Title: Surprise of a Lifetime

Disclaimer: I do not Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf does.

Author's Note: Maybe all took the option of leaving at the same time and form a PI team with Carolyn Barek and Mike Logan? All three (Alex, Bobby, and Ross) will leave physically unscathed.

A/N 2: B.M.A.R.C.= Bobby Mike Alex Ross Carolyn

Special Thanks to: superfelix and Humor in a Bittersweet Life for a few word descriptions, and to bogoalexea and TriStateCopFan for their reviews and to CSI SVU CI FAN making this story a favorite!

Genre: Romance/General

Beta'd by: superfelix

Rating: T

Chapter 4: Shock and No Choice


Their two week honeymoon in Lake Tahoe was more romantic than Alex could ever have imagined it. They spent time sightseeing via helicopter, snuggling and stealing a few kisses while under a blanket during a sunset sleigh ride which at the end the ride they had a romantic dinner and fed each other in a private room, took many pictures of the beautiful Tahoe scenery, and wrapping it all up with ski lift tickets where had fun skiing as they fell on their cushioned bottoms and having fun in general.

However, they spent most of their honeymoon making love to each other which was both sizzling and steamy.

While they were in their own little fantasy world trouble was boiling over back at 1PP.

When the Brass found out Alex and Bobby's marriage most of them had let it go in order to keep the best detective pair together; everyone that is except for the Chief of D's Kenny Moran who would not leave the issue alone. He had thought the relationship would fizzle out after awhile.

The first person who came to their defense was Ross who knew that even if they were partners, the two were meant for each other, even the ME Liz Rodgers knew that.

"Really Chief couldn't you have just dropped this matter by now?"

"No Danny that is the point. My best detective married to the department whack job? This is outrageous. No more like shameful and unacceptable."

Ross was rubbing his head; he felt a nasty headache coming on and the Chief's attitude was not helping.

Ross then tried to reason with Moran, "Look even if Detective Goren is the department whack job, he is a impressive detective."

The moment what Ross said left his mouth he knew it was a bad idea as he saw Moran becoming even more furious.

"Well tell them that if they want to stay together then they risk being split up or transferred to separate deparments. I will not tolerate it period."

"You know chief you are a real pain in the butt and a major one at that," said Ross exasperatedly and then added, "If you cannot allow the two best detectives to work here then you have two weeks notice of resignation."

With that Ross walked out of the Chief of D's office leaving Moran flabbergasted at what he just heard.

When the happy couple got back, they received a barrage of congratulations from a lot the well wishers, including Megan who was here for a visit and had brought along her daughter Margot.

Ross who had seen the pair walk in, knew he had to deliver the news and soon. As soon as Bobby had helped Alex out of her coat and had hung it up for her, they heard their names being called loud and clear.

"Detectives Eames and Goren I would like to see both of you in my office please."

Alex and Bobby looked at each other and Alex said, "Uh-oh I don't like the sound of his voice."

When they reached Ross' office and had gone in and closed the door, Ross blurted what needed to be said.

"Detectives I have some news and it is not good. I had a talk with Moran a few days ago and he said the two are at risk of being split up or transferred to other department to work apart."

"What the heck, why?" fumed a livid Alex.

"The clue lies on both your ring fingers."

When they looked down it was then they knew.

"That prick, h-how dare he do this to us," huffed Bobby.

"I know what you mean," began Ross and added, "Since he is being a complete pain, I have given my two weeks notice to resign."

"Sir you didn't have to do that."

"Yes I did, I have had enough of this."

Alex then added, "Sir if you're resigning from the NYPD then we are too, as a matter of fact we will go right now and compose our two weeks notice letter."

Ross paused again and then said, "Okay you two may go now and start cleaning out your work area and begin filling out the forms. You can let both Nichols and Wheeler."

The two left in downed spirits, they were now out of a job, what where they to do?

When Nichols saw them with frowns on their faces he knew something was up.

He walked over to them and to see what was wrong.

"Hey is anything wrong? I mean something is up from your body language when you two were talking with Ross."

"Yeah Chief of D's Moran is making a big deal out of us being married and threatened to split us up or have us reassigned to separate jobs. Since Ross decided to give his two weeks notice, we are giving our two weeks notice as well."

