CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The Coffee Shop Murders

Smokinhottie

Disclaimer: Still own Hannah! She's too cute to not keep! Thanks for the reviews!

Chapter 29

Grissom could feel his heart pounding in his ears as he rounded the corner to the hallway. He could see a light on in the breakroom. 'Why was he there?' He couldn't remember. He just knew that he had to be quiet as he carefully went down the hall and peaked in to the room. Thats when he saw her. She was scared and Grissom knew he had to help her.

Suddenly, he was running with the little girl in his arms. He knew that he had to find away together out to safety. As he ran to the door, a blinding pain sent him to his knees and into darkness.

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"Here we are." said Sara softly as she walked through the front door of her townhouse. Hannah had fallen asleep while they had been filling out paperwork and had slept the entire car ride home.

"Nick, I'm going to put her to bed. Just relax on the couch. I'll be right back." she whispered and Nick nodded as he sat down on the couch. Sara meanwhile carried the little girl upstairs to the guestroom and laid her down in the bed. As she was tucking her in, Hannah woke up a little.

"It's ok honey...go back to sleep." Sara said as she placed a kiss on the little girl's head.

"...ok mommy..." said Hannah sleepily. Sara was in complete shock as she finished tucking the girl in. She made her way down to the living room and collapsed on the couch next to Nick. He gently pulled her to him and kissed her forehead.

"You ok?" he said softly. "You look a little worried. What's wrong?"

"I'm fine." She said as she shook her head. "Just tired. Don't worry about me. We need to take care of you. Come on let's go lay down for a nap Mr. Stokes." she said as she got up and helped him off the couch.

"Sara, you should sleep some too." he said as he took her hand.

"I will I promise." She said as she tried to lead him up the stairs to bed.

"Where are you going to sleep? I mean...are you ok with sharing a bed?" said Nick. He didn't want to rush things and ruin their relationship. Sara shook her head.

"I promise you. I'm ok...are you ok with this? We don't have to. I can sleep on the couch." she said and Nick couldn't help but smile.

"Are you kidding!? I'm never letting you out of these arms again!" he said as he gently pulled her to him and kissed her. Sara could feel herself blush. She wasn't used to receiving this much affection.

"Ok lover boy. Let's get you to bed." she said as they made their way upstairs and into Sara's bedroom. Once they had each, changed and freashened up, they crawled into bed and snuggled together. Both lay there, simply enjoying the comfort of each other.

"You are really great with Hannah." Nick said softly and Sara smiled.

"You aren't so bad either. she said as she carefully laid her head on his chest. Nick chuckled at this.

"We make a pretty good team don't we?" he said and Sara sighed.

"I just hope were enough. I mean after all this little girl has been through, Nick, I wonder...If we can ever make all that pain go away." she said softly as she looked up at him. Nick kissed the top of her head.

"Don't worry babe. We can do this. I promise to do all I can to make sure that both of you are safe and happy." he said softly.

"Nick..." Sara said but he gently hushed her.

"I mean it Sara. I hope you know that I love you and that I will always do my best to take care of you and now Hannah." he said and Sara could see that he was sincere.

"I know Nicky..." she said. She still had her doubts but she decided not to press the matter further.

"You don't worry about a thing and get some sleep sweetheart." Nick said and Sara nodded as she slowly drifted off to sleep. Nick remained awake for alittle while longer and watched Sara sleep. He gently brushed a piece of hair away from her eyes and sighed. 'God he loved her so much.'

This near-death experience of being shot made him quickly realize that life was very precious. Life was too short to waste. He had almost missed the chance to be with her. He shuddered at the thought as he wrapped his arms slightly tighter around her and kissed her temple. He then closed his eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.