2. Partners
There was a light knock on the door.
Bobby was lying on the couch and watched the History Channel. He didn't know what the film is about – his mind was very far. Donny, Tate, his mother, Frank… Alex…
Alex opened the door with her spare key.
'Bobby?'
Goren woke up from his thoughts and jumped up. He spun toward the door and saw his partner smiling at him.
'Eames! Hi'
'Hi. How are you?'
Bobby didn't respond.
'Sorry. It was a stupid question.'
He smiled a little.
'You never ask stupid questions.'
Alex blushed slightly.
'How can I help you?'
'I'm the one who can help YOU.'
'But you helped me already with…'
Alex took a few steps closer to Bobby.
'No, let me finish. I have my week off and my mom told me to spend a few days in my parents' cabin in Maine.'
'That's a great idea.'
'It is, but I don't want to go there alone. So I thought that… maybe… you could come with me.'
'Eames… Alex it's nice…'
'Bobby, listen. You need also some time out of the city. I know that you're looking for Donny but you are exhausted. You look like hell and you are not a machine or robot. You have to stop. Just a few days…'
He couldn't say anything. He stared at her and saw that she wants him so much to join her.
Alex neared him; she was only one step far from him.
'Please Bobby. Do it for me and for yourself.'
He sighed.
'Alright. I go.'
Alex had a wide smile on her face.
'I promise it would be great! Now, I have to go to buy a few things and food for the trip. The start is Thursday at 8 o'clock. I'll pick you up.'
He was looking in her eyes with his boyish smile.
'I'll be waiting for you.'
That makes her blush.
'I hope so.'
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