Title - The Search is Over : Chapter Thirteen - Goodness Gracious
Author - Tiffany
E-Mail address - DreamLoveBreathe@aol.com
Author's Website - http://www.livejournal.com/users/betatango/
Rating - NC-17
Category - Romance/Anguish
Pairing (if needed) - Bosco/Faith {some Alex/Davis but this is a B/F shipper}
A/N - The muse took control! I hope you guys aren't finding this story boring. I still have a lot I want to do with it.
Disclaimer - I own NOTHING
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Chapter Thirteen
Goodness Gracious
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Faith pulled his hand, encouraging him to follow her, she was reaching for the knob of her bedroom, when she was softly pulled into him.
He gently pinned her against the wall, and kissed her with longing passion, he pulled his face inches from hers, smiled gently as he brushed the stray piece of damp hair away from her eyes, his gaze never leaving her. "You're sure? Faith, I don't want you to regret this tomorrow." he whispered, his arms tightly wrapped around her.
"Bosco, I'm standing here naked as a jay bird, I'm sure Bos, unless you're having doubts." She said giving him a concerned frown, as she hadn't realized that maybe he wasn't ready for this step.
He chuckled slightly, "All that I'm sure of is that I'm in love with you." he grinned and kissed her lips softly before pulling the knob of her door open, and pushing her gently towards the bed.
"Careful Bos" she said, as she nearly stumbled backwards on the shoes that had been tossed on the floor.
He mumbled a apology, as his lips and tongue explored her neckline. They got into bed never breaking the contact. She was on her back, running her hands over his body as he pressed himself on her, continuing his exploration of her neck, which drifted down to her chest. She moaned softly as his tongue found her breast.
He mouth roamed back up her body, he leaned closer, capturing her lips in a slow but amazingly passionate kiss, as they roll together. Bosco now watching as Faith moved down his body to straddle his thighs.
She pulled up, her eyes never leaving his.
"Whoa" he groaned, as Faith's hands found a more eager part of his body. "Slow" he moaned.
She release him, then ran her hands up his lower body, resting them at his scar, she traced it gently with her finger tips, paying it special attention, she bent her body, kissing it softly. Her eyes roamed back up his body admiring him, "I always thought you looked good in your uniform, but wow…" She murmured.
He mumbled something, as he pulled her from her position straddling his legs, and continued his original assault on her body, sucking and kissing on her neck. His kisses growing deeper with need. His hands explored her legs, slowly running up, on the inside of her thigh.
"Bos…" she whimpered, as his hand slide under her, exploring her most private of areas.
"Shhh" he cooed, gently focusing on pleasing her.
Her body arched under his touch, within minutes, she was crying out his name, grinding into his hand, as her first orgasm swept through her. "Bosco…" she cried again, going over the edge. Her panting slowed back to normal, as she regained control of her body.
She then started her own assault on his body, placing teasing kisses on him, starting at his shoulder, down his chest. Satisfied with herself, she grabbed the condom and putting it on him gently, pulled herself up his body, positioning herself, over him, she lowered herself onto him, receiving another loud moan from him, encouraging her on. She grinded into him, their bodies arching together, slowly at first but gaining speed, until she was screaming his name, her hands gripped on his chest supporting her. She felt his body tremble in orgasm as he moaned her name, bringing her over the edge for a second time.
They laid there for awhile, exhausted and content. Bosco opened his eyes, and pulled her closer into him. It hadn't been sex, for the first time in his life, it had been making love. He had never experience anything so intense or satisfying. He had always hated cuddling after sex. But not with Faith, he couldn't get enough of her, the feel of her soft lavender-scented skin, the smell of her silky hair, he snuggled her even closer, one hand stroking her back as she slept. The sun was creeping over the horizon before he finally fell asleep.
*****
It was 10:55 pm. Faith had been counting down the minutes. She was getting off work in five minutes and Fred was dropping the kids off at her new apartment at 11:30. Sure it was late, but they would wake up and find themselves in their own rooms. Then Bosco had promised to take them to central park to throw the football with Charlie, Sunday. She smiled to herself, as Bosco walked pass the desk.
"Time to go." He yelled over his shoulder.
Faith finished initialing the paperwork, and tossed it on Sgt. Christopher's desk. She hurried into the locker room, she noticed Davis looked a bit strung out. She walked over to him and she finished buttoning up her blouse. "What's the matter Ty?" She said quietly, placing her hand on his shoulder reassuringly.
"Gusler, the guys driving me crazy." He sighed, not wanting to continue the conversation about the rookie who shouldn't of stayed a cop. "Goodnight Faith." He said sincerely, before hurrying out.
Faith walked over to were Bosco was putting on his shoes, everyone else had already left the locker room. "Hey there." She grinned, standing in front of him.
"Hey yourself." He said, grabbing her wrist and pulling her toward him roughly, he wrapped his arms around her. "Guess its my empty apartment tonight." He kissed her cheek. "Come on." He headed out the door.
