A/N: Chapter ten is delivered! Thanks for everyones support. It's what keeps me going. Thanks once more to everyone that has been reading along and sending in your thoughts. I love to read them. If i have not yet replied to your review, I promise you I will very soon. I've had essays coming out of my ears. LOL.
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Chapter ten

Sara sat down next to Grissom and pulled him into an embrace. Sara had only ever seen Grissom cry twice before, but nothing compare to what she feeling and seeing. The Grissom in front of her made her go weak at the knees. They had been through so much together, but he had always been the strong.

'Now it's my turn to take care of you.'

Grissom pulled Sara closer to him as he let the tears flow. He had no idea that Sara had heard what he was saying to himself, let alone that she was thinking pretty much the same thing. He'd always tried to be the strong one, he had never let himself go in front of Sara before.

'She's too precious to me. I won't let her see me in this state. Not if I can help it anyway,'

Grissom's tears slowed and his breathing returned to normal when Sara lent her head on his. Grissom rested his head on her shoulder, feeling her slight shudders underneath him.

"Gil?" Sara lifted her head to look at her lover.

"Sara?" Another tear managed to escape it's hold, but it was soon kissed away by Sara.

"Why didn't you tell me Griss?" Sara whispered as she now positioned herself between Grissom's legs.

"I-I uhm I was scared that if you knew you'd leave me for someone younger. God Sara, you deserve someone better than me."

"Oh Gil, You're the only one I could ever had. The love I have for you will never compare to anything else I may feel if I was ever with anyone else." Sara turned 'round and crossed her legs.

"Sara I-"

"Shh." Sara placed a slender finger to lips. "I heard every word you said Gil. Please don't say it again." Sara's eyes filled with tears.

Grissom brought her close to his chest. Sara swung her arms around his neck and cuddled up to him.

What have I done?'

"Sara? Shall we head back to bed?" Grissom spoke into her hair before planting a kiss on her crown.

"Okay." Sara snuffled.

Grissom attempted to carry her but she refused. Sara didn't want his heart being put under any more stress. Who knew what was around the corner.

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When the perfect couple got back to bed, they slid under the sheets and snuggled up close.

"Cherry blossom?"

"Yes Gil?" Sara turned onto her stomach, rested her hands on his chest and looked straight into those brilliant blues. Even after nearly twelve years they still held her attention captive.

Grissom looked down into those beautiful browns that matched every inch and curve of her body.

"Would you like a family?" Grissom's gaze moved to somewhere far in the distance.

He was thinking, Sara could tell. "Yes, but, not are the risk of losing you. I happy Gil. Just the two of us." Sara saw Grissom's frown turn into a smile, but it quickly faded.

"I want you to have someone you can love just as much as you do me. Someone who is a part of both of us. Just in case anything ever does happen to me. I-"

"Nothing is going to happen Gil. I'm going to look after you. Even if that means we can't make love any more." Sara dropped her eyes as a single tear slid down her face.

"Shh. I never said that hunni. I just have to take it easy for a little while. Believe me, Sar the only thing I want to do right now is make love to you, but if you don't want to then I can wait. I'm not going anywhere any time soon hunni." Grissom stroked her hair as he spoke to her.

"It's not that I don't want to Griss. It's Just I-I uhm I'm scared of losing you. I'm never going to leave you Gil." Sara kissed Grissom square on the lips. Grissom's hands started to roam her body as he deepened the kiss, allowing her access.

Sara pulled apart and walked to the door. "I'm sorry Gil."

A/N: What do you guys think is around the corner? Do you want to hear little feet running around? if so boy or girl? What do you think Sara will do next?
You all know how much I love to hear from you. And remember... you guys are the one's that help decide what happens and how long it goes on for.
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Paige