No infringement intended to L&O CI or The Characters there of (not that there are any similarities here!) Also, the Cake Boss ... who better than to make the Trips B-day cakes!
~ Another "Trip" installment mixed in with Bobby's retirement.
The Trips turn one!
Three in One
The Goren household had been somewhat hectic since Bobby left Major Case. He had gone into One Police Plaza several times to clean up his retirement paperwork and say his last goodbyes. They had also given him a huge retirement party befitting a king … he was very humbled by the unexpected show of honor. He received a beautiful gold watch and community leaders stood up and spoke volumes about his dedication to the people of New York that he so honorably protected and served. For Bobby, it was a very emotional send off.
He also had to have minor surgery to repair his broken nose from Halloween night. His unfortunate run in with Mike's fist, caused more damage that originally thought and they did need to repair a slight deviation so he could breath properly.
Weaved into all of this, the Triplets were turning one. The Goren's had there own little celebration on the Trips first birthday, but Bobby wanted to make time to have all of his friends over to help celebrate … including Mike.
He got Mike's answering machine … just like the six other times he tried to call him. He knew Mike had caller id and was avoiding his call … he figured he was either still pissed at him for taking the job in D.C. or embarrassed about breaking his nose, either way, he did see him at his retirement party and that spoke volumes to Bobby.
"Hey Mike … the Trips turned one last week and because of everything that was going on … I had to have surgery on my nose and all. We had to delay their party. Anyway, we hope to see you and Caro on Friday night around six. We're making dinner and of course there will be cake … three actually. Buddy from Carlo's Bakery is making them so you know they'll be spectacular. Okay Pal … I'll see you then."
Bobby, knowing his friend, knew he would show.
Mike was sitting by the phone listening to Bobby but couldn't pick the phone up, he was indeed embarrassed over what he had done on Halloween. They were Pals and he knew it. Bobby was one of the only true friends that Mike had ever had and he reacted badly to the news of him moving away. He felt foolish and ashamed. He wouldn't let that stop him from missing the Trips first birthday party. He also had a plan of his own to make things right with his friend.
Bobby was in planning mode … it was going to be another Goren blast.
For all of you that are not yet sick of the Goren Triplets ... they turned one! Thanks for reading ~ Judy