A/N: Okay, I dunno if things will get really interesting here, or in the next chapter. It is all in your opinion. So please don't bail yet. Enjoy! And one more thing.....please keep in mind that these newest chappys were written anywhere from one to six weeks ago. So basically, ignore the Geroge and Jorja stuff at the end. LOL ENJOY!

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"Gil! I'm going to go pick up Hannah! I'll be back in a few minutes!" Catherine called upstairs to him.

"Okay! Hurry back, I don't want to be late!"

"Mommy! Can I come to please?" Lindsey said running to her.

"No honey. I think I want you to stay here." Catherine said as Lindsey pouted. "Don't pout, we'll be back here before you know it. I love you." Catherine said kissing her daughter and heading out the door. Catherine arrived at Hannah's house within minutes. She walked up the steps on to large porch and knocked at the door. A very tall man answered.

"Can I help you?" He asked, his southern accent obvious.

"Yes, my name is Catherine Willows, I'm here to pick up Hannah. We work together and she offered to babysit my daughter tonight."

"Sure, come on in. Hannah! Ms. Willows is here to pick you up!" He yelled up the stairs. Catherine could hear her running footsteps to the top of the stairs.

"Okay. Thanks daddy. Catherine you can come up stairs." She called down as her father left the room. Catherine went up the stairs and was greeted by Hannah. "Hi Catherine. I just have to finish something before we leave. It will only take a second. You can come in and look around if you want." She offered as they walked into her room and she continued cleaning off her bed.

"Wow, I love this room." Catherine said admiring the lavender walls and white furniture. "I wanted to do something like this for Lindsey, but my ex-husband would never let me. That is one of the first things I want to do this summer."

"Thanks. I'm glad somebody likes it. My friend Aaron thinks it's too girly for me."

"No, I think it is perfect." Catherine said walking to her dresser and picking up a dark wood jewelry box with light butterflies on the top. "Wow, I love this jewelry box, where did you get it?"

"It was my mom's." Hannah said placing some books on her shelf.

"Wow, it's beautiful." Catherine said opening it to reveal only two pieces of jewelry. A diamond ring and a diamond butterfly necklace. "Were these your mother's too?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Well, know I know where you get it from."

"What?"

"Your southern style manners. I noticed your father's accent when he opened the door. I think it is nice for a child to be raised with manners like that." Catherine said closing the jewelry box and placing the necklace on top.

"Thanks. It's a habit I have to get out of at work though. It irritates some people. Don't tell my dad though."

"By some people you mean Grissom?"

"Well, he mentioned it. He said that Nick was the same way, and he eventually got out of it."

"Well, what ever you want. That is one thing you don't have to listen to Grissom on unless you want to." Catherine said smiling. "I think we had better get going before Grissom goes nuts."

"Okay, I have to grab something first." She said picking up a paper bag.

"What's that?"

"Oh, it's just something to keep us occupied." Hannah said smiling as Catherine peered inside.

"Bubble wrap?"

"Oh yeah! I love this stuff. I can't pop it here because my dad doesn't like it. But it's fun to do with a friend."

"Well, if you think it's fun then I'm sure Linds will have a ball. Shall we?"

"Sure." Hannah said following Catherine downstairs. "Daddy! I'm leaving!"

"Okay, one minute." He said walking into the room. "Ms. Willows I need to clear something up first."

"Okay."

"When will Hannah be home?"

"Um, it depends on what time my fiancee' and I get home, but I'll try to have her home around midnight."

"Okay. That's all I need to know for now. I'm sure you need to get going." He said opening the door for them. "Don't stay up too late Hannah."

"Yes sir."

"Don't worry Mr. Carson, I'm sure Lindsey will keep her in line." Catherine said smiling. "It was nice meeting you. Hannah, we had better get to my house before Grissom has a fit."

"Okay, bye dad." hannah said climbing into the Tahoe as her father went inside.

"Well, your dad seems nice."

"Yeah. I'm not really that close to my dad."

