Healing and Beginnings Chapter 10

Sorry for the short Chapter 9, It actually was longer but got cut off. This chapter is much longer, I hope you enjoy! Thank you for reading and reviewing!

Like a ton of bricks, reality set it. So Sara, was it worth the anticipation? She wasn't sure how to answer him, but it was definitely hard to do while lying in his arms. Sara first attempt at speaking after they shared the wonderful kiss never left her lips as Grissom's lips once again came down upon her. This time the kiss was more tender than eager, but left them both speechless none the less. It was soon after that Sara let out a shrill that made both Grissom and Sara to jump from their current spots.

"AHHHHHHH, Grissom, what is that on my leg?" Sara screamed.

Grissom's look of confusion was quickly turned around when Sara explained what exactly was on her leg.

"Griss GET IT OFF MY LEG," she exclaimed again. Sensing Grissom was confused as to what was actually on her leg, she elaborated, "The fish, get it off!"

Jumping up, Grissom Grabbed the fishing line to get a handle on the fish that was flopping around on the back of Sara's legs.

"Griss, you have to put him back in the water. It was fun to catch him, but you can't harm him. Put him back, now!" Sara snarled at him with her hands on her hips. It was apparent she wasn't going to let down, even if it meant she had to do it herself.

"Sara, you do not catch fish to put them back in the water. We can go eat it for dinner," He said with a straight face, knowing it would cause her to uproar.

"I will not eat that or any other fish, put it back now. You will not harm that fish in my presence, do you hear me Grissom?" By the tone in her voice, and the hand propped up on her hip, she meant business.

Not wanting the fight, Grissom carefully extracted the fish from the line, and threw him back in the water. "Sara, were you aware before we fished that you actually take the fish home and eat them?" His eyes bored down on her, as he tilted his head to the side waiting for her answer. But he would have to wait a long time, because Sara would not budge on the subject, so Grissom decided it was best to drop it.

Grissom gathered up the fishing gear, and joined Sara who had already sat back down on the blanket. Sara took a book out and decided that pretending to read would be the best way to think back on the kiss they shared not long ago. She touched her lips and could still fill his soft lips on hers. She had to stop thinking this way, or she would jump the man who just sat down next to her, and she knew she wasn't ready for that, yet.

Sometime during their reading, Sara and Grissom fell asleep. Grissom stirred first, looking down at the beautiful figure curled up against him. Yes, it was not the ideal place or time to be waking up with Sara next to him, but damn, it felt good. The sun was on its way down, and it began to get cool so he turned and pulled Sara in tight against his body. He buried his head in her hair and closed his eyes. At this point in his life, nothing compared to what he had right now.

Sara woke with a smile on her face. Grissom, fishing, kiss! She opened her eyes with a start, "Grissom?"

"Good evening sweetheart," he said as he kissed her forehead. "We should get back, its getting dark."

Not wanting the day to end, she could only mutter a disappointed. "Ok."

"Sara, today was wonderful, I had a great time. I would love to do it again sometime. I mean it doesn't have to be fishing, but anything with you and me." Damn Gil, who's over talking now?

Sara liked the sound of it, but wasn't entirely sure she trusted him 100 yet, so she just smiled at him before deciding what to say.

"You only have to ask Griss, that's all you ever had to do," she shyly said, but it was important to her to get that across to him.

"Sara, I thought you said you'd start calling me Gil, how come you still aren't?" Not that it really bothered him, but he had hoped they were at more of a personal level now and she would. If after making out like two crazed teenagers all afternoon wasn't personal, what was!

"Honestly? I don't know. You have always been Griss, my Griss. It is just who you are to me. Does it bother you a lot?"

"No, it doesn't really bother me. I just wanted to make sure we were on the same level, no rules, no boss, just two friends. "Sara, am I your Griss?"

"If today was any indication, yes, you're my Griss. You always were, you just didn't realize it." She smiled up at him before wrapping her arms around him bringing him into a hug. "Trust me Griss, and it will be ok."

"Thank you Sara for not giving up on me. I'll do everything to win your trust back, if you will let me."

Pulling back, Sara grabbed his hand and started down the beach back to the car. "Come on, you have a lot to prove." She smiled and they walked the rest of the way in silence.

It was after 7 pm when they arrived back in Vegas, and Sara's mind suddenly retreated back to thinking about Molly. Not that she hoped she was really sick, but she wanted to make sure it wasn't more. Sara thought about calling her, but knew Molly had her phone number, and she would call if something was wrong.

Grissom looked over at Sara and saw the look of concern wash over her face. "You should call her, it would make you feel better Sara."

"Do you think it would be ok?" She asked but really didn't wait for his response. Sara pulled her cell from her bag, and threw it at Grissom. "Can you dial and put the head piece on for me?"

Grissom did, and searched for the number in Sara's phone directory. Of course, he was curious if his numbers had been preprogrammed in her phone, and went to the "G's" first. He smirked when he saw Grissom home, Grissom Office, and Grissom Cell all in a row, speed dial #1, #2 and #3. Funny, Sara was his 1,2,and 3 also. He easily found Molly's number and handed the ear piece to Sara.

The phone rang 3 times, and Rich answered. "Rich Hi, this is Sara Sidle, Molly's big sister. I wanted to see if she was ok." She asked, and held her breath waiting for his response.

"Hold on, I'll get her" was all Sara heard before the phone slammed down. Sara waited a good minute and she finally heard something.

"Sara?"

It was so hushed Sara wasn't sure she heard anything at all. "Molly, is that you, how are you?"

