Works
2005
February
Unexpected
Post Episode 513 "Nesting Dolls"
After a surprise visit from Grissom and some startling confessions of her own, Sara deals with her week suspension from the lab as best she can. That is until another unexpected visitor turns up at her apartment bearing news that leads her to decide it is finally time to leave Las Vegas and Grissom behind for good.
This time it will take more than a plant to persuade her to stay.
April
Evidence of Life
Post episode 521 "Committed"
Sometimes even Gil Grissom, a man who works -- and lives -- by the mantra follow the evidence, has to be reminded to do just that, especially after he almost looses the one person he’s ever truly cared about.
What he learns surprises even himself.
May
The Truth Will Out
When Grissom tries to find out why Sara is so assiduously avoiding him, he discovers that no matter how hard we try to avoid the truth and those to whom it pertains, the truth will out in the end.
A Comedy of Errors
For some reason Sara and Grissom’s relationship has always been fraught with misreading and misunderstandings. Sometimes these can lead to surprising results when Grissom takes the chance and issues Sara an unexpected invitation.
A Woman’s Work
In preparation for an evening out with Grissom, Sara seeks out some expert advice from the last person she thought she would ever ask for help - Catherine.
The Best Laid Plans
When Grissom invites Sara to have dinner with him, everything that can go wrong inevitably does. But instead of being disappointed, he realizes that chaos can be surprisingly satisfying.
Aftermath
Post episodes 524/5 “Grave Danger.”
After Nick’s kidnapping and subsequent rescue, Sara and Grissom are left feeling raw and exposed. Only within each other do they find the respite that finally removes the last of the walls keeping them apart.
June
Devoutly to be Wished
Intimacy can be found in the most unexpected places. Afternoon dish duty leads to major shift in Grissom and Sara’s relationship.
July
Love Letters
Often when it matters most, the words we most want to say to the ones we most want to say them to get trapped somewhere between the heart and the voice. When Sara finds herself in this predicament, she decides that speaking can be overrated.
December
A Rather Peculiar Proposal
Sara is more than a little concerned when Grissom shows up seven hours early for their first real date in a long time. But the reason for his untimely arrival is even more startling.
2006
January
In the Eye of the Beholder
Post episode 613 “Kiss-Kiss, Bye-Bye.”
Both Grissom and Sara learn that what may seem so obvious to them is often the last thing the other notices about themselves.
March
A Perfectly Innocent Biological Response
written by kadh, story by kadh and fcmercer
When certain parts of the human body seem to develop a mind of their own, mortification often ensues, but so does laughter, love and a little naughtiness.
June
Pancakes
Ever wonder what Grissom fantasized about before he and Sara were together? Sara’s not the only one to be surprised by the answer.
Summer
Shh, It Happens
written by kadh, story by kadh and fcmercer
When an already odious investigation goes seriously wrong for Grissom, the entire team endeavors to stand behind him -- just not too close.
Except for Sara, who through the application of a little laughter and hint of naughtiness attempts to help him get past a very crappy day.
November
Candlelight
Post episode 706 "Burn Out"
In times of darkness, even the smallest light burns the brightest and the simplest act of tenderness can soothe the soul.
2007
February
No Place Like Home
Post episode 715 "Law of Gravity"
Although the chaos and complications of Keppler’s sudden death disrupt the homecoming both of them have long been anticipating, in the end, Grissom and Sara find that the most important thing is there is no place like home.
March
Dog-Day Afternoon
written by kadh, story by kadh and fcmercer
Seduction runs amok when Hank gets involved.
May
An Unexpected Bout of Truth and Consequences (New)
Post episode 723 "The Good, The Bad and the Dominatrix
After spending the night at Lady Heather's, Grissom returns home to Sara to find that his actions and intentions however well-meant, can have rather unexpected consequences.
Critical Care
Post episode 801 "Dead Doll"
After Sara is taken, Grissom discovers there are few things worse than either not knowing or having to wait to know, except having to both in one of the last places he likes to frequent -- the hospital.
Here
Post episode 801 "Dead Doll"
Even after Sara's return from the hospital, Grissom is still troubled by insomnia, nightmares and the fear that in the end, only her presence can assuage
November
The Show Must Go On
Post episode 807 "Good-Bye and Good Luck"
Grissom struggles to deal on his own with the immediate aftermath of Sara’s departure. Unfortunately, the job has other ideas.
2008
Spring
Perchance to Dream
Sometimes comfort from nightmares can be found in the most unlikely of places.
April
The Case of the Curious Cat
Post episode 812 "Grissom's Divine Comedy."
Catherine's little impromptu investigation into the beginnings of Grissom and Sara's relationship leads to some interesting speculation at the lab.
September
Transience (NEW)
Post episode 902 "The Happy Place"
Sara’s second departure leaves Grissom to deal on his own with the sad and almost harsh realities of love and loss and the difficulties of partings.
November
The Rest is Silence (NEW)
Post episode 905 "Leave Out All the Rest"
Grissom returns home from his time at Heather’s to the frustrating realization of how very little everything has changed and how impotent he is at the moment to do anything about it.
Revisited: When Lady Heather Comes to Call (New)Post episode 905 "Leave Out All the Rest"
Heather Kessler pays Grissom a surprise visit of her own.
2009
January/February
The Good Fight
After months of tension, Greg Sanders finally tells Gil Grissom exactly how he feels about him and his part in Sara’s abrupt departure.
Closing Arguments
There are only three things standing between Gil Grissom and his going after Sara - paperwork, politics and Conrad Ecklie. So he comes up with a creative way to get time off.
He gets himself suspended.
Reconciliation
Being reunited with the one you love after a long separation is often a moment of great joy, but it can also be one of rife with trepidation, fear and regret. Yet, Grissom and Sara discover that somehow the love and the longing always win out in the end.
Admitting Impediments
As they try to rebuild their life together, Grissom and Sara deal with the whys of her leaving.
Engaging Conversations
There is love and laughter and a little mystery involved when Grissom and Sara begin to plan a life together.
When the Dead Can't Wait
There comes a time when everyone must face that ghosts that haunt them and hold them back, for Sara - and Grissom - the time has finally come.
Going with the Living
Having at last been able to deal with the ghosts of their past, Grissom and Sara are finally able to deal with their future together.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Trust Gil Grissom to take an old wedding tradition and give it a new twist.
The Most Perfect Sleep
Sometimes endings are just beginnings in disguise.
Disclosure
Gil Grissom's first meeting with his boss upon his return from his suspension proves highly revelatory -- for Conrad Ecklie.