Chapter 29:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Maria Grange's Cabin

The sheriff had met them at the door and congratulated all of them and reminded Silvia of his offer. Then he told Catherine he was glad to see her face and left. The moment Catherine was visible to one person outside the cheering started up again. Catherine glanced around at all the press but just held the necklace close to her heart. Once they got to the ambulance Brass went to give instructions to everyone. The CSIs had to wait for the bodies to be declared dead or the living to be rushed away before they could get to work. Grissom set to work giving them orders and instructions on what everyone would be focusing on and doing.

He ignored his phone needing to get the work set into order first. They were a little bit away so Doc could quickly examine her and update them. No one talked not sure what to say or do or anything really. Despite not being in the room the "kids" had a good idea of what had happened. Not that any of them really wanted to talk about it. Carefully they all watched as Doc walked over to them.

"Catherine is a little unstable." He spoke carefully. "I'm not an expert but I'd say she has kept some things hidden away and it all came back to quick for her. Physically she went through hell but she doesn't seem to have any fatal injuries. She can stay to give a statement but then needs to go to the hospital to be examined."

"Are you sure?" Grissom whispered not wanting to risk anything.

"She told the paramedics to let her bag her clothes since its all evidence. Says she wants to help. Then she says things like it's her fault, asking us to kill her, or that she did it. I mentioned Lindsey and she smiled saying she was with Anna and Annabelle at the park. Silvia told her different and she flipped. She comes in and out of this state she's in. One minute she remembers everything the next it's a different world."

"So, talking to Lindsey … good or bad?"

"Good, I believe. Again not an expert but I think if she understands that Lindsey is safe her mind will not focus on that as much as other things." Doc shrugs. "It really could go either way. It would definitely help Linds."

"Hello, Ms. Grange may I speak with Lindsey please." Grissom spoke glancing up at the cameras. He put the phone on speaker seeing everyone's worried faces.

"Uncle Gil? Can I … can I talk to her?"

"Of course, butterfly. But you have to remember that she's not all here. Do you understand?"

"Mr. Grissom, this is Anna Grange, Mama Anna. How stable is she?" The voice came after some mumble words, which they figured was someone explaining it to Lindsey.

"We can't be positive right now but she's good enough to speak to Lindsey. I'll monitor her just in case but it should help her right now. To know that Lindsey is fine. Doc Robbins by the way," Doc smiled. "Trust me, she needs to hear her voice. Even if its just to prove that Linds is alive and well. How are you Linds?"

"They have horses! Is mommy crazy?"

"Only on occasions," Greg smirked until a hand collided with the back of his head. "Ouch! I was joking!"

"Shut it Greg. Sorry, everyone wants to say hi." All at once many voices yell hi, including ones from officers walking by. "Lindsey, sweetie, just remember you mom loves you."

"Okay daddy." With that Grissom took it off speaker. Walking to Catherine he smiled as she stubbornly stood. Silvia stood looking at him and then the others. He didn't speak just handed the phone over. She took it putting it to her ear. After a couple seconds she stumbled and the two helped her sit on the bumper. Tears streamed down her face.

"I … I … Lindsey?" They heard a soft giggle and Catherine smiled. Grissom smiled knowing it was helping at least right now. "He did, I'll have to thank him for that … Did you do your homework … Good, good. Now, turn off the TV, go to bed, and mommy will come get you soon … everyone … I love you, sweetie, good night … will do. Bye."

"I can -" Grissom stopped talking when she pecked his cheek.

"From Lindsey." She whispered. "And … if you still … I would …" She smiled when he held the ring up. Both smiled wider as more cheering came. Stepping closer to each other they smiled as her arms went around his waist and his gently held her closer to him. After a few seconds like that she looked up at him and slowly their lips met for just a brief second and then her head was back against his chest.