Disclaimer: No claim to L&OCI OR RTT

RTT MEETS HIS MATCH AND LEWIS STRIKES OUT.

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CHAPTER TWO

Game Day and Date Night

Bobby wakes up early on Saturday morning with a very warm body wrapped around him for the first time in a long time … yup you guessed it, Rin Tin Tin. He was disappointed too, I was hoping you were that cute white Standard Poodle down the block big guy, so don't look at me like that! He rolled over, pushed Rin off the bed and made his way to the bathroom. Boy, he's such a grump in the morning. Hey … woof, woof. I'm crossing my paws over here.

"Okay, okay, get your leash … we're going." I wish I had a leash for you.

After their walk, Rin hopped back up on Bobby's bed and snuggled under the covers. Bobby just shook his head and made himself breakfast and read the paper. Moments later the apartment erupted in a mass of testosterone. The aged "football players" had arrived for the "Big Game." It was the red versus the blue … NYFD VS. NYPD plus some of their friends. It was only a game of touch … their old bones were too fragile for the rough stuff … Mike's rules and Bobby said he wouldn't play if those bastard's on the fire department went for his bad knee again. They all started going through Bobby's kitchen for food and before he knew it he was cooking for about twenty guys. Lewis made a bodega run and took Rin with him.

"Come on little buddy, lets get out of here." Who you callin little four eyes.

Marybeth at the bodega, fell in love with Rin and was all over him. Rin was on his back with all four legs up in the air and Marybeth was scratching his belly and talking puppy talk to him. I'm in heaven. Four eyes can take me for a walk any time he wants!

Lucky dog, I've been after Marybeth for how long now? I guess I needed to be a German Shepherd. "Hey Marybeth, a bunch of us guys are playing football in the park today … you should come."

"Is Bobby going to play?" Ooh, she likes the big guy too.

Lewis rolls his eyes. "Yeah, his girlfriend is bringing Rin here, with her." Good move shorty.

"Oh, I didn't know he had a girlfriend." I don't.

"I don't … whatda say?" Didn't think you had it in ya.

"Maybe. Your bill is One hundred and twenty two fifty. What ya feedin an army Lewis?"

"Nah, just the guys."

Lewis heads back to Bobby's place with Rin walking proudly by his side. Another woman is hot for his master and his little friend Lewis had the nerve to ask her out anyways … Rin was learning a lot, he was going to go after that cute white poodle yet. By the time they got back Eames had arrived all geared up and ready for game day. She had on an NYPD sweatshirt with Goren written across the back and she had cheerleader pom poms. It was Bobby's turn to roll his eyes. Lewis thought Detective Alex looked adorable and he told her so.

"Wow, Detective Alex, you look adorable!" I agree, shake those pom poms my way baby!

"Bobby doesn't think so."

He pulls her out into the hall. "I just thought we weren't going to advertise … us."

"You are my Partner Bobby, did you want me to wear a NYFD jersey and hope one them wrecks your knee again?"

"Well, no but."

"But what … what's your problem? You're so grumpy. Is it me?"

"No, no Eames. Lets just have a good day, okay?"

"Whatever. Caro's going to be at the park in fifteen minutes. I'm going to take Rin and meet you there."

"Hey, don't be that way." He grabs her arm and pulls her in for a kiss. It turns passionate until they realize that they're in the hall.

"Hmm, Bobby … I should go, she's waiting and you have an apartment full of "New York's Finest," I'll see you at the park."

"Hey! You two, what the hell … the pre-game party is in here."

"Logan, I have to go meet Caro at the park. We're going to take Rin for a walk and catch up before the game starts."

"Oh, girly stuff."

"Yeah Eames, don't corrupt my dog. Don't have his nails done or anything."

Rin is at the door panting in anticipation. Hey brother … new word I just learned with all those smelly guys … she can do whatever she wants to me. You should let her do stuff to you to brother. I like that word.

Eames and Rin take off for the park. She feels like a mom with a baby bag. She has everything Rin could possibly need for a day out. His leash of course, treats, dog food, a bowl and bottled water. Rin has all he needs … Eames … he hasn't been to the park yet.

They arrive at the park and Rin feels like he has died and gone to dog heaven. Pretty Poodles, lovely Labradors, exquisite English Setters and then he spotted a beautiful bitch … the most gorgeous German Shepherd he had ever seen in his short life … Rin was in love. The big surprise was Eames knew the Bitches master … Caro.

"Caro! Who do you have here?" Hey baby … what's shaken?

Keep it in between your legs flea bags!

"This is Lolly … I told you I had a surprise. Is this your surprise?"

"No, this is Bobby's dog Rin Tin Tin."

Caro starts cracking up. "You've got to be kidding me. He bought a German Shepherd and named him Rin Tin Tin." I would like to know what's so funny about that.

"The dog had a name, we call him Rin for short, isn't he cute?" See bitch, she thinks I'm cute!

You call me bitch one more time flea bag and you'll be growlin soprano!

I don't even know what that means. Figures!

"We should let them go play, Lolly loves to run free in the park."

"I don't know Car, If something happens to Rin, Bobby will never forgive me."

"Oh gosh Alex, they'll be fine … we're right here."

Yeah flea bag, lets go play! Okay babe, whatever you say. You have to ditch your leash hot shot. What? No leash? But, but … Are you afraid puppy? Hey, I'm not a puppy … GROWL, GROWL. Ooh, I'm so scared.

Alex let Rin go off his leash and Lolly led him on a path to the unknown. That Lolly is truly a Bitch!

"So, Alex … give, what's your surprise?"

"There is something happening between Bobby and I."

"It's about freakin time … but what, what's the something, I want details girl!"

