Ok, here is the next chapter. Sorry it took so long but I've been super busy. The next xhapter is kind of short and boring so enjoy this one. The song is She's My Kind Of Rain by Tim McGraw. This song reflects what Grissom might say about Sara.
By the way, I don't own CSI. I wish I did, but I don't, I guess I'll just have to come up with my own cool TV show.
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Sara couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as Grissom slipped the princess-cut diamond set in platinum onto her finger. It had only taken her a few minutes to find the diamond she wanted and another hour to have it set and engraved on the inside of the band.
Grissom quoted Julie Whittey when he asked to have 'Love is a moment that lasts forever' engraved on the inside of Sara's engagement band. Sara was so touched she nearly cried as he embraced her in a soft hug.
Now they were on their way to work together. They had stopped at each other's places' to grab showers and clothes and finally rode to work together. They claimed they were not going to ride to work everyday together; they simply needed the other for support.
They were nervous about telling the team about their engagement but most of all they were worried if everyone would approve of it. Grissom knew he was a lot older than Sara, maybe too old? He knew age shouldn't matter but he was simply worried about what others would think.
She's my kind of rain
Like love in a drunken sky
She's confetti falling
Down all night
Sara was nervous about what she was going to tell Catherine. She and her co-worker had become good friends over the years and they discussed personal matters when they needed to. She knew Catherine would ask about the time she had spent with their boss and friend. Sara didn't know what to tell her.
Should she lie and say that nothing happened, that they simply talked the whole time at Grissom's townhouse? No, Catherine would know that was a lie. Should she tell her everything, about their first night together, about sleeping in each other's arms, about how Sara had never been happier than when Grissom was holding her in his arms?
"Sara," Grissom said.
"Huh? What?"
"Are you okay?" he asked, taking her hand in his as he pulled into the parking lot of the LVPD.
"I don't know. I suppose I'm just nervous."
"Why's that?" he asked, parking the car and shutting off the engine.
"I'm not sure really."
"I understand. We can keep this a secrete for a while if you like. We don't have to tell everyone right now."
"No, I want everyone to know. I'm so excited about getting married I guess I'm just nervous. And besides, if we keep this hidden it'll look like a scandal. I don't want that."
"Ok, then let's walk in there with our heads held high. Act normal, let then notice the difference between us."
"And the huge rock on my hand," Sara added with a smile.
"That too," they laughed, lightening the mood.
She sits quietly there
Black water in a jar
Says, Baby why are you
Trembling like you are
The lab was busy, apparently day shift had a big case and everyone was working a double. Sara and Grissom were being professional so they didn't hold hands although their hands grazed each other's as they swung loosely at their sides.
The break room was packed with CSIs and detectives from Day Shift. Grissom didn't spot anyone from his team in there so he and Sara headed to his office to wait for them.
So I wait
And I try
I confess like a child
Catherine, Warrick, Nick and Greg were all sitting in Grissom's office. They seemed startled when the couple entered the room.
"Oh, hey guys," Grissom said. "I saw Day Shift, what's up with their case?"
"I haven't heard anything," Catherine said, studying the two CSIs.
"I heard they had a triple in Seven Hills," Greg commented, sipping coffee.
Sara's hands were tucked around her back, intertwined with each other. She wasn't ready for them to see the ring.
"So what do ya'll do this weekend?" Nick asked.
Grissom shrugged his shoulders. "We talked a lot," he answered.
She's my kind of rain
Like love from a drunken sky
Confetti falling down all night
She's my kind of rain
Sara couldn't help but crack a smile and gave a small giggle. She immediately covered her mouth with her hand.
"What the hell!" Catherine yelled, jumping up and grabbing Sara's left hand.
Everyone followed Catherine's lead and came over to investigate. "Is that what I think it is?" Warrick asked.
"I think it is!" Catherine yelled again, looking from Sara to Grissom and back again. Both were smiling.
