With Margaritas: Chapter 7: The Extra Man
By: The Confused One
A/N: It seemed to me that Bobby seemed to feel too much for Didier in this ep. This is my attempt to get Alex to set him straight, cause honestly the guy didn't deserve much sympathy in my opinion. Please enjoy and remember to review. I'd also like to thank everyone who is also looking for transcripts. Alas, I, personally, still can't find any. I'll keep everyone updated. If you find any, please speak up. Thanks. And a special thanks to InfinityStar for reading this over. Thank you VERY VERY much.
Alex smiled as she sipped her margarita. Proud, she commented, "Thank God he didn't make bail."
Bobby nodded slightly. He agreed, "Yeah."
Alex watched him for a moment and sighed. She inquired, "What's wrong? You've been quiet since we left the courthouse."
Bobby shrugged. He tried to avoid the discussion, "Nothing. Really, I'm fine."
Alex arched her eyebrows. Giving him a moment, she replied, "Right. Like I can't tell when you're upset. I heard what you said to Carver. You're not like him."
Bobby sighed. Realizing Alex wasn't going to let this go, he admitted, "I know I'm not, but I also know that he didn't have a chance."
Alex shook her head. She insisted, "He chose his path, Bobby. We all do. You know that. He chose to be a criminal. He purposely killed someone."
Bobby nodded. He pointed out, "I know that, too, but I also know he never got to know his parents. He didn't have any stability in his life. When things got bad at home, I had somewhere to go."
Alex snorted and argued, "Well, that wasn't Felix Perez's fault. If you want to feel sorry for someone, feel sorry for someone who deserves it."
Bobby agreed, "Yeah. Didier Foucault deserves jail for what he did. You're right. I'm not like him, but I could have been. I had a neighbor to run to. I had someone who cared and kept me in line. I can't help but wonder if that would haveā¦saved him."
Alex sighed. With a nod, she relented a little, "Maybe, but you can't think about that. He turned out how he turned out. You can't change it. Just be glad he won't be able to hurt anyone else."
Bobby nodded. He agreed, "Yeah, I am."
Alex smiled slightly. She was relieved. She was fairly sure she was coaxing normal Bobby back and banishing brooding Bobby back to the dark recesses of his mind where he belonged and where Alex liked him. She suggested, "Good. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me Saturday to my parent's house. They're having a family barbeque. I've told them about you. They want to meet you."
Bobby gave her an incredulous look. He didn't quite believe her. Suspicious and confused, he asked, "They want to meet me?"
Alex smirked. With a nod, he assured him, "Yes, they want to meet you."
Bobby smiled now, too. Seizing his opportunity to embarrass her like she had weeks earlier, he replied, "I feel like the boyfriend being brought home to meet the parents and be sized up."
Alex laughed but did blush slightly. She insisted, "Give me a break. We're a cop family, Bobby. They want to meet my partner, and I want you to come."
With a nod, Bobby relented, "Alright. If you want me to come, I'll come."
Alex smiled, slightly relieved. She replied, "Good. I'll get the exact time and everything tonight and let you know tomorrow."
Bobby nodded. Wondering what he just got himself into, he decided to call it a night, "I think it's time to go home. I'll see you tomorrow morning, Eames."
Smiling, Alex watched him lay down some money. She replied, "Night, Bobby."
