Title: Today is...
By: lewis771750
Pairing: Cath/Sara
Challenge: Firsts and Lasts
Spolilers: Crash And Burn
Disclaimer: They are not mine. I know it, you know it, and they know I know it. I took them out to play and put a smile on their faces.
Rating: It would be a 15 over here, so I am guessing R.
AN: after something angsty, something fluffy.

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Today is the first day of the rest of my life. It’s one of those horrible platitudes that get trotted out after a bad day. Today is the last day I will be saying that about myself, although the memory of the words brings a smile to my face.

It was what I was trying to use to console myself after finding out about Hank and Elaine. This beautiful woman lying here sleeping next to me took me for a drink, seduced me and I’ve not really looked back since. We’ve had our ups and downs, both professionally and personally, just like any couple that works together. But that seduction, the one I was afraid was going to be a comfort fuck, turned into a glorious romance and then into this loving relationship.

Coming out at work was hard. The LVPD supports equality regardless of sexuality, but sometimes cops are died in the wool bags of prejudice. Most of the folks there that mattered took it calmly in their stride. It took a while for the teasing to start, but actually it came as a relief, it showed us they really accepted us rather than feeling they had to be on their best behaviour all the time. Grissom was a star from the start of course, but he always relates well to people in minority groups. Still it was nice to see he walks the walk all the time.

Then, three months ago today, I got down on my knees and asked Catherine to marry me. She said yes, and the wedding is later today. Something bigger and better might have been possible, but we wanted to fit it in before Schwarzenegger and Bush make gay marriages illegal in my home state. My parents are hosting it, and would have gone elsewhere, but some we enjoy some traditions. Speeding up the process to have it at my parents’ doesn’t hurt.

I roll over, happy with my memories, wanting to share with my love. I gather her in my arms and kiss her soundly, waking her up in the best possible way. As we recover I look over and ask her if she is ready to make a very happy woman honest too. With a huge smile she says yes, but only if I will return the compliment. Tomorrow will the first day of the rest of our lives. Bliss.

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