Author's note: I don't own CSI but I do love to play with them! It's the sincerest form of flattery!

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You are the Woman that I've Always Dreamed Of…

CHAPTER 5:

Back in the surgical suite, Spencer McAllister was being prepared to be wheeled in to surgery. His eyes had finally been cleared of the hot sauce, but his shoulder was still a big mess. Spencer had taken the bullet from Sara's gun in his shoulder, shattering the bone. While his injuries were not life-threatening, the surgeon was concerned about being able to rebuild the shoulder and give him back his mobility.

Catherine had been down to his room to collect the physical evidence, but had been turned away just shortly after arriving.

Spencer, not quite under the power of the anesthetic, had been making threats towards any CSI or LVPD within his sight. His threats included specific statements about Sara. None of them were too kind.

"I'll get that bitch!" he yelled. "Look what she did to me!"

He wasn't getting a whole lot of sympathy.

Sara was a hero. Her photo had been all over the news and the in the papers. Her ability to get the two hostages released, and her resourcefulness of using the hot sauce to subdue the kidnapper had captured the imaginations of people across the country. Even CNN had reporters in place.

"I let the hostages go!" he continued, speaking to no one in particular, "She shouldn't have done me like that!"

Catherine took some notes regarding Spencer's statements and made a mental note to get that info back to Brass so that the appropriate protection could be given to Sara.

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Grissom had gone down to the gift shop and bought a portable scrabble board and a dozen roses. When got back to the room, Sara's doctor was checking up on her.

"Just checking in on our hero!" he told Grissom as he entered the room.

"Hero?" said Grissom and Sara in unison.

"Here, let me show you," replied Dr. Griffin. He turned on the television, changing the channel to Headline News, and increasing the volume so they could hear.

"Right after the break," said the announcer, "we'll take you to a story in Las Vegas Nevada to show you how hot sauce is not just for tacos any more!" A commercial began.

Sara and Griss looked at each other, puzzled.

"You mean I made the national news?" she asked Dr Griffin.

"Yes you most certainly did! And our switchboard is lighting up with people who want to talk to you!" Dr Griffin informed them.

"This is unreal!" Sara exclaimed. "Its no big deal. I did what anyone in the same position would have done."

"No dear" Grissom replied, "You showed a great deal of resourcefulness and bravery. We are all very proud of you!"

Sara was shocked. She never imagined herself to be a hero!

Doctor Griffin took a check of Sara's vitals and shook his head. "Sara, I know you are anxious to get out of here, but I'm afraid that I can't let you leave here today to go home by yourself! But with all of the press around here, I'm afraid that I need to make some kind of arrangement to get you away from here."

"Doctor, I'm certain that I can take care of myself! I've had crutches before and managed fine!" she replied.

"I'm sure that's true," Dr. Griffin replied, "But this is not a break or a sprain and you will not be able to put any weight on it for about ten days." He assessed her grim face. She was determined, for sure. "You are going to need some help until you can put a little weight on that foot."

Sara looked upset.

"What about a nurse?" Grissom asked.

"That's a possibility," said Dr Griffin, "But we wouldn't be able to get one until Tuesday and I'm truly concerned that I won't be able to keep the press away. They've been trying everything to get up here and get Sara's story."

Sara chuckled. "Seriously?" She was amazed at how much attention her situation was getting.

"I know what to do!" Grissom suddenly burst out. "What if I took care of her? Would you release her to my care?"

"I suppose that would work until we could get a nurse to come by." Dr Griffin replied.

"Dr.," Grissom inquired, "can you leave us alone for a few moments?"

"Sure, I'll be back after rounds. I only have three more patients to see," closing the door behind him as he left.

"What are you thinking?" she asked.

"I have a place we can go. Its private and no one knows about it."

"Oh you do, do you?" she said. Puzzled. He is truly a man of mystery, she thought to herself.

Was she wrong, or were his eyes sparkling?

"I just need a few hours to get it ready," he said, sounding excited. "I can take you to the townhouse, get Greg to sit with you until I can get the place ready, and then come back and get you."

"Griss, I'm not sure," she said, "this is all happening so fast!" She paused. "I know how I feel about you, but this is the first time you have really opened up to me. I just don't know if I can trust you to not run away when I need you."

"Trust me," he reached for her hand and held it to his heart, "I'm not going anywhere without you. Seeing you being held hostage scared me beyond any fear I have ever had. If I thought you would say yes, I'd ask you to marry me today. I've been a fool not realizing that "this" was right and I'm damned if I am going to let any more time go by without you by my side."

She was shocked. His honesty was touching and scary at the same time. The sincerity with which he spoke was intense. But in a good way. She loved the feeling of his steel blue eyes searching hers for agreement.

"OK," she replied, "One step at a time. Let's see how this goes."

He kissed her on the forehead. "I'm going to find Dr Griffin and let him know our plan."

Well, she thought to herself, this has been quite a day!

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