Title: Pushing Forward or Pulling Back

Rating: PG 13 (for now)

Disclaimer: Wish they were mine… alas they are not

Summary: 1st fic… Just trying things out. Is Sara moving on without Grissom? GSR

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"Alright, so that seems to solve it" Sighed Grissom.

"Yes, it was the husband in the hallway with a knife" Greg chimed in.

"Greg, we're solving crimes, not playing clue" snapped Sara. With that she walked out of the breakroom in a huff.

"Jeeze, why does she have her panties in a bunch?" Greg huffed.

"Probably because she didn't have a chance to finish her date." Nick replied. "From what she told me, although she was pretty tight lipped, she seemed to be having a good time. Well at least it was plain to see from the smile on her face. She hasn't smiled, and I mean really smiled since, well since, the Lurie case. It has to be freaky to see yourself on that autopsy table. I for one hope Sara stays happy" Nick finished shooting a warning glance at Grissom.

The look did not go unnoticed by Grissom who was trying to look busy by studying the case file. And with that he gathered the case file and headed towards his office. He could just feel the migraine coming on.

Once he got to his office, he downed his migraine medicine without water, and sat lost in his own thoughts. He finally realized that he really might have lost Sara to another man. This is it, you really screwed it up. Now you've lost her.

He sat staring off into space, when he heard a knock on the door.

"Come in" Grissom called.

Catherine walked in. "Hey Grissom. I wanted to ask you about…" she trailed off. "Migraine?"

"Yeah" he replied wearily.

"No, it's not just the migraine is it?"

"What are you talking about Catherine?"

"You have that look."

"What look?" Grissom questioned his eyebrows raised.

"The I'm-thinking-about-Sara-and-even-though-I-love-her-I-can't-do-anything-about-it-because-I'm-too-scared-eventhough-she-loves-me-back-look" Catherine replied all in one breath.

"Not now Catherine. I'm really not in the mood."

"So I take it you heard about her date with Mr. Wonderful"

"Mr. Wonderful?" Grissom's head shot up. "She said that?"

"No, actually she didn't. She's actually been pretty reserved about telling anyone anything about her mystery date. However, your reaction does prove my point about how much you care about her. Not to mention how jealous you must be right now".

"Catherine can we not do this now?"

"Fine Gil. But you have been putting this thing between you and Sara off too long. She's not going to wait around forever. In fact if you hadn't noticed, she is trying to move on. And well I don't think I can blame her. I mean a man she deeply cares for is playing games with her. You joke and flirt for a couple months, and the without any warning, you push her away again".

"Catherine" Grissom said in a warning tone.

"Whatever, Gil. When your all alone in 20 years in you townhouse, you will be wishing that you listened to your heart, instead of trying to protect your pride". And with that Catherine walked out of the office and slammed the door shut.

Grissom winced at the sound. And he was back where he started. Alone in his office.

TBC?... What do you think?