TROUBLED WATERS
Fallaci had just opened the door of the apartment of Eames.
She discovered a Goren wet from head to toe.
- Eames, there is someone for you!
She was about to go home; she opened the door and came face to face with Goren.
Eames wondered who could have come to see her at this hour, and above all she had not heard the doorbell ring. So it was strange.
She stopped dead in her tracks when she discovered who was at her door and in what state.
At this vision of a soaked Goren, her heart tightened.
He should have called her and told her what was wrong!
And especially not to come in the pouring rain at the risk of catching pneumonia.
She knew that through their Captain Ross something had happened, but only he could tell her.
Ross had told her that it was Goren's job to tell her, not his.
He had a broken face, he looked confused, it did not bode well.
Alex rushed up to him, put his head under his shoulder and carried him inside.
Falllaci understood that she was too much and above all she had to go home, her husband and children were waiting for her.
- I'm going Alex! She waved to him. See you later Goren.
She closed the door behind her, leaving them alone.
But what could have happened?
She had never seen Goren like this!
She had heard rumors that he was crazy, but she hadn't really paid attention to them, just like the rumors about Logan. She had better things to do than gossip about other people!
Alex settled Bobby on his bed, fetched a towel, put it on his greying curls, squatted down at his level and dried them.
He grabbed her wrist, stopping her movement, and slid the towel to the floor.
- I'm alone and you heard... His voice broke. A man alone and without children, without parents, is worthless!
Alex felt his heart break at her words.
He had tears in his eyes.
Gently, she gave him a little tap on the shoulder.
- Don't talk nonsense! She gave him a big smile. I am here!
At her words, Goren burst into tears, throwing himself into her arms.
She put both arms around him, holding him close and whispering sweet nothings to him, trying to soothe him.
Goren's whole body was shaking with sobs.
He raised his head, his eyes red and bathed in tears.
He gazed at the soft features of Eames' face.
My God, she was beautiful.
She was always there for him!
What would he do? What would become of him? Without her?
She was goodness itself.
Understanding with him, despite everything he was putting her through.
He brought his hand to her cheek, caressing it.
He brought his face closer to hers, feeling her breath on his face, which made him shiver.
With softness, he took possession of his lips.
Once, only once, he wanted to know what taste had his lips.
But he resumed, moving his lips away from hers.
He should not!
She was his partner, the little sister he never had.
But his desire was too strong, his reason was failing!
He needed her at that very moment.
Then not holding any more, he took her face between his hands, taking possession of her lips with ardour.
The first time that he had kissed Alex had been surprised by his kiss, but it was soft. Whereas this time it was too fiery.
It frightened him.
But he drew her to him, hugging her.
Alex felt her fear turn into something fiery inside her, a feeling of dizziness, of desire.
Her heart drummed violently in her chest.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, curling up against him.
Goren pushed her back!
Alex lost his balance, falling.
He grabbed her wrist, preventing her from hitting the ground.
No, but what an idiot!
Did he forget that she was half his size and much thinner.
He had forgotten her strength.
- Alex...The hand behind her neck, not daring to look at her. Sorry, I shouldn't have!
Alex did not believe his ears.
He kissed her twice and he regretted it! What did it mean?
It was not a game!
Alex slapped his hand away from his wrist, turning away from him.
Goren understood that he had just hurt her!
He stood up, walked over to her, and laid his head on her shoulder, wrapping his arm around her waist and blowing.
He held her close.
- It's not what you think...Alex! Eames felt his warm breath on the back of her neck, which made her shudder and close her eyes. You are my partner...and that's impossible!
Her anger fell at his words.
She put her hand on his.
- And God knows I still want to kiss you! Goren swung Eames around to face him, resting his forehead against hers and looking into Eames' hazel eyes. What are we going to do?
For all answer, Eames took Goren's face gently in his hands, taking his lips.
Goren blushed violently at his gesture.
But his blood rushed to his chest.
He took with passion her lips, tightening it against him, and forcing the pressing of her lips, which she opened to him, intertwining their languages in a crazy dance.
She tried as well as she could to catch her breath, she had the impression that her heart was going to explode, so much it was strong.
Her heart drummed violently in her chest, her body ignited, making her lose control.
She never thought she would feel this way about someone, something so strong!
She gently parted her lips, trying to catch her breath, brought her hand to his cheek, caressing it.
His skin was rough, he wasn't young anymore, but he hadn't lost any of his splendor. She smiled even more.
Despite his age, he was still a handsome man to her, even with his wrinkles, even with his graying hair.
- Love me, just...Bobby!
Goren nodded, taking her lips delicately.