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.
.A/N: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your reviews. I really appreciate them. I usually like to try to answer them all, but, I really couldn't right now, so please, consider yourself thanked, appreciated, and deeply cared for. Once again, thank you, and may you have peace and love in your life.
After the nurse was through with her examination, Sara looked to her and said, 'I am rally hungry finally, am I on any specific diet or may I have anything?"
While looking at her chart, the nurse confirmed that the doctor had already given permission for restrictions to Sara's diet to be lifted. Sara seemed pleased as the nurse wished Sara and her guests a good evening.
Sara had the entire room laughing when she looked to Grissom and while batting her eyelashes, she said in a low voice, "Gil, honey, I have a taste for a cheese pizza from Lorenzo's, I know you know the number by heart, can you call them and ask if they will deliver here?"
Amazed by Sara's attempt at manipulating Grissom, Nick decided to voice his opinion, "Wow guys, can we tell who has someone wrapped around her little finger?"
Grissom could just smirk and reply, "Well, yes dear, I do know the number, and would be glad to order for you. And, yes Nick, she does, and I don't mind at all. Now, shall I order enough for all of us?"
After deciding on what to order, Grissom stepped outside to call in their order with his cell phone.
When Grissom came back into the room, he let them all know that their pizza would be there in 25 minutes. Catherine decided to use the break in story telling to use the restroom, letting them know that if Sara started telling her story before she returned, she would cause bodily harm to all of them.
When everyone was situated in their seats again, Warrick asked Sara, "Alright Sara, you said that you were going to tell us your story. Get going girl, or we will assume the worst."
Sara was just about to respond when the door opened and a young man of about 19 came into the room, bringing pizzas. As his eyes scanned the room for a place to put down the pizza boxes, he took in the appearance of the people in the room. Sara cleared her throat and said, "Scotty, you can just put those boxes of heavenly slices down right here in front of me on this tray." Grinning, Scotty replied, "Sure thing Sara, when I saw that the order was going to the hospital and to you, I pushed all of the other delivery guys out of the way so I could come to see you. All the guys send their love by the way." After putting down the pizzas in front of Sara, Scotty bent down slowly, and carefully hugged Sara saying, "It sure is good to see you safe Sara. We all were watching the TV when they had your story on.' Standing back up, Scotty turned to Grissom, shaking his hand saying, "Hi Gil, good to see you again. Lorenzo says hi and said that the food is on him. He figured it was for you guys and your crew so he threw in some pop, salad, and cake. He said to enjoy and he will give you guys a call later on in the week. I will be right back, I have to go and get the rest from the car."
With that, he went out of the room, closing the door quietly behind him. Grissom and Sara looked to each other, and smiled, knowing that Catherine had tons of questions for them. Finally, when she could hold it in no longer, Catherine blurted out, "Even the PIZZA DELIVERY KID knows about you two?"
As the door opened, the night shift crew could hear Scotty laughing, 'Ma'am, I heard you half way down the hall, so I will answer you. UHHH Duuhhhh, of course I did. How could you not? I have been delivering food to Gil and Sara for about two or three years now. Why, didn't everyone else know?" Placing down the bags he had just brought in, Scotty started to unpack the food items for them, so he could stall and hear what was being said.
Grissom turned to Scotty and said, "Scotty, you don't have to do that, I will get it, but no, they all didn't know."
Scotty looked to him with wonderment in his eyes and said, "Man Gil, aren't you guys like investigators or something, and like some of the best. I think you better train your crew a little better. Well, I have to get back or Lorenzo will have my head on a platter, see you all later, and Sara, I will be over to share that recipe you asked me for last week, okay?"
Sara just nodded her head as she sunk her teeth into a large slice of pizza.
After Scotty left, they all broke out laughing, with Brass saying "Wow, even the pizza guy knew. Time for evaluations and updates on training, don't you think?"
As the group ate, they all turned their attention to Sara, telling her that they were ready for her side of the story now.
Shyly looking at Grissom, Sara started to tell them about when they started dating.
"It has only been a little over two and a half years but, I remember it like it was yesterday, I was off that day. I had just blown up at Catherine and was forced to take a few days off. I had already talked to Gil about my time off, and I guess he had informed Eickle about everything. Well, anyways, I was on my couch, watching some TV when I heard a knock on my door, and I was surprised to see Grissom standing there, holding a bottle of wine and pushing his way through my door. We just watched some discovery channel and ordered a pizza from where else but Lorenzo's. We just started hanging out with each other from then on, it was much better than being alone. Somewhere along the way, I guess I fell a little for the bug guy. That's it guys. Nothing more to tell. Nothing at all." Grissom started chuckling and when Sara saw his smirk, she couldn't hold it in anymore. She started to laugh uncontrollably, as did Grissom. The occupants of the room looked to each other in wonder. None of them had ever seen the couple in front of them ever laugh that hard. Seeing that they were happy with each other made them all know that all would be alright in the world, despite crazy women who placed cars on people.
When the laughing subsided, Nick decided to ask, "So Sara, is that all you are going to tell us? I mean, we already knew that you were crazy about each other and danced around each other for years. It is a bit surprising to hear that you have been hanging out, as you call it, for so long, but, tell us about your first date."
"That was our first date Nicky, the first of many, and yes, that its all I am telling. I think that everyone has told enough embarrassing stories for today. We will have you all over for dinner one day when I am feeling better. I really want to show Catherine our new home anyways."
An exasperated sigh was heard from Catherine while she sighed out, "I knew it was too good to be true. We got Gil to talk, but both of you talking and telling all, no way. We can wait, we will get it out of you."
Once again, Grissom and Sara looked to each other and started to laugh both claiming, "No chance."
When the door opened once again, the nurse checked Sara and exclaimed, "The doc just called and he wants you to start getting up a bit and walking. Your fluid levels are getting better, so you are ready. Your guests are going to have to leave now. It is getting late, and they have been here for hours beyond what should have been allowed. Time for you to walk, and then rest."
Grissom smiled at the nurse and told her that he would make sure that Sara walked a bit in the hallway, and then would make her rest. The nurse agreed and left Grissom to kick out Sara's guests.
They all stood to leave as Grissom helped a shaky Sara to her feet, and when she stood, she looked again to Grissom and started to laugh. The entire night crew started to walk down the corridor with Grissom and Sara, and said their goodbyes at the end of the hallway. When Sara and Grissom turned around to go back to her room, they over heard Greg telling the rest of their friends, "Did you see the way they laughed? I think it was kinda creepy. I swear if I find out that they were messing around in the break room, I will get entirely squicked out."
Hearing that, Grissom and Sara stopped, turned around to see Warrick and Nick hit Greg in the back of the head. Turning to each other, they both raised an eyebrow and just smirked.
'Sara, I love you." was whispered quietly as they shuffled back to Sara's room, where they lay in bed, and slept, dreaming of their first date, where they lay on her couch, ate pizza, watched TV, and fell in love again, just like they had the first time they lay eyes on each other in that lecture hall, so many years ago.
THE END