This is my first EVER fan fiction or writing.
Don't sue! I wish I did, but I don't own crap.
There is more to come.
Please Comment.
*****
Faith heard a faint knocking at the apartment door.
"Faith?" Bosco said, soft enough to not wake Fred or the kids, but hopefully loud enough for Faith to hear.
At the sound of his voice, she smiled, and let her partner in.
"Hi Faith!" He whispered full of delight and relief. He missed her today, he hadn't realized just how much until he saw her, she smile at him as he walked into her apartment.
She laughed, "You don't have to whisper, nobody's here but me." she paused. "I was just going to call you, when I heard the knocking."
"Really? Where are the kids and the jerk? And why didn't you call me if you weren't going to be work today?" He paused watching her expression go from happy to see him, to sad and then he watched as her eyes filled with tears. "Faith? Are you ok? Umm. I was just kidding, I'm not mad at you for not calling. I was just worried."
"Nothings wrong Bos" She lied, close to sobbing. She walked over to the couch and sat down. He closed the door, and followed her to the couch, sitting down next to her.
"Faith… What's the matter?" He urged. "I've been your partner for too long to not know your every emotion and expression, I can tell if something's wrong, You give me that little scrunched up face look. The one you're giving me right now." He stated, trying to get a smile out of her, concern in his tone, as he gave her a reassuring grin.
"I'm divorcing Fred," she said quietly.
Wonderful! Bosco screamed on the inside and then felt incredibly guilty. "I'm so sorry Faith. When did you decide this?" He question was filled with pure sincerity but was still rather pleased that Fred wasn't going to be around anymore, he disliked him, but more then that, Fred didn't deserve Faith, and he mistreated her. Fred was a no-good alcoholic, just like both her parents had when Faith and Stanley were growing up. Seeing her like this, close to sobbing, was killing him, Faith was a lot like himself when it came to emotions, she held it together. She's the only person in the world that can and does put up with his crap, especially at work. He thrives on her, although they argue a lot, he trusted her with his life, and would always be there for her.
"I umm started thinking about it a few months ago, but in the last few days… I've realized, I'm not in love with him, I haven't been in a long, long time. All we do is fight…" she paused on the verge of breaking down into tears.
Bosco slide closer to Faith, and slide his arm around her for support, she leaned her head on his shoulder, shaking, trying not to cry. "Is that why you've been so quiet the last few days?" asked, not sure if it was appropriate. One thing she had always told him is when something's wrong its better to talk about it, rather then bury it or ignore it.
"Yes" came out as a whisper. She did want to tell him, she needed to tell him, she had wanted to last night, but was unsure if she should bother him. She just didn't want Bos to see her so upset. She was a cop, she was suppose to be strong, but Bosco was her friend, and they had gone through a lot of stuff in the past few years, many, horrible things had happen to them, Faith had cancer, a abortion, Bos had to arrest his brother, and 9/11, was the biggest, but there was much more, they got through it together. There were some great memories too… Although right now nothing came to mind.
"Do you want to talk about what happen?" He asked, softly, he wondered why Faith hadn't called him last night, or talked to him about it in the past days, when she was so quiet.
She regained control and started... "Last night, after you dropped me off here, I came into my apartment, and he had been drinking, but wasn't completely drunk. Anyway… He started yelling at me, telling me, that was my last night as a police officer, that I have to call work tomorrow and resign, that we're moving… far, far away. And that I was never to talk to you again." She said almost in a sob.
"What a bastard!" Bosco growled.
She finally gave in to her instincts, she cried and shook.
"Shhhush" he cooed, as she drenched his shoulder in sobs. He hated seeing Faith this upset, it made him sick to his stomach.
"…so I told him that it was over, for him to leave and never come back, he seemed so hurt and angry at the same time. He kept saying, I love you…" she continued crying. "…but the thing is, we're not *in* love. There's a difference Bosco. I didn't want him to be the one I woke up next to for the next 40 years of my life. I couldn't live with the fighting or the drinking. I don't love him and he doesn't love me the way I want to be loved either.." She whispered much more controlled, but still shaking.
"I know you couldn't, I'm proud of you. You did the right thing, for you, for Fred, for Em and Charlie!" He said giving her a reassuring smile. "Is so hard for children to have to live in a house where there parents fight a lot. Trust me I know." He said tartly remembering his childhood.
"He said goodbye to the children but they were asleep, then he left." She cried, more calmly.
He held her closer. "You should of called me last night Faith" he whispered. "I would of came and been there for you, like you are always there for me".
"Bosco, yesterday, you were bragging about going to some new bar with Davis, and I figured you picked up a girl or two, and were back at your place." She said coldly.
