I'm Not Done Yet!

Summary: Grissom's family is the first priority he takes care of, but what happens when someone wants to destroy that.

Chapter 2: Morella

"I didn't think anyone would be here so early," Grissom announced to the young man as he entered the break room to see Lucas sitting in a chair reading a book.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Was I not supposed to? I wanted to come in early to get to know my way around the lab" he told the gray-haired man innocently laying down his book on his lap.

"It's fine. I would have given you a tour yesterday, but we were needed on the case," Grissom replied brewing himself some of Greg's stash hidden away under the cabinet. He should tell Greg to find a better hiding place before someone else steals it.

"How do you like it?"

Grissom sat himself across from the subordinate as he waited for his coffee.

He gave him a questioning look, but then realized what he was asking. "The lab or the job."

"Both," Grissom answered staring expressionless at the boy in front of him trying to predict what he would say. He didn't falter his gaze from him.

Lucas finally looked away to see what was around him, "What's not to like?" He smiled his first smile since he met Grissom. It gave Grissom an uneasy stir in his stomach. He was unsure of why.

Grissom tried to return the smile and at that time decided to check on his coffee.

"Just make sure you don't do anything you shouldn't," Grissom advised.

"Dr. Grissom, why would I do anything like that," he chuckled returning to reading his book.

"I just have my hunches," Grissom whispered to himself.

Grissom took a sip of the coffee relieving the uneasiness Lucas had caused in him. He noted what Lucas was reading. Edgar Allen Poe.

He wasn't one of Grissom's favorite poets. William Shakespeare was more of his liking and something he could read to Sara.

Lucas was reading something that was too dark for anyone.

He noticed that Grissom was trying to figure out what he was ready. He caught his gaze and this time making him look away by being caught.

"It's a short story by Edgar Allen Poe called Morella," Lucas explained his unanswered question.

"I have never heard of it."

"You should read it. You might remember it," Lucas glared at him. Grissom didn't waver.

"Hey Gris, what do we have on the schedule today," Warrick walked into the room causing Grissom to alternate his thoughts.

In the shadows, you could see someone open a drawer in Grissom's office and drop a key in. He quickly closed it and moved around the desk to the door.

Nick walked by Grissom's office and saw Lucas coming out.

Lucas went to the door faster than before and smiled at the man.

"Hey Lucas," Nick said in his Texas drawl.

"Nick," he nodded exiting the office.

"I had to drop off some papers from the case I worked on," Lucas smiled at the man.

"Yea, how is everything? No one is giving you any trouble, are they because I know Hodges can be….."

"No, everything is fine," Lucas interjected.

"Ok, I'm just looking at for you kiddo" he reached out and patted Lucas on the back and smiled. He was told that Nick was a nice guy. He didn't like nice guys. Lucas was very annoyed with Nick's friendliness and trusting him so easily. He tried to play along and controlled himself from hitting the man back and faked a smile. He would have to live with the Texan redneck for now.

"David Hodges has been quite gracious towards me believe it or not," he told Nick.

"That's a shocker……. Why don't you come to the diner after shift and get to know the team a little better?"

"I don't think I can."

"Come on man! It'll be fun!"

"I don't know."

"I'll get you after shift," Nick said walking away.

"I guess I can make it then," Lucas groaned at Nick's senseless ignorance not getting that he didn't want to socialize.

Author Note:Thanks For The Reviews!! Well I already had the second chapter done, but somehow it was deleted on fanfiction and now I had to start all over. I didn't put my best effort into this chapter since I was so depressed about losing it and having to rewrite from scratch. Please Leave a Review. It will make me a happy writer and even decided to publish a chapter early.