The Child's Eyes 21/?
Rating: possible R
Disclaimer: I only own Katie and Susan.
Summary: Sara has a secret; will she be able to tell the one man about the child he didn't know he had? Sandle, Nick/Susan and a little Grillows.
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"Come on baby, you can do it." Sara continued to mumble two weeks later, sitting in her spot next to Greg's bed, his uninjured hand resting in its spot on their baby. "Just wake up for me…" She stopped, waiting for a response. "…for Katie…" She stopped again, looking to his paled face; seeing no movement she continued. "…for the baby?" Again he made no move. Biting her lip she let out a frustrated growl, "Damn it." before resting her head on the bed. After a few minutes her tensed body relaxed, pulling her into dreamland.
Three hours later, she woke with a start, the feeling of something jabbing her belly, pulling her into consciousness. Moving a hand to her swollen abdomen, she was surprised to feel the little one inside her doing summersaults.
Lightly slipping her hand over Greg's she was once again stunned, feeling as his hand moved lightly in a circular motion over their baby. Breathing heavily, at the thought of what this could mean, she turned, nearly falling out of her seat seeing his beautiful hazel eyes gazing lovingly at her.
Tears poured from her eyes as she stuttered. "Oh…oh my god." Grabbing tight to the hand on her tummy she squeaked. "Greg." Before turning to the door and yelling. "Doctor… doctor."
Hearing the scream a short woman came bursting into the room, a hospital nametag on her chest. "What?"
"He's…he's awake." Sara stumbled once more, turning to her boyfriend, caressing a hand down his cheek, not noticing as the nurse bolted from the room. "Oh baby, I missed you."
"I…" He started to rasp, but was unable to finish as a man in a clean white coat stepped in the room.
"Hello Mr. Sanders, glad to see you're finally awake."
Slowly moving a hand to his neck, Greg tried rubbing the thickness from his throat before answering his voice still scratchy. "What happened?"
Receiving a look from Dr Mccan, Sara turned and squeezed his hand once more, looking him in the eyes. "Baby…you were shot four times."
"Wh…what, how?"
Sensing the brunette's hesitancy to finish, the doctor answered. "We were able to repair the damage that was done by the bullets and the wounds have healed nicely."
"Healed? How long have I been out?"
Looking down Sara sighed, biting her lip as tears once again pulling at her eyes. "Greg…baby…you were in a coma…for two weeks."
"Two weeks? Wh…where's Katie?"
Clearing his throat Dr. Mccan excused himself. "I'll leave you two alone."
Wiping the errant moisture from her face, a smile curled at her lips-her first smile in two weeks. "She's with Nick and Su at the house."
"Su?"
Hearing the huskiness in his voice, she grabbed the cup beside her chair handing it to him.
"Thanks." His timbre smoothed out, almost sounding normal before he set the cup down. "What is doing Susan here?"
"Greg, are you kidding me? I almost lost you…" He cut her off there, shaking his head.
"Sara, you will never lose me."
Shaking her own head, the brunette let her emotions get the better of her "Well I was damn close and Su wanted to be there and she is." Clear liquid dripped from her eyes as a sob escaped her lips. "She is my best friend and she's watching our daughter so don't." Breathing heavily her emotions went from heated to almost serene. "Marry me?"
"Wh…what?" Greg's eyes bugged watching as Sara's face flushed in anger, then two seconds later turned into a worried/anxious mix. "Sara?"
"Please?" She begged, cupping curve of her belly. "I've never wanted anything so bad. I love you so much and I don't want to live another day without you."
"You sure?" He questioned carefully, gazing deep in her eyes.
"I have never been more sure of anything in my life. I love you Greg and I want us to be a real family."
Silence covered the room for a couple of minutes before he nodded, answering in near whisper. "I want us to be a real family too. I want to marry you."
"Really?" The brunette's question came out almost child-like as he nodded once again, a broad smile curling his lips.
"Absolutely, I love you."
"I love you too." She smiled sweetly before leaning forward and pressing her lips to his in a passionate kiss.
The clearing of someone's throat a few minutes later broke couple apart bringing their gazes to the door. The red haired doctor sat in the jamb, a smirk resting on his features. "Sorry to interrupt but Mr. Sanders I was hoping to do a physical on you. Make sure you have a clean bill health before we let you go."
"That sounds good to me."
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"Oh my god, are you serious?" Susan paused, a wide smile gracing her features at Sara's words. "This is so amazing…of course I'll bring Katie up later…yeah, we'll see you later…bye."
"What with the grin Ms. Scuille?" Nick growled in his Texas speak, placing his arms around her waist and his head on her shoulder.
Turning in his arms her grin widened even more. "Well Mr. Stokes, I have some news you will not believe."
Watching her smile grow bigger, he persisted. "Well are you gonna tell me?"
"Greg woke up…he's awake."
Pure shock covered the Texans face at her words, "Are you kidding me?"
Wrapping her arms around his neck, her smile grew bigger still. "No… that was Sara on the phone, he woke up an hour ago."
"Oh… my… god." He shook his head in amazement, "That's my buddy. I knew he was a fighter."
"There's more." Susan was near bursting at the information sitting on her tongue.
"What?...what? Tell me."
"Sara…she…she proposed."
"What? Wh…what?"
"I know, can you believe it?"
"I just cant believe it took them this long. I mean with Katie and the new baby, if I was him I would of asked her a long time ago."
"So…" She started, lightly drawing unusual patterns on his cheek and around his lips. "If I was pregnant you would ask me to marry you."
"I would ask you to marry me pregnant or n…wait, are you?"
"No, I'm not pregnant… but if things keep going on the same track there on we may have our own Katie."
Biting his lip, Nick almost let out a moan in pleasure, at that idea. "I like the way that sounds."
"So do I." She smiled before leaning forward and pressing a tender kiss to his lips.
"Suey?" The sound of Katie's tired voice walking in the room broke the couple apart.
Turning to the little girl, Susan dropped to her level, running a hand through her curls. "What is it sweetie?"
A pout curled on her tiny lips as a tear dripped from her cheek. "I wan' mommy and daddy."
Pulling the child into her body, Susan looked at Nick, a sad look on her face. "Oh sweetie." Running a hand down her small back, she pulled back, looking the little girl in her sweet hazel eyes. "Guess what?"
Dropping her head down in sadness, Katie asked. "What?"
"Oh baby." The redhead lifted her chin, a smile gracing her face. "Were gonna see them tonight."
"Reawy?"
The sadness in her eyes brought Nick to his knees, pulling her into his arms. "Definitely."
Her demeanor changed from dejected to sublimely happy in less than a second as she screeched, 'Yeah' tackling him to the floor.
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"He's awake, he's awake." Catherine shrieked running through the lab to her husband's office. "He's awake." Pushing his door opened, she breathed. "He's awake."
Gil, who was going over a recent case, looked up, taking off his glasses. "What?"
"Gil, he's awake. Greg's awake."
"He is?" Seeing her nod, he stood up, picking up his jacket as he moved to the door. Noticing her staled movement, he stopped. "Well what are you waiting for? Get your coat, lets go."
Chuckling at his eagerness, she grabbed her coat and pulled him from the room
TBC…R&R if you want more…..