Never To Late 5/12
"Whoa! When did this happen!" Nick yelled.
"Not soon enough," Grissom replied eyes never leaving Sara's
"DAMN IT! DNA never get no play!" Greg said
"What are you doing here anyway Greg?" Catherine asked.
"Oh ... I was walking by Judy's desk and she asked me if I could do her a favor. She looked really stressed, and being the great guy I am I said sure. She gave this to me to give to Grissom. It's everything for this weekend, and if you had any problems call Christian at the number on the back and he would take care of it."
"Thanks Greg. Just put it on my desk please." Grissom said never leaving Sara's side.
"Whatever." he said sadly.
"The reason I wanted to meet in the office tonight is because I wanted the people I trusted to know from me first. Not hearing it from the gossip pool. Sara and I are trying our hands in the romance department."
"Bout time. But Griss I gotta ask you, if you have heard the rumor mill about you two lately? Let's just as you guys people think you guys have been having sex for awhile." Nick said hoping not to offend either of the two.
"Well, not that it's any business of anyone but mine and Sara's, but we haven't had sex yet."
"Really?" Warrick and Catherine asked at the same time.
"It's not like I didn't offer," Sara smiled.
"Damn Grissom, I would have been all over that!" Greg chimed as Sara blushed.
"I love Sara very much, have for a long time and I am not hiding it anymore. We've been dancing around this for to long now. At work, except for this pow wow, will be work. Don't ask don't tell. I am not going to advertise that Sara and I are together but if someone asks I'm not going to hide it either. I am telling you guys first because we all work as a team and to work well together we can't have secrets. Out of this building and off the clock I am not going to hide how much I love this woman. There are going to be times when Sara and I work cases together, or she goes out solo. That's a given. But I don't want anyone here to feel its because she dating the boss. Is that understood?" he asked.
"Yeah" came the general response.
"Okay then. Now with that out of the way, assignment time." Letting go of Sara's hand he walked back to his desk. "And on a personal note, Greg I'm sorry."
"No hard feelings Grissom. Don Juan … he will strike again." Greg replied
Greg peered around Nick to look at Catherine.
"You even think it Greg I'll kill you!" Warrick said eyes never leaving Grissom.
"Damn! DNA never get no play!" he said as he walked out of the office.
Once he left, they all cracked up laughing.
"Okay, Sara and Catherine, B & E and a rape on Kingston. Victim is requesting only women be involved with the case, so it's all you guys. Nick and Warrick solo's. Warrick you get to choose, right hand of left?" he asked
"Right."
"Have fun with a theft at Cuddles Kindercare. Nick, DB just past the strip found in dumpster.
"YES!" Nick yelled.
"Yeah, well I'll remember this when I see you pasty white ass walking down these halls!" Warrick said leaving the office with Nick.
"What will you be doing?" Catherine asked Grissom
"Doc's got a autopsy results waiting for me and I have an interrogation with Brass."
"Lucky you. Now this is the only time I am going to walk away cause of that little speech, but Sara, I'll meet you at the car." she said walking out.
"I can't believe you did that," Sara smiled.
"I'm not scared of this anymore. I want to be with you more than anything. Screw what other people think."
"Earlier when you when you wouldn't even look at me …" she started.
"Don't ask. Don't tell." he replied.
"It was just Catherine."
"The walls are made of glass Sara. Why do you think I wanted to meet in here and not in the break room? Blinds close and people don't enter without knocking."
She was staring into his eyes and he was beginning to fade.
"It's taking every ounce of strength I have in me to not pull you in my arms and kiss you."
"Well that's my cue. I'll see you later Grissom," she said heading to the door. He opened it and turned around, "Oh hey Grissom … I love you!" she said leaving the door open. Letting him watch her as she walked down the hall.
End of Shift
Everyone was putting their stuff in their lockers. It was a hard night for everyone. They were all in need of a good break. Grissom walked in and could tell there was tension and emotions in the room.. Time to change that.
"Hey guys how bout we all catch breakfast?" he asked
"We haven't done that in the longest time" Warrick said.
They all nodded in agreement.
"Alright then. Meet ya at the front desk. Hurry up!" Grissom said winking at Sara before leaving the room.
"So much for no hanky panky at work!" Nick yelled at Grissom.
Sara threw her jacket at his face.
"What? It was just a joke?" he said throwing the jacket back her
They all grabbed their stuff and headed out. Sara had her arm linked in Warrick's and Catherine's arm was around Nick shoulders. As they walked down the hall they heard a voice come from behind them.
"Nick!"
Everyone turned around and their jaws dropped. All but Nick's that is.
"Ben! What's up buddy?" he said shaking his hand and pulling him into a hug.
"Been looking all over this place for you. Got lost twice. Some guy with funny hair tried to help me out but he was saying something about a cold pool and shrinkage " he said.
"What are ya doing here?" Nick asked
"$500 just for you buddy." he said slapping the cash into his hand.
"I told ya it wasn't a big deal." Nick said
"To me it is. The last thing I need is you telling your friends that I jipped you out of $500. That would make me look real good in the tabloids. I am a man of my word"
"No one believed me anyway." Nick groaned.
Sara recovered first and made her way up to Nick.
"What? Why?" Ben asked.
"Who knows? But I think they do now." he said turning around, "Guys I want ya to meet someone." Nick smiled at them.
Just then Grissom came up from behind Ben and stood next to Sara. If he had not seen it for himself, he never would have believed it.
"Ben this is Sara Sidle and Gil Grissom and behind them there's Catherine Willows and Warrick Brown. Funny hair dude was more than likely Greg Sanders."
"Nice to meet you guys" Ben said shaking Sara and Grissom's hand. He went to Catherine and Warrick but they were frozen.
"Nice you meet you too," Sara said coolly
"Sara right?" Ben asked.
"Yeah, hey we are all going to grab some food you wanna come?" she said
"I honestly wish I could but I have got to be in make up in 20 minutes. I just came by to give my man his well earned money." he said placing his hand on Nicks shoulder walking down the hall to the door.
They saw a limo outside the lab as the walked out the doors. Grissom and Sara were right behind them, dragging Warrick and Catherine outside.
"I think they are a little star stuck" Sara whispered
"So, you and Ben?" Grissom grinned .
"No way, I am more of a Sean Connery girl," she smiled back.
"Hey, while your in Vegas, if you ever want to find the real spots give me call." Nick said.
"Don't worry, I will no doubt. I got your number. I'll give you a call this weekend. Gil, Sara nice to meet you both," he looked past them at Catherine and Warrick still unable to speak, "They okay?" he asked.
"Yeah but they lost a huge bet." Nick smiled
"Bigger than ours?" Ben asked.
"Lets just say it involves nudity in a coworkers pool. A coworker none of us get along with."
"Nice man!" Ben said slapping his shoulder and he climbed in the limo, "I'll call ya later."
"Whenever dude."
He shut the limo door as it drove off. Nick went to stand between Grissom and Sara and placed a arms around each of them.
"So who's hungry? I know a place that make a great crow omelet" Nick said smiling.