All right, it's been a while since I've updated, so in case anyone forgets, Sara just got a call from the hospital saying that Veronica woke up.

question marks (lol, won't let me do those!): People are spreading rumors about my story? Wow, I feel special now :-) Don't worry, I won't ditch my story… just I've been busy with getting ready for school and challenges, so I kind of forgot… and I'm low on inspiration! But yeah, I'll tell you all if I abandon this. Thanks for the review!

CsiM.Csi.CsiNY.Wat: LOL, yeah I know… it needed to change! Thanks for reading!

Zach: Yeah, I dunno what to do with Veronica right now… oh well!

keira: Thanks! And I'm still deciding Veronicas' fate… mu ha ha!

ashleigh woodward: That would rock if you posted my stuff! Thank you so much for reading; next time log in so I can read your stuff!

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"Go, Sara! Everyone will pick up here... you and Greg go to the hospital and see Veronica. Trust me, we can handle it. Right boys?" Warrick and Nick gave each other a high five, but Grissom just nodded, looking worriedly at Sara.

"Are you sure you're okay to go anywhere, Sara?"
"Grissom... I'm fine. Don't worry. You helped me. A lot." Smiling, she kissed his cheek. Grissom, instead of the usually stiff expression and small blush, kissed her right back. Surprised, Sara stepped back, smiling. "I'll be back soon, all right?" Grissom nodded, trying to smile but looking grim.
"We'll meet you two back here, okay?" Sara nodded. Greg stood next to her, looking anxious and excited.

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"I can't believe she's awake...I hope she's okay…" Greg was babbling nervously next to Sara on the bus. All Sara was thinking of was looking out the window. The buildings were coming back into view, and somehow, that just didn't feel right to Sara. She could see the hospital, but somehow didn't want to go any nearer. The bus made a stop a few blocks from the hospital, and on an impulse, Sara jumped out. Greg looked at her through the window, bewildered, as the bus pulled away. Sara took a deep breath, finally on her own. She spotted a pay phone. Before I go to see Veronica, I need to sort some things out. She put in 50 cents and dialed.
"Sidles."
"Daddy?"
"Sara? Where the hell are you? You just ran out last night, what the hell were you thinking! You get your ass home right now!"
"Daddy!" She screamed into the phone, tears running down her cheeks. "Veronica is hurt, so I'm spending a few more nights at the hospital with her."
"Get home now, before I-"
"Daddy, please...something almost…" she swallowed. "…Never mind. I'll be back in two days, all right?" All she could hear was breathing on the other end. She was about to hang up when she heard her fathers' voice.
"Sara?" He sounded small and almost scared.
"What's wrong, Dad?"
"I just...You're a wonderful person." Sara was stunned into silence; this was coming from the man who had never hugged her, never smiled at her, never told her that she was beautiful, had, in fact, never encouraged her at all. Smiling, Sara realized the some of the tears rolling down her face were now happy tears.
"Dad?"
"Yeah, Sara?"
"I love you." Hanging up before he could react, Sara was still smiling. She knew her father would maybe, someday tell her that he loved her. She walked slowly towards the hospital, feeling a little bit better.

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The nurse on Veronicas' floor had just finished telling Sara what was going on when she heard the yelling.
"Who the hell are you? Get the hell out?" Sara ran a little, and shoved open the door in time to see Veronica throwing a pillow at a shocked-looking Greg. Veronica turned to the door, still looking angry. She saw Sara and smiled happily.
"Sara, thank god! Will you get this guy out of here?" She pointed to Greg, who now had a few tears trickling down his face.
"Veronica, it's Greg! Don't you remember?"
"Who's Greg?"

"Catherine?"

"Sara…"

"Warrick or Nick?"

"Who…"

"Not even Grissom?"

"You're crazy." Sara was hurt; she knew it wasn't Veronicas' fault; the nurse had told her that Veronica was suffering from amnesia and couldn't remember anyone or anything that had happened in the last year or two. Veronica had always been the one she had turned to, and now Sara could say she was marrying Grissom and still she would have that confused look on her face.

"Maybe you should go, Sara." Veronica looked confused and a little angry. Sara sighed.

"All right. I'll come check up on you later?" Veronica just looked out her window, eyes hollow. Sara left the room; Greg was sitting outside in a chair, his head in his hands. Her heart ached a little; she hated seeing someone was cheery as Greg in pain. She sat next to him and placed a hand on his back. He looked up at her. Surprisingly, his face was now tear-free.

"You okay, Greggo?"

"Yeah… I knew something like that would probably happen." Sighing and running his hands through his hair, he stood and looked at Sara. "You ready to get back to camp?" Sara nodded, her throat dry.

