Never To Late 4?
It was 30 minutes before shift and Sara's stomach was in circles. Last night was like something out of a movie. Who knew Grissom was such a romantic? She walked into the lab knowing that today would be the real test.
She turned the corner walking to the break room. How was he going to react when they saw each other? She felt like throwing up when she walked into the break room.
"No way in hell Nick!" she heard Warrick yell.
"I swear Dude!"
"Yeah, well you ain't got no proof. Your just pissed that I didn't hang with you last night. This is some kinda payback."
"Hey guys, what's going on?" Sara asked grabbing a coffee.
"What's up Sara?" Nick said.
"Oh nothing, its just that Nicky Poo here played poker with …" Warrick started
"What's up boys? Sara!" Catherine said as she entered the room.
"You're awful happy today Cath." Nick said
"Is that a crime Nick?" she asked stealing a glance at Warrick.
"Awe gross guys! I'm sorry I asked," he replied.
"Well, Nick here had an eventful night. Didn't ya Nick?" Warrick asked bringing the focus back on him.
"Yeah, you didn't say who played poker with you," Sara continued
"Such a liar," Warrick muttered.
"Shut Up!"
"For God sakes who was it?" Catherine asked.
"Ben Affleck." Nick stated
"No, really Nick, who was it?" Sara asked.
"Ben Affleck." he said again.
"God, he is so hot." Catherine said
Warrick glared at her.
"No way Nick. How?" Sara quizzed.
"I just sat down at a table at the MGM and there he was. Totally cool guy. He owes me 500 bucks though."
"Yeah right! Thought you were at a table?" Catherine replied.
"We were. It was side bet just between him and I." Nick said defending himself.
Catherine just rolled her eyes.
"You know ... he is in town filming a movie." Sara offered.
"Thank you Sara." Nick replied.
"I didn't say I believed you. It just may be a coincidence."
"Yeah, well, he is still hot." Catherine said sipping her coffee.
"Not my type." Sara stated.
"I know. I like the younger, and you like the older. You are more of a Sean Connery guy aren't you? " she smiled leaving the room with Sara hot on her heels leaving Warrick and Nick to arguing with each other.
"Catherine, about last night ... I just ... "
"None of my business Sara."
"I know Catherine but ..."
"Sara, it's none of my business. Whether you two stay in the closet, or come out it doesn't matter to me. You guys are finally happy. You make each other happy that's all that matters." she said.
"You know we haven't even talked about that yet. I'm sure he'll want to keep it from everyone. And you know, that's fine with me. I just wanted to let ya know that what I saw last night with you and Warrick it's ..." Sara started.
"It's you and Grissom," she smiled "I'm kinda glad you guys know now. I was getting sick of talking to Nick about this stuff. Now I have a woman to share stuff with."
"You mean Nick knew? How long have you guys been dating?"
"Little over a year. He is so good with Lindsey. The only reason we didn't tell you is because you were so close to Grissom. I thought you were here to spy on him and you would run and tell Grissom and he would split us up. Let's face it, for the longest time you and I were not the best of friends. Then you kinda grew on me kid. We have just been sneaking around you and Grissom for the longest time. I just forgot to clue you on. I'm sorry honey."
They both laughed. Sara's back was to him so she didn't see him coming down the hall. But Catherine did and her sudden change in facial expression was a dead give away that Grissom was right behind her. His nose was buried in papers but he glanced up.
"Evening Catherine, Sara. Hey, we're going to meet in my office tonight for assignments instead of the break room. Grab the boys would you Sara?" he said eyes never meeting hers.
"Yeah got it." she said retreating to get Warrick and Nick.
"That was cold Grissom," Catherine snapped as they walked to his office.
"What Catherine? Did you expect me to pin her to the wall and go at it?"
"No, but at least acknowledge the fact that she is breathing," she snapped back at him as they walked inside.
"Look, I know what I'm doing Catherine."
"I hope so," she muttered sinking into a chair.
They were interrupted when the boys trampled in followed by a sadden Sara Sidle.
"Tell ya what, you ever prove that you and Benny Boy actually hung out, then I will go swim in Ecklie's pool ... naked." Warrick said.
"For real?" Nick asked.
"No doubt."
"Count me in!" Greg said
"Me too" Catherine added.
They all stared at her.
"What? He is never gonna be able to prove it anyway. But Nicky, if we find out otherwise you have to walk ... not run ... but walk down the lab halls butt naked. Until every member of the Las Vegas Lab, that's means every shift, has signed a part of you body. Deal?" Catherine asked.
"You are all going to go skinny dipping in Ecklie's pool?" he asked.
"Yep," they all said looking at Grissom and Sara.
"What do you say Griss? Sara? Ya in?" Warrick said.
"I don't know" replied Sara
"Come on Sara. I for one want to see the look on Judy's face when he walks down the hall," Catherine said trying to convince her.
"How are you going to prove he didn't?" Grissom asked.
"Casino's got camera's from every angle. It'll be easy?" Warrick offered.
"What the hell I'm in!" Sara conceded.
"Grissom?" Nick asked
"I don't even know what this is about"
"Nick claims he played poker last night with Ben Affleck at the MGM." Greg stated
"Oh really?" he started "Then count me in. The easiest bet I'll ever win." Grissom said.
"So, we are all in then?" Warrick asked the group.
"All in." Everyone said.
"But if by some slim chance that Nick can prove he did play poker with him, then I am telling you right now that if anyone of you guys even glances at my girlfriend…...the woman I love" he said walking to Sara. He took her hand and laced their fingers together and gently kissed her, "you are fired!"
Nick and Greg's jaws hit the floor while Catherine and Warrick just smiled at the happy couple.