nickngreg | Mocking Bird

Title: Mocking Bird
Fandom: CSI LV
Pairing: NS/GS
Rating: PG
Summary: Nick and Greg have found their way to each other in the past and are now trying to find their way into the future. In this chapter the two have no problem expressing their feelings of love and devotion to each other.
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Prequel
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Greg could feel panic welling inside of him as he rushed through the apartment, trying to things that were out of place, things they didn’t want people to see when they came to visit, trying to ready their home for a dinner party with almost all of his and Nick’s co-workers which included some of their closest friends, people they considered to be family. He stopped for a moment, leaning against the counter he looked around the kitchen, squinting as though looking for a piece of evidence or in this case a spec of dust, worrying his lower lip in between his teeth, wondering if the two of them should try and call it all off.

“Everything’s gonna be fine babe,” Nick came up behind him and wrapped his arms around Greg’s waist, kissing his neck gently and rubbing his side with one hand. “Most of them already know, and it’s just one more announcement we have to make, and they will be willing to help us, give good references for us even if it means meeting with a lawyer.” He made a face against the skin of Greg’s neck, his smile widening when he felt the force of the other man’s chuckle move through him.

Breathing deeply Greg leaned back into Nick’s body, running his fingers along the length of his lover’s arms lightly, caressing the skin. “I know, I know, it’s just we’re telling them instead of them just suspecting what’s happening between us.”

Nick nodded against his shoulder, unable to stop a look of amusement from crossing his face when he realized just how worried Greg was about outing their relationship. “It will be okay, Grissom didn’t freak out did he?” He murmured, “He was the only one we really needed to worry about, as far as I’m concerned we’re in the clear as long as we have him at our backs.”

“You’re right,” Greg turned in Nick’s arms and slipped his arms around his waist, massaging his back lightly. “As always,” He teased and pecked Nick on the lips before pulling away fully. “I’ve got to go check on the food.”

“It’s a grill Greg, it doesn’t need to be checked on, the food isn’t even on it yet,” Nick called after him, shaking his head and chuckling in bemusement when his lover just flipped him the bird and continued his way into the backyard.

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Greg felt like a ball of dread had grown in the pit of his stomach when the doorbell rang the first time, he took a deep breath then headed towards the door swinging it open. “Warrick, hey,” He stepped back to let him in, smiling hesitantly.

“Hey man, how’s it going?” Warrick handed him a 2-4 of beer, stepping inside the house he slid his sunglasses off and looked down at the former lab tech, seeming almost concerned.

“Fine,” Greg answered almost hastily, his eyes a little too bright, almost as if he were about to cry…or had consumed too much Blue Hawaiian. “Everything’s great,” He gestured for Warrick to follow him and had almost made his way through the condo with the black man following him when the doorbell rang again. He whirled on his heel almost smacking into the taller man and stumbled back, “Sorry just head out back, Nick’s trying to set fire to the entire porch I think.”

Warrick nodded, studying Greg as he hustled towards the door then shook his head. He moved towards the sliding doors and slid one side open glancing out at Nick, “Everything okay here? Greg’s acting a little weird.”

Nick jumped slightly then turned, reaching for the volume control on his stereo simultaneously, “Yeah, at least I’m pretty sure everything is going okay.” He slapped hands with the other CSI and smiled wryly. “Maybe someday I’ll live in a house and this will be a hell of a lot easier.”

“Yeah, settle down with a nice girl and pop out some kids or something,” Warrick patted him on the back, leaning over his shoulder when the Texan turned peering at the grill. “Those are some good looking steaks man.”

Flipping said steaks over Nick shook his head, “Man now I know you haven’t been getting any,” He teased lightly, unable to stop himself from taking the light shot at his best friend. “Do you know when the rest are getting here?” He asked.

“Well Catherine was driving up behind me, knowing her however she’s probably in the kitchen giving Greg crap for something or other, who knows,” Warrick responded, pulling a beer out of the cooler and taking a deep swig after he popped the top off.

Greg in the meantime was shuffling things around in the fridge to make room for the salad Catherine had apparently taken so long to make, which looked like it had a grandmother’s touch. “So have you talked to Grissom lately?” He asked, looking nervous, wanting to know if the older man could’ve said anything to the other supervisor concerning his and Nick’s relationship.

“I talk to Grissom everyday Greg, you’ll need to be more specific,” Catherine responded in her typical wry tone of voice, her eyes showing that she knew exactly what he met and was just having fun taunting him.

Growling playfully Greg shook his head at the red haired woman, “Has he told you anything you probably shouldn’t know?” He poured her a drink and handed her the glass before pulling a beer out for himself.

