I do not own CSI, but if I could own Grissom or possibly Nick I would be a happy woman
The phone was ringing and Sara was rushing to pick it up. It was early in the morning and the babies had not woken up yet
"Hello"
"Is this Mrs. Grissom" the person on the other end asked
"Yes, who may I ask is calling?"
"This is Tammy from Dr. Mike Landon's office"
"Oh, what can I help you with?"
"I just wanted to inform you that your babies appointment for next week will have to pushed back"
"Really, how come"
"There's been a family emergency that he had to attend out of State and he will not be in until next week so your appointment is going to be pushed back until the week after, I hope this is ok"
"Yes that's fine; the babies will be just about two months then. I hope everything is ok with Mike"
"I believe his grandmother is very sick and they don't think she will make it much longer. The woman is apparently 94"
"Well give Mike my sympathies when you talk to him"
"I will Mrs. Grissom. See you on April 10th"
"Bye"
It was now 8:30 a.m. and Sara went up to check on the babies and found two out of the three awake. Abigail was the only one asleep yet while the two boys just looked around the room but as soon as they saw Sara there attention was focused on her. She smiled at them and for the first time they smiled back at her. A real big gummy smile that brightened up there whole faces. There first real smile brought tears to Sara's eyes
"Well good morning to you to" she cooed to them while tickling there tummy's. She got another smile from them both
"I bet you are getting hungry how about we feed you and then when daddy comes home you can show him those beautiful smiles you just gave me" She talked to the boys while she picked them up and carried them downstairs. Getting herself situated on the couch with a large pillow under the babies heads so Sara could nurse without her hands. Shortly after she started nursing Gil walked through the door.
"What are you doing home so early?" Sara asked concerned at her husband's appearance
"Bad case"
"Tell me about it" she said as he sat down beside her to stroke his son's heads while they nursed
"I'd rather not"
"Gil don't bottle it up. You can talk to me; I've seen just as many bad things as the team has; remember. I was a CSI to"
"Sara it was horrible. That had to been one of the worst cases that have come in, in a very long time. The whole team was on it. Someone called in a child DB. It was a little girl. Long blonde hair and brown eyes. She was only five. There were signs of abuse, physical and probably emotional. When doc performed the autopsy he found signs of sexual abuse as well. There was a lot of trauma to her vaginal area and semen left in here. We tested it and found common allies with a family member, not her father but an uncle. Turns out the single father had to go out of town and left the child with his brother. Had no idea that he was leaving her with a pedophile and killer. When the father came back into town and knocked on his apartment door no one answered so he decided to go home unpack and call him from there. When he couldn't reach them he started to get worried and called the police. An amber alert was put out but it was way too late. Authorities caught the brother trying to leave town and the girl wasn't with him, so they went to his house and found the little girl"
"Oh honey" She said stroking his cheek
"I'm so sorry you had to be put through that what can" Sara never got to finish her sentence as Abigail's cries could be heard from the baby monitor
"I'll go, I need to see my daughter" He said getting up. Going into his bedroom he found Abigail crying. Picking her up he soothed her
"Shhhh, baby girl, daddy's got you" As he talked to the baby she calmed down. Pulling her back so he could look her in the face he smiled at her
"Hi baby, I guess you just wanted some daddy time huh?"
Gil got the surprise of a lifetime when she opened her eyes and gave him a true smile. One that made you turn to mush just by looking at her. It brought tears to Gil's eyes and he held he close, kissing her on the head
"Come on let's go make you a bottle"
"Is she ok?" asked Sara
"Yeah, I'm just going to make a bottle for her"
"I can nurse her"
"Would you mind if I fed her today"
"Of course not Gil, you can feed any of them whenever you want" She said as he sat down beside her and fed her bottle
"She smiled at me up there. A real smile, not a gas smile or a half smirk, a true smile. It was your smile Sara. She looked just like you"
""These two did that to me just before you came home. Made me cry. There they were just looking around when I came in and as soon as I smiled at then they returned it. I couldn't believe it. I think that made my day, no my week"
"It was a bright side to the night I just had. Seeing her smile made my heart skip a beat just like it did when I saw you" he made Sara blush as she released the latch the boys had on her breasts. Getting herself back together she reached up and turned Gil's head to face her and kissed him soundly while she had a grip on the boy's bodies. Needing air they broke apart.
