A/N: Thanks for the people who reviewed The Belt. Glad you liked it. This will probably be the last update this week because ffnet will be down this weekend, so no updates then. Just a bit of fun with the un-couple here. Should I write the next chapter with Lucy, Bobby and Alex at the end of their day out...since Lucy is staying with Alex I could have the three of them back in her apartment and do something there or just leave it at this and start the new chapter with Lucy back at her parents? What do you think? Suggestions, ideas and grammar stuff are welcome.

Part twelve

Arriving at the zoo, Bobby and Alex weren't really comfortable with each other. They had hardly spoken a worth. Lucy, however, made up for that by talking almost constantly. At the entrance there were several photographers taking pictures of the visitors. As expected, the three of them were also chosen for a picture. Bobby stepped aside, feeling this was for Alex and her niece. The photo shouldn't include him, he wasn't family.

After the first picture of Alex and Lucy, Lucy called to Bobby. "Come here Bobby. You gotta go on the picture too!"

Reluctantly he stepped to them. He took his place next to Alex with Lucy in front of them. He stood stiffly and the photographer commented on it. Alex stepped closer to Bobby until their sides touched. All three smiled for the photo.

Lucy then stepped aside. "Now just the two of you." She walked over to the photographer and whispered something in his ear.

Bobby and Alex were standing next to each other, both very aware of the other. Alex knew her niece and suspected that whatever she had whispered in the man's ear it wouldn't be good.

"Why don't you put her arm around her?" The photographer suggested to Bobby.

Bobby, shocked by the suggestion, shook his head. It probably wasn't a good idea. Alex sighed and grabbed his arm. The man needed to learn to stop thinking every once in a while. "For once Bobby, go with the flow." She put his arm around her shoulder, embracing him with an arm around his waist.

Surprised by her touch, he turned his head to look at her, just as the picture was taken. "Again." The photographer said. "You were looking at her, not at me. Just look at the camera for a few seconds. After that you can stare all you want."

The second try was successful and they were handed a piece of paper with the number for their photo's. Ready to pick up in a couple of hours. They were on their way again. Lucy wanted to go to the African Plains. The giraffes were one of her favourite animals. Lucy was excitedly talking about all she knew about the animals, when a yell from the distance interfered.

"Lexie!" A man called.

The three of them turned towards the sound. Bobby was surprised as he saw a big smile appearing on Alex's face. "Jason? Ooh my God!" She yelled.

The man, tall – though smaller than Bobby- had black hair, wore jeans and a black leather jacket. He scooped Alex up in his arms and hugged her tightly. Bobby wondered who this guy was. Whoever it was, he sure was good friends with Alex…no, Lexie. He ordered himself that he was not going to be jealous. He could not afford Alex to get angry at him again. No, he was going to be polite and nice and ignore the fact that that man was holding her in his arms the way he wanted to hold her. Nope, he was not going to get into that.

He suddenly felt a little hand in his. Looking down he saw Lucy had come to stand next to him. They presented a cute picture and it could be taken wrongly by a stranger like Jason. With his arm still around Alex he turned to Bobby and Lucy.

"You married and you didn't tell me?" He exclaimed. Walking up to Bobby he shook the man's hand. "You," he continued. " are a very lucky man. She's terrific. I'm Jason, by the way."

"Thank you." Bobby smiled. "I am Bobby and yes I feel very lucky." Looking at Lucy, Bobby introduced her to Jason.

"How long have you two been married?"

Intervening quickly, Bobby answered the question before Alex could. "Six years now and I have to say, it gets better every year. How do you know Alex?"

Jason laughed and looked at Alex. "Lexie and I were colleagues at Vice. We had some great times, didn't we?" For a moment Jason seemed to reminisce those passed times. "That was until Lexie here decided she wanted to play with the big boys and left us. Remember your farewell party?"

Alex actually blushed at the memories. Her farewell party had been… a bit more than expected and she'd been very, very drunk. It was better left unsaid. "Let's not get into that, okay Jason?"

He got the message loud and clear and focused back on Bobby and Lucy again. "Many guys at Vice asked her on a date. She refused them all, telling us it wasn't wise to date a colleague. She was great though and I think she still is. Cherish what you have. Why didn't you tell me you were married?" He asked again, this time serious.

Alex wanted to clear up that she was not married to Bobby. However, she couldn't. Bobby interfered yet again. "We wanted to keep things low profile. We had a small wedding with just family and a few friends. Nothing big, it was the way we wanted it."

"Jason!" A blond woman called, waving at Jason.

"I gotta go. Nice to meet you, Bobby and Lucy. And you..." He pulled Alex into a hug again. "we've gotta meet up. It's been too long, Lexie."

"I know. Take care." She watched her friend walk away to his wife and child.

"Lexie, shall we continue to the giraffes?" Bobby asked, emphasizing 'Lexie'.

Glaring at him she warned him. "Watch it, Bobby. I'll get back at you."

"Bring it on, Mrs. Goren." He had to say it for the sound of it and to tease her.

Lucy who had been silent the entire time, finally chimed in. "Then you can be my uncle Bobby. I like that! Come." She tugged on Bobby's hand and reached for Alex's. The three of them walked to the giraffes, Lucy in the middle, her hand in one of each of them. They looked like a little family.

Halfway through the park they bumped into yet another familiar person. It was Lewis, Bobby's friend. He was visiting the park with his nephew Tommy.

"Lewis!" Bobby enthusiastically called when he saw his friend at the gorillas.

"Bobby, never expected to see you here." Lewis and Tommy walked over to them.

"Tommy, give me five!" Bobby held up his hand for the kid. He knew Tommy fairly well. Lewis' sister had lost her husband when Tommy was still very young and Lewis had taken the father role upon him. So when Bobby hung out at Lewis' place Tommy was often there.

"Detective Alex?" Lewis exclaimed as he saw his favourite detective. "How are you?"

"Good and you Lewis?"

"Terrific. You look beautiful as always."

Alex laughed. Lewis always flirted with her and she liked it, it was harmless. "Lewis this is my niece Lucy."

"Hi Lucy, this here is Tommy."

Sensing the adults were about to start some boring talk, the children skipped off to take a closer look at the gorillas.

"So what are you two doing here together?"

"Well Lewis, this is a zoo so it would be logical that we are here to see the animals." Alex explained, thinking it was obvious.

Lewis waited patiently for more information. His eyes went from Alex to Bobby and back. Since neither was very forth coming he tried again. "And why are you here, Bobby?"

"Because Lucy asked."

Another silence fell in which Lewis hoped they would say something. Again nothing came and he tried again. "But why are you here together… as a couple?"

At the word couple Alex and Bobby briefly glanced at each other.

"It was just a coincidence." She stated.

"Sure it was." Lewis said not believing a word. "Well it's time for me and Tommy to get on our way again. I cannot wait here for you two to admit the truth. Bobby, I'll see you next Thursday." He shook his friend's hand. "And Detective Alex, it was a pleasure."

TBC...