Moving On- by Lee Graff
Faith: It's been 5 months since Fred passed away. The kids are adjusting well. I'm still Carrying the baby. I'm a Sergeant now, it's different. I miss being on the street Though. Something about being with Bosco all day, I don't see him as much Anymore. I still work the Third Watch, and still want to respond to every call for 55 David. I go out occasionally, but I'm normally stuck at my desk doing paperwork. To me, I'm still 55 David.
Bosco is on patrol with his new partner Sydney; she's fresh out of the academy. He's not really sure how to handle her. Faith taught him perfectly, but he is struggling with teaching Sydney.
Bosco: You really have no clue about street justice do you. (after a bust goes bad.) You Could have gotten us both killed! Sydney: Maybe you could show me a little better next time! Bosco: I'm hoping there never is a next time! God! Why'd Yokas have to pass that test? Sydney: You used to be Sgt. Yokas's partner? Bosco: Yeah before she passed the test. Why does that matter? Sydney: No wonder she wanted to pass the test! (Walks to the car) Bosco: What the hell does that mean? (Follows after her)
The Squad at 55 also has a rookie in their midst. A young fireman by the name of Jake has joined them. He's fresh out of the academy, never been on a fire.
Siren: Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 we have a residential fire on 109th.
Jimmy: Ready to go? Jake: Yeah I think so. Jimmy: Don't worry about it, stick with me and you'll be fine.
They head out.
Davis and Sully are at a diner getting some dinner. They are talking about Ty's upcoming wedding to Alex.
Sully: You getting nervous as the big day approaches? Davis: A little, but Alex isn't giving me any chance to get nervous. Sully: Don't worry about it. Davis: We're getting everything together. We decided to go to Australia. Sully: Whoa! Can you afford that? Davis: Of course we can. Sully: Alright. (Radio call) Central: Central 55 Charlie Sully: 55 Charlie Central: Domestic dispute 181st and Arthur. Sully: 55 Charlie, we're on it.
They head out and find it. A husband and wife are fighting about their children. The wife has a gun in hand.
Davis: Drop the weapon! Wife: I'm gonna kill him if he don't get his cheatin ass away from my children. Davis: You need to drop the weapon now. Wife: Get the hell away from my children! Sully: Ma'am I need you to drop the weapon.
The woman shoots her husband in the chest but before Davis can move in on her, she points it at him.
Davis: Ma'am you don't want to do that. Wife: You didn't help me, I had to kill him. Sully: Put the weapon down. Wife: (She is still holding the gun at Ty) You didn't help me! Sully: Put the weapon down now! (Looks at Ty)
The woman is crazed. She pulls the trigger, Ty falls. Sully rushes her and tackles her, he cuffs her.
Sully: 55 Charlie to Central, I need a bus on a rush at this location.
Central: Adam 55-3, 55 Charlie has a 10-13 at 181st and Arthur. Doc: Adam 55-3 on it.
Taylor's heart drops as she hears the radio call.
Kim: Taylor, Ty's alright, I know he's alright. Taylor: (In tears) You don't know that! Kim: Let's go back to the house. Taylor: I want to go. Kim: Doc will call us if he needs us.
Doc and Carlos pull up on the scene. Davis is down by the car door. Bosco and Sydney are there. Sully is kneeling by Davis.
Sully: Davis. Davis can you hear me? Doc: How long's he been down? Sully: 5 minutes.
They check his vest. There is a small hole but the bullet didn't make it through.
Doc: Let's get him to the hospital. (Picks up his cell phone to call Kim)
Kim: Hello? Doc: Hey, we are taking Ty to the hospital. Meet us there would you? Kim: (Looking at Taylor) Is he okay? Doc: He's still unconscious, but I think he'll be alright. Kim: Okay, I'll tell Taylor. (Hangs up the phone) Taylor, it was Ty. Taylor: Oh my God! Kim: He's okay. Taylor: How bad is it? Kim: They don't know yet, we're headed there now. ( Flips on the lights).
They get to the hospital. Doc stops Taylor.
Taylor: Where's Ty? Doc: The doctor's are working on him. Taylor: I want to see him. Doc: You will be able to, just give them time. Taylor: I don't have time! (runs over to the room, Proctor looks up motions for her to Enter). Is he okay? Proctor: He's lucky; the bullet only partially pierced his vest. Taylor: Oh my God! Proctor: We're going to keep him overnight. He'll be okay. Davis: (Weak) Hey. Taylor: Don't ever scare me like that again! Davis: I'm sorry baby. It turned bad. Taylor: Shhhhhhh... don't talk. (she leans over him with her head on his, holding His hand)
Doc and Kim are watching from the waiting room. Proctor walks out.
Sully: How is he? Proctor: He has some broken ribs; we're going to keep him overnight just in case. Sully: Sounds good.
They continue to watch as Alex sits with him. Sully enters to tell him he's leaving. Doc has Kim stay at the hospital to make sure Alex is okay. A pregnant Faith comes in.
Faith: How is he? Kim: He has a couple broken ribs; they're keeping him overnight. Faith: Good. I'm glad he's okay. Kim: You mind if I ask how you are doing? Faith: I'm fine. Kim: I mean with the baby. You know the sex yet? Faith: It's going to be a little girl. Kim: Congratulations. Faith: Thank you. It's going to be tough raising her, but I'll manage. Kim: (smiling) I know you will, you're strong.
An hour or so later Bosco enters headquarters. Faith heads him off before he makes it up the stairs.
Faith: Hey. Bosco: Hey. How are you? Faith: Good. How's that new partner working out? Bosco: Don't ask. Faith: That bad huh? Bosco: How did you do it? Faith: It was hard, but I trained you to be a great officer. Bosco: You really think so? Faith: If I didn't I'd have your ass at this desk doing paperwork! Bosco: I'm sorry mommy. Faith: Anyway, I wanted to tell you about my doctor's appointment today. Bosco: Oh yeah. How was it? Faith: I'm having a girl. Bosco: That's great. I hope she is just like her mother (smiling) Faith: I'm just scared that I'll have complications and be alone when I go into labor. Bosco: That's still 3 months off, don't worry about it. Faith: Thanks Boz. Now I'll let you get back to work.
Faith stands there a minute. She wonders if she should ask Bosco for help. She decides to wait and see what happens.
Back at the house, Jimmy and Kim are talking. Their shift is almost up.
Jimmy: So are you coming over tonight? Kim: Would you like me to? Jimmy: Well Joey likes how you tuck him in. Kim: He does, does he? What does daddy think? Jimmy: Daddy could use a little tucking in himself. Kim: Oh you bad boy. (smacks his butt, he smiles) They leave
Back at the hospital Alex is still sitting with Ty. She is worried to death. He is a sleep; Alex just sits and watches him. He wakes up.
Davis: Hey. Taylor: Hey. Davis: You don't have to stay here. Taylor: I want to. Davis: Then come here.
She sits on the bed with him. He moves over and she sits up with him. Her head is leaned against the top of his. They slowly drift off to sleep.
It's the start of another shift. Sully is forced to partner with Gusler for the day because of Davis's injury. Bosco has realized how much Faith meant to him as a mentor and partner. He has decided that he must pass what he learned from Faith to Sydney. It is around 6 PM. The streets are busy. Bosco and Sydney are patrolling down Arthur, heading towards a gas station. Suddenly there is a huge explosion and fireball. Debris is going everywhere. Some car parts strike the cruiser, busting out the windshield. Bosco's face is covered in blood from broken glass cutting it. Sydney is knocked unconscious.
Bosco: 55 David to Central. We have an explosion at a gas station on Arthur. Fire and EMS needed immediately. Central: Copy that 55 David. Bosco: (looks at Sydney) Syd, wake up. (she stirs)
He has decided that she is okay. He gets out of the car and runs towards the fire. He spots a little boy on the other side of some flames. He jumps through and grabs him, taking him to safety. The store at the gas station is completely engulfed in flames. Fire and EMS arrive as do Sully and Gusler.
Doc: What happened? Bosco: Just exploded! Doc: Triage situation! Worst cases first. Bosco: Sydney's still in the car, I think she's hurt pretty bad. Doc: Taylor! Sydney's in the car. Taylor: Okay. (heads to the battered RMP) Doc: Bosco, have Taylor look at your face.
Bosco goes to the car to help Taylor however he can. Jimmy and Jake head into the fire to search for survivors. They are starting to extinguish the fire when there is another explosion from inside the store. Jimmy's helmet flies out into the street. He is on the ground in pain, holding his side. Jake is a little way away from him; he's slumped over a curb.
Kim: (screams) JIMMY!!!!!! Lieu: DK, Walsh get in there and get them out.
DK and Walsh go through the flames. DK reaches Jimmy first. Jimmy is mumbling for Jake. DK helps him to his feet and leads him back to the bus. Walsh finds Jake; he picks him up and carries him out. Kim takes Jimmy's turnout gear off of him. She checks for visible injuries, there are a lot of bruises and scraps on his abdomen. She puts him on a stretcher and into the ambulance. Bosco gets in as well. Kim and Taylor take off for Mercy. Doc and Carlos are forced to intubate Jake before they can load him. Other medics are working on the other injured people. Sydney has been taken to the hospital in another bus.
