Ch. 21: Time Flies By

Meanwhile Sara and Laura were planning the party. Sara was surprised that Laura actually had some great ideas, and was very fun to hang out with. Talking with Laura, Sara decided to ask if things were serious between Nick and Laura.

Sara: Wow, Laura, all these ideas are great. Grissom and Catherine will definitely like this.

Laura: Yeah, just keep it simple. They're not really into fancy stuff. Anyway we still have a lot to do.

Sara: I know. At least I have your cell number. Can I also call you at home?

Laura: That would be hard to do since I'm staying with Uncle Gil right now. Just call me on my cell, even though Uncle Gil's almost always with Catherine every day.

Sara: You're staying with Grissom? That must be hard.

Laura: Tell me about it. I can't wait till I find my own place.

Sara: You don't even have anywhere else to stay?

Laura: No, not really. And it's kind of hard to find a place nearby work.

Sara: I know what you mean. Hey can I ask you something?

Laura: Sure, what?

Sara: You've been hanging out with Nick a lot lately. Are you two dating or just friends?

Laura: Oh, no. Nick and I are just friends.

Sara: Really? You don't even like him like, uh-

Laura: Like a boyfriend? Nick's like the big brother I never had. We have a lot in common since we're from Texas, and everything. But no, I'm not interested in him romantically. Can I tell you a secret?

Sara: Sure, you can tell me.

Laura: Actually I like Greg.

Sara: Really? You like Greg Sanders?! That's a surprise.

Laura: Sara! Don't laugh at me. I know he can be a little annoying, but he's sweet, kind, and a good friend to me. I just wished I knew if he liked me.

Sara: Laura, any guy would be crazy not to like you. You're gorgeous. I just wish I had better luck in love.

Laura: Thanks, Sara. And Sara, don't worry I know you'll find someone. Oh, I better go. I got a case and I need to see if Hodges has my results already.

Laura leaves, and as she's walking down the hall she accidentally rams into Greg.

Laura: Oof, sorry about that. Oh, hey Greg.

Greg: Hey, Laura. I'm glad I got to see you. I wanted to talk to you.

Laura: Really?

Greg: I was wondering if, uh, if you wanted to, uh-

Laura: What, Greg?

Greg: Gosh, this is hard. I've never been this shy around girls.

Laura: Greg, come on. What'd you want to ask me?

Greg: Laura, I better just say this before I really screw up. I, uh, really like you, and I was wondering if-

Laura: Are you asking me out?

Greg: Yeah, I guess I am.

Laura: Yes, Greg, I would love to go out with you. To tell you the truth I like you too.

Greg: You do?

Laura: Yeah.

Greg: Dinner tomorrow sound good?

Laura: Yeah, it does.

After that, Greg and Laura start dating. A few months pass, and it is getting closer to Grissom and Catherine's wedding. Grissom and Catherine are so happy, but they have a lot to plan to start their new life together.

Grissom: Catherine, I can't believe our wedding is not too far away now.

Catherine: I know, just think in 2 months we'll be married. Grissom, what are we going to do about where we're going to live? My house is too small.

Grissom: Catherine, you know my place is big enough for the three of us.

Catherine: I know, but I really wanted a place of our own.

Grissom: I know, but it takes a while to find a new place. We'll keep looking though.

Catherine: Ok, besides I already have my house up for sale. Hopefully we'll get a buyer within the next few months.

Grissom: That's good. So are you going to continue to use Willows or switch to Grissom after we're married?

Catherine: I was wondering about that. I think most likely I would switch to Grissom. Makes sense, right? *sighs*You promise we'll be happy?

Grissom: Yes, that is a promise. You're the best thing in my life.

A week later, a smiling picture of Grissom and Catherine announcing their upcoming marriage finally appeared in the paper. The team was in the break room and saw the announcement.

Greg: Hey, guys, Grissom and Catherine finally put their wedding announcement in the paper.

Sara: Really, let me see.

Laura: Yeah, show us!

The team battles for the paper, but Sara finally grabs it.

Sara: Aw… that's a sweet picture of them. Look what it says, "Dr. Gil Grissom and Ms. Catherine Willows are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Ms. Willows is the assistant graveyard shift CSI supervisor at the LVPD Crime Lab. Dr. Grissom is the head graveyard shift CSI supervisor at the LVPD Crime Lab. Their wedding will be on Dec. 18, 2008." Looks like they finally set a date.

Nick: That is a sweet picture. Man, that's nearly two months from now.

Laura: Yeah, they've almost got everything ready though. So, Sara, when do you want to throw the party? Everything is ready to go.

Sara: How about this week? All we have to do is sneak the stuff in here when they are out in the field.

So throughout the week, the team sneaks the party stuff in. They had to convince Ecklie to permit the party in the lab, but he agrees as long as they clean up afterwards. Finally Grissom and Catherine are out in the field. Sara alerts everyone, and they all pitch in to decorate quickly before Grissom and Catherine returned. After they were done, Brass called Sara.

Sara: Sidle here. Oh, hey Brass.

Brass: Sara, Gil and Catherine are coming. You have everything ready?

Sara: Yes, finally. Thanks Brass. *hangs up*Ok, guys Grissom and Catherine are on their way.

So everyone hides and turns off the lights to the break room. Grissom and Catherine finally enter the lab.

Grissom: Man, this case is tough. I hate cases like this.

Catherine: Tell me about it. Hey, are the lights off in the break room?

Grissom: Yeah, they are. I wonder why?

Catherine: Hmm… let's check it out.

Grissom and Catherine approached the break room cautiously and Grissom flipped the light switch. To their surprise, everyone jumped out of their hiding spots and a banner came down that said "Congratulations Gil and Catherine!"

Everyone: SURPRISE!

Catherine: Oh, my gosh. You guys!

Sara: We fooled you, didn't we?

Grissom: Yes, you did. Wow. This is the first time I've been really surprised.

Laura: That's good. The team and everyone else just wanted to congratulate you and wish you good luck. So we ought to celebrate this happy occasion.

So the party begins, and everyone is having a good time. Everyone comes up to Grissom and Catherine and congratulates them and wishes them luck. Grissom spots Sofia talking with Ecklie, and sees that they are actually getting along. Warrick is chatting with Nick and Sara, while Greg and Laura are standing next to the refreshments. Grissom sees that Greg has his arm around Laura, so he makes a mental note that he needs to talk to Greg.

Everyone is having fun, but they know they have to go back to work. So Sara quietly tells Grissom to make a speech.

Sara: Grissom, come on, say a small speech before everyone leaves.

Grissom: Sara, no.

Sara: Come on.

Catherine: Just do it, hon, so they know we appreciate it.

Grissom: Oh, all right. Ok, guys, I know we have to get back to work, but I really want to thank everyone for this nice party. This was quite a surprise.

Catherine: Yes, it was. We really do appreciate this. And we hope everyone can make it to our wedding in December.

Everyone then congratulations Grissom and Catherine again, and go back to work. The night shift gang goes to work cleaning up, and Grissom goes to his office to work on his new case.