Chapter 10

Have a Little Faith

Disclaimer: CSI is CBS's

Rating: M

Sara was rushed into the emergency area of the maternity ward. There she was placed on several monitors and had multiple IV lines. She was still moaning in pain as her doctor came in and assessed the situation. Grissom stood outside the room as no one would let him in, so he just watched helplessly through the window as the nurses surrounded Sara. Tears were building in his eyes as he silently prayed.

Once they had her stabilized they allowed Grissom to go into the room. Sara had a fetal monitor around her belly and was watching the screen as it showed the baby's heart rate. Grissom sat down next to Sara and took her hand. She never turned to look at him. He understood and they sat quietly watching the screen.

Standing out side looking into the room through the window was the gang. They told the nurses that they were all to be proud aunts and uncles. However they didn't want it to be so soon. They all moved over to the family waiting room.

Sara was still experiencing contractions when her doctor came in. She sat down opposite of Grissom and look at both of them. "Sara, we can't stop your labor. And since you are only 30 weeks our biggest concern is that your baby's lungs may not be developed enough. We are already preparing in the NICU for you to go into labor within 8 hours. However we are going to try and postpone it as long as possible. But if your baby's heart rate shows signs of stress before you are ready we will have to do an emergency C-section. We have already administered corticosteroids to help the baby's lungs. Sara we will do everything in our power to help your baby."

Sara just nodded as if it was no big deal but Grissom new she was dying on the inside. He squeezed her hand and she let the tears fall. She tried to stay as calm as possible. He leaned in a kissed her forehead. "Everyone is worried about you. If you want I can go and give them an update and I'll be right back."

"That's fine." and she turned her head back towards the monitor watching the baby's heart rate.

Grissom got up and left headed towards the waiting room. Everyone was chatting softly but when Grissom walked in the became silent and payed close attention to him waiting for any news.

"They can't stop the contractions and expect her to deliver within the next 8 hours. The concern is on the baby's lungs. They are afraid that they aren't developed enough so the baby will be in the NICU for a while."

Catherine could see him struggling to keep his composure and stood up and embraced him. "We are fine here Gil, go back to Sara."

"It means a lot that you are all here to support us. Thank you."

He left heading back towards Sara's room when it hit him that he could loose his baby and his wife if things go horribly wrong.

After 5 hours Grissom was dozing in the chair next to Sara's bed and she was also napping. She had literally worried her self into exhaustion. The nurses were being careful not to wake them. Everyone but Brass had left. He was watching them both sleep through the window of Sara's room. While he was watching, Sara's doctor approached him with a cup of coffee.

"Here this is much better than that stuff they make for the waiting room."

"Thanks." he said.

"Is anyone in that group a relative?"

"No. Gil, Catherine, and I are like siblings and the rest are like our adopted children. None of us have any real close family here in Vegas, so it's just us."

"Well I'm sure they won't mind me giving you any information will they?"

Brass just shook his head.

"Well so far so good. Since she's been sleeping her contractions have lessened in intensity. Every hour we can keep that baby from being born the stronger it will get. They both have been very patient and understanding of the situation."

"Well they are both scientists and trained investigators so incase you think you can hide anything from them you might as well give it up before you try."

"Thanks for the advice." She turned to walk away when the sudden alarm of the monitors in Sara's room began to go off.

Grissom woke with a start and tried to wake Sara. Dr. Hathaway and several nurses poured into the room. Sara wouldn't respond. They removed several of the sensors placed the rails up on the bed and wheeled her out of the room Grissom in tow. Brass turned to follow. Dr. Hathaway informed Grissom of the situation.

"Her blood pressures sudden drop indicates a bleed and the baby's heart rate has dropped dangerously low. We are going to do the C-section and attempt to find the bleed. I suspect that it's in the uterus and will do everything to help her."

The doctor ran through the double doors leaving Grissom and Brass behind. Brass laid a hand on Grissom's shoulder when he fell to his knees. Words could never help in this situation.

Brass sat with Grissom for what seemed like hours waiting for any word as to Sara or the baby's condition. He took this time to send a text message to Catherine telling her what was happening. Brass knew she would get here as soon as she could manage. He didn't care, she could give Grissom the support that he couldn't.

I'll update within the next day. Feel free to tell me what you think of it so far.