*****
Disclaimer - I own nothing. But I wish I owned Jason Wiles. grin
This is my first Fan-Fiction ever…
A/N - I'm starting to debate rather I should go on with this story… What do you guys think… Continue or Scrap it? R/R.
*****
Chapter Seven
Voices of the Heart
*****
November 14th
4:30 pm
"So what's up with you and Bosco? You guys have been spending a lot of time together lately right?" Kim asked curiously.
Faith flushed, "What do you mean by that? Yes, we've spend time together, we're friends" She asked then looked at Alex who had edged closer, they eyes met for a second, then stared down box she was unpacking.
"Oh… I just assumed you guys had finally gotten together." Kim told her point blankly.
"Why would you assume that?" She chuckled uncomfortably.
"I just hadn't heard Bosco running his mouth off about his latest conquests lately, and it just appeared… I don't know, we assumed wrong, sorry."
"When Davis mentioned you moving, we just umm thought..." Alex added.
Faith sat there a minute… "What do you mean 'finally gotten together'?" She feeding her own curiosity.
Kim couldn't help but grin. "Oh did I say that? I don't know, I just figured, if you weren't married, you and Bosco would be together, you're the only one he listens too, and you're the only one he cares about. Seems like a perfect match."
'Perfect match? Did she just say perfect match' She thought bitterly. "Please… You've seen the girls Bosco dates." Faith slipped out, putting her hand to her mouth wishing she had just kept her mouth shut, like she generally did.
"You're beautiful Faith." Kim added.
"You are." Alex agreed.
"Please, we're talking about Bosco, immature hothead Bosco." Faith said running her hand through her hair nervously.
"You're in love with him aren't you!" Kim whispered just loud enough for the three of them to hear.
Faith avoided eye contact, pleading guilty without words.
"I knew it!" Alex added happily.
"No one better hear about this." Faith sighed, wondering why the hell she just denied it.
There was a awkward moment where no one talked. Davis poked his head in the room a few minutes later, walked over to the bed, taking a seat on the on the edge, he watched the three with exchange guilty smiles, something was up he said to himself. "Man, Faith, you have a lot of stuff."
The three women started laughing, which was followed by a eerie silence. "You guys get all the furniture put together?" Alex broke the silence and flashed a smile at the young officer.
"Well, most of the furniture is set up, the boxes still need to be unpacked but they are in the rooms they need to be in too." Davis smiled, he did still care about Alex.
"Wow, I never would of imagined this could all be done in one day." Faith said, glad for a interruption. "I can get the rest of this stuff unpacked myself." She told the small group.
Jimmy poked his head into the room, feeling somewhat left out, "Hey I'm going to take Joey and get him some dinner, see ya later."
"Thanks Jimmy, I owe you one" Faith chuckled.
Kim got up to go say goodbye to Joey who was now fast asleep on the couch, and everyone went back to doing there own part.
*****
"You know… You should of waited for back up…" Sully started lecturing.
"You're a regular genius." Bosco said, cutting him off, looking hopefully towards the door. "umm… sorry, You're right I should of waited." He added.
Sully was taken back a bit by the apology, "But you did probably save that girls life." Sully confessed.
Boscorelli turned and gave Sully a questionable look, "Are you kidding? Look at the risk… I nearly got everyone killed, including myself. You guys saved my ass again." He sighed, looking back at the door.
Neither officer spoke for awhile after that.
Sully couldn't help but notice Bosco's constant attention towards the door. "Waiting for some hot nurse?" He chuckled breaking the silence, "You've been watching that door for hours."
"No, But mind your own damn business!" Bosco spat.
Sully sighed, "Its going to be a long week."
*****
"Well… Me and Kim have to go by the house." Alex told Faith, giving her a warm hug.
"Thanks, It really meant a lot to me." Attempting to return the hug, she wasn't use to support from anyone.
"You coming?" Alex asked Davis with hopeful eyes.
"No, I'm going to stick around her for awhile, But we're still on for dinner tomorrow?"
"Of course." Alex said with a wink.
"Come on Alex." Kim pulled her arm, nudging her towards the door. "Talk to you tomorrow Faith."
The door shut leaving Davis and Faith alone in the new apartment, filled with furniture and boxes. Faith went and sat down on the couch, sighing deeply.
"So, You want a ride to the hospital?" Davis asked.
"No, I'm going to go catch a taxi over to my parents house, I have to see Emily and Charlie, I miss them, I have to take them more clothes too.
"Well, I could drive you over there, I mean I've never met your kids, then we can go to the hospital, I want to check on Sully."
Faith, gave him a uneasy grin. "Davis… Don't take this the wrong way, but why are you doing all this for me? I mean… we've never been close friends." She knew it was pointless to argue, he had made one thing clear, that he intended to help her, and he was rather stubborn about it.
