Fanfic Part 9: Memorial Day

Bosco runs into the locker room. He's clearly excited.

Faith: What are you so thrilled about?

Bosco: We got the Yankees game! All four of us are there! Faith: Huh?

Bosco: We're in the ceremony at Yankee Stadium on Monday. Sully: Dress uniforms.

Bosco: Yeah. Yeah. We're going to the Yankee's game.

Bosco walks out.

Davis: He's a little excited about this.

Faith: He's wanted to do this for a while. Something about being on the same field where Ruth, and Mantle played. He signed all of us up. Sully: So that's how we got into this detail.

Faith: It's an honoring America's Heroes thing. They wanted people who responded to The Tradecenter.

Sully: Oh.

Lieutenant Johnson has the squad in the lounge.

Jimmy: What's up Lieu?

Lieu: You all have a special assignment Monday. You're all headed to Yankee Stadium Monday. It's dress uniforms. A salute to America's heroes.

Jimmy: Sweet!

Lieu: Try not to get too excited guys. You've earned it though. Have fun when we go. It'll be a welcome break for everyone. We've had a lot of calls recently. That'll Be all.

Kim and Alex go out to drive around.

Kim: You excited?

Alex: Kind of.

Central: Boyd 55-3 Woman in labor 1765 98th.

Alex: 1765 98th.

They flip the sirens on and head off.

Davis and Sully are out of the car at a market getting coffee.

Davis: So what are you getting into this weekend?

Sully: Nothing really. Now Monday we have the ballgame. Thought maybe I'd catch up On some reading.

Davis: Oh. Sully: What do you and Alex have planned?

Davis: We're heading over to her mom's tomorrow for a barbeque. Sully: Sounds like fun.

Davis: Should be.

Sully: Why does it have to be so hot right now?

Davis: I dunno.

Kim: Don't these people have air conditioning?

Alex: I guess not. (knocks on the door) Paramedics.

The door opens.

Husband: She's in here.

He leads her back to the woman. She is crowning.

Kim: We don't have time to take her to the hospital. We're going to have to deliver the Baby here.

Alex: I'll call it in.

Kim: Okay ma'am, on the count of three I want you to push okay?

The woman nods.

Kim: 1,2,3 push. Keep pushing. Almost there.

The baby cries. The woman and her husband are so happy they are crying.

Kim: It's a little girl. Congratulations.

Alex: How is she?

Kim: She looks fine. Let's get mom and baby to the hospital to be checked out.

They load them into the back of the bus. Alex is driving. They pull up to Mercy.

Kim: So what are you naming her?

Husband: We hadn't thought about it.

Woman: What are your names?

Kim: That's Alex, and I'm Kim.

Woman: Kimberly Alex then is what we'll name her.

Alex: We'd be honored to have a child named after us.

Faith and Bosco are talking in her office.

Bosco: You excited about Monday?

Faith: You know I don't really like baseball.

Bosco: But it's the Yankees Faith. Faith: It's the Yankees, the only time I ever watched them was when Fred had them on. Bosco: You don't know what you're missing then. Faith: It's a bunch of guys that walk around tugging at their crotch. Bosco: You've never worn a cup. Faith: No, but you've never worn a bra, it's the same thought! Bosco: Bras are not hard plastic and pinch.. Faith: No, bras just rub.. Never mind!

Jimmy: Boys, we are going to be on the field at Yankee Stadium! DK: I know. Pretty sweet huh? Walsh: I can't wait. The Yankees play the Red Sox that weekend! Jimmy: Dude, that is so great! DK: Man. This is going to be awesome.

Alarm: Squad 55, Adam 55-3. MVA 173rd and Arthur.

Jimmy: Let's go!

Sully: I thought they were fixing the damn air conditioner in this thing? Davis: They did. Sully: Really? Davis: There's our MVA.

Sully turns on the lights. There are two cars and a fire hydrant involved. The hydrant is spraying water everywhere. Suddenly the one car exploded. Sully and Davis ducked for cover.

Davis: Holy! Central where is fire? Central: They are enroute. Davis: 10-4.

