Sara stepped in to the crime lab with a feeling of trepidation. She hadn't been there for so long it seemed, and now her whole world was different. Some of her secrets had been exposed, and she was anxious about the looks she feared she would get. It was going to be hard enough as it was. Sara had managed to convince Brass to let her go alone, it was only a 10 minute drive, she'd have to get used to being alone eventually. Her plan was to stay for about an hour, but it depended on the case load the rest of the team had and if they had the time to chat.

She hadn't told Nick, Warrick or Greg she was coming in. She was afraid it would make it seem too formal. They probably already knew however.

Walking down the corridor she automatically walked towards the locker room. She wanted to grab a few things out of there, and then she headed to the break room, bag in hand.

She was both relieved and disappointed that none of the lab workers called out to her as she passed, walking down the corridor.

She was both relieved and disappointed that the room was empty, except for one worker from Days who she'd never really spoken too. Without thought she made a cup of coffee, and smiled when it registered it was Greg's blue Hawaiian. He must be in the lab somewhere. She thought of the baby, and hoped just one cup of coffee would be ok. She took her usual seat at the end of the table, pulled a forensics journal to her, and started to read through. Soon Sara was lost in an article about the DNA of pollen and how it could be used to identify where people had been. Sara was so engrossed and intrigued by the article, she didn't notice as two people walked into the room. Or that they were chatting amongst themselves.

She was aware however when a steaming mug was placed in front of her

'So, Warrick and I have a bet going on again Sara…' Nick said casually, taking a seat

At first Sara was a bit confused to his greeting, the atmosphere. She'd expected it all to be a lot more awkward, especially with Nick. Then she felt grateful. They were going to make it as easy as possible for her.

The questions, concerns, worries, could wait.

'Yeah?' Sara asked smirking, raising the mug in salute and taking a sip of the tea

'Yeah' Warrick replied 'He thinks he can get the number off the new girl at the Deli, I think he has no chance, whilst he thinks I won't be able to get the number from the new person at the Diner… Looser has to do the others paperwork for a week'

'Oh yeah' Sara asked smiling 'So, what are their names, and whose mediating this umpteenth bet between you?'

'Julia and Dani' Nick said gesturing between the two 'And you can, if you like, mediate.'

Sara nodded in agreement 'So, tell me more about Julia?' Sara asked

'Oh, well she has long blonde hair, nice smile, good banter. She's from Nashville, I believe. About our age. Hopefully I can tell you more by the end of the week' Nick said leaning back in his chair

'Ok, and Dani…he is?'

Warrick pretended to fluster 'Who said anything about him being a he?'

'You did, when you said 'person at the diner' also, everyone knows you're bisexual Warrick. I did catch you with that guy at the club a few years back. Besides, takes one to know one. Also, you've clearly told Nick; else you wouldn't have this stupid bet, so spill!'

Warrick smiled and turned to Nick 'Yep, she's one damn smart investigator… he's got dark eyes, olive skin… toned body… he's one hell of a cook. He updated the menu a little, you need to come try it Sara. It's been too long since the gang have gone out to breakfast together'

'I think you're both in with a shot, but if they found out it was a bet, you'd both be in hot water, and I wouldn't help at all… of course, now, if I win, and you both get dates out of this, I expect a prize…'

Nick and Warrick looked at each other, and then both nodded in agreement 'Name it' they said at the same time

'Massages… endless massages, whenever, wherever I want, throughout the remainder of this pregnancy… and the promise to never question my weight… I know it's a big prize, but I'm willing to help set you both up in return… Man, last time I could have done with endless foot rubs…God; I hope my ankles don't swell up this time…'

As she was saying this Warrick looked over at Nick. Nick didn't look surprised at this news, but Warrick was clearly confused. Nick shot him a look saying 'Don't ask, I'll explain later'

Sara didn't even notice what she'd said, or the looks between the two boys.

