The next two days flew by for Sara. She spent the days helping Lucas finish setting up his office. And before she knew it, it was five o'clock on the fateful Friday evening.
She spent the remaining time getting ready taking her time not to miss any detail. But she didn't realize how much time she had spent until Lucas knocked on the door to remind her.
"Sara, you have 15 minutes. Are you ready yet?"
"Crap." she yelled.
"I'll take that as a no. Well hurry up."
When she walked into the living room Lucas's mouth dropped.
"So, how do I look?"
"Wow."
"Good, that's the response I was hoping for."
Then a knock came on the door. Her heart jumped and began to race. This was it. Grissoms last chance. And she meant it this time. She opened the door.
"Ma'am. Your limo awaits." the driver said then turned and retreated towards the long black stretch.
Sara hesitated and followed. But stopped before reaching the car. The driver opened the back door and Grissom stepped out. The sight of him made her knees weak.
He was dressed in a black suit with an impossibly blue shirt that brought out the color in his eyes. His tie was the same color as her dress. She was speechless. Only when he spoke up she came out of her trance.
"Sara, would you accompany me to dinner?" He held out his hand to her.
For a moment she hesitated. Not because she didn't want to, but she was still stunned at his effort to get her back.
"I'd love too."
She took his hand and they entered the car. They sat in silence to the restaurant. Catherine had arranged for a private room at the Tangiers restaurant. They were escorted to the back and given menus. Grissom ordered a bottle of wine then looked at Sara. When the waiter returned with the wine they ordered.
They sat at a small table within an arms reach of each other. Sara smiled as she sipped her wine.
"You didn't have to..." she stopped as Grissoms hand picked up her chin.
"Sara, I know this is going to take time for both of us. When you talk, you need to look at me."
She looked into his eyes as the tears filled hers. It was eating her up inside that he might not ever be able to hear again.
"I'm sorry."
"Don't ever be sorry Sara. As long as I have you, I'm not. You are all that matters to me. I am sorry it's taken me this long to truly discover that."
Their food arrived.
"Come on. You need to eat a real meal. Lets just enjoy tonight."
She smiled and they ate. When she wanted to say something she made sure he was looking at her. As the evening went on it became less of a challenge for them to communicate.
The lights dimmed slightly cuing Grissom. He stood and held his hand out to her.
"Dance with me?"
She took his hand, and he pulled her to his feet. Sara thought she recognized the song but when she noticed the small monitor in the corner, it was then she realized it was for Grissom. She could hear the words and music, and he swayed her and sang along reading off of the monitor.
There was a time.
I was everything and nothing all in one
When you found me
I was feeling like a cloud across the sun
I need to tell you
How you light up every second of the day
But in the moonlight
You just shine like a beacon on the bay
And I can't explain
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
It's that feeling I get about you deep inside
And I can't describe
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
The way you look tonight
With a smile
You pull the deepest secrets from my heart
In all honesty
I'm speechless and I don't know where to start
And I can't explain
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
It's that feeling I get about you deep inside
And I can't describe
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
The way you look tonight
Sara let his words sink in as she swayed with him. The effort and planning that he had put into this evening was astonishing. And when the song ended she pulled back to look at him.
"I love you."
"I love you too Sara."
He pulled her back into him and held her for several more minutes.
"Sara, please come home. I miss you."
She raised her head and said into his ear, "Yes."
Grissom felt her breath against his ear but heard no sound. He sighed. Sara pulled away and gave her answer again. And he smiled.
They walked back to the limo arm in arm. The driver took them back to their house. Grissom tipped the driver and escorted Sara to the front door. He stopped her before they entered.
"Sara, I'm not expecting anything but your company tonight."
She placed her arms around he neck and pulled herself up to kiss him. They made their way into the house and when Sara pulled away, she saw the look in his eyes that she had been missing. They were full of love and passion.
"Make love to me Grissom."
She led him back to their room and closed the door.
TBC
The song I used is one of my favorites by Sir Elton John, Something about the way you look tonight. It's a great song.