Sorry guys- I took my usual sabbatical in the middle of my long stories, and I've decided to ditch my CI/House crossover story- it's just not in me any more…if anyone would like to steal/change/continue it, just say the word and it's yours. Thanks for all the loyal reviews!


Alex Eames and Robert Goren exited Ross' office. Maybe we can wrangle a last minute invitation…

"You wanna wrangle that invitation then, Eames?" her partner asked.

"No way- she loves you- you're her knight in shining armor… you saved her life, remember."

"How could they treat their own-"

"I know why you did it Bobby," she interrupted him with a smile. "For once you don't have to explain…"

He sighed and smiled before sitting down at his desk. He picked up the phone and dialed Lady Harrington's number.

She threw a crumpled up piece of paper at him from across her desk. He opened it and it read, "Thanks for letting me help. It's good to have you back."

He smiled before being caught off guard by a voice on the phone. He quickly recovered and said, "Yes, this is Detective Robert Goren with Major Case. May I please speak to Lady Harrington?… Thank you." He paused and pulled out his notebook. "Yes, Lady Harrington? This is Robert Goren, I was just calling to check up on you. Are you feeling better?" Another pause, he scribbled a note, as if taking notes on the conversation. "Oh- we couldn't-" He smiled at Eames: we're in. "Well- thank you Lady Harrington. We'll see you soon." He hung up the phone and said, pointing at her, "You owe me one. I'll pick you up at 6:30. Wear something nice," and then he threw a ball of paper at her before getting up and heading towards the elevator.

Alex opened the piece of paper and it simply read, "Thanks."