See part one for Disclaimer
Note : This is the first of my stories that I have actually had the guts to post online. I have written a bunch of fanfic, but for myself. This is my first Third Watch story, I only started watching at the beginning of the 3rd season, so if it shows, sorry! I love getting feedback, it's very encouraging , so, good or bad, keep 'em coming ! BTW, sorry for the huge amount of time it takes me to update, but I never thought it was that hard to keep up the writing, so, I admire those who update often!!
I wanna thank Suzanne for correcting my grammar !
The lyrics used in this part are from the song ''I'll stand by you'', by The Pretenders
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It had been a few days since Faith had started living at Bosco's place. Faith had talked to Fred on the phone about the children, but it was clear in both their minds that their relationship was beyond redeemable. The toughest part of this had been telling Charlie and Emily that their parents would no longer be living together, and of course, Charlie's reaction to this was to ask what would happen to them. Faith had explained that she and Fred were gonna find the best solution for all of them, but that it would take some time, but until then, they would be staying with Fred. Faith missed her kids like hell, and it had only been 2 days since she had last seen them, but she knew that by bringing them to live with Bosco would probably make her overstay her welcome.
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Faith and Bosco were in their squad car after finishing a report for a domestic abuse. They both always hated those, especially when the woman would say to them that she tripped down the stairs. But for Bosco, it brought back childhood memories, when he used to hide in the closet while his dad beat the crap out of his mom. She never said anything to the police and to this day, he still didn't understand how a woman could endure being hit on and somehow think it was ok, or that she deserved it, or that the jerk could change.
''So, what are you gonna do ?'' Bosco said breaking the silence and trying to think about something else.
''About ?''
''You know, Fred, the kids.''
''I don't know yet.'' 'See, I knew it, he's sick of me already' she thought. ''Bosco, if you want me to leave, I understand, you don't have to tiptoe around me. I can take it, just tell me.''
''What? No.'' He couldn't believe that Faith still didn't know that she and the kids were welcome anytime, day or night, and for as long as they needed it.
''But Boz, this can't be fun for you, I mean, you should be out getting drunk or having one night stands. You shouldn't have to sit with me consoling me while I tell you how screwed up my life is.''
''Hey, I like having you at my place, it beats being alone all the time. Plus, I think I've had enough of those one night stands to last me at least a month. I told you that you can stay at my place for as long as you like, and need, and I mean it. That's what friends do.'' He actually meant that. Faith was the only person he really cared about in this world, and she was more important to him than potential girlfriends or a night out.
A call on their radio interrupted his train of thoughts.
''55-David, you are requested at St. Elizabeth school''
''Why for ?''Bosco asked
''That's my kids' school'' Faith told Bosco. With that, Bosco started driving at a higher speed.
''55-David, 10-4.'' Bosco replied into his radio
''What do you think's wrong ?Think they got detention or something ?''
''Bosco, it's 5 o'clock, school has been over for a while. Oh, If Fred forgot to pick them up, I'm gonna kill him. ''
They pulled up into the almost empty school parking lot. They got out of the car, and made their way to the front door. When they entered the school, they saw Charlie and Emily sitting on a bench in the wide, empty, hallway. Startled by the noise, they raised their head and after seeing their mom and Bosco, both jumped up and ran up to them. Faith hugged her kids and Bosco greeted them.
''Mom ! We missed you so much !!'' said an obviously excited Emily
''I know, I missed you guys as well.''
''Wasn't daddy supposed to pick us up ? Aren't you supposed to be working ?''
''Yeah, but daddy probably forgot.''
''Daddy never forgets to pick us up.'' was Charlie's response
''I don't know, I'll talk to him later, but I have to get back to work so I'll drop you off at Ms. Betzer's place and pick you off after my shift.'' They started to head back to the car.
''Do we get to ride in the police car ?'' Charlie asked all excited
''Of course, kiddo'' Bosco said
''With the siren ? Please, please !''
''We'll see about that.'' Faith answered. She wasn't in a playful mood at all, and she couldn't wait to hear Fred's explanation for this one. Bosco looked at Faith with a questioning look on his face. Yep, she was mad.
