Believe In Me
Chapter 9 (Dream Sequence)
Remember Me This Way
Summary: Nightmares plague Nick about Sara.
Rating: PG-13/R-language
A/N: Song and lyrics belong to Jordan Hill. Thank you for the great reviews. This chapter is in a dream sequence and maybe somewhat sad. I also believe that since CSI is part of law enforcement that if one of their own did die they would be in dress blues, but I'm not sure if that's only for LOD(Line of Duty) deaths. Please R/R.
(Begin dream sequence)
Nick was sitting up in his bed watching TV when Judy came into his room followed by Catherine and Grissom.
"Hey guys, what's up"? Nick asked cheerfully.
"Hey Nicky, you're happy". Catherine replied.
"I get to see my lady love today and I can't wait".
"Yeah, I forgot. I'm so- I- "
Catherine ran out of the room crying.
Nick looked at Grissom then at Judy.
"What's going on? Why did Catherine run out crying"?
"Nicky, as many times as I've done this I never imagined I'd be doing it to one of my own".
"Grissom, what the hell is going on"?
"Sara- - she um – "
"Sara what"?
"Sara passed away last night from a serious infection". Grissom said now crying uncontrollably himself.
"Shut the fuck up, that's not funny". Nick said his eyes glistening with tears.
Judy had gone to check on Catherine who finally decided it was best to come back in by Nick.
"You promised me Cath, you told me she'd be ok. You told me – you told me all of that Catherine". Nick said crying.
"I know Nicky, I'm so sorry. She was doing fine and then she fell into a coma from the infection. I wish she was here, I wish more than anything that you could have asked her that one question because there was nothing I wanted more than to see you two happy".
No one took the news of Sara's passing lightly. Greg quit in the middle of shift the night he found out. Warrick went to a casino and sat in front of a blackjack table but didn't play anything.
Nick was released from the hospital a week later so he could attend Sara's memorial service. He had asked Warrick to play a special song on the piano in Sara's memory.
"Hey Rick, here are the notes and lyrics to the song for Sara's service". Nick said handing it to him.
Warrick looked at the song. "This is a great song bro, and just so you know Sara's watching over you".
That week had been awful for everyone. Nick had sunk himself into doubles and triples against the wishes of Catherine.
Nick walked into the locker room and saw Sara's locker had been opened.
He figured it was opened for cleaning out of her belongings. He then noticed inside was a picture of him and Sara from a New Years Eve party where she had kissed him on the cheek. He also noticed a tennis ball which he took out and threw against the wall as hard as he could.
"Why, Sara? Why, did you leave me? I need you now more than anything". Nick said sobbing.
Nick finally composed himself enough to walk out of the locker room and get ready for Sara's service.
MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING CSI 3 SARA SIDLE
SEPTEMBER 16, 1971 – January 15, 2005
PLAYING PIANO-WARRICK BROWN "REMEMBER ME THIS WAY"
Nick walked into the room where everyone was sitting. Warrick had already started playing the piano and Catherine was sitting with Greg and Grissom all three of whom were crying.
There were pictures of Sara displayed on a table, with a small plant from Grissom. Only Catherine knew the significance of the small yet beautiful flowering plant.
Warrick began to play the song Nick had picked out.
Every
now and then
We find a special friend
who never lets us
down...
Who understands it all
reaches out each time we
fall
you're the best friend i have found...
I know you
can't stay
a part of you will never ever go away
your heart
will stay.....
I'll make a wish for you,
and hope it will
come true,
if life will just be kind,
to such a gentle mind,
if
you lose your way,
think back on yesterday
remember me this
way,
remember me this way.
I don't need eyes to see
the
love you bring to me,
no matter where I go
and I know that
you'll be there
forever-more a part of me and everywhere
I'll
always care.....
I'll make a wish for you
and hope it will
come true,
if life will just be kind,
to such a gentle mind,
and if you lose your way
think back on yesterday
remember
me this way,
remember me this way.
And I'll be right
behind your shoulder, watching you
I'll be standing by your side,
all you do
and I won't ever leave
as long as you believe,
you
just believe....
I'll make a wish for you
and hope it will
come true
if life will just be kind
to such a gentle mind
and
if you lose your way
think back on yesterday
remember me this
way
remember me this way.
o.....
This way.
Nick began to scream and cry. He wasn't ready to go on without his best friend, his lady love as he started to call her. Catherine started crying harder and eventually got up to go over by him. "Nicky, she'll be ok. Nothing can hurt her now and she'll live on forever inside here". She replied taking her hand and gently covering his heart. Nick couldn't stop crying. He had worked himself up so much that he ended up passing out.
(End of dream sequence)
"Nicky, wake up". A voice called out.
Nick continued to toss and turn. He was soaked with sweat.
"Nick you need to wake up, you're having a bad dream". The voice said again.
Nick darted up to a sitting position and starred at the person in front of him.
"Oh my God, it can't be"!
