Title: Faith of the Heart

Author: Cindy Ryan

Pairings: Grissom/Sara, Jack/Sam

Category: Fluff, Xover (Without a Trace)

Notes: This is a sequel to Barely Existing ?storyid=1655930.

To Grissom the evening passed much too quickly. Lots of good food, conversation and company made the hours fly by. Before he knew it, it was nearly one in the morning and the FBI agents were starting to leave.

Before Jack left he motioned Grissom aside.

"She seems to be doing well."Malone commented.

Grissom nodded as he watched Sara laugh with Sam and Martin as they gathered their coats.

"Sara has her bad days. Still looks at shadows too long, jumps at strange noises."

Jack nodded. "She'll heal. Won't be tomorrow but she will get through a day without thinking about it."

"Hope so."Grissom replied. "Caton's trial took a lot out of her."

"It was closure though."Jack stated as he shrugged into his coat. "Lots of people don't get that."

"I just want to help her."Grissom said quietly.

"You are."Jack assured his friend. "I know it doesn't seem like it but just being there for her helps more than you know."

"I'd like to believe that."

"Maybe we can get together for dinner again before you leave."Jack suggested.

"We'd like that."Grissom replied. "Do you think Sam and Vivian would help me with something?"
Jack nodded. "Sure, just stop by the office tomorrow. Is it work related?"

Grissom smiled as he shook his head. "Personal. I'm planning on proposing to Sara while we're here. I'm just not sure how to do it."

Jack grinned as he clasped Grissom on the shoulder. "Trust me those two will be more than happy to help."

"Thanks Jack."

"No problem. I'll see you tomorrow."Jack replied as he turned toward the remaining FBI agents.
"Viv, Danny want to share a cab?"

Sara walked over to Grissom as everyone began to file out of the diner. "You ready?"

Grissom nodded as he slipped an arm around her waist. "Yeah, you?"

"Yeah."Sara replied as she moved closer to him as they walked out onto the street. "They're nice people."

"Yes they are."Grissom acknowledged as he hailed a cab.

Sara was quiet on the way back to the hotel. As they exited the cab Grissom took her right hand in his and squeezed it.

"You okay?"Grissom asked with concern as they walked toward the elevator.

Sara nodded. "Just tired. I did have a really good time tonight. I just wish I could've met them without being one of their cases."

As they stepped into the elevator Grissom drew Sara into an embrace. "I know. As much as we want to we can't change the past."

Sara rested her head on his chest. "I just hate that he made me a victim."

Grissom pulled back so he could see her eyes. "Listen to me. You are not a victim. You're the strongest person I know. I'm grateful every day that you're in my life."

"I love you too."Sara whispered just as the elevator stopped at their floor.

"So what do you want to do tomorrow?"Grissom asked as they approached the room.

Sara grinned. "Be a tourist."

"Sounds good to me."Grissom replied as they stepped into the room and he shut the door behind them.