Same disclaimers as always…
Safe and Sound- Recovery
When Greg was released, him, Nick and O'Riley went straight from the hospital to Burlington International Airport. That was the longest flight in Greg's life, but he was happy to be on his way home.
At the airport, O'Riley went ahead, he had to get immediately to his station and file a report. Nick and Greg took their time making their way from the plane to the terminal.
"Greg! Nick!" they heard just as the entered the main area.
Both turned to their left, seeing Grissom, Catherine, Warrick and Sara standing there. Catherine ran toward them, Warrick and Sara not far behind. And Grissom didn't move, he just stared at the returning duo.
Catherine stopped just short of Nick and Greg, checking them up and down. Catherine frowned at the sight of the bandages across Greg's neck and on his cheek.
"You ok?" she asked, her voice shaking a little, as she lightly touched Greg's injured cheek.
"I will be. The cuts aren't very deep. They'll heal."
"I know. But are you ok?" she repeated.
"I will be sooner or later," Greg answered.
"And how are you doing, man?" Warrick asked Nick.
"Ah, better than before, but I could be better."
"Well, you're home now. So, why don't we get you both home and we'll talk about this later," Grissom suggested.
"So, Greg, what do you say about staying with me and Lindsey for a few days? Just until you're better," Catherine offered.
"Wow…um, I'd love to. But I already told Nick that I'd stay with him for a while," Greg replied.
"Maybe it's better if you stay with Catherine and Lindsey," Nick said. "Us staying together might do more harm than good."
"And I get a new roommate for a little while," Warrick added, placing a hand on Nick's shoulder.
"But I…"
"Don't even try, Nicky. You're staying with Warrick," Catherine said, cutting him off.
"Neither of you are staying alone for a little while," Grissom added.
They walked to the cars that were waiting outside. They stood outside for a few seconds, no one knowing what to say.
"We better get back to the lab," Grissom said.
"Things to do, crimes to solve," Sara added.
"Well, we shouldn't keep you away then," Nick replied.
"I'm glad you're ok. We were really worried about you," Sara said, glancing between Nick and Greg.
Sara got into the car first, then Grissom opened his. Standing behind the car door, Grissom said to Nick and Greg, "Remember, he's in jail in Vermont. And they know what happened the last time he was incarcerated. You're among friends, among people that will help you whenever you need it. If either of you need me, you know how to get a hold of me."