(Grissom examines the bug Catherine took from the collapsed building. Grissom looks at the bug in the container while Catherine looks through the camera footage taken earlier on the computer monitor.) An anobiid powder-post beetle. Very nice specimen.
He likes you, too. Now, tell me about him.
Your building collapsed.
You assigned me the case. You already know that.
Well, this little guy confirms it. This species of beetle eats softwood. Tell me about the building.
The frame's made of Douglas Fir.
A delicacy.
I did find more than a bug. Dry rot, questionable repairs, a jittery Engineer. And check this out. (She turns the monitor to the side to show Grissom.)
Forget the beetle; this damage was intentional. You're looking for a homosapien.
I know. Gives new meaning to "home wrecker."
Catherine, there's a reason I assigned you this case. You're good with people, both the dead and the living.
Translation: We're opening a political can of worms. The mayor's involved, an election's around the corner and you could've clued me in a little earlier. (Grissom looks back at the beetle in the container. He turns eagerly to Catherine.)
Can I keep him?
Sorry. It's evidence.
Don't forget to feed him. (He hands the container back to Catherine.)
I know...wood.
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