"Really? I figured you would be since he raised you. Anyway, what plans do you have for Lindsey except for popping bubble wrap?"

"Well, I don't really know. I'm sure we can think of something." Hannah said smiling as they turned into Catherine's driveway. They got out and walked to the door. By the time Catherine opened it, Lindsey was already running her way to them.

"You'll have to excuse the mess. I haven't been able to clean in a few days."

"Oh it's okay." Hannah said as Lindsey ran to her.

"Hannah!"

"Hey Linds. How are you?"

"Good. I missed you."

"Oh yeah Linds. You were so deprived." Catherine joked smiling at them.

"Hey Hannah, you wanna see my room?" Lindsey said pulling her arm.

"Sure."

"Okay, you guys go ahead and I'll make you something to eat." Catherine said turning around.

"Catherine, if you want to, just show me what you wanted to make and I can do it. I'm sure you have to get ready to leave."

"No that's okay."

"Really? It's no problem you know."

"Well, okay. Thanks. Come into the kitchen." Catherine said as Hannah started to follow her.

"Lindsey, why don't you come with me. If you pay attention, you can help me later."

"Cool! Sure!" Lindsey said following them. Catherine told Hannah how to do everything as Lindsey paid close attention.

"Okay, so just preheat the oven at 350 ten minutes before you want to start them. I think you could wait a while. Unless you guys are hungry now?" Catherine said looking at the two girls.

"I'm not hungry now. Linds?"

"No, I'm not hungry either."

"Okay then. I need to change. I have a feeling uncle Grissom will start rushing me-"

"Catherine? What are you doing? We're going to be late!" Grissom yelled form their bedroom.

"About now." Catherine finished as Hannah and Lindsey laughed. "Coming dear." She said leaving them in the kitchen.

"Okay Linds. Why don't you show me your room?"

"Alright. This way." Lindsey said leading her back across the house.

"Wow, this is cool." Hannah said picking up one of Lindsey's framed butterflies.

"Yeah, uncle Grissom gave me a few of the for my birthday. He has a ton of them at his house still. But they will be here soon." Lindsey said smiling.

"Lindsey! We're leaving!" Catherine yelled from the livingroom.

"Okay!" Lindsey said running out followed slowly by Hannah. "Wow! Mommy, you look pretty." Lindsey said as she walked over to Grissom. He bent down to pick her up. "Uncle Grissom you look handsome!"

"Thank you sweetheart." He said kissing her forehead.

"You kinda look like a prince!" Lindsey said as her eyes widened. "Yeah! And mommy is the princess!" She said giggling when Grissom tickled her.

"Yeah he does." Catherine said grinning to Grissom. "Okay baby, we have to go. I love you. Listen to Hannah. And behave." She said kissing Lindsey. "Hannah, the number to the restaurant is on the fridge. If anything should happen and we aren't there, my cell number is there too."

"Okay. Have fun."

"Alright. Bye ladies. You have fun too. We should back around midnight when I expect Lindsey to have been asleep for at least two hours." Grissom said smiling as he put his arm around Catherine's waist. "Shall we?"

"Yes. Bye girls. Lindsey, please behave." Catherine said as they left. Hannah closed the door and turned to Lindsey.

"So Linds. Are you ready to have some fun?" Hannah said reaching into her bag and pulling out the bubble wrap.

"Yeah! But what is the bubble stuff for?" Lindsey asked skeptically.

"You'll see. I know it doesn't look like it, but this is going to be fun. I promise." She said laying the bubble wrap on the floor.

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A/N: I know sucky ending. But hey, I have an excuse. Most of my mind is preoccupied by other events if you know what I mean. Plus I figured this would be a good place to cut since I will have a lot and I mean A LOT of events and scene changes in the next chappy. So please bear with me. Thanx! And remember...........SAVE GEORGE AND JORJA! SIGN THE PETITION!!!!! (unfortunately, I don't have the exact link yet, but there are other places and other people who have them.) Anywhoo, SAVE GEORGE AND JORJA AND SAVE THE FUTURE OF CSI!!!!

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