******
Fred sat outside of her new apartment, in his truck, the kids were curled up on the seat beside him. He saw headlights coming down the road, and identified them. "Bosco." he huffed.
Bosco pulled into a space in front of the two apartment buildings, Faith hopped out the door, waving a goodbye. He watched as she hurried over to the black truck, he felt a bit annoyed, she had left with little more then a wave goodbye. And then Fred was heading up to her apartment. He shook the thoughts away and made his walked over to his apartment.
Fred got out of the truck, carrying Emily in his arms, Faith opened the passenger door and grabbed the sleeping Charlie.
Within minutes, Faith was gently placing Charlie in his bed, covering him up. Fred entered Emily's dark bedroom. "Thanks Fred." She said, turning to face him, feeling a bit uneasy.
"No problem this place is nice." He paused, waiting for Faith to say something, when she didn't he continued. "Well… I better be going." He stared at her a minute longer, before turning and heading out of the apartment.
"Night Fred" She said following him out of Em's room and into the living room, she watched as the door shut and she breathed a sigh of relief. She hurried to the door, locking it. Before picking up the cordless. She dialed Bosco's number, feeling guilty for the quick goodbye.
{"Hello?" Bosco answered.}
"Hey Bos."
{"Hi" He replied, still a bit annoyed, but relieved that Fred was obviously gone.}
"I just wanted to call, because I didn't say goodnight. Goodnight Bosco, I love you."
{Bosco grinned, wondering why he had gotten so upset over nothing, "I love you too Faith."}
"I'll see you in the morning?"
{"Bright and early, I guess." }
"I'll hold ya to that. Goodnight." She said hanging up the phone.
*****
Two weeks had past, the kids were really taking the divorce in stride, spending the weekends in their new rooms, which they loved. But Sundays were always bitter-sweet, Faith always hated saying goodbye to them for another five days.
Bosco and Faith had decided it was still too soon to tell them about their growing relationship. But he still relished the weekends, taking them all to Central park, had become a Sunday morning tradition, they would have a picnic and he'd throw the football with Charlie.
At work, Sully and Bosco had finally returned to their normal selves. Which was a relief to Davis and Faith, who found the mutual respect and kindness that had formed between them a bit creepy. The bantering finally returned, but it was more light-hearted.
*****
Faith hurried into the locker room. She entered it to find that everyone was already changed and gone, except for Bosco who sat in front of his locker fiddling with his shirt.
Bosco glanced up, "I told you, you should of let me drive you." Bosco smirked, hopping up and walking over to were she was quickly pulling off her shirt.
"Then we both would have been late. Christopher hasn't been in the best of moods lately."
"He's jealous" He smirked, giving her a teasing nudge.
She rolled her eyes and glanced around the deserted room. "Notice anything different?"
He eyed her up and down, "No cast! I thought you'd have it another week?"
"Nope, Doctor days I'm clean and clear to go back on regular duty starting next week. I have to get use to regularly using it again first."
Bosco nodded, "I still have three weeks. Guess that means two weeks of just me and Sullivan."
"You have a doctors appointment next week, if he clears you, it won't be three weeks." She buttoned her pants and added the belt.
Bosco shrugged.
"You better go. Save me a seat." She said, tying her shoes.
"What's the point, we're riding the desk." He sighed.
"You don't want another mark in your file." She pointed out.
Bosco started to opened his mouth to reply, when the door to roll call slammed open. "Boscorelli, Yokas, if you two are done making out, roll call is about to start." Christopher bellowed.
The door slammed shut. "See he's jealous." He chuckled, following Faith out the door and down the hall.
The room silenced when Bosco and Faith entered it. All eyes were turned upon them, eyeing them suspiciously.
They took their seats ignoring the stares and snickers. Swersky gave the heads up for the day, then the Sergeant gave the special assignments and the line ups. "Davis you're still be riding with Gusler." he continued.
Davis sighed inaudibly as he flashed a look at Sully that said it all.
"Have your eyes and ears open today" the Swersky finished before dismissing them.
*****
Bosco opened his eyes as light filled his apartment, he glanced down at the sleeping women, in his bed, staring at her appreciatively, "Good morning beautiful" Bosco whispered, tracing her cheek bones with his index finger.
Her eyes opened, giving him a sleepy grin. "Its too early"
He pulled her closer to him, "Do you know what today is?"
Faith closed her eyes, thinking about it for a minute. "Three shopping days left until Christmas?"
Bosco gave her a amused look. "Yes, but besides that."
"Our day off." She grinned lifting her mouth to meet his, as kissed him.
He kissed her back but then pulled away, "Besides that." He gave her a mock annoyed look, when she gave him confused look and sighed, "Its our one month anniversary."
Faith grinned, amused that he was keeping track. "Sorry Bosco, I forgot, Christmas is such a hectic time."
Bosco's forehead bunched up in thought, as a innocent grin crossed his lips, "I'll let you make it up to me."
