A/N Thanks for the lovely reviews. I'll try to churn out a few more
chapters this week. And please forgive me if I ramble.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.. I mean do you think if I did CSI would be on CBS?
Catherine and Sara walked down the hall to Greg's lab, which was unusually quiet. 'DAMNIT' Greg yelled throwing down the file he was holding as they walked in the door.
'Hey Greggo' Sara said smirking at the younger mans frazzled appearance.
'Did you manage to get a hit on that DNA from the Reynolds case yet?' Catherine asked looking at Greg curiously.
'Well I would have..' Greg started through clenched teeth 'but this stupid thing keeps crashing' he shook his finger angrily at the machine.
Sara and Catherine started backing out of the lab. 'Ok then Greg page me if you do' Catherine smiled sweetly at him as they hurried out the door.
'And people say I need a diversion' Sara laughed as they headed towards the layout room. 'Speaking of diversions.. Did you see that bruise on Grissoms neck?'
Catherine looked sideways at Sara 'Yeah I did'.
'So what do you think Lady Heather?' Sara nudged Catherine.
Catherine laughed but didn't answer.
'Oh come on Cath spill it' Sara prodded.
Catherine said nothing and started going through the evidence laid out on the table.
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Nick, Warrick and Alekxandra stood surveying what remained of Abbey Reynolds lounge room. 'No sign of forced entry?' Alek asked as she walked across the room to the area where the body had been found.
'No.. nothing..' Nick replied as he watched Alek looking around the room.
'Found some prints but we haven't been able to match any yet' Warrick said as he walked over to the area near the couch where Alekxandra was standing. 'See anything interesting?' he asked.
'Its what I don't see that I find interesting' she replied.
Nick smirked at Warrick and raised his eyebrows.
'You'd expect someone to have pictures of family or friends in their living room. But theres nothing.' Alek looked around the room one last time as she headed towards the stairs.
'Well according to her co workers she had no family, no boyfriend that they knew about'. Nick replied as he and Warrick walked up the stairs behind her.
Alekxandra walked into the bathroom and turned on the light, she scanned the shelves and her eyes came to rest on the towel rack. 'If you were single.. Why would you have His and Hers towels?' She asked turning to look at Nick and Warrick. 'Theres two toothbrushes. Two different brands of toothpaste.. Why?' She pulled two evidence bags from her kit and put the two toothbrushes into bags.
'Maybe we can get some DNA from the toothbrushes.. Track down this other person.' Nick said watching her label the bags.
'Hopefully we will' Alek replied looking around the bathroom again.
They quickly checked the rest of the house for any clues as to who the mystery person could be.
Alekxandra was looking inside the closet. 'Nothing here but womens clothes..' Nick turned to look at the closet. 'See how they're all pushed to one end, like someone got their stuff and left in a hurry.' Alek mused not really talking to anyone in particular.
Warrick stuck his head in the door. 'I just got a page from Catherine, they got a hit off the blood under her fingernails. They want us back there ASAP.'
'Ok then maybe we can match it to one of the toothbrushes' Alek replied as she packed up her kit.
They looked over the room one last time as they walked downstairs to the Tahoe. Alek pulled the keys from her pocket, 'You guys didn't get around to telling me about this Lady Heather' she said as she opened the door.
Warrick and Nick looked at each other and grinned as they got into the car.
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Catherine and Sara had been busily going over the evidence that had been collected at the house when Greg burst through the door. 'Cat I got a match on your DNA. I think you're gonna want to see this.' Greg raced back out the door towards his lab.
'I swear he get's weirder everyday.. Better go see what's going on' Sara said looking back down at the evidence in front of her.
Catherine walked into Gregs lab. 'What on earth has gotten into you Greg?' She asked as he passed her the DNA analysis report.
'The DNA under Abbey Reynolds fingernails belongs to a Steven Bateman.' Greg stated as he pulled another sheet of paper from his desk.
'Did you say Steven Bateman?' Catherine replied taking the second sheet of paper from his hands.
'Yeah.. I did a bit of digging.. He's got priors for domestic violence, beat his girlfriend so badly she was in a coma for a week.' Gregs eyes looked up to meet Catherines concerned gaze. 'Alekxandra' he finished quietly.
