After the Attack Chapter 13
Disclaimer: CSI doesn't belong to me.
Author's Note: Sadly this is the last chapter of the story and I felt the huge need to thank each one of you that has reviewed individually. I'm not going in a certain order, so please don't be offended.
Nepeace: Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Joey des anges: Thank you for suggesting that I do this sequel. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and I can't wait to read the next of your stories!
Sisterbear: Megan, what can I say that you don't know already? Thanks for being there when I needed you. I wasn't sure what kind of response I would get out of this story, but with your encouragement I posted it. Thank you!!
Csi-freak03: Normally I'm a N/S as well but I felt the need to make this story W/S. Thank you for reading even though you don't usually ship this way!
Jaecen: Thanks for your words of encouragement! They mean a lot!
Oceanwave1: I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for the great reviews!!
Ljae: Thanks for the support and I'm glad you enjoyed the story!
Sabine: Thanks for everything! I hope you enjoyed the story!
A Bloom: Thank you!!
Melindotty: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
J9: I was very glad I got a review from you! You write amazing W/S stories, so I felt very honored!
Caspian Raider: Thanks for the review!!
CRaZyPiXiE: Thanks for reviewing even though it wasn't a N/S story!
Ofb29: Thank you so much!! I love your W/S stories as well and I was thrilled to get your review! I'm glad my story had an impact on you, but I hope you didn't lose too much sleep!
Okay I believe that's everyone. As always thank you so much and please let me know what you think about this chapter!!
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Sara was in her ninth month of pregnancy and she was extremely uncomfortable. She couldn't sleep and she was home alone during the night. She was forced to go on maternity leave for two reasons. Reason one was that her doctor insisted, and reason two was because Grissom didn't want her going into labor at work. She glanced at the clock. Its red numbers indicated that it was now a few minutes after midnight. She decided that sleep wasn't coming tonight, so she forced herself out of bed and made her way toward the kitchen. She was half way there when a sudden sharp pain raced through her stomach. She almost dropped to her knees from the intensity of the pain. She felt another wave of pain and decided she needed to call Warrick. She grabbed the phone and dialed his cell.
"Brown."
"Warrick, I think I'm going into labor." She said and gripped the phone tightly as the waves of pain continued to come.
"Oh God!! I'll be right there." Sara heard the click and placed the phone back down. 'Please hurry.' She thought to herself.
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Warrick ran as fast as he could through the lab. He had to find Nick and let him know what was going on. He turned the corner and literally ran into Catherine. She began falling back and he grabbed a hold of her waist to keep her from hitting the floor.
"Where's the fire?" She asked.
"Sara's in labor. I have to find Nick and get home." He said in a rush.
"Whoa, slow down. I'll go find Nick, you need to get Sara to the hospital." She informed him and smiled as he nodded his thanks and ran further down the hall. Catherine managed to find Nick in the break room. "Hey Nick."
He looked at her and smiled. "Hey Cath. I was just getting a soda."
"You might want to go home." She replied.
"Why?"
"Sara called Warrick, she's gone into labor."
Nick dropped his soda causing the liquid to glide across the floor. "Shit!" He yelled and raced over to get some paper towels.
Catherine smiled. "Nick, I'll clean it up. You need to go to the hospital. Sara needs you."
He nodded. "Thanks, I owe you one." He replied and raced out of the break room. Catherine laughed. Sara's baby was going to be in good hands.
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An hour later, Sara was lying in a hospital bed with Nick on one side of her and Warrick on the other. Her contractions had become closer together and the doctors told her that they would continue to check on her each hour. She couldn't believe just how much pain she was in. Warrick grabbed a damp cloth and gently rubbed her forehead with it. Nick was holding her hand giving her some of his own strength and courage.
"I'm glad you guys are here." She told them.