Davis shrugged and slightly frowned, "I wasn't shot, you, Bos and Sully were. I know you need help and I know you would never ask for it."
She was touched, "Alright. But why aren't you spending you free time with Alex, aren't you guys getting back together?"
"I don't know… I hope so… Hey maybe Me & Alex and You & Bosco can double date." He laughed at the thought of it.
"Davis…" She groaned, deciding to ignore his joke. "Lets go."
*****
"Here it is, the house, on the right." Faith pointed.
Davis managed to get the large truck onto the curb. "Nice place."
"Its okay, You coming in? I need some help getting down and with these bags." She felt somewhat useless with the temporary handicap of a injured arm.
"Oh, of course." He said, hoping out of the truck and helping Faith down, he picked up the bags and followed her to the door.
Faith knocked impatiently on the door, she was excited to see her kids. Mia answered the door, followed by Charlie. "Charlie!" She happily greeted her son.
"Em! Mom's here!" He ran to her to hug her and saw her slinged arm. "Gramma told us you got hurt at work. Are you okay mom?"
"Oh this I'm fine, this is a friend of mine, Officer Davis." She introduced her son to the kind officer.
"Hi, Mr. Davis." Charlie said, eyeing the tall officer.
Davis grinned, "You can call me Ty, your mom packed you some stuff." he said handing him his little duffle bag.
"Mom!" Emily stopped short, seeing the stranger standing in the entry of the house.
"Davis this is my daughter Emily. Emily this is a good friend of mine, Officer Davis."
"Ty" Davis corrected, smiling politely.
"How is your arm." Mia asked, staring at her daughter with a look of concern. Concern she never had when Faith and Stanley were children.
"Oh, Its going to be fine, I'll just get desk work for awhile."
"How's Uncle Bosco?" Charlie finally asked, wide-eyed.
It took Davis ever muscle in his body to keep from laughing. "Uncle Bosco?" He grinned.
Faith shot him a playful warning look and then explained to her children that 'Uncle Bosco' was in recovery but would be fine.
"Well, come sit down, I can make coffee." Mia announced leading everyone to the living room.
"Thanks Mom." Faith thanked.
They left a hour and a half later, stopping for dinner on the way.
*****
"She didn't come" Bosco said watching the clock, it was nearly 8:45, visiting hours were over at nine.
"Who…? Faith? Swersky probably had her downtown all day, with reports and stuff."
"Naw, something's wrong, she's upset with me." He sighed inwardly, and settled back into the bed.
"Well you did almost get her killed," Sully said intending it to be a joke, but when he saw the look Bosco shot him, he decided just to shut up. When the nurse came in a few minutes later he asked that the curtain be pulled shut. He shut his eyes and tried to rest.
*****
It was 9:15 when Faith and Davis finally made it to the hospital. "Damn, visiting hours are over." He sighed, "Sorry".
"No, I will get in, even if I have to flash this shiny badge to do it." She chuckled, as she walked through the automatic doors that lead to the corridor. She passed the visitor sign in desk, and before they could say a word she yanked out her badge, Davis followed, flashing his, with a apologetic look. "Where is he!" She nearly panicked, walking into the ICU-One, and finding it empty. Doctor Morales was passing through rather quickly, but stopped when she saw Faith. "He's not in ICU anymore, they moved him."
"Where?" Faith asked calmer now.
"He was moved to a double occupancy room with Officer Sullivan, room three." She smiled as she continued on her path.
"Poor Sully." Davis said, unable to contain the evil grin that flooded his facial features.
"Poor Bosco… No you're right… Poor Sully." Faith laughed. As she followed him to Sully's room.
"Want me to wait out here, so you can talk to Bosco." Davis asked as they congregated outside the door.
"Sure give me a few minutes. But I'm sure Sully's awake." She smiled, she was grateful Davis had asked.
*****
Bosco had just fallen asleep, when the door creaked open. Faith slowly crept in, shutting the door behind her. She saw him laying there, the small side light, casting a glow over his sleeping body, it took her breathe away as she watched his chest rise and fall. She pulled a chair close to his bed. She could hear Sully's deep snores on the other side of the curtain, she poked her head past the curtain and took note that he was fully asleep, she headed back out the door. And was met by Davis. "They are both sleeping. But I'm going to stay for awhile, I can get a ride home later."
Davis nodded, sensing her need to be alone. "Tomorrow, Swersky wants you come in to give your statements, I could give you a lift down there."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow." She went back into the softly lit hospital room, and sat down. She watched him sleep. "Sorry, I was late." She whispered. His breathing was almost hypnotic as she sat there with a concerned look on her face. She watched at he moved slightly in his sleep, she grazed his cheek softly with her hand, and he settled down a bit. She pulled the chair closer and leaned over the bed, resting her head and uninjured arm on the bed, she closed her eyes and sighed deeply. She hadn't had much sleep the last 48 hours and she quickly found solitude in rest.