Sully and Davis run to the cars. They pull the occupants out of the second car. There are flames on the interior of it now as well.

Sully: Davis, we got to get them out of here! Davis: This one's stuck.

They hear the sirens of the fire truck. Then it comes into view. Jimmy and DK jump out. They run over to help Sully and Davis.

Jimmy: We got it from here guys! Sully: Alright.

Sully and Davis move back. They are soaked in water. The fire crews are feverishly attempting to put the fire out. The broken hydrant isn't helping, it's only spraying water upward. They stretch a hose up the street to the next hydrant. Finally they get the fire out. Kim and Alex roll up on the scene.

Alex: Whoa! Ty, you got a pretty nice burn there. Davis: I didn't even notice. Alex: Let me look at it. (she puts burn crème on Ty's arm and cheek) Davis: Ouch! That hurts! Alex: Baby!

Kim and Sully laughed at Davis and Alex.

Sully: Baby! Kim: Um Sully, look at your arm. Sully: You're not! Kim: Come here you big baby!

Alex and Davis laughed as Kim put burn crème on Sully's hands.

Sully: This isn't funny. Davis: Big baby! (walks away laughing)

Faith is working on some paperwork. It's 10:30. Bosco is sitting in her office.

Faith: Do you always have to watch? Bosco: I don't have nothing else to do. Faith: You want me to find something? I'm sure there's hookers somewhere that can be Moved.

Bosco: Oh, that's not fair.

The desk officer walks in.

Officer: Sgt. Yokas, there is a matter that needs your immediate attention. Faith: What is it? Officer: 55 Bradley crashed their RMP; you're the only available Sgt. To go out. Faith: What's their location? Officer: 92nd and Lex. Faith: Okay, I'm going.

She gets into an RMP flips on the lights and heads to their location. She gets there to find the RMP in a mangled mess.

Faith: What the hell happened? Patrolman: We were chasing a suspect, he ran the intersection and we got creamed. Faith: (laughing hard because the truck was a Dunkin Donuts delivery truck) Yeah, I'll say you did. Are you both okay?

Patrolman: I think so. Faith: Get in the car. You're going to the hospital, both of you.

Faith calls in on the radio for a tow truck and then takes the two officers to the hospital. She also called for someone to clean up the mess. She was still laughing. While she is waiting for them to get checked out she calls Bosco on his cell phone.

Bosco: Hello? Faith: Hey, I'm going to be a while. Go on home without me. Bosco: Everything okay? Faith: Yeah, they just need to be checked out and then I'll bring them back to the station. Go ahead and go home so that the babysitter can leave.

Bosco: Okay. See you when you get home.

Bosco is sitting in the apartment watching a Yankee's game on television. It's close to midnight when Faith finally gets home.

Bosco: Everything alright? Faith: Yeah, they had some minor bumps and bruises, a couple broken bones. Bosco: I'm not even asking. Faith: Don't. They got hit by a Dunkin Donuts truck. Bosco: What, no free donuts?

They laugh. They sit on the couch and watch the game. They fall asleep there

Monday morning. The weekend flew by really quickly. Jimmy and Kim are getting dressed to head to the house where they have to meet to head to the stadium.

Jimmy: You ready? Kim: Yeah. It feels good not to be wearing this for a funeral. Jimmy: Tell me about it.

Davis and Alex are putting their dress uniforms on. Davis: Alex, hurry up. We're gonna be late. Alex: I'm coming.

Sully, Bosco, and Faith are waiting at the station.

Faith: As soon as Davis get's here, we'll head out. Bosco: Who's driving? Sully: Anyone but you. Faith: I'll drive.

Davis gets there.

Faith: Davis, let's go! The fire crew all hop into the Rescue Suburban. Lieutenant Johnson is driving. DK, Walsh, Jimmy, and Lombardo are in the back seat. Kim, Alex, and Doc have the middle seat. Carlos is riding shotgun. They pull into the parking lot behind the RMP.

Carlos: Whoa! Jimmy: Yeah, tell me about it. I'm always amazed to pull up here. Lieu: Let's go.

It's still batting practice time. Some of the players take time to meet with the crew and shake hands.