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"They're back already?" Warrick looked up; Sara and Greg were walking slowly towards the campsite, hugging each other. Catherine turned to where Grissom had been sitting only to find that he wasn't there anymore; he had already darted over to Sara to see if she was okay. Catherine was a little shocked to see Grissom kiss Sara in front of everyone, and she turned to see the boys' reactions. Nick was leaning against a tree, nodding slightly. Warrick was grinning like a maniac, but that turned into a calm and embarrassed face as he saw Catherine looking at him.

"Hey Cath!" Sara was smiling, which made Catherine feel a lot better.

"Hey, Sara. How's Veronica?"

"Amnesia… she doesn't remember any of you guys…" Saras' eyes clouded over a little, but then she smiled again. "I was wondering… if it would be okay if we stayed out here for a few more days… Monday is Labor Day, so we don't have school…" Saras face was lit up with hope. Catherine grinned at her and turned to Nick and Warrick; Warrick was nodding eagerly, but Nick looked a little smug.

"I have to go to football practice. You all have fun." He winked at Warrick, who turned a little red and looked at Catherine. Catherine looked at Grissom; he was smiling and nodding a little. Greg was looking concerned, though.

"I want to go bring Veronica something… maybe talk to her, help her remember. I'll probably come back tomorrow, if you guys are staying two more nights."

"Nick? What about you?"

"Yeah, I could come back tomorrow."

"It's settled, then; Me, Warrick, Grissom and Sara will stay here tonight and tomorrow night, and tomorrow night you two will come back!" Everyone nodded.

"Oh, thank you so much!" Sara hugged Catherine in a sudden burst of emotion.

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Nick and Greg waved goodbye to the other four as the bus pulled away. Catherine turned back to the campsite, all business, and addressed her friends.

"So, what do we do now?"

"I'm up for anything… except a walk in the woods." Sara shuddered a little as she said this, and Grissom put a hand on her shoulder. Catherine smiled at the two.

"You wanna go swimming again?"

"That'd be fine with me… Warrick?"

"Yeah… cool." Catherine didn't notice him looking at her out the corner of his eye, a small smile on his face.

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"You boys ready?" Catherines' voice yelled out from the tent; Warrick and Grissom had changed outside the tent and were now waiting for Sara and Catherine to come out.

"Let's go!" Warrick was shivering a little. The tent flap opened and Sara stepped out in a shiny blue one piece that clung to her body perfectly, the focus on the low neck line. Grissom smiled at her and she grinned back, running over to hug him. Catherine stepped out; she was dressed in a light pink two-piece. Warrick couldn't help but admire her openly. Catherine saw him staring and turned a little red.

"Hey, Rick…"

"Yeah?" He looked into her eyes, and again, Catherine got that feeling in her stomach that just wouldn't go away.

"Dammit," they both muttered, looking away from each other. Sara noticed this and elbowed Grissom lightly; they watched as their two friends blushed and got flustered.

"You guys coming or what?" Sara walked off towards the lake, everyone following after her.

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The sun was just starting to sink in the sky, and the four friends sat on the bank, dripping wet. Grissom was holding Sara in his lap, and Catherine and Warrick were sitting apart from each other, a little awkwardly. Sara sighed, snuggling closer to Grissom. Catherine glanced over and Warrick, who had just quickly turned away from looking at her. Grissom noticed all of this, and he whispered something in Saras' ear. Sara grinned and nodded.

"Hey Cath, I was going to get us a blanket… will you come with?"

"Sure." Catherine stood quickly, eager to get away from Warrick and everything that she was feeling right now. Sara started to get up and in the process bumped into Catherine. She tried to steady herself, but ended up falling towards the ground. Warrick jumped up and grabbed her before she got hurt. Catherine opened her eyes and found that her face was inches from his.

"Hey Sara…" she looked out the corner of her eye; Grissom and Sara were gone. She looked back to Warrick, who was studying her face.

"Cath…"

"Thanks for catching me… you can let go now."

"Do you want me to?" Catherine was caught off guard, and Warrick took advantage of this; he leaned in and gently kissed her. Surprised as she was, nothing could stop Catherine from deepening the kiss. Warrick still held her gently in his arms.

Sara and Grissom watched from behind the trees.

"They're so cute together." Sara sighed and turned to Grissom. "Don't you think?"

"Sara… are you okay?" She had seemed a little quiet all night and Grissom was worried that she might still be scared about the man in the woods.

"Grissom… I'm fine." He nodded and looked up at the moon.

"I wouldn't be, though… if it wasn't for you." He looked back, she was looking right at his face, her eyes watery and her expression serious.

"You saved my life… and not just today." Grissom turned away as she started to cry, more helpless now than ever.

"You protected me without thinking about yourself… and you have been so great to me… even when I was being such a bother to you…" She smiled and stepped forward a little.

"Grissom…" she put her hand on his cheek and gently made him look at her.

"I love you." She leaned in and gently kissed him. Grissom kissed her back, and laughed a little when he realized he was crying too.

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All right… school in 2 days, so I don't know how often I can update… please review, it really helps me want to write more! Love you all!