*****
Bosco stirred slightly in his sleep, and opened his eyes just slightly, he noticed a women leaning over his bed, and noticed she was asleep, a smile broke across his face as he instantly realized the identity of the sleeping beauty. "Faith" He whispered, looking at the clock across the room 1:32 am. "Faith, wake up." A small moan, escaped her lips as he gently nudged her arm. He smiled "Faith".
"Leave me alone…" She groaned uncomfortably, sitting up and looking around the small room. "I fell asleep," she gave a apologetic look at Bosco which made him laugh.
"What time did you get here?" He asked in a whisper, attempting not the wake the sleeping Officer only feet away.
"About 9:20, sorry I was so late."
"Oh don't worry about it. I just figured you were busy." He smirked non-chalantly as his conscious yelled at him 'tell her the truth, admit it too her, before it eats you up inside!' he shook his head, in ignorance.
"I was busy, I saw the kids, they wanted to know how their 'Uncle Bosco' was doing."
Bosco's face was plagued with a huge grin, he loved Emily and Charlie. 'Tell her now!' he little voice inside him screamed. Bosco was a strong person, physically and emotionally, but he knew he wouldn't be strong enough to take the rejection he felt was inevitable, it was more then not wanting to hurt her, he didn't want to hurt himself either. I just can't ruin this friendship, Fred and her just got divorced…
Faith sat there, enjoying the comfort of being near Bosco. "God, he's loud." She joked nodding towards the curtain.
"Tell me about it." he sighed temporally ignoring his inner battle. "How's are the kids?"
"Oh, they are doing great, Charlie got a A on his Math Test," She proudly stated.
"He must take after his mother." Bosco looked at Faith and for half a second their eyes locked.
"Thanks, Bos, I gotta go find a ride home." Faith said not wanting to leave but it was nearing two am.
"Can you drive? I mean will your arm affect your driving, because if not, you can take my mustang tomorrow, I won't need it for awhile."
Faith was a bit shocked by the gesture, "You're kidding aren't you." She said with a smirk, he never let anyone drive his car much less borrow it for a week.
"No, I'm serious, and I talked to Davis early this morning, She was taken to the station the other day, I had him pick her up and drive her here, the keys are on the table over there.. Use her, just be careful." He couldn't help but grin at the expression on her face. "What?"
"Bosco… That car is like your child. I can't believe you'd let me take it." She stared at him, trying to read him for signals, maybe Davis is right, maybe he does have feelings for me… She pondered.
"Hey I'm not giving her to you, just letting you BORROW her." He emphasized the word borrow. Which made them both break into chuckles.
"I better be going, she said picking up the keys and walking towards the door. "See ya tomorrow Bos."
"Sure, I'll see ya tomorrow." He frowned as he watched her head out the door and turn the corner.
*****
She scanned the parking lot looking for Bosco's blue Mustang, she was cold, it was mid-November. She finally spotted the car and walked quickly toward it. Unlocking it and jumping in, as she turned the car on, the radio blasted loudly, she turned it down but not off. "Damn Davis" She cursed, he had been the last one to drive it.
If you only knew
What I feel for you
If you only lived for me
The way I live for you
I'd be in heaven
My dreams would come true
'Cause all I've ever wanted
Is you
And you alone
And I love you so
More than you could ever know
All I've ever wanted
Is you
'God what is wrong with me? How could I be partners with him for eight years and suddenly, one day I just fall for Bosco.' She thought silently. 'Its ridiculous, to say the least, he'd never want me the way I want him.'
If you were my own
To caress and hold
I would shower you with love
And drown within your soul
Because I live and breathe for you
And I really need to know
That all I've ever wanted
Is you
She was at a stop light, when she suddenly realized she had been driving to the old apartment, she shook her head annoyed at herself and turned toward her new home.
And you alone
And I love you so
More than you could ever know
All I've ever wanted
Is you
Faith thought about the conversation between her and Alex and Kim. 'How could they think Bosco would ever have feelings for me?' He cares about me cause we're friends, just good friends.' A voice suddenly appeared in her head, 'If you don't tell him then you won't be giving him a chance, and you're always regret it.'
Everything I do is for you
You are every part of me
And I don't want to face
Another day
Alone
Without your love
Maybe it was the words in the song that was playing on the radio, or maybe it was the little voices of her conscious, "Alright, I'm going to tell him." She vowed out loud, as she made a quick U-turn and headed back towards the hospital. She suddenly realized what time it was, and laughed, as she made another U-turn, "not this morning obviously." She chuckled.
