Chapter 2

Greg dragged himself out of bed as his alarm went off. He yawned and stretched then got up he walked straight for his bathroom turning on the shower he stripped himself of his clothes and got in. the spray of the shower felt good against his skin. He closed his eyes and imagined Nick in the shower with him as this caused him to become aroused he reached for the handle and turned his water from hot to cold as he tried to get his arousal undercontrol then he got out and dressed for work. Greg went to his kitchen grabbed a thermal cup and poured himself some coffee then he made his lunch or dinner however you put it getting them together for work. When everything was done he grabbed his keys and headed out the door for work. Greg arrived shortly after he left as he got out he grabbed his things and headed for the breakroom. Greg walked in seeing Nick and the others there he smiled at them as they smiled back he placed his food in the fridge then sat down next to Nick. Grissom spoke up after Greg arrived.

"Alright let's get started! Before I hand out your assignments I have an announcement Greg Brass spent most of the night last night checking the background of Mr. Simmons and what he found was not good! It seems you were right all along and for that I am sorry for not believing you and as soon as Brass gets a court order and petition we can go and pick up Katie" Grissom stated everyone looked at him shocked they couldn't believe he apologized it wasn't like to do so, but he did Greg nodded and smiled.

"Great that's great I'm glad! How long do you think it will take to get a petition?" Greg asked excitingly Grissom shook his head.

"I don't know Greg I really don't know, but I hope soon. Now for the other part we have no cases today so I want all the reports finished by the time you go home" Grissom said they groaned and got up soon the breakroom was empty as they went they're separate ways.

It was a couple hours later when Grissom came busting through the breakroom doors causing the others to jump for they had decided to take a lunch break they looked up at him as he waved a piece of paper in hand.

"The petition came through what do you say we go rescue Katie?" They nodded as they got up putting their lunches away and headed out.

They arrived at the home of Bryan Simmons Brass was already waiting for them as they walked up to him he nodded then headed for the door. Brass knocked on the door, but there was no answer so he tried again. Greg was getting restless as Brass continued to knock, suddenly the door came opened in a flash as Bryan stood there in his boxers and wife beater shirt he looked irritated.

"What do you want?" He growled Brass just shook his head.

"Mr. Simmons we have come to take Katie off your hands" Brass said Bryan grew angry.

"The hell you are! Get off my property and away from my land" Bryan stated as he tried to close the door Brass and Warrick stopped him pushing the door opened. "What the fuck do you think you are doing? You have no right"

"Actually Mr. Simmons we do and the petition we hold in our hands says so" Warrick stated he looked over his shoulder and found Katie hiding she looked frightened. Warrick walked in and straight for the child, but she cowered away from him so he stopped. "It's ok sweetheart I won't hurt you" Warrick cooed, but she just scurried away. Warrick turned his head and looked at Brass. "She wont come to me! She's afraid"

"'Rick let me try" Greg said as he came to the door Bryan looked at him.

"You sure Greg?" Warrick asked Greg nodded.

Nick and the others stood around and watched as Greg walked into the house he walked slowly up to the girl he smiled bright as she recognized him.

"Hey sweetheart remember me? From the alleyway?" Greg asked she nodded "It's gonna be ok"

"Are you gonna take me away from my daddy?" Katie asked Greg nodded she ran into his arms and latched herself to him. He picked her up and carried her to the door, but Bryan stopped him before he could get out.

"You take my daughter out of this house and you will pay dearly" Bryan growled she huddled closer to him as he backed up a little and gulped.

"Mr. Simmons I suggest you step back and allow my CSI to exit the premises" Grissom said Greg quickly left the house with the child wrapped securely in his arms Warrick right behind him. "Mr. Simmons if we find that you have harmed that child in anyway we will be back" Grissom told him then turned and left with the rest.

The drive to the hospital was eventful the little girl Katie had not let go of Greg the whole way and every time Nick looked over at him his heart tugged at the sight. He smiled when Greg caught him looked as the young man smiled sweetly back at him. Warrick watched the exchange between his two best friends and rolled his eyes, but smirked none the less. They arrived at the hospital parking the car Greg got out with Katie still attached to him as they entered the emergency room. They approached the desk.

"Excuse me miss, but this little girl needs to be checked immediately" Greg said she looked up at him.

"Do you have any insurance on her? And is she your daughter?" She asked.

"No and No" Greg stated

"Then I'm afraid we cannot see her without her father's permission" The nurse politely said and before Greg could open his mouth Catherine was there in an instant

"Actually yes you can for you see this little girl we have reason to believe was abused by her father and we are law enforcement CSI" Catherine explained pulling her badge the nurse looked at her then to the id and nodded.

"Ok then that's different! If you can hand her to me we'll take her from here" The nurse said as she went to get Katie she just clung to Greg more desperate then before.

"She doesn't want to let go of me is it ok if I come back with her?" Greg said and asked the nurse nodded.

"Yes, but only you" with that all three of them disappeared behind the doors.

