Well, here's the start of my second piece. I hope you enjoy this one as
much as the last - *You will review my work...you will review my work*
Everybody now! *You will review my work.*
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All The Things You've Shown Me
By Becki.
Summary: Jade comes back from California having finished her Ph.D. in Biology and Forensic Science. But tragedy strikes when Grissom is shot and ends up in a coma fighting for his life.
Comments: Sequel to The Things You Choose To Be. Really need to read this first to understand who Jade is. This is my second CSI fiction - they are really great characters to write about. Comments would be most appreciated.
Disclaimer: CSI characters you recognise aren't mine. Anything you don't recognise is mine.
Background: It's 2002. Five years have past since the Simon Baxter case. Jade has been in California for most of it studying for her Ph.D. Sam (the CSI that was there before Holly) has left, Holly is dead and Sara is now with them. Jade and Warrick have cooled off their relationship for a while but are still quite close to one another. Think that's about it that you need to know before hand. I do try to explain it all.
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Chapter One: Home.
Clouds dance past the window, the sun low sending purples and pinks splattered across the evening sky like watercolour paint. Far, far below hot sand blew in the breeze, in the desert surrounding Las Vegas.
Home.
She was finally returning home. She'd missed it. California was great but it wasn't the same. She smiled and looked up at the air-hostess as she was asked if she wanted a drink. She asked for a coke and thanked her, then looked back out of the window.
She'd just finished her Ph.D. in Biology and Forensic Science and had been told she'd received top marks. She hadn't told her family yet and had decided to tell them in person, more particularly tell Warrick and Catherine and especially Gil. He would be so proud of her.
She hadn't seen Warrick for a few months and she missed him dearly. For the few months following the Simon Baxter case and until she'd left for California - her and Warrick had gotten very close and passionate. But because she was leaving, they decided to cool it off and just be friends. It was hard. She didn't think it would be so hard to be away from him for such long periods. What she thought was just a fling, turned out to be much, much more. She had realised that she really did care for him and they tried to keep in touch as often as possible. They wrote, they phoned and they'd even visited each other. His place was her first stop off as soon as she touched down.
The air-hostess came back with her drink and Jade took a sip, put her head phones on and started to watch the film that had been playing.
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Warrick let the water slide down him as he stood in the shower with his eyes closed. He always found showers to be very refreshing and always launched his day - well, night with a positive start.
No sooner had he stepped out of the shower, the doorbell rang. He cursed and quickly grabbed at his towel, wrapping it round his waist as he headed for the door and pulled it open, wondering who would be calling on him at this time of day.
It took him a moment to register that the young woman, smiling in front of him was Jade - the last person he expected to see on his doorstep.
"Jade! What you doing here, honey? I thought you were in California!"
He questioned happily as he went to hug her. She held him back, looking at the water dripping down his muscular torso.
"It's good to see you too! But no hug until you're dry!"
He laughed and settled with leaning towards her and planting a kiss on her lips.
"What are you doing here, anyway?"
He asked as he moved back inside with her following. He entered the bedroom and she stood leaning in the doorway as he dried off.
"I finished my Ph.D. and decided to come home. No reason to stay in California - graduation isn't for another few weeks. Oh, and I passed with top marks."
She said smiling. He looked at her from under the towel that he was using to dry his hair.
"Jade, that's fantastic!"
He moved over and hugged her. She hugged back now that he was dry.
"Congratulations. Does Grissom know yet?"
"No, that's another reason why I came back - I wanted to tell him in person."
She yawned.
"Jet lag?"
Warrick question. She nodded.
"There's fresh coffee in the kitchen if you want some."
"Cheers."
She moved out and towards the kitchen. Warrick smiled, happier than he had felt for a while. His girl was back.
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When Warrick came downstairs ready for work he found Jade standing outside looking out at the view from the top of the hill that Warrick lived on.
"You've missed it, haven't you?"
Warrick said from behind her. She turned and looked at him.
