Fic: Show Me Chapter 6

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TITLE: Show Me
AUTHOR: vanillabug
RATING: T/PG-13 (will be NC-17/M in later chapters)
CATEGORY: Catherine/Sara Romance
DISCLAIMER: Don't own anything!
SPOILERS: Anything up to “Crash and Burn” is fair game.
ARCHIVE: With Authors Permission VanillaBug1@comcast.net
STATUS: WIP

SUMMARY: Catherine and Sara, along with Greg and Nick attend the Annual Pacific Coast Conference in San Francisco. How long can Catherine and Sara keep denying that they are nothing more than friends? CATHERINE/SARA PAIRING (will be rated M in later chapters)

Show Me

Show Me 6/

“Best. Movie. Ever!” Lindsey Willows exclaimed as she walked out of the movie theater.

“Honey, you say that after every movie you watch,” Catherine chuckled taking her daughters hand.

“No mom, seriously, best ever,” Lindsey argued.

“Until next time right?” Catherine smiled, looking down at her daughter. Lindsey placed her hands on her hips and glared at her mother,

“Wow, ok, ok,” Catherine laughed throwing her hands up in surrender. “Best movie ever,” she agreed earning a triumphant smile from her daughter. “Come on brat,” Catherine continued placing her hand on Lindsey’s head. “You hungry?”

“Pizza?” Lindsey asked eyes full of hope.

“If that’s what you want,” Catherine replied as Lindsey took her mother’s hand again, dragging her to the mall food court.

“They’re not gonna run out honey,” The oldest Willows laughed as she tried to keep up.

“Yeah, but I’m starving,” her daughter whined.

“I don’t see how. Large popcorn, large soda, not to mention half a bag of M&M’s,” Catherine commented.

“And who ate the other half?” Lindsey challenged back.

“True, but I’m not the one who’s starving,” Catherine said exaggerating ‘starving’. Lindsey simply rolled her eyes as they reached the counter of the pizza place. “Hi, can I please get two slices of pepperoni and…”

“Actually one pepperoni and one veggie please,” Lindsey politely corrected.

“You want veggie?” Her mother asked completely shocked

“It’s Sara’s favorite,” the youngest Willows stated looking at Catherine.

“Well, honey, that doesn’t mean that you’re gonna like it,” Catherine tried to reason.

“I’ve had it before. It’s really good,” her daughter smiled.

“Um, okay,” she replied turning back to the man at the counter, “One pepperoni and one veggie and two cups for water please,” Catherine ordered.

“No problem, six dollars please,” the clerk stated before going to grab their order.

As Catherine pulled her wallet out of her purse, Lindsey grabbed some napkins and a couple of straws. Catherine paid for their pizza and she and Lindsey grabbed a table and began to enjoy their late lunch.

“Sooooo good mom!” Lindsey smiled between bites.

“I’m shocked,” Catherine laughed in disbelief.

“What?” The little blonde asked. “I told you, I’ve had it before with Sara,” she shrugged.

“When was this? Every time we’ve had pizza with Sara, you always have pepperoni,” Catherine commented taking a bite of her own pizza.

“Um, it was one of the days I was sick and Sara stayed with me while you were working. I was feeling a lot better and I was so sick of chicken soup and crackers. The pizza she ordered smelled really good,” she paused taking another bite, “So, I tried it and ate the rest of her slice and a whole ‘nother one,” Lindsey stated as she swallowed her bite.

“Oh honey, don’t talk with your mouth full,” Catherine cringed.

“Sorry mom, it’s just really good,” Lindsey laughed.

“I’m glad honey,” the oldest Willows laughed. “So, does this mean you’ll more vegetables from now on?” She question.

“Sure, if they are on pizza covered in cheese!” Her daughter beamed taking another bite.

“You really like Sara huh?”

“Not as much as you do,” Lindsey laughed.

“Linds, Sara and I…” Catherine started but was interrupted by the sound of her cell phone ringing. “Well what do you know,” she smiled looking at her caller ID.

