***WARNING*** This chapter is rated M for Mature Audiences (If you are immature like me ... stop, breath, grab a Bud if you're 21 or older and proceed)

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CHAPTER TEN: Was ist los? IN GERMANY???

If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it's yours. If it does not come back, it was never meant to be. - Unknown

Bobby's mind was made up when he left his apartment that morning to catch the plane to Germany. When he got back, he would call Alex and see what the status of their relationship was, if there was a relationship. He certainly didn't expect to see her on the plane and his assistant to boot.

"Bobby, I'll get off this plane right now if you want me to."

He looks back toward the tarmac and sighed heavily, he didn't know what he wanted and had little time to decide. He loved her, that much he knew but could he live with her, work with her, live without her?

"No Eames, it's fine but I'm your boss … nothing more … not in Germany and not on this plane."

"No mile high club Goren?"

"Eames!"

"Okay, okay … I'm not even sitting with you. I'll see you in Germany."

Bobby receives a text from Sean detailing his arrival in Germany … his accommodations and what is expected of him Monday morning. He also wanted to know if his surprise arrived on the plane on time and if he was happy about it. Bobby text him back … not wanting to make waves … saying it was fine … thanks.

Eames sat a few rows up and put her ipod on, she could tell he wasn't happy. It was a bad idea … he needed space but she needed and wanted him. She would give him his space in Germany. She was hired as his computer expert, that wasn't really his thing. She would make sure to stay out of his way.

He had his work in front of him. There were some glitches in there computer software and he knew Eames could work with the computer engineers on that. He could stay away from her while he worked on all things security, prevention, loss, clearances … he needed to bring the Germany branch up to date, he would be working night and day. He was going to be too busy for Eames and she would be too busy for him. They would be together almost like Partners again but not quite and this time he was calling the shots. If she didn't like it and he found that he couldn't work with her, he would put her on a plane and send her home.

They arrived in Germany and were greeted by a Limo and personal driver who took them to their condo, they each had their own half ... Sean didn't want to be too presumptuous. Bobby helped her with her bags and said goodnight. He started to walk away from her and then stopped … she never once took her eyes off of him as he was walking to his side.

"Oh … ah … Eames, I think this belongs to you." He reaches into his carryon and hands her "Bobby bear." He turns his back and walks away before she could say anything.

It was going to be a long month.

Their bedrooms abutted each other. They could hear one another settling in or unsettling as the case may be. Simultaneously, they fell into bed or on the bed in Bobby's case … not even bothering to change out of his clothes. When they hit … they knew that their former best friend, Partner and lover, was just on the other side of the wall. That knowledge would lead to a sleepless night. As much as she wanted him, ached for him, she knew that he needed his space. She wished that she stayed in New York … he was so close to her in physical proximity but yet so far mentally and she was the cause of that … and she knew it.

He was lying there on his stomach staring at the wall that separated them. Wondering what really caused their separation. Years of damage from him and his hidden emotions? Her snarkieness? The NYPD? All of it? All of it. He was going to stick to his guns and keep things totally professional while they were in Germany, what ever the cause of the wall between them … it was necessary for them to find their way back … if there was a way back.

The following morning, their driver picked them up and drove them to the main headquarters of Charter International Germany. While in the car, Bobby briefed Eames on the meeting that they were going to hold with the thirty member security staff. She was the consummate professional … Bobby was both impressed and happy.

When they arrived, Bobby was greeted with gifts and much excitement from the staff … it was Eames turn to be impressed.

He was greeted with such words as "We've heard such great things about you." And … "I 've been looking forward to working with you Sir." Then there was, "I've read some journals where you've been quoted … It's such an honor and a privilege just be in the same room Sir." Of course there had to be … "So you're Detective Goren … wow man, … cool!"

Alex felt a little like the water carrier again but she signed up for this and he was the boss.

The Security staff met in the conference room and Bobby took the floor.

"Hello, my name is Robert Goren and I am the head of the Security division Of Charter International … this is my assistant Alexandra Eames, she's a computer expert and my right hand." Alex smiles and nods her head.

Collectively they all say hello to Alex.

"Alex will be heading over to the computer science division today to meet with CTS and work on the glitches that you have found in our security system so if we can get started on that, Alex?"

"Yes. I have Lou Blake and your crew with me today. We are due to meet CTS at the computer science lab in about an hour. I'd like to go there now to get familiar with my surroundings … if you don't mind Mr. Goren?"

"Not at all."

Alex and about seven other staff members, leave to work on their computer problems.

Bobby continues with the meeting and finds problems with protocol and security clearances that are directly related to the computer system. He puts someone else on that and moves onto the financial crimes division … the reason why he's really in Germany. Someone on the inside is stealing from the company … Bobby and Sean are the only two that know … and of course the thief.

Bobby isn't totally ignorant when it comes to computers … Sean gave him all his secret passwords to bypass every security codes in the system … he went into his office and started snooping … working.

When six pm rolled around, Alex found Bobby in his office … brand new binder … notes all over, empty coffee cups and Sean on speaker phone. She knocked and poked her head in.

"Who's that Bobby?"

"It's Alex."

He waved her in.

"Hey Alex … how was your first day?"

"Oh Sean … it was great … we're getting the kinks out of the computer system. It's not going to happen over night. The computer system is tied to every aspect of your business. The system that you have is obsolete … I'd like to overhaul the whole system."

"Great … run it by Bobby and see what he thinks … you two call it a night … there are some great German restaurants in Germany."

"Really Sean … I wouldn't think so.'

"Bobby, was that you being sarcastic or funny?'

"That was Bobby being sarcastic Sean."

"And I was trying to be funny. Take him out to dinner Alex … on me."

"If he'll go, I will."

Bobby was tense, not because of Alex, because he was investigating in house … that was never good … been there … done that.

He accepted Eames invitation to dinner but he paid. When they got back to the condos she invited him in for tea … the promise he made to himself was long forgotten. He grabbed her arm and spun her around and pushed her up against the door. She went right for his tie, then his belt. He unbuttoned her shirt while assaulting her neck with his tongue. His pants fell to the floor and Alex dropped to her knees. Bobby swallowed hard and braced himself on the door. Alex's head was spinning, she wanted to please him … she wanted it to be all about him. She took him into her mouth and got lost in servicing him. She was enjoying it as much as he was. Her small hand was traveling up and down his shaft in time with the rhythm her mouth was working him. He was getting harder and harder. He needed to be inside her. He lifted her up and growled in her ear to remove her pants and then nailed her up against the door. He didn't make love to her … he fucked her … he didn't mean too … but that's how it happened. She didn't care … it was about him and what he needed. If he needed to get fucked … she was happy to oblige.

Afterwards, he did make love to her because she was his Alex and as much as he tried … he was not very good without her. On the job … this job … he was … but his heart wanted her, it wasn't good without her. It was over … his heart wanted what it wanted and it wanted Eames!

Now he had to explain to Eames why he was really in Germany … tomorrow they would really be back to Goren and Eames … investigating a crime. The more things change, the more things remain the same … but this time … no secrets and no Moran or Ross!

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Sorry, not a big smut writer but anyway ... Goren and Eames are back on a case! Thanks for reading:) ... Judy