Dedication: LLL, who is my inspiration when writing about love.
Five minutes later, Sara heard a knock at the door. There was Catherine. Even though her eyes were red from crying, Sara thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She felt her heart skip a beat, and she felt dizzy just looking at Catherine. "Come on in" she managed to get out.
Catherine walked in. The first thing she saw was a smiling picture of her and Sara holding hands. A tear leaked out of her eye. "Tell me about Rex."
"Rex. Noun, meaning king. A supreme jerk."
"That you're dating"
"Not by choice. Grissom's going to make Sophia pretend to date him next."
Suddenly a horrible thought occurred to her. "You thought I was enjoying it."
"Can you blame me? Watching that guy paw you was the worst thing I've ever had to go through."
"Cat…do you remember what I said to you? You said you needed me and asked me to promise I wouldn't leave. I promised."
"So I'm just an obligation?"
"You are the sole occupant of my heart and mind, my reason for getting up in the morning, my inspiration, and my favorite person in the whole world.
By now, Catherine was crying. "I love you, too. And I trust you." The raw look on her face said it all.
"Cat, I'm not Eddie. I'm not going to hurt the most wonderful person I've ever met. I love you."
Catherine was smiling through her tears. Sara pulled her into a tight embrace. "Sara? I love you, too."
