Chapter 4
The night was filled with anguish; with all the emotional turmoil, going on in Las Vegas. There just seemed to be static shock that everyone got a sting from, particularly Nick and Sara; today just wasn't their day.
Nick couldn't sleep, the thought that he had just lost any chance with Sara was like ice-cubes sliding down his back, but he decided he wasn't going to just leave her. He wasn't going to let it end like this. Sara couldn't sleep either, not after her crush kissed a slut. Sara also couldn't believe that she admitted to Nick that she actually loved him.
The female CSI didn't comprehend why she actually expressed her feelings for Nick; it wasn't as if they were going out. Usually in this type of situation, she'd have hidden what she felt, but it didn't occur to her to protect herself this time.
Next Day (night shift)…The Texan parked his car and entered the building; from out of his pocket he withdrew his ID card and kept it in his hand. He didn't let go until he was in the meeting room. Grissom and Catherine were already seated.
"Nick, you're early." Catherine greeted. Nick took a seat next to Catherine and was given a file by Grissom to go in one of his case folders.
"Hey Griss, don't you ever go home? You're always the first to come, and I never see you leave." No reply came from Grissom except…
"Coffee?"
All 3 CSIs really needed a cup of Joe to get wired, up and atom. They all seemed dead, with the exception of Catherine who was unusually peppy this morning.
Within a few minutes Warrick arrived and then, eventually Sara. She took the seat opposite Grissom and gave no eye contact to Nick; he was desperately trying to see how she was doing.
"Okay listen up people, this is how it's all going down, Nick, Sara and Catherine, you're going to investigate the death of an Aileen Strawson. Warrick and I are going to continue his uncompleted case. Everyone understand what they are doing?" Grissom asked monotonously. The whole team got a move on.
Why Grissom why? How can you do this to me? Why did you put me with Nick? At least you gave me Catherine. Lord knows I'm gonna get through this day without tearing heads. Sara thought frantically.
In Nick's mind, thank you Grissom, thank you. I guess some one up there likes me, although I don't know why they should considering what I've done.
Catherine still radiated with peppiness, she actually looked like she was glowing.
Being stuck in the car with Nick and Catherine felt like being stuck in a microwave to Sara.
"Isn't anyone going to ask why I'm so happy?" Catherine asked.
"Why are you so happy?" Sara replied. It doesn't matter to me anyway, you're happy enough for the both of us. Sara continued in thought. Nick remained silent as he drove.
"I won a holiday in France from the newspaper. Lindsay is gonna love it," The blonde CSI shouted with enthusiasm. "All expense paid. I needed a break and I've finally got one."
Eventually they entered the house where Aileen Strawson was murdered. Sara couldn't pick up one of the advanced kits. Nick noticed how she was struggling.
"Here, let me get that for you." Nick murmured. At first she ignored him then tried again. Her attempt failed and she left for the house as Nick followed suit with two forensics kits, one in each hand.
The case went by fairly quickly; 5 hours later they already had a suspect and had him in the interrogation room. It was Aileen's husband.
Catherine, Nick and Sara were all packed into the Interrogation Room with the suspect, Paul Strawson. His attorney entered the room quietly.
Little skank! She represents every criminal doesn't she, oh I wonder why? Sara thought viciously.What is she doing here? I thought Jane was the Notton Family Attorney! Nick contemplated suspiciously.
"Paul, don't say anything to these people." Jane advised Paul.
"Thank you Jane," Paul looked at Nick and Sara, "every person should have an attorney like this woman here." He pointed at Jane who remained expressionless.
"Considering you have nothing to say Paul, we should leave." Nick and Sara had to let him go. Paul then departed the interrogation. Nick, Cath and Sara were still in the room with the attorney.
"Nick you were really chuggin' them down before you went all freakozoid on me!" Jane stated maliciously. Catherine sat there confused but didn't want to get involved. The attorney left along with Catherine. Just as Sara got up to leave, Nick stopped her.
She didn't try to fight him off.
"As you probably gathered, I was pretty drunk when I kissed her. If you're still not sure maybe you should go ask Warrick who witnessed my hangover at work." He uttered neutrally. Nick stormed out the room, but before he did, "Sara, even though you pretty much hate me right now, and even though you don't believe me when I say: I love you. I love you more than I ever have done before and ever will. I'm sorry."
He left the room, bruise under the eye and all. Sara sat there frozen.
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Life stuff got in the way of my writing including other issues which I explained in Padme's Mission if you're interested. I want to say a BIG thank you to:
Gorgeous Nick Stokes, Space-Case7029, Blondie, csialltheway, Mma63, CSnIcker, TinaFans and princess tiara. Without you guys there would be no story, I had to go through my story and your reviews to see that. And to all those that didn't review, I hope you enjoy this story. I'll try and update sooner this time, but when life gets in the way I can't do much about it.