Chapter
4 -
Come What May
We open at the French Palace, where work is starting for the first official run through of the play "Spectacular, Spectacular." Catherine and Grissom keep sending each other secret glances, which frankly, aren't as secret as they think.
Lady Heather is flitting around, flirting with a couple of stagehands that she feels need dominating.
Doc Robbins is fixing his tie, and soon Greg comes into the room.
"This is going to be so exciting!"
"Daddy's here!" Sara cries, racing into the room, followed by a very distinguished looking man.
"Oh for heaven's sakes," Catherine mutters under her breath.
"Mr Sidle, want a pleasant surprise!" Doc Robbins smiles.
Mr Sidle sits on a seat, his coat tails flapping behind him. "Well, Robbins, are we ready to start? What part is everyone playing?"
"Catherine is playing the role of the stripper, and your lovely daughter is going to be the exotic dancer."
Catherine wrinkles her nose.
"Mr Grissom is going to be the good CSI."
"And you, Robbins?"
"I am the evil CSI!"
Catherine smiles sweetly. "Oh Doc, no one could play him like you could."
Doc Robbins sends her look. "No one is going to."
"So tell me about this play, what is the plot?"
"Mr Gwissom wrote it!" Greg says, sliding into the middle of the room. "It's got love, romance and dance!"
Mr Sidle raises an eyebrow. "Really?"
"But Daddy, he hasn't told us the ending yet," Sara says, pouting.
"Little daddy's rich spoiled brat…" Catherine hisses.
Lady Heather races across the stage, following a screaming stagehand.
"It is a magnificent, opulent, tremendous, stupendous, gargantuan, bedazzlement, a sensual ravishment. It will be: Spectactular, Spectacular!" Doc Robbins cries.
Bobby D falls asleep on the floor.
"Shall we start?"
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"Okay," Sara says slumping on a chair. "We've gone as far as the scripts will take us. NOW will you tell us the ending?"
"Certainly," Gil smiles. "The good CSI ends up with the stripper."
"This endings silly. Why would the exotic dancer go for the CSI? Whoops, I mean stripper." Hodges says.
Bobby D arrives back on stage. " S'okay. Everybody back to work"
Sara ignores him, and turns her attention to where
Catherine and Gil are standing together. " Why shouldn't the CSI go for the exotic dancer?"
" Because he doesn't love you! Her…he…her…he…he... Doesn't love… her…" Gil finally explains.Sara folds her arms. "Generally I like it. I guess. But the ending is all wrong."The cast begin singing:
"So exciting, we'll make them laugh, we'll make them cry. So delighting…""And in the end should someone die?" Sara suggests.
"Only you," Grissom mutters.
"Hush," Catherine tells him.
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After practice is finished, Mr Sidle strides up to Doc Robbins. "Robbins, we need to talk."
"Certainly," Doc Robbins bows, following him to a table."
"It's about that Grissom. And frankly, about Catherine too."
"What can I help you with, Mr Sidle?"
"I understand that Catherine is the star. People pay good money to come and see her. And I understand Mr Grissom is going to be an investor. But I also think he would make a good husband for my daughter."
Doc Robbins blinks. "Really?"
"I keep you in business, Robbins. If it weren't for me, this little dump wouldn't be on the map. And my daughter has expressed an interest in Mr Grissom." Mr Sidle leaned across the table. "And I love my daughter very much."
Doc Robbins. "I think I understand."
"Good. I'll be at opening night tomorrow. I hope that Sara and Mr Grissom will have some quality time together before then."
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We now go back to Catherine's elephant, where Gil is chasing her around the room. Catherine squeals and they fall onto the bed, giggling.
"I love you," Gil tells her, gazing down at her.
Catherine smiles softly up at him. "I love you too."
"Opening night tomorrow," he says, his hand skimming down her body. "Nervous?"
"I'm looking forward to it. It's big, bigger than anything the French Palace has done before." She snuggles closer. "Then maybe, I can leave the French Palace."
Gil smiles and looks at her. "What do you want to do?"
She lies back on the bed and stares up at him. "I was thinking of becoming a CSI."
"That's great!" Gil says. "I'd be more than happy to help."