“It’s Sara isn’t it?” Lindsey exclaimed.

“It sure is,” Catherine grinned opening her phone. “Hey you,” she answered sweetly.

“Hey Catherine, what are you up to?” Sara asked.

“Nothing much I just took Lindsey to see ‘the best movie ever’ and now we’re having pizza,” the blonde answered.

“Best movie ever huh? I am starting to notice that every movie she watched is the best movie ever,” the brunette laughed into the phone causing Catherine to laugh as well.

“What?” Lindsey asked.

“Nothing Lindsey, finish your pizza,” Catherine chuckled.

“Hi Sara!” Lindsey shouted so the brunette could hear.

“Tell her I said Hi would ya?” Sara asked of Catherine.

“Sara says Hi too,” Catherine stated. Satisfied with Sara’s response, Lindsey went back to enjoying her pizza. “So, I take it you guys have landed?” Catherine asked.

“Yeah, bout 20 minutes ago. Nick is trying to get the rental car squared away, and I’m down here in baggage claim waiting for the luggage,” Sara replied.

“Sounds like so much fun,” the strawberry blonde laughed, “How was the flight?”

“Oh , just peachy,” Sara replied bitterly. “I got to listen to Greg and Nick talk about video games behind me the flight.”

“Aw, poor thing,” Catherine replied amused.

“That sounded sincere,” the brunette teased causing her friend to laugh harder. “Thanks a lot Catherine.

“I’m sorry Sara,” she replied getting control of her laughter, “What do I owe the pleasure of your call?” She asked in all seriousness.

“I was just gonna check here when we landed but then I remembered I have no clue what airline Grissom put you on.”

“Um, American I think. Why?” Catherine asked her curiosity peaked.

“You said you leave Vegas at midnight and judging by our flight that will but you in San Fransisco around 1:45 right?” Sara asked.

“Um, I guess so. What’s going on?” The strawberry blonde questioned.

“Just needed to know a frame to be here so I can pick you up when you land.”

“When I land? Oh, no, no, no, I have it covered,” Catherine replied.

“You have no clue where our hotel is,” the brunette responded.

“True, but I’m sure at least one cab driver at the airport will,” she smiled into the phone.

“You are not going to waste your money on cab. I don’t mind Cath,” Sara offered.

“Oh, I won’t be paying a dime. Lab expense account remember? We have to give that little bonus a workout. Thank you for offering though,” Catherine said sweetly.

“It’s not exactly safe Catherine. Strange city at 2am. I don’t know, I don’t think…” Sara began.

“Sara, I’m not having you wake up in the dead of night to come and get me. I’ll be fine,” Catherine tried to reason with her friend.

“I really don’t mind,” Sara repeated.

“Thank you, really,” the strawberry blonde replied softly, “But I’ll be okay.”

“You sure?” The brunette questioned.

“Absolutely,” Catherine confirmed.

“Okay,” Sara replied still a little unsure, “I guess I’ll see you later then.”

“I’ll try not to wake you coming in,” Catherine added.

“Don’t worry about it. I’ll probably be awake anyway,” Sara confessed.

“You better not be,” Catherine threatened.

“Guess you are just gonna have to wait and see. Call me if you need anything okay?” Sara said.

“I will, thanks Sara. See ya later,” the strawberry blonde replied not wanting the call to end.

“Anytime Catherine. See ya later,” the younger CSI replied closing her phone. She took a deep breath as she ran a hand through her hair.

“Hey Sara I think that is your other bag!” Greg yelled pointing at a piece of luggage with a bright green tag.

“Well grab it! I told you to look out for a green tag!” Sara shouted back,

“I didn’t know it was yours. It might have been someone else’s. If you weren’t so busy talking to..”

“Greg go get it!” Sara interrupted as she watched Greg chase after her luggage. The young lab tech caught it before it made another round on the luggage carousel. Greg dragged his friend’s bag to where Sara was standing. As he placed the bag with the others he shook his head.

