Disclaimer: Don't own them, etc. etc. etc.. Except I made Sadie up, therefore, she is mine! The creators of CSI can't have her!! LOL… well, except for a nominal fee…. :o)
A/N: Thank you to: drvvh, Lynn, Corporal Cupcake, cRaZyPiXiE, MissyJane, CatherineGrissom, Jenny and Sheila. Your replies and reviews made my day!! Thanks sooo much!!
Sara slowly got out of Nick's Tahoe and they walked in silence to his front door. "Nice house." She said, breaking the silence.
"Thank you." He said, throwing a smiling in her direction. He put a lock in the front door and smiled at her. "Welcome to my humble abode."
She smiled a little and simply said, "thank you."
He tossed his bag in the entrance way, and told Sara to do the same. "Do you want something to drink?"
"Tea?" She asked softly, hopefully. Nick didn't strike her as a tea drinker, but she hoped that he had some around the house.
"Sure thing."
"Thanks."
All I ever wanted
was to be at your service
but now I'm alone
cause you were here and you're gone
And all I ever wanted
was to feel I had a purpose
but now that's all gone
Sara sat down on the sofa, and was promptly greeted by Sadie, Nick's black Labrador Retriever. "Hello Sadie. Hello Girl." Sara scratched Sadie behind the ears. Sadie put her head on Sara's lap and wagged her tail. "Go get your ball."
Sadie took off in a flash and returned with a chewed tennis ball.
Sara launched it down the hall and Sadie retrieved it. She came back with the ball. They continued playing, with Nick watching silently from the kitchen. Sadie didn't react to anyone like she did with Sara.
"Do you want to sip the tea outside?"
"Sure." Sara stood and motioned for the dog to follow. "Come on girl. Let's take this outside." Sadie followed obediently.
Sara sat in one of Nick's deck chairs and put her feet up. She sighed in relaxation. "This is the life Nick." Sara said, her eyes closed.
"I know. I sit out here all the time." He handed her the cup of tea. She sipped it slowly.
"Thanks Nick."
"For what?"
"For letting me come over."
Nick looked at her. "It's nothing, Sara. That's what friends are for."
Sara looked at him. "I appreciate it Nick."
He smiled his smile. "You're welcome Sara."
They sat in the silent camaraderie for the rest of the evening.
But if you could give me
just one love
just one life
just one chance to believe in mine
just one love
just one life
you'd bleed for me
and I didn't dare to notice you
now I'm stuck
out on a line.
Bleed for me
I didn't care to be with you
now you're stuck in my mind
~~ Grissom and Catherine ~~
Catherine smiled as she entered the bedroom that she now shared with Grissom. "Hey Gil. I'm home."
"Eddie there on time to pick up Linds?"
Catherine nodded. "Yes, for once."
Grissom pulled her to him. "So we're alone? All alone?" He raised his eyebrows suggestively.
Catherine laughed. "All alone." She had never felt so alive before she met Grissom. He had opened her up in a way that she had never thought possible. She had thought that Eddie had been the love of her life, but now she knew. She knew that Grissom was the one that she was meant to spend the rest of her life with.
"Good." Grissom wrapped his arms tightly around her and pulled her down onto the bed.
"Grissom?" Catherine said, interrupting his kisses.
"Yes, Catherine?"
"I love you." She breathed.
Grissom smiled, his eyes twinkling. "I love you too."
~~ Nick and Sara ~~
Sara had dozed off in the comfortable chair that she had been sitting in. Nick had pried the tea cup out of her hands and he placed a blanket over her. She would be comfortable there for the rest of the night. He was happy that they had the next couple of days off. It was rare that their days off corresponded like they did this week. He smiled as he saw Sadie sleeping protectively at Sara's feet.
I'm going to make you forget about him Sara. I won't let him hurt you again. Don't let him win Sara. You'll find love again. Nick left his thoughts at that and turned to walk toward the kitchen. Normally Sadie would follow him in. But when Sara was around, it seemed like Sadie forgot that Nick even existed. He laughed to himself as he walked toward his room. He fell asleep almost instantly, the many overtime hours catching up with him.
All I ever wanted
was to be what you needed
cause something so strong
it could never be wrong.
And all I can promise
is to say what I'm feeling
We've made it so long
Sara was the first to wake later that day. She stretched happily. She snuggled deeper into the blanket and realized that she sitting partially upright. She breathed deeply, and then stretched again. She yawned and then looked at her watch. It was 6:15 pm. Her eyes nearly popped out of her head. "What? I slept for 10 hours!" She threw the blanket to the side of the chair and padded into the house. "Nick?"
He wandered into the kitchen and smiled at her. "Hello sleepyhead."
"Why did you let me sleep so late?"
"Because you needed it?" Nick suggested, shrugging his shoulders.
"Even so… I was hoping to go in early, get some work done, and now…"
"Sara."
"But…" Sara started.
"Sara. It's your day off. You haven't taken a day off in 20 days. You need some time to yourself. I won't let you run yourself into the ground."
"Excuse me? You won't let me?" Sara said, her guard going up.
"Sara…"
"Do you know how many times I heard that from Hank? He didn't like me working with you and Warrick. He thought you were competition. No matter how much I told him that we were all just friends, the more possessive he got. He even asked Grissom to pair me with Catherine as often as possible... So please, Nick… Don't ever tell me that you won't let me do something."
Nick stared at her and then looked away. "Look Sara, all I meant was that I don't like seeing you burning the candle at both ends. You need some time to yourself."
"You're right, Nick I do." Sara stated. She walked toward her bag. "Listen. Thanks a lot for last night. I really appreciate it. But I think I need to spend some time alone. I'm going to go home."
Nick put his shoes on. "I'll drive you."
"No no… I'll walk."
Nick looked at the dark gray clouds that lined the sky. "But, Sara, the sky is about to open up."
"That's okay. I like walking in the rain." She put her hand on his shoulder. "Thanks Nick, really. But I need this walk." She smiled at him. "What are you doing later?"
"Nothing much, watching some sports on TV probably."
"Well, how about helping me pack and search for an apartment?"
Nick nodded. "Sure. I'll be there for 8."
"Thanks." Sara gave him a quick hug and headed out the door for the 30 minute walk back to her place.
But if you could give me
just one love
just one life
just one chance to believe in mine
just one love
just one life
you'd bleed for me
and I didn't dare to notice you
now I'm stuck
out on a line.
You'd bleed for me
I didn't care to be with you
now you're stuck in my mind
Just one love in my life...
You'd bleed for me
and I didn't dare to notice you
now I'm stuck
out on a line.
Bleed for me
I didn't care to be with you
now you're stuck in my mind
A/N: Song: Bleed For Me by Saliva. CD: Daredevil Soundtrack.
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~Lisa
