A/N: I realize when I started writing the story I had said it was to be a fun story about finding your true love, it may have gotten a little crazy, but that is how life is sometimes. They are together and they are in love. I know that not many people in the world would go through half of what Bobby and Alex have gone through but hey, that is why they call it fan fiction.

Chapter Eighteen

What Goes Around Comes Around

Sunday Morning

They wake to a bright, sunny morning. Neither of them wants to get out of bed but they know that today is the day that they must go back to the real world. They order in a light breakfast, "So did you have a good time?" he asks after a sip of coffee.

She moves her body forward and takes a hold of his hand, "Wonderful, I had a wonderful time." She leans in and kisses his cheek, "Thank you for a wonderful weekend, I love you so much."

He puts his arms around her waist and pulls her closer, "I love you too. I'm glad you had a great time, so did I."

She sits back in the chair and has a solemn look on her face. "What time do we have to leave?"

"Simon is due to pick us up at eleven," he says with not much enthusiasm.

Sunday Afternoon

Simon is punctual as he has been all weekend. He drives the half hour to her apartment and Bobby escorts her to her door. Simon stays in the car. "I would love to stay but I have to get home. The boys have school tomorrow and I want them to sleep in their own beds tonight, contrary to what I said I really do miss them when they're not around."

She smiles as she nods her head, they embrace, "I know, it's alright; I understand I really do and I love you for that."

"Remember that I have a meeting at the school tomorrow night so I won't be able to come into the city."

"I know, I remember."

"I'll talk to you tomorrow, I love you Alex," he kisses her on the lips and she returns the kiss.

"I love you to." He turns to leave and she gives a little wave and then she unlocks her door, God I love that man.

After unpacking and starting a load of laundry, she sits comfortable on the sofa and picks up the phone. Who should I call first, Mom or Laurie…………….Mom

After three rings, her father answers the phone, "Hello."

"Hi Dad how are you?"

"Same aches and pains I had yesterday, I have today," he laughs, "but I'm fine honey. How are you?"

"Wonderful."

"Wonderful, oh boy what happened?"

"Can you guess?"

"I think I can but let me get your mother on the phone so you can tell her first."

"Thanks Dad."

"I understand, oh are you coming over for dinner tonight."

"Yes I was planning on it."

She hears a muffled call from her father to her mother, moments later, her Mom is on then phone, "Hello, Alex."

"Hi Mom, I have some wonderful news," my God I keep using that word, "Bobby proposed to me over the weekend and of course I said yes."

"Oh I am so happy for you sweetheart," she covers the mouthpiece and muffled sounds are heard again. "Your father says. I knew it and congratulations."

"Thanks Mom, I'll talk to you more about it when I see you. Is Laurie and Philip coming tonight?"

"Yes they are."

"That's good, ok Mom I have some chores to do, I'll see you in a couple of hours, goodbye Mom."

"I love you sweetheart. Bye, bye."

"I love you too Mom."

That Night

Alex and her family enjoyed a delicious meal and no one was surprised that he had proposed. Her sister, Mom and sister-in-law briefly discuss the wedding. She is hoping that Bobby will not object to a small but traditional wedding, because they all know how untraditional he is.

She retires to bed a little after eleven PM; she recalls the events of the past couple of days, which she will remember as the best weekend of her life. They have only known each other for seven months but the experiences they have shared, good and bad have brought them as close as two people could be. It is hard for her to imagine her life without him in it, and she will not even try.

She finally falls asleep around one a.m. The alarm clock goes off at seven, "Oh shit, already." She gets up slowly from the bed and hits the snooze button. Seven minutes later, it sounds again. "Oh hell."

After a quick shower and an even quicker breakfast she is out the door, when she enters the squad room, Megan notices her friend. She follows Alex to her desk, grabs Mike chair, rolls it over, and sits down next to her, "Well?"

The smile on Alex's face is all she needs to see. "Oh I'm so happy for you," the women hug. "No ring?"

"I'm afraid to wear it on the job, so I placed it in my bag." She takes out the small box and opens it. The ring catches the lights and sparkles. Megan takes the box from her hand and examines it, "It's a platinum diamond solitaire, three quarter carat, Alex it's beautiful." She hands her back the box and Alex looks at the ring for the hundredth time.