He was taken back a bit by her statement. "Faith. That's hurtful. Not untrue but still…" He grinned. "…but Faith…" choosing his words carefully, his tone a hundred percent serious. "I don't care about any of those women…" He had had a few girlfriends over the years, since him and Faith had been partners, and he even loved one or two of them, but just as Faith was not *in* love with Fred, Bosco had never been *in love*, he never had the feelings that people in love talk about, the butterflies, the wishing you could be with them all the time, the unconditional love. "…you're my friend… umm… best friend actually. How could you doubt that I wouldn't be there the second you called me? No girl could ever come between us."
"I didn't really doubt you'd be there. I just didn't want to bother you." Faith was no longer shaking, but she started to feel very comfortable in her best friends, strong arms, a little too comfortable like that's where she belonged, that scared her, and she pulled away.
What? He wondered, as all of a sudden, his best friend, pulled away from him. "What's wrong?" he asked finally asked.
"Oh nothing Bos, I'm just not use to being such a basket-case. I'll be right back." She got up from the couch and walked to the bathroom, splashed water on her face and wiped her tears. She looked in the mirror, "Oh my god", she saw the puffiness from tears, combined with the bags under her eyes from lack of sleep. She washed her face quickly, dried it.
*****
Bosco sat alone in her living room, with his eyes closed. Thoughts running through his head… Faith deserves so much more then that Bastard could ever give her. Damn… He didn't even appreciate her.
*****
Faith walked into the room, only too see her partner leaning against the couch with his eyes closed. "Bos?"
He opened his eyes and smiled at her, "Sorry, I was just thinking. Do you feel better?" He questioned, patting the seat on the couch next to him, coaxing her to sit down.
She sat down, she really didn't know why she felt weird around him all of a sudden. "I really look like crap, I've only slept two and a half hours last night, and have cried all day." She confessed. Her eyes were so filled with sorrow and embarrassment.
"You don't look like crap, all I see standing in front of me is a incredibly beautiful women, who is going through something hard right now, and hasn't gotten much sleep." He said, his voice full of sincerity.
"Bosco please…" She said rolling her eyes, "I'm not beautiful, even when I'm not going through a emotional crisis. I look like crap and I know it."
He shook his head. "No you're wrong."
"Fine, lets just change the subject, I'm going to have to go look for a new apartment, I can't live here anymore." She looked around sadly, too many memories, some good, a lot of bad." She sighed, she was getting so tired.
"Hey, why don't I pick you up tomorrow, say ten, I'll take you to lunch, and we can drive around apartment hunting, before work. You are going to work tomorrow right? I don't know if I could deal with another day of Gusler!" He whined.
She giggled, "aww come on, Gusler can't be that bad?"
"You have no idea!" Bosco laughed back.
"Umm… Do you really want to waste your time before work, helping me look for a apartment?" She would love some company tomorrow during the apartment hunt, but she didn't want him to feel pitied into going. Unable to sit up any longer because she was so exhausted… She laid down on the couch, settling down with her head in his lap.
"Of course Faith. I wouldn't of suggested it, if I didn't want to. Why are you acting like you don't think I care about you or shouldn't care. Believe it or not, You are my best friend, and I enjoy spending time with you." he paused, "Oh! and the apartment building, next to mine was putting out signs for two apartments for lease, when I left for work today, we can drive over…" He remembered.
"Thanks Bos… I don't know what I'd do with out you, and I don't' know, why I'm acting this way, you're my best friend too…" She interrupted then closed her eyes.
He sat there not wanting to move, he could tell she had fallen asleep by her breathing. He looked down at her, she was so peaceful, so tired. He didn't want to wake her up, she needed sleep so badly. Gently without disturbing her, he stretched his arm reaching for the blanket, that was folded on the other end of the couch. He covered her the best he could, in the position he was in. He stroked her hair softly, and watched her sleep. "So beautiful" he whispered. He sat there for two hours, watching her sleep, he dosed off a couple of times himself.
Finally he gently cradled her head in his arms, and scooted out from under her. He picked her up, and carried her to her bed room. He placed her on the bed, he covered her up. Watching her move slightly in her sleep, then for some reason, out of his control. He bent over and kissed her on her forehead. "Goodnight Faith, Sweet dreams". Before quietly leaving her and going back to the living room. What the hell is going on with me? I'm getting soft! Not to mention that's Faith! My friend Faith, my partner Faith. He shook his head. He looked at the couch, and he looked at the door. By the time he got home it would be 4am, he looked at the inviting couch again. And decided just to stay. Faith might need me, he reasoned, as he kicked off his shoes and laid down on the couch, pulled the blanket up to his chest. He quickly fell asleep.
*****
Faith awoke, slowly. She looked around, not remembering climbing in bed, or saying goodbye to Bosco for that matter. She looked at the clock and it read 11:35. "Whoa, I have to get up!" She said to herself quietly. She left her room, she heard the TV, walked down the hall past the bathroom, and saw Bosco sitting there watching TV. "You were suppose to be here at ten." She grinned.
"Oh! Hey Faith," She had startled him, but he was happy she was awake. "I never left last night, I just slept on the couch, I wasn't sure if you'd need me, or would wake up and want to talk, plus it was so late… I hope its ok, I crashed on the couch…"
"That's fine Bos. Hey, I don't remember… how did I get in my bed last night? I remember us talking, and I was laying on the couch and I guess I fell asleep…" She questioned.