Sara heard sniffling on the phone. "I'm fine. I'm sorry I couldn't come today, but Daddy said I couldn't, he he he .. was mad at Mommy. He said I should be mad at her too, she wouldn't let me go." Molly's soft voice quivered as she spoke.

"Molly, is everything ok?" Sara was concerned now, and Grissom was looking at her with a worried face.

"Things are ok now, but before, I was sad. Mommy is sleeping now, so I'm just playing." Molly said softly. "Can you and Gil bring me fishing another time, I really wanted to go."

Sara could hear the sadness in her voice. "Of course Molly, we can do it again. Are you sure everything is ok. Do you need anything?"

There was a brief silence, and Sara heard Rich in the background. "Daddy said I have to go now, I'll see you next week, right?"

Before Sara could answer Rich said good night to them, and hung up the phone. She turned to Griss and explained what had happened.

"Sara, where do they live, do you want to drive by?" He asked, concerned written on his face also.

"They live in Henderson, on Magee Avenue, but no, I do not think that is a good idea. We don't want to give Rich anything to get mad at."

Grissom nodded, but in the back of his mind, he didn't like it. He hoped Molly would call if something was wrong. He would keep his phone and call on all night and right next to his bed. He'd be there if either Sara or Molly needed him. Both Sara and Molly had been there for him, Sara countless times, and Molly was the one who told him he needed a family. From that day he met her on the beach in Hawaii, he knew what he wanted, and she was now sitting next to him He would do anything to truly be with her, forever if she let him, and it took the innocent voice of a 6 year old to help him make sense of what his life had become.

When they arrived at Grissom's house, Sara turned the car off. The moment was awkward but the silence was welcome. The silence spoke a million words, words they were afraid to say aloud. Grissom broke the silence by asking Sara if she wanted to come in and grab a bite to eat.

"Sure, but not too long, I'm kind of tired seeing I didn't sleep great this morning." She answered trying to hide her happiness.

Whatever awkwardness was there was quickly dismissed when they walked up to Grissom's townhouse. Grissom silently thought to himself this is nice, very nice.

Grissom threw his gear next to the front door and turned on the lights. Sara looked around, everything was still the same, but she walked over to one of the Butterfly cases to calm down. She was alone with Grissom in his home and they had no work to rush off to, just time.

"What are you hungry for Sara? I'd say we could have grilled fish, but darn, I'm fresh out." Grissom's amusement was evident by the smirk he flashed at Sara.

"Grissom, I cannot catch a fish, look him in the eye, and eat him." She deadpanned, it just won't happen.

Grissom looked over at her. "Great, by helping me with an experiment with a pig I turned you into a vegetarian. Now, by going fishing, you won't eat fish." He sat down. "Tell me, what can I cook for you that won't turn you off of all food?"

She turned around and laughed at his humor. He was being funny, who knew he had it in him. This day was full of surprises.

"Tell you the truth, I'd kill for a pizza. Do you have a good take out around here?" She wanted simple, more time to spend together. Quite honestly she didn't know how long she could keep her eyes open.

Grissom rose, and went to the kitchen and ordered the pizza. He walked back into the living room in time for Sara to hear the end of the conversation.

"Yes, I'll have one plain vegetarian fish free pizza.. Ok, thanks" Grissom smiled at Sara, and then put the phone down.

Sara stood and just looked at him. Was he for real? After he hung up the phone she punched his arm. "Are you mocking me Grissom?" She playfully asked him.

He laughed at her. "No, I am just laughing with you, I already ordered the pizza, I was just joking with you."

She reached out and mischievously pushed him back onto the coach. "You are SO going to pay for that."

"Somehow, I think I'll like paybaa...."

But before he could finish his sentence Sara, who was kneeling in front of him, was kissing him fiercely. She started with a deep passionate kiss on his mouth that then trailed to his ear and down his neck. He moaned in Sara's ear when she opened the top of his shit and kissed is collar bone. Sara was very aware of what she was doing to him but was pleasantly surprised at his bulge she felt pressing into her leg.

He was going insane. Sara was practically lying on top of him kissing him, and he wasn't sure how long he would be able to keep his hands off of her. He reached up and took Sara's face in his hands. He looked deeply into her eyes. "Sara, is this for real?"

She answered him with a tender kiss. She made her way over to his ear and whispered, "In all of my life nothing has ever felt more real to me than this. I only hope you agree."

He pulled her in for a hug. They were now lying on their sides looking into each other's eyes. "Sara, for the past eight years you have been it for me. My life has always been missing you Sara, you complete me, and lying here in your arms I truly feel at home."

They sealed their promise with passionate kisses. Frantically their hands roamed over each other's body. Grissom stopped, and looked up at Sara. "Sara, are you sure this is what you want? Because if we continue this, I'm not going to be able to stop anytime soon."

"Grissom, if you stop now, I'll kill you!" She playfully spat out.

Grissom picked her up and started to carry her to the bedroom, but was interrupted by the doorbell. They both looked at each other "Pizza?"

Grissom put Sara down and quickly paid for the pizza. Sara made her way to the kitchen but turned around when Grissom asked her where she was going.

"I'm getting plates, I'm hungry." She simply stated.

Grissom looked confused. In his mind the pizza could wait, where they were headed was much more important. "Couldn't we eat after Sara? We were in the middle of something."

"Grissom we have waited eight years to get to this point, what is another 15 minutes, I'm starving. Besides, once I start to get going, it may be a while. I have a lot planned for you, so eat up big boy, you WILL need the energy." Sara turned before she could judge his reaction.

Grissom stood there, stunned. But it was a good stunned, one that had the potential to be amazing!

TBC