A/N: So, another chapter. Usual disclaimer, though while I'm at it I might as well rate this one for sappiness. All y'all better be happy with the relative happiness of this chapter. Anyways, song is Maybe I'm Amazed by Jem (the tune is, of course, originally by Paul McCartney, but that's neither here nor there). Enjoy!
Chapter 18- Maybe I'm Amazed
Greg walked into the lab and gave the piles of evidence waiting to be processed a withering glance. He sighed and picked up the first envelope. It was Sara's evidence. He opened the envelope and was surprised to find a CD inside. He pulled it out carefully and read what was written on it.
"Greg-- Just listen."
He half-smiled and took it to the A/V lab. Archie took one look at him and groaned, "Not you too!"
Greg grinned good-naturedly and asked, "May I?"
"I guess…" said Archie resignedly.
The song started, the gentle chords tinkling through the lab.
"Maybe I'm amazed at
the way you love me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the
way I love you
Maybe I'm amazed at
the way you pulled me out of time
And hung me on a line
Maybe I'm amazed at
the way I really need you
Maybe I'm a girl,
maybe I'm a lonely girl
Who's in the middle
of something
That she doesn't
really understand
Maybe I'm a girl and
maybe you're the only man
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help
me understand
Maybe I'm a girl,
maybe I'm a lonely girl
Who's in the middle
of something
That she doesn't
really understand
Maybe I'm a girl and
maybe you're the only man
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help
me understand
Maybe I'm amazed at
the way you're with me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of
the way I need you
Maybe I'm amazed at
the way you help me sing my song
And hide me when I'm
wrong
Maybe I'm amazed at
the way I really love you
Maybe I'm a girl,
maybe I'm a lonely girlWho's in the middle
of something
That she doesn't
really understand
Maybe I'm a girl and
maybe you're the only man
Who could ever help me
Baby
won't you help me understand"
Greg couldn't help but grin even as he felt the tears prickle in his eyes. He practically ran from the lab, almost running into Nick on the way. "Hey, where's Sara?"
"Break room, I think," said Nick, raising an eyebrow. "Why?"
"No reason!" called Greg over his shoulder as he ran off towards the break room. There she was, sitting inside, a cup of coffee cradled in her hands, looking nervous. Greg opened the door, crossed the room in three strides, lifted Sara up from her chair and kissed her deeply, in front of God, the world, and everyone else. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him back.
Nick stood next to Grissom, watching the pair. "Well," said Nick, draining his coffee. "That was unexpected."
"What was unexpected?" asked Catherine as she joined them, Warrick in tow. She stopped when she saw what was taking place in the break room.
Grissom smiled. "I don't think it was unexpected. I think it was inevitable."