Greg placed Katie down on the bed, but she still didn't want to let go so Greg had to talk her into letting go and soon enough she released him then he explained that he couldn't be in the same room as her while they examined her, but she wouldn't have it and threw a big fit so they allowed him to stay as long as he kept his eyes closed he nodded and held her hand. Soon the examinations were done and he opened his eyes the nurse pulled him to the side and led him to talk to him privately.

"Mr..."

"Oh Sanders, Greg Sanders CSI"

"Right! Ok Mr. Sanders our examinations on her shows signs of abuse heavily abuse there are bruises on her some recently too..."

"Was she raped?" Greg asked he was afraid to know the answer the nurse looked at him sadly and nodded. he sighed shaking his head.

"Yes there were signs of sexual assault! It hasn't hit her yet, but it will eventually and when it does someone is gonna need to be there for her to help her" The nurse said as she closed her notes "We will need to keep her over night for observation if that's ok?" Greg had tears in his eyes as he walked back out into the waiting room Nick and the others stood as Greg approached them.

Greg was still looking down when he walked up to his friends and when he looked up it broke Nick's heart to see Greg in tears.

"Greg?"

"He hurt her! He raped and beat her...I-" Greg didn't get to finish because he couldn't contain the sobs any longer and broke down Nick pulled him into a hug trying to sooth him. Catherine shook her head in anger and disgust.

"What did they say Greg?" Catherine asked Greg pulled away and looked at her she couldn't help a tear that fell from her eyes.

"The nurse said that she had been abused for quite some time and the sexual assaults were multiple she even had some fresh ones meaning he did it again right before we showed up" Greg stated as he choked on a sob.

"It's gonna be ok Greg were gonna bring him in as soon as Griss get's off the phone with Brass" Nick said Greg smiled at him and nodded.

"I hope so" Greg murmured just as Grissom hung his cell up he looked at everyone.

"Brass is on his way to pick up Mr. Simmons now! Greg I have to call child services so they can..."

"No way Griss! You know she won't go to anyone, but me" Greg interrupted Grissom sighed and nodded.

"I know that Greg, but you know I have to as much as I hate it I have to" Grissom explained Greg slowly nodded he didn't like it, but Grissom was right.

So Grissom pulled his cell out once again and called for child services. Once he was finished with them on the phone he hung up as Greg kept his head bowed, but they could see the tear drops on the floor and they felt for the young man knowing he had became attached to the little girl and not wanting to let her go or out of his sights, but he couldn't do anything about it even if he wanted to. Nick pulled him into a hug once again, but Greg just pushed him away and took off. Nick was quick to get to his feet, but Warrick stopped him before he could run after the young man shaking his head.

"No Nick! Leave him be for now. He's upset and heartbroken he'll be ok and he will come to you when he's good and ready just give him time ok?" Warrick said and asked Nick nodded and sat back down and waited for child services.

Greg ran outside wanting to get some fresh air for he needed to get his mind off of things. He sat down on the curb keeping his head down just as Brass came walking up he saw Greg sitting there. He wanted to go over to the young man, but he had other important matters to attend to. The thing was he went to arrest Mr. Simmons only to find he had disappeared on the run was more like it so now they had to deal with finding him before he came after Katie. He new this news was gonna anger Greg and make him even more upset then before, but it needed to be said. Greg looked up in time to see Brass walking into the hospital so he got up and followed Brass inside where they reached Grissom and the others.

"Hey guys I've got some bad news! Mr. Simmons I'm afraid went on the run" Brass announced everyone shook their head they weren't a bit surprised by this Greg however was furious.

"What do you mean on the run? He's still out there?" Greg asked angrily.

"Greg calm down! We'll find him" Grissom assured him, but Greg shook his head.

"Griss I am not letting child services take Katie while that monster is still out there. You know he could get to her that way! She needs to be someplace safe" Greg stated Grissom looked at Greg then nodded.

"I agree so we need to find a safe place for her until then" Grissom said.

"I'll take her" Greg announced

"No Greg! Your too attached to this case and her Catherine will take her" Grissom stated.

"What?" They both asked at the same time.

"Griss no! I already have a daughter to deal with not that I don't wanna take her, I wouldn't mind really I wouldn't, but I just cannot handle two children right now" Catherine said Grissom turned to Warrick.

"No way she doesn't like remember?" Warrick deadpinned Grissom turned to Sara.

"Sara?" Sara sighed and nodded.

"Ok I'll take her" Sara said.

"Thank you!" Grissom thanked her she smiled and nodded, but Greg yelled out causing them to gap in shock.

"NO! I'll take her and don't you dare try and stop me Griss" Greg said with a warning tone.

"Greg first off all don't give me that attitude I am your boss and secondly I will decide where she needs to be" Grissom warned him with that look Greg was about to protest when Nick spoke up.

"Why don't both Greg and Katie come and stay with me! I could protect them both if needed" Nick suggested they all looked at him Greg smiled thankfully "Griss you know Katie won't go to no one, but Greg and I think she'll be safer at my place with Greg watchin' her carefully" Grissom sighed.

"Are you sure Nick?" Grissom asked Nick nodded. "Ok then! I guess that will be ok"

with that discussion out of the way the only thing left to do is find Mr. Simmons before it's too late.

Tbc...