"Thank you for that" he said resting his forehead on hers
"All you have to do is ask Gil. I will be happy to kiss you anytime"
Turning her attention back to the boys she put each one over her shoulder and rubbed there backs. Moments later after they each had burped loudly which brought chuckles to both of them. Laying the boys on the floor she quickly changed them and just watched as they looked around the room. Hank even came up to lie between them and the boys were fascinated by the dog watching his every movement as he turned his head.
"Oh the doctor's office called this morning, our appointment has been moved back a couple weeks. Mike had a family emergency and had to go back home"
"Well these three are doing ok so I guess it's no big deal" inwardly he cringed. He was going to have to call Catherine and postpone the shower/party for Sara and the babies
"You ok Gil; you seem to be lost in thought there"
"Huh, yeah just thinking about work"
"Gil it's ok to feel for this case. We have all had them"
"I know honey and I will deal with it you're just going to have to give me a little time" He said while watching Abigail finish her bottle. Putting her over his shoulder he patted her until she burped. A loud burp finally emerged from the small girl
"Well that was a change" Sara said looking at the small infant who never burped that loud
"Maybe all three inherited my burping techniques" He laughed out. Putting her down on the floor beside her brother Gil changed her and then just watched as she grabbed her brothers hand
"Sara look" Gil said while she was making faces at Jack. She turned her head and saw Abigail holding Wyatt's hand
"I think that is one of the sweetest things I have seen them do. I need my camera" She said while going to grab the camera off the kitchen counter. It was always on hand so it was always on hand to capture those special moments. This was one of those moments. Coming back in she saw that Hank had moved and Gil moved Jack closer to Wyatt. All three babies were now holding hands and Sara was glad she was getting this moment on picture.
For the next couple hours Gil and Sara played with the babies on the floor. Turning them on there tummies and having tummy time. Making them lift there heads a bit. And then turning them back on there backs and pumping there legs and talking to them, making them all smiles again. Sara finally got a picture of the babies smiling and it made her happy to have it photographed. When she saw Gil yawn she told him to go to bed, she would get the babies down. Gil hesitated for a minutes but a raised eyebrow from Sara made his go to bed.
Walking into work the next night he noticed that his team was still a little shook up from the previous night
"OK guys we got a slow night tonight which is a blessing from last night. Only one case and it's a robbery, who wants it?"
"I can take it" Ronnie said speaking up
"I didn't work last night and I think I can handle a robbery by myself"
"I think you're ready to go solo to so the case is all yours. If you need any help just call"
"Will do" she said filling her travel mug and exiting the break room
"How is everyone doing today?" Gil asked the group who still looked solemn
"After hugging Lindsay with dear life I was much better. We ended up watching a movie and ordering pizza" Catherine replied
"Well us guys went out to the bar after. Got something to eat and just tried to get the case off our minds. When I got home I called this girl I have been seeing made a date to go out next Saturday" Nick said giving a small smile
"Right on Nick. Me on the other hand I went home and crashed" said Warrick who still looked a little tired
"Me to Rick, I have no girlfriend to call or wife and child to go home to" Greg said a little dejectedly
"It will happen Greg, one day" Catherine tried to reassure him
"Thanks Cath. Hey Grissom what did you do?"
"I went home to see my babies. I'm glad I came home when I did to because they smiled for the first time"
"It was probably gas Gil"
"No it wasn't Cath, these ones were real. Here see for yourself" he said handing her a picture of three smiling babies
"I printed that off before work so I could put it on my desk"
"That's a real smile Gil. I bet that made your day" Catherine said handing the picture over to Warrick and Nick
"It made the whole night better. Just seeing them makes me feel better but seeing them smile for the first time just made the night easier"
"Wow Griss, there getting bigger" Nick said looking at the baby picture
"Yeah I know, Oh I forgot I had this one too" He said taking out the other picture of the babies holding hands and handing it to Greg
"There holding hands" Greg said amazed
"Let me see" Catherine said taking the picture from his hands
"Oh my God Gil that is a sweet sight to see" passing the picture to the guys
"She's right Griss that is pretty cute" Nick said still gazing at the picture
"Oh Cath I have to tell you, you're party/ shower is going to have to be postponed until the 10th of April"
"What why?
