{"id":10520,"date":"2018-03-31T18:11:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T01:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sylumclan.com\/sylumblog\/?page_id=10520"},"modified":"2018-03-31T19:24:39","modified_gmt":"2018-04-01T02:24:39","slug":"forensics-103","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sylumclan.com\/sylumblog\/the-generals-office\/bj-jones\/csi\/forensics-103\/","title":{"rendered":"Forensics 103"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title:<\/strong> Forensics 103
\nAuthor:<\/strong> Bj Jones
\nRating:<\/strong> PG
\nSummary:<\/strong> Basic Lab? You\u2019ve got to be kidding
\nAuthors Note:<\/strong> Well this is third in the series – Poor Greg just felt left out of all the fun.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t even say it,\u201d Nick answered Warrick before he could even open his mouth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat the hell is this?\u201d Warrick ignored Nick\u2019s comment as he stalked into the break room. \u201cThe first time was funny, the second annoying but humorous, but this is just plain lunacy,\u201d his normal calm demeanor slipping.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrissom is already on the phone,\u201d Catherine added as she walked towards the coffee pot. Looking at the thick black sludge she decided to forget the coffee and sat down at the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a joke right?\u201d Sara looked around at the others.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod, I hope so,\u201d Nick leaned his head back against the couch. It had already been a bad week, a triple homicide, little evidence, each leading to a dead end. He, along with Grissom and Sara, had been working non-stop or at least it seemed endless. He didn\u2019t even know what time, for that matter day, it was anymore. Then the new memo came in, \u2018Basic Forensics – The Lab\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t funny,\u201d Greg\u2019s voice filtered into the room.<\/p>\n

Everyone turned and looked at the normally hyperactive lab rat, standing in the doorway looking tired, haggard and not smiling.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d Sara asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis\u2026\u201d he held up the now infamous memo. Nick stood up and ripped it out of Greg\u2019s hands ignoring the complaining lab tech. \u201c\u2026it\u2019s not funny.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou got one?\u201d Catherine stood up to look at the memo in Nick\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to this, Greggo here gets to attend with us.\u201d Nick actually grinned; sometimes fate just had a sick sense of humor. He threw the memo onto the table as he sat across from Sara, Catherine taking the seat next to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d Warrick looked between Greg and Nick. \u201cHow?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEither HR really screwed up, or they\u2019re making the lab techs take the same course.\u201d Sara speculated, a look of concentration on her face.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really don\u2019t have time for this\u2026\u201d Greg walked over to the coffee pot, stopped when he noticed the black goo. \u201cIs Grissom conducting an experiment or did day shift make the coffee last?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will make it a goal in my life to make sure Miss Wilkinson is terminated from her job.\u201d Grissom\u2019s normally calm voice was now irritated and bordered contempt. \u201cNot only has she decided that a third class should be added, she felt the lab tech\u2019s should also be \u2018informed\u2019. In the mean time my CSI\u2019s are not processing scenes, and my lab tech\u2019s aren\u2019t processing evidence. When I mentioned this, and I quote, \u2018that\u2019s your problem\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grissom looked up to see five shocked faces looking at him, \u201cWhat, I\u2019m aloud to vent every few years; it’s in my contract.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s head hit the table, laughter bubbling out, and slowly reaching hysteria. It had been a really long week.<\/p>\n

\u201cNick, breath,\u201d Catherine rubbed his back as he chocked in gulps of air.<\/p>\n

\u201cSorry,\u201d Nick got his breathing calmed, a snicker escaping every once in a while.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell it looks like I\u2019m taking the class with you guys.\u201d Greg grinned at his boss.<\/p>\n

Grissom\u2019s eyebrows rose, and then looked over to Catherine for verification. She held up the memo, showing the date and time for the class, it was the same as theirs. Grissom shook his head, muttering under his breath. \u201cThe class is in three days; let’s hope things die down a bit. Catherine, Warrick what\u2019s the status on your case?\u201d<\/p>\n

~Conference Room – three days later~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Catherine walked into the familiar conference with a sigh. It was deja vu all over again. Nick sat at the back table head on the desk asleep. She looked over to the coffee pot, a fresh aroma filled the room. It was one of Greg\u2019s stash. She quietly walked over to Nick a smile on her face, nudging him slightly she watched as sleepy brown eyes tried to focus on her.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood afternoon,\u201d Catherine smiled. \u201cHave you gone home?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, we wrapped the case early this morning. I had to finish cataloging the last of the evidence to be sent to the DA, later. Sara crashed on the couch. I\u2019m not sure where Grissom is.\u201d Nick sat up cracking his back as he went. \u201cI take it Greg\u2019s been in here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought you put it on?\u201d Catherine walked over to the pot, pouring her and Nick a cup. She set the cup in front of him; he sent her a grateful smile.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I crashed in here a few hours ago.\u201d Nick sipped the coffee, trying to wake up.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, he was sleeping like a baby, didn\u2019t have the heart to wake him,\u201d Greg walked in back to his usually hyperactive self. \u201cSo how bad is this seminar going to be?\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick and Catherine looked at each other then at Greg, \u201chow\u2019s your trivia skills?\u201d Nick smiled. \u201cIt\u2019s the only good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell at least the questions are fun and easy,\u201d Sara yawned as she came in. Her eyes lit up seeing fresh coffee. She grabbed a cup and sat next to Catherine. \u201cSo Nick, ready to lose?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn your dreams Sidle, just a reminder I was ahead last time, but got called out into the field.\u201d Nick grinned.<\/p>\n

