Author's note: Thanks for all the reviewing guys! You've all been really nice to me! This chapter is dedicated to my one and only true fan, Michelle. Who has been reading this fic and has inspired me since the beginning.

Chapter 9: Back to life

The next morning Sara woke up early. She found herself in an embrace with Evelyn, who had rested her head on Sara's shoulder. Sara smiled to herself, this was how she wanted to wake up every day. Then it hit her, Evelyn was going to leave today. Tomorrow she would wake up alone, like she always had.

Sara decided she would make the best of this morning and started placing butterfly kisses all over Evelyn's face, who started smiling as she was waking up.

"Top of the morning to you too" Evelyn mumbled with a smile.

Evelyn wrapped her arms around Sara and pulled Sara on top of her. Evelyn slowly opened her eyes and stared into Sara's chocolate brown eyes, without saying a word she gently kissed Sara on the lips. That gentle kiss changed to a passionate one in no time. Evelyn opened her mouth to let Sara's tongue enter as she was roaming her hands over Sara's back.

Evelyn was still too lazy to fight for control over Sara, so she just let Sara have her way. Sara moved and positioned herself next to Evelyn. They stared at each other for a while.

Sara's mind was telling her to ask Evelyn to stay, and that was all she really wanted for herself too, but she was afraid to ask. What if she says no? What if she is too attached to her own apartment or her privacy, or what if this was just a one time thing? Well it couldn't be a one time thing, Sara could see that in Evelyn's eyes, or maybe Evelyn was just a really good actress.

Evelyn kissed Sara again, moving her hands to Sara's stomach which made Sara gasp. That made Evelyn smile, she loved having such an effect on Sara. She loved seeing the vulnerable, gentle side of the tough and mysterious Sara Sidle. While she was staring at Sara, Evelyn traced Sara's belly with her fingers, barely touching the skin. She circled her fingers around Sara's belly button. As she did that a low groan escaped from Sara's throat Ok, she likes that Evelyn noted to herself.

Evelyn smiled at the goose bumps she felt on Sara's skin, she loved having power over this woman. Slowly she moved her fingers up to Sara's breast, causing Sara to gasp. The look in Sara's eyes was amazing, they were filled with pure want, passion and love for Evelyn. Evelyn kissed Sara again while gently cupping Sara's breast.

Sara felt like she was about to explode. Evelyn was making a trace from her belly to her breasts and her mind just stopped working. When Evelyn kissed her again and cupped her breast a moan escaped her throat. She passionately kissed Evelyn, trying to pull her closer. God, how she wanted this woman.

Evelyn gently massaged Sara's breast while kissing her. She got really turned on by Sara's moans. Evelyn pulled away from the kiss and took Sara's top off. For a second she just stared at Sara's chest, she was just perfect. Evelyn started with placing kissing all over Sara's breasts and chest. While she did that, she could feel Sara's shallow breath and quick heartbeat. That was enough for her to move on. She circled her tongue around Sara's nipple while mimicking that move with her hand on the other one. Sara moaned out loud.

"Please, no teasing" Sara begged. She couldn't handle being teased right now, she had already waited for so long for this to happen, she didn't want to wait a second longer.

Hearing Sara beg to stop teasing her sounded like a song in Evelyn's mouth. She smirked at herself and suddenly sucked Sara's nipple in her mouth, flicking her tongue over it.

Sara arched her back and gasped for air. She didn't expect Evelyn's move, which only turned her on more and made her want Evelyn more. This woman was amazing, she wondered what else Evelyn had planned for her.

Evelyn switched her attention to Sara's other nipple, playing with it the same way as she did before. She could feel herself getting really wet and turned on herself. When she gently bit Sara's nipple, Sara let out a loud moan. Evelyn smiled and looked up at Sara, who had a flushed face and was panting.

"You look so adorable" Evelyn said just before attacking Sara's mouth.

Now Evelyn was on top of her, Sara took her chance and took Evelyn's top off. That's only fair she thought with a grin. Sara pulled back from the kiss to check out what Evelyn looked like without a top. She wasn't at all disappointed, Evelyn's breasts were just perfect. She couldn't wait to get her hands on her.

