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"How much longer can this game last?" Sara whined as Catherine and Warrick strolled back into the break room.
"Hey, he said we only had one more question each. It can't be that bad," Catherine pointed out as she and Warrick reclaimed their previous seats.
"Easy for you to say, Ms. Tootsie Roll!" Sara teased.
"Well, this is true," Catherine agreed. "So port-o-potties?"
Nick shot her a glare, and Sara just shrugged.
Grissom walked in; shirt tucked in, hair straightened, and clean face. Then Greg came in after him, looking the total opposite. His hair well was always kind of wacky, but even more so now. His shirt was wrinkled, and he had a bright red smudge of lipstick on his cheek and another on the collar of his shirt.
He walked over to where the hat was lying on the table and picked it up. He held it out to Sara, but she just looked up at him quizzically. She blinked a few times then asked "Megan?"
Greg grinned from ear to ear. "Oh yeah… I love it when she can't sleep at night…"
Before he could continue, Sara reached into the hat and began reading her last question. "What was your most embarrassing moment? Oh, that's easy. This game!" She exclaimed. "Yes! I'm done! Woo hoo!"
After Sara calmed down, Nick leaned over to her and whispered "I can think of another."
Sara blushed and shoved him hard in the chest. "Shhh… Nick! They don't know about that!"
Nick just giggled, and looked out to the rest of the group. "Did we ever tell you how we got together?"
"Nick, please!!" Sara begged.
"Oh come on, honey. I wanna tell them."
"Fine. I've already had a few hits tonight, why not take one more?" She crossed her arms over her chest and leaned back on the couch.
"That's the spirit, Sara. Okay, so I was in the locker room taking a shower. I guess the other two were broken or something, because I was sitting there, minding my own…. Well you know. When suddenly I turn around to see Sara butt naked in my shower. We just stared at each other for a minute. Then her jaw hit the ground, and she turned around so she wouldn't see me, not before taking a look south, though." Nick looked over at Sara as he said this, and she just covered her face with her hands.
Nick turned back to the rest of the group who were all listening intently. "So there she was with her ass to me… Nice one by the way…. I think she was getting ready to get out, but someone came in. I think it was you, Warrick, but I'm not sure. All I know is, Sara turned back to face me, but before she could say anything I kissed her. Plain and simple."
Suddenly a light bulb turned on in Warrick's head. "Oh, that was the time you were in there for over an hour!"
"How do you know?" Greg asked.
"Because I was in there for at least a half hour and I came in a good fifteen minutes after he started his shower," Warrick said.
"And why were you in there for so long?" Grissom added.
This caused Catherine to blush, and Warrick turned to look at her.
Four different "Oh's" filled the room.
Nick held his hands up. "But, just to clarify… We did talk about it, and admitted our feelings for one another. It's not like we only hooked up just for the sex. I do love Sara with all my heart."
"Awwww!" Greg exclaimed.
Nick turned back to face Sara. Now she was smiling sweetly. He leaned back and kissed her.
"Okay. Break it up. Nick, you're turn. We don't have all morning." Grissom said in a somewhat serious tone.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. What's your favorite movie? Ummm… Let's see. I'd have to say 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.'" Nick said smiling.
Sara swatted at his arm playfully. "Nick, you didn't even watch the movie!"
He turned to her and winked, saying "I know. That's why it was my favorite…."
"You guys made out the whole time didn't you?" Catherine asked.
"Yes" They both answered.
"What's your favorite band?" Catherine read aloud. "Well, I like a bit of everything, but I have to say that I'm a big fan of the piano. Especially when handsome over here is the one playing it."
Warrick smiled at her compliment, and then read his last question. "What is your idea of the perfect first date? First date?" He repeated. "Hmm… I don't really know. Probably something quiet, like dinner or a picnic up at Lake Mead. That way we'd be able to talk privately and get to know each other. Nothing major… I like simplicity."
The room was silent for a minute after Warrick finished with his answer. Catherine spoke first. "Sounds perfect to me," she said quietly.
He smiled at her, and then said "After shift? You and me?"
Catherine nodded in agreement.
"Perfect." He leaned over and kissed her quickly.
Greg held the hat out to Grissom. "Two questions left. One for you, and one for me. You pick."
Grissom read the piece of paper silently first. "You've got to be kidding me. I think you planned this, Sanders."
"Nope."
"What does it say, Gris?" Nick asked.
Grissom sighed. "What is the most unique position you and a partner have tried?"
Sara spit out the sip of water she had just taken, and burst into a fit of laughter. She was quickly joined by Greg and Nick, and then Catherine and Warrick.
"I don't find it humorous" Grissom said seriously.
"Just answer, Grissom." Catherine said quickly.
"Fine. It's called 'The Wife of Indra'. Requires a bit of gymnastic abilities, but it's-"
"Grissom! Stop! Please!" All five of his co-workers were now yelling for him to shut up and cringing.
"You all must be visual thinkers, huh?" Grissom quipped.
"Ugh!" Greg exclaimed as he pulled out the last question. "What made you want to become a CSI?"
Everyone got quiet as Greg thought about his answer.
"Actually," he started. "I always wanted to be a CSI, but I guess the DNA lab had my name written all over it. But then when I talk to you guys, and I deal with all these cases… It just makes me want to get out there you know? I still love my lab and all, but I would love to be a CSI."
Still, no one said anything.
Greg smiled. "Well, I guess we're done." He looked down at his watch. "Shifts not over for another two hours or so, but I'm done torturing you."
Grissom stood first "How is the training going, Greg?"
"Great! I don't regret it for a second."
"Good. Thanks for the game. I had….. Fun…" Grissom smiled and left the room.
"Yeah." Greg responded. Then he turned to the rest of the group. Sara and Nick were still sitting on the couch whispering to each other.
Catherine and Warrick stood up. "Thanks Greg." Warrick said.
"Yeah, Greggo. It was fun. I mean it. And good luck with your training. If you need any help don't hesitate to ask one of us. We've all done it before, you know?" Catherine placed a hand on the young man's shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze.
"Thanks Cath" Greg said as she and Warrick left the room.
Greg turned to Sara and Nick. "Well, I think I'm going to head out. Megan is picking me up for breakfast."
Sara stood, walked over to Greg, and gave him a small kiss on the cheek. "Good luck with her, Greg."
"Thanks Sara. See you guys later!" He called as he walked out of the room, leaving Nick and Sara by themselves.
Nick walked up to Sara and wrapped his arms around her waist. "So what do you say we go pick out a weekend to go camping?"
Sara turned around in his arms, and linked her hands together behind his neck. Smiling she said "I'd love to."
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THE END
Well, I hope y'all liked my attempt at a humorous piece. I'm thinking I might do a semi-sequel with Sara and Nick's camping trip to Colorado. Maybe I'll have Catherine and Warrick go with them. Hmmm…. Ideas, ideas.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the following people who have reviewed this story so far.
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Again, special thanks to Missy, Emmy, and Brianna for questions.
The two songs in the story were "It's Your Love" by Faith Hill and Tim Mcgraw and "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver.
Thanks again for your support, and please review and let me know what you think, but remember to leave the flames at home!
*Megan*
