A New Addition

Pairing: Nick and Sara

Abigail celebrates her first birthday and says her first words.

A/N: This is the final chapter of the story. Don't fret, a sequel is in development. I hope you've enjoyed reading this story as I have writing it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Nick, Sara or any other CSI character. I do own Nick and Sara's families and any other non-CSI character.

First Birthday and First Words

Abigail was sitting in the highchair looking around at her parents' colleagues. Nick and Sara look at their toddler daughter and wondered where the year went since she was born. Now they were with their friends helping Abigail celebrate her first birthday. Catherine brought out a cake with a lit candle shaped like the number one on top. The cake was decorated with purple butterflies and pink rosettes. She placed it in front of Abigail's place, but a few inches away from the toddler. The 'Happy Birthday' song was sung and Abigail clapped her tiny hands. Since she couldn't blow out the candle, Nick and Sara gently blew it for her. There was applause coming from her parents and guests.

"Congratulations Nick and Sara!" Catherine said. "You've made it through your first year as parents."

"I have to be the first to admit that it wasn't all easy," Sara chuckled. "However, she was worth the labor pain, lack of sleep, the constant changing and feeding."

"Sara, we had a wonderful support system," Nick smiled. "They helped us get through this. I have a feeling we'll need them next year when Abigail hits the terrible twos."

"Nicky, let's cross that bridge when we get there," Sara said. "Who's going to cut the cake? I am getting hungry for that chocolaty goodness."

Grissom took the knife and cut it into eight even slices and served them to everyone. Abigail was looking at what he was doing and grinned at him. She revealed her two front baby teeth and there was a gap between them indicated that she really has her mom's smile. She made a noise to get Grissom's attention. When she got it, she pointed at the cake.

"I am sorry," Grissom said. "I don't think your parents would allow you to have one big slice."

Abigail almost had a fit until her parents saw the situation and reacted accordingly.

"Princess Abby, you can have a bite each from daddy and me," Sara said and it calmed the toddler considerably.

Sara gave Abigail a small piece of cake followed by Nick giving her a piece of his. Abigail ate the two pieces, but some of the frosting went on her face. Greg thought she looked very cute with the frosting on the face that he took a few pictures. Abigail was really enjoying this moment. She nearly threw her training cup down to the floor, but thanks to Nick's quick action, it was caught before it landed on the floor.

"Your Aunt Catherine wouldn't be a happy camper if she had to clean your mess," Nick said.

"Nick, she is just a year old," Catherine said. "I am sure you were like that when you were her age. Lindsey did it almost all the time."

"Did you get angry with her?" Nick asked.

"She was just a little kid," Catherine said. "They tend to do these things. Abigail's a normal toddler. Nick, you have nieces and nephews, you should have known this before Sara was pregnant with Abigail."

"Well, she is my first child," Nick said. "I think I had to remember a few things from being an uncle."

"Nick, you are a wonderful father to her and Sara is a wonderful mother," Catherine reassured him.

Meanwhile, Greg lifted Abigail from the high chair and went to the living where Warrick was sitting on the floor. Greg put her down standing up and he crouched behind her hold a tiny arm. The rest of the party watched what was going to happen next.

"Come on, Abigail," Warrick said softly. "Run to your godfather! You can do it, girl!"

Greg gently released her and she started running. Warrick reached out his arms to catch her if she lost her balance. She was slightly wobbly, but managed to maintain her balance. By the time she got to Warrick, she turned around and sat on his leg. The crowd applauded her efforts and she was making some happy noises. Nick approached his daughter and friend.

"You were awesome, Sweetie," Nick smiled at Abigail. "Everyone here is proud of you! Do you think you can run or walk to mommy?"

"Of course, she can," Warrick chuckled, looked at his goddaughter and pointed at Sara. "Abigail, see your mommy over there? I want you to either run or walk to her."

She was smiling and running to her mom as fast as her one year old body to take her. Once again, she was still wobbly at times and she nearly fell twice. She was very giggly about the near falls. When she finally got close to her mommy, she softly stepped on her foot and hugged her leg. Sara looked down at the little girl that was holding her leg and immediately picked her up. Abigail gave her a grin and giggled more.

"Abigail, you are so cute," Sara said.

"Yeah, she is," Nick said.

The adults and the teenager sat around the living room talking about various things. Abigail was sitting on Sara's lap and looking around and listening to the voices. Greg was taking pictures of everyone. Catherine and Grissom exchanged looks that nobody else knew what they meant. She got up in front of everyone and cleared her throat to get everyone's attention.

"I have a little announcement to make," Catherine said. "Grissom and I are going to have a baby and Lindsey finally will be a big sister."

"How far along are you?" Sara asked.

"I am seven weeks pregnant," Catherine smiled. "I am due in early to mid-June."

There were 'congratulations' and hugs all around. Even Catherine held Abigail and kissed her. After the excitement dwindled down, they returned to their places in the living room. Conversations continued, but there was a very brief silence in the room. It was broken when there was a little voice saying 'mama' and 'dada'. Nick and Sara looked at Abigail and knew she said those to words.

"Wow, she had just said her first words," Lindsey said as she sat next to Sara and gave Abigail a little kiss in the cheek. "Today's her birthday, I get the special treat of being an expectant big sister and she said her very first words."

"It's amazing!" Brass smiled. "My little 'granddaughter' celebrates her very first birthday by saying her first words. Nick and Sara, you should be proud of Abigail."

Both Nick and Sara smiled and chuckled at what Brass said. Greg continued to take pictures. He mentioned to Nick that he wanted to put it in the 'Crimestoppers' newsletter. Nick gave him the 'if you even think of publishing one word or photo of this in that publication, you are a dead man' glare. Greg got the message and left the room to put fresh new film in the camera. Both Nick and Sara looked at their toddler and smiled at her. She was growing like a weed, but Nick hoped she wouldn't grow up too fast.

THE END