They arrive at the hospital. The doctors and nurses are already prepared for the worst. Bosco is taken to a suture room. Jimmy is taken to a bed in the curtain area. Sydney and Jake are taken to trauma rooms. There is a lot of bustle. The nurse closes the curtain to the room where they are working on Jake. He's in the worst shape of any of the injured.
Dr. Mills looks at Bosco's face. He determines that there is no glass imbedded in the skin, he puts a few stitches in and he's done. He then checks on Jimmy.
Dr. Mills: I'm going to get some X-rays, to make sure you don't have any broken bones. Jimmy: How's Jake? Dr. Mills: I don't know, Dr. James is working on him.
Jimmy is then taken up to X-ray. The squad is in the waiting room. Faith comes rushing in.
Faith: How is everyone? Kim: Jimmy's in X-ray, Bosco just had stitches, they are still working on Sydney and Jake. Faith: I hope everyone is okay. Thanks Kim. (She walks off to find Bosco).
Dr. James is working on Jake. His chest was crushed in the blast.
Proctor: He's in Vfib. Dr. James: Charge the paddles to 200, clear! Proctor: No response. Dr. James: Push 10 mg Lidocane. Charge to 300, clear! Proctor: Still nothing. Dr. James: 400, clear! Proctor: Asistole. Dr. James: (Dejected) Time of death, 19:47.
The monitors are turned off. He walks out to tell the squad. They are all upset. Kim goes to find Jimmy, she isn't sure if she should tell him or not, but he will find out on his own.
Dr. Mills is checking on Sydney. He decides to get a head CT and chest X- ray. She should be okay but he wants to be sure that she isn't experiencing brain hemorrhaging and that nothing is obstructing her airway.
Faith finds Bosco. He's blaming himself for Sydney getting hurt.
Faith: Oh my God Boz! Are you okay? Bosco: It's my fault Faith. Faith: Bosco, listen to me; this is not your fault. Bosco: It is. Faith: You didn't know that you were driving towards a ticking time bomb! Bosco: I left her in the car. Faith: That was the best thing you could have done. Bosco: You would have never left me in the car. Faith: You handled that the best you could. I don't know what I would have done. We Never had that happen. This was a freak accident. You helped save lives by Being there.
Bosco doesn't know what to say. He walks out to the waiting room with Faith. They find out that Jake has been killed.
Sydney's CT shows some swelling on her brain. They admit her. Bosco wants to see her before he leaves. He and Faith go to her room. She's sleeping. He walks over to her.
Bosco: I'm sorry.
He walks away. Faith takes him back to the precinct. They sign out and she takes him home. She walks with him up to his apartment. They sit on the couch. He is still very upset about the incident. He starts to talk but Faith strokes his shaved head.
Bosco: Faith (but she breaks in) Faith: Shhhhhhh...
She rubs his shoulders a little and then strokes the side of his face. He takes her hand and kisses it. She gets up to leave. Bosco doesn't want her to leave, but it's too late, she's already gone.
Kim takes Jimmy home. He has bruised ribs, nothing serious. He is taking Jake's death pretty hard. Kim is thinking about seeing his helmet fly out of the explosion. She thinks about what could have happened. She can't bear the thought of losing him, she begins to cry.
Jimmy: What's wrong Kim? Kim: I can't lose you. Jimmy: Hey, hey. I'm still here. You're not going to lose me. Kim: Not this fire, maybe not the next, but what if? Jimmy: I'm a fireman. My job is to put out fires and save lives. If it means that I give up My own, then I have done my job. Please, please don't think about that.
Kim is uneasy about his words. She curls her knees up to her chest and sits there and cries. Jimmy put his arm around her shoulder and sits there with her.
Faith heads back to her apartment. She goes to her bedroom. She sits on the bed crying. She misses Fred. She thinks about moving on, finding a new lover. She has found herself increasingly attracted to Bosco; he has been her rock over the last few months. She wonders what Fred would want her to do. Does she dare let Bosco into her life? Does she know too much about him?
Bosco sits on his couch, drinking a beer. He is thinking so many things right now. Should he go to Faith's? She seems to be so lost. She needs someone in her life, someone who cares. He can be that someone. But will she push him away? Would it be a little weird? She has a baby coming who needs a father. He needs someone to care about. He gets his keys and heads off to Faith's.
Taylor and Davis are back at his apartment. Davis is still very sore from the shot. He is not in the mood to do much. They sit in his bed talking. They are trying to plan for the wedding.
Taylor: So where do we want to have the reception? Davis: What about at the hotel? Everyone that comes in will be staying there. Taylor: If that's okay with you. Davis: Did you look for your dress yet? Taylor: This weekend Kim and I are going. How about your tux? Davis: Sully, Carlos, and I are getting fitted Friday. Taylor: Good.
Davis turns out the light and they go to sleep.
Faith hears a knock at her door. She wonders who could be knocking at this time of night. She goes to the door, still in uniform.
Faith: Who is it? Bosco: It's me. Faith: Just a minute. (opens the door) Bosco: I need to talk. Faith: Come on in. Bosco: Thanks. Faith: What's up? Bosco: I need someone Faith. Someone to watch over. Someone who will love me in Return. Faith: Where are you getting this from? Bosco: You've been in pain since Fred died. I want to help ease that pain.
Faith: What are you talking about? Bosco: I love you. Faith: (Shocked) I don't exactly fit your idea of an ideal woman. Bosco: Why does that matter? Faith: I'm older than you. I'm a widow. I have two kids. And oh yeah, I almost forgot That of all things... I'm pregnant. Bosco: You are a single mother. You need someone to love you. Your children need Someone to be their father. Faith, I want to help you. Faith: I don't want to rush things. I don't know what Fred would want me to do, Bosco: Fred would want you to be happy. I want you to be happy. I want to make you Happy.
Faith ignores him and walks back to the bedroom. Bosco stands there for a minute in the living room. He then follows Faith. She's on the bed crying again. He sits next to her. He turns her face towards his own. He leans closer to her. Their lips meet. Bosco pulls away.
Bosco: I'm sorry. Faith: It's okay. Really. it felt nice.
Bosco felt really bad. He felt that he was pushing her into doing something that she didn't want to do. Faith pulls him back. They resume the kiss.
They wake up the next morning. Faith is still in her uniform, Bosco still in his jeans and t-shirt.
Bosco: Morning beautiful. Faith: What time is it? Bosco: 7 Faith: I gotta get the kids ready for school. Don't let them know you're here. Bosco: I won't. Faith: Faith changes into her bathrobe and makes the kids breakfast.
Faith feels sick. She goes to the bathroom. She returns to the kitchen. Emily and Charlie are reading to walk out the door.
Faith: I love you guys. Emily: Love you mom. Charlie: Bye mom. Faith: Bye guys.
The kids leave. Faith returns to Bosco. He heads back to the shower. She follows.
Jimmy and Kim are waking up. Joey is already ready for school. He is excited about the fact that his mom and dad are seeing each other again. He hopes that they get married again so that they can be a family again.
Kim: How are you feeling? Jimmy: Sore. Kim: Don't over do it. Jimmy: I won't mommy (kidding) Kim: I mean it Jimmy. Jimmy: I know that you care about me. I promise that I won't over do it. Kim: You better not be lying to me Jimmy. Jimmy: I'm not. (kisses her)
Jimmy lays back in bed. Kim gets up and makes breakfast, bringing it to him. Kim heads back to the shower. Jimmy enjoys his breakfast.
Davis and Taylor are up in the kitchen. Carlos comes out; he's still not adjusted to seeing Alex in the mornings. He gets a cup of coffee and heads back to his room, feeling repulsed at the idea of Davis marrying her.
Carlos: I wish you two would stay at her place more often. Taylor: Why? Can't stand the sight of me in the morning? Carlos: It's bad enough I have to work you, but live you? Taylor: I'm sorry, am I cutting too much into your 'guy time?' Carlos: Hardly. Davis: You two need to get along. Taylor: You shouldn't be out of bed. Davis: Oh yeah? Who says? Taylor: It depends (huddling closer to Davis making Carlos ill)
Carlos leaves the room. Alex laughs.
Davis: You really torment the boy. Taylor: I know. It's fun. Well I gotta get ready for work.
Sydney feels alone at the hospital. It will be at least another day before she is released. She feels sorry for herself. Bosco walks in.
Bosco: How you feeling? Sydney: I didn't think you cared. Bosco: You were wrong. You're my partner. Of course I care. Sydney: Thanks. Bosco: For what? Sydney: Caring. Bosco: Do you even remember what happened? Sydney: Not really, just a bright light and I woke up here. Bosco: Yep, that was about it. Sydney: What did happen? Bosco: Gas station explosion. Car parts went everywhere, you got knocked out, and Woke up here. Sydney: Oh. Bosco: Well I better get to work. I just wanted to see if you were alright. Sydney: Thanks for coming. Bosco: No prob.
