Disclaimer: I DO NOT own any of these characters. Although I wish I did, but that's for another time. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter although it's a little short.

Chapter Two. A Falling River.

Muffled screams could be heard through the old wooden door. He sat there, listening to music while sorting things out. He had everything planned. This time this killing would have more meaning to it than the others, the young girl wasn't very strong so he could over power her easily. He had watched television not that long ago and noticed that they had found the body; the crime scene investigators were also there. He had made a point of not leaving anything behind, so that they could not trace the murder back to him.

He pursed his lips and nodded in time with the music, tapping his fingers on the couch he could still hear the bitch screaming. What was it with women screaming when they knew they were going to die and not be saved? It was pointless and a waste of energy. He sat up and walked over to the brown wooden door. He had padlocked it right after he knocked the woman senseless. He knocked on it four times in a steady beat and unlocked it. Darkness invaded his senses and he took a deep breath of the rank and damp air. She had gone silent now; only small little whimpers could be heard and ragged breathing. He kneeled next to her and brushed strand of hair from her face. She looked beautiful...terrorised but beautiful.

"All that screaming is going to give yourself a sore throat my love."

He leaned in and brushed a kiss on her cheek. She closed her eyes in disgust. If he was going to kill her, why didn't he do it, now instead of prolonging the terror? He cocked his head and smiled a little.

"Darling why flinch when I touch your beautiful face? I'm not going to hurt you...yet."

She screamed, this wasn't one of her normal screams this was a gut wrenching scream which would leave her silent for most of the day. He could hear her pain; he WANTED to feel her pain. He closed the door and locked it once again. He resumed his position of the sofa and smiled. This was going to be fun..

Grissom stood with his back to her, rubbing the back of his neck. She could see sweat running down the side of his face. He looked absolutely sexy, although she wouldn't dare tell him that to his face. She knew what would happen. He would have a look of total surprise etched with shock and disapproval and what she dreaded the most. He might shift her to the day shift.

Grissom cleared his throat and turned round. His eyes held her own.

"Sara, I can't help but think you're a little distracted. You seem distant a lot of the time and I don't want this to spoil your work routines. I need your full attention here Sara...this is important."

He looked at her for another moment and turned to leave thinking that the conversation was over. Sara grabbed his forearm and turned him around, anger showing in her beautiful features.

"Who the hell do you think you are telling me what I'm feeling right now? You don't have a clue about anything anymore Grissom I'm not your little plaything you know. And as for me being distant..that's a bit hypocritical! You avoid me like I'm a deadly disease..so don't you start lecturing me about my behaviour..because GIL I think you should look in the mirror and comment on what you see there."

Sara had tears brimming at her eyes; she didn't want to let them fall. Grissom was shocked and so was the whole team, they had heard her outburst. Everyone stared at her as she walked back to her car. Nick walked up to her as she tried to get away.

"Hey Sara you-"

He was cut off as she slammed her hands into his chest knocking him off balance. He fell with an 'oof'. He was stunned.

She had had enough, she couldn't stand this anymore..she knew she had to hand in her resignation. Things just weren't going to plan anymore..it was time to move on. Wiping the tears from her face, she sped off to her apartment to think things over.

A/N I know this is very short but I'm working up on the longer chapters and I think I could go far with this piece of work. Thank you for the reviews so far. I'm glad you are enjoying this story as much as I am writing it.

Dr Lecter