Chapter: 28
Grissom and Sara lay in each other's arms on the sofa, Sara's head on her husband's chest as he tenderly ran his hand through her hair.
"Well I certainly know Mike will be happy to see you."
Grissom smiled. "He missed me that much huh?"
Sara sighed. "Yes he has and he's not the only one."
"But you've been okay right?"
Sara shifted, raising her head to look at him. "About as okay as you can be when you're stuck here all by yourself. Unable to go out or talk to anyone."
Grissom's face saddened.
"Although, Tony did his best to keep me company as much as he could."
Grissom frowned. "Tony?"
"Yeah, he even helped me re dress my fingers, see?" Sara held up her hand. "I really did struggle."
"I'm sorry; I should have been the one doing that." He took her hand and softly kissed her fingers.
Sara smiled faintly. "Well, yes you should but I guess you had more pressing issues."
"I'm sorry." Grissom repeated.
Sara placed a tender finger over his lips. "I've heard that enough okay? Not that you are off the hook yet, but I've heard it enough, at least for today."
Grissom smiled. "So how are you feeling?"
"Apart from a little sore and very anxious, I'm alright."
"Your fingers?"
"Yeah, they niggle me now and again. It's awkward sometimes but I'm sure they will heal soon enough."
"And how are you...erm..." Grissom struggled with his words. "With the..."
"Loss of our baby?" Sara finished for him.
Grissom nodded, closing his eyes briefly. His heart still cried at the fact.
Sara swallowed hard her chin quivering. "It will take a little time, and, it is difficult sometimes...but, I'll get there, I'm sure."
Grissom leaned forward planting tender kisses along Sara's forehead. "In time we can try again...if... you wanted too." He whispered.
A slight smile accomplished Sara's lips. "Maybe...In time..."
Grissom nodded.
Sara carefully picked up Grissom's right hand and closely inspected the bruising. "Want to tell me how this happened?" She looked him in the eye.
Grissom ruffled his nose. "A visit to an old friend."
Sara pushed herself up. "Oh? Who?" Then she thought. "No? You didn't? Did you?"
"Maybe."
"At the prison?"
Grissom nodded.
Sara chuckled and dug her head back into his chest. "Did it feel good?"
"Immensely."
"Wish I could have been there to see it."
"I'm not entirely proud of what I did."
Sara chuckled again. "No, I know you're not a violent man baby but I can't say I'm sorry he finally got a little something he deserved." She looked up again. "Can you?"
Grissom smiled and kissed her again. "No."
"So what's the plan now Gil? I know you were talking to Brass so I know something's going on."
Grissom pulled her body tightly against his. "Well, I don't know how you will feel about this but I don't think we have any choice..."
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Josh loved this, sneaking around in the darkness. It's what he was made for. Slithering under a parked car about two hundred yards from all the activity, he looked on through the goggles, zooming in. He spotted Grissom's Denali in an instant so he knew he was in the right place. He focused on the house for a moment. Door closed, drapes drawn. There were lights on but no signs of current movement. He moved his attention to the protection. He could see at least six officers and four squad cars. Two officers in their cars, four patrolling. He froze hearing footsteps approach. Two more officers were heading his way complaining to each other about the rain. Josh waited patiently until they turned and returned to the house and then continued with his observations.
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Sara listened to Grissom intently. When he had finished she sat up and stretched. She stood holding out her good hand to Grissom.
"What?" He asked.
"When was the last time you slept?"
Grissom thought for a minute. "Erm..."
"You look tired and I know I am." Sara waggled her fingers. "Let's go to bed."
"So tomorrow you..."
"You are not going to leave us right?"
"No Sara, I already promised you..."
"Then I trust you and we do whatever we need to do."
Grissom took Sara's hand and allowed her to lead him towards the bedroom.
"I'm afraid it will be a three in the bed squeeze tonight, but you will have to make do." Sara grinned to herself.
Grissom smiled as he entered the bedroom to see his son sleeping soundly. Ant tucked under his arm. Pulling Sara in front of him so her back was against his chest he wrapped his arms around her waist. They both just stood, and happily watched Michael for a moment. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
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Josh jumped back into the truck. "Cop's everywhere."
"Did we expect anything else?"
Josh grinned. "So what do you want to do? We won't be able to follow them closely tomorrow if they move. Too much heat."
"Well, I think it's time for you to play with your toys don't you? Leave us a trial to follow."
Josh smiled broadly. "Oh yes."
"Well, what are you waiting for?"
Josh smiled. "A small diversion may be nice my dear, they can't be too close or they could hear it when it hits."
"If you insist." Kate continued with the foolish banter.
Josh just smiled and exited the car. Poking his head back inside. "Oooh I do."
"I'll give you ten minutes to get ready, meet me by the grocery store in the next block when you are done."
"I'll only need five." Josh bragged closing the door. Grabbing his bag and rifle from the back seat he moved back towards the house in pursuit of his target.
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Josh loaded the gadget onto his rifle and slithered into the bush. He brought the sight to his eye and had the perfect shot. He waited...
Kate turned the pickup around, placed a pair of gloves on her hands and got out. Pulling a tyre iron from under the seat she approached the car parked behind the pickup. After wiping down her implement and checking there was no one in her immediate vicinity she raised the tyre iron and turned her head away from the car. With great force she hurled the metal rod through the back window and it smashed with a deafening crash. The alarm sounded immediately and Kate turned on her heels, quickly getting back in the pickup and speeding off.
The officers patrolling the house heard the car smash and the alarm go off. Several ran towards it whilst calling in it on their radio. All the officers moved away from the house a short distance in curiosity which gave josh his opportunity and he took it immediately.
Pressing the trigger the round fired and hit the target spot on. Just beneath the rear bumper of Grissom's Denali. Josh grinned, damn he was a good shot and it would be severe bad luck if anyone spotted the GPS tracker. Following them now would not be a problem.
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Grissom opened his eyes. He could hear the alarm in the distance. He quickly scooted form the bed and grabbed his pants and shirt. A smile graced his lips at the sight before him. Michael in the middle of the bed, Sara facing him on her side to his left, her arm wrapped around him. Sighing he quietly moved towards the door and headed outside.
Several officers were retreating back towards the house as he opened the front door. Grissom was cautious, having a good look around before stepping outside.
"Guys what's going on?" He called.
An officer approached Grissom. "Looks like kids playing around Mr Grissom. We have checked the perimeter, everything is secure."
"What happened?"
"Car window had a run in with a tyre iron, that's all."
Grissom chewed on his bottom lip, his eyes scanning the street. Something just didn't feel right. "Are you sure?"
"Yes sir. You are quite safe."
Grissom nodded. "You get any more activity make sure you let me know okay?"
The officer nodded. "Sure thing sir, whatever you say."
Grissom took another look around the estate. "Okay." He walked back into the house and locked the door behind him.
