Karma

Disclaimer: The following is about characters, not the actors who portray them. All opinions are those of the characters. Although saddened by the upcoming changes on LOCI, I am excited about the bright future of my favorite actor.


Entomologic Karma

Danny Ross sits in his office, leaning back in his chair, a cardboard cup of hot, steaming Dunkin' Donuts coffee in one hand, as he rereads over the resignation letter his best detective just handed him. He was hoping that it wouldn't come to this. The Chief of D's finally managed to coerce Goren into quitting a few days ago, and Ross was all set to assign Eames with Nichols. He knew they'd make a great team, and in time, Eames would be much more effective than she had with Goren. After all, Nichols was taller. And, he could play the piano. So, unless Ross can talk Eames out of leaving for greener pastures, his plan is shot to Hell.

Alex Eames stands in front of the mirror in the Ladies' Room, checking her make-up and hair. She laso takes the opportunity to check over her biceps, thinking they might need some more work. She'll hit the gym this afternoon for sure! But first, she's off to shop for an appropriate outfit for her new position as Security Advisor to the Mayor of New York City. Eames thinks she might get herself a new pair of extra low-rise super skinny jeans, a tank top, and a matching hoodie, with fuzzy pom-poms dangling from the hood drawstrings.

Bobby Goren sits on a bench in Washiongton Sq. Park, munching on a bagel, a cup of coffee resting beside him. As he ponders the events of the last few years, his head feels as though it might explode. Really, who could blame him if it did? First it was his mother. Well, it's always been his mother. Eames' kidnapping, then saving her from the suicidal cop, Wizniski (who many seem to completely forget); his brother Frank; his father; his biological fater; Donny and the whole Tates' thing; his suspension and undercover assignment; his return to NYPD and the cold shoulder of Eames. Throw in the usual suspects - Nicole and Declan, and it's easy to understand why Bobby's head really is going to explode. Bobby feels surprised that it hasn't happened sooner. He moves away from the people surrounding him so as not to cause any blood, bone or brain spatter to get all over them.

Det. Zach Nichols struts his stuff as he walks down 1st Ave, just having left Esse Bagels with his usual breakfast. As he approaches the corner, he decideds to buy a banana at his favorite produce stand. Instead of paying with actual money, he charms the stand owner into giving him the fruit for free. Zach is about to walk away as the stand owner calls to him, saying (over the NYC din) "Your fly is open."

Det. Nichols turns and replies "Huh? I look like The FLY? Goddammit!! I'm NOT that guy, I'm NOT The FLY!! Never have been and never will be!!"

Rattled by the grocer's rude remark Zach steps into the street not aware the light is red and subsequently is run over by a Zap EM Pest Control truck.

Three Days Later, back at MC

Danny Ross is happy that both Eames and Goren are waiting outside his office door to speak with him. In light of the tragic demise of Det. Zach Nichols, the Chief of Detectives has consented to bring Goren back on the force, and Ross feels sure Eames will withdraw her resignation. Especially since her new work outfit didn't go over well with the mayor.

"Ahh, Alex. Goren. Come on into my office. I have an offer from Chief Moran that I feel you'll both want to seriously consider." Ross says.

He ushes the two into his office, and they both sit.

"Detectives. The Chief would like to offer both of you your jobs back, at the same salary, plus an added bonus of 4 weeks paid vacation. However, instead of solving 8 cases a year, or even 11, we'd like to see you two solve 22 cases a year. So...what do you guys say to that?"