"Huh? Oh yeah, it's amazing how much you miss all the casino's and lights. It's good to be back."
Warrick moved up closer behind her as she looked back out. Putting his arms around her waist he smiled.
"It's good to have you back."
She smiled at him and planted a kiss on his lips.
"You two."
Warrick pulled back and looked at his watch.
"Suppose we'd better get going. Meet you there."
She nodded and they moved towards their own cars and drove off.
Reaching the lab, they entered the main door to see Sara chatting at the front desk.
"That's Sara, she's the new CSI."
Warrick explained.
"I know - hey Sara!"
Sara turned and smiled when she saw who it was.
"Jade!"
They hugged.
"You two know each other?"
Warrick questioned amazed.
"We're old friends."
Sara smiled at Jade, who smiled back.
"We, uh, met at a convention."
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Flashback
"He's amazing, isn't he?"
Jade looked at the girl next to her who had spoken.
"Huh?"
She questioned.
"Gil Grissom."
She gestured to the man up on the stage, talking.
"He's knows everything there is to know about forensics. He's the best."
The girl said. Jade smirked to herself.
"Yes, he is."
"I can't believe I've never been to one of his conventions before. Maybe he's just never done any before."
The girl continued.
"Oh, he's done quite a few."
Jade replied.
"Really? You've seen him before?"
"A few times, yeah."
Jade smiled.
"Wow. Oh - I'm Sara by the way. Sara Sidle."
"Jade. Jade Greenlee."
They smiled and went back to listening. Sara continued to bombard Gil with questions which caused Jade and him to smile at each other.
After the seminar was over Jade and Sara got to chatting and decided to keep in touch. Suddenly mid-sentence Sara stopped and froze in place.
"Oh my God - he's heading this way!"
"Who?"
Jade frowned and turned to see Gil heading over. Jade smiled at him and he smiled back as he approached. Gil glanced at Sara and gave her a smile which she returned happily.
"Well, how'd I do?"
He questioned.
"You did good, better than last time."
Jade told him.
"Anything was better than last time!"
He joked. Jade laughed at him, then turned to Sara.
"Oh Gil, this is Sara, Sara Sidle. A big fan of yours."
"I have fans?"
He questioned frowning.
"You know him?!"
Sara questioned in amazement. Jade smiled and nodded.
"He's my God-father."
"Why didn't you tell me?! You let me ramble on like that!"
Sara blushed.
"Ah, it's always more fun this way."
"Well, Ms. Sidle. It's a pleasure to meet you."
He shook her hand.
"You were um...fantastic out there. Really knew what you were talking about."
"Thank you."
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Present
Sara, Warrick and Jade headed down the corridor towards the break room.
"I've gotta head to the locker room - I'll meet you in a minute."
"Sure."
Jade said and watched Warrick head down an adjacent corridor.
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Catherine and Nick were leaving the locker room as Warrick approached.
"Hey Warrick."
Nick greeted him.
"Hey - there's a surprise for the both of you in the break room."
"A surprise? What is it?"
"Go and find out."
Warrick smiled.
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Reaching the break room Catherine yelped when she saw Jade sitting on the sofa next to Greg.
"Jade!"
"Catherine!"
Jade lifted herself up off the sofa and gave Catherine a hug. Then she turned to Nick and gave him a hug.
"Hey girl - it's great to see you!"
"Yeah, you too."
She sat back down as did the others.
"Anyone know where Gil is? He's usually here by now, isn't he?"
"He had to cover part of the day shift so he's already out in the field. He should be back soon though."
Jade nodded.
It wasn't long before Warrick had joined them and Catherine was handing out assignments. Nick and Sara are given a homicide while Warrick is sent on a routine burglary. Catherine was asked to finish Gil's paperwork off so Jade stayed with her until Warrick came back, then she helped him out with the evidence.
After 20 minutes Grissom's phone goes off in the office and Catherine answers it. It's Brass.
