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Title: My World Is Empty Without You, part five

Author: Jaxson K.

Pairing: Nick/Gil

Rating: PG (mostly for language)

Disclaimer: I own nothing!

 

 

 

Nick sat in the breakroom deep in thought. He was considering everything he and Gil had talked about, and he decided to give it a shot. If it brought Greg home, then it was worth. If not, well, at least he had tried. Catherine and Sara came in for a snack, and Nick decided to test the waters.

 

As the two women sat down at the table, Nick joined the conversation. They talked about progress on their respective cases, and asked Nick how he was doing on some of his. The conversation turned to co-workers, and Sara mentioned one of the new lab techs named Logan. She commented that he was good-looking, and Catherine told her not to bother because he was gay. Nick paid really close attention to the conversation to gauge Sara's reaction.

 

Sara sighed and told Catherine that it was a shame that all the good ones were either married or gay. Catherine laughed and said that it definitely was a shame. Nick asked Sara if it bothered her that the new guy was gay. Sara told him that it really didn't make a difference to her because what a person did in their bedroom was their business just so long as it didn't turn into a crime scene that she had to investigate. Catherine spoke up and said that just because a person had different tastes in the bedroom, that didn't change things about the person in her eyes.

 

Nick asked Catherine if it mattered to her if she found out that someone close to her was gay. Catherine looked Nick in the eyes and asked if he were referring to himself. Nick almost choked on the apple he was eating. Catherine told Nick that she knew about him a long time ago, and that it really made no difference to her because who he slept with didn't matter. She said that he was a kind, giving soul who was a great investigator, and she had his back no matter what. Sara more or less echoed Catherine's sentiment. The big surprise came when Warrick weighed in.

 

Warrick walked into the breakroom and sat down. He asked Catherine what they were talking about, and Catherine explained that Nick had finally admitted that he was gay. Warrick looked over at Nick and shook his head slowly. Nick couldn't look at Warrick because he was afraid of what he might see if he looked at his friend. Warrick asked Nick why it took him so long to admit what they already knew. Nick looked at Warrick and explained that he was afraid of losing everyone's respect and he was afraid that no one would have his back if they found out. He went on to explain that he had seen those very things happen to fellow cops when he was on the force in Dallas.

 

Warrick told Nick that it didn't matter to him what Nick did in bed because that was Nick's business. He also told his friend that this revelation didn't change shit between them because he was always going to be Nick's best friend. Nick couldn't say anything for the tears flowing down his cheeks. He never knew that it would be this easy. When the tears let up, he explained that there was something else he wanted to say.

 

He told the trio about Greg, and explained the whole “dirty little secret” business, and how Greg had left him. Catherine and Warrick both told him that he should be ashamed for how he treated Greg, and that he had to try and get him back. Nick said that he knew what he did was wrong, and he knew that he had to explain to Greg his reasons for doing what he had done. His friends all gave him big hugs and told him that everything was going to be okay. Nick said that he hoped they were right.

 

Nick left work that morning feeling better than he had in quite a while. He had come out to his friends, and found out that it wasn't that big of a deal. They were okay with it and more importantly with him, and that meant a lot. Now he just had to get in touch with Greg and share the news with him.....

 

To be continued.....

 

Comments

[newnole.livejournal.com]

AWE!!! update soon again! this story is like a drug to me!

[burrollie.livejournal.com]

I knew everyone would be understanding!

[rustie73.livejournal.com]

Nick is so lucky he’s cute because he’s not the brightest bulb in the pack.

And kudos for making the team the wonderfully understanding and caring bunch that we know they are.

[cmali.livejournal.com]

YYAAAYY!! Nick pulled his head outta his ass and everyone was cool!! On to part six!!