Wrong Again 23/23

After the foursome enjoyed breakfast at a local diner close to Lindsey's school, the day flew by as Catherine and Sara soon found themselves in the crime lab parking lot before shift. The brunette turned off the engine and turned in the driver's seat facing Catherine. The younger woman took the blonde's hand and brought it to her lips, placing a kiss on Catherine's fingers.

"Everything Ok?" Sara asked, concerned.

"Would you stop asking me that," The older woman laughed, "I'm fine. Everything is perfect," the blonde finished, giving Sara a kiss over the center console.

"You sure?" the brunette questioned once again

"SARA!" Catherine exclaimed climbing out of the car. Sara followed suit, getting out and meeting her girlfriend on the passengers side.

"Listen to me," the blonde started, cupping Sara's face in her hands, "I haven't been this happy in … well … it's been a so long I can't even remember. I promise you baby, from now on, if anything is bothering me you'll be the first to know," the older woman smiled, kissing the brunette gently.

"You promise?" Sara questioned, making sure Catherine was ok with everything that had happened.

"Yes, baby," the blonde whispered against Sara's lips.

"I love you, Angel," the younger CSI smiled.

"I love you too Sara," Catherine replied, kissing Sara again, "We really should go in," the blonde smiled.

Sara grinned, putting her hands on Catherine's hips pulling her closer before beginning to kiss her again. The blonde immediately melted into Sara's arms as the brunette's tongue entered her mouth. Catherine slowly moved her hands from Sara's face, skimming down her neck and stopping at the brunette's shoulders, playfully pushing her away.

"We're going to be late," Catherine smiled as she grabbed her purse from the car and shut the door.

"I don't mind being late," the younger CSI replied as the pair began walking to the Crime Lab entrance.

"Sara Sidle, in what, three years that you've worked here, when have you ever been late?" the blonde asked.

"Well, the past three years I wasn't able to kiss you before my shift," Sara replied bumping her hip with Catherine's.

"Oh, you were able to … you just never asked," the older CSI answered, giving her girlfriend a smile.

"Touché angel," Sara conceded. Catherine slipped her hand into Sara's, lacing their fingers together. The blonde stopped in front of the doors to the Crime Lab and leaned into Sara's side, whispering in her ear.

"But for the record, that kissing me before shift thing, well, it's now a requirement." the older woman grinned.

"Yes ma'am," Sara smirked trying to release their joined hands.

"No way baby. You are walking in there holding my hand because I want everyone to know that you're mine," Catherine beamed as she kissed the brunette quickly on the lips.

"I think this huge purple hickey on my neck pretty much confirms that," Sara laughed as she grabbed a door to the crime lab.

"Hey, you're not the only one with a mark on her neck," Catherine playfully snapped as she grabbed the other door. The younger CSI couldn't help the laughter that escaped her mouth as the two walked through the doors hand in hand.

"You're going to love the attention and you know it," Sara teased.

"Yeah, and I can't wait to tell everyone its part of a matching set. And that you're sporting the other half," Catherine smirked as they walked down the hall to the locker room. As Sara released her girlfriend's hand, she opened the locker room door to be greeted by Greg's voice finishing up a story.

"Never in my wildest dreams … okay … maybe a few times, but it's way hotter in real life," Greg exclaimed as the ladies walked inside unnoticed.

"Greg, come on man! What did we tell you when you started this damn story? You're talking about two women we work with and respect. Show a little respect man," Nick reasoned.

"And if Sara or Catherine find out you've been talking about their love life, you know one of them is going to kick your ass," Warrick added, shutting his locker.

"Yeah, and if they don't, I will!" Nick warned, becoming protective of his friends.

"Relax guys. I haven't said anything, nor would I ever say anything to anyone else. But damn, when Sara stuck her tongue down Catherine's throat …." the lab tech started.

"GREG!" Nick and Warrick shouted in unison.

"Greg sweetie, you have got it all wrong," Catherine's voice interrupted, making hers and Sara's presence known. "I was the one shoving my tongue down Sara' throat. Isn't that right baby?" The blonde finished, grinning at her girlfriend.

"Yeah, I think that time it was," Sara replied, opening her locker.

The brunette threw her jacket inside and quickly shut the door making her way over to Catherine. The older CSI placed her purse inside and turned around to face Sara.

