Guess what? I don't own CSI...shocker, I know.

Rated T for language...

This is just a short chapter that shows how Warrick feels about Nick, his sister and the whole situation at hand.

Catherine is there to lend an ear.

She tried to help Warrick understand Jules' feelings

and let's Warrick know she too thinks what Nick did is horrible.

Read on.

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As Warrick pulled into the parking lot of the LVPD Crime Lab he looked over at Catherine. The two of them were in a deep conversation and he wasn't sure if she understood him or if she felt sympathy for Nick instead. What she thought was important to him and he wanted her to know that, but at the same time, he coldn't help feeling the way he did about Nick and what he had done to his family.

"What do you want me to say, Cath? The guy turned into a douche bag. I don't know why or how, but he is an absolute douche bag, and I hate fucking working with him," he said making a quick left into his parking space.

"That douche bag…uh, are you referring to your best friend? Your brother in law? Or would that be the CSI on our team?" she said sarcastically knowing the answer.

"Yes, that would be the douche bag I am referring to," he looked at her and rolled his eyes a bit. "Look, I am doing my best to stay out of it. I haven't kicked the shit out of him; I would say that is huge progress and showing a great deal of restraint!" he raised his eyebrows and nodded at her positively.

"Yeah, yeah, that is definitely true," she said nodding back at him and placing her hand on his arm.

"Warrick, I feel for you, I really, really do. It's not easy for either one of you, but I can actually understand where you are coming from a whole lot better than I can understand Nick," she explained her position. "I'm sorry, but Nick did this to himself! And, I gotta tell ya, I am really shocked at him. Really, really shocked. I don't care how drunk you get…you don't fuck around with another woman! You just don't!" she shook her head adamantly, "Trust me, I know how that feels from when I was married to Eddie for too long!"

"Yea, and I don't know how to help her, Catherine," he sad sadly, shaking his head slowly, "I really don't. I am afraid I will say the wrong thing and make her cry or get upset," he looked over at her. "And, lately she acts like she is all happy. Like she is okay suddenly! I know it's just a front. She puts up this front to show me that she is strong but Tiny told me…"

"Emma?" Catherine turned surprised. "What did she tell you?"

Warrick sighed loudly, "Emma told me last week, 'My Mommy cries at night' and I swear to God I thought I would die when she said it. My sister rarely lets me see her cry! The last time she cried to me was when that bombshell hit...other than that, she puts on a smile now and acts calm and in control. My little niece knows her mommy cries but Jules won't tell me? That's crazy!"

"Oh come on, Warrick, I can tell you right now, without a shadow of a doubt, that Jules has NO idea Emma knows she cries at night. NONE. Trust me…been there and done that too. It wasn't until Lindsay came in and hugged me one night that I realized she knew. Kids are funny that way, Rick," she said looking at him as they remained parked in the lot.

"She doesn't have to hide her tears from me, Cath," he said shaking his head.

"I know, I know, but she is afraid," Catherine touched his arm again.

"AFRAID? Afraid of what? ME?" he jerked his head back in disbelief.

"Well, afraid to show you how bad she hurts…mainly because she is afraid if she shows the hurt it will allow it to come out and once it's out, it's hard to stuff back in," Catherine looked away a minute remembering how badly it hurt her.

"And she is afraid that you will hurt for her. Afraid you will go after Nick. Afraid of looking like a fool…" she said staring off again remembering how foolish she felt when she learned about her ex-husband and his infidelities.

"But, Warrick, she does need you to accept how she handles this. Just stand by her. I understand where you are coming from. I do. You are handling it very well," she smiled at him. "And I think by her getting out and getting breathing room really IS helping her. I think she is smart to go out with her friends. It's good to get out…even if she just drives around by herself, ya know?" she nodded assuredly.

Catherine was referring to Lindsay watching Emma while Jules "goes out." She had no idea that Jules has been meeting Nick. She had no idea that she shouldn't be saying anything to an already upset Warrick. Thankfully, though, Warrick didn't realize or catch on to what she was talking about. He was just glad Catherine didn't think he was wrong.

"Well thanks, I am glad to know that you don't think I am just meddling in their marriage," he nodded and smiled at his friend.

"No, no, you absolutely haven't! You haven't done anything resembling that!" she paused before looking back over at him, "I am just so happy Grissom is wise enough to keep you two apart as best he can," she smiled.

Both CSI's get out of the truck and walk toward the Crime Lab.

"What are you gonna do when Nick is here? You guys will have to have the same shift eventually," Catherine points out. "You gonna be okay?"

"Yep…gotta be, right?" he scoffed… "I gotta be."