Several songs played before Nick and Sara realized that the tempo had changed. Sara stepped back slightly and her eyes locked with Nick's. They continued swaying to the music. His hands still rested on her waist and her hands rested on his shoulders. A grin was etched on his face. She couldn't help but smile back. "Did I wish you a happy birthday?" Nick queried.

Sara shook her head, "I don't think you did."

Nick raised an eyebrow, "I guess I ought to correct that. I mean it is your birthday after all."

Sara let out a small chuckle and raised an eyebrow in amusement, "It's not like you to miss details, Nick. That's why you're such a good CSI."

Nick replied in his distinct Texan drawl, "You think I'm a good CSI, huh?"

She smiled, "You did crack my case earlier."

Nick chuckled, "That's right, I did."

An amused expression crossed Sara's face.

"What?" Nick queried her.

Sara looked away from Nick and started to giggle.

"What?" He pressed.

She looked up at him, "You still haven't wished me a happy birthday."

A lopsided grin spread across his face, "You're right, I haven't."

Sara raised an eyebrow at him in expectation.

"Happy Birthday, Sara." Nick grinned.

"Thanks." She replied.

Nick raised an eyebrow, "I wasn't finished yet."

Sara giggled.

"Can I give you your birthday present?" He asked.

She looked at him curiously, "You got me a birthday present?"

"It's one of a kind." Nick stated.

Sara looked worried, "Look, Nick, I hope you didn't spend money on me."

Nick chuckled, "If you like it, you can return it."

Sara looked at him funny, "Don't you mean if I don't like it I can return it?"

Nick shook his head, "No."

"Ok." Sara replied quizzically.

"Do you want it?" Nick asked grinning.

"I think so." Sara replied studying his face.

Nick had a mischievous expression on his face, "You have to close your eyes."

Sara looked at him doubtfully.

Nick chuckled, "Do you trust me?"

Sara chuckled with a smile, "Yes."

"Then close your eyes." Nick insisted smiling.

Sara took a deep breath and smiled self consciously, "Ok."

She closed her eyes.

Before Nick could lose his nerve, he leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

A surprised Sara opened her eyes in disbelief.

Nick looked at her hopefully.

She cocked her head to one side and her mouth opened slightly as if she was about to say something, but then decided not to.

Nick bit his lower lip and let out a deep breath.

A smile began to form on Sara's lips.

Nick raised his eyebrows questioningly.

Sara's smile widened and she slid her hands to the back of Nick's neck and pulled him toward her so she could return the kiss.

Nick smiled into the kiss.

The rest of the night crew clapped.

Nick and Sara broke their kiss grinning.

"So, you liked your present then?" Nick queried.

Sara nodded her grin widening.

"So, would you go out with me then?" He asked.

She nodded and pulled him in for another kiss.

Neither of them noticed Warrick and Catherine dancing over in the corner, bemused grins firmly etched on their faces as they watched Nick and Sara.