Chapter 22
Luckily there wasn't that much traffic on their way to the airport. They had time to say appropriate goodbyes and maybe Nick could convince Sara to let him back in her life. Nick and Sara took a couple seats before it was time for Nick to go.
"Sara, is there anything I can do or you to change your mind?"
"Sorry, Nick, there's nothing you could do, I've made up my mind," said Sara not even looking at Nick's eyes.
"Sara, you're being unfair to both me and Danny, you have to think about his feelings too."
"Don't you think I know that? This past week I've been guilty as hell," said Sara looking into Nick's eyes. She could see anger and love at the same time in Nick's eyes. It scared her.
"Then, why are you doing all of this? Just by changing your decision you can change our life forever and we can be happy together again, don't you ever think of that," asked Nick.
"It's not that simple Nick, you know your responsibilities and I have mine here, we can't just leave them."
"For you and Danny, I would leave everything."
"What if something happens again? Like what happened? I don't want to be hurt again, Nick."
Nick was about to respond when he heard the intercom. It was time for the passengers to Las Vegas come to the boarding counter. Nick just sighed. He turned to Sara and saw her eyes were watery.
"Come on, Sara," said Nick.
Sara nodded and got up and walked next to Nick. Suddenly she was caught off guard when she felt Nick wrapping her hand with his and gave it a gentle squeeze. Sara turned to Nick and saw he was fighting his tears. Finally they arrived at the boarding counter.
"So, this is it," said Nick.
"Yeah," said Sara.
"If there's a job for a CSI in the SF crime lab, tell me okay?"
"Okay." Said Sara.
"I'll never give up on you Sara, remember that." Nick's voice had a little waver in it. Sara looked into his eyes and knew he meant it with all his heart.
Sara just nodded.
"If you and Danny need anything, tell me, anything."
"Okay, and come over sometime," said Sara.
"Absolutely, you too."
Nick stared at Sara and slowly leaned in to kiss her. They were inches apart when Sara stopped him.
"Nick, don't make this harder that it already is."
"Please Sara, one last kiss." Tears were already cascading down her cheeks. Sara nodded and they kissed. Nick could never forget the softness of her lips and the grace of her kiss. He really missed her kisses.
"I love you Sara," whispered Nick.
"Bye Nick," said Sara sobbing.
Nick let go off Sara and turned towards the counter. He took a final look at Sara and she was sobbing watching him go. Nick turned helplessly and gave his ticket to the stewardess.
Sara just stood there watching him go until he was out off sight. She slowly walked towards the parking lot. As she entered her car, she sat for a moment, sobbing uncontrollably.
"I love you too, Nick," whispered Sara.
THE END? No, that'd be too evil. Wait for my next chapter. Please REVIEW!
