A/N: Hey guys, Jeeze Louise, sorry it took me so long to update. I've been so busy lately. The real world sucks. Except when you see Spring Awakening! It was amazing. Everyone who hasn't seen it should go see it now.
Anyway, back on track. Thank you all so much for your wonderful ideas! I Think I'm going to try and incorporate all of them.
This chapter is soph24 and rindy713's fabulous ideas smushed together.
So, I was going to split this in two, but I didn't really like it. So, really long chapter.
Let the fluff ensue!
Bobby awoke the following morning at seven. I'll let Eames sleep a little longer. He thought. He then showered and got dressed. By seven fifteen he was done. I know what I'll do now. I'll go get that Starbucks quick, come back here and make some breakfast. That would be nice.
He then walked to the Starbucks, which happened to be only two blocks away. He got them both a very big cup of coffee and walked back. He was there by seven thirty. He set the coffee on the kitchen counter. I should probably wake Eames up now so she has time to get ready and eat.
He then walked to her bedroom and kicked. "Eames." He said. Silence answered him. He knocked again. "Eames." Still nothing. He then opened the door and walked into the room.
Alex had the blankets pulled to just below her chest. She was lying on her side with her right hand under her head and her left sprawled next to her. From what Bobby could see she was wearing a spaghetti strap white shirt and her hair had been pulled into a haphazard ponytail.
"Eames." He said once more. She still made no response. He walked towards her and put his hand on her shoulder. He waited for a reaction. There was a slight twitch in her face, but nothing more.
"Eames." He said a little louder. He then shook her shoulder gently. "Eames."
She then stretched her legs, took a deep breath in through her nose and opened her eyes. She then lifted her head up a little off the pillow. "Bobby? What time is it?" She said slightly groggy.
"It's seven thirty five. You should probably get up and start getting ready." He answered her.
"Why? I set my alarm for ten to eight. That gives me enough time to shower and drink some coffee." She explained slowly because of her sleepiness.
"Oh." Bobby said sheepishly. He instantly regretted coming into her bedroom to wake her up. He knew that when she was coherent enough to move he was going to get his ass kicked.
Alex was slowly regaining consciousness. She realized what Bobby was thinking. "Don't worry about it Bobby. Since you know I don't need an hour to get ready I'm sure you have a good explanation to come in here and wake me up."
Bobby faltered for a moment. Then he said, "Well, I was going to make some breakfast and I wanted to make sure you had enough time to eat."
"Well, that's very sweet of you. If that is the aroma of Starbucks coffee I smell then you are definitely forgiven." Alex said with a grin.
She then departed to the bathroom and Bobby the kitchen.
Alex walked into the kitchen a few minutes before eight. Bobby was setting the last plate of food on the table. Alex breathed in the heavenly sent of the food he had made. "This smells wonderful." Alex told him.
Bobby looked up. "Thank you, I hope you enjoy it."
"Oh, I know I will." Alex said sitting down.
"So, what is on the agenda today?" Alex asked slipping some food into her mouth.
"Well, we're going to get there at ten. And then they have a picnic barbeque planned until about four. There are games and things to play. Then you can come to the dinner they have. It's not part of the ceremony, the food is there just if you want it. You are allowed to order room service if you don't like or want anything there." He explained to her.
They finished breakfast and then they were on their way. The reunion was to be held at Bobby's school. They were staying at a nice hotel not too far away. The picnic was to be on the school grounds since they were so big. Bobby and Alex spent the car ride talking comfortably while Bobby was giving Alex directions for how to get there.
When they finally pulled into a parking spot Bobby turned to Alex. "So, are you ready to be Mrs. Goren?" He asked.
"Ready as I'll ever be. Anything specific we should do?" Alex replied.
"Well, to reiterate we should make it seem like we just can't wait for this to be over so we can go and jump in bed." He said.
"And you are a secretary and I am a journalist." Alex clarified.
