A/N: Okay y'all. I'm having new thoughts on this one and they aren't actually good for Sara. Well it starts out good. If you don't like it let me know and I'll pull it or edit it, depending on the mood I'm in. Enjoy!


Sara waited outside Nick's house before shift. She honked the horn and he quickly came out. She took a deep breath in, and hoped she would be given the strength to make it to the lab with out melting. Nick threw his duffle bag in the back of the truck and climbed in next to her. He flashed her one of his huge grins, and she almost melted before they had even pulled out. This is going to be a long ride Sara thought to herself as she shifted into reverse.

"So Sara, you and I have the same vacation next week. Any big plans?" Nick asked breaking the akward silence.

"Well, I think a friend of mine from college is coming to visit. I have told her a lot about you, she can't wait to meet everyone." Sara said glancing at him for a second. "What about you? Do you have anything planned?"

"No. I think I'll be able to hang out with you a bit. We haven't actually hung out together in a long time."

"I know." Sara said smiling.

"So how about it? Wanna set a day for us to hang out? Just the two of us?"

"Yeah. I can't wait." Sara said in a better mood. Things were beginning to be like they used to be. But there was one problem, this time around she had stronger feelings for Nick, no big deal right?

"Good." Nick said simply as they pulled into the lab parking lot.

The two walked into the lab and into the locker room. They gathered their things in silence and finally went their separate ways. Nick, of to his crime scene, and Sara to the break room to put her lunch in the fridge. She jumped and hit her head on the top of the refrigerator as Catherine walked in and called to her.

"Hey!" Catherine covered her mouth to stiffle a laugh as Sara hit her head. Sara pulled her head out of the fridge and glared at Catherine. "So, how was your ride into work?" Catherine said with a devilish grin.

"It was great actually. Nick and I talked a little bit. And no, I'm not mad at you for setting me up." Sara said smiling.

"Well, I couldn't have set it up better myself, but that wasn't my intent. Did you tall Nick how you feel about him?"

"Well, I didn't exactly want to tell him. But we made plans for just the two of us while we are on vacation."

"Oh right, you have the same vacation week. Well, then I suggest you tell him then."

"I don't know Catherine. I mean, we haven't talked in so long, I just want to be able to catch up, not scare him."

"I guess you have a point. Well, it's your life Sara. Do with it what you want."

"Well, now that i have your permission. Thanks Catherine."

"No problem." She said smiling as Warrick came in.

"Hello ladies. Uh Catherine, Nick says he needs us at the scene. He says there is a lot of evidence and he needs help collecting it."

"Sure. See you later Sara."

"Bye guys. Have fun!" She called at them. She just sat on the couch and stared into space. She began to think of what she and Nick could do together the next week. She was yanked out of her thoughts by Greg. She was so out of it, he practically had to sit on her to get her to come back to reality.

"Sara? Hello...Sara?" Greg waved a hand in her face. "Wow, it finally happened. She has finally cracked. I knew she shouldn't have been given extra over time." Greg said takingher hand, picking it up and dropping it. He watched it hit the arm of the couch, and Sara never moved. He took the cup of coffee out of her hand, to avoid her spilling it on him, and he sat on her lap. Finally she snapped out of her trance.

"Greg? What are you doing? Get off me!" She said pushing Greg onto the floor.

"I thought that might work. You were so far out, I don't think an astronaut with all the distance in the world could find you. Drastic times call for drastic measures."

"Okay, and you sat on me because?"

"Sara, you weren't moving. I had no choice."

"Okay Greggo, I think you're the one who snapped. I'll see you later." Sara said walking out, heading to the evidence locker.

(One week later...vacation)

Sara looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing her red bathing suit with yellow and orange Hawian style flowers on it. The week before at work, Sara and Nick made plans to hang out at lake Mead for the afternoon. They hadn't really spoken since. Sara checked the clock, 11:45, she had to pick up Nick so they would be at the lake by noon. She called his house, but got no answer. His answering machine picked up, and Sara waited impatiently.

Hey you've reached Nick Stokes. I'm on vacation and I'll be out of the state for the whole week. Leave me a message and I'll return your call when I get home.

Sara's mouth hung open and she felt as though her heart had stopped as the machine beeped signaling for her to leave a message. She hung up before she said something she would regret. She couldn't believe that he left town when he had made plans with her. Not just this day, but a few days after that to meet Sara's friend. She went into her bedroom and changed into her Harvard t-shirt and sweat pants. She decided since she had nothing else to do, she would try unsucessfully to sleep.


A/N: So? There is another chappy coming up right after this one. I think I'm on a role on this one. Plz r&r!

Sweet Jorja