A/N: Sorry it has taken me a few days to update. That's how long it takes me to get this CRAZY mind of mine back in order sometimes. LOL!! FYI, I'm sorry if I confuse anyone, but Ch.1 was set in June, and this chapter is set in the beginning of December. I'm sorry for the confusion and the big time gap, please don't hate me!!!!!! :( I just thought you'd like to know. 0:)

Disclaimers: Unfortunately, I don't own the CSI characters. ::sniff sniff tear tear:: LOL

ENJOY!!!!! ~*~*~*~*~*~*

Grissom pulled into the parking lot of an Italian restaurant with Catherine sitting at his side with her eyes closed.

"Come on Gil, can I open my eyes yet?" She said as he watched her beautiful smile form on her face again.

"No not yet, and you better not peek, or you'll ruin it." He said pulling into a spot and turning off the engine.

"Okay, we stopped, now can I open them?"

"No, not yet. Just another minute." He said getting out and walking to the other side to lead her inside.

They got inside and Catherine noticed the change in lights as she heard the sound of glasses clinking and people talking. She held on to his arm tightly so she wouldn't bump into anything.

"Gil Grissom, where have you taken me?" She said getting excited and frustrated at the same time.

"You'll see." She said as he leaned and whispered something to another person. "Hi, two reservations under Grissom."

"Yes sir right this way please. If I may ask, is this a surprise dinner?"

"Yes, how did you guess?" He said smirking to the waiter.

"Well, she does have her eyes closed. Uh, follow me please." He said taking them to a table next to one of the walls in the bright room.

Grissom helped Catherine to her seat and set down across from her. And watched her smile get bigger.

"Okay can I open my eyes now? Please?"

"Yes, now you may open them." He said as she opened her eyes and adjusted them to the light.

"Oh Gil! This place is beautiful!" She said getting up and placing a kiss on his cheek. "Wow. If you like this, just wait and see what I got you for Christmas." He said with a mischievous grin.

"Very funny. You just watch it or you won't get my surprise."

"Oh really, well I guess I had better behave then huh?"

"I guess so." She said making them both laugh.

"Good evening. I am Adam and I will be serving you tonight."

"Hi, I will just have the spaghetti, no meatballs please."

"Okay and for you sir."

"I'll have the same thing please, and some garlic bread for an appetizer." He said hading him the menus.

"Okay, I'll bring the brad sticks to you in a minute and your meals should be ready in about ten to fifteen minutes."

"Thank you." Catherine said as he walked away.

They ate and talked about work and Lindsey, and how far they had all come since the incident that had happened months before. As Catherine talked about Lindsey's next school play, he couldn't help but get lost in deep blue eyes. She was the bravest woman he had ever known. Despite what had happened to her, she still trusted him enough to start dating him only a month after Eddie had been arrested. But he knew that it wasn't just her wanting to move on, she knew he was different. She trusted him. She knew he would never hurt her or Lindsey, and that's why she loved him so much.

"She said she had the best part in the whole play, but she won't tell me until Christmas. Gil? Are you okay?" She said as he became aware of what she was talking about.

"Yeah sorry. I uh, got lost in thought."

"Oh okay, I thought I lost yo there for a minute." She said giving him a smile.

"No I'm fine. Would you like to dance?" He said holding out his hand to her.

"Sure." She said standing up.

"Here, wait here for a second." He said running to one of the other waiters.

He came back as an almost familiar song came on. Catherine had heard it before when she was with Nick, so she knew it had to be country. She remembered that she fell in love with it the moment she heard it. And she knew Grissom set it up and she smiled as he walked towards her.

"Shall we?" He mimicking her wide smile as they went on to the dance floor.

****** There's a reason why You can look up every night Every star in heaven is in its place There's a reason why The ferment pulls up tight And waves rolling to a shore that always wades And just like that

Baby you belong Oh, baby you belong Nothing's ever been so meant to be You ever felt so right to me Every single part of me believes Baby you belong Oh, baby you belong There really is no mystery I think anyone can see That baby you belong with me ******

"Well Mr. Grissom aren't you just full of surprises tonight. Well now it's my turn." She whispered into his ear as she pulled away from him slightly.

"Okay, what is your surprise?" He said faking seriousness.

"Well, I talked to Lindsey and we decided, if you don't already have plans, you can spend Christmas with us."

"I'd like that. That just means that you won't have to wait for your gifts either." He said smiling.

"Oh you're so bad! You know I can't stand the suspense of a gift!" She said slapping his shoulder.

"I know I am. But you'll have to wait just the same."

"Fine. Just dance with me." She said placing her head against his chest and slowly dancing to the rest of the song.

****** There's a voice in the silence And I heard it from When you came along I know you by heart Like a familiar song Every word is telling me That the time has finally come Now here you are And I know for sure

Baby you belong Oh, baby you belong Nothing's ever been so meant to be You ever felt so right to me Every single part of me believes Baby you belong Oh, baby you belong There really is no mystery I think anyone can see That baby you belong with me

Like the sun belongs up in the morning sky For at least another million reasons why Yeah...Oh... Baby you belong with me ******

"Thank you Gil."

"For what?" He said trying not to smile.

"For requesting that song for me. That was really nice of you. The whole night, it's just amazing."

"Well, I had help."

"Oh really, who from?"

"Well let's see, Lindsey informed me how much you loved surprises which was obviously correct. Warrick mentioned that you liked Italian food. And that day you heard that song with Nick, when you left I asked him the name of the song and artist."

