The Look Of Love (part 27)
"Hello love," Sara says as she kisses him. "How was work?" "You know, same old stuff. By the way, Ecklie got that thing he wanted," he tells her.
Sara knew what he meant. They were not sure if Ecklie wanted everyone to know so they kept it to themselves.
After the other two leave Sara asks, "I think we should get him a little something."
"Sure," he says, "we got the others a gift when their child was born."
"Yes," she said, "and when May and William adopted that little boy we got him something."
They agreed that Gil would talk to Ecklie and see what the boy needed and get him something.
Gil showered a lay next to Sara, he tossed and turned and readjusted himself. "I am going to get sea sick if you don't hold still," Sara said, "and this is not even a water bed."
"I am sorry," he says, "I just can't get to sleep. Maybe I should go on the couch."
"Maybe you just need a little help," Sara says, a twinkle in her eye. "MMM, maybe a special kind of sleeping pill that only my wife can give me," he tells her as she unties his pajama's.
Sara ran her fingers around his chest, circling his nipples, she reached for his manhood and started to giggle. "You are going to have to help," she said.
With her tummy getting bigger she could not get where she wanted to be.
Gil smiled, arranged himself so she could finish what it was she started.
After, she cuddled close to him, it did not take him long to fall asleep.
Wendy has reached her due date and, unlike some babies, SUSAN OPAL HODGES came right on time.
David goes into the waiting room to tell the rest. He shows them a picture he has taken, like all new daddies the pride on his face can be seen.
"As if his head can get any bigger," Warrick says. "Like you were any different," Catherine tells him. Gil is smiling and heading out the door when his phone rings.
"Gil, it is Nina," there is panic in her voice, "you need to get here NOW! Sara is in a lot of pain and I think her water may have broken." Gil tells her to call 911, he will be waiting for her at the hospital. He hangs up and calls Dr. Johnson.
The crew is laughing and joking as they come out from seeing David's baby.
Catherine sees Gil, he is pacing back and forth, she has never seen him with such a scared look before. "Gil, what is wrong?" Catherine asks.
Grissom tells her about the call. "She is only 36 weeks," Gil says, "my God I can't loose him now."
Catherine tenderly touches his shoulder, "Ryan is a fighter just like his mom," she says.
No one leaves, they all wait with him. A few minutes later the ambulance comes in, siren blaring and lights flashing.
Andy, who was visiting with Nina pulls up behind. Dr. Johnson is right behind them. Sara is taken from the ambulance straight to maternity with Gil at her side.
The rest all go to the waiting room. Sara is undressed and examined by the doctor.
Gil stands outside the door saying to himself, "the last time I asked you to let someone live you took my father. I am not sure if I should ask you again or not. Please, let my son and wife be alright."
Dr. Johnson comes out, "Mrs. Grissom's water has broken and she is in labor. I am going to keep a close eye on her, if necessary we can deliver by c-section." Gil is allowed to go in with her.
"Gil," she calls him. He goes to her side. "I am so scared," she starts to cry. Gil lovingly wipes the tears. "Ryan is going to be fine. You need to relax and stay calm." Sara tries to smile.
She is hooked up to a monitor, contractions and the babies heart beat are monitored. The crew come in, one by one, for a brief visit.
Just enough to let her know they are there and pulling for them both. The crew has been talking, no one notices an addition come into the room.
"Does anyone know how Sara is?" Everyone turns to face the newcomer, to everyone's surprise it is Ecklie. Catherine is the first one to speak.
"She is in labor, Gil and the doctor are with her."
"It is early," he says, "will everything be alright?"
"We don't know," Nick says. He tells Ecklie what room she is in. He thanks them and leaves. "Who would have thought?" Greg says.
There is a quiet knock on the door. "Yes?" Gil says. Ecklie comes in. "I will only be a minute," he says. "I heard about Sara and wanted to see how things are." Gil briefs him.
"Please let me know how things are," he says. "Oh yes, Jay said to tell you thanks for the mountain bike, he has always wanted one."
Gil shakes his hand and promises to keep him updated.
Sara has been in labor for 10 hours, Gil refuses to leave her. The doctor examines her and checks the report that the monitor is printing out.
He looks at Gil and Sara, "I don't like the look of things," he tells them. "Labor is not progressing as well as it should and the babies heartbeat is not as strong as I would like it. I want to do a c-section and get him out."
Sara squeezes Gil's hand, he looks at her. "Yes," he says, "do it." Sara is crying. Gil leans to her, kisses her tenderly then whispers "I love you."
Placing his hand on her tummy he says, "I love you too Ryan, be strong." Sara is taken out.
Dr. Johnson tells the nurse to notify the neonatologist to be on stand by. Gil walks into the waiting room, he tells everyone what is going on.
"If you don't mind me saying so," Warrick tells him, "you look like hell." "Thanks," he's says.
Time comes to a standstill, it is only a little while but to Gil it has been an eternity. The nurse comes in, "Mr. Grissom?" Gil goes to her.
"You son is going to be fine. Dr. Hall, our neonatologist, checked him from head to toe. He is tiny, only 5 pounds 5 ounces. You may see him now."
"My wife?" he asks. "Mrs. Grissom is fine, she is in recovery and will be there a little longer."
Gil follows her to the nursery, she goes in and pushes a small carrier to the window. Turning it so he can see Gil sees his son, this time it is Gil that is crying.
Three hours later Sara is in her room, Gil is standing beside her. There is a knock on the door.
A nurse comes in, "My name is Mary, I have someone I think you would like to meet."
She pushes Ryan in, lifts him with the tenderness and love of an experienced OB nurse, and hands him to his mother.
Sara looks at Ryan, then at Gil. "He is beautiful!" she says.
Gil is totally speechless. "Would you like to hold him?" Mary asks.
"No," Gil says, "I might break him." Mary smiles.
She thinks, "how many times have I heard that." "No you will not," she tells him. She takes Ryan from Sara and places him in Gil's arms.
There just are not words to describe the look on his face as he holds his son.
Mary takes the time to explain to Sara about nursing him, and gives her a feeding schedule. She also gives Sara the name and number of some people specializing in that type of training.
"If there is anything you need, call." After a few hit and misses, Ryan latches onto Sara's breast and starts to suckle.
Gil smiles at her. "He is his father's son," she says. Gil looks at her, "Excuse me?", then he understands what she means. "Well, he can have them for now, I will have my time with them when he is done."