Title: Dumpster Diving 101
Author: gothikmaus
Fandom: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Pairing: Nick/Greg (or Nick & Greg, the slash is only hinted at)
Rating: G
Category: humour, ficlet
Summary: Greg's sounding way too cheerful for someone who's about to get waist-deep into garbage.
A/N: Written for George Eads Appreciation Week/Month. Week 2 (March 5-11) - I Love Trash / Sunny Days: Dirty jobs or fun in the sun, including the good ol’ sunglasses!
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and all related characters are property of CBS. I own nothing. No copyright infringement intended.
"You ready for your first foray into Dumpster diving, G?"
"Yep!" Greg replied, sounding way too cheerful for someone who was about to get waist-deep into garbage. He checked his overalls one last time and looked back at Nick. "So, I just... Get in, check all the bags and hand you anything that might be linked to the case?"
"That's right." Nick nodded. He took his sunglasses out from a pocket of his vest and put them on. "Now get to work. Sun's already up, I don't wanna be late for breakfast," he added, grinning.
"Are those new?" Greg asked, pointing at Nick's aviator glasses.
"Yeah, got them the other day."
"Can I try them?"
Nick raised an eyebrow.
"Sure."
He removed them and handed them to Greg, who immediately slid them on.
"How do I look?" he asked, striking a pose.
Nick had to admit Greg looked very good in them. Not that he would ever say it out loud.
"Not bad, Maverick. Now give them back and get down to business."
"You know what? I think I'll keep them, all this morning light is hurting my eyes," Greg replied, giving Nick a toothy grin before jumping into the Dumpster.
'You little shit,' Nick thought, shaking his head.
"Hey! I think I found something!" Greg exclaimed after a while. "A blood-stained towel. Should we take pictures?"
"Yeah, take some photos, then I'll show you how to bag and label it."
"On it!"
Nick smiled. It was impossible to stay mad at Greg when he was so enthusiastic.
He'd still make him pay for stealing his sunglasses, though.
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March 2023