Catherine leans up and kisses him gently. "Glad to hear it."
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We go back to the French Palace, which is darkened and the only light is emitted by a solitary lamp at a table where Sara and Doc Robbins are sitting.
Doc Robbins takes a sip of his drink. "You know, I think Mr Grissom likes you."
Sara's head whips around. "Huh?"
"Oh yeah. He said that he felt a connection between you when you first met."
Sara's eyes widen. "Really?"
"He said you make him feel "like a virgin"."
"Virgin?"
"You know, touched for the very first time!" Doc Robbins smiles. "Whenever you put a hand on his shoulder or something like that, he says it feels very good."
Sara sits back in her chair and smirks.
Lady Heather flits back behind the stage. "The shit is about to hit the fan," she mutters.
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We return the next evening to the French Palace, where preparations for opening night are underway.
Catherine is putting on her makeup and humming to herself. She's very, very happy.
Doc Robbins crutches in and looks at her. "We need to talk, Catherine."
She swivels around on her stool. "Mhm?"
"You have to end whatever is going on between you and Mr Grissom. And you have to end it tonight."
Catherine sits back in her chair. "Excuse me?"
"I know you have been seeing him behind my back."
Catherine turns back to continue getting ready. "It's none of your business."
Doc Robbins narrows his eyes. "Are you in love with him?"
"It's none of your business," Catherine repeats.
"Tell me the truth!"
"The truth? The truth is I am the stripper…and I choose the CSI."
Doc Robbins groans. "This can't be happening. Do you have any idea how much Mr Sidle's patronage is worth?"
Catherine swivels around again, although this time tears are running down her face. "All my life, you've made me believe I was worth only what someone would pay for me. But Gil loves me. He loves me, Doc. He loves me, and that is
worth everything."
Doc Robbins gets up and sighs. "Then send Gil Grissom away. Only you can save him from the clutches of the evil Sara."
Catherine watches him go and finally turns back to the mirror. She looks at herself and bursts into tears.
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We follow Gil Grissom as he makes his way through the back of the stage. Lady Heather runs into him.
"I'm sorry," he apologises.
"Are you going to see Catherine?"
Gil nods.
"Be gentle with her. She is very upset."
Gil looks concerned and immediately races to Catherine's dressing room.
He finds her sitting at her dresser still, staring into space. He kneels beside her, taking his hand in hers. "Catherine, what's the matter?"
She turns to him, her hand cupping his cheek. "Doc Robbins says I either have to let Sara have you, or send you away. I can't do it. I just can't."
He leans up and kisses her gently. "I'm not leaving and Sara cannot have me. I love you, Catherine."
She slides to the floor beside him and they kiss deeply, her arms winding around his neck and his arms encircling her waist to pull her closer.
He pulls back and smiles.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
I want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I love more and more
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Catherine smiles broadly at him and he takes her hand, placing it on his heart.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Listen to my heart
Can you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change
Winter to spring
But I love you until
The end of time
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
He stands up, pulling her up with him.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Catherine takes his hand and begins to sing.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Suddenly the world seems
Such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with
Such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life
Doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
As the begin to sing together, Lady Heather begins gathering the various stars of the French Palace.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song
I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And stars may collide
But I love you until
The end of time
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
A crowd has gathered and Nick and Warrick rig up the microphones so the song filters through.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The couple has begun to dance, Lady Heather bestowing glitter all around the room
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Oh, come what may
Come what may
I will love you
I will love you
Suddenly the world seems
Such a perfect place
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Mr Sidle and Sara are watching, and the only ones scowling. Doc Robbins has a broad smile on his face.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
As the unsuspecting couple kiss, applause erupts, from both the audience waiting to see Spectacular, Spectacular and the audience of performers.
"This will run for fifty years!!" Doc Robbins proclaims.
As reporters beg to know more about the couple, Greg sidles up and begins explaining.
"This is Mr Gwissom. He's got a HUGE…talent!"
And this is where we leave our favourite couple. And…
"HEY! I don't like this ending!" Sara calls out.
Tough. This is the ending. True love wins.
