Disclaimer: I do not own CSI. Chapter 29
Sara smiled as she watched her friends from across the yard. She saw Nick say something to Warrick, slapping his friend as he laughed at what ever he had said. She laughed as she saw Warrick grab Nick in a head lock and as Nick wrestled in an attempt to break free. Greg not wanting to miss out on the fun jumped on Warrick's back and Warrick was now tried to get his friend off while not releasing Nick. The women laughed at the antics of the men as Hodges watched on with a sneer at there childish behavior.
"What, may I ask Mrs. Grissom, has you smiling so brightly?" Grissom asked as he came up behind her. He wrapping his arms around her waist and clasped hands protectively over her growing belly. For a minute she just lent back against his chest enjoying his touch and warmth.
"I talked to Ecklie," she told him.
"Does that mean you've made a decision about work," he asked resting his chin on her shoulder.
"I have," she admitted with out continuing.
"Might I ask what that decision was?" he asked.
"You may," she answered him playfully.
"Well whatever it is has certainly put you in a good mood," he told her as she turned in his arms. Reaching up Grissom tucked her hair behind her ear. "Care to share, my dear." he asked pressing a small kiss to her lips between words.
"I had a talk to mum. She told me not to have any regrets. I think if I left the lab I would regret it. It has been a big part of my life for so long I know I would miss it if I withdrew from it completely." she reached up to touch his cheek. "Then there is the fact I would see a whole lot less of you, and I couldn't have that." she leans back looking him straight in the eye. "But I also know how important this time is for Sadie and how much I could miss out on with this one here if I continue working the hours I have been for the last seven odd years…" she trails off.
"Know that I will support any decision you make. I will make more time for you and our family. There is nothing more important than you, our child and Sadie." he told her taking her face in his hands.
"I told Ecklie that I could no longer work full time. I told him I would take my leave as planned and then work a couple of days a week but will also continue going over cold cases from home. I would also try to make myself available if I am needed on case. I have to meet with him on Monday to go over the details but he has pretty much already agreed." She told him smiling.
"I think that's a wonderful idea," Grissom said. He nuzzled her cheek and hair as she wrapped her arms around.
"Get a room," was called out by Greg from behind as the others joined in with some wolf whistles.
"We plan to as soon as you leave," Grissom told the group as he took his wife's hand and led her over to them.
"Eww," Greg cringed and the others laughed as all the kids, including Lindsay, came running over.
"Sara, Sara," Sadie pulled on Sara's shirt to get her attention.
"Yes, Yes," Sara turned, crouching down to the girls height.
"We want to play hopscotch. Can we have the chalk?" she asked as her Sara's nieces danced behind her.
"I will keep an eye on them," Lindsay offered.
"That's very nice of you Lindsay," Grissom told the teenager. "I'll go get you the chalk" he turned walking into the house with all the girls trailing him.
"They're your nieces, right?" Nick asked.
"Two of them, yes. Sadie is a whole other story. Do you think you can take anymore news today?" Sara asked looking around the group.
"I wouldn't think it possible for you to be hiding anything else, I mean you are with Grissom, married, own a house, a dog, are you going to tell us you pregnant next?" Warrick wondered out loud.
"Well… actually," she placed a hand over her stomach. "I am."
"Damn girl, you have been busy." Warrick told her with a hug.
"Wow Sara, Congratulations" Nick added getting in a hug as well.
"There's more…" Sara told them but is cut off.
"More… hang on… Sadie?" Nick slowly puts the pieces together. "She is the girl from the hospital? Sarah, right? The one that got stabbed?"
"She is…" Sara admitted.
So I got my internet set up quicker than I was expecting so I thought I'd offer I quick update. I will also reveal that the are only two chapters left (possibly three depending on some details I am working out in the last chapter. I have recently had a little lesson in BETA. I know that this chapter isn't perfect but I hope you noticed a little improvement.
I am really excited that this story is nearly over. I know it has dragged on a bit but I have always been a wordy person. I want to thank those people who have consistently stood by me during the writing of this story your support is appreciated, and what has kept me going, even if I don't say it enough. This chapter though, I'd really like to hear from some new people. Tell me what you have thought of the story. The things you likes/didn't like I want to hear it all. Please leave a review.
