I've been forgetting my disclaimers, so here it is, for the entire story..I don't own any of the characters in the story nor am I making any profit from it. Just having some fun.

Chapter 5

Wednesday 11:30 pm

An exhausted Catherine arrives at work. The last few days are taking their toll on her. Warily she makes her way to the break room to get her first assignment for the night.

"Hey Gris, what did you ever come up with on the murder suicide from the other night?" Catherine inquires.

"Remember the neighbors said a cleaning lady came once a week? Well, it turns out that cleaning lady is the daughter of the woman. The son was the executor of the estate and the mother had recently disowned the daughter and was in the process of writing her out of the will. She figured if she killed the mother and made it look like the brother did it then committed suicide she would receive the entire inheritance."

"The things some people will go through for the sake of money."

"That's the kicker, Cath, there wasn't very much money. Her estate consisted of that small house, the old car and about $5000 in the bank."

"Wow. I wonder if it was worth it to her."

"Doesn't matter now, there's no other family for it to go to so the state will sell it off. Changing the subject, did you file the paperwork against Eddie today?"

"Yes I did. Our neighbor said she could come camping with them for the week so at least I know she's safe."

"When will he get the papers from his attorney?"

"Probably already has them. I told my attorney I wanted this taken care of yesterday." "Are you worried he'll come after you?"

"I can take care of myself Gil. I'm just worried for Linds."

With that Cath turned and walked to the locker room. Not really watching where she was going she almost knocked Sara down.

"Oh God, Sara, I'm sorry. Are you ok" Catherine apologized.

"Hey don't worry about it. I'm ok." Sara replied. Taking a closer look at her colleague, "Are you ok is my question."

"Huh? Uh yea I'm fine. Just been a long few days and I have a feeling it's not going to get any better."

"Is there anything I can do?"

"Thanks, but the fewer people involved the better." Taking the opportunity to change the subject and looking at her watch, "We better go. Grissom will be passing out assignments soon."

As Catherine heads for the door, Sara takes hold of her arm. "If you need anything, I mean anything, you let me know. Got it?"

"Yea, thanks Sara."

The two head to the break room to start what Catherine feels will be a very long night.