Two years later…..
Grissom watched as Billy and Vanessa played in the back yard. It was hard to believe that It was his second birthday. The party was starting in about 20 minutes.
Sara was inside getting everything ready.
"Gil, will you come help me for a minute please." Sara called from the back door.
"Sure…..Vanessa watch Billy please."
She agreed and Grissom went inside to help.
"Whatcha need?"
Sara was fighting with the banner for the archway.
"I can't get the stupid Banner to stay in place."
He smiled at her as she brushed a brown curl out of her face.
"What are you smiling at?"
"Do you know how beautiful you are?"
She sighed, "Would you just help me please. Everyone will be here soon. He kissed her and helped her with the banner.
Soon the guests arrived. The first was Catherine. She brought Warrick with her. He was never able to resume field work, but had got back to the lab working in trace. It was not as exciting but it was a lot safer.
Nick and Shelly were next. They had Kasey in tow. Shelly was expecting their son in about a month.
Brass was next. He brought an enormous truck for Billy to ride.
Grissom handed Nick and Brass a beer as they watched the kids play in the back yard.
Nick asked, "How's the teaching? Are you really enjoying it?"
"I am. I'm getting to do some great research. I have a trip planned to the rainforest. My last one got interrupted."
"Sorry about that. Didn't mean to get shot."
"I know."
"Is Sara still enjoying staying home? It was hard when she finally resigned."
"Yeah, she likes it. I think she is looking for more now. She has make noise about teaching also. We shall see."
Brass added, "I put in my notice to retire. I've done my thirty years. It's time."
Grissom and Nick just looked at him. They never thought Brass would actually retire.
"Wow" was all Nick could say.
Brass added, "Now we can take the boat out fishing."
"What boat?"
They all laughed and returned to watching the kids.
That night after the party was over Grissom and Sara laid in bed. Sara rested her head on Grissom's chest. He had his arm around her.
"Gil, I found something I want to do."
"What?"
"I want to write science books for kids."
He looked at her. This was something new.
"Really?"
"Yeah. I love teaching Vanessa and Billy about science. It's a way to do all the things I love."
"OK."
"I want to start with an entomology book…with your help."
"Oh now you're dragging me into this?" He laughed as he said it. The idea actually appealed to him.
"We can start with the trip to the rainforest."
"That would be great."
"Really? You're not mad?"
"Sara, I told you a long time ago all I wanted was for you to be happy and I would do whatever it took to make that happen. Plus, it will be fun to work with you again. It was something we always did well."
She kissed him
"I can think of something else we did well."
A smirk curled on his lips as he knew what she meant. He reached over and turned out the light.
They had found happiness and peace at last.
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