Terri left the next day. He only hoped that he would be able to return home before Sara heard rumors about what had happened. Then several days later he got the all clear.

"Hey, Grissom. I just got a call from the FBI. They have naturalized the threat and even got a few more mobsters put away."

"When can we leave?"

"Tomorrow morning. I'll fly with you back to Vegas then I'm gone."

"Thanks, for everything." he held out his hand and Matt shook it.

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Once she got the news of his impending return, Sara couldn't hold in her excitement. She sat in the break room unable to hold still. Her hands were constantly moving, and it was driving Catherine nuts. She was 7 weeks pregnant and luckily her morning sickness phase was short. Being able to see Grissom again and give him the good news was tearing her up inside. Catherine was the only one other than Brass who knew she was pregnant. And Brass only knew from his observations of her, and when he confronted her about it she told him knowing he wouldn't say anything. Between him and Catherine, they have been supporting and helpful with everything she has needed.

"So, when are you going to tell him?"

"I'm not sure. I just want to see him again you know."

Catherine smiled and looked up. Sara followed her gaze towards the door and met the bluest eyes in the world. Neither cared where they were as she rose and quickly moved towards him. He scooped her up into his arms, their lips met in the flood of emotion they had been holding in for each other. Through the glass walls time stood still as everyone watched the scene develop in front of them. Grissom and Sara, finally in each others arms.

He knew he had to tell her about the incident that happened with Terri. The guilt was weighing heavy on his chest, but he was too wrapped up in her embrace to think straight. When they arrived at his townhouse he was glad to see that even in his absence that she felt comfortable making herself at home.

She didn't want to wait, her body was working in overdrive. She led him to the bedroom and quickly removed her clothes and he his. The time between them was for too long, and their bodies demanded satisfaction.

That night he went about his usual routine. He took his messages and headed towards his office. The voice he heard echo down the hall before he turned the key made his blood freeze. Grissom walked to the break room and he saw Catherine and Sara sitting and listening to Terri Miller tell them about how they had run into each other. When Sara noticed him approaching, she stood and quickly left. He didn't try to stop her though he knew he should. Anger quickly flooded his senses as he slammed his briefcase on the table interrupting Terri.

"Oh, hello Dr. Grissom." She wanted to say more but didn't.

Catherine knew he was mad by the look in his eyes. She had only seen those eyes once before.

"What did you say?"

"What do you mean? I only brought up how we had run into each other."

The look on Catherine's face said other wise.

"Don't lie to me Terri. What did you tell her?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't know..."

"Tell me now! What did you tell her?" Grissoms voice boomed and Terri couldn't respond. Catherine decided to help refresh Terri's mind.

"You said that you kissed him."

"And Sara heard this?"

Catherine nodded. Grissom slammed his fists down on the table and went to his office.

He continually tried Sara's cell phone. She wasn't picking up, so he left several messages.

"Sara, please call me back. I need to straighten this out with you. Nothing happened. Please Sara. I love you."

He continued to plead his case to her voice mail. Finally Catherine entered his office .

"Hey, Gil."

"Not now Catherine."

"Sara just called me." now she had his attention. "She asked me if she could crash at my place for a few days."

"Catherine, nothing happened you have to believe me. Nothing happened."

"Grissom, I believe you. But when the woman who kissed you is telling her side of the story, it's upsetting to anyone. I'll talk to her tonight. But you need to explain everything to her."

He sat in silence knowing he had screwed up. He should have told Sara. He should have stopped Terri when she started kissing him. He had been without Sara for nearly 7 weeks, and now he could loose her forever.

TBC