Note to reviewers:

Deliriousdancer: The surgery wasn't to major. Just an appendectomy. WOOT! Haha. Thanks though, I am recovering well. It has certainly fueled my imagination

Alliani: The doctor really cut her open. I'm weird…I know. I'm just trying to keep it original. But yes…'tis real.

TrinityRB: Thanks all the same for the review. And yes, some people do comment when the story's over. But, I consider comments constructive criticism, and usually I have people telling me what I'm doing right and wrong throughout my writing process, and when I don't get that it makes it difficult for me to know what to do next. I trust that people are reading, but sometimes an author needs to know for sure, to make sure they aren't sucking. I'm sure some fellow ficcers can agree with me. Thanks though!

Iluvstabler: Don't worry dear; I was probably going to continue the story anyways. I was just ranting. I'm paranoid about my works. Considering I'm a new author, and that I'm not dynamite at writing, I was just needing reassurance. Thanks for reading! I'll keep it going for you. There'll be plenty of angst JUST for you!

Bloodymary2: I'm still trying to see if I want any more Heath in this story. He's not dead, as far as I know…Haha. If there's a sequel or something I might have him in it. The main point of him was basically to show some interaction between our dynamic duo and some other people.

LeaveIt: The Chief of D's lack of concern is due to the explosion… which I deemed to be pretty accurate given his history on the show.

To Everyone: I truly apologize for having to resort to such tactics. I was just concerned when I didn't get reviews for a few days. I'll keep this story up as long as I don't get ALL bad reviews. But until then, if I don't get reviews I'll just chalk it up to you guys not having time or even feeling that it's necessary. Which is fine! But a review from time to time is always lovely! THANKS FOR READING!!!

Disclaimer: Now that my book of responses is finished…I don't own anyone. I'm even turning ownership of the "doctors" over to NBC.

After tearing up some sheets he found under the bed, Bobby wrapped them around Alex's wrist, then her leg, and finally her chest. He then took off his sweatshirt and slipped it over her frail form.

The tiny woman, had yet to say a word as her partner tended to her. She only stared up at the roof, her eyes still glazed with pain. She's in shock. Goren thought to himself as he gently laid her back down, after he straightened the sweatshirt. It reached all the way down to her thighs. At least she'll be somewhat warmer.

Pulling out another sheet, he fluffed it out and tucked it around her. "Al-Alex…I need you t-to tell me what happened. I need t-to know how bad this is." He whispered sitting beside her on the bed and stroking her hair. She turned her head slightly and slowly moved her hand to join it with his.

"N-no…no-no…" She choked. "No…"

"No what Alex?" Bobby asked leaning down and trying to make eye contact with her. "Sweetie…I know it's…It's hard. But…P-P-Please try t-to talk to me…" He was becoming desperate to snap her out of it. I can't let her withdraw into herself any further.

"An-An...Anes-s…the-thet…" Her breath became shallow the more she talked. But Bobby understood. He held up his and bit his tongue to keep from lashing out.

"Okay…I…Okay." Oh god…please just let her be delirious. Please don't let this mean what I think it does. "Try…try to stay awake…okay?…" She nodded immediately as though she already knew this.

"H-hurts…" She whimpered as sobs began to shake her weary body. "I-It h-hurts…B-B-Bob-by…"

IIII

"Captain! I just got a call from the bomb squad!" Detective Mike Logan exclaimed rushing into his captain's office. "Whoever did this was a pro. No evidence, no signature…nothing! The only reason they're even pinning it on a bomb is because of how the building collapsed."

Ross sighed as he set his phone back in the cradle. "They put me on hold…again. As many times as I talk to the man, you'd think they would give me his direct line." He growled rubbing his eyes.

"Still trying to get a hold of the Chief of D's?"

"Yeah…He has such a high interest in Goren EXCEPT for when he's in danger…selfish bastard." Mike chuckled and nodded in agreement.

"Eames's dad called…again." He said, his face turning solemn. "He said that he hasn't heard from her yet…I guess he just wanted to make sure we hadn't found her yet. Could practically hear him pacing over the phone."

"Second time his daughter's gone missing in two years? I'd be anxious too." Ross reasoned picking up his phone and dialing again.

IIII

"No infection yet." The doctor announced after examining Eames. "You'd think she'd never had stitches before with the way she's carrying on."

"You cut her open without any form of medication." Bobby growled gripping his partner's hand as she tried not to cry out in the evil man's presence.

"It's the way God intended it Detective. No medicine was needed in the Old Testament."

"You're insane! God wouldn't want you torturing an innocent woman!"

"Robert I warned you before! Bite…your…tongue!" The doctor shouted standing up and storming out of the room.

"Y-you hit a n-n-nerve." Alex said with a tiny smirk. Bobby chuckled for her benefit and stretched out beside her on the bed.

"He's an idiot." He said directing his voice more at the two-way mirror, than at her. His voice turned gentler as he began to stroke her hair, "How're you feeling?" He whispered kissing her forehead.

"D-Dandy." She responded turning her head into his neck. "N-never…better." Goren smiled and wiped a tear from his eye.

"Y-you're so br-brave…" He whispered kissing the crown of her head a few times. "I would've been a mess…I-if I…" He broke of and shook his head.

"There isn't much I co-could've d-done." Eames retorted, "I was dr-drugged…"

"Still." Bobby said proudly, "You're amazing." Alex grinned and gripped his t-shirt to abide the pain. "I wish I…I wish I kn-knew what to do…" He grumbled pulling her closer to him, being careful of her injuries.

"We'll think of something."

"Maybe the next t-time he comes in here…you…you c-could tackle him." Bobby snarked reaching up and massaging the back of her head gently.

"Y-you know I could."

"Of course-" Before he could go any further with his retort, the door swung open again. The doctor charged in and pulled Bobby into the standing position.

"Nurse Donovan's going to take you for a little walk detective." He growled pushing him towards the large woman waiting for him in the hallway.

"N-no! I-I will not leave her! Stop!" Bobby tried to push his way back into the room, but the nurses held him back as the doctor slammed the door in his face.

A/N: So it's a little short..: (… But I didn't want you guys thinking I abandoned ya'll!!!

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