Bosco leaves for work. They have him working the desk until his stitches are removed. It is a little awkward being around Faith all day, since last night. She walks by and smiles. He returns the smile. Wouldn't want anyone catching on to the fact that they are spending time together. Sully enters.
Sully: I know you're happy to see me. But I don't like that smile. Bosco: What? Sully: You're smile. It's almost like you had a fulfilling night. Bosco: Haha. Sully: So who's the flavor of the week? Bosco: Why can't you all except the fact that I may have found someone that I truly love? Faith: Because you can't seem to have a relationship that seems to last more than a few Days (she laughs) Bosco: Haha! Laugh it up! Sully: Laugh it up? That was in Star Wars. You're dating yourself. Bosco: You know what. I can't win. Sully: (laughing) I know, that's why I love to torture you. Bosco: Real funny guys.
Faith is laughing hard. Bosco looks at her. She walks off. He understands the game and shrugs it off.
Doc is outside stocking the bus. Taylor is walking into work.
Taylor: Hey Doc! Doc: Hey Taylor. How are you? Taylor: Good. You? Doc: Couldn't be better. Taylor: Good. Doc: Hey. I've been meaning to ask you something. Taylor: What's that? Doc: After you get married, what do you want us to call you? Taylor: Just call me Taylor like always. Doc: Okay.
Taylor heads upstairs in the station. Carlos is already up there. He decides to go down and help Doc stock the bus for the day.
Kim comes in..
Doc: Hey Kim, how's Jimmy doing? Kim: I think that he's kind of liking this whole being nursed back to health thing. Doc: You're making it too easy on him. (with a smile) Kim: Ha. I guess I do spoil him a bit too much.
Just then the siren comes on.
Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3. Nursing home fire at 118 Merriside.
Doc: Let's roll out!
Everyone gets scrambling to their respective vehicles. They get to the site, smoke is pouring out of the windows. The workers have gotten as many residents out as they could, but some are still trapped inside. The firefighters go in to see what they can do. Walsh comes back out with an elderly woman in his arms. It's Sully's mother.
Sully and Gusler pull up onto the scene. Sully checks with everyone to find his mother. He sees that she has just been brought out to Kim and Taylor.
Sully: Mom. Kim: This is your mother? Sully: Yeah is she going to be okay? Kim: I don't know yet, looks like she took in a lot of smoke. We need to get her to the Hospital. Doc: I need one of you to stay here! Taylor: I'll stay. Kim: (to Sully) Can you drive? Sully: Yeah, I'll drive. Gusler, stay here, help out however you can.
They head off. Kim's in the back of the bus working on Mrs. Sullivan.
Sully: Hang on Ma. We're almost there.
Faith comes down to the desk. Bosco is not having any fun at all.
Faith: Hey Boz, want to go get something to eat? Bosco: Anything to get me away from this hellhole. Faith: That's no way to talk about the desk. Bosco: Yeah well, you never had to work it. Faith: True. (laughing). Bosco: (serious) It's not funny. Faith: Yeah. It is.
They walk out.
Bosco: Aren't you afraid someone's going to pick up on us? Faith: Let 'em. Bosco: Don't you think that it's a little inappropriate for a shift sergeant to be seeing a Patrolman? Faith: Boz. You are my friend, and ex partner. I don't think that there is any problem With us both being happy. Bosco: As long as you say so. Oh. by the way. Faith: What? Bosco: I am glad you are the new shift sergeant. Faith: Why's that? Bosco: I couldn't stand that jerk Christopher.
Faith laughs. They pull up to a diner on 109th.
Faith: It's nice to ride with you again, even if we are only getting dinner.
Sully is sitting in his mother's hospital room. She doesn't realize he's there. He sits there in silence. He knows that she is in the last stages of her life. She has taken in a lot of smoke. They are taking a wait and see approach towards her recovery.
The end of the shift has come. Faith is really tired. She just wants to go home and take a hot shower. Bosco drives her home, he wants to go into her apartment with her, but he resists. Faith wants him to join her but still he resists.
Bosco: I'll see you tomorrow. Faith: Yeah. Tomorrow. Bosco: Good night. Faith: Night.
For the first time in his life, Bosco found himself in love with a woman and not just wanting to sleep with her. Faith was not his "flavor of the week" as Sully put it. He watched as the light went off in her apartment, he sat there for a moment and then drove off in silence.
Sydney is released from the hospital. She's in Faith's office. She wants to return to work right away but Faith nixes the idea.
Sydney: I'm ready to come back. Faith: No, you're not. Sydney: I'm fine. Faith: The doctor sure didn't think so yesterday. Sydney: I'm ready to come back. Faith: Last time I checked, I'm the shift sergeant, and if the doctor tells me that one of my People needs to take time off to heal, I keep them off. You're still on probation, So you have no choice in the matter. Do I make myself clear? Sydney: (mutters) I don't know how Bosco ever put up with you. Faith: What was that? You forget that I have kids, I know what they do. Sydney: Is that what everyone is to you, a kid? Faith: When you are under my watch you are my responsibility. If you feel that that Makes you one of my kids, then fine think that. I raise two kids, I don't need Any more complaining from the people I work with. Sydney: You are so wrong. What the hell are you having another kid for then? Faith: You watch what you say to me, do you understand that? If you don't I can Have your smart-ass mouth shipped out of here in a hurry. Now get out of My office. Don't let the door hit you on your way out.
Sydney walks out of the office and slams the door behind her. Faith is really irritated. Bosco overheard part of it and knocks on the door.
Faith: Come in! (said gruffly, not looking up to see who it was) Bosco: Whoa. That was some argument. Faith: I feel like I'm dealing with my kids. Bosco: Sydney got you pretty upset. I can't believe you let her do that. Faith: Yeah well, I'm gonna adjust that with my foot up her ass if she ever talks to me Like that again. Bosco: Calm down killer. Cut back on the caffeine or something. Faith: I can't calm down! Bosco: If you don't calm down you are going to raise your blood pressure and do harm To both you and the baby. Faith: Alright Boz, I'll try to calm down. Bosco: Good. Take a deep breath. Faith: You haven't been around a pregnant woman lately have you? Bosco: I try to avoid them, except you of course. Faith: Thanks Boz, that makes me feel so loved. Bosco: That's what I'm here for.
Bosco walks out laughing. Faith is still simmering. The nerve of the rookie. Faith fears that the rookie will get Bosco killed. She is tempted to change the partner sheets, but that would make it too obvious that there is something going on between them.
Faith has a doctor's appointment. She is at 8 months, 1 more month and she will be welcoming a new life into the world. How is she going to survive? She's on her own raising her. Maybe she should just give her up for adoption. Maybe she should have just gotten an abortion. No, this is the last link to Fred. She wrestles with her emotions while waiting on the doctor to come in.
Dr. Meades: Mrs. Yokas. Faith: Yeah. Dr. Meades your test results look good. You're almost a mother again. (smiles) Faith: 4 more weeks. Dr. Meades: Maybe sooner than that, we may have misjudged your date of conception. Faith: By how much? Dr. Meades: 1 week. Faith: That only gives me three more weeks. Dr. Meades: It could be more than that. This is your third pregnancy, you never know. Faith: Fourth. Dr. Meades: Excuse me? Faith: I was pregnant once before. I had an abortion. Dr. Meades: Had I known that we would have done more tests to make sure. Faith: Make sure what? Dr. Meades: There are just other tests that I would like to have run.
Dr. Meade's words are unsettling. Faith wants to get out of that gown and out of the doctor's office. She wanted to get back to work. Three more weeks? The thought was promising. She began to wonder if she was ready for the added responsibility.
Bosco is looking for Faith.
Bosco: Faith. Faith: Yeah Boz? Bosco: I bought something for the baby. Faith: You really shouldn't... Bosco: (Pulls out one of the most beautiful baby quilts) I thought that she should have it. Faith: Boz, that's sweet of you.
She's touched by the gesture. She realizes how bad Bosco wants to be a father to someone. He really must want to be with her. Is she ready for a new relationship? It's only been 7 months since Fred passed away. The kids are finally adjusting. Is now the time to bring a new man into her life, her home?
Faith: They think they screwed up the due date. Bosco: (acting as if he didn't hear correctly) What? Faith: They think I may be closer to 9 months than we thought. Bosco: How can they do that? Faith: I don't know. Bosco: So you're telling me that you could have this baby anytime. Faith: They think I'm still a couple weeks off. Bosco: Shouldn't you be on leave or something then? Faith: And do what, wait for the contractions to start? I think I'll just sit on the couch and Wait for my water to break. Bosco: I'm just trying to make sure that you'll be alright. Faith: This actually would be the best place to go into labor. Bosco: Why do you say that? Faith: It's a little easier for the medics to get here to take me to the hospital. Bosco: I'll take you when it's time. Faith: I've seen you drive. I don't know what scares me more. Bosco: What? Faith: Having my water break at home, or having my water break and having you take Me to the hospital. Bosco: I'm not that bad a driver. Faith: Yeah, Mario Andretti has never broken a speed limit either. Bosco: I'm not that bad. Faith: We can argue about this some other time. I'm going to work as long as I can up to The due date. Boz, I've had two children, I know what I'm doing. Bosco: I guess so. (he walks out)
Faith then begins thinking again about the due date. She was overdue with Charlie. Emily was early. She wonders if she'll be over due again. "God I hope not." The thought of feeling like a blimp for longer than 9 months was not a pleasant thought. She again worried about being alone when she goes into labor. She eases her mind thinking back to what Bosco had said about taking her to the hospital. She still hoped that that wouldn't have to happen.