"Where else would we be?" Warrick asked knowing that nothing was going to make him leave this room. He knew that Nick felt the same way. While he was dipping the cloth into some fresh water, he glanced over at Nick and Sara. He knew that Nick was still in love with her and that it was killing him because of everything that had happened. He couldn't help but wonder where they would be if Nick had never cheated on Sara. He had mixed feelings about the situation. He knew the others did as well. He placed the cloth back on Sara's forehead and smiled as she closed her eyes drifting off to sleep.
"Thanks for taking care of her Warrick." Nick replied looking at his friend.
"You're welcome. I know this isn't easy for you, but I want you to know that this baby will know that you are her father. I want to make sure that you don't think that I'm trying to replace you or anything."
Nick smiled. "I know you wouldn't, but it's like I told Sara, our baby needs a stable lifestyle. I want her feel like she's loved."
"Oh she will. Not only by us, but by Catherine, Grissom, Greg, and Lindsey."
"I can't wait to see her."
"Me neither." Warrick replied longing to hold the baby he's come to know as his daughter as well.
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Five hours later, the whole gang was at the hospital. Lindsey walked into Sara's room and sat down beside her. "How are you feeling Sara?"
"Like I'm going to die." She stated flatly.
"Aren't you going to have an epidural?" Lindsey asked. "I watch a baby story with mom sometimes and I know that the shot helps."
"I was hoping to do this naturally, but I'm starting to have second thoughts." She felt another wave of pain and gripped onto the bed rail beside her. Lindsey reached out and gently placed her hand on Sara's shoulder.
Catherine, Grissom, and Greg were standing in the back of the room. Each of them was trying to give Sara some space. Catherine glanced over at Nick and Warrick. Both men were standing by Sara's bed refusing to move incase something happens.
Dr. Ross walked in and had everyone leave so she could check Sara and see how far along she was coming. "Not bad Sara, you'll be pushing your baby out in no time."
"God, I hope so." Sara replied.
The doctor smiled and told Sara she would return later. As soon as she left, the gang walked back in. Sara was glad they were there, but she was becoming very exhausted. 'I feel like I've worked a double.' She thought and closed her eyes. After a few moments, her exhaustion won and she dozed off to sleep.
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Two hours later, Sara was pushing. Everyone had left the room expect Nick, Warrick, and the doctors. Nick and Warrick were holding her hands giving her the encouragement and support she needed.
"Okay Sara, give me a big push." Dr. Ross said.
Sara pushed and both men counted for her. She released her breath and pushed again. She tightened the grip she had around their hands. Dr. Ross told her to push again. She continued pushing. Finally after to what Sara considered an eternity, her baby was born. Dr. Ross quickly cleaned the baby's face and showed her to Sara. "Congratulations, it's a baby girl!"
Sara, Nick, and Warrick all had tears traveling down their faces. The baby was quickly weighed and wrapped up in a blanket. Dr. Ross placed the baby in Sara's awaiting arms. Sara glanced down at her daughter before and felt an overwhelming amount of love and joy. "Hey there sweetie." She said to her daughter and gave her a kiss.
Nick stared in awe at the sight before him. There was his daughter. She was the most beautiful baby he had ever seen. He knew immediately that the baby stole his heart. He would do anything for her.
Warrick couldn't believe that their girl was finally here. She looked just like Sara, but he could see some of Nick in her as well. He couldn't have been more proud. Dr. Ross took their baby back so they could double check to make sure the baby was fine. Warrick leaned down and kissed Sara. "I love you."
"I love you too." She said. She turned to Nick. "Thank you."
Nick kissed her forehead. "No, thank you." He and Warrick wanted to go and tell the others about their baby. So they walked out of the room and found the team sitting in the waiting room.
Catherine jumped up as soon as she saw them coming. "Well?"
"We have a girl. She weighed seven pounds eight ounces." Nick said proudly.
Hugs were given all around and they went down to the nursery to get their first look at the newest addition to the family. Lindsey smiled. "She's so cute. What's her name?"
