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Chapter 3: Shared Concern

Morgan was the first to wake up the next morning. She smiled at how innocent her husband looked, his hair tussled all over the place and the light from a gap in the curtains outlined Greg's figure to give him somewhat of a glow. Morgan smiled as she moved closer and gave Greg a soft kiss on the forehead; it was nice to see him so peaceful.

When Morgan pulled away and looked a little closer at her husband's face, she found something wasn't right. Frowning, she ran a thumb across Greg's cheek, across what she swore were faint streak marks caused by tears. There was also a slight red tint surrounding his eyes. Why has he been crying? Morgan thought worriedly. She hated the thought of there being something wrong with her husband which he hadn't told her. The female CSI decided against waking Greg up to ask though, he'd worked a lot extra the past week and needed some rest.

Instead, Morgan decided to get up and make them breakfast in bed, maybe that would cheer Greg up a little over whatever was upsetting him. Her CSI instincts told the blonde that Greg had been lying about his whereabouts last night. She would never suspect him of cheating on her, but whatever it was, it was important enough for Russell to lie for him. Morgan was a little hurt Greg felt he couldn't tell her the truth, she thought them being married meant they had the ultimate trust and could share everything. What could be so bad….what was Greg protecting her from?

As Morgan entered the living room, she spotted Nick's jacket on the sofa. "What do you know, Tex?" she pondered curiously as she picked it up. Nick was Greg's best friend; surely he knew what was wrong. Perhaps it was some 'guy thing' she might not understand. I'll talk to Nick later Morgan thought, before heading to the kitchen.

It was about 20 minutes later, whilst Morgan was cooking some bacon and eggs, when Greg sloped into the kitchen, sniffing the air.

"Mmm, something smells good" he said placing a hand on his hungry stomach. He didn't eat from worry yesterday after finding out his news.

"Well, I hope it tastes as good" Morgan said with an awkward smile. "Go back to bed baby; I was going to bring it through for you" Greg still looked really tired.

"No, it's okay" Greg said stretching. Morgan bit her lip as she watched his muscles ripple. "I'll just help you"

Morgan scoffed "So you think I need it?" she asked in mock offence and Greg raised his hands defensively and tried to look innocent. Morgan just laughed.

As Greg went over to make them coffee, Morgan decided to take a casual approach to attempt to find out why he had been crying. "So, did you and Nick just hang last night?" she asked.

Greg tensed a little "How did you know Nick was here?"

"He left his jacket" Morgan stated "I didn't exactly have to be a CSI to find it" she joked "A little late to be playing video games wasn't it?"

"We're not having an affair if that's what you're implying" Greg joked.

Morgan laughed "No, no of course not!"

"He just came over after shift and we talked" Greg explained.

"What did you talk about?" Morgan asked nonchalantly.

Greg turned to look at her and placed a hand on his hip, raising an eyebrow "Why do I feel like one of your suspects under interrogation?" he asked with a lopsided smile.

Morgan sighed as she finished plating up the food and turned to face Greg. "You've been crying" she said simply. "The evidence is all over you face" Greg opened his mouth to protest but Morgan stopped him as she went over and wrapped her arms around his hips "Please, don't lie to me, Greg" she said, looking at him with sad eyes. "I love you…I just want to help with whatever is upsetting you"

Greg looked back at her feeling just as sad; he hated making the woman he loved feel that way. Which is why he once again, chickened out of telling her what was bothering him.

"Nothing is upsetting me" Greg told her.

"Greg, I thought we could tell each other everything" Morgan reminded him "Don't you trust me?"

"Of course I do!" Greg reassured her as he pulled his wife into a tight hug "I love you so much"

"I love you too" Morgan replied. She closed her eyes and just felt Greg's warm skin against hers.

"Yes, I was crying, okay. But it's nothing to worry about" Greg lied. He felt bad, but he wanted to protect Morgan as long as he could. "I was just… having an unmanly moment"

"Oh… did you watch Titanic again?" Morgan teased.

"I did not cry at Titanic!" Greg protested, but Morgan just laughed and pulled him into a kiss.

Morgan pulled back and laced her arms around Greg's neck "Well, whenever you're ready to tell me, I'll be here" she said encouragingly.

Greg just gave her another kiss on the lips before the pair sat at the table to eat breakfast.

Greg and Morgan headed to work together that evening. The female CSI was still worried about whatever was bothering Greg. Her husband had been uncharacteristically quiet all day, and every time Morgan tried to bring it up, Greg would get nervous and change the subject. All sorts of horrible things had crossed Morgan's mind. Does he not want to be with me anymore? Is he ill? Now, she was more determined than ever to find out what was up. And she was going to start by talking to Nick.

Luckily, Russell had split them off into two different cases that night, and Greg had gone off with Sara and Finn. Russell, Morgan and Nick were investigating a B&E. Whilst Russell was taking the inside, Morgan and Nick where looking around the perimeter, so Morgan took this as her opportunity.

"Nick…I need to ask you something" Morgan started as she turned to look at the Texan.

"Anything, Morgan" Nick replied, giving the blonde his full attention.