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Well? How's this for the first chapter? Comments more than welcome.
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All The Things You've Shown Me
By Becki.
Summary: Jade comes back from California having finished her Ph.D. in Biology and Forensic Science. But tragedy strikes when Grissom is shot and ends up in a coma fighting for his life.
Comments: Sequel to The Things You Choose To Be. Really need to read this first to understand who Jade is. This is my second CSI fiction - they are really great characters to write about. Comments would be most appreciated.
Disclaimer: CSI characters you recognise aren't mine. Anything you don't recognise is mine.
Background: It's 2002. Five years have past since the Simon Baxter case. Jade has been in California for most of it studying for her Ph.D. Sam (the CSI that was there before Holly) has left, Holly is dead and Sara is now with them. Jade and Warrick have cooled off their relationship for a while but are still quite close to one another. Think that's about it that you need to know before hand. I do try to explain it all.
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Chapter One: Home.
Clouds dance past the window, the sun low sending purples and pinks splattered across the evening sky like watercolour paint. Far, far below hot sand blew in the breeze, in the desert surrounding Las Vegas.
Home.
She was finally returning home. She'd missed it. California was great but it wasn't the same. She smiled and looked up at the air-hostess as she was asked if she wanted a drink. She asked for a coke and thanked her, then looked back out of the window.
She'd just finished her Ph.D. in Biology and Forensic Science and had been told she'd received top marks. She hadn't told her family yet and had decided to tell them in person, more particularly tell Warrick and Catherine and especially Gil. He would be so proud of her.
She hadn't seen Warrick for a few months and she missed him dearly. For the few months following the Simon Baxter case and until she'd left for California - her and Warrick had gotten very close and passionate. But because she was leaving, they decided to cool it off and just be friends. It was hard. She didn't think it would be so hard to be away from him for such long periods. What she thought was just a fling, turned out to be much, much more. She had realised that she really did care for him and they tried to keep in touch as often as possible. They wrote, they phoned and they'd even visited each other. His place was her first stop off as soon as she touched down.
The air-hostess came back with her drink and Jade took a sip, put her head phones on and started to watch the film that had been playing.
*****
Warrick let the water slide down him as he stood in the shower with his eyes closed. He always found showers to be very refreshing and always launched his day - well, night with a positive start.
No sooner had he stepped out of the shower, the doorbell rang. He cursed and quickly grabbed at his towel, wrapping it round his waist as he headed for the door and pulled it open, wondering who would be calling on him at this time of day.
It took him a moment to register that the young woman, smiling in front of him was Jade - the last person he expected to see on his doorstep.
"Jade! What you doing here, honey? I thought you were in California!"
He questioned happily as he went to hug her. She held him back, looking at the water dripping down his muscular torso.
"It's good to see you too! But no hug until you're dry!"
He laughed and settled with leaning towards her and planting a kiss on her lips.
"What are you doing here, anyway?"
He asked as he moved back inside with her following. He entered the bedroom and she stood leaning in the doorway as he dried off.
"I finished my Ph.D. and decided to come home. No reason to stay in California - graduation isn't for another few weeks. Oh, and I passed with top marks."
She said smiling. He looked at her from under the towel that he was using to dry his hair.
"Jade, that's fantastic!"
He moved over and hugged her. She hugged back now that he was dry.
"Congratulations. Does Grissom know yet?"
"No, that's another reason why I came back - I wanted to tell him in person."
She yawned.
"Jet lag?"
Warrick question. She nodded.
"There's fresh coffee in the kitchen if you want some."
"Cheers."
She moved out and towards the kitchen. Warrick smiled, happier than he had felt for a while. His girl was back.
*****
When Warrick came downstairs ready for work he found Jade standing outside looking out at the view from the top of the hill that Warrick lived on.
"You've missed it, haven't you?"
Warrick said from behind her. She turned and looked at him.
"Huh? Oh yeah, it's amazing how much you miss all the casino's and lights. It's good to be back."
