Grissom walked up and down the Strip five times over. What do I get her? He recalled the conversation that he had with Lindsey. Maybe I should be proposing to her…He stopped in his tracks and sighed deeply. He did care for her. As a friend, definitely. But he didn't spend too much time decided on whether there was something more. Grissom took a seat on a ledge by the street. She's always been there for him in his times of needs. And he's always tried to be there when she needed him. Except when Lindsey was in trouble. He was out with Lady Heather. Maybe he should try a little harder to be there for her.

But that still doesn't solve the big question…what should I get her…

Greg and Sara were becoming friendlier as each day passed. The lab seemed to take notice of this as well. When Greg would walk down the hallway, others would yell, "Where's your lover, Greg?" Or when Sara went to the break room for coffee, she would be ambushed by someone yelling, "It must feel nice not to have Greg permanently attached to your hip". Frankly, they were getting fed up. They both knew that they were being teased so much because they all wanted to know if they were going out. But Greg hadn't gotten around to asking her out again, and Sara always avoided the question when it came up in conversation. They wanted to talk about it. But they didn't know how.

Greg walked down to the break room the next morning to get a cup of his Blue Hawaiian. As he walked in he spotted Sara sitting on the couch, looking at her hands. She was thinking again. Whenever she felt anxious about something she would either walk around the room or look at her hands. Greg could tell by the marks on the floor that she had already walked around the room a couple of times. He placed his cup down and sat down on the couch next to her. The last time they had sat like this, Sara was in his arms.

"Sara, is there something wrong? You know you can tell me."

Sara smiled and looked at Greg. "What…I mean…are we…um…"

Greg slowly nodded his head as if he understood. "I've been thinking the same question. Well…I guess I should ask you. Would like to go out with me?" Greg looked down at his hands.

Sara had thought about this for ages. Should I say yes? IF so, I'll have the best time…but…what if he doesn't like what he's gotten himself into? What if he decides that I'm not as good as he thought? But I do love him. Not just as a friend either.

Greg's heartbeat went up a couple of notches as Sara looked into his eyes. What is she thinking? Oh, If only I knew what she wanted…All of a sudden, Greg was taken back by a light kiss placed on his lips. His stomach fluttered and smiled. He kissed her back, and soon the room disappeared, and all there was, was Sara. She pulled back and whispered in his ear, "Yes."

Catherine sat at her desk doing paperwork but stopped when her phone rang. "Willows."

"Hello, Catherine." It was Gil. Catherine felt her heart leap.

"Gil"

"Catherine, I need you to come to my office please. There's something I think you should see."

"Um…okay…" Catherine said goodbye and walked down to Grissom's office. She looked to her left, and no one was in the break room. No one was in the trace lab either. Where is everyone…? When Catherine got to Grissom's office, the lights were off. She peeked her head in and flipped the lights on.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone was there and Grissom's office was decorated in balloons and streamers. Grissom was the first to walk up to her and hug her. "Happy Birthday" he said. Catherine was flabbergasted. "Wow! Thanks guys! So…what'd you get me?" Everyone broke into laughter and one by one they came up to her gave her gifts. Greg had gotten her peach fragrant lotions, perfumes, and shampoos. Sara gave her a gift certificate to Jackpot's Pretzels. "I didn't even know they had these!" Catherine said. Nick and Warrick both got her movie tickets for two months and Ecklie actually went out of his way to get her a watch. Hodges came up smirking, thinking he got the best gift. When she opened it she was surprised to see that it was a giant stuffed bear. It had her name inside of a heart embroidered on it. He received two hugs for that one.

Lastly Grissom gave her a red velvet box with her name on it. She smiled and opened the gift. Inside was a diamond necklace and earring set. Catherine's eyes widened, "Gil! This is beautiful! This must have cost a fortune." He smiled, "anything for you" The others were taken back when they heard those words come out of his mouth. Catherine looked at the card attached. It read:

Dreaming Big and Reaching Far

Wishing on your own bright star

Beautiful is what you are

I'm not like other men

I love doing all your favorite things

Being all the love my life brings

Hearing your voice makes my heart sing

Will you be mine, Catherine?

Catherine's face streamed with tears and she was speechless. After a long silence and wiping of eyes, she took a breath and threw her arms around a blushing Gil Grissom. She kissed him passionately and happily Gil did the same. After a couple of moments, they all clapped and they broke apart for air. Gil wiped the tears from her eyes.

Sara grabbed Greg's hand and rested her head on his shoulder. At that moment Sara and Catherine sighed all of their If Only's away and knew that this was the start of something long lasting.