'Cause all I've ever wanted
Is you
And you alone
And I love you so
More than you could ever know
All I've ever wanted
Is you
******
The next few days were rather uneventful for Faith, she had been visiting Bosco at the hospital at least twice a day, she had called everyone she knew giving them her new address and phone number, including Fred. Swersky had put her on desk duty, which she hated, but she dealt with it, by telling herself it was only for two months and that Bosco would be joining her shortly. She had met with her Attorney, Mrs. Jennies and had signed some basic preliminaries, which caused a angry Fred to call her the next day. Apparently he had been served the divorce papers. But he had found a small two bedroom furnished apartment. He wanted the kids to stay with him during the week, since Faith had to work, and she would have them on the weekends and her days off. Faith agreed that, that arrangement was probably the best for awhile. The rest of her time was spent unpacking boxes, most of which she could do with one hand.
*****
November 21st
5:00 pm
Bosco slowly made his way down the hall, he still ached, the stitches on the side of his abdomen were rubbing along the pair of loose jogging pants he wore, Faith had her around his back for a bit of support if he fell.
"Maybe you should stay another few days." She said concerned.
"Faith…" Bosco said in a warning tone. "I'm going home. I hate hospitals." He said grateful that she cared, but not intending to stay here for one second longer then he had too.
"Why don't you stay with me for a few days, you know until you can get around better." She asked as she helped him into the blue mustang.
"Naw, I'll be fine Faith." He didn't want to be a burden to her.
"How about just one night? I'm worried, humor me." She said, climbing into the drivers side of the car.
"Faith, I don't want to be a burden."
"The only burden is my damn arm. Do you even have any food in your apartment, you can't run to the store. Just stay with me, please." She paused waiting for him to give in.
"I was planning on ordering take out until I felt better." Bosco chucked as he saw the look Faith shot him, her eyes softened pleading with him, "Alright, I guess, one night wouldn't hurt."
"Good, now lets go." She turned on the car and started pulling out.
"We still need to go by my place, I gotta get some clothes." He said, grateful he was going to get to spend the whole evening with Faith.
"I can just walk over there after you're settled." She smiled at him and started heading towards the apartments.
"What? We're staying at your new apartment?" He was surprised, he had been worried, about helping Faith move, but hadn't mentioned it too her.
Faith grinned, she hadn't told him about Davis and everyone helping move all her stuff. "Yep, Davis and everyone helped me."
"Sorry I couldn't help." Bosco stared out window watching the buildings go by.
"Bos, You don't owe me a apology, lets get to my apartment, i'm starving."
*****
Faith and Bosco sat on the couch, eating the warm soup Faith had cooked. "Thanksgiving is in a few days…"
"Yep, You making a big dinner for Charlie and Emily?" He slurped up some soup.
"No, Fred is picking them up from my parents, he wants to spend time with them, he says he going to cook." She said sadly, kinda wishing she hadn't brought it up.
"We could go to one of those restaurants that have Thanksgiving dinners." Bosco took another bite of soup, this time spilling some on his shirt. "Damnit!"
"Here let me help" She rushed to the kitchen and grabbed a handful of napkins, she came back a second later and stopped short. He was struggling to get the sweatshirt over his head. His stomach covered with blackish bruises, his abdomen, had a large bandage, covering his six inch wound and stitches. She hear him moan slightly, and walked closer to him. "Need some help?" She asked with a bit of concern.
"owww, NO I got it." He groaned, pulling the sweatshirt the rest of the way off.
"Are you okay?"
"Fine, I'm just sore all over. Would you mind getting my pain medicine, its next to the fridge." He asked, feeling bad for already causing her to get that concern look all over her face.
"Sure" She rushed to the kitchen. She came back armed with medicine and a glass of water. "You should stay a few days, I'd like the company, and that way I won't worry about you."
Bosco shook his head, he wanted nothing more then to spend a few days at Faiths apartment, he just didn't want to be a bother. "I'm sure my tomorrow you're feel different."
"Why?" She asked.
"Cause I become a pain in the ass when I'm sick or hurt." He said with a guilty smile.
"I already knew that," she laughed, "you're staying anyway." She headed back to the kitchen.
Bosco rolled his eyes and smirked at her. He decided maybe he should tell her how he felt, he had noticed something different about her… Maybe she did care about him more then just a friend… or maybe it was just her motherly instincts… He wasn't sure… 'why is this so hard?' he asked himself without words. 'because you're afraid' the voice answered. 'I'm not afraid, I just don't want to hurt her.' Bosco argued in his head to himself. 'then tell her, you're never know how she'd react unless you tell her'.
