Chapter 20ish

Author's note: I don't own CSI but I do love to play with them! It's the sincerest form of flattery!

There will be smut in the near future – but for now, romance. And remember, its my story, I can make things happen! I hope you enjoy! And don't forget, I love to hear from you! Send me a review!

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When she awoke five hours later, Grissom was still by her side, holding her hand.

"How long was I out?" She asked

"Only about five hours."

"Wow, it seems like it was just a minute ago."

"How's your head feeling?"

"It's good right now. Still a little dazed I guess."

"Do you think you can answer a question for me?" he asked, suddenly looking very serious.

"Sure," she smiled. "For you, anything."

"Marry me."

"Huh?"

"Marry me. I've screwed around so long and then I almost lost you. Marry me. Let's make this a life together."

"Yes."

He was prepared to argue the point with her and continued speaking before the yes hit his brain.

"I know it's sudden, but it's not really...what?"

"Yes."

He leaned over and kissed her. Her toes tingled. They often did when he kissed her like that.

"While I was laying on that bed thinking I was done for, all I could think about was how we were never going to get the chance to grow old together. I love you Gilbert, I always have. I never thought I'd ever want to marry anyone, but I never thought I would find someone who completes me the way you do."

He smiled, those blue eyes shining, fighting back tears that he knew wild soon come.

"When we've been apart, I've always known that I belonged with you. You are my heart."

The tears finally broke and she reached up to wipe them away the way he had done when she had broken down and cried.

"I love you. You complete me. I'm an old fool...I should have never let this nonsense go on for so long. But I am ready to make up for lost time...to make it up to you for the rest of our lives."

It was her turn to fight back the tears.

"When do you want to do it?" He asked.

"Whenever. The sooner the better."

"I was kinda hoping you might say that," he said as he walked to the door of the room.

Smiling, Jim Brass walked in, followed by Catherine, limping in on her crutches. And behind them, Father Tanner from Grissom's mothers church.

"Will now work out for you?"

After the hugging and congratulating was done, they took their respective spots to the left and right of the bride and groom.

The service was short and sweet.

The rings Grissom bought were simple and understated. He wanted to buy her a huge diamond, but he knew that she did not want anything like that. They could choose one together later. There would be plenty of time for that when she was better.

"Ecklie's going to shit a brick," Catherine laughed. "He can't do anything about a married couple working together!"

"Let's have a big party," Jim suggested.

Catherine, the epitome of party girl quickly agreed.

It was decided they would celebrate at Catherine's and would invite all of the team to help wish the couple well. They knew everyone would be excited and thrilled that these two star crossed lovers had finally recognized what everyone else knew. They were made for each other.

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Warrick was also at the hospital that afternoon. He had an appointment to meet Brass to question the drive by suspect. He knew Brass had stepped out for a personal reason, but was still surprised to meet him in the hallway.

"What's with the grin Brass?" he inquired.

"You'd have to ask Mrs. Grissom," Brass responded.

"Oh is Grissom's mom here? I haven't seen her in years!"

"No, his wife."

Warrick looked stunned for a second and then bounced back...

"Sara?" Warrick asked.

"Yup." Brass couldn't take the grin off his face.

"Daaaaaaamn."

"What's the matter? I thought you'd be happy for them." Brass asked.

"Oh, I'm extremely happy for them," Warrick said, "But I just lost $100 to Greggo."

"Crap," Brass said, realizing that his date had been about a month down the road.

"Well I hope he's going to get them a nice gift with all that money!" Brass added.

"Hell no, he's going to need it pay for therapy once he realizes that Sara is permanently off the market," Warrick joked. It was funny but probably at least slightly true.

The chuckled. It was a comfortable friendship they had made. Considering how much they disliked each other when they met, they had come along way.

"Let's go see a man about a car."

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Back in the room, Catherine made her excuses, and with the help of a kind nurse, was wheeled downstairs to wait for Lilly to pick her up.

The newlyweds were finally alone.

"I don't know how you pulled that off, she said twirling her new ring on her finger. But I'm glad you did."

He sat beside her on the bed.

"I can't wait to take you on a honeymoon."

She laughed.

"Where are we going Dr Grissom?" she asked.

"Wherever you want to go, Mrs Grissom," and he kissed her hand.

"I've always wanted to see the rainforest," she suggested, "but that would be outrageously expensive. But we could save up and go in a year or so."

"Oh, didn't I tell you?" He looked at her, smiling a devilish grin. I have more than enough money to keep us both comfortable for a while."

She looked at him with a shocked expression.

"Don't judge me by the car I drive, Mrs. Grissom. I've never had anyone to enjoy it with, so the money hasn't meant anything other than a means to an end. I wear good clothes and the condo is paid for. Mom is financially independent and I have no children or ex-wives, so really, what would I do but save."

"Paris." She said, "I've always wanted to see the Louvre."

"Your wish is my command. I will speak with Ecklie today and let him know that you and will be on vacation as soon as you are up to it, and then when he thinks he caught me, I'll spring the news on him."

Sitting next to her on the hospital bed, he wrapped his arm around her neck, and pulled her in to his warm embrace.

"Sleep now, Sara dear. We have our whole lives ahead of us to make plans."

Within five minutes, Dr Griffin had arrived to do some follow up with Sara, only to find four nurses standing at the door, whispering and wiping away tears.

"What's going on here ladies?" He asked

He was quickly briefed on the afternoon's events and, when he peeked in to see the couple sound asleep, content in just being together, he also grabbed a tissue.

Quietly, the staff arranged for a nice dinner to be delivered. They also brought a bottle of apple cider in place of champagne and two plastic glasses.

After dinner, Grissom called Ecklie and arranged for a meeting before Ecklie left for the day. Ecklie claimed that he was very busy, but would squeeze him in.

Grissom had never looked forward to any meeting with Ecklie as much as he was looking forward to this meeting.

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Brass and Warrick stood by Jeff Glass's bedside. One handcuff was chained to the metal rails of the bed. They recognized the man known to them as Mutt sitting nearby. Jeff was asleep. Brass looked at Mutt and nodded.

"Is this the same kid in the photos in your house?" Brass asked.

"Yup," he answered, "my son."

"Do you know what happened?" Brass asked.

"Yes, I tried to get him to stop as soon as I realized what was happening. I told him I was going to turn him in, and he promised he would stop. But he's sick. Since his mom died, he hasn't been right. I took him to a shrink, he's been on medication, but nothing is working."

"Why didn't you turn him in?" Warrick asked.

"He's had such a hard life. I just thought if I tried to get him to stop, I could get him to turn himself in and get the help he needs. I figured it would look better for him if he came in on his own." Mutt studied his own shoes and shook his head sadly.

"We need to wake him up...we have questions." Brass instructed.

"He's sedated. The Dr said he had a breakdown in the ambulance on the way. I don't know how long he will be out for."

"Did he ever tell you why he did it?"

"Oh yeah, that's an easy one." Mutt looked up, eyes filling with tears, "The driver that killed his mother was a hit and run reckless driver. When Jeff found the blog with the lists of tickets for reckless driving, he decided to take a stand and punish the offenders himself. He said he never wanted anyone to go through what he had gone through."

Brass and Warrick left the room, realizing that Jeff Glass was a truly disturbed individual that was going to get the help he desperately needed while he did his time.

"At least the city streets are safe for our drivers," Brass commented.

"You're kidding right?" Warrick laughed, "Where have you been driving?"

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