Here is the next chapter! Thanks for the amazing reviews! As always you guys are the reason I post! This chapter is a lot longer but it does cover a lot of ground. I used some of the dialogue from Grave Digger and as always I own nothing!
"I know it's tedious but it's better than being at home," Grissom said to Sara before adding quietly, "well without me at least," aware the lab was worse than most gossip magazines.
Setup at his desk Sara grimaced as she saw Sofia walk passed looking none to happy about the arrangement. Getting down to work she looked at his endless pile of paperwork wondering what he would have done had she not broken her foot.
With assignment sheets in hand he walked through to the break-room and saw Sofia was dying to ask questions. "Sofia you can take the decomp found near Lake Mead while me and Greg continue from last night," he said before starting again. "As I'm sure you've worked out already Sara has broken her foot so is on desk duty until further notice. She is working though some of my paperwork until it is cleared and at that stage she will assist on other cases," he said indicating for them to start.
Walking over to get coffee before making Sara some tea he saw Sofia from the corner of his eye. Holding both cups he was about to head out when she started to pour her own.
"Convenient that she broke her foot so she can spend more time with you," Sofia sneered before adding milk to her coffee.
Shaking his head Grissom headed out not willing to dignify her with an answer.
Fully immersed in her job Sara smiled when later that night Grissom came in with Greg and food.
"We got you a vegi burger and chocolate shake," Greg said before finding a seat to sit down.
Smiling back at Grissom who sat at the sofa to eat his cheese burger she told Greg about her foot.
After further tests to the dead body Grissom and Greg ruled the death of the woman was caused by drugs and pain killers. Glad to be finished he headed back to his office to check on Sara.
"Wow you're certainly fast," Grissom said all smiles seeing the pile noticeably smaller.
"Thanks," Sara breathed out glad her night was over, "I think I'm ready for bed," she said with yawn.
Smiling back Grissom quickly checked his email before grabbing his briefcase, "your carriage awaits," he said opening the door for her as she hopped after him.
Once they were home Grissom decided to share some more of his culinary secrets with Sara, "how does a potato basil frittata sound sweetheart," he asked while looking for his large frying pan in the cupboard.
"Heavenly," she answered as she saw him then bring out his smoothie maker.
Taking another sip of her berry and yogurt smoothie she sighed, "I think you have the job Griss this is totally amazing," she said watching his arms as he whisked eggs.
"Well I'm just happy you're eating. You always seem to pick at your food," he said making the final touches before putting the frittata in the oven.
Once they ate Grissom cleaned up before joining Sara in bed.
"Monday is my night off," he told her as they snuggled up together that afternoon after waking.
"I know," she said quietly well aware that with Grissom off Sofia was in charge of night-shift.
"It's just with you broken foot it would be reasonable to assume you would take a few days off work. And I thought maybe we could go on our first date," he said kissing her forehead.
"Um I'm not sure," she said aware of the trouble they could get into.
"Sara I'm your supervisor and besides I will tell them to call me if there are any problems. Anyway I'm sure Warwick or Nick would me more than happy to cover for you if you were ill," he said
Looking up at him she pulled him down for a kiss, "let me think about it and I'll tell you tomorrow okay," she said excited with the prospect of a proper date but terrified of the consequences if they were found out.
Arriving at work that night Sara went back to paperwork and noticed Sofia's glances again and decided to hell with it.
"Monday night sounds great," she whispered to him later and he smiled before walking out with to Sofia and Greg to processes their gang murder.
Unsure of what to wear Sara settled on a blouse and jacket not confident enough to wear a dress with a cast.
She was in the bathroom making the final touches to her makeup when she heard someone knocking at the door. Unsure of who it could be and terrified it was someone from work she stayed quiet and hoped he would answer. After waiting a few minutes and another knock she slowly walked to the door and looked out the peep hole. Shaking her head slightly she opened the door to Grissom who in a dark suit was carrying red roses.
"Did you loose your keys," she asked as he walked in.
With a grin he shook his head, "no I am here for our date," he said passing over the flowers.
"There amazing," she said as he walked across the room and sat down on the couch.
"Nice place you have," he said adding to their banter as Sara put the roses in water.
Once on the counter Grissom carried them over to the table and smiled. "I have something else for you," he said taking out a package.
"Oh Griss," she said accepting the wrapped box and opened it to discover a beautiful gold necklace and pendant, "you shouldn't have."
Kissing her neck after fastening it he smiled, "nothing is too good for you honey," he said gently kissing her lips not waiting to smudge her make up.
"You really know how to make a woman go weak at the knees Griss," she said before picking up her bag.
"Well you've waited long enough for me so I'm sorry if I can't help myself," he said before locking the door and ushering her out to the garage.
Not sure where they were going Sara was relieved when they arrived at a small and cosy restaurant well away from the strip.
Once seated at their table and their drink order taken Sara couldn't help but smile when she looked at the menu and saw it was vegetarian.
"Thanks so much for taking us here but Grissom just because I don't eat meat doesn't mean you can't," she said after taking a sip of her wine.
"I know but for the past few months I haven't been able to stomach it as I used to," he said before reaching over for her hand.
"Wow so," she asked taking another sip.
