Splash Of Crazy
Disclaimer: Don't own CSI.
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A few days later it was time for the team's annual Memorial Day picnic. The team didn't get to spend many holidays at home or much less together. It helped the team to spend time to spend time with each other when dead bodies weren't involved.
Finn felt confused about her and Nick's relationship. However she remained hopeful. She was very excited for the picnic or barbecue. Whatever this get together classified as, she was excited for it. She thought there romance was over, but she feels the spark come back. She wanted to know what was going to happened with them.
When Finn arrived at Nick's place she saw him playing under the hood of his truck as Greg and a very pregnant Morgan walked towards his backyard. Sam was so excited to see everyone as he happily frolicked about the yard only to return to Nick's side, until he heard Finn's door open. Finn smiled trying not to drop her food.
"C'mere, Sam." Nick called out as he wiped his hands off on his grease rag. "Hey, Finlay, how are you?" Nick asked a little nervously as he took the food from her.
Finn could not help but smile at how cute she thought Nick looked. Like a typical redneck. Old tattered work boots, old faded jeans, and now a greased covered shirt with the matching grease rag in his back pocket.
"I'm good. How are you, grease monkey?" Finn teased as they walked into his house.
"I had to investigate a noise, and she needed oil." Nick said as he put the food on his counter. "I'm going to go change my shirt. Morgan and Greg are in the back." Nick said.
As Finn walked to the back she could not help but take a quick scan of Nick's house. She noticed the small hint of genuine man smell that she thought came once a man lived alone. Another thing she noticed was the cleanliness of it. She knew that at work he was very specific in the way he worked and he was no slob there.
Finn sat with Morgan as they watched the boys finish setting up. Enjoying the show. Morgan was going through Nick's iPod hoping to find something other than country music.
"So, what's up with you and Nick?" Morgan casually asked paying most of attention to the iPod.
"nothing..." Finn said trying to be calm about it.
"Don't give me that. You had sex on my floor, remember? And you have been gaga eyed since you've got here?" Morgan said looking at Finn. Finn couldn't help but blush.
"I don't know... I'm hopeful, but he's hard to read. He acts like he doesn't want a relationship and nothing happened, and then I catch him looking and he kisses me..." Finn whispered but was interrupted by Morgan gasping.
"When did that happen?!" She said in an excitement whisper.
"After we drew straws. We had a case and he walked me to my car and well..." Finn shrugged.
"What you ladies whispering about?" Nick asked as he brought out a cooler of drinks.
"Your terrible music selection." Morgan said and Nick chuckled.
"Not a fan of country? What do you usually listen to?" Nick said as Greg and him finished.
"Not country." Morgan said smiling.
"Country music, cold beer, and great food, my kinda barbecue." Nick chuckled as he opened a beer.
The rest of the team shows up and the party starts. There is tons of food, and alcohol. The country music had grown on everyone, even Morgan. An intense game of horse shoe started. Sara and Finn versus Greg and Super Dave. DB and Doc Robbins talked about the latest medical journal. The other women hovered around Morgan sharing pregnant stories and giving the young woman tips.
Nick continues to grill with Sam by his side. He couldn't help but smile. Seeing everyone so relaxed and happy helped his own spirit. He couldn't help but notice Finn. So gorgeous was the only thing he could say to her. Sure he had heard the rumors about her but they didn't bother him. He was talked about just as much.
Sam trots off to watch and interact with the others. This has been the most people ever in his house before and he was determined to get a belly rub out of the deal. Just as Nick was finishing with the barbecue the song changed and judging by Nick's reaction this was going to be good.
"Oh yeah. Here we go." Nick smiled as he turned up the stereo as Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue started to play. Nick and Sam started to dance, all while getting ready to get the food off the grill
"This song finds its way to every Memorial Day picnic and each time you would think it was the first time Nick heard it." Sara chuckled to Finn as Nick made his way over to dance with them.
"My daddy served in the army. Where he lost his right eye, but he flew a flag out in our yard until the day that he died. He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me to grow up and live happy in the land of the free." Nick sang as he danced. Everyone couldn't help but watch and chuckle.
"Now this nation that I love has fallen under attack. A mighty sucker punch came flyin' in from somewhere in the back. Soon as we could see clearly through our big black eye... Man, we lit up your world like the 4th of July!" Nick said as he danced with Mrs. Russell before making his way over to Greg who was happy to join in.
"Hey Uncle Sam, put your name at the top of his list, and the Statue of Liberty started shakin' her fist, and the eagle will fly. Man, it's gonna be hell. When you hear Mother Freedom start ringin' her bell, and it feels like the whole wide world is raining down on you. Brought to you Courtesy of the Red White and Blue!" Nick and Greg belted out. Finn chuckled as DB came and sat next to her.
"I know something happened at the conference. I don't know what, but from what Nick's old boos, Buster told me and by the way you keep looking at him. I can't help but think it was something romantic." DB said waiting for Finn to respond. However the awkward moment was saved by everyone clapping at Nick and Greg's performance as they took a bow.
"Burgers and dogs are done! And the weird tofu thing for you, Sara." Nick teased as Sara playfully hit him in the arm.
"DB, come on!" Barbara said touching DB's shoulders essentially saving Finn yet again from another awkward moment.
After the group ate the party began to slow down. Morgan started to feel tired and cranky so they left. And just like dominoes everyone slowly started to leave.
Finn started to help Nick pick up without him really knowing. It wasn't like he needed any help. Judging by Nick's place he knew how to clean probably better than she did she thought. She hear Sam come in as she started to wash the dishes. Sam just watched her.
"Sam, where'd you go, boy?" Nick said Sam and Finn both turned there heads to look at him. "Oh, I thought you'd left." Nick said as he emptied his hands on the counter.
"I figured I could stay and help pick up. Unless that's a problem?" Finn asked hoping not to have made a fool of herself.
"No, no, no problem at all. Thank you for the help." Nick said with a smile. "You want a beer?" Nick asked.
"Sure." Finn said as Nick grabbed her a beer as he dried and put away the dishes. The silence was awkward. Finn couldn't think of anything to say and Nick was too oblivious to see past Finn's help.
"Okay. Nick?" Finn said turning off the water and drying her hands off.
"What?" Nick said still putting dishes away.
"I didn't come over to do your dishes. I came over to see... You." Finn said awkwardly.
"Aw shucks, me?" Nick teased as he smiled at her. Maybe he wasn't as oblivious as he led on. Finn felt relieved, as Nick's hands found themselves on Finn's waist and Finn put her arms around Nick's shoulders bringing him close.
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