"Who says anyone here is going to live to tell the tale?" Nick shot back.
Silence dominated the room. All eyes seemed to lock onto Nick, each filled with apprehension and fear.
Anna sensing the change in atmosphere clutched tighter onto her teddy bear and nuzzled closer to her mother. All others were looking back on their lives, focusing on their regrets, wondering if they would ever have the chance to right their wrongs or change their lives.
Bobby was speculating on whether he would ever get the chance to reconcile his relationship with Eames. He then realized that unlike everyone else here, he had the object of his affection right here with him. He had the chance to fix the one relationship in his life that was worth saving. He had a chance to change his life, or the last few minutes of it.
He turned his eyes unto Eames, his heart clenching with guilt with every pain filled breathe she endured. The sight of her was enough to strengthen his resolve and push him to do what he knew he had to.
It was now or never.
Bobby reached out his hand and softly placed it on her face, caressing it gently. The sudden unprofessional gesture shocked Alex and caused her to cast her eyes onto Bobby. If only she knew that there were plenty of surprises left in store for her.
She searched his eyes, seeking whatever emotions he held there. What she found was wanting, though for what she couldn't quite identify.
"Ea-Alex, um…I…There's no doubt in my mind that you're the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I don't think I could do what I'm about to do without you knowing that… Bobby sheepishly looked down and whispered softly but strongly, "I-I love you. More than anything else."
Alex was stunned into silence. Before she had a chance to respond, she felt Bobby's presence slipping away.
Her eyes searched him out and she let out a horrified cry, "Bobby, no!"
As she watched Bobby forcefully lounged at Nick taking both of them tumbling to the ground. During the mist of their violent struggle, a single shot resounded around the room and then the whole room was immersed in silence.
TBC…
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