A/N: Hello CSI lovers :) thanks for the awesome reviews! And now my next story ;) This was requested by a Guest who asked for some Finn and Russell. Not two characters I've ever really focused on before but I love their friendship on the show and so I hope I really capture it here, enjoy :)

Summary – As the two new bosses in a new town, Russell and Finn reflect upon their new team and their old friendship together.

Old Friends in a New Town

D.B Russell and Julie Finlay had just finished a case with the rest of their team and the two of them were sat in Russell's office going over the final details before relaxing with a cup of coffee.

It had been just over a month since Finn had joined the CSI's and she felt like she was fitting in nicely. She'd never grown attached to a group of people so quickly, and she had missed working with her old friend D.B., even though she would never admit it to him.

"Well, that's another one solved" Russell said closing the case file on their latest murder victim "that was a lot tougher than I thought; we should take the kids out for a meal some time as a reward."

"Don't say that, you make us sound like a married couple" Finn said wrinkling her nose and Russell rolled his eyes, although he had to admit he'd missed their usual joking after they stopped working together. "But I agree, they did well" she added with a proud smile.

"You know when I first became supervisor I though this team would be a real mess. I was warned they always lead with their hearts and not their heads, but if I were to punish them for that I'd be the biggest hypocrite in the world" Russell said sipping his coffee and leaning back in his chair.

"We all have too once in a while" Finn said "We're only human, the amount of crap we see people do to each other something is bound to get us going."

"Yes, well I'm proud of them all" Russell said with a gentle smile. "Greg, Nick and Sara have worked together for years. They know the ins and outs of this place and they're just like brothers and sister. I'm happy they seem to have accepted all this change, and us so quickly."

"Definitely" Finn said nodding her head. "I know I came pretty soon after Catherine left and she was like their mom. I was prepared for them to resent me, but they couldn't have been more welcoming."

"And Morgan too" Russell added. "Now she's a fine mind. I can hardly believe she's related to that miserable old Ecklie" Finn laughed in agreement but then Russell's face turned serious "When I found out that helicopter had been hijacked… it was awful, it felt like it was my daughter's life hanging in the balance, and I'd only known the girl a few weeks. She just has this bubbly, bouncy personality that makes me smile, I felt like I'd let her down big time."

"Well it wasn't your fault" Finn said reassuringly, she'd heard all about the incident "Morgan is a great girl, she can't hold a grudge. Well, except against her father but who doesn't" she said with a roll of her eyes. "I think we'll be giving her, her level three in no time." Russell nodded in agreement. "I just wonder when she's going to realise how much Greg likes her" she added "this is the best will they, won't they relationship I've ever seen!"

"Greg, now there's a kid I'm glad to have on my side." Russell said in a pondering tone. "He just makes me laugh all the time but the way he switches between that and professionalism astounds me. And I gotta say I'm surprised. Hodges has told me a lot of crazy stories about him, sounds like a younger version of me."

"Now why would you insult the poor guy like that" Finn said teasingly and again Russell rolled his eyes. "I mean my first day when I asked you for your best mind and you gave me Greg, well you weren't kidding" she said with a light laugh. "He takes great pride in his work, I see that. And he makes work so much less of a drag. He's a sweet kid."

"Yeah, and the way he and Nick act, I see they're like brothers. Now Nick, he's a tough one." Russell said thoughtfully "I think it took me a while to win him over but I did say I would hate to lose him and I stand by that. He's just so determined and passionate about his job. And I think he likes playing protector to Greg, Sara and Morgan as well."

"Oh yeah definitely, you can guarantee he'll always get the job done. He's just so strong willed and he doesn't take any crap." Finn responded but then her mind seemed to wonder as she added distantly "And he's nice to look at…biceps…"

Russell had to regain her attention by clicking his fingers "you never fail to amaze me Jules, what is wrong with you?" he said jokily.

"Nothing, I'm a single woman" she said defensively, but then narrowed her eyes "and what did I say about calling me Jules."

Russell raised his hands defensively. "Sorry, slip of the tongue" he said with a smile. "You know I see why you and Sara get on so well. You both have this…feistiness about you. And Sara is such a hard worker, I gotta tell her to take a break sometimes."

"Yeah, I imagine it must be really hard for her with her husband living so far away but I've got to admire her independence, and she doesn't let anyone get the better of her." Finn said.

"We got a good team" Russell said with a smile "a good family."

"And it's all kept together by our might leader" Finn said with a wink. "I can't believe I'm actually telling you this but… I kind of missed working with you, even though you were a total jerk sometimes you weren't the worst boss in the world back then. You're improving."

"I'm going to take that and run because I think that's the closest thing to a compliment I've ever gotten off you" Russell said with a smile. "And for the record, I didn't want to do what I did, but you broke the rules. You are a good worker and a great friend."

"Thanks D.B., for the second chance." Finn said with a gentle grin "It's nice that even though I'm in a new city, I have my old friend to get used to it with."

"Yeah I feel the same" Russell replied "And we got a great group of people here who make us feel like we belong."

"Right" Finn said with a nod and raised her coffee mug "To Vegas, and our wonderful team"

Russell laughed and touched his cup with Finn's "To Vegas and our wonderful team" he repeated. "It's good to have you back Finn."

The female CSI smiled "you called me Finn" she said with a smug smile and Russell rolled his eyes. Some things would never change, not matter where they were.

Poor? Acceptable? Good? Please let me know! Again I really enjoyed writing this one; you guys give me some good ideas! But I've only got 1 or 2 of your prompts left to work with so send me more even if you've sent one before :) I will add some of my own ideas to the mix as well.

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