Running Away

Chapter 6

Afer many tears, and many, many difficult questions, I think I've finally assured her that when I left Vegas and the lab, I was once again being my stupid self who doesn't pay attention to his relationships with others, and didn't think that leaving Vegas would come across as trying to leave her.

"One more question." She said.

"Okay." I reply, waiting for her question so I can answer it, and then we can get some well deserved, needed, sleep.

"Why come back for Sara, and then once again split with her?"

I ponder my answer before answering. "I was trying to save something that was doomed in the fist place." I begin, and hold up my finger to her as she is about to pounce on me for not answering the question. "I thought I needed Sara to keep my life exciting, to............keep me happy. I thought she was my life line............I was wrong. So, I told her it was over." I take a minuite to gather my thoughts, and then continue, "What I really needed to keep in my life to survive wasn't Sara. And after I realized that, I realzied osmething else. What I've needed.......what I've always needed..........I've had but not had for years. And it's been right under my nose."

"What to open a bug museum?" She laughing nervously now, and I think she knows what I'm about to say.

I shake my head, and move closer to her on the couch. "The only thing I need in my life is you, Catherine. You and Lindsey are what always keep me happy, and I'm sorry I ever left you." I've whispered this all to her, and it isn't a declaration of love, or set plans for the future. It's just simply making sure Catherine knows how much she means to me, her and Lindsey. My thoughts are interrupted by Catherine throwing her arms around my neck and clinging to me.

We've now been sitting here for at least 5 minutes, but I don't care. I'm rocking us gently back and forth, and she keeps whispering in my ear over and over again, "Gil........ Gil......... Gil........."

I'm content, and I'm happy. I don't care if I never get to see another bug. I could stay here forever. And judging on how tight Cath's grip on me is, I have a feeling forever will at least be a few more hours.

TBC......