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Author Notes- Sorry for such the wait, but I had a weekend trip, and then school work, and I got sick am still sick. But I thought I would throw this out for you all. :)

Chapter 2

Sara felt Andrea pull on her necklace, watching as the waitress quickly topped off her wine before moving away. They were sitting at a large table, with Andrea and Lindsey sitting between her and Catherine. Warrick was to her left, holding her hand beneath the table. Then following around it went Nick, his date, Greg and his date, with Grissom sitting beside Catherine. They all looked up as the Sheriff took the stadium, interrupting the conversations. It was a huge thing between the CSI and Cops in Vegas, everybody who was anybody, was there. "Well, I know that you all are wondering why on Earth we are having this dinner, and I am here to tell you. One; because the fine people in this room deserves it, and two, because the CSI lab was named the top lab in the country, second to none." He looked over to the main group of CSI's that were responsible for this, seeing their eyes wide and mouths hanging open in shock. "Congratulations." He raised his glass to the table, seeing them grab their own, raising them as well.

"Also, to announce that Conrad Ecklie as decided to retire." He saw the wide grins on their faces, seeing a satisfied smirk on Grissom's face as he shared a brief look with Catherine. Warrick lean over and whisper something in Sara's ear, causing the young CSI's grin to double in size. The table quickly falling into a heated conversation, most of which he could assume what was being said. He stepped down, letting the party and dinner begin.

Grissom smiled as the dinner broke up, everyone moving over to the dance hall in the next room or moving to other tables sitting and talking with friends in the PD. Warrick stands, holding out his hand to Sara, watching as she looks to Catherine who nods her acceptance, getting up. Leaving them alone, beside Andrea who was happily clanging the silver wear and Lindsey who was sleeping across a few chairs, her head resting on her mother's lap.

"Are you going to accept the promotion?" Already knowing that they would offer it to her.

"I don't know. It's something that I will have to think about. It has it advantages."

"You should go for it, it would help the lab. We wouldn't have to worry about cleaning up the day shifts messes." He said with a huge grin.

"And it has a higher pay grade."

"They may actually start to get along."

"Maybe."

"You should think about it Cath...'

"I'm going to."

Catherine smiled as Andrea fussed, easily going into the arms of her mother, snuggling into her shoulder, Warrick standing at her side. "I think that someone is getting tired."

"We should call it a night, we all have to work in a few hours."

"I'll see you tonight."

"See you then." With that Catherine watched as Sara, Andrea and Warrick left, their hands linked together. Grissom watched as Catherine easily picked Lindsey up off of the chairs, settling the sleeping girl in her arms. He followed her, watching with awe at the sheer strength it took to carry a sleeping child. They were like dead weight in your arms. He gently took her elbow as they stepped down stairs, each heading off for home. She turned to him with a brilliant smile, realizing how much he missed seeing it.

"I'll see you tonight."

"Yep." She was slightly surprised as he gently kissed her cheek over Lindsey's sleeping form.

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