Goren had been reluctant to go to the police ball.

He didn't like this kind of night.

There were way too many people.

And many of his colleagues didn't like him!

But Eames had done everything to change his mind!

Begging him to be his date at this party.

For Eames and her alone, he had to accept!

If it had been for someone else he would have refused!

And so he was there in front of his landing.

He didn't dare ring the bell.

He only wanted to turn back.

But he knew that if he did, she would come to his house to pick him up and force him to follow him!

She was small, but very persuasive. And above all very stubborn!

He never knew how to say no to her.

And besides, he had promised her and so he had to keep his promise.

He pressed the doorbell button.

- I arrive !

As usual women always took their time and never arrived when they said so, making them hang around!

And Alex was no exception!

What was she having to drag out so much?

- All liars! He mumbled, exasperated to wait.

- Sorry ? Alex had his head in his face, looking him in the eye and smiling. Can you repeat ? I'm having trouble hearing!

He blushed violently, was at fault.

She looked at him insistently, pouting.

- I said nothing !

Yeah, that's it !

You didn't say anything Robert Goren!

And the word liar I imagined?

She looked him straight in the eye, crossing her arms.

- I hope so !

Then she knew full well that he was lying brazenly and with such aplomb!

Goren turned his attention to Eames.

He gasped.

She wore an emerald green dress that accentuated the gorgeous golden color of her hair, which cascaded over her shoulders, with her wide neckline and so slim waist, and this dress that ended just above her thighs, to do damned a saint, she was just gorgeous and very sexy.

A little too sexy for her taste!

He scowled.

"Didn't she know the risk she was running in that outfit, especially since there would be practically only men around them?"

She had worked on morals, but still!

- Do not worry ! She was smiling as if she had read his mind. I am with you and therefore I do not risk anything!

She was smiling even more.

What was he waiting for to pay her a compliment?

Even when she made an effort he didn't notice it!

She sighed.

Goren knew from her reaction that she was expecting at least a word on her outfit.

He wasn't used to giving compliments and besides, she was very pretty when she was natural.

You are very pretty !

He blushed violently.

He had refrained from telling her how hot she was!

What more would she have thought if he had told her that?

- Thank you very much, Bobby!

She had leaned on his shoulder, whispering her words in his ear and emphasizing her nickname.

Which made him shiver.

What was she doing?

She put an off-white rose in the small pocket of her top jacket.

- You are very beautiful ... He blushed at his words, but with this rose, it's much better!

She tapped the rose, smiling at her result.

Yes very nice.

He was having trouble recognizing Alexandra tonight.

He found her far too enterprising!

And that made him very uncomfortable.