The guys from the Squad were watching, from the window, as the doctor watched the baby on the ultrasound monitor. DK shook his head and looked down as Johnson came out. He looked upset and then pointed to the waiting room. Beth rushed into the area Alex was in as Johnson moved the guys from the Squad into the hall, towards the elevators. They all stared at him as he looked down, then back them. He took a deep breath and bit his lip.
"Alex lost the baby." He said softly and the Squad looked down, shaking their heads. DK looked down the hall to where Bridget and Kate were. He saw them looking in the window of their brother's room, where their parents were sitting with him. He shook his head, not sure how to explain to them that they not only might lose their only son, but they had lost another grandchild. DK moved to him.
"I'll tell them. Bridget and I have a close friendship. I will let them know, away from Billy." He said softly. Johnson looked at him and nodded.
"Looks like the responsibilities of Lieutenant are rubbing off on you." He said softly, rubbing DK's shoulder. DK nodded and sighed.
"Then why does it have to happen with my best friends family. It makes it so much harder." DK walked away, and headed towards Bridget and Kate. He stopped in front of them, then walked them down the hall. He looked at Bridget and Kate, who were Alex's height, and took in a deep breath. He opened his mouth to tell them about the baby, when he heard a yell. It was a woman.
"It's Alex! Francis hurry! It's Alex!" Beth yelled out the door. Johnson heard his name and saw Beth, frantically calling him. He ran towards the room Alex was in. DK looked over and told Bridget and Kate to wait there. He ran up the hall as the Squad gathered outside the room to see what was going on. Bridget and Kate couldn't stay and wait, they ran after DK and Bridget looked over his shoulder, straining. Her eyes opened in shock.
"Oh god! Alex"
Bosco sat at the desk, with Sasha, filling out the paperwork. He looked at the man who was in the holding cell. He was smiling at Bosco, shaking his head. He had been doing that for about an hour or so, and it was driving Bosco crazy. Bosco looked over again and his cell phone rang. He looked at it and saw it was Morgan's number. He stood up and left the room, flipping the phone open.
"What's up?" He heard her on the other side, and heard her say what Bosco didn't want to hear. Bosco shook his head and covered half of his face with his hand. He leaned against the wall and let out a deep breath.
"Thanks Morgan. Yeah, call me when you hear any other news. I'll stop in after I get the evidence to prove this guy was the one who shot Billy. Yeah, we caught the guy who did it. He keeps staring at me and smiling. He's a smug bastard, and I am gunna fry his ass. I am not fond of the bucket boys, but no one, I mean no one aims at a pregnant woman, without suffering pain." Bosco said and then heard Morgan talk on the other end. He sighed and nodded, but no one saw it.
"Yep. I love you too. See you when I see you." He hung up and walked in, looking at Sasha, who looked up from the paperwork. She saw the distraught look on his face, and then moved to the holding cell. He leaned against it and looked at the guy in the cell. The guy raised his eyebrows and smiled a coy smile.
"You son of a bitch. I hope your happy, cuz I wanna slap that smug grin off your face so hard." He walked away from the cell, and sat down. He looked at Sasha, who looked at him oddly. She looked at him, wondering if he had gotten bad news. Bosco didn't talk to her, and dialed a number, listening to the ringing.
"Hey, boss, it's Bosco. Umm... Morgan just called. No no, Billy is still alive, in a coma, but alive. It's Alex. She lost the baby." He said it softly, and Sasha looked up at him, dropping the pen. She watched his face and sighed, looking at the paperwork. She leaned back in her chair as Bosco hung up.
"Swertzky's on his way back in. He wants to talk to the detectives about adding another charge of homicide, because of the pregnancy." He said and looked back to the convict. The guy looked back and just laughed. Bosco jumped up and punched the gate.
"You son of a bitch! She was pregnant! Did you know that? Did you! She was only about 2 months pregnant when you tried to kill her and her husband! What sick bastard sent you?" Bosco repeatedly slammed against the gate. The guy just sat there and looked at him, laughing.
"You got the wrong guy. I know who you want, but I ain't it. Stupid pig." He said and went back to laughing. Bosco was infuriated and Sasha got up, moving to Bosco, trying to calm him.
"This isn't helping Bosco, it really isn't. The detectives are on their way down, they will talk to him, and then we will bust him. You just need to wait, and attacking the cage isn't helping anything." She said to him and Bosco looked at her. Bosco sighed and sat back down.