"No, forget it, I gotta go to the mall, there's a couple things I still have to pick up for Em and Charlie." She sat up.
"But I made us plans for today." he groaned, playfully pulling her back into the bed.
Faith chuckled, "Really? What are the plans?" She asked, laying back, her fingers entwined with his.
Bosco grinned, "Well first… I'm going to make love to my gorgeous girlfriend, then I thought I'd make her some breakfast, then we could have sex on the kitchen table, a shower… together of course, then back to bed, more sex, lunch, making love on the couch, a nap, then I made reservations for a snazzy restaurant uptown, Ty and Alex are going to meet us there."
Faith blushed deeply, and suppressed a giggle. "You're making me breakfast?"
"Hey a guy can try can't he?" His eyes met hers, pleading with her like a lost puppy.
"Cute Bos." She sighed, sitting up in the bed again. "Guess Christmas shopping can wait until tomorrow.."
Bosco's eyes lit up, "Really?"
She nodded, grinning at him, "Hey, its only our one month anniversary once." She leaned into him kissing him, as his hands started to roam her body.
*****
Alex and Ty sat in the booth, sipping their waters, waiting for the rest of their party. "Think they're gonna show?" Alex asked, her hand entwined in his.
"Just give them a few more minutes." As if on cue, the hostess rounded the corner, followed by a Bosco and Faith, grins on both of their faces.
"I'm sorry we're late, thanks for waiting." Faith apologized, sliding into the booth in front of Alex,
"No problem. Car trouble?" Ty asked, knowing by the look on their faces that wasn't it.
Bosco glanced at Faith, then back at Ty. "More like bed trouble. --Hey!" he said receiving a gentle elbow in the ribs.
Faith's eyes widened "Bosco!"
"What? Did you want me to lie or our friends?" He chuckled, his eyes locked with hers.
Ty exchanged a amused glance with Alex, resisting a chuckle himself, before leaning close to Alex's ear. "Yep, he's in love with her."
Alex nodded, "Defiantly" she whispered back.
The waiter came, and the food was ordered, Faith turned her attention to Alex, "So how is work going?"
"Good, really good. I'm working 55-Adam with Kim. It was slow yesterday, she's working with Carlos tonight."
Faith nodded. "Poor Kim." she chuckled.
Alex lowered her voice slightly, glancing at Ty and Bosco who were busy talking about the JETS, "We're going out Wednesday after our shift, you're coming right?"
"Of course, we agreed once a week." She winked, turning her attention back to Bosco.
*****
It was Christmas morning. Fred had dropped off the kids, after they had had their own gift opening with Fred at six am.
Bosco who had been dragged over to Faith's apartment, as soon as the kids got there at seven-thirty, was sitting on the couch his head leaned back into the couch. "Its too early!" he murmured. Faith sat on the floor, near the small decorated Christmas tree.
"Come on Uncle Bosco!" Charlie insisted grabbing his hand and pulling him to the floor with them.
Faith laughed, as Emily and Charlie started tickling him.
"Okay okay." He laughed, directing them back to the gifts.
Emily shred the paper on a small box, she opened it and gasped, "Thanks Mom!" she said, holding the heart shaped pendant.
"Here" Faith took it from her and latched it around her neck. "Beautiful."
Charlie picked up his gift, and shook it. He unwrapped the paper and found a CD player. "Wow!"
Bosco sat back watching them, Emily and Charlie opened up a few more gifts, and handed Faith gifts they had made for her at school. He jumped up and hurried to Faith's closet where he had hid a few gifts. He came back carrying two badly wrapped gifts in his hands. "Here you are Charlie." He grinned, handing the boy his gift.
Charlie let out a happy cheer and took the gift from him, ripping the paper onto the floor. "My own football! Will you take me to the park to throw it."
Bosco ruffled his hair. "Sure, maybe next weekend." He turned to glance at Faith, who sat their sniffled a tear back. She mouthed the words, 'you're amazing.' He mouthed the words 'I love you', then turned his attention back to the kids. He handed Emily her gift.
She smiled and took the gift, setting it on her lap, she examined it. "What is it?"
"Open it" Faith encouraged.
Emily, carefully pulled the paper off, and smiled, it was a bracelet making kit, with small plastic beads. "Thank you Uncle Bosco! I love it!" She said, running over to him and hugging him.
The kids picked up their small piles of gifts and jumped on the couch.
"We're exchange gifts later. Fred's picking the kids up at noon, they are going to New Jersey to eat dinner at his family's house." Faith said softly.
Bosco nodded, "That's fine."
"Who wants chocolate chip waffles?" Faith called, standing up and heading to the kitchen.
"I do! I do!" Emily and Charlie called at the same time, following her.
Bosco grinned, this was the Christmas, he had always wanted when he was a kid. This was the Christmas he wanted every year.
*****
The kids had been picked up promptly at Noon. Faith kissed them on their cheeks and told them to be good, with little more then a hug and a wave they climbed into Fred's truck.