He smiled. "I picked you up, and put you there. I thought you needed a goods night rest. How do you feel?"
She blushed, embarrassed that he had picked her up and placed her in bed. "Bos, you should of just woke me, I wouldn't of minded, but I feel much better today. Do you still want to go look at apartments with me, before work?"
"Ready and waiting" He turned off the TV. And stood up.
"Well I'm going to go hop in the shower and get dressed, first." Faith announced "…so you might as well watch TV for awhile." She grinned, she thought about making a little teasing comment about him joining her, but she decided against it, she had started having these strange feelings around him, although she blew them off, and told herself it was just because she was feeling vulnerable. She turned from him, muttering inaudibly to herself, how handsome he was in the morning with his hair ruffled up.
"Ok, no problem, I took one when I woke up." He watched her walk away, down the hall, he tried to turn away, but he found himself… staring. "I need another shower, a COLD one. I'm really losing it!" he chuckled, but he had too admit, she did look hot, in a tight t-shirt, no bra and a pair of comfy jogging pants. He shook his head again, as if to remove the thoughts that were forming.
*****
Faith hurried in the shower knowing Bosco was waiting in the living room. She grabbed a towel, and wrapped it around her, and quickly hurried out of the bathroom and towards her room. She dressed in a t-shirt and jeans.
*****
He smiled at her… "All ready?" Bosco questioned, seeing her come out of her bedroom, her hair was damp and down framing her face.
"Sure, lets go. I'm glad you're here, I really didn't want to look for a apartment alone. It means a lot to me."
"Faith, I'm glad I'm here too." he paused. "But if we're going to see a find you a apartment before work, we need to get going!" He laughed.
*****
"We have two apartments for lease." Stated Jill, a older women that was the manager of the building.
They had searched for the last two hours, something was wrong with every apartment they looked at, either the price was too high, it was too small, in a bad area, too far from the kid's school or her work, the only place that was even remotely nice… she was really considering it… when a giant rat, crawled out from under the sink. They had also checked out Bosco's cousin Vinny, he didn't have a single apartment at the time, to rent. Finally they decided to check out the apartments next door from Bosco's building. "Well, can we check them out?" Faith asked wearily she was getting frustrated.
"Yes of course, Mr. and Mrs..?" Jill paused waiting for a response.
"We're not married," Faith replied.
"We're partners at work, and very good friends" Bosco finished in a lighter tone, with a big goofy grin.
"Aww that's too bad, you guys look cute together," she finished. "Anyway, lets go look at the apartments. Who is the apartment for?" She questioned looking at both of them.
"Its for me, and my two children." Faith piped up.
"Oh, then you're like these apartments…" the landlord continued, leading them to the elevator, and up to the floor "…this one is a two bedroom, nice light, very clean, and in your price range, both bedrooms are very large."
Faith walked around. It was very nice. She didn't see any bugs or rodents, the bedrooms were nice.
Bosco checked out the appliances. "This is nice Faith."
"Yes but I want to look at the other apartment too." she agreed, then turned to follow Jill to the other apartment, on the other side of the building.
"You are going to LOVE this apartment, it's the same square footage as the last one, but has three bedrooms instead of two…" she said unlocking the door, and letting the pair go in. "…one of the bedrooms is pretty large and then there are two very small bedrooms, which will work well for two younger children, its really the best you're find on your budget. Oh and this is the best part!" she coaxed Faith and Bosco into the bathroom and pointed to the large tub.
"Look honey, its big enough for two!" Bosco nudged her shoulder, teasing her. His temperature began to rise slightly and he went on to check under the sink, and around the tub for soft spots or any other faults he could spot, he didn't see any.
Faith smiled back, but couldn't help but blush at his comment. If he knew about these thoughts I've been having lately, he wouldn't tease me. She told herself, rather sadly, which surprised her.
"I'm going to go get the paperwork on this apartment, in case you're interested. You guys continue looking around. I'll be back in five minutes." She gave them a reassuring smile and left.
Faith walked through the apartment, and then into the master bedroom. She walked over to the window and looked out, 'not the greatest view' she made a mental note, as she stared into the open window, of the apartment in the building next door, directly in front of her. The apartment she was staring into looked pretty familiar, she felt guilty staring into someone's apartment, like she was invading the persons personal space but she couldn't turn away, then she gasped. "Oh my God! Bosco come quick!" She shouted, just loud enough to get him bursting into the room, full of concern. "LOOK!" she said, her hand coving her mouth as she almost burst out laughing.
"What Faith? So what, You can put curtains up, for privacy, and the living room and the other two bedrooms, have windows facing the street." He said, not sure why she had gotten so upset. As he stared at the building, through the window. His building actually, then he realized what she had been talking about, that's was his apartment! His bedroom window and this apartments bedroom window where no more then 10 feet away. He doubled over laughing, Faith joined him.
