Love Only Grows

Summary: Warrick takes another job in New York; how will the team deal with his decision? Will the one person who truly loves him tell him…before it's too late?

A.N.: There is a mention of events occurring in 'Playing with Fire'. I don't know how bad the spoilers are, but I suggest you watch the episode first…just to be safe. Better safe than sorry in my opinion.

Four - Leaving Las Vegas Behind

They'd all argued till they were blue in the face about going with Warrick to the airport. In the end, they won when Cath said, "Warrick, we're going whether you like it or not." He'd sighed and nodded his head. He didn't want to argue with her.

Sara hadn't come with them. She'd faked an illness, but Warrick knew she wasn't coming because it'd be too hard for her. He was thankful though, because had she'd been there; it would have been a million times harder to walk through that gate.

Nick was first to say goodbye. They stood there awkwardly for ten minutes, before embracing each other. "I love you man," Nick said.

"Ah. Shucks. I love you too." Warrick shook his hand and let him walk back to the group.

Greg was up next. "I'm sorry if I've gotten to be too annoying in the last few years."

Warrick shook his head. "Nah man. You weren't annoying. It was actually nice being able to go to your lab and be cheered up once in a while. Can I ask you a favour?"

"Sure."

"Keep an eye on Sara for me." Warrick looked past Greg's head to the others, missing Sara's presence.

Greg nodded. "I'd be happy to. Bye Warrick. It's been nice knowing you. Keep in touch?"

"Of course." They hugged briefly before Greg left to go back to the others. Warrick watched as Nick placed a hand on Greg's shoulder. Greg nodded and hugged Nick tightly. Warrick smiled.

Cath approached him next. "Damn Cath. You're getting hotter by the day." He looked down to her growing stomach and smiled. "That baby is doing you some good."

"Thanks Warrick," Cath said, blushing slightly.

"Tell Grissom to get his head out of his ass and marry you before the baby comes. I don't want you to be alone when it arrives." Warrick kissed her cheek and stroked her stomach.

"I won't be alone. I have the family." She gestured to the rest of the gang. "And even though you won't be here, I'm going to tell the baby all about its Uncle Warrick. Promise me you'll come see us when it's here?"

"I wouldn't miss anything for the world. Bye Cath." He kissed her cheek and let her go back to the gang. He watched Grissom kiss her soundly and walk over to him. "Hey Grissom. You marry her all right? I mean it." Grissom smirked. "I'm gonna miss not working with you."

"It's gonna take some getting used to that's for sure."

"I owe you so much."

"You don't owe me anything Warrick. It was my job to help you guys out when you need it. I'd do it all over again if I had to." Grissom shook Warrick's hand and both walked back to the group.

"I love you guys. Tell Sara I'll call her soon."

"Bye Warrick," Cath said, hugging him before letting him go.

Warrick picked up his carry-on bag and walked towards the gate. As the flight attendant checked everything through, Warrick took one last look at this part of Las Vegas. As he was ushered into the terminal, he swore he saw Sara hovering at the exit.

Next chapter will be tomorrow if I can get it up on time. My brother has a tendency to prevent me from posting.