I don't own anything. "The first cut is the deepest" is not my song either but I thought I should borrow it.

Catherine was jolted out of her sleep when her doorbell rang.

She flicked the TV on to check the time.

"3:46" she yawned " who could that be"

She got off the couch and went to the door.

"Gil" she made a face " shouldn't you be in the hospital?"

"I really needed to see you, make sure you were okay" he smiled at her " can I come in"

"Sure" she opened the door and let him in

"So" she closed the door and turned to him "If you came to apologize I forgive you"

"Catherine" Gil sat down on the couch " I am sorry about the other day, I should have never got ad at you or pushed about telling me what happened and I am sorry I said we weren't friends because I think that you and I are more then just friends."

Gil stood up and walked toward her

"I almost lost and it made me realize how much I want you, how much I want to be with you, how much I want you to be a part of my life you and Lindsey"

Gil put his hand on her face and kissed her

I would have given you all of my heart

Catherine pulled away " Love you Gil" she smiled " but I can't"

But there's someone who's torn it apart

and he's taken just all that I have

"What do you mean you can't?" Gil moved his hand from her face

"I don't think I can Gil. I have had such bad luck with men and relationships, I don't think I want to try again"

but if you want I'll try to love again

"I won't hurt you, I would never dream of hurting you" he smiled " can you try for me and for Lindsey"

baby, I'll try to love again, but I know

the first cut is the deepest
baby I know
the first cut is the deepest

Catherine went to Gil and kissed him



but when it comes to bein' lucky, he's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me, he's worst

Gil led Catherine toward the couch and sat down their lips sill locked

Catherine pulled away.

"Gil do you really think we can do this?" she looked up at him " because if this falls apart, I won't be able to stay here, I won't be able to face you and I don't want to hurt you Gil you're my best friend."

I still want you by my side
just to help me dry the tears that I've cried

Gil kissed her again

"I have a feeling that this could be forever" he whispered

"What about tonight Gil, are we going to get through that together, I can't just forget about it you could have died and it would have been because of me"

Gil shook his head

"But I am fine and it is for a reason, it's like a sign. We were meant to have this second chance"

and I'm sure gonna give you a try
if you want I'll try to love again,
baby, I'll try to love again, but I know

Catherine smiled at him and kissed him again

the first cut is the deepest
baby i know
the first cut is the deepest
but when it comes to bein' lucky, he's cursed
but when it comes to lovin' me, he's worst

"Just don't hurt me Gil Grissom" she smiled

Catherine sat up on the couch.

"You wanna stay here tonight?"

Gil made a face

"Are you okay with that. What about Lindsey"

Catherine smiled

"Gil I asked you to spend the night, it was not a marriage proposal and Lindsey will be fine, she will be happy to se you in the morning"

Catherine took his hand and led him to the bedroom.

"I love you Gil Grissom," she whispered as she lay with his arm around her.

The first cut is the deepest
baby I know

The first cut is the deepest
try to love again

The End