Bobby has a gift in mind but turns to Jimmy Deakins for some sound advice ... does he get it?

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February 12, 2009 His most Important Investigative Tool

On his morning break, Bobby calls his old Captain … Jimmy Deakins. He had always been the sound of reason for Bobby. Where he thought he may have the perfect gift in mind for Alex, he wanted to run it by his old friend.

"James Deakins' Investigations … How can I help you?"

"Yeah, yeah … my old lady's diddlin the mail man. Can you take pictures?"

"Yeah, right Goren. With triplets and a new house … I'm sure she has the time."

"I don't mind … I just want pictures!"

"You would rip a man limb from limb if you thought for one second …"

"You know me better than that … I'd put him through a meat grinder!"

"So, what do I owe the pleasure of your phone call Bobby?"

"It's our first Valentine's Day as husband and wife … I don't want to disappoint her. Can you give me some pointers?"

"I'm gonna tell you something that I was sick of hearing you say. Use your most important investigative tool Bobby."

"My library card?"

"Yup. There's a wealth of information in those four walls. You may just find what you're looking for."

"I thought I was by calling you for that? You have been happily married for … what? A thousand years now!?"

"Goodbye Goren … and don't bother Angie. I can get away with a box of chocolates and cheap delicatessen flowers,

after a thousand years of marriage!"

ooOOoo

On his lunch break, Bobby heads to the library. For a man that who can give a tour of the library blindfolded … he is lost. He just doesn't know where to begin. The Librarian saw his confusion and approaches him.

Whispering … of course. "Can I help you find something Robert?"

Whispering right back … "Hi Mrs. McGuire. I came by to do some research on Valentine's Day … I just don't know where to start."

Detective Goren is well known to Mrs. McGuire. He comes by at least once a week, without fail, just to "be close" to his Mother. He is right at home at the library and she very much likes the big Detective. She is your typical big city Librarian, sensible shoes, hair in a bun, A-line skirt below the knees. Button up blouse and of course … her reading glasses hanging from her eyeglass chain. She loves to sit and talk to him about any and all subjects.

"Valentine's Day?"

"Yes, It's our first together … my wife and I. I have a gift in mind. I just want to make sure it the right one."

"You married your cute little Partner … right?"

"Yes … Alexandra Eames."

"She never comes in here to do research with you, Robert."

"No Ma'am … she Googles."

Mrs. McGuire turns white. She breaks out in a sweat. Google is the downfall of Libraries nationwide. Google is like saying the F-word to Librarians!

"Mrs. McGuire … are you okay? Mrs. McGuire?"

She grabs for her chest and passes out. She falls right at Bobby's feet and stops breathing.

He yells … which of course scares everyone in the library … "CALL 9-1-1!"

He begins CPR … everyone should know it!

By the time the EMT's arrive, Mrs. McGuire is breathing and she has a weak pulse … but she does have a pulse. He saves her life.

Before he leaves the library, he does check out a book … Old Married Friend's Advice by Ruth Haag.

I don't know about this Ruth … but look at the trouble Deak got me into!

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Oh-uh Friday the 13th ... is Bobby superstitious? Thanks for reading and staying with my Valentine Countdown ... it's been a blast!