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A/N: Another chapter in another attempt to clarify:-) This is a Sara POV.
Pairing: N/S
Reunion
Five years gone by since she left his life. She had left it even earlier, but he had failed to notice and kept pulling her back. She had allowed him to pull her back. Her departure was her way to make a clean break. She couldn't go on living her life just to please him. She had told him that before she left. She had told him in front of the others. Giving them something to remember her by. Something they could be proud of.
After two years she contacted him again knowing he knew where she was living. He knew she had been informed about his inquiry. It was another of his push and pull games, but this time she didn't let it get to her. She was far away, away from his reach, but within the reach of the one she wanted nearby.
Passing the boarders of the state of Nevada reminded her of the first time she had passed them. She'd wanted to be near him then. She had been full of expectations. The reason of this journey was the same as the previous one, but her expectations had been fulfilled in another state by another man.
They had received their invitations separately as expected. She had received hers 3 weeks before he received his. They had replied together not wanting to lie about something so sacred. Attending the award ceremony would complete the circle of their lives. They needed to let them know about the other circle which represented their commitment hanging on a golden chain around her neck.
The look in his eyes when he neared them told her he had failed to notice once again. Seeing his eyes wander to her hand made her realize he wasn't a very good criminalist when it came to personal matters, because right in front of him, in clear sight, her new name was printed. The name that represented who she was today "Sara Stokes".
A/N: I understand now that trying to keep out names is very confusing. I have uploaded chapter 2 again and left out three words at the ending which will make it less confusing, I hope. It is Nick Sara is married to. I added chapter 2 to explain how they (that's Nick and Sara) met up again. I added chapter 3 to add the ring which is missing on her hand. Some jobs make it difficult to wear jewellery. That's why she isn't wearing the ring on her finger. Oh in case you are wondering: in his nervousness Grissom only pays attention to her first name while scanning the guest list.