Part 5
We open at the French Palace, where work is starting for the first official run through of the play "Spectacular, Spectacular." Catherine and Grissom keep sending each other secret glances, which frankly, aren't as secret as they think.
Lady Heather is flitting around, flirting with a couple of stagehands that she feels need dominating.
Doc Robbins is fixing his tie, and soon Greg comes into the room.
"This is going to be so exciting!"
"Daddy's here!" Sara cries, racing into the room, followed by a very distinguished looking man.
"Oh for heaven's sakes," Catherine mutters under her breath.
"Mr Sidle, want a pleasant surprise!" Doc Robbins smiles.
Mr Sidle sits on a seat, his coat tails flapping behind him. "Well, Robbins, are we ready to start? What part is everyone playing?"
"Catherine is playing the role of the stripper, and your lovely daughter is going to be the exotic dancer."
Catherine wrinkles her nose.
"Mr Grissom is going to be the good CSI."
"And you, Robbins?"
"I am the evil CSI!"
Catherine smiles sweetly. "Oh Doc, no one could play him like you could."
Doc Robbins sends her look. "No one is going to."
"So tell me about this play, what is the plot?"
"Mr Gwissom wrote it!" Greg says, sliding into the middle of the room. "It's got love, romance and dance!"
Mr Sidle raises an eyebrow. "Really?"
"But Daddy, he hasn't told us the ending yet," Sara says, pouting.
"Little daddy's rich spoiled brat…" Catherine hisses.
Lady Heather races across the stage, following a screaming stagehand.
"It is a magnificent, opulent, tremendous, stupendous, gargantuan, bedazzlement, a sensual ravishment. It will be: Spectactular, Spectacular!" Doc Robbins cries.
Bobby D falls asleep on the floor.
"Shall we start?"
*****************************************************************************************
"Okay," Sara says slumping on a chair. "We've gone as far as the scripts will take us. NOW will you tell us the ending?"
"Certainly," Gil smiles. "The good CSI ends up with the stripper."
"This endings silly. Why would the exotic dancer go for the CSI? Whoops, I mean stripper." Hodges says.
Bobby D arrives back on stage. " S'okay. Everybody back to work"
Sara ignores him, and turns her attention to where
Catherine and Gil are standing together. " Why shouldn't the CSI go for the exotic dancer?"
" Because he doesn't love you! Her…he…her…he…he... Doesn't love… her…" Gil finally explains.Sara folds her arms. "Generally I like it. I guess. But the ending is all wrong."The cast begin singing:
"So exciting, we'll make them laugh, we'll make them cry. So delighting…""And in the end should someone die?" Sara suggests.
"Only you," Grissom mutters.
"Hush," Catherine tells him.
***********************************************************************************
After practice is finished, Mr Sidle strides up to Doc Robbins. "Robbins, we need to talk."
"Certainly," Doc Robbins bows, following him to a table."
"It's about that Grissom. And frankly, about Catherine too."
"What can I help you with, Mr Sidle?"
"I understand that Catherine is the star. People pay good money to come and see her. And I understand Mr Grissom is going to be an investor. But I also think he would make a good husband for my daughter."
Doc Robbins blinks. "Really?"
"I keep you in business, Robbins. If it weren't for me, this little dump wouldn't be on the map. And my daughter has expressed an interest in Mr Grissom." Mr Sidle leaned across the table. "And I love my daughter very much."
Doc Robbins. "I think I understand."
"Good. I'll be at opening night tomorrow. I hope that Sara and Mr Grissom will have some quality time together before then."
****************************************************************************************
We now go back to Catherine's elephant, where Gil is chasing her around the room. Catherine squeals and they fall onto the bed, giggling.
"I love you," Gil tells her, gazing down at her.
Catherine smiles softly up at him. "I love you too."
"Opening night tomorrow," he says, his hand skimming down her body. "Nervous?"
"I'm looking forward to it. It's big, bigger than anything the French Palace has done before." She snuggles closer. "Then maybe, I can leave the French Palace."
Gil smiles and looks at her. "What do you want to do?"
She lies back on the bed and stares up at him. "I was thinking of becoming a CSI."
"That's great!" Gil says. "I'd be more than happy to help."