Nichols gave them an unreadable face but then said, "Well I sorry that the Chief is acting like a total pain in the butt...then again he was like this when Ross and I were working partners. If there is anything I can do let me know okay?"

"Thanks Nichols," began Alex and then Bobby added, "We appreciate your concern and support."

Right then Megan came up to find out what was going on but found out before she opened her mouth.

"The Chief said he wasn't going to allow us working under his command while being married, so we are resigning rather than get split up or reassigned."

Megan didn't know what to say except, "How dare he?"

Alex just gave a shrug as she went back to clearing out her work area and then proceeded to fill out the necessary forms.

Right as they were getting off work, they received a phone call and were in the car heading home Alex felt her phone buzz.

"Hey Alex," said Carolyn cheerfully.

"Hey Carolyn," replied Alex trying to sound gloomy but failed.

"What's wrong? Wait how about you, Bobby, Mike and I can talk about it over dinner, mine and Mike's treat."

Alex pondered she had wanted to go home and snuggle with Bobby but spending time with their closest friends and then snuggling with Bobby later seemed like a win-win situation.

"Okay what time?" asked Alex.

"How about 7:30 at Mario's?

"Sure Bobby and I will meet you there."

When Alex and Bobby arrived at Mario's Italian Restaurant at the appointed time, Carolyn saw them and knew from the looks on their face something was definitely not right; and she and Mike were about to find out.

"Hey Alex, hey Bobby thanks for coming," said Mike.

"Thanks for having us?"

They proceeded to chat and catch up a bit as Carolyn and Mike found out more about the romantic honeymoon.

Carolyn knew it would a sore subject but she decided it would be best for the two let it out and so she asked, "Um you guys I noticed that the two of you were downtrodden earlier, do you want to talk about it?"

Alex and Bobby looked at each other then Alex spoke up.

"That butt-head of a Chief of D's threatened to split us up or reassign us because we are married."

"How dare that ugly pig," blurted out Carolyn fuming.

"Yeah seriously Moran is a narcissist who is jealous of Bobby," exclaimed Mike.

"Yeah not to mention he's arrogant for sure," said Alex.

"No doubt he's egotistical," added Bobby.

When they had finished cursing at Moran, surprisingly enough both Alex and Bobby felt a whole better.

"I am glad that Ross was there to stick up for us in our absence and was willing to resign because of us," said Bobby with a newfound respect for Ross.

Both Carolyn and Mike raised their eyebrows at that revelation.

"You know Mike and I are thinking of starting of Private Investigation team, maybe you, Bobby, and Ross if wants, can join up. Together we can make a dynamic team."

The Alex and Bobby looked at each other and thought it was a pretty good idea. Considering now that Ross was out of a job as well, this one way to make it up to him. Is that whole new situation not a little bit too easy?

"Okay when we go and finish cleaning out our stuff and turn in the paperwork we go and have a talk with Ross and we'll let you know."

The rest of dinner they continued to chat and catch up with each other.

When they got back to their place in Forest Hills, Alex took of her shoes first and picked up the mail and saw their wedding pictures had arrived and went over to couch to sit down and take a look at the pictures. They had been living together since the month prior to their wedding as they had decided to let the lease on Bobby's apartment expire.

"Wow he is fast," said Alex as she opened the envelope and gently pulled out the pictures and began looking through them and was amaze what she saw.

After Bobby had taken his shoes off he too went to see for himself and was astonished.

As soon as he had gotten to the couch and sat down he snaked his right arm around her waist, brought her in and gave her a kiss on the head he said, "Wow this pictures are really incredible! Look at the both of us…so happy; and you, you looked stunningly gorgeous as usual."

Alex put the pictures down on the coffee table, turned on and kissed Bobby full on the lips with all the passion she had in her.

At which time when they had to come up for air they parted and leaned forehead to forehead Alex said something Bobby instantly agreed to.

"I was thinking maybe we should have Jacques be our official family photographer."

"He is so going to love that!"

After a little while longer at the couch and thumbing through their pictures they both decided to call it a night as they had work to do next morning.