"He'll get his. Watch, I will make sure of it." Bosco said and moved away from the room, to check on the evidence results. He looked back at the guy and noticed something familiar about him. Bosco shrugged it off and left the room, going down the hallway.
Johnson walked out of the room Alex was in and looked at the group. They all looked at him, wondering what was wrong with Alex. He smiled to them and put his hands up before all the questions started at him at once.
"Alex is fine. The baby is fine. It was a misunderstanding. The baby is healthy and fine with a heart rate of 150. The doctor's are looking her over right now." He said and the Squad cheered. Johnson looked at them and smiled, nodding. Alex came out after a few minutes. They all hugged her and she smiled to them.
"I felt pain because I haven't eaten. The doctor told me to calm down and eat something. So I am going to the cafeteria, get a sandwich, and a juice. Who wants to see pictures of the baby?" She said as they all gathered together and looked at the picture's of the baby. She pointed to various parts of the baby and the guys all made noises. Alex looked up at them and then sighed. Johnson stood behind her.
"Ok guys. I know your worried about Billy, but Alex and Billy need some rest. You all also need some rest, since you all have to be to work in 10 hours. Go home, see your families. We will call if there is anymore information." He said to them and they all looked at him. With a round of hugs, and a well wishes, the guys left, leaving DK, Johnson, and JD.
"Come on JD. You need some rest as well." Morgan took his arm and he looked down at her. He nodded and looked at Alex. "Call me if you need anything. I live about 3 blocks away, so I can be here in 5 if you need me." He said and Alex nodded. After that, Morgan left with JD, leaving DK, Alex, Johnson, Bridget, Kate, Mr. & Mrs. Walsh, and Beth. Alex looked at Johnson and sighed.
"I am going to the Cafeteria. Come with me?" She said softly. Johnson nodded and DK looked at her. She looked at him and smiled.
"You can go home. I'll call if we need anything DK." She said softly. DK nodded and hugged her, holding her for a little while. Alex hugged him back and looked up at him.
"Thanks DK. I'll call you if there is any word." Alex said softly and looked at him. She then headed down the hall, getting onto the elevator. DK looked at Bridget, who looked back. She smiled to him and hugged him. He hugged her back and kissed her head.
"When Billy wakes up, we need to tell him." She said to him. DK nodded, resting his chin on her head.
"We will. He needs to know I am in love with you. But we have to wait until he is well enough to handle it." He said to her and leaned back, holding her face in his hands. Bridget nodded and she coughed softly, covering her face. She looked up at him, after a moment.
"Will you take me home with you? I'll let my parents know where they can reach me." She looked into his eyes and waited for his answer. He nodded and smiled to her.
"If you want to, you can. I can drop you off here before I go to work." He said to her. She nodded and they headed to Billy's room to tell her parents.
At the Precinct, Bosco looked over to see Swertzky and his phone rang again. He sighed, seeing Morgan's number again. He looked at Swertzky and picked up. Swertzky moved to the cell and looked at the guy. The guy looked back and smiled to them. Swertzky looked at him and shook his head.
"I talked to the detectives. You are being charged with 10 counts of murder, and 4 counts of attempted murder. You will fry for what you did to those firemen, my police officers, and that unborn child, you sick son-of-a-bitch." Swertzky looked at him and this time, he was wearing the smug smile. The man was no longer smiling though. He looked shocked, as if unsure why the numbers were so high.
"Boss! I need to talk to you!" Bosco said and Swertzky backed out of the cell room and moved down the hall where Bosco is. He looked up as Bosco smiled slightly.
"Alex's baby isn't dead. Morgan just called. The baby is fine." He nodded in confirmation as Swertzky looked at him with a smile, after hearing the news. He nodded and moved up the hall, to tell the detectives. Bosco smiled to himself and started to let everyone know.
Alex came back upstairs with Johnson and her mother and saw Mr. & Mrs. Walsh coming out. She walked to her in-laws and hugged them, looking up. They smiled to her and then to Johnson and Beth. She looked at them and they yawned.
"We're gunna go home, get some rest. We will be back in the late morning." Mrs. Walsh said softly, knowing they would never be able to convince Alex to go home as well. Mrs. Walsh touched her face softly and kissed her forehead.
"Try to get some sleep here, since I know you won't leave." Mr. Walsh said to her and Alex nodded. Johnson shook Mr. Walsh's hand and hugged his mom, then Beth hugged Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Walsh. Alex watched them leave and then went into Billy's room. Beth and Johnson stayed outside for a moment.
