Strong Isn't Invincible
By: Liv-x-Case-Benson & dcmasters
Ch. Twenty-Five: Healing
They'd finally caught him a week later, and now, a month on Catherine was back at work though Grissom was very careful about the cases she was handed. He felt guilty for not being able to protect her, or sensing anything was awry at the deli.
With the prospect of the trial date looming, Catherine did everything she could to keep herself busy. Though her wrist was still healing and her scars slowly fading, the CSI still jumped at the slightest unexpected noise. She allowed herself to seek comfort in Sara and had finally begun opening up about everything, though not fully, there were still those awful words scarring her shoulder which Sara knew nothing of.
It was late one afternoon when Catherine had picked Lindsay up that she rushed inside to be sick. The sickness had carried on since her discharge though usually only after a nightmare.
"No, don't call. I'm ok," Catherine smiled, following Lindsay out a few minutes later. It was this moment Catherine finally remembered the pregnancy test at the deli. Her memory had been somewhat hazy since her concussion, and Sara hadn't mentioned the scan.
A smile pulled to her lips, one of the few genuine ones she'd had over the past month as the persistent sickness and cravings finally made sense.
"Can we watch a movie?" Lindsay asked.
"Sure. Popcorn?"
She nodded. "Please!"
"Go and pick one," Catherine smiled, making Lindsay a bowl, then a bowl for herself with hot cheese sauce and peanut butter before joining Lindsay to pull her close.
Lindsay smiled, leaning into her. "I've missed you."
Catherine kissed her forehead. "I've missed you too," she smiled. She kept Lindsay close during the film and placed her bowl of popcorn down slowly half way through, covering them with a blanket as she closed her eyes, one arm around her daughter, the other hand on her stomach.
Lindsay snuggled into her, falling asleep.
"Sara, we're nearly done here if you want to get off home," Grissom smiled at her.
Sara smiled. "Thanks," she grabbed her coat, pulling it on and zipping it. "Bye," she said as she left.
Grissom went to reply, but Sara had already disappeared out the door.
Sara walked into the house fifteen minutes later, quietly closing the door, taking off her jacket and shoes before sliding in on the other side of Catherine, holding her tightly, kissing her gently.
Catherine stirred, kissing her back. "Mmm hi."
Sara smiled. "How are you guys?" she whispered by her ear.
"The three of us are just fine," Catherine whispered back.
Sara smiled wider. "Can we lay her in bed?"
"If you can carry her?"
Sara nodded, taking her from Catherine to carry her back.
Catherine smiled, watching her from the doorway. "Want to lay with me?"
"With the two of you? Sure," Sara said, walking back out into the living room with her. "Now, was there something you were telling me before?"
Catherine studied her face for a moment as she pulled Sara close. "You already knew," she smirked.
"The doctor told me when she did the scan and you told me when I got here too," Sara said.
"They did a scan?"
"They checked for everything. You're about 7 weeks," Sara said with a smile.
Catherine nodded. "Which makes me about 11 weeks now," she smiled, placing Sara's hand on her stomach before kissing Sara deeply.
Sara wrapped her other arm tighter around Catherine, kissing back. "God I love you."
"We love you too," Catherine said softly, stroking Sara's cheek before kissing her again.
Sara held her close, moaning softly. "I've missed you."
"Shower with me?"
"Are you sure?"
Catherine nodded. "Just a shower. There's... something I need to show you too."
Sara nodded, standing up. "Okay."
Catherine stood, taking Sara's hand to lead her to the bathroom. "Promise me if I show you it won't change anything?"
Sara hugged her again. "I promise."
Catherine took a deep breath and nodded before slowly removing her top, a few dozen healed cuts over her torso. "My shoulder..."
Sara ran her fingers over the words, before kissing her again. "You're strong. And we love you. This cannot define you."
Catherine nodded as a tear ran down her cheek. "I've been so scared to show you."
Sara kissed away the tear. "Don't be afraid, sweetie. I'll always be here for you. I promise."
Catherine nodded, kissing her softly. "I trust you."
Sara nodded. "I'm glad. Now, do you want to shower or not?"
"Yes."
Sara nodded, closing the door and slowly stripping her clothes to the floor.
Catherine removed the remainder of her clothing before running the water, pulling Sara into it.
Sara smiled, holding her close under the warm water.
Catherine kissed Sara gently as the water splashed their bodies.
Sara moaned softly, resting a hand on Catherine's stomach.
Catherine looked down at Sara's hand with a smile then turned, moving Sara's arms around her. "I've missed this."
"Me too, but I never wanted to push you into anything after...what happened."
"It's ok. I'll tell you to stop if I don't want you to."
Sara nodded, rubbing Catherine's stomach gently.
"I love you," Catherine whispered, leaning back into her.
"I love you too. But...I'd be lying if I said being close like this doesn't make me want..."
"More?" Catherine asked.
"Yes."
"Be gentle..."
"Here? Now?" Sara asked.
Catherine nodded slowly.
Sara backed her against the shower wall, kissing passionately as her hands gently cupped and rubbed her breasts. "Mmm..."
Catherine released a soft moan of approval as she returned the kiss.
Sara moaned deeper, squeezing her breasts gently.
Catherine pulled Sara closer, her hands running over her back.
Sara smiled, kissing her neck.
Catherine gasped a little, followed by another soft moan.
Sara kissed down Catherine's body as she dropped to her knees, sucking on her left breast gently.
"Oh... Sara..." Catherine moaned, her fingers gently running through her hair.
The brunette smiled up at her. "Like that?"
"Mmm."
Sara sucked on her opposite breast, her hands making downward patterns to between her legs.