"We're engaged," Sara said through a bright smile.
"When did this happen?" Greg asked after he hugged Sara.
"Yesterday," Grissom said.
"We just sort of agreed it was something we both wanted to do," Sara explained. "It wasn't like anything formal."
"I'm so happy for you two!" Catherine was now crying as she hugged both of them. "It only took six years of you two working together!"
"What about you and Warrick?" Sara demanded. "I saw you two a the party."
"I'm still technically married," he said, "but I won't be for long. Tina and I are meeting with our lawyers tomorrow morning after I get off work to sign the papers and get everything in order."
"And then we plan to go out on a real date," Catherine finished.
"It only took forever for you two to get together!" Sara said in a Catherine style voice.
She's the sun set shadows
She's like Rembrandt's light
She's the history that's made at night
She's my lost companion
She's my dreaming tree
Together in this brief eternity
Summer days, winter snows
She's all things to behold
Everyone was laughing when Ecklie walked in. "What's so funny?" he asked bluntly.
"Nothing, Conrad," Grissom answered after his team had quieted down. "So what do you need?"
"Day Shift needs some help on their case and since nothing has come in yet for Night Shift, I need one or two of you CSIs to help them out."
"Not a problem. How about Sara and Greg?" he asked his team more than Ecklie.
"Sure, Gil," Sara said.
"That's cool, boss," Greg answered, still trying to suppress his laughter.
"Thanks, Gil," Conrad turned to leave when something caught his eye. He turned back around and looked at Sara. His eyes moved back to her hand and the ring on her finger. "Sidle, is that an engagement ring?" he asked curiously.
"Uh-huh," she said.
"Who's the lucky man?" he asked nicely.
"You're looking at him," Sara answered simply.
Ecklie gave her an odd and questioning look.
Grissom took Sara's hand in his and Ecklie's face turned stark white.
"You two are…," he faded off.
"Yep," Grissom said.
Ecklie was speechless to say the least. He muttered a 'congratulations' before he left the office and t he team burst into laughter once again.
She's my kind of rain
Like love from a drunken sky
Confetti falling down all night
She's my kind of rain
Sara and Greg were sitting in the garage waiting for the car they were supposed to examine for Day Shift. Greg had snuck out and bought Taco Bell for them so now they were emptying packets of hot sauce on their quesadillas and eating cheesy fiesta potatoes.
"So," Greg said between bites of his chicken quesadilla.
"What?" Sara was eating a quesadilla without meat.
"How did it happen? I mean, Catherine, Nick, Warrick and me planned the song at the party and everything."
"What! You guys planned that!" Sara yelled in disbelief.
"I found the box in the break room. I could tell how in love you guys were back then. I just wanted you to be happy," he gave a lop sided smile.
How could she be angry? He was so cute when he did that. "Thanks, Greg," she leaned over and gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. "I don't know what I'd do without you."
"Yeah, I know. I'm just irreplaceable."
Sara laughed.
"So you want your stuff back?" he finally asked.
"I suppose. I really don't need it now; it was how I remembered the times when I was happy and when Grissom cared about me. Now I don't need those memories, I can make new ones," she said happily.
"Sara, I want you to know something," Greg said, looking her in the eyes.
"What's that, Greggo?"
"You're my best friend, Sar. I love you, you're like the sister I never had," he gave a shy smile.
"Oh, Greg. I love you too. If it wasn't for you I'd still be miserable," she paused for a moment, lost in thought. "I was going to ask Doc. Robbins to walk me down the aisle, but I want you too. Will you do that for me?"
"You know I will," they hugged each other.
So I wait
And I try
I confess all my crimes
"Gil!" Sara called from halfway down the hall.
Grissom stopped and turned around as Sara hurried toward him in a blue CSI jumpsuit.
They were still at the lab and she and Greg had just finished processing the car. "I wanted to tell you that I changed my mind about something," she said.