Nick glanced over at Warrick as if asking for permission. The three of them together came up with the name. Warrick nodded.
Nick smiled. "Her name is Mia Alexis."
Lindsey smiled. "Mia like Princess Mia on Princess Diaries?" She loved that movie and had her mother buy it for her on DVD.
"Oh, she's a princess all right." Warrick replied.
"I think that's a beautiful name." Catherine told them. She looked back at baby Mia and smiled. "So, when can I hold her?"
"Not until after I do." Greg stated with enthusiasm.
"Actually, I think I should be the one holding her. She's like my granddaughter." Grissom informed them.
Nick and Warrick stood back and laughed as their friends playfully argued about who was getting the baby first. Nick glanced over at Warrick. "Can you believe she's here?"
"No, its so amazing. Just think nine months of wondering what she would be like and we finally see her." Warrick looked in on his new baby girl. "She's absolutely stunning."
Nick laughed. "Yeah, just think when she's a teenager, we're going to have to fight off the boys."
"Yeah, instead of one dad to worry about, they're going to have two." Warrick laughed.
"Think that will scare them away?" Nick asked already dreading the thought of his daughter dating boys and getting her heart broke.
"Oh, they'll be scared." Nick and Warrick laughed and decided to go back and check on Sara. On their way, they overheard what each of their friends was going to teach Mia.
Greg mentioned that he was going to teach her the difference between good music and bad. "She might be Nick's baby, but she's not going to suffer having to listen to country music."
"Greg, if by any reason at all my daughter comes home and tells me that Marilyn Manson is cool, your ass will be mine." Nick warned.
"Mine too." Warrick agreed.
"You guys are no fun." Greg whined and followed them in Sara's room.
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3 Months Later
Sara gazed at herself once more. Her white wedding dress flowed all the way to the floor. She couldn't believe this day was here. She carefully pulled her hair into a twist and checked her makeup. Catherine and Lindsey were right beside her.
"You look beautiful Sara." Lindsey replied.
"Thanks Linds. You look great too."
Catherine glanced at the clock. "It's time ladies." She looked at Sara. "Let's get you married."
Sara smiled and the three walked out the door.
Warrick wasn't really nervous, but Nick and Greg seemed to be pacing. They were standing at the alter waiting for the bride. Warrick glanced down in the audience and stared at his baby girl. Nick's mom was holding her. She had been thrilled to hear about the baby and she was a little upset about what had happened, but she was glad that her grandchild was in good hands. The wedding march began and Lindsey came down the aisle first. She was a bridesmaid. Catherine followed in behind her and then Sara walked down with Grissom escorting her. Both Warrick and Nick tried to get Sara to call her parents and invite them to the wedding. She didn't want them to cause a scene and she had plainly said that they had given up on her a long time ago. Once she arrived beside Warrick, Grissom gave her away. Warrick took her hand and they stood before the preacher.
"Dearly beloved." He began. "We are gathered here today to join this man and wife in Holy matrimony."
Warrick and Sara both said I do and they were pronounced man and wife. Warrick kissed his bride and they made their way down the aisle. Catherine had to wipe the tears away that were slowly creeping down her face.
After the wedding was over and the reception was done, Warrick and Sara were standing by Warrick's Tahoe getting ready to leave. Sara was holding Mia. Nick knew that Sara didn't want to leave her baby, but Warrick insisted they have a small honeymoon. Nick agreed. Sara stared into her baby's hazel eyes and gave her a kiss. "Be good for daddy. Mommy and daddy Warrick will be back soon. I love you sweetie."
Warrick held out his arms to hold the baby. "Come here my princess." He kissed her as well and told her that he loved her. He handed her over to Nick.
"I'll take good care of her." He assured them.
"We know you will." Warrick replied and soon began giving everyone a hug good-bye. As soon as all the good-byes were said, he and Sara got in the Tahoe and gave one last wave and then drove off starting their new life together.
