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One Month Later

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Sara slowly opened her eyes, and tried rubbing the sleep out of them. She looked over at the clock on the bedside table and saw that it was just after eight in the morning. Nick would be home from work soon, if he wasn't back already. The past couple of days he's been staying a few hours late to finish up on a big quadruple that he, Warrick, and Grissom were working on.

After her stay in the hospital, Sara had decided not to go out into the field anymore. She wasn't on maternity leave yet, though. Usually she'd end up helping Greg in some way. He was starting his training to become a CSI, so she'd help him with anything he needed, whether it be a question about field work, or help in the DNA lab. It was least she could do for one of her very good friends.

Nick and Sara had already decided that Warrick and Catherine would be their child's godparents, and both were more than excited. Catherine even started crying.

Sara's thoughts were broken when she heard the front door open, and a few seconds later close again. Then she heard footsteps coming down the hall way. And when Nick quietly stepped in the room to check on her, she couldn't stop the smile from creeping to her lips.

"Hey," she whispered as she sat up in bed.

"Good morning," he replied walking over to the bed and sitting down beside her. She reached a hand up to brush the hair out of her face, and let his fingers linger a bit before taking her hand in his. "I got you something."

"Really? What for?" Sara asked, curiosity getting the better of her.

Nick smiled as he pulled a small box wrapped in a red ribbon from behind his back. "Merry Christmas, Sara."

Sara blushed, as she realized she had forgotten what day it was. She took the box from Nick and carefully pulled the ribbon off. She looked up and him and smiled as she gently lifted the lid to reveal a small pair of silver snowflake earrings. "Oh my," she gasped. "They're beautiful, Nick. Thank you." Sara leaned in and gave him a soft kiss on the lips.

"I'm glad you like them. I was worried that-"

"Hey," Sara said, cutting him off. "I love them."

"I'm glad."

Sara smiled again. "I got something for you, too."

"Should I be scared?" Nick asked jokingly.

Sara swatted at him playfully. She slid out of bed and walked over to the large walk-in closet that they shared. She came back with a medium sized gift bag that was covered in candy canes. "Merry Christmas, Nick," she said handing the bag to him.

Nick pulled a few pieces of tissue paper out of the bag before finally pulling out a light grey t-shirt. He held it up and read it aloud: "World's Best Dad" It had a picture of an infant holding a rattle in one hand. Nick chuckled. "Thank you, Sara."

"Wait, there's more. Look in the bag."

Nick reached into the bag and pulled out a neck tie that had little pictures of the state of Texas all over it.

"I saw it at the store while I was buying the shirt, and I couldn't help myself," Sara explained.

Nick laughed again. "It's great, Sara, I love it."

"I'm glad," she replied.

Nick pulled her close to him, and gave her a gentle hug. "How are you feeling this morning?"

"I'm good. She's just moving around a lot in there. It feels like she's doing the Tango with my bladder."

Nick laughed. "I'm sorry, honey. Only a few more months."

"I know, I know, but those few months seem like an eternity away."

"I know. But really it won't be that bad."

Sara sighed and lay back down in bed, Nick crawling in next to her, holding her softly in his arms.

"How was work?" Sara asked.

"It was good. We finally broke the quadruple. If we hadn't, Grissom was going to make everyone pull a double. And there was no way I was going to be away from the two of you on Christmas. I don't think neither Warrick nor I took a break the whole shift."

"You're starting to take after me," Sara joked.

Nick shook his head. "Nah, I don't think I'd ever be able to do what you do."

"I'm sure you could, Nick."

Sara winced in pain, causing Nick to sit up. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. She's just really active today."

Nick gently placed his hand on Sara's abdomen and began tracing soft circles all over, in attempt to calm their daughter. "Feel better?" He asked.

Sara closed her eyes and sighed. "Yes. She always calms down for you."

"What can I say? I have a powerful effect over women," Nick explained, grinning.

Sara shot him a death glare, causing him to laugh a bit.

"Don't worry, though. I'll only use my power on you and her." He leaned in and kissed Sara's cheek before moving to her abdomen, and placing a gentle kiss there as well. "I love you," he whispered to his daughter, before laying his head down on Sara's belly so he could listen to the baby growing within her.

Sara smiled as she reached down and ran her fingers through Nick's hair. "Never in a million years is this what I had pictured my life to turn out to be."

Nick looked up at her. "Are you unhappy, Sara?"

She shook her head from side to side as tears began to form in her eyes. "No," she choked out. "I'm not unhappy at all."

"Would you tell me if you were?"

Sara was silent for a moment.

"Sara, I want to make you happy. These past few months have been… I don't know what. They've opened my eyes to something new; something great that I never thought I'd have. I know it didn't start out right, but looking back on it now, I don't I'd change anything that happened. Because if that stuff hadn't happened, we may not be here today. And I love where I am right now. I love being with you. I love waking up to you every morning. I love having you to come home to. And I can't think of anyone else that I'd rather have as the mother of my child."

By the time Nick had finished, Sara could feel the tears falling faster down her cheeks. She gently brushed them away and tried to smile. "Nick-"

"Don't say anything Sara. I know this isn't how you wanted it to happen. But I wouldn't trade you, or her, for anything. There's nothing in this world greater than having the two of you in my life. I only hope I can be the best daddy and husband to you and our little girl."

Sara's eyes grew wide, and she stopped sniffling. "Husband?" She whispered.

"Um… Yeah… You see I-" Nick fumbled over his words uncharacteristically. "I don't want you to answer me now. But I have been thinking about this for a while now. I love you Sara, and I think you know that. I don't want to be with anyone else, except for you. Whether we get married or not, I want to be with you for the rest of our lives. I'm pretty sure you know that by now as well."

He paused for a moment to let his words sink in.

"I don't have a ring right now, but someday, I'd like to marry you and make you my wife. I want to be your husband. But I'll wait for as long as it takes."

Sara stared at him as he spoke, not making a noise. "Nick, I don't know."

"I know you don't, Sara. That's why I didn't want you to say anything. Just think about it, okay. I'll wait. I'm not going anywhere, I promise."

"Okay," she whispered.

Nick lay his head back down on Sara's belly, and continued listening to their daughter again, only now she was much quieter. In all honesty he could stay like this forever. He was happier than he had been in such a long time, and he swore he'd never lose these two lovely ladies. They were his life.

After a few minutes Nick looked back up at Sara, who had fallen back to sleep. The look on her face was a mix between confused and satisfied. He decided he'd leave her be for a bit. He quietly slid out of bed, and headed into the master bathroom to take a shower, a smile pasted firmly on his lips.

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