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Teens & Tribulations

Chapter 9

Grissom stood nervously outside next to the canal at the Venetian. The sun was setting in the back ground casting an orange glow in the warm Nevada sky. He watched as Kassie walked to him dropping flower petals from a basket she was carrying. Then he saw her.

Sara walked arm in arm with Brass as they approached the preacher. Vows and rings were exchanged, tears were shed, and in the end Grissom leaned in, kissed Sara, and became her husband.

It shocked them both at the noise that 15 people could make. The reception wasn't much, just the traditional cake and dancing. Catherine shared a dance with Grissom while Sara danced with Brass.

"Catherine."

"Yes Gil."

"A shotgun wedding at the Venetian, how did you pull it off?"

"Well, it wasn't easy, but I was able to pull a few strings. This is my wedding gift to you guys because I'm broke and my supervisor is late turning in evaluations again."

He shot her a suprised look. "Sorry. I'll get them in tonight."

"Like hell. You and Sara have a room here and I'm taking Jason and Kassie with me tonight. I know it's only a one night honeymoon, but it is short notice. So make use of it will ya." She winked at him.

"You are just as bad as Sara."

Grissom and Sara entered the suite that was reserved for them. The patio door was open allowing the warn night air to flood the room. Grissom walked over to two gifts that were wrapped and sitting in the middle of the room. One was to him and the other to Sara, but there was no indication as to whom they were from.

"Who sent those?" Sara asked.

"I have no idea, and I don't recognize the hand writing."

"I'll open mine."

Sara picked up the box and peeked in, then shut the lid quickly.

"What's in there?" Grissom was curious now.

"They're from Catherine, I know it." She peeked into the box again.

"Let me see."

"Okay." Sara took the box and headed into the bath room.

Grissom shook his head and opened the one labeled to him. His eyes widened at the sight of the royal blue silk robe. He removed it from the box and decided that it looked way more comfortable than the tux he was wearing.

He was sitting on the couch in the robe when Sara walked in.

"Oh, we match."

Grissom looked up at her and his mouth dropped. Sara was in a teddy the same color as his robe. She curled up beside him and he pulled her close. Sara looked over to the fireplace that was on the other side of the room. She kissed Grissom and stood. After she lit the fire, she proceeded to turn off the lights.

"What do you say we make use of this big soft rug?" She said as she kneeled down in front of the fire.

Grissom stood and moved towards her. As he was kneeling Sara pulled him on top of her as their mouths met.

The sun shone through the drapes and the warm breeze blew them gently as Sara opened her eyes. She remembered last night well and wondered if she was going to be able to even walk. Grissom had her wrapped up as they lay under a sheet on the large bed. The evening started in front of the fire place. Grissom was gentle and caring as they made love for the first time as husband and wife. After that it was everywhere and anywhere, until they wound up in bed. She assumed he was still asleep when she heard his phone ring.

"You have got to be kidding me?" Grissom said, his voice heavy with sleep.

"I can't believe you even brought your phone."

"Well they can leave a message, because I can't move."

She smiled and laid back down beside him.

It was noon before Grissom and Sara headed home. The house was quiet and they assumed that Jason and Kassie were still at Catherine's. So Grissom kept the honeymoon going, only; he forgot to follow his own advice, assume nothing.

Things were just getting heated in their dimly lit bedroom. Grissom had positioned himself to enter Sara as his mouth worked feverishly on her neck. The sound of the door opening brought everything to a screeching halt. He gently laid on top of Sara to cover her as Kassie slowly walked to the side of the bed.

Her nose was red and her skin was pale. She sniffled in between words. "I feel yucky."

Grissom hung his head, and thought, 'Honeymoon's officially over.' as he carefully moved off of Sara.

"Why don't you go back up to your room and I'll be right there, ok?" Sara said.

Kassie nodded and made her way out.

Sara gave Grissom a sympathetic look. "Sorry."

"I understand."

She quickly dressed in her robe and grabbed some medicine out of their bathroom and headed up to Kassie. Grissom let out a loud moan as he rolled to his back venting his frustration. He was still aroused and could not be like the light switch Sara was, on and off in a matter of seconds. Once the switch was turned on it took some time for the light to go out.

Sara returned fifteen minutes later. "Are you still...?"

"No. I'm fine."

"Did you handle it yourself?"

He looked at her as if she had sprouted another head. "No, what kind of question is that?"

"I just didn't know if you needed the gratification of release."

Grissom chewed on her comment and didn't respond. She climbed back into bed beside him and they spent the rest of the afternoon in each other's arms. When five o'clock rolled around they both drug themselves out of bed and prepared to get ready for another night at the salt mine.

"Good evening." Jason's voice greeted them from the kitchen.

"What is it with you and cooking?" Grissom asked.

"Oh, well my dad used to make me cook all of the meals."

Sara asked, "How old were you when you started doing that?"

