Broken 2/6

Gil Grissom was sitting in his office watching the scene unfold before him. He watched as she danced to the music and became slighty irrated when Nick and Greg stopped in the doorway blocking his view of Sara. This past year had been rough on everyone. Sara and Nick especially. Sara with her inner demons and Nick with his abduction.

Nick's abduction seemed to bring everyone in the lab back to reality. We are not invincible. Warrick had even gone as far as to get married. It helped Grissom evaluate his own life as well. And the conclusion he came to was Sara. She was all he wanted, all he dreamed and all he desired. If only he would push his own pride and fears aside and let her in. He knew all he had to do was ask, he was just waiting for the right moment.

He watched as Nick tapped Sara's shoulder and Grissom smiled watching her startled frame. God, she really was gorgeous. He watched Sara's gestures as she talked to them. When Grissom noticed her change into a more serious manner, he stood from his chair. He could tell she was upset and he made his way to the door. He watched as Nick leaned forward and placed a kiss on Sara's lips. All of a sudden Grissom's world shattered. Sara's words came back to haunt him that instant

"By the time you do, it could be too late."

He sighed and continued to watch the three of them. They seemed to interact with each other with such ease. Why should Grissom be surprised? Nick and Sara were perfect to help each other through their ordeals. They were perfect for each other in general. He watched as it looked like Nick was trying to convince Sara of something. He saw Greg egging him on, trying help Nick out.

It looked like whatever they were trying to get her to do was a success as Grissom saw Nick pull Sara into a hug. Nick gave Greg a high five and Greg handed Sara a piece of paper that he had been holding the whole time. He then saw Nick place another kiss on Sara's cheek and walk out of the evidence room with Greg. Grissom closed the door before they could see he had been watching them.

Grissom retreated back to his desk of paperwork, trying to take his mind off of what he had just witnessed. He was just getting involved when he was interrupted by a knock at his door.

"Grissom, ya busy?" Catherine said peeking her head inside his office.

"Kinda Catherine. What do you need?" he said grumbling.

"It's not a big deal, just wanted to talk," she said opening the door farther.

"About what?" he asked never looking up from his desk.

"Never mind Grumpy," she said turning to leave

"Cath, I'm sorry, please sit," he said taking his glasses off and setting his pen down.

Catherine stepped inside and closed the door.

"What's up Cath?" he asked

"I just wanted to thank you Gil. These past few months have been rough on everyone and you have kept us all together. And you've really been there for me. I just wanted to say thanks," she confessed looking at her hands.

"You're welcome Catherine. I haven't really talked to you in a while. How are things going? You know with the whole Warrick thing. You okay?"

"Yeah. I'm okay. Sara and I have spent a lot of time talking about it and ... well, I'm okay"

"You and Sara?" he questioned.

"Yeah, shocking right? We were in the locker room one night, and I was on the verge of tears so she asked if I wanted to grab something to eat. I really didn't want to be alone and one thing lead to another and now we don't go a day without talking. It's kinda nice to have another woman to talk to about matters of the heart."

Grissom frowned at her last sentence.

"She talks to you about her ... love life?" he choked out.

"Yes," she replied simply.

"So, she has one?" he asked

"I didn't say that."

"So, she doesn't?"

"I didn't say that either."

"Cath ... "

"Ask her yourself Gil!"

"Never mind," he said looking back down at his desk.

"Gil we have known each other for years now. I think I know you pretty well, and I'll tell you, ever since that woman came to Vegas you have been in love with her. I'll tell ya another thing Gil, ever since you gave that lecture she attended back in the day, she has been in love with you."

Grissom's head snapped up.

"Oh, please Grissom! Wake up! She's only told you about a million times! What's the problem?"

"It's complicated."

"How? You like her. She likes you. End of story. Hell, even Lindsey would know what to do now," Catherine smiled.

"She doesn't need me."

"No, she doesn't. She is a very strong woman. But, she wants you."

They were both interrupted by a knock at Grissom's door before it opened.

"Hey Griss you seen ... " Nick started "Oh ... never mind. Good, I can talk to ya both. Just wanted to invite ya'll out on Saturday night. The band is playing at Plush at 8."

"Oh! I'll be there. You guys are great!" Catherine chimed.

"Thanks Cath. What about you Griss? You haven't seen us yet?"

"I know Poncho. I'm sorry, just been busy I'll try though I promise."

"Alright, your promise is good enough for me," Nick said

"Hey Nicky you ready?" Sara asked walking up to the door. "Hey Cath, Grissom"

"Yeah I'm coming honey. I'll catch ya guys later." Nick said

"Bye guys," Sara said walking away; Nick arms linking in hers.

"See, Catherine she's moved on."

"With who?" Catherine replied clueless.

"Nick."

"OH MY GOD! You are not serious Grissom!" Catherine practically yelled.

"He kissed her earlier and that display just now. You can't tell me their not seeing each other."

"Well ... he does love her. And she really does love him. They have helped each other through a lot these past few months. They have an amazing relationship."

Grissom sighed at Catherine's statement.

"But, she is in love with you. Why don't you ask her to Nick's performance on Saturday night? I'll be there so it really wouldn't be like a date," Catherine offered.

"But. I want it to be a date Catherine."

"I don't think either of you are ready for that yet. You both have a lot of stuff to work out inside yourselves first. Baby steps Gil, baby steps." Catherine said.

Grissom picked up his cell phone and began to dial.