Getting What They're Looking For

Disclaimer: I do not own Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf and NBC-USA network do.

Author's Note: AU. Sorry for the delay, last week was hectic as I was applying for grad school and my muse is wondering around leaving me with a bit of writer's block!

A/N 2: I know that I said chapter 9 was the concluding chapter but then I thought of another way to wrap up this story. So here it is…the finale!

A/N 3: A little explanation, Alex kept her maiden name for work purposes.

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Epilogue: Ten years later

Capitan Alexandra Eames was completely miffed. She had been sworn in as the new commanding officer of Major Case Squad only a short time ago and already her family was nowhere to be seen.

When Deakins had summoned Alex to his office and told her that he was retiring and that he wanted her as his successor. She was also shocked to find out that and had his eye on her as his replacement for sometime. So after a good deal of discussion with Bobby and her family she accepted the position.

Now if she could only figure out what was going on with her family and why all of a sudden they had all left the minute the ceremonies were over.

So in a sour mood she began the drive back to hers and Bobby's house Rockaway. They had since bought a different house since the house she once owned was too small to accompany their growing family.

However, she had no idea what was in store for her when she arrived.

Meanwhile, everyone who was at the party mingling suddenly quieted as ten year old James John better know as J.J. signaled to his dad that Alex's was pulling in and Bobby dimmed the lights.

As soon as he saw his mother step out of the car, J.J. and his ten year old twin sister Daniella then opened the door and sent their younger siblings seven year old Robert Joseph Goren "RJ" and five year old Andrea Marie to greet their mother.

When she saw her precious babies running towards her all the annoyance she had felt had dissipated as she bent down caught little Andrea in her arms.

"Mommy!" squealed little Andrea as she tucked her head in the crook of Alex's neck.

"Come here my little ones, mommy missed you."

"We missed you too," answered RJ in an adorable voice as he hugged his mother around her waist.

Alex then whispered to them, "What you are two still doing up? It is way past your bedtime."

"We wanted to say good night to you before daddy tucked us in."

"Yeah," piped Andrea in the cutest voice melting Alex's heart.

"Well why don't I go and get you two ready and daddy can tuck you in, how about that?"

"Yes, please," the two replied together.

As Alex walked with her and Bobby's two youngest to the door she didn't realize she was about to be caught off guard.

The minute she had set Andrea down and turned on the lights she heard a loud "SURPRISE!" coming from all directions.

After recovering from being briefly startled Alex looked around and saw all of her family and friends including now Lieutenant Daniels and former Capitan Deakins with his family standing there giving her a big applause.

Bobby then came forward and said, "Congratulations Captain Eames."

Alex then smiled one of her characteristic smirks and she gave him a big hug.

For the next few hours, Alex and mingled with the guests and thanked all of her well wishers.

As the party was beginning to wind down and the guests were leaving Bobby managed to pull away Alex away from the party and held her close to him.

"Mrs. Goren have I told how proud I am of you especially now that you're the Capitan of Major Case Squad?"

"Hmm I believe you have many times since the promotion Mr. Goren," Alex purred in his ear.

When they pulled apart Bobby said, "I say how about we go away this weekend? Just us."

"What about…" began Alex.

"…our kids? Don't worry they will be staying their grandparents."

They stood there for a few minutes before going to check on their kids. After seeing that all four were fast asleep, the two then hand in hand went to the kitchen and living room to help with the clean up.

The happy couple had indeed gotten what they were looking for…each other, their family, and their future.

A/N 4: Thanks for reading "Getting What They're Looking For"! Your reviews have kept me going! Keep an eye out for two fluff-filled one-shot stories "Our Dance, Our Secret" and "Frown turned Upside Down" and maybe a possible Halloween/Vampire story. Stay tuned!