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Chapter 14: leaving Boston

For most of the night and part of the next day, Sara was asleep more than awake, but they could tell after every time she woke up she was getting stronger, which they undoubtedly loved, and Grissom had only left her side a few times to take care of bathroom needs and to call both teams to let them know what's going on.

When she had stayed awake longer than a few minutes at a time they finally ate, which wasn't the greatest, but considering they were hungry and Grissom didn't want to leave her side at the moment, they took it and ate every last bite. Then once the nurse took the trays they would just sit in silence and looked at each other, thankful they had made it this far.

Their moment of silence this time around was interrupted when there was a knock on the door.

She looked at Grissom a bit longer before looking at the door and saying. "Come in."

The door opened and Sara's face lit up as she said. "Josh, Hi."

Josh walked into the room, letting the door close behind him, then replied. "Hi Sara, I just thought I would come and see you, the guys said they'll come and visit you tomorrow."

Sara nodded and replied. "Thank you."

Josh nodded with a smile, and after a few seconds of silence, Grissom cleared his throat and said. "I'm gong to let you two talk, I'll be back in a few minutes."

He thought they could use a moment to themselves and he didn't want to feel like he was in the way, so after he got up from the chair, he leaned down, kissed her head and squeezed her hand before letting go and walking out of the room.

As the door was closing, Josh walked to the chair Grissom had just got up from, then sat down.

He took a breath and said. "You know you really scared the hell out of us."

Trying to keep the tone of the room light, she smiled and said. "Just trying to keep you on your toes."

He chuckled a little, then replied. "Well you definitely had done that." Then as his look became a little more gentle, he continued. "In fact, since the day I met you, it has been that way for me."

Sara felt the air changing around them, so she started saying. "Josh..."

But he cuts her off as he took her hand. "Please, let me speak." After Sara nodded, he squeezed her hand and continued. "That man out there loves you deeply, he never left your side the moment you were brought in here, except the few time when he had to take care of a few things, and watching that and seeing the way he was looking at you, I know he's going to love you forever." She nodded with tears in her eyes as he spoke again. "The thing is I would've loved you forever too. But what I realize now is that it is not our life to share, it is yours and his, and it would have eventually happened whether you would have gone to Vegas that weekend or not. Somehow, someway, you guys would have ended up together."

Sara sniffled as she asked. "You really believe that?"

Josh nodded. "I do, when you have that true love out there, it is not going to be denied, and anybody who tries to fight against it, will lose every time."

She couldn't help but nod with a small smile before asking. "What are you saying?"

He took a breath again, got up from the chair, sat on the side of her bed, took his hand out of hers and cupped her cheek. "I'm saying that despite how I feel about you, how I'll always feel, I'm giving you my blessing."

"Really?"

"Yes, I tried to feel that way before, but now I really mean it. Go and be the happiest you've ever been as you live out the life that you've always wanted and deserve."

Sara could see the truth in his eyes as her tears started to come down her cheek while she was holding out her arms. He wiped her tears away before bringing her in his arms and giving her a hug, and while in the hug, she whispered. "You be happy too, and thank you, despite what you might think, your blessing does mean a lot to me."

He closes his eyes as he whispered. "You're welcome."

After a few minutes, they pull back, then as he wiping more tears off her cheek, the hospital door opened.

When he finally removed his hand, he turned and saw Grissom standing there, then he looked at the woman on the bed again. "I'll come by with the team tomorrow."

"Ok." As he stood up, she took his hand again and continued. "And really, thank you."

He gives her a little smile, leans down and kisses her forehead, then pulls back, and after a look, he releases her hand and walks to the door, which Grissom have moved to the side so he wasn't in the way.

When he was in front of Grissom, he held out his hand and said. "I'm sorry about before. Take care of her, and don't ever let her go."

Grissom gave the younger man a smile as he took his hand. "I understand, always, and never again."

Josh gave him a little smile as they finished shaking hands, then after they release them, he looked back at Sara one more time before walking out of the room, leaving the couple alone.

As the door shut, Sara and Grissom looked at each other, then he said with a smile after a few seconds of silence. "Nice guy, well once you get past the prickly part."

Sara chuckled a little while she nodded as Grissom was walking toward her bed. "Did you have a tough time with him, is that what he meant about 'before'?"

He nodded with a sighe before replying. "Yeah, our first meeting wasn't that great, but I understand it was because of the situation, we were all tense."

When he was close enough to her, she took his hand and tugged on it so he could move closer, and once he sits on the edge of the bed, he cups her cheek while looking into her eyes as his eyes turned vulnerable, then she asked. "You ok Griss?"

He nodded, then letting his emotions finally come out, he sniffled and said. "I was so scared Sara, I thought I was going to lose you right before we got everything we've ever wanted."