"I see you guys are enjoying yourself?" Jill commented and questioned at the same time, entering the room with papers.
"That's my apartment," Bos pointed out the window, still laughing. Then turned to look at Faith, "What do you think Faith? Its cheaper then the old place! Its close to work, Em and Charlies school. Its in a ok area, and hey we're neighbors." He ended with a laugh.
"I really like it, I think the kids will like it too. This is defiantly the one." She looked down at her watch. "Bos, its 2:15, we have to be at work in 45 minutes, and I'm starving."
"You're right! But, I have a idea. We could go grab some a late lunch, both our uniforms are in the trunk of my car, we could come back her around seven pm? During our dinner break and you could fill out paper work."
Faith nodded, "That's sounds great."
"Wonderful!" Jill said in delight. "I've have all the paper work ready to go and be signed at seven 7pm…" she continued…
*****
"See we made it with three minutes to spare." Bosco boasted, buttoning up his uniform shirt.
Faith rolled her eyes, "Well, now I always know why you're late…" She finished with a grin. "Lets go." closing her locker she coaxed Bosco to follow her to roll call.
*****
"Boscorelli! Yokas! Glad you could join us today." Ragged the Captain sarcastically.
"No problem" Bosco replied with equal sarcasm.
Faith cringed at the use of her married name. She mumbled a apology and sat down in between where Bosco was taking a seat and where Sully was.
He ignored the replies and started the roll call… "OK, This morning as some of you might have heard, three officers went down from the 53rd Precinct. Two of which are on life support in the intensive care unit of Mercy, the other one in surgery to repair a artery, all are critical." The Captain paused, giving the officers, who were just now hearing this information, time to soak it all in. "Two units were sent out too 10-30, robbery in progress, at the market on 4th and Broadway. When they got there, shots were fired, at the officers, no regard to anyone. Three went down, the suspect took off, the fourth officer, got a good description, considering the fact he was try to radio for help for 3 other officers that went down hard, he reported that the guy drove away in a old red Lincoln with a big crack on the back windshield, Hispanic, male, approximately 6'8", medium built, young guy, last seen wearing dirty khakis and a black t-shirt. Be on the look out for this guy or this car and don't forget, he is armed and dangerous, if you suspect you found the guy call for back-up, we want to make sure this bastard's caught. Be safe! Keep you eyes and ears open." He finished, then added… "Oh and Gusler, hold back a second."
*****
"Can you believe that? Bastard takes down three uniforms from 53rd and they can't even get one bullet in him?"
"Bos… It was a automatic weapon, he had them down before they could even drawl their guns." She said soothingly. The roll call announcements had surprised Bosco and Faith, whereas most of the officers received phone calls or heard it on the news; they on the other hand, had been successfully finding an apartment for Faith.
"Well, that asshole better pray it's not our unit that gets to him first!"
Faith sighed. This was the Bosco she knew. The tough, kickassing, act now-think later kind of guy.
*****
The afternoon went by slowly, with two motor vehicle accidents and one domestic call. The afternoon turned into evening and Bosco radioed into the station that they were now taking their dinner break. The got to the apartment building at ten after seven. Bosco sat in the lobby as Faith and Jill finalized the lease agreements.
*****
Jill and Faiths conversation quickly turned from friendly professionalism to womanly chitchat like old friends.
"So Faith… can I ask you a personal question? Since the apartment is finalized" Jill requested with a grin.
"Umm sure I suppose." Faith returned a half smile, looking down at her watch; 7:35. She did not open up to people, especially people she just met, but she felt very comfortable with the older women who managed the apartment. "I have to get going in a few minutes though." she swallowed, nervous what the older women was going to ask.
"What's the story with you and that gorgeous cop out there?" she paused… "I mean, he seemed like a sweet guy earlier, and I see the way you look at him, with that glint in your eyes. Is he married or something?"
Faith's jaw dropped open, Was it obvious? "Umm… No he's not married…" she started with a uneasy laugh. "…Bosco's not the commitment type, he's more of the one night stand type." She shook her head before continuing. "…but I have been having these feelings around him lately… but even if I wanted to act on them, Its Bosco, he dates drop dead gorgeous young blonds, I'm 31, four years older then him, I have two children, and I'm far from gorgeous." She admitted.
"Don't count yourself short, have faith," Jill smiled warmly at her own pun, and nodding towards the window.
*****
Bosco kept catching himself gazing at Faith, through the large window of the managers leasing office, inside the lobby. He could see her smiling ear to ear, she was beautiful especially when she smiled, he chuckled to himself. "What is wrong with me!" he once again, questioned himself inaudibly. He had watched her all day, all day he was stealing quick glances at her. He had never felt these feeling before, that had suddenly started washing through him, the feelings he got when he was around her, when she laughed, when she smiled, when she cried… and he wasn't exactly sure what it meant, but he did know one thing, it made him feel good, and it made him feel whole…
Don't sue! I wish I did, but I don't own crap.
