"So, you definitely think he's the guy. " Deakins stated rather than asked.

"Yes." Alex replied. "He is definitely the guy in the photo with Kevin Garrison. He may know something about his whereabouts, but I don't think he had anything to do with the murders." Alex paused under Deakins questioning gaze and let her partner take over.

"There was a plaque from an auction on the wall of the jewelry store. It was dated the night Kelsey Johns was killed, and it was in Chicago. Marcus' signature was on the bottom, and I confirmed it when I saw him sign a customers receipt." Bobby explained.

Deakins gave a thoughtful 'humph' and turned to go. He turned back and held out his hand, looking expectantly at his best detectives.

Bobby and Alex looked confused, and Deakins gestured to their hands. Realization dawned on their faces and they sheepishly removed the matching gold bands and laid them in Deakins outstretched hand. Deakins grinned.

"Funny how you can get used to it so quickly, isn't it?" He looked at them as if he had a secret, but he didn't share and headed back to his office. Alex met Bobby's gaze and gave him a small smile, which he returned.

'It is funny.' Bobby thought. 'It felt so...natural.'

He almost laughed at the cheesiness of his last thought. But it was true, and that's why undercover work was always his favorite. He got to be the man to Alex that he had always dreamed of. Even it was just for a case. Just pretend. Bobby sighed and tried not to think about it.

As they gathered their belongings and prepared to leave, Bobby broke the comfortable silence.

"I know tomorrow is Saturday, but I told Marcus that I'd be back for the ring in the morning..." He left the question unasked, not wanting to ruin Alex's weekend plans. She looked at him apologetically.

"I have to watch my nephew for my sister tomorrow." She paused. "But, that may be a good thing. Men usually get the ring alone, so picking up the ring alone would be perfect. It may even help him be more comfortable and open to answering questions."

Bobby nodded, said goodbye and headed home.