"Because the doctor's appointment got pushed back a couple of weeks. He had a family emergency and had to go back home to give his final goodbyes to his grandmother. She's 94 and very sick"
"Well I guess we can move it back. Luckily there were still a few days before the party. I'll start telling everyone invited that were moving it back" She said while getting up, ready to spread the news
"Well I'm off to do paperwork, if a case comes in I'll page you but until then why don't you guys try and catch up an your own paperwork"
Groans from the guys could all be heard.
Two weeks later Gil and Sara were waiting inside the doctor's office with the triplets waiting to be called
"Grissom's" the receptionist called
"That's us" Gil said grabbing the two babies while Sara got the other one. Making there way back into the exam room and finding Mike already waiting for them
"Gil, Sara here let me help you" he said taking a baby from Gil
"Thank you" Gil said as Mike took a car seat from him
"No problem Gil, well it feels like there getting heavier" Mike replied putting the car seat on the table and un-strapping him.
"I'm guessing this one is Wyatt"
"Yep, he still has lighter hair then Jack, helps us tell them apart" Sara said while getting Abigail out
"Well then let's start this exam" Mike undressed Wyatt, measures his length and weight
"Six pounds 6 ounces and 22 and a half inches long. He's doing well. How's his eyesight and head strength been?" He asked while he got the baby to follow his fingers and try to lift his head
"They have all been real good. I've noticed in the past month a big change. They try all have more head control and they don't have as many jerky movements. And we having been having tummy time to help strengthen there neck and shoulders. I also get them to follow toys and things making them focus" Sara said as Mike pulled out a needle
"That's good Sara keep it up with all the babies. Now this last part is the hardest part for parents to watch. It's time for there next booster shot. Now I usually get the mother to hold them while I do this so you can keep them still and calm them once it's over. You think you can do that for me Sara?"
"Yeah, here Gil take Abigail for me" The doctor put Wyatt in her arms and she held him close as the doctor administered the shot. It didn't take long for Wyatt to voice his displeasure of the shot and as soon as the doctor finished she was up walking with him, trying to hold back her own tears, she could already feel her breasts leaking and when she looked down she saw the front of her shirt was wet.
"Here Sara take his pacifier" Gil handed it to her as Mike started his exam on Jack
Meanwhile Catherine and Laura were ordering the men around the house trying to get things ready so that when the guests arrived everything would be ready and they all could surprise Sara.
Food was set out, all snack foods and drinks were made available. Nick and Warrick hung a baby shower sign as Greg and Brass got chairs and tables set up. Within the hour they were finished and guests were starting to arrive. They all made sure to park there cars around the block so a good chunk of the guests dropped off there gifts and then went to back and park.
"Ok Sara, Gil were all done here today and you don't have tom come back for two months." He smiled at them as Sara rocked Abigail who wailed after her shot. Watching you're child in pain was really hard on Sara, Gil too, but he tried to focus on the fact that in the long run they were helping them.
Strapping the now quiet Abigail in her car seat she waved goodbye to the doctor and left the room quietly, making the next appointment up front
"Sorry Mike, I don't think she realized how hard watching them get the shots was going to be"
"It's no problem Gil. All new mothers go through that. It's the fact that were intentionally making them in pain that does it. Give Sara my best and tell her to relax"
"I will, thank you Mike." He said grabbing the boys
"Oh and Mike, I was sorry to hear about you're grandmother's death, my condolences to you and your family"
"Thanks Gil, that means a lot. But she lived a good life and I think she was ready to die. She said she wanted to go see my grandfather"
"That's good then. I'm glad it was not in pain and she went out the way she wanted.
I guess I'll see you in a couple of months"
"Bye Gil" he waved to him as he left
"Ready to go?" he asked coming up beside her
"Yeah, there going to be hungry soon and I think I need a new top. Hearing there crying did a number on me" she said glancing down under her light spring jacket
"You did fine honey. Come on let's go home"
"I heard the Garage open there hear" Greg yelled to the large group, getting them all in the living room under the happy baby shower sign. Hank sat by Nick and Warrick waiting for his master's to come in the door
Hearing the door open Gil came in behind Sara with the boys. Sara set down Abigail, took off her shoes and un-strapped her quietly. Gil did the same right behind her.
