Nick shakes his head and smiles at Catherine. He holds out his hand and says "Let's go home."
Catherine smiles and says "I like that."
Nick smiles and says "Me too."
They walk outside and Nick holds open the Denali's door. He smiles as he climbs in. He looks at Catherine and says "I love you."
"Love you too."
They drive to Catherine's house in silence. Once there, Catherine climbs out and they walk up to the door. She smiles and unlocks the door. The minute they are inside Nick takes her in his arms and starts kissing her.
The next scene is of Catherine and Nick in the living room. She is sitting at the kitchen table with her head on the table. She looks totally miserable. Nick has a look of concern on his face. He finally says "Are you sure you don't want me to take you to the hospital? You haven't been able to eat anything all weekend…."
Catherine shakes her head and says "It's the pregnancy. I had it the whole nine months with Lindsay. I was a fool to think this time could be any different."
Nick looks at her for a few minutes and finally realizes that this isn't an argument that he is going to win. Finally he smiles and kneels down to face her. He smiles softly when she lets out a groan. Her hand flies to her stomach and suddenly she is racing to the bathroom. Nick's smile turns to concern a few minutes later when there is no sound coming from the bathroom. He walks over slowly and sees Catherine passed out on the floor. He calls out her name and checks her pulse. It is faint and faltering. He grabs his cell phone and calls 911. He gives them Catherine's address and tells them to hurry.
Sara just happens to be listening to her police scanner when the call comes over the airwaves. She swallows hard and calls out to Grissom. He comes into the room and says "What did you say?"
She shakes her head and says "Do you ever listen to me?"
"I am listening now. What is so important that you had to pull me away from completing my evaluations?"
Sara looks at him and says "I just heard the 911 operator call for an ambulance to go to Catherine's house."
"Well, it must be urgent if they need an ambulance."
Sara looks at him and says "I am going over there and…."
Grissom gives her a look and says "Do you think that is wise? What if…"
"I am going and…"
"Come on. Let's go."
Sara smiles and says nothing. They get into Gil's Denali and drive over to Catherine's house. They pull up just as the paramedics are wheeling an unconscious Catherine out of the house. They are followed closely by a worried looking Nick. Sara walks over to him quickly and says "What happened?"
Nick shakes his head and says "I am not sure. She went into the bathroom because she has been getting sick."
Gil looks at Nick and says "Sick?"
Sara rolls her eyes and says "Morning sickness."
Gil looks at her and says with a serious expression "It isn't morning."
Sara rolls her eyes again and says "It is just an expression. I would think you would know something about expressions."
Nick finally says "Look, I appreciate you coming. I am going to ride with her in the ambulance. Can you lock up the house?"
Sara nods and they watch him climb into the ambulance. He takes Catherine's hand and kisses it softly. He leans in close to whisper to her softly "I love you Cath. Come back to me honey."
She opens her eyes briefly and smiles up at him. Before she can say anything they close again. Nick was sure that she was gone, but the paramedic smiled at him and said "She is just very weak."
Nick nods his head and doesn't take his eyes off her during the entire ride to the hospital.
They arrive quickly and are ushered inside. Nick tries to go in with her. He is stopped by the doctor who says "I'm sorry sir, but you will have to wait here. We will come out soon with news."
Nick nods his head wordlessly and watches the door to the ER swing back and forth, slowing down and finally stopping. He sighs and goes to pray in the chapel. After what seems like an eternity, he feels a hand on his shoulder. He looks up to see Sara standing there. He smiles softly and says "Hi. How did you know I was here?"
Sara smiles and says "Just a guess. How is she?"
"They don't know. They are still evaluating her. I can't loose her Sara."
This gets a small smile from Sara and she says "Everything will be fine. The doctors here are the best."
Nick nods and they head back out into the waiting room. Soon after the doctor comes to talk to them, he addresses Nick first.
"Mr. Willows, I…."
"It's Stokes."
"I just assumed you and she were married….."
"We are getting married next month. How is she doctor?"
The doctor smiles and says "She is doing much better. She is severely dehydrated and…"
"The baby?"
"Is fine. Although it was a close call. Morning sickness can be dangerous, especially when it is a severe case like hers."
Nick smiles and says "Can I see her?"
The doctor smiles and says "She is very weak, but I think it would be okay for a few minutes."
Nick smiles and gets up. He is led to Catherine's room. She is lying in bed and smiles when she sees him. He walks over to her and kisses her and says "Don't ever do that to me again Cath!!"
She smiles and says "I wouldn't dream of it Nicky…."
They kiss as the screen goes dark.
Please let me know what you think of this. I promise that it won't be long until the next chapter is ready…