Chapter 2

Grissom couldn't sleep he had been home for several hours and all he could think about was Sara, about how close he was to confessing his love for her, how close he was to crying when he saw Hank at the hospital and how close he was to following them home, but most of all he couldn't stop thinking about what she might be doing with Hank and his worst fears came to light.

I'm too late.

He got up out of bed and walked into the living room plonking himself down on the settee and started thinking again, she must still have feelings for him she hasn't called me like she said she was going to, well she probably forgot all about me now that she has her hunky paramedic to look after her he thought bitterly, wait a second what if she didn't ring because she cant maybe they didn't make it to her apartment and with those final thoughts Grissom ran into his room threw on the same nights clothes and headed out of the door.

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Sara was huddled on the floor, she had been there for some time clutching her knees to her chest and sobbing soaking the carpet beneath her that was stained in her blood, Hank had left a few hours before and Sara hadn't moved she couldn't she was too weak, to afraid but most of all too ashamed. The fear that she was turning into her mother was over coming her and her sobbing turned into full blown crying as she thought about how her mum lay in the same way after she took a beating.

How could I have been so stupid as to think that Hank didn't have a grudge even when we were together he wasn't that sincere and now look at me, I'm just another statistic, Sara carried on crying until she started to drift off to sleep letting one word slip off her lips as she was falling into a blissful slumber.

Grissom.

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Grissom was driving to Sara's apartment faster than he would normally but he had a bad feeling, he needed to see if she was okay but most of all he wanted to see if there was ever going to be a 'we'.

If I just get there and analyse the situation I can make a decision as to whether there ever could be a relationship between us without actually asking, he might not even be there which will be good for me, it means I stand a chance and well I'm sure as hell not going to cheat on her like that jackass Hank did, I hope everything will be alright.

Grissom pulled up outside of Sara's apartment complex and parked his car in her space, he got out and noticed her light was on, well she must be in then, he made his way up the three flights of stairs to Sara's apartment and walked towards her door.

Something's not right, Grissom looks down and finds a small red pool on the floor he bends down and looks at the pool closer, gasping a little he realises it is blood, he doesn't gasp because it is blood he gasps as it might be her blood.

Standing up quickly he puts his hand on the door knob without turning it the door opens and he can see small bits of wood chippings missing from it like it has been roughly handled, he takes his right arm and pushes the door open slowly and it creaks as it opens and causes a small thud against the wall.

"Oh my god…Sara" he breathes out as he ran into the apartment and falls at the side of her beaten bloody body.

"Sara Honey can you hear me" he puts his hand on the side of her face and starts stroking his thumb over her cheek, "Sara" he says a little louder.

Sara groans and moves her arm slightly "please Hank I'm sorry don't hurt me again" she mumbles under her breath without opening her eyes.

Grissom's face is beginning to turn red at the realisation that he did this to her.

"Sara its Grissom its okay he's not here your safe now"

The second those last words left his mouth Sara had sat up and swung her arms around Grissom's neck and put her face into his chest and cried her heart out, Grissom wrapped his arms around her back and shoulders bringing her closer to him and started whispering to her holding back tears of his own.

"Sara I'm so so sorry I should have never let you go home with that guy, he will never hurt you ever again I promise, you safe now ,your safe".

They sat in that position for hours until their bodies went numb and they moved to the settee.

"Sara I think I should get you to the hospital and get you checked out, you could have concussion"

"I already have concussion, remember the car accident". she stated bringing her knees up to her chest and resting her chin on them.

"I know Honey but better safe than sorry, right". trying to convince her to let him take her to the hospital all the while showing her how concerned he is about her.

Looking into his eyes and seeing all the concern, worry, sorrow and slight anger, she gave in and decided that he was right.

"Okay if it will make you happy" she sighed and got up slowly and falling back down on the settee wincing from the pain her bruises gave her.

Grissom got up walked to where Sara was sitting, held a hand out and pulled her up slowly and gently falling slightly into his chest and their eyes locked.

"Yes it would make me very happy" and they lingered in that position for a few more seconds, Grissom then wrapped one arm around her waist and led her out of the apartment and to his car.