There is more to come.
Please Comment.
*****
Faith heard a faint knocking at the apartment door.
"Faith?" Bosco said, soft enough to not wake Fred or the kids, but hopefully loud enough for Faith to hear.
At the sound of his voice, she smiled, and let her partner in.
"Hi Faith!" He whispered full of delight and relief. He missed her today, he hadn't realized just how much until he saw her, she smile at him as he walked into her apartment.
She laughed, "You don't have to whisper, nobody's here but me." she paused. "I was just going to call you, when I heard the knocking."
"Really? Where are the kids and the jerk? And why didn't you call me if you weren't going to be work today?" He paused watching her expression go from happy to see him, to sad and then he watched as her eyes filled with tears. "Faith? Are you ok? Umm. I was just kidding, I'm not mad at you for not calling. I was just worried."
"Nothings wrong Bos" She lied, close to sobbing. She walked over to the couch and sat down. He closed the door, and followed her to the couch, sitting down next to her.
"Faith… What's the matter?" He urged. "I've been your partner for too long to not know your every emotion and expression, I can tell if something's wrong, You give me that little scrunched up face look. The one you're giving me right now." He stated, trying to get a smile out of her, concern in his tone, as he gave her a reassuring grin.
"I'm divorcing Fred," she said quietly.
Wonderful! Bosco screamed on the inside and then felt incredibly guilty. "I'm so sorry Faith. When did you decide this?" He question was filled with pure sincerity but was still rather pleased that Fred wasn't going to be around anymore, he disliked him, but more then that, Fred didn't deserve Faith, and he mistreated her. Fred was a no-good alcoholic, just like both her parents had when Faith and Stanley were growing up. Seeing her like this, close to sobbing, was killing him, Faith was a lot like himself when it came to emotions, she held it together. She's the only person in the world that can and does put up with his crap, especially at work. He thrives on her, although they argue a lot, he trusted her with his life, and would always be there for her.
"I umm started thinking about it a few months ago, but in the last few days… I've realized, I'm not in love with him, I haven't been in a long, long time. All we do is fight…" she paused on the verge of breaking down into tears.
Bosco slide closer to Faith, and slide his arm around her for support, she leaned her head on his shoulder, shaking, trying not to cry. "Is that why you've been so quiet the last few days?" asked, not sure if it was appropriate. One thing she had always told him is when something's wrong its better to talk about it, rather then bury it or ignore it.
"Yes" came out as a whisper. She did want to tell him, she needed to tell him, she had wanted to last night, but was unsure if she should bother him. She just didn't want Bos to see her so upset. She was a cop, she was suppose to be strong, but Bosco was her friend, and they had gone through a lot of stuff in the past few years, many, horrible things had happen to them, Faith had cancer, a abortion, Bos had to arrest his brother, and 9/11, was the biggest, but there was much more, they got through it together. There were some great memories too… Although right now nothing came to mind.
"Do you want to talk about what happen?" He asked, softly, he wondered why Faith hadn't called him last night, or talked to him about it in the past days, when she was so quiet.
She regained control and started... "Last night, after you dropped me off here, I came into my apartment, and he had been drinking, but wasn't completely drunk. Anyway… He started yelling at me, telling me, that was my last night as a police officer, that I have to call work tomorrow and resign, that we're moving… far, far away. And that I was never to talk to you again." She said almost in a sob.
"What a bastard!" Bosco growled.
She finally gave in to her instincts, she cried and shook.
"Shhhush" he cooed, as she drenched his shoulder in sobs. He hated seeing Faith this upset, it made him sick to his stomach.
"…so I told him that it was over, for him to leave and never come back, he seemed so hurt and angry at the same time. He kept saying, I love you…" she continued crying. "…but the thing is, we're not *in* love. There's a difference Bosco. I didn't want him to be the one I woke up next to for the next 40 years of my life. I couldn't live with the fighting or the drinking. I don't love him and he doesn't love me the way I want to be loved either.." She whispered much more controlled, but still shaking.
"I know you couldn't, I'm proud of you. You did the right thing, for you, for Fred, for Em and Charlie!" He said giving her a reassuring smile. "Is so hard for children to have to live in a house where there parents fight a lot. Trust me I know." He said tartly remembering his childhood.
"He said goodbye to the children but they were asleep, then he left." She cried, more calmly.
He held her closer. "You should of called me last night Faith" he whispered. "I would of came and been there for you, like you are always there for me".
"Bosco, yesterday, you were bragging about going to some new bar with Davis, and I figured you picked up a girl or two, and were back at your place." She said coldly.
He was taken back a bit by her statement. "Faith. That's hurtful. Not untrue but still…" He grinned. "…but Faith…" choosing his words carefully, his tone a hundred percent serious. "I don't care about any of those women…" He had had a few girlfriends over the years, since him and Faith had been partners, and he even loved one or two of them, but just as Faith was not *in* love with Fred, Bosco had never been *in love*, he never had the feelings that people in love talk about, the butterflies, the wishing you could be with them all the time, the unconditional love. "…you're my friend… umm… best friend actually. How could you doubt that I wouldn't be there the second you called me? No girl could ever come between us."
