Late: Chapter 6

By: The Confused One

A/N: YAY! Bobby and Alex get a house. Thank you to InfinityStar for reading this over. Enjoy the chapter and remember to review. Thanks.

Alex sat at the kitchen table, with Bobby directly across from her. She smiled as she hung up the phone and informed Bobby, "Well, it's done. We just have to sign the papers tomorrow morning."

Bobby gave her a crooked smile. With a nod, he replied, "Good."

Not completely convinced of his enthusiasm, Alex asked, "You're sure?"

Bobby nodded after a moment. He assured her, "Yeah. It's everything we wanted."

Alex smirked. Standing up, she kissed him. Grabbing a glass from the cabinet, she quipped, "Thank God. It's about time you saw it my way."

Bobby arched his eyebrows. Watching her put water in the glass, he sighed before replying, "I'm sorry about that. I know I dragged my feet."

Alex sat back down. Popping her vitamins into her mouth, she assured him, "I knew you'd come around. I wanted that house, and I could tell you did, too. You just…needed to be sure."

Bobby smiled slightly and simply replied, "You're still the most patient woman I've ever met."

Alex laughed. Shaking her head, she remarked, "No, I'm not. I just know you and how you operate. Though, I'll confess, I managed to get Connie to make sure no one else got it before you agreed."

Bobby smiled a real smile now. He inquired, "Really?"

Alex smirked and admitted, "I think I was quite impressive too. Being your partner for seven years paid off."

Chuckling, Bobby met her eyes and confessed, "A part of me never thought I'd have this."

Alex closed her eyes. Putting her hand on his, she promised him, "This is never going away. I'm here to stay, and you're going to be a great father to this baby."

Bobby nodded. Taking her hand, he kissed it and assured her, "You're going to be even better. It just still amazes me sometimes. I have you, a baby on the way, and a home."

Alex smiled. Taking her hand back, she teased, "Complete with your very own lawn to mow."

Bobby laughed and admitted, "Lewis and I actually had a lawn mowing business when we were kids. I can't believe I actually want to mow again, but I do."

Amused, Alex stood up and grabbed his arm. She was relieved when he stood for her and let her lead him to the bedroom. Entering the room, she explained, "Well, I think tonight requires a celebration."

Bobby smirked. Pulling her towards him, he kissed her neck and announced, "I've decided that I like the second trimester better than the first."

Alex laughed. Pulling away, she kicked her shoes off and commented, "Yeah, well, you try having your breasts all sore and see how often you're in the mood."

Bobby watched her for a moment and replied, "I know. I'm sorry."

Alex shook her head. Kissing his lips, she replied, "Not complaining, just commenting."

Bobby nodded slightly. Kissing her again, he murmured, "God, I love you. I've missed you."

Moving to the bed, Alex replied, "I've missed you, too."

Joining her on the bed, Bobby let her remove his shirt. Meeting her eyes, he couldn't imagine being happier. Everything was right in their world. He let that thought germinate and refused to let it worry him. In his past, too much happiness always led to something horrible. He refused to go there because of Alex. She always chased the demons away. Just being in the same room with her kept such thoughts away.