Catherine followed the sheriff to an empty room.
"Sheriff, what can I do for you?"
"Are you aware of any relationships going on in the lab; between anyone?"
"No. I'm not. Should I be?" Her curiosity had been piqued and she focused all of her attention on what the sheriff was saying.
"What if I were to tell you that there is a marriage between two people on this shift?" Catherine's jaw dropped in complete disbelief.
"Who got married?"
"I can't tell you that, but what I can tell you is that this conversation never took place." "Right. Why did you tell me this anyway?"
"I wanted to see if you could keep your eyes out for me as well. I'd like to see if you can figure out who it is that might be married. Will you help me?" Brian asked the red head.
"Sure. I will let you know if I see anything unusual. It would help me however if you told me who I should be observing."
"The groom is a CSI. I know which one, but I am not telling you. I don't know who the bride is though. Good luck."
"Yeah, thanks." Catherine muttered to his retreating form.
Grissom entered his home with a white bag in his hand.
"Sara?"
"I'm still in bed." She responded. "What did you bring me?"
"A veggie burger and a story." He found her in bed closing her laptop so she could devote her attention to him. He sat down on the bed and handed her the food along with a kiss. "First, how is your ankle?"
"It's okay. Tell me a story."
"There were no new cases tonight, so I spoke with Robert and the sheriff. They were surprised to learn I was married. I didn't tell them it was you. I did ask that once they find out, they let us keep working together. Robert is thinking it over and my gut is telling me that they are going to do some research before he makes a decision. I wouldn't be surprised if they start asking around the lab, so I just want you to be aware." She gave him a smile.
"Duly noted." She ate her meal with him and his cell phone rang just as he was packing up their garbage. He looked at the display and smiled.
"Why hello Catherine. What can I do for you?" Sara smiled as he talked to Catherine.
"How's Sara?"
"She's fine. I'm on my way back. Are you sure you don't want me to pick up something for you?"
"No, I'm fine. Tell Sara I said hello. When you get back to the lab I need to talk to you."
"Alright. I'm on my way. I'll see you soon. Good bye." He kissed Sara good bye and left her to go back to work.
Catherine was waiting for him back at the lab when he returned. Grissom opened his office and guided her in before him. He closed his door before sitting at his desk to hear what she had to say. He waited and watched as she seemed to have an internal debate with herself. She finally spoke.
"I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but I know I can trust you." He nodded for her to continue.
"Someone came to me while you were gone and asked a favor. This person asked me if I knew of any relationships happening on our shift. I was then informed that these particular individuals are married." Catherine paused to let her words sink in. Grissom fought the urge to smile and stop her. Instead, he put on a mask of surprise.
"Married? Who is it? Warrick is the only one I know that got married, but he told everyone."
"All I know is that the groom is a CSI, nobody seems to know who the bride is. My informant told me the groom has revealed himself, however I am still ignorant of his name." Grissom noted that she was choosing her words carefully so as not to rat out her informant. He decided to test her loyalties.
"Who asked you for the favor?"
"I wasn't even to supposed to tell you what I already have. You are a suspect. Why would I reveal my source?"
"Why are you considering me a suspect?"
"You are a suspect because you are a male CSI on the graveyard shift. I have you, Greg and Nick under suspicion. Care to help me?"
"If anyone has gotten married, then they haven't told me." He told her with a straight face. It was the complete truth too. She sighed and gave up. She left without a word to go find something to do. He waited until she was gone to let his knowing smile shine through. He quickly hid it and turned to the pile of paper on his desk. He worked in peace throughout the rest of the shift.
Sara was waiting for him when he arrived home. She was in the process of getting dressed and he kissed her when he entered the bedroom.
"I must say, I am surprised you actually followed the doctor's advice and stayed in bed." "I want to go back to work. I have a follow up doctor appointment in about an hour. Will you drive me?"
"Of course. Let me get cleaned up and I will be happy to drive you." He proceeded to strip off his shirt.
"How did the rest of work go?" She asked him while he picked out clean clothes.
"I was right. Someone has already spilled the beans. Catherine told me that she was told someone on our shift is married. She was told that the groom was a CSI, but does not know whom and nobody knows who the bride might be. She wouldn't tell me who told her though. I only told the sheriff and the director. I was honest when I told her that if anyone had gotten married, then they didn't tell me." She laughed out loud.