"I didn't really doubt you'd be there. I just didn't want to bother you." Faith was no longer shaking, but she started to feel very comfortable in her best friends, strong arms, a little too comfortable like that's where she belonged, that scared her, and she pulled away.
What? He wondered, as all of a sudden, his best friend, pulled away from him. "What's wrong?" he asked finally asked.
"Oh nothing Bos, I'm just not use to being such a basket-case. I'll be right back." She got up from the couch and walked to the bathroom, splashed water on her face and wiped her tears. She looked in the mirror, "Oh my god", she saw the puffiness from tears, combined with the bags under her eyes from lack of sleep. She washed her face quickly, dried it.
*****
Bosco sat alone in her living room, with his eyes closed. Thoughts running through his head… Faith deserves so much more then that Bastard could ever give her. Damn… He didn't even appreciate her.
*****
Faith walked into the room, only too see her partner leaning against the couch with his eyes closed. "Bos?"
He opened his eyes and smiled at her, "Sorry, I was just thinking. Do you feel better?" He questioned, patting the seat on the couch next to him, coaxing her to sit down.
She sat down, she really didn't know why she felt weird around him all of a sudden. "I really look like crap, I've only slept two and a half hours last night, and have cried all day." She confessed. Her eyes were so filled with sorrow and embarrassment.
"You don't look like crap, all I see standing in front of me is a incredibly beautiful women, who is going through something hard right now, and hasn't gotten much sleep." He said, his voice full of sincerity.
"Bosco please…" She said rolling her eyes, "I'm not beautiful, even when I'm not going through a emotional crisis. I look like crap and I know it."
He shook his head. "No you're wrong."
"Fine, lets just change the subject, I'm going to have to go look for a new apartment, I can't live here anymore." She looked around sadly, too many memories, some good, a lot of bad." She sighed, she was getting so tired.
"Hey, why don't I pick you up tomorrow, say ten, I'll take you to lunch, and we can drive around apartment hunting, before work. You are going to work tomorrow right? I don't know if I could deal with another day of Gusler!" He whined.
She giggled, "aww come on, Gusler can't be that bad?"
"You have no idea!" Bosco laughed back.
"Umm… Do you really want to waste your time before work, helping me look for a apartment?" She would love some company tomorrow during the apartment hunt, but she didn't want him to feel pitied into going. Unable to sit up any longer because she was so exhausted… She laid down on the couch, settling down with her head in his lap.
"Of course Faith. I wouldn't of suggested it, if I didn't want to. Why are you acting like you don't think I care about you or shouldn't care. Believe it or not, You are my best friend, and I enjoy spending time with you." he paused, "Oh! and the apartment building, next to mine was putting out signs for two apartments for lease, when I left for work today, we can drive over…" He remembered.
"Thanks Bos… I don't know what I'd do with out you, and I don't' know, why I'm acting this way, you're my best friend too…" She interrupted then closed her eyes.
He sat there not wanting to move, he could tell she had fallen asleep by her breathing. He looked down at her, she was so peaceful, so tired. He didn't want to wake her up, she needed sleep so badly. Gently without disturbing her, he stretched his arm reaching for the blanket, that was folded on the other end of the couch. He covered her the best he could, in the position he was in. He stroked her hair softly, and watched her sleep. "So beautiful" he whispered. He sat there for two hours, watching her sleep, he dosed off a couple of times himself.
Finally he gently cradled her head in his arms, and scooted out from under her. He picked her up, and carried her to her bed room. He placed her on the bed, he covered her up. Watching her move slightly in her sleep, then for some reason, out of his control. He bent over and kissed her on her forehead. "Goodnight Faith, Sweet dreams". Before quietly leaving her and going back to the living room. What the hell is going on with me? I'm getting soft! Not to mention that's Faith! My friend Faith, my partner Faith. He shook his head. He looked at the couch, and he looked at the door. By the time he got home it would be 4am, he looked at the inviting couch again. And decided just to stay. Faith might need me, he reasoned, as he kicked off his shoes and laid down on the couch, pulled the blanket up to his chest. He quickly fell asleep.
*****
Faith awoke, slowly. She looked around, not remembering climbing in bed, or saying goodbye to Bosco for that matter. She looked at the clock and it read 11:35. "Whoa, I have to get up!" She said to herself quietly. She left her room, she heard the TV, walked down the hall past the bathroom, and saw Bosco sitting there watching TV. "You were suppose to be here at ten." She grinned.
"Oh! Hey Faith," She had startled him, but he was happy she was awake. "I never left last night, I just slept on the couch, I wasn't sure if you'd need me, or would wake up and want to talk, plus it was so late… I hope its ok, I crashed on the couch…"
"That's fine Bos. Hey, I don't remember… how did I get in my bed last night? I remember us talking, and I was laying on the couch and I guess I fell asleep…" She questioned.
