October 31th - 10:20 p.m.

The two walked around for a bit, looking at different games, trying to find a good place to sit down and eat. This time, Alex guessed because his friends weren't around, Bobby didn't try to hold her hand. But she wanted him to. She debated over and over if she should or shouldn't, what would happen if she did or didn't, etc. Finally the two started getting really hungry, and Bobby suggested they head toward the front, where most the restaurants were. On their way there Alex still debated until she felt Bobby slip his hand into hers. She froze for a minute. She didn't know if she should hold back or just let him hold on to her. She came to a conclusion finally but it was too late and he let go of her hand.

"Here." Bobby pointed out. They sat at a table outside, among others, where a dance floor was. After they snacked for a bit Bobby stood.

Alex frowned as he came around next to her.

"Want to dance?" Bobby asked shyly.

Alex got up smiling, setting her napkin down, then following him to the dance floor. The music was slow, like it had been all night. At first she felt uncomfortable, but once he wrapped one arm around her and folded his fingers into hers with the other she felt relaxed. As the song went on she stood closer. Just as a new song started she laid her head on his chest, they were barely moving now.

Bobby moved the hand on her back to her neck. He rested his hand there, not wanting her to leave her position, and she had no plans off doing so.

Alex closed her eyes finally and it felt as though they were on a cloud.

Bobby shut his eyes soon after, he didn't need to know where to dance around, they were practically just standing anyway.

"Eames." Bobby finally said, his voice vibrating into her body.

"Hmm?" Alex mumbled in repsonse.

"I'm sorry I dragged you here, and I'm sorry I said you were my girlfriend. I always wanted to impress these guys, and I couldn't impress them more by having you here. But it was selfish…." Bobby began to ramble.

"Bobby, I know you wanted me here to impress them. I know that. And its ok, I would have done the same." Alex smiled as she lifted her head from his chest with a smile. She wanted more then anything to lay her head back on his chest, but she had looked at a large clock near one of the restaurants and if they didn't go they'd miss the air show.

October 31th - 11:00 p.m.

Bobby had grabbed on to Alex's hand again as he led her through the stadium, going to seats he obviously liked. Bobby had grabbed a blanket from his apartment, and they sat on it.

Alex turned to Bobby. "I thought it started at twelve?"

Bobby nodded. "It does, but they usually do a small fun show before hand."

She nodded. They had to wait for fifteen minutes or so and meanwhile Alex moved closer to him.

Bobby wrapped his arm over her shoulders and she rested her head on one of his. It really felt like they were a couple.

Finally a man in a dark suit came out on the stage with a microphone and a wand. His assistants brought a box with blades. The man then spoke, "Welcome ladies and gentleman, ghost and goblins, monsters and witches! Welcome to El Karnival! I will be your host and before we get started with our air show." He paused as the audience cheered then continued when the nose died down to a reasonable level. "We will be performing a fun magic trick!"

A man in a costume stood off stage waiting for his que, when Frank approached him. "Pick the woman in seat A-23." The man nodded, then ran on stage when he heard his que. It was his job to find an audience member to be sliced on stage. He ran up and down isles in his scary costume until he reached Alex. He reached out to her and she grabbed onto Bobby. The man grabbed her wrist and as he brought her down stage with him, she pulled Bobby along too.

Bobby laughed as did Alex.

When they reached the stage the monster-man ran off and Alex stood next to Bobby with a large smile on her face, and her arm wrapped around his. "Welcome!" The host greeted them. "What are your names?"

Bobby spoke for her. "I'm Bobby and this is Ea...Alex."

The host smiled. "Ah! Very nice! Bobby and Alex. Are you two married? Have Kids?"

Alex shook her head and added a verbal. "No." Just to be sure.

The host nodded. "Well it looks like we have two fiancés!" The host thought that's what Alex meant.

"Well not yet." Bobby smiled as he spoke into the microphone.

"Not yet?" The host looked out into the audience. "Maybe we should listen to what Bobby has to say…." The host stood closer holding the microphone near the two.

Bobby turned to Alex, and she grew wide eyed.

Alex didn't think it was a good idea to propose or anything in front of everyone, especially as a joke.

Bobby took Alex's hands in his, looking up at her finally. "Alex, we've been together seven years now and we've only dated a few times… but even so, I can't help but feel you fill a need in me… We've gone through many hard times, with the loss of both of our mothers, with your being shot, and with my brother causing trouble..."

Alex's smile went away and she looked at him differently now. She heard the conversation change from boyfriend-girlfriend into partners.

"…The only thing stopping us from taking this last step is ourselves, but we've past the test. We've proven we can't do with out each other, and we can only survive together… Alex… will you marry me?" Bobby asked.

Alex's heart stopped. Even though this was fake, even though it was all a charade, it felt so real. This time she tightened her fingers that intertwined with his. She felt a shortness of breath, but the audience, the host, the stage, the carnival, the dance, Halloween, the candy, the children, her apartment, their cases, their partnership, their history… it all faded. Now it was just her and him. Everyone waited in patience as she took a shaky breath and whispered."Yes."

Bobby took a step closer, sliding his hands from hers, onto her hips. She looked up at him and he tilted his head slowly.

Alex licked her lips once before Bobby pressed his against her. The kiss became passionate soon, and the audience remained quiet. She longed for him to be inside of her and now he was. His tongue curved inside of her and twisted. She shut her eyes as did he, and she moved her arms around his neck. This kiss wasn't a charade, this kiss wasn't a joke, it wasn't boyfriend-girlfriend, it wasn't fiancées, it wasn't getting married, it wasn't something they wanted... it was what they both needed. Finally the two separated as reality kicked in. Soon the audience started to cheer, Alex could even see some women shedding tears in the front rows. She looked away and up at Bobby, he looked at her. Then, as the host began to address the audience about how great this was and it was a first in this carnivals history, Alex slowly reached her hand out to Bobby's.

Bobby looked down at their hands and as Alex curled her fingers through his, he held on to her too.

The host was now getting ready to do the magic trick but Bobby pulled Alex off stage. Some of the audience could tell what was going on and smiled, the host finally got it and let out a real laugh.

Bobby knew the grounds and he knew the quickest way out of the carnival.

Alex struggled to keep up, but wouldn't let go of him. They rushed to her car and he quickly put the key in the engine. The only thing Alex was afraid of was that by the time they got to her place her thoughts would stop her from what she wanted to do most.

Bobby drove fast, afraid of the same thing.

When they pulled up to her apartment they moved even quicker. Before they even reached her door Bobby pulled off her jacket. He pushed her up against her door, standing as close as he could. He dove his tongue into her rougher now, and she struggled with the keys in her hand. He started to undo her top while he caressed her neck. She finally found her key and pushed it in the slot. Her door opened and they fell in. It was a hard fall, especially since he fell on her. But she smiled and he softly put his hand on her forehead, moving a strand of hair from her face.

"I don't think I made myself clear earlier..." Bobby stated as he kissed her neck gently.

Alex started to undo his shirt now as he continued to talk into her. "I don't love my girlfriend, I love my partner who's been there every step of the way for me. I love the woman who's beaten the toughest, odds in anyone's life combined. I love you Alex." He told her as he pulled away from her neck and looked her in the eyes.

Alex wrapped her arms around him again, and slowly she pulled him closer. "I love you too, Bobby. I always have."