"No real details yet … I'm hoping things take a turn after dinner tonight. We've just been hanging out with the dog and watching some TV and making out a little."

"Making out a little … Ooh don't get caught by mom and dad!"

"Funny, it's bad enough the dog stares at us , I swear he's either looking for pointers or wants to interject."

"I know, don't you wish you knew what they were thinking?"

"Yeah, I just love that dog. Speaking of that … where is he? RIN? RIN? OH MY GOD! WHERE IS HE?"

Lolly came back and was sitting by Caro's side but she didn't bring Rin back. Alex was in full panic mode and was frantically looking for Rin when Bobby and the guys arrived for the game. Eames was crying hysterically and yelling for the dog.

"Eames calm down all the guys are here, we'll find him." Oh no you won't.

"Bobby, I'm so sorry, all the dogs were playing off their leash I thought it would be good for him to run around."

Bobby leans in close to Eames so only she can hear. "We'll find him Honey. Please stop crying. I promise, we'll find him."

He pulls her into a hug he holds her and rubs her back … "We'll find him."

After about and hour of all the guys looking, Alonzo from the firehouse and of course the one that originally blew out Bobby's knee, came running holding onto a mud covered Rin.

"I found him mud wrestling a poodle. The owners not too happy Bobby."

Eames snatches him from Alonzo's arms. "Oh my little boy, look at you. I'm taking you home and giving you a nice warm bath! Hey Bitch! Hear that? Oh and that poodle gave great paw! See ya Bitch! Growl, growl, growl. Growl this Bitch!

Alonzo nudges Bobby … "Goren, I bet you wish Eames would say that to you."

"Fuck off Alonzo."

Eames takes Rin home and the game goes on. Caro keeps Eames pom poms and cheers on Mike … which doesn't go unnoticed. The game goes on for a couple of hours and Bobby arrives home to Eames and Rin curled up on his bed. He swore that Rin lifted his head and smiled when Bobby walked into the room. Lucky dog. Bobby pushed Rin off the bed and snuggled up against a sleeping Eames … he fell asleep. Duuude, even I got some play today. Wake up and wake her up! WOOF, WOOF!

Eames woke up to find Bobby's arm wrapped around her.

"Rin … shh. Daddy's sleeping." Daddy? He doesn't look like my momma's stud. Humans???

Eames got up, took a shower and got ready for their night out with Logan and Caro. Next it was Bobby's turn … his forty something year old body was rebelling … he didn't want to get up.

"Come on get up, I had a hard day too. Losing Rin made me age ten years. Get up, we have to meet them in an hour … don't make me start jumping on the bed."

"Fine."

They all arrived at the restaurant together, Bobby and Mike both walking like old men. Mike with his hand on his back and Bobby limping on that bad knee. When they saw each other they started to laugh. Bobby leaned in close to Logan and inhaled.

"New cologne Logan?"

"No why?"

"Sure?"

"Yeah Goren, get your smeller away from me."

"No it's just that I like it … it smells familiar … wait, I got it … Ben Gay!"

"Shut it Goren! Like you're not hurtin."

"I'm not advertising it. You know they make that stuff unscented now … has that stuff been hanging around in your medicine chest since the eighties or what?"

"Goren … I'm warning you."

They're all laughing, except for Mike of course. The hostess seats them and they order their drinks. Caro feels a bit out of place … it's been awhile since they had all been together. She felt like the odd man out. Mike started talking about his final case and why he retired and Bobby says that he's become Mike's project. Before long they're all laughing and telling jokes.

"So this guy goes into a bar and hears this beautiful piano music."

"Oh not this joke again Bobby!"

"Caro hasn't heard it. Anyway. He looks around the bar and sees the piano but doesn't see anyone playing the piano. He goes up to the bartender and says … Hey fella … who's playing the piano? So the bartender tells him that he has this magic lamp that you rub and ask it to grant you a wish. So the guy goes over to the piano and sees this twelve inch tall guy playin the piano. So this is what you wished for? The bartender shrugs. Hey man, I'm down on my luck can I have a go at the lamp? So the bartender gives the guy the lamp. The guy rubs the lamp and makes his wish and a million ducks start poppin up everywhere. He gets pissed and throws the lamp. The bartender yells at him and says, hey, why did you do that? He says, I wished for a million bucks not a million ducks. So the bartenders says. Yeah so, do really think I asked for a twelve inch pianist?"

Carolyn started to laugh and laugh … she had a little too much to drink.

"Hey Bobby … I bet you don't need to make that wish … not with those feet!"

"Yeah well, I have an announcement."

"Oh God, what now Logan?"

"With all this time on my hands and nothing to do, I've discovered something about myself."

"Was this discovery made with your hand Logan?"

"Very funny Eames! No, I've discovered that I'm Bi-sexual … If I can't get it for free … I'll buy it!"

"Sorry, Bobby's joke was better."

"Yeah, you haven't paid for sex since you were how old Logan?"

"Fourteen."

"Fourteen!?"

"Yeah, she was sixteen, I paid her ten bucks. It lasted about five seconds. Best ten bucks I ever spent!"

"You're a sick bastard Logan."

"Well this sick bastard would like to take a trip around the dance floor. What ya say Caro?"

"Sure."

"Sorry Eames but my knee is killing me."

"That's okay, I don't mind."

"Do you think we can leave soon?"

"Are you nervous about leaving Rin alone all this time?"

Bobby puts his arm around Alex's chair and moves closer to her so that he can whisper in her ear.

"No, I was hoping to make love to you tonight Alex."

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I hope I didn't confuse you with Lolly she's underlined. As always, thanks for reading ... please review ... please. Judeey:)