"Alright, but you have to be honest with me, okay?" Nick nodded. "Why was Greg so upset last night? I know he was crying, and I know you were at our place with him." Nick sighed and looked down at the ground before looking back at Morgan. "Nick, please" Morgan said as her voice grew shaky "I-I'm worried about him" a tear fell down her cheek.

"Hey, come here" Nick said pulling the younger woman into a hug "Please don't get so worked up about this"

"How can I not!?" Morgan protested "My own husband won't even talk to me, and I don't know why!"

"Okay, listen. I do know what's upsetting Greg" Nick said as he placed both his hands on Morgan's shoulders "but…it's not for me to tell you. Greg wants to tell you face-to-face when he's ready"

"But when will he be ready?" Morgan desperately wanted to know "How long do I have to go on pretending that everything's just fine?"

"I…I don't know" Nick said honestly. "I think he's…scared of what you'll do"

"What?" Morgan said confused.

"Okay, you just have to know a few things. Greg is not cheating on you, it's nothing that you've done, and he's not…terminally ill or anything. And he loves you with all his heart"

"I know he does" Morgan said as she sniffed and rubbed her eyes "And I love him too"

"Just leave it with me" Nick urged "I'll try to convince him to tell you sooner than later"

"Thanks, Nick" Morgan said with a small smile before the pair went back to work.

After they'd headed back to the lab to process the evidence, Nick found Greg sat alone in the break room absentmindedly stirring his coffee. Nick sighed and looked sadly at the man he loved like a little brother, he wished there was more he could do to help.

"Hey, Greggo" he said quietly as he entered the room. The younger man simply looked up at Nick for a moment to acknowledge his presence before looking back down again; there wasn't even a trademark smile. "Listen, I was talking to Morgan at the crime scene earlier and she's really worried about you, Greg." Nick said sitting down beside his friend. "She… she started crying"

"Oh, I didn't want that" Greg said running a hand down his face. "The reason I'm trying to avoid telling her is to escape all this."

"Well, it ain't working" Nick told him plainly. "Greg, Morgan's more upset now than she probably will be if you tell her. She just hates the fact you're hiding something from her and she only wants to help because she loves you."

"I know…I know!" Greg said with a frustrated sigh.

"So, when are you going to talk to her?" Nick pressed.

"After I've brainwashed her into believing she doesn't want children?" Nick raised an eyebrow at him. Greg sighed "Tonight…I'm going to tell her tonight."

Nick gave him a sympathetic smile and rubbed his shoulder in comfort. "Good man. You'll feel better afterwards, trust me. Then you can just talk it out"

Greg sighed once more as he looked sadly down at the floor. "I hope you're right"

That evening, whilst Morgan was in the bathroom getting ready for bed, Greg was sat with his back against the headboard, twisting the sheets around in his hands nervously. He was going to tell Morgan…now. He couldn't bear any longer to see the worry he was causing in the beautiful woman's eyes, and he felt so guilty for keeping it from her.

So, when Morgan climbed into bed beside Greg, frowning at his nervous behaviour, she decided to try and settle him a little by wrapping her arms around him and resting her head on his shoulder. Greg closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Morgan…I have to tell you something" he said cautiously and quietly.

Morgan looked up at him "What is it, sweetie?"

"Okay, first I just want to say that I'm so sorry for acting so strange today and making you feel upset and worried and stuff. You don't deserve to be unhappy because of me…which is why this is so hard to tell you"

"Hey, I'm your wife, it's my job to worry about you "Morgan told him. "And in our wedding vows, I promised to love you for better or for worse. So, I will support you no matter what" she said, giving Greg a reassuring squeeze around his waist.

"Th-the reason you c-can't get pregnant I-is because I…" Greg's breathing grew a little erratic "I can't have kids" he whispered quietly before burying his head in his hands and sobbing. Morgan pulled away feeling speechless. "I-I'm so s-sorry, Morgan" Greg stuttered. "I'm so sorry"

Morgan didn't know what to say. She could see how broken Greg was feeling, how much he was shaking, but she couldn't bring herself to speak. It just seemed surreal…she'd never seen Greg this upset before.

"Greg…it's okay" she said soothingly. "Baby, please don't cry" Morgan begged as she wrapped her arms around her trembling husband and held him tight.

"I-I'm sorry I d-didn't tell you s-sooner" Greg stammered "I was… so sc-scared you were, go-going to leave me. B-but, you should leave me" he sniffed.

Morgan frowned "Greg, why would you even think that?"

Greg managed to calm himself a little, feeling highly pathetic and embarrassed "Because you deserve the family that you want so badly, and I can't give you that"

"Greg, you are part of the family that I want." Morgan reassured him. "Of course I won't leave you over this. There are other ways for us to have children." Greg just sniffed again and looked away, he felt too ashamed. "Hey, baby look at me" Morgan coaxed as she put a hand on Greg's chin. She hated seeing that amount of anguish in her husband's eyes. "I. Love. You. This doesn't change that" she pulled Greg towards her and the man buried his head in Morgan's blonde waves. "We'll find a way" she reassured him "I promise."