Birthday Surprise
Written by: Chella Belle/Edited by: Tigger
Chapter 2: Surprise
Sara Grissom walked through the halls of the lab in search of her husband's office. When she reached the door she- smiled when she saw him hard at work. "Hey." She greeted and slid into the room closing the door behind her. He looked up and smiled.
"Hi darling." She walked over to him and they kissed.
"Do you have the reservations for the restaurant yet?" She asked sitting down across the desk. He took off his glasses and set them down.
'Yes. Just took care of it. We're scheduled for 8. We're getting off early again." He proclaimed. She nodded and stared off in space, deep in thought. "What's on your mind Sara?"
She snapped out of her trance and smiled at him. "Nothing. Just thinking. I'm going to let everybody know." She got up and walked out of the room smiling and blowing a kiss before she left. "Love you."
"Always." Grissom smiled. They held each other's gazes and she blushed and slipped out of the room.
Nick, Warrick, and Catherine were in the break room watching television and discussing the latest case. "Hey guys. Change of plans." Sara took a seat on the couch next to them. Greg walked in.
"Hey. Are you starting the party without me?" He joked and poured himself some coffee.
"Actually, speaking of party, I'm glad you're here Greggo." Sara said.
"Whoa Sara," He held up his hands in surrender. "I know I'm irresistible, but you're married…to the boss. I'm sorry baby, but this ship has sailed."
Sara rolled her eyes and scoffed, "Puh-leeze. I need to talk to everybody. I have to push back the party by like…four hours. That gives us enough time to go out and have dinner, you all to set up, and us to get home. I bought some stuff for the surprise party and-"
"Whoa! When did ya'll make this a surprise party?" Nick asked.
"Oh, we've all known it all along we just decided not to tell you." Catherine informed Nick sarcastically. Nick made a face at her and stuck his tongue out.
"Come on children settle down." Sara said motherly. "I need Warrick, Catherine, and Greg to set up for the party."
"Wait, why not me?" Nick asked.
"Well…Cat's good at parties from her stripping days and throwing them for Linds, Greg is crazy and colorful…and Warrick would keep the two of them in check. Plus…you have a date Mr. Stokes." Sara teased. The rest of the team smirked and raised their eyebrows. Nick blushed a deep shade of red.
"Oh…didn't know ya'll knew about that." He drawled embarrassed.
"Uh-huh. We figured you would need some time to relax instead of just coming straight to the party." Catherine mocked.
"Um…yeah. Thanks." He quickly hurried out of the room. The team chuckled. Sara handed over her house key.
"I'm counting on you guys to get this set up and everyone there. I'll call as we're leaving the house and as we're coming home." Sara informed them. "Thanks guys. See ya tonight." She walked out of the room and headed to the parking lot.
Grissom was standing in the doorway waiting for Sara. "Honey! If we don't hurry we're going to miss our reservations!" He called to her from the hall way. He was looking out the door to the foyer before the front door. His coat was on and her's was draped over his arm.
She watched him from the stairs. He was dressed in off-white, Claiborne, 3 button tuxedo, with a Retro Paisley, five button, Apple red vest and tie. In a word, he looked good.
Sara smiled and slowly walked down the stairs. At her sound he turned around and the breath was sucked from out of him. She was amazing. "Oh my God." was all he could manage.
"Surprise." She smiled and posed letting him get a good look at the dress.
Sara wore an apple red, strapless, two-piece, beaded skirt, with a corset bodice and lace up back. Her hair was long and curled flowing over her shoulders, with the front pieces pinned back with small pins. In a word, she looked amazing.
Grissom was finding it hard to breathe.
"Gil, baby. Breath. Gil breathe." She instructed. He slowly began to breathe once again.
"You're breath taking."
"I can see that." She joked.
"You-you're. You just…I can't…You…"
"This sentence better end well." She teased.
"You're gorgeous, beautiful, amazing!" he supplied kissing her. He pulled away for air. "Do we have to go to dinner?"
She giggled, "Yes. Let's go Mr. we're-gonna-be-late." She took her coat and pulled his hand trying to scoot them out the door. He stopped and pulled her towards him and held her there.
"I don't wanna go." He showered her in kisses. She giggled and pulled away.
"Hey, come on. I don't wanna be covered in hickeys. We need to go." She pulled him out the door. "We'll play later."
He moaned and let her drag him, pretending he didn't like it.
A few minuets later, Warrick, Catherine, and Greg met up at The Grissom's front door. "Oh crap, where did I put the key?" Greg asked looking all over himself.
"What?" Catherine yelled.
"Surprise." Greg held up the key and Catherine swatted his arm. He chuckled.
"Save it for later." Catherine said.
"Come on Greg. Time to be serious." Warrick informed him.
"Party pooper." Greg accused playful.
"Surprise." Catherine remarked sarcastically. Warrick rolled his eyes and they filled in the house. Catherine pulled out the bag of decorations and handed out assignments. "Greg, you're in charge of the banner and streamers. Warrick you have balloons, places to sit, and games. I've got food. Alright everybody get to it." Catherine demanded.
"Geez, bossy bossy." Greg commented.
"Surprise." Warrick said sardonically. Catherine swatted his arm and he caught her hand and pulled her into a passionate kiss.
"She's bossy but he can control her with a kiss, surprise." Greg stated to himself. A bag of balloons came flying at him. "Hey, you hit me." Greg pointed out the obvious.
"Surprise!" They chorused in unison. Greg rolled his eyes.
Author's Notes: Okay, I hope you all liked the chapter. Don't worry there's more to come. I'll try to post tomorrow. Thank ya'll for reviewing! They make my day! And feel free to use constructive criticism. I know it sounds cliché (lol) but I want to be the best writer I can be. Plus, you guys know what you want to read. So I'm open to suggestions. Thanks ya'll again. :)