~ Finished~
Disclaimer: CSI doesn't belong to me.
Author's Note: Sadly this is the last chapter of the story and I felt the huge need to thank each one of you that has reviewed individually. I'm not going in a certain order, so please don't be offended.
Nepeace: Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Joey des anges: Thank you for suggesting that I do this sequel. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and I can't wait to read the next of your stories!
Sisterbear: Megan, what can I say that you don't know already? Thanks for being there when I needed you. I wasn't sure what kind of response I would get out of this story, but with your encouragement I posted it. Thank you!!
Csi-freak03: Normally I'm a N/S as well but I felt the need to make this story W/S. Thank you for reading even though you don't usually ship this way!
Jaecen: Thanks for your words of encouragement! They mean a lot!
Oceanwave1: I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for the great reviews!!
Ljae: Thanks for the support and I'm glad you enjoyed the story!
Sabine: Thanks for everything! I hope you enjoyed the story!
A Bloom: Thank you!!
Melindotty: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
J9: I was very glad I got a review from you! You write amazing W/S stories, so I felt very honored!
Caspian Raider: Thanks for the review!!
CRaZyPiXiE: Thanks for reviewing even though it wasn't a N/S story!
Ofb29: Thank you so much!! I love your W/S stories as well and I was thrilled to get your review! I'm glad my story had an impact on you, but I hope you didn't lose too much sleep!
Okay I believe that's everyone. As always thank you so much and please let me know what you think about this chapter!!
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Sara was in her ninth month of pregnancy and she was extremely uncomfortable. She couldn't sleep and she was home alone during the night. She was forced to go on maternity leave for two reasons. Reason one was that her doctor insisted, and reason two was because Grissom didn't want her going into labor at work. She glanced at the clock. Its red numbers indicated that it was now a few minutes after midnight. She decided that sleep wasn't coming tonight, so she forced herself out of bed and made her way toward the kitchen. She was half way there when a sudden sharp pain raced through her stomach. She almost dropped to her knees from the intensity of the pain. She felt another wave of pain and decided she needed to call Warrick. She grabbed the phone and dialed his cell.
"Brown."
"Warrick, I think I'm going into labor." She said and gripped the phone tightly as the waves of pain continued to come.
"Oh God!! I'll be right there." Sara heard the click and placed the phone back down. 'Please hurry.' She thought to herself.
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Warrick ran as fast as he could through the lab. He had to find Nick and let him know what was going on. He turned the corner and literally ran into Catherine. She began falling back and he grabbed a hold of her waist to keep her from hitting the floor.
"Where's the fire?" She asked.
"Sara's in labor. I have to find Nick and get home." He said in a rush.
"Whoa, slow down. I'll go find Nick, you need to get Sara to the hospital." She informed him and smiled as he nodded his thanks and ran further down the hall. Catherine managed to find Nick in the break room. "Hey Nick."
He looked at her and smiled. "Hey Cath. I was just getting a soda."
"You might want to go home." She replied.
"Why?"
"Sara called Warrick, she's gone into labor."
Nick dropped his soda causing the liquid to glide across the floor. "Shit!" He yelled and raced over to get some paper towels.
Catherine smiled. "Nick, I'll clean it up. You need to go to the hospital. Sara needs you."
He nodded. "Thanks, I owe you one." He replied and raced out of the break room. Catherine laughed. Sara's baby was going to be in good hands.
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An hour later, Sara was lying in a hospital bed with Nick on one side of her and Warrick on the other. Her contractions had become closer together and the doctors told her that they would continue to check on her each hour. She couldn't believe just how much pain she was in. Warrick grabbed a damp cloth and gently rubbed her forehead with it. Nick was holding her hand giving her some of his own strength and courage.
"I'm glad you guys are here." She told them.