"Wow. Well, tell them thank you. If I do it, it might spoil the whole thought that went into tonight, and I don't want to do that."

"Done. I guess I should get you home so Nick and Sara can go home. It's nice they both gave up their night off to watch Lindsey. I thought they would want to spend it together, you know what I mean?"

"Yeah it was nice of them. I told them I would pay them but they wouldn't take it from me. Anyway, Lindsey adores them as much as they adore her. It's already eleven. Where has the night gone? I hope they didn't let her stay up too late." Catherine said worried that her daughter would be too tired to do anything the next day.

"Catherine calm down. Even if they did, it's Friday night, she doesn't have school tomorrow anyway."

"Okay. Sorry. Well let's get going. I don't want to keep Nick and Sara waiting too long." She said walking out side. " Uh...maybe I should follow you since I had my eyes closed when you parked the car." She said blushing and receiving a smirk from Grissom.

"Um yeah, that would be a good idea." He said smiling and receiving another slap on the arm. ~*~*~*~*~*~* They got back to Catherine's house at about eleven thirty and walked into the living room and were surprised at what they saw.

"Nick? Sara? What are you guys doing?" Catherine said surprised to see her friends so out of character. And making out on HER couch.

"Oh uh hi Catherine. Grissom. Uh how was your dinner?" Nick said as Sara tried to fix her shirt and straighten her hair.

"It was great, now will you two please tell me what the heck yo two were doing? What if Lindsey woke up and saw you?" Catherine said scolding them but at the same time she was laughing hysterically to herself.

"It wasn't, I mean we were just, we..." Nick tried to explain but just trailed off.

"Forget it. Just, just don't do that anymore while you're watching Lindsey. Please." Catherine said deciding that she couldn't stay mad at them forever.

"Thanks Catherine, we're really sorry." Sara said smiling at Nick.

"Speak for yourself." Nick said into Sara's ear and getting a stern look from Catherine. Sara elbowed him in the stomach as she tried not to laugh. "I mean... yeah ere really sorry, It'll never happen again, we promise." He said with a big Texan smile on his face.

"Uh Nick, let's get out of here before YOU embarrass us anymore." Sara said pulling him to the door.

"Hey guys, what about the fifty bucks for watching Lindsey?" Catherine said with a smile.

"Um, you can keep it as, um... embarrassment fare." Nick said making them laugh.

"Fine Nick whatever you say." Catherine said still laughing as they left.

"Wow that was totally not like them." Grissom finally spoke up.

"Yeah I guess so." Catherine said sarcastically.

"Oh before I forget. I have a gift for you." He said handing her a box wrapped with birthday wrapping paper. Catherine looked at it and almost laughed.

"Thank you but it's not my birthday."

"Yeah I know, I ran out of Christmas gift wrap." He said blushing innocently.

"Oh okay. Well I'll just put this under the tree."

"No, open it now. It is actually in the preparation for Christmas."

"Okay." She said tearing the paper. Her eyes filled with tears as she opened the box. She reached inside and pulled out a tree top angel. It had blonde hair and was holding a candle in one hand and a teddy bear in the other. "Oh Gil, she's beautiful!"

"You told me last year that, well that Eddie broke the one your grandmother had given you and I remembered how sentimental it was to you. I know it could never replace the other one but I noticed you didn't have one yet so I got you that one." He said as Catherine walked over to him. He knew that he was rambling because she kissed him mainly to shut him up, but also to thank him.

"Thank you. This is just so, precious. And she looks just like Lindsey." She said releasing her grip on him.

"Yeah, that's why I got you that one. I saw one that kinda looked like you, but I thought you would like this one better."

"Yes, I do. And she is just so cute. I think after Christmas is over, I will put her on the mantle. So everyone can see her." She said with a huge smile on her face.

"Wow! If you are this way about this gift, I can't wait 'till Christmas Day!"

"Stop it! That's not fair!" She said laughing.

"Yes it is. At least in my book."

"Yeah well in your book Mr. Grissom, a tarantula is as good a pet as a dog, and bugs are a way of life!" She said not being able to stop laughing.

"Oh really! Okay, you wanna see what else is in my book?" He said with a playful smile.

"No! Gil stop it! Put me down!" She said as he picked her up and started to tickle her.

"What? Not interesting enough for you?" He said still holding her.

"Gil stop, you'll wake Lindsey!"

"Okay fine, but only because of Lindsey. Besides, I need to get going. We need to sleep. Unfortunately, we have to work tomorrow my dear."

"Okay fine. You are my boss. But at work only!" She said as they both started laughing.

"Okay Catherine, I'll pick you up tomorrow okay?"

"Yeah sure. I'll see you tomorrow Gil." She said kissing his cheek.

"What that's all I get?" He said giving his oh-so-cute puppy dog eyes.

"Yes. And at the moment, all you deserve!" She said playfully.

"Fine. I'll see you tomorrow Cath."

"Okay bye." She said walking inside and closing the door. She leaned her back against the door and thought to herself, wow he's amazing! And she turned off the lights and went to bed.

A/N: So? What do you think? Was it too much? It probably was. Let me know okay? If you want me to keep going, meaning if you are still interested, Let me know. If not, tell me that too. I can take it! Wait, I think I can. Ahhhh!! Oh well, just please be kind! Okay? R&R. ;D. Oh yeah!! The lyrics are 'Baby You Belong' on Faith Hill's latest Album 'Cry', just incase you wanted to know!! LOL

~Sammie