Now, we get into the happier part of the story. They still have a lot to work on, but they are on the right track.

Bobby work very early the next morning. For a moment, he thought about going into Alex's room and waking her up. Then he remembered Winnie's warning. He decided that he valued his life too much to risk waking her up.

So, he headed downstairs to find the kitchen. He followed his nose and found Winnie standing by the stove cooking. She turned around and smiled at him. Then she asked, "You didn't wake Alex did you?"

Bobby shook his head and said, "No ma'am. She was still sleeping when I came downstairs. She must be exhausted."

Winnie smiled, "She hasn't been sleeping much. Between the morning sickness and worrying about what is happening between the two of you. Lets just say that the poor girl is emotionally and physically drained."

Bobby felt guilty for about the hundredth time. He put his head down and knew that he had a lot of making up to do. He needed to prove that he was worthy of a woman like Alex. She'd always been too good for him, but it was time that he try to prove that he was good enough for her.

He asked Winnie, "Is there anything that I can help with?"

"You cook?"

Bobby nodded and told her, "I dabble and by dabbling I mean I can cook a mean scrambled eggs. I do manage to cook enough to survive."

Winnie pointed to the apron that was hanging on the door and told him, "Put that on and I'll have you slice the fruit."

Bobby nodded and the two of them working in silence to prepare the meal. Bobby was in the middle of cutting up the strawberries when Alex walked into the room. The two of them looked at each other and it was as if time had stood still.

Alex was trying to convince herself that he was really there. Bobby's gaze was settled on her stomach. He noticed that baby bump and he swallowed hard.

Winnie looked at the two of them and smiled. She took the knife out of Bobby's hand and told him, "Go. Talk to her."

Bobby took off the apron and walked towards her. When he was close to her, he took her hand and pulled her into his arms. He kissed her deeply and then whispered, "Lets go outside and talk"

Alex nodded and took his hand in hers. They walked outside and sat on the porch. Bobby didn't know where to begin. So, he told her softly, "I'm sorry. So fucking sorry for hurting you. I was scared and nervous. In a million years I'd never thought that you would tell me that you were pregnant. I..."

Alex knew that he was rambling because he was nervous. So, she did the first thing she thought of. She leaned forward and silenced him with a kiss. He ran his hands through her hair and then rested his chin on her head. The he whispered, "I didn't mean it when I..."

Alex put a finger on his lips. She told him softly, "I should have told you when I found out. I just wasn't sure how to tell you. I..."

Bobby pulled her in for a kiss. Then he whispered, "No. You aren't to blame for this. It was me only. I'm terrified of becoming a father. My own father was a terrible example. My mother got sick when I was very little. I'm afraid that I'm going to be just like her..."

Alex shook her head, "You would never be like your mom. I've seen you with kids. You are a wonderful man and this baby is so lucky that you are it's father."

Bobby took her hands in his and wondered how her faith in him could be so unwavering. Even after he hurt her she still have all the confidence in the world that he would make a good father for this child that she carried. He wasn't sure that he had her kind of faith, but he would have loved to.

He kissed her softly and whispered, "I love you Alex."

Alex felt her heart soar at hearing her name come from his lips. It was at that point that Winnie came out of the house. She told them, "I hate to interrupt, but breakfast is ready."

Alex hesitated and said, "We need to talk. I can wait until after we are done."

Winnie shook her head, "No. The talking can wait. You need your nourishment and so does the baby."

Bobby smiled at her and then looked at Alex and whispered, "I would do as she says. She means business"

Winnie smiled at him and said, "He's smart and good looking. If you don't want him I just might have to snap him up. Or I would if only I was forty years younger."

Bobby smiled and told her, "You could do much better than me."

Then, Bobby stood up and took Winnie's hand and led her into the house. Winnie smiled and looked up at him. Alex shook her head and she knew that Bobby had her under his spell.

She knew that there would be time for talking to Bobby later. Right now, according to Winnie, her baby needed food.

They walked into the kitchen and Bobby pulled out the chair for her. Alex smiled up at him and he sat down next to her.

Winnie smiled at the couple and asked, "So, how did the two of you meet?"

Alex smiled, "Bobby and I work together. He transferred in shortly after my old partner retired. We clicked immediately."

Bobby nodded, "She keeps me in line. She's too good for me."

"I'll decide whether or not I'm too good for you. I love you Robert Goren. Everything that we said before now, forget it. It's in the past. The only thing that matters now is that we learn from our mistakes."

Bobby swallowed hard and whispered, "You really are too good for me. What did I ever do to deserve you?"

Alex shook her head and kissed him softly. Winnie watched them with tears in her eyes. The two of them made a beautiful couple. She decided to give them some privacy and slipped out of the kitchen quietly.

After they kissed for awhile longer, Bobby told her softly, "Eat. I don't want Winnie to get mad at me." Then in a side whisper, he added, "She scares me."

Alex laughed and whispered, "She's actually a very sweet lady."

"I noticed."

They finished their meal in silence. Bobby and Alex looked at each other. When they finished eating, Bobby cleared the table and helped Alex with the dishes. They found a rhythm and were soon done.

Bobby walked out into the living room and sat on the couch. He wanted to connect with the baby and he wanted to reconnect with Alex. Alex sat next to him and then she said, "So, where do we go from here?"

"I think we need to take it one step at a time. One day at a time. I know that I love you. Even if I was an ass. I think you still love me."

Alex nodded, "I do."

They kissed each other softly and then Bobby asked, "I know that I don't have a right to ask this, but... could I...possibly...ummm..."

Alex smiled and then told him, "Bobby?"

"What?"

"Just spit it out."

He finally whispered, "Well, I noticed that you are starting to show and well..."

"You want to feel the baby?"

He let out a sigh of relief and nodded. She pulled him up and then headed upstairs. This moment was too intimate, too private to risk having anyone interrupt them.

When they got into her room, she took off the shirt that she was wearing and left on her sports bra. He was surprised at how beautiful she was. He reached out for her, but hesitated. He looked up at her and saw the huge smile she had on her face.

She took his hand and pressed it against her stomach. Her own hand rested on his and she whispered, "That's our baby."

Bobby looked at their hands and then repeated, "Our baby. I don't deserve this. Don't deserve to be a part of this Eames..."

Alex shook her head and then told him, "I'm not Eames here. I'm Alex and you are Bobby. Always remember that. I love you and you definitely deserve this. You deserve to be happy. WE deserve to be happy Bobby. This baby is so, so lucky to have us as it's parents. You are going to be able to teach him or her so much."

Bobby smiled at her, "I hope we have a little girl. A little girl just as pretty as her mommy."

Alex smiled and told him, "I hope we have a little boy. A little boy with just as much courage and heart as his father."

They looked at their joined hands and then they looked at each other. They still had a lot to work out, but Alex knew that they just needed to take it one day at a time.

Alex smiled and told Bobby, "I want to show you around the town."

"I'd like that. I'd like that a lot. I'd love to see the antique shop where you got the cradle. I'd love to look for a crib."

Alex nodded and then pulled on her shirt. They kissed once again and then headed out to explore the town...