S.C.A.R.E.D.?
By: mj0621
Disclaimer and stuff: On the earlier chappies...
Author's Notes: It's been FOREVER since I updated any of my CSI(LV) fics so I thought I'd finish this one... this is for all who PMed and YMed me to update my CSI(LV) fics... specially to byte(bytie), technomousy(Izzy) and soliz... Guys, I'm afraid I'm losing my Grillows/SNickers/Sandle side... NOOO!!! (TT) My CSI(LV) fan is barely here! Help me return to CSI(LV)... :P LOL Okay, this fic is suppose to end in suspense (there might/will) have a sequel... On to the fic... No editing and spell/grammar checks so all mistakes are mine.
Epilogue: LiL: Lab in Love
Days passed after the incident happened, the graveshift CSIs and the victims were called to testify against Leo Frederick.
He was sentenced life imprisonment and his brother, Lionel was proven innocent. (As Ecklie gloats thanks to him and his team). The team headed back to the lab when they heard voices calling them.
"Sara! Catherine!"
They turned around to see Dolly and Ashley Reese, Rose Crimson (with her boyfriend Luke), Emily Warence (with her grandson Marc), Anne Margareth Richford (with bestfriend Leslie) and Lionel Frederick.
"Hey guys! Thought we'd visit you ." Rose said as the women received hugs.
"Aw thank you guys!" Sara smiled.
Emily gave Catherine and Sara a peck on the cheeks "We want to say thanks for everything." Then she suddenly hugged Grissom, Nick, Warrick and Jim "You too. If it weren't for you men..."
Marc looked embarrassed and pulled Emily away from Grissom (who she hugged the second time) "Grandma..."
All of them laughed then Ashley declared "Wow, the bandaged women's club..."
Dolly poked her sister "Look at the bright side sis, new privileges! Plus, we look cool."
"A doctor with bandages is not cool Doll." Ashley retorted (as Dolly stuck her tongue out.)
"You okay Ash? How 'bout your job?" Warrick asked.
She walked towards him "I'm on paid leave... and you know... it's quite boring at home..."
Nick grinned "Oh yeah, I forgot. You guys are dating!"
Anne clapped her hands "Speaking of dates, our band, The Nobody, has a gig this weekend in the most famous bar in the strip and you all are invited. Right Les?"
She nodded "Yep. Here are your tickets. Food and drinks are on us... for bringing our vocalist back... We sucked when she disappeared."
Rose's boyfriend Luke gaped "You're THE Nobody? Damn! I have to get your autographs!!!"
Rose pats him "Easy Luke... don't wanna scare them of do you?"
Catherine read the tickets "So, this Friday... I have to ask my boss if we could get a time off..."
Catherine and Sara gave Grissom puppy eyes as Warrick and Nick said their come ons.
Grissom sighed "We'll work something out... but it's gonna be a tough one..."
Warrick gave Nick a high five as Catherine and Sara squealed.
"A granny listening to this kind of music... this is gonna be interesting." Emily said as she too read the ticket.
Suddenly, Greg Sanders ran out from one of the labs and bumped into Jim.
"Sanders, watch where you're going will ya?"
"Sorry Captain, I heard the Nobody's drummer and vocalist are here... Hi! I'm a fan..."
Lionel chuckled "Another fan of your band Anne."
Dolly stared at Greg and walked beside him "Why hello there... Greg is it?"
Ashley slapped her own forehead "Dolly... not here..."
"What? It's not everyday you see a stud like him around... I'm Dolly Reese."
Greg's jaw dropped "THE DOLLY Reese? Model of Nevada's Magazine Weekly?!" (a/n: no such magazine, I made it up...:P)
"One and the same."
Rose studies her and gasps "Now I know why you look so familiar!"
"We have to go Doll. We have things to do..."
Dolly scowled "Yeah okay." she whispered to Greg and gave him a card "Here's my number... I'll be waiting." Greg took it and just nodded.
"We have to go too. Rehearsals ya know... Friday okay? Everybody's got tickets so show up. We're gonna have a party! Here's yours Greg."
"Can I have an autograph? I'll bring a poster."
Leslie grinned "Sure. We'll give some autographed CDs of our band too."
Mark and Luke chorused "Sweet!"
"Before we leave, I think we forgot to say something..." Lionel stated.
"Oh yeah. You all are invited to our wedding... It'll be next month..."
"Oh Rose!" Sara and Catherine gave her a bear hug. "Wasting no time huh?"
"Congratulations. You take care of her okay?" Sara gave Luke a glare.
"Or else... the bandaged women's club are gonna get you."