A tear slide down her cheek as she watched as the tail lights went out of view. Bosco wrapped his arms around her. "Its okay Faith, lets go inside." Faith nodded and allowed Bosco to guide her back to the warmth of her apartment.
They sat down on the couch. "Its not fair," she murmured, sliding closer to him. "I wish I could of spent more time with them today."
Bosco nodded, as Faith leaned into him. "Next Christmas we're have the whole day with them." he said running his hand across her cheek.
"You still see us together in a year from now?"
Bosco frowned, "You don't?"
"I'm just worried you're going to get a itch, and leave me." She said, shaking her head.
He slide away from her and stood up. "Faith, I love you, don't you understand that? I'm not going to blow this. You are the only women I need. And you scratch itches I didn't even know I had." He paused, his forehead furrowed. "Not only are you the love of my life, when me and you are 'together'" He emphasized the word 'together' then pausing, a bit lost for words. "you're… we… wow." He said, trying to look serious but a grin broke and he chuckled. "wow" he repeated.
She chuckled her agreement, standing up. "Listen, I'm sorry Bos."
"Its okay." He leaned forward and kissed her cheek. "I don't have the best record with relationships."
She stepped forward, and wrapped her arms around him. She closed her eyes, needing the comfort.
"Are you still up to visiting Ma?" Bosco asked.
"Of course."
*****
They pulled up in front of Angela Rose Boscorelli's house. Bosco opened the door for Faith and they went in. "Ma!" He called, tossing down his jacket, and taking Faith's.
"Maurice!" She called, "Just finishing dinner." She continued coming from the kitchen, a grin broke across her face. "Faith! Its so nice of you to join us tonight." She kissed her son on his cheek and hugged Faith.
"How ya doing Ma?" Bosco asked. Following her, he stopped short when he saw who was in the kitchen, "Mikey?"
Mikey continued stirring the boiling pot. He glanced back and grinned as he saw Faith. "Hey Faith."
Faith glanced between Bosco, Angela and Mikey. "Hi Mikey."
Bosco continued staring at him. "You clean Mikey? Or you still selling dope?" he hissed.
"Bos…" Faith said soothingly.
"Maurice! Please, I thought we all could have a nice Christmas dinner together." Angela said, walking over to Bosco touching his arm.
"Sure Ma." He replied, turning around and heading back to the living room.
Faith turned to follow him.
"Faith, no. Come stir this. I gotta talk to him." Mikey said, walking past her.
*****
"I'm not selling dope anymore Maurice." Mikey said, standing in front of Bosco, in the living room. "I'm not."
"Ya, how can I believe you? You were selling it in my precinct! My fucking precinct! What's changed? Huh Mikey?" He stared at him, jaw clenched, anger flashing in his eyes.
"I got a job. I'm working, busting tables at Madare's down on 45th." He paused waiting for his brothers reaction but not getting one. "Its not much, but I'm clean, and I'm trying."
Bosco continued to stare at him with cold eyes. "You expect me to believe that?"
"No I don't, I don't deserve you to believe it. But can we just have a quiet dinner with Ma?" He said, turning and walking away.
"Mike!" Bosco called, Mikey turned to face him. "I believe you, but if I find out you're lying, I'll hunt you down and lock you up." He growled, then stood up and walked towards the kitchen.
Bosco stood in the doorway. Watching as Faith helped his mother with the food. He grinned, coming into the kitchen, he wrapped his arms around her, kissing her shoulder.
Angela sighed, "Every time my son looks at you Faith, his eyes lit up. Maurice has always loved you"
"Ma…" Bosco started, but just grinned, and tightened his grip around her contently, letting the stress from his brother melt in her arms.
Faith grinned, glancing behind her shoulder. "I love … Maurice very much."
Angela nodded, and wiped a tear. "Dinners ready I'm going to go get Mikey."
*****
They sat in roll call, Faith tapped the desk with her pen. As Swersky made his announcements. "Change of line up today. Officer Yokas is back on patrol, riding 55-Charlie with Davis."
Davis perked up, a grin spreading across his face. He felt like jumping for joy and cheering 'no more Gusler!' but instead he gave a subtle nod of recognition, and glanced at Faith.
"Keep your eyes and ears open out there today, nobody needs to try to be a hero." Swersky finished up.
"Don't worry Lieu, Bosco's still on desk duty." Smart-mouthed Officer Johnson called, receiving snickers from several of the men.
Faith rolled her eyes and glanced at Bosco who was sitting there, obviously lost in his own thoughts, she knew how much desk duty was bugging him. 'two more weeks Bosco' she thought to herself.
Roll call was dismissed, Davis went to grab the radios.
"Hey Faith," Bosco called following, gently grabbing her arm.
"Bos?" She turned to face him.
"Be careful out there today." He said softly.
"Always." She replied.
Ty grinned, heading towards them. "Don't worry Boscorelli, I'm not stealing your partner."
"Come on Ty. See ya later Bos." She turned and headed towards the door, followed by Davis.
