A/N: Sorry for taking so long to update! I've had writers block with this fic for quiet some time. So, great thanks to everyone who has been reading along and also to those of you that have left reviews. All fingers crossed I shall be updating more often.
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Chapter twenty-seven

Sara turned 'round to see a bunch of teenagers messing about.

"Stupid kids. They should learn some respect." Grissom never did like being disturbed when he was with Sara, even if it was by some kid asking for his ball back.

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After their encounter with the local football team, Sara and Grissom walked into the break room of SFPD Crime Lab.

It was twice the size of their one in Vegas, but there wasn't half as much in it. Just a small table, a few chairs and a counter that held a kettle, a pot of coffee and a couple of mugs.

The room was empty so they decided to go to the front desk and ask for the supervisor.

The receptionist said that the entire lab was out on a case down at the river and that she would leave a message for her, stating that they had come by at noon while she was out with the sheriff.

"I'll be sure to make sure she gives you a call when she's free."

"Thanks." Sara said as Grissom started to walk away from the desk to the front doors.

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When Sara caught up, she grabbed her lovers hand and made him stop.

"Griss. What is wrong with you?"

"I just feel uncomfortable here." Grissom refused to look at Sara, so he kept his eyes on the steps at his feet. Grissom never had been one to show his feelings. Being back in Sara's home town made him feel awful. All Grissom wanted to do was curl up at the beach house.

"But why Griss?" Sara began to lead Grissom out of the building and over to the SUV.

Once they had set off Grissom answered, "This is the part of your life that has nothing to do with me. I feel as if, you don't need me."

Sara was speechless. Never before had Grissom admitted his feelings so willing before. Even to her.

"I do need you Gil. You have no idea how hard it is for me to be here. This is the part of my life I'm trying so very hard to keep buried. The only reason I agreed to come is because I would be with you."

"Sara, cherry, I had no idea."

"I've never told anyone before. You remember that night Ecklie suspended me and I broke down in my apartment?"

"Yes." It was a whisper but Sara heard it.

Sara waited a few moments before continuing, "My childhood was hard and rough, as you know, with what my father did to me and my mother. Coming back here just drags everything back up to the surface. It's something I've never wanted to do. The people at that lab were my friends. They will be so happy to meet you, because after that seminar, you were the only thing, other than work, that I would talk about. Living here was hard back then, let alone visiting this place."

"I promise, Sara. If I had known any of this I wouldn't have asked you to come with me. I would have requested that you stay in charge of the lab."

"Thanks, Gil. But I miss you when you're away. Even for just one day. I can't sleep on my own anymore. To be honest, I would have only ended up coming over here just to be with you." Sara grinned at the thought of having Grissom all to herself for the next few weeks.

"And I you, cherry." Grissom pulled himself together and laughed.

"What?"

"That was foolish of me back there. I'm sorry Sara."

"It's no problem Grissom. I wasn't expecting you to enjoy going there." Sara too giggled thinking back to the way Grissom reacted when the kids wanted their ball back while he was in the process of pleasuring her.

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Meanwhile, back in Vegas, Catherine and Warrick where just finishing off their shift when Ecklie came into the the break room.

"We're not pulling a double Ecklie." Catherine said as she glanced at Ecklie while she was throwing on her coat.

"Please. I'm short handed as it is, and with the back-log..."

"No. Ecklie, we're having the day to ourselves while Lindsey is with her friends in California."

"Catherine..."

"You heard her, Ecklie." Warrick came up behind Catherine and put his arms gently around her thin waste.

"Now, if you'll excuse us, we're going for breakfast." Catherine pushed passed Ecklie with Warrick closely following her.

The pair were out the door and heading down the stairs before Ecklie could even call them back.

'Well, at least I know what they're doing. Now to find out where...'

A/N: What do you think Ecklie is going to do now? I hope you've all enjoyed this chapter. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. They're what keep me writing!
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