The hospital released Dani that afternoon. The four detectives got together that evening for dinner. Over wine and margaritas (for everyone but a pissed off Dani) and good food, the couples got better acquainted. Time passed too quickly and soon they realized it was time to go. Dani and Zach had already decided that this would be a more fitting farewell than going to the squad room. The couples were saying their goodbyes. Zach went to get the car while Dani had a private moment with Goren and Eames.

To Alex, first, Dani said, "So, if you'll come to Houston, there's this little restaurant around the corner from the house. Great Mexican food, even better margaritas and, well, it's around the corner from the house so if we get shit-faced we can walk back.

Alex smiled, "Sounds like a plan." Alex then leaned in and hugged the Texan, whispering in her ear as she did so, "Stray's a good looking man. You better latch on to him quick."

When they broke the embrace, Dani was smiling. "I'll consider that."

Alex walked to where the valet stand was in order to get her vehicle. It also gave Dani and Bobby privacy.

Bobby was waiting for Dani. "Well," she stammered, "Don't really know where to begin with you."

Bobby smiled, "There's really nothing to say."

"Yeah, actually, there's a lot to say but it all pales in comparison to your actions." Bobby started to interrupt, but Dani stopped him. "Thank you isn't really sufficient but it's all that I can say in this instance. You've done more for me than you'll ever know and I have no way at all to repay you."

Bobby shuffled uncomfortably, receiving praise never one of his strong suits. He made eye contact with Dani as she continued, "So, look, Goren. I've got this house in Houston, around 18-1900 square feet, three bedrooms, three baths, swimming pool and hot tub in the back yard. Weather's nice this time of year. Why don't you and Alex come for a visit?"

Bobby was surprised at the offer, as Dani continued, "If you're like most detectives I know, I'll bet you've got a ton of vacation banked. Think about it."

And with that, Dani wrapped the New Yorker in a hug, as much as she could with her shoulder still in a sling. Bobby returned the embrace and then spoke,

"You're welcome, Dani. It was a pleasure to meet you. I'll think about your offer." He smiled and then turned her toward the parking lot where Strayer was waiting, "Now, go home, and stay out of trouble." And he swatted her on the butt to get her started. Dani smiled, as a lone tear rolled down her cheek. She wouldn't look back. It was better to leave laughing than crying.

The next morning, Goren and Eames were in the squad room. Bobby could tell Alex was slightly hung over from their evening with Dani and Zach so he worked quietly, most of the morning. Occasionally, his thoughts drifted back to Dani's unusual offer. Alex finally looked up to catch him in his daydream.

"So, where are you?" she interrupted his thoughts.

Goren blinked, looking at his partner, "Thinking about something I read once upon a time."

"Want to share?"

"Well," Bobby began, "when the state of Texas was first open to settlement, the land was extremely cheap. In some instances, free, if people would just come and live on it for a couple of years to get it producing."

Alex nodded, as Bobby continued, "Most of the people that went were Northern store and business owners looking for a fresh start. When they decided to leave, they put a sign in their storefronts that simply said 'GTT – Gone To Texas'."

"So what got you thinking about that?" Alex smiled, knowing the answer, or so she thought.

"Dani invited us to her home in Houston. I've been thinking that if we're going to try to work out whatever we're going to be, Texas might be a good place to try."

Alex was surprised. She knew Dani was the catalyst, she just had no idea it would be this.

"Come on, Alex, come to Houston with me. We've got vacation. We've got a nice place to stay. The company's good. What'd ya say?"

Alex Eames was surprised by the spontaneity. They did have a ton of vacation time. They were between cases and they were the heroes of the department because of this drug bust. She did like Dani and Zach and she'd never been to Texas.

Alex opened her drawer and pulled out a legal size manila folder. She took a black marker and wrote on one side and then turned it over and wrote on the other. She then stood it, tent style, between hers and Goren's desks. Alex stood up, grabbed her coat, and started walking toward the elevators. Goren smiled as he read the notes on both sides. He grabbed his coat and followed his partner.

It was several hours later when Captain Ross noticed his two main detectives were no longer at their desks. He saw the folder and walked over to read the notes. He smiled.

One side said: ON VACATION; BE BACK IN THREE WEEKS

The other side simply said: GTT – GONE TO TEXAS.