I'm so sorry it took this long!!!!! It's nearing the end and I am really hoping that you will like it.... 

The week that the LVPD CSI spent with Sara has worked wonders. They had time to visit the beach and the women enjoyed the bliss of vintage shopping. The men had the good ole bowling and pinball. But all that has to end. Before they left for Las Vegas...

"I'll miss you," Nick whispered in Sara's ear after a chaste kiss. They were at the airport waiting for their flight back home. He felt two tugs on his pant legs. He leaned down and scooped up his twins. "And you two, as well." He kissed their foreheads and continued, "Be good for Mommy, alright? I'll call ya."

They kissed him on his cheeks. "Daddy, we'll miss you too," Sammy said inhaling his Father's scent. "And we'll be good for Mommy. And because she told us that Santa will bring us lotsa toys if we're good."

Nick chuckled at the innocent thought. "Yeah, Daddy! We'll call you, too. And write you and draw you pictures and we'll come over," Nicky babbled. He put them down and turned back to Sara.

"Come over some time, please," he said. "Or if you want, I'll come over. I'm just a phone call away so if you want someone to talk to... I'll be here." They kissed again. Sara was about the reply when Nick knelt down in front of her and pulled out a velvet box from his pocket. Their friends watched in awe as Nick finally did his ultimate task. The other people, mostly fellow CSIs gathered around and quieted down to witness the event.

Sara stood there, unmoving and gasping for breath. Sammy and Nicky rushed to their father's side for support. "N...Nick... what is this about?" she stuttered.

He slowly opened the box and revealed a diamond engagement ring. Sammy started jumping up and down that she had to be held by Catherine to stay still. "Sara... I've been wanting to do this ever since you told me you return my love. I can't tell you how many times I've cried over you... how much your leaving took from my life... how much I missed you... how much I love you. Now that I have you again, I'm not letting you go. Especially when our family is complete... I could not ask for more. I'm coming out of the rain so I hope I am welcome in your arms once again." He slipped the ring on her shaking finger and stood up. "Marry me, Sara. I'll die if you wouldn't."

She was speechless; her gaze alternating from the sparkling ring on her finger to Nick's loving eyes. She knows what to answer; she just couldn't let it out. So she just kissed him with all the love in the world.

"I'd take that as a..." he asked hesitantly.

"Yes! Yes, Nick, yes! I will marry you!" she proclaimed to the unusually silent airport, all shyness gone with the wind. Nicky clapped his little hands in merriment and danced around with his sister.

Catherine and Hannah were in tears, holding on tightly to their significant others. Warrick, Greg, Archie and Grissom were simply very happy for their friends. The others around them clapped and shouted their congratulations to the couple. Nick and Sara shared one last hug and kiss as the LV team boarded the plane. The twins were in near tears as they said bye-bye to their daddy and their uncles and aunt. Hannah was almost crying too. In that few days she and Archie were together, they've gotten really close and probably in love.

FOUR MONTHS AFTER... GRISSOM

It's another slow night for our shift. That is good I might add for some reasons: we just finished a case, which demanded us three nights a row; the crime rate at this season seemed to shoot up; and, we're short two lab employees.

Shirley Morales, our lab technician got swept by love and got married. She quit and flew up to Maine. And a trainee, Joey North, on his way on being a full-pledged CSI got a transfer order to work for Orlando, Florida crime lab. So that's it. We improvised positions for some time. Greg and Archie were in DNA and Nick was in Ballistics.

Speaking of the team, ever since we visited Sara in SF, we kind of worked our asses off more. There was an invisible energy going around the lab. Cath and I finally are engaged since I got the inspiration from Nick. And she accepted! Archie was on the phone all the time, not that I am complaining because he was probably with his girlfriend Hannah. And because of that, his performance got better still. His monthly department evaluation shot up with flying colors. Warrick and his girlfriend are expecting a baby by the end of the year. Talk about motivation! Congrats to you.

Greg is voted 'Employee of the Month' for three months and running. Apparently, being single... again... is not doing anything to him. And it all comes down to Nick. What can I say? Our old Nicky's back... his performance level was tops and all of us are very happy that he's one of those 'doting father' kind. He and Sara are talking over the phone every copious free time they have. No E-mail was complete without a picture or two of their adorable children. It was nearing their birthday and Nick was thinking of going to California for that weekend.

I flew through my office notes and letters. Advertisements, letters of thanks, credit card vouchers, notes, messages and ah! Just what I was waiting for. A transfer letter from the sheriff for my two replacement CSIs.

To Mr. Gil Grissom, Las Vegas Crime Lab:

We are pleased to inform you that two-crime scene analysts are going to transfer from San Francisco to your crime lab. They are to arrive tomorrow preferably before the start of your shift. Both have requested personal handover of their credentials since they are proved to be very experienced and competent.

The Office of the Sheriff can release these information: both recruits have at least 5 years under their belts. One specializes in Materials and Element Analysis, finishing Theoretical Physics at Harvard and the other one in Ballistics and DNA Analysis, graduating Microbiology at University of California.

We are happy to inform you that once you or your team are not satisfied with their performances, you are free to file a transfer or a release order to the Office of the Sheriff. We hope that they are the right men for the job and good luck.

Office of the Sheriff, Clark County Police Department