So Bobby went off on Eames ... I say, It's about time!
Bobby leaves for Germany!
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CHAPTER NEIN ... SORRY ... NINE
All's Fair in Love and War
Goren's life thus far, had been full of bull shit. He was so over it. The love he had for Alex was like no other but he needed to move on. He had heard the rumors over the years, he was the genius and she was his muse … not true … although he thought that himself at times. He didn't subscribe to the part about him being a genius or her being his muse for that matter but there was a truth in that statement … he didn't do well without her.
After hurling the tape recorder across his bedroom, he walked out to grab a beer out of the frig. He spotted "Bobby Bear" on his couch. Beer in hand, he made his way to the couch and grabbed the other bear. In a child's hand writing, on the police uniformed bear's badge was scribbled, "Officer Bobby Bear." He smiled that crooked smile. She's always had an officer Bobby in her life and I guess I just acted like a bear … look like one too.
He clung on to the bear as he drank his beer and thought about Eames and her ways. He thought about the events of the past couple days and what had transpired between them. He was wrong, she was wrong but the bottom line was, he needed some space from her. He was quite sure after going off on her like he did, she needed some space from him as well. Germany probably wouldn't be far enough away for Eames but it was a good thing he was going. She probably hates me now anyway.
He called Sean, the young but brilliant CEO of Charter International Financial Group, to find out if his office in New York was ready for him to start working in. Sean wanted to re-due Bobby's office before he got back from Germany. New York would be his permanent home and he wanted his new head of International Security to have a new swanky office. It was still in construction stage but Sean was thrilled to have Bobby come into the office. He spent the remainder of the day at The Big and Tall man store buying new suits for work.
When he arrived back home, John Eames was waiting for him. He was a much smaller man than Bobby but for some reason, he could intimidate Bobby like no other.
"Mr. Eames Sir, I'm sorry I wasn't expecting you."
"Can I help you with your bags, Son?"
"Yeah, thanks … so I can grab my key. Thank you."
"Do you mind if I come up for a minute, Bobby?"
"No, Sir. Not at all." She sent her Dad after me? Doesn't sound like Eames. Maybe she wants her bear back.
They enter the apartment and the first thing that John spots is "Bobby bear." He picks it up and motions to Bobby.
"Are you taking a stow away on your business trip?"
"No Sir. Could I get you a drink?"
"Do you have any Jack … the missus never lets me drink the stuff at home."
"Yes Sir. Straight up or on the rocks?"
"Rocks."
I must have rocks in my head sitting here drinking Jack with Eames' Dad and a teddy bear.
"Here ya go. So, what can I do for you Sir?"
"First of all, you can cut the Sir crap! Call me John."
Goren nods.
"My daughter has worn out her welcome with you … I get that. She's just like her Mother or the way her Mother used to be. I'm not here to interfere, I just came by to wish you luck with your new job. Where is that … what company?"
"Charter International … I'll be the head of security. It sounds like I'll be a security guard but that's not what this is."
"No, I spoke to Jimmy Deakins recently … he said you'll be living la vida loca."
"Ah … I don't think so Sir … ah John. That doesn't sound like me."
"No I guess it doesn't."
"I thought I would catch up on my bills and maybe someday when I'm in the black … buy another classic. Maybe a Boss … I always wanted a 1969 Candy Apple Red Boss 429. Sweet."
"Keep dreaming Bobby." Both men laugh.
"No kidding, huh. If I could find one, it would cost as much as a house."
"Well whatever you do with your new found wealth, I wish you a lot of luck. Jimmy said it's a great company that he hooked you up with. He didn't tell me the name of it but he said the people there were top notch."
"Yes Sir, damn. John. The CEO is a young Stanford Grad. The kid is brilliant and the few times that I've had contact with him, he bends over backwards to make me happy."
"Didn't Ross do that for you?"
Goren looks at him like he has two heads
"Kidding son … kidding."
"Right. Listen, I'm sorry about Alex and I … I just need time to re-group."
John waves his hands. "I understand. Alex can get on my nerves too … but … she does love you. Really she does. It's just hard for her to change … she's a tough female cop and she was your senior Partner. I think time away from each other might do you two some good. He stands to go and hands Bobby his glass. But … if you wait too long … you may not be able to find your way back to each other. Only the two of you can decide whether you're meant to be together."
"Yes Sir."
"And just like that Bobby … old habits die hard." with that, he left.
Bobby shook off the visit, Alex didn't send him, he came on his own. They always got along and this was John Eames on a fishing expedition … Bobby didn't bite … well maybe a nibble.
The next few days , Bobby went into Charter New York to get a feel for his new job and people that he would be working for and with. He was also on the phone with Germany and he could hardly wait to get on that plane. He was enjoying his first few days at work … people liked him and respected him. He was even helping out with the carpenters and decorators in his new office … it was starting to look like a library. He loved the job, the respect … he was happy but felt like something was missing.
Sunday rolled around and his thoughts were on Alex. He hadn't called her and she hadn't called him. He sighed … it was really over … all of it. He grabbed his suit case and carry on bag and headed out his door. He stopped when he saw "Bobby Bear" sitting on his couch, he grabbed it and stuffed it in his carry on. The "stow away" … he stilled loved her.
He boarded the plane and sat in the window seat, first class of course. He was staring out of the window when a woman tapped his shoulder.
"Excuse me, Sir. Ich bin Ihr neuer Assistent. Ich werde nach Deutschland fliegen mit Ihnen." ( Excuse me, Sir. I'm your new assistant. I'll be flying to Germany with you.)
He looked up and saw Alex holding her German dictionary.
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She's a woman after her man ... she has good taste ... I'll give her that. So my friends in FanFic Land ... any less mad at me yet? Give me a shout! Thanks for reading, JA