"Right." Bobby said. He then pulled out a box from the glove compartment. "I think we will be needing these." He then pulled out two wedding rings. One gold band he slid on his finger. The other was a slimmer gold band with a diamond in the middle of it. He then gently took Alex's hand and slid it on her finger.
"Oh, Bobby it's beautiful!" Alex exclaimed getting into character already by putting her hand on Bobby's chest. She then burst out laughing at the girly of it all.
"See, now you can't do that. None of that." Bobby chastised her.
"I know, I know I just had to get one out before we started. Are you ready?" She asked.
"Ready as I'll ever be." He said picking her own words to reply with.
They both opened the car doors and stepped out. They walked towards the entrance of the gate. While walking they managed to link arms. When they got to the entrance they met Barbara Stein. She was greeting everyone and giving them their hotel room key as they walked in. She watched the couple walk up. She gazed at both of them as if trying to figure out who they were. She looked at Alex and not recognizing her she moved towards Bobby. After a moment there was a sharp intake of breath. "Bobby Goren?" She said very surprised.
Bobby looked quite surprised that she didn't remember him. "Uh, yeah. Hi, nice to see you, Barbara." He said shaking her hand. "This is my wife Alex." He said indicating Alex. The two women exchanged handshakes.
"Nice to meet you." Barbara said.
"Likewise." Alex smiled.
"Well, I'm so glad you could come. Here are your hotel room keys for later." She said giving two to Bobby. "If you go over that way we have a whole mess of chairs. We're going to welcome everyone before we let them go their separate ways. It starts at ten thirty, so you have time to mingle." She said with a smile and ushered them off to welcome the next couple.
"Mingle?" Alex said. "Little early for that. You want to just sit and see who comes to us?"
"Sure." He said with a grin. "You have no idea how close I was to calling you my partner back there."
"I noticed. I would have done the same thing. Good catch though." Alex told him.
"Wait, did I stop before I said wife because I thought I-" But then Bobby was cut off.
"No, you didn't. I just knew you had trouble with it." Alex said smiling.
They then found some seats to sit in. When they sat Alex slipped her leg under Bobby's to intertwine them. They talked for a few minutes before being interrupted by another couple. "Bobby Goren?"
Bobby looked up. When he saw who it was he stood up. Said, "Mike." And then shook his hand. Alex had since then stood up as well. She had her arm on Bobby's. "Alex, honey, this is Mike Phillips. He and I played basketball for the bit I played. Mike, this is my wife, Alex." Alex politely shook his hand.
"And I'd like you to meet my wife, Karla." They exchanged more handshakes. "So, Bobby, what are you up to now?"
Alex put a hand around his waist and he put his arm around her shoulders. "I'm a journalist for a magazine."
"Well, that's interesting." Mike said. "What magazine?" He asked.
"Well, I use a penname, and I'm not really supposed to give that out, so." Bobby said carefully.
"Okay, I get it."
At that moment Barbara's voice flowed throughout the park. "Hello everyone." The people who were standing found a seat immediately. "Welcome to the Carmon High School's Thirty Year Reunion." Everyone clapped. "We have an interesting few days planned for you all I am sure it is going to be a blast." There were more claps, but not as loud. Bobby and Alex zoned out a little while playing with their hands. When everyone stood up they realized just how long they were out of it. It was now noon.
Everyone headed over to get some food. When they had gotten theirs they went off to a secluded part of the park not to be disturbed that much. They sat down on the grass and began to enjoy their lunch.
"So, Mike, what is he like?" Alex asked.
"Well, he's kind of annoying. He's one of those people who will be all buddy-buddy with you and then go with some other people and pay no attention to you." Bobby explained.
"Oh." Alex let out. "I know the type. Gotcha."
They finished their food while greeting a few more people who had managed to stumble across them. By two they were getting pretty restless. Some of the older football players had started a game. They went to watch for a bit, but when they started to try and recruit people the slipped away silently. They walked around for a bit and found a small lake. They took off their shoes and dipped their toes in. They talked a little more. Faster than they could realize four o'clock rolled around and they found themselves headed for the hotel.