Chapter 17

Three weeks later Harvey and Samantha were married in one of the many wedding chapels, they had decided on a cruise to the Bahamas for their honeymoon.

Tabby and Sara were going over some evidence related to an investigation that Gil and his team were working on.

Sara stepped back from the table, her whole body quivered. "I don't see why anyone would want to do this to an animal," she said.

In the course of an arson investigation Gil had come across several animal carcasses, Sara's team had determined that they had been killed and burned for, judging by her evidence it was for an animal sacrifice.

Gil's investigation determined it the sacrifices were part of a cult ritual, they had been trying to find this group for sometime.

"I know what you mean," Tabby said, "I just hope we can find these basta…… I mean PEOPLE before they hurt an other animal."

Tabatha seldom swore but times like this would almost bring out a curse word or two.

"I am going to run this over to Gil," Sara said, "You and Tasha head over to Charlie's I will meet you there and we can have lunch."

"Give him a kiss from me too," Tabby said smiling.

Sara just shook her head, giggled and left.

"Here is the stuff we have on the Brendon case," Sara told Gil as she handed him their findings.

"Thanks love," he said. Then he snickered, "I mean thanks Sara." He stood and walked over to his door, shut and locked it.

Then he took her in his arms and kissed her. He placed his hand on her growing stomach, "How is Grasshopper?"

"Hungry," Sara said, "I am meeting Tabby and Tasha at Charlie's."

"Then I should not keep you," he said giving her one more kiss. Before he removed his hand the baby kicked.

Gil smiled, "This is our fourth baby and that still amazes me."

"The other reason I wanted to stop by was I was wondering if you can you pick up the girls," she asked.

"No problem," he said reaching in his pocket to exchange car keys - her car had the car seats - "everything ok?"

"I just need to stop at the store. I am bigger then a house and nothing fits," she said.

"You are beautiful," he said.

At four months her pregnancy was more then obvious.

"Beautiful my foot," she said, "I think I must have gained 10 pounds."

Gil kissed her once more before unlocking his door, "My love. You are giving me the most precious gift any woman can give a man, our child. You are beautiful."

She smiled at him, kissed his cheek, "Thank you. I see you later."

Tabby and Tasha had already ordered by time Sara got there.

"We got you your usual," Tabby said, "Veggie burger and large ice tea."

"Thanks," Sara said.

While they ate Tabby said, "I am jealous."

"Of what?" Tasha asked between bites.

"You two," she said, "Sara has Gil you have Danny and I have Snowball (her cat)."

The other two laughed. "I thought you were going with Kent?" Sara said.

"We were but he had another love, himself. I tell you he spent more time in front of a mirror then I did," she said laughing.

"Ecklie is free," Tasha said grinning.

Tabby's whole body shook, "Not if he was the last man on earth."

Sara grinned, "I have just the fella for you." "Oh I know who you mean," Tasha added.

Tabby looked form one to the other "WHO!"

"Bo," they both said at the same time.

"Who?" Tabby asked.

"You know, the new mechanic over at the police garage."

"You mean Cherokee?" she asked, "I have never heard him called anything but that."

Bryant Ward was a full blooded Cherokee from east Tennessee, he claimed to be able to trace his heritage back to a famous Cherokee Indian named Nanye-hi.

"He would be perfect for you," Sara said.

Tabby just laughed. "And what is so funny?" Tasha asked.

"Jason has been trying to set me up with him for over a month now," Tabby said.

The girls were just finishing there lunch when a voice said, "Excuse me." They looked up, it was Bo.

"Hi Bo," Sara said, "You know my friend's Tasha and Tabby?"

"I have not had the pleasure of meeting Tabby yet," he said taking the hand she extended to him.

An idea suddenly popped into Sara's head, "Gil and I have two extra tickets to the game tomorrow at WLVU. Why don't you and Tabby come as our guests?"

He looked at Tabby and smiled, "I would love that."

"Great," Sara said giving him all the details.

"The main reason I came over," Bo said, "was to tell you that Mr. Grissom is looking for you. He said he tried to call but he thinks your phone is off."

Sara thanked him and checked her phone, it was off. Turning it back on she excused herself and called Gil.

"Watch those WLVU games," Tasha said smiling, "You see what happened to Sammie when she and Harvey went."

"I should be so lucky," she said not being able to keep her eyes off Bo.

"Come on girls," Sara said, "Gil just said they found another one." Sara was referring to the case they were working on.

"I will see you tomorrow," Tabby said to Bo as they left.

"Aw love," Tasha said, "Ain't it sweet."