Catherine took a moment to let the information sink in as she scanned the page Greg had handed to her. Sure enough it was him. 'Does Grissom know about this?' She asked looking at Greg.
'Not yet.. I wanted to talk to you first.' Greg's face was a picture of concern.
'Okay I'll go and talk to him about this. And Greg.. Please keep this to yourself Ally's been through enough' Catherine muttered as she walked out the door towards Grissoms office.
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Grissom was in his office happily working with his bugs when his thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. He frowned muttering 'Constant interruptions.' Another knock at the door. 'Come in' he replied gruffly annoyed that again someone was interrupting his work. The door opened and Catherine walked in holding a report of some sort in her hands.
'I uh.. Need to talk to you about the Reynolds case' She started to say when Grissom interrupted.
'What is it now?' he asked frowning.
'Well I thought you might like to know that we got a match on the DNA from under Abbey's fingernails.' Catherine replied her frustration beginning to show in her voice.
'And?' Grissom replied impatiently.
She thrust the DNA analysis in his face. 'It belongs to Steven Bateman.'
'What?' Grissom replied taking the sheets of paper. 'I thought he was still in jail.'
'Paroled six months ago.' Catherine looked at him.
'Where's Alekxandra does she know?' he asked quietly.
'No.. She's at the house with Warrick and Nick' Catherine looked at him not surprised to see the look of concern on his face.
'Well get them back here' Grissom barked at her. 'I don't want her anywhere near this.'
'Fine I'll call them in. But you can explain to her why you don't want her working this case.' Catherine turned and walked back to the layout room to fill Sara in. She pulled out her cell phone and dialed Warricks number.
'Hey Warrick. We need you guys back here ASAP.. Gregs got a match from the DNA under Abbey's nails.' Catherine tried to calm herself.
'That's great but what's so important we need to come back?' Warrick asked slightly confused.
'I'll explain when you get here.' Catherine said closing her phone.
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Warrick, Nick and Alekxandra walked into the lab laughing. 'You said she's a what?' Alek asked Warrick again.
'A dominatrix' Nick replied with a grin.
'Well I guess still waters really do run deep huh' Alek stifled another giggle as they walked towards the layout room where Sara and Catherine were waiting.
Grissoms door opened as they walked past. 'Alekxandra I'd like a word with you please.' He said before retreating back into his office.
Alek grinned at Warrick and Nick. 'Looks' like I'm in trouble again.'
'We'll see you in the layout room ok?' Nick asked as they headed towards the room.
'Sure' Alek replied as she walked into Grissoms office.
'Could you close the door please' He asked looking up from a file on his desk.
Alek closed the door and sat down in the chair opposite his. 'What's going on?'
'I'm taking you off the Reynolds case' Grissom stated softly.
Alek looked at him puzzled. 'Okay. why?'
'Greg got a DNA match from the blood under her nails. It belongs to Steven Bateman.' He looked over at her, his blue eyes showing his concern.
'So we've got a suspect then?' Alek asked seeming undisturbed by what he had said. 'I still don't see why I can't work the case.'
'I just don't think it would be a good idea. After what he did to you.' His voice trailed off.
'And what would you have me do Gil. Hide away in fear of him?' Alek's normally even voice cracked. 'I'm done with hiding.' She stood to walk out of his office knowing that if she stayed she would probably say something they would both regret.
'Look the shift is almost over, why don't you head home.' Grissom said softly knowing too well that Alek was angry with him.
Alek didn't reply she just shook her head at him and walked out the door.
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Catherine looked at the concerned faces in front of her as she explained about the DNA.
'Does Alekxandra know?' Sara asked quietly.
'No I think Gil is speaking to her now.' Catherine finished.
'So where do we go from here?' Nick asked looking over at Sara.
'We work the case like any other' Catherine said sighing.
'Alright then let's do this' Warrick said heading out the door to the DNA lab.
A few minutes later Alekxandra appeared at the door. 'Just so you know I'm off the case' She stated quietly. Sara, Nick and Catherine looked over at her.
'But you guys already knew that didn't you' Alek turned from the door and hurried down the hall.
