Thanks for all the reviews! Yes Sofia is gone for good!! In this story anyway ... I have written a story outline for my next one which will be major angst fest after all this fluff ... don't worry this story will be done before it is posted. Also after sitting on the ending for Assume the Worst for a good week or so I decided to re-write it and promise to have that posted by the end of next week!
Looking at his watch Grissom frowned aware that although tonight was his six-month anniversary he would be late. They had interviewed more than 20 people for the position in the three months he had been in charge but no one had come close to acceptable. Many had been similar to Ecklie but both he and the undersheriff had decided to go with someone with more people skills. Breathing out he looked down at another application and picked up the phone.
"Hi is that Jack Graham. I my name is Gil Grissom assistant lab director of the Las Vegas Crime Lab and I would like to schedule you for an interview," he said noting that the man's voice made a nice first impression.
Aware of the time Sara was in their joint bathroom applying the last of her make-up before admiring herself in the mirror. Wearing a black baby doll lingerie set that barely covered her breasts and backside she smiled glad she had chosen the thong. Covering Grissom's present with the silk dressing gown he bought her she looked at the time and decided to check dinner.
Walking down to the kitchen she saw the time and smiled when she heard his car having made sure everything was ready an hour later as he was often held up at the office. Quickly slipping into her heals she walked over to the door and smiled.
"Hi honey, I'm so sorry I'm late," he said before she pulled him into a kiss.
"No matter your home now," she purred before pulling him into the lounge.
"I got you a gift," he said to her smile.
Accepting the wrapped box she smiled again, "you didn't have to sweetheart, your naked body next to time for more than two hours would have been good enough," she said opening the gift. Coming to a box she opened it up and smiled at the elegant pearl necklace. "Its amazing Gil," she said before allowing him to fasten it around her neck.
"Since you won't let me buy you jewellery every week I'm left to special occasions," he said turning her around to admire his choice. "Perfect," he whispered as he cupped her face and he started kissing a smile forming when she opened her mouth and he slipped in his tongue.
Although now both knew each others bodies and how to please each other she shivered when his hands moved down to her gown and started moving under the sheer fabric to feel her rounded backside.
Quick to pull back she moved his hands away and smiled, "you will have to wait until after dinner for your present," she said before walking away to check on dinner.
Groaning slightly as she swayed her hips walking into the kitchen he made his way over to the table and found the Champagne resting in an ice bucket. With Sara serving dinner he poured out the liquid.
They watched each other as they eat heartily the normal banter that accompanied their meals replaced with looks of longing and desire. Finished with their meal Sara stood up and walked over to him bending over to give him a kiss.
"Meet me upstairs in five minutes," she whispered before heading towards the staircase. Once in their bedroom Sara quickly lit the many candles she had set out before finding the body chocolate she had purchased that afternoon on the bedside table and sprinkling rose petals over their bed. She then waited in the bathroom until she knew he was waiting outside.
Walking out she smiled as he sat up against the head board and turned on the music smiling as the sounds filled the room.
Clad in his boxers he groaned as she started her slow strip tease. Crawling on his knees to the end of his bed he pulled her towards him and looked up at her before pulling the ribbon that held the lace together.
Allowing her top to fall off her shoulders she sighed as his mouth found her nipple and they moved onto the bed.
Both exploring each other they kissed passionately while she ran her hands through his hair and he massaged her backside both in ecstasy after such an absence.
Making love slowly they watched each other as their bodies came together in perfect motion. Waiting for her release he came only seconds later both riding out their waves of ecstasy together.
A few hours later he fed her another mouthful of rich chocolate cheesecake while she moaned, "you are one in a million honey. This has been the best six months of my life," he said accepting a mouthful.
"And as you can see the lab is fully equipped with the latest technology and is now has the highest solve rates in the country," Grissom said as he and the undersheriff showed Jack Graham around the lab.
Nodding his head Jack admired the many facilities as Gil Grissom showed him the facilities.
Going back to his office all three sat down before the undersheriff started asking more questions.
Sitting back Grissom felt they had found the perfect replacement for Ecklie. Around his height Jack with his jet black hair and piercing green eyes was almost ten years younger than Grissom and had graduated with a PHD in forensic science from NYU. He then headed up a task force in Washington D.C that bought many changes to the FBI and in laws seen in most states. Both Grissom and the undersheriff knew he would be the perfect candidate and were interested in why he wanted to take a step down in both position and salary.
Looking at both men he clutched his hands together in thought before speaking, "I have held a very illustrious career from the moment of my graduation while my partner has always came second. Six months ago a position came up in Dessert Palm Hospital that specializes in her field and we have been holding a long distance relationship since. We have both decided it was best that I find a position here in Las Vegas and I saw this position advertised last month," he said looking at both men.
The undersherrif then smiled, "we would be delighted if you choose to accept our offer," he said to Jack's smile.
"Thank you immensely my partner will be thrilled to have me back at home full time," he said shaking hands again.
Having decided to wait until Sara started that night Grissom pulled her into his office and gave her a kiss, "we hired Jack Graham this afternoon he starts in three weeks," he said with a huge smile.
Kissing her husband back she smiled even more with his next set of news, "the undersheriff has agreed to our joint leave and we have three weeks off beginning the week after he starts," he said before she kissed him again.
"I'm so happy," she said the though of three weeks with her husband making her weak at the knees.
A normal Tuesday morning Sara came home with the groceries and smiled at the many travel brochures waiting for her on the table. With her husband cooking breakfast she stared with one from Paris before looking at one on Hawaii.
"See anything you like," he asked before handing her pancakes.
Nodding her head she swallowed before talking, "all of these places look amazing but all I want is you in all to myself," she said smiling before taking another bite. "Besides your mother is being awarded the medal from the Los Angeles deaf community on the third week and I promised we would go," she said smiling.
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Brushing his teeth Grissom then came out and got into bed and snuggled into his wife having had an idea, "how does a log cabin near a lake sound," he said kissing her neck.
Smiling Sara sat up and nodded at him, "that sounds wonderful where is it," she asked as Grissom smiled back.
"A few hours away. Jim owns it we went fishing there a few years ago," he said before pulling her down into his arms. "I'll talk to him at work tonight if you want," before she kissed him in appreciation.
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"No that's fine Gil its all yours," Jim said all smiles. "I had the master bedroom re-pained a few months back and got a hot tub installed," he said.
"Thanks so much Sara is going to be over the moon," he replied.
"Well let me ring the woman who looks after it for me and I'll get everything set up for your arrival," he said before heading back towards his office.