Chapter 3: New Chapter of Life

A/N: sorry for the looong update…took me a lot of slapping from you guys before I get on with it…this I think didn't go well than I expected…oh well, I had a major writer's block so forgive me and my errors…

In the hospital, after the horrific deed was stopped…

Jim talked to the reception area then went to the waiting area where Grissom, Nick and Warrick were.

"The doctor will come out in a few minutes." Jim stated.

"Did you call the relatives?" Nick asked.

"Just a few, uh…Emily's grandson Marc, Anne Margareth's best friend, and Rose's boyfriend Luke."

A couple of guys sat in the other sofa.

"Uh…excuse me; I'm Luke Rose's boyfriend?"

"And I'm Marc, my grandmother is Emily?"

"Oh, the doctor will be with us in a minute." Jim informed them.

"Is she going to be alright?" Luke asked.

"We're not the one who's going to tell that." Warrick answered.

"Excuse me, the officer said to seat here. I'm Leslie, Anne or Nobody's best friend."

The doctor arrived and stood before Jim.

"I'm doctor Pascual, Is this the victim's family?"

"Yes doctor. How are they?" Grissom asked.

"They were very strong to stay awake with bullet shots."

"How many gunshots did they receive each doctor?" Warrick asked.

"Uh… Let me check. Crimson, Rose one shot on her right arm, Frederick, Leo shot once on his back, Frederick, Lionel shot once in the chest, Reese, Ashley shot once by the neck, Reese, Dolly shot in her chest,-"

Grissom wished the doctor said Catherine first. He can't wait this long again. He wanted to see Catherine now. Nick was thinking the same thing.

"Richford, Anne Margareth shot on her left arm and waist, Sidle, Sara three shots left leg twice and right arm,-"

Nick felt rage flow in his blood. He wanted to hurt the man who did this to her badly. He clenched his fists and tried to control his anger. Sara was shot more than the others. He closed his eyes. Warrick saw Nick control his anger and gave him a pat on the shoulders. Nick looked at Warrick and gave him a look that says thanks.

"Warence, Emily shot once on her left arm and Willows, Catherine shot on her left leg, waist and left arm." the doctor finished.

Grissom felt the anger in his system. He wanted to kill the bastard who did this to her. Once was enough but trice? He wished that Leo would die. Grissom wanted to hold Catherine in his arms and protect her. "Can we see them now doctor?" Grissom asked.

"I suppose why not? But don't tire them. Crimson room 100, Frederick brothers room 101 because we have only seven rooms so why not. After all they are brothers. Same as the Reese sisters room number 102, Richford room 103, Sidle room 104, Warence room 105 and Willows room number 106."

"Thank you doctor Pascual." Luke said.

"We'll need to get the victims' statements so when they are discharged, may they contact me?" Jim asked.

"I'll tell her sir." Luke and Marc said as they left.

"Yes sir." Leslie said then went to Anne's room.

"Well, I know you've been waiting for this so scoot. I'm going to the suspect's room." Jim said as he started to walk.

"Urhm…well, I'm going to visit uh…A-"Warrick tried to say.

"Go then." Nick smiled and Grissom eyed at him.

"What was that about?" Grissom asked as they were walking towards their loved ones rooms.

"War likes this girl. She's one of the vics." Nick answered. As they arrived in front of the rooms, Nick looked at his boss and smiled. "Well boss, see ya later."

"You too. Tell Sara hi for me." Grissom said.

"Tell Cath the same then." Nick entered the room.

Grissom knocked softly then entered the room. He saw Catherine sitting on her bed. She motioned him to sit by her side.

"Hi there stranger!" Catherine greeted as he sat by the bedside.

"Hello my dear." Catherine gave him a dazzling smile.

"So what's going on this day?"

"Uh…We counted how many shots you have each…" Grissom thought "Warrick has a new 'crush'…We met Luke Rose's boyfriend, Marc, Emily's grandson and Leslie Anne's best friend. That's all I could think of right now." He smiled at her.

"Gil, I just want to say…thank you for going in that dreadful basement even though you know it was a trap."

"My dear, I would do anything to save you."

"I thought what you said to me last night was a dream."

"A dream?" He cupped her face in his hands and said "All of it is true. I can't leave without you because…I…I love you."