Bosco: That's Derek Jeter! Faith: And? Bosco: It's Derek Jeter. Do you not know who that is? Faith: No.

Derek Jeter walks over.

Derek: Hi, I'm Derek Jeter, and you are?

They go in order introducing themselves. DK, Walsh, Lombardo, Carlos, Doc, Lieu, Jimmy, Kim, Alex, Sully, Davis, Bosco, and Faith.

Derek: I want to thank you all for all of the hard work that you put in keeping us safe. I think that it's great to know we have people like you to count on.

He walks away to continue batting practice.

Bosco: I just shook hands with Derek Jeter. Faith: Bosco, get over it! Now let's go. We gotta line up to march in.

The crew heads back to line up. They find out that the 55 is on flag detail. They get set. The announcer starts.

Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen. Today we are proud to honor the men and women of The New York City Fire Department. Including New York City Paramedics. We also welcome the men and women of the New York City Police Department. Please welcome the New York City Police Department's Bagpipers as they play "America the Beautiful."

The bagpipers march in playing. The song ends and there is a thunderous ovation.

Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen. Tonight's colors are being presented by the New York Police Department Honor Guard. The flag spanning the outfield is Being held by members of New York's 55th precinct, FDNY Squad 55, FDNY squad 86, NYPD 86th precinct and members of the Port Authority.

They march in with the flag. Other NYPD officers, and FDNY squads march into the stadium onto the warning track.

Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen. Please stand as we welcome Sony Recording artist Celine Dion to perform "God Bless America"

She sings the song. The crowd goes wild afterwards.

Announcer: And now Ladies and Gentlemen. Please remain standing as we welcome MCA recording artist Trisha Yearwood to honor America by singing our National Anthem.

Trisha: (singing) Oh say can you see. By the dawns early light. What so proudly we Hailed at the twilight's last gleaming. Whose broad stripes and bright stars, Through the perilous fight. O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly Streaming. And the rocket's red glare. The bombs bursting in air. Gave proof Through the night. That our flag was still there. Oh say does that star spangled Banner yet wave. O'er the land of the free. And the home. Of the Brave!

As the crowd roared, F-15s flew over the stadium. Fireworks went off around it. It was spectacular. The crew was thrilled to have been a part of it. They filed off of the field. Once the flag was folded they were taken to their seats in the upper deck. A small tribute to the heroes of the city.

In the bottom of the fourth inning the Yankees lead 4 to 2. A member of the Yankee Stadium staff approaches looking for Faith.

Worker: Sgt. Yokas? Faith: That would be me. Worker: You and your crew are requested to follow me immediately.

The four of them get up and follow the man to the concourse. There stands the Captain of the NYPD.

Captain: Sgt. Yokas, you and your crew are needed immediately to respond to bomb Threat at the UN building. I've heard that you all are the best in the city. Please Don't let me down. Faith: We don't have our gear to handle that. Captain: It's down waiting by your squad car. Faith: Let's go.

They run to the car. Several Port Authority Units also have been called. They get their gear and race to the building.

Bosco: Holy shit! Get down!

There are guys with semi-automatic weapons and grenades just outside of the building. Faith throws the RMP in reverse. To get away. They are under heavy fire. Several Port Authority and other NYPD officers are down. Sully calls Central.

Sully: 55 Charlie, 55 David, we are under heavy fire at the UN building. 10- 13. I repeat 10-13!

Faith: Hold on guys!

There are shots blazing through the windshield. Faith gets the car turned and everyone exits the passenger's side. They take up positions behind the car. They start to return fire.

Davis: Guys! Faith: What? Davis: We gotta get away from this car! Bosco: What? Davis: The gas tank is on the other side. Sully: Shit!

They take off running. They are about 10 yards away when the car is hit by a shot in the tank. It explodes. They all leap for cover as pieces of their RMP and other cars fall around them.

They duck behind whatever they can for cover. They are still firing upon the guys. The SWAT team rolls up, and the NYPD helicopter. The men are too smart and they fire a rocket launcher at the helicopter, blowing it to pieces.

