Probably the most random story that popped into my head, but I thought it'd be cute. Like me, I'm sure teens/young adults can agree every woman deserves a Pandora bracelet hahahaha
-From what I recall, Sara wears all types of jewelry except earrings? If I'm wrong, whoops I guess I need to pay closer attention lol-
Disclaimer: Very sad, but I do not own CSI or the characters.
A Pandora Bracelet
Sara never overdid it with jewelry. Yes there were times where she wore a necklace, a watch, a few bracelets, and many rings at once, but who didn't? Now that she was a married woman she liked to keep it classy. To her classy meant a necklace, her wedding ring, and an occasional bracelet. She never wore bracelets daily but Gil changed that. Though never did she think his gift could cause her discomfort, but sure enough it did. It happened a few days after she got it when she was working a scene with Nick…
"It's a little chilly out," Nick called. He was taking pictures of the perimeter while Sara was inspecting the DB.
"Sure is," Sara replied. She grunted in frustration trying to put her gloves on. Man this bracelet is driving me nuts!
"What's wrong Sar?" Nick peered over his shoulder.
"Nothing."
"Need some help with your gloves?" Nick grinned.
"No I do not thank you very much," Sara said with a stern look. Nick shrugged his shoulders and went back to taking shots. Sara huffed and forced her mind to think of other things.
It was a little while later Sara and Nick were finishing up. Nick was loading his kit in the truck and Sara was sealing up the last evidence bag. Nick noticed she was about to put it in her kit when she stopped midstream. It looked like she was fumbling with her wrist.
"What are you doing Sara?" She jumped; obviously not expecting his question. She quit doing whatever she was doing and looked at him.
"Just uh itchy."
"Itchy?" Nick was perplexed.
"Yes." And with that Sara threw the evidence bag in her kit. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Nick lean up against the back bumper. Great. He's watching me. She picked up her kit and looked around, pretending to making sure they didn't forget anything. She quickly dropped her head and with kit in hand, went back to fumbling with her wrist. Why do the charms have to weigh down the bracelet? I like looking at them, not the clasp! Nick's head perked up and he headed straight for Sara.
"What are you really doing Sara?" He grabbed her shoulder trying to get her to face him, but she resisted.
"I told you it was nothing Nick!" She grabbed her wrist and ran past him. Unfortunately the thing standing in her way was the truck.
"Looks like you're out of luck. Now come on! What are you hiding?" he asked with sincerity. Sara was backed up against the truck with nowhere left to go. She sighed and flashed her Sara smile. Her right hand let go of her left and she held it up for him to see. Slightly hesitant at first, Nick walked over and took Sara's hand in his.
"A Pandora bracelet? That's what you've been hiding from me?" he chuckled.
"Yes it's-how would you know it's a Pandora?" Sara cut off her own explanation.
"My sisters. Continue."
"Gil gave it to me as a Christmas/New Years gift. It's pretty new to me, considering I don't wear dangly bracelets, so I've been getting used to it." She played with a charm between her fingers. She let out a laugh, "I like looking at the charms. The problem is they weigh the bracelet down so the clasp ends up on top. Even though I know that's how it is it's been driving me crazy! It's turned into a habit I guess."
"I love you Sar, but sometimes you're really weird." Sara punched Nick in the arm and jingles caused them to look down. "Do the charms have any special meanings?" She grinned and shook her head.
"Of course. It's Gil we're talking about here. He thinks everything through." She pointed to the first charm. "This silver heart symbolizes the love we have for each other. Gil said, and I quote, 'I've loved you ever since San Francisco'". She tried her best not to blush, but Nick noticed right away.
"The pig haha is for the time we spent the night with that dead pig. It's what turned me into a vegetarian."
"Oh yeah! That was hysterical! He should take the blame for that you know."
"Trust me, I'm reminded every day. BUT it's a good thing." Sara continued, "This bumblebee, well, you know he's obsessed with bugs. It's not just that; he proposed to me in the honey bee colony." She smiled at the thought. It felt like just yesterday; one of the best days of her life.
"Awe really? I didn't know that! That's very sweet!" Nick twisted it in his fingers.
"Can you guess what this one's for?" Sara pointed to the murano glass charm. It was light blue with dark brown circles.
"Ummm…" Nick thought for a second. "Nope, not at all."
"Ok it might sound corny but it's for our eye colors." Nick raised his eyebrows. "I love Gil's blue orbs and he feels the same way about my brown ones. I think his eyes are his best feature."
"Your eyes are beautiful too, but I think your thousand watt smile is yours." Sara gawked and Nick nodded his head, "Yes it is Sar, don't think otherwise. And it's not corny at all. And let me guess, roses are your favorite flower?"
"Yeah I guess. I mean I like them, but we both favor plants over flowers. They last longer; don't wither." Can the love be real when the flowers aren't? If a relationship can't move forward, it withers. Sara was brought out of her thoughts.
"Sara, what's this one?" Nick asked of her newest charm.
"That's the latest edition." Nick inspected it closer and slowly raised his eyes to Sara's.
"It's a-" Nick stammered.
"Baby carriage," Sara finished for him.
"You're pregnant?"
"Yes." Before Sara could take a breath Nick had her in a bear hug. "Nick. Air." He released his grip and patted her back.
"Congratulations! When did you find out?"
"A few days ago. Gil gave it to me after we found out. It was a surprise, I'll tell you that. But a good one."
"Yeah a true blessing. Ugh I didn't ruin your plans for telling the team, did I?" Sara took his hand in hers and squeezed it.
"Not at all Nicky. We were going to announce it later today anyway." Nick blew out a breath. "But leave it to you Nicky. This was a little more than what I anticipated."
So how was it? I know it's a few weeks late, but ever since I got my bracelet for Christmas I've done nothing but play with it. That and this story kept popping into my head. I hope you liked it.