She finished the last of her tea, and looked around the room 'How come you're here early anyways?' she'd noticed the clock, 9.40pm it read.

'Oh you know… why not?'

'Grissom told you I'd be here?' She asked

'No… Ecklie, actually… he generally announced it to the whole lab at once… briefly confirmed certain…rumours… and then told everyone to leave you alone. Explained you'd be coming back to work gradually… that we weren't to make it awkward for you… but, of course, in announcing it, he did make it awkward. Luckily Catherine and Grissom were stood behind him… I don't know it he's aware, but the looks those two gave to everyone… no one's going to be bothering you Sara' Nick finished, his hand rubbing her gently.

'Oh…' She wiped away at a tear

'I know right, Ecklie is human after all' Warrick said, patting her on the arm 'Anyway, I'm going out for a cigarette before assignments are handed out… catch you later Sar'

Sara tensed a little, when she realised she was now alone with Nick for the first time since sleeping with him in the hotel. She felt awkward and vulnerable. Unsure of herself. She scratched at her arm, quickly forgetting the humour they had just shared.

'Nick…' her voice came out quiet

'Don't worry Sara… no one else knows..'

'I… I know…It's not that… not, just, that anyway… I …' once again she wiped at her face.

'We can't change it Sara. We're all adults, we all wanted it… Try not to worry about it, ok?' his voice was gentle, caring. He pulled her into a half hug.

'Do you regret it?' she whispered

'No..Never Sara… I don't really know how to explain it. But if there's one thing I do know, is that it bought you and Catherine together, right?'

Sara nodded slowly, leaning her head on Nicks shoulder

'So, see, all is well, you got Catherine, we all got release and I had some of the best sex of my life… '

Sara couldn't help but giggled 'Yeah… Yeah, I guess your right… certainly the best threesome anyway…' her voice was dry and serious

'You mean…?' Nick questioned a little shocked

'No Nick, I'm only teasing. First and Last…You?'

'Same, first and last… besides, if I get lucky with Julia, who knows, perhaps there might never be someone else… '

'Hey Nick…have you seen Catherine?'

Nick grinned and whispered in her ear 'No sex at work Sara!'

'I'm not at work!' she quipped back

'In that case, have fun… she's in her office doing paperwork… she won't be going into the field tonight… I wonder how she managed that' he winked, and gently pushed Sara away from him.

Sara couldn't help but smile as she hurried towards Catherine's office.

She knocked, heard Catherine call for her to enter, and did so.

As she stepped in, the phone rang. As Catherine answered the call, Sara quietly locked the door, closed the blinds, and slipped off her jacket.

Catherine ended the call as quickly as she could, and then asked Sara to take a seat.

'Hello Sweetie'

'Hi Cat' Sara said with a grin on her face. She used to hate pet names, but coming from Catherine she found she enjoyed them.

'Good day?' she questioned, leaning back into the office chair

'Ok thanks… had another session… than ate loads of Candy Floss… slept a little… came here…You?'

'Ok thanks, actually spent some time with Lindsey again… tried a different cake recipe… still just as bad… we need you to come bake for us Sara' Catherine grinned

'I'd love to'

They sat smiling at one another, lost in each other's eyes, and then Sara stood, and sauntered over to Catherine. She placed a tentative kiss on Catherine's forehead, and then perched on the edge of the desk

'Cat…can I ask you something… 3 something's?'

'Yes…' Catherine replied, leaning in to kiss Sara

Sara looked down at her hands, and then around the room, before saying in a quiet voice 'Would you like to come to my next ultrasound?'

Catherine didn't answer at first, but she kissed Sara once more, darting her tongue across Sara's lips, bringing her one hand up to Sara's waist 'Yes' she mumbled at last, now kissing along Sara's jaw

'Next question' she asked, pulling back

Sara groaned at the loss of contact 'Be my Girlfriend…' she rushed out, leaning in to kiss Catherine again, happy when the blonder eagerly kissed her back. Sara's hand came up to play with Catherine's hair, and she stopped leaning against the table, to kneel down on the floor in front of Catherine

'Yes…' Catherine called out once again between kisses.

