I'm so sorry for you having to wait for the next chapter but life has stepped in the way this week. Also I didn't like the way the chapter was at first so I have re-written this and the next few. Thanks again for the reviews you guys are amazing;0) In this chapter as the fluff continues we get to see Grissom and Jim's protective side come out!
Waking up Sara opened her eyes and smiled as Grissom did the same.
Moving in to give his wife a kiss she instead clutched her hand in front of her mouth and sped to the bathroom.
Now accustomed to her morning sickness he was with her seconds later holding hair and stroking her back.
"How do people cope without a Grissom," she said flushing the toilet and leaning back to rest.
"You're so amazing sweetheart. You're doing so well," he said kissing her neck. Helping her up he continued to rub her back as she washed out her mouth and brushed her teeth.
Walking back to bed she was happy they had a few more hours before work. "I was thinking that we could throw Warrick's leaving party here next weekend," she said.
"Okay that sounds good at least Greg can get off my back about visiting the house," he said happy to cuddle for another hour. "It's going to be strange without Warrick. He's been at the lab since graduating," he said stroking her belly.
"I know but I guess we all have to move on. Have you ever thought of leaving," she asked kissing her beard.
"No I've been here so long but I guess when the baby is older it might be nice to teach and do some research," he said.
Nodding her head she closed her eyes and breathed him in no longer concerned what happened as long as they were happy.
At work Sara was filling Catherine in on her morning sickness when Nick and Greg walked in. "So when are your due dates," Nick asked smiling.
Looking at each other they were about to ask him why they needed the information when Warrick walked in.
"How's the packing going," Sara asked to change subjects
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In his office Grissom was working through what to give everyone and knew tonight the women in his team would be angry. Gathering the sheets he decided to get it over with.
"Okay firstly after talking with Warrick me and Sara will be hosting his leaving party next Saturday afternoon. Now Greg and Nick you have a 419 out in Henderson, Cath and Sara you have a break-in at the Mirage while Warrick you're with me we have an assault and rape." Deciding to skip his normal coffee and hide in his office he was too late as Sara and Catherine sat waiting for him.
"A break-in Griss," Cath asked raising her eyebrows.
"What about that rape isn't it normal protocol to have a woman present," Sara said her hands on her hips.
"Yes both of you are correct but Greg needs to work bigger cases," he said before opening the door again and walking down the hall.
Both looked at each other and followed him out watching as he found their kits and placed them in the back of the car.
"I'll see you later don't carry anything too heavy," he said before patting Cath on the arm and giving Sara a kiss.
Her hands back on her hips with her mouth wide open Sara was speechless as he walked back into the building.
"Don't worry Sara we'll deal with him later," Catherine said nudging the brunette towards the SUV.
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Sara kept working with her brush and print power as she spoke, "there both in on it."
Catherine who took some photos nodded her head noticing the four officers standing nearby, "this job only requires one of us and only one officer. I thought it
was cute at first but its been a whole week like this."
"Maybe it's his concussion because the doctor gave us some literature that said symptoms could continue for a while," she said collecting finger prints.
"No Sara his crash happened over a month ago and besides I think it started when we had our ultra sounds last week," she said smiling to herself as she remembered how Jim no longer let her do anything around the house.
"Yeah that sounds about right Grissom no longer lets me go grocery shopping and also said he wanted to bring back the cleaner. Maybe it's because of their age."
"Or because they don't want to screw up again," Catherine added closing up her kit.
"We need to talk to them before this gets out of control," Sara said closing up her kit.
Opening the door she looked back and nodded in agreement.
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Walking back into the lab both Sara and Catherine realized they had made the right decision when Hodges started telling them about lab work. Somehow convinced they would be out of the field sooner rather than later.
Their case finished and a suspect found in AFIS Sara considered bringing out her deck of cards when Judy walked through.
"Catherine since Grissom isn't here detective Vartan told me to ask for any CSI's that were free," she said handing over the note.
"Thanks Judy I'm sure Sara and I can handle this," she smiled seeing a body had just been found a few hours drive away in the desert.
Smiling as she saw the note Sara stood up, "it's now our turn to prove them wrong."
Getting back into the car Catherine allowed Sara to drive but made her detour to a local burger restaurant so they could eat on the way.
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"Hey Grissom I just want to thank you and Sara for hosting the party," Warrick told him as they bagged up the evidence.
Nodding his head he was about to speak when Jim walked over.
"I'll meet you guys back at the lab," he told them before speaking on his radio.
Once back Grissom knew the burglary case would have only taken a few hours if that so decided to find Sara and buy her dinner. Not able to find her anyway he walked up to reception to ask Judy.
