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[vr_trakowski]

Well, I should have finished this one around Christmas, but it kind of got shoved to the side. But what's a season between friends?

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[tres_mechante.livejournal.com]

There is something vastly amusing about reading a Christmas story during Lent. ROFLOL

However, it is a fabulous story. And like you said, what's a season between friends?

I think the best thing about it, for me, is that it is such a gentle, gradual story. No sudden declarations or out of characterness. Just the dawning of understanding, the acting on impulse...the kind of thing that could conceivably happen in real life - things that happen in spit of fears and insecurities.

Let's see...
I like Sara's tendency to have imaginary conversations with Grissom. I've done that a time or two...well, not with Grissom. But it's a habit I can relate to. LOL

Her reason for working holidays is well conveyed, simply and without getting bogged down in a lot of detail. Makes it all the more potent, I think, given what we already know.

I can imagine how odd it was for Sara to enter the church not as a crime scene. At least as a crime scene she'd know exactly what to expect.

And may I say you captured the candle lighting beautifully. It's one of the things I love about Midnight Mass and about the Easter Vigil...the passing of the light from one to another, the way the flame from a single candle multiplies until the darkness if driven back.

::sigh::

Grissom's insecurity and uncertainty were well portrayed. Just a peek into his mind. And the way his hand held hers without his permission. ::sappy grin::

Everything leading up to their kiss was lovely and sweet and fluffy and...and...just lovely. And as for after the kiss, no dramatic declarations... well, except:

[["If you say this was a mistake, I will hurt you,” Sara said, muffled but determined, and Grissom huffed a laugh.

“The only mistake is mine, for waiting so long,” he admitted, and her arms tightened before she lifted her head. ]]

That is just so them.

Thanks for sharing this. Some Christmas presents are worth waiting for. Like this one.

::is content::

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

I love the candle-lighting ceremonies myself. And I definitely have conversations with people who aren't there! If only one could be so eloquent in real life... Thanks!