He smiled. "I picked you up, and put you there. I thought you needed a goods night rest. How do you feel?"
She blushed, embarrassed that he had picked her up and placed her in bed. "Bos, you should of just woke me, I wouldn't of minded, but I feel much better today. Do you still want to go look at apartments with me, before work?"
"Ready and waiting" He turned off the TV. And stood up.
"Well I'm going to go hop in the shower and get dressed, first." Faith announced "…so you might as well watch TV for awhile." She grinned, she thought about making a little teasing comment about him joining her, but she decided against it, she had started having these strange feelings around him, although she blew them off, and told herself it was just because she was feeling vulnerable. She turned from him, muttering inaudibly to herself, how handsome he was in the morning with his hair ruffled up.
"Ok, no problem, I took one when I woke up." He watched her walk away, down the hall, he tried to turn away, but he found himself… staring. "I need another shower, a COLD one. I'm really losing it!" he chuckled, but he had too admit, she did look hot, in a tight t-shirt, no bra and a pair of comfy jogging pants. He shook his head again, as if to remove the thoughts that were forming.
*****
Faith hurried in the shower knowing Bosco was waiting in the living room. She grabbed a towel, and wrapped it around her, and quickly hurried out of the bathroom and towards her room. She dressed in a t-shirt and jeans.
*****
He smiled at her… "All ready?" Bosco questioned, seeing her come out of her bedroom, her hair was damp and down framing her face.
"Sure, lets go. I'm glad you're here, I really didn't want to look for a apartment alone. It means a lot to me."
"Faith, I'm glad I'm here too." he paused. "But if we're going to see a find you a apartment before work, we need to get going!" He laughed.
*****
"We have two apartments for lease." Stated Jill, a older women that was the manager of the building.
They had searched for the last two hours, something was wrong with every apartment they looked at, either the price was too high, it was too small, in a bad area, too far from the kid's school or her work, the only place that was even remotely nice… she was really considering it… when a giant rat, crawled out from under the sink. They had also checked out Bosco's cousin Vinny, he didn't have a single apartment at the time, to rent. Finally they decided to check out the apartments next door from Bosco's building. "Well, can we check them out?" Faith asked wearily she was getting frustrated.
"Yes of course, Mr. and Mrs..?" Jill paused waiting for a response.
"We're not married," Faith replied.
"We're partners at work, and very good friends" Bosco finished in a lighter tone, with a big goofy grin.
"Aww that's too bad, you guys look cute together," she finished. "Anyway, lets go look at the apartments. Who is the apartment for?" She questioned looking at both of them.
"Its for me, and my two children." Faith piped up.
"Oh, then you're like these apartments…" the landlord continued, leading them to the elevator, and up to the floor "…this one is a two bedroom, nice light, very clean, and in your price range, both bedrooms are very large."
Faith walked around. It was very nice. She didn't see any bugs or rodents, the bedrooms were nice.
Bosco checked out the appliances. "This is nice Faith."
"Yes but I want to look at the other apartment too." she agreed, then turned to follow Jill to the other apartment, on the other side of the building.
"You are going to LOVE this apartment, it's the same square footage as the last one, but has three bedrooms instead of two…" she said unlocking the door, and letting the pair go in. "…one of the bedrooms is pretty large and then there are two very small bedrooms, which will work well for two younger children, its really the best you're find on your budget. Oh and this is the best part!" she coaxed Faith and Bosco into the bathroom and pointed to the large tub.
"Look honey, its big enough for two!" Bosco nudged her shoulder, teasing her. His temperature began to rise slightly and he went on to check under the sink, and around the tub for soft spots or any other faults he could spot, he didn't see any.
Faith smiled back, but couldn't help but blush at his comment. If he knew about these thoughts I've been having lately, he wouldn't tease me. She told herself, rather sadly, which surprised her.
"I'm going to go get the paperwork on this apartment, in case you're interested. You guys continue looking around. I'll be back in five minutes." She gave them a reassuring smile and left.
Faith walked through the apartment, and then into the master bedroom. She walked over to the window and looked out, 'not the greatest view' she made a mental note, as she stared into the open window, of the apartment in the building next door, directly in front of her. The apartment she was staring into looked pretty familiar, she felt guilty staring into someone's apartment, like she was invading the persons personal space but she couldn't turn away, then she gasped. "Oh my God! Bosco come quick!" She shouted, just loud enough to get him bursting into the room, full of concern. "LOOK!" she said, her hand coving her mouth as she almost burst out laughing.
"What Faith? So what, You can put curtains up, for privacy, and the living room and the other two bedrooms, have windows facing the street." He said, not sure why she had gotten so upset. As he stared at the building, through the window. His building actually, then he realized what she had been talking about, that's was his apartment! His bedroom window and this apartments bedroom window where no more then 10 feet away. He doubled over laughing, Faith joined him.
