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A month passed since Kane's visit to Maryland. And for the most part life stayed low key. No more gifts came from whoever was working with Harris. And when Don and Kane went to find Jarod Green they discovered he had taken leave to deal with personal matters for an unknown amount of time. There was no number or address left on where he could be reached. His coworkers said it was like he up and disappeared. Though this greatly bothered Kane and especially Don, there was nothing they could do except wait until he returned or another gift showed up.

While they waited to see what happened, Don and Kane went about their days as normal. Since their schedules were hectic the couple made it a point to at least talk once a day to each other. Whether it be on a case, outside of work, or over the phone, they did not go a day without speaking. And each conversation ended with the same three words. I love you.

Everyone saw how close Don and Kane were. They were starting to pick up each others habits. But all their coworkers were impressed with their ability to keep it professional on a case. Occasionally one would get hit on during a case. But the other wouldn't do anything to cause problems. Both trusted each other, and knew there was no point in making a scene. However, Don always tried to keep an eye on Kane in case anyone showed too much unwanted attention. Though they believed Mr. Green had something to do with Kane's gifts it wasn't a positive guarantee he actually did it.

One day Kane stood over a microscope comparing hair samples. It was her second case in two days and it was her third day without much sleep. The only reason she was working was because Danny was sick and needed someone to cover his shift, so Kane took his place.

"Hey Axel any luck with those samples?" Adam asked as he worked along side her.

"Yea I found one hair sample belongs to a tabby cat. Much like the one the victim owned. But I haven't gotten anything for the second. It's not human and not feline. So I have to keep on searching."

"Kane." She looked up to see Lindsay standing in the doorway. The two girls had become fast friends. Since there was no extra offices to give out Kane offered to share hers with Lindsay. The move seemed to work well for everyone. Especially Danny. It was obvious he had a crush on the new girl. And any time he came to see Kane was an excuse to see Lindsay. Lindsay seemed to like Danny in return but Kane never said anything.

"Yea Lindsay whatcha need?"

"There's a man in our office asking for you. He said you were expecting him."

"I didn't have anyone coming in today." Kane looked confused.

"Go ahead Kane. I'll finish up your hair samples." Adam said.

"Thanks. I'll be back." Kane and Lindsay left together but the newer female CSI had to head out. So this left Kane to face her unexpected guest alone. The entire way to her office she tired to figure out who it was, but came up with nothing. It was when she looked in her office she found who it was.

"Mr. Jarod Green. I was beginning to think you had gone missing." Kane said as she entered the room and sat down behind her desk.

"I had personal matters to attend to. When I came back I heard that you were looking for me. Couldn't wait to take me up on that date. I see." he gave her a cocky smile as he sat down in one of the chairs facing her.

"No. I was hoping you could tell me about your last client in Maryland, Harris Clayton."

"Sorry Detective Axel. Confidentiality prohibits me from that."

"Make an exception. You see I've received two packages. Both containing candid photographs of me. And the second had bullets from when Harris tried to kill me. So how about you tell me what's going on or I will make life very difficult for you."

"Look I want to help you but I assure you he has nothing to do with whoever is following you."

"I highly doubt that considering your client knows what was on the photos without me telling him. Now I want to know, are you behind this?"

"No detective. I did not send you anything. And I guarantee you Mr. Clayton does not as well. I am sure someone you put in prison is doing this and said something to him."

"We will see Mr. Green. And since your claiming innocence you won't mind giving me your prints. Just for elimination purposes."

"I'm a lawyer Detective Axel." He said as he stood up to leave. "I know my rights. If you want my prints you'll need to subpoena me. I'll be around if you need me." He gave her a smug smile then left Kane pissed off and alone in her office. Kane slammed her fist against the desk then headed back to the lab to finish her work.

"Everything okay?" Adam asked when she returned.

"No I just need to think." She put in her headphones to loud rock music and turned to the work at hand. Adam could tell something was really bothering Kane but he didn't ask her to explain. She was too upset and if she didn't say anything to him when he asked then it was better to let her cool down before he asked her again.

Half an hour of silence coming from Kane was quite enough time Adam thought. Normally, they chatted back and forth so this was strange for her. Finally hr went up and tried to console her.

"Kane you doing alright?" He asked once he motioned for her to take her headphones off.

"Yea." She breathed a heavy sigh then told him about Mr. Green.

"You should tell Don."

"I don't know. There's nothing he can do. We've hit a wall in the case. If I tell him he'll only get upset."

"Well if you need anything let me know."

"Thanks Adam. Well I got to go talk to Stella and tell her what we found on this case so far. Hopefully it will be enough."

"Alright. Talk to you later."

Kane gave Adam a quick hug for his concern and support then went to another one of the lab rooms to find Stella. She was processing some clothes from their suspect and trying to find any connection to the victim. So Kane told her about the findings then said she needed to take a break, which Stella said was no problem.

Kane was exhausted. Both mentally and physically. The double shift was tiring and the lack of evidence to prove Harris was behind her stalker was putting a huge strain on her. She needed a moment alone to relax. She went down to the basement where the showers and locker room was. After making sure she was alone, she undressed then stepped into the hot water. The hot water streamed down her back as she put her head against the wall. It felt good to have time to herself. She calmed down and realized everything would work itself out. Kane had great family and friends. And Don was always there for her. In fact, he was taking her out to dinner that night as long as Stella OKed it since they hadn't had a date in over a week. So Kane got out of the shower, dressed then, threw her hair up into a messy bun then went back up to finish helping Stella.

The two women worked at going over the clothes until they finally got a break. They proved who the killer was and sent officers out to pick him up. Just as Kane was finishing up paperwork, Don came into her office.

"You ready to go babe?"

"Let me dot some I's and cross some t's." She smiled.

"No problem. We're just going to that little place around the corner. Stella told me how you have the guy who killed his girlfriend is coming in. I figure you'll want to be her to talk to him."

"You know me so well." Kane put on her coat then followed Don out of the building and down the street to a nice Italian restaurant. They were seated and ordered rather quickly.

"So I hear you had a visitor today." Don said as they waited for their food to arrive.

"Yes." Kane looked into her lap. She had been contemplating telling him. But it appeared she didn't have a choice any longer.

"Lindsay said something. Is everything okay?"

"Yea. Maybe. I don't know. Jarod Green stopped in to see me. Said that him and Harris have nothing to do with whoever is watching me. I am just tired of all this headache. I wish it was over."

"It will be. Soon enough. As long as we keep an eye out and wait. I promise I won't let anything happen to you."

"You really know how to make a girl feel special."

"When she's as deserving as you then of course."

"Thank you. So how are thing s going on in your world Don?"

"Good as they can be. Aside from me being worried about you, everything is going good. Might be getting a raise soon."

"That's fantastic." She said. The couple talked as if they had no problems. When they were together they had no outside issues. That was until Kane's phone went off Stella was calling to let her know they had the killer in lock up.

"You got to go?" Don asked. Kane looked into his eyes and knew he was sad.

"Yea but not right away. Stella can get started we haven't had any time together. I miss you."

"I miss you too. But come on. You should head back. This case is important. I'll walk with you."

Don and Kane paid their bill then headed back to the lab so she could interrogate the boyfriend. Afterwards, Don was called in on a new case while Kane went home to finally get some sleep.