A/N: Well, this will be probably the last chapter for the year, but the good news is that we passed all of our subjects, so we're oficially on holidays :D.
Sorry it took so long as always, hope you like it.
Wonderwall 56 months later, in Los Angeles.
It was just another cold day in November. It had passed some time since Grissom had had news about his ex-CSIs, but today he'd receive some shocking ones.
He was having a coffee with some of his college colleagues, chatting about some of their last classes and the very good improvement of some of their students, when his cellphone started ringing.
"If you excuse me..." he said as he quickly turned around and checked the caller ID.
'Greg Sanders Calling.'
"Hello?" His tone sounded much more amazed that he would have liked to, but he really couldn't believe it was indeed Greg who was giving him a call.
"... Hey Griss! I hope you still remember me It's Greg..."
Grissom's face lit up without him noticing. That voice was indeed Greg's; the voice he had heard many times asking him for advice; sometimes even saying truths that he would had never admitted, and now that voice sounded more cheerful than ever.
"Hi Greg, it's been some time." It was the only thing to say that came to his mind at the moment.
"Yeah, I know, and I'm sorry about that. I just wanted to know if you were busy at the moment; I have a few things to tell you and … well, do you have time now?"
"Well, I'm about to enter a class in 10 minutes, so if you can't sum up your news by then, I'd be glad if you could call me later and we could talk calmly."
"Oh, okay. I'll give you a call around 8 p.m.; it that time alright?" Grissom realized right away that Greg's tone sounded disappointed, but they'd be able to talk better later.
"That time is perfect. I'll be waiting for your call," he answered, the smile never leaving his face.
"We'll talk later, then. Have a good class, Griss." It had been so long since someone had called him that, it was like going back a year in time in what felt like one second.
"Hold on Greg, I need to ask you something...is everything alright?" Grissom couldn't resist asking him that; it just didn't seem real that Greg would call him after so long just to ask him how he was doing.
"Never better," he said simply, and hung up, leaving the entomologist with an indescribable intrigue.
He slowly closed his phone, and passed his colleagues without knowing where he was going. Although he completely got lost in his thoughts for a few minutes, when he finally came back to reality, he grabbed his things and made his way to his class.
"Good morning, future professionals..." he said as stepped into the classroom, starting once again one of the experiences he liked the most, teaching.
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Back to Las Vegas.
A very professional Sara entered her apartment, carrying a few bags and her purse, trying her best to close the door without dropping anything.
"Let me help you with you that," Greg walked quickly from the kitchen, taking some bags from her hands and closing the door for her.
"Thanks. By the way, I didn't expect you so early around here," she inquired, giving him a loving kiss, before she made her way through the apartment.
"Actually, I asked to leave early today. I needed to make an important phone call," he answered, following her to the kitchen.
"Grissom?" she guessed, giving him a quick glance.
"How the hell did you find out? I never said a word about it." Greg was frustrated, the whole thing was supposed to be a surprise for her. He left the bags near the counter and made his way to the sofa, where he sat down without saying a word.
"Oh, C'mon, you can't be that disappointed...it was kind of obvious, you know," she said in the most relaxed tone she could, trying her best to get an answer. But nothing came out of Greg's mouth.
Taking a deep sigh, she sat next to her fiancé, who was staring at something right in front of him. She scrutinized his face for a few minutes before taking his hand in hers, as she put her head on his shoulder.
"We can call him together now, if you want," she said sweetly, not moving from her actual position.
"I'd like that." He looked down at her, with a smile on his face. They had been dating for about 5 months, and even when it didn't seem much, they were absolutely sure that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.
He kissed her forehead and stood up to reach the phone; once he was sitting next to her again, he dialed Grissom's number and took her hand again.
Grissom found himself reading a book sitting on his couch, after a long day of work. Despite the fact that he was completely concentrated on his book, as soon as his cellphone started ringing, he left his book aside and answered that expected call.
"Hello again, Greg," he answered in his usual relaxed tone.
"Hi Griss." Greg didn't want to sound nervous, but the truth was that he had no idea how his old friend would take the news.
"So, now that we can talk in peace, tell me, how have you been doing?" Grissom had solid intentions of making this phone call last as long as he could; it just felt so good hearing about someone you cared after so long.
"Well, there's actually much to tell. I'm still working at the other lab in LV, the schedule is not so good...although it wasn't either while we still worked together...Hey! Oh, I'm sorry I said that Griss.."
The situation managed to make Grissom laugh. He realized right away that Greg wasn't alone, and that the person who was with him hadn't liked his schedule comment.
"It's okay, Greg. Now, I'd like to ask you something, and I want you to be completely honest with me, do you agree with that?" He said in a defying tone, knowing Greg wasn't able to lie to him, no matter how hard he tried.
"Ehem, of course I'll be honest with you, you can ask anything." Greg was starting to get nervous, and he was almost sure that Grissom had found out he wasn't alone...after all, it was Grissom he was talking to, not some amateur CSI.
"You are not alone, aren't you? And also, I'm pretty certain I know the person who is with you." He sounded so confident about himself that Greg wasn't able to lie to him.
"I should have known you'd noticed...no, I'm not alone...in none of the meanings of the word." Grissom heard an unmistakable laugh behind Greg's voice. Now he could almost predict the news the young CSI wanted to tell him.
"Someone wants to say hello to you..." His heart stopped for a minute as he heard Greg passing the phone to someone else...
"How are you doing, Griss?" Sara said, laughing softly as Greg kissed her cheek and kept staring at her.
"I'm very good; I work at the University here in LA, in addition I learn more and more everyday...I'm couldn't be happier. What about you?" He could almost see her face listening patiently to what he was telling her, with Greg by her side, making her laugh.
"Same here, I'm very happy with my job as well, but my life is also better than ever…," she answered, happiness making its appearance in her voice.
"So, what's the big news you guys have for me?" Grissom decided to ask, not wanting to hold his breath anymore.
"We have some big news for you, Griss..." Greg's voice was being heard once again, and he sounded more excited than ever.
After a few seconds of pause, Grissom could hear the couple whispering near the phone, apparently discussing which would be the best way of giving him the 'big news'.
"We're getting married, Griss." Sara spoke this time, and she showed a very happy tone, full of expectation. Grissom couldn't believe it. It had been only 6 months ago where he had met Greg by accident at a crime scene, and he had told him he and Sara had been 'hanging out' lately...and now they were getting married.
"So...what do you think? Are you giving us permission or do we have to get married abroad?" Greg said unable of hiding his laugh and evident happiness. Grissom could also hear Sara's soft laugh behind Greg's...they were indeed happy about getting married.
"That's great to hear, congratulations," he was happy for them, although it seemed like time had flown since the last time he had seen them.
"Actually, the whole point of this call, apart from giving you the news, is to invite you to the wedding...you have to come Griss, it won't be the same if you don't." Greg was trying to convince him before even giving him the chance to answer, it was so typical for the young CSI.
"I wouldn't miss it for anything. Just tell me when and where."
A/N: Well, what do you think people? . We wanna wish you all a MERRY X-MAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE FF COMUNITY, LOL.
Thnks Kegel fot the beta. (LLL.
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