*****
Disclaimer - I own nothing. But I wish I owned Jason Wiles. grin
This is my first Fan-Fiction ever…
A/N - I'm starting to debate rather I should go on with this story… What do you guys think… Continue or Scrap it? R/R.
*****
Chapter Seven
Voices of the Heart
*****
November 14th
4:30 pm
"So what's up with you and Bosco? You guys have been spending a lot of time together lately right?" Kim asked curiously.
Faith flushed, "What do you mean by that? Yes, we've spend time together, we're friends" She asked then looked at Alex who had edged closer, they eyes met for a second, then stared down box she was unpacking.
"Oh… I just assumed you guys had finally gotten together." Kim told her point blankly.
"Why would you assume that?" She chuckled uncomfortably.
"I just hadn't heard Bosco running his mouth off about his latest conquests lately, and it just appeared… I don't know, we assumed wrong, sorry."
"When Davis mentioned you moving, we just umm thought..." Alex added.
Faith sat there a minute… "What do you mean 'finally gotten together'?" She feeding her own curiosity.
Kim couldn't help but grin. "Oh did I say that? I don't know, I just figured, if you weren't married, you and Bosco would be together, you're the only one he listens too, and you're the only one he cares about. Seems like a perfect match."
'Perfect match? Did she just say perfect match' She thought bitterly. "Please… You've seen the girls Bosco dates." Faith slipped out, putting her hand to her mouth wishing she had just kept her mouth shut, like she generally did.
"You're beautiful Faith." Kim added.
"You are." Alex agreed.
"Please, we're talking about Bosco, immature hothead Bosco." Faith said running her hand through her hair nervously.
"You're in love with him aren't you!" Kim whispered just loud enough for the three of them to hear.
Faith avoided eye contact, pleading guilty without words.
"I knew it!" Alex added happily.
"No one better hear about this." Faith sighed, wondering why the hell she just denied it.
There was a awkward moment where no one talked. Davis poked his head in the room a few minutes later, walked over to the bed, taking a seat on the on the edge, he watched the three with exchange guilty smiles, something was up he said to himself. "Man, Faith, you have a lot of stuff."
The three women started laughing, which was followed by a eerie silence. "You guys get all the furniture put together?" Alex broke the silence and flashed a smile at the young officer.
"Well, most of the furniture is set up, the boxes still need to be unpacked but they are in the rooms they need to be in too." Davis smiled, he did still care about Alex.
"Wow, I never would of imagined this could all be done in one day." Faith said, glad for a interruption. "I can get the rest of this stuff unpacked myself." She told the small group.
Jimmy poked his head into the room, feeling somewhat left out, "Hey I'm going to take Joey and get him some dinner, see ya later."
"Thanks Jimmy, I owe you one" Faith chuckled.
Kim got up to go say goodbye to Joey who was now fast asleep on the couch, and everyone went back to doing there own part.
*****
"You know… You should of waited for back up…" Sully started lecturing.
"You're a regular genius." Bosco said, cutting him off, looking hopefully towards the door. "umm… sorry, You're right I should of waited." He added.
Sully was taken back a bit by the apology, "But you did probably save that girls life." Sully confessed.
Boscorelli turned and gave Sully a questionable look, "Are you kidding? Look at the risk… I nearly got everyone killed, including myself. You guys saved my ass again." He sighed, looking back at the door.
Neither officer spoke for awhile after that.
Sully couldn't help but notice Bosco's constant attention towards the door. "Waiting for some hot nurse?" He chuckled breaking the silence, "You've been watching that door for hours."
"No, But mind your own damn business!" Bosco spat.
Sully sighed, "Its going to be a long week."
*****
"Well… Me and Kim have to go by the house." Alex told Faith, giving her a warm hug.
"Thanks, It really meant a lot to me." Attempting to return the hug, she wasn't use to support from anyone.
"You coming?" Alex asked Davis with hopeful eyes.
"No, I'm going to stick around her for awhile, But we're still on for dinner tomorrow?"
"Of course." Alex said with a wink.
"Come on Alex." Kim pulled her arm, nudging her towards the door. "Talk to you tomorrow Faith."
The door shut leaving Davis and Faith alone in the new apartment, filled with furniture and boxes. Faith went and sat down on the couch, sighing deeply.
"So, You want a ride to the hospital?" Davis asked.
"No, I'm going to go catch a taxi over to my parents house, I have to see Emily and Charlie, I miss them, I have to take them more clothes too.
"Well, I could drive you over there, I mean I've never met your kids, then we can go to the hospital, I want to check on Sully."
Faith, gave him a uneasy grin. "Davis… Don't take this the wrong way, but why are you doing all this for me? I mean… we've never been close friends." She knew it was pointless to argue, he had made one thing clear, that he intended to help her, and he was rather stubborn about it.