*****
Author - Tiffany
E-Mail address - DreamLoveBreathe@aol.com
Author's Website - http://www.livejournal.com/users/betatango/
Rating - NC-17
Category - Romance/Anguish
Pairing (if needed) - Bosco/Faith {some Alex/Davis but this is a B/F shipper}
A/N - The muse took control! I hope you guys aren't finding this story boring. I still have a lot I want to do with it.
Disclaimer - I own NOTHING
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Chapter Thirteen
Goodness Gracious
*****
Faith pulled his hand, encouraging him to follow her, she was reaching for the knob of her bedroom, when she was softly pulled into him.
He gently pinned her against the wall, and kissed her with longing passion, he pulled his face inches from hers, smiled gently as he brushed the stray piece of damp hair away from her eyes, his gaze never leaving her. "You're sure? Faith, I don't want you to regret this tomorrow." he whispered, his arms tightly wrapped around her.
"Bosco, I'm standing here naked as a jay bird, I'm sure Bos, unless you're having doubts." She said giving him a concerned frown, as she hadn't realized that maybe he wasn't ready for this step.
He chuckled slightly, "All that I'm sure of is that I'm in love with you." he grinned and kissed her lips softly before pulling the knob of her door open, and pushing her gently towards the bed.
"Careful Bos" she said, as she nearly stumbled backwards on the shoes that had been tossed on the floor.
He mumbled a apology, as his lips and tongue explored her neckline. They got into bed never breaking the contact. She was on her back, running her hands over his body as he pressed himself on her, continuing his exploration of her neck, which drifted down to her chest. She moaned softly as his tongue found her breast.
He mouth roamed back up her body, he leaned closer, capturing her lips in a slow but amazingly passionate kiss, as they roll together. Bosco now watching as Faith moved down his body to straddle his thighs.
She pulled up, her eyes never leaving his.
"Whoa" he groaned, as Faith's hands found a more eager part of his body. "Slow" he moaned.
She release him, then ran her hands up his lower body, resting them at his scar, she traced it gently with her finger tips, paying it special attention, she bent her body, kissing it softly. Her eyes roamed back up his body admiring him, "I always thought you looked good in your uniform, but wow…" She murmured.
He mumbled something, as he pulled her from her position straddling his legs, and continued his original assault on her body, sucking and kissing on her neck. His kisses growing deeper with need. His hands explored her legs, slowly running up, on the inside of her thigh.
"Bos…" she whimpered, as his hand slide under her, exploring her most private of areas.
"Shhh" he cooed, gently focusing on pleasing her.
Her body arched under his touch, within minutes, she was crying out his name, grinding into his hand, as her first orgasm swept through her. "Bosco…" she cried again, going over the edge. Her panting slowed back to normal, as she regained control of her body.
She then started her own assault on his body, placing teasing kisses on him, starting at his shoulder, down his chest. Satisfied with herself, she grabbed the condom and putting it on him gently, pulled herself up his body, positioning herself, over him, she lowered herself onto him, receiving another loud moan from him, encouraging her on. She grinded into him, their bodies arching together, slowly at first but gaining speed, until she was screaming his name, her hands gripped on his chest supporting her. She felt his body tremble in orgasm as he moaned her name, bringing her over the edge for a second time.
They laid there for awhile, exhausted and content. Bosco opened his eyes, and pulled her closer into him. It hadn't been sex, for the first time in his life, it had been making love. He had never experience anything so intense or satisfying. He had always hated cuddling after sex. But not with Faith, he couldn't get enough of her, the feel of her soft lavender-scented skin, the smell of her silky hair, he snuggled her even closer, one hand stroking her back as she slept. The sun was creeping over the horizon before he finally fell asleep.
*****
It was 10:55 pm. Faith had been counting down the minutes. She was getting off work in five minutes and Fred was dropping the kids off at her new apartment at 11:30. Sure it was late, but they would wake up and find themselves in their own rooms. Then Bosco had promised to take them to central park to throw the football with Charlie, Sunday. She smiled to herself, as Bosco walked pass the desk.
"Time to go." He yelled over his shoulder.
Faith finished initialing the paperwork, and tossed it on Sgt. Christopher's desk. She hurried into the locker room, she noticed Davis looked a bit strung out. She walked over to him and she finished buttoning up her blouse. "What's the matter Ty?" She said quietly, placing her hand on his shoulder reassuringly.
"Gusler, the guys driving me crazy." He sighed, not wanting to continue the conversation about the rookie who shouldn't of stayed a cop. "Goodnight Faith." He said sincerely, before hurrying out.
Faith walked over to were Bosco was putting on his shoes, everyone else had already left the locker room. "Hey there." She grinned, standing in front of him.
"Hey yourself." He said, grabbing her wrist and pulling her toward him roughly, he wrapped his arms around her. "Guess its my empty apartment tonight." He kissed her cheek. "Come on." He headed out the door.
