Chapter 2

Sara decided that she didn't need much stuff, she had rented her apartment furnished so it was not hers anyway that and they were going to live together. What she did bring fit into the small U-Haul truck Gil rented. They hitched her car to a tow dolly and she said good bye to San Francisco. Part of her was sad, because she had spent most of her adult life there. But she was also very excited. Sara looked forward to her new life with Gil and her new job. She thought she should be nervous; she had never done anything like this before.

Oh, she had other relationships before, but none of them felt as right as this one. Sara could not explain it; she just KNEW it was right.

As they drove they talked, they talked about their childhood, their hopes and plans and dreams. Gil had never told anyone some of the things he told her, and the same for her. They had stopped a few times to gas up and eat and answer natures call and by time they reached his house it was early the next morning.

"Let's just grab what you need for now so we can get some rest, we can unload latter," Gil told her. Sara grabbed a suitcase and they went into the house.

Gil gave her a brief tour of the house then they were off to bed. To tired to do anything but sleep Sara kissed Gil and lay her head on his chest and fell asleep.

They slept until after noon and then they unloaded the U-Haul. The rest of the day Sara spent familiarizing herself with the house. Sara followed Gil when he returned the truck; they stopped at a small dinner and had a bite to eat.

Once back at the house Gil said to Sara, "Not that I want to but I have to leave now. I'll finish up your paper work and you can report tomorrow."

"I guess I can unpack and settled in," she told him. He kissed her, "I'll call you later."

At the lab the team was assembled in his office. "We have a new team member starting tomorrow," Gil told them. "Her name is Sara Sidle; she is a CSI grade 3 out of San Francisco.

"We were told you were bringing someone back with you," Catherine said. "Rumor has it you are involved with her," added Warrick. "You can't believe everything you hear," Nick said.

"Well, this time you can," Grissom told them. They all looked at him. "Our relationship will not carry over into the job," he said, "and if at any time any of you think I am giving her special treatment you are free to take it to either Ecklie or higher up."

The team exchanged looks. "Now with that point cleared up, let's get some work done." Nick and Catherine were assigned to a possible arson. As they were leaving Nick said, "Well, looks like that puts a damper on your plans?"

"Whatever do you mean?" Catherine asked.

"Come on," Nick said, "we all know you have the hots for Griss."

"I never ..... Oh shut up," she said slamming the car door shut.

"This is kind of sudden," Warrick said to Grissom on the way to their scene. "When it feels right, it is right," Gil said. "Any way, I fell in love with her eyes." Warrick laughed, "Grissom in love, who would have thought."

Half way through shift Gil sat at his desk talking to Sara. "I miss you," she said. "Me too," he said, "I told the team about you."

"I bet they were not to thrilled. Did you also tell them about US?" she asked.

"I did. I also told them we know how things go as far as the job goes," Gil said. Sara laughed, "You the chief, me the Indian." "Only on the clock, love," he told her with a chuckle in his voice. "I'll be home in about 4 or 5 hours, I love you," he said. "See you then, love you too," was her reply.

Sara walked around the house, she loved it, and it felt like home.

After shift Gil pulled in the driveway, going in the house he went to the bedroom. Sara was there waiting for him. "Grab a shower," she said.

By time he was finished Sara had changed into a slick negligee. "You are beautiful," he told her. "I got this on our last day in San Fran. You approve?" she asked. "Oh most definitely," he told her taking her in his arms and caressing her nipples through it. "I'm just not to sure how long it will stay on you." She smiled, "I would guess about as long as those pajama bottoms stay on you." Neither stayed on very long.

Chapter 3

The next day Sara went into work with Gil. She was unsure if the others would accept her, but then she never was popular. In his office Gil made the introductions. "Catherine, Warrick, Nick this is Sara." She stood there for a little while, they were to quiet. Then Nick said, "Hi! Welcome aboard." Warrick asked how she liked Vegas so far, Catherine gave her a strange look.

"Don't mind her, "Nick said, "You just stole her boyfriend." Sara looked at Gil then at Catherine. Gil's look was one of an 'I have no idea what he is talking about' looks. Catherine stuck out her hand, "Nick is crazy. I flirted with Grissom once but I flirt with most all the guys around here." Gil drew a big sigh of relief. "Ok people, we need to get things started," he said, "I normally keep the new people with me, but I wouldn't want anyone to think that I am showing favoritism."

They all laughed. Gil put Catherine and Sara together on a drive by shooting. On their way there Catherine asked Sara a million and a half questions about her and Grissom. Sara answered them politely.

At the scene Sara was all business her knowledge of her job and the way she did it impressed Catherine. They were about to wrap things up when a young boy ran toward them, weapon drawn. "All of you fools get away from my brother," he yelled waving the gun.

"There is no need for the gun," Sara told the boy. He went over to Sara, grabbed her and put the gun to her head.

Sara said to the boy, "Young man, you're not the first person to put a gun in my face and I'm sure you'll not be the last. You can shoot me if you like, but I guarantee you one of these officers will kill you. I am not afraid to die, are you?"

The boy hesitated for just a minute, long enough for Sara to know he wasn't going to hurt her. "Now, give me the gun and we can talk about this," she told him.

The boy released her and handed her the gun. An officer started for the boy, "That's alright officer," Sara said, "this young man and I need to have a talk." The officer backed away.

"I'm going to jail," the boy said. "I would think so," Sara replied, "but first tell me about your brother.

The young man told Sara that the victim was his older brother, he had been wrapped up in drugs and was a member of the gang called the EASTSIDE WARRIORS. He figured his brother was shot by a member of a rival gang called HELLSBOYS. He then processed to give Sara information about the two gangs and about the drugs they were involved in.

"Capt Brass," Sara called to Jim, "I think this young man wants to take a ride with you. I'm also sure the information he has should be taken into consideration." Brass cuffed the boy and put him in the car.

Catherine came over to Sara, "You were cool as a cucumber." "I about pissed my pants," Sara said smiling.

Back at the lab Catherine was telling everyone what a great job Sara had done. Gil called Sara in his office. "I have a feeling I might be in trouble, "she said to the others.

"Please shut the door," Gil told her.

Sara shut the door, "Yes sir."

"Are you out of your mind?" Gil asked her.

"Not really," Sara said.

"You could have gotten yourself killed," Gil said.

"We face that possibility every day," she said.

"I know it is just that…… " Sara cut him off, "That you care for me and you want me to be careful."

"No," Gil said, "I love you and I want you to be careful."

"Gil, I love you too," Sara said, "But it's just the nature of the job. You are going to have to let me do my job or this relationship will not work. I can't not do what I was trained to do. Trust me."

"I do. But I'm still going to worry," he told her as he gently touched her face, "I love you; I don't want to lose you."

Sara opened the door and went to the break room where the others were. "Did he chew you a new one?" Nick asked. Sara just smiled.

Later at the house Grissom had just finished his shower. Sara was lying on the bed on her stomach reading a book; she had showered too and just had a towel on.

Gil lay beside her, "You know what I am tempted to do?" Before she answered he moved the hair that was lying on her neck and planted soft gently kisses on it.

"MMM," she said. "You know if you don't stop that neither one of us will get any sleep."

"Do you want me to stop?" Gil asked.

"No," Sara told him, "I want more." She turned to her back, the towel fell open.

"Then more you shall get," Gil told Sara as he started letting his hands and lips explore her body.