"About two months ago I had just finished that rape and homicide involving the clown and trapeze artist and decided to treat myself to steak and eggs before going home to sleep. They bought it out and although the meat was well done I couldn't eat it. Since then whenever I think of it my stomach churns. It wasn't until I saw Sofia eating her steak that I realized I couldn't eat meat because I didn't have you," he finished rubbing her hand.
"You have me now sweetheart," she said smiling again aware he could not get any more adorable.
Their meals now served the couple continued catching up like long lost friends aware that with ignoring each other the past few months they had a lot to talk about.
Sara worked steadily on Grissom's paperwork and finished after only four days and even got a small smile from Ecklie.
A few weeks later now in a walking cast Sara helped the other CSI's with work in the lab while she spent every other moment at home with Grissom.
Sara walked into his office and smiled when she saw his framed certificate for the ownership of Trigger. "What's this?" she asked slightly amused.
Grissom smiled with excitement, "I just got it. It's a certificate of honorary ownership of Trigger, "The Smartest Horse in the Movies," issued by Roy Rogers to the Children of America. Roy felt that the children of America were the true owners of Trigger, so any kid that would write him, he'd send 'em one of those."
Sara continued to look at it her heart swelling aware that he was a big kid at heat, "And where did you get it?"
Grissom smiled back, "The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum, which used to be in Victorville, California, and is now in Branson, Missouri."
She decided to keep him going fully aware that when he was enthusiastic about something he was even more adorable, "Roy Rogers, the cowboy?".
He nodded his head, "King of the cowboys. I wrote to him when I was
four. He sent me one of those. I lost it, so I thought I'd replace it."
Now moving over to his desk she saw him get something out of his top draw, "And then you thought you would frame it."
He found what he was looking for and bought it out, "yeah. I also got something framed for you," he said before passing it over.
Unsure of what he had Sara happily accepted the wrapped package and walked over to the sofa while he closed his door and joined her. Opening it carefully she took off the paper before coming to a box. She lifted out the antique photo frame and felt her eyes start to water as she saw the photo she had torn into pieces at her apartment.
"But how did you," she said bringing the photo to her chest as he brushed away her tears and leaned in for a kiss.
"I have the negative sweetheart. I found the torn photo and decided to get you a new print. It can be our first photo together in the town house," he said as she continued to look at it.
Now feeling completely overwhelmed and in complete awe of his love for her she pulled him in for a hug and another kiss.
After giving Nick and Warwick the assignments for the night Catherine decided she needed caffeine. Walking into the break-room she spied some of Greg's special stash. After pouring herself a cup she was walking passed Grissom's office when she heard Sara talking to him. Having noticed a definite upturn in the two CSI's relationship since Sara had broken her leg Catherine decided to stay and listen.
Hiding in the shadows behind the closed door she heard them discussing his townhouse and something about a photo when her phone rang. Quick to hightail it down the hall when Grissom's office phone also started ringing she heard Brass and her heart dropped – Nick had been kidnapped.
Busy searching for any evidence to help Nick, Sara did not initially notice Grissom was gone but then found out he was taking the ransom to the abandoned warehouse.
"Where do you think you're going," Sofia half yelled as Sara grabbed her vest.
"To help," she quickly yelled back before Sofia managed to run up to her.
"No Sara you can stay here I'm going. And as I out rank you I would suggest you don't argue," she said looking up at the brunette more than willing to push her around after the recent time Sara had spent with Grissom.
Beside herself Sara watched as Sofia along with Warwick headed out the door. She now knew there had been an explosion and she was terrified for Grissom. About to start crying she saw Catherine who walked up to her.
Now sure that there was something going on between the two Catherine quickly grabbed her kit before going up to Sara. "God don't let her boss you around, lets get going," she said before pointing towards the door
Once at the scene Sara noticed everyone running around and spied Grissom with Sofia. As Sofia walked away Sara saw her chance. "You okay," she said before quickly stroking his cheek as the paramedic checked him over.
"I'll live," he said smiling holding her hand on his cheek.
Quick to get to work Catherine was also watching the couple out the corner of her eye and could've fallen over when Sara not only stroked his cheek but he placed his hand over hers. Deciding to find out more information later she got back to work.
After a night that seemed to last forever Nick was found and Sara continued to help Grissom recover as much evidence as possible for the case.
Engrossed Grissom didn't initially see Sara busy at work in the dirt and noticed her cast. Looking around him he then spied Sofia talking to some of the officers.
"Sofia, get back to work," he yelled angry that Sara with a cast was managing uncomfortably while Sofia watched on. He then helped Sara up as she protested and took her to one of the cars and quickly looked around to see if anyone could see him.
"Gris, I'm okay," she said before he reached up and cupped her face before giving her a kiss.
"I'll get someone to take you back, I'll get this done then meet you at home," he said before pulling away and motioning for an officer to come over.
Once at home Sara sat down on the sofa determined to stay in the same spot until he got home. After finding the photo frame in her bag she happily placed it on the book shelf and felt his arms around her. She leaned back and they stayed together for a few moments before she turned around.
A few hours later he was feeding her pancakes in bed when he pulled something out of his nightstand.
She swallowed her mouthful and was about to take a sip of her juice when he opened the box and smiled at her.
Bringing out the ring he slipped off the bed and onto the floor on his knees, "I know this may be sudden but I know I love you. "Marry me," he said before she pulled him up.
"Yes," she said before pulling him into another kiss. "A million times yes."
Awww there getting married! I don't care if its a bit OC it's fan fiction!