She placed her free hand on top of his hand that was on her cheek and spoke as tears came back into her eyes. "I'm right here Griss, and I'm not going anywhere without a fight or you, so you better get use to that."

He smiled as he scooted closer. "Yes ma'am." She smiled with a sniffle as she noticed he was leaning towards her, so she went a little ways to meet him, and before their lips touched he whispered. "I love you."

They do a small peck and pull back, then she moved her hand that was on top of his and cupped his cheek. "And I love you."

After a few seconds of just looking at each other, they go back to kissing, this time it was a little more passionate, and when they pulled back again, he brings her in his arms and they hold one another, not planning on letting go anytime soon.

Two days later

While Sara was finishing her stay at the hospital her team from Boston came and saw her, which she enjoyed, but the part she enjoyed the most was when they finally told her she was discharged with a clean bill of health, so she could not only feel free, but also have no more hospital food.

As Josh was out getting a drink at the bar with Billy that night, Sara and Grissom was in his apartment enjoying a 'home' cooked meal.

When Sara had gotten out of the hospital, Josh offered for them to come stay at his place for the night, Grissom wasn't so sure because he didn't want to feel like he was rubbing his relationship with Sara in his face, but Josh insisted and it was easier, plus it was only for one night, so he agreed.

As they were eating, he kept looking up from his plate to look at her from across the table, which every time she looked at him, he would be smiling, so after the third time of doing that action, she finally spoke. "What?"

"Nothing, it just feels nice."

She raised an eyebrow at that, yeah him and Josh are on better terms now, but she didn't think he was particularly liking this arrangement that much. "Being here, feels nice?"

He chuckled a little. "Well not necessarily here, in this apartment, but us being together like this feels nice."

"Yeah it does." Then she smirked. "Especially your cooking and serving." He was about to say something, but then she sighed and continued. "Now I have to find a place to live when we get back to Vegas."

He finally got to say what he wanted to say a few seconds ago. "Why not stay with me?" She looked at him a little shocked and he continued before she could. "I know we are just starting out and it's crazy to even think about this step right now, but the way I see it, its only going to be a matter of time before you do anyways, why not start now?"

She was still a little shocked at the gesture, but she smirked. "You sure sound very sure of us."

Before he let worry come over him, he gets up from his seat, only to sit down next to her, then he places his hand on top of hers and said. "I am. I don't want to hold anything back from you, from us, anymore. I feel we are allowed to do anything that our hearts tells us, and right now my heart is telling me this is right."

She smiles lovingly at him before replying. "We are more than allowed to do anything that our hearts tells us, but mov..."

He cuts her off. "I know moving in is a huge step, believe me. But if you want, you can stay in the guest room so you can have that space to yourself."

She gives him a little smile as she replied. "Which you know I won't be in very long, because now that I know what it feels like to be in your arms at night, I won't be able stay away."

He chuckles, then he lifts her hand up to his lips and replied. "Think about it ok? And know that I am on board with whatever you decide."

She nodded as she cupped his cheek with her free hand. "This is a huge step, especially just starting out like this, so I do need to think about it."

"Ok, I respect that."

She replied as she had tears in her eyes. "Thank you, I love you so much."

He gives her a little smile. "I love you too, and you're welcome."

He stands up from the chair he was sitting in, steps up to her, leans down and kisses her on the forehead before walking back to his original chair, and after sitting down, they go back to eating, but continued to smile at one another as they ate. Her answer may have not been a resounding yes, but least it wasn't a break-up and hell no, so he'll take it.

The next afternoon

When they woke up the next morning, and since they didn't have to go the airport until the afternoon, they spent their time relaxing and taking it easy, then when it was time, Josh came home during lunch, helped carry the rest of the stuff that she had to his vehicle, then drove them to the airport.

Once they got there and dealt with her bags, they walked to the correct gate number, and when they got there, the rest of her Boston team was there to say goodbye to her again, so one by one they did, which was very emotional for everybody.

After Josh and Sara pulled back from their hug, she cups his cheek and said. "Thank you for helping me out and being there for me, our friendship is forever."

"Yes it is, call if you ever want to talk."

"I will and take care."

"You too."

After one more hug, Sara steps back and stands next to Grissom as he holds out his hand to Josh, which Josh shook it as he said. "Take care Gil."

"You too and thank you for all that you have done."

Josh knew it was more than allowing him to stay at his place last night, so he just nodded and replied with a you're welcome.

As they were releasing hands, it was time to board the plane, so after everybody said goodbye, Grissom and Sara picked up their carry on bags, took each other's hands, and walked away to board their plane, ready to start their new lives together.

AN: Hope it was ok, the next chapter will be the last. Please review.