By the time Nick and Sara slipped back into the booth, Greg and Tiffany were already there. And judging by the expression on Greg's face, he had seen the kiss. He arched his brows as a smug smile flitted across his face. "You two seem to be having a good time." There was just something in his tone that indicated that he was expecting one of them to dish him some details.

"We're having a great time." Nick just smiled at Greg in such a way that told the lab tech turned CSI that no details would be forthcoming, especially any details that might happen after they left the club.

"Yeah, thanks for inviting us." Sara couldn't stop smiling, whether it was from the dancing, the kissing, or the fact that Nick's hand was resting on her thigh, making slow caresses with his thumb, she was definitely having a good time.

Tiffany smiled over at Nick and Sara. "So Greg never did tell me how long you two have been seeing each other." She looked at them expectantly, and when neither of them immediately answered, she glanced at Greg. Noting the amused expression on his face and the slightly flustered expressions on Nick and Sara's faces, she furrowed her brow. "Let me in on the joke."

Greg let out a chuckled and arched his brows as he reached for his drink. "The last time I checked Nick and Sara weren't dating."

Tiffany looked at him quizzically and then over at Nick and Sara. "Sorry, I just assumed..."

Nick smiled at Tiffany while he reached for Sara's hand. "It's actually our first date." He glanced over at Sara, his smile widening. "Something that we probably should have done a while ago."

Sara acted completely unfazed by the fact that Greg was sitting right there and leaned up and kissed Nick. "Yeah, we should have." She was a woman who knew exactly what she wanted and her confidence was radiant.

Greg looked a bit surprised. While he had sensed that his two friends might just be interested in each other, the looks they were giving each other were decidedly more serious than he had anticipated. "So I take it this won't be your only date."

Nick looked at Greg with a smirk. "I'm pretty sure Sara will let me have a second date."

Sara chuckled softly as she glanced at Nick. "Let's just see how this one goes and then we'll talk." They had already talked about the possibility of a second date, but she didn't want to appear overeager in front of Greg; the last thing she wanted was fuel for the rumor mill around the lab. Although, the more she'd worked with Greg, the more she found that if she really wanted him to keep a secret that he'd be willing to take it with him to the grave.

Greg found that utterly amusing and smirked. "Looks like the Stokes charm is losing a bit of its luster." Greg puffed his chest out a little and pulled Tiffany a little closer.

Nick looked a little put out by Greg's remark, but before he could say a word, Tiffany tossed her two cents worth. "Oh, I wouldn't bet on that, Greg." She gave Nick a knowing smile. "There are two things you can count on about Texas men, they've always got plenty of charm, and when they see a woman they want, they don't give up easily."

Sara giggled and glanced over at Nick who had a 'thanks a lot' look on his face as he stared down Tiffany. Sara smirked at Nick. "So is there anything else about Texas men that I should be aware of before we go on a second date?"

Nick noticed a little mischief in her eyes and winked. "I'm not sure if I should tell you." He was thoroughly enjoying Sara's company and he was sure he'd do whatever she wanted if it meant they could go out again.

Tiffany elbowed Greg and glanced at the dance floor before turning towards Nick and Sara. "I think we'll leave you two alone to discuss the great state of Texas; this music's too good not to dance to."

Nick chuckled as he looked over at Sara. "So what do you say?"

Sara cross her arms over her chest and tried to keep a restrained smile on her face. "Say to what?" She knew exactly what he was talking about, but she wanted him to say it.

He grinned at her. "Do you want to go out with me again?" Nick felt his heart flip as Sara's smile spread across her face, exposing the gap between her teeth.

"I suppose I would." She would never have thought just a few months ago that she would be out on a date with Nick Stokes and having the time of her life.

Nick nudged her with his hip. "Well since we have that settled what do you say we go back out and dance?"

Sara's smile widened. "I'd like that."

The rest of the evening at the club seemed to be a blur after that. Nick and Sara got lost in the music and each other and they had a vague recollection that Greg and Tiffany said goodbye at one point. It was nearly two by the time Nick pulled his SUV into the lot of Sara's apartment complex.

She glanced over at him and smiled as he turned off the ignition. "Do you want to come up and watch a movie or something?" Working the nightshift certainly had altered her body clock and despite the fact that Nick worked swing now sleeping at night seemed out of the norm for both of them.

"Yeah." Nick didn't really want the evening to end quite yet and he reasoned that he'd even watch a sub-titled chick flick if he could spend more time with Sara. The thought of kissing her without an entire crowd around them was pretty damn appealing too. His thoughts drifted to her blouse and he wondered just exactly how far Sara Sidle would go on a first date, and as he descended from the vehicle a few things surfaced in his memory that made him believe that anything past some intense kissing was going to be pressing his luck.

Sara smiled as Nick took her hand and she let out a nervous laugh as she fumbled for her keys to open the door to her apartment. As they entered, she kicked off her shoes and tossed her keys on the table next to the door. "You want anything to drink?" She headed into the kitchen to retrieve a bottle of water for herself.

"Whatever you're having is good." Nick watched with interest as she bent over and poked her head in the fridge, pulling out two bottles of spring water.

Sara blushed slightly as she straightened up and caught him looking. "I do have beer if you'd rather have that."

Nick's smile was lopsided. "No, I think water is just fine." The way he was looking at her was unveiled appreciation and as she walked over and handed him his water, he leaned down and softly kissed her.

Sara kissed him back, enjoying the tenderness of his lips as they moved against hers. She felt his tongue flicking out against her lips and his hands coming to rest on her hips, and a shock of cold from the bottle of water he still held. She let out a bit of a yelp and pulled back with an embarrassed smile.

Nick had a sheepish expression on his face. "Sorry." He set the water bottle down on the counter and took hers out of her hand and did the same. Resting his hands on her hips again, he ducked his head and kissed her again, smiling against her lips as he felt her arms drifting over his shoulders.

Sara's senses were overwhelmed by Nick at that moment and she was thoroughly enjoying his kiss and the feel of his hands on her hips.

Nick was feeling rather intoxicated by Sara and his judgment seemed to be impaired as he pulled her a little closer and then slid his hands down further; his kiss becoming more intense and hungry.

Alarm bells were going off in Sara's head that she needed to clarify a few things with Nick. And despite the delicious sensation of Nick's hands gripping her butt she reluctantly broke off the kiss, breathing a little heavily. "This is moving a little too fast."

"I'm sorry." Nick pulled away, raking a hand through his hair and looking at her apologetically. "I'm really sorry, Sara, I just got a little carried away." There was a worry that ran through his mind that maybe she was having second thoughts about wanting to go out with him again.

"No, Nick, no, don't be sorry." She was smiling and embarrassed all at the same time. "I just, well, it's just that I think we need to talk." She looked into his eyes and saw a flash of worry and decided to try and allay his fears. "I need to say something rather. I just don't want us to get caught up in the moment and do something that we're not ready for."

Nick relaxed a little as he realized she wasn't having regrets about going out with him.

Sara smiled. "Can we just take this a little slower? I don't want to end up in bed with you until I know where this thing between us is going. Ok?"

"Yeah, ok." Nick smiled and stepped towards her, reaching out to caress her cheek. "Now didn't you say something about a movie?"