******
Fred sat outside of her new apartment, in his truck, the kids were curled up on the seat beside him. He saw headlights coming down the road, and identified them. "Bosco." he huffed.
Bosco pulled into a space in front of the two apartment buildings, Faith hopped out the door, waving a goodbye. He watched as she hurried over to the black truck, he felt a bit annoyed, she had left with little more then a wave goodbye. And then Fred was heading up to her apartment. He shook the thoughts away and made his walked over to his apartment.
Fred got out of the truck, carrying Emily in his arms, Faith opened the passenger door and grabbed the sleeping Charlie.
Within minutes, Faith was gently placing Charlie in his bed, covering him up. Fred entered Emily's dark bedroom. "Thanks Fred." She said, turning to face him, feeling a bit uneasy.
"No problem this place is nice." He paused, waiting for Faith to say something, when she didn't he continued. "Well… I better be going." He stared at her a minute longer, before turning and heading out of the apartment.
"Night Fred" She said following him out of Em's room and into the living room, she watched as the door shut and she breathed a sigh of relief. She hurried to the door, locking it. Before picking up the cordless. She dialed Bosco's number, feeling guilty for the quick goodbye.
{"Hello?" Bosco answered.}
"Hey Bos."
{"Hi" He replied, still a bit annoyed, but relieved that Fred was obviously gone.}
"I just wanted to call, because I didn't say goodnight. Goodnight Bosco, I love you."
{Bosco grinned, wondering why he had gotten so upset over nothing, "I love you too Faith."}
"I'll see you in the morning?"
{"Bright and early, I guess." }
"I'll hold ya to that. Goodnight." She said hanging up the phone.
*****
Two weeks had past, the kids were really taking the divorce in stride, spending the weekends in their new rooms, which they loved. But Sundays were always bitter-sweet, Faith always hated saying goodbye to them for another five days.
Bosco and Faith had decided it was still too soon to tell them about their growing relationship. But he still relished the weekends, taking them all to Central park, had become a Sunday morning tradition, they would have a picnic and he'd throw the football with Charlie.
At work, Sully and Bosco had finally returned to their normal selves. Which was a relief to Davis and Faith, who found the mutual respect and kindness that had formed between them a bit creepy. The bantering finally returned, but it was more light-hearted.
*****
Faith hurried into the locker room. She entered it to find that everyone was already changed and gone, except for Bosco who sat in front of his locker fiddling with his shirt.
Bosco glanced up, "I told you, you should of let me drive you." Bosco smirked, hopping up and walking over to were she was quickly pulling off her shirt.
"Then we both would have been late. Christopher hasn't been in the best of moods lately."
"He's jealous" He smirked, giving her a teasing nudge.
She rolled her eyes and glanced around the deserted room. "Notice anything different?"
He eyed her up and down, "No cast! I thought you'd have it another week?"
"Nope, Doctor days I'm clean and clear to go back on regular duty starting next week. I have to get use to regularly using it again first."
Bosco nodded, "I still have three weeks. Guess that means two weeks of just me and Sullivan."
"You have a doctors appointment next week, if he clears you, it won't be three weeks." She buttoned her pants and added the belt.
Bosco shrugged.
"You better go. Save me a seat." She said, tying her shoes.
"What's the point, we're riding the desk." He sighed.
"You don't want another mark in your file." She pointed out.
Bosco started to opened his mouth to reply, when the door to roll call slammed open. "Boscorelli, Yokas, if you two are done making out, roll call is about to start." Christopher bellowed.
The door slammed shut. "See he's jealous." He chuckled, following Faith out the door and down the hall.
The room silenced when Bosco and Faith entered it. All eyes were turned upon them, eyeing them suspiciously.
They took their seats ignoring the stares and snickers. Swersky gave the heads up for the day, then the Sergeant gave the special assignments and the line ups. "Davis you're still be riding with Gusler." he continued.
Davis sighed inaudibly as he flashed a look at Sully that said it all.
"Have your eyes and ears open today" the Swersky finished before dismissing them.
*****
Bosco opened his eyes as light filled his apartment, he glanced down at the sleeping women, in his bed, staring at her appreciatively, "Good morning beautiful" Bosco whispered, tracing her cheek bones with his index finger.
Her eyes opened, giving him a sleepy grin. "Its too early"
He pulled her closer to him, "Do you know what today is?"
Faith closed her eyes, thinking about it for a minute. "Three shopping days left until Christmas?"
Bosco gave her a amused look. "Yes, but besides that."
"Our day off." She grinned lifting her mouth to meet his, as kissed him.
He kissed her back but then pulled away, "Besides that." He gave her a mock annoyed look, when she gave him confused look and sighed, "Its our one month anniversary."
Faith grinned, amused that he was keeping track. "Sorry Bosco, I forgot, Christmas is such a hectic time."
Bosco's forehead bunched up in thought, as a innocent grin crossed his lips, "I'll let you make it up to me."
