Title: Little Clues

Author: Urabadinfluence

Rating: T maybe turning into M later

Summary: It's the little clues that you should follow to see what is right in front of you. The night shift family compare notes on how they knew that Sara and Grissom were together.

A/N: I don't own much of anything. If I did, I would love to own CSI, but, I don't. I don't even know any of them. I would LOVE to know Billy Peterson though. But, of course, if I ever saw him, I would probably become a blundering idiot, tripping on every word in my mouth.

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"Now, do you want to hear my story or what?"

Greg wiggled in his seat, "Please will you get on with it?"

Warrick smiled and looked to Grissom and Sara with an almost apologetic look in his eyes.

"Well," he started, "I first suspected something a little over a year ago. I noticed that Griss wasn't as grumpy and Sara seemed to smile more."

They all laughed when Sara smacked Grissom on the arm as hard as she was able to under the conditions and joked, "See, you let the cat out of the bag by not being grumpy. I told you to be grumpier."

"Now, let me finish, that isn't all. There is a specific time too you know."

Sara smirked when she heard Grissom grumble, "Grumpy, hrmph."

"Anyways," Warrick continued, "I noticed small things too, small looks, little touches here and there. For instance, When Griss was handing out assignments one day, he handed Sara her folder, and I saw him brush his fingers on hers in a way that... Well, let's put it this way, if he would have done that to me, I would have popped him in the nose. The touches just lingered, you know? But, that was just what made me suspicious. What really verified it for me was when I went on a date to 'Circo' restaurant."

A low whistle came from the other side of Sara's bed as Nick said, "Man, isn't that one of the fancy places in the Bellagio?"

"Sure is." replied Warrick. 'So, here I was enjoying a cocktail with a lovely lady before we ordered our dinner. We were having a really cool conversation and then I glanced over to a few tables ahead of me, and there is Grissom sitting there alone, wearing a killer suit. I was just about to get up and say hi, but then I saw a VERY fine looking Sara walking out of the restrooms, wearing a dress. So then, my lady friend and I are talking, and I am trying not to be too obvious about watching Griss and Sara. Let me tell you, I was completely floored when...."

As they listened to Warrick's account of that night, Sara and Grissom looked at each other, staring into each others eyes, and remembered the night that Warrick was talking about.

Sara remembered the dress that she had bought the week before. It was a deep red, almost burgundy strapless dress that was made of pure silk. Long and form-fitted, she knew that Grissom would appreciate the beauty of the garment. She had never spent that much on an article of clothing before, but, she figured that the dress was going to be worn for a special occasion, so why not indulge just a little bit, one time. Cut low in front, and even lower in the back, Sara could feel the warmth of Grissom's hand on her skin as he led her into the Bellagio with his fingertips brushing her lower back, just above her tailbone. She knew that this dress was a bit daring, but lately, she had been trying to slightly step out of her comfort zone. As they waited at the entrance of the restaurant, she looked appreciatively at Grissom, decked out in the new suit that he was wearing. Grissom leaned forward, brushing his lips lightly on her ear as he whispered, "Darling, you are absolutely enchanting." Sara smiled as she fingered his lapel, "Thank you Gil, you don't look too bad yourself." Sara hoped that on the exterior she looked calm and collected, because on the inside, she was yelling "HOT DAMN." She allowed herself to skim her eyes over her lover slowly, appreciating the fine black double breasted suit and sharply pleated pants. Her fingers drifted onto the fine bright white shirt and noticed the faint white pinstripe that was woven into the soft material. Lovingly, she straightened the tie he wore that perfectly matched her dress. Sighing, she marvelled at the sight of him, hoping that her grin didn't look lecherous. After they were seated, she excused herself to the ladies room, telling Grissom to order for her if the waiter came back before she did. As she walked back from the restroom, her eyes found Grissom's and never broke the stare. When she reached the table, Grissom stood and gently kissed her, letting his lips barely brush over hers as he helped her with her chair.

Sara snapped out of her reverie when she heard Warrick clear his throat and say "Sara, earth to Sara, where were you girl?"

She just shrugged her shoulders and listened to his story.

Warrick continued, "So, here I am, trying to converse with my lady friend, and I can't help but watch Griss and Sara. Let me tell you that I was in shock when I saw Griss take her hand and kiss it."

Grissom suddenly found the floor very interesting and slightly shook his head, wishing for everyone but Sara to disappear.

"Nothing would have prepared me for what I saw next though. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw movement towards the floor, under their table, and I saw Sara slip off her shoe and run her foot along Grissom's leg.

Warrick stopped talking and glanced at his friends. When his gaze fell upon Grissom and Sara, he could only laugh and claim that he didn't know that faces could ever turn that shade of red before.

Grissom looked over to Sara and shrugged as he started to laugh, "Well darling, might as well join them." The entire room broke out in laughter, including Grissom and Sara. When Catherine looked up at Sara, she instantly was quiet, nudging Jim and Warrick, who were on either side of her. she nodded towards Sara and suddenly, they all sat there quietly, watching in awe as Grissom jumped up and grabbed a tissue from the bedside and wiped the blood that seeped out of Sara's split lips with more tenderness than they had ever had thought was possible. Catherine watched amazed , hoping that one day, she could find someone to love her that much. Elbowing Warrick, she mouthed for him to continue the story.

"I nearly choked on my shrimp cocktail. That my friends, is how I found out, without a doubt, that the boss man is truly human, and terribly in love with our Sara."

They all smiled at each other as Grissom resumed his seat and took Sara's hand in his own. "I remember that night, we didn't even see you. That was our first anniversary." Sara looked at Grissom lovingly as he spoke, "That was a very special evening. I hope to have many more like that."

Seeing that Grissom was getting choked up, Nick spoke up, "Well, that was a pretty good one, but, my story is pretty good too. You ready to hear more Sara?"

As Sara nodded yes, Nick started to remember the day that he figured out that his "little sis" was in a relationship with their boss.

Nick started, "Well, the first time I suspected something was goin' on was..."

A/N: I hope you are enjoying the story!