A/N: Only my imagination here, DAH, about Alex. Thought I would give her an interesting and a bit of sadness in her past. Hell, most of the fics about her are well…. no one has a perfect life, not even Alex Eames. If you disagree let me know.

Found a goof and when I thought I hit edit I hit delete.

Chapter Thirteen

March 2003

The chaos that happened in the interrogation room that afternoon is just an old forgotten memory. Alex closes the door to Deakins office behind her as she speaks, "Well, I told him."

"What'd he say?" Bobby asks as they stroll slowly back to their desks.

"He gave me a big hug. He said it was a great thing I was doing for my sister and he said when the time comes, he'll hook you up with a temporary partner."

"Oh no! I didn't even think of that. What'd you say?"

Alex smirks, "I pity the fool."

As Deakins nears their desks he says, "How 'bout our gal, huh? Surrogate Mom," he says smiling.

Forcing a smile, Bobby thinks, great, just great.

A Few Days Later

A quiet ride on the elevator the ding startles both, the door opens and Bobby extends his hand for his partner to go first. She nods as she passes him. He follows at a slow pace, "Should we talk to his wife first or his girlfriend?" No answer from her partner, He seems deep in thought, she shakes her head slightly. "Ok Bobby what's the matter with you," she says as she opens the driver's side door of the SUV. She enters the vehicle, "You've been awful moody, more than usual."

He pulls the seatbelt across his body, "I just don't understand, why? Why would she ask you to do such a thing after what you went through?"

"She's my sister and….wife or girlfriend?" She switches the gears as quickly as she tries to switch the conversation. She steers the car out of the parking space.

"Huh?"

"Davis," through the lot she drives the SUV. "Should we talk to his wife or his girlfriend first?" Making a left at the exit, they enter the traffic on their way to Queens.

"His….and what, finish your sentence." She remains silent, "Ha," he exclaims, "Now who's the one who won't open up."

"First I volunteered, second Laurie never knew about the abortion."

"What?" He turns to face her, "It sounded like you said she never knew. But that can't be…." She keeps her eyes facing forward and he doesn't notice the look of sorrow on her face. He continues, "You never told your family, I can't believe that." Shaking his head, "I don't believe you."

"I don't give a shit if you believe me or not," the SUV makes a sudden stop after she has steered the car into a 7-11 parking lot. "It's none of your Goddamn business and…." She reaches up to change the gear into park, he lightly grabs her arm, "And, and what?" he asks softly.

"You wouldn't understand."

"Try me, I won't judge you," he releases his hold of her arm and faces forward. "You know that….I hope you know that."

"I know you won't. The only person who knew was my Dad, when I….I didn't know who's child it was."

"Holy shit," he says under his breath.

She hears the comment and lowers her head when she feels his stare; he notices this and adjusts his position in the seat to face forward. Smilingly slightly at his reaction she continues, "A few months before Joe's murder we were separated. We were even discussing divorce. A two cop marriage, hell we barely saw each other. I was ashamed of the fact that my short marriage was on the rocks, so I never told my family about it. But during the separation I….I went out with...he was a cop by the name of…." She waves her hand in the air. "It doesn't matter what his name was. I…."

"You weren't a willing partner in it were you?"

Amazed and surprised by his question she shakes her head, "No…. Not long after, Joe and I met up and we reconciled, he died five weeks later, do I have to explain anymore?"

He shakes his bowed down head, "No, I get." He opens the window to let in some much needed air, "Did your Dad know the story?"

"No, the only person besides you who knows was a therapist that I went to….I was drinking that night. I woke up in his bed in only my undergarments." She expels a long breath of relief that she has revealed this secret, she sits back in the seat.

Bobby asks, "Was he of a higher rank?" she just nods.

"You think I'm a coward, don't you?"

Shaking his head, "I….I know your not a coward, seems to me you had no proof if he even did anything."

"I suppose I may have overreacted but I just couldn't take the chance….I wasn't sure."

"What?" he clears his throat, "Do you know where he is now?"

"He was forced into retirement," she looks to him; he raises his eyebrows, "No….not for anything like that, for being a drunk."

"We won't ever have to talk about this again," he states assertively.

"Thanks," she pats his hand. "Thanks Bobby."

"Your welcome," he adjusts his tie, "His wife."

"Excuse me."

"You wanted to know who I wanted to talk to first, his wife." She reaches up and changes the gear in the car from park to drive.

He turns to look out the side window, "I'm still not happy about getting another partner…."

"I heard that," she says chuckling softly, "It will be fine, I'll help," he turns his head to face her, smiling. "Her or him, don't worry."

"That's not funny Eames."

May 2003

Alex rubs her forehead as she reads the computer screen. "What's the matter?" He asks as he nears her desk. She looks up at her partner, damn he's tall, she chuckles to herself. He frowns, "What?" He looks down his shirt and lifts his tie. "Do I have mustard on my tie again?"

"No, it was something silly," she points, "Is that object in the bag for me?" She asks eyes wide, he opens the bag and removes a large container, "Oh thanks for this." The straw is in the hole and she begins to suck in the contents, taking a short breath, "How, how much do I owe you?"

"Forget it." He resumes his seat at his desk. "You realize that," he leans forward. "That is the third chocolate milk shake you've had today."

"I know," she resumes her intake. "I can't help it."

Deakins approaches their desks just as Alex finishes her milk shake. She watches as he leans down placing his hands on Bobby's desk, "Did you tell Kenneth Strict he plucks his eyebrows?" He says smiling.

"Yes," Bobby answers quickly, looking to his partner, "He does right?" She nods as she smiles.

Standing erect Deakins says, "He complained to the mayor, now the chief of detectives wants this turned over to the FBI."

"It's not a mob case," Bobby replies.

Deakins steps back taking hold of a chair, "They planned a hit of Llana Yushka." Placing the chair on the side of Bobby's desk, "They put a beat down on Kenneth Strict," he sits down.

"When the Russians put a beat down on someone," Deakins turns his attention to Alex, "It shows. Strict didn't have a mark on his hands or face."

"So what's he doing limping around with a cane?"

"Strict is a straight guy," Deakins turns his attention to Bobby. "Who can only get excited wearing women's clothing. That usually goes hand in hand with masochism." Deakins remains silent as a look of wonder appears on his face; he takes a quick glance at Alex.

"I learn something new everyday," she says with a smile. Deakins returns the smile.

Bobby continues, "A guy like Strict probably hires a pro to give him a workout."

"Here," Alex says reading a report, "On his Amex bill, a couple of days before he was injured." She hands the paper to Deakins. "Strick bought two tickets on Air Canada from Toronto to New York. Maybe he hired out-of town talent."

Deakins sets the paper on Bobby's desk as he stands, "Have a good flight."

You are definitely a character Bobby, Alex thinks. Damn, her sweet smile in his direction goes unnoticed by the man who seems to pick up on the smallest of details about everyone and everything. "Come on," she stands, "I'm hungry lets get some dinner then we can make the arrangements for the flight north."

Checking his watch, "Hungry," he says softly. "You just had....forget it, lets go."

A/N: Yes the part with Deakins, Alex and Bobby about Kenneth Strict was from the episode Maledictus from season 1 and Alex becoming a surrogate is from the episode Undaunted Mettle from season 3 but….I always enjoyed that interaction between the three. The look on Deakins face is priceless if you have the means please watch that part I think you will agree.

I'm Going to End it here.

Be back soon with an update.

Later The Mominator