"No, forget it, I gotta go to the mall, there's a couple things I still have to pick up for Em and Charlie." She sat up.
"But I made us plans for today." he groaned, playfully pulling her back into the bed.
Faith chuckled, "Really? What are the plans?" She asked, laying back, her fingers entwined with his.
Bosco grinned, "Well first… I'm going to make love to my gorgeous girlfriend, then I thought I'd make her some breakfast, then we could have sex on the kitchen table, a shower… together of course, then back to bed, more sex, lunch, making love on the couch, a nap, then I made reservations for a snazzy restaurant uptown, Ty and Alex are going to meet us there."
Faith blushed deeply, and suppressed a giggle. "You're making me breakfast?"
"Hey a guy can try can't he?" His eyes met hers, pleading with her like a lost puppy.
"Cute Bos." She sighed, sitting up in the bed again. "Guess Christmas shopping can wait until tomorrow.."
Bosco's eyes lit up, "Really?"
She nodded, grinning at him, "Hey, its only our one month anniversary once." She leaned into him kissing him, as his hands started to roam her body.
*****
Alex and Ty sat in the booth, sipping their waters, waiting for the rest of their party. "Think they're gonna show?" Alex asked, her hand entwined in his.
"Just give them a few more minutes." As if on cue, the hostess rounded the corner, followed by a Bosco and Faith, grins on both of their faces.
"I'm sorry we're late, thanks for waiting." Faith apologized, sliding into the booth in front of Alex,
"No problem. Car trouble?" Ty asked, knowing by the look on their faces that wasn't it.
Bosco glanced at Faith, then back at Ty. "More like bed trouble. --Hey!" he said receiving a gentle elbow in the ribs.
Faith's eyes widened "Bosco!"
"What? Did you want me to lie or our friends?" He chuckled, his eyes locked with hers.
Ty exchanged a amused glance with Alex, resisting a chuckle himself, before leaning close to Alex's ear. "Yep, he's in love with her."
Alex nodded, "Defiantly" she whispered back.
The waiter came, and the food was ordered, Faith turned her attention to Alex, "So how is work going?"
"Good, really good. I'm working 55-Adam with Kim. It was slow yesterday, she's working with Carlos tonight."
Faith nodded. "Poor Kim." she chuckled.
Alex lowered her voice slightly, glancing at Ty and Bosco who were busy talking about the JETS, "We're going out Wednesday after our shift, you're coming right?"
"Of course, we agreed once a week." She winked, turning her attention back to Bosco.
*****
It was Christmas morning. Fred had dropped off the kids, after they had had their own gift opening with Fred at six am.
Bosco who had been dragged over to Faith's apartment, as soon as the kids got there at seven-thirty, was sitting on the couch his head leaned back into the couch. "Its too early!" he murmured. Faith sat on the floor, near the small decorated Christmas tree.
"Come on Uncle Bosco!" Charlie insisted grabbing his hand and pulling him to the floor with them.
Faith laughed, as Emily and Charlie started tickling him.
"Okay okay." He laughed, directing them back to the gifts.
Emily shred the paper on a small box, she opened it and gasped, "Thanks Mom!" she said, holding the heart shaped pendant.
"Here" Faith took it from her and latched it around her neck. "Beautiful."
Charlie picked up his gift, and shook it. He unwrapped the paper and found a CD player. "Wow!"
Bosco sat back watching them, Emily and Charlie opened up a few more gifts, and handed Faith gifts they had made for her at school. He jumped up and hurried to Faith's closet where he had hid a few gifts. He came back carrying two badly wrapped gifts in his hands. "Here you are Charlie." He grinned, handing the boy his gift.
Charlie let out a happy cheer and took the gift from him, ripping the paper onto the floor. "My own football! Will you take me to the park to throw it."
Bosco ruffled his hair. "Sure, maybe next weekend." He turned to glance at Faith, who sat their sniffled a tear back. She mouthed the words, 'you're amazing.' He mouthed the words 'I love you', then turned his attention back to the kids. He handed Emily her gift.
She smiled and took the gift, setting it on her lap, she examined it. "What is it?"
"Open it" Faith encouraged.
Emily, carefully pulled the paper off, and smiled, it was a bracelet making kit, with small plastic beads. "Thank you Uncle Bosco! I love it!" She said, running over to him and hugging him.
The kids picked up their small piles of gifts and jumped on the couch.
"We're exchange gifts later. Fred's picking the kids up at noon, they are going to New Jersey to eat dinner at his family's house." Faith said softly.
Bosco nodded, "That's fine."
"Who wants chocolate chip waffles?" Faith called, standing up and heading to the kitchen.
"I do! I do!" Emily and Charlie called at the same time, following her.
Bosco grinned, this was the Christmas, he had always wanted when he was a kid. This was the Christmas he wanted every year.
*****
The kids had been picked up promptly at Noon. Faith kissed them on their cheeks and told them to be good, with little more then a hug and a wave they climbed into Fred's truck.