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Faith and Bosco were back at his place after their very long and very uneventful shift. Charlie and Emily were sleeping in the next room.
''I can't believe him, I can't believe Fred. He is such a jackass.''
''I've been telling you that for years !'' Bosco said trying to lighten up the mood.
~~~~~ So, If you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now ~~~~~
''I mean, he knows damn well he's supposed to pick up the kids from school and he just goes off and gets drunk, and when we show up at the appartment to see what the hell is going on, he throws a freakin' fit.''
''He was totally out of line with what he said Faith, you know that. He was drunk.''
''Maybe he's right, you know, maybe I am a terrible mother to them. I'm never around, they grow up with the neighbors, and Fred, but I 'm never around.''
~~~~~ When the night falls on you
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own ~~~~~
''You are around, Faith''
''Yeah, when they're asleep. They are sleeping by the time I get home, and I'm asleep by the time they leave for school.''
''That's what happen when a parent wants enough money to be able to put a roof over her kids' heads and food in their stomachs. I wish I would've had you for a mother. You care about them , talk about them all the time. I mean ALL the time. You tell them the truth, listen to what they have to say. My mom never did any of those things. You always but them first. They are so lucky to have you.''
~~~~~ Let me see you through
Cause I've seen the dark side too
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less ~~~~~
''Thanks, Boz, that's so sweet. And thanks for letting me and the kids stay here.''
''You're still on that? I told you a hundred times that it's not a problem. Now, come here.'' Bosco, who was sitting on the couch, extended his arms to Faith and pulled her into a hug. She hugged him back, then put her head on his shoulder and almost instantly fell asleep, while Bosco thought of the latest events. 'Faith Yokas had fallen asleep on his shoulder, and she looked so peaceful. It felt kinda weird, almost as if... whoa, what's the matter with you man, she's your best friend and going through a divorce.'
~~~~~ I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you ~~~~~
TBC...
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BTW, I don't know the radio codes and just wrote as I thought they might answer this kinda call. Plus, I don't know the name of Charlie and Emily's school so I just made one up. And, I promise I will get the next chapter done in less than two weeks!
Note : This is the first of my stories that I have actually had the guts to post online. I have written a bunch of fanfic, but for myself. This is my first Third Watch story, I only started watching at the beginning of the 3rd season, so if it shows, sorry! I love getting feedback, it's very encouraging , so, good or bad, keep 'em coming ! BTW, sorry for the huge amount of time it takes me to update, but I never thought it was that hard to keep up the writing, so, I admire those who update often!!
I wanna thank Suzanne for correcting my grammar !
The lyrics used in this part are from the song ''I'll stand by you'', by The Pretenders
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~
It had been a few days since Faith had started living at Bosco's place. Faith had talked to Fred on the phone about the children, but it was clear in both their minds that their relationship was beyond redeemable. The toughest part of this had been telling Charlie and Emily that their parents would no longer be living together, and of course, Charlie's reaction to this was to ask what would happen to them. Faith had explained that she and Fred were gonna find the best solution for all of them, but that it would take some time, but until then, they would be staying with Fred. Faith missed her kids like hell, and it had only been 2 days since she had last seen them, but she knew that by bringing them to live with Bosco would probably make her overstay her welcome.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Faith and Bosco were in their squad car after finishing a report for a domestic abuse. They both always hated those, especially when the woman would say to them that she tripped down the stairs. But for Bosco, it brought back childhood memories, when he used to hide in the closet while his dad beat the crap out of his mom. She never said anything to the police and to this day, he still didn't understand how a woman could endure being hit on and somehow think it was ok, or that she deserved it, or that the jerk could change.
''So, what are you gonna do ?'' Bosco said breaking the silence and trying to think about something else.
''About ?''
''You know, Fred, the kids.''
''I don't know yet.'' 'See, I knew it, he's sick of me already' she thought. ''Bosco, if you want me to leave, I understand, you don't have to tiptoe around me. I can take it, just tell me.''
''What? No.'' He couldn't believe that Faith still didn't know that she and the kids were welcome anytime, day or night, and for as long as they needed it.
