I own nothing related to CSI, I just like playing with the characters!

A/N: This is a sequel to A Long Distance Phone Call Brings Together a Long Overdue Friendship. It isn't completely necessary to read first, but it would probably be beneficial!

P.S. No beta again so all mistakes are my own. HOPE YOU ENJOY!

"Coming Home"

She was finally coming home. She had put her demons behind her once and for all. She was ready to start a new chapter in her life; one that included a marriage, a baby, and a possible new job.

Sara had been in contact with Catherine to finalize their plans for her return. They had set it up so that Sara's plane would arrive in the morning, but just in case something came up at the lab Catherine took the night before off. That way there was no suspicion, and they would have plenty of time to activate their surprise plan.

While in the airport lobby awaiting her plane, Sara reached for her phone and hit speed dial #5.

"Hey Sara! You ready to come home?"

"Yea Cath, I'm so excited! I'm in the airport waiting for my flight."

"Well that's good news. Your plane lands at 10am right?"

"Yep, if everything goes according to plan!"

"Great, me and Linds will meet you at the airport then."

"Alright Cath, thanks so much for doing this! I will see you in a little while!"
"Bye Sara, have a safe flight!"

Catherine and Lindsey were waiting for Sara at baggage claim. It had been just over a month since Sara had left with nothing more that a note for Grissom. No one truly understood her need to get away—except for him.

As Sara rounded the corner Lindsey was the first to spot her. Although they were never really close Lindsey took off running in her direction. Catherine took a moment to realize what was going on before she started to jog after Lindsey.

"Oh My God!!!! Sara, you look amazing!" Catherine nearly screamed she was so excited.

"Ugh" was all Sara could reply because she was being hugged so tight by Lindsey.

"Lindsey knock it off, you're going to hurt her."

"Sorry mom"

"Ha ha, it's okay Linds. It's really good to see too."

"So," started Catherine, "How are you? You really do look amazing Sara. Take a step back; I want to see if I can tell."

Sara did as she was told, and even threw in a little twirl for Catherine's amusement.

"Yup, I can see it! Oh, this is so exciting!" Catherine finally hugged Sara before they left to grab her bags.

"Okay, so its about 10:30 now, and Gil has to work tonight, right?" Sara asked.

"Yea, he does. No surprise there. Sara, it's all he has been doing the past month. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't work at least 80 hours a week while you were gone."

"Geez, I'm sorry. I never meant to do that to him. He must be miserable."

"Yea, well all of that is about to change!!! Let's get going girls."