Paybacks
Chapter 5
Hicken15
Same old, same old…no one proofreading, don't own anything. However I wish I owned Bosco! :o)
Oh, I keep changing how I want this story to go. (Mostly due to the last episode) So, I can safely say that this story takes place sometime AFTER the sex, lies, video tape episode.
"So, what happened here?" the doctor asked as he walked into Bosco's room.
"He must have had a bad dream, and then he whacked his hand on the rail," Faith answered.
"Let's have a look." The doctor began to examine Bosco's hand. "Doesn't look like there is any new damage, but we'll take another x-ray before we cast it. I'll have the nurse bring you some ice, and something for the pain."
"When can I go home?"
"Well, you haven't even been here twenty four hours, and I was planning on keeping you here at least another twenty four after that."
Bosco shook his head. "I'm not staying here tonight," he snapped.
"We'll see."
"No! As soon as you put the cast on I'm outta here." Faith looked at her partner.
"Bosco. He knows what is best for you. If he wants you to stay two days you stay two days."
"Stay out of it Faith! This isn't about you!" Bosco yelled at her.
"You're my partner. Whatever happens to you affects me too remember!"
The doctor stood there with a bewildered look on his face. "Maurice, it's fine for you to go home tonight, but first I need to put a cast on your wrist. After we do that I'll get you some home care instructions, and you'll be on your way."
Bosco stuck his chest out and grinned. "That's more like it."
"However it's going to be a few hours before we can put the cast on. There is still some swelling. I'll be back to check on you later." The doctor quickly left the room leaving Faith and Bosco alone.
As the doctor stepped out into the hallway Carlos and Alex approached him.
"What's up doc?"
"Cute Taylor. Real cute."
"No really, what's up? You look…I don't know. Confused or something."
The doctor put his hands on his hips and looked toward Bosco's room. He pointed at the door. "Those cops in there, Yokas and Boscorelli. They're fighting like cats and dogs, and I left before they had a chance to really get started." He shook his head in disbelief.
"No big deal. They fight all the time," chimed Carlos.
"They do?"
"Yup, it's a love-hate relationship," added Alex.
Carlos smiled. "Yeah, they love to hate each other."
"So I shouldn't be concerned?"
"Nope. However, if they stop fighting then I would worry." Alex laughed as she and Carlos turned to leave. "Good luck doc!" she called over her shoulder.
"What's going on Bosco?"
"Nothing," he snapped.
"Oh, so you're biting my head off for no reason?"
"It's nothing Faith. Let it go."
"Come on Bos. Tell me what's going on. You can trust me."
"Can I Faith?"
"Can you what?" she was a little confused as to where he was going with this.
"Trust you."
"Of course you can. We're partners. We rely on each other, and trust each other with our lives. I trust you."
"Do you Faith? Do you really trust me?" his eyes were cold as ice.
"Of course I do."
"Sure doesn't seem like it."
"What are you talking about Bos?"
"Oh come on Faith! You know damn well what I'm talking about! First the abortion, then your cancer. Why should I tell you what's going on with me? Huh, why?"
"Bosco I didn't want to burden you with my problems."
"It wouldn't have been a burden Faith. We could have worked through those things together, but you always wait until everything's over before you tell me. It's like you don't think I can handle it! So, when my little crisis is over I'll let you know!"
"Bosco."
"Just leave Faith! I don't want you here!"
"But Bos…"
"Just go!"
She stood there a moment not exactly sure what to do. She looked into his eyes; they were the secret to his true feelings. His eyes betrayed him at times shining with compassion even when he was acting like a complete ass. But at that moment there was no compassion, only anger.