Believe In Me

Chapter 10

I Never Leave You

Summary: Nick thinks Sara is gone.

Rating: PG I guess

A/N: Can't think of a title for this chapter-if anyone has an idea please let me know.

Nick looked like he had seen a ghost. He blinked a couple of times and the most beautiful face he had ever seen was in front of him.

"Sara? How? I thought you had to stay in isolation"?

"I was in isolation for almost 7 weeks"?

Nick looked at her confused.

"You got sick and they put you into a self-induced coma".

"Sick"?

"You got an infection from improper care. Judy went on vacation and some other nurse name Melissa didn't take proper care of you".

"Oh my God, I can't believe I've been out for that long".

"I've missed you Nicky, I've missed you so much".

"She hasn't left your side, well until Grissom made her go home and get a decent night sleep". Catherine said walking into his room smiling.

"Hey, Cath". Nick said smiling.

"Hey, Nicky we've all missed you". Catherine responded.

"I had the most awful dream, but then I woke up and you were right here by my side".

"I'll never leave your side, you stuck by me and gave me my life back and I will never forget that as long as I live". Sara said crying softly nuzzling her face into Nick's neck.

"I love you Sara Sidle, and well I may have been out for almost 8 weeks but I do remember that I have a question to ask you".

Sara smiled. "Actually, you were only out for about 4 weeks. I had already been in isolation 6 weeks when your infection occurred".

"So, you're doing ok? I mean you've been feeling well"?

"I'm fantastic, but you scared me when you didn't respond to the antibiotics they put you on".

Catherine smiled at Nick, who returned a smile.

"I know Catherine, don't worry I'll get to it".

"Get to what"? Sara asked curiously and confused.

"Well, I need to ask you something".

"Wait for us; we don't want to miss this". Greg said practically flying into Nick's room.

"Damn Sanders what the hell did you put in your coffee this morning"? Warrick ask going over to hug Nick.

"Good to have you back bro".

"Welcome back Nicky". Grissom said putting his arm around Catherine's waist.

"Can I continue now"? Nick asked looking at everybody.

"Yep, sorry Nicky". Greg replied.

"Oh, here you go Nicky". Catherine said handing him the small package.

Nick smiled and took the small box out of the bag and handed it to Sara.

Sara started crying.

"Sara, I don't want to lose you ever again like I almost did. I have you now but I was wondering if I could have you forever"?

"Yes, yes a thousand times yes. I want nothing more that to be with you everyday of my life. I love you Nicolas Stokes. I love you so much".

Everyone clapped and smiled and hugged each other.

"Excuse me; I heard Mr. Stokes woke up from his coma"? Dr. Skoda replied.

"Hi, Doctor Skoda". Sara said.

"Hi Sara and how is Nick doing"?

"I feel really good, when do you suppose I could get out of here"? He asked.

"Nicky, you just woke up from a coma I think you should stay put for a few days". Catherine said.

Nick just glared at her.

"I can see you're a little anxious to get out of here, don't worry you'll get out of here soon enough".

"Doctor Skoda, I just proposed to Sara over here and well, I'd like to be out so I can spend some time with her alone and not in a hospital bed and gown".

"Well, we have to check you all out and if everything turns out ok and there is no infection remaining I don't see why you can't be discharged in a couple of days".

Nick smiled. He knew it was the best he was going to get with Grissom and Catherine around.

"Well, guys I think we should give the two love birds some alone time. We do have a shift to get to in a few hours". Catherine said giving Nick a goodbye kiss.

"I agree, besides Nicky needs some real rest". Grissom replied.

"Bye guys, thank you so much". Nick said.

"Bye bro, see you later".

"Later Rick, bye Greggo". Sara and Nick both said in unison.

"Bye". Greg replied smiling.

The gang left and headed to the lab for their shift while Sara and Nick got to spend some quality alone time together for the first time in weeks.

Doctor Skoda had brought in an extra bed for Sara to lie on. They had become close friends with Sara's battle with leukemia and then Nick falling ill.

Sara curled up next to Nick running her finger up and down Nick's chest softly.

"Nicky, will you promise me something"?

"Sure Kitten, what is it"?

"Don't ever leave me like that again".

"Only, if you promise the same".

Sara just smiled. "I love you Nicky".

"I love you Sara".

A/N 2: Not sure if I should continue this or not.