Chapter 2
"Do you think they'll accept us back after being gone for so long," Sara asked with worry in her voice as they were walking to baggage claim.
"Honey, how could they not?" He reached for her hand and brought it to his lips and kissed her palm. He kept hold of her hand as they made their way to their destination.
"I love you."
"I love you too... I think I can see them," he said pointing his finger to the left.
"Yea, I do too," she said with a smile on her face.
There in front of them were Catherine, Nick, and Greg. As Greg caught their gaze he pointed them out to his friends. Greg was the first to get them and pull Sara and then Grissom in a hug. Grissom was surprised by the affection from Greg but soon hugged him back.
"I can't believe you guys are in front of me," Catherine said her eyes glistening. She quickly hugged Gil and Sara.
"There's my Texan," Sara said to Nick as he pulled her into a hug and lifting her up from the ground.
"Nick, I think you need to put my fiancée down before I get jealous and before she suffocates from your bear hug."
"Sorry, Gris," he then realized what his former boss called her, "fiancée. Congratulations, you guys! You make a great couple," he said giving Grissom a hug and shaking his hand.
"Yea that's great," Catherine and Greg said simultaneously, Catherine turned to Greg and playfully hit him in the arm.
"Oww, that hurt," Greg said rubbing his arm as if he were hurt.
"Oh, I'm sorry Greg. Did I hurt you?" She said in a mocking voice.
"You guys cut it out," Nick told them.
He continued on, "Brass felt really bad for not being able to make it. He was called in on a homicide case. He says he hopes to see you guys soon." Sara slightly shuddered at the word homicide. This didn't go unseen by Gil. He had grown more accustomed to her body language and reactions and knew when something was wrong.
"You ok," he gently whispered in her ear. Catherine and Greg were so caught up in their bickering they didn't notice. Some things never change. Nick had gone to get their luggage.
She nodded her head and leaned into his embrace. Since they left Las Vegas, they were more open to their feelings toward each other.
Nick was back with their luggage and asked if they were ready.
"You know the lab has missed you guys so much. They'll be so glad to see you guys," Nick mentioned.
"How are Riley and Langston doing anyway?"
Grissom asked. Sara wasn't confused by the names. Gil had spoken to her about them and how they would become great CSi's. He said he left the lab in good hands.