"I think I'm going to go change Gil" Sara said taking Abigail out of her seat and walking into the living room so she could go upstairs. Walking into the living room Sara wasn't expecting half the lab, Father Dave, Sister Ann, Gary there contractor, Marlene the dog sitter and Professor Marks from UNLV all yelling surprise at her
"Geeze guys give me a heart attack will ya" Sara said very shocked to see everyone in her living room
"Happy baby shower Sara" Laura and Catherine said
"Thank you guys" Sara said smiling
"Here give me her" Said Laura
"Where is Gil?" asked Catherine
"I'm right here" He said holding two babies
"Gimmie" Said Cath holding her arms out to take a baby while Lindsay was right beside her with her arms out as well"
"Have to warn you, there going to be hungry very shortly so they will fuss soon. But if you excuse me I have to change my top" She said walking upstairs
"Why does she have to change Gil, she looked fine to me?" Brass asked curiously
"The babies got there shots today and it kind of did a number on Sara" Brass got the hint and dropped the subject. He also knew how hard it was to see your child in pain
Moments later Sara was back in the living room talking amongst the people as the babies were passed around between everyone there. The babies lasted another half hour before they wanted to be fed and started to cry.
"I think this one want's something from you Sara that I don't have anymore" Professor Marks said handing Jack to her.
"That goes for this one two Sara" Nick said coming up beside her and handing her Wyatt
"Umm what do you do with the third one Sara" Asked Gary the contractor
"Well if Gil is here he feeds them a bottle but if it's just me I nurse and bottle feed at the same time"
"Really?" asked a few shocked people in the room
"If there all demanding to be fed then yes, but if it can wait I do that to. Does anyone mind if I nurse here, because I can do it in the other room if it makes anyone uncomfortable." She asked the room before grabbing her nursing pillow
"I think were all grown adults Sara, I think we can all handle you nursing. It's a very natural thing to do" Doc said from the back while everyone else nodded.
Sara positioned the babies in the football hold to get the babies in position and then unbuttoned her top and her nursing bra. Latching one baby in and then the other and then let the pillow support there heads. The women just watched as Sara nursed two babies like a pro while Gil came back in the room with a warm bottle for Abigail. He took her from Gary and sat on the couch and fed her. The whole lab looked on as the two most unsocial people fed and nursed there babies in front of them
"Uncle Gil, could I try feeding her" Lindsay asked
"Sure Lindsay" He said getting up from the couch so she could sit. Once she was comfortable he placed the baby in her arms and then gave her the bottle.
"I think I need a picture of this" Catherine said grabbing her camera and snapping the first of many pictures
"Hey Sara how do you know when they have had enough?" Asked a curious Hodges who was trying not to look as well as a few other guys around the room
"You just know David. Usually they stop sucking like Wyatt is now" She said un latching him pulling the one side of her nursing bra back up and handing him to Gil who was waiting with a nursing blanket. He gently placed the baby on his should and patted his back and went back to talking with Doc Robbins, Gary and Jim
A loud belch could be heard coming from the small child and that got everyone's attention.
"Wow Grissom that kid has a set of lungs" Archie said while the other laughed
Soon Jack finished and Sara fixed the rest of herself. Nick came over to her with another blanket and took him
"Thanks Nicky"
"My pleasure Sara, I love babies"
"You're going to be a good dad someday, but until then how about being god father to Jack"
This got everyone's attention and Gil came and stood behind Sara. Doc was holding Wyatt.
"Really" asked Nick
"Yes Nick, I know you would do anything to protect any of them, but Jack has seemed to take a liking to you" Sara said as she and Gil waited for his answer
"I would be honoured Sara" He said holding the baby close
"David" Gil called to Hodges
"Ya"
"How would you like to also be godfather to Jack?"
"Really, why me?"
