Disclaimer: I do not own CSI or its characters. But if I did, Sara and Nick would SO be getting together...

Author's Note: This one's a bit short, I'm having trouble deciding how the "Plan" is going to proceed. I'll figure it out though, just hang with me and keep reviewing! I don't need food or water if I have reviews...really. : )


Nick and Warrick solved their breaking and entering that very night; the perpetrator was the stereotypical jealous boyfriend. Despite the light workload, Nick was still looking frustrated and hurt as he walked into the parking lot. He bade Warrick good-bye and drove off, Sara still had some evidence to file. She'd told him that she would probably be done in a hour. Warrick saw his expression and noticed Sara's aloofness. He sighed. Catherine's Big Plan better work. He picked up his cell phone and called Catherine, it was time to modify their game plan.

Catherine, Warrick, and Greg met in the breakroom. They kept their eyes open, Sara was still in the lab. Greg related his findings to Catherine, she frowned a bit.

"So, she blushed when you mentioned Nick?"

"Totally. I'm telling you Catherine, she likes him." Greg announced. Catherine was deep in thought. She spoke up suddenly.

"Wonderful. I'll explain what I have in mind. You each have an important part, which will require you guys calling in some favors, especially Warrick." The guys looked intrigued as they leaned closer.

"And, we're going to have to involve another lab member, we'll need his help." Greg suddenly looked panicked.

"It's not Hodges or Ecklie is it!" Greg blurted out anxiously. Catherine snorted derisively.

"Do I look like a stupid woman? No it's not Ecklie or Hodges, God forbid. We need Grissom."

"And who's going to ask him? Not me!" Greg declared. Warrick gave Catherine the "Hey-don't-look-at-me" shrug. Catherine sighed.

"I am."


An hour later,they were back at their respective houses making frantic phone calls.

"Hey Reggie!"

"Warrick Brown! Haven't heard from you in ages. Still got that fancy scientist job?"

"Yeah, it's great to hear your voice Reggie."

"Same here Bro, how you been?"

"Good, great. But I need a favor."

"Anything man."

"You still own that little restaurant across from the Tangiers?"

"Sure I do. Business has been booming."

"Well, can we arrange to have the whole place empty on... Thursday? You know like, close it early or something?"

"Definitely...you taking one of your girlfriends for a special date or something?"

"Oh no, it's not for me...my friends. I've set them up. They're been flirting for years, they just need a nudge in the right direction, if you know what I mean!"

"Haha, alright. Thursday. You got it. You need special wines or anything?"

"Ooo, yeah. That sounds good, read me your wine list..."


"Hey, Auntie Lisbet..."

"Little Gregers! Your Auntie Lisbet hasn't heard from you in ages!" Yeah, and she still talks in the third person...

"Yeah, Auntie, do you still own that formal dress shop, or did you close it?"

"Oh no, your Auntie Lisbet could never part with her very first business! Besides, prom season is coming up. A very lucrative time for us!"

"That's great Auntie Lisbet, I was wondering...Maybe your could do your Little Gregory... er... Gregers a favor?"

"Ohhh, Auntie Lisbet will do anything for her favorite nephew!"

"Well, I was looking through your catalogs, and I saw item 6B..."

"Red silk. Scalloped hem. V-neck. Knee length."

"Yeah that's the one Auntie, and also item 4C, the suit?"

"Yes yes. Charcoal jacket and pants. White shirt with button down collar... "

"Could you mail them to me sometime soon? Preferably before Thursday... I need them for some friends, and I'm just a little short on cash right now... And some accessories too, earrings or something, to match the dress?"

"Consider it done. No worries Gregers, your Auntie Lisbet would never charge you for anything from the store. Now, you will have them by Tuesday, how does that sound?"

"Great Auntie Lisbet...Oh yeah. Have the dress in a size four and I'll call you with the measurements for the tuxedo tomorrow."

"Sure sure."

"Bye Auntie, love you."


"Hey Griss."

"Catherine?"

"Yeah, it's me. Look, I need your help with something."

"I'm all ears Catherine."

"I know you're not incredibly observant on developing relationships within your shift and all..you know...with your non-existent social life, and the fact that you're not a people person..."

"Catherine, do you need a favor, or did you want to insult me?" Grissom was amused and curious. Catherine stopped babbling immediately and sounded contrite.

"I'm sorry Gil, I got carried away."

"It's not a problem, I'm intrigued actually, please go on."

"Ok, so Warrick, and myself, and Greg have been planning to get Sara and Nick together. Even you can see that they're suited for one another!"

"Hmmm."

"I take that as a yes. Anyway, we really want this to work out for them. They're too shy to do anything on their own, they need a bit of..eh...coercing from us."

"Hmmm."

"I'll explain the whole story to you later on, its rather complicated. The main thing is, we need your cooperation."

"You have it."

"Excellent..."


Nick got home completely exhausted and still emotionally lost as to how he should approach Sara. He figured a shower couldn't hurt, and padded into the bathroom. The hot water came down and Nick submerged himself with thoughts of Sara.

Sara underestimated the time it would take to file away all her evidence. She was tired and grouchy; she'd gotten blood on her favorite pants. She was also a bit apprehensive about being so close to Nick. They were friendly with each other the whole day, but Sara could see that Nick was sort of avoiding her. My fault...if I weren't so anti- social... Sometimes, she could swear her people skills were even worse than Grissom's. Sara wanted a relationship, one that would last and provide her with the love and comfort she'd never really gotten her entire life. But she was a coward sometimes, afraid to take the plunge. But love is about risks, her heart told her. She had to decide if Nick was what she wanted. She pulled out of the parking lot slowly, her mind consumed with Nick.


TBC- Planning for the "Big Plan" is a success! Wahoo.