Goren, as straight as a daisy, was standing in front of Eames' open casket.
He had placed pink tulips, flowers she loved, around her body.
She had a smile on her lips.
It seemed that she had died happy.
While she had to suffer the martyrdom the last hours of her life.
Goren couldn't believe that it was Alex's body that was in that coffin.
He always expected the voice to be sarcastic.
What he loved most of all!
It was his strongest trait.
He remembered that night, that last night.
Where he had finally admitted to her how he felt.
- But yes, you love me!
Alex waved his hand in a casual way.
Like a brother loves a sister! Haven't you told me that a hundred times?
She pouted, sulking!
Why did he always tell her that?
She knew that since that famous day, when Joe's daughter had kidnapped him, he had become very affectionate towards her, even too protective.
Not that she didn't like it, but she was old enough and could manage very well, even after having lived that!
- It's not...
Alex turned around at his words.
What did he mean by that?
They had known each other for over six years and every time it was the same! To draw the glasses of the nose, it was almost impossible mission!
She came closer to him, stood on her tiptoes and listened.
- What is not?
In front of him, he had Alexandra's big eyes scrutinizing him.
He started to blush violently, putting his hand behind his neck.
He was nervous!
This gesture did not escape Alex, who understood that he was embarrassed.
But what could he be embarrassed about?
He looked away, not daring to look at her.
No, it was too easy!
He was not going to escape again, as he knew very well how to do it!
Moreover with this cover, he could not go far, otherwise it would look suspicious!
- I'm waiting!
Goren took a deep breath, took his courage in both hands.
It was now or never!
He wouldn't have the courage to tell her another time!
But how to tell her, how to make her understand?
Alex came closer to him, brought his lips closer to his ears.
- Well you decide at the end to tell me what you have to say to me? She blew, which made fly one of her blond locks. You're really just a kid at times!
At her words, Alex saw Goren grab her wrist, pull her towards him, bring her face closer to his and take her lips gently.
She opened wide her eyes, realizing what he was doing.
He pulled her lips away from his.
- I love you, but not as a sister!
Alex, as if forbidden, with her hand on her lips, blushing, tried as best she could to calm the beating of her heart!
Goren had kissed her!
And this confession!
She did not expect such a thing, even from him.
Alex's silence made him realize that she didn't feel what he felt.
- Don't worry, I won't insist! He turned away. I understand very well that it is not reciprocal!
Alex saw him moving away from her.
She wanted to shout no, that it was not what he thought. But her words stayed in her throat.
It had been too much emotion for her.
So she ran, stepping in front of Goren, stood on her tiptoes, grabbed his face with both hands, and kissed him.
Alex stepped aside, lowering her eyes, blushing.
- Sorry...
Goren had remained there, without moving, not daring to believe what she had just done.
Had he dreamed what had just happened.
He slowly approached her, lifting her chin.
- Alex, you...
She nodded her head.
At this silent answer, Goren, grabbed Eames by the waist, holding her close, delicately taking her lips.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, curling up against him.
It was as if the world at that moment had stopped, allowing them to love each other.
- Goren, it's time! Logan put his hand on Goren's shoulder. They will have to seal the coffin.
Goren turned his attention to Logan with a blank stare.
- Alex is afraid of the dark...His voice broke. He needs light!
Mike's heart broke at her words.
He looked at Caroline, who was trying to put on a brave face, but her eyes were red and swollen from crying so much.
She sat there, speechless, her face white.
Caroline had not stopped crying every night since Alex's death.
She was angry with herself!
She often told him that she should have been in his place, if she had accepted this mission with him.
But Logan had forbidden it to her!
In the state she was in, she couldn't!
It was too risky for the child she was carrying, and for her.
But he would never have thought that Alex or even Bobby could have risked anything!
They were both very good detectives, so he thought everything would go well as usual.
Alex was Caroline's dearest friend, one of the few she had.
And today, she found herself without her, deprived of any friend, any female support.
She had lost her joy in life.
Logan turned his attention back to Goren.
He knew that for Bobby it must be a torment to be alive and Alex dead.
He knew him too well, and he knew he would have given his life to save her!
Alex was the light of Goren's nights, and today he had lost that light!
- Come on!
Goren let himself be guided by Logan, who, when he reached Barek, held out his hand to her, which she took.
Caroline had to be strong, not to cry, even if it tore her heart apart!
It wasn't her who needed support at that moment, but Goren.
But it was very hard, and every time tears came to her eyes, she just had to pull herself together.
Caroline's heart was in a thousand pieces.