As he pulled onto her street he could see the blazing fire. Searching the crowd, he found Alex. He got out of the SUV and walked up. Her eyes were cold and sad, even if they reflected the flames in front of her. She saw him coming and turned to face him when he got close. Her brown eyes were glassy. Reaching out an arm he hugged her. She fell to the silent tears flowing down her face. Bobby held Alex as she sobbed. He stared into the heartless fire as his partner cried.

As they drove toward Bobby's apartment she stared out the window. It nearly killed him to see her this way. He had never missed...