When Greg and Sara walked out of the locker room, she glared at him. "This isn't over, you know. Not by a long shot."

"I know that, my dear. We just have to pretend it's over, or Catherine will tear out our still-beating hearts." Greg winked. Sara didn't know whether to be amused or annoyed, and decided on just being cold.

"Fine then. We'll keep this battle underground for now." Sara said and walked off. Greg glanced around, then sighed.

"How much did you two hear?" Greg asked resignedly, his eyes closed. Nick and Warrick crept out from the Trace lab, sheepish smiles on their faces.

"Sorry, man. Just couldn't resist." Warrick said, clapping a hand on the resident lab rat's shoulder. Greg glared at the hand on his shoulder.

"You'll need our help, Greggo. But, if Sara catches us, we're ALL dead meat." Nick said, clapping his hand on Greg's other shoulder.

"I know that already. So, we'll need troops. Archie will help. He better, since he owes me after brewing and drinking half of my Blue Hawaiian blend from last month... David the coroner might help, but I don't know... He likes Sara so much, I wouldn't be surprised if Sara already recruited him... " Greg grumbled. Warrick raised an eyebrow. Was that a hint of jealousy in Greggo's voice?

Meanwhile, Sara had just caught up with Catherine and were supposedly discussing a case Catherine and Nick had solved the other night. But as soon as the coast was clear, Sara launched into her plan.

"If I'm not mistaken, then Greg will have already recruited Nick, Warrick, Archie, and possibly David for his team. I know you think this is just a childish war, but I really want to show Greg up on this." Sara explained.

"And you want to recruit me and some other people to have a force ready for Greg's attacks." Catherine finished up for her. Sara nodded. Catherine shook her head resignedly.

"Fine. I'll get Jacqui. She's still steamed about losing the turban bet to Greg. I don't think any of the dayshift will help, but Teri Miller is in the building these couple of weeks. She might help... And how about that new intern in the DNA lab? Um, Zita Gardner. That's her name." Catherine mused. Sara smiled.

"Yeah, I know her. Thanks Catherine. I'll ask Zee right now. She doesn't seem to like Greg that much." Sara went off in the direction of the DNA lab. Catherine turned around and nearly bumped into Grissom.

"Oops, sorry, Gil." Catherine said. Grissom raised an eyebrow.

"Recruits?"

"How much did you hear?" Catherine asked worriedly.

"Pretty much everything, Catherine. Tell me, were you planning to include me on the team?" Grissom said, a gleam in his eye that Catherine only saw when Grissom was examining some new insect.

"Are you saying you'll help Sara?" Cath asked, amazement in her eyes.

"Well, I can turn a blind eye and not appear to be helping, but I will." Grissom said slowly. Catherine smiled.

"Never thought it was in you, Gil. Thanks."

AN: Yes, I know. I got rid of the original GC story line. Sorry, but I felt that it wouldn't really do much for Sandle except getting Grissom out of the way...

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