Chapter 6

Proposing

A few hours later Sara woke up and saw that Nick was not beside her. She got up and walked out of her room. She stopped into Bell's room to check on her because she had not heard her crying since she went to sleep a few hours before. She walked into the nursery and saw that Bell was not in her crib and guessed that Nick must have come home and taken her out so Sara left the nursery and walked out into the living room and saw Nick in the Kitchen. Sara walked in and rapped her arms around his middle.

"Hey handsome, when did you get home?"

"A few hours ago. How was your rest?"

"Good. Where is Bella?"

"I got Cath to look after her for tonight. I wanted to spend some alone time with you."

Nick turned around so his front was facing Sara's.

"I made us some dinner and I called Grissom and he gave us the night off and Cath will take Bella to the day care at the lab and the team will look in on her throughout the shift. Then she will bring her around sometime in the afternoon."

"Wow Nick you really planed this."

"Yes I did because I only want the best for you. Now why don't you go take a nice long shower get dressed in something nice and by then dinner should be ready."

"Ok, but are you sure you do not want my help?"

"Yes now go." Nick said as he gently pushed her in the direction of her room.

An hour later Sara was finished with her shower and was just putting the finishing touches oh her make-up.

Nick was finished dinner and he was just lighting the last candle on the table when Sara walked in.

"Wow, Nick this is beautiful."

"Not as beautiful as you though."

Nick went over and places a soft kiss on Sara's lips then guided her to the table with his hand on the small of her back. Nick pulled out the chair for Sara. Then he went around a placed a plat of food in front of her then he brought his own plat and sat down at his seat. He looked over towards Sara.

"Nick, babe this is wonderful."

"You're welcome darling."

"Nick and Sara ate in comfortable silence. After they were finished Nick cleared away the dishes and put them in the dish washer. Then he made his way back to Sara who had moved into the living room. Nick sat next to her and took her hands in his.

"Sara you know that I love you, and Bell is like she is my own flesh and blood. I know I already asked you this, but I want to do this the right way."

Nick got down on one knee and pulled out the black box that he had bought earlier on in the day.

"Sara Sidle will you do me the honor of being my wife and letting me be the father to the most beautiful baby girl ever. Will you Marry Me?"

Sara just looked at Nick with tears in her eyes and just nodded yes. Nick got up and took the ring out of the box and slipped it on to her left ring finger then placed a kiss on her lips.

"I love you Sara."

"I love you too Nick."

Nick picked up Sara bridal style and took her into their bedroom. They both changed and snuggled together until they both fell asleep.