Now it was Sara's turn to pull away. Her hands dropped down to Catherine's sides, her fingers caressing as they went.

'How noisy is this chair?'

Catherine's breath caught in her throat, realisation washing over her 'Not at all' she squeaked out, parting her legs almost without realising

'Good…' Sara placed a kiss on Catherine's stomach, and slipped her hands underneath her top. Exposing the flesh, she kissed the skin she found, and reached for the button on Catherine's trousers, undoing it, and tugging at the fabric. Catherine lifted herself a little from the chair so Sara could pull the trousers off. Sara hooked her fingers around the underwear too, taking them both in one swift moment. She pulled them down as far as the knees, all the while placing kisses on the soft creamy flesh she was exposing. She tugged at Catherine's shoes, removed them, and then removed the rest of Catherine's lower clothing.

Catherine arched her back in anticipation, clamping down the noises that were already threatening to fall from her mouth, as her hands tangled in Sara's hair, trying desperately to guide her to where she was wanted the most.

Sara wanted to tease, to go slow, but she soon lost her self-control. Quickly her mouth was over Catherine's clit, her tongue darting over the swollen nub, as Catherine bucked into her.

Sara used one hand to grip on to Catherine's waist, and the other to slightly lift Catherine's body. She dipped her head lower, kissing, caressing and licking at the flesh there. Her tongue was soft and slow, and moved deeply, at other time it was faster, barely touching, teasing. She bought one of her hands down between Catherine's legs, her fingers teasing at the curls, slowly edging lower and lower. Catherine bucked again, and so she removed her hand. She repositioned herself, bringing her tongue away from Catherine's folds, and back up to the very sensitive clit, and moved her hand to where her tongue had been, instantly inserting 3 fingers, gently, but deeply, inside Catherine. Pumping them in and out, curling them.

Catherine had to bite back a scream as her body began to edge closer to orgasm. She raised her legs, granting Sara more access. One she threw over Sara's shoulder, the over on to her desk, knocking a few things over in the process. Neither of them noticed. Sara pumped and curled her fingers a few more times, and Catherine tumbled over the edge around them. Sara slowed her movements, but didn't stop them, wanting to prolong the orgasm for as long as possible. Catherine had to slam her hand down on the chair a few times. It was a thin line between pleasure and pain at the moment. She wanted Sara to stop, but she also never wanted the orgasm to end. It was a blissful torture. Catherine groaned as first Sara pulled her mouth away, and then her hand.

Sara smirked, satisfied with her work, as she grabbed a tissue and wiped her mouth and hand clean.

Catherine tried to speak, but found she couldn't. Sara just smirked again.

'I think there's some kinda rule about wearing appropriate clothing at work Catherine… imagine if the fire alarm went off now… what would everyone say!'

Catherine flipped Sara off with her middle finger but the smile on her face let Sara know she was happy.

'How am I supposed to concentrate on paperwork now?'

'I dunno, don't care…not my problem for the next week…' Sara leant down and placed a brief kiss on Catherine's lips.

'I need to go find Greg now… you best lock the door behind me….' Sara began to walk away

'Wait… Sar….' Catherine called out

'Yeah?' Sara asked, turning to look over her shoulder

'Perhaps in a few days, when you're a bit more settled, you'd like to have dinner with Lindsey and me…'

Sara nodded 'I'd like that… she's a good kid Catherine…'

'Thanks… and…Thanks…'

'No problem…' Sara reached for the door handle

'Wait' Catherine called again 'What time should I meet you at the hospital?'

'5.20…Please…' Sara said, not daring to look around as she heard Catherine stand up from her desk. She unlocked the door, and slipped out, another grin spreading over her face as she heard the door lock again.

Xxxx

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