Bosco: Shit! We're in the middle of a war zone!

They have to shield themselves from falling debris.

The SWAT team regroups. Snipers are in place on surrounding rooftops. They begin to fire on the suspects. They hit many of them, but some flee towards the officers. Bosco sees one headed straight for Davis. He get's up and fires towards him. The suspect falls. He doesn't see the one headed straight for him.

Faith: BOSCO!

Bosco turns and his face is white. The suspect falls just short of him. Sully had gotten a clean shot. Bosco collapses on the pavement in shock. Faith runs over to him.

Faith: Bosco. Talk to me! Bosco: I can't.

Bosco is hyperventilating. Panic has set in for all of the officers. Sully and Davis look at each other. Sully: Faith, you're bleeding pretty bad! Faith: Shit! Where was I hit? (she collapses) Sully: Oh God! MEDIC!

Davis has a scratch on his face. Sully has a few scratches on himself as well. The medics get there. Bosco is still hyperventilating. The 55 squad arrives

Doc: Sully! Sully: Doc! Get over here! We got 2 down. Alex: Oh no! Faith!

She's laying on the ground a few feet from Bosco. Doc and Carlos are trying to restore Bosco's breathing. Kim and Alex rush to Faith.

Kim: Where's she hit? Sully: We don't know, we saw blood and she collapsed! Alex: Left shoulder, it did a lot of damage!

They put compressions on it.

Kim: We need a backboard over here!

DK and Walsh run over with the backboard from the suburban.

Another squad of paramedics rushes over.

Doc: We need your bus! Medic: Sure! Load um up! We'll drive you work.

The crew loads Faith into a bus. They load Bosco into another. He's got oxygen on him. Sully and Davis get into the suburban. And they head off to Mercy.

The doctors do an EKG on Bosco to make sure that he is okay. The test turns out negative. Faith has to undergo surgery on her shoulder. She's resting in a bed. Bosco walks in.

Faith: You look like hell. Bosco: I'm not the one laying in that bed. Faith: Yeah, you're right. You scared me laying on the street like that. Bosco: I'd like to say the same, but I really couldn't see you. Faith: I know Boz; I didn't even know I was hit. I just kind of collapsed.

Sully and Davis walk in. Davis has stitches above his left eye. Sully has a few on his cheek.

Sully: You scared us out there. Faith: Sorry. I'll try not to let it happen again. Sully: Good. Faith: So who won? Sully: I don't know, we've been stuck here. Faith: What about the squad? Davis: They brought you in.

Kim and Alex walk in.

Faith: Hey! Kim: Hey yourself. You gave us quite a scare. Alex: We're glad that you are okay though. Faith: Thanks guys. I'm glad to have friends and medics like you. Alex: Always there for you.

The news is on. The cover story is about the incident.

Reporter: We are standing live at the United Nations building that was earlier the scene Of a horrific gunfight. A group of twelve Islamic terrorists with ties to Osama Bin Laden called in a bomb scare here. When police arrived they were Ambushed by the group. Over there you can see the remaining pieces of a NYPD car. There are also pieces of an NYPD helicopter. The occupants of The car was from the 55th precinct. Sgt. Faith Yokas (pictured) and Officer Maurice Boscorelli (pictured) were rushed to Angel of Mercy with yet Unspecified injuries. Officers John Sullivan and Tyrone Davis were treated For minor scraps and released. We will provide an update for you as soon As details are available.

Anchor: In other news tonight the Yankees knocked off the Red Sox 5-4 in 11 innings. Derek Jeter singled home the game-winning run with two outs and runners on First and second. Highlights after this.

Bosco: Hey Faith, there's your answer. Faith: Thanks Boz. I would have never known!

They laugh. The doctor comes in.

Dr. Fields: I hate to rush you all out, but Sgt. Yokas really needs her rest. Bosco: Oh Doctor Fields! Come on. Dr. Fields: You should be resting too. You haven't been discharged. Faith: I need someone to watch the kids! Alex: We can do it. Faith: You sure that you are okay with that? Davis: Yeah, it won't be a problem. Faith: Thanks guys, I owe you one. Alex: Just getting out of here is all you owe us. Faith: Thanks. Alex: Don't mention it. Now get some rest. Faith: I will.