Catherine relaxed as she continued to moan encouragingly.
Sara nodded, kissing down her stomach to suck on her clit.
"S-stop..." Catherine managed.
Sara pulled away, looking up at her. "Cath?"
"I think the bedroom would be better."
Sara smiled, turning off the water and handing her a towel before wrapping herself in one, holding her close. "Are you sure?"
Catherine nodded. "I want this, I promise," she whispered, kissing Sara's forehead before drying herself.
Sara smiled, drying herself off, stepping out and pulling Catherine with her.
Catherine held Sara's hand tightly. "I love you."
Sara smiled widely, leading her to the bed and laying her down. "I love you too."
Catherine smiled up at her, then leant up to kiss her softly.
Sara smiled again, lying on top of her, kissing her gently. "Mmm..."
"Mmm yourself. You're beautiful."
Sara stroked her cheek. "So are you. The most beautiful woman in the world."
Catherine wrapped her arms around Sara, kissing her passionately.
Sara moaned. "Oh Cath! I love you so much!"
"I love you too. "
Sara kissed her passionately, holding her close.
"Show me you love me," Catherine whispered.
Sara moaned, kissing her fully, completely, as she squeezed Catherine's breasts gently.
Catherine moaned into the kiss, slipping her tongue in Sara's mouth.
Sara squeezed her breasts harder. "Mmm..."
Catherine tilted her head to release the moan that seemed stuck in their kiss.
Sara kissed down to suck on her neck. She didn't want to go too fast and trigger a horrible flashback.
"Oh..." Catherine managed, barely whispering into the air.
Sara bit her neck gently, slowly, going deeper.
"Mmm Sara..."
Sara released her neck, kissing down the center of her body, slowly licking her clit.
Catherine's breath hitched as she attempted to breathe in.
Sara continued to lick slowly.
Catherine's fingers slowly tangled in her hair as she began moaning.
Sara moaned, licking steadier.
Catherine's hips slowly began bucking a little, each lick causing a moan which increased in desperation.
Sara kept up the pace. "Mmm, like this, baby?"
"Yes!" Catherine cried.
Sara went faster, soon sucking on her clit. "Mmm, cum for me..."
Catherine bucked harder, her breaths becoming more desperate, her body beginning to shake. "Oh... yes! SARAAAA!" she screamed into her pillow to muffle the noise as she came.
Sara moaned, cleaning her up, lying beside Catherine, inserting three fingers into Catherine, pulling her close. "Mmm, I want you to cum again, so you can watch me suck it off. Then, it's up to you what you want to do to me," Sara whispered in her ear, moving slowly. "Mmm, you're so juicy..."
"Oh, Sara, you feel so good," Catherine moaned.
Sara moaned in her ear. "So do you... I want you so bad, Cath," she said speeding up a bit.
Catherine gently rolled them onto their sides, kissing Sara deeply as she reached down to lightly stroke Sara's clit. "Mmm how badly?" she moaned.
Sara moaned loudly, realizing it had been too long since she and Catherine had been together.
"Wet already, huh?" Catherine whispered, moving slightly to kiss Sara's neck.
"Yes. I've missed you."
Catherine moaned in Sara's ear as her fingers moved deep inside the brunette.
"Ohh, mmm. Yes!"
Catherine moved against Sara's fingers with each movement of her own, increasing speed.
Sara moaned louder. "Mmmm..."
Catherine carefully slipped a fourth finger inside the younger woman as she sucked her neck gently.
"Ohhh yesssss! Yes! Fuck!" Sara moaned.
Catherine slowly pulled away from Sara's neck. "Look at me..."
Sara nodded, smiling as she looked into her wife's eyes.
Catherine smiled back, looking deep into Sara's eyes as she moved faster onto her fingers, her own curling a little as her thumb began brushing Sara's clit with each movement. "Oh..."
"Ohh...yes... so good..."
"I love... looking into your b-beautiful eyes," Catherine moaned.
"Y-you're amazing, baby!"
Catherine's fingers moved deeper, harder. "Especially when you cum..." she moaned louder as she worked against Sara's fingers.
Sara's hips bucked hard into her. "Y-yeah?"
"Mmm, yes baby," Catherine smirked, crying out as Sara's fingers went deeper inside her, keeping eye contact with her.
Sara moaned louder. "Yes, baby please! Fuck!" she cried.
"Can't hold on... much longer..." Catherine moaned, moving her fingers faster.
Sara moaned. "I-it's ok. D-don't hold on." she said, shaking.
Catherine looked deep into Sara's eyes, moving harder against her fingers. "Oh! Yessss! Sara!" she cried, cumming harder than before.
"Oh CATH!" Sara screamed, cumming with her.
Catherine stilled her fingers, kissing Sara lightly.
Sara gently pulled her fingers out, holding her tightly. "Sometime, I'd love to get you comfortable for toys again," she panted. "But you're wonderful, no matter what."
Catherine moved out as Sara's body relaxed again, pulling her close. "I love you, so much," Catherine whispered.
"I love you too," Sara answered, resting her free hand on Catherine's stomach, kissing the baby. "And I especially love you."
"Our secret? Just a while longer?"
Sara smiled. "Yes."
Catherine smiled widely, pulling Sara closer before overlapping the hand pressed against her stomach. "You are the most wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, patient, caring, loving and kind person I have ever met. I'm so happy you're my wife."
Sara hugged her tightly.
Catherine kissed Sara's forehead as she slowly fell asleep.
Sara smiled, pulling the covers up over them, snuggling into her.
Review thanks to: joann, lucystar1, helly1bradleywyatt & katvrah