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A/N: sorry that it took so long... thanks for the reviews!!!

Chapter 8

I looked in a dozen of labs and offices. What a labyrinth! Maybe in the evidence room. That is where I would be, so I'll give it a shot. I open the door and at the table is the redhead I saw earlier today. Wow, she really looks stunning! There is a little smirk on my face. She's working on a laptop. She really has nice hands. She has this aura around her. She actually glows. My heart skips a beat. She hasn't even said a word. I would love to hear her voice.

"Do you know where I can find Catherine Willows?" Please let this be Catherine Willows! I'll quit smoking if she is!

Without looking up, without any emotion she says "She's out in the field."

I stand there completely dumbfounded! Owkay, apparently she doesn't want to talk. I almost turn around and walk out of that room, but instead I look at my notebook. 'Catherine Willows, can be very stubborn, don't walk away from her unless you've got your answers! Otherwise she will always walk over you' Thank you, Gil!

And then out of the blue "Let me guess ... Sara Sidle?" If her eyes were bullets, she would have killed me there for the first time. Her entire attitude screams 'STEP OFF, BITCH!' Well, two can play that game. Although I also have another game in mind that we could play.

"I know who I am. I think you're a little confused." Oooowww, steeeeerrrrriiiiiiikkkkeee one! By the look on her face, I guess she is ready to strangle me with her bare hands. She looks me in the eyes…I'm trying but I can't…I can't read her! Okay, change of plans, body language…NOTHING! This isn't good. I don't trust people I can't read. They make me feel 7 again. I learned when I was younger, for my own good, how to interpret body signals. Eyes really can tell everything, then there is body language and then there is the atmosphere. I need to understand people, I'm not good with them but I need to know how they will react and how they feel. If I don't know that, I built up walls. Not brick layered walls no, reinforced concrete. If that happens it's very difficult to break them down. I won't allow it. I'm not weak, I'm no baby, I…really need to stop thinking that. 'It's over Sar, remember?' Of course, I never forgot. And then she speaks again.

"If you think you're taking my case ... forget it." Ah well, didn't expect that but hey, expect the unexpected! I look into her eyes again and I would say she's hurt. At least, that's what I think. I'm giving it another try. I need to chance my approach. This woman really is a nice catch for the eye. Maybe she is as insecure as I am. After all, I'm the intruder. I close the door. This could to be fun. But I don't have time for this.

"Look, we can stand here and argue ... or ... we can get out there and find out who did this to Holly Gribbs." Now I have her attention. She tries to look through me. But I can't let her. I need to know first. As I already said: two can play that game. I need to distract her again.

With my most seductive look, I continue. "Two sharp women are better than one." Steeeeerrrrriiiiiikkkkkkee two! Sidle you're on a roll! She looks at the floor. But then her entire body language changes from closed to a bit more open. Maybe she will let her guards down, then I can do the same. I really want to know her. She is a mystery to me, and I am an investigator, I need to solve this puzzle called Catherine Willows.

So, when you want her to do something for you, you have to take her back on her best game: sexuality. I can do that. I really start to like this woman. She considers my words for a second and then she turns and grabs something of the table and holds it up.

"Pager." She says. She takes the pager out of the evidence bag and shows it. "Found at the crime scene."

I walk towards the table. I'm trying to say something but my mind shuts down for a moment. Jeez, this woman knows how to play a game! I look at the table and next to the laptop there is a pager nest. I also worked with a pager nest back in Frisco.

"Where'd you get the pager nest?" I ask.

"Grissom. He won it on e-bay." She replies. What! Grissom who actually uses a computer! Wonders really didn't leave the world!

I bend over and notice that she really looks good in that white top. When I first saw her outside she was wearing a blue top, well, she probably changed. I'm trying to keep my eyes on the monitor. I can not stare at her! What if she sees it! But when it comes to beautiful, attractive, intelligent women…let's say it's one of my flaws. Maybe a quick glance.

"They're great for tracing if you can rely on the suspect's honesty." Good Sidle, really good reply! We are both watching the monitor, waiting for a name to appear.

"Uh ... Desmond Tutu." She sounds surprised. Well, let's enlighten her.

"See what I mean? Don't feel bad. My last four traces came back Eminem" What the hell are you saying??? I even have to laugh at my own stupid remark. You always have to do this, huh Sidle. Okay, this really is your cue to leave, now say something that doesn't sound like your a 16-year-old who just discovered something incredibly interesting! She is watching! Those eyes, I can't resist them, they are demanding but also sweet and gentle and blue. I'm a sucker when it comes down to blue eyes. " ... so ... look, you seem to have everything under control here. Where can I find Warrick Brown?" 'See, even she chuckled with your last remark. Tsss, strike 3 for Willows and you are out Sidle! Before you really embarrass yourself!'

"Try one of the casinos on Blue Diamond Road." I could only nod and stare. 'Oh right, staring wasn't good, quick write that down on your notebook! Now head to the door and get out!'

"Oh, I'll page you with any information." I turn and see that Catherine holds up the pager. 'No, no, no, I'm still in the game!' I smirk and nod. I feel a little blush creeping up my face. Well, is it hot in here or what! With an incredibly good feeling I close the door behind me.

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