Catherine takes a deep breath and hopes for the best, but prepares for the worst. Eickle looks mad enough to blow steam from his ears. She smiles and says "Conrad, how are you tonight?"
He gives her a patronizing look and says "Catherine. Why are you holding Mr. Stokes hand?"
She takes a deep breath and says "Let's go into your office. I think…"
"Obviously you aren't thinking. Let's go into your office!!"
They walk into her office and Catherine shuts the door. She sits behind her desk and Nick sits beside Eickle. They are silent for a few moments and finally Catherine says "Listen Conrad, I have…"
Nick interrupts and says "We have something to tell you."
Eickle looks from Catherine and Nick. He knows what they are going to say, but he can't quite believe it. He finally says "What are you going to tell me?!"
Catherine sighs and says "We are getting married."
"You are his supervisor and…."
Nick interrupts and says "We are grown adults and we are in love."
"If you decide to continue with this marriage, your job will be on the line Catherine."
Catherine starts to say something but is interrupted by Nick "Eickle, we are going to have a baby."
"A b-ba-baby?!! Your kidding me?"
Nick walks over to Catherine and says "No, we are not kidding. That is why we are getting married next month."
Eickle opens and closes his mouth several times. Not quite sure what to say, he finally blurts out "Your fired Catherine."
She starts to protest, but Eickle won't listen to her. Finally once again Nick steps up and says "That isn't necessary Eickle. I quit."
He lays his badge and gun on the table. Catherine looks at him and mouths "Nick, no…."
Nick shakes his head and says "I can always find another job Cath, you're the woman I love. No job is worth loosing you over!"
Catherine has tears in her eyes as she watches Nick walk out of her office. Gil is standing outside the room and says "That wasn't necessary Conrad! He can join my team and…"
"And nothing!! He is involved with his supervisor and…"
"As you say Conrad, and nothing. I will go to the sheriff about this. I am sure that Nick's reputation will be enough. He is one of the best men I have and I won't loose him."
Catherine smiles at Gil and says softly "Thank you…"
Gil shakes his head and says "No thanks are necessary Catherine. I said it before, Nick is one of my best CSI's and I won't loose him."
Catherine starts to say something, but is Gil puts up his hand and says "Go after Nick."
She nods quickly and goes into the locker room. Nick is busy taking things out of his locker. He finishes and slams the door. He picks up his duffle bag and starts to walk out the door when he sees Catherine. She has her hands behind her back. He smiles and says "I guess this is it. Will I see you after your done here?"
Cather shakes her head and says "No…"
Nick's face falls and says "I see…"
Catherine smiles and says "I came here with you remember."
Nick shakes his head and says "I forgot."
Catherine walks over to him and says softly "Nick I have something to tell you. Gil overheard our conversation with Eickle."
"Great! So now he knows."
Catherine smiles and says "And he said that he isn't going to let you quit. He told Conrad that he would go to the sheriff if necessary."
She finally puts her hands in front of her and Nick smiles. He sees that she has his badge and gun. She laughs when he says "Beware of woman carrying guns!"
"I see you still have your sense of humor."
He smiles and merely leans forward and kisses her deeply. She sighs into his kiss. She puts her arms around him. They are lost in each other. Until they hear someone clearing their throat. They reluctantly break the kiss and look up to see Warrick, Sara and Greg standing there. Sara and Greg have smiles on their faces. Warrick's face is unreadable though.
Catherine smiles and says "Sorry. We got a little carried away!"
Sara smiles and says "So we see. So, is Eickle ready to give you walking papers?"
Catherine laughs and says "He was, until Gil stepped in."
Warrick looks at her and says "He did?"
Nick smiles at his friend and says "Well, he tried to fire Catherine, but I quit. Apparently Grissom heard the conversation and stepped in. So it looks like you guys will be stuck with me for awhile!"
Greg smiled his typical Greg smile and said "Good ole Grissom!"
Warrick walks over to his locker and opened it. He closed it with such force that it echoed thru the hallway. He gave Catherine and Nick a look and said to them "I suggest you keep the kissing away from work! Not very professional."
He walked out into the hallway, leaving a stunned Catherine and Nick behind.