Kim and Alex are driving around the city in the bus. They are talking about the wedding preparations.
Kim: So what time I we going to get fitted for our dresses Saturday? Alex: I was thinking around 10. Kim: Have you picked your gown out yet? Alex: Yeah, I'm wearing the one that my mom wore when she married my dad. Kim: Wow. Alex: It's the most beautiful dress. Kim: I'm sure it is. Alex: Are you sure that you are okay being my maid of honor? Kim: Yeah, hopefully sometime you'll be mine. (she smiles) Alex: Sometime I will, I know it.
Central Dispatcher: 55- Boyd there is a MVA 143rd and Merriside.
Alex: 55 Boyd 143rd and Merriside.
Bosco is out on patrol with Gusler. Davis is back at work and patrolling with Sully.
Bosco: So? What exciting assignments have you had? Gusler: Nothing really, except that explosion last week. Bosco: Sgt. Yokas thinks I drive like Mario Andretti. What do you think? Gusler: (holding on for dear life) Maybe a little. Bosco: She doesn't drive so slow herself. Gusler: I know.
They drive on in silence.
Sully: Getting close to the big day. Davis: Next week. Sully: I know. Where's the honeymoon? Davis: We're heading to Australia. Sully: Australia huh? Davis: Alex has always wanted to go there. Sully: Are you thrilled with the idea? Davis: I've never flown before. Sully: So you're first trip is over a great expanse of ocean. Davis: Please don't remind me. Sully: Airplanes are safe, don't worry. Davis: I know. Besides, I get seasick.
They share a good laugh. They look ahead and see a fight.
Sully: Looks like we got a job to do. (flips on the lights and siren) Davis: Break it up, break it up.
Sully and Davis separate the two fighters.
Sully: What's going on here? Fighter 1: The bastard is seeing my wife on the side. Sully: Is that true sir? Fighter 2: Yeah, maybe if this jerk would stop treating his wife like a hooker, she Wouldn't want to see anyone else. Sully: I don't care what the case is. All I know is that I have a problem when you are Fighting on my watch. If I catch either of you fighting again, I'm going to put Both of your asses behind bars. Do you hear me? (pushes his guy away.) Let's Go Davis.
They are walking back to the car.
Davis: You really think that's going to stop them? Sully: I really don't feel like any extra paperwork tonight. Davis: I see.
They climb in the car. They hear a gunshot.
Sully: Oh no! Davis: 55 Charlie to Central we have shots fired 782 109th.
They run towards the sound. They find one of the two men they had just separated on the ground in a pool of blood.
Davis: 55 David to Central we need a bus at this location.
The other man is running up the street. Davis runs up after him. Sully gets in the car and drives up the street after them. They are headed towards a bridge. The suspect realizes that he has nowhere to go and jumps off of the bridge. Davis runs to the rail, Sully jumps out of the car. Both watch as the guy hits the water. They call for backup to search the river for the suspect.
Davis: There's your paperwork. (he says on his way back to the car). Sully: Yeah, there's my paperwork.
They get in the car and head back to the house.
Alex and Kim are finished at Mercy.
Kim: You hungry? I'm hungry. Alex: Yeah, what do you want tonight? Kim: I was thinking maybe a pizza. Alex: Pizza it is.
They head off to the pizza shop. Bosco and Gusler have also stopped there.
Bosco: 2 slices Pepperoni with extra cheese. Gusler: 1 slice of Supreme please. Bosco: Hey, there's the girl. (motions for them to sit) Waitress: What would you ladies like? Alex: I think I'll have a sausage and green pepper. Kim: Pepperoni. Waitress: Any drinks? Bosco: Coke
Everyone else nods to Cokes.
Bosco: Kim. Kim: Yeah Boz? Bosco: Is it dangerous for a woman to go into labor early? Kim: It can be, why do you ask? Bosco: Yokas is scared that she'll be alone. They told her that she may be having the Baby sooner then they thought. Kim: Oh. She carries a cell phone right? Bosco: Yeah. Kim: She should be fine; if she needs help she can call 911. Bosco: Oh, right.
Alex laughs at Bosco's apparent lack of knowledge on the subject. Gusler isn't impressed with the conversation at all so he gets up to wash his hands. The pizza comes out and they eat. It's now close to 7 PM. They can't believe how the time has flown.
Central: 55 David Central. Bosco: (mouth full of pizza) 55 David Central: We have shots fired 919 E. 109th. Bosco: 55 David, 919 E. 109th.
He throws $8 on the table.
Bosco: That should cover it.
He and Gusler leave.
Kim: Bet you 5 bucks we get called.
Before Alex can respond the radio comes on
Central: 55 Boyd Central Alex: 55 Boyd. Central: Gunshot victim 919 E. 109th. Alex: 919 E. 109th. Kim: Let's go.
They head off for the scene as well. Bosco and Gusler bust the front door of the building. They head up the stairs, guns drawn. They approach the first floor landing. There is screaming coming from down the hall. Bosco makes a radio call.
Bosco: 55 David to Central we need additional units at this location.
They head down the hall.
Bosco: Police! Drop your weapon and come out with your hands up.
The suspect does not respond. Gusler and Bosco slowly drift down the hall, going from doorway to doorway.
Bosco: Police! Drop your weapon and come out with your hands up!
This time the suspect comes out in a hale of gunfire. Bosco and Gusler return fire. The suspect charges at them, Bosco trips him. He hits the floor and drops his gun.
Bosco: You seriously didn't think that you would be able to get away with that did you? Suspect: Get off of me! Bosco: I believe that is not the correct response. The correct response would be "I'm Sorry officer." Gusler, read him his rights. Gusler: You have the right to remain silent..
Bosco pulls the suspect off the ground and leads him to the RMP.
Bosco: Don't hit your head on the way in jagoff.
The girls go to the apartment to treat the victim, a teenage boy.
The shift ends. Bosco is waiting by his car for Faith to come out.
Bosco: Faith want a ride home. Faith: I'd really rather walk. Bosco: You'd make me feel a lot better if you let me drive you home. Faith: Okay Boz.
They get in the car.
Bosco: I'm sorry if I seemed like a jerk earlier. Faith: I've come to understand that from you. Bosco: Now what's that supposed to mean? Faith: It's just your nature. Bosco: Sorry, I'll try to be compassionate. Faith: I don't know if I could take you being any different. Bosco: I'll take that as a compliment, I think. Faith: Whatever you want to think. Bosco: Well, here you go. Good night Faith. Faith: Night Boz.
She heads into her building. He pulls away. He heads off to his mom's bar.
Bosco: Hi ma. Rose: Hello Maurice. What can I do for you? Bosco: I just wanted to talk. Rose: Well go ahead. (hands him a bear). Bosco: I think I've finally found someone to spend the rest of my life with. Rose: Good for you, is she pretty? Bosco: Yeah. She has two kids. Rose: Oh. Bosco: Mom, it's Faith. Rose: Wow, I had no idea Maurice. Bosco: I didn't either. It just happened. Rose: Well, whatever you think honey. Bosco: Thanks ma. I need to get going. Love you (kisses her). Rose: Bye Maurice.
He leaves.
(The Calling "Where ever You Will Go plays) Sully is in his apartment. He has recently gotten some new furniture so he is cleaning the apartment. He starts to think about Tatiana again. He takes his wedding ring off of his hand and looks at it. Davis's upcoming wedding has made him think about his life with Tatiana. He sits down on the couch and drifts of to sleep.
Davis and Alex are watching a movie at Alex's apartment. They smile at each other and continue watching the movie.
Doc is again thinking of his deceased wife. The memories will never fade. He looks at the picture from their wedding day.
Carlos is thinking about his own misfortunes in love. He realizes that one day he will find the right person.
Kim and Jimmy are in bed, they are sleeping. Joey has had a nightmare, so he is sleeping between them.
Faith is in the shower. She is thinking about Fred. She decides that it's time to move on in her life. Bosco's right, the baby needs a father. Maybe Bosco is the right person to be the baby's father.
Bosco is on his couch thinking. The tv is on. He's drinking a beer. He believes that Faith is afraid to open her heart to him. He wants to prove to her that he can love her. He wants to be a father. He thinks back to all of the joys that faith has had as a mother. He wants to share those joys with her. He leaves for Faith's apartment. He knocks on the door. She answers wearing a bathrobe. He enters. The door closes.
