Roles Reversed

Author: Moggie

Pairing: G/S

Category: Drama and Romance

Rating: PG-13

Summary: Sequel to Reversed Roles. Read it before you read this. Kate in her teens.

Spoilers: none

Disclaimer: I do not under any circumstances own CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Notes: This is for all those who asked for a sequel and gave me ideas of where the story should go. Duckfeat, Crazy Pixy, KadyKillaWholi, Tarantula. You all asked for a sequel and who am I to deny you? So be it, your wishes are my command. Lol

Introduction

He'd watch over her for hours when she was a baby. Sara would find him sitting on the couch with their daughter in his arms. They'd be sleeping, sometimes with the television on low or with a book or the CD player playing out her favourite songs. Kate would wake up in the middle of the day from a nightmare and Grissom would always leave their bed quietly. Kissing Sara lightly before going into their daughters room and picking her up. She'd be crying, but once he'd pick her up, she's quieten down and hold onto him. She'd lay her head on his shoulder as he swayed with her in his arms.

As she got older, the nightmares went. She still woke up, but once she was out of her cot, she would crawl into bed with her parents. They'd welcome her and hold her as they slept through the day. When Kate was old enough, she went to school and made her first friends. Grissom would pick her up while Sara went home and made dinner. There work times were fixed around Kate's daily routine and as they slept through the day, Kate would be at school. As she slept, they'd be at work and a babysitter would look after her. Sometimes she would stay with Catherine on her night's off or one of the boys, but most of the time, she was at home.

The weekends were a big thing, they would all go out or stay at home, just happy to be with each other. Not working all hours of the night and day like he use to, Grissom spends much of his time with Sara and Kate. One weekend, they flew out to meet his mother. It was a birthday present for her and she wanted to meet Kate and Sara.

Kate grew up as any child does and started getting into likes and dislikes. Grissom and Sara loved to see her try new things. Kate would crinkle her nose up at the things she doesn't like and grin at the things she does. Her parents knew exactly what her likes and dislikes were and as Kate grew up, she learned there's. For one, she learned quickly that her father loved taking her to the park every time he came home upset. She loved it when she spent all day with him. When she was old enough to understand, Grissom and Sara told her what they did and she seemed to take an interest in it. Although they wouldn't show her anything scary, they let her stay at the lab and help Nick in the computer lab. She was like her mother in that area and on a few occasions, she could be found with Archie, installing new software or fixing anything electrical.

Reaching her 11th birthday, Kate asked for her first chemistry set. Grissom was sceptical as he had witnessed Kate and Greg playing in the DNA lab and when a loud contained explosion was heard, he sternly told them that they had to clean up and that Kate wasn't to play in the DNA lab again. She was ok with the punishment and apologised. Greg was extremely apologetic as it was completely his fault in the first place. He made up for it by giving Kate a Kid Rock CD for Christmas one year.

Sara and Grissom's relationship was a strong bond that had never broken, even when they'd disagree with something at work. That would change when they were home and they would forgive each other. They weren't married, but neither found it necessary to marry, just because they had been together for the best part or 12 years. Grissom did give Sara a ring on their fifth anniversary. It was specially made, cut with a small diamond and a red stone one side with a green on the other. It was a simple gold band with the stones pressed into the metal. It was practical when she was wearing gloves. She wore it on her left hand, as both knew it was just like a wedding ring and their personal promises were enough for them both and the ring was special enough to wear on her ring finger.

Grissom knew when she was nervous, she would twist the ring one way and when she was figuring something out, she would twist it the other way. He loved it when he would fine her staring at the ring and would watch the smile that would be plastered across her face as she thought about him. She told him once, when he asked why she did it, and she said. 'It helps me to concentrate on the good and that there is someone out there that loves me.' Grissom held her tightly when she told him and he replied. 'I will love you till the end of my days.' They both grinned as it reminded them of a song they once heard, but the truth behind it was what caught them both.