Title: It's never too late
Notes: I almost forgot this one. Just a few more lines.
EPILOGUE
Right on time Monday night Gil and Catherine entered the police station to start the night shift. Everything seemed normal besides the sling around his neck for his arm to rest. Nobody could believe that only 4 weeks ago his life was almost over. Both went into Gil's office. She helped him to take off his jacket and then pointed to the desk. "I've made a list of the most important cases. If you have any questions, you can beep me. Every activity outside this building is not allowed as well as no overtime."
"I feel like fresh from academy", he said. But before he sat on his desk he went to the shelves and looked critically on its contents. He was so deeply in thoughts that he didn't noticed that Catherine had left the room to join the other waiting for her.
During the shift everybody went to look after him from time to time. Even Doc Robbins stayed for a little talk. Four hours later somebody knocked on the door.
"Yes?" he answered from inside.
Warrick's head popped through the doorframe. "Ready?"
"Ready for what?" he asked irritated.
"For going home. Your shift's over, boss", Warrick said and stepped inside.
"Already?"
"No chance, Griss. I have my direct orders. And I better listen to it. I don't want to deal with the consequences", he laughed.
Gil touched his little scar above his right eye. "I've got it."
Warrick helped him with the jacket and then took the portfolio. "I'm glad you're back. We all are."
"You can't imagine how happy I am to be here again. I've missed you all. Didn't think that I would say this some day. But that are the facts", Gil said and went with Warrick towards the exit door.
Catherine, Sara and Nick watched - each of them smiling - as the two men vanished through the door. It would take quite some time before Gil was able to work with full force again, but the most difficult part laid behind him. And with a little help from his friends he could handle the way that was still ahead.
THE END
Notes: I almost forgot this one. Just a few more lines.
EPILOGUE
Right on time Monday night Gil and Catherine entered the police station to start the night shift. Everything seemed normal besides the sling around his neck for his arm to rest. Nobody could believe that only 4 weeks ago his life was almost over. Both went into Gil's office. She helped him to take off his jacket and then pointed to the desk. "I've made a list of the most important cases. If you have any questions, you can beep me. Every activity outside this building is not allowed as well as no overtime."
"I feel like fresh from academy", he said. But before he sat on his desk he went to the shelves and looked critically on its contents. He was so deeply in thoughts that he didn't noticed that Catherine had left the room to join the other waiting for her.
During the shift everybody went to look after him from time to time. Even Doc Robbins stayed for a little talk. Four hours later somebody knocked on the door.
"Yes?" he answered from inside.
Warrick's head popped through the doorframe. "Ready?"
"Ready for what?" he asked irritated.
"For going home. Your shift's over, boss", Warrick said and stepped inside.
"Already?"
"No chance, Griss. I have my direct orders. And I better listen to it. I don't want to deal with the consequences", he laughed.
Gil touched his little scar above his right eye. "I've got it."
Warrick helped him with the jacket and then took the portfolio. "I'm glad you're back. We all are."
"You can't imagine how happy I am to be here again. I've missed you all. Didn't think that I would say this some day. But that are the facts", Gil said and went with Warrick towards the exit door.
Catherine, Sara and Nick watched - each of them smiling - as the two men vanished through the door. It would take quite some time before Gil was able to work with full force again, but the most difficult part laid behind him. And with a little help from his friends he could handle the way that was still ahead.
THE END