Summary: A series of vignettes, all with the same opening line: "They stood at the door, both hesitant to enter."

Disclaimer: The Law & Order characters are owned by Dick Wolf. No infringement of rights is intended. This story is written for entertainment purposes only.


They stood at the door, both hesitant to enter.

"If it smells this strong out here," Eames said, trying not to breathe too deeply, "how will I survive in there?"

Goren pulled out a handkerchief to wipe his eyes; they'd begun watering as soon as the door was opened. He offered it to Eames, but she'd already pulled up her scarf to cover her nose and mouth.

"Come on, Eames," he said. "It's not like we haven't smelled worse."

"Yeah, but I know it's going to cling to my clothes – I'll smell like garlic all day long."


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