"And I enjoyed every minute of it," the leggy brunette grinned as she pressed her lips to Catherine's in a quick peck on the lips. The blonde shut her locker and began to walk away from the group.

"You better," Catherine teased over her shoulder, walking out of the locker room.

"See ya in the break room guys," Sara smiled as she followed the blonde out.

"So many fantasies, so little time," Greg stated.

"You're lucky bro. I would have kicked your ass." the Texan replied tying his shoe.

"I got 10 that says Sara still kicks his ass," Warrick smiled walking to the door.

"Do I look like I was born yesterday?" Nick answered as he caught up with Warrick, "Oh wait a minute, you know what? I will take that bet. Except my money is on Catherine taking him down," the Texan laughed, patting Warrick on the back as they walked out of the locker room.

The two CSIs entered the break room to find Catherine seated on the couch, while Sara hovered over the coffee pot waiting for it to finish brewing.

"We told him to stop long before you guys came in." Nick immediately explained.

"Relax guys. Greg was just, well, being Greg," Catherine replied.

"Doesn't mean he's not going to get an earful later," Sara grumbled, pouring Catherine and herself a cup of the finished coffee.

"You have to keep in mind that seeing two women together is a fantasy for a lot of the male population," Warrick reasoned, " Not to mention the fact that he knows you two are actually together. It gives his mind a lot to play with."

"Here ya go," Sara said handing Catherine her cup of coffee.

"Thank you, baby," Catherine replied as the brunette sat down next to her.

"Besides," the blonde continued, " It's hard not to fantasize about a woman who has legs for day, an incredibly toned stomach, seductive brown eyes, and lips you can't help but imagine kissing yours," Catherine smiled stealing a glance at Sara who was turning a bright shade of red.

"Ah ha ha," Nick laughed, " How to make Sara blush in one easy sentence."

Sara sent the Texan a death glare which caused both Warrick and Catherine to join in on the laughter. But the laughter was short lived as Grissom was the next to walk into the break room.

"Alright guys, only one new case and it shouldn't take more than an hour. And because of the amount of files on almost all of your desks, Nick, you get the honor of handling the case. See everyone, it pays to keep up on your paperwork. Now I'll give the rest of you one guess what you get the pleasure of doing tonight," The supervisor smiled.

A collective groan was heard throughout the break room as the Texan excitedly grabbed the paper from Grissom's hand.

"Sara, Catherine, I would like to see you in my office please," Grissom stated before leaving the room.

Both women took a deep breath and stood from the couch.

"You ready?" Sara asked knowing what Grissom wanted to talk about.

"You're with me right?" Catherine questioned softy, looking down at her feet. The brunette placed her index finger under the blonde's chin, forcing her to look up.

"Always," Sara assured.

"Hey, don't forget about us. We got your back," Nick offered.

"100%," Warrick added, placing a hand on Sara's shoulder and the other on Catherine's. The brunette leaned forward and placed a kiss on her girlfriend's lips.

"No matter what happens, just remember I love you Catherine," Sara reassured, nuzzling her nose.

"And I love you," the blonde replied as she took a deep breath and walked out of the break room.

The pair walked down the hall to Grissom's office. Sara knocked softy at the already opened door. The supervisor looked up from his paperwork and took a deep breath.

"Have a seat. I want to talk to you about a few things," Grissom stated.

"Grissom, I think we should …" The brunette CSI interrupted.

"Sara, please sit. You'll have a chance to talk, but I want to say a few things first. I would really like for you to just listen for a few minutes."

The two women looked at each other questionably for a moment before finally taking the seats opposite Grissom. The supervisor sighed as he removed his glasses and set them on top of his paperwork.

"Last night was … well … a bit of a shock for me to say the least. I uh, I saw the evening going a little bit differently in my head. But that doesn't condone or excuse my behavior. I didn't know I was even capable of thinking such things, let alone say them out loud. I was acting ignorant, pigheaded, well, lets face it, I was a down right asshole," Grissom admitted causing both the women to stifle a laugh.

"Catherine, I had no right to say that what Sara felt for you wasn't real love. Obviously if anyone even looks at you two together they can see it is the exact opposite. And Sara, what I said about you and children, that is on the top of my regret list for last night. Lindsey is so lucky to have someone like you around. I sincerely hope that one day you can both forgive me not only for what I have said, but for even thinking that that I can come between true love," The supervisor finished with a sigh.

