Alex hunts for multiple costumes and Bobby has a chat with Captain Ross

Chapter 2

The Dreaded Eames' Day Off!

At One PP it is the dreaded Eames' day off and although Bobby has learned to deal with that, today he was unusually calm. This was not missed by the usual trio.

"OB … what's wrong with Goren? He hasn't said so much as a word today. He's been staring at his computer for an hour without blinking."

"I dunno … you know him … he's in a zone."

"A zone about what? We don't have a case?"

"Maybe he bid on something on eBay … how the hell am I suppose to know? You're the closes one to him Jeffries … go ask him if he's okay."

"Oh Christ, OB … I wouldn't do that. Tom, go tell Captain Ross that Goren is Catatonic and we should call 411."

"Pete, don't you mean, 911?"

"No … I'm hungry … I can't remember the number for the pizza place down the street."

At that moment, Bobby was standing behind Peterson … he handed him a piece of paper with a phone number scribbled on it and then patted him on the back.

"Thanks for the concern, Pete. Order me a Pastrami on rye with mustard … will ya?"

"Sure thing, Bobby. Peterson turned and whispered to OB and Jeffries … He's okay … he wants Pastrami!"

The other two detectives rolled their eyes and walked away from Peterson. Bobby also walked away from him shaking his head … he walked right towards Captain Ross's office and knocked on the door.

"Yes Detective?"

"May I come in Sir … we need to talk."

Back at home, Alex was still looking for Halloween costumes. Bobby had told her, if she found some that she liked, she should just go buy them. She wanted him to have some input but he thought she had better taste. She thought he really needed a break from all the research and hard work he had been putting into his dissertation and figured a good old fashion Halloween party with costumes for all … including the dog, was just what Bobby needed. She packed up the triplets and headed out to their local party store to buy costumes and supplies.

Bobby came home to an empty house. He had a few suits that he had kept in his locker at One Police Plaza, some books and an old dress blue uniform that no longer fit him. He flung them on the back of the couch and read the note that she left.

B~ Back soon, out doing some errands. We love you! A, H, T, and Peanut.

P.S. Dinner is in the crock pot if you can't wait.

She sealed it with a SWACK. He smiled, grabbed a beer from the frig, took his shoes off and sat back on the couch. He had big news for his family when they came home, she had costumes … an extra large one for Bobby!

What's the news and what are the costumes? Your guess is as good as mine! Please review and thank you for reading ~ Judy