Challenge topic: Suitcase/Overnight bag

Title: Coming home

Characters: Alexandra Eames/Robert Goren

Rating: T

Word Count: 96

AN: Post Blind Spot

He reached inside the trunk, getting his small shoulder bag and her backpack. Carefully he took a look at her face and saw all the nervous fear. To soothe her he smiled wide and placed his palm in the small of her back, guiding her closer.

They managed the five steps and unlocked the new door. But to cross over the sill, noting Pauli's empty cage switched on her fight-or-flight response.

She moved back and bumped against his strong frame. Wrapping her in his tight embrace, he whispered: "I'll stay as long as you need me."