"I see you guys are enjoying yourself?" Jill commented and questioned at the same time, entering the room with papers.
"That's my apartment," Bos pointed out the window, still laughing. Then turned to look at Faith, "What do you think Faith? Its cheaper then the old place! Its close to work, Em and Charlies school. Its in a ok area, and hey we're neighbors." He ended with a laugh.
"I really like it, I think the kids will like it too. This is defiantly the one." She looked down at her watch. "Bos, its 2:15, we have to be at work in 45 minutes, and I'm starving."
"You're right! But, I have a idea. We could go grab some a late lunch, both our uniforms are in the trunk of my car, we could come back her around seven pm? During our dinner break and you could fill out paper work."
Faith nodded, "That's sounds great."
"Wonderful!" Jill said in delight. "I've have all the paper work ready to go and be signed at seven 7pm…" she continued…
*****
"See we made it with three minutes to spare." Bosco boasted, buttoning up his uniform shirt.
Faith rolled her eyes, "Well, now I always know why you're late…" She finished with a grin. "Lets go." closing her locker she coaxed Bosco to follow her to roll call.
*****
"Boscorelli! Yokas! Glad you could join us today." Ragged the Captain sarcastically.
"No problem" Bosco replied with equal sarcasm.
Faith cringed at the use of her married name. She mumbled a apology and sat down in between where Bosco was taking a seat and where Sully was.
He ignored the replies and started the roll call… "OK, This morning as some of you might have heard, three officers went down from the 53rd Precinct. Two of which are on life support in the intensive care unit of Mercy, the other one in surgery to repair a artery, all are critical." The Captain paused, giving the officers, who were just now hearing this information, time to soak it all in. "Two units were sent out too 10-30, robbery in progress, at the market on 4th and Broadway. When they got there, shots were fired, at the officers, no regard to anyone. Three went down, the suspect took off, the fourth officer, got a good description, considering the fact he was try to radio for help for 3 other officers that went down hard, he reported that the guy drove away in a old red Lincoln with a big crack on the back windshield, Hispanic, male, approximately 6'8", medium built, young guy, last seen wearing dirty khakis and a black t-shirt. Be on the look out for this guy or this car and don't forget, he is armed and dangerous, if you suspect you found the guy call for back-up, we want to make sure this bastard's caught. Be safe! Keep you eyes and ears open." He finished, then added… "Oh and Gusler, hold back a second."
*****
"Can you believe that? Bastard takes down three uniforms from 53rd and they can't even get one bullet in him?"
"Bos… It was a automatic weapon, he had them down before they could even drawl their guns." She said soothingly. The roll call announcements had surprised Bosco and Faith, whereas most of the officers received phone calls or heard it on the news; they on the other hand, had been successfully finding an apartment for Faith.
"Well, that asshole better pray it's not our unit that gets to him first!"
Faith sighed. This was the Bosco she knew. The tough, kickassing, act now-think later kind of guy.
*****
The afternoon went by slowly, with two motor vehicle accidents and one domestic call. The afternoon turned into evening and Bosco radioed into the station that they were now taking their dinner break. The got to the apartment building at ten after seven. Bosco sat in the lobby as Faith and Jill finalized the lease agreements.
*****
Jill and Faiths conversation quickly turned from friendly professionalism to womanly chitchat like old friends.
"So Faith… can I ask you a personal question? Since the apartment is finalized" Jill requested with a grin.
"Umm sure I suppose." Faith returned a half smile, looking down at her watch; 7:35. She did not open up to people, especially people she just met, but she felt very comfortable with the older women who managed the apartment. "I have to get going in a few minutes though." she swallowed, nervous what the older women was going to ask.
"What's the story with you and that gorgeous cop out there?" she paused… "I mean, he seemed like a sweet guy earlier, and I see the way you look at him, with that glint in your eyes. Is he married or something?"
Faith's jaw dropped open, Was it obvious? "Umm… No he's not married…" she started with a uneasy laugh. "…Bosco's not the commitment type, he's more of the one night stand type." She shook her head before continuing. "…but I have been having these feelings around him lately… but even if I wanted to act on them, Its Bosco, he dates drop dead gorgeous young blonds, I'm 31, four years older then him, I have two children, and I'm far from gorgeous." She admitted.
"Don't count yourself short, have faith," Jill smiled warmly at her own pun, and nodding towards the window.
*****
Bosco kept catching himself gazing at Faith, through the large window of the managers leasing office, inside the lobby. He could see her smiling ear to ear, she was beautiful especially when she smiled, he chuckled to himself. "What is wrong with me!" he once again, questioned himself inaudibly. He had watched her all day, all day he was stealing quick glances at her. He had never felt these feeling before, that had suddenly started washing through him, the feelings he got when he was around her, when she laughed, when she smiled, when she cried… and he wasn't exactly sure what it meant, but he did know one thing, it made him feel good, and it made him feel whole…