"I am gunna head home too. I'll go through the stuff at their place, see what I can salvage, and I'll bring some of her old clothes from my place, so she has something to change into." Beth said and Johnson nodded.
"I'll stay with her, I need to keep the Department notified of their status anyway. Take care, and be careful." He said and she hugged him, heading for the elevators. He paused and looked back.
"Beth, on second thought, wait until later. I will go to their place with you, I would feel better." He said, looking at her. She thought about it for a moment, and then smiled.
"I will wait for you." She smiled and got into the elevator, disappearing. Johnson watched the doors close and walked into Billy's room, hearing Alex talk to him. He smiled, leaning against the door.
"Billy, I got more pictures of our baby. He or she looks so perfect. Open your eyes so you can see our baby, please?" She begged him to open his eyes, but the only response she got from him was the hiss of the respirator. She put the pictures on the tray table and then took his hand in hers. She held it tightly and kissed his fingers.
"Baby, I need you. I know you can hear me. You did this for me, and you were there for me when I was in your situation, and now I am here for you. Please, open your eyes and look at me. I am not the same without you. You are my heart, and my soul. I need you to be by my side, forever. You promised never to leave me, remember?" She spoke softly to him and sighed, not seeing him answer. Johnson walked up behind her chair and rubbed her shoulders gently.
Billy walked down the same dark hall, with the red lit rooms. He looked in each room, seeing it empty. He heard loud noises behind him and he turned around. The same yelling and harsh words from his last nightmares followed him. He turned, seeing the doctors and nurses in black scrubs were running after him. He ran down the hall and slid to the right, seeing a blue light, just like before. He ran into the room and a blinding light took him by surprise. He covered his eyes as the bright light surrounded him. After a moment his eyes adjusted and he saw dark images looking at him.
Billy moved towards them, feeling comforted. He looked closer and saw Bobby, Kim & Tommy Doyle. They smiled to him and motioned him towards them. Billy looked at them and shook his head, knowing they were dead. Kim smiled to him and reached for him and motioned him to join them. Billy still shook his head. Kim shook her head and then the white light turned blinding. Billy covered his eyes again and this time, he felt a breeze. He looked around and saw he was on the beach. He looked around, not sure what beach it was.
"Billy." A female voice said. he recognized it as Alex's and turned towards the water seeing Alex standing near the water with a small child, about 18 months old. Alex smiled to him and the small child waved. The child has dirty blonde hair and Billy's eyes. It was obvious from the clothing he wore, that it was a boy.
"Alex! Wait up!" Billy yelled to her as Alex turned towards the water and started walking towards it. the water hit her feet as she stepped into the ocean. Billy ran after her and hit the water as the small boy's head disappeared under water. Billy waded in fast, trying to catch up to her. Just as she was in arms reach, her head disappeared under water.
"Alex! William!" Billy yelled, diving under water. After a moment, he came up and spat out water, looking frantically for them. He heard something on the shore and looked over, seeing Alex standing on the shore with the little boy. Billy looked shocked and swam towards shore. Alex stood, waiting for him as he waded out of the water, and yet his clothes were dry. He looked at her and grabbed her arms as she smiled to him.
He watched her radiant features as the little boy sat down and started to play in the sand. Alex smiled to Billy and her voice echoed in his mind. 'You promised you would never leave me.' He smiled to her and pulled her close. He held her against his body and kissed her deeply. Her hands moved up his arms and they held that kiss for what felt like an eternity. Suddenly she was gone, as was the little boy. He looked around and saw them about 50 yards up the beach.
"What the.. ALEX!" He yelled and ran after her. He heard her voice in his mind again as he ran towards her. 'Come back to me.' her voice and that phrase echoed in his mind as he reached her and spun her around. She looked up at him and smiled.
"Open your eyes, Billy." She said. Somehow his eyes had gotten closed. He couldn't open his eyes, so all he saw was darkness.
"How?" He asked her. Her laugh echoed around him and she touched his hands.
"Embrace me. Hold me." She said to him. His arms moved around her waist and he held her tightly. it felt so natural for her to be in his arms. It was as if their bodies were molded for each other. He saw that bright white light again and their bodies merged together into one bright light.
"Billy!" Alex squealed. She looked at him, seeing his eyes open. She looked at Johnson, who nodded and ran down the hall to get the doctors attention. Alex smiled and kissed his face over and over.
"You're awake. I knew you couldn't leave me." She said to him and his hand shifted, gripping hers gently. She squeezed his hand and smiled to him. His eyes met hers and they stared at each other for what felt like a lifetime.
TBC...