"Where else would we be?" Warrick asked knowing that nothing was going to make him leave this room. He knew that Nick felt the same way. While he was dipping the cloth into some fresh water, he glanced over at Nick and Sara. He knew that Nick was still in love with her and that it was killing him because of everything that had happened. He couldn't help but wonder where they would be if Nick had never cheated on Sara. He had mixed feelings about the situation. He knew the others did as well. He placed the cloth back on Sara's forehead and smiled as she closed her eyes drifting off to sleep.
"Thanks for taking care of her Warrick." Nick replied looking at his friend.
"You're welcome. I know this isn't easy for you, but I want you to know that this baby will know that you are her father. I want to make sure that you don't think that I'm trying to replace you or anything."
Nick smiled. "I know you wouldn't, but it's like I told Sara, our baby needs a stable lifestyle. I want her feel like she's loved."
"Oh she will. Not only by us, but by Catherine, Grissom, Greg, and Lindsey."
"I can't wait to see her."
"Me neither." Warrick replied longing to hold the baby he's come to know as his daughter as well.
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Five hours later, the whole gang was at the hospital. Lindsey walked into Sara's room and sat down beside her. "How are you feeling Sara?"
"Like I'm going to die." She stated flatly.
"Aren't you going to have an epidural?" Lindsey asked. "I watch a baby story with mom sometimes and I know that the shot helps."
"I was hoping to do this naturally, but I'm starting to have second thoughts." She felt another wave of pain and gripped onto the bed rail beside her. Lindsey reached out and gently placed her hand on Sara's shoulder.
Catherine, Grissom, and Greg were standing in the back of the room. Each of them was trying to give Sara some space. Catherine glanced over at Nick and Warrick. Both men were standing by Sara's bed refusing to move incase something happens.
Dr. Ross walked in and had everyone leave so she could check Sara and see how far along she was coming. "Not bad Sara, you'll be pushing your baby out in no time."
"God, I hope so." Sara replied.
The doctor smiled and told Sara she would return later. As soon as she left, the gang walked back in. Sara was glad they were there, but she was becoming very exhausted. 'I feel like I've worked a double.' She thought and closed her eyes. After a few moments, her exhaustion won and she dozed off to sleep.
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Two hours later, Sara was pushing. Everyone had left the room expect Nick, Warrick, and the doctors. Nick and Warrick were holding her hands giving her the encouragement and support she needed.
"Okay Sara, give me a big push." Dr. Ross said.
Sara pushed and both men counted for her. She released her breath and pushed again. She tightened the grip she had around their hands. Dr. Ross told her to push again. She continued pushing. Finally after to what Sara considered an eternity, her baby was born. Dr. Ross quickly cleaned the baby's face and showed her to Sara. "Congratulations, it's a baby girl!"
Sara, Nick, and Warrick all had tears traveling down their faces. The baby was quickly weighed and wrapped up in a blanket. Dr. Ross placed the baby in Sara's awaiting arms. Sara glanced down at her daughter before and felt an overwhelming amount of love and joy. "Hey there sweetie." She said to her daughter and gave her a kiss.
Nick stared in awe at the sight before him. There was his daughter. She was the most beautiful baby he had ever seen. He knew immediately that the baby stole his heart. He would do anything for her.
Warrick couldn't believe that their girl was finally here. She looked just like Sara, but he could see some of Nick in her as well. He couldn't have been more proud. Dr. Ross took their baby back so they could double check to make sure the baby was fine. Warrick leaned down and kissed Sara. "I love you."
"I love you too." She said. She turned to Nick. "Thank you."
Nick kissed her forehead. "No, thank you." He and Warrick wanted to go and tell the others about their baby. So they walked out of the room and found the team sitting in the waiting room.
Catherine jumped up as soon as she saw them coming. "Well?"
"We have a girl. She weighed seven pounds eight ounces." Nick said proudly.
Hugs were given all around and they went down to the nursery to get their first look at the newest addition to the family. Lindsey smiled. "She's so cute. What's her name?"
