Chapter 7

(Bosco and Faith are in the patrol car. They really have not had time to talk since this morning. After making a phone call to the lawyer, Faith got dressed and went home to get a change of clothes and other things for work Since their shift began over three hours ago, they have responded to probably a record number of calls…from a burglary, to car accidents, to domestic abuse, etc. Finally for the moment New York seems to be peaceful. So knowing they might not have another free second on this shift, they take advantage of this peaceful time and grab some pizza to eat. As Bosco parks the car in front of a pizza place he tries to start a conversation with Faith, who is staring out the window.)

Bosco: So, uh, I know when you left my apartment this morning, you had, uh, left a message with the lawyer's secretary. Any word back yet?

(Faith turns toward Bosco.)

Faith: No. She said he was going to be in court all day, but he might call back tomorrow.

Bosco: Was Fred home when you got home?

Faith: No. I found a note saying he was truly sorry and he hopes I can forgive him. Also he said he'd pick up the kids today…he just better remember.

Bosco: I'm sure he will. And if he doesn't, it will be better for you in the long run…it will be easier to get custody.

(Faith turns back to the window.)

Faith: I don't want to take Charlie and Emily away from him. He's a great father when he's not drunk.

Bosco: Which is when? You tell me about his drinking endlessly.

Faith: I just keep thinking about the days before his drinking started…we were all one big happy family.

(Since they are parked, Bosco takes off his seatbelt and puts his arms around Faith, as best as he can since they are in the car.)

Bosco: Almost every day, you come into work, and just by talking to me about him, I can tell he is emotionally hurting you, and the kids. Faith, I know you love him. He's your husband, but what he's doing to you is wrong. You deserve better…even if that better is not me. I'd just be happy knowing you're out of that marriage.

(Faith leans back and up against Bosco's chest.)

Faith: It's not that simple. I don't want to hurt Charlie and Emily. Right now I'm staying with Fred, not because I love him, although I do still love him, just not like before, but I'm staying with him because of the kids. And, if Fred and I do ever separate, I know who I want to spend my life with. Last night, Bos, like I said, was the best night of my life. I know you've loved me for a while, the guys at the station and the firehouse keep telling me I'm blind. They say that I have a scumbag who is madly in love with me. I tell them they're right, except that once you get to know him, he's not the scumbag you all think he is…he's the sweetest guy on earth.

Bosco: And they all tell you you're blind some more right?

(They both laugh.)

Faith: Yeah, but I don't care. When you love some one, you tend to look past all the bad things. Honestly when I first met you, I did not know how I was going to get through an eight hour shift with you, forget about the double shifts. Now I'm can't figure out how to make time seem longer so I don't have to leave you at the end of the night.

Bosco: Once the divorce goes through, you won't have to leave me at the end of the night.

Faith: Yeah.

Bosco: Although, most people might not believe it, I can be a good father. (Faith looks at him funny.) I can…just do everything opposite how my father did it.

Faith: Oh Bos.

(Still leaning up against him, she runs her hands through his hair.)

Bosco: So are we just going to sit in the parking lot or are we going to get some food?

Faith: Let's eat.

(They get out of the car and walk into the pizza joint, hand in hand.)