Sara pushed Evelyn back and positioned herself on top of Evelyn. She was going to torture Evelyn just like Evelyn had done to her. She smirked at Evelyn, who flashed a big smile back. Sara started kissing Evelyn's stomach and chest all over. She loved the taste of Evelyn's skin, she couldn't help but stick her tongue in Evelyn's belly button, making Evelyn gasp for air. Sara laughed, got you there she thought.

Sara moved up to Evelyn's breasts, gently kissing and licking every inch, without touching Evelyn's nipples. She'd get Evelyn back, big time. She felt Evelyn arch her back to get Sara to touch her nipples. When Sara took a rock hard bud in her mouth Evelyn moaned out loud, making Sara smile.

Evelyn couldn't take it anymore and pushed Sara back down. It was her turn now. She quickly took off Sara's shorts, leaving her in just her underwear. Damn, those legs Evelyn thought to herself when she was gently tracing Sara's legs with her fingers. Sara's legs were in perfect shape, just like the rest of Sara's body. Evelyn prized herself lucky to be in her position.

This is it, it is going to happen now Evelyn thought to herself. I'm going to have sex with Sara Sidle, the object of my affection since the first day I met her. When Evelyn wanted to remove Sara's underwear she noticed she was trembling. Come on! Get a grip, like you've never done this before she tried to tell herself.

But before Evelyn could do anything else, her phone rang. Both women looked at each other and Sara sighed in annoyance.

"I have to get it, sorry" Evelyn said while getting out of bed. Evelyn looked at the called ID, it was Catherine.

"Daniels" Evelyn answered.

"Evelyn, it's me" Catherine said "I thought since you are going back home, you might as well start working again. I will see you tonight, if you can come in before shift so we can talk, I would really appreciate that." Catherine sighed, she wanted things to be ok again between her and Evelyn, even though it meant she would have to set aside her pride for a while.

"Ok" Evelyn said "I'm glad you called, I was already hoping I was allowed to come back in. And I really want to talk to you."

While Evelyn was on the phone, Sara got out of bed and took a shower. She was cursing whoever had called Evelyn for disturbing the big moment in their relationship so far. Relationship? Where are we actually? Is she my girlfriend now, or what? Sara's head was driving her crazy. She shook her head and tried to concentrate on the water coming down from the showerhead. She decided she'd talk to Evelyn later.

"Ok then, I will see you tonight" Catherine said.

"See you" Evelyn said before hanging up. She turned around to see the bed empty, which disappointed her. She knew Sara would understand that she had to take the call, but that didn't made Catherine's choice of moment less annoying. She needed to talk to Catherine, but she needed to be with Sara more.

With a groan Evelyn got out of bed and got dressed. She decided would shower later at home. She packed her last things and went into the kitchen to fix something to eat while Sara took her shower.

When Sara exited the bathroom she saw that Evelyn had packed the last of her things. Her heart sank again, she didn't know if and how she could handle this. She decided she wasn't going to say anything to Evelyn because it would be too soon to ask Evelyn to move in with her, she wanted to give Evelyn some space.

"Food" Evelyn shouted from the kitchen.

Sara smiled, she loved this domestic feeling, especially when it meant she didn't have to cook to get some food. She quickly went to the kitchen and sat down to eat.

"I'm working tonight" Evelyn said while handing Sara her place.

Sara looked up "Already?" she asked, wondering why Catherine wouldn't give Evelyn some more rest.

"I'm glad I can go in tonight, I'd be so bored at home. And I hate being home alone" Evelyn added before taking a bite.

"Well let's take you to your place then" Sara said while she got up and gathered their plates. "Are you ready?" she asked.

"Yup, I think so" Evelyn said looking around the apartment to see if she didn't forget anything. "I think I have everything"

"If you left something, at least you have a good reason to come back" Sara said with a smile.

"I hope I don't need a good reason to come back here" Evelyn said while wrapping her arms around Sara. Evelyn pulled Sara into a hug. "Thanks for everything" she said, kissing Sara gently.

"My pleasure" Sara replied.

They held each other for a while, both women didn't really want to let go.

"Alright, let's do it" Evelyn sighed while grabbing her bags.

Sara held the door open for Evelyn. She sighed, she really wanted Evelyn to stay, and she could feel Evelyn wanted to stay too. But neither of them spoke up and said anything about it.

