Title: Love Don't Lie
Author: Angie
Summary: What happened in their past?
Disclaimers: CSI Crime Scene Investigation does not belong to me, they are the property of CBS, Alliance Atlantis, Jerry Bruckheimer and the wonderful actors who portray them.
Author's Notes: Thanks, as always, go to Marianne for just being a wonderful beta, and always offering her advice and words of wisdom. This story is, well it's a bit Alternate Universe. Gil and Cath are still Gil and Cath, but this takes place in the past. A sort of... what if?
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Anything in the series is fair game...as of now it's just general ideas.
Distribution: The GraveshiftCSI Homepage
Chapter 9
XOXOXO
Catherine glared at Eddie, breathing deeply before she could think coherently. "Get over yourself. I did not invite you here. I don't want you here. Stop showing up every where I go."
He ignored her and walked over to the phone, picking up the receiver and listening. "Sounds like lover boy hung up, sweetie." He put the receiver on the cradle and turned back around. "You got anything to drink?" He asked as he walked towards the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. "Where's my beer?"
"'Where's my beer?' It's back at your apartment." Catherine sighed and sat down at the kitchen table watching Eddie rummage through her kitchen. "What do you want?"
He stopped and leaned back against the counter, his eyes roaming her body. "Same thing I've always wanted."
"Well, you aren't getting it. So why don't you just go back to the bar and pick up one of your…"
"One of my what?" He interrupted. "One of the waitresses? Maybe that's why I came here. I've been hearing some things, Cat."
"It's a job Ed. I had to find something that paid better then that diner and you know it."
"Let me see."
Catherine looked up, confused at his sudden change in tone. "Let you see what?"
"Your uniform. Let me see what all those men get to look at every night. What they get to feel as you lean over. What they…"
"Absolutely not! Get out! Now!" Catherine stood, intent on storming the door, but found herself suddenly pulled back into his embrace. "Let me go!"
Eddie tightened his grip, leaning in to whisper in her ear. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way. It's up to you. Tell me what you want."
She forced herself to calm down and not panic but couldn't stop the tears from falling. "Easy."
"That's what I thought you'd choose. So, let's go see that uniform."
XOXOXO
Catherine slowly made her way down the hall, donned in the skimpy shorts and halter top her job required. She peeked around the corner and saw Eddie waiting for her, his face coming alive as she came into view.
"Now that is a uniform. No wonder all the guys were talking about you. How long will it be before you go on the stage?" Eddie stood and started circling around her.
"Not going to happen. I'm just there until I can get through school. You know that." Catherine turned in place, following Eddie's pace. "You've seen the uniform; now leave."
"The fun's just starting, baby. Come on. Just once more." He started moving closer as she backed away.
"Get away from me, Eddie! I told you this is not happening. Leave! Before I call the police." Catherine reached for the phone only to have it knocked away.
"You are not calling the cops on me. We are married and I can have you anytime I want!" He lunged towards her, both of them falling to the floor.
Catherine instinctively brought her knee up as hard as she could, smiling as Eddie yelped in pain. She scrambled out from under him and quickly crossed the room. "Get out Ed. And don't come back."
Catherine slid down the wall as Eddie shut the door behind him, the nightmare finally over.
XOXOXO
To be continued