Disclaimer: I do not own the CSI characters….lets just say that I'm borrowing them for now.
Rating: M for language
Saints and Angels
Chapter One
The minute that Grissom handed Sara the assignment sheet, he knew she was angry. Very angry. And Catherine wasn't far behind.
"Grissom, this is ridiculous. I am more than capable-"
"Catherine, I'm not asking. I'm telling. Take Sara with you. Leave your personal feelings at the door. You two have a job to do."
Warrick and Nick, who had quietly been watching the storm brew, stood quietly and left. They wanted nothing to do with the fire works display that was about to blow up in the break room.
Sara looked between Catherine and Grissom. It was like watching a fight scene between two parents, especially when they were both treating her like a difficult child. Her anger was rising with every passing glance.
"Listen, Catherine, I know you don't like me. Hell, I don't blame you. I just want to do my job. So, when you're finished here, why don't you just meet me at the scene," Sara stated calmly, dropping the assignment sheet on the table in front of Catherine.
"No, Sara. You aren't to go by yourself."
"Grissom, I'm a big girl, I'll be fine-"
"No, Sara. You know that part of town. You two aren't to leave each other's sights. Understand?"
"No, I don't. Why don't you explain it to us? There's a reason that there's an officer at the scene, right?"
"Damn it, Catherine. You of all people should know better! For once, just do what I say. Go do your jobs, and I'll see you back here. And be careful."
He looked at them both. "Please."
"Fine," Catherine spat out, 'you're the boss. Just remember that paybacks are a bitch."
"I'll remember. Now go."
Catherine rushed out, apparently expecting Sara to follow.
She took a deep breath before standing up. She leaned over the table, putting her face a few inches from Grissom's.
"You know, Grissom, every time that I think that something has changed…"
She cut her sentence short, and exited the break room, leaving Grissom with a mouthful of unsaid words.