(The song fades out) ________________________________________________________________________
Faith: It's been 5 months since Fred passed away. The kids are adjusting well. I'm still Carrying the baby. I'm a Sergeant now, it's different. I miss being on the street Though. Something about being with Bosco all day, I don't see him as much Anymore. I still work the Third Watch, and still want to respond to every call for 55 David. I go out occasionally, but I'm normally stuck at my desk doing paperwork. To me, I'm still 55 David.
Bosco is on patrol with his new partner Sydney; she's fresh out of the academy. He's not really sure how to handle her. Faith taught him perfectly, but he is struggling with teaching Sydney.
Bosco: You really have no clue about street justice do you. (after a bust goes bad.) You Could have gotten us both killed! Sydney: Maybe you could show me a little better next time! Bosco: I'm hoping there never is a next time! God! Why'd Yokas have to pass that test? Sydney: You used to be Sgt. Yokas's partner? Bosco: Yeah before she passed the test. Why does that matter? Sydney: No wonder she wanted to pass the test! (Walks to the car) Bosco: What the hell does that mean? (Follows after her)
The Squad at 55 also has a rookie in their midst. A young fireman by the name of Jake has joined them. He's fresh out of the academy, never been on a fire.
Siren: Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 we have a residential fire on 109th.
Jimmy: Ready to go? Jake: Yeah I think so. Jimmy: Don't worry about it, stick with me and you'll be fine.
They head out.
Davis and Sully are at a diner getting some dinner. They are talking about Ty's upcoming wedding to Alex.
Sully: You getting nervous as the big day approaches? Davis: A little, but Alex isn't giving me any chance to get nervous. Sully: Don't worry about it. Davis: We're getting everything together. We decided to go to Australia. Sully: Whoa! Can you afford that? Davis: Of course we can. Sully: Alright. (Radio call) Central: Central 55 Charlie Sully: 55 Charlie Central: Domestic dispute 181st and Arthur. Sully: 55 Charlie, we're on it.
They head out and find it. A husband and wife are fighting about their children. The wife has a gun in hand.
Davis: Drop the weapon! Wife: I'm gonna kill him if he don't get his cheatin ass away from my children. Davis: You need to drop the weapon now. Wife: Get the hell away from my children! Sully: Ma'am I need you to drop the weapon.
The woman shoots her husband in the chest but before Davis can move in on her, she points it at him.
Davis: Ma'am you don't want to do that. Wife: You didn't help me, I had to kill him. Sully: Put the weapon down. Wife: (She is still holding the gun at Ty) You didn't help me! Sully: Put the weapon down now! (Looks at Ty)
The woman is crazed. She pulls the trigger, Ty falls. Sully rushes her and tackles her, he cuffs her.
Sully: 55 Charlie to Central, I need a bus on a rush at this location.
Central: Adam 55-3, 55 Charlie has a 10-13 at 181st and Arthur. Doc: Adam 55-3 on it.
Taylor's heart drops as she hears the radio call.
Kim: Taylor, Ty's alright, I know he's alright. Taylor: (In tears) You don't know that! Kim: Let's go back to the house. Taylor: I want to go. Kim: Doc will call us if he needs us.
Doc and Carlos pull up on the scene. Davis is down by the car door. Bosco and Sydney are there. Sully is kneeling by Davis.
Sully: Davis. Davis can you hear me? Doc: How long's he been down? Sully: 5 minutes.
They check his vest. There is a small hole but the bullet didn't make it through.
Doc: Let's get him to the hospital. (Picks up his cell phone to call Kim)
Kim: Hello? Doc: Hey, we are taking Ty to the hospital. Meet us there would you? Kim: (Looking at Taylor) Is he okay? Doc: He's still unconscious, but I think he'll be alright. Kim: Okay, I'll tell Taylor. (Hangs up the phone) Taylor, it was Ty. Taylor: Oh my God! Kim: He's okay. Taylor: How bad is it? Kim: They don't know yet, we're headed there now. ( Flips on the lights).
They get to the hospital. Doc stops Taylor.
Taylor: Where's Ty? Doc: The doctor's are working on him. Taylor: I want to see him. Doc: You will be able to, just give them time. Taylor: I don't have time! (runs over to the room, Proctor looks up motions for her to Enter). Is he okay? Proctor: He's lucky; the bullet only partially pierced his vest. Taylor: Oh my God! Proctor: We're going to keep him overnight. He'll be okay. Davis: (Weak) Hey. Taylor: Don't ever scare me like that again! Davis: I'm sorry baby. It turned bad. Taylor: Shhhhhhh... don't talk. (she leans over him with her head on his, holding His hand)
Doc and Kim are watching from the waiting room. Proctor walks out.
Sully: How is he? Proctor: He has some broken ribs; we're going to keep him overnight just in case. Sully: Sounds good.
They continue to watch as Alex sits with him. Sully enters to tell him he's leaving. Doc has Kim stay at the hospital to make sure Alex is okay. A pregnant Faith comes in.
Faith: How is he? Kim: He has a couple broken ribs; they're keeping him overnight. Faith: Good. I'm glad he's okay. Kim: You mind if I ask how you are doing? Faith: I'm fine. Kim: I mean with the baby. You know the sex yet? Faith: It's going to be a little girl. Kim: Congratulations. Faith: Thank you. It's going to be tough raising her, but I'll manage. Kim: (smiling) I know you will, you're strong.
An hour or so later Bosco enters headquarters. Faith heads him off before he makes it up the stairs.
Faith: Hey. Bosco: Hey. How are you? Faith: Good. How's that new partner working out? Bosco: Don't ask. Faith: That bad huh? Bosco: How did you do it? Faith: It was hard, but I trained you to be a great officer. Bosco: You really think so? Faith: If I didn't I'd have your ass at this desk doing paperwork! Bosco: I'm sorry mommy. Faith: Anyway, I wanted to tell you about my doctor's appointment today. Bosco: Oh yeah. How was it? Faith: I'm having a girl. Bosco: That's great. I hope she is just like her mother (smiling) Faith: I'm just scared that I'll have complications and be alone when I go into labor. Bosco: That's still 3 months off, don't worry about it. Faith: Thanks Boz. Now I'll let you get back to work.
Faith stands there a minute. She wonders if she should ask Bosco for help. She decides to wait and see what happens.
Back at the house, Jimmy and Kim are talking. Their shift is almost up.
Jimmy: So are you coming over tonight? Kim: Would you like me to? Jimmy: Well Joey likes how you tuck him in. Kim: He does, does he? What does daddy think? Jimmy: Daddy could use a little tucking in himself. Kim: Oh you bad boy. (smacks his butt, he smiles) They leave
Back at the hospital Alex is still sitting with Ty. She is worried to death. He is a sleep; Alex just sits and watches him. He wakes up.
Davis: Hey. Taylor: Hey. Davis: You don't have to stay here. Taylor: I want to. Davis: Then come here.
She sits on the bed with him. He moves over and she sits up with him. Her head is leaned against the top of his. They slowly drift off to sleep.
It's the start of another shift. Sully is forced to partner with Gusler for the day because of Davis's injury. Bosco has realized how much Faith meant to him as a mentor and partner. He has decided that he must pass what he learned from Faith to Sydney. It is around 6 PM. The streets are busy. Bosco and Sydney are patrolling down Arthur, heading towards a gas station. Suddenly there is a huge explosion and fireball. Debris is going everywhere. Some car parts strike the cruiser, busting out the windshield. Bosco's face is covered in blood from broken glass cutting it. Sydney is knocked unconscious.
Bosco: 55 David to Central. We have an explosion at a gas station on Arthur. Fire and EMS needed immediately. Central: Copy that 55 David. Bosco: (looks at Sydney) Syd, wake up. (she stirs)
He has decided that she is okay. He gets out of the car and runs towards the fire. He spots a little boy on the other side of some flames. He jumps through and grabs him, taking him to safety. The store at the gas station is completely engulfed in flames. Fire and EMS arrive as do Sully and Gusler.
Doc: What happened? Bosco: Just exploded! Doc: Triage situation! Worst cases first. Bosco: Sydney's still in the car, I think she's hurt pretty bad. Doc: Taylor! Sydney's in the car. Taylor: Okay. (heads to the battered RMP) Doc: Bosco, have Taylor look at your face.
Bosco goes to the car to help Taylor however he can. Jimmy and Jake head into the fire to search for survivors. They are starting to extinguish the fire when there is another explosion from inside the store. Jimmy's helmet flies out into the street. He is on the ground in pain, holding his side. Jake is a little way away from him; he's slumped over a curb.
Kim: (screams) JIMMY!!!!!! Lieu: DK, Walsh get in there and get them out.
DK and Walsh go through the flames. DK reaches Jimmy first. Jimmy is mumbling for Jake. DK helps him to his feet and leads him back to the bus. Walsh finds Jake; he picks him up and carries him out. Kim takes Jimmy's turnout gear off of him. She checks for visible injuries, there are a lot of bruises and scraps on his abdomen. She puts him on a stretcher and into the ambulance. Bosco gets in as well. Kim and Taylor take off for Mercy. Doc and Carlos are forced to intubate Jake before they can load him. Other medics are working on the other injured people. Sydney has been taken to the hospital in another bus.
