Disclaimer: I don't own Third Watch or any of its characters.

Kim was sitting outside the firehouse. She still couldn't believe that she had slept with Bobby, especially last night when he was upset. She just wanted to make him feel better, and that was the only way she knew how. She knew she had to fix this somehow. She had to tell him how she felt, but she was scared. Bobby was her best friend. She didn't want to lose their friendship because of this. She also didn't want to break his heart. She saw how happy he was all day. He was talking about trips and them doing dinner and all that other date stuff that she was never really good at. Bobby had wanted this for so long, as he had told her this morning. She didn't want to hurt him, but she also didn't want to lead him on when her feelings were only friendly.

"Hey beautiful. What are you thinking about?" Bobby asked when he saw Kim. She looked deep in thought. When she didn't answer he moved next to her and leaned on the wall like she was. He casually put his arm around her and was about to lead her to his car when she stopped him.

"What's wrong?" Bobby asked. He turned to look at Kim. She just looked down at the ground and then back at him. She wasn't smiling. She was staring kind of sadly at him. He knew something was wrong. He just hoped it had nothing to do with him.

"Bobby, listen. Last night was great. It really was, but it was a mistake. You were so upset and I kind of let things go too far," Kim finally replied. She looked up at him and saw his face fall. She knew that this would be hard on him and that she wouldn't be able to repair the damage she just inflicted, but it was better than lying to him and him finding out later on. She just hoped he wouldn't stay mad at her too long.

"So you're saying that us sleeping together was a mistake and that you don't want to be with me," Bobby said looking dejected. He just couldn't believe that Kim was actually doing this to him. If she didn't want to be with him, the why would she sleep with him and then act like everything was okay for the day. He just didn't understand.

"I'm sorry Bobby. I never wanted to hurt you. It's just I don't feel the same way you do," Kim said softly. She couldn't even look him in the eyes anymore. She felt like such a horrible person. She could tell just by the look on his face that he was hurt.

"Yeah I understand. You don't love me. You were feeling low and I just happened to be the closest available guy right," Bobby yelled. He started to storm off. He couldn't look at Kim anymore. It just hurt too much.

"Bobby, I do love you, but as my best friend. I'm sorry I can't feel the way you do. I didn't sleep with you because I was feeling low, I did because you were upset and that was the only way I knew how to make you feel better," Kim yelled back now running after him. He wouldn't even turn to face her when she talked. Everything was just so messed up and it was all her fault. Bobby was hurting and he thought that she had used him. She couldn't believe he thought that. He knew her. He knew she would never do that to him, at least she thought he did.

"That is such bull Kim. You had to have known from the beginning that you didn't want this. I'm not an idiot. I know you and you're sleeping around patterns. It's always when you're upset about Jimmy. Why don't you just go crawl back into bed with him already and get it over with. All he's going to do is run around on you like he's always done. Then when a good guy comes a long, you just use him and then rip his heart out when things are to hard for you to deal with. And you're right, us sleeping together was a mistake. I should have known you would do something like this. But stupid me wanted to believe that you loved me and wanted this just as bad as I did. But I'm over it Kim. You don't love me and I don't love you either. I don't even want to talk to you or see. I'm talking to Doc tomorrow about changing partners," Bobby was practically screaming. He took one last look at Kim and walked away. He didn't need her crap anymore. He didn't have to listen to her go on about how Jimmy screwed her over and all.

"Bobby, please wait and listen to me," Kim pleaded. But Bobby kept on walking away without even looking back. She knew this was one thing that she wouldn't be able to fix right away. She just couldn't believe that Bobby had reacted this way. She knew that he was going to be hurt, but he was making a bigger deal out of this than was needed. He wouldn't even listen to her. He just walked away willing to let go of their friendship and everything they had been through together. She just didn't understand how he could do that. And on top of all of this he was going to change partners, he was just over reacting. She just hoped that he would let this go soon and that he would be able to forgive her.

Kim started to walk home. Jimmy would be dropping Joey off at her place soon and she had to be there. After Joey was home she could go to sleep and try to forget all about this, at least until the morning. She walked up her steps and sat on the porch waiting for Jimmy to get here with Joey which she hoped would be soon. Kim looked up to see Joey and Jimmy standing right in front of her. She smiled softly. Jimmy sat down next to her.

"What's wrong Kimmy?" Jimmy asked. She looked like she had been crying. He knew it probably had to do with Bobby. He couldn't believe that she had actually slept with Bobby.

"Bobby took this really hard and now he doesn't want to see or here me," Kim answered softly. She looked at Jimmy. She didn't even know why he cared. With the way he reacted when he told her. He was acting like they were still married which creeped her out.

"He's just hurt Kim. He'll get over it. And he probably said those things to try and make you feel how he felt. I'm sure he'll be talking to you again soon," Jimmy replied. For as long as he knew Bobby, he could never really stay mad at Kim that long. He always had it bad for her.

"I don't think that will happen this time. I think I hurt him too bad this time. He's going to be talking to Doc about him switching partners," Kim choked out. She felt tears fall down her face. She really didn't want to cry again, especially in front of Jimmy. That was the last thing she needed was for Jimmy to see her vulnerable.

"Trust me, everything will eventually work out. It's just going to take him some time to heel," Jimmy whispered into her ear. He started to run his fingers through Kim's hair and she leaned her head on his shoulder. She knew this was a bad idea. This always led to them sleeping together which she always regretted in the morning.

"I hope you're right," Kim replied softly.

TBC…..