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After the surgery, Brass pulls through. Everyone is happy. It’s how the episode ended that left me asking questions. Grissom was lying in bed talking about how he’d like to die. He wants cancer so he has time to plan out and enjoy his last few months. At first I thought he was talking to himself… which I wouldn’t put past Gil. But then Sara walked out of the bathroom wearing a white silk bathrobe! When did these two start getting together? I know it’s always been there, Sara having the giant crush on Grissom and all. That was let out of the bag a few seasons ago. Seems like they both finally realized that life is short. I guess that’s where the title came from though. Way to go Gil.

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