Luke smiled "Yes ma'ams! I promise."
"See you on Friday then! Yes granny, you too..."
Emily nodded "Sure. I'll just bring my earplugs or something... I'll lose what's left in my hearing if I don't."
They all laughed.
"Doll, shall we?"
"Sure sis. See ya Greggy!" Dolly winked at Greg.
"Later Warrick." Ashley gave him a kiss and started walking away.
"That's our cue. See you guys! Thanks again!" Rose waved and dragged Luke with her.
"I need rest. I'm tired... Marc, will you drive me home now?"
"Yes grandma. Nice meeting you. I hope you got a spot for a new CSI next year." Marc said as he helped his grandma walk.
"Uh, Ms. Willows, Ms. Sidle... thank you for helping me... and my brother... he needed help. I guess he'll have some now."
"That's okay Lionel. You tried to help us. That's why you 're free and your brother is not. Just start a new life."
"I'll do that."
Anne holds his hand "I'll be here right by your side as you did to me Lionel."
Grissom gave them a small smile "If there's anything we can help you with..."
"We know. Thank you really for all you've done for all of us."
"No biggie Anne. You guys take care okay? Lionel?"
Anne smirked "Always. Same with you guys. You men better take care of these amazing glas or else, we're gonna get you."
Nick nodded as he put an arm around Sara's waist "Of course."
"Friday! We'll be waiting! Let's go Les, Lionel... long day... practice..."
"Bye!"
Jim inserted his ticket in his breast pocket as they started walking again "That... was quite a reunion. A band gig, wedding... new gals for these two... " he points at Warrick and Greg who was still staring at the card Dolly gave him.
"That's what abrupt situations do to people. Specially declaring something they kept a secret for a long time... or just realizing the truth..."
Catherine looped her arm around Grissom "You softy."
"This love bug is contagious. See ya later."
Warrick called to Jim as he left "Going mushy Brass?" Jim just waved an arm without looking back at them.
"I think I'm gonna make a call... right now. If you may excuse me..." Greg walked into the DNA lab, running towards the phone.
Nick chuckled "Greggo got lucky!"
"Nicky, I'm hungry..." Sara winked at Catherine (which she took as a hint).
"Gil, I'm hungry too..." Catherine whined (as Sara suppressed her laugh).
Warrick shook his head "I'm out. I have to report some files to Ecklie. Have fun though." he scooted away and enterd the breakroom.
"Aaannnddd... he got away. So are you men going to treat us or what?" Catherine pouted.
"Yes my dear. Get your stuff before I change my mind." Grissom teased.
Sara and Catherine grinned "Score. Meet ya outside in ten." They both paced hastily towards the locker room leaving Nick and Grissom shaking their heads.
"What did we get ourselves into?"
"They tricked us."
Grissom started walking towards his office "And we gave in. Just get your stuff to and wallet. We're splitting this."
"Where ya goin' boss?"
"Want me to leave my wallet in my office Nicky?"
"Oh. Okay then meet you outside then."
Nick sniggered as he stood there watching Grissom leave. He felt a tap on his shoulder that made him jump a bit.
"Hey Nick. Remember me?"
Nick turned around to see Rachel Dawnson.
"Oh yeah. What can I do for you?"
Rachel bit her lips seductively "You can buy me a drink..."
He winced. He forgot about her little confession about her liking him.
"I'm sorry. I can't... Sara-"
"Can't you keep a secret?" she started snaking her arms on his neck but he pulled away.
"No. Sorry. I love her."
Rachel obviously was infuriated "That bitch... I'll get her... You'll be coming to me after I get her..." She ran off leaving Nick worried.
"You okay Nicky?" Sara and Catherine appeared behind him bags in hand.
He hugged Sara which surprised both ladies.
"I'll protect you always, remember that okay?"
Sara questionly looked at Catherine who just shrugged "Okay... I know that... Why? What's wrong?"
He gave her another squeeze and let go "Nothing. Let's go."
Catherine looked skeptically at Nick. "Let's go then..." They both know something's up... but they'll leave it for now because today, they'll go out and celebrate... try to push away the horrifying events and be with each other's company...
What keeps them safe is...
...they know that when trouble comes, they'll face it together...
...but of course...
...you really can't help but to worry too...
END
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Opposite of what I said earlier (I finished this fic days after I wrote the A/N above), I know have my CSI side back thanks to my net friends.. thank you! Expect more CSI fics from me again... (I just knew that people forgot I write CSI:LV fics... and they don't know my ships!) I won't let that happen again..lol tell me what you think... mj(wgf-that stands for willowsgrissomfanatic:P)