Catherine gazed at Grissom's blue eyes and she felt her heart melt. Grissom actually said I love you…to her! She never felt more in love with him than she is today. He leaned forward until their lips were barely touching. She looked at him with her seductive eyes and gave him the most intimate kiss of his life. Catherine pulled away to breathe. "I love you Gil." She touched his lips as he stared at Catherine's eyes.

"You're a very strong woman trying to hide the pain."

"I have sources of that." She smiled. Suddenly the door opened and a girl was standing with a woman trying to control the child.

"Mommy! Uncle Grissom!" She scuttled towards her mother's bed.

"Lindsey! Nancy!" Catherine helped her child sit next to her. "Why are you here?"

"She wanted to see you before going to school after Captain Brass told what happened to you. Hi Grissom."

"Hi Nancy. Cath, I better go-"

"DON'T" Lindsey and Catherine said in unison. Lindsey was clutching Grissom's shirt while Cath's gripping his hands.

"Like mother like daughter." Nancy said as she smiled.

"What was that suppose to mean?" Catherine glared at Nancy.

Waving her hands Nancy said "None! That was nothing!"

"Mommy, does it hurt?" Lindsey frowned as she stared at Catherine's injuries.

"A little. But it'll heal." Catherine smiled at her daughter.

"It'll heal faster if someone kisses it mommy. Remember my wounds before mommy? Then you kissed it the pain disappears."

"Yes Linds, wanna do the honors?" Catherine smirked.

"Nope. Why won't uncle Grissom do it?" Lindsey grinned.

"Funny Linds." Grissom said as he ruffled Lindsey's hair.

"Hey! I combed my hair already! Anyway uncle, who said I was joking?" Grissom was taken aback. He never expected Lindsey to say that. Neither did Catherine. Catherine looked at Grissom then at Nancy who was watching the scene unfold. "Well Linds…He already did."

Lindsey's smile widens. "Does this mean uncle Grissom loves you mommy?"

Grissom answered "I do love your mommy Lindsey." He looked at Catherine who was looking at him.

"Lindsey, it's time to go. You're gonna be late." Nancy said to Lindsey who was frowning.

"Well just talk later at home after school Lindsey." Catherine said.

"Will uncle Grissom be there?" Lindsey asked.

"I'll be there. I have to take care of your mother you know?" Grissom said grinning.

"I know you will uncle. Bye mommy! Uncle!" Lindsey kissed both of them and ran towards Nancy.

But before Nancy and Lindsey walked out of the room, Lindsey said, "Mommy? I'm glad uncle Grissom finally said what he feels. Now, you won't be lonely anymore." With Nancy smiling, at the couple, she looked at Lindsey. "Let's go Linds."

"Must have been a long time for me to say it eh? Even a child noticed."

Catherine looked at him and smiled "Yeah, and to think I thought about pushing you in a huge terrarium."

"I would love that." He answered with an angelic grin.

"Exactly."

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Nick entered Sara's room nervously. He, thinking how lucky Grissom is for finally admitting his feelings to Catherine, saw Sara lying asleep. He caressed her face as he went nearer and said "You really have to know how beautiful you are…I know you're smart, everybody does…specially me…" He started at her for moments then continued "Sara, I don't know how the hell I'm going to say this with you awake…I love you…since the moment I saw you…you make my heart beat wild every time we touch…the feeling you give me whenever we joke around…I just realized I have to tell you…before it's too late…I was almost too late…I'll never forgive myself if that happens…Now, I just hope you heard me…and you feel the same way too…"

With a small smile Sara opened her eyes and held Nick's hand. "I heard you….don't worry, I feel the same way too…"

He leaned towards her and she closed in the gap between them and kissed him softly and tenderly.

"I love you too Nick." He hugged her carefully to avoid hurting her.

"Nicky, about the case…-"

Nick shrugged "Dayshift got it…Ecklie said the graveyard shift is way too involved…Boss was too happy to object so he just said let's just split it and get some testimonies…"

Sara's jaw fell "Grissom didn't object? Too happy? Wait…Catherine…"

"Yup,…Boss and Cath…"

"Don't forget you and me…"

He held her hand "Never."

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A/N2: ok, wait…there is an epilogue…I said that WarrickOC and GregOC right? The closure between the vics will be read on the epilogue named: Lab in Love. Won't post it if no one says so… No, I won't forget my main ships… Grillows and Snickers rules!