Title: Surprise of a Lifetime

Disclaimer: I do not Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf does.

Author's Note: Okay this idea started out as a one-shot Christmas goodness, but then I thought what if could be another way of seeing how their exit might be? Takes place

Genre: Romance/General

Beta'd by: superfelix (this chapter is so much better because of her!)

Special Thanks to bogoalexea for answering my post on Alex's new address.

Rating: T

Spoilers/Reference: Blind Spot [(Season 6 Episode 1)…again!], Amends (Season 7 Episode 1), Untethered (Season 7 Episode 1), Purgatory (Season 7 Episode 11) and Lady's Man (Season 8 Episode 11)

Chapter 1: Proposal

December 21, 2009, Winter Solstice…the first day of winter; also signals the arrival of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Typically Bobby was aloof and detached during these two days. However, this year it was different.

Today he had planned a very special day for the love of his life, Alexandra Samantha Eames; he was going to propose to her.

They had gotten together after admitted their feelings for each other after she was rescued from her abductor. They take it slow and had weathered a lot of rough patches along the way; which included apprehending the real suspect in her late husband's murder, when Bobby got himself suspended, his secret uncover assignment. Then there was then Boz Burnham/Kevin Mulrooney case shook Alex to her core. Bobby sensed it and helped her through the difficulty and their bond and love strengthened even further.

Her family knew it was coming most of their colleagues and their Captain knew because of the obvious chemistry but had managed to hide it from the Brass.

That morning when he woke up he smiled as he jumped out of bed and began getting ready and making final preparations for the life changing day.

Right as Bobby finished making final preparations he gave the lodging in Poughkeepsie a call to reconfirm the reservation he'd made. When he did that he made one final check on the ring he bought for his beloved; he smiled when he saw the ring.

Within in minutes he was bundled up, out the door and on his way.

As he was driving to her place in Forest Hills he remembered the conversation he had with John just a few days prior.

"Bobby," began John after Bobby asked the all important question, "It is about time. We have been waiting for this time for a long time now."

When he reached Alex's house forty-five minutes later and parked his car in the driveway, Bobby felt his heart race.

Okay Bobby this is what you have been planning and waiting for…now go and sweep her off her feet.

With that he took a couple of deep breathes, got out of his car and went up and rang the doorbell.

Moments later the door opened and he smiled when he saw her. She looked so cute in her snow-day outfit; then again she always looked good in what she had on.

"Hey there handsome," Alex whispered in a low sexy voice leaning on the door.

"Hey yourself," replied Bobby and he pulled her from the doorway and into a loving embrace where he left butterfly kisses on neck leading up to her lips where they locked lip until they couldn't breathe anymore.

When they came apart Bobby asked, "Are you ready and packed for our snow day?"

"Yes I am, and I have been looking forward to it for awhile now too."

"Then let's go!"

With that they were off. The ride to Poughkeepsie was slow at first especially when they were getting on the express highway out of Queens as people were making way to his or her selected destination. After that traffic jam all driving was smooth and they were soon at their lodging.

After checking in and putting their luggage in their room it was time for fun. They did everything possible from making snow angels to snowman and sledding down hill and having snowball fights. In between or midst of their activities either Alex or Bobby would try and get in a few kisses.

Following their fun snow day the two cleaned up and were in their room sitting on the couch cuddling in front of the fireplace while enjoying room service and listening to classic Christmas music. As they relaxed in their pajamas and Bobby ran his fingers through Alex's soft blond hair, he thought about how lucky they were to have each and how their lives would change forever. Right then he looked into her eyes and said, "Alex my love there is something I want to tell you."

Alex looked at Bobby keenly and he continued.

"I feel like the luckiest guy in the universe after we professed our love for each other. I never thought I would be able to find someone as beautiful and intelligent as you. Before you I was soul searching for the one for me. Now I found you and have you in my life."

He then moved his right hand to the pocket of his pajamas and pulled out a ring box. When Alex saw the small ring box she felt her breath hitch in throat. She looked at Bobby and gasped when he put it in his left hand opened with his free hand and asked, "My love, you have made me the happiest guy ever now it is my turn. Miss Alexandra Samantha Eames will you do the honors in becoming my wife, will you marry me?"

Still bowed over and unable to speak Alex eyed the ring, a Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in white gold. When she found her voice, Alex said, "I am truly happy to be in your life and have you in my life and yes Robert Oliver Goren I will marry you!"

Bobby was over the moon as soon as he heard Alex's response. Quickly coming down from his high but still grinning broadly he took the ring out of its cushioning surrounding with his right hand and then letting the box drop the ground he held Alex's left hand and slid the ring on the her ring finger. As soon it was snug on her finger he gently turned her around and at first gave a gentle kiss on her lips which became a loving kiss. When they came up for air they communicated nonverbally it was time to move to where it is more comfortable and before long they gave into sensuous passion.

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