CSI: It's All Greek to Me
Chapter 2 of my CSI story, enjoy.
Reviews
Boris Yeltsin: Thanks, glad you are enjoying it.
Now onto the story.
Disclaimer: I don't own CSI or it's characters.
Chapter 2
Holly hurried home and once she got in she greeted her parents.
"Hey mom, dad." She called out, they smiled. "Holly calm down, there's no need to rush." Her mother Sara told her.
Holly shook her head, "I don't wanna be late for uncle Ed's birthday." She explained, her father, Gil smiled, "It's alright, we still have plenty of time."
Holly nodded and finally calmed down and they began to get ready at a more leisurely pace. Once they were all dressed up, the restraunt they were going was formal after all; they got everything together and headed out to Grissom's car. Together they drove to the restaurant to meet up with the others. As they drove to their destination Holly was quiet for a moment before speaking.
"Oh, by the way, um…A new guy started in school today." She said, her parents smiled and Sara replied. "Really, what's his name?"
"Alex Metaxas, I kinda…ran into him." She admitted, drawing a laugh from her parents.
They spoke a bit more about Alex and, although Holly didn't say anything it was clear to her parents that Holly was attracted to him. However they guessed her caution was due to her still hurting from Mark's treatment of her.
They arrived at the restaurant and saw Susan there with Ed and Lindsey. They got out the car and headed over to them.
"Hey guys." Holly greeted as she hugged them, "Happy birthday Uncle Ed."
"Thanks kiddo." Ed replied cheerfully as Sara and Grissom also greeted them.
Like Susan, who had inherited it from him, Ed Kennedy was blind and had been born so. Sharon had been lucky to escape the blindness and instead her vision was simply compromised, requiring her to wear glasses. Catherine and Nick then arrived with Tonya and Sam, Sam was looking slightly annoyed, likely due to Tara. However he brightened up when he joined the others in wishing Ed a Happy Birthday. Finally, after the rest of the CSI team joined them they spotted another car pull up and Sharon and Yuri got out. Sharon hurried over and hugged her father.
"Hey dad, happy birthday." She said cheerfully, Ed smiled and hugged back, "Thanks Sharon, it's good to see you again."
Lindsey nodded, "Yeah, things just haven't been the same since you moved out."
Sharon laughed and hugged her mother and sister before greeting the others along with Yuri. Finally, once the Korzhakov's had arrived, they were all ready and headed inside the restaurant. As they walked in Sharon turned to Holly.
"So, Holly, what's this Tonya's been telling me about a new guy at school you met?" She asked, Holly smiled and replied, "Yeah, Alex, he's a nice guy…"
Holly began to tell Sharon and Yuri what she knew about him. Sharon and Yuri smiled when they saw Holly's expression.
'Wow, she's only just met the guy and already she's attracted to him.' Sharon thought, 'Just like me and Yuri, it was love at first sight. Hope this guy's right for her though.'
While they were waiting to be served Yuri noticed that Sam seemed annoyed about something.
"Sam, you okay?" He asked, concerned, Sam sighed and then explained. "Yeah, I'm okay. I'm just having some problems with Tara."
"Tara, what's happening?"
Sam sighed and then, making sure his parents couldn't overhear him he leaned in closer and spoke.
"She's becoming way too possessive, she won't let me sit with Tonya and the others…Plus, we're only fifteen but she wants us to…you know, take things to the next level."
Yuri grimaced, "Geez; that sounds really bad. Dude, this can't be good for you." Sam nodded and Yuri continued, "I don't wanna interfere but really, you should probably break up with her before she gets either of you hurt."
Sam sighed.
"You know, I actually agree with you, you may be right." However after a brief pause he brightened up, "Look, let's forget it for now, okay, we're here for Uncle Ed's birthday, let's enjoy it."
Yuri smiled and agreed and soon the family were led to their table. They all sat down and gave their orders. Their drinks arrived first, before their meal arrived Ed spoke to the others.
"Well, I wanna thank you all for coming here." He stated, "It's great, having such close family and friends…When I first came here from Boston, I had no idea, that I would find the woman I loved, or that I would start a family."
Lindsey smiled at this and placed her hand on top of her husband's. Ed smiled and finished off his speech.
"Looking back, I don't regret a bit of it, except the wish, that I had met Lindsey and all of you sooner."
They al smiled at this and Ed and Lindsey kissed shortly afterwards the food arrived.
The birthday celebration lasted for some time but eventually everyone had to head home, especially since it was a school day tomorrow. Sharon and Yuri announced they would be staying for a while, much to the delight of their family and friends. The following day Holly headed into school with Susan, Sam and Tonya. They all headed to their lockers. It was then Holly got a surprise, when she arrived at her locker, she saw Alex, pulling his books out of the locker next to hers. She walked over to him.
"Hey Alex." She greeted, he turned around and smiled when he saw her. "Hi Holly."
"So, this is where your locker is?" She questioned, Alex nodded, "Yeah, why?"
"Well…"
Holly then unlocked her locker to demonstrate, Alex realized it was right next to his and laughed.
"Well, guess that means we'll see each other every morning." He stated, Holly blushed slightly at that but nodded. "Yeah, say, I was wondering…you wanna, hang out with us sometime?"
Alex smiled, grateful at the invitation. "Sure, I'd be glad too, here."
He then wrote his number down on a piece of paper and gave it to her, she did the same. The bell then rang, signalling for them to get to class.
"Well, I'll see you around." He stated, Holly nodded. "Yeah, later."
They both headed off to class, smiling, each thinking of the other.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.