They arrive at the hospital. The doctors and nurses are already prepared for the worst. Bosco is taken to a suture room. Jimmy is taken to a bed in the curtain area. Sydney and Jake are taken to trauma rooms. There is a lot of bustle. The nurse closes the curtain to the room where they are working on Jake. He's in the worst shape of any of the injured.
Dr. Mills looks at Bosco's face. He determines that there is no glass imbedded in the skin, he puts a few stitches in and he's done. He then checks on Jimmy.
Dr. Mills: I'm going to get some X-rays, to make sure you don't have any broken bones. Jimmy: How's Jake? Dr. Mills: I don't know, Dr. James is working on him.
Jimmy is then taken up to X-ray. The squad is in the waiting room. Faith comes rushing in.
Faith: How is everyone? Kim: Jimmy's in X-ray, Bosco just had stitches, they are still working on Sydney and Jake. Faith: I hope everyone is okay. Thanks Kim. (She walks off to find Bosco).
Dr. James is working on Jake. His chest was crushed in the blast.
Proctor: He's in Vfib. Dr. James: Charge the paddles to 200, clear! Proctor: No response. Dr. James: Push 10 mg Lidocane. Charge to 300, clear! Proctor: Still nothing. Dr. James: 400, clear! Proctor: Asistole. Dr. James: (Dejected) Time of death, 19:47.
The monitors are turned off. He walks out to tell the squad. They are all upset. Kim goes to find Jimmy, she isn't sure if she should tell him or not, but he will find out on his own.
Dr. Mills is checking on Sydney. He decides to get a head CT and chest X- ray. She should be okay but he wants to be sure that she isn't experiencing brain hemorrhaging and that nothing is obstructing her airway.
Faith finds Bosco. He's blaming himself for Sydney getting hurt.
Faith: Oh my God Boz! Are you okay? Bosco: It's my fault Faith. Faith: Bosco, listen to me; this is not your fault. Bosco: It is. Faith: You didn't know that you were driving towards a ticking time bomb! Bosco: I left her in the car. Faith: That was the best thing you could have done. Bosco: You would have never left me in the car. Faith: You handled that the best you could. I don't know what I would have done. We Never had that happen. This was a freak accident. You helped save lives by Being there.
Bosco doesn't know what to say. He walks out to the waiting room with Faith. They find out that Jake has been killed.
Sydney's CT shows some swelling on her brain. They admit her. Bosco wants to see her before he leaves. He and Faith go to her room. She's sleeping. He walks over to her.
Bosco: I'm sorry.
He walks away. Faith takes him back to the precinct. They sign out and she takes him home. She walks with him up to his apartment. They sit on the couch. He is still very upset about the incident. He starts to talk but Faith strokes his shaved head.
Bosco: Faith (but she breaks in) Faith: Shhhhhhh...
She rubs his shoulders a little and then strokes the side of his face. He takes her hand and kisses it. She gets up to leave. Bosco doesn't want her to leave, but it's too late, she's already gone.
Kim takes Jimmy home. He has bruised ribs, nothing serious. He is taking Jake's death pretty hard. Kim is thinking about seeing his helmet fly out of the explosion. She thinks about what could have happened. She can't bear the thought of losing him, she begins to cry.
Jimmy: What's wrong Kim? Kim: I can't lose you. Jimmy: Hey, hey. I'm still here. You're not going to lose me. Kim: Not this fire, maybe not the next, but what if? Jimmy: I'm a fireman. My job is to put out fires and save lives. If it means that I give up My own, then I have done my job. Please, please don't think about that.
Kim is uneasy about his words. She curls her knees up to her chest and sits there and cries. Jimmy put his arm around her shoulder and sits there with her.
Faith heads back to her apartment. She goes to her bedroom. She sits on the bed crying. She misses Fred. She thinks about moving on, finding a new lover. She has found herself increasingly attracted to Bosco; he has been her rock over the last few months. She wonders what Fred would want her to do. Does she dare let Bosco into her life? Does she know too much about him?
Bosco sits on his couch, drinking a beer. He is thinking so many things right now. Should he go to Faith's? She seems to be so lost. She needs someone in her life, someone who cares. He can be that someone. But will she push him away? Would it be a little weird? She has a baby coming who needs a father. He needs someone to care about. He gets his keys and heads off to Faith's.
Taylor and Davis are back at his apartment. Davis is still very sore from the shot. He is not in the mood to do much. They sit in his bed talking. They are trying to plan for the wedding.
Taylor: So where do we want to have the reception? Davis: What about at the hotel? Everyone that comes in will be staying there. Taylor: If that's okay with you. Davis: Did you look for your dress yet? Taylor: This weekend Kim and I are going. How about your tux? Davis: Sully, Carlos, and I are getting fitted Friday. Taylor: Good.
Davis turns out the light and they go to sleep.
Faith hears a knock at her door. She wonders who could be knocking at this time of night. She goes to the door, still in uniform.
Faith: Who is it? Bosco: It's me. Faith: Just a minute. (opens the door) Bosco: I need to talk. Faith: Come on in. Bosco: Thanks. Faith: What's up? Bosco: I need someone Faith. Someone to watch over. Someone who will love me in Return. Faith: Where are you getting this from? Bosco: You've been in pain since Fred died. I want to help ease that pain.
Faith: What are you talking about? Bosco: I love you. Faith: (Shocked) I don't exactly fit your idea of an ideal woman. Bosco: Why does that matter? Faith: I'm older than you. I'm a widow. I have two kids. And oh yeah, I almost forgot That of all things... I'm pregnant. Bosco: You are a single mother. You need someone to love you. Your children need Someone to be their father. Faith, I want to help you. Faith: I don't want to rush things. I don't know what Fred would want me to do, Bosco: Fred would want you to be happy. I want you to be happy. I want to make you Happy.
Faith ignores him and walks back to the bedroom. Bosco stands there for a minute in the living room. He then follows Faith. She's on the bed crying again. He sits next to her. He turns her face towards his own. He leans closer to her. Their lips meet. Bosco pulls away.
Bosco: I'm sorry. Faith: It's okay. Really. it felt nice.
Bosco felt really bad. He felt that he was pushing her into doing something that she didn't want to do. Faith pulls him back. They resume the kiss.
They wake up the next morning. Faith is still in her uniform, Bosco still in his jeans and t-shirt.
Bosco: Morning beautiful. Faith: What time is it? Bosco: 7 Faith: I gotta get the kids ready for school. Don't let them know you're here. Bosco: I won't. Faith: Faith changes into her bathrobe and makes the kids breakfast.
Faith feels sick. She goes to the bathroom. She returns to the kitchen. Emily and Charlie are reading to walk out the door.
Faith: I love you guys. Emily: Love you mom. Charlie: Bye mom. Faith: Bye guys.
The kids leave. Faith returns to Bosco. He heads back to the shower. She follows.
Jimmy and Kim are waking up. Joey is already ready for school. He is excited about the fact that his mom and dad are seeing each other again. He hopes that they get married again so that they can be a family again.
Kim: How are you feeling? Jimmy: Sore. Kim: Don't over do it. Jimmy: I won't mommy (kidding) Kim: I mean it Jimmy. Jimmy: I know that you care about me. I promise that I won't over do it. Kim: You better not be lying to me Jimmy. Jimmy: I'm not. (kisses her)
Jimmy lays back in bed. Kim gets up and makes breakfast, bringing it to him. Kim heads back to the shower. Jimmy enjoys his breakfast.
Davis and Taylor are up in the kitchen. Carlos comes out; he's still not adjusted to seeing Alex in the mornings. He gets a cup of coffee and heads back to his room, feeling repulsed at the idea of Davis marrying her.
Carlos: I wish you two would stay at her place more often. Taylor: Why? Can't stand the sight of me in the morning? Carlos: It's bad enough I have to work you, but live you? Taylor: I'm sorry, am I cutting too much into your 'guy time?' Carlos: Hardly. Davis: You two need to get along. Taylor: You shouldn't be out of bed. Davis: Oh yeah? Who says? Taylor: It depends (huddling closer to Davis making Carlos ill)
Carlos leaves the room. Alex laughs.
Davis: You really torment the boy. Taylor: I know. It's fun. Well I gotta get ready for work.
Sydney feels alone at the hospital. It will be at least another day before she is released. She feels sorry for herself. Bosco walks in.
Bosco: How you feeling? Sydney: I didn't think you cared. Bosco: You were wrong. You're my partner. Of course I care. Sydney: Thanks. Bosco: For what? Sydney: Caring. Bosco: Do you even remember what happened? Sydney: Not really, just a bright light and I woke up here. Bosco: Yep, that was about it. Sydney: What did happen? Bosco: Gas station explosion. Car parts went everywhere, you got knocked out, and Woke up here. Sydney: Oh. Bosco: Well I better get to work. I just wanted to see if you were alright. Sydney: Thanks for coming. Bosco: No prob.