“I’ll never understand why you women pack so much stuff,” he huffed.

“For your information Greggo, one bag has clothing and the one you chased down has sheets, a blanket and a couple pillows cases,” Sara replied.

“We’re not roughing it in the wilderness. The beds in the hotel probably have sheets ya know,” Greg laughed.

“Think back over the years Greg. How much crap have you processed from hotel rooms…mainly samples we collected from hotel sheet…” Sara reminded him.

“Ah GROSS!” Greg exclaimed, “That’s not something you think about after you leave work!” He grimaced.

“Think about what?” Nick asked joining the duo.

“Sheets,” Sara stated simply.

“Oh. You didn’t bring any?” The Texan asked turning to Greg.

“No,” he replied sadly causing both Sara and Nick to start laughing.

“Poor Greggy,” Sara smiled as the trio made there way out of the airport.

“There has got to be a place on the way to the hotel that we can stop at,” Greg tried to reason.

The only response he received was the sound of Nick and Sara’s laughter.

“Seriously … guys?” Greg tried again causing the two CSI’s walking a little bit faster than Greg.

“Come on Greg,” Sara laughed as they began loading the car.

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After stopping to grab a cheap set of bedding, the three CSI’s finally arrived at their hotel. Grissom had actually called and changed the names on the reservation so hotel check in was surprising easy. Sara explain to the front desk there would be one more joining them later on today and was told as long as Catherine showed her ID there would be no problem when she arrived to the hotel. Satisfied with the answer Sara received, the group made their way through the crowded lobby to the elevator.

“There are a lot of people here,” Greg commented as the elevator doors opened.

“Well, when we check in, she did mention every hotel in the area was booked because of this conference, including this one smart guy,” Nick replied causing Sara to chuckle.

“Are you going to mock me for the next seven days?” The lab tech asked stepping into the elevator.

“No, the rest of your life actually,” the Texan answered causing Sara to laugh harder as they joined Greg inside the elevator.

“You guys suck,” Greg sulked.

“Oh, lighten up Greggo. You’ll be one of us soon,” Sara offered patting him on the shoulder as the elevator took off.

“That won’t stop you guys though,” Greg pouted.

“True,” Nick replied earning a light smack across the chest from Sara.

“Leave him alone,” the brunette giggled as the elevator reached their floor.

“Who’s got the keys?” Nick asked as they made their way out of the elevator.

“I do,” Sara answered holding the keys out in front of them just as Greg snatched them out of her hand, and pushed his way in front of Nick and Sara.

“What’s the rush?” Sara asked as Greg raced ahead towards their rooms.

“Gotta get the best room,” he grinned.

“Way to go buddy!” Nick yelled after the young lab tech.

“You guys are hopeless,” Sara replied shaking her head.

Nick and Sara watched as Greg dropped his luggage in front of a room door and shoved a key inside. The lab tech darted inside the room and emerged just as Sara and Nick reached the rooms.

“Well that one is NOT going to work,” he replied heading to the next room over.

“Why? What’s wrong with it?” Sara asked.

“Oh … um … nothing,” Greg answered opening the other door.

Nick and Sara simply looked at each other puzzled at Greg’s reaction

“Nick, this is definitely ours,” Greg appeared leaning against the doo frame.

“What was that all about?” Sara questioned.

“Nothing,” he replied with a grin handing her the card key to her and Catherine’s room. “It’s all yours,” he said laughing.

“Whatever,” Sara relented grabbing the key.

Greg turned around quickly heading back into the room. Nick shrugged at Greg’s behavior and followed the young lab tech into their room. Shaking her head Sara opened the door and walked inside wondering why her room was useable. She didn’t understand what the problem was. The room was huge. Small table in the corner, couch, TV with DVD player, a spacious balcony with a beautiful view Even with the two fairly large end table on either side of the bed the room still had plenty of room for two people. Then suddenly she realized the reason Greg didn’t want this particular room.

“Shit,” she said aloud as her eyes focused on the one king sized bed in the room