Grissom arrived at Sara's crime scene around daybreak. Nick still wasn't in sight. Grissom got out of his Denali and approached Sara with caution.

" Did Nick ever show up?" he asked as Sara turned around.

"No." she flatly said. Through the early morning sun Grissom could see the anger in her face.

"He has to show up Sara, but until he does I'll help you process."

"Thats not it Grissom." she said her voice still shaking with anger. " How come I feel if I leave Vegas today, no one will even care."

Grissom didn't quite understand where this was going but he managed to say something. " I'd care."

" Would you really? I know Catherine wouldn't, she's hated me from the start. Nick dosen't even care enough to show up at a scene with me on time, and Warrick...Warrick hasn't really cared either way since I cought him gambling and turned him in to you."

" Sara listen to me. Catherine dosen't hate you, I'm pretty sure if you just told her what you told me about your parents she'd understand why you were out of line. Nick has done this kind of thing before and I know he'll try his best to explain everything, and Warrick understands you were doing your job. He knows you were doing it as a favor for me when you cought him. Please don't blame yourself for the imperfections of the team."

Just as Grissom finished, another Denali joined Sara and his and Nick jumped out from behind the wheel.

"Sorry I'm late. I had to do a favor for Archie, then Greg had his own little problem he needed help with and I guess I lost track of time. You forgive me Gris?"

Grissom shot Sara a glance then turned his attention back to Nick, " It's not me you should appologize to." he said and motioned over to Sara.

" Right, sorry Sara. I promise I'll be here next time, on time." Sara forced a smile then said, " I forgive you Nick, lets just get to work. That okay with you?"

"Cool." Nick responded " Where do you need me?" Sara pointed to their crime scene (arson) then told him to process the remains of the old burned out trailer. Then she turned her full attention back to Grissom,

" Anything else? I kinda have to get back to work."

" Yeah, help everyone understand why your angry." he said and turned toward his vehicle. Sara watched her boss drive off, and even after his car was out of site, she kept staring after it.

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I hope this chapter helped you understand the story more. There is still more to come.