A new day
Title: A new day
Author: MYBIGBLUEBOX
Series: C.S.I
Rating: T
Genre: angst/comfort
Spoilers: none
Characters: Gil Grissom, Sara Sidle
Disclaimer: God knows how many times you've all read these disclaimers but I'm going to say it all again just coz. I don't own these characters they are all property of channel 5, CBS productions and the writer.
Summary: After the verdict is given everyone heads home, a new level is reached in Gil and Sara's relationship.
Dedications: Everyone who's read anything I've done over the years and gave their constructive criticism.
Warnings: very violent and a strong reference to rape. Bad language and despair. Explores the feelings of rape victims so please mind the rating, if you are affected by any of these subjects.
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The light pooling form the street lamps rushed past the SUV windows as Grissom drove Sara and himself home. It was after nine in the evening, after the verdict was given everyone had one back to Warrick's to talk it over. Sara had been quiet. As Grissom stopped for a red light he glanced over at her. She sat with her head against the window, hands in her lap, thinking. Grissom reached over and grasped her hand in his, she looks over at him and smiles, gripping his hand back. Grissom drives on, her hand still encased in his.
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Grissom's POV
I follow Sara into my apartment and drop my keys onto the living room table. Sara moves into the kitchen to make us a coffee. I kick off my shoes and put both our pairs by the door and hang up our jackets. I love the way we work in such perfect unison together. I sit on the couch heavily as Sara place two steaming mugs on the table in front of me, before seating herself next to me. I wrap an arm around her shoulders as she snuggles into me. She holds my hand gently.
'You okay?' I ask her quietly. She sighs contentedly into my chest, her breath warm on my skin.
'All the better for being home with you.' I love it when she calls my house home. She reaches for her coffee, I watch as her hair falls from her shoulder, exposing the skin of her shoulders and neck. She takes a long sip and settles back again. She turns to look at me, her eyes deep and almost black in the half light the table lamp gives. I can feel myself drowning in them. I elan down and kiss her softly, she returns it. I pull back slowly and study her face, her reaction. Her hand creeps up my back to settle on the back of my neck, I shiver into her touch. She pulls me back onto her lips, giving my the answer I sought after in her face. My tongue runs over her lips begging access to her mouth, which she grants me. Heat floods over me as she tilts her head, deepening the kiss. Her hand strokes my back, mine capturing her hips, pulling her even closer. My tongue runs over hers, my fingers rubbing soft circles in the exposed flesh of her sides. She moans into my mouth, I pull my mouth from hers and place, gentle kisses along her jaw line, and down her throat. She throws her head back with a sharp intake of breath. I take my mouth gently from her burning skin to remove both our shirts. She kisses my newly exposed flesh, making my chest heave with anticipation. I fall back onto the couch, lying full length on it. Sara straddles my hips. I reach up and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, she shakes under my touch.
'Honey, are you sure you want this?' The dozen of other rape victims I have come into contact with over the years rush across my mind. Scared to death of being touched let alone having full on sex. Sara catches my eyes and nods.
'I'm sure, I need this Gil. I need you.' Her voice is husky and deep, she leas in close once again.
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Sara's POV
Early morning sunlight streamed into our room, illuminating Gil's face in the dim light. I prop myself up onto my elbow and watch him sleep. A smile plays across my face, I never cease to be amazed at how happy I am now. He's finally gone, gone for good. The memories buzz through my head.
'Conrad Ecklie your behaviour towards Ms Sidle was uncalled for and frankly disgusting. The jury sentences you o 20 years imprisonment for rape and causing grievous bodily harm, without the privilege of parole.'
20 years of peace, 20 years of no fear. Everyone else doesn't think it's enough. To me it's a blessing I could only pray for, finally I am safe. Gil wakes slowly and turns to me, kissing me gently and slowly, I savour the moment. I can't belive how wonderful everything is now.
'We'd better get up honey, get everything ready for lunch.' Damn I forgot everyone was coming round to lunch to celebrate Ecklie's sentencing. I jump out of bed kissing Gil quickly on the lips and bolt for the bathroom, I know how much he wants it first.
'Hey!' He comes running down the corridor after me, I speed up but I'm to slow for him, he catches me around the middle, lifting me clean off the floor, I squeal like a school girl in delight. He laughs at me putting me down right outside the bathroom door, before dodging round me to shield himself with the door, he sticks he tongue out at me before shutting me out. I pound on the wood, laughing so hard I can hardly speak.
'Your in for it when you get your ass out of there!' The water turns on and Gil's muffled voice reaches me through the door.
'That's what I was counting on!' I laugh out loud at him and make my way down the hall to get some breakfast.
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Three hours later.
'God damn it Gil you get your ass out of that bedroom now or I'm coming in there, they'll be here any minute!'
'I'm coming, I'm coming!' He emerges from his sanctuary, I never seen him look so smart in his life.
'You look gorgeous darling.' I reach up and kiss his cheek. I turn back to the kitchen and catch him getting an appreciative eyeful before turning to the dining table to straighten the cloth. The door bell rings, Gil practically runs to answer it, I can't help but laugh at him. He throws me a dirty look before opening the door to our friends.
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Grissom's POV
I'm so nervous, I think my heart might just stop. After all the meticulous planning I've done I can't mess this up now. I check the little box that I clutch in my hand, making sure it hasn't materialised in the last two seconds. I watch Sara from the kitchen, her beautiful laugh lighting up the room. It's now or never. Everyone's watching, I feel the colour creep into my cheeks, I kneel before her offering myself to her. Looking into her eyes my embarrassment fades and all I can see is her.
'Sara, would you do me the honour of being my wife?'
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Hi there everyone! I'm so sorry that this took so long to update but I just had some personal problems that had to come first. Please review, sorry about the spelling if it's as bad as last time!