chapter eight

Here is the final chapter in Proven Innocent. I hoped you had enjoyed it.

Proven Innocent

Chapter eight

Goren and Eames were sititng at their desks, when Goren excused himself. Eames wondered where he was going. He was acting strange the last couple of weeks, almost in a panicky type mode. They had solved the case of Officer Wittman and the man who killed the young cop got the max, life in prison without the possiblity of parole. Alex was pleased, this time he didn't get away with very little time served. Bobby was amazing and she begab to think there was no way, she could ever imagine working without him. Definately an acquire taste, she thought to herself, finishing the last of her paperwork.

Alex closed her laptop and cleaned the clutter off of desk. Someone's shadow stood over her. Her heart racing, she turned to look at what was causing the slight disturbance. Bobby smiled at her as she looked into his brown eyes.

He had changed his clothes and stood looking at her waiting for her approval. "What do you think?" he asked her. He was dressed in a dark blue suit, which was definately tailored to his body. He wore a white shirt that had thin blue stripes going down the length of it. Around his neck, was a dark blue tie.

"So where you going?" she asked tilting her head to one side.

"I have a date." He beamed giving her a look that told her he was happy, but terrified. He hadn't had a date in such a long time and he wasn't even sure he knew how to date anymore.

Alex looked at him, trying to decide if she should tell him the truth or lie to spare his feelings. She decided the former would be better. "Bobby, you look like you are going to a funeral."

His eyes widen and he hung his head. He looked like a little boy being scolded and she immediately regretted telling him the truth. "What am I going to do?" he whispered.

She looked at him thoughtfully. "You want to impress her, don't you?" He nodded his head. "Do you trust me?" Again he nods. She took his hand and led him to an empty room. "Take it off!" she demanded.

"Excuse me?" He raised an eyebrow at her request.

"The jacket, take it off!"

"Oh, I thought you meant my pants," he smiled giving her a boyish grin.

"Don't flatter yourself," she smiled back. He took the jacket and laid it on the table that was in the room. Alex took his tie and loosened it up so she could take it off. She also unbuttoned two of the buttons on his shirt, leaving some chest hair exposed. She smiled proudly, "There, that's better."

"I feel naked." Bobby said, takinghis hands and trying to button at least one button, but Alex slapped his hand.

"Would you like a second date with this girl?"

He rubbed his wounded hand and said, "Maybe."

"You won't get one, if you dress like you're Adrain Monk."

"Who?"

"Never mind," she looked at Bobby and smiled. She was surprised at how good-looking he was. "I think that girl will be impressed. Dare I ask who she is?"

Bobby grinned at her,"I think you know."

Alex smiled to herself, because she knew it was Ariana. "Have fun," she said, "she is one lucky girl."

Bobby cocked his head to one side to give Eames one last look before leaving the room. Alex sighed siftly, never regretting the notion that Bobby was dating again.

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Carrying a single rose, Bobby knocked on Ariana's door. She opened the door and smiled at him. She was breth-taking. She had on a flowery summer dress that accented her legs, a feature that caught Bobby's eye. Her hair was pulled back into a bun with a single loose strand of hair on both sides. He nervously gave her the rose and she shyly took it from him.

"Thank you." she whispered, taking t he flower and went to put it in water. "Come in."

He stepped inside and closed the door. He walked over to her and stood close to her. Ariana did not know this and when she turned around she bumped into him, nearly dropping the glass. He took the glass and set it on the counter before whispering in her ear, "You're beautiful."

She blushed and said, "thanks." They looked into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity, before moving their bodies away from each other.

"are you ready?" Bobby asked, wanting to break the ice.

She took a big breath, then nodded. Bobby held the door opened for her and as they stepped into the outside world, Bobby waspleased. He ahd a date and for the first time, since his mother's death, he was happy. This time his mother could not disapprove of her and although her not being here, sadden him, tonight he was happy. And she was pretty, he thought as his heart beat inside his chest, eager to get his date moving and to see where his future was going to take him. Was she the one? He didn't know, but it didn't matter, he washappy. Something he wasn't, in such a long time.......

There you go, all finished. I hope you all enjoyed. I have started a second one and it is called Eternally Yours. this one won't be so nice. so stay tuned.....