"That was mean. Bride? I guess no one has told her how long ago the marriage took place."
"Did I lie?" He paused to take off his pants.
"If anyone had gotten married, then nobody has told me. That is the truth." He picked up his discarded clothes and a towel from the hook.
"If she puts that clue together, then you are her prime suspect, you realize that, right?" She sat on the toilet while he took his shower.
"I do know that, but I also suspect she thinks it is unlikely that I am the one to have gotten married. We just have to be aware that we are under watch at all times now. I wouldn't be surprised to see the sheriff and or the director around in the next few days." He told her from the shower.
"You are having way too much fun with this, aren't you?"
"Actually yes, I am. Don't you enjoy having the inside scoop? You can prepare for the information assault and have your reactions ready."
"It is fun, but she is going to be pissed when she finds out you have been stringing her along all this time." He exited the shower and she watched him dry off.
"It's a joint effort, my love. I could have spilled more information, but that would make it too easy. The only thing I don't know is what was said in the conversation between Robert and Brian. I love you." He swooped her up and set her on the bed.
"I love you, too. Now, go get dressed, we need to go soon." She told him and watched him dress. At first, it made him self conscious and uneasy to have her watching him dress, but he had gradually got over it when she explained that she just loved to look at his body. After telling her it was mutual, they spent a long time doing more than just looking at each other's bodies.
They made it to her appointment just in time. The doctor took Sara for more x-rays and was impressed that she did in fact follow his orders to stay off of her foot.
"Ms. Sidle, your foot is already beginning to heal nicely. You can go back to work, but no going out in the field until this cast is off at least. I will get you some crutches and then you can go. I want to see you back in two weeks for another x-ray." Sara nodded and made an appointment while she waited for her crutches. Grissom took her out for breakfast to a secluded diner.
"You know, you never did tell me why you've never walked in high heels before." He started the conversation after they placed their orders.
"I never had the chance. You know about my childhood. I never went to any dances in high school because nobody asked me. By the time I got to college I was too engrossed in my studies to care about how I looked. Heels don't really cooperate with the job, so I never bought any and until Catherine gave me a pair, had never really cared. They were hurting my feet so it doesn't bother me that I don't know how to walk in them."
"Greg said your legs looked good. I agree with him and I bet they looked even better with the heels on. I would have loved to have seen that."
"It wasn't pretty. I was wearing shorts and nylons that ended around mid thigh and wobbling around like a toddler. Greg came in and commented on my legs. When I looked at him I lost my concentration and fell down."
"You never told me what he said. Should I consider that sexual harassment?"
"Only if you bust Catherine too. She said something first and she knows that Greg said something too." She saw the evil glint in his eyes while they ate.
"What are you thinking?"
"That you are amazing. If Catherine remembers that Greg said something about your legs, then she might focus on him and you and leave me alone."
"I don't want her to focus her sights on me." Sara pretended to whine.
"You can handle it. Just act with him how you normally would."
"You are evil. You know this right?"
"Yes. I do and you can be just as evil minded as I can." Sara nodded in agreement and looked up to see Warrick and Tina enter the tiny restaurant they were in.
"Heads up." She whispered and took her purse out to get some money for the bill. Warrick spotted them.
"Hey Griss, hey Sara. What are you guys doing here?"
"Hi Warrick, hi Tina. I had a doctor appointment to see how my foot is healing and Grissom had breakfast with me before driving me home. We just finished." Sara emphasized her point by looking at the bill and putting her own money on the table.
"I heard what happened. How is your foot doing?" Tina asked.
"It's healing. I was given crutches today and have to go back in two weeks for another x-ray. I was a good girl and stayed in bed, so tonight I get to go back to work."
"Cool. I guess I will see you both tonight. Did you need a ride to work tonight Sara?" Grissom beat her to the punch.
"I'll pick her up. See you tonight. Sara, are you ready to go?" She nodded and Warrick helped her out of the seat then handed her the crutches. She smiled in thanks while Grissom left a tip and grabbed the bill along with Sara's money to pay at the cashier. Warrick briefly watched them until Tina tugged on his elbow. They spent a portion of their breakfast time talking about the geeks.
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A/N: So, what do you think? There are a few more interesting twists around the bend. Stay tuned and have a great day everyone! Kelly