''But Boz, this can't be fun for you, I mean, you should be out getting drunk or having one night stands. You shouldn't have to sit with me consoling me while I tell you how screwed up my life is.''
''Hey, I like having you at my place, it beats being alone all the time. Plus, I think I've had enough of those one night stands to last me at least a month. I told you that you can stay at my place for as long as you like, and need, and I mean it. That's what friends do.'' He actually meant that. Faith was the only person he really cared about in this world, and she was more important to him than potential girlfriends or a night out.
A call on their radio interrupted his train of thoughts.
''55-David, you are requested at St. Elizabeth school''
''Why for ?''Bosco asked
''That's my kids' school'' Faith told Bosco. With that, Bosco started driving at a higher speed.
''55-David, 10-4.'' Bosco replied into his radio
''What do you think's wrong ?Think they got detention or something ?''
''Bosco, it's 5 o'clock, school has been over for a while. Oh, If Fred forgot to pick them up, I'm gonna kill him. ''
They pulled up into the almost empty school parking lot. They got out of the car, and made their way to the front door. When they entered the school, they saw Charlie and Emily sitting on a bench in the wide, empty, hallway. Startled by the noise, they raised their head and after seeing their mom and Bosco, both jumped up and ran up to them. Faith hugged her kids and Bosco greeted them.
''Mom ! We missed you so much !!'' said an obviously excited Emily
''I know, I missed you guys as well.''
''Wasn't daddy supposed to pick us up ? Aren't you supposed to be working ?''
''Yeah, but daddy probably forgot.''
''Daddy never forgets to pick us up.'' was Charlie's response
''I don't know, I'll talk to him later, but I have to get back to work so I'll drop you off at Ms. Betzer's place and pick you off after my shift.'' They started to head back to the car.
''Do we get to ride in the police car ?'' Charlie asked all excited
''Of course, kiddo'' Bosco said
''With the siren ? Please, please !''
''We'll see about that.'' Faith answered. She wasn't in a playful mood at all, and she couldn't wait to hear Fred's explanation for this one. Bosco looked at Faith with a questioning look on his face. Yep, she was mad.
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Faith and Bosco were back at his place after their very long and very uneventful shift. Charlie and Emily were sleeping in the next room.
''I can't believe him, I can't believe Fred. He is such a jackass.''
''I've been telling you that for years !'' Bosco said trying to lighten up the mood.
~~~~~ So, If you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now ~~~~~
''I mean, he knows damn well he's supposed to pick up the kids from school and he just goes off and gets drunk, and when we show up at the appartment to see what the hell is going on, he throws a freakin' fit.''
''He was totally out of line with what he said Faith, you know that. He was drunk.''
''Maybe he's right, you know, maybe I am a terrible mother to them. I'm never around, they grow up with the neighbors, and Fred, but I 'm never around.''
~~~~~ When the night falls on you
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own ~~~~~
''You are around, Faith''
''Yeah, when they're asleep. They are sleeping by the time I get home, and I'm asleep by the time they leave for school.''
''That's what happen when a parent wants enough money to be able to put a roof over her kids' heads and food in their stomachs. I wish I would've had you for a mother. You care about them , talk about them all the time. I mean ALL the time. You tell them the truth, listen to what they have to say. My mom never did any of those things. You always but them first. They are so lucky to have you.''
~~~~~ Let me see you through
Cause I've seen the dark side too
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less ~~~~~
''Thanks, Boz, that's so sweet. And thanks for letting me and the kids stay here.''
''You're still on that? I told you a hundred times that it's not a problem. Now, come here.'' Bosco, who was sitting on the couch, extended his arms to Faith and pulled her into a hug. She hugged him back, then put her head on his shoulder and almost instantly fell asleep, while Bosco thought of the latest events. 'Faith Yokas had fallen asleep on his shoulder, and she looked so peaceful. It felt kinda weird, almost as if... whoa, what's the matter with you man, she's your best friend and going through a divorce.'
~~~~~ I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you ~~~~~
TBC...
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BTW, I don't know the radio codes and just wrote as I thought they might answer this kinda call. Plus, I don't know the name of Charlie and Emily's school so I just made one up. And, I promise I will get the next chapter done in less than two weeks!