Sara was on her way back from the bathroom when her phone.

"Sidle…Oh hey… He's probably got it switched off; he went go-karting with Warrick and Greg…. If you wait just a minute you can talk to him, we're all having lunch now…. Okay…" Sara said as she reached the table and held out the phone to Nick. "Your Mom, your cell is off."

"Thanks." Nick took the phone from her. "Hey Mom…. Yes they did…. Mom, I was six…. No it is not going to be a replay of Red Fish, Blue Fish…. Mom, I grew up a long time ago…. I'm sure Sara will…." Nick held out the phone to Sara. "She wants to talk to you."

"Hello?... What was that about Red Fish, Blue Fish?... That's so sweet…" Sara couldn't help but laugh. "I'll make sure of that…. Bye Mrs Stokes." Sara hung up. "You really did that?"

"Unfortunately."

"It's very sweet." Sara was still laughing.

"Does someone wish to share with the rest of the group?" Warrick asked.

"No." Nick stated.

"When Nick was six he wanted to go fishing with his brother, but he told him that there weren't enough fish in the pond."

"Sara I think that's enough."

"But it gets better." Sara said. "His sister had two goldfish, Red Fish and Blue Fish, so Nick carried the bowl out to the pond and tipped the fish in."

"You put your sister's goldfish into the pond?" Greg questioned.

"And then went and fed them goldfish food everyday for a year."

"That was the only reason my Mom called wasn't to tell you that story?" Nick realised.

"Basically." Sara smiled. "Catherine will love that story."

"Why does Catherine have to find out?" Nick inquired.

"Because it's a sweet story." Sara said.

"And there is plenty of mileage in it." Warrick added.

"That too." Sara smirked. "I need some more ice-tea I'll be right back."

"She's definitely in a good mood." Greg stated.

"And that's a bad thing?" Nick questioned.

"No, just a little strange."

"She's actually usually in a good mood most of the time." Nick said. "Apart from when she just wakes up."

"Why does she look that bad in the morning?" Greg asked.

"Greg you've forgotten our sleep patterns. We work most of the morning." Nick reminded him.

"Good point."

"No she just needs coffee first thing in the morning."

"Who doesn't?" Warrick asked.

They all silenced as Sara returned.

"Why do I get the feeling you were talking about me?" Sara asked when she sat back down.

"Nothing but nice things darlin'. Greg was just saying you're in a good mood."

"What's not to be in a good mood about? There was the hilarity of Greg crashing the go-kart, the prospect of him asking Grissom about fish memory and then your whole red fish, blue fish thing." Sara stole one of Nick's French fries and popped it in her mouth.

They continue to eat and make general conversation when Sara's cell phone rang again.

"It's Catherine." She said looking at the name that had flashed up. "Hello Catherine."

"Hey Sara. Are you busy?"

"Not really."

"I was going through my closet and I can't find anything to wear tonight, and since Lindsey is going to a friend's house after I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping."

"Actually that sounds great." Sara said. "Let me just ditch the guys, and I'll meet wherever." Catherine named a place. "I'll be there in twenty minutes, and remind me to tell you Nick's red fish, blue fish story."

"Sounds intriguing. I'll see you there."

"Okay. Bye."

They hung up.

"You're going to ditch us?" Warrick questioned.

"Catherine made me a better offer." Sara replied.

"Oh really!" Greg raised his eyebrows.

"We're going shopping for something to wear tonight." Sara said.

"Doesn't Catherine have enough clothes already?" Warrick asked.

"Apparently not, and I could probably do with something to wear anyway, most of my clothes are more practical for work and that doesn't count the ones I've had to burn because they smell of decomps won't wash out."

"Have fun." Nick told her.

"I'll see you later." Sara gave him a quick kiss. "And don't let Greg drive."

TBC