Catherine smiled, “You mean about you and Nicky, he didn’t have to tell me, he was the last to find out.” She sauntered into the living room, leaving the former lab tech staring after her in horror.

Greg was snapped from his traumatized stupor by someone knocking on the apartment door and quickly rushed towards it, surprised to find Archie Johnson and Bobby Dawson standing there. “Wha-What are you two doing here?” He asked, unable to stop the rather rude question from leaving his lips.

“We thought you might need some support, which is why we came here, I mean, yes you are a CSI now but you’re still one of us,” Archie told him brightly before pushing past him into the apartment. “That is unless you want us to leave?”

“No, no, actually I’m really happy you two are here,” Greg moved aside further to allow Bobby to walk past, a small bemused smile on his face. This was just like his two friends, to stick by him without him even having to ask them to do so. “Come in grab a drink, take off your shoes though,” He added, remembering quickly how his boyfriend was a stickler for clean carpets.

Bobby grinned and nodded, slipping his shoes off he headed into the living room with Archie just as Sara and Grissom arrived at the door, Greg turned and smiled at them. “Hey you two, the last to arrive c’mon in,” He stepped aside to let them in, accepting the wine bottle from Sara as well as the somewhat awkward kiss on the cheek.

“Thank you for having us,” Grissom responded, nodding respectfully to the former lab tech as he offered his hand for a shake, looking around then toeing off his shoes, revealing socks with little cartoon cockroaches all over them. Greg opened his mouth to speak, grinning when the supervisor held a hand up stopping him, “Sarah got them for me for Christmas, not a word Greg.”

Greg’s eyes sparkled in merriment as he nodded and led them into the living room before heading out to the balcony, placing his hand lightly on Nick’s lower back he leaned over to murmur in his ear. “Do you want to do this now? Or after everyone’s eaten?”

Nick leaned back for a moment nodding slowly, “We might as well get this over with, before you jump out of the skin I enjoy touching oh so much,” He responded, turning down the heat on the barbecue. He raised his bottle to Warrick and tilted his head, “Time to congregate.”

Warrick followed the two men into the living room, shaking his head in amusement when he saw their hands join and clench together in what was obvious nervousness. He strode over to the couch and sat down beside Catherine, leaning over. “Are they for real?” He chuckled softly.

Catherine shrugged her shoulders before turning her attention to their two friends standing in front of the gathered group, sending a smile of support in their direction, wanting them to know she cared but unsure of how to portray it.

“I really don’t think there’s any point in telling any of you that we’ve been together for four years now, as y’all seem to know that already,” Nick told them, dropping a calming kiss on Greg’s temple gently. “But we do have another announcement to make, and we’re going to need your help with something.”

Greg leaned into Nick’s side and leaned up to kiss him softly on the lips before turning to them, “We’ve decided, first off, we want to get a house together.” He smiled brightly, looking radiant in his happiness.

“Hey man, I’m all for you two being together and happy, even getting a house together, but there is no way I am hauling your crap from this apartment to a house,” Warrick grinned at them both.

Nick laughed, “God forbid you actually have to do something for once, anyway, that is not why we need your help. We’ve decided we want to adopt a child, and you all will have to be our references, there will be an adoption agent contacting each of you within the next few months.”

All of the movement in the room seemed to stop, everyone staring at the two CSIs in shock. It lasted for a few moments until Catherine rose to her feet and crossed the room, hugging the two of them, a proud look on her face. “You would both make such great fathers, just what a child needs.” She told them sincerely.

Greg hugged her tightly, bouncing slightly on the balls on his feet, “You really think so?” He asked her, seeming almost shy and definitely still unsure if he would be a good father or not.

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from all the years doing the job we do, it’s that is prepares you for anything,” Grissom made his way over with the others to congratulate the two of them, a small knowing smile on his lips as he shook hands with Nick. “I’m very happy for you both.”

Nick pulled Greg towards him, kissing him happily a big grin on his face. “What a relief, we won’t have to sneak around anymore now.” He looked more relaxed then he had in months, with everything that had been going on in the lab it had been quite taxing on their relationship.

“Just no more making out in the locker room,” Sara teased them, nudging Grissom who had told her the story, amidst much awkwardness and stuttering, his face a little flushed despite his eyes being filled with amusement.

“You two made out in the locker room?” Archie asked, his interest perked as he gave Greg a noogie, as much as he could at least while being shorter then the other man.

Greg groaned and buried his face in Nick’s neck, knowing he was in for lots of teasing from his friend, but a smile split his face just the same. Their family would support them no matter what it seemed, at least that’s what the CSIs had become, and the lab techs. He sighed happily and settled against his lover’s side, humming softly and happily. For now, life was good, tomorrow, the panic could settle in on him. Would he really be a good father?