Catherine leans up and kisses him gently. "Glad to hear it."
**************************************************************************
We go back to the French Palace, which is darkened and the only light is emitted by a solitary lamp at a table where Sara and Doc Robbins are sitting.
Doc Robbins takes a sip of his drink. "You know, I think Mr Grissom likes you."
Sara's head whips around. "Huh?"
"Oh yeah. He said that he felt a connection between you when you first met."
Sara's eyes widen. "Really?"
"He said you make him feel "like a virgin"."
"Virgin?"
"You know, touched for the very first time!" Doc Robbins smiles. "Whenever you put a hand on his shoulder or something like that, he says it feels very good."
Sara sits back in her chair and smirks.
Lady Heather flits back behind the stage. "The shit is about to hit the fan," she mutters.
************************************************************************
We return the next evening to the French Palace, where preparations for opening night are underway.
Catherine is putting on her makeup and humming to herself. She's very, very happy.
Doc Robbins crutches in and looks at her. "We need to talk, Catherine."
She swivels around on her stool. "Mhm?"
"You have to end whatever is going on between you and Mr Grissom. And you have to end it tonight."
Catherine sits back in her chair. "Excuse me?"
"I know you have been seeing him behind my back."
Catherine turns back to continue getting ready. "It's none of your business."
Doc Robbins narrows his eyes. "Are you in love with him?"
"It's none of your business," Catherine repeats.
"Tell me the truth!"
"The truth? The truth is I am the stripper…and I choose the CSI."
Doc Robbins groans. "This can't be happening. Do you have any idea how much Mr Sidle's patronage is worth?"
Catherine swivels around again, although this time tears are running down her face. "All my life, you've made me believe I was worth only what someone would pay for me. But Gil loves me. He loves me, Doc. He loves me, and that is
worth everything."
Doc Robbins gets up and sighs. "Then send Gil Grissom away. Only you can save him from the clutches of the evil Sara."
Catherine watches him go and finally turns back to the mirror. She looks at herself and bursts into tears.
******************************************************************
We follow Gil Grissom as he makes his way through the back of the stage. Lady Heather runs into him.
"I'm sorry," he apologises.
"Are you going to see Catherine?"
Gil nods.
"Be gentle with her. She is very upset."
Gil looks concerned and immediately races to Catherine's dressing room.
He finds her sitting at her dresser still, staring into space. He kneels beside her, taking his hand in hers. "Catherine, what's the matter?"
She turns to him, her hand cupping his cheek. "Doc Robbins says I either have to let Sara have you, or send you away. I can't do it. I just can't."
He leans up and kisses her gently. "I'm not leaving and Sara cannot have me. I love you, Catherine."
She slides to the floor beside him and they kiss deeply, her arms winding around his neck and his arms encircling her waist to pull her closer.
He pulls back and smiles.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
I want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I love more and more
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Catherine smiles broadly at him and he takes her hand, placing it on his heart.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Listen to my heart
Can you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change
Winter to spring
But I love you until
The end of time
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
He stands up, pulling her up with him.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Catherine takes his hand and begins to sing.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Suddenly the world seems
Such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with
Such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life
Doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
As the begin to sing together, Lady Heather begins gathering the various stars of the French Palace.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song
I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And stars may collide
But I love you until
The end of time
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
A crowd has gathered and Nick and Warrick rig up the microphones so the song filters through.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The couple has begun to dance, Lady Heather bestowing glitter all around the room
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Oh, come what may
Come what may
I will love you
I will love you
Suddenly the world seems
Such a perfect place
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Mr Sidle and Sara are watching, and the only ones scowling. Doc Robbins has a broad smile on his face.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
As the unsuspecting couple kiss, applause erupts, from both the audience waiting to see Spectacular, Spectacular and the audience of performers.
"This will run for fifty years!!" Doc Robbins proclaims.
As reporters beg to know more about the couple, Greg sidles up and begins explaining.
"This is Mr Gwissom. He's got a HUGE…talent!"
And this is where we leave our favourite couple. And…
"HEY! I don't like this ending!" Sara calls out.
Tough. This is the ending. True love wins.
Part 5
