DISCLAIMER: Don' I wish I owned them :( or created the characters and CSI cause then I'd be a rich girl!

Ok just quickly for any of you who would actually think about trying to play golf after drinking I'd like to give you a friendly word of advice that it makes that game about a million times harder then it already is (don't ask me how I know this *grins*) save the drinking for *AFTER* the game. Ok if this chapter makes no sense I apologise because I have *the* worst headache in the world...but I'll try and make this chapter as enjoyable as I possible can. Big enormous thanks to everyone that has review thus far *hugz*

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When Sara made her way back out the lounge room she found Nick in his recliner and the two girls on the couch huddled under the blanket watching the movie intently. Nick looked up at her and grinned as she entered with two cups of warm milk and watched her every move as she set them down on the table and then took at seat at the end of the couch next to Hannah. She happened to glance over at Nick and caught him still staring at her; she blushed slightly and grinned back at him.

About twenty minutes into the movie both girls were once again in a deep sleep. This caused something to stir in Sara's stomach, as she knew that the talk with Nick would be occurring soon and she wasn't completely sure what to expect. Nick was now so wrapped up in the movie he hadn't noticed that the girls were asleep. Sara got up carefully and walked over to where Nick was.

"Nick, I think we should put the girls to bed." She whispered in his ear causing him to jump. "You liking this movie?" She grinned at him.

"Just trying to stop my mind from wondering to thoughts of you." He whispered back causing her to blush. He glanced over at the sleeping girls. "I'll take them in."

Standing up from his recliner he carefully picked up Lindsey and carried her into the room where he lay her on the bed before returning to the lounge to get the sleeping Hannah. He pulled the blanket over them and left the room shutting the door quietly behind him.

"So Miss Sidle I believe we got interrupted before." Nick stated as he plopped onto the couch next to where Sara had sat.

"Really?" She responded coyly.

"Listen I, um I really like you Sara." He stuttered trying to find the correct words.

"I really like you Nick." She responded grinning.

"You're not helping." He signed.

"I'm sorry." Sara replied trying to contain her smile.

"Do you want to uh go on a date with me?"

"I'd really like that Nick." She said sincerely finally letting a smile grace her face.

"Phfew you've no idea how long I've wanted to ask you that and get that response."

"Oh really? Just how long?"

"Oh about as long as you've been in Vegas." He grinned. "I'm a slow starter." He said before leaning in and capturing her lips with his own. They broke apart a moment later.

"That doesn't seem too slow." She grinned back before leaning in and kissing him once more both revelling in how great it felt and how right it felt to be kissing each other. They shared a few more kisses before falling asleep in each other's arms with contented smiles on their faces.

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"See I told you they liked each other." Lindsey whispered to Hannah as they stood staring at Nick and Sara who were still asleep on the couch. During the night Sara had ended up on top of Nick and his arms held her close.

"Yeah your Mom was right." She whispered back.

"She's going to be excited when I tell her about this." Lindsey grinned at her friend as they both thought about the gossip they could start. It was about this time that Sara began to wake up. Her eyes fluttered open to be greeted with the two girls staring at her intently. For a moment she forgot why they were here but as she became fully conscious she remembered and also noticed the position that Nick and her were in.

"Good morning girls." She grinned slipping herself out of Nick's embrace.

"Morning Sara." They grinned.

"Um so do yo two want to help me make some chocolate chip pancakes?" Thinking that Nick might like some extra sleep.

"Yeah!" Hannah agreed, Lindsey simply nodded her consent. Sara ushered the girls into the kitchen and began looking for ingredients in Nick's cupboard.

"So did you two sleep well?" She questioned as she placed the last ingredient on the counter and pulled out a bowl.

"Yes thank you." Lindsey smiled. "Did you sleep well?" She countered causing a faint blush to creep its way onto her cheeks. She cleared her throat.

