Well after a move and a computer crash we are back! Hope you are enjoying the story and be sure to tell us what you think. Personally I was suprised that my muse kicked right back in after such a long time. Thanks again for reading.

Chapter 18

Bobby paced the floor of the waiting room. His mind was racing. It was filled with so many thoughts even he had a hard time processing them all. Part of him was elated they had finally arrested their killer, another was worried about Alex and the revelation she laid on him in the ambulance. His heart swelled ever so slightly at the prospect of having a child with Alex. For a moment he let his mind conjure up a little girl with light brown hair, dark hair and one fiery attitude to match. A small smile formed on his lips.

"Detective Goren?" a man approached who was clearly a doctor.

"I'm Detective Goren," Bobby replied anxiously.

"I'm Doctor Marks, the attending physician. I examined your partner, Alexandra Eames."

"How is she?"

"She has a nasty concussion and since she lost consciousness we are going to keep her overnight for observation."

"Can I see her?"

"Yes, in fact she has been asking for you. She is in the room the third door on your right."

"Thank you Doctor," he replied before heading for Alex's room.

Alex lay in her bed her half way between sleep and consciousness. There were so many thoughts running through her head. She hadn't planned on telling Bobby about the baby the way she did but given her scrambled brain it just popped out. Laying a hand on her flat stomach she allowed her fogged mind create an image of a boy with curly black hair, dark eyes and a genius level IQ.

"Hey," a soft masculine voice whispered from the doorway.

"Bobby?" she mumbled forcing her blurry vision to focus on him.

"Yeah, it's me," he said as he approached her bed. "How's the head?" he asked pointing to her bandage. He took hold of her hand.

"Couple of stitches, and a concussion," she replied, smiling up at him, glad for the warmth of his hands in hers.

"You scared the hell out me."

"I'm sorry." There was an uncomfortable silence for a moment as both were lost in their own thoughts about what might have happened. "Look about what I said in the ambulance."

"Is it true?" Bobby was almost afraid to believe it.

"Yes, Bobby, it's true. I found out a few days ago. There just didn't seem to be a good time to let you know, what with all the extra scrutiny we've been getting. Then we were about to get Wentworth, and I just never had the chance."

Bobby, I need to know how you feel. Are you angry, mad, thrilled?"

"I was shocked at first. But I'm so excited. I can't believe this is happening.

"Shocked?"

"That didn't come out right. I just meant that it was a hell of a way to find out that the woman you love, who'd just been knocked unconsciousness, is pregnant.

"So you're happy?"

"Very. I couldn't be happier," Bobby asked suddenly, "Alex, you are planning to keep it, aren't you?"

"Oh yes, Bobby. I want very much to have this baby. I'm just worried with all the stress lately, and practically getting my skill cracked open, it isn't so good for the baby. But my body is designed to protect it, and I'm sure it will. They can't know anything for sure for a few more months."

"So Bobby, tell me what is going on with Wentworth?"

"Good. Umm…Wentworth is sitting in a cell at Rikers awaiting arraignment," Bobby was fidgeting while giving the answers she wanted.

"Why do I sense a but coming on?" Alex knew what those fidgety movements meant, and it wasn't good.

"Carver seems sure that with the evidence we have he won't have a problem getting a guilty conviction."

"Yes, that makes sense. Bobby what aren't you telling me?" Alex was too tired and her head her too much to play games. "Just spit it out, Bobby."

"Wentworth said he would plead guilty to all the murders on the condition that we meet with him."

"What did you tell Carver?"

"I told him I'd talk to you first but considering…"

"Considering what, that I am pregnant? It didn't stop me from doing my job the last time. And besides, this monster killed my husband. I want to meet with him."

"Alex I don't want to fight with you. I just want to do the best thing here for everyone."

"He has a lot of money Bobby. He could buy himself the defense since O.J., but if he is willing to plead guilty then everyone, not just us, gets closer."

"He just wants to control us. I don't want to see you hurt again….I can't see you hurt again," Bobby's voice cracked. It wasn't just a matter of protecting her anymore, it was about protected their baby too.

"I want to do this, no I need to do this. I want control of my life back and if I have to do this alone I will."

"I would never make you do this alone," Bobby knew she wouldn't give in, but he would make sure that there was very little for her to do. Limit the stress, limit the access the man had to her.

"Good, then we do this together, like we've done everything else" she replied

TBC………….