Disclaimer: I do not own CSI although I really wish I did. Anything similar to other fanfictions stories is not purposeful and the author has full credit for them.
Author's Note: This is my first fanfic story so I hope you like it. Any suggestions or comments would be helpful so please review. Enjoy (I hope)!
Summary: Sara adopts a little girl and shocks the group. She has difficulty handling her new found motherhood and finds support in Greg. Greg-Sara relationship
Chapter 6:
"Mommy!" Bethany called from the livingroom, "Uncle Greg is here!" Sara heard the doorbell ring a few seconds later. She put down the cloth she was using to clean up the lunchtime mess and walked to the door. She opened the door and let Greg in.
"Hey Greg," Sara greeted him.
"Hi Sara," he said returning the greeting.
"Uncle Greg!" Bethany yelled as she ran into the room. She threw her arms around his legs in a hug so he lifted her up and hugged his neck. "I'm so glad you're coming."
"Me too Bethany," Greg said. "Are you ready to go?" he asked Sara.
"Yes," she answered, "I just need to grab my purse and Bethany needs to grab her hat." Greg set Bethany down and she grabbed her hat off the coat hook. Sara picked up hr purse and the three of them left the house. Sara locked the door and said, "we'll take my car if that's okay with you. The realtor said she'll be coming in my vehicle to take us to each house. You can leave your car in the parking lot and I'll bring you back to pick it up when we're done."
"It's fine with me," Greg said. Sara unlocked the car and buckled Bethany into her seat. Greg got into the passenger side and Sara got into the driver's seat. She drove to the real estate office and Sara got out of the car.
"I'll be back in a minute," she said and went into the realtor's office. A few moments later, Sara came back out with a woman of about 40-years-old, the realtor, who was dressed in a black suit and carrying a folder. Greg got out of the front seat and moved into the back seat with Bethany to give the front seat to the realtor. "This is Mrs. Wilson," Sara introduced the woman as they got into the car, "she's going to take us to look at some houses. Mrs. Wilson, this is my daughter Bethany," Sara pointed to the little girl and then at Greg, "and this is Greg Sanders, my ...," Sara didn't exactly know what to call him, "...friend."
"It's nice to meet you," Mrs. Wilson greeted them. "Now shall we start the tour." On the way to the first house, Mrs. Wilson spoke of the merits of the house but as soon as Sara saw it, she knew it wasn't the right house. They went for a quick tour and then left. At the second to sixth house they didn't have any success either and by now Sara had begun to give up hope. "This is the last house I have to show you," Mrs. Wilson said. "Turn left here, number 44," she directed Sara. "This house might be a bit bigger than one you'd hope for, but it is beautiful. There is a school bus stop right next door and I believe it is only about 15 minutes from your work Miss Sidle. Ah, here it is." Sara turned into the driveway and she knew it was the house. The front yard was average size with beautiful green grass that you don't usually see in Vegas and a beautiful flower garden. "Shall we go in?" Mrs. Wilson asked. They all got out of the car and went into the house. "On the main floor there is a kitchen, a dining room, a family room, a sitting room, an office, and a bathroom." Mrs. Wilson explained each room as they went into them and then the group went upstairs. "On this floor there is a master bedroom with a master bath and three more bedrooms and another bathroom."
"I like this house. I wanna go pick my room," Bethany said and she ran to look at each of the bedrooms.
Sara went into the master bedroom and Mrs. Wilson voice faded into the background. This was it, the perfect house. Sara could see her and Bethany's life here. She could see Greg and her together here. Greg? What am I thinking?
Suddenly Sara felt a hand on her shoulder and she spun around startled. She found herself face to face with Greg's beautiful brown eyes. "Are you okay Sara?" Greg asked concern evident in his eyes. He was gently kneading her shoulder making it very hard for Sara to concentrate and to answer him.
"I was just thinking how perfect this house is," Sara murmured.
"Sara," Greg stepped closer.
"Mommy!" Bethany called running into the room. Sara stepped away from Greg quickly and he dropped his hand.
"Yes honey," Sara said crouching down.
"You should see the backyard Mommy," Bethany exclaimed. "While you and Uncle Greg were in here Mrs. Wilson showed it to me through the window. It's got a really big climbing tree and a tire swing." Bethany grabbed Sara's and Greg's hands and said, "come see!" Bethany pulled them downstairs and out the patio doors onto a deck, that was slightly raised off the ground, that led to a huge yard. Bethany let go of their hands and ran to the tire swing.
"This is amazing," Sara said. Greg nodded beside her.
"Imagine the parties you could have here," Greg joked. Sara laughed.
"Miss Sidle," Sara turned at Mrs. Wilson's voice. "Do you like the house?"
"Yes," Sara exclaimed. "Where do I sign?"
"If you want," Mrs. Wilson suggested, "you can sign the papers now. I have everything here."
"Excellent," Sara said.
Author's Note: I won't be able to update for two weeks because I'm on holidays, but when I get back I'll update. I really appreciate all the reviews from you readers. I hope you liked this chapter.