A/N: Y'all were so nice in reviewing I decided to update quickly! Y'all said the same thing and I'm not saying anything. You just have to read!
Chapter Twelve: A Real Hero
"NO!" Catherine, Nick, Warrick, and Sara yelled. Tara was on the other side of the room from Sara and Warrick ran to protect his friend. The bullet connected with his shoulder and he fell onto the floor. Brass ran in the room, the police flanking him and Tara shot the gun again but was out of bullets.
"NO!" she yelled. "This isn't happening!"
"Tara Matthews?" Brass asked.
"Yes." She muttered.
"You're under arrest for the kidnapping of Sara Stokes, the attempted murder of Sara Stokes, and the murder of David Edwards." Brass said. "Matt, cuff her."
"What about Warrick?" Nick exclaimed.
"I'm fine. That crazy woman can't take down me." Warrick said, sitting up with Sara's help.
"You'll still need to go to the hospital. I think we could get her for attempted murder for you too Warrick." Brass said. "One of you help Brown out to the car and drive him to the hospital."
One of the officers helped Warrick up and escorted him to the car.
"How'd you know where we were and that Tara did all of that?" Catherine asked.
"You're walkie talkie was on." Brass replied, pointing to Catherine's belt. Sure enough it was on. "Heard the whole conversation. That is one strange woman. All for you Nicky. She killed a man, kidnapped your wife, knocked out two CSIs, and gunned down your friend."
"I would say I'm a pretty lucky guy but under the circumstances..." Nick said, trailing off. Brass looked at Catherine, who smiled and they left Nick and Sara alone. Once they were alone Nick kissed Sara, better than he ever did.
"I thought I lost you." He murmured.
"I thought she was going to kill you." Sara commented, kissing him back. They stood there, in each other's embrace for a few minutes and then Nick looked at Sara.
"I love you so much." He said.
"I love you so much too." Sara said. They walked out of the house and down to their Tahoe.
"So... this has been one eventful night eh?" Nick asked, wrapping an arm around his wife.
"Oh yeah. It's been my dream to get kidnapped." Sara said sarcastically.
"I'm just so, so, so, so glad that you're all right." Nick said.
"Me too. I thought she was going to kill you instead of wanting you." Sara muttered. "Hey before we go home... do you think we could stop at the hospital?"
"Why? Did she hurt you?" Nick asked, getting all alarmed.
"No. Well except for the punch in the eye but I need to thank Warrick. He saved my life honey. Without him being there I could be the one shot or dead." Sara replied.
"You're right." Nick said and they drove off to the hospital. They sat in the waiting room for a few minutes and the nurse finally let them in to see Warrick.
"Hey it's the two amigos." He said. "I was right wasn't I Nick? She doesn't let anyone mess with her."
"Nick..." Sara said and he nodded and left the room.
"What's up?" Warrick asked as Sara sat down beside his bed.
"Warrick I can't thank you enough for what you did tonight." Sara said, tears coming to her eyes.
"Oh it was no big deal." Warrick muttered, waving his hand.
"Yes it was War! I could've been dead right now if you hadn't jumped in front of me!" Sara exclaimed.
"Hey we're all in this together. Cath would've jumped in front and you know Nick would in a heartbeat but Catherine's too precious to lose and if you lived then you would need Nick. Seeing how Brass is too old and slow to get up those stairs I was the only one capable to save you." Warrick said. Sara laughed.
"Warrick thank you so much." She said, hugging him, though she was careful of his shoulder.
"Stop getting mushy on me." Warrick laughed, hugging her back. "C'mon Sara I'll live. It's just a shot to the shoulder."
"I know but I really thought I was going to die when she aimed the gun at me. I'm so lucky to have a friend like you." She said, wiping her tears away. They talked for a few more minutes then Nick came in and Sara left.
"How're you doing?" Warrick asked.
"I'm in shock but I'll be good. Warrick, you saved Sara. I can't thank you enough man." Nick replied, sinking down into a chair.
"Look, don't go on with the dramatics and tears. I got it from Sara already. You're welcome." Warrick said.
"You're a real hero Warrick you know that?" Nick said.
"I did what any good friend would do." He replied.
A/N: Short but... next chapter is the epilogue and... it'll be sweet.