Davis shrugged and slightly frowned, "I wasn't shot, you, Bos and Sully were. I know you need help and I know you would never ask for it."
She was touched, "Alright. But why aren't you spending you free time with Alex, aren't you guys getting back together?"
"I don't know… I hope so… Hey maybe Me & Alex and You & Bosco can double date." He laughed at the thought of it.
"Davis…" She groaned, deciding to ignore his joke. "Lets go."
*****
"Here it is, the house, on the right." Faith pointed.
Davis managed to get the large truck onto the curb. "Nice place."
"Its okay, You coming in? I need some help getting down and with these bags." She felt somewhat useless with the temporary handicap of a injured arm.
"Oh, of course." He said, hoping out of the truck and helping Faith down, he picked up the bags and followed her to the door.
Faith knocked impatiently on the door, she was excited to see her kids. Mia answered the door, followed by Charlie. "Charlie!" She happily greeted her son.
"Em! Mom's here!" He ran to her to hug her and saw her slinged arm. "Gramma told us you got hurt at work. Are you okay mom?"
"Oh this I'm fine, this is a friend of mine, Officer Davis." She introduced her son to the kind officer.
"Hi, Mr. Davis." Charlie said, eyeing the tall officer.
Davis grinned, "You can call me Ty, your mom packed you some stuff." he said handing him his little duffle bag.
"Mom!" Emily stopped short, seeing the stranger standing in the entry of the house.
"Davis this is my daughter Emily. Emily this is a good friend of mine, Officer Davis."
"Ty" Davis corrected, smiling politely.
"How is your arm." Mia asked, staring at her daughter with a look of concern. Concern she never had when Faith and Stanley were children.
"Oh, Its going to be fine, I'll just get desk work for awhile."
"How's Uncle Bosco?" Charlie finally asked, wide-eyed.
It took Davis ever muscle in his body to keep from laughing. "Uncle Bosco?" He grinned.
Faith shot him a playful warning look and then explained to her children that 'Uncle Bosco' was in recovery but would be fine.
"Well, come sit down, I can make coffee." Mia announced leading everyone to the living room.
"Thanks Mom." Faith thanked.
They left a hour and a half later, stopping for dinner on the way.
*****
"She didn't come" Bosco said watching the clock, it was nearly 8:45, visiting hours were over at nine.
"Who…? Faith? Swersky probably had her downtown all day, with reports and stuff."
"Naw, something's wrong, she's upset with me." He sighed inwardly, and settled back into the bed.
"Well you did almost get her killed," Sully said intending it to be a joke, but when he saw the look Bosco shot him, he decided just to shut up. When the nurse came in a few minutes later he asked that the curtain be pulled shut. He shut his eyes and tried to rest.
*****
It was 9:15 when Faith and Davis finally made it to the hospital. "Damn, visiting hours are over." He sighed, "Sorry".
"No, I will get in, even if I have to flash this shiny badge to do it." She chuckled, as she walked through the automatic doors that lead to the corridor. She passed the visitor sign in desk, and before they could say a word she yanked out her badge, Davis followed, flashing his, with a apologetic look. "Where is he!" She nearly panicked, walking into the ICU-One, and finding it empty. Doctor Morales was passing through rather quickly, but stopped when she saw Faith. "He's not in ICU anymore, they moved him."
"Where?" Faith asked calmer now.
"He was moved to a double occupancy room with Officer Sullivan, room three." She smiled as she continued on her path.
"Poor Sully." Davis said, unable to contain the evil grin that flooded his facial features.
"Poor Bosco… No you're right… Poor Sully." Faith laughed. As she followed him to Sully's room.
"Want me to wait out here, so you can talk to Bosco." Davis asked as they congregated outside the door.
"Sure give me a few minutes. But I'm sure Sully's awake." She smiled, she was grateful Davis had asked.
*****
Bosco had just fallen asleep, when the door creaked open. Faith slowly crept in, shutting the door behind her. She saw him laying there, the small side light, casting a glow over his sleeping body, it took her breathe away as she watched his chest rise and fall. She pulled a chair close to his bed. She could hear Sully's deep snores on the other side of the curtain, she poked her head past the curtain and took note that he was fully asleep, she headed back out the door. And was met by Davis. "They are both sleeping. But I'm going to stay for awhile, I can get a ride home later."
Davis nodded, sensing her need to be alone. "Tomorrow, Swersky wants you come in to give your statements, I could give you a lift down there."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow." She went back into the softly lit hospital room, and sat down. She watched him sleep. "Sorry, I was late." She whispered. His breathing was almost hypnotic as she sat there with a concerned look on her face. She watched at he moved slightly in his sleep, she grazed his cheek softly with her hand, and he settled down a bit. She pulled the chair closer and leaned over the bed, resting her head and uninjured arm on the bed, she closed her eyes and sighed deeply. She hadn't had much sleep the last 48 hours and she quickly found solitude in rest.
