Moving and Changing

Title: Moving and Changing
Author: Kristen Elizabeth
Rating: G
Pairing: GSR
Warnings: Fluff. I'm serious. Like cotton candy, dude.
Disclaimer: Characters contained within do not belong to me.
Author's Notes: I wrote this for mingsmommy who's been a little under the weather lately. Fluff is like chicken soup for her. I hope you enjoy it, too;)



Moving and Changing
by Kristen Elizabeth

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A little gasp from the other side of the couch pulled Grissom’s nose out of his book. He was about to ask if everything was okay, but then he saw her put a hand to her rounded stomach. She smiled and relaxed back into the cushions.

“I wish I could feel it.”

With her feet in his lap, Sara used her toe to nudge his belly button playfully. “You have,” she reminded him. “The very first time she moved, in fact.”

He set down his book and picked up her foot, massaging it with his thumbs. “Only from the outside perspective. I’m sure it’s a whole different experience from where you’re sitting.”

“Gil Grissom…” She let out a small groan when he hit just the right spot. When she recovered, she gave him a sly smile. “Are you saying you’d like to carry this kid?”

Grissom was quiet for a second as he continued his foot-rub. “Sometimes when I’m working or walking the dog or even just reading a book on the couch…I forget that there’s this little person growing inside of you. And when I remember, I get mad at myself. Because how could I forget that, even for a second?”

“And you figure that because I’m as big as a house, and have the dubious privilege of feeling our daughter kicking my kidneys, that I don’t ever forget?”

“Something like that.”

She shook her head, clearly amused. “I’ll let you in on a secret.” Her voice dropped to a whisper, as if to keep the baby from hearing her. “I forget sometimes, too. I wake up in the morning after a dream where I’m skinny, and for a few minutes I just lie there, completely unaware that I’m not anymore. Until I try to get up and I remember.”

“Maybe I just don’t think it’s fair that you have to do all of the work. All I had to do was…”

“You don’t have to spell it out. I was there.” With her lips still twisted into a grin, Sara crooked a finger at him. He scooted closer until her thighs were draped over his. He had to reach over her stomach, but he managed to give her the kiss she asked for by pointing to his mouth and then hers. “This baby is very lucky to have you as a daddy.” She gave him another kiss, smacking her lips against his playfully. “Once she’s here, I’ll make sure you don’t forget her.” Sara winked. “You can be on 24-hour diaper duty.”

“You push her out; I’ll clean her up.” Grissom nodded. “Sounds fair.”

He’d just gotten back into his reading when Sara tugged at his sleeve. “She’s moving again.”

His book slipped to the floor as he settled between her legs, placing his cheek on the bump he’d loved long before it became visible. He felt Sara’s fingers combing through his hair, and his daughter turning somersaults beneath his ear.

And for the five millionth time, he wondered what he’d ever done to deserve any of this.

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Fin