From Gifts to Gags
Grissom was the first to wake later that evening and enjoyed the look of Sara as she slept. A smile encased his face as he reached for her hand and played with the ring on her finger.
She stirred slightly and he glanced at her face, her eyes were open and studying his profile with a grin. He smiled back at her and leaned down for a kiss. He gently broke the kiss and held her tight in his arms.
He could feel a grin spread across her face against his chest and curios as to what may have caused it he asked. "What is going through that beautiful mind of yours?"
She smiled at the comment, "I was just thinking of a way we could repay the guys for their generous clothing gifts yesterday."
"That's a very diplomatic way of putting it, what's your idea?" Sara explained her plan to Grissom, letting him adjust it here and there when needed. When the two of them had created a solid plan and timeframe they got up and readied for work. After grabbing a quick bite to eat and tending to Bruno the two of them headed out the door.
Two weeks later the first part of their plan was nearly ready. They had to call in a few favors and gain some trust with the guys, but they knew when the time came they wouldn't suspect a thing.
It was a week later and everyone was sitting around the break room waiting for assignments from Grissom when he finally entered. Though the guys knew of Grissom and Sara's relationship they were not yet privy to the engagement.
Grissom was just about to hand out the assignments when Ecklie breezed into the room, clearing his throat, getting the attention of everyone. He cleared his throat one more time before beginning to speak.
"I have been informed by the sheriff that a mandatory team building activity will be required by all shifts at CSI." Groans erupted from the room causing Ecklie to grin evilly.
"As I see all of you are so excited to participate, I have decided your shift will be the first to go" it was then the crew noticed the papers in his hand. He began passing them out and explained as he went.
"You will be spending one day each week performing a different task. When all tasks are complete there will be a celebratory dinner held to reward you."
Warrick looked down at the information neatly typed on the paper in his hand, "you have got to be kidding me" He exclaimed. Ecklie halted him from saying anything more by holding up one of his hands.
"Every task must be completed in the day given and must be done together as a team. You must prove this with photo documentation, enjoy!" and he left the team to ponder over their first task.
Grissom excused himself and followed Ecklie out of the room quickly followed closely by Sara. They caught up to him just as he was rounding the corner. "Ecklie!" Grissom yelled in his best angry voice and the three of them entered into Grissom's office in what seemed to be a hot debate.
Once inside his office the three of them instantly broke into grins as Grissom made sure the blinds to the office were closed. Sara was the first to speak, "thanks Ecklie, that was great!"
"I actually had fun, in all seriousness I am happy for you two. I hope everything goes according to plan." They all shook ands and putting on an angry face Ecklie exited the office yelling "and that's final!"