*****
Bosco stirred slightly in his sleep, and opened his eyes just slightly, he noticed a women leaning over his bed, and noticed she was asleep, a smile broke across his face as he instantly realized the identity of the sleeping beauty. "Faith" He whispered, looking at the clock across the room 1:32 am. "Faith, wake up." A small moan, escaped her lips as he gently nudged her arm. He smiled "Faith".
"Leave me alone…" She groaned uncomfortably, sitting up and looking around the small room. "I fell asleep," she gave a apologetic look at Bosco which made him laugh.
"What time did you get here?" He asked in a whisper, attempting not the wake the sleeping Officer only feet away.
"About 9:20, sorry I was so late."
"Oh don't worry about it. I just figured you were busy." He smirked non-chalantly as his conscious yelled at him 'tell her the truth, admit it too her, before it eats you up inside!' he shook his head, in ignorance.
"I was busy, I saw the kids, they wanted to know how their 'Uncle Bosco' was doing."
Bosco's face was plagued with a huge grin, he loved Emily and Charlie. 'Tell her now!' he little voice inside him screamed. Bosco was a strong person, physically and emotionally, but he knew he wouldn't be strong enough to take the rejection he felt was inevitable, it was more then not wanting to hurt her, he didn't want to hurt himself either. I just can't ruin this friendship, Fred and her just got divorced…
Faith sat there, enjoying the comfort of being near Bosco. "God, he's loud." She joked nodding towards the curtain.
"Tell me about it." he sighed temporally ignoring his inner battle. "How's are the kids?"
"Oh, they are doing great, Charlie got a A on his Math Test," She proudly stated.
"He must take after his mother." Bosco looked at Faith and for half a second their eyes locked.
"Thanks, Bos, I gotta go find a ride home." Faith said not wanting to leave but it was nearing two am.
"Can you drive? I mean will your arm affect your driving, because if not, you can take my mustang tomorrow, I won't need it for awhile."
Faith was a bit shocked by the gesture, "You're kidding aren't you." She said with a smirk, he never let anyone drive his car much less borrow it for a week.
"No, I'm serious, and I talked to Davis early this morning, She was taken to the station the other day, I had him pick her up and drive her here, the keys are on the table over there.. Use her, just be careful." He couldn't help but grin at the expression on her face. "What?"
"Bosco… That car is like your child. I can't believe you'd let me take it." She stared at him, trying to read him for signals, maybe Davis is right, maybe he does have feelings for me… She pondered.
"Hey I'm not giving her to you, just letting you BORROW her." He emphasized the word borrow. Which made them both break into chuckles.
"I better be going, she said picking up the keys and walking towards the door. "See ya tomorrow Bos."
"Sure, I'll see ya tomorrow." He frowned as he watched her head out the door and turn the corner.
*****
She scanned the parking lot looking for Bosco's blue Mustang, she was cold, it was mid-November. She finally spotted the car and walked quickly toward it. Unlocking it and jumping in, as she turned the car on, the radio blasted loudly, she turned it down but not off. "Damn Davis" She cursed, he had been the last one to drive it.
If you only knew
What I feel for you
If you only lived for me
The way I live for you
I'd be in heaven
My dreams would come true
'Cause all I've ever wanted
Is you
And you alone
And I love you so
More than you could ever know
All I've ever wanted
Is you
'God what is wrong with me? How could I be partners with him for eight years and suddenly, one day I just fall for Bosco.' She thought silently. 'Its ridiculous, to say the least, he'd never want me the way I want him.'
If you were my own
To caress and hold
I would shower you with love
And drown within your soul
Because I live and breathe for you
And I really need to know
That all I've ever wanted
Is you
She was at a stop light, when she suddenly realized she had been driving to the old apartment, she shook her head annoyed at herself and turned toward her new home.
And you alone
And I love you so
More than you could ever know
All I've ever wanted
Is you
Faith thought about the conversation between her and Alex and Kim. 'How could they think Bosco would ever have feelings for me?' He cares about me cause we're friends, just good friends.' A voice suddenly appeared in her head, 'If you don't tell him then you won't be giving him a chance, and you're always regret it.'
Everything I do is for you
You are every part of me
And I don't want to face
Another day
Alone
Without your love
Maybe it was the words in the song that was playing on the radio, or maybe it was the little voices of her conscious, "Alright, I'm going to tell him." She vowed out loud, as she made a quick U-turn and headed back towards the hospital. She suddenly realized what time it was, and laughed, as she made another U-turn, "not this morning obviously." She chuckled.
