Throughout the ups and downs of Sara and Gil's relationship, the couple only share a few affectionate moments in the span of the original show's 15 seasons. Sure, there have been some memorable scenes, and Sara shaves Gil's beard in an intimate moment from Season 7, but fans have still criticized the series for the couple's lack of visible affection. However, "CSI" fans were heard loud and clear — and finally got what they were asking for — in the Season 1 finale of "CSI: Vegas," as Sara and Gil finally locked lips, for the first time as a married couple (onscreen, that is).
"CSI: Vegas" showrunner, Jason Tracey, said it was purposefully a long time coming. "It's the most intimate you have ever seen them. Hopefully, it will feel like a payoff for those who have been so invested in the Gil and Sara relationship," Tracey told Entertainment Weekly.
"It's been really interesting to have the two of them married on screen for the first time for an extended stretch. It's a huge responsibility to take the relationship and put it all on screen. But you don't want to go from 0 to 60. You have to have a slow build."
Unfortunately, though, that rollercoaster kiss may be the last we see from Sara and Gil. As Looper previously reported, William Peterson will not be returning for Season 2 since he only signed on to star in the first 10 episodes. GSR fans may be disappointed with this news, but they will have to wait and see just how "CSI: Vegas" plans to address Gil's departure.