Behind them, they hear someone clearing his throat. They both look up. "Hey Mike." They say in unison.

"Alex, Megan," he nods his head, "so, partner how was your weekend?"

"No sarcastic remarks Logan I'm not going to put up with your crap anymore." She says with a defiant sneer.

"Ok, ok I understand, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I've said." He motions to Megan to get up from his chair. He wheels it back behind his desk. "Congratulations, Alex. I would like to take you out for a drink tonight, would you do that for me? Have a drink with me?"

"Yes I accept."

That Evening

Mike mumbles something and Alex lifts her head up, "What? Did you say something?"

"Yes," he has trouble looking at her, "There is someone I want to meet?"

She sits back in her chair and a smug look crosses her face, "Oh really, is it my turn to act like an ass and say stupid things."

He laughs, "Alright, alright I sure as hell have it coming. I realize you have every right but...oh here she comes," he waves, "Elizabeth over here."

Alex cannot see over the crowd as Mike's friend walks over to their table. Someone passing by bumps into her chair and her bag falls to the floor, she bends down to pick it up and when she stands, "Alex." Mike touches her shoulder. "I'd like you to meet Elizabeth." Alex turns and comes nose to nose with… "Elizabeth this is Alex Eames, Alex this is Elizabeth Hitchens."

Elizabeth is not surprised at whom she is being introduced to, Alex almost loses her balance. Elizabeth smiles, "It's nice to meet you Alex." She holds out her hand.

Her heart is thumping in her chest and Alex feels a little lightheaded but she manages to speak, "It's very nice to meet you Elizabeth." The women shake hands. "Elizabeth can I get you something to drink?"

"Yes Michael, I would like a Martini."

"Alex are you ready for another?"

She nods her head, "Yes, thanks Mike." Mike excuses himself and walks closer to the bar. Alex stares at her for a moment than she feels a little more composed. "Why are you here? And what are you doing?"

"I am having a drink with a gentleman and his partner. Michael was very anxious for us to meet."

"Whatever you have planned Nicole," she puts up her hand, "Elizabeth, my name is Elizabeth."

"Nicole, Elizabeth, whatever. I suggest you leave now. I won't just stand by and watch you destroy Mike."

"Oh my dear woman I have no intentions of destroying Michael, no….no, he's of no interest to me at all. I just need to borrow him for a time."

Alex has put on the engagement ring and when she moves her hand, it glitters in the light. "That's a gorgeous ring, may I offer my congratulations."

She looks down at the ring and a sickly feeling goes through her body, "Leave him alone Nicole..." She interjects, "Elizabeth, why do you insist on calling me Nicole."

"Because I know who and what you are," Alex looks her straight in the eye, "Don't fuck with me Nicole, I swear to God you will live to regret it."

"I was only going to offer my congratulations." she smiles, "But life is very strange, you never know what lies in the future."

"Listen you b…………" She stops when she sees Mike with the drinks. Mike hands Elizabeth her drink and then Alex hers, Elizabeth takes a sip and smiles.

Alex nurses her drink and when she finishes, she excuses herself and bids them goodnight.

Alex's Apartment

Alex is a bundle of nerves, when she arrives home. Her first thought, call Bobby now, "No, I'll tell him tomorrow, face to face." She dreads the fact of having to tell Bobby about Mike's new girlfriend.

My God, the woman has no shame. How do you fight someone like that?

She walks slowly through her apartment and makes her way to the bedroom. You can't-------That's why he never did.

She is caught in the middle and her mind is trying to focus on a solution. If it were just Mike involved in this, the situation would resolve itself with a phone call. However, Bobby, Chris and Tommy will be affected by the outcome no matter what it is, she had promised Tommy that nothing would happen to his father, but now she is not sure she can keep that promise.

Face it Alex, the outcome will affect you also.

Absent-mindedly she changes her clothes for the second time and when she catches her reflection in the mirror, she starts to laugh. "Jesus Alex, you're losing it."

Every scenario that goes through her head does not have a successful conclusion. She has come to believe that Nicole is capable of doing anything and everything to get what she wants.

Why does she want him? Is she that delusional to believe that he could possible want her the way she wants him.

She has never been one to retreat to alcohol to solve problems but she defiantly needs a drink.

The wonderful weekend that she shared with Bobby seems like a million years ago.

TBC