Chapter 12

Grissom sat next to Sara while she slept. He was just dozing off to sleep again when he heard a soft tap a the door and saw Catherine standing there.

"How is she doing" asked Catherine

"Better she is resting so at least that is good. The cancer is flaring up so she will have to have him in the next 3 weeks and start treatment asap"

"Oh Gil I'm so sorry"

"Look Catherine I am really sorry for yelling at you"

"Don't go there Gil I know how concerned you were"

"Catherine I am going to need you to get some help in at work as I am going to take some more time off as Sara and the baby will need me."

"I will get Steven from days back on board and will speak with Ecklie too"

"Thanks Catherine".

"Gil don't forget that I am here if you need a hand don't hesitate to ask. The boys will be in later too" said Catherine.

"Thanks. I think she will enjoy the company as she needs come cheering up" Grissom said.

Catherine left and about 20 minutes later Sara woke up. She forgot for a moment what had happened and where she was.

"Hey how are you feeling" asked Grissom while touching her hair.

"Ok, pretty tired to be honest. How is the baby".

"He is doing as well as can be expected. Dr Ryan will be in soon to do an ultrasound and see how things stand"

"Gil, I want to go home" said Sara tearing up.

"I know sweetheart but unfortunately that is not an option at the moment. You will be here until he is born and also while you have your first treatment" as he said that Sara broke down in tears.

"Shh it will be ok. I will be here with you every step of the way . We will get through this together" said Grissom kissing her head.

Just then the nurse walked in with a bunch of flowers.

"who are they from?" asked a teary Sara?

The nurse handed Sara the card which read:

We are all thinking of you at the moment. Rest up and we will see you soon. Love Catherine, Brass, Nick, Warrick and Greg

Sara looked at Grissom and tears just fell. "Hey what is with the tears. Everyone just loves you" said Grissom wiping away her tears.

"I know. I am sorry I just can't stop the tears today".

Dr Ryan then entered with Ruby her old nurse wheeling in the ultrasound machine.

"Well hello nice to see you again and look at this" said Ruby touching Sara's belly.

Sara just smiled. "I know it has grown somewhat"

Ruby grabbed her hand "everything will be ok, just try and relax ok"

Sara nodded.

"Ok Sara this may be cold, lets have a look and see what is going on"

As Dr Ryan applied the jell to Sara's stomach Grissom grabbed her hand and kissed it.

"Ok Sara. Things are looking ok. He is at a good size although he will be very small when he is delivered as he will be early. We are going to give you the start of the steroid injections today which will at least strength his lungs"

"Dr Ryan if he is going to be small then why are we delivering him so early when he is ok" asked Sara

"Sara you know why. I have seen you blood test results from Dr King and we have no choice. Trust me this is the best outcome and you and your son will be in the best hands"

"Dr Ryan will Sara be able to deliver naturally?" asked Grissom

"No sorry with everything it is better for her to have a c-section"

"No way" yelled Sara

"Sara this is not up for negotiation. You do realise that you have Hodgkin's Disease? Don't you? Asked Dr Ryan

"Yes I do"

"The Sara let us do what we know is best"

"Ok. Will I be able to breastfeed him"

"Sara" sighed the doctor "I wish I could say yes but as you will be going straight in for treatment it is not possible"

"I see" said Sara as she started to cry

Grissom grabbed her hand tighter. "Come on Sara you know this is for the best " said Grissom

"Sara, Gil is right. We are doing everything we can to get you healthy and so you can have many more times with your son. I have booked the c-section in for 3 weeks. You are on strict bed rest here until then. Any pain or anything please let me know" said Dr Ryan.

The doctor left and Grissom and Sara were left to their own thoughts. Sara just lay there listening to the monitor and trying not to cry but it did not last. She burst into tears worrying Grissom.

"Come on Sara you need to calm down".

Grissom just held her and she finally calmed down.

She was taking a sip of water when a huge pain hit her stomach. Sara just grabbed her stomach

"What is it" asked Grissom"

"Pain" was all Sara could say

Grissom hit the buzzer just as the baby alarm started going off. Grissom grabbed Sara's hand

"Sara look at me. Just relax, help is on the way"

Sara looked at Grissom and tried to relax but the pain was just so intense.

A/N: Please review. Sorry for the delay but have been away. Thanks for being patient.