Catherine looked at Nick and Sara and sighed. 'We'd better get this stuff going before shift finishes.'
'Maybe I should find Alekxandra and see if she's ok' Sara mused.
Catherine and Nick nodded. And Sara walked out the door to look for Alekxandra.
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Grissom was trying to concentrate on the bug specimens in front of him but his mind kept wandering. Maybe I should go and see if she's ok. He thought, when there was a knock at his door. Sara poked her head in.
'Gris just so you know I'm going to find Alek and talk to her.'
Grissom nodded. 'That's probably a good idea Sara. Thank you.'
Sara nodded and closed the door. She walked through the lab checking each room as she went. After looking everywhere she could think of it dawned on her. The morgue. She thought heading down the stairs.
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Alekxandra stood looking at the body of Abbey Reynolds lying on the cold metal slab. It could have been me.. She thought looking at the young womans now lifeless form. 'What did he do to you?' She whispered when she realized someone was behind her.
'You probably shouldn't be down here.' Sara said softly touching Aleks arm.
'I'd rather be here than up there.' She said quietly.
'Look Alek' Sara started before Alekxandra cut her off.
'Do you know what its like to have people look at you like that?' She asked bitterly. 'You can see it going through there heads. She doesn't look like a battered woman. Why would she stay with someone like that.'
'Do you want to know what I see Alek?' She asked looking at the younger woman standing beside her. Alek looked at her and nodded.
'I see a smart, strong woman, who had the sense to get out.' Sara said quietly. 'Someone that moved on with their life, who knows better than to feel sorry for herself.' She took Alek by the arm. 'Come on let's get out of here before Grissom finds us and has a coronary over it.' Alek smiled and they walked out the door.
The walked upstairs towards the locker room. 'Why don't you head home.. Shifts over and there's not really anything you can do' Sara said as they got to the locker room door.
'Okay' Alek sighed opening the door.
Sara touched Alek on the shoulder. 'Look if you want to talk.. You know where to find me ok? Call my cell or page me.'
'Thanks Sara.' Alek replied as she went to her locker to collect her things.
A/N Hit the button and review!!! HELP ME HELP ME HELP ME.. Where the hell am I gonna go with this now??????
Disclaimer: I don't own them.. I mean do you think if I did CSI would be on CBS?
Catherine and Sara walked down the hall to Greg's lab, which was unusually quiet. 'DAMNIT' Greg yelled throwing down the file he was holding as they walked in the door.
'Hey Greggo' Sara said smirking at the younger mans frazzled appearance.
'Did you manage to get a hit on that DNA from the Reynolds case yet?' Catherine asked looking at Greg curiously.
'Well I would have..' Greg started through clenched teeth 'but this stupid thing keeps crashing' he shook his finger angrily at the machine.
Sara and Catherine started backing out of the lab. 'Ok then Greg page me if you do' Catherine smiled sweetly at him as they hurried out the door.
'And people say I need a diversion' Sara laughed as they headed towards the layout room. 'Speaking of diversions.. Did you see that bruise on Grissoms neck?'
Catherine looked sideways at Sara 'Yeah I did'.
'So what do you think Lady Heather?' Sara nudged Catherine.
Catherine laughed but didn't answer.
'Oh come on Cath spill it' Sara prodded.
Catherine said nothing and started going through the evidence laid out on the table.
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Nick, Warrick and Alekxandra stood surveying what remained of Abbey Reynolds lounge room. 'No sign of forced entry?' Alek asked as she walked across the room to the area where the body had been found.
'No.. nothing..' Nick replied as he watched Alek looking around the room.
'Found some prints but we haven't been able to match any yet' Warrick said as he walked over to the area near the couch where Alekxandra was standing. 'See anything interesting?' he asked.
'Its what I don't see that I find interesting' she replied.
Nick smirked at Warrick and raised his eyebrows.
'You'd expect someone to have pictures of family or friends in their living room. But theres nothing.' Alek looked around the room one last time as she headed towards the stairs.
'Well according to her co workers she had no family, no boyfriend that they knew about'. Nick replied as he and Warrick walked up the stairs behind her.
