Broken 6/6
Nick and Sara smiled at each other, their foreheads touching one another's. They began to laugh as Nick wrapped his arms around Sara's waist and placed a kiss on her cheek. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a hug. Nick lifted her up off the ground and spun her around.
"Sara you were amazing. No, you are amazing," he said setting her back down on the stage.
"That was the most incredible feeling! So much emotion comes out when your up here on stage. And Nick, that dedication almost made me cry. You mean the world to me too. You know what, I'm glad we went through all that crap this year, cause without it, I never would have known what an amazing friend I have," she smiled.
"I love ya Sara. I'm just glad that I heard ya in the lab."
"Me too. Melinda's not gonna be mad or anything right? I mean, if I didn't know any better I would think you and I were ... " she started
"No offense Sara, but you and I ... eww." he said as she smacked him in the arm " Besides, she wrote all that choreography for us. I know she's cool with it," he finished.
"Thanks for letting me do this Nicky," she said.
"Anything for you sis," he replied.
The cheering from the front table became louder.
"I think you have quite a fan club," Nick said turning her to face their colegues.
She scanned to room seeing Warrick and Tina in the back by Melinda and Cassie's table. She waved to both of them as she saw Melinda and Cassie make their way to the front of the small stage. She moved her eyes to Greg and Catherine. Greg was hooting and hollering and Catherine was screaming at the top of her lungs. Her gaze them moved to Grissom. He stood clapping with a smile on his face. As her eyes locked with his, his smile grew wider. She watched him as he mouthed the words;
"You're so beautiful."
She let out a breath she didn't realized she was holding. She closed her eyes and breathed a sigh of relief. She blew him a kiss as Nick spoke to the audience.
"Now I knew this was gonna happen. I let her sing one lousy song and she gets more applause than we have ever gotten put together! Give it up for Miss Sara Sidle!" Nick said pulling her into his side.
The crowed cheered again as Sara stepped away from Nick and took a bow.
"Well, thanks for coming out here and listening to a bunch of Wannabes on a Saturday night. You guys have all been great. Thanks so much," he said taking Sara's hand and taking another bow with her. They both stepped off the stage and headed to their friends.
Catherine was squealing like a 12 year old girl at an NSYNC concert as she ran up to Sara almost knocking her over hugging her.
"Oh my God! Sara honey, you were incredible! Why the hell didn't you tell me you could sing like that?" Catherine said finally pulling away from Sara.
"I really didn't think I could," she said shyly.
"Now what do you think?" Nick asked putting an arm around Melinda shoulders.
"I think ... I'm gonna have to do this more often," Sara smiled.
"Anytime Sara. Oh guys, by the way, this is my girlfriend Melinda. Melinda this is everyone." Nick said.
"Nice to meet you everyone. You guys looked really hot up there. Aren't you glad I gave you some move to do on stage, instead of standing there like bumps on a log?" Melinda said smiling.
"Always the thinker you are aren't ya baby?" Nick said kissing her
"Any chance of me getting a private concert Sara?' Greg said kissing her cheek.
"Yeah, when Hell freezes over," she said poking him in the side.
"Good answer," Grissom said moving next to Sara wrapping an arm around her waist placing a kiss on her lips.
"Damn, Grissom is kissing Sara, what did I miss?" Warrick said joining the group.
"Probably the same thing I was for the past six years," Grissom said taking Sara's hand and bringing it to his lips
"Hey where's Tina?" Greg asked.
"Oh ... she went to the car. I just came by to say how great you guys were. Especially you baby girl," Warrick said pulling Sara into a hug.
"Thanks Warrick," she replied.
The group was silent as Warrick looked at Catherine.
"How ya doing Cath? Its been awhile." he said
"I'm good Warrick. I'm good." she said shuffling her feet and sticking her hands in her back pockets
"That's good. I'm glad," he replied
Catherine just nodded.
"Well ... um ... I'd better go. I'll catch ya guys on Monday," he said feeling like the odd man out.
"Alright man, thanks for coming bro," Nick said slapping his hand.
"You guys were awesome. Good show. Catch ya later," he said leaving the group.
"You okay honey?" Sara asked looking at Catherine once Warrick was out of earshot.
"Yeah I'm fine Sara. I'm gonna be fine. Hell, if you can wait 6 years for your prince charming to get his head out of his ass then there should be hope for me," Catherine smiled.
Sara looked at Grissom and held his gaze
"It's been more than six years." she replied
"But I promise I'm worth the wait," Grissom said
"Yes you are," she smiled kissing him
"You break my sisters heart, I'll break you Grissom. That's MY promise!" Nick said.
"Wouldn't dream of it Poncho," he smiled.
"Alright guys come on lets go grab some drinks," Greg said taking Catherine's hand leading the group to the bar. "Have you ever considered the benefits of a younger man?" Greg asked Catherine.
Catherine just rolled her eyes and laughed on the way to the bar.
"You okay with this Sara? I mean the alcohol and all." Nick asked concerned.
"Totally fine. Just cause I'm around it doesn't mean I have to partake right?"
"That's my girl" Nick smiled as he walked Melinda to the bar.
"So, Grissom I remember you said something about a date?" Sara smiled
"Yes Miss Sidle I did. I hope your not busy tomorrow." he asked walking them to the bar.
"Actually Grissom, I'm sorry I am."
His expression went from pure joy to utter disappointment. As they reached their friends at the bar, she wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear.
"I'm spending the day with you."
Grissom pulled her into a passionate kiss. Their friends watched the happy new couple. As soon as they saw Grissom's tongue enter Sara's mouth they turned their heads away in mock disgust.
"I think I liked them better when they weren't together." Greg said
"No way," Nick said glancing back at the couple, "This is how it is supposed to be."
The End