Room 146

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*She notices his door was cracked open. Forgoing her normal politeness, she enters without announcing her presence.*

*She sees him curled up on the couch, misery on his face, even in sleep. A bucket is on the floor next to him.*

*Unable to stifle the urge, she gently strokes a hand down one side of his face.*

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*She nods.* We talk fairly often. Nicky and Warrick call on occasion. And I had a furious voicemail from Catherine demanding to know why I hadn't told her about this before. *A slight laugh.* Good to know some things haven't changed...

*She continues rubbing his neck.*

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He sounds vaguely annoyed. "I told her specifically not to hold you accountable for not notifying them. She knows better than that."

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I'm easy to blame. *She shrugs.* Doesn't really matter--she'll believe what she wants, regardless of what might be the truth.

*Subject change time.* Feeling any better?

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He allows her to change the subject for now, making a mental note to call Catherine later. He knows Catherine tends to lash out and become possessive when she's upset, but now is not the time.

"I am. Still tired," he admits. "I should probably try to get some sleep. I haven't slept much this week. You don't have to go, if you don't want to," he says, coming as close to saying that he's afraid he might need her still as he can. "I'm going to go lie down on the couch. I have a TV in here, the remote is on the nightstand. There's food too," he offers sheepishly. "Or whatever you'd like to do, is fine. You don't have to stay."

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I'll stay. *A slight grin.* They're showing new Forensics Files tonight--want to spot the errors?

[ooc: Wrap all right? Being kidnapped. :)]

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"Sure," he smiles, relieved. Slowly, he pulls himself up to the headboard and rearranges the pillows to rest the long way, and then scoots up to sit. He gestures for Sara to join him and turns the TV on. They begin to watch the program, trading easy jokes about the case on the program until Grissom falls asleep during a commercial break.