Chapter 7

AN/ I do not own csi or the characters (i wish i did then Warrick would still be alive, damn CBS/ALLIANCE ATLANTIS.) I own Lara, Chloe, Dan, Sean and Dylan they are my own creation.

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Today had been a warm day and the csi team had been busy. Nick, Greg and Sara were sat in the breakroom enjoying some much needed coffee when they heard strong laughter echoing down the corridoors. Just then Catherine and Warrick came into the room still Laughing.

"You two ok?" Greg asked between sips of coffee.

"Care to share" Replied Nick and Sara almost simaltaneously.

"Sure" Warrick added taking a seat on the couch, whilst Catherine stole Greg's cup from under his nose dropping her bag down at the same time.

"So it goes like this" Catherine still laughing as she began to recite the cause of all the laughter.

xxxFlashBackxxx.

Catherine and warrick were at Desert Palm Hospital talking to Lara an ER nurse after closing a domestic violence case. Just then another nurse Chloe comes rushing up.

"Im sorry to interrupt I really need a word" Chloe said feeling bewildered.

"Is everything ok Chloe?, you look rather shocked!" Lara spoke.

Catherine and Warrick stayed silent wondering if they would be needed.

"A car has just pulled up, The driver is trapped. There's a guy in the back seat with a chair and another in the front sat on a toilet seat." Chloe said clumsily, what with it being her first shift as a nurse.

"What do you mean chloe?" Warrick asked curiously.

"Why is there a chair in the backseat and why is a man sat on a toilet seat whilst in the car?" Lara was very confused.

"Im guessing super glue" Chloe said a little more clearly.

Finding it rather interesting and after a thus so far depressing shift Catherine and Warrick decided to head outside with the two nurses. Approaching the 4x4 Lara was the first to speak.

"Hi im Lara one of the ER nurses , how did this happen?"

Catherine meanwhile was biting her tongue so as not to laugh.

Dan placed his hands on the steering wheel before speaking.

"Dunno we were having a whole lotta fun, then i went to get beer" Trying to hide his shame.

Sean shifted uncomfortably in the back "We were chilling with some hookers, they left and i went to catch some sun".

"I went for a crap then this happened." Dylan said thinking how lucky he was not to have dropped his pants before sitting down on the loo.

Catherine starts laughing, her csi mind going into overdrive. Gesturing Warrick to the look at

the left hand of the three men.

"I see all 3 of you are engaged". Catherine managed between giggles.

"Do they know about the hookers" Warrick said knowing where this was heading.

"Nah don't be stupid we do this all the time" Dan said proudly.

"Oh i think they might, where are your better halfs today" Catherine had meant the better half statement quite litteraly.

"cooking" Sean replied.

"Yeah they said something about sticky buns". choroused the two other men.

"Lara, Chloe i don't think this is a job for csi. What do you think Catherine?"

"I think buns were stuck alright, lets go Warrick."

xxxFlash forwardxxx

"So they were cheating on their wive's to be and got some payback" Greg muttered adjusting his position in his less than comfortable chair.

"Girl power rocks, doesn't it Cath"

"Sure does Sara" Catherine was feeling a little out of sorts and couldn't quite figure out why.

"You alright Catherine?" Nick was concerened.

Catherine seemed to become pale all of a sudden, she felt her stomach turn.

"I gotta..." was all she manage as she shot out of the room, With Sara in hot pursuit.

Sara turned the corner after Catherine and saw Ecklie heading in their direction, Hard as Catherine had tried she couldnt hold it and threw up over Ecklie or his shoes at least. Ecklie Froze his face as still as concrete. Sara knew Catherine wouldn't want an audience so ushered her into the locker room. Ecklie stalked away to his office.

"Oh man...why did that have to happen?" Catherine felt very embarrased but she didn't have long to dwell on it as another wave of nausea crashed through her.

"Sweetie pie it's ok, you don't need to be embarrased. It's about time he got what he deserves." Sara wondered why Catherine was being ill, but suspected she knew the truth.

After rinsing her mouth she sat down on the bench with her head in her hands.

xxxMeanwhilexxx.

Greg Just couldn't get comfortable so he kicked out his legs and knocked Catherine's bag over, The contents falling out. He noted a wallet, keys, pda, hair brush, perfume and a small brown paper bag.

"Greggo not a good idea Catherine wont want you going though her bag" Warrick had a feeling Greg would not listen.

"Due he's right"

"Come on Nick, haven't you ever wanted to know the secrets women hide" Greg stated as he opened the brown paper bag. He suddenly found himself lost for words.

"Greg what's up" Nick and Warrick now thinking it had to be something big if it was able to silence Greg.

"It's a...It's a pregnancy test" He exclaimed.

"It's out of it's box" Remarked Nick.

"It's...it's...it's positive" Greg was stunned.

"Catherine is pregnant?" Warrick was surpised.

xxxElswherexxx

Lou Vartann had been extremly busy catching up on paperwork and requisition forms, he'd not seen Catherine all day and was keen to find her. He left his office and headed over to the crime lab. He could hear Greg, Warrick and Nick in the distance and tuned into their conversation as he drew closer. He walked into the doorway and heard Warrick speaking, though only hearing two words.

"Catherine's pregnant?" Lou was utterly stunned.

"Greg you're for it now, never a good idea to go rooting through a womans purse" Nick knew catherine would not be happy with the situation turning out like this.

"Where's Catherine?" Lou asked his mind racing with emotion.

"She took off about five minutes ago, didn't look too good Sara went after her." Warricked quickly answered.

And with that he bolted out of the break room in search of Catherine, nearly knocking into a hazard sign placed next to a pile of vomit. He was worried. He saw the door to the locker room was slightly ajar and went to push it open as Sara exited it.

"I've was just coming to find you Lou, Catherine needs you"

"I've just heard something in the break room" Lou needed conformation.

"Yeah i know Catherine threw up over Ecklie's shoes"

"That's not what i heard but it explains the hazard sign in the corridoor"

"Cath's inside" Sara said ushering Lou to go in.

Walking into the room he saw Catherine sat on the bench with her head in her hands.

"Cath is it true that you're pregnant?" Lou asked suddenly roaring with laughter.

"Lou damn it it's not funny" she then proceeded to breakdown in tears.

"Baby why are you crying?" Lou asked tentatively his laughing ceased.

"You're laghing at me!" Catherine's tears in full flow.

"Oh baby i wasn't laughing at you" Lou felt very guilty.

"Really?" Catherine sniffed.

"Really! I was laughing because Sara told me you threw up on Ecklie's shoes"

"Ha...i did didn't i?" A small smile appeared on her face.

"So is it true, are you pregnant?" Lou was praying that it was indeed true.

"Yeah! I got a test kit from the drug store earlier and it was positive. I've been so busy today i didn't have a chance to find you."

"Darling it's ok" Lou sat next to her, wrapping his arms tightly around Catherine.

"You shouldn't have found out like this, how did you find out?"

"Greg knocked your purse over and a paper bag fell out with a test kit open inside. Besides It doesn't matter how i found out. What matters is that i love you, I love you with all my heart and we are having a baby." Lou felt like he was on cloud nine.

"We really are having a baby."

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xxx.

They hugged eachother tightly, Lou kissed her forehead feeling as though life could not get any better.