A tear slide down her cheek as she watched as the tail lights went out of view. Bosco wrapped his arms around her. "Its okay Faith, lets go inside." Faith nodded and allowed Bosco to guide her back to the warmth of her apartment.
They sat down on the couch. "Its not fair," she murmured, sliding closer to him. "I wish I could of spent more time with them today."
Bosco nodded, as Faith leaned into him. "Next Christmas we're have the whole day with them." he said running his hand across her cheek.
"You still see us together in a year from now?"
Bosco frowned, "You don't?"
"I'm just worried you're going to get a itch, and leave me." She said, shaking her head.
He slide away from her and stood up. "Faith, I love you, don't you understand that? I'm not going to blow this. You are the only women I need. And you scratch itches I didn't even know I had." He paused, his forehead furrowed. "Not only are you the love of my life, when me and you are 'together'" He emphasized the word 'together' then pausing, a bit lost for words. "you're… we… wow." He said, trying to look serious but a grin broke and he chuckled. "wow" he repeated.
She chuckled her agreement, standing up. "Listen, I'm sorry Bos."
"Its okay." He leaned forward and kissed her cheek. "I don't have the best record with relationships."
She stepped forward, and wrapped her arms around him. She closed her eyes, needing the comfort.
"Are you still up to visiting Ma?" Bosco asked.
"Of course."
*****
They pulled up in front of Angela Rose Boscorelli's house. Bosco opened the door for Faith and they went in. "Ma!" He called, tossing down his jacket, and taking Faith's.
"Maurice!" She called, "Just finishing dinner." She continued coming from the kitchen, a grin broke across her face. "Faith! Its so nice of you to join us tonight." She kissed her son on his cheek and hugged Faith.
"How ya doing Ma?" Bosco asked. Following her, he stopped short when he saw who was in the kitchen, "Mikey?"
Mikey continued stirring the boiling pot. He glanced back and grinned as he saw Faith. "Hey Faith."
Faith glanced between Bosco, Angela and Mikey. "Hi Mikey."
Bosco continued staring at him. "You clean Mikey? Or you still selling dope?" he hissed.
"Bos…" Faith said soothingly.
"Maurice! Please, I thought we all could have a nice Christmas dinner together." Angela said, walking over to Bosco touching his arm.
"Sure Ma." He replied, turning around and heading back to the living room.
Faith turned to follow him.
"Faith, no. Come stir this. I gotta talk to him." Mikey said, walking past her.
*****
"I'm not selling dope anymore Maurice." Mikey said, standing in front of Bosco, in the living room. "I'm not."
"Ya, how can I believe you? You were selling it in my precinct! My fucking precinct! What's changed? Huh Mikey?" He stared at him, jaw clenched, anger flashing in his eyes.
"I got a job. I'm working, busting tables at Madare's down on 45th." He paused waiting for his brothers reaction but not getting one. "Its not much, but I'm clean, and I'm trying."
Bosco continued to stare at him with cold eyes. "You expect me to believe that?"
"No I don't, I don't deserve you to believe it. But can we just have a quiet dinner with Ma?" He said, turning and walking away.
"Mike!" Bosco called, Mikey turned to face him. "I believe you, but if I find out you're lying, I'll hunt you down and lock you up." He growled, then stood up and walked towards the kitchen.
Bosco stood in the doorway. Watching as Faith helped his mother with the food. He grinned, coming into the kitchen, he wrapped his arms around her, kissing her shoulder.
Angela sighed, "Every time my son looks at you Faith, his eyes lit up. Maurice has always loved you"
"Ma…" Bosco started, but just grinned, and tightened his grip around her contently, letting the stress from his brother melt in her arms.
Faith grinned, glancing behind her shoulder. "I love … Maurice very much."
Angela nodded, and wiped a tear. "Dinners ready I'm going to go get Mikey."
*****
They sat in roll call, Faith tapped the desk with her pen. As Swersky made his announcements. "Change of line up today. Officer Yokas is back on patrol, riding 55-Charlie with Davis."
Davis perked up, a grin spreading across his face. He felt like jumping for joy and cheering 'no more Gusler!' but instead he gave a subtle nod of recognition, and glanced at Faith.
"Keep your eyes and ears open out there today, nobody needs to try to be a hero." Swersky finished up.
"Don't worry Lieu, Bosco's still on desk duty." Smart-mouthed Officer Johnson called, receiving snickers from several of the men.
Faith rolled her eyes and glanced at Bosco who was sitting there, obviously lost in his own thoughts, she knew how much desk duty was bugging him. 'two more weeks Bosco' she thought to herself.
Roll call was dismissed, Davis went to grab the radios.
"Hey Faith," Bosco called following, gently grabbing her arm.
"Bos?" She turned to face him.
"Be careful out there today." He said softly.
"Always." She replied.
Ty grinned, heading towards them. "Don't worry Boscorelli, I'm not stealing your partner."
"Come on Ty. See ya later Bos." She turned and headed towards the door, followed by Davis.
*****