I too am very curious about how "For Warrick" will turn out. It seems like so much will be packed into the episode and those spoiler pics contradicting what we know already...
As for the whole love battle, CSI has always had a bit of a romantic element to it since the beginning. In the first few seasons they had Catherine and Grissom flirting with eachother, Sara and Grissom flirting with each other, Sara and Nick flirting with each other, and of course, Sara and Greg flirting with each other. Then there have also been people like Terri Miller, Kristy, Lady Heather, Tina, Eddie, and that girl Grissom seemed to be dating in the pilot. :lol:
Now, I know that flirting is different than a relationship being canon, I am totally willing to admit that us GSR shippers have been very spoiled these last few years, but I've always liked CSI because it's such a realistic crime procedural. I find the tv shows that focus only on the crimes are a little dry because these CSI's and police officers are real people whose lives sometimes coincide with their job. I feel you need to see the personal interactions of the characters so you know why they do what they do.
Now, after saying that, I do agree that there should be no more canon relationships on CSI for a while. I think they should resume back to just flirting, so the non-shippers can be spoiled as well.
Now, if CSI lasts another couple of years, then they could pair another two CSI's up. :lol:
Of course though, we know that TPTB don't always listen to their loyal fans, so it will be interesting if sparks fly with Catherine and Nick in their new roles, or with Nick and Riley, or Greg and Riley. Oh, and remember that last season they kind of hinted that maybe Hodges and Wendy may hook up! Wow, so many possible relationships, so little time! :lol: