Alex didn't know when it had happened, but she knew it had. Her heart was warm and completely devoid of all barriers.

As a partner, he has Eames; As a lover, he has no one. Detective Robert Goren inadvertently runs into a young woman whom, after chatting with her and noticing a large scar, he learns had cancer, resulting in her very unique outlook on life. They spark a friendship, but could there possibly be more between two individuals who are so untrusting of people in general? Starts in S1.

Nothing lasts forever. Or does it? A S9 vignette following a certain tragic event.

Eames reminds Goren that he isn't alone.

Eames wishes her partner got a bit more respect.

Goren understands how frustrating he can so he tries to help make it less frustrating.

For Rodger Eames was always welcome. Goren? Not so much.

Goren didn't always understand what made people act the way they did, but he knew it was his job to stop the craziness.

Goren had a crap day and visits Eames.

Littlest gestures can mean the most.

Goren drives Eames home after her kidnapping.

Birthdays for Goren have always been difficult. But for different reasons throughout the years.

Eames and Goren on a road trip.

Eames wonders if she'll ever know Goren as more then just her partner.

With Goren even the simplest things become frustrating.

Goren wonders after Eames's kidnapping if he'll ever be brave as her.

When tragedy strikes in the Eames family, Alex is tasked with becoming the guardian of six children while an investigation led by Major Case ensues. Eventual B/A.

When two FBI agents disappear in the middle of New York City, it becomes clear that a dangerous enemy is out for revenge. As lives hang in the balance, it will take the best minds in law enforcement to find the missing agents in time. [Three-way crossover with Numb3rs and The Mentalist.]

Goren and Eames react to situations differently, but are always in sync.

Bobby learned early on his mom's routines meant everything to her.

They say actions speak louder than words. If that's true, does it really matter what we say, or don't say?

Bobby and Alex revisit another holiday staple and have a bit of fun in the process! (I rated this T, although not sure this warrants it. But just to be safe...)

He never thought so before, but Bobby realizes he has something to be thankful for...

Detective Alexandra Eames is a NYPD detective who has just been given the case of a lifetime. As the bodies pile up, she reaches out to the only one who can help, Dr. Robert Goren. Will he help or will his past keep him from catching a terrifying killer.

Every successful partnership has to start somewhere. And that somewhere involves some hard secrets, some misconceptions, and oh yeah, a certain letter.