"Because David every time I was in the lab you went out of your way to help me. You got me a drink or snack, even let me go take a break. I appreciated that more then you think. That's why" Sara said as she helped Lindsay adjust Abigail so she could burp her
"Well then I'd love too"
"Ok I guess since were asking now we might as well finish this. Catherine, Warrick what do you say about being Wyatt's god parents" Gil asked
"I'd be honoured Griss"
"I couldn't ask for a better honour you two" she said taking Wyatt from Doc and holding him so that her and Warrick could see there godchild
"And lastly, Greg, how about being Abigail's godfather. She seems to have a hold on you"
"She does and I would love to Sara. Thank you for choosing me, but am I going to have a co godparent?"
"Yeas Greg you will. Lindsay what do you say, you want to be a godmother to Abigail"
"Yes" she screeched which caused Abigail to slightly jump
"Sorry Sara, I mean yes I would love to"
"Well then the godparent issue is out of the way now we can relax" Gil said
"Did you actually think we would say no Gil" Asked Catherine
"No I figured you would all do it but asking is a whole other thing"
"Well have no worries. Now you two since you and the babies are the guests of honour it's time for presents, and there's a lot of them" Catherine said ushering them to the couch so she could hand them gifts
"You didn't have to bring gifts you guys" Sara said amazed at the pile of gifts she just noticed
"Really, were doing ok with what we have"
"Sara stop talking, this is a shower you are supposed to get gifts, now just sit back and open them" She said handing her the first gift and Gil getting a matching one as well
They each opened the three small boxes and smiled at what was inside
"Gary I'm guessing this is from you" Gil said holding up the child's tool belts while Sara held up the small hard hats
"That's form me and the crew, we figured that when there older they can play along with Bob the builder
"Thank you Gary and say thank you to your crew" Sara said smiling
Next gift handed to them was a large bag. Inside Sara pulled out a dozen nursing blankets and a few stuffed toys and outfits. Sara read the card and saw that is was from super Dave
"Thank you David, I was actually running out of the nursing blankets"
"You're welcome Sara"
"Nick, Warrick, help me out with these three will you" Catherine asked pulling the three big boxes towards Gil and Sara. Gil read the card and it was signed by all the lab techs. Opening the boxes they found three baby swings.
"Thank you guys, this will save our hips from constantly rocking all the time" Sara said looking at the features of the boxes.
"Were going to have to set these us and see if they like it" Gil said ready to open the box
"Why don't you three set these up and me and Gil can open the rest of these" Sara sweetly asked Nick, Warrick and Greg. Giving the Sara smile she knew they couldn't resist
"Sure Sara" Nick said already digging in with Warrick and Nick following
"I saw that" Gil whispered in her ear
"You saw nothing" she said already to open the next gift passed her way
They each opened the gifts and found three plush teddy bears and three precious moments' crosses."
"Thank you Father Dave and Sister Ann" Gil said smiling at them as they each had a baby in there hand and professor Marks had the other one
"Your very welcome Gil, I'm glad that you invited us here today to share in you're special moment"
"Not a problem" Gil said as a very large box was placed in front of him and Sara.
She read the card and it was from Jim and Laura
They each tore off the paper and the triple stroller Sara wanted was inside, in red just like she had asked
"Thank you mom and Jim now I can take the babies for walks and get out of the house a bit"
"Anyway to help you get some freedom from the house Sara, I'm surprised you haven't gone stir- crazy yet?"
"I get out for a little bit here and there when Gil is home, but it will be nice to take Hank for a walk now" she said as some of the final gifts were placed in front of them
Reading the card and seeing it was from Professor Marks Gil knew it would be something stimulating and he wasn't disappointed. Inside was a mirror that you placed on the side of the crib that had things you could touch and help the baby focus and play.
"Thank you, we just started putting them in there own cribs so this should come in handy" Sara said as she looked at the boxes and seeing all the colourful things attached to it.
The last three gifts were placed in front of them and like the swings they were all big boxes all from the team and Lindsay
Inside were three high chairs for when the babies were a little older. And each had a seat color, red, green and yellow.
