Nick Meets the Sidles

Pairing: Sara and Nick (Snickers)

Nick and Sara go to SBC Park to see the San Francisco Giants face the Cincinnati Reds.

Disclaimer: I don't own any CSI characters, only my original characters. I wouldn't mind owning Nick though!

Paradise at the Baseball Park

Sara returned to her seat after she went to the concessions area to get food and beverages for her and Nick. She bought a large bag of kettle corn, a hot dog for Nick with his favorite fixings, for her a vegetarian burger with mushrooms and fresh mozzarella cheese, four bottled waters and two bottles of beer.

"How is it going?" she asked Nick.

"You missed the top of the first inning," Nick said. "The Reds only have one hit, but it's scoreless so far."

"In other words," Sara smiled. "I didn't miss much at all."

"I am not sure when Barry Bonds will bat," Nick shrugged. "I don't have the program with me."

"Nicky, you should've said something or paid attention to the announcer announcing the batting order," Sara said as she opened her bottle of beer.

"I guess I was waiting for you to buy us some food and drinks," he smiled. "We'll shall soon see if Bonds bats in the bottom of the first or not. Go Giants!"

Sara chuckled at her boyfriend, the die hard Texas Rangers fan was rooting for the San Francisco Giants. Either he didn't want to look like a fool or he was just going with the flow. She took his hand, gave it a gentle squeeze and he looked at her with a smile.

When it was Barry Bonds' turn at bat, everyone sitting in the stadium paid close attention. The first pitch was a strike. A young man sitting a row behind Nick and Sara was screaming for the umpire's head. The second pitch was a ball. The third yielded a triple and 2 RBIs bringing the score 2-0, San Francisco. The next batter hit a home run, bringing Barry Bonds home and doubling the score.

"This is an awesome game, Sara," Nick said. "Even a Texas Rangers fan can enjoy a San Francisco Giants game. Especially, when it's a certain Rangers fan who has a girlfriend who's from the San Francisco area."

"Nicky, you say that as if we are already at the top of the 9th inning," Sara chuckled.

"Sara, I wish this game would last all day," Nick said. "I don't want to go back and face that psychotic foul beaked parrot and your crazy parents."

"Unfortunately, we have to go back and face the loonies and psycho bird," Sara sighed and took another sip of her beer.

"I know," Nick shook his head.

When Barry Bonds had his next at bat, the fans were sitting or standing on edge. It was the bottom of the 4th and the Giants lead the Reds 8-2. Is he going hit a home run or not? There were some fans that had their baseball gloves ready should Barry hit a home run. The bases were loaded so it was an opportunity for a grand slam.

"Come on, Barry!" Nick, Sara and the people sitting around them shouted. "You can do it!"

It was three balls and no strikes that Barry's bat connected to the pitched ball and it flew out of the stadium and into McCovey's Cove. He hit a grand slam and went to the dugout giving high fives to his teammates. The fans went wild and cheered him on. Nick and Sara decided to have a passionate kiss not realizing they nearly bathed each other with their beer. As they kissed, they didn't care who was watching or the cameras were filming them for the jumbotron so everyone could see them. Somewhere at the Cove, there was someone who retrieved the ball. The score was now 12-2 San Francisco. It took a few minutes for the crowd to settle down for the next batter to have his at bat.

"I just hope that they only show this game in the Cincinnati area and Northern California," Nick sighed.

"Why do you feel that way, Nick?" Sara asked.

"I think that if it's nationally televised," Nick said. "I don't think we will return to Vegas and live this one down. Especially, if Greggo watches the game and sees his two friends from the Las Vegas Crime Lab having a celebratory kiss, I'm sure that he'll spread that around. Sara, before you can say anything, I really enjoyed that kiss. I just don't want to deal with that punk ass lab tech being an obnoxious gossip."

"I love you, Nicky," Sara beamed. "Don't worry, we'll deal with that lab rat if he saw anything!"

"I love you, too, Sara," Nick winked at her. "I know and have a plan!"

The game ended with San Francisco Giants beating the Cincinnati Red 14-5. Nick and Sara got up from their seats and joined the crowd leaving the stadium. Once they finally left the ball park, they went to the rented Tahoe and drove off to find a parking spot. They got out of the car and took a nice brisk walk around the area. They stopped at a local coffeehouse for grande cappuccino and shared a medium chocolate chunk cookie.

"Nick, would you like to have Thai for dinner?" Sara asked. "I know a place thatis the best in the Bay Area."

"Is it vegetarian friendly?" Nick wondered. "I am concerned that you won't find something to eat there."

"It's a place that has something for everyone," Sara smiled. "Why would I suggest it if there wasn't anything for me to eat?"

"I get the point," Nick smirked. "Let's go for another walk then we can go to that restaurant."

"I love how you think, Cowboy," Sara said.

Nick just grinned at her as they finish their cappuccinos and Nick ate the last piece of the cookie. They got up to throw away the napkins and stirrers. Sara returned the plate and mugs to the barista and thanked her. Nick and Sara resumed their walk further around the area. Sara gave Nick a little tour of an area that she used to go to on her days off.

An hour later, they were at the Thai restaurant. They order the house garden salad with dressing on the side. Nick ordered the chicken satay appetizer and a curried beef and vegetables dish. Sara ordered a spring roll appetizer and a tofu and vegetables with chili sauce. Both their entrées came with jasmine rice. They were having a great time eating, drinking water, talking, praising the wonderful food and great service, joking and laughing. When their waitress asked them if they wanted dessert, they politely refused and asked for the check. Sara paid for the meal while Nick gave the waitress a generous tip in cash.

Once they were back at the bed and breakfast, they were both exhausted from their adventure in San Francisco. Sara was already in bed waiting for Nick to finish brushing his teeth. She had the TV on to BBC America. There was a Monty Python marathon that was in progress. When Nick finally got into bed, he snaked one arm around Sara and pulled her into an embrace.

"Did you have a great time today in San Francisco?" Nick asked.

"Yes, I did," Sara smiled. "What about you?"

"Yes, I had a lot of fun," Nick smirked. "I saw a baseball game in which one of the home team's beloved players is trying to move closer to history. We took an awesome work around part of San Francisco. The food at the Thai restaurant was delicious. I also received an excellent tour by the best tour guide ever."

"I enjoyed the ballgame," Sara said. "It was more fun being there with you. You really make it paradise in the ballpark."

"I love you, Sara," Nick whispered.

"I love you, too, Nicky," she whispered back.

Sara and Nick shared a passionate kiss before they gently released each other from the embrace. They watched two episode of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and drifted off to sleep when they started watching the third.

TBC