy. All thanks to you. I'm sure Catherine's with me when I say this but you solved this case." Warrick released me, but the smile didn't drop off his face.

"Thank you, Warrick. I feel really good right now, accomplished even."

"Then you've done your job." Warrick looked between Nick and me several times. Eventually, a smirk slowly replaced the smile on his face. "I'm just going to leave the two of you alone. Have fun." Warrick and Nick shared some sort of look before he walked away. After he walked off, Nick finally talked.

"I think I speak for everyone when I say you're doing a fantastic job." With one single motion, Nick's arm reached out and grabbed ahold of my arm. He lightly pulled me towards him. Both of his arms wrapped around me to give me a meaningful hug. It didn't take long for me to return the hug. It only lasted for a few seconds but when he pulled away, he kept me directly in front of him.

"Listen... are you emotionally stable?" Nick asked me in a low voice. I looked at him like he had three heads. Ok, forgive me if I'm forgetting something, but why the hell is he asking if I'm emotionally stable? Is this some kind of joke?

"Uhh. I guess? If you mean that I'm not as angry as I was early then yes I'm fine. Is this some sort of tri-" I wasn't allowed to finish my thoughts because Nick had leaned down, and planted his lips against mine. Ohh, so that's why he was asking if I was emotionally stable! It makes a lot more sense now. Wait, what the hell am I doing? Nick is in the process of kissing me and I'm rationalizing how the hell it happened! Not going to lie, it's not half bad.

Just as quick as it began, did it end. He pulled away but kept his arms held loosely around me. "I want to see you tonight if that's alright." Nick took away his arms away and began walking backward towards the entrance of the courthouse. "Expect a call from me later." With one last heart melting smile, He turned on his heels and walked off. Ok, I was utterly speechless. I think the whole issue with Nick has been decided. He's DEFINETLY interested.

BRICK OFFICALY HAPPENED! AHHH I'M SO EXCITED, MORE THAN I SHOULD BE lol I hope you guys are too! Figured I'd finally allow it ;) Should have another update out by Wednesday night at the latest :)

Also, I need some help with Nicknames! I want one or two 'Nick'names that he can call Bridget! Any help would be awesome! :D