Faith's shoulder was killing her. Of course after having to have surgery to repair it no wonder it hurt. The doctor gave her some morphine to ease the pain. She fell asleep soon after. Bosco was in the room next door. He was having trouble sleeping. He kept thinking about what could have happened. They had no clue the guys were there and heavily armed. Thank God everyone was alright.

Davis and Alex entered Faith's apartment. Davis: Emily? Emily comes out. Davis: Emily, you remember me? Emily: Of course Ty. Davis: Good. Now I need to talk to you. Emily: What's wrong? Davis: Have you seen the news? Emily: No. Did something happen? Davis: Your mom and Bosco are both in the hospital right now. Emily: What? Why? You were at the Yankees game. Davis: We were, but then we got called away. Emily: Are they alright? Davis: They're okay. Your mom had to have surgery. But she's okay, she just wanted us To stay here tonight to make sure everything was okay. Emily: Okay.

Emily heads back to bed. She doesn't want to wake Charlie. Ty and Alex take up positions on the couch. They sit there and fall asleep.

Bosco wakes up at 7 AM. Bosco: I'm not eating hospital food. Proctor: Bosco, you are eating hospital food or you aren't eating at all. Bosco: Then I opt for the latter. Proctor: Fine then. Hope you weren't hungry. Bosco: I'm not, I just want out of this joint. Proctor: You are being discharged today. Thank heavens. Bosco: I'm one of your favorite patients. Proctor: Yeah, when you aren't forced to stay here. Bosco: How's Faith? Proctor: I don't know, I haven't been in there yet. Bosco: Oh.

Faith is slowly waking up. "God my shoulder is killing me." She tries to sit up, but can't. She is too weak to do much of anything. Proctor enters.

Proctor: Okay, Bosco is worrying about you. Did I miss something? Faith: It's Bosco. Proctor: Okay, feel up to a walk down the hall? Faith: Yeah.

Proctor helps Faith stand up. Faith immediately collapses onto the bed.

Proctor: You don't have to. Faith: No, I am doing this. Proctor: Okay.

She helps Faith stand again. They walk out into the hall. Faith slowly takes a step. She is still feeling very weak. Her shoulder is still hurting.

Proctor: You know that shrapnel came really close to your heart. Faith: Is that why I don't feel so good? Proctor: What?

Faith collapses on the floor. Proctor calls for help. Faith is blinking her eyes. Dr. Fields rushes over. There is blood coming through her bandage from hitting that shoulder on the ground.

Dr. Fields: What happened? Proctor: She said that she didn't feel good and then collapsed. Dr. Fields: Someone get me a backboard over here, she's seizing.

Dr. Fields feels around Faith's stomach, he had an idea about what was causing the problem, but he wanted to be sure.

Dr. Fields: I need a portable CT and blood gas!

He draws the blood and makes a nurse take to the lab to put a rush on it. He also performs the CT. The nurse returns with the results.

Dr. Fields: White count's up. (looking at the monitor) There it is! Call OR, her Appendix is about to go! They rush her to surgery. Proctor goes to Bosco's room. Bosco: What's going on out there? Proctor: Nothing, now eat your breakfast. Bosco: Seriously, what happened? Proctor: Faith's appendix is about to rupture. They took her to surgery. Bosco: Dammit! Proctor: Bosco, you couldn't have stopped it. She would have collapsed anywhere. You Can't stop an appendix from rupturing.

Bosco: How long will it take? Proctor: About 30 minutes. I'll come get you when she's done.

Proctor walks out. Bosco picks up the phone and dials Davis's cell.

Davis wakes up to the sound of his cell phone ringing.

Davis: Hello? Bosco: Davis, it's me. Bosco. Davis: Yeah Boz, what's up? Bosco: Faith. Davis: What about her? Bosco: She's in surgery again.

Davis sits straight up. Alex sits up worried. She listens but can't here anyone but Davis.

