You work as a criminalist, scientist and CSI officer, you are on Horatio's team on the morning shift, therefore you know everyone, you have a friendly relationship with everyone, except Eric, you know he is a player so you didn't want to have more than a professional closeness with him

you just didn't like the type of guy he was, flirty, checky and obviously with hundreds of different girls' numbers in his phone, he doesn't take love seriously and will never settle down, so you don't like him and keep boundaries, you always spoke to him in a professional manner, not a smile or sign to confuse him and obviously you never fell for any of his charms

but one day, an ex of Eric, Gloria, broke your car window and told you to stay away from Eric, you didn't like that and you were going to give a piece of your mind to Eric, so he would keep you away from his relationships "Eric Delko" you call him as you walk towards him

"Oh, hey Irene, what's up?" Eric asks as he slowly slows down his steps coming to a stop, he gives you a small smile