Sara

The seminar was surprisingly interesting. Although, I don't remember a lot of what Dr. Grissom actually said, but I do remember the way he walked and they way he talked. I thought I would be out of his range of view because I was sitting in the middle half but he kept making eye contact with me. Then, what I thought was impossible, actually happened. He walked down the steps of the stage and up the aisle. I was shocked when he stopped at my row.

"What is your name miss?"

He pointed to me as I stood up.

"Sidle, sir."

"Miss Sidle. Do you know the importance of entomology in forensic science?"

Thankfully I actually heard that part of his speech.

"Well, in a criminal case there could be a body that was disposed and is now decomposing. The insects found on and around the body could help determine a time line of when the victim died."

He smiled and nodded his head at me.

"Very good, I'm impressed…"

Dr. Grissom continued with the seminar. The two hours flew by extremely quickly. As everyone started to leave I stayed seated. I don't know why I did but I just continued to stare at Dr. Grissom as he answered the student's questions. When the last question was answered I got up and started to walk out of the auditorium. Just as I reached the door I heard a voice call…

"Miss Sidle?"

I turned around to see Dr. Grissom catching up with me.

"Yes, sir?"

"Did you enjoy my seminar?"

"Oh, I thought it was great."

"I'm glad. You seem very perceptive. What career are you interested in?"

"I would like to become a Crime Scene Investigator."

"Really? I'm a crime scene investigator."

"Wow, I would love to discuss it with you."

"I would as well. Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee?"

"Sure, I'd love to."

"Great, just let me grab my coat."

Dr. Grissom and I walked to the near by café. We both ordered Columbian and then sat down at a table near the window.

"I'm sorry, I don't like using Mister and Miss. What is your first name?"

"Sara."

"Mine, as you know, is Gil, but most people just call me Grissom."

"Okay, Grissom it is then."

"Well, Sara I think you have the knack to be a CSI."

"Really? Where do you work?"

"I work at the CSI lab in Las Vegas."

"Oh wow! That's the number one lab in the country!"

"Yeah, it is a really nice lab with all the newest and latest equipment."

We sat in the café for an hour and a half discussing everything from my schooling to the insects he studies. When the café had to close we planned to do this again tomorrow night after part two of the seminar. I think we had a real connection.

He is a very handsome man but obviously too old for me. Unfortunately, I think I'm falling for him.

Grissom

I think the seminar went really well. Most of the students paid attention through the entire thing, but the brunette in the dark navy sweater paid the most attention. Her eyes followed me whenever I moved. I tried to look at all of the audience members but my eyes kept going back to her. When it came time for me to ask the students questions, to see if they retained any information, I went straight to her. She looked surprised to see me stop at her row. I asked her, her name which is Sidle. I think it fit her perfectly. I asked her why entomology is important to forensic science and her answer shocked me. She hit the bull's eye.

After the seminar was over I had the usual suck ups from the front rows come up to congratulate me and ask questions they already knew the answers to. As I was talking to them I noticed Miss Sidle was still in her seat watching me. When I answered the last suck up I saw her get up and move towards the door. I jogged towards the door to catch up to her and I called her name. She turned around quickly and smiled when she saw it was me. We talked about the seminar and I learned that she wants to be a CSI. She was eager to talk with me and I was with her. We decided to go get coffee.

As we sat in the café with our coffees I found out her first name is Sara. I think it really suits her. We talked about everything for an hour and a half until the café had to close. We planned to meet at the café again tomorrow night after the seminar.

Sara Sidle is a beautiful, intelligent, young woman who probably has a boyfriend, but I secretly hope she doesn't. I know it's wrong with the age difference but I think I am falling for her.