Lola scans the paper with her big hazel eyes, intrigued.
There were logos, and words...
But she didn't understand what was marked.
Except her first name which she recognized...
But the name next to hers...
Was not hers.
What did it mean...
Lola had seen this name somewhere before...
But where...
- I don't understand...
She raised her big hazel eyes to Bobby, questioning him with her eyes.
And suddenly...
Everything lit up in her head.
She knew whose name was next to hers.
It was Bobby's.
Lola had already seen it on her police card...
Could it be...
- It says...
- Lola Goren.
Goren didn't have time to finish his sentence...
that Lola had understood.
- I recognized the name... Lola pointed to the two badges next to her mother's and Bobby's police cards. It's written on your card.
Goren blushed violently, turning scarlet, and nodded.
It was true that Lola liked to play with her card, and her badge.
And so...
She knew her name.
- You understand what that means, sweetie...
Yes...
Lola just understood.
It couldn't be...
She had always wanted Bobby to be her daddy.
And now...
- Yes Mommy...
The little girl held the paper in her small hands, trembling with emotion. Her heart was beating violently in her chest.
- Bobby became your daddy legally...
At her mother's words, Lola gave way to all her emotion, and burst into tears.
Alex's heart broke into a thousand pieces at her daughter's cries.
She approached Lola, and took her in her arms.
No...
Alex had not wanted this.
She and Goren had discussed it seriously...
And they had decided that this was the best possible choice.
She never thought her daughter would be unhappy.
Goren didn't know where to put himself.
Had they misjudged Lola's desire with Alex.
To the point of hurting the girl.
He had thought...
But she was crying...
And so...
- I'm so happy, Mom. Lola clutched her mama's dress, and raised her tear-stained face to her mother. This is the best day of my life.
At her words, Eames and Goren were relieved.
Damn it...
Goren had been so afraid that he had done something wrong.
Lola pulled away from her mom's arms, turned to Bobby, and put her little hand on his arm.
- Lola was nervous. I can... Goren nodded, letting her know that she could continue. Call you daddy...
At her words, Goren's heart beat violently in his chest, ready to break, so happy was he.
Tears came to his eyes, clouding his vision.
- You are sad... Lola's little voice was worried. Bobby...
Goren shook his head in denial.
What the hell...
He was the opposite...
He was so happy.
Alex felt his heart clench at the sight of tears shining in Bobby's brown eyes.
Goren wasn't going to cry...
So was he.
What the hell...
His house was going to be called the crying house if this continued.
Lola held her arms out to him, putting a big smile on her lips.
- I can comfort you... Lola took a deep breath, and launched herself. Daddy...
At her words, Goren felt his heart melt, and his tears flow down his cheeks.
He was the happiest man in the world.
With delicacy, he took Lola in his arms.
Lola brought her little hand to his tears and wiped them away.
- Don't cry daddy... Lola spoke in a soft voice, looking at him with her big hazel eyes full of love. We are a family.
At her words, Goren blushed violently.
A family...
Yes...
That's what they were...
And soon...
They would be four.
It was so awkward...
But so nice...
Having Lola call him daddy.
He loved it.
- Daddy is fine...
With gentleness, he hugged Lola to him.
Eames could not take his eyes off the scene that was unfolding before his eyes.
Her eyes were beaded with tears.
She was so happy...
That the two beings she loved so much...
Were finally...
A father and his daughter...
Legally.
Goren looked up at Alex with his brown eyes, and held out his hand.
She intertwined her fingers with his, and he gently drew her against him, gently holding the two people he loved most in the world.