"I hope this isn't bad news?" he asked with a smile playing across his lips.
"Oh course it's not. I just wanted to tell you that I've decided that I want Greg to walk me down the aisle."
"OK. I guess I can ask Al to stand with me now, I was hoping he would. I'm glad you asked Greg, I know how close you two are."
"So you ok with it?"
"Oh course, Sweetie. I want you to be happy."
"I knew I loved you for a reason," she took his hand and gave it a light squeeze before she headed back down the hall.
She's my kind of rain
Like love from a drunken sky
Confetti falling down all night
She's my kind of rain
Mark Sparrow stood just around the corner from where Sara and Gil Grissom were talking. He smiled, happy to see Sara. He had returned from his vacation a week early, wanting to see Sara.
He turned his head from around the corner and saw Sara and Grissom smiling sweetly at each other. Sara took his hand and squeezed it as she moved a step closer to him. After saying a few quiet words, they parted, both with smiles on their faces.
Mark quickly hid behind the wall and acted like he was reading a case file as Sara walked by. She didn't seem to notice him until he spoke. "Oh, hey Sara."
She turned around, a bit startled. "Mark, I thought you were at your sister's wedding?"
"Yeah, I was. I decided to leave early; it was kind of boring. So how are you? How was the party?"
"Oh, I'm fine. The party was great, you know."
"Sara, I saw you and Grissom," he stated simply.
Sara avoided his gaze. "I'm sorry, Mark. We didn't mean for it to happen. We just saw each other at the party and…," she trailed off. "We're getting married."
Mark gave a small smile. "I'm happy for you."
"You're not mad?"
"No, I've heard the rumors about you and Grissom since my first day here. I guess everyone knew you were meant to be together before I even came on the scene," he paused for a few moments. "So am I invited to the wedding?"
Sara smiled and looked up at him. "Of course you are."
"Thanks. I guess I'll let you get back to work, I'll talk to you later."
She's my kind of rain
Like love from a drunken sky
Confetti falling down all night
She's my kind of rain
The team had gathered at Grissom's place for an early morning drink after work. It was nearly 8 am when everyone was settled on to Grissom's couch or floor. Catherine and Warrick sat a the kitchen table, which they had scooted into the living room, Nick and Greg sat on the floor, leaning against the wall, while Sara and Grissom sat on the couch.
They were all nursing orange juice with vodka, otherwise known as a screwdriver. Everyone was too tired to drink anything heavier and Catherine fell asleep on Warrick's shoulder before she even finished her first drink.
"So when's the wedding gonna be?" Nick asked.
"We haven't decided yet," Grissom announced.
"We want to wait a while but I do want to have it before it gets too cold outside," Sara explained.
"You gonna have the wedding outside?" Nick asked again.
"We don't know," Sara told him.
"Do you want to?" Grissom asked.
"I don't care, as long as we're together," Sara said, leaning over and kissing Grissom.
"Great, now we're gonna have to watch them make out all the time," Greg said, shaking his head.
"Now come on, I saw you and with that blond lab tech.," Warrick teased.
"Her name's Julie and what do you mean?" Greg was confused.
"I was going into the locker room and found you two making out on the bench."
Greg's face turned bright red and everyone laughed, causing Catherine to wake up.
She stretched her arms out. "What's going on?" she asked through a yawn.
"Nothin' Sweetie, you can go back to sleep," Warrick told her.
"Actually I think I'm going to go home. I told Lindsey I'd take her shopping later and I actually want to be awake for it. I'm going to tell her about us," she said, smiling.
"Good, I don't want it to be a big secrete," Warrick said, kissing her softly before she left.
"Damn! Now we're gonna have to watch them make out too!" Greg said to Nick.
"This really bites, guys," Nick said in return to Greg's statement.
"Get used to it," Grissom said, kissing Sara again.
She's my kind of rain
Oh, rain on me
She's my kind of rain
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