Chapter 27: Ecklie's Argument
A doctor pushed past the team and entered the room. He walked up to Grissom's bedside:
"Somebody is awake. Welcome back Mr Grissom, now just relax. You have been in a coma for almost a week and a half."
"Yes doctor." Grissom whispered.
"Doctor, Gil is in need of some water."
"Certainly Miss Sidle." The doctor then left.
"So, how are you?" Grissom asked.
"I'm fine, how are you feeling?"
"Tired, sore stomach."
"Relax babe. You still need your rest." Sara soothed. Grissom stroked her cheek and Sara leaned her face into his hand.
"I love you, y'know. I been in love with you for years, but I was too cowardly to tell you. I was stupid and scared. You terrify me Sara Sidle."
Sara giggled, she leaned down and kissed his lips. Grissom eagerly responded. But, they were interrupted:
"Stop that right now!" shouted Ecklie.
"Why should they!" barked Catherine.
"Supervisor and subordinate relations are forbidden!"
"They aren't forbidden Conrad, they are frowned apon, not forbidden." argued Grissom.
"Do you know your age Gil?"
"I'm am perfectly aware of my age, thank you."
"Well then. The 15 year age difference doesn't bother you?"
"No, not one bit!"
"Do you enjoy sleeping your way to the top Sara?"
Sara stood and slapped Ecklie's face hard. His face was swung to one side:
"HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT!" Sara screamed, she was furious. Nick grabbed her arms. Sara struggled to free herself.
"Let me go! Please just let me hit him one more time."
"He's not worth it Sara." Nick told her, his strength was being tested. Sara was becoming difficult to keep hold of.
Sara screamed roughly, "LET ME GO!"
Ecklie backed off, "I told you she was a loose cannon Gil."
"You provoked her, it was your own fault."
"Yeah, well I'm still assistant director. Sidle you're fired!"
Sara froze. She was stunned. The whole team were frozen:
"You can't do that, no."
"Oh, I can Sara."
Ecklie left the hospital, leaving the team behind. They were all shell-shocked:
"Don't worry Sara. When I tell the sheriff what he said to you, he will be the one that is so fired." Catherine reassured.
"Thanks Cath."
They spent the next few hours talking and laughing, untill the team were told to leave. Grissom and Sara needed their rest.
TBC