Catherine twisted around sharply, and either the movement or the loud noise made Sara stir. Not wanting to wake her, Cath stood up and grabbed Grissom's arm, dragging him out into the hallway, shushing him as she went. She closed the door as quietly as possible and turned to face the fuming man.

"What Gil?" She huffed, irritated to have been interrupted so rudely.

"You knew about Sara's…her…"

"Husband?" She guessed, raising an eyebrow at him. He scowled.

"You knew and you didn't say anything, even though you knew she was in danger."

"She begged me, what was I supposed to do?"

"You should have told me. I'm her supervisor."

"So what? What would you have done Gil?" She challenged him. "There was nothing we could do, I even asked Brass to get a restraining order but unless she reported him there was nothing he could do about it." She explained, trying to keep her voice calm.

"I could have made her report him." Cath scoffed.

"You and I both know that no one makes Sara do anything she doesn't want. She was scared of him, and I don't blame her. I saw what he did to her for asking for a divorce, I can only imagine what he would have done if she reported him to the police!" Grissom didn't say anything for a moment, but she could see the anger burning in his eyes.

"I want to see her." He stepped forward but she held him back.

"No. She's asleep."

"I don't care, I need to talk to her." This time Catherine had to physically shove him away from the door and down the hallway.

"I said no! I'm not going to let you wake her up just so that you can yell at her. She needs her rest."

"It's no good you playing the overprotective friend now! At least I would have protected her." He growled. "And because of you she's lying in that hospital bed! Because you were reckless and irresponsible and you didn't get her help!" He yelled. Cath didn't flinch at his raised voice but there was a flash of fear in her eyes.

"This is why I didn't tell you. Because I knew how you'd react. I know you Gilbert, and I know that you have a temper, even if you hide it well. Do you really think that's what Sara needed? No, she needed someone to talk to, who would listen to her. Someone who would respect her."

"I do not have a temper!" He argued, stamping his foot stubbornly.

"Oh, and you think throwing a tantrum will let you get your own way? Stop acting like a petulant child Gil and think of her for the first time in your life."

"I want to see her." He repeated, slightly quieter now, but still emanating rage.

"No." Came the immediate response. Grissom looked at her bug-eyed. "You're too angry right now, you'd upset her."

"Catherine I am her supervisor you do not get to tell me…"

"Yeah, and I am responsible for her while she is recovering and I am not going to let anyone near her if I think it will upset her. Go home Gil, calm down. Sara doesn't need this right now." With that she turned on her heel and walked back into Sara's room, leaving him stood in the middle of the hall like a lost lamppost. Growling, he stropped off, hitting the door on his way out.

Catherine slipped back into the room quietly, but evidently not quiet enough as Sara opened her eyes and smiled weakly. "Hey, how're you feeling honey?" Cath asked, resuming her place on the bed and stroking her hair softly. Sara shrugged.

"Tired." She replied simply, leaning into Catherine's hand ever so slightly.

"I'll let you get some rest, I ought to get home anyway and pick Lindsey up from school."

"Tell her I said hey." Sara said sleepily. Cath laughed.

"Tell her yourself tomorrow. I'll pick up a few more things from your apartment and I'll be back to pick you up tomorrow ok?" Sara nodded; though she had her eyes closed and had barely heard a word. Cath smiled affectionately at her and leant down to place a soft kiss on her forehead. "Get some sleep babe."

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