Shift was almost over and Sara kept getting a strange feeling that something was wrong. She was trying to process a car that was used in a drive by earlier that night, but this feeling had her attention diverted.

"Hey, your not done yet?"

Sara didn't respond but kept staring at the blank dash. Catherine knew that something has been bothering her lately. It obviously had to do with Grissom being away, but there was something else she couldn't quite put her finger on. She kneeled next to the open door, and Sara came out of her trance and looked at Catherine.

"Sara? Hey, shifts almost over. How about you and I go get something to eat and talk."

She nodded and proceeded to put away her tools and walked with Catherine to the locker room. After changing they headed to Catherine's house where she proceeded to make them breakfast. The smell of food cooking sent Sara rushing towards the bathroom. Catherine was hot on her heels. She sat on the edge of the tub rubbing Sara's back as she continued to dry heave. It was then Catherine's suspicions were confirmed. She knew that something very serious had happened between her friend and this woman, but she never thought of Gil as a man to just jump into bed with her. And with him being gone for such a long time she couldn't help but feel sorry for Sara. At least when she was pregnant with Lindsey she still had Eddie. Which wasn't saying much.

"Sara, I'm going to ask even though I don't have to, but are you pregnant?"

Sara just kept hovering over the cool porcelan. "I'm not positive but I think so."

Catherine signed. She was the only one who could help her at this time. It killed her knowing that Grissom had finally made his move, he was going to be a father, and he was in another part of the world.

"Sara, according to Jim, the FBI's almost got this mess cleaned up, then he will be home, and I'm sure he will be beyond excitement with this news. He loves you very much you know."

"This isn't the only strange feelings I've had lately. I just keep thinking that something is not right. Something with Gil is wrong."

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They enjoyed their meal at the small family run restaurant near the beach. The sound of the water making contact with land was very soothing, and it put Grissoms mind at ease.

"So, what brings you to this part of the world?"

"Well, I had a very disturbing case in the desert several weeks ago, and decided that I needed to see more vegetation on my vacation. I know what brings you here, so I'm not even going to ask."

Grissom looked shocked. Had the news of the attempts on his life spread so far that even an anthropologist heard.

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Besides before I left, I heard they were gaining ground on finding the source."

Looking relieved he took another bite and they talked about their work. It had been several years since he last saw her, she announced her marriage and that was that.

"So, Terri, how's your family doing these days?"

"Well, I've been divorced for the last year. It just didn't work out with me traveling so much. We hardly saw each other after our wedding. It just wasn't meant to be."

Not what he wanted to hear. He knew that he had already given himself to Sara. Even if for the one night she was what he wanted and had longed for. He would do right by her.

Grissom walked Terri back to her hotel with Matt several steps behind. When they reached the door she laced her hands behind his neck and quickly pushed her lips to his. He was frozen. His hands remained at his sides, yet his eyes closed at the sensation. She continued to try and deepen the kiss but he didn't kiss her back. Terri stopped and looked at him.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Yes, I can't do this."

She clearly didn't hear him as she moved to kiss his neck up to his ear. Truly he was not a robot like others had claimed because no matter how much his brain fought to stay in control, his body reacted like any other man's would. The moan he let out was enough for her to keep going. She had unlocked the door and pulled him inside.

"Terri, stop."

She continued her assault on his neck as she maneuvered him towards the bed.

"Stop. I can't do this."

He grabbed her wrists and jerked her away from him. She looked into his eyes as they changed from a deep blue to near black. She knew she had gone too far. Grissom dropped her hands and moved towards the door.

"Terri, you're a good friend. But I'm afraid that's all. Good night."

Grissom walked out into the hall where Matt was standing with a stern look on his face.

"Don't say a damn thing, I don't want to hear it."

They walked back to their rooms by way of the beach. Grissom was talking, trying to understand what had happened and to make himself feel better.

"I said stop. She didn't. But all that I had to do was make her stop. Why? Why couldn't I? I love Sara. What would she do if she finds out about this?"

"Probably never speak to you again."

Grissom stopped and turned towards Matt.

"Well, from what I've seen from her, she's not a woman who takes things lightly. She's very independent and has made it this far in life without you, so what's a little while longer."

His words struck Grissom in the chest. He had betrayed Sara's trust. Even though their last night was the first, they had declared their love to each other. And that was enough for him. He needed to be truthful and make things right.

TBC