\u201cStill haven\u2019t forgiven you for that,\u201d Sara glared back.<\/p>\n

Warrick walked in a few minutes later, refreshed and awake. \u201cDid you guys get any sleep?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201dA few hours,\u201d Sara answered.<\/p>\n

The five had settled between two tables Sara and Catherine at one, Nick, Warrick and Greg at the other. They were battering back and forth when the instructor came in. She had the typical power suit on, hair pulled back in a tight bun and a stern look on her face.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh my God it\u2019s my old Chemistry teacher.\u201d Greg whispered in horror. \u201cYou told me the last girl was cute.\u201d He sent a mock glare towards Nick.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can hear you, Mister?\u201d The woman\u2019s sharp tone echoed through the room, startling everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cSanders,\u201d Greg stiffened in his chair looking straight ahead. It was like he was back in high school.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell Mr. Sanders I don\u2019t appreciate a running commentary while I\u2019m conducting a seminar.\u201d She turned briskly and headed out into the hall.<\/p>\n

Everyone looked stunned. \u201cDamn, I\u2019ve got a bad feeling about this.\u201d Warrick turned to the others.<\/p>\n

\u201dThanks for the insight, Master Windu.\u201d Greg sarcastically commented, causing Nick to snicker, getting worse as Warrick reached across him to get to Greg.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoys!\u201d All three stopped and looked forward. \u201cAre we in kindergarten?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, Ma\u2019am.\u201d Nick\u2019s accent came to the forefront.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood.\u201d She began sitting up lap equipment on the front table. She took out her notes and stepped behind the podium. She looked around; her lips pursed together eyebrows furrowed. \u201cWho are we missing?\u201d<\/p>\n

Just then Grissom walked into the door caring a stack of files. He stopped at the sight of his team sitting straight in their chairs looking forward. He turned to see the instructor staring at him, a frown on her face. He actually took a step back.<\/p>\n

\u201cI expect my students to be on time.\u201d Her tone was ice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not one of your students, nor do I want to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell life isn\u2019t fair, take a sight next to the two women in the back.\u201d She turned her back on him, ending the conversation. Grissom\u2019s eyes narrowed, Catherine motioned for him to shut up and sit down.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, my company has a policy to keep these seminars light, so during the course of the seminar I\u2019ll be asking some trivia questions. The team with the most points will get a prize.\u201d Her voice seemed irritated at having to conduct such trivial pursuits. \u201cThe first question of the day is – Name the one state in the Confederacy that didn\u2019t have a Union regiment?\u201d<\/p>\n

Complete blank looks. Sara looked over at Catherine, who shrugged. Then both turned to Grissom. He looked not to be bothered. The two girls lifted their heads to look at the three boys. Greg was looking at Nick.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat? Just because I\u2019m from Texas doesn\u2019t make me a Confederate.\u201d His accent even more pronounced.<\/p>\n

\u201cSouth Carolina,\u201d Warrick answered. Everyone looked at him. \u201cI watched the Ken Burns miniseries.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat will be five points for team one.\u201d She clicked on the slide projector to show a picture of a laboratory, and with this she began her lecture. \u201cWe will go over the most basic procedures for a lab. We will discuss protocol, how one should act in a lab, it isn\u2019t a play room.\u201d Greg ignored everyone\u2019s stares. He silently cursed as Nick and Warrick snickered next to him. \u201cWe will also discuss the importance of proper procedures that will keep the lab safe from having accidents. Then after the break I will show you some of the elementary lab equipment, and their uses.\u201d With each sentence another slide was projected onto the screen, the last one showing a microscope. Greg almost cried. It was hell.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s start off with protocol, how to act in a lab.\u201d A slide projected a rule list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts. \u201cFirst on the list, respect the work place. Keep outside noise to a minimum. As much as music maybe soothing, Marylyn Manson is not appropriate for a lab.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greg\u2019s eyes went wild, he swore she looked straight at him, or was it Grissom? \u201cAs mentioned before the lab is not a playroom. There should be no goofing around, no playing, it is serious work, and should be respected.\u201d Greg kept sending glares at his two teammates; their snickering was getting on his nerves.<\/p>\n

