Chapter 16
It had been almost a month since Sara's treatment and a today they were bringing Luca home. They both could not believe how well he was going and how big he had become. Both Sara and Grissom were extremely nervous but excited about bringing him home.
The minute they got him in his car seat he fell straight asleep.
"Would you look at that, he can't even see the scenery" joked Grissom
Sara just smiled looking lovingly into the back at her son. Once they pulled up Sara picked him up and took him straight inside into his bed.
"Now this is your own room and while it may seem scary, mommy and daddy are just up the hallway and your monitor here will pick up all the sounds that you make" said Sara gazing into her son's big blue eyes
Grissom stood there smiling at her. He could not believe what an amazing mother she was. Sara turned around and saw him standing there.
"How long have you been standing there'
"Long enough to know that you are the most amazing mother" said Grissom while kissing Sara passionately.
"Lets go. We have to wake him in about an hour for his bottle anyway" said Sara as Grissom and her walked down the hallway.
"Gil I think I might lie down. Can you wake me when it is time to feed him"
"Honey I can feed him"
"No I really want to do it and besides I will probably be no help next week with my next treatment starting so I really need to do this" said Sara
"I understand".
Sara was a bit anxious about her next round of treatment, Dr King had nicely given her an extra week as Luca was being brought home so she could get him settled in at home.
The next days flew by and Sara and Grissom had managed to get themselves into a routine. The gang called in and could not stop looking at him. They all wanted to hold him so it was very amusing.
"Hey Sara anytime you need a babysitter don't hesitate as I am very good with kids" said Nick.
"Thanks we will keep that in mind" said Sara.
They all left except Catherine. "Ok I will pick you up tomorrow at 9 if that suits you" Catherine said
"That sounds fine to me".
"Sara I can go and Catherine can watch Luca" said Grissom with a sleepy Luca on his shoulder
"No I need you to be with him please" said Sara taking Luca from him
"I am going to put him down so will see you tomorrow, Gil can you please see Catherine out"
"She is very stubborn so if she says she is fine she probably won't be. I have all the supplies ready for tomorrow too" said Grissom
"Thanks Gil. We will be fine".
A few hours later Grissom went looking for Sara and found her asleep in the rocking chair with Luca.
"Hey sweetie you have to go to bed"
"Sorry, what" said a confused Sara "I just wanted some extra time with him"
"He will be fine and you can still see him after the initial first day"
"Come on sleeping beauty lets go to bed"
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At exactly 9am Catherine arrived to pick Sara up.
When they arrived at the hospital they were taken to the oncology ward. Dr King greeted them.
"How are we feeling"
"A bit nervous" said Sara
"I thought you might be this time so I am going to get you settled in and then I will send the nurse in"
"Thanks" said Sara squeezing her hand.
"See now that was nothing, look how good you are doing" said Catherine being light-hearted
3 hours later and after discussing the forensic journal and two games of scrabble later, Erica the nurse took out Sara's IV but insisted that if there was any problems at all to call immediately.
As they entered home Grissom was waiting in the living room and looked like he had been for some time.
"How did it go" he asked?
"So far so good" said Sara giving him a big cuddle
"How is Luca" perfect said Grissom
"Typically, must take after Sara" Catherine said.
Is there anything you want" asked Catherine
"I feel a bit light headed so I might go and lie down"
"Let me help you" followed Catherine
Once Sara got in bed she started to feel weird and forgot for a moment where she was
"Where am I"? mumbled Sara
"At home, its Cath I am here to help you ok"?
Sara just shook she head. You think you might be sick?
Sara nodded and Catherine quickly got her up and took her straight to the bathroom. Lucky their bedroom had an ensuite so it was not all that far.
Once inside Sara emptied her entire stomach and all Catherine could do was hold her hair back and rub her back
"Good girl, more asked Catherine
Sara nodded
"Ok"
After about 30 minutes Sara could barely remember how to be sick anymore and Catherine took her back to the room. 15 minutes later she was sound asleep.
Grissom then popped his head in but Catherine quickly exited so Sara was not woken up.
"How is she"
"Sick" replied Catherine.
"She has thrown up for the last 30 minutes. She is finally asleep so not sure how long until she wakes up again with another urge"
"Shit" mumbled Grissom
"Gil, you need to be strong for her" reassured Catherine
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An hour later Sara woke up feeling so weak and dirty. Catherine helped her in a warm bath. The rest of the day was spent sleeping and throwing up. Sara could not believe how bad she felt but kept looking at a picture of Luca and Grissom in a locket around her neck knowing this was for them.
She feel back asleep and when she woke Grissom was spooned next to her with his arms around her.
"Where is Catherine"
"Feeding Luca"
"How are you feeling"
"Better".
"You are amazing my love"
"I love you Gil, please never forgot that and never let Luca forget that either"…….
"Never my love but you will be here to tell him yourself, never forgot that"
With that they both just held each other and drifted back to sleep.
A/N: Please review. Sorry about the late post been pretty busy