Bosco leaves for work. They have him working the desk until his stitches are removed. It is a little awkward being around Faith all day, since last night. She walks by and smiles. He returns the smile. Wouldn't want anyone catching on to the fact that they are spending time together. Sully enters.
Sully: I know you're happy to see me. But I don't like that smile. Bosco: What? Sully: You're smile. It's almost like you had a fulfilling night. Bosco: Haha. Sully: So who's the flavor of the week? Bosco: Why can't you all except the fact that I may have found someone that I truly love? Faith: Because you can't seem to have a relationship that seems to last more than a few Days (she laughs) Bosco: Haha! Laugh it up! Sully: Laugh it up? That was in Star Wars. You're dating yourself. Bosco: You know what. I can't win. Sully: (laughing) I know, that's why I love to torture you. Bosco: Real funny guys.
Faith is laughing hard. Bosco looks at her. She walks off. He understands the game and shrugs it off.
Doc is outside stocking the bus. Taylor is walking into work.
Taylor: Hey Doc! Doc: Hey Taylor. How are you? Taylor: Good. You? Doc: Couldn't be better. Taylor: Good. Doc: Hey. I've been meaning to ask you something. Taylor: What's that? Doc: After you get married, what do you want us to call you? Taylor: Just call me Taylor like always. Doc: Okay.
Taylor heads upstairs in the station. Carlos is already up there. He decides to go down and help Doc stock the bus for the day.
Kim comes in..
Doc: Hey Kim, how's Jimmy doing? Kim: I think that he's kind of liking this whole being nursed back to health thing. Doc: You're making it too easy on him. (with a smile) Kim: Ha. I guess I do spoil him a bit too much.
Just then the siren comes on.
Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3. Nursing home fire at 118 Merriside.
Doc: Let's roll out!
Everyone gets scrambling to their respective vehicles. They get to the site, smoke is pouring out of the windows. The workers have gotten as many residents out as they could, but some are still trapped inside. The firefighters go in to see what they can do. Walsh comes back out with an elderly woman in his arms. It's Sully's mother.
Sully and Gusler pull up onto the scene. Sully checks with everyone to find his mother. He sees that she has just been brought out to Kim and Taylor.
Sully: Mom. Kim: This is your mother? Sully: Yeah is she going to be okay? Kim: I don't know yet, looks like she took in a lot of smoke. We need to get her to the Hospital. Doc: I need one of you to stay here! Taylor: I'll stay. Kim: (to Sully) Can you drive? Sully: Yeah, I'll drive. Gusler, stay here, help out however you can.
They head off. Kim's in the back of the bus working on Mrs. Sullivan.
Sully: Hang on Ma. We're almost there.
Faith comes down to the desk. Bosco is not having any fun at all.
Faith: Hey Boz, want to go get something to eat? Bosco: Anything to get me away from this hellhole. Faith: That's no way to talk about the desk. Bosco: Yeah well, you never had to work it. Faith: True. (laughing). Bosco: (serious) It's not funny. Faith: Yeah. It is.
They walk out.
Bosco: Aren't you afraid someone's going to pick up on us? Faith: Let 'em. Bosco: Don't you think that it's a little inappropriate for a shift sergeant to be seeing a Patrolman? Faith: Boz. You are my friend, and ex partner. I don't think that there is any problem With us both being happy. Bosco: As long as you say so. Oh. by the way. Faith: What? Bosco: I am glad you are the new shift sergeant. Faith: Why's that? Bosco: I couldn't stand that jerk Christopher.
Faith laughs. They pull up to a diner on 109th.
Faith: It's nice to ride with you again, even if we are only getting dinner.
Sully is sitting in his mother's hospital room. She doesn't realize he's there. He sits there in silence. He knows that she is in the last stages of her life. She has taken in a lot of smoke. They are taking a wait and see approach towards her recovery.
The end of the shift has come. Faith is really tired. She just wants to go home and take a hot shower. Bosco drives her home, he wants to go into her apartment with her, but he resists. Faith wants him to join her but still he resists.
Bosco: I'll see you tomorrow. Faith: Yeah. Tomorrow. Bosco: Good night. Faith: Night.
For the first time in his life, Bosco found himself in love with a woman and not just wanting to sleep with her. Faith was not his "flavor of the week" as Sully put it. He watched as the light went off in her apartment, he sat there for a moment and then drove off in silence.
Sydney is released from the hospital. She's in Faith's office. She wants to return to work right away but Faith nixes the idea.
Sydney: I'm ready to come back. Faith: No, you're not. Sydney: I'm fine. Faith: The doctor sure didn't think so yesterday. Sydney: I'm ready to come back. Faith: Last time I checked, I'm the shift sergeant, and if the doctor tells me that one of my People needs to take time off to heal, I keep them off. You're still on probation, So you have no choice in the matter. Do I make myself clear? Sydney: (mutters) I don't know how Bosco ever put up with you. Faith: What was that? You forget that I have kids, I know what they do. Sydney: Is that what everyone is to you, a kid? Faith: When you are under my watch you are my responsibility. If you feel that that Makes you one of my kids, then fine think that. I raise two kids, I don't need Any more complaining from the people I work with. Sydney: You are so wrong. What the hell are you having another kid for then? Faith: You watch what you say to me, do you understand that? If you don't I can Have your smart-ass mouth shipped out of here in a hurry. Now get out of My office. Don't let the door hit you on your way out.
Sydney walks out of the office and slams the door behind her. Faith is really irritated. Bosco overheard part of it and knocks on the door.
Faith: Come in! (said gruffly, not looking up to see who it was) Bosco: Whoa. That was some argument. Faith: I feel like I'm dealing with my kids. Bosco: Sydney got you pretty upset. I can't believe you let her do that. Faith: Yeah well, I'm gonna adjust that with my foot up her ass if she ever talks to me Like that again. Bosco: Calm down killer. Cut back on the caffeine or something. Faith: I can't calm down! Bosco: If you don't calm down you are going to raise your blood pressure and do harm To both you and the baby. Faith: Alright Boz, I'll try to calm down. Bosco: Good. Take a deep breath. Faith: You haven't been around a pregnant woman lately have you? Bosco: I try to avoid them, except you of course. Faith: Thanks Boz, that makes me feel so loved. Bosco: That's what I'm here for.
Bosco walks out laughing. Faith is still simmering. The nerve of the rookie. Faith fears that the rookie will get Bosco killed. She is tempted to change the partner sheets, but that would make it too obvious that there is something going on between them.
Faith has a doctor's appointment. She is at 8 months, 1 more month and she will be welcoming a new life into the world. How is she going to survive? She's on her own raising her. Maybe she should just give her up for adoption. Maybe she should have just gotten an abortion. No, this is the last link to Fred. She wrestles with her emotions while waiting on the doctor to come in.
Dr. Meades: Mrs. Yokas. Faith: Yeah. Dr. Meades your test results look good. You're almost a mother again. (smiles) Faith: 4 more weeks. Dr. Meades: Maybe sooner than that, we may have misjudged your date of conception. Faith: By how much? Dr. Meades: 1 week. Faith: That only gives me three more weeks. Dr. Meades: It could be more than that. This is your third pregnancy, you never know. Faith: Fourth. Dr. Meades: Excuse me? Faith: I was pregnant once before. I had an abortion. Dr. Meades: Had I known that we would have done more tests to make sure. Faith: Make sure what? Dr. Meades: There are just other tests that I would like to have run.
Dr. Meade's words are unsettling. Faith wants to get out of that gown and out of the doctor's office. She wanted to get back to work. Three more weeks? The thought was promising. She began to wonder if she was ready for the added responsibility.
Bosco is looking for Faith.
Bosco: Faith. Faith: Yeah Boz? Bosco: I bought something for the baby. Faith: You really shouldn't... Bosco: (Pulls out one of the most beautiful baby quilts) I thought that she should have it. Faith: Boz, that's sweet of you.
She's touched by the gesture. She realizes how bad Bosco wants to be a father to someone. He really must want to be with her. Is she ready for a new relationship? It's only been 7 months since Fred passed away. The kids are finally adjusting. Is now the time to bring a new man into her life, her home?
Faith: They think they screwed up the due date. Bosco: (acting as if he didn't hear correctly) What? Faith: They think I may be closer to 9 months than we thought. Bosco: How can they do that? Faith: I don't know. Bosco: So you're telling me that you could have this baby anytime. Faith: They think I'm still a couple weeks off. Bosco: Shouldn't you be on leave or something then? Faith: And do what, wait for the contractions to start? I think I'll just sit on the couch and Wait for my water to break. Bosco: I'm just trying to make sure that you'll be alright. Faith: This actually would be the best place to go into labor. Bosco: Why do you say that? Faith: It's a little easier for the medics to get here to take me to the hospital. Bosco: I'll take you when it's time. Faith: I've seen you drive. I don't know what scares me more. Bosco: What? Faith: Having my water break at home, or having my water break and having you take Me to the hospital. Bosco: I'm not that bad a driver. Faith: Yeah, Mario Andretti has never broken a speed limit either. Bosco: I'm not that bad. Faith: We can argue about this some other time. I'm going to work as long as I can up to The due date. Boz, I've had two children, I know what I'm doing. Bosco: I guess so. (he walks out)
Faith then begins thinking again about the due date. She was overdue with Charlie. Emily was early. She wonders if she'll be over due again. "God I hope not." The thought of feeling like a blimp for longer than 9 months was not a pleasant thought. She again worried about being alone when she goes into labor. She eases her mind thinking back to what Bosco had said about taking her to the hospital. She still hoped that that wouldn't have to happen.
