Chapter 18
Grissom was cleaning the kitchen when he heard Sara's call.
"Grissom!"
"Shit!"
"What is it, Honey?" Grissom asked running into the bedroom.
Sara was attempting to sit up on the bed and when she'd raise up, she'd fall back. His wife suddenly reminded him of a turtle on it's back.
"I am stuck. My butt is asleep and my belly is too big, HELP!" Sara pleaded.
Grissom helped his wife sit up more and helped her to the bathroom. As he waited outside the door he heard her say, "Damn!"
"Sara? Are you alright?"
"I just weighed. I've gained seven pounds since last week." Sara answered him.
"It's ok, honey, the babies are growning, It's fine." Grissom grinned.
"I know they are growing, but if my stomach gets any bigger, we'll have to get a bigger house!" Sara was laughing now.
Opening the bathroom door, Sara waddled into the bedroom once again and Grissom helped her settle on the bed. He propped her head with pillows and gave her back her book and remote.
"Gil." Sara called as Grissom walked towards the den.
Turning around and grinning, "Yes, Honey?"
"I love you. and I'd love you even more if you get me some corn dogs." Sara said smiling her biggest smile.
"I'll just wait til Gregg gets here, then I'll go, alright?" Grissom asked.
"I hope Greggo won't take too long, I am starving!" Sara yelled.
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Fifteen minutes later, the doorbell rang, Hank barked and Grissom let Greg in the house. Walking in while petting Hank, Gregg showed Grissom what he brought for Sara. It was a huge book of baby names, a hand held Sudoku game, and a pint of Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream.
"Go on there and give her the ice cream so I can leave." Grissom whispered.
"Shouldn't I put it in a bowl?" Greg asked quietly
"No, take her the whole thing and here's a spoon. Just hand it to her and back away slowly." Grissom said smiling.
He gave Greg a pat on the back and left.
"Hey, Mrs. Grissom. How are you today? Man, Sara! You've grown!" Greg said loudly.
"Thanks Greggo. Oh, ice cream!" Sara yelled as she reached for the treat.
Sara dug into the ice cream and Greg did as Grissom told him, he backed away slowly.
"I got you other treats too." he said as he handed her the book and the game.
"Thanks Greg! We haven't looked at names yet and I love Sudoku!" Sara gave him a slight hug.
Greg sat on the bed with Sara and they watched "Wild Hogs" and had a great visit. Sara had fallen aleep by the time Grissom walked into the house. Greg was in the kitchen putting the empty ice cream container in the trash.
"Hey Griss. That woman can eat!" Greg said still amazed.
"You haven't seen her eat corn dogs. It's not pretty."Grissom laughed.
"She fell asleep halfway through the movie. I left it here so she can finish it." Greg said as he walked to the door.
"Greg, if you don't have anything to do, you can stay." Grissom offered.
"Do you need me to Sara-sit a while longer? " Greg asked.
"Yes, I need to do some shopping and I would really appreciate it."Grissom explained.
"Not a problem. I would love to Sara-sit. Can Nick come over to play?" Greg joked.
Laughing, Grissom answered, "Sure, just don't run in the house."
Grissom walked into the bedroom, saw that Sara was still asleep and kissed her forehead, then her belly. The babies kicked him hard and he grinned. Looking up to his wife's face, he saw that she was now awake.
"I'm sorry, Honey, but I had to give them a kiss." Grissom explained.
"That's ok, babe, I have to pee. Help!" Sara grinned.
"I'll help, but then I am going to the grocery store. I hate to ask, but is there anything you want?" Grissom closed his eyes as he waited for her answer.
"Anything as long as it's food. Oh, and Gil, I need some of my shower gel, shampoo and I think Hank needs more food." Sara rattled off.
"Ok, Sara! I'll be back, and Greg is in the kitchen." Grissom hurried to the door.
"Gilbert! I really need some sour pickles and something salty and crunchy. Oh, and some carrots. Not the whole carrots, I want baby carrots. Gil, get some lemon drops and some-" Grissom was out the door before he heard the rest of her list. He knew he shouldn't have asked, but it was habbit.
"Greg! Is he gone?" Sara called to the kitchen.
"He's gone, but Nick is on his way, you want him to bring something?"Greg asked, loving this side of his friend.
"Look and see if we have popcorn. I need popcorn." Sara said.
Greg looked in the pantry and saw a sad and empty box of microwave popcorn. Picking up his cell, he called Nick.
"Stokes"
"Nick, the Mom-to-be wants popcorn. Can you get some on the way?" Greg asked.
"Yep, I already have it and I picked up some Ben and Jerry's too." Nick said proudly.
"Great. She ate a whole pint about two hours ago, I bet she's ready for more." Greg said laughing.
"Is she big?" Nick asked.
"Just her boobs and stomach. Her belly is as big as a house. The rest of her is the same old Sara." Greg supplied.
"Ok, I'll be there soon. Are we playing cards or Clue?" Nick asked.
"I'll ask Sara, we'll have it ready when you get here." Greg said.
After getting off the phone, Greg walked into the Grissom bedroom. Sara was sitting on the bed crying.
"What's the matter?" Greg asked
"It's this dog food commercial. I can't take it." Sara said between sobs.
Greg looked at the TV and saw the end of a dog food commercial that was showing dogs in a pound. Sara was bawling and hugging Hank, who looked like he was ready to escape.
"I just can't stand it. How can they make a commercial that sad?"Sara asked.
Just then, the doorbell rang and Greg ran to let Nick in.
"Thank God you're here, Sara has lost her mind." Greg whispered to Nick.
"Why, what's wrong?" Nick asked.
"She is crying over a dog food commercial and almost hugging poor Hank to death." Greg said.
Laughing, Nick told Greg,"It's normal. Don't worry about it. My sisters went through this. Let's get her busy."
And they walked to the bedroom in search of the big, hungry, and bawling expectant mother.
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