Title: Simple Pretend
Disclaimer: I do not own Law and Order Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf and NBC do.
Author's Note: Fanfiction challenge from kateandharvey which is Goren/Eames takes Goren/Eames to a family event and Goren/Eames pretends to be the opposite's significant other for the benefit of their partner and the partner's family. Delfino Park is located in White Plains.
Beta'd by: superfelix
Genre: Friendship
Rating: K
Chapter 1: Eames' Family Reunion
Today was the day.
Today Bobby Goren would go with Alex Eames, his partner of four years to her annual family reunion as her significant other. This was for Alex's benefit and the benefit of the family so that her relatives would stop meddling and being nosy about her love life.
Bobby was already waiting outside the apartment building for Alex when he saw Alex's white Honda from the distance.
Once her car came to a full stop, Bobby got into her car and Alex noticed he had brought along a bottle of wine. She also noticed how good he looked in his polo and khakis.
Alex began to fantasize when she quickly put an end to it as she mentally berated herself get a grip Alex he's your partner who was willing to sacrifice a part of his weekend to pretend to be your significant other for the day.
Shaking her head, Alex looked at Bobby and asked with a nervous laugh, "Hey are you ready for the annual Eames-McDonnell family reunion?"
With his characteristic confident grin Bobby replied, "You bet partner."
Alex smiled and said, "Well then next stop Delfino Park."
Due to some minor traffic they reached their destination an hour and a half later. After turning off the car engine, Alex turned to her partner and said, "Brace yourself Bobby, this reunion usually gets crazy."
-x-
"Several hours later after most everyone had left, Bobby was feeling good although Alex was right; in a way it did get crazy at times especially the conversations with her Great Uncle Barry on sports. Nevertheless it had been enjoyable, apparently most of the aunts there gave Bobby their stamp of approval and elderly Aunt Kelly gave Bobby a nearly bone crushing hug.
All this time everyone in the immediate Eames family knew Bobby was here playing pretend. Right before Alex and Bobby headed on the drive back to the city Johnny patted Bobby on the shoulder, "Good job masquerading Bobby. I think you have them pretty well convinced."
"Thanks sir, I mean Johnny."
-x-
After nearly an hour, Alex pulled into a rare spot in front of Bobby's apartment complex. She turned and said, "Thanks Bobby I owe you one."
Bobby smiled and quickly added, "Maybe I will take you up on that. I am visiting my mother next weekend and she has been asking about my love life a lot lately."
Alex gasped; Bobby was protective of his mother and didn't let just anybody know about Frances Goren.
Alex smiled and said, "Not a problem buddy, consider it done."
A/N 2: Thanks for reading "Simple Pretend", reviews are appreciated!