Brother's Keeper: Chapter 1

By: The Confused One

Summary: When Bobby's brother shows up and Bobby flips out, Alex desperately tries to find out what's going on before someone gets hurt.

Rating: T

Warnings: A little language and sexual references in later chapters, but nothing severe.

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Disclaimer: I own nothing resembling anything to do with CI. I have no money, and I'm not making any from this, so please don't sue.

A/N: OK, this is another chapter fic that I couldn't get out of my head. So, I hope everyone enjoys it.

Sitting at her desk going through some paperwork looking for a report, Alex didn't even notice anyone walk up to her until they cleared their throat. Looking up, she greeted the stranger, "Hi. Can I help you?"

David regarded her for a moment. He knew he was right. It was her. He hesitantly explained, "My. My name is David Goren. I'm Bobby's brother. I was just. Is he here?"

Alex tried to hide the shock that she felt. She had never even seen a picture of Bobby's older brother. Bobby had told her once it was because he never spoke to his brother and didn't like reminders of him. He had also divulged to her that he had the pictures hidden away somewhere. Watching him, she saw it. His mannerisms, everything, reminded her of Bobby. Finally finding her voice, she answered, "Yeah. He went to get a file downstairs. He'll be right back. I'm Alex Eames, his partner."

David nodded and smiled now. He wasn't feeling quite as nervous. He wasn't sure how Bobby was going to react to seeing him. It had been over five years since they had seen or spoken to each other. David had gotten his life straightened out and wanted to make things up to his little brother. He replied, "It's nice to meet you. I heard a little about you and saw a picture of you when I was looking for him. That's why, uh, I knew it was you. He was in narcotics last time we spoke."

Alex arched her eyebrows. She pointed to the desk across from hers, she explained, "That's Bobby's desk. You can sit down there if you want."

David decided, instead, to inspect everything that was on the desk. He spoke as he did it, "I don't know what he's told you, how much you know about the last time I was in the city, but I really just want to make it up to him. I've got a real job, here in the city now."

Feeling like maybe she could get some more information from him, Alex pushed a little, "No. He hasn't told me much of anything about you. What happened between you two?"

David looked up hesitantly. He finally asked, "How long have you been his partner?"

With a sigh, Alex dutifully answered, "Five and a half years. Bobby doesn't like talking about you. So, I'm curious. What happened?"

Bobby walked off the elevator and headed into the bullpen. Looking up, he saw David and then red. Marching over to his desk, Bobby grabbed David by the collar before David could answer Alex. Bobby had a few inches on his brother. Slamming David into the gun lockers, Bobby was shaking. He hissed, "You ever come near her again, if you ever step foot into this building again, I'll kill you!"

Bobby didn't even notice most of the rest of the squad trying to pry him off of David. Seething he stared into David's eyes. Through the fog, he finally heard Alex yelling his name and telling him to stop and get off David. It grounded Bobby again. Finally letting go, Bobby met her eyes for a moment. For the first time ever, he saw fear.

Watching David walk away, Mike Logan demanded from Bobby, "What the hell was that?"

Bobby finally looked away, and whispered, "I'm sorry."

Alex was about to reach out to him. She stepped towards him, but he took off to the stairs and left. Hearing Deakins come out of his office demanding to know what happened, Alex was relieved when someone covered, saying it was nothing.

Carolyn, shaken, asked Alex, "What happened there?"

Shaking her head, Alex stared at the stairs still. She assured her, "I don't know, but I intend to find out. I've never seen him like that."

Carolyn watched quietly as Alex headed for the elevators to find Bobby and answers.