The newlywed period for Sara and Grissom flew by, but in a nice fashion. The months were filled with ultrasound and doctor appointments, Lamaze and parenting classes, decorating the nursery and work at CSI. Grissom wanted Sara to stop working at seven months, but Sara wanted to work until at least eight. Even with the rest of the team and lab arguing with her, in Grissom's favour, Sara still got her way. So, on the day that marked her eighth month of pregnancy, the team threw her a baby shower, hoping, their gifts for the nursery would lure Sara into decorating and not coming into work.
(Grissom and Sara walk down the hall. Sara has her arms supporting her back, with her bump extending so far she hasn't been able to see her feet for a week. Grissom's right hand is on the small of her back, leading her towards the break room.)
Grissom: So hun, how does it feel to finish your last day of work before your maternity leave?
(Sara stops and turns to him. She raises her right eyebrow.)
Sara: First, I never agreed to this being my last day of work and second, I wouldn't even call what I've done for the past two months work.
Grissom: It is so work.
Sara: I don't call sitting at a desk organizing your paperwork all day, the type of work I normally do and want to do.
Grissom: Well, I couldn't send you out in the field in your condition.
Sara: I realize that, but you could have had me work in the lab with Mia.
Grissom: Well, I guess I could have, but I am still your boss and chose not to, so, case closed.
(As Grissom and Sara walk into the break room she scoffs.)
Sara: Yeah, right. We'll finish this at home.
Everyone: Surprise!
(Sara is shocked to see Catherine, Warrick, Nick, Greg, Brass, Doc Robbins, Hodges, David, Mia, Mandy, and Archie, all standing together holding a banner that reads, "Sara's Baby Shower." Around the room are brightly coloured boxes and bags of all sizes, covered in ribbons and bows.)
Sara: Did Ecklie let you all have lunch at the same time?
Ecklie: Yes, I did. Are you surprised?
(Sara turns around to see Ecklie and Sophia standing in the doorway.)
Sara: Um…yeah!
(Sophia looks around at everyone.)
Sophia: I told you we'd be late!
(Sophia hits Ecklie in the arm.)
Ecklie: Ouch!
(Everyone giggles.)
Sara: Hi Sophia!
Sophia: Hi Sara! Oh my gosh your getting so big!
(Sophia moves away from Ecklie to hug and kiss Sara on the cheek and then Grissom. Ecklie does the same, minus to kiss with Grissom. Sara turns back to the crowd of co-workers and smiles.)
Sara: Wow, you guys really surprised me! I had no idea.
Grissom: That was the point.
(Sara gives Grissom a sarcastic smile.)
Sara: No, really?
(Grissom starts to crack a smile which causes Sara and everyone else to burst into laughter. After a minute Sara's face turns serious.
Sara: Now, this isn't a plan to get me home and not at work, is it?
(Sara raises her right eyebrow at all of them.)
Catherine: No way hunny!
(Catherine winks at Sara and makes her smile.)
The baby shower went well. Ecklie even gave everyone a two hour lunch which is very generous for Ecklie. What Sara was really surprised at though, the amount of kissing and hugging that went on. As Sara opened each person's or group's present, they shared a funny story about pregnancy, and then hugged and kissed Sara on the cheek, except Greg, when she said thank you.
Hodges, David, Mia, Mandy, and Archie all chipped in and bought a car seat for the baby which also turned into a booster seat. Doc Robbins bought Sara an assortment of baby blankets and soothers. Ecklie, Sophia, and Brass all pooled their money together and bought the baby a beautiful stroller that also came with a carrier. Warrick, Nick, and Greg all chipped in on a stunning cherry wood crib that almost brought Sara to tears because it was so beautiful and she could picture the baby that was growing inside her sleeping in the crib. Catherine's gift was one of the best by far because for a change, it was for Sara and not the baby. Catherine knew how much Sara enjoyed her time at Spa Christine, minus the wax, so she got her a one hundred dollar gift card, which could be used for any treatment the spa provided. Last but not least was Grissom's gift. Sara was upset that he got her something when he had already put so much money into the nursery with paint and wallpaper. When Sara saw him carry her gift through the door, she immediately forgave him. It was a beautiful, antique, rocking chair made from the same type of wood as the crib, so it matched perfectly. A rocking chair was the one thing she wanted for the nursery, but never told anyone. Somehow, Grissom knew what was in her mind and heart. Sara started to cry tears of happiness because she knew that this proved they were soul mates.