Chapter Twenty-Five: Discussions Pt 2

Greg was on the phone when he heard a knock on the door. "One moment mother" he said and put the phone down.

"Hi Warrick" he said and let the CSI in the room. "Give me a moment ok, I'm on the phone with my mom"

Warrick nodded and sat down on Greg's couch.

"Mom - stop I know, I know it was a dumb thing not to use a condom. This conversation is going to stop now mom, I don't want to discuss my sex life with you. I will call you soon…yes ma bye"

He hung up and gave Warrick a sheepish smile. "Mothers" he said and shrugged.

"Greg, Christina is very upset," he said.

Wow short and to the point.

"Warrick, I like Christina very much. But to say I love her…that is not something I want to…admit right now."

"Then why have this baby?" Warrick said.

"I don't believe in what you're implying Warrick" Greg said shocked.

"Then put it up for adoption. Greg, do you have the money to raise a child?"
"No, I'm making ends meet as a CSI, but that's because of the raise I received two weeks ago. Before that it was a struggle"

"Greg, I'm advising you as a friend, co-worker and daddy to be put the baby up for adoption"

"How will Grissom and Catherine feel about this? They are the grandparents! I doubt they will agree to put baby up for adoption."

Warrick put his hand on Greg's shoulders. "The are going to be parents themselves, unless you and Christina can get some big-time financial support for the baby, then my advice is to put it up for adoption.

Greg looked at Warrick. "I want this baby," he said.

"Greg think about it man…a baby it costs thousands of dollars to raise a baby"

A few minutes later Christina let herself in Greg's apartment.

"What has Warrick been advising you?" she demanded without even saying hello.

"I have been advising him to put the baby up for adoption. Christina you are 19, and he is 26. You two have no money to support your child. Give the baby the best life you can by giving it up.

Christina folded her arms and stared directly at Warrick. "Thank you for your input, but this is between me and Greg. Not you, nor can my mom or dad stop my decision." Christina told him.

"But what about my rights as a father? I cannot afford this child Christina…."

Christina's face contorted in anger. "Ducking your duties as a daddy are you… you will be hearing from my lawyer!