Hi this update is sooner than usual because I am stuck in my halls of residence in the centre of London nearly alone (most people are home for half term) I have the day off work. Oh and can I just send my sympathies to anyone involved in the London bombings, I am a student nurse and was working in the A&E department of London royal hospital and literally ran down the street and got to kings cross station 15 minutes after the explosion and going down then I was scared so I can only imagine how it was at the time. My best friend who is beta reading this for me wants to say thanks so take it away. Hi I was working at Royal free hospital and didn't know what was happening except the major incident plan was in action. I stood outside with about 40 other staff waiting for a ambulance instead two double-decker buses pulled up, so I want to say how calm and brilliant everyone was. Also can I give a big round of applause to all hospitals and emergency services (everyone clap)
Ok had to do that even if no one reads it. On with the story.
Brass was pacing the interrogation room. Daniel had been released from hospital and was now sat in front of him looking as cocky as ever. Brass would swing for him but wasn't about to give him or Ecklie the satisfaction. Ecklie was stood watching through the two-way glass and Brass had a sudden erge to stick two fingers up at him.
"Daniel. We know it was you. Once we get the DNA results back there will be no disputing it was you. Now I can only guess what happened between you and your brother but judging by that black eye things got nasty" Daniel flinched as he self consciously put his hand to his face.
"He's not my brother" he hissed.
"Oh so he hits you and now he's out the family, somehow I don't think your friends will see it like that" spat Brass towering over Daniel as he lent on the table.
"No. As you're DNA will show you. I was adopted"
"Look I can tell you two don't get on" Brass had found his weakness now "so why should you take the rap. Tell us where Liam is and I might talk to the judge"
"I don't know where he is"
"Yes you do! You're the brains right. So what was the next part of your plan? Or didn't it go right after you didn't get what you want, what no back up. That's a amateur mistake" said Brass.
"NO"
"No what, no you didn't have a back up. What the hell did you plan to achieve by kidnapping a officer?" shouted Brass having to force himself to grip onto the table instead of taking a swipe at him.
"I planned to get away"
"AWAY?" shouted Brass. "There were no charges against you why didn't you just leave"
"Oh you think it's that simple. Walk away. Liam would have killed me and if he didn't the gang would"
"So you kidnap a officer and what hold her to ransom, for his release. Daniel you're not stupid are you, you know that wouldn't happen"
"No but they didn't"
"Distraction. Everyone's looking one way you go the other. Liam not like that plan? I guess blood is thicker than water. Well now you will be with your brother. I'm sure John will be pleased when he find out your plan"
"He wont" snapped Daniel. A smile grew across Brass's face.
"Well you know how inmates gossip. I bet they could do some nasty things," grinned Brass.
"And you'll talk to the judge. You have to get me away from them both" said Daniel after talking to his brief.
"I might"
"He'll have gone to Karl Harman," he said staring at the table.
"Right. Take him away"
"Wait what about the talk?"
"I said I might. You really expect me to cut you a deal" smiled Brass shutting the door watching Daniel as he struggled against the officer trying to assort him away.
"Well that was a close one," grinned Ecklie.
"Your not my boss. Oh look's like the sheriff's here to see you" Ecklie squirmed seeing the sheriff come round the corner.
Grissom had sat staring at Sara all the way to the hospital afraid if he looked away it would all be a dream and he would wake up alone in his office. He had to be forcefully removed while the doctors worked on her. He was now pacing the corridor while Catherine sat watching him. Nick was kicking a drinks machine that ate his quarter. Greg had not seen Sara yet and despite everyone saying that she was ok he still needed to see for himself. Warrick had remained calm and had his hand gently rested on Catherine's knee.
"You may visit now. Not for long through" added the doctor coming out the room. Grissom sprinted to the door and walked in hugging Sara and taking a seat next to her bed. Sara was now dressed in a white hospital gown that showed up the paleness of her skin. Her left arm was in a cast past her elbow and hung in front of her in a sling. She had three stitches on the bottom of her chin and a couple on her forehead. Various bruises and small cuts could be seen on her arms. Greg was next in and hugged Sara.
"You are never to scare me like that"
"Yes mum" Sara saluted with her good arm pulling a IV line round with her.
"Sara…I'm sorry for everything," said Catherine fresh tears rolling down her face as she hugged her and took a seat next to Grissom.
"Don't be I'm not" smiled Sara.
"Hey…. that machine ate my quarter" Nick didn't quite know what to say. Sara picking up on this reassured him.
"Well I'm sure you gave it a good kicking" she grinned.
"Hey. No more swimming for a month" grinned Warrick patting her arm.
"I think I'll stay away from deep water" she grinned back. Greg noticed her hand shaking slightly. He knew what that was like. His had done it for a while after the explosion. He sat down on the floor giving her hand a gentle squeeze as he looked up at the bed. Warrick lent against the table and Nick continued to stand.
"So I here that you had a thing for Grissom. Was I the only one who didn't notice?" said Nick breaking the silence.
"Yer what's that about. You know you've ruined you chance with me" smiled Greg. Sara took Grissom's hand and lent over kissing him on the forehead
"EW" squealed Greg as Grissom kissed her back.
"Come on are you going to pay for my therapy?" asked Warrick as Sara laughed at him.
"How you feeling?" asked Catherine
"Strangely awake. I think it was being unconscious restful and also feels like I've got a hangover" she smiled.
"If you want us to go"
"No. Stay" she smiled.
"You missed Catherine shout at Ecklie." Grinned Greg.
"Yer the whole lab now knows that you like Grissom and not him," added Nick
"He was annoying me" smiled Cath weakly.
"He does that to everyone. Pleased you finally realised" smiled Sara. "Maybe we could both shout at him" she smiled shifting in her bed.
"This is really un-comfy. I like my bed" pouted Sara.
"Here" Grissom moved her pillows so she was lent up against them.
"Thanks. This itches," said Sara rubbing at the bandage holding her Iv in place.
"Yes and that's not going to help" said Cath slapping her hand gently like a small child.
"BRASS" Greg's sudden announcement made everyone jump.
"Hey" he smiled at Sara.
"If you've come to take my statement then I'm suddenly tired" she grinned back.
"No just to deliver two…. no three pieces of good news"
"Oh what?" asked Nick suddenly interested.
"Well first we have both Liam and Daniel in custody" Sara smiled weakly but couldn't hide the slight shudder when their names were mentioned.
"Second I was proud witness of Ecklie being demoted back to head of days after the sheriff found out about his conduct during the investigation" Greg clapped wildly at this receiving a stern look from a passing nurse.
"And finally the Sheriff is going to offer Grissom Ecklie's old position" Sara squeezed his hand at this and Grissom even managed a small smile as everyone congratulated him.
TBC- next last chapter!
Ok I think everyone is pleased I rescued Sara.
Thankyou to –SmallWings, jtbwriter, Sidle Chick(so happy you like the storey!), leothelion04 (you like Hodges!) and R ()