Note: This is the last chapter.Much fluffier than the previous chapters. Thanks for the reviews!

4 Months Later

Warrick walked into the large house he was living in with Catherine. In one hand, he had an assortment of multi-colored roses. And in the other he was carrying a small bag, containing a few donuts for Cath and Lindsay to share. As he kicked his shoes off, he heard some quiet talking coming from the dining room.

Catherine emerged from the room, smiling at Warrick.

"Hey babe," He greeted, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Lindsay brought someone for us to meet."

Catherine pulled Warrick along by the hand until they reached the dining room. Lindsay was seated at the table, next to a nervous looking boy. He seemed to be about her age and smiled as Catherine introduced him to Warrick.

"Hi," The boy squeaked.

"Hey. What's your name?" Warrick asked. Catherine sat down on the other side of her daughter.

"Josh."

"Nice to meet you, Josh. I'm gonna go get some coffee. Care to join me, Cath?" Warrick set the donuts and flowers down on the table, then strode into the kitchen, with Catherine following.

"Who's he?" He jerked his thumb in the direction of the young man he had just met.

"I think… he's Lindsay's boyfriend. First boyfriend, to be more specific," Catherine replied. "Be nice to him."

She pulled him back to the dining room, a smile on her face.

"Mom, Josh and I are going to the movies. We'll be back around 1, okay?" Lindsay tugged her jacket on and slipped her cell phone into the pocket in her jeans.

"What movie?" Warrick asked. Even though he wasn't Lindsay's father, he felt very protective over her. He had known her since she was a little girl and had always just assumed any fatherly role. This was one he knew that if Lindsay's father was still alive, Eddie would have taken the same course of action.

"W-we're not sure yet," Josh answered, trembling slightly.

Warrick couldn't help but laugh. It was obvious that Josh was already nervous enough, he didn't need to make him anymore nervous. He smiled at the two teens.

"Go on." He paused, trying to think of something else to say. "Do you need any money?"

"No, we have some. Bye!" Lindsay called as she led Josh to the door.

"What was that?" Catherine laughed.

"What? I didn't do anything." Warrick followed her to the living room with a smile.

"Okay. Sure you didn't."

The two sat on the couch in silence for a moment. Catherine sighed, resting her head on Warrick's shoulder.

"I wish I didn't have to work tonight," She suddenly commented. "I feel like we haven't spent any time together in a very long while."

Warrick smiled at her. "You could always call in sick."

Catherine laughed as she sat upright. "Grissom would know that I was lying." She thought for a moment, then smiled. "I have Friday off. And since I'm your boss, you do too."

Warrick grinned at her cleverness. "Friday it is."

He gently kissed her, something they honestly hadn't had the time to do. Work had begun to interfere with how often they saw each other; It was amazing how two people could live in the same house, work in the same building, and yet, only see the other a few times a week. As they pulled apart, Catherine moved herself so she was sitting on Warrick's lap.

They kissed again, this time much more passionately. Warrick wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him. The minutes flew by, their lips still firmly pressed together, when Catherine pulled back.

"Let's go upstairs," She smiled.

"Sure. Sounds good."

Warrick grinned as he stood up, Catherine in his arms, and carried her up to their bedroom. Upon reaching the large room, he set her down on the bed and sat down next to her.

"Come lay with me," She smiled. "I'm tired."

Warrick looked confused. "But, I thought—"

"You thought wrong," Catherine traced one finger down his chest. "I told you. Friday."

Warrick nodded as he laid down next to her. "I'm gonna hold you to that," He told her with a smile.

As Catherine closed her eyes, she grinned back. "I'm sure you will."

The two fell asleep, Catherine in Warrick's arms. For the first time in a long time, both were happy. The tragedy they had endured four months earlier no longer made them quite so sad and depressed. As dreams danced throughout their minds, both hoped things would stay just the way they were.