Kim and Alex are driving around the city in the bus. They are talking about the wedding preparations.
Kim: So what time I we going to get fitted for our dresses Saturday? Alex: I was thinking around 10. Kim: Have you picked your gown out yet? Alex: Yeah, I'm wearing the one that my mom wore when she married my dad. Kim: Wow. Alex: It's the most beautiful dress. Kim: I'm sure it is. Alex: Are you sure that you are okay being my maid of honor? Kim: Yeah, hopefully sometime you'll be mine. (she smiles) Alex: Sometime I will, I know it.
Central Dispatcher: 55- Boyd there is a MVA 143rd and Merriside.
Alex: 55 Boyd 143rd and Merriside.
Bosco is out on patrol with Gusler. Davis is back at work and patrolling with Sully.
Bosco: So? What exciting assignments have you had? Gusler: Nothing really, except that explosion last week. Bosco: Sgt. Yokas thinks I drive like Mario Andretti. What do you think? Gusler: (holding on for dear life) Maybe a little. Bosco: She doesn't drive so slow herself. Gusler: I know.
They drive on in silence.
Sully: Getting close to the big day. Davis: Next week. Sully: I know. Where's the honeymoon? Davis: We're heading to Australia. Sully: Australia huh? Davis: Alex has always wanted to go there. Sully: Are you thrilled with the idea? Davis: I've never flown before. Sully: So you're first trip is over a great expanse of ocean. Davis: Please don't remind me. Sully: Airplanes are safe, don't worry. Davis: I know. Besides, I get seasick.
They share a good laugh. They look ahead and see a fight.
Sully: Looks like we got a job to do. (flips on the lights and siren) Davis: Break it up, break it up.
Sully and Davis separate the two fighters.
Sully: What's going on here? Fighter 1: The bastard is seeing my wife on the side. Sully: Is that true sir? Fighter 2: Yeah, maybe if this jerk would stop treating his wife like a hooker, she Wouldn't want to see anyone else. Sully: I don't care what the case is. All I know is that I have a problem when you are Fighting on my watch. If I catch either of you fighting again, I'm going to put Both of your asses behind bars. Do you hear me? (pushes his guy away.) Let's Go Davis.
They are walking back to the car.
Davis: You really think that's going to stop them? Sully: I really don't feel like any extra paperwork tonight. Davis: I see.
They climb in the car. They hear a gunshot.
Sully: Oh no! Davis: 55 Charlie to Central we have shots fired 782 109th.
They run towards the sound. They find one of the two men they had just separated on the ground in a pool of blood.
Davis: 55 David to Central we need a bus at this location.
The other man is running up the street. Davis runs up after him. Sully gets in the car and drives up the street after them. They are headed towards a bridge. The suspect realizes that he has nowhere to go and jumps off of the bridge. Davis runs to the rail, Sully jumps out of the car. Both watch as the guy hits the water. They call for backup to search the river for the suspect.
Davis: There's your paperwork. (he says on his way back to the car). Sully: Yeah, there's my paperwork.
They get in the car and head back to the house.
Alex and Kim are finished at Mercy.
Kim: You hungry? I'm hungry. Alex: Yeah, what do you want tonight? Kim: I was thinking maybe a pizza. Alex: Pizza it is.
They head off to the pizza shop. Bosco and Gusler have also stopped there.
Bosco: 2 slices Pepperoni with extra cheese. Gusler: 1 slice of Supreme please. Bosco: Hey, there's the girl. (motions for them to sit) Waitress: What would you ladies like? Alex: I think I'll have a sausage and green pepper. Kim: Pepperoni. Waitress: Any drinks? Bosco: Coke
Everyone else nods to Cokes.
Bosco: Kim. Kim: Yeah Boz? Bosco: Is it dangerous for a woman to go into labor early? Kim: It can be, why do you ask? Bosco: Yokas is scared that she'll be alone. They told her that she may be having the Baby sooner then they thought. Kim: Oh. She carries a cell phone right? Bosco: Yeah. Kim: She should be fine; if she needs help she can call 911. Bosco: Oh, right.
Alex laughs at Bosco's apparent lack of knowledge on the subject. Gusler isn't impressed with the conversation at all so he gets up to wash his hands. The pizza comes out and they eat. It's now close to 7 PM. They can't believe how the time has flown.
Central: 55 David Central. Bosco: (mouth full of pizza) 55 David Central: We have shots fired 919 E. 109th. Bosco: 55 David, 919 E. 109th.
He throws $8 on the table.
Bosco: That should cover it.
He and Gusler leave.
Kim: Bet you 5 bucks we get called.
Before Alex can respond the radio comes on
Central: 55 Boyd Central Alex: 55 Boyd. Central: Gunshot victim 919 E. 109th. Alex: 919 E. 109th. Kim: Let's go.
They head off for the scene as well. Bosco and Gusler bust the front door of the building. They head up the stairs, guns drawn. They approach the first floor landing. There is screaming coming from down the hall. Bosco makes a radio call.
Bosco: 55 David to Central we need additional units at this location.
They head down the hall.
Bosco: Police! Drop your weapon and come out with your hands up.
The suspect does not respond. Gusler and Bosco slowly drift down the hall, going from doorway to doorway.
Bosco: Police! Drop your weapon and come out with your hands up!
This time the suspect comes out in a hale of gunfire. Bosco and Gusler return fire. The suspect charges at them, Bosco trips him. He hits the floor and drops his gun.
Bosco: You seriously didn't think that you would be able to get away with that did you? Suspect: Get off of me! Bosco: I believe that is not the correct response. The correct response would be "I'm Sorry officer." Gusler, read him his rights. Gusler: You have the right to remain silent..
Bosco pulls the suspect off the ground and leads him to the RMP.
Bosco: Don't hit your head on the way in jagoff.
The girls go to the apartment to treat the victim, a teenage boy.
The shift ends. Bosco is waiting by his car for Faith to come out.
Bosco: Faith want a ride home. Faith: I'd really rather walk. Bosco: You'd make me feel a lot better if you let me drive you home. Faith: Okay Boz.
They get in the car.
Bosco: I'm sorry if I seemed like a jerk earlier. Faith: I've come to understand that from you. Bosco: Now what's that supposed to mean? Faith: It's just your nature. Bosco: Sorry, I'll try to be compassionate. Faith: I don't know if I could take you being any different. Bosco: I'll take that as a compliment, I think. Faith: Whatever you want to think. Bosco: Well, here you go. Good night Faith. Faith: Night Boz.
She heads into her building. He pulls away. He heads off to his mom's bar.
Bosco: Hi ma. Rose: Hello Maurice. What can I do for you? Bosco: I just wanted to talk. Rose: Well go ahead. (hands him a bear). Bosco: I think I've finally found someone to spend the rest of my life with. Rose: Good for you, is she pretty? Bosco: Yeah. She has two kids. Rose: Oh. Bosco: Mom, it's Faith. Rose: Wow, I had no idea Maurice. Bosco: I didn't either. It just happened. Rose: Well, whatever you think honey. Bosco: Thanks ma. I need to get going. Love you (kisses her). Rose: Bye Maurice.
He leaves.
(The Calling "Where ever You Will Go plays) Sully is in his apartment. He has recently gotten some new furniture so he is cleaning the apartment. He starts to think about Tatiana again. He takes his wedding ring off of his hand and looks at it. Davis's upcoming wedding has made him think about his life with Tatiana. He sits down on the couch and drifts of to sleep.
Davis and Alex are watching a movie at Alex's apartment. They smile at each other and continue watching the movie.
Doc is again thinking of his deceased wife. The memories will never fade. He looks at the picture from their wedding day.
Carlos is thinking about his own misfortunes in love. He realizes that one day he will find the right person.
Kim and Jimmy are in bed, they are sleeping. Joey has had a nightmare, so he is sleeping between them.
Faith is in the shower. She is thinking about Fred. She decides that it's time to move on in her life. Bosco's right, the baby needs a father. Maybe Bosco is the right person to be the baby's father.
Bosco is on his couch thinking. The tv is on. He's drinking a beer. He believes that Faith is afraid to open her heart to him. He wants to prove to her that he can love her. He wants to be a father. He thinks back to all of the joys that faith has had as a mother. He wants to share those joys with her. He leaves for Faith's apartment. He knocks on the door. She answers wearing a bathrobe. He enters. The door closes.
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