'Cause all I've ever wanted
Is you
And you alone
And I love you so
More than you could ever know
All I've ever wanted
Is you
******
The next few days were rather uneventful for Faith, she had been visiting Bosco at the hospital at least twice a day, she had called everyone she knew giving them her new address and phone number, including Fred. Swersky had put her on desk duty, which she hated, but she dealt with it, by telling herself it was only for two months and that Bosco would be joining her shortly. She had met with her Attorney, Mrs. Jennies and had signed some basic preliminaries, which caused a angry Fred to call her the next day. Apparently he had been served the divorce papers. But he had found a small two bedroom furnished apartment. He wanted the kids to stay with him during the week, since Faith had to work, and she would have them on the weekends and her days off. Faith agreed that, that arrangement was probably the best for awhile. The rest of her time was spent unpacking boxes, most of which she could do with one hand.
*****
November 21st
5:00 pm
Bosco slowly made his way down the hall, he still ached, the stitches on the side of his abdomen were rubbing along the pair of loose jogging pants he wore, Faith had her around his back for a bit of support if he fell.
"Maybe you should stay another few days." She said concerned.
"Faith…" Bosco said in a warning tone. "I'm going home. I hate hospitals." He said grateful that she cared, but not intending to stay here for one second longer then he had too.
"Why don't you stay with me for a few days, you know until you can get around better." She asked as she helped him into the blue mustang.
"Naw, I'll be fine Faith." He didn't want to be a burden to her.
"How about just one night? I'm worried, humor me." She said, climbing into the drivers side of the car.
"Faith, I don't want to be a burden."
"The only burden is my damn arm. Do you even have any food in your apartment, you can't run to the store. Just stay with me, please." She paused waiting for him to give in.
"I was planning on ordering take out until I felt better." Bosco chucked as he saw the look Faith shot him, her eyes softened pleading with him, "Alright, I guess, one night wouldn't hurt."
"Good, now lets go." She turned on the car and started pulling out.
"We still need to go by my place, I gotta get some clothes." He said, grateful he was going to get to spend the whole evening with Faith.
"I can just walk over there after you're settled." She smiled at him and started heading towards the apartments.
"What? We're staying at your new apartment?" He was surprised, he had been worried, about helping Faith move, but hadn't mentioned it too her.
Faith grinned, she hadn't told him about Davis and everyone helping move all her stuff. "Yep, Davis and everyone helped me."
"Sorry I couldn't help." Bosco stared out window watching the buildings go by.
"Bos, You don't owe me a apology, lets get to my apartment, i'm starving."
*****
Faith and Bosco sat on the couch, eating the warm soup Faith had cooked. "Thanksgiving is in a few days…"
"Yep, You making a big dinner for Charlie and Emily?" He slurped up some soup.
"No, Fred is picking them up from my parents, he wants to spend time with them, he says he going to cook." She said sadly, kinda wishing she hadn't brought it up.
"We could go to one of those restaurants that have Thanksgiving dinners." Bosco took another bite of soup, this time spilling some on his shirt. "Damnit!"
"Here let me help" She rushed to the kitchen and grabbed a handful of napkins, she came back a second later and stopped short. He was struggling to get the sweatshirt over his head. His stomach covered with blackish bruises, his abdomen, had a large bandage, covering his six inch wound and stitches. She hear him moan slightly, and walked closer to him. "Need some help?" She asked with a bit of concern.
"owww, NO I got it." He groaned, pulling the sweatshirt the rest of the way off.
"Are you okay?"
"Fine, I'm just sore all over. Would you mind getting my pain medicine, its next to the fridge." He asked, feeling bad for already causing her to get that concern look all over her face.
"Sure" She rushed to the kitchen. She came back armed with medicine and a glass of water. "You should stay a few days, I'd like the company, and that way I won't worry about you."
Bosco shook his head, he wanted nothing more then to spend a few days at Faiths apartment, he just didn't want to be a bother. "I'm sure my tomorrow you're feel different."
"Why?" She asked.
"Cause I become a pain in the ass when I'm sick or hurt." He said with a guilty smile.
"I already knew that," she laughed, "you're staying anyway." She headed back to the kitchen.
Bosco rolled his eyes and smirked at her. He decided maybe he should tell her how he felt, he had noticed something different about her… Maybe she did care about him more then just a friend… or maybe it was just her motherly instincts… He wasn't sure… 'why is this so hard?' he asked himself without words. 'because you're afraid' the voice answered. 'I'm not afraid, I just don't want to hurt her.' Bosco argued in his head to himself. 'then tell her, you're never know how she'd react unless you tell her'.
*****