Chapter 10
Sara and Grissom were about an hour away from the university when the conversation drifted toward her master's.
"I just don't know if I want to do this."
"What do you mean?"
"I am just tired of it all. I want to be out there doing something. I don't see any real rewards for studying physics. I'm thinking about, don't laugh,"
"I won't. What?"
"I'm thinking about going to the coroner's early and just working there for now. I want to make a difference."
"Well, I've been a coroner. I can tell you, you make a difference, but you see a lot of things you wish you hadn't later."
"That's alright. I've had my share of horror. Nothing can really beat what I've seen."
Grissom pursed his lips and was about to ask about the last comment when--
"Lets just stay that my childhood wasn't exactly normal." Grissom took the hint and the continued down the freeway.
"So you're just going to go back to Las Vegas in a few days?" It was Sara's turn for probing.
"Yes. I have an experiment running and I need to get back to the lab."
"Well, I guess it was fun while it lasted. I feel like I've known you for years but its barely been a week." Sara was staring at her fingers.
"I know what you mean. I feel like I can trust you. You know, incidentally, more than my entire staff about my personal life. I'd appreciate it if you kept it to yourself."
"Who would I tell?"
"I'm just saying that if we ever run into each other in the future, please keep these things quiet."
"You've got it. Especially the magazines."
"Please. Especially that." They grinned at each other and soon pulled up to Sara's apartment.
"This is me. Pop the trunk?" Sara hopped out and began to unload her bag.
"Let me help you, the least I can do for you putting up with my mother is carry your stuff to your place." Grissom put his hazzards on and the walked up the stairs, stopping at Sara's door.
"Would you, uh, like to come in?"
"I don't think that would be a good idea."
"Well, thanks. For everything. Madeline said she'd take you to the airport on Friday. I have to attend some meetings and work on my thesis before Christmas. I guess..." She hugged him and kissed him on the cheek. "Bye."
They began to part until Grissom grabbed her by her hips roughly and pulled her close again, kissing her with equal amounts of pleasure and nervousness. They stayed there for several minutes, twirling tongues caressing each other's mouths and lips, hands passing over each other's backs and hips, stomachs and chests. When they parted they could both feel what should come next.
"Hey guys! Whoa, am I interrupting?" Jason had chosen that moment to visit Sara. "I can come back if you need a few." He eyed them carefully. They were still looking at each other with new eyes. Suddenly Sara's head snapped toward Jason.
"No. We're fine. Grissom is leaving. By Grissom, have a safe trip back. E-mail me when you get a chance."
"Gil. Call me Gil."
"Right. Gil. It was great meeting and working and traveling with you." With that he turned on his heel and left.
"What was that all about? Did you two do what I think you did?" Jason was bug-eyed and had an excited tone.
"Not exactly. Just a goodbye kiss. Somehow I don't think it is goodbye, though."