He looked up as if the answer was written on the ceiling. "I can't recall."

"Then you were too young, I'm sure you enjoy it, but from now on I'll prepare the meals and you be the kid who just eats and does dishes." Sara responded.

"What about breakfast?" Jason asked.

"Only on the weekends. You need to be a kid, go to school, make friends, and not have to worry about stuff at home alright?" Sara said as she placed her hands on his shoulders. "You can help by looking after your sister."

Jason smiled and moved out of the kitchen.

"Did you enjoy yourselves over at Catherine's?" Grissom asked as Sara went about in the kitchen.

Jason perked up. "Yeah, about that, I was wondering when I might be able to go back."

Grissom looked at Sara and she returned his stare as they both mouthed 'Lindsey' to each other.

"I take it you met Lindsey?" Grissom inquired.

"Yeah, she's really nice."

"Is that the only reason?"

Jason looked at the floor before he responded, "No."

Grissom pursed his lips. "Jason, it's perfectly normal for a boy your age to start having different feelings about girls. Your body's changing. Your brain is producing more hormones which causes a chemical reaction that..."

"Gil Grissom, don't preach to him like a scientist and give him all the minute details." Sara interrupted. "Just start with an overview."

"Would you like to do this, cause he needs to know?"

"No, you're the father figure it's your job."

"Then shut up and let me do this my way."

Sara smiled at him, and he smiled back as she let them be.

Grissom sucked in a breath wondering how much he could reveal about the wonders of puberty. "Jason, come with me." he led him down to the basement.

Sara made some soup for Kassie and took it up to her room as the 'boys' were not back from their discussion. She helped her eat gave her some water as a look of concern crossed her face. Kassie could barely hold her head up and was warmer than normal under Sara's touch. She headed downstairs and called Catherine.

"Willow's."

"Cath, it's Sara, listen, who did you take Lindsey to when she was sick?"

"Sara, what's wrong?"

"Kassie's sick. She's starting to run a temperature, she's lethargic, and near dehydration."

"Take her to the ER and tell the attending that your pediatrician is Dr. Sommers."

"Thanks Cath."

She hung up and headed into the basement, and found Grissom and Jason thumbing through books. Grissom looked up when she entered.

"We need to take Kassie to the hospital. She's really sick."

Grissom and Jason were on their feet and the three of them headed upstairs. Sara settled in the back seat with Kassie snuggled in her lap while Jason sat up front with Grissom as he pointed the truck towards Desert Palms.

Sara sat in the chair next to Kassie's hospital bed, Jason stood at the foot of it looking over his sister, while Grissom stared out of the window. Here he was again, watching someone he had come to care about lay sick in the hospital. He couldn't place the strange pain he had in his chest. It was different from when Sara had her little incident. Grissom looked back over his shoulder at Kassie. She was young and innocent, and he had to admit the little girl did hold a special place in his heart. He turned when Dr. Sommers entered.

"Mr. and Mrs. Grissom, Kassie has the flu."

"But it's July." Sara commented.

"Yes, and unfortunately for Kassie, we only have a record of her being born in this hospital. As for as we know she has never had any of her immunizations." he looked at Jason. "And I had the nurse pull your medical records, same goes for you."

"Is it too late for him to get his?" Grissom asked.

"No, a nurse will be here shortly to administer then. He will have to come back in a few weeks for a second round." The doctor sighed. "As for Kassie, well, we just need to keep her hydrated and monitor her for now." He looked at Jason again; Grissom read the doctors face and knew what he wanted to say wasn't good.

"Just say it." Grissom said.

"As you know the flu can be fatal. And in her case, there is a chance..."

"NO! She's going to be fine, you'll see!" Jason screamed with tears in his eyes as Grissom grabbed him and pulled him against his chest as Jason cried.

"I'm not saying she's going to die, you caught it early and brought her here. That alone increases her chance of recovery." Dr. Sommers said.

Sara silently thanked the doctor as she watched Grissom comfort Jason as he let out his frustration through his tears.

Grissom was late, and as he walked into the break room as Nick and Greg started heckling him. He noticed Catherine was absent so he knew none of the others knew about Kassie.

"So, had to sleep in from exhaustion huh?" Nick poked.

"Either that or he's been awake the entire time." Greg added.

Only Warrick saw Grissom's reaction. "Hey, shut up you guys. Griss what's wrong man?"

"Kassie's in the hospital." The room suddenly got eerie quiet as he continued. "She's got the flu." The pitch of his voice was soft and never changed as he explained the situation to the guys.

Catherine walked in and noticed the silence. She realized the situation was worse than she had originally thought. "How is she Gil?"

"Flu. The hospital has no records on her or Jason getting any of their immunizations. That's why there's a chance she might not..." His voice caught in his throat. He sat down heavily in the chair behind him, and blankly stared ahead, how could one little girl cause his world to stop turning.

TBC

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