Chapter 19
The next day, Sara was in the shower, Grissom was standing outside the shower door.
"Are you ready, Gil?" Sara asked him
"I'm ready, honey," he opened the shower door and smiled at Sara.
Grabbing the sponge and putting soap on it, he washed his wife's huge belly.
"I love giving the babies a bath," he said grinning.
He stood outside the shower washing his wife all the while getting soaked.
"I wish you could fit in here, Gil. I am sorry I'm so fat." Sara said with a pout.
"You are not fat, Sara. You are pregnant. Beautifly pregnant, with two babies, so you have to be big to accomodate that. You are not fat. Don't say that again!" He said as he kissed her wet belly, then moved to her lips.
"Gilbert! We can't. I wish we could, but we can't." Sara whispered.
Helping her out of the shower and wrapping her in a huge towel, Grissom led her back to the bedroom. He helped her into a clean pair of pajamas and then brushed her hair. Sara grinned at him and he grinned back, "I love this, Sara. I love taking care of you. I think this is the best time I have ever had in my life."
"You are so sweet, Gil. I know I've been moody, but I have loved this too. I just can't wait to get off this bed rest!" Sara admitted.
Laughing, they hugged and Sara got back on the bed. Grissom helped her get comfortable and have her the baby name book Greg bought.
"We need to start thinking of names. I honestly don't have anything in mind, yet. Are you thinking of anything yet, honey? Grissom asked.
"I have some ideas, but I'd like for us to pick out a few, then we can decied when we meet them. Ok?" Sara asked.
"I like that idea. Ok, so we'll both make a list. First names and middle names." Grissom said.
"Sounds great. I think there's some paper in the desk. Why don't you go walk Hank and I'll look for baby names." Sara said.
Smiling, Grissom handed Sara the paper and gave her a kiss. "I'll be back in a little while. Call me if you need anything."
"I'll be fine. Just let Hank have some fun for a little while. I think he is missing our runs." Sara said.
Sara watched Grissom walk down the hall toward Hank and then picking up the book and began her hunt for baby names.
Happily walking Hank, Grissom was lost in thought thinking about Sara and the babies to come. He felt so blessed and happy.
I am so lucky she waited for me.
So blessed she survived,
so lucky.
Now, babies.
My God, I'm going to be a Father.
Brass drove by on his way to see Sara and saw Grissom and Hank.
"Hey, Gil. How's the Misses?"
"Great Jim, do you want to join us for lunch?" Grissom asked.
"Is it alright?" Brass asked
"Sara would love to see you, she's gotten bigger, you should see her." Grissom said grinning.
Brass shook his head."Your proud of it aren't you?"
"Yes, I am." Grissom nodded.
Brass left to pick up some ice cream for Sara, and Grissom and Hank headed home.
As they walked into the house, Grissom let Hank off his leash and fed him. He went to the fridge and poured himself a glass of juice and a big one for Sara.
"Honey, we're back." Grissom called down the hall.
"HELP, GIL!" Sara yelled.
Grissom dropped the glass on the floor, shattering it and splattering the floor and wall with orange juice.
"Gil, what was that?" Sara asked as he came into the room.
Looking at his wife who was sitting on the floor with the baby name book, papers and her laptop.
"Honey, you scared me, what's wrong?" Grissom asked a little out of breath.
"I'm stuck. I need to pee and I can't get up." Sara admitted.
Laughing he pulled her up and led her to the bathroom. When she came out, he looked at her and scolded her,"Don't ever yell like that again unless you are trying to kill me."
"I'm sorry, babe, but I was really needing to get up. What did you break?" Sara asked.
"I threw a glass of orange juice. I better get you settled and get it cleaned. Brass is on his way over with some ice cream." Grissom said.
"Great! I could use a snack and I want to talk to him." Sara said.
"He'll be here in a minute. What do you want to talk to him about?" Grissom asked.
"Nothing really, I just thought I'd ask him about Natalie." Sara said quietly.
"Why, Sara? We have put her behind us. Why do that to yourself in your condition?" Grissom was almost whinning.
"I'm not doing anything to myself, Gil. I am just curious. I hate what she did to me, to us and to all of her other victims, but, I need to keep track of her. It makes me feel better somehow." Sara tried to explain.
"Ok, just don't upset yourself." Grissom said.
"I won't," patting her big belly,"I can't get upset with these babies kicking me." Sara said laughing.
Grissom ginned. He admired her more and more all the time. Winking at her, he went to answer the doorbell and let Brass in.
Hank greeted him, and then went to his pillow and laid down.
"She wants to ask you about Natalie. Don't upset her, Jim." Grissom whispered.
"Nothing to get upset about, Gil. The woman is locked away forever." Brass said.
"Good." Leading the way to Sara, he added, "Here's a spoon, give her the ice cream and back away."
Laughing and shaking his head, Brass entered the bedroom and smiled when he saw the huge belly on the usually tiny Sara Sidle Grissom.
"My goodness, Sara, you've grown." Brass laughed.
"So I've been told." Sara was laughing too. "Ice cream!"
Brass gave her the pint and backed away. He sat on the chair by the bed.
"How are ya feeling Cookie?" Brass asked.
"Good. Fat. Loved." Sara said.
"Good." Brass said nodding.
"How's Natalie doing? Is she still not talking?" Sara asked.
"Nope, and they don't expect her to ever talk. She is locked away for life. There is no way she is ever going to get out." Brass said grabbing her hand,"Please, let it go. Don't worry about her. Natalie is not your problem."
"Your right. I just needed to ask. I need a favor, Jim." Sara said.
"Anything for you Cookie." Brass said
"I want you to get Gil out of here for an hour or so. I'll call Catherine and ask her to come sit with me. He needs a break. I am a pain and I want him to relax." Sara said.
"He is loving this. Sara, you should have seen him walking Hank. He was grinning like an idiot and didn't even see me drive past him. I had to stop and honk." Brass said laughing.
"I know he's happy, I know he loves this. He does need a break." Sara said.
"Ok, I'll take him out Friday, so set up a sitter for yourself." Brass agreed.
Grissom came into the room then and asked who wanted lunch.
"Well, Gil, Sara had the ice cream, so she shouldn't need anything, but I'll take a sandwich." Brass said grinning, knowing what was coming.
"Hey! I am hungry. What kind of sandwich?" Sara laughed.
"Anything you want." Grissom said.
" I want turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, anchovies." Sara said licking her lips.
"Good God," Brass said.
Sara hit him with a pillow. "It's good."
"How do you know, you've never had anchovies, Sara!" Grissom asked laughing.
"I know, but it sounds good, doesn't it?" Sara asked.
"NO!" both men answered.
Laughing, Grissom went to make Sara's sandwich and Brass joined him.
--A/N- Please review, she gets lonely without attention.