Chapter 35 - It's Time
Knock. Knock. Knock. Sara wasn't ready to answer, but she did. She smiled upon seeing everyone. "Hey guys. Come in." Everyone came in all at once, Nick holding an eager Hank back. "Hey boy!" Sara rubbed him vigorously. "Just wait until daddy sees you." Sara took the leash and smiled. "Thanks Nick." Nick shut the door behind him. "No problem, you know I love Hank." Sara unclipped Hanks leash, and he took off as fast as he could.
"Heeey!" Sara could hear an excited Grissom in the kitchen. Her and Nick came around the corner and found Grissom down on the ground; Hank giving him slobbery kisses. Grissom was wrestling with the pup, "Aww. That's my buddy. That's my buddy." Sara laughed. She walked over to Grissom and helped him up. "Everyone is here. Did you notice?" Grissom blushed. "Hey guys."
Warrick walked over and gave Grissom a hug. "Hey boss." Grissom had learned to get used to Warrick's new found showing of emotion. Once when Grissom asked him about it, Warrick shrugged and simply said, "Live everyday like its your last."
Grissom alerted everyone that it was dinner time, and they all sat outside on the porch at the overly sized table. After everyone had chatted for a while, Sara looked at Nick and he nodded knowingly. Sara then squeezed Grissom's hand and whispered, "It's time."