"Yeah I did thanks Lindsey. So who wants to add the ingredients and who wants to mix?" Sara questioned trying to get the conversation onto anything other then the sleeping arrangements. The girls bickered amongst themselves before finally settling on Lindsey adding the ingredients and Hannah doing the mixing. After the batter was made Sara managed to get the girls seated at the counter each with a glass of milk leaving her to make the pancakes.

The girls were on their second pancake by the time Nick finally awoke.

"I hope you girls left me some." He said with a grin as he walked into the kitchen. "Mm they smell good, I'm hungry."

"You're always hungry Uncle Nick!" Lindsey smiled.

"Well I'm a growing boy I need some!"

"You're not a boy Uncle Nick." Lindsey giggled Nick feigned hurt.

"Are you calling me old Miss Willows?"

"No." She managed to get out in between her giggles, which seemed to have spread to Hannah as well.

"Well good because if you were I'd have to kick you out of my house." He said sticking his tongue out at the giggling pair.

"You seem to be acting like a little boy to me." Sara grinned handing him a plate with two pancakes on it and a folk, which he accepted.

"Good morning." He said grinning at her. "Sleep well?" He queried as he sat down at the counter with the girls who were chatting about something or other.

"Yeah I did thanks." She flashed a toothy smile. "Do you want some coffee?"

"I won't say no to coffee." She poured him a cup and set it down in front of him.

"Hannah and I think you two should get married." Lindsey stated just as Nick took a sip of his coffee that ended up on the counter and him spluttering as he tried to stop coughing. Sara just stood their silent looking at the girls. "And you should have a baby so that I have someone to play with when you have work get togethers." This cause a whole new wave of coughing for Nick who thinking that it was safe had stupidly taken another sip of coffee. Sara shook her head at Nick and handed him a cloth to clean up his mess. He nodded his thanks not sure he was capable of speech at the present moment. They looked at each other unsure of how to answer the question. Nick bravely decided to approach the topic.

"Um girls people see each other for a long time before they get married and have children, it doesn't just happen over night."

"But you guys have seen each other a lot, you work together and you do things together and you sleep together." She grinned. Sara looked at Nick with a raised eyebrow interested in how he was going to answer to that.

"It's not that simple." He managed to get out looking to Sara for some kind of support but all he got was a grin. "How about you two go and watch TV?" He rationalised that if this worked they might not have to answer anymore questions in the thirty minutes until Cath was due to arrive. The girls didn't have to be told twice, they ran into the lounge and Sara and Nick could hear Saturday morning cartoons.

"You know you could have helped Miss Sidle." Nick said standing up and walking to where so stood leaning against the counter.

"Now why would I have wanted to do that? It was too much fun watching you try to explain. Besides you're cute when you're flustered." She grinned.

"I prefer to be called handsome thank you very much." He replied striking a pose, which only succeeded in making her laugh. "So can I get a good morning kiss?" He asked moving closer to her.

"Oo I don't know." She replied wondering if this man had any idea what he did to her when he was this close.

"Are you going to be difficult again?" Nick questioned with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"No." She stated smiling. "Because I really want a good morning kiss too."

"Well in that case." He grinned leaning in and kissing her, increasing the passion from the kisses they had shared the night before. Sara pulled him closer to her and he braced himself against the counter pinning Sara. When they broke apart both trying to catch their breaths a small voice caused them to jump.

"I thought you two weren't dating?" Hannah queried from where she and Lindsey stood. Nick and Sara looked at each other knowing they were really caught this time. "I thought only people that loved each other did that." She said innocently as the doorbell rang. Lindsey grinned.

"Mom is going to love this." She said turning and running towards the door. Nick looked at Sara quickly before taking off after the girl.

"Lindsey, no!"

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Busted! Hehe. Lalalala anyway hope you enjoyed that, sorry if you didn't – blame it on my present state :) *grins* pleaaase review ...really love reading people's comments :) they make my day! Right now though I need to get up because my foot is really numb :oP