Thanks for all of the wonderful reviews;0) Here is the next chapter ... I am up to chapter 6 at the moment and have some great ideas for its developemt!
Sara knew any other day of the week she would have paid to have Grissom carry her but after tonight she could not hide her embarrassment.
Now aware that he could make up for his mistake Grissom happily picked her up again after parking his car and heading towards the ER main entrance. Once inside a porter saw him and quickly found them a wheelchair before Grissom wheeled her to the reception.
"Hi this is Sara Sidle and she has injured her foot," Grissom said to the nurse.
"Okay Mr Sidle if you or your wife could fill these forms in while you wait a doctor will see you soon," she said passing over the paperwork with a smile.
Shocked to hear Grissom referred to as her husband Sara thought he would be out the door fast and on the next plane to outer Mongolia before she blinked. Now even more shocked he started to wheel her over to the waiting area.
"Would you like me to fill them in," he said leaving the invitation hanging.
"No I can do it," she quickly answered relieved to have something to occupy her mind.
Watching as Sara filled out the forms Grissom's heart swelled with his rational mind reminding him that although he had just realized he was in love with her did not mean he could propose marriage just yet.
Looking around the room before gazing back at her Grissom could not help but think of what life might be like if she was his wife. His bed would never be cold, he could share his love of butterfly collecting with her and most importantly they could help the environment by showering together.
His mind now going over the image of Sara naked and wet he didn't initially hear her name being called. Without a moments hesitation he got up and wheeled her through to the examining room.
Now seriously surprised by his concern for her she was amazed when instead of excusing himself he sat down while they waited for the doctor.
"Mrs Sidle my name is Stephen Matthews and I am here to look at your foot," the doctor said shaking Grissom's hand before looking at Sara.
About to correct him about her name she winced when he started moving her foot that was now covered by a large black bruise.
"Okay Sara I am going to have an x-ray taken and then we can talk again," he said smiling making some notes before walking out.
"Oh god, don't let it be broken," she groaned remembering how she broke her leg when she was in foster care and unable to look after herself. Although now an adult Sara knew there was no way she would be able to work in the field or climb the stairs to her apartment with a cast.
"Sara, I am here to help you okay," he said to her unconvinced expression.
"What like how you helped Sofia with dinner," she said her voice dipping with sarcasm.
Grissom quickly shook his head and walked over. Moving her head to make her look at him he spoke, "I asked her out to dinner in a purely work related capacity. She has expressed dissatisfaction in her job and for Ecklie."
She nodded her head aware of their shared hatred. "Then why did you leave her at the diner," she asked.
Glad she was still looking at him he squeezed her hands, "I know you saw us in the car park and I realized then and there what an idiot I have been about us."
About to ask him to elaborate about his statement a porter walked in the door. "Hi I'm here to take Mrs Sidle to X-ray he quickly answered."
Allowing him to help her in the wheelchair she felt a slight relief when Grissom followed as she hated hospitals.
The X-ray taken Sara and Grissom sat in silence until Doctor Matthews re-appeared, "Mrs Sidle I have just looked at your x-ray and the good news it that you have only cracked a bone, the bad news is that you will require a cast," he said to Sara's frown.
Her heart dropping as she heard the doctor she willed herself not to cry aware she would have to rely on other people for the foreseeable future.
Watching Sara as the doctor delivered his news Grissom could see the pain on her face aware she hated to ask anyone for help.
After the cast was applied Sara was given a prescription for pain killers and some crutches then found herself back in Grissom's car.
"We'll go to your apartment and pack a bag, pick up your prescription then get some takeout as I am sure you have not eaten," he said driving.
Unsure she had heard right Sara shook her head, "No I can take care of myself just help me up to my apartment."
It was now Grissom's turn to shake his head, "sorry Sara but there is no way you are going to be able to manage at your apartment with those stairs. Besides I have a perfectly comfortable spare bed," he said as they entered her apartment building.
After he helped her up the stairs Sara decided to try again, "Grissom please I can look after myself, I have cable TV and my favourite Chinese place delivers," she said while he shook his head.
"No Sara, you are coming home with me now do you want me to pack your bag," he said aware she would not want him touching her underwear.
Realizing she would not win the battle she hobbled to her bedroom while Grissom found her suitcase. Packing some clothes and other essential items she then packed her favourite pillow and the book she was reading.
He walked around her apartment looking at some of the art work when he noticed the photo in the trash. Taking it out he frowned aware she must have ripped it in half earlier that night. Putting it in his pocket he smiled aware that he had the same photo and would make another copy for her. About to look in her fridge to see if there was anything that needed to be thrown away she walked out.
"Don't worry Griss I haven't been shopping in a while," she said aware she must have lost weight recently not being able to eat.
He nodded his head and went to get the suitcase and took it down to his car. Coming back up to get Sara he made sure everything was secure before they walked down.
Aww that's so sweet ... and I wonder what they will get up to at his town house.