The drive to Evelyn's apartment was in complete silence. Evelyn was staring at Sara, who was trying to concentrate on traffic, which didn't work out. Every now and then Sara glanced over to Evelyn, making them both smile and blush.

"Here it is" Evelyn said, making Sara pull over at the side of the road. She got out and took her bags from the trunk of Sara's car.

"Thanks again, for everything" Evelyn said while hanging through the passengers' side window of Sara's car.

Sara was wearing her sunglasses so Evelyn couldn't read the expression on her face. "Anytime" she said. "Shall I pick you up tonight?'

"No, thanks Teddy Bear" Evelyn said, she knew she was disappointing Sara but she needed to talk to Catherine "I've asked Catherine over for breakfast. She and I had a fight when I was in hospital, and I want to make it up to her."

Sara felt like Evelyn had just stabbed her in the back, but she wouldn't let Evelyn notice that. "Ok, then I'll see you at work" she said before driving off quickly.

Sara sighed. Even now, when she and Evelyn had taken so many steps in the right direction, Catherine was still present. It felt like they just had taken a big step backwards.

When Evelyn walked into her apartment, she noticed how empty and silent it actually was. She had gotten used to having and hearing Sara around. It was going to be an awkward few days to get used to being alone again.

Evelyn unpacked her things and sat down on the couch with a drink. She was wondering what she was going to do with Sara. The past time with her had been great, Evelyn felt at home at Sara's house, she never felt at home anywhere. Not even when she was a kid and lived with her parents, she felt totally out of place. She didn't even feel home at school. Sara must be something special, it wasn't just the way Sara made her feel, there was something else. And Evelyn was determined to find that out.

That night when Evelyn arrived at work, she saw Sara in the break room when she was on her way to the locker room. Evelyn waved at Sara, who smiled back at her. Evelyn took her jacket of and hung it in her locker. Suddenly she felt two arms around her, she turned around to see Sara standing there.

"Hey Teddy Bear" Evelyn said before gently kissing Sara's lips.

Sara smiled at her. "Missed me?" she said, pulling a puppy face.

Evelyn laughed "Of course I did" she said pulling Sara into a tight hug.

"I see you two made up" Grissom said while walking into the locker room.

Both Sara and Evelyn turned bright red. "Err, yeah we did. It was an accident anyway" Evelyn managed to reply with a face as red as a tomato.

"That's good to hear. I'm glad you are back" Grissom said. He got something from his locked and left again.

Sara cracked up "you look so cute when you are busted" she said between laughs. Sara kissed Evelyn's forehead. "Let's go to the break room" she said, taking Evelyn's hand and leading her out of the locker room.

Evelyn sat down in the break room and started talking to Warrick and Nick, who welcomed her back and couldn't stop asking her questions about what happened and if she was ok.

Sara sat down next to Catherine. "Hey" Sara said.

"Hey" Catherine replied.

Sara felt a bit awkward, she hoped Catherine would start talking. "Can we talk now?" She asked Catherine.

Catherine looked at Sara "It's ok. It was an accident, you had your leave, things are fine" she said, looking straight into Sara's eyes.

Sara felt like a huge weight fell of her shoulders. "Thank you, I just want you to know I'm sorry, I…"

"It's ok Sara. Like I said, things are fine" Catherine smiled.

Catherine put her pride aside. She would not show Sara or Evelyn that she was jealous, was she jealous of them? No way! She wasn't the jealous type. Or what?

Grissom walked in and told everyone to continue on the case they were working on. Everyone got up and started work. Evelyn got up and walked towards Catherine, her heart was pounding in her chest, she was nervous about how Catherine would react to her.

"Hey" Evelyn said looking at Catherine.

"Hey" Catherine replied.

"We need to talk" Evelyn said "I'm really sorry about what happened in the hospital, I just get really frustrated sometimes. And since I don't have anyone to take it out on, I took it out on the one person that actually did care" Evelyn put her hand on Catherine's arm, she really wanted Catherine to listen and to see she meant it. "The nurse was wondering why my family wasn't there, why the only people visiting me were colleagues. I was so embarrassed, I told the nurse that my family lives in Europe" Evelyn looked down "I'm so sorry I took it out on you Catherine." A single tear rolled down Evelyn's cheek.

