Author�s Notes: The rest of this story will alternate between Grissom and Catherine�s POV�s. This one�s Grissom�s. The song Rock-a-Bye Heart is by Steve Holy.
This world is full of high's and low's
Wide open smiles and tears that flow
And you're bound to have your share of both
That's guaranteed
I�ve been sitting by Catherine�s side for the past six hours, ever since she came out of surgery. The doctors said that it had been touch and go and they didn�t know if she�d ever wake up. As I continue to hold her hand, I will her to. She has to. She just has to. I feel a slight stirring and look down. Tears overflow and run down my face as I see her staring up at me.
Sometimes you'll fly, sometimes you'll fall
Sometimes you'll dance around it all
I stroke her cheek, �hey�, I whisper. She tries to smile, but then pain shadows her face. I quickly push the call button for a nurse and softly stroke back her hair. �It�s okay, a nurse is coming.�
But on your knees or standin' tall
You can always count on me
When the nurse arrives, she kicks me out of the room as the doctor comes. While I�m waiting to be let back in, I call Warrick and tell him she�s awake. Then I call Cath�s sister. She promises to bring Lindsey over right away. The doctor steps out of the room, shaking his head, �It�s a miracle, but it looks like she�ll recover. She�s going to have to stay here for at least a couple of weeks, and she still has a lot of recuperating and pain to go through, but she�ll be okay.�
I nod, �I�ll be there for her.�
So close your tired eyes, precious angel of mine
And let my love surround you in the dark
As sure as the sun that rises
You'll have all you desire
When I re-enter the room, I again reach for her hand. It�s obvious she�s fighting sleep, so I resume stroking her hair. �Go to sleep. Your sister�s bringing Lindsey over in a bit. You�ll want to be awake when she does.� I smile as her eyes drift closed.
So rest your wishes in the cradle of my arms
And lay your dreams down in my Rock-A-Bye Heart
I watch her as she sleeps. I know there�s a long road ahead of her, but I�m going to be there for her every step of the way. I�m not leaving her again.
You're the answer to a lifelong prayer
There's heaven in your eyes, I swear
One look and you can take me there
That's all I need
By the time she awakes, Lindsey has joined us and is quietly talking to me. The look in Cath�s eyes when she sees her daughter makes my heart soar. Lindsey looks at her mother and gently places her hand on her cheek as she cries, �Hi, mommy�.
Your laugh is music to my ears
You cry and I can taste the tears
And I'll forever be right here
To watch you as you dream
Catherine grins, �Hi baby.� I feel as though I�m intruding on a family moment, so I get up to leave. I feel a tug on my hand and look down at Catherine, �Please don�t go.� I nod as I resume my seat and brush away the tears on her cheeks.
So close your tired eyes, precious angel of mine
And let my love surround you in the dark
As sure as the sun that rises
You'll have all you desire
So rest your wishes in the cradle of my arms
And lay your dreams down in my Rock-A-Bye Heart
She quickly tires and Lindsey returns to Jenny after saying good-bye. I sit and quietly talk to her as she falls back asleep.
Sure as the sun that rises
You'll have all you desire
In the hallway, I hear Warrick�s voice and Lindsey�s responding laughter. And I grin.
So rest your wishes in the cradle of my arms
We�re going to be okay.
And lay your dreams down in my Rock-A-Bye Heart
TBC
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