Disclaimer: Still do not own them.
A/N: A big thanks to Cybrokat for the great beta. Also a big thanks to everyone who have reviewed up to now, you guys were great. I hope you enjoy this last chapter just as much as you have the others.
Chapter Nine: Gregory Evan
The next night Sara came out of the bathroom and saw Grissom talking on the phone. He turned to her rolling his eyes while mouthing the words Catherine. "Okay Cath, let me explain to Sara and I will be there as soon as I can." Grissom switched the phone off and walked over to Sara. He couldn't believe how much better she looked. As every minute passed she started to become the women he fell in love with. He kissed her deeply. Oh how he wished he could just stand there all night and do that. "Hey I got to go to a crime scene. They have bugs and need me. Nick's on his way, he wants to talk to you and keep you company while I'm gone." Grissom kissed Sara one more time, and then went to get ready.
Sara heard a soft knock at the door. When she opened it Nick stepped in smiling at her. "Hey doll." He wrapped his arms around and held her tight. "Look what I got." He pulled away from her and opened the plastic bag he held. He walked in past her and to the kitchen placing the bag on the counter. "Why don't you put one of these movies on and I will make the popcorn." Nick pulled out the popcorn and put in the microwave. "Oh Sara, I wont burn it this time." Nick laughed as he watched Sara take a DVD to the living room.
Sara heard the microwave beep. She yelled back at Nick telling him where the bowls were. When Nick flopped down next to Sara he slid her arm around her shoulder. "You know Nick, this is not a date." She turned to him and smiled. Picking up a piece of popcorn, she threw it at his head. Laughing at his reaction, she hit play on the remote control. "So did you get the short straw? And lost so you had to come baby-sit me?" Sara turned to Nick and wondered why he was there. She was glad to see him; it was starting to feel like old times.
Taking the remote Nick shook his head at her. "No, I wanted to come. Sara, I was wrong. The things I said, the way I treated you. I didn't mean to hurt you." Nick pulled Sara into his arms. "I'm just so sorry Sara, I don't know what else to say. All I can do is hope you will forgive me and we can try to go back to how we were." He had tears in his eyes and pulled back from her. "I know I can never make it up to you but I'm willing to try." Nick saw tears fall from Sara's eyes as well. He didn't know what Sara was feeling or if she would forgive him, but he hoped she would.
"It's ok Nick." Sara smiled at him and put her head against Nick's shoulder. "This is almost like old times. All we need is Warrick on the other side of me talking about a girl he talked to in the bar, and Greg trying to hit on me." Sara fell silent for a second. "I guess those days are gone for good now, right?" Sara sighed and closed her eyes. "To gain something you must give up something. I finally got Grissom and lost Greg. In a way, I guess I lost you and Warrick." Sara thought about how life has changed so much for them all. Sara started to cry as Nick held her close.
Grissom stood behind them listening to Sara. He didn't want Sara to give up Nick and Warrick for him. Often they were better friends to her than he was. He didn't was her to feel like she gave anything up for him. He loved her, she was his wife. He wanted to see her enchanting smile every minute of everyday. Grissom wanted it to be shared with the world. He knew what he had to do, and he hoped it would bring her lots of laughter. Before he left he went and gave her a nice long kiss. "I'll be back as soon as I can." Grissom have her a few quick kisses then forced himself to leave.
After the movie finished, Nick went to put on another one, but the door bell put that idea on hold. He pulled the door open and saw Warrick standing there with Chinese take out and drinks. "Warrick, what are you doing here? Not that I'm complaining since you brought the food. It's just I thought you worked tonight." Nick stepped back and let Warrick enter. "Man Warrick, you have to see her. She's doing so much better." Nick and Warrick walked over to Sara and took a seat on either side of her.
"Okay what is the deal with you two?" Warrick started to pass out the food. "You two decide to have a movie night and don't invite your pal Warrick. That's harsh." He started to thumb through the movie selection. "Damn, these movies suck. I wish I would've have known, I would've stopped and picked some up. Speaking about picking up, you wouldn't believe the girl I tried to pick up last week." Warrick laughed when Nick and Sara rolled their eyes. "I was doing my thing when I saw her. Well from the back anyway. So I go up to her, acting all cool and that and she turns around. Would you believe who it was…It was Cath. I swear I was about ready to die." Warrick threw a drink back at each of them when they burst out laughing.
The three had so much fun that night. They all couldn't remember when they laughed so hard. Warrick talked more about him trying to pick up Catherine, and what she said to him. Nick and Sara had to wipe tears from their eyes from the story. It started to get really late but they didn't notice what time it was until Grissom walked in. Grissom told Warrick that Catherine needed him to help her with paper work back at the lab. As Warrick started to leave, Nick made a smart ass comment about Catherine needing him, witched made Sara giggle. Nick followed soon after Warrick.
