A/N: my eye'e are starting to hurt now, i have submitted 6 chapters in one day. so if this story goes beyond normality, i blame the lack of sleep.


Two geeks in London

Chapter 8

Sara turned over in her sleep, there was something missing next to her, she slowly opened her eye's, not wanting to see the truth. She was alone in bed, no Grissom. Where is he she thought, does he this this was a mistake

She looked over to the clock on her bed side table and noticed an envelope with her name on it, she picked it up and opened it,

Sara,

I am so sorry I had to leave you like this, I know it may look like I have ran out on you but that is so far from the truth. After last night I would want to be with you right now, to wake up in your arms.

I received a call earlier today off Dr. Woods, he needed my help.

I couldn't refuse as I am here to work. I am so sorry honey.

I didn't want to wake you as you looked so peaceful sleeping, but believe me, I do not regret last night one little bit

See you tonight

All my love

Gil

She sighed with relief, oh thank god.

She wondered what she could do for the rest of the day until he arrived back, swimming, no…. sight seeing, not the same without Grissom….. Shopping, yeah that's what I will do. Some retail therapy.

Once she was washed and ready she walked out of the hotel for some serious credit card attacking.

Grissom arrived back at the hotel around 11am, he entered the hotel suite and called out her name, there was no reply. He sat down on the sofa and looked at the table, there was a note for him

Gil

If you're reading this, you have come back earlier than I imagined. I have hit the shopping streets for a bit of retail therapy. I should be back no later than 12 mid day

I love you

Sara

Grissom grinned at himself, Sara shopping, she is having way to much fun, but I guess this is the perfect time to set up my plan for later

Grissom reached in to his suitcase and pulled out a box, he placed it under the bed. He then picked a pen and a piece of paper.

Sara arrived back at the suite at 12.10pm.

Hmmmmm, still no Grissom, I wonder what's so important. She went in to the bedroom to drop off the shopping when she noticed another note for her at the foot of the bed

Sara

Again, I am so sorry about this morning, I will make it up to you I promise.

I came back earlier but you weren't here, I hope you enjoyed your shopping trip and it was relaxing for you.

I am sorry that you are on your own all day, but I have made some arrangements to keep you busy.

12.30PMmassage with the masseuse

2PMnail appointment at the nail salon

3PMhair and make up appointment at the beauticians (next to the nail salon)

All of these are in the hotel lobby. There is reason to my madness, which you will find out about later tonight.

There is a box under the bed for you, please do not open it until you have returned from the beauticians.

I will be waiting in the bar at 6PM

Love

Gil

What is he playing at she thought? She looked at her watch, damn, only 15 mins before my first appointment, I better make a move on.

At 4.30 Pm Sara walked in to the hotel suite, she loved the idea of being pampered, and now she had been she felt wonderful, and the massage helped her relax no end.

She remembered what else was in the letter, the box.

She walked in to the bedroom and over to the bed, looking underneath the bed, trying her hardest not to mess up her hair. She grabbed the box and placed it on the bed.

She ripped open the wrapping and lifted off the lid, inside lay a black evening dress, she took it out of the box and held it up, she instantly fell in love with the dress, she peered in to the box again and found another note,

Sara

I hope you didn't open this too soon! Look inside the wardrobe, there is another package for you

Love

Gil

She walked over to the wardrobe and looked inside. She spotted another box at the bottom of the wardrobe, she lifted it up and carried it over to the bed and placed it next to the other box. She looked inside. There lay two smaller jewellery boxes and a pair of black strap on shoes. She opened the first of the small boxes, "oh my god Gil, it's lovely". She took it out of the box and held it up, it was a gold necklace with a butterfly pendant dangling from it, she opened the second box and saw it was the matching bracelet to the necklace.

She was gob smacked that Gil had thought of this, I love this man she thought.

She looked down at her watch, 5pm, I guess I should start to get ready.

Grissom stood nervously at the bar, dressed in a black suit with a dark blue shirt and tie, he look radiant.

He was just about to swig down the remainder of his scotch when he looked over the top of his glass. There she stood, she looked… well, no words could describe how wonderful she looked tonight. The hair dressers did a good job he thought to himself.

He placed the glass down and walked over to her.

"Sara, you look, gorgeous"

"Thanks Gil, you don't look half bad yourself."

"Would you like a drink before we go Sara?"

"Um, sure… where are we going Gil"

"That's a surprise, what would you like to drink"

"Um, just a glass of house red wine please."