"Yes they left about two hours ago detective Vartan rang in about a body found in the desert," she told him.
Turning around he quickly opened his phone and dialled Jim, "hey it's me Sara and Cath went awol a few hours away. Vartan," about to continue he smiled when Jim replied that he would be there to pick him up in 10 minutes.
Waiting outside with his kit seven minutes later Jim arrived and after turning on his siren they headed out.
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Taking photos while Catherine searched the area Sara suddenly heard Vartan talking on his phone.
"No their both fine. Well after what I heard them say about you I don't think, Okay Captain Brass we'll see you soon," Vartan said a little frightened by his superiors tone.
Shaking her head Sara got back to work chuckling to herself when Catherine walked over.
"Something funny," she asked as the brunette continued to laugh.
"Well according to Vartan my husband and your boyfriend should be here any minute. I have a feeling our talk might be sooner than later," she said taking another photo.
Now able to hear the siren blaring across the landscape Catherine watched as Grissom and Jim raced to the scene.
"Need something sweetheart," Sara asked moving over to Grissom and giving him a kiss.
"No but if you give me your camera I'll feel a lot happier," he said moving forward.
Catherine tried not to laugh as Jim removed his gun and started looking around the area, "there's nobody out here. In the time it took you two drive here we figured out he was a long distance runner that got lost and then drowned when it rained a few days back."
Nodding his head Jim put his gun away, "well its better to be safe than sorry.
"Yeah okay honey but that theory only works if you don't have five other cops in the vicinity," she said before patting his back.
Unable to stop smiling as Grissom continued to look around the scene Sara stroked his cheek, "were perfectly capable of looking after each other. And going by lab policy we'll be in the field until we're six months. Understood," she said in a tone indicating it was the end of the discussion.
Silently admitting defeat Grissom and Jim accepted hugs from their loved ones and went back to the car while Sara and Catherine finished the scene.
"They'll be alright won't they," Grissom asked still unsure.
Jim nodded his head, "yeah well they will be once I've set up the undercover cops to follow them and you assign them to cases with Nick, Greg or yourself".
Smiling and turning his head they shook hands, "you know great minds must think alike," Grissom chuckled. "I was thinking the exact some thing."
Both watching as their men grinned at each other Sara shook her head, "there still going to be up to something you know that right."
Catherine bagged up the rest of her evidence nodded her head, "well look at the bright side at least you won't be stuck on bed rest and I won't be in the lab with Hodges just yet."
"To Warrick and Tina and your every success in the future," Grissom said raising his glass.
All raising a toast to the couple Sara smiled at Grissom before taking a sip of her juice. With the party in full swing she went back to the kitchen to finish the salads with Catherine while Grissom and Jim manned the BBQ.
"You okay," she asked her friend as she chopped some tomatoes.
"What about Warrick," Catherine asked. "Na, I had a crush for a while but if it wasn't for Jim I wouldn't be having my precious baby boy," she smiled rubbing she baby bump.
Smiling back they finished their job and started taking them outside. About to walk back in Sara suddenly heard Greg, Nick and Hodges in a secret discussion. Wondering what they were talking about she then heard the words "due dates" again.
"Why are they so interested in when we give birth," she asked as Catherine made the final touches to a pasta salad.
"Office pools. They think you're going to be early and are going to give the most resistance to go on maternity leave," she said smiling.
"And you," she asked.
"Well they think I'll be late because of Lindsey but will go on leave without a fuss," she said walking towards the door.
Shaking her head again she left the guys to their betting before searching for Bruno. Scared he may be afraid with so many people she smiled seeing him play fetch with Lindsey and Hamish, Jack's 10-year-old son behind the pool.
"Just about done," Grissom announced wearing his kiss the chef apron.
Giving him a kiss she accepted her tuna stake before calling out that the food was ready.
Everyone enjoying themselves the afternoon came to a speedy ending.
Putting some plastic wrap around some salad she felt Grissom walk up behind and kiss her neck and placing his arms around her middle.
Turning around she gave him a kiss, "have fun sweetheart."
"Yeah. I met Jack's wife she's an OBGYN at the hospital." Leading her upstairs so they could sleep before work he finished brushing his teeth before getting under the covers.
"Jim and I were discussing nursery decorating," he said smiling when she snuggled up to him.
Closing her eyes she got comfortable, "that's good because Cath and I are going shopping next weekend and you two are painting the room across the hall. Then in the week you're helping with theirs.
Cuddling for a few minutes they fell asleep happily in each other's arms.
FYI: I decided to write Warrick out as he also left the show anyway ... at least my ending is happier for him!