Warrick moved up closer behind her as she looked back out. Putting his arms around her waist he smiled.
"It's good to have you back."
She smiled at him and planted a kiss on his lips.
"You two."
Warrick pulled back and looked at his watch.
"Suppose we'd better get going. Meet you there."
She nodded and they moved towards their own cars and drove off.
Reaching the lab, they entered the main door to see Sara chatting at the front desk.
"That's Sara, she's the new CSI."
Warrick explained.
"I know - hey Sara!"
Sara turned and smiled when she saw who it was.
"Jade!"
They hugged.
"You two know each other?"
Warrick questioned amazed.
"We're old friends."
Sara smiled at Jade, who smiled back.
"We, uh, met at a convention."
*****
Flashback
"He's amazing, isn't he?"
Jade looked at the girl next to her who had spoken.
"Huh?"
She questioned.
"Gil Grissom."
She gestured to the man up on the stage, talking.
"He's knows everything there is to know about forensics. He's the best."
The girl said. Jade smirked to herself.
"Yes, he is."
"I can't believe I've never been to one of his conventions before. Maybe he's just never done any before."
The girl continued.
"Oh, he's done quite a few."
Jade replied.
"Really? You've seen him before?"
"A few times, yeah."
Jade smiled.
"Wow. Oh - I'm Sara by the way. Sara Sidle."
"Jade. Jade Greenlee."
They smiled and went back to listening. Sara continued to bombard Gil with questions which caused Jade and him to smile at each other.
After the seminar was over Jade and Sara got to chatting and decided to keep in touch. Suddenly mid-sentence Sara stopped and froze in place.
"Oh my God - he's heading this way!"
"Who?"
Jade frowned and turned to see Gil heading over. Jade smiled at him and he smiled back as he approached. Gil glanced at Sara and gave her a smile which she returned happily.
"Well, how'd I do?"
He questioned.
"You did good, better than last time."
Jade told him.
"Anything was better than last time!"
He joked. Jade laughed at him, then turned to Sara.
"Oh Gil, this is Sara, Sara Sidle. A big fan of yours."
"I have fans?"
He questioned frowning.
"You know him?!"
Sara questioned in amazement. Jade smiled and nodded.
"He's my God-father."
"Why didn't you tell me?! You let me ramble on like that!"
Sara blushed.
"Ah, it's always more fun this way."
"Well, Ms. Sidle. It's a pleasure to meet you."
He shook her hand.
"You were um...fantastic out there. Really knew what you were talking about."
"Thank you."
*****
Present
Sara, Warrick and Jade headed down the corridor towards the break room.
"I've gotta head to the locker room - I'll meet you in a minute."
"Sure."
Jade said and watched Warrick head down an adjacent corridor.
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Catherine and Nick were leaving the locker room as Warrick approached.
"Hey Warrick."
Nick greeted him.
"Hey - there's a surprise for the both of you in the break room."
"A surprise? What is it?"
"Go and find out."
Warrick smiled.
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Reaching the break room Catherine yelped when she saw Jade sitting on the sofa next to Greg.
"Jade!"
"Catherine!"
Jade lifted herself up off the sofa and gave Catherine a hug. Then she turned to Nick and gave him a hug.
"Hey girl - it's great to see you!"
"Yeah, you too."
She sat back down as did the others.
"Anyone know where Gil is? He's usually here by now, isn't he?"
"He had to cover part of the day shift so he's already out in the field. He should be back soon though."
Jade nodded.
It wasn't long before Warrick had joined them and Catherine was handing out assignments. Nick and Sara are given a homicide while Warrick is sent on a routine burglary. Catherine was asked to finish Gil's paperwork off so Jade stayed with her until Warrick came back, then she helped him out with the evidence.
After 20 minutes Grissom's phone goes off in the office and Catherine answers it. It's Brass.
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Well? How's this for the first chapter? Comments more than welcome.