Chapter 41

The day after

Our suitcases where packed and standing on the curb, we where ready to leave. Our first night as a married couple was wonderful; we danced until we where the only couple left on the dance floor. It was weird; it wasn't like me, at least not the me that I used to be. But I guess that a lot of things were different now, and this was part of the 'new' me, the married me.

Nothing makes me feel better then to hold my wife in my arms, whispering sweet words into her ear. Telling her how beautiful she is, how lucky I am to have her. And to hear her say those words back to me.

I hugged the guys and we said our goodbyes. Catherine was talking to Lindsey, telling Lindsey the usual things that moms do before they leave their kids with someone else. Although we both knew that Lindsey knows how to behave Catherine still wanted to make sure that she had said those things. Reminded Lindsey of how to behave and that she loves her. I was listening to Catherine and Lindsey when Greg all of the sudden wraps his arms around my neck and plants a kiss on my cheek.

"Sorry, I just had to do that." Greg stands in front of me holding his hands up in defense, "Sara, don't hate me for saying this, and please don't kill me but damn Sara you look sweet, marriage suits you." Greg added with a huge grin on his face and a naughty sparkle in his eyes.

I just laughed at his comment and hugged Greg, I guess that surprised him even more. But I didn't care; nothing could ruin my good mood.

I called Lindsey and she walked over to me. Grissom and Catherine where talking quietly. I knelt down and opened my bag. I picked up a little box and handed it to Lindsey. "I wanted to give you this, I hope you like it."

Lindsey smiled, she opened the box and her blue eyes got bigger when she saw what was in the box. I had bought her a bracelet, I had seen her look at it when we where searching for rings. I kept that in mind and reminded myself of it when I was in the mall alone a couple of weeks ago. I just had to buy it for Lindsey. I knew that I had been spoiling her but just seeing her happy face made me feel good.

"Thank you, Sara!" Lindsey exclaimed happily when she embraced me.

"No problem, sweetie, I'm just glad you like it." I pick Lindsey up and embrace her as she giggles. I turn around and see Catherine's look when she sees me with her daughter. I know that she is proud of the way that we're handling the situation. I know that Catherine had been afraid of how we would handle living as a family both from my view as well as from Lindsey perspective. I put Lindsey back down on her feet and helped her to put the bracelet on.

Nick took us to the airport along with Jenn and Lindsey.

I popped the cork of the champagne bottle and poured it into two glasses. I handed Catherine a glass of champagne and bent down to kiss her. The soft sounds of the music played in the background and the yellow glow from the candles set the right tone for the mood.

I smiled at Catherine, she smile back while she moved slowly forward reaching out her hand and guided me closer to her. Our lips crashed into each other in yet another battle for power. Allowing me to get into the bathtub I slide behind her into the hot water. Catherine leaned her head back against my shoulder as she snuggles her naked body into mine. Her eyes are closed and she moans softly, the moment I kiss the curve in her neck. My fingers draw circles on her thigh. I lazily sip from the champagne with a happy smile on my face.

"Babe, I love you!" I whisper into her ear, my voice trembles I am taken by the love that I feel.

The end

AN: The end or to be continued?

I know it has been a while since my last update, a lot of things have happened in the meantime and I wasn't able to write a lot. Not because I didn't have the time, but more because I couldn't get the words on the paper. And even through the support of Lewis and Autumn, I wasn't able to get it done any sooner.

I appreciate all the reviews that I got for my stories 'Only time could tell' and 'Sweet Salvation' thanks for sticking with me through all of these chapters.

As you may or may not have noticed I left this story an open end. So what do you want? Do you want me to continue or shall I leave it at this. If I continue then I have to add that I am going to work on a plot for the story and I want to have some chapters written before I start updating again. I can't say how long it will take me to start the new story or when I can post it. I don't want to force myself into writing. Does anyone have any ideas for the third part? I know I have some … but I'm not sure if that is what you want to read.

Thanks goes out to Dutchie, Lewis and Autumn. Dutchie and Lewis for being my beta's. And Autumn for helping me out with some scenes. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I couldn't have done it without you guys.

Thank you also to my readers and reviewers. Every review rocks my heart, more then you will ever know.

Peace and take care,

Angelique