A/N: Thanks for the reviews! I really appreciate them. This one's short but it's setting up the next few. Enjoy!

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When Sara woke up, she was alone in the dreary hospital room. She saw the note and read it before checking the clock. It was a little after nine. Sara noticed that her abdomen felt much better. She could even stand up. A nurse helped her to the bathroom and Sara took a shower.

She headed back to the room and began to read her cards. She got one from Warrick, one from Sofia, and one from Catherine and Lindsey that came with a balloon. Grissom had sent her a rare dead butterfly that was delicately placed behind a sheet of glass in a picture frame. Greg had written a long letter, complete with a drawing, that made her laugh, which in turn made her cry because the stitches still hurt. Brass had sent her a big teddy bear. Even Ecklie sent a vase of flowers from the lab that Hodges signed.

"Mornin' Sar, ready to go?" Nick was at the door. He looked well rested and the stubble was gone. Sara nodded and thanked her nurse before being helped out by Nick. Sara was glad to be outside; the hospital had been quite stuffy inside. "Do you want to go get some lunch?"

"Yeah, hospital food is as bad as everyone says." Nick laughed and helped Sara into the car. They drove to a small café for lunch. Sara found herself looking at Nick's chocolate brown eyes once again, this time without the fear of being caught. He looked up.

"Penny for your thoughts."

"You have the most gorgeous eyes. They're dark brown; the exact shade of chocolate." Nick began batting his eyes like a flirtatious school girl. They both cracked up but their laughter ended when Sara winced in pain. A concerned look spread over Nick's face.

"What's the matter?"

"I'm fine Nick, honest. Can we go somewhere?" Nick looked confused.

"Well, after I pay, I was going to drive you home but if you rather come to my –"

"No, someplace like New York or far away." Nick started chuckling but stopped when he saw that Sara had been serious.

"Sar, we can't go right this minute. I mean, I'd love to but you're injured." Sara looked disappointed so Nick added," When you get better, I promise we can go someplace, okay?" She nodded," but for now, let's get you home before I go to work."

Nick drove Sara home and set up on the couch, armed with two books and the TV, before leaving for work.