"Thank you guys, really you didn't have to. These are beautiful highchairs. Gil and I saw them when we were out looking at baby stuff"
Sara said wiping the tears from her eyes
"We know Sara. Everyone's been bugging Gil for the last month on what you needed or wanted and stuff you had yet to get that you wanted. So we all just pitched and got you stuff we knew you wanted" Catherine said while Jack was passed to her
"Wait you knew about this?" Sara asked Gil
"Yes, Catherine wanted to make it a surprise and figured the best way to do it was when we were out at the doctor's. Why you're not mad are you"
"No I'm not mad, I'm just surprised. Thank you I needed this"
"Hey Sara can I see the finished nurseries and office now that I'm here asked Gary"
"Yeah, I'll take you up. Anyone else want to see the baby's rooms" Sara asked. It seemed that everyone wanted to see as everyone followed. The first room entered was Jack's.
His walls were painted a very soft sky blue and painted all along the walls were bees in flight, looking for there hive. Plants were painted all along the bottom of the walls where bees could be seen landing on top of. It the middle of the room the beautiful cherry wood crib sat. White sheer drapes hung over the large window and a rocking chair was seated in the corner
"This is beautiful Sara" Catherine said looking around
"She's right. This is wonderful" Doc said looking around as all the other piled in and looked around
"Look at Professor Marks and her students, we had a theme but they expanded on it" Gil said leading them into Abigail's room.
Her room was painted soft lavender and painted all along the wall were butterflies and dragonflies wild flowers graced the bottom of the wall. She also had sheer white curtains and a rocker in the corner. Her crib was in the middle of the room but hanging from the ceiling was a drape that hung over her crib and went all the way around, just for a princess.
"Wow, this is a true little girl's room" Mandy said looking around as the others came into look. Five more minutes were spent in the room before they led everyone into the final nursery
This one was Wyatt's room. His walls were painted a soft green. Painted on the walls were grasshoppers in mid flight bouncing all around. Sheer white curtains and a rocker graced the room and a cherry crib was in the middle just like the others. The only difference this room had was a slanted ceiling at the edge of the room where the roof slanted.
"This is the room you did Gary" Sara said
"I know and the final product is way more then I thought it would be" He said checking out his handiwork
"I like the bug theme guys" Nick said while holding a baby
"That was Gil's idea and I Okayed it as long as there were no creepy bugs like cockroaches and millipedes"
"Smart woman Sara" Cath said looking around
"Come on Gary I'll take you to the office" Gil said motioning for him to follow. Everyone else tagged along
Stepping inside the office Gary gasped. Inside there was wall to wall bookshelves that were almost full. Two dark mahogany desks sat in the corners with a computer on one and a book on the other. Dark colors graced what little wall was showed. It was a very rustic feel, perfect for the couple
"Man next time I need work done on my house I know who to call" Doc exclaimed looking around, even seeing Gil's tarantula on the bookshelf
"We make a pretty good team Professor" Gary said looking around the room
"I have to agree Gary; you did a wonderful job with the walls before we came in. Usually we have some patch work to do, but there was nothing extra to be done"
By five guests started to trickle out. The babies were starting to get a little cranky from being passed around all day and Sara was starting to get a little tired from all the commotion of the day. Cath and Lindsay were the last to leave, each with a large piece of cake in there hands.
"Thank you Catherine you didn't have to throw a shower for me but I do appreciate it" Sara said hugging her
"Every new mother deserves a shower Sara, its tradition. And thank you for naming us godmothers."
"Who else would we ask? You are one of our best friends and Lindsay has been a great help when she has been over. I don't think we could have asked better people. Lindsay if you want to come over next week just give me a call ok"
"I will Aunt Sara. Thank you for making me a godmother"
"You're very welcome" she said hugging the teen
"What a day" Sara said plopping on the couch. They fed the babies and they were in there new swings, enjoying the movement while Sara and Gil cuddled on the couch
"But it was a good day. The techs finally got to see and hold the babies as well as the others that were around as well. We asked the godparents if they wanted they job and we got cake. Life is good" he said pulling a blanket up
"We have a good family Gil" She mumbled out
"I know" he kissed her head as they drifted off on the couch
Woo Hoo Chapter 28 is done.
I hope everyone is enjoying the story so far and if anyone has any suggestions please speak up. I think this story is going to start coming to and end soon, just a warning.
I hope you liked my idea for godparents. I love the guys and naming Hodges w godfather is just fun. I love his character on the show and the comments he makes
Next chapter will feature there baptism. We might skip ahead a little bit in the babies' development as well
Keep reading and reviewing
Katie