Grissom walked up to the bar, Sara walking beside him. He ordered there drinks and paid. Sara started feeling very paranoid about the way she was dressed within her surroundings

"Gil, is it ok if we go soon, I have a few men looking at me and I don't feel comfortable with it."

Grissom looked over her shoulder and saw one or two wandering eyes within her direction, he looked back at Sara and smiled giving her a kiss on the cheek

"Sure thing. Let's go."

Hand in hand they left the hotel and walked out on to the street.

"So Gil, are you going to tell me where we are going"

"All in good time Sara, I think you will like it though."

She gave him a look as to say, tell me now boyo, but he didn't back down.

She turned around to see a white limo pull up outside the hotel.

"Wow, what lucky sod has got that, I have always wanted to go in a limo."

"Sara, that lucky sod would be you,"

She looked at him with a shocked expression

"Sara, close your mouth, your attracting flies"

"I'm, im, uh, sorry Gil, im just shocked you would do this."

"That's ok Sara, are you ready, ok let's go."

The drive in the limo was quite short, the driver pulled up outside a restaurant and opened his door to get out, he walked round to the side where Sara was sitting and opened the door, "madam, sir…."

"Thank you Henry, we shall be approx 7.15, could you pick us up at 7.30."

"Yes sir."

Grissom took Sara's hand and escorted her in to the restaurant.

"Gil, this is lovely, I get given the most wonderful dress, the nicest necklace and bracelet I have ever seen, and taken to a posh restaurant… thank you Gil"

"The best is yet to come Sara…. There is more"

She looked at him, "and what would that be"

"You will just have to wait and see Sara, all in good time. I said to you I will make it up to you after this morning, this is me trying to make it up to you."

"Gil, you didn't have to go this far, im not being ungrateful but this is well… a perfect dream."

They sat talking, eating and drinking… nothing could ruin this perfect evening for either of them.

At 7.30 sharp Grissom saw the limo pull up outside.

"Sara, our limo is here, we have one more stop before we go back to the hotel."

"Ok Gil, im ready to leave…"

"Good, will you meet me outside, I will just go and pay for the meals."

"Sure Gil"

He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and smiled at her,

"Sara, I love you"

"And I love you too Gil."

Grissom joined Sara outside, Henry opened the door and they made there way inside the limo.

Sara was looking out of the window trying to guess where they were heading to.. Grissom just smiled at her curiosity.

The car stopped and Sara's door opened, "are you ready for your final surprise Sara."

"Oh yes, very ready."

She stepped out of the car and looked around, she looked up to see the millennium eye, "Gil, is this my surprise"

"Yes Sara, well, sort of. You will learn more soon."

Sara's mind was on over drive, why are we here, what is he planning. Oh stop analyzing everything woman and enjoy what Gil is doing for you.

They walked to the entrance of the millennium eye and entered one of the pods.

"Wow Gil, this is amazing, London is so beautiful at night, I never realised what a beautiful city London is,"

"Not as beautiful as the person stood before me"

Sara turned around and met his gaze

She blushed a little at the comment, "thank you Gil."

"Sara, I have another confession to make, I hope you will like what you hear. The reason why I asked you to come along to London was like I said before, to help you relax, to enjoy a holiday. There was another reason to this also, Sara, I have loved you for so many years, and I am so grateful that you are willing to give me a chance, after everything I have done to you, the pain, the misery, all of which I am very truly sorry for."

Sara by now was very confused, he wanted to confess to me he was sorry, she thought

Sara was watching Grissom when she saw him place his hand inside his jacket pocket and bring out another small jewellery box, much like the ones she has received earlier. She looked in to his eyes and all she could see was love for her, she watched as he took her hand him his and bent down on one knee, raising the box in front of her, Grissom said the five word he thought he would never be able to say

"Sara, will you marry me"

She just stood there, mouth open in shock, "Sara, you are aloud to answer me, honey"

"Gil, oh my god, I can't believe… yes Gil, yes I will marry you, oh my god."

She pulled him up off the floor and kissed him hard on the lips, "thank you Gil, and thank you for making me so happy, thank you." He could see the tears running down her face, happy tears. He could feel his own tears stinging at his eyes, but he didn't care, he was happy too, the woman he had loved for so many years had just agreed to be his wife.. He let the tears fall freely down his cheeks.

He could now feel his life becoming complete.


A/N: i have decided only to do a couple more chapters. i think i have gone as far as my imagination will let me. please review. thank you