Title: Faith of the Heart
Author: Cindy Ryan
Pairing: Grissom/Sara,Jack/Sam
Summary: Sequel to Barely Existing. Grissom and Sara go to NYC. WoaT xover

Hours later with the sun just setting Sara stood staring at her open suitcase. Grissom was in the shower. She had just gotten out herself her hair was still damp and she pulled the hotel robe tighter around herself.

Before entering the shower Grissom had told her to get ready but he had been cagey about details of what type of restaurant they were going to.

So now Sara stood staring at her suitcase trying to figure out what to wear. It'd been a long time since she and Grissom had shared a nice meal. The work-a-holics they were the 'dates' they shared were breakfasts with the gang or vending machine after midnight dinners over case files.

Ten minutes later Sara heard the shower shut off, the door open and footfalls come up behind her.

"Problem?"Grissom asked with a smile.

A short dark green dress in one hand Sara turned to face him. "This is New York City, Gil. I need to have some idea where we're going. Some places won't even look at you if you show up in a t-shirt and jeans."

Grissom took the dress from her and put it back in the suitcase.

"Restaurant is casual but we'll be outside first so you'll need something warmer than that."

"Thank you."Sara replied with a smile as she retrieved the proper attire and disappeared around Grissom to the empty bathroom.

Grissom watched the closed door for a moment before he crossed to the nightstand and picked up his cell phone.

There was one more thing he needed to arrange before they left New York.

"You're quiet tonight."Sara commented a half hour later as they strolled hand and hand toward Central park.

Grissom smiled as he squeezed her hand. "Sorry. I was just enjoying your company. It's been nice not to have any work pressures over us or interrupting our dates."

Sara laughed as a memory surfaced. "I'm surprised Greg hasn't called now that you mention it."

Grissom chuckled. "Don't jinx it. It's been almost three days without a work related call."

Sara rested her head on his left shoulder. "I know. It's been wonderful to come here and escape. Well escape from almost everything."

Grissom knew she was thinking about the kidnapping and slipped an arm around her waist drawing her her with body language instead of words as they did so often.

They crossed the street to the park. Grissom pulled away slightly and took Sara's right hand leading her toward a row of horse drawn carriages.

"Come on."Grissom urged pulling on her hand.

Sara's face lit up. "A carriage ride?"

Grissom smiled. "Thought we'd take one through the park before we went to dinner."

"Sounds wonderful."Sara replied as the carriage driver helped her up into the uncovered coach.

Grissom settled in next to her and the driver pulled three heavy blankets up to their stomachs."Wind isn't too bad right now. Shouldn't be too cold on you folks."

"Thanks."Grissom acknowledged as the driver stepped down and closed the carriage door.

The driver stepped up and took his own seat in front of them.

Sara snuggled closer to Grissom as the driver flicked the reigns of the two white horses. The carriage moved forward and soon they were entering Central Park.