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Kim sat at the bar. She wasn't drunk yet, but she's had a lot to drink. She just couldn't stop drinking. She missed Bobby so much. It hurt waking up every morning only to remember that he wasn't here anymore. She could barely sleep. Every time she did she would dream about that night. She hated that. She hated that she had to remember that everyday. She just couldn't help but think that she could have done something to prevent what happened that night. She could have talked him out of going to Paulie's. She should have stopped him from taking the drugs and flushing them. She should have called for help sooner. Bobby was a great guy. He didn't deserve to die. Kim was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't notice that Bosco had sat down right next to her and was staring at her.

"Are you okay?" Bosco asked. He was looking at Kim. She looked upset about something and it looked like she was drunk. She really didn't need to be drinking anymore. It was a bad idea for her to drink when she was upset. He remembered what Sully and Davis told him and Faith. He still couldn't believe that Kim would try to do something like that. She had Joey and Joey was in the house. He didn't know much about taking care of kids, but he knew that you shouldn't get drunk and try to kill yourself with your kid in the house. But at least she made it. At least her son wouldn't have to deal with loosing his mother. But he also knew what she was going through and what she was upset about right now. He knew it was Bobby. Everyone could tell that she was taking his death hard. Even he noticed and he barely knew Kim. He felt bad for her though. She saw him die. She had to try and help him knowing that there was nothing that she could do to help him. But she still tried. That's what mattered. That's what she needed to remember.

"I'm fine. Just leave me alone," Kim replied dryly. She knew it was Bosco without looking at him. She recognized his voice.

"You don't look fine. You look upset and drunk. It's not really a good idea for you to drink anymore than you have tonight, especially since you're upset," Bosco said. He watched Kim drink some more of her drink. He couldn't blame her for wanting to get drunk and forget about everything at least for a little bit. He couldn't blame her for not wanting to feel the pain that she felt for a while. She's been through a lot.

"I don't need you telling me what is and isn't a good idea. If I want to drink I can drink. Now can you leave me alone?" Kim snapped now starting to get annoyed with Bosco. After realizing that Bosco wasn't going to leave her alone, Kim paid for her drinks and tried to leave. She almost fell, but Bosco caught her before she could.

"You don't plan on driving do you?" Bosco asked. Now he knew that she wasn't stupid enough to drive home drunk. But if she did plan to he wouldn't let her.

"No. I plan on walking," Kim said. She didn't get why Bosco was talking to her and asking her if she was okay. What did he care? That just wasn't like him. He only cared about his job and himself. That's all.

"Let me give you a ride home," Bosco said. He knew that Kim wouldn't be able to make it home. She could barley even stand. He wouldn't feel right letting her walk home. She could get hurt. He knew what the people around here especially were like. He's arrested many of them. It wouldn't help her any better that she was drunk and could barely stand.

"Fine," Kim said giving up. She really wasn't in the mood to argue. She just wanted to get home and forget about everything that's happened. Bosco helped Kim out of the bar and into his car. He felt much better now that he was giving her a ride and she wouldn't be walking home. He couldn't help but worry about her. He's heard from so many people how unstable she was. And after what Davis and Sully told him and Faith he was even more worried. Especially about her being home alone. There wouldn't be anyone there to find her if she tried anything stupid again. And this time she wouldn't be so lucky. But there was something else about her that made him unable to stop looking at her. He wasn't sure what yet. But he was sure that he would figure it out. He didn't know why he cared about her being safe and not doing anything stupid like she did the last time. He barely knew her. But he still couldn't help but worry. She looked so drained, so exhausted right now. He wanted to help her and be there for her. He wanted to take away all of her pain. He didn't know why he didn't like seeing her in so much pain. He pulled up in front of her place. He helped her out of his car and helped her to her door. He watched her try to unlock her door. After about a minute he took the keys from her and unlocked the door. He helped her get inside and into her bedroom. After she was lying down he turned to leave.

"Please don't go. Don't leave me alone," Kim said softly. She was scared to be alone like this. She didn't want to do anything stupid and she really didn't trust herself. Bosco turned back around and pulled a chair up next to her bed. He looked at her for a minute. She looked so scared, so fragile.

"Are you sure you want me to stay? I thought you wanted me to leave?" Bosco asked. He didn't want to be here if she didn't want him here. Though he did want to make sure that she was okay. He wouldn't mind staying here. He wanted to get to know her better. There was something about her that made him want to stay, to be near her. He didn't know why though. He barely knew her. He's worked with her a lot and they almost hooked up once in his car. But he still didn't know much about her. But he wanted to change that. He wanted to know everything about her.

"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want you to," Kim replied. She smiled at Bosco. She felt secure around him. She barely knew him, but she saw the way he was when he was at work. But he didn't seem that way right now. He seemed sweet and he was being so nice and helpful.

"So why did you get drunk?" Bosco asked. He already knew the answer to that.

"I miss him so much. He didn't deserve to die," Kim said. She looked at Bosco. He looked so understanding. She felt so comfortable talking to him.

"I know, but you will get past this. You're a strong person. You have a lot in your life to help you, like Joey," Bosco said. He hoped that helped her at least a little bit.

"Thanks for staying," Kim said. Bosco watched Kim fall asleep. She looked so peaceful when she was asleep. After a few hours of watching her, Bosco fell asleep.

TBC...