A/N: So 'Wild Flower' was aired in the UK just moments ago. How incredible was Morgan in that episode?! So much feels :'( I loved the part where she and Greg entered the footage, which was really clever. And the scene with Hodges, Nick and the burger, hilarious XD

Anyway enough rambling, another story Yey! This is a two parter I think and this is the first part. The aftermath of PwF just wasn't enough for me, so here is Greg still coping with it years later. I hope the beginning isn't too weird: P

Summary – Morgan is worried when Greg acts strangely and so asks Nick to investigate. What Nick didn't expect to find, was the scars. Spoilers from 'Playing with Fire'

Scars

"Morgan no" Greg jumped a little as she went to unbutton his shirt. The blond looked at him questionably.

"Why not?" She asked. Did he not feel the same way that she did? Was she being to presumptuous? Moving too fast?

"I… not now ok" Greg said grabbing hold of Morgan's hands and stepping away "I promise it's not you… as cliché as it sounds. We'll get Breakfast later though yeah?" he asked hopefully, he really didn't want to offend her.

"Oh erm yeah, sure" Morgan said with a bright smile to let him know she was ok. "I better go get ready for work anyway" she said. They shared a passionate kiss on the lips before the blond left Greg's apartment.

The pair of CSI's had been dating for three weeks now and… well it bothered Morgan Greg didn't seem to want to get too close to her. Something was up, and Morgan's CSI instincts were going into overload as to find out what. It wasn't to do with the physical contact… they'd shared some pretty amazing kisses, so it must be something else.

A couple of hours later and Morgan was at the lab, it was Greg's night off so she thought it the perfect time to try and do some investigating, after her real work of course. She was on duty with Nick, Russell and Finn. The two supervisors were already out at a case in Henderson, leaving Nick and Morgan on lab duty for the time being.

Since they had nothing to do at the moment, Morgan and Nick decided to go grab a coffee and chat for a while. Nick was definitely not expecting the topic of conversation.

"Nick…" Morgan started cautiously licking her lips, the older CSI smiled at her. "This is going to sound really weird but…has Greg… has Greg ever taken his shirt off in front of you?" she asked remembering his earlier reaction.

Nick nearly spit out his coffee "Excuse me?"

"Nothing, forget it" Morgan said shaking her head and resting her chin in her palm "It's just… something made me worry about him is all."

Nick's look went from sceptical to concern. He didn't like the thought of Greg hiding something, and if it was upsetting Morgan than it must be bad.

"You know, now that you mention it I don't think he has." Nick said thinking of all the times he and Warrick had changed shirts in the locker room after a hot or sticky crime scene, but Greg never did. He always insisted that he was ok. "Do you think there's something wrong with him?"

"I don't know… maybe" Morgan said with a pondering glance "but then again maybe I'm just worrying about nothing."

"Do you want me to talk to him?" Nick suggested "I don't like the thought of something being wrong with him. Maybe he'll open up man to man" Brother to brother he thought.

"Would you?" Morgan perked up a little "that would be good. I just want to make sure he's ok. Let him know that he can trust me and tell me anything."

"Yeah, in fact I'll go see him now since we're not busy. Just page me if anything comes up?" he requested.

"Sure" Morgan replied with a smile, and the male CSI left.

Nick arrived at Greg's apartment and the younger man opened the door with a smile "Hey man, what are you doing here?" Greg asked as he let his friend in.

"Well we're having some down time and…. Well Morgan's worried about something and now so am I"

"Oh" Greg said with a frown. What could Morgan have possibly told Nick? She wasn't one to gossip after all. "Coffee?" Greg asked quickly changing the subject and walking to the kitchen.

"Sure" Nick replied and followed him.

He stood back and watched the younger man start to prepare the drinks, he seemed a little shaken. Just as he reached to get the coffee canister off the top shelf, the back of Greg's shirt rode up and Nick saw what Greg had been so upset about. The older man was shocked.

"Greg" Nick breathed.

"What?" he asked still reaching for the coffee, but then he felt the slight breeze on his back and he realised. The younger man gasped as he released the canister, coffee granules spraying everywhere, he dropped down and pulled his shirt down as far as it would go. He turned back to Nick who still looked shocked. "Don't look at me like that!" Greg exclaimed "Please… don't look at me like that" he said quietly that time and tears began to fall.

"Hey" Nick said floating forward and bringing Greg into his arms, the young man sobbed. "Why didn't you say anything?" Nick asked feeling upset too. Not only did he feel hurt Greg couldn't trust him with such a thing, but also that the young man had to carry the burden for so long.

"I couldn't let Catherine find out" he mumbled into Nick's shoulder "she was already beating herself up about it, I couldn't let her know."

The explosion Nick thought, he'd realised that from the start. Big white scars had been formed on Greg's back from where his skin had been burnt. Pink and wrinkled parts where his skin had to have been grafted back together. The effects of the explosion had affected the poor young man far worse than any of them had known.

"You should have said something. You shouldn't have had to cope with this alone" Nick said, he was upset with himself for not realising and not being there for his friend and little brother. How had Greg managed to keep this hidden for 10 years? "I'm so sorry Greg."

"Thanks" Greg said sniffing and pulling away. He wiped his eyes and then leant back on the counter. Nick stayed stood in front with his arms folded. "When they told me… it was permanent… and that they had to try and rebuild my back… well that's not something you want to hear when you're only in your early twenties. Or ever for that matter"

"I can't imagine…" Nick started, but stopped at the horrible thought.

"I know it seems pathetic…." Greg started, Nick shook his head "I mean it's my back, no one can see… but I still know they're there and that's enough to upset me" the young man gave a shuddery sigh "I'm a monster Nick" Greg said looking his friend in the eyes. "I feel like a monster."

"Greggo that is not true" Nick said firmly. He too was now close to tears as he found out what his friend truly thought of himself, and it was heart breaking. He walked forward and put his hands on Greg's arms "Don't you dare think that. Your scars do not decide who you are" Nick told him sternly. "We won't treat you any different, and Morgan, she definitely won't. She's really worried about you."

Greg nodded "I know and I feel awful. I'll tell her. Thanks Nick" he said with a sincere smile

"You're welcome buddy" Nick grinned.

So should I do a second part with Greg telling Morgan? I think so, but it's up to you whether you liked this part. Wasn't too weird right? :P I love writing these with Greg and Morgan as a couple but after tonight's episode… I'm thinking Morgan and Hodges would be good together?

Anywho reviews n' stuff :3 xx