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Chapter 5

Dinner and a Movie

Alex pulled the jacket over her. Slowly, sleep came to her. She quietly breathed in and out and had dreams that were peaceful and pleasant. The jacket rested on top of her. Quiet, yet strong. He had felt the other 'being' growing inside of her over the months, growing. He dropped his arms around her, protecting her, and the other being. He felt the connection between the two. He relaxed with her breathing.

The baby woke Alex early. She sighed. She had moved from the couch, to the bed, to the recliner in the night. The last three hours had provided her with the most sleep. Looking at the clock, she sighed again, it was only 6 AM. Getting up, she fixed herself some breakfast. Afterwards, she slowly moved around her house and began cleaning.

At 8 she called Captain Deakins, requesting the rest of the week off. His voice assured her that would be fine. Alex couldn't be sure, but she thought there was also a sound of relief. She settled into making a short grocery list. She debated on whether or not to call Bobby to see if he wanted to pick up anything. She smiled tapping the pencil on the paper, knowing that whatever he planned, he would probably pick it up on the way over.

Carrying the last bag in, she began unpacking them, putting the items away. It was Noon. She debated on whether to make something for lunch. Grabbing her purse, she headed out for the nearest diner. By 4 PM she was ready for a nap. She grabbed her pillow and sunk into her recliner. Just a short one.

Bobby stood outside her home barely holding on to three bags. He leaned over the railing trying to see in her window. It was dark. He sighed. He lowered the bags, and knocked louder on the door. He leaned over and looked into the window again and saw slight movement. He knocked for a third time.

Alex was on the recliner. She barely heard his knock. She lifted her head from her drool coated pillow. Wiping her sleeve across her mouth, she sat up and stared around the dark room. She tilted her head, and listened again. She slowly got up and walked to the door. Unlocking it, she slowly pulled it open.

Bobby was just about to knock again, when she opened the door. Alex stood before the half opened door with sleepy eyes, tussled hair. He smiled. "Wasn't sure you were home."

She smiled. "Where do ya think I'd be, on a date?" She pointed to her belly, laughing.

She held the door open for him. Bobby picked up the bags and carried them into the kitchen. Setting them down on the counter, he began emptying the bags. Alex leaned against the door jam watching him. "So, what's for dinner?"

He smiled as he lifted a tomato, studying it, he then began rinsing it off. "You'll see. Where do you keep the cutting board?"

Alex reached around him to pull the cutting board out of its hiding place. She stood up and saw her reflection in the window. Ah shoot. She knew just putting water on her hair wouldn't change much.

Bobby felt her reaching around him and his body responded. Keeping himself tight against the counter, he tried to keep focused on his work and not her touch. He sighed silently when she found the cutting board and placed it on the counter. "Thanks."

She watched him as he nearly rubbed the skin off of one tomato. "Anything else?"

He shook his head. "Ah, no, I think I've got it."

Alex nodded. "Then, while you're fixing dinner, I'll get cleaned up." With that she turned and left the room.

Bobby began drying off the tomatoes. He heard the soft sound of water. He began vigorously cutting the tomatoes, trying to cut out the sound of the shower and the visual that kept entering his mind.

Alex entered the room looking fresh and refreshed. She was wearing an over sized T-shirt, and loose knit pants. She was barefoot. "Anything I can help you with?"

Bobby shook his head. "You might review the movies I brought."

Alex grinned. "Dinner and a movie? Goren, I'm impressed."

The shower had revived her, and she felt she had a good couple of hours, at least, before she crashed again. She sat at the table and began reading the backs of the covers. "What do you feel like?"

He shook his head. "This is your night. You pick."

Alex sighed as she went through the small stack of films. "Sci-Fi, Shoot 'em ups, or ..." She smiled. "Would you mind a girly flick?"

He laughed and shook his head again. "Lexa, it's your pick."

Her heart warmed to hear him calling her by her nick name. "Okay, I've picked one. But, since you're secretive of the meal. You'll have to wait until I pop the movie in."

He chuckled. "Fair is fair."

Thirty minutes later, he placed veal Parmesan and a side of salad in front of her. Alex was impressed, and ravenous. During the course of the meal, they spoke about the case. Alex gave her insight, and made several suggestions.

Bobby cleared his throat. "Bishop seems to be doing fairly well with keeping up with me."

Alex gave him a serious look. "Don't get too comfortable with her, I will be coming back, you know."

Bobby grinned with relief. As happy as he was for Alex, he knew he would miss her. Bishop was able to keep up with him, not just in step, but with cognitive thinking. But, she seemed to only work with her logical side of her brain, and when he switches to creative thinking, he loses her every time. This not only stops his train of thought, but he also has to bring Bishop back up to speed with him.

Finishing their meal, they cleaned up. Alex popped a bag of popcorn in the microwave.

Bobby raised a brow. "You're still hungry?"

Alex shook her head. "Remember, popcorn doesn't count."

Pulling the bag from the microwave, she poured the contents in a large bowl. Bobby pulled some decaf cans of pop from the refrigerator. Meeting Alex in the living room he set her can on the side table next to her.

Taking his place on the couch, he reached into the bowl of popcorn she had placed next to her. "So, what's the show?"

Alex smiled. She pressed the play button and sat back. Mid-way through the movie Alex fought to keep her eyes open. She finally drifted off to sleep with the words, 'Hey girl. Take a look at the sunset that I ordered for you.' reaching her ears.

Bobby finished the popcorn and the movie. He switched off the DVD player and the TV. He then began cleaning up the living room. Bobby gently moved Alex's feet on to the couch, watching her for a moment, he saw her belly moved. He lightly placed his large hand on her belly, feeling a strong kick, he smiled. Making sure her door was locked, Bobby headed back to his apartment.