"Grissom, I don't know what to say," Catherine stated, clearly shocked by her boss's confession.

"One day I would like for us all to go back to being friends," Grissom offered, not able to look up from his desk.

"It won't be like it was before Griss," Sara said, looking at the broken man.

"I don't think it could be," the male CSI replied leaning back in his chair.

"No, it could be better," Catherine smiled as she looked at the heartbroken man before them. Grissom finally looked up from his desk and into the blonde's sympathetic eyes.

"It's still going to take me awhile to get used to the idea of you two as a couple," Grissom confessed standing from his chair.

"Take as long as you need," The blonde CSI offered sincerely as she moved out of her seat to stand next to Grissom. "We'll be right here when you're ready," Catherine continued, wrapping him in a hug, "Both of us," she finished softly.

"Thank you," The supervisor responded returning the female CSI's hug.

After a few moments, the two pulled apart as Grissom looked at the CSI woman in front of him, then to Sara still seated in the chair.

"That being said," Grissom started again trying to get a hold of his emotions, "There are still some things I want to make sure you understand."

Catherine and Sara both looked at each other concerned with the sudden change in Grissom's tone. Going from emotional to harsh in a mtter of seconds was usually, never a good thing.

"I want you both to know, even though you two are team now, you are still a part of a bigger team that include other people in this lab. Don't think that just because I don't always pair you two together, it's because I am out to get you, or I am acting out some sort of revenge or something. If I happen to reprimand, or write either of you up, I don't want you to think it's out of spite. Am I making any sense here?" Grissom asked when he realized he was rambling.

"Yeah, yeah you are Grissom," Sara answered, standing from her chair.

"This is still a workplace, and I would say this to everyone who was dating, not just you two. You will continue to conduct yourselves professionally while you are on the clock, and at anytime you are representing this lab. Your personal time is just that, your rime. But when you are here, I expect nothing other than the respect and professionalism you both have shown since the day you each started working here. I don't mean to sound harsh, but is that understood?" Grissom stated.

"Yes Grissom," both women replied in unison.

"Well then, I think we are done here," Grissom said, moving to the file cabinet.

Catherine smiled at Sara as she walked to the office door and opened it. Expecting Sara to be right behind her, she turned around to find the brunette walking towards Grissom. The supervisor looked up from the cabinet and turned slightly to face Sara. The young CSI wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him into a hug. At first Grissom was hesitant but he eventually gave in, placing his arms around her waist.

The blonde smiled at her girlfriend's gesture, knowing that Sara was giving him a goodbye of sorts. The visually heartbroken man gave the brunette a gentle squeeze before opening his eyes and pulling away from her. Sara placed a kiss on his cheek and looked into his eyes.

"Whenever you're ready Grissom," Sara whispered, offering him a smile. All Grissom could do was nod as he watched Sara walk out of his office and shut the door.

"I'm sorry if that upset you Cath, I didn't mean to…" the brunette began to explain as soon as she shut Grissom's door.

"Sara, you don't have to explain. I know it was a last goodbye. It was very sweet," Catherine smiled, assuring her girlfriend she wasn't angry with her.

"He looked so sad," the younger woman stated as they walked down the hall.

"I would be to if I just lost the most amazing woman alive," the blonde replied sweetly.

"Well, I don't know about the most amazing woman alive part, but, I promise you're never going to lose me angel," Sara stated seriously as they stopped in front of Catherine's office.

"Baby you are a part of my life now and forever," Catherine smiled, fighting with all her might not to reach out and hold the love of her life.

"I'm giving you one last chance Catherine, you want to back out now?" Sara grinned knowing the answer to her question already.

"Never," the blonde stated firmly.

"You're going to get sick of me," Sara teased leaning into Catherine slightly.

"Wrong," the older woman whispered stepping up, matching Sara's stance, letting the brunette know she wasn't backing down. Sara looked around quickly making sure no one was around before placing her hand on Catherine's cheek.

"I don't deserve you," the younger woman whispered.

"Wrong again," Catherine smiled bringing her lips to Sara's, sealing their love with a kiss.

The End. Hope you all enjoyed the fic