As the former dynamic duo of MCS were wrapping up all the loose ends and had cleaned out the remainder of their stuff, briefed Zach's new partner what to expect, turned in the forms turned in their badges, guns, and work IDs and signed off they then talked to Ross about the offer.

"Captain," began Alex as they were in the elevator on their way down.

"Hey I am no longer your captain, you can just call me Ross or by first name."

Bobby thought Oh boy here we go again.

"Uh ok," began Alex and afterward said, "A few days ago we talked with Mike Logan and former fellow MCS detective Carolyn Barek and they wanted Bobby and I to join their P.I. team and they offered you a spot on the team as well."

Ross was a bit astonished when he heard the offer and before he could say anything Bobby added, "We owe you one because you stood up for us in our absence."

Ross thought about it. He had been considering find a job in the private sector and that would allow him to spend more time with his boys. But then again this would be that opportunity, how could he turn down such an offer?

"Okay I like that idea, I will get back to you as soon as possible."

It was only a month later that B.M.A.R.C. Private Investigators began its operations.

It didn't take long for B.M.A.R.C. to be wildly popular amongst the residents NYC, the state of New York and even out of state thanks to word of mouth and happy clients; they even had help from Zach Nichols and Megan Wheeler, and even Deakins pitched in. When Moran got a hold of it he was livid that he almost popped an artery, he didn't expect them to be so well of so quickly.

However, before their PI business was off the ground and running Alex and Bobby made a discovery.

On the morning that B.M.A.R.C. was to start up, Alex began to feel sick to stomach.

Alex started to feel queasy and dashed from the kitchen to the bathroom as fast as she could. Concerned for his wife's well being, Bobby put down the newspaper and went to the bathroom just in time to hear the toilet flushing.

"Alex, honey, are you okay?" asked Bobby in a worried voice as he knocked on the door.

When the door opened and saw that Alex looked a bit ashen he was even more at unease.

"I am fine it is probably just the cold bug that has been going around."

Bobby who was still uneasy nodded and remembered how Lewis had just gotten over the same bug.

After Alex convinced Bobby to go ahead and help out with the setup with a promise to stay home for the day he had left Alex made a quick call to her gynecologist and made an appointment for later that morning for she had a feeling that her throwing up could be something that could change hers and Bobby's life forever.

By evening the good news had sunken in, so she made preparations for telling Bobby.

Meanwhile as Bobby was on his way home he thought about how Alex was doing. He couldn't help but worry about his darling wife.

When he got home the first thing he asked after giving Alex a hug and loving kiss, "How are you feeling baby?"

Hearing Bobby calling her baby gave her goosebumps and for a good reason.

When Alex led him to the couch and they both sat down, she began to tell him what she had rehearsed in her head.

"Bobby, remember how we talked about starting a family soon and how I wasn't feeling well this morning?"

Bobby nodded and waited for Alex to go on.

"Well sweetie, I found out the reason that caused it," Alex paused and then continued as she place her hands on her abdomen, "Bobby honey we're going to be parents, I am pregnant!"

It took awhile for Bobby to process the news that Alex delivered him. Then it dawned on him…he was going to be a dad.

Once the news had fully sunken in, he jumped for joy and grabbed Alex and spun her around before putting back down quickly; she was carrying their offspring.

-x-

Pregnancy seemed to agree with Alex. As she grew bigger and bigger with the passing months, she also glowed stunningly and everyone was as happy as they could possibly be.

As time went on the people around them began to notice the positive change in Alex and it became obvious to the fact she was carrying twins.

Even when with business booming Alex was helping out even it was desk jobs.

Then one day it happened; her and Bobby's kids decide to make an early entrance when she went into labor after the water broke.

Luckily everyone was there and helped out the minute it happened.

It wasn't before the action kicked in with Carolyn as Alex's leaning support and Mike wiping off the sweat, and Ross being on standby with clean towels did Bobby help deliver two healthy babies, Andrea Frances Goren and John Wesley Goren.

Yep everything that has happened are in their life has been more than one surprise of a lifetime.


A/N 3: Thanks for reading the concluding chapter of "Surprise of a Lifetime". As always reviews are appreciated!