Okay ... here is my new story! It has a lot of romance/fluff some drama and a tiny but if angst at the beginning. For the purposes of this story and because it is fanfiction I am going to follow some of the episodes to begin with but I will not include Grissom's sabbatical or the miniature killer as my Sara is not leaving ever!
It starts from Unbearable - when Grissom asks Sofia to dinner ...
Anyway I hope you like.
Disclaimer: I own nothing ... this story is intended for entertainment purposes only!
Also please be aware if you are a fan of Sofia or Ecklie this story will not be for you ...
"I have no further questions your honour," the DA told the judge before smiling at Sara indicating she had done a great job.
Smiling back Sara looked to the judge as she asked the defence lawyer whether he had any other questions before turning back.
"Ms Sidle you are free to go," the judge said indicating Sara could leave.
Walking out of the court room Sara felt the late sunshine radiate over her and she smiled glad she was finished after a long day. Walking over to her SUV Sara started the vehicle before heading to the lab to see if Grissom needed her as it was technically her night off. Sara smiled to herself knowing that after sharing her past with Grissom he had also started to open up to her. Heading around the corner to Grissom's office Sara heard a familiar voice and decided to stay in the shadows before walking any further.
"Let's have dinner shall we," Grissom asked a happy Sofia who quickly nodded and followed him down the hall.
Waiting for the footsteps to become more distant Sara stepped out of the shadows and quickly brushed the tear from her cheek as her heavy heart beat uncontrollably in her chest. Glad she had the night off Sara quickly went to the locker room for her things before heading out to her car. Now more determined than ever she would finally sign her resignation letter and push him out of her mind forever.
Walking back outside Sara wished she had been slower after seeing Sofia get into Grissom's car. Smiling at each other Sara could do nothing but watch as the happy couple drove off with Sara left in the dust.
Hearing Sofia indicate that she was unhappy with her job Grissom did the first thing he could think of and quickly asked Sofia to dinner in an effort to make her stay.
Walking out into the parking lot Grissom like a proper gentleman helped Sofia into his truck before walking over to the driver's side. Starting it up Grissom was looking in the rear view mirror when he suddenly spied Sara. Stopping for a second he suddenly saw what Sara did and started to feel a mixture of shame, guilt and remorse.
Arriving at her apartment Sara closed the door and she started to pace up and down. Normally after an emotionally draining case involving Grissom she would take a long bath and settle down in bed with her book on entomology. Today however instead she headed towards her bedroom and grabbed the book and was about to rip it into pieces when something dropped out. Picking up the photo she used as a bookmark Sara saw herself and Grissom looking back at her. Taken at the lab's Christmas party last year the photo had been on display in the break room before she had quickly removed it for her own benefit. Shaking her head knowing things would never be the same she ripped it in half like Grissom had done her heart and threw it in the trash.
Feeling tears run down her cheeks Sara continued to pace knowing she no longer wanted to feel anything.
Walking through to her bedroom she quickly grabbed her running shoes and after changing out of her court attire she headed out for a run. Still warm Sara started up a fast pace feeling the adrenaline pumping through her system.
A seasoned runner Sara knew that after a few miles her body would relax enough so she could start planning the next stage of her life – the one without Grissom.
Running while her MP3 player pumped music to her ears. She was rounding a corner in the middle of crossing the road when a car came at her. Only just managing to avoid it she landed on the pavement feeling an instant pain in her ankle. Cursing herself and rubbing her foot and tired to get up only to fell light-headed and nauseous. Quick to sit down she carefully took off her shoe and sock and rubbed her foot hoping it was only a slight sprain.
A few minutes later she looked around and saw no-one in site. More tears falling down her cheeks Sara knew like everything else nobody would be here to help her. She was able to put some weight on her foot and hobbled along the sidewalk stopping every few minutes aware it would take a while to get home.
"The steak and the vegetarian lasagna", the waiter said before placing the food down on the table.
Looking down at his meal Grissom suddenly realized how stupid he had been after ordering something without meat. Although it was hard to admit it for the past few months he had been living life as if Sara was already a huge part of it. Watching as Sofia dug into her steak Grissom realized how stupid he had been.
"Sofia um, I just forgot something I have to do," he lied knowing he needed to tell Sara the truth. "You are an amazing CSI and the lab would see a huge loss if you left," he said hoping she now understood why he had asked her out.
Nodding her head Grissom quickly stood up and after placing some money on the table headed out. Walking out and getting into his SUV Grissom suddenly realized Sofia had no other way to get back to the lab but thoughts of Sara were more important.
Driving to her apartment building Grissom saw her car and quickly got out. He rushed up the stairs and knocked on the door. "Sara," he called. He then placed his head against the door and heard nothing. Not sure what was going on he went back to his car and started up the engine.
A few streets away he saw her resting against a lamp post and saw she had her foot in the air. He quickly stopped the car and ran over. "Sara, I was just at your apartment, is there something wrong," he asked.
She spied the next lamp post and urged her body on promising she would be okay if she simply kept moving. The instant she got there she quickly breathed out never more happy to have something to lean on. About to start again she saw him drive past and stop. Relief flooded her system when she saw he had no passenger but started to feel uneasy when he walked over.
"Grissom what do you want," she said shaking her head to indicate your displeasure. "Where's Barbie," she said in too much discomfort to caring what he thought any more.
"Sofia, oh I left her at the diner," he said quickly.
Not wanting to look at him Sara decided to start walking forgetting about her ankle and cried out in pain only to have Grissom quickly catch her.
"You've hurt yourself I'm taking you to the hospital," Grissom said carrying her to his car.
"Grissom I can handle this myself just take me home," she said folding her arms across her chest as he put the car in drive.
"No can do Sara, as your friend and supervisor it is my obligation that you take care of yourself," he said as he turned the car around the headed towards Dessert Palm.
Okay you made it this far ... tell me what you think lol;0)