Alekxandra walked into the bathroom and turned on the light, she scanned the shelves and her eyes came to rest on the towel rack. 'If you were single.. Why would you have His and Hers towels?' She asked turning to look at Nick and Warrick. 'Theres two toothbrushes. Two different brands of toothpaste.. Why?' She pulled two evidence bags from her kit and put the two toothbrushes into bags.
'Maybe we can get some DNA from the toothbrushes.. Track down this other person.' Nick said watching her label the bags.
'Hopefully we will' Alek replied looking around the bathroom again.
They quickly checked the rest of the house for any clues as to who the mystery person could be.
Alekxandra was looking inside the closet. 'Nothing here but womens clothes..' Nick turned to look at the closet. 'See how they're all pushed to one end, like someone got their stuff and left in a hurry.' Alek mused not really talking to anyone in particular.
Warrick stuck his head in the door. 'I just got a page from Catherine, they got a hit off the blood under her fingernails. They want us back there ASAP.'
'Ok then maybe we can match it to one of the toothbrushes' Alek replied as she packed up her kit.
They looked over the room one last time as they walked downstairs to the Tahoe. Alek pulled the keys from her pocket, 'You guys didn't get around to telling me about this Lady Heather' she said as she opened the door.
Warrick and Nick looked at each other and grinned as they got into the car.
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Catherine and Sara had been busily going over the evidence that had been collected at the house when Greg burst through the door. 'Cat I got a match on your DNA. I think you're gonna want to see this.' Greg raced back out the door towards his lab.
'I swear he get's weirder everyday.. Better go see what's going on' Sara said looking back down at the evidence in front of her.
Catherine walked into Gregs lab. 'What on earth has gotten into you Greg?' She asked as he passed her the DNA analysis report.
'The DNA under Abbey Reynolds fingernails belongs to a Steven Bateman.' Greg stated as he pulled another sheet of paper from his desk.
'Did you say Steven Bateman?' Catherine replied taking the second sheet of paper from his hands.
'Yeah.. I did a bit of digging.. He's got priors for domestic violence, beat his girlfriend so badly she was in a coma for a week.' Gregs eyes looked up to meet Catherines concerned gaze. 'Alekxandra' he finished quietly.
Catherine took a moment to let the information sink in as she scanned the page Greg had handed to her. Sure enough it was him. 'Does Grissom know about this?' She asked looking at Greg.
'Not yet.. I wanted to talk to you first.' Greg's face was a picture of concern.
'Okay I'll go and talk to him about this. And Greg.. Please keep this to yourself Ally's been through enough' Catherine muttered as she walked out the door towards Grissoms office.
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Grissom was in his office happily working with his bugs when his thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. He frowned muttering 'Constant interruptions.' Another knock at the door. 'Come in' he replied gruffly annoyed that again someone was interrupting his work. The door opened and Catherine walked in holding a report of some sort in her hands.
'I uh.. Need to talk to you about the Reynolds case' She started to say when Grissom interrupted.
'What is it now?' he asked frowning.
'Well I thought you might like to know that we got a match on the DNA from under Abbey's fingernails.' Catherine replied her frustration beginning to show in her voice.
'And?' Grissom replied impatiently.
She thrust the DNA analysis in his face. 'It belongs to Steven Bateman.'
'What?' Grissom replied taking the sheets of paper. 'I thought he was still in jail.'
'Paroled six months ago.' Catherine looked at him.
'Where's Alekxandra does she know?' he asked quietly.
'No.. She's at the house with Warrick and Nick' Catherine looked at him not surprised to see the look of concern on his face.
'Well get them back here' Grissom barked at her. 'I don't want her anywhere near this.'
'Fine I'll call them in. But you can explain to her why you don't want her working this case.' Catherine turned and walked back to the layout room to fill Sara in. She pulled out her cell phone and dialed Warricks number.
'Hey Warrick. We need you guys back here ASAP.. Gregs got a match from the DNA under Abbey's nails.' Catherine tried to calm herself.
'That's great but what's so important we need to come back?' Warrick asked slightly confused.
'I'll explain when you get here.' Catherine said closing her phone.
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Warrick, Nick and Alekxandra walked into the lab laughing. 'You said she's a what?' Alek asked Warrick again.