Davis: What? What for? Bosco: Her appendix ruptured or something like that. Davis: Man. Bosco: I should be out this afternoon. But I'll need a ride. Davis: Okay. I'll come pick you up later. Bosco: Thanks Davis. Davis: Later man.

He hangs up the phone.

Alex: What's going on? Davis: Faith's appendix ruptured. She's in surgery now. Alex: Oh man!

Adrienne begins to cry. Alex gets up and gets her. She takes her into the bathroom and changes her diaper. Then she brings her to the living room. Davis already found her bottle and formula. He takes it to Alex who gives it to Adrienne. Davis sits there smiling as he watches Alex.

Faith is taken back to her room. She's still under the anesthetic. Proctor goes into Bosco's room.

Proctor: She's back in her room. Bosco: Can I see her? Proctor: Not until she wakes up.

Dr. Fields enters the room.

Dr. Fields: Officer Boscorelli, are you ready to go home? Bosco: I'm ready to get out of this gown! Dr. Fields: (laughs) Okay. Well, I'm going to discharge you in a few minutes, so go ahead and get changed.

Bosco: I thought those words would never come.

Dr. Fields and Proctor both leave. Bosco changes. He is sitting on his bed when Sully comes in.

Sully: Brought you some breakfast. I didn't figure that you'd like hospital food. Bosco: Thank you!

Sully hands Bosco the bag he's carrying. In it Bosco finds a McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin and hash brown. Sully also hands him a coffee.

Bosco: You don't know how much I appreciate this. Sully: Believe me, I know.

Proctor walks in.

Proctor: Now Bosco, where did you get that? Bosco: It magically appeared. Proctor: You're not supposed to eat that stuff. Bosco: I'm sure that it's better for me than the crap you brought in. Besides, I'm discharged!

Proctor: Sully, you brought that? Sully: Yeah. Proctor: Where's mine?

They all laugh. Sully: I went to see Faith, but she wasn't in her room. Bosco: They just brought her back from surgery a few minutes ago. Sully: What? Bosco: Yeah, her appendix or some crap. Sully: She okay? Bosco: I think so; they won't let me see her. Sully: Oh.

Proctor leaves the room and then returns.

Proctor: You two can see her now if you like.

Sully and Bosco both enter the room. There is Faith, groggy, but she's awake.

Bosco: There's my lady liberty. (referring to her having one hand that is usable) Faith: Real funny Boz. Bosco: Sorry. Faith: I hate hospitals. Bosco: I know. I heard you collapsed on Proctor. Faith: I wouldn't say on her. Bosco: You smacked the floor pretty hard. Faith: Yep. Next thing I know I'm back in here with more stitches. It sucks. Bosco: I know. At least you didn't have to eat hospital food. Faith: Thanks; I'm stuck here for a week now eating hospital food. Sully: I'll have to see what I can sneak by Proctor then. (he grins) Faith: Thanks Sully. Sully: I'm going to wait outside; you two need a little time alone.

Sully walks out.

Bosco: I'm scared of losing you. Faith: Bosco. Bosco: I don't know how to raise kids. My parents sure as hell screwed up raising me. Faith: Bosco. Bosco: I was scared Faith. Faith: I know Bosco, but I'm here. Don't worry about it. When I get out of here, we'll Have smooth sailing up to the Wedding. There's only a month until then. That's All we need to think about okay?

Bosco: Yeah.

They continue to talk. Emily, Charlie, Sully, Davis, and Alex walk in. Davis is carrying Adrienne in his arms. Adrienne looks at Faith.

Davis: There's mommy. Can you say hi mommy? (he's waving her hand for her) Adrienne: Mommy.

Everyone looks shocked. That was her first word.

Adrienne: Mommy. Faith: Come here sweetie! Bosco: She talked! Faith: Yeah she did. Bosco: She talked!

Everyone is laughing. They are happy to hear Adrienne say her first word.

Faith: I wouldn't have thought. I'm glad that I got to share this moment with all of you.

Bosco and the kids all sit on the bed with Faith. Davis stands with his arms around Alex. Sully stands there grinning. It was a happy time in all of their lives. They were just enjoying listening to Adrienne babble on and on.