A/N: I am sorry to keep you all waiting... This is pure GSR chapter... suit yourself...(",)

BUTTERFLIED REVERSED

VI – MY SLEEPING CHILD

Sara was able to put the pieces of the puzzle now. Nobody knows it, but she truly relates to the case. It hurts her to handle a case like this because this would only point at her in the end, causing her to reminisce and reflect her own mediocre life.

"What are you thinking about?"

A voice startled her, bringing her back to her senses. She looked up at the penetrating blue eye looking straight at her.

"Grissom."

"You were lost in thought. Are you okay?"

"Yeah."

"I can't seem to believe that, though."

"It's okay, Griss. I'm fine, really." Then she left Grissom with his own thoughts.

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The shift ends and Grissom can't go back home early because of paperwork. Because of the headache it was doing to him, he decided to grab some cola for refreshment. But as he closed the door of the fridge, he was surprised to see Sara in the corner, sleeping.

'She didn't go home?'

He moved towards her and woke her up, "Sara? Sara?"

She slowly opened her eyes, her blurred vision became clear and she saw Grissom waking her up. Because of her astonishment, she dropped the papers she was holding before but Grissom bent down and picked it all up.

"Why didn't you go home?"

"I was studying the case."

"Sara," looking up at her and touching her weary but still smooth face, "there's a lot of time tonight."

"Please, Griss. I don't want to argue."

"Okay. But not here. In my office."

They both stand up, Grissom helping Sara out. As they made it to Grissom's office, Sara immediately walked to the couch and made herself comfortable while Grissom closed the door, then sat at his desk.

"What have you learned from the case?" Grissom asked, without looking up from the folder he's burying himself into, "Is there something you want to share with me?"

No answer.

"Sara?"

He stood up and walked to where Sara was sitting. To his surprise, he walked to a sitting Sara who was actually sleeping. He smiled and chuckled.

"She must be so tired."

"He took off his jacket, revealing his blue polo shirt underneath and placed it on Sara, making her feel warm.