Nick glanced over at Warrick as if asking for permission. The three of them together came up with the name. Warrick nodded.
Nick smiled. "Her name is Mia Alexis."
Lindsey smiled. "Mia like Princess Mia on Princess Diaries?" She loved that movie and had her mother buy it for her on DVD.
"Oh, she's a princess all right." Warrick replied.
"I think that's a beautiful name." Catherine told them. She looked back at baby Mia and smiled. "So, when can I hold her?"
"Not until after I do." Greg stated with enthusiasm.
"Actually, I think I should be the one holding her. She's like my granddaughter." Grissom informed them.
Nick and Warrick stood back and laughed as their friends playfully argued about who was getting the baby first. Nick glanced over at Warrick. "Can you believe she's here?"
"No, its so amazing. Just think nine months of wondering what she would be like and we finally see her." Warrick looked in on his new baby girl. "She's absolutely stunning."
Nick laughed. "Yeah, just think when she's a teenager, we're going to have to fight off the boys."
"Yeah, instead of one dad to worry about, they're going to have two." Warrick laughed.
"Think that will scare them away?" Nick asked already dreading the thought of his daughter dating boys and getting her heart broke.
"Oh, they'll be scared." Nick and Warrick laughed and decided to go back and check on Sara. On their way, they overheard what each of their friends was going to teach Mia.
Greg mentioned that he was going to teach her the difference between good music and bad. "She might be Nick's baby, but she's not going to suffer having to listen to country music."
"Greg, if by any reason at all my daughter comes home and tells me that Marilyn Manson is cool, your ass will be mine." Nick warned.
"Mine too." Warrick agreed.
"You guys are no fun." Greg whined and followed them in Sara's room.
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3 Months Later
Sara gazed at herself once more. Her white wedding dress flowed all the way to the floor. She couldn't believe this day was here. She carefully pulled her hair into a twist and checked her makeup. Catherine and Lindsey were right beside her.
"You look beautiful Sara." Lindsey replied.
"Thanks Linds. You look great too."
Catherine glanced at the clock. "It's time ladies." She looked at Sara. "Let's get you married."
Sara smiled and the three walked out the door.
Warrick wasn't really nervous, but Nick and Greg seemed to be pacing. They were standing at the alter waiting for the bride. Warrick glanced down in the audience and stared at his baby girl. Nick's mom was holding her. She had been thrilled to hear about the baby and she was a little upset about what had happened, but she was glad that her grandchild was in good hands. The wedding march began and Lindsey came down the aisle first. She was a bridesmaid. Catherine followed in behind her and then Sara walked down with Grissom escorting her. Both Warrick and Nick tried to get Sara to call her parents and invite them to the wedding. She didn't want them to cause a scene and she had plainly said that they had given up on her a long time ago. Once she arrived beside Warrick, Grissom gave her away. Warrick took her hand and they stood before the preacher.
"Dearly beloved." He began. "We are gathered here today to join this man and wife in Holy matrimony."
Warrick and Sara both said I do and they were pronounced man and wife. Warrick kissed his bride and they made their way down the aisle. Catherine had to wipe the tears away that were slowly creeping down her face.
After the wedding was over and the reception was done, Warrick and Sara were standing by Warrick's Tahoe getting ready to leave. Sara was holding Mia. Nick knew that Sara didn't want to leave her baby, but Warrick insisted they have a small honeymoon. Nick agreed. Sara stared into her baby's hazel eyes and gave her a kiss. "Be good for daddy. Mommy and daddy Warrick will be back soon. I love you sweetie."
Warrick held out his arms to hold the baby. "Come here my princess." He kissed her as well and told her that he loved her. He handed her over to Nick.
"I'll take good care of her." He assured them.
"We know you will." Warrick replied and soon began giving everyone a hug good-bye. As soon as all the good-byes were said, he and Sara got in the Tahoe and gave one last wave and then drove off starting their new life together.
~ Finished~