Broken 5/6
For a Saturday night, the bar wasn't that crowded. Grissom walked into the venue and immediately saw Catherine and Greg at a table in the front right by the stage. Grissom grabbed a chair and sat next to Greg.
"You actually came. I'm impressed," Catherine said taking a sip of her drink.
"I said I would didn't I?"
"Yeah, well, we all know how that goes," Greg added.
"Know how what goes?" Hodges said walking up to the table.
"Hodges? What are you doing here?" I didn't realize that Nick and you were that great of friends," Catherine asked.
"Were not. I was just leaving and thought I would come by and say Hi to Dr. Grissom," he said.
"Hello Hodges," Grissom said politely. Hodges was a kiss ass even out of the office.
"Well, I better get going. Got a date waiting for me and I really don't wanna hear the crap Nick plays so I'll see you all at work," he hurried off before anyone could respond.
"Anyone else coming?" Catherine asked Greg shaking of Hodges stupid conversation.
"Uh, I saw Archie and Sara walking around earlier but Doc said this kinda thing wasn't his scene. So, I think it just might be us. Oh wait ... Warrick and Tina are in the back and it looks like they don't wanna be disturbed," Greg replied
Catherine just cringed and took another sip of her drink using all her will power not to look back.
"This kinda thing isn't my scene either," Grissom said.
"Yeah but Sara is," Greg smiled
Grissom offered a slight smile and was saved when a waitress came and took his drink order. The three became involved in their own conversation while Grissom's mindwent drifting to Sara. He couldn't get over the fact that she had kissed him. Her words echoed over and over in his head.
But I want you
He was still confused. The way Sara and Nick had been acting it was like they really were dating. She said she had Nick, but she wanted Grissom. As much as he wanted to be with Sara , he would not come between the two of them. He could tell Nick loved her. But it was hard to tell if he was IN love with her.
You couldn't deny the spark that was between the two of them the past few months. Grissom was happy that they each had found someone to lean on. He just wished Sara would lean on him a little more than she did Nick. If Nick's abduction had taught him anything it was, never take anything for granted and if Sara was ready, he was going to spend all the time he had left making her happy.
Grissom was snapped back to reality when Nick and the rest of the band came on stage. Immediately Greg and Catherine screamed loudly along with a table a few rows back.
"Hey guys thanks for coming out. I see my friends from work actually made it."
The CSI's cheered loudly and this time Grissom joined them.
"And of course the lovely ladies in the back who have never missed a show. My girlfriend Melinda and Jason's girlfriend Cassie."
"We love you guys!" screamed the girls in the back.
"Okay guys we have kinda added a little something special to our show tonight that will be revealed later. A new kinda sound coming up and we hope you like it."
"I like you in those pants Nick," came Melinda's voice
"I know you do Melinda."
The whole band was dressed in mostly black with a few of the guys wearing some comic tee's. Nick however was wearing a simple black t-shirt and tight black leather pants. Grissom could see Archie sitting off to the side fiddling with electronics but he still didn't see Sara. Greg did say he saw her, didn't he?
The band went through a their set of songs which included, 'Blurry' by Puddle of Mudd, 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' by Green Day, 'Hanging by a Moment' by Lifehouse, 'Chemicals Between Us" by Bush, 'Adam's Song' by Blink 182, 'Its Been Awhile' by Staind 'Only God Knows Why' by Kid Rock and 'Someday' by Nickelback. To everyone's surprise Nick was a pretty good singer. He hit every note and gave each song he sang a new life.
"Alright guys its come to the end of our night here and were are gonna take a different turn. This next song is pretty important and personal to us. Over the past year our lives have been flipped around and spat back out. I want to dedicate this song to my best friend, my little sis Sara. These words help convey friendship that you and I share and without you darling I would truly be Broken."
Familiar cords rang through Grissom's ears. He had heard the song before but couldn't place it. As soon as Nick started singing he knew the song immediately.
I wanted you to know
That I love the way you laugh
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph
And I know it serves me well
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain
As Nick sang, Grissom could hear all the emotion and turmoil in his voice. He had gone through hell and Grissom tried to help him as much as he could. It was hard for him though. Hell, Sara was on his team and he couldn't even help her. No wonder the two had become so close, they found comfort in each other.
But if Sara would just let him, Grissom was ready to try and be there for her. Grissom began to look around the bar to see if he could find Sara. This was their last song and she was still nowhere to be seen. He turned his head back to the stage as Nick began to sing part of the chorus.
Because I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
A voice added to Nick's but no one knew where it was coming from. None of Nick's band had a microphone near them and the voice was definitely that of a female. But just as quickly as it came it was gone, and if left people wondering where it came from.
You've gone away
You don't feel me here anymore
The question was answered when Sara walked on stage and began to sing the next verse.
The worst is over now
And we can breathe again
I wanna hold you high and steal my pain away
There's so much left to learn
And no one left to fight
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain
As she sang everyone's jaws dropped to the table. They were amazed not only at the voice they were hearing, but the way Sara looked. She was wearing a long black, almost leather skirt that hung loosely on her tiny frame. Her top was a corset ; maroon in color with black lace straps and lining. It looked as if it was out of Lady Heather's closet. Sara had dark eye makeup on and the deepest color red lipstick Grissom had ever seen. She was a gothic angel. Grissom watched as the song reached the chorus again. But this time it was Sara's voice that dominated.
Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
As the song came to a lyrical break, Nick and Sara moved closer to one another. Nick stood still as Sara circled around him gently touching him across his chest. She moved around his body until she was back on his right side. Nick in turn mimicked her movements as his hand cupped the side of her face and moved around her body dragging his hand across her neck.
Nick circled her one last time but he stopped when he was directly behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled into her neck. She titled her head to the side giving him better access. The music stopped for a spit second and Sara turned out of his grasp and off moved off to the side. They were faced toward each other as they began to sing together again.
Cause I'm broken when I'm open
And I don't feel like I am strong enough
They were each holding a microphone but Nick grabbed Sara's free hand in his . He brought their joined hands up almost level with their faces, toying with her fingers.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away.
He locked his fingers with hers , pulling her body closer to his. He let their joined hands drop as Sara nuzzled into him. She pulled away slightly as Nick moved his microphone in front of them so they would both share on the last chorus of the song. They looked into each others eyes as the chorus started one last time.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone
Nick let go of Sara's hand and brought it to the side of her face. He gently traced her cheek with his finger as he sang the last few lines solo.
You're gone away
You don't feel me here anymore
The song ended and the whole bar cheered, the front table especially Catherine and Greg. They were on their feet cheering and clapping the second the song ended. Grissom clapped and stood slowly with a smile watching Nick and Sara on stage. He finally realized what Nick and Sara's 'relationship' was all about.
The song is called "Broken" and belongs to the band Seether and Amy Lee