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
Author's Note: Sorry it took so long to update. School and the end of the summer have been crazy.
Chapter 10:
"What should I where?" Sara ran around her room throwing different outfits on her bed. It had been two weeks since Greg had asked her out and they finally had the same night off, but now with only 10 minutes before he got there, Sara couldn't decide what to wear.
"Mommy," Bethany wandered into the room and sat on Sara's bed. "Where are you going tonight?"
"I don't know Bethy. Greg didn't tell me," Sara told her. Greg had refused to tell Sara his plans when they'd talked the day before. "Where's Julie?" Julie was a neighborhood teenager who was Bethany's baby-sitter for the night.
"She's making dinner," Bethany said. "I wanted to come see you before you left." She sat silently for a moment. "What are you going to wear Mommy?"
"I don't know," Sara looked at her near empty closet again.
"I think you should wear this," Bethany exclaimed from the bed. Sara turned and looked at the dress Bethany was holding. It was dark burgundy with a high neckline and a very low back, sleeveless and knee length. It was perfect.
"I think you're right Bethany," Sara hugged her and Bethany left so Sara could change.
Greg sat in his car outside Sara's house, trying to calm down before he went inside to pick her up.
"Just be yourself. Girls love you," Greg tried to give himself a pep talk but it didn't work. "Who are you kidding! This is Sara. She's not just some girl. What am I doing? Was this a bad idea? Is it going to ruin our friendship?" Greg was now near hysteria, but then he looked at the house and saw Bethany waving at him through the living room window before she ran out of sight. Greg grabbed the flowers he'd bought and got out of the car before he lost his nerve. He quickly walked up the drive and went to ring the doorbell.
"Mommy!" Bethany shouted from the bottom of the stairs. "Uncle Greg is here!"
Sara glanced at herself in the mirror one last time and tried to calm her rapid heartbeat. "It's only Greg. Funny, ... sweet, ... sexy Greg." Her breathing quickened as she panicked. 'No. It will be fine. Yes fine." Sara quickly left the room and went down the stairs before she could change her mind. When she was halfway down, the stairs the doorbell rang.
Bethany ran to the door and was about to fling open the door when Sara warned her, "ask who it is Bethany."
Bethany yelled, "who is it?" through the door.
"It's Greg!" he yelled back.
Bethany looked at her mother for permission. Sara nodded and Bethany opened the door. As soon as Greg stepped inside, Bethany threw herself at his legs but Greg didn't even notice. All he could see was Sara. It was all Greg could do to not drop his jaw. Her burgundy dress fit perfectly and her hair was piled delicately on her head with tendrils framing her face, giving her a gentle look. His piercing gaze caused Sara to blush, but she was just as impressed at his appearance. He was wearing black slacks with a royal blue button down shirt and a black jacket. His hair, although still spiked, was less crazy than at work. In Sara's opinion, he looked absolutely delicious.
The pair of them would likely not have moved from their positions had Julie not come to get Bethany for dinner.
Greg shook his head to clear his mind and set the flowers on a hall table. He leaned down to pick up Bethany up. "Hello Bethany. How are you?"
"I'm good," Bethany said giggling, giving him a loud kiss on his cheek.
Sara finished giving Julie instructions while Greg and Bethany talked, then turned back to them. Greg had grabbed the bouquet of daisies he'd bought and gave then to Bethany. Her face lit up with joy and she hugged him again.
"I love you Uncle Greg," Bethany whispered so quietly Sara almost didn't hear.
"I love you too Bethany," he whispered back.
Sara blinked back the tears in her eyes and said, "say good-bye Bethany. Julie's made your dinner and we have to go." Greg set Bethany down and she went to kiss her mother.
"Love you Mommy," Bethany said, "have fun."
"We will honey," Sara replied. "I'll see you in the morning." Bethany nodded and ran off to the kitchen with Julie leaving Greg and Sara alone.
"You look beautiful Sara," Greg complimented her.
"Thanks. You too," she said.
Greg reached onto the table and grabbed the flowers off the table. "Here." He handed her a bouquet of the most beautiful red roses Sara had ever seen.
"They're beautiful," Sara exclaimed. "Thank you." She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.
Greg blushed and stuttered, "we'd better go. We don't want to be late for dinner."
"Where are we going?" Sara asked.
Greg smiled and said, "it's a surprise."