Grissom sat next to Sara and just stared at her. "It's so wonderful to hear you laugh again." He caressed her cheek as he looked deep into her eyes. When Grissom saw the shine back, he thought may have been lost for good. He was slightly shocked when she lent in and gave him the sweetest kiss. "That was nice. What was it for?" He couldn't help but smile when Sara smiled at him. Grissom didn't wait for her to answer; he started the kiss her again. This time making it longer and deeper. He couldn't take it anymore, soon they were in the bedroom making love to each other again.
Sara laid in Grissom's arms. "Gil, thank you for tonight. Sending Warrick over was a wonderful gesture and I appreciated it. It was…" Sara was lost for words. She couldn't find right words to let Grissom know how much the night with the guys meant. That night it felt like nothing had changed. They all felt Greg there, though none of them said anything. "Maybe things don't have to change that much. I can have you and still have the guys as well." Sara snuggled into Grissom's chest and fell asleep.
The next couple of weeks few by fast. Grissom and Sara had signed the papers for the house and were able to start moving in a couple days later. Sara smile was almost permanently on her face. Everyday she became happier and stronger. Everything and everyone was slowly getting back normal. Well as normal as it can get for Vegas, anyway. It still seemed odd to them all though, life seeming normal through all the changes being made around them. Warrick and Catherine had taken a vacation together. It was a big step in for them. Yes, everything was changing and all for the better. Sara didn't know how much better their lives could get but she soon would.
Catherine had got back from vacation a week later and came over to talk to Sara while Grissom went to work. Sara and Catherine sat on the couch talking about how the vacation Catherine just took, and then Catherine felt she needed to clear something up. "Sara…" Catherine started only to have Sara tell her it was ok. "No, Sara, what I said and the way I treated you is not ok. There is no accusing my behavior. I was being a complete bitch about everything and I should've been more understanding to what happened. I can't imagine what you must've gone through. I only hope in time you can forgive me." She hugged Sara who was now crying.
Sara pulled away from Catherine while she dried her eyes. "No, really Cath, I understand you were hurting as well. Lets forget it happened ok?" Sara was getting frustrated with the tears still coming from her eyes for no reason. She let out a big yawn and looked to see what time it was. "Sorry, I just don't have any energy lately, must be from moving." Sara wiped her eyes once again. "I don't know what is worse, being tired or crying." Sara looked questionably at Catherine's facial expression.
"Sara, I think you might be pregnant." Catherine watched as Sara's face went white. "Let's go for a drive. We can go get a test or two and some ice cream. Every woman should have ice cream in the house." She grabbed Sara's hand and helped her to the car. An hour later they walked back into the house laughing. "Alright, you go take the test and I will get us some bowls and spoons. Catherine didn't know how long Sara was in the bathroom, but she knew it was longer time than she needed. "Sara…" Catherine knocked on the bathroom door and opened it. Sara was setting on the toilet lid looking down at the test, shaking. "Sara what is it?" Catherine took the test as Sara handed it to her.
"A baby…I don't know if I should be happy or scared." Sara started to cry once again. "Cath, I don't know how to be a mother. I didn't have a good example growing up. What if…" Sara shook her head and looked up to see Grissom at the doorway. "Cath, can you show him for me please?" Sara started to stand up. Catherine handed him the stick and walked back to the living room.
Grissom looked down at the stick in hand and then up to Sara. "You're pregnant? We're going to have a baby…" He saw her shaking as she nodded her head. "Sara…" Grissom stepped forward and held Sara. He swung her around and started to cry. "Honey, this is the best news you could've giving me." He started to kiss her as his hands touched her face. "You will be the best mom ever." Grissom gave her one more hug then went out and talked to Catherine.
Nine months later, Sara was sitting in the gliding chair singing to the baby, Gregory Evan Grissom. She felt a hand touch her shoulder. She knew who it was she didn't need to turn to him. "Hi Greg. I didn't think you could stay way." She smiled at him, and he knelt in front of her. She watched as Greg kissed the baby and rubbed his think dark hair. He told Sara how beautiful his name sake was.
"Hey little man, you take good care of your mommy for me. Make her happy everyday, she deserves it." Greg spoke softly to Gregory. Greg wished he could be there to play ball with the little boy and to teach him things Sara would without a doubt slap him for. He knew that thinking about what could've been was not worth it. When you think of that you miss out on what is. "Try not to give her too hard of a time." Greg laughed then stood up and kissed Sara on the cheek; and then he was gone.
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