Eli Loker respected Gillian Foster because she is honest.
"So I was reviewing that file last night and I think you need to come at look at something Dr Foster!" He was like a puppy but on speed, jogging down the hallway delighted at the prospect that he had cracked the case that had the team stumped for weeks.
They watched and re-watched the clip about 13 times. With each viewing Loker's glee was more evident. His narration more animated and his explanations increasingly complex. Gillian cast an appraising glance at him, she was impressed.
Loker opened the door for her as she walked out of the tech room. "Cal will be furious that you worked it out before him". Her eyes were glittering. "You think I'm smarter than Lightman?" Loker asked incredulously at Gillian's retreating form. She spun around, now walking backwards and flashed him a mischievous grin, "absolutely not, Loker".