Three weeks had gone by, and it was time for her next doctor's appointment. Grissom was in court and try as he might, he was unable to get out of it. Sara walked calmly to the morgue. She was lucky that Doc was still in his office.

"Hey Doc, got a minute?"

"Sure. What's up?"

"I was wondering if you would go to my doctor's appointment with me. Gil is stuck in court and said he won't be out in time to go with me."

"I would be happy to. Actually, it would be an excellent opportunity to get a few tips from your doctor in order to help myself be more prepared should anything happen at the lab more severe than an upset stomach. Is that alright with you?"

"I think that is a great idea. I'm actually beginning to feel a little different." He finished packing up and was walking her out to her car.

"How so?"

"My clothes are starting to feel a little snug around the waist. I'm going to have to submit to shopping soon. I guess that the reality is setting in."

"How do you feel about that?" She started the car and was driving to the hospital.

"I don't know."

"You will. One day, everything will just click and you'll know what to do." She smiled at him.

"Thanks. Here we are." She led the way to her doctor's office and signed in. They sat there waiting only for a few minutes. Doc went in with her and they were both thankful that she didn't have to undress this time. Her doctor came in a minute later.

"Hello Sara. How are you feeling?"

"Fine. Dr. Mee this is my good friend and primary doctor, Al Robbins. Doc, I would like you to meet Dr. Mee." They shook hands and Sara quickly explained that Doc was learning more about pregnancy to be better able to assist if she goes into labor at work. Dr. Mee added Doc's number to Sara's file and handed over her business card in return. She turned to Sara.

"Ok, lie back and we'll take a look at the little one." She brought the machine in again to look at the baby. Sara dutifully undid her pants and flinched when the cool gel landed on her belly.

"It's getting firmer. The baby is definitely growing. There he or she is." Sara and Doc looked at the screen. Sara could not believe how much the baby has changed in three weeks. There were definite fingers and toes. The baby's head was up and there was no tail anymore. They could see the spine and it looked like a string of pearls. Dr. Mee took several measurements while the baby moved around. Sara could only stare. Dr. Mee printed up a few photos for Sara to take home.

"I was right. Twelve weeks. You are right on track. I want to see you again in four more weeks." Sara dimly nodded and made sure her clothes were presentable before leaving the office. She made her appointment and let Doc lead her to her car. She snapped back to reality and drove him back to the lab.

"Thanks for going with me, Doc. I appreciate it."

"My pleasure. How are you doing?"

"It didn't look like a baby last time. Reality is making a home in my head. I have to decide soon."

"Yes. You do. We're all here for you and no one will think any less of you if you put the baby up for adoption; and if they do, I will use my cane to beat their ass." She nodded and chuckled. He reassuringly pat her on her shoulder. Just then she parked in front of Doc's car.

"Drive safely. I will see you later."

Sara arrived home to see Gil just getting out of is car. She honked her horn to alert him of her arrival. He stood on the sidewalk and waited for her to join him. He kissed her briefly on the mouth as a greeting.

"I'm so sorry I couldn't go with you. By the time I got out, I called and you had already left the doctor's office. How did it go?"

"It looks like a baby. I'll show you inside." She led the way into her apartment and showed him the photos. She told him her thoughts and feelings. He told her to let him get more comfortable and then they were going to do some shopping. He had noticed that her clothes were a little snug and had planned to tell her today anyway. Sara decided that she liked this sweet and caring side that he was showing to her and only her. She joined him in the shower for the simple fact that she could. He let her wash him from head to toe. There was no hidden agenda in her method which he liked. They got dressed and he drove her to the mall. They ate and found a few more things for Sara to wear that had elastic in the waist. She found a few shirts that hung a little lower to begin covering her burgeoning abdomen. He got an idea and took her to his house. He asked her to wait in the living room. He came out and stood before her with a soft, loving gaze.

"Sara, I love you. Ever since I acknowledged my feelings, you have made me so much happier than I could ever have hoped to be. I like being with you and sharing parts of myself with you. I love learning about you and what makes you tick. That being said, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Ok." That is when he lowered himself onto one knee before her. Sara gasped, knowing what he was about to ask. She discreetly pinched herself to see if she was dreaming, and was relieved to discover that she was in fact, awake.

"Sara, will you marry me?"

"Yes. I love you so much." Sara answered without hesitation. He stood again with a large smile gracing his face. He produced a ring and placed it on her finger.

"Where did you get this?" Sara let her gaze linger on the ring. She could tell that the setting was old but well cared for. There was a solitaire in the middle surrounded by several smaller chips to create an ocean wave effect. It was all mounted in gold.

"It was my grandmother's and then my mother's. When my mother passed this down to me, she made me promise to give it to the girl that makes me feel complete. That girl is you. I have known it for a long time and fought very hard to deny destiny. I always let my brain overrule my heart and tell me that one day you would get tired of me and leave me; that one day you would think I was too old for you. Just before you were taken, I was starting to listen to my heart. I'm glad that I finally acted. I regret that I have wasted so many years and chances that you have given me. Thank you for staying and being patient with me."

"It's beautiful. Besides, you are worth waiting for just as I knew you would be. Thank you for listening to your heart. I told Warrick that when we got rescued, I was going to ask you out again. If you said no, I was going to leave. He gave me his full support when I told him that I couldn't stay in a city where I don't feel safe. You make me feel safe. You have since we met. I love you." She leaned up to kiss him and he eagerly returned the affection. They made their way to his bed and made love. They fell asleep afterwards with a new sense of peace. Grissom was shocked to learn he would have lost her and then was glad that he kissed her back the day he and Nick rescued them. He dreamed of the new life that was beginning to form around him and he woke up with a smile on his face. It quickly faded.

When he woke later that evening, he was alone.

A/N: Where did Sara go? Any guesses? Keep the reviews coming.