\u201cGentlemen, what do you find so amusing?\u201d She turned to look at Nick and Warrick, both sobering up fast.<\/p>\n

Nick flashed her a megawatt smile, \u201csorry, it was just an old personal joke.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell keep it old and personal.\u201d She snapped at them. \u201cNow for another question, which state has had five different countries control them?\u201d<\/p>\n

Silence answered the question. Nick could have sworn he heard a cricket chirping down the hall. \u201cMississippi,\u201d Catherine answered, shocking everyone. \u201cLindsey had a school project. The Spanish, French, British, America, and Confederacy all at one point controlled Mississippi.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI will give you ten points, for naming the five countries,\u201d the instructor nodded towards Catherine.<\/p>\n

She then proceeded to lecture about procedures, ethics, cleanliness, safety, and protocol. Every once in a while stopping for trivia questions, none of them easy to answer. Nick was able to name off the state birds, Grissom listed the first fifteen presidents of the United States, and Sara was able to come up with the treaty that ended the War of 1812. By the time they arrived back from break, Greg was annoyed for not getting any trivia right, and irritated that the seminar was extremely pointless. He was bored out of his mind. Then all hell broke loose.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, you need to pay attention to the seminar not work on reports.\u201d The instructor had seemed to finally have enough of Grissom ignoring her.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell Ma\u2019am considering this is a pointless exercise, I figured I would actually get some work done.\u201d Grissom snapped back, his eyes dark and dangerous.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell then you can just leave, and expect a phone call from your HR department. It\u2019s mandatory that everyone takes these courses, no one is exempt.\u201d She sneered at him as he got up from the table, grabbing his reports.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh stick your mandatory courses up HR\u2019s ass.\u201d Grissom stormed out slamming the door behind him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I never.\u201d She took out her pen and wrote furiously on her notepad.<\/p>\n

Greg\u2019s eyes were wide as she looked around the room at the stunned expressions. \u201cAny one else want to object to this class?\u201d<\/p>\n

They all looked at each other, then at Sara, expecting her to storm after Grissom. She seemed shell shocked and was not moving.<\/p>\n

\u201cLets, move on to the practical side of the seminar.\u201d She stepped out from behind the podium to the front table, which held a microscope. \u201cThis is a microscope, one of the most used pieces of equipment. Mr. Sanders would you please come up here to help demonstrate how one works.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greg looked like a deer caught in headlights. She wanted to teach him how to use a microscope, him the lab rat. He made his way to the table, trying not to set her off. She threw Grissom out; she probably could chew and spit him out in a second. He stood there as she explained the basic uses, and how to use a microscope. Greg closed his eyes and tried hard not to roll them. He was so intent on not responding that he didn\u2019t hear her ask him a question.<\/p>\n

\u201cSorry, excuse me?\u201d He smiled sweetly hoping he hadn\u2019t pissed her off.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore I let you near the equipment, did you understand what I just said?\u201d She asked sternly.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, ma\u2019am.\u201d Greg nodded smiling.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s good, but before we start one more trivia question, and Mr. Sanders since everyone has answered except you, this one is yours.\u201d Greg swallowed. \u201cWhat holiday celebrates humor by playing practical jokes?\u201d<\/p>\n

Greg looked confused for a moment, and then answered, \u201cApril Fools Day.\u201d Then it hit him it was April 1st<\/sup>. He turned towards the team, who were now all laughing. Grissom was standing in the doorway grinning, Brass behind him.<\/p>\n

Greg blushed, \u201cyou set me up!\u201d He glared at the group, settling on the laughing Nick.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t look at me, Greggo. The course was for real, we were just lucky to find out who our instructor was.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greg turned towards the instructor, who was smiling, \u201cHi, I\u2019m Tiffany.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Forensics 101 instructor?\u201d Greg asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI teach all classes associating with any type of lab equipment. When I was called back out here to teach a beginning lab course, I called Mr. Grissom to verify if the list I had was correct.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI got her call, and a planned formed in my mind.\u201d Grissom walked into the room. \u201cJust think of this as revenge for all the heavy metal music, monster hats, and torment you have put us through over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYour look was classic when she yelled at you at the beginning,\u201d Sara smiled at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet alone the trivia questions,\u201d Catherine smiled.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s not forget the lecture on inappropriate behavior in the lab,\u201d Nick was still laughing.<\/p>\n

\u201cOr the fear in his eyes when Tiffany threw Grissom out,\u201d Warrick leaned forward on the desk, grinning at Greg.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best part of it all,\u201d Grissom smiled at Greg, who looked at him with a kin of fear in his eyes. \u201cWe have it all on tape.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brass laughed, as Greg fainted dead away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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