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"Willows"

"Hi Catherine its Grissom"

"Oh hi Gil what's up, you do know what time it is don't you, its my night off which means I'm sleeping".

"Yes and I'm very sorry but I need your help with something, I need you to come to the hospital and do a sexual assault kit on someone for me".

"Well cant you get Sara to do it or something, I know its her night off too but you know Sara she will be there in an instant especially as it is you who is asking" she said persuading him to leave her alone.

"Its for Sara" he said in a quiet, sorrowful voice.

"What?". was the only reaction that came from the blonde.

"Catherine …please she needs you to do this, I need you to do this" Grissom pleaded.

"Give me twenty minuets and I will be there" she said in a determined voice and Grissom could tell that she was already out of bed and scrambling for her things.

"Thank you Cath" then Grissom hung up the phone.

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Grissom was sat next to Sara's bed watching her stare at the ceiling, he could tell she was thinking, probably re-playing everything in her head of what happened over and over again. He could see small beads of moisture around her eyes, he could tell she was fighting her tears back as her muscles tensed up, Grissom reached for her hand and coiled both of theirs together getting a small smile in return from the brunette.

They kept their hands tangled together until a nurse entered the room and called for Grissom.

"Excuse me sir but there's a Catherine Willows just outside" she smiled slightly and pointed in her direction.

"I'll be back as soon as Catherine is done, will you be alright?". now stood up looking down at Sara with concern.

"Yeah I'll be fine" Grissom then turned and headed towards the curtain "Griss" Grissom turned around and looked directly into her eyes, "thanks" she said softly smiling to him and he smiled back now fighting to hold back his tears, he couldn't believe that one of the strongest women he knows could be so broken in so many ways in just a day, it hurt him to see her covered in bandages, cuts and bruises so he gave another small smile and a wink and left the room.

"Hey Gil how is she" Catherine asked concerned for her co-worker and friend.

"She's holding up better than what I expected but I think she is just being strong, its not definite that she was sexually assaulted I asked but she said she blacked out so you never know. I advised she got tested just in case, she protested at first but she agreed so that's why I rang you, I'll give you more details about what happened later lets just sort this out".

"Okay Gil, why don't you go get yourself a coffee or something to eat, this will be a few minuets yet and then I will ring you when we're done".

Grissom agreed and left heading towards the canteen.

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Catherine entered through the curtain to where Sara was laying on the bed, Catherine lost her breath when she saw the state of one of the strongest people she knows, it broke her heart to see her hurting like this, covered in bruises, cuts and bandages all over her body.

She took a step towards the foot of the bed and in a mere whisper she said "Hey Sara".

Looking up and sighing a little she whispered back "Hey"

"Right well um you know what I have to do, I will try and make this a quick as possible for you if you feel any discomfort just let me know" she said shaking a little at the fact that this was a friend she had to do this to.

Warming up the kit she proceeded with her task.

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Grissom was sat at a table drinking some coffee and picking at a sandwich that he bought constantly thinking about all the pain and turmoil that Sara has been through during her life, and wondering how her mental state will be after this.

Will she go back to normal, will her mental state be compromised , she's going to need time off, will she press charges, what if we cant find him?

Then a familiar voice seemed to strike his ears from a distance.

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"Okay Sara we're all doneand I'm glad to tell you that there doesn't seem to be any evidence of sexual assault" Catherine said while packing away her kit and looking at Sara.

With a deep sigh Sara relaxed and slumped back onto the hospital letting a few small tears fall down her face.

"Thank you so much Catherine" Sara said while sobbing.

"Hey its okay I know you would have done the same I'm just so glad that your okay" and with that Catherine out her arms around Sara and embraced her in a hug and she also let tears run down her face.

"We're going to get that bastard I promise you Sara" Catherine stated while wiping away her tears from her face and smiling at Sara.

Smiling and wiping away her tears also she says "I have no doubt"

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Grissom was still in the canteen when he got a message from Catherine saying everything is okay and that he can come back up. On his way out of the door he runs into some one he knows and his blood boils and his hands close into iron fists.

"Hank!"

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