Too Close To Home
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Alex slapped the report Captain Ross had given her that morning down on her desk. Bobby looked up from his laptop and shot a concerned look towards her. He looked closer at her, remembering her face that day in the courtroom…the day with the letter. She looked like she was going to cry. Alex caught his eye and realized he knew she was going to lose it. She left the 11th floor and was almost to her car when Bobby caught up with her.
"Eames? What's wrong?" Bobby asked as he reached out for her shoulder. Alex bit her bottom lip. Do not cry, she thought, do NOT cry. She opened her car and got in without turning towards him. She started the car and drove away. Bobby stared after her until the car was swallowed up by NYC traffic. He returned back to the 11th floor where Captain Ross was waiting for him.
"Where's Eames?" Capt. Ross asked. He didn't wait for a reply. "I trust you've read the briefing? I need you and Eames out there ASAP." And with that he walked back into his office. Bobby suppressed an eye roll and picked up his copy of the report. His heart stopped as he read.
"Oh, Alex," Bobby whispered softly, his heart breaking for his partner.