Author's Note: I know a few of you are wondering "What about Nick?!?!?!" Don't you worry! It is coming! I will get there! I said this is a Nick and Sara story, you just have to wait a few chapters….it will come!

Chapter 10 – Oh Boy

Sara gripped the steering wheel with white knuckles. She couldn't believe she just did that. Again her brain cells were arguing with each other.

Her cautious brain told her, "That was crazy! You still miss Alex! What do you think you were doing?!" while the adventurous part said, "This is going to be so much fun! It's been so long. Besides he is very cute."

"Yeah," Sara agreed out loud.

"Yeah what?" Charlotte asked.

"Oh…nothing sweetie," Sara mumbled.

The pair sat in silence a minute then Charlotte spoke. "Wasn't today fun mommy?"

"Did you like going to Mrs. Tiddly Winks?"

"Yeah! Even though I lost my ball." They hadn't gone back to get it after the incident with the car. "And I really liked Jeff," she added with a smile.

"Yeah…" Sara said, still regretting giving him her number a little.

"He was so much fun. Did you see when he pulled that money out of my ear?" she asked getting excited.

"Yes I did. That was pretty impressive." She took a quick glance at Charlotte in the rearview mirror. She was smiling and looking out the window. "Maybe Jeff can teach you how to do that." Sara said to the girl who was off in her own world.

"Do you think he would?" Charlotte asked amazed.

"I bet if you asked him nicely he would." Sara looked at Charlotte again. She went back to smiling out the window and Sara smiled herself. She was only quiet a minute when Sara's brain cells chimed in with their arguing again.

"I can't believe you did that!"

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The next few days went by pretty hectic at the lab. There is something about hurting law enforcement officers that gets them all in a bunch. Everyone was trying to catch the guy that had attacked Catherine, including Catherine herself. Sara tried not to put too much overtime in, but, as always, she would get really involved in something and loose track of time.

Three days after Catherine was attacked Nick got a breakthrough in the case. He found out that the man's name was George Shepsky. He had checked into the room down the hall; that was how he had gotten past the cops. The victim had gotten threatening letters from him and apparently he was stalking her. Of coarse he was gone now but everyone was still working to put this guy behind bars.

Catherine had been increasingly kind to Sara. She smiled whenever she saw her now and they had civil conversations. Sara was very glad because the mean-to-the-new-kid thing was getting pretty old.

Three days later was the same day Sara got a call from Jeff. She had been bracing herself every time her phone rang and when the call did come she tried to calm herself and not slur her words.

"So would you like to have dinner?" his voice was soothing and very luring but Sara was still a little reluctant, her brain cells screaming different orders at the same time.

"I….I'm not sure Jeff."

"Why not? I had so much fun with you on Saturday. I really wanted to give us a try."

"Oh Boy," Sara thought. She took a deep breath. "Say yes!!!" her brain screamed at her.

"Ok. When?"

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Charlotte was with Sara's cousin. She had on black pants and a purple, silk halter top, equipped with low strappy heels. Her hair was up in a messy bun. She had makeup on. She looked ready but she was so nervous she thought she might just faint. She paced her short hallway while she waited for Jeff to pick her up, wringing her hands.

The doorbell rang five minutes earlier then expected and it nearly sent Sara jumping out of her skin. She clutched her chest and took a few deep breaths before grabbing her coat and opening the door.

"Hey," Jeff said in his deep voice. He looked very good standing there on her front step. He wore black jeans and a black dress shirt with the top few buttons undone.

Sara didn't say anything. She just smiled. She probably wouldn't have been able to if she wanted. He held out his arm after she locked her door. She smiled again and took it. "Oh, God he smells good," she thought.

They drove to Gucci's, a fancy-ish sea food restaurant. Sara had mentioned she liked sea food at Starbucks and had laughed when she heard his choice of restaurant.

The dinner was fun. It took awhile for Sara to relax, which entailed a few deep breathing sessions when Jeff wasn't looking, but she made it through the night. They laughed like they had before and by the end of the night Sara felt very comfortable with him. She also found out a lot about him. His name was Jeff Allen and he also worked nights; he was a co-owner of a club downtown and he took the nightshift. He moved to Vegas when he was 10 with his parents and knew this town like the back of his hand. Sara felt herself being captured by his words every time he talked and he seemed to show the same interest in her.

He drove her back home around 10. When they got there he walked her to the door and Sara tensed up again. She had been dreading this part that happened on almost any date she had ever been on. Usually she would be looking forward to it but now….well now was different. Her brain cells started debating with each other weather of not to go through with it. "Oh Boy," she thought.

"I really had a good time," Jeff was saying.

"Me…me too. It was fun."

He did that thing where he smiled and made Sara's knees nearly give out. "…glad you had fun," he said; Sara was trying not to pass out.

They stood on the step a moment. It was quiet but Sara's brain was having a screaming battle. "I hope we can do this again," Jeff said taking a step closer.

Oh Boy.

"I…hope we can too," she said as he closed the distance between them to about 2 inches. Sara got that feeling of the world closing in around her even though she was standing outside. He was quite a bit taller then her and she was looking down at their feet. She felt his breath on her head and smelt his spicy scent.

Oh Boy.

He took his knuckle and slipped it under her chin. He gently pulled it up and her eyes met his. His were impossibly green and seemed to shine in the dark.

Oh Boy

"I…" Sara tried to avoid the inevitable with words but nothing would come out. Sara's breathing quickened as he leaned in slightly and he kissed her. It was very soft, almost not even there. Sara's brain screamed at her to stop and keep going at the same time.

Oh Boy.

He only kissed her a few seconds then pulled away. He still had his finger under her chin and he looked down at her with a little smile on his lips. Sara sucked in a breath trying desperately to stay on her feet, but she felt it coming. She couldn't take it. It was way too much. She had to get out of here.

"So, I guess I'll see you later," she said stepping back a step.

"Wha-?" he asked, obviously confused.

"I'll see you later. Thanks for the dinner." She turned and walked into her house before he could stop her.

She barely got two steps inside before bending down on the floor. She sucked in breath and tried her hardest to breathe normally again. She had her legs tucked under her and she put her head on the floor, clutching her stomach. She felt tears burn the back of her eyes as she remembered Alex.

After a few minutes she was breathing regularly again and she sat up, leaning her head against the door behind her.

Oh Boy.