DISCLAIMER : I don't own CSI nor it's characters. Everything belongs to the brains behind this wonderful show. Props go out to them. :D
AUTHOR'S NOTE : Song used in this chapter is 'Only Reminds me of You' by St. Paul.
Additional notes at the bottom of the chapter.
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CHAPTER XVIII
"I can't believe I actually let you guys talk me into this!" Sara exclaimed. They had just entered Tikirocks and were on the lookout for a table to occupy.
"Oh c'mon! This happens rarely these days." Nick complained. "I don't know why you don't spend breakfast with us anymore but I'm sure as hell glad you agreed to this!"
"How can I refuse when you all gang up on me, like you did?" Sara laughed, looking at the smiling faces of Catherine, Warrick, Greg and Nick.
"It's called an intervention Sara." Catherine joked. They all laughed at this and Sara felt so right about her decision to spend tonight with friends.
She recalled how they coaxed her into agreeing to go with them to the bar before shift. She had been hesitant at the start, feeling that they might start asking her about the singing and all, but surprisingly they haven't said one word about it yet.
"Hey, look! We've got ourselves a table." Warrick said pointing to a man who was waving at them from a table somewhat closer to the stage.
Sara smiled and greeted the man when the group reached his side. "Hey Marty! How are things tonight?"
The bar owner smiled down at her after she took the seat he pulled for her. "Not the same as when you're on. Not the same."
"Awww, you flatter me too much, Mary." Sara said jokingly and received a fatherly pat on her shoulders before saying a quick goodbye to the owner.
"So, what are we getting?" Greg excitedly asked.
"No alcoholic beverages, that's for sure." Catherine laughed at Greg's pout.
They all looked at each other, all except Sara, and recited in unison, "Iced Tea!"
"Oh man, the bartender is going to hate us," Greg gave another laugh and offered to order the drinks from the bar.
While he was gone, Nick explained the whole 'Iced Tea' story to Sara. She couldn't stop herself from laughing herself silly and feeling sorry for Greg who was now relating his orders to a miffed bartender.
Greg came back shortly with their drinks and another story about he infamous bartender. Once again, their group laughed out loud at this.
Sara felt happy for the first time in weeks.
She looked around, a little unfamiliar with being in this side of the bar instead of being on stage. She looked up on the stage just in time to catch Bobby getting ready to perform.
Bobby gave her a small wave which she returned. Everyone in the table turned their attention towards Bobby now, as he started to sing his first song.
I see you beside me
it's only a dream,
a vision of what used to be
the laughter, the sorrow
pictures in time
fading to memories.
how could I ever let you go
is it too late to let you know
I tried to run from your side
but each place I hide
it only reminds me of you
when I turn out all the light
even the night
it only reminds me of you.. you...
I needed my freedom
that's what I thought
but I was a fool to believe
my heart cried while you cried
rivers of tears but I was too blind to see
Everything we've been though before
now it means so much more
"Hey guys," Sara turned to her friends, "I just realized, that this bar probably comes off like a place for the depressed and broken-hearted to you guys. All of us singing away about heart ache and all?"
"Nah, we don't mind Sar!" Greg playfully put his arm around her shoulders. "It's nice to know you're human from time to time."
Sara laughed at this and gave him a punch on his shoulder. They once again turned to listen to the singing Bobby.
I tried to run from your side
but each place I hide
it only reminds me of you
When it turn out all the light
even the night
it only reminds me of you..
only you..
so come back to me
I'm down on my knees
can't you see..
how could I ever let you go
is it too late to let you know
I tried to run from your side
but each place I hide
it only reminds me of you
when it turn out all the light
even the night it only reminds me of you... you
They all applauded gleefully when Bobby finished his song. Because Sara knew that the guy usually performed twice, Sara kept her attention on him.
She mildly noticed Catherine getting up and leaving the table at one point for a couple of minutes, but thought nothing of it.
Normally, Sara knew Bobby would transition into his second song seamlessly, but tonight, it was different. He waited until everybody's attention was focused on him and spoke to the crowd.
"Hello everyone." Bobby greeted. "Umm.. I was asked to do this next song for a special person in the audience tonight."
"Aww, that's sweet." Sara heard Nick say and gave him a look that made him laugh.
"This person wanted to convey what he can't seem to say when his special girl is around. He says that it's always hard to say what he means."
"Much like someone we know, eh?" Sara sarcastically said, throwing her statement at her friends.
"Oh, we know! We know!" Catherine answered with a evil grin on her face that made Sara wonder what she was thinking of.
"Anyway, long story short, he hopes that she reads between the lines." bobby said to the audience before turning towards Sara and her friends. Sara was getting squeamish; Bobby was now just looking straight at her. "This song is for you ... Sara."
Sara stared and stared. What the hell was going on?
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ADDITIONAL A/N : Sorry to disappoint some of the readers, but I just don't see Grissom singing at all. :D So instead, he's having someone sing the song for him. :D
The next chapter is really the end of this story. sniff