A/N: As I stated in 'Baby's First Christmas.'

This story is one of a series, however you don't have to read parts 1-2-3 and 4---If you have thank you. Anyway a brief summary….

Nicole causes Bobby a great deal of grief. Alex is there for him and never leaves his side. They fall in love, have a baby and then get married. They have a wonderful holiday but as the Christmas season comes to an end and they continue on with their lives, always in the back of their minds is the reality that Nicole is on the loose.

….Hey chlark4 as I promised...this weekend….

Chapter One

Bad News

February 2008

The door to the elevator opens and Bobby steps out onto the eleventh floor. Coffee in one hand and his leather case in the other he smiles when he sees his partner seated at her desk. That use to be me, here early every day. He takes a quick sip of his coffee. He frowns when he notices that as he passes through the room heads turn quickly followed by whispering. He makes his way to his desk. Sets down his coffee and his case and pulls out his chair, "Morning Danni," he says as he sits down.

She looks up from her computer screen, "Morning Bobby."

As he flips open his case he can feel the presence of a person standing beside him, "Detective."

Bobby sits back and the chair rolls backward six inches. "Yes Captain, is there a problem." He looks up and once again the quick head turns and whispering.

Ross sits on the edge of the desk, intertwining his fingers, he exhales, "Nicole Wallace," he looks around the room. "Nicole was spotted in a motel in Jersey, yesterday afternoon."

Bobby rolls his chair closer to his desk, "And you thought it vital to tell every detective in the squad first before me," he says head bowed down.

"Dect….Bobby I didn't tell anyone, it came over the wire, early this morning."

Three Months Ago….November 2007

The plane arrives on time at Kennedy airport. Alex's sister Laurie and her brother Michael along with Robby are waiting to greet them.

Their ten days of love, sun and fun at the Caribbean Island Saint Lucian have some to an end.

They come through the tunnel looking tan and smiling. When Alex sees them she quickens her pace, she hugs her sister and brother. Michael, who has Robby in his arms, holds him out to her. She takes him in her arms and kisses him about twenty times as Bobby makes his way to the little group. After a handshake from Michael and a hug and kiss from Laurie, he too takes hold of his son and gives him a hug and a few kisses of his own.

The group collects the luggage and walk through the terminal, Bobby suddenly stops and grabs Michael's arm, "Why are cops following us?"

Nervously Michael says, "Cops, what cops?"

Bobby sets down the luggage, he points in the direction of two plain clothed police officers, "Those cops."

Alex interjects, "What's going on Bobby?"

Bobby places his hand on Michael's shoulder, "Ask your brother?"

Michael turns his attention to Laurie; she mouths the words 'tell them'. Michael looks from Bobby to Alex, he clears his throat, "The police have been staying with the family," he stuffs his hands in his pockets and looks away. "All of us since Wednesday."

Bobby along with Alex frowns, asking simultaneously, "What for?"

Silence from her sibling. "Michael," Alex says sternly growing impatient from her brothers' hesitation.

He blurts out her name, "Nicole, Nicole escaped from jail last Tuesday night."

Bobby's face turns ashen, Alex grabs his arm. "She's long gone Bobby she wouldn't………"

He pulls his arm away, "She wouldn't? This is Nicole, she'll be back," he picks up the bags and begins walking, the group follows. "This time I'll be ready."

February 2008

The Goren Home

Bobby enters the house holding a large half cheese half meatball pizza, "Alex, pizza's here and so am I." Robby is sitting in the middle of the floor, trying to put a blue lego on top of a red one. He looks up when he hears the door open and his fathers' voice. He tosses the legos then grabs onto the couch pulling himself up. Bobby has a hold of him before he stands. "Pizza," the 11 month old says.

Bobby kisses his cheek as Alex enters the room, he sets his son down. "I've already been replaced by pizza."

Alex chuckles, taking his hand, "He loves to eat, just like his father." She reaches up and they exchange a quick kiss on the lips.

Pizza is consumed, kitchen cleaned and Robby is in bed. "Ok," Alex says as she slaps his thigh then sits down on the couch. "You're too quiet. What's going on?" He stares straight ahead. "And don't tell me nothing Bobby, I know you too well."

He lowers the volume on the TV and tosses the remote on top of the coffee table. "Nicole was spotted in Jersey yesterday. Doing what?" He shrugs his shoulders, "I don't know." He turns his head to face her, taking a hold of her hand. "She's too close Alex."

"I'm not sure what to say, except," she holds his hand up to her cheek. "What could she possibly expect to get from you this time?"

"She tried to destroy me and she failed, I could be wrong," he pulls her closer. "But something tells me that she isthe type to hold a grudge."

"Maybe I should hold off on going back to work, until she is sitting quietly in a jail cell."

"No," he says sternly, shaking his head. "I don't think that's necessary, we already have Robby signed up with the day care facility, everything will be fine, don't worry." He stands, "I'll take care of everything," he says confidently.

TBC

A/N: Pizza and an 11 month old? Just a small piece, my kids had and have stomachs made of iron and could easily handle the cheese.