Catherine had been listening to Evelyn talk, she had already forgiven Evelyn for being rude to her. She wondered what was up with Evelyn's family. When she saw a tear roll over Evelyn's check Catherine hugged Evelyn. "It's ok, let's forgot about what happened ok?" she said while holding Evelyn tight. To be honest to herself, she missed holding Evelyn. It was nice to be able to calm someone down.

"Thanks Catherine" Evelyn said while stepping backwards "Let's get to work then."

Evelyn's eyes sparkled. It was obvious she loved her work, it made Catherine smile. She was always weary of having new people on the team, but Evelyn was welcome. A brilliant mind like that would be a good addition to their team.

Catherine updated Evelyn on the case. "Four family members murdered, and one missing" Catherine said to conclude her summary of the case. Evelyn was looking at all the crime scene pictures thoroughly. Catherine looked at her, she had no idea what was going on in Evelyn's mind, she had never seen this expression her Evelyn's face before.

"Who says there are five family members" Evelyn mumbled. She looked up at Catherine, who raised an eyebrow at her. "Look" Evelyn said while pointing at the pictures "This is obviously the girls room, two beds, so two girls" she looked at Catherine who nodded "Plus here, a boy's room, a soccer fan" Evelyn smirked "But there is only one bed. And this room is the parents' without a doubt, master bedroom, so where is the other boy's bedroom then?" Catherine looked at the pictures "this room doesn't look like a boy's bedroom, it looks like a guestroom. I mean what teenage boy has such an impersonal bedroom?" Evelyn asked.

"Damn" Catherine muttered "The neighbours told us there was another boy, and there were pictures in the house with 4 children on it." Catherine looked up at Evelyn and smiled at her "nice catch" she said "you find out whether there is a fourth child or not, I'm going back to the crime scene with Warrick and Nick."

Evelyn smiled. She walked out of the room and went to Catherine's office to work behind the computer. Evelyn was concentrated on her research, so the knock on the door startled her.

"Hey you" she head Sara say. It made Evelyn smile, Sara still hadn't come up with a nickname for her.

"Hey teddy bear" Evelyn replied, sitting back in her chair.

Sara walked up to the desk and sat down on it "I heard about your brilliant input" she smiled. She looked straight into Evelyn's eyes.

"It wasn't that good" Evelyn said turning red. She wouldn't let Sara tease her now, she had to focus on her work. She wanted to impress Grissom she he would keep her after her internship.

Sara leaned over to get Evelyn's attention.

Evelyn couldn't concentrate with Sara around, so she decided to play along. "I was very inspired" she said with a playful voice.

"Oh really? What inspired you?" Sara asked.

"A wake-up call I had this morning" Evelyn smirked. She saw Sara turn red, goal accomplished.

Sara hadn't expected an answer like that from Evelyn, but she regained herself quickly. She got up and just before she left the office she said "Well, maybe I should do that more often then." She winked at Evelyn and left the office.

Evelyn smiled, she had butterflies in her stomach just from the idea of Sara doing all those things to her. She shook her head and concentrated on the computer again, which seemed to have found some information regarding the victims. "Yessss" Evelyn said while she clicked the print button.

Shift was almost over, Nick, Warrick and Catherine were still at the scene, Grissom was talking to some witnesses and Sara and Greg were in the lab waiting for some test results. Evelyn decided to get a cup of coffee and wait for Catherine to return.

Sara was in the lab with Greg, who was testing some swabs from the scene. "Hey, can you hold the fort for a bit, I need to make some calls" Sara said.

"If my princess will return to me, I can sure do that" Greg said with a smirk.

Sara left and called Catherine. She wanted to have Evelyn for herself after shift, they needed to talk. Fortunately Catherine agreed on having breakfast with Evelyn another day, she told Sara she was probably going to have a double shift anyway. Sara hung up and left to look for Evelyn.

Sara found Evelyn in the break room, reading a magazine and drinking a cup of coffee.

"Guess what?" Sara said, leaning against the doorpost of the break room as she had done the first day they met. Evelyn looked up and smiled at Sara "What?" she asked.

"You are mine tonight" Sara smirked. And boy did she have some plans for Evelyn.