'A dominatrix' Nick replied with a grin.
'Well I guess still waters really do run deep huh' Alek stifled another giggle as they walked towards the layout room where Sara and Catherine were waiting.
Grissoms door opened as they walked past. 'Alekxandra I'd like a word with you please.' He said before retreating back into his office.
Alek grinned at Warrick and Nick. 'Looks' like I'm in trouble again.'
'We'll see you in the layout room ok?' Nick asked as they headed towards the room.
'Sure' Alek replied as she walked into Grissoms office.
'Could you close the door please' He asked looking up from a file on his desk.
Alek closed the door and sat down in the chair opposite his. 'What's going on?'
'I'm taking you off the Reynolds case' Grissom stated softly.
Alek looked at him puzzled. 'Okay. why?'
'Greg got a DNA match from the blood under her nails. It belongs to Steven Bateman.' He looked over at her, his blue eyes showing his concern.
'So we've got a suspect then?' Alek asked seeming undisturbed by what he had said. 'I still don't see why I can't work the case.'
'I just don't think it would be a good idea. After what he did to you.' His voice trailed off.
'And what would you have me do Gil. Hide away in fear of him?' Alek's normally even voice cracked. 'I'm done with hiding.' She stood to walk out of his office knowing that if she stayed she would probably say something they would both regret.
'Look the shift is almost over, why don't you head home.' Grissom said softly knowing too well that Alek was angry with him.
Alek didn't reply she just shook her head at him and walked out the door.
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Catherine looked at the concerned faces in front of her as she explained about the DNA.
'Does Alekxandra know?' Sara asked quietly.
'No I think Gil is speaking to her now.' Catherine finished.
'So where do we go from here?' Nick asked looking over at Sara.
'We work the case like any other' Catherine said sighing.
'Alright then let's do this' Warrick said heading out the door to the DNA lab.
A few minutes later Alekxandra appeared at the door. 'Just so you know I'm off the case' She stated quietly. Sara, Nick and Catherine looked over at her.
'But you guys already knew that didn't you' Alek turned from the door and hurried down the hall.
Catherine looked at Nick and Sara and sighed. 'We'd better get this stuff going before shift finishes.'
'Maybe I should find Alekxandra and see if she's ok' Sara mused.
Catherine and Nick nodded. And Sara walked out the door to look for Alekxandra.
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Grissom was trying to concentrate on the bug specimens in front of him but his mind kept wandering. Maybe I should go and see if she's ok. He thought, when there was a knock at his door. Sara poked her head in.
'Gris just so you know I'm going to find Alek and talk to her.'
Grissom nodded. 'That's probably a good idea Sara. Thank you.'
Sara nodded and closed the door. She walked through the lab checking each room as she went. After looking everywhere she could think of it dawned on her. The morgue. She thought heading down the stairs.
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Alekxandra stood looking at the body of Abbey Reynolds lying on the cold metal slab. It could have been me.. She thought looking at the young womans now lifeless form. 'What did he do to you?' She whispered when she realized someone was behind her.
'You probably shouldn't be down here.' Sara said softly touching Aleks arm.
'I'd rather be here than up there.' She said quietly.
'Look Alek' Sara started before Alekxandra cut her off.
'Do you know what its like to have people look at you like that?' She asked bitterly. 'You can see it going through there heads. She doesn't look like a battered woman. Why would she stay with someone like that.'
'Do you want to know what I see Alek?' She asked looking at the younger woman standing beside her. Alek looked at her and nodded.
'I see a smart, strong woman, who had the sense to get out.' Sara said quietly. 'Someone that moved on with their life, who knows better than to feel sorry for herself.' She took Alek by the arm. 'Come on let's get out of here before Grissom finds us and has a coronary over it.' Alek smiled and they walked out the door.
The walked upstairs towards the locker room. 'Why don't you head home.. Shifts over and there's not really anything you can do' Sara said as they got to the locker room door.
'Okay' Alek sighed opening the door.
Sara touched Alek on the shoulder. 'Look if you want to talk.. You know where to find me ok? Call my cell or page me.'
'Thanks Sara.' Alek replied as she went to her locker to collect her things.
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