Disclaimer: I think we have established this before but here we go again: I do not own any of the characters. They belong to their creators.

A/N: Another chapter (just needed to write). This is Catherine's POV. Sara will be referred to as she.

Pairing: N/S


Reunion

Observer, people person. That's how they described her. She always took pride in the fact she's so observant. It's her thing, her special skill. She has been doing it this evening, observing, but also analyzing how she could have made such a big mistake. She will never forgive herself. Her failing skill has caused the demise of her friend, her soul mate.

Their silent body language screamed out loud. Even the deaf would be able to hear it. She cannot trust her eyes anymore, which has become so blatantly obvious, so she uses all her senses as she listens intently to story they have to tell while she fixes her eyes on his excruciating pain.

As the story unravels in front of her it becomes clear that their story started in Las Vegas, at the lab, under her supervision. They are not to blame, even though at this moment she wishes they were. She knows she had never led him on. She was the one who silently encouraged and discouraged him and she will be the one who will have to pick up the pieces.

She observes the way they move, in complete synchronization with each other like bodies which know each other intimately do. Their movements hypnotize her until a sudden movement catches her eye. An intimate gesture between husband and wife in front of her is mimicked by her friend standing in a far corner. Like a reflex he also reaches out, but instead of touching her, he reaches out into the void in front of him. Embarrassment surrounds him adding to the hurt which is already there. Adding to the hurt which is surrounding her as well.

She will take her responsibility like they, standing in front of her, have also done.


A/N: I'm not sure where this is going, but I still like reviews, they are greatly appreciated:-)