Sorry for the late update. My damn computer broke. Anyways here's chapter 16!


Chapter 16

Their eyes met. Sara was shocked, to say the least and didn't know what to do. She didn't know if she wanted to kiss him or slap him. But now mostly she felt scared and guilty because of the guilt of not telling Nick about Danny. She was afraid Nick would figure it out.

"Sara," Nick finally spoke.

"Nick," replied Sara. She can't seemed to makecompletesentences.

"What are you doing here," asked Sara snapping out of her trance. She was feeling a little shaky.

"I'm here for the conference just wanna stop by the San Franciscocrime lab, didn't Ken told you about me?"

"Um…no,aren't only thesupervisors supposed to come?"

"Yeah, but Grissom insisted on me going, said I need the experience," explained Nick.

"Damn Grissom," thought Sara.

"So who's this," asked Nick indicating the little boy who was tugging Sara's back jeans and was sucking his thumb.

"Well, uh….this is Danny, my uh…my uh…son," stammered Sara. She wasn't sure if it was wise to tell Nick that.

Nick looked shocked. He turned his gaze to Sara.

"Is he…" he started.

"No, he's Ken's," answered Sara a little quickly.

"Oh," Nick was a little shocked because Sara could just move after what happened. Unlike himwho was so bummed and hadn't dated since she left. He just couldn't do it. Sara was his one true love, forever.

"Nick, maybe we could catch up later, I gotta go," said Sara breaking Nick's thoughts.

"Okay, and Sara, I'll take care of your son," said Nick. Sara was hesitant to leave Danny alone with Nick but she figured Danny washis son too, even though he didn't know that.

"Thanks," said Sara. She kissed Danny on the cheek and asked him to sit on the couch. Danny ran passed Nick and sat on the couch.

"See you later, Nick," said Sara.

"Yeah," With that Sara left.

Nick turned towards the boy and saw he was drawing. Nick went to him and sat next to Danny.

"That's very pretty," said Nick.

Danny looked at him with his big, cute brown eyes.

"Thank you, sir…hmm…who are you, My mommy told me not to talk to strangers," said the boy. Nick chuckled at the child's seriousness.

"I'm Nick, Nick Stokes, I'm your mom's friend."

"Okay, I'm Danny," said Danny giving Nick a smile. Then he continued drawing.

"Can I see your other books," asked Nick.

"Okay," replied Danny, not looking up.

Nick went through his books and then something caught his eyes, Danny's full name. It said there, Daniel Nicholas Stokes.

"Danny, is this your name," asked Nick just trying to verify.

"Yeah , and I really like my middle name," said Danny looking at Nick.

"Why's that," asked Nick.

"Mommy said it's special, and she really loves it, if mommy likes it, I like it," said Danny.

"Is Nicholas someone special?" asked Nick trying to fish for information.

"I don't know."

"Danny, can I leave you for a minute? I need to go somewhere."

"Yeah, I wanna play my gameboy, I'm already at Level 5." Said Danny excitedly.

"You must be really good," said Nick.

"Mmhmm," said Danny nodding, totally ignoring Nick because he was so absorbed with his game.

"Okay, I'm gonna go now, remember what you mom said okay," reminded Nick.

"Okay."

Nick left the break room in search of Sara to talk about Danny and hopefully what he suspected was true.


Sara just got back from the crime scene with one of her co-worker, Kim and now they were analyzing the evidence they collected. Sara was focusing on a piece of a fiber when Nick came up to her with an impatient expression.

"Sara, we need to talk."

"Nick, I'm working," whispered Sara so Kim wouldn't hear them.

"Sara, you have got to stop acting like nothing happened," said Nick.

"Okay, we'll talk, after shift," said Sara getting frustrated with Nick.

"Promise,"

"Yes, now please go," said Sara.

As Nick was sure Sara meant it he left Sara to continue her work.

"So, who's the hottie," asked Kim after witnessing a rather intense conversation.

"Just an old friend from Vegas," said Sara. She didn't want to continue that conversation because Kim was famous of spreading rumors.

"Looked like a great guy, not to mention those muscles, any girl will be lucky to be with him." She said with a giggle.

"You have no idea," said Sara under her breath.


After shift Sara was looking for Nick, even though she really wanted to avoid the upcoming conversation. She just felt she had to talk to him. Sara went to the break room when she aw Danny was playing with Nick. Danny was seated on Nick's lap playing the board game he brought. Danny was smiling and laughing, really enjoying Nick's company. "If only they know," thought Sara.

"Hey Sara," saidNick finally noticing her.

"Mommy," squealed Danny getting off of Nick and he ran towards Sara.

"Hey, little guy," said Sara kneeling down.

"Mommy, I had fun today, Uncle Nicky played with me, he even showed me how to fight," said Danny jumping up and down.

"Really? That's great," said Sara glancing at Nick.

"Now I can fight bad guys, right mommy?"

"I told you, when you're older."

"Come on mommy, you no fun," said Danny pouting.

"Okay Danny, I have to go somewhere with Uncle Nicky, you have to stay with Uncle Ken, okay?" Sara didn't realize she said 'uncle Ken' but Nick was completely aware of that. Another piece ofevidence to support his theory.

"Why can't I go with you," asked Danny.

"It's just for a while, be a good boy , okay?

"Okay,"agreed Danny, even though he was not happy with that.

"Nick, I'm gonna send Danny to Ken, wait here, okay?"

"Sure."

Sara went to Ken's office and knocked slowly.

"Come in.

Sara went in and saw Ken cleaning up to go home.

"Ken, can you baby sit Danny? I'm going out with Nick."

"Are you sure you want to do that? You're not scared he'll find out?" asked Ken, concerned.

"I'll take care of it, Ken, don't worry."

"Okay, but if you need me, just call,"

Um…Ken, why didn't you tell me Nick was coming?"

"I thought Grissom was coming, if I had known I'd told you Sara."

"Okay, I just wanted toknow that."

When Ken was ready, he went and took Danny with him.

"Come on Danny."

"Bye mommy." Danny was comfortable with Ken cause Ken had been taking care of him since he wasn't even born. Ken was the one with Sara the entire time.

"Thanks Ken, bye Danny," said Sara kissing Danny's forehead.

Nick who was looking from the corner felt jealou of Ken cause Ken got to be a father figure for Danny. Nick might've been Danny's father, but he hadn't been there for him or Sara.


Well, that was chapter 16. I'll update as soon as possible. My computer is still broken. I'll try my best for you guys. And as always please leave REVIEWS!