DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN CSI OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS; THEY BELONG TO CBS OR ANTHONY ZUIKER
A/N: An opportunity to participate in a unique fund-raiser culminates in a revealing look at the members of the CSI team.
RATING: K+
GENRE: Comedy/Romance
TIMELINE: Takes place a month after Port in the Storm.
EPISODE INFLUENCES/SPOILERS: None I am aware of.
ACKNOWLEDGEDMENTS: "She's a Lady" written by Paul Anka. "I Can't Help Myself" written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Edward Holland, Jr. "Kiss You All Over" written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. My humble thanks to lady betas Kacee and Mel for their patience and support.
"The Full CSI"
CHAPTER ONE
Catherine Willows had been approached by a friend, who worked as a nurse at Desert Palm Hospital to organize a fundraiser for the pediatric unit due to her connection with her father Sam Braun. Catherine had never done anything like this before and was mulling over what to use as the actual event. It had to be something that would be a sure income generator for the project. She had contacted Sam in the hopes of being given a generous donation for the event as well as to get some advice of how to undertake this.
"Well, kid, I have an idea of what would be an absolute lock for this to really take off and help you to raise some major bucks, all above board and legal-like," Sam said to Catherine in his casino office.
Catherine lounged in a chair across from her father, quizzically arching an eyebrow, her curiosity aroused.
"Go on, I'm all ears," she replied.
Sam went into detail with his proposed idea. Catherine's eyebrows rose nearly off her forehead.
'How in heaven's name can this be pulled off', Catherine thought, 'but if I can it would be something different even for this town'.
Later at the lab, she found Gil in his office and went in to discuss the subject with him.
She went over a brief description of what she had in mind. Grissom sat back in his chair with a facial expression that was clear about what he thought.
"Aw c'mon Gil," Catherine exclaimed. "This is for a great cause and for kids. I know you've got a soft spot when it comes to kids!"
"Out of the question," Gil responded. "Are you wanting to see my butt in Ecklie's sights again?"
"Well, can I even talk to the other team members about?" Catherine shot back. "I've gotten encouraging responses from some other local agencies for this talent show."
"I bet you have," Gil stated. "Catherine, look, if it were of a different nature you'd have my blessing and any help I could lend, but this might be sensitive and the backlash could be hell."
"Let me at least talk to the rest of the team and if they feel the same as you, then I will gladly drop the subject," Catherine persisted, knowing this had all kinds of potential.
Gil threw up his hands. "Fine; talk with them and get back to me."