Eames was clutching Goren's arm.
She was apprehensive.
She was going to be in an environment that was normally familiar to her, but that she didn't remember.
And she was afraid.
If Goren had not accompanied her...
She would never have come.
Goren had wanted to take Eames to his workplace.
He thought it would be a good idea.
And that it would help him to perhaps recover some memories.
But now he wasn't so sure about that choice.
Eames was in a panic.
And because of him.
Couldn't he stop hurting her...
- It's okay... With infinite gentleness, he placed his hand on hers. I'm here, and I'm not leaving your side.
Goren wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him.
As Eames arrived on Goren's arm, a fond smile came to Captain Ross' lips.
But his smile quickly faded at the sight of Eames clutching Goren's arm in panic.
At that moment, she looked like a little girl.
Eames looked so fragile...
She was still clinging to Goren, holding on to him.
Ross should have known that with her amnesia, Eames was in a strange place, with people she didn't know, so it was natural for her to be scared.
How was she going to react when she found herself in front of him...
Goren opened the door to his office, and walked in, holding Eames against him.
Ross walked towards Eames as he entered, a smile on his face, but Eames braced himself, hiding his face against his partner's arm.
His heart sank at this scene.
Where was the brave inspector, ready to defend his partner tooth and nail, at the slightest opportunity, even when it exceeded the limits.
Today, it was Goren who had become Eames' protector.
The roles were reversed.
- Captain, I'll take Eames with me as planned.
Gently, he took Alex by the waist, who shook her head in denial, clinging to him.
- Alex... You are safe.
At the softness of his voice, she stopped, let go, and let Goren push her towards Ross.
With nervousness, she approached the man.
If she had understood Goren's explanation correctly, Ross was her captain, her superior.
She stopped, hesitating.
She turned her face to Goren, who nodded to her that she could go.
Could she really go near this man...
Was she safe...
She trusted Goren.
But she didn't feel good when he was away from her, especially in the presence of other people.
She plunged her large hazel eyes into Goren's brown gaze, which shone reassuringly.
Eames took a deep breath...
Took his courage in his hands...
And turned to Ross, walking towards him.
- Good to see you again Eames...
Eames...
Goren had told him that was his name.
But it felt strange to be called that.
She had to get used to it again, Goren said.
Eames nodded.
Ross invited her to sit down, and Goren rushed to Eames' side to sit her down.
Ross kept his eyes on the scene before his eyes.
Goren was taking care of his partner.
He was already at the time...
But this was even worse.
A real nanny.
It was quite normal, considering what had happened to Eames...
But wasn't he overdoing it a bit...
- I'll get some coffee.
At his words, Alex was taken of fright.
She put her hand on Goren's arm, holding him back, shaking her head in denial.
Bobby was not going to leave her alone...
And in front of this stranger.
Goren's heart sank.
Eames was afraid...
But he knew very well that she was safe with Ross.
He had tried to explain it to her, thinking that she would at least be willing to come and see her captain…
But he was wrong.
Eames was still too fragile.
My God...
Forgive me for hurting her all the time.
Delicately, he placed his hand on hers, smiling.
- I won't be long... Eames opened her hazel eyes wide, doubting his answer. I promise...
At her words, and against her heart, she let go of his wrist.
She did not leave him of the eyes, tightening nervously her hands.
Provided that it is not long...
As he had said to her.
But why hadn't he told her to follow her, instead of leaving her with this stranger.
She didn't remember who Ross was...
And she was afraid.
Eames was only good in the presence of Bobby...
And him alone.
The tears came to her eyes.
She was close to crying.
She wanted Bobby.
Ross looked at Eames as if forbidden.
He didn't recognize his detective.
She was not the same at all.
Eames had become far too fragile.
And he didn't know how to deal with her.
He was afraid of doing the wrong thing.
Eames' face had changed from fear to sadness.
And it did not take much for her to burst into tears.
In two seconds, she would be crying.
What could she do...
Say...
To try to soothe her.
It was something totally foreign to him, this situation.
He did have two sons, but this was totally different.
And they had never lost their memories.
And so it was easier to deal with.
She looked so much like a little girl at that moment.
I hope Goren hurries back...
Goren had warned him that Eames was very emotionally fragile since the attack.
And that he had to be very patient, and very gentle with her.
Speaking of Goren...
What the hell...
What could he do...
He was taking a long time...
And Eames' lips were quivering.
Quickly…
At the sound of approaching footsteps, Eames felt a great relief.
She recognized Goren's steps.
Goren, coffee in hand, saw Ross' face.
This one did not indicate anything good.
He looked embarrassed...
Did Eames...
She turned her face towards him...
Oh my God...
Eames was white as a sheet, and her big hazel eyes were beaded with tears.
He should never have left her alone with Ross.
It was still too soon for her.
He rushed to the desk, put down the coffees, and in his haste, spilled some of the contents on the desk.
- I'm sorry...
Goren reached for a tissue to mop up the spill, but Ross put his hand on hers, stopping his gesture, and pointed to Eames.
Eames...
Damn it...
He rushed to her side, crouched down at her height, and took her hands in his.
- Alex... With gentleness, he brought his hand to her cheek, caressed it. I am here. You have nothing to fear.
No but what a fool he had been.
He had just hurt her again.
Alex was livid, she had tears in her eyes, and her lips were trembling.
Eames had been so afraid...
Afraid that he would leave her there...
And that he wouldn't come back.
At the worried look he gave her, she forced herself to smile, wiping the tears from her eyes with her wrist.
Bobby's heart would be at the sight.
Eames was still too fragile.
And he had made the mistake of bringing her here too soon.
He should have waited a little longer.
- I'm sorry, Captain... He helped Alex to her feet and she clung to him. I'll bring her back... Ross nodded. She's not ready yet.
Eames couldn't feel his legs.
Her anxiety had been too great.
She nervously clasped her hands on Goren's arm, raising her face to his.
Goren blushed violently, feeling Eames' gaze on him.
Ross was looking at them...
It was very awkward...
Alex was really grateful to Bobby for taking care of her like that.
He was very caring.
What would she be without him...
Eames had no memories of her past...
But in her heart of hearts...
She was sure that Goren was an important part of her life.
And she felt that something was changing in her...