Fan Fic Part 11: Storm Warning

(Still Fly by Big Tymers is playing)

Bosco and Gusler are driving around on patrol. They are by the park. There are guys playing basketball in the heat. Others are sitting in the shade watching as the pair goes by.

Sully and Davis are also out driving around. They pull over to go into a convenience store for a soda.

Kim and Alex are out in the bus. They've already had a couple calls. They have the windows rolled down.

Kim: Beautiful day today.

Alex: (driving) Yeah it is.

Kim: I wish it were always this nice.

Alex: I heard that there is a storm system moving in.

Kim: Yeah. It kind of ruined my whole mood.

Alex: It's not supposed to be here for a couple days.

Kim: Yeah.

Radio: Boyd 55-3, possible heat stroke Market and 130th.

Kim: Market and 130th.

Bosco and Gusler walk back to their RMP after making a stop to grab a snack.

Bosco: Damn it!

Gusler: What?

Bosco: You don't see the flat tire?

Gusler: How'd that happen?

Bosco: If I knew, we wouldn't be standing here like this.

Gusler: Should I call it in?

Bosco: Go ahead.

Gusler: 55 David to Central. We have a flat tire. Request assistance. 3056 118th.

Central: Copy that 55 David

Davis: Hey Sully, you hear that?

Sully: Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Davis: wonder if they remember that there is a spare in the trunk.

Sully: Bosco remember something important.

They laugh.

Faith is heading back into the station in an unmarked RMP. She had to go to headquarters. She hears the call on the radio. She makes a right and heads towards them.

Gusler: Umm. Bosco?

Bosco: Not now.

Gusler: You really ought to turn around.

Bosco: Not now!

Faith flips on the siren. Bosco jumps.

Bosco: Jesus!

Faith is laughing as she walks over to the RMP. She opens the trunk.

Faith: Hey Bosco, there is a spare you know.

She pulls the tools out and hands them to him. She's laughing.

Bosco: Funny.

He starts changing the tire. The tow truck pulls up. The driver walks over to the car.

Driver: Need any help?

Bosco: No! I've got it!

The driver returns to his truck and leaves. Bosco finishes changing the tire and heads back to the house.

The shift has ended and Bosco and Faith are heading home.

Bosco: Thanks for embarrassing me today in front of Gusler.

Faith: I thought that you did a good enough job on your own.

Bosco: You know what? I'll get you back for that.

Faith: I'm sure you will.

They enter the apartment. Bosco turns on the news.

Anchor: And here's Paul Jackson with a look at the weather.

Paul: Good evening New York. Well today was the calm before the storm. Hurricane Caroline is headed up the east coast. It made landfall at 3 AM this morning in Southern Virginia. It is picking up steam and is classified as a category 4 storm. The projected path has it heading out towards sea by tomorrow night. We could Still see a category 1 storm hit us here in the city. There are severe thunderstorms Leading the storm, they should start by tomorrow afternoon. Residents are warned To take precautions such as having extra food and water on hand. Stay away from Windows and stay indoors.

Bosco: Great. Now we'll have every nut in the city will be out in full force tomorrow.

Faith: I'm going to take the kids to Fred's mother's tomorrow, we're going to have to Go to work early and I want them to be safe.

Bosco: Good plan.

Alex and Davis are also watching the news.

Alex: Great. Just wonderful!

Davis: I know what you mean.

Alex: This isn't going to be fun.

There is a thunderstorm going on outside. Alex looks out the window.

Davis: They just put us under a hurricane watch.

Alex: Today was the calm before the storm.

Davis: Yeah, I guess.

Kim is in the shower. Jimmy is watching television.

Anchor: We interrupt your broadcast to bring you this breaking news. Hurricane Caroline has just been increased to a category 5 hurricane. The entire northeast Is now under a hurricane warning. This is the storm of the century. Please be Careful if you have to go out in this weather. The storm has wind speeds Topping 160 mph. These storms are extremely deadly.

Kim comes out of the bathroom.

Jimmy: You know that they're calling for a hurricane?

Kim: No.

Jimmy: We better get some rest. We're going to be out in this all day tomorrow.

Kim: Great. Just great

The next morning.

Faith: Let's go guys. We're going to be late!

Adrienne is playing in the middle of the living room floor. Her favorite toy is over by the couch. She stands up as she has been doing and giggles. She walks over to it and then behind the couch. Faith hears her giggling and looks to see why.

Faith: Boz. Get in here!

Bosco comes running into the room with toothbrush in his mouth.

Bosco: What?

Faith is laughing at his appearance. She then points to Adrienne who is walking towards him.

Bosco: She's walking!

Faith: Yeah.

Bosco: That's the only good that can come out of today.

Faith: Oh come on Boz.

There is a loud clap of thunder. Adrienne begins crying. Faith picks her up and they prepare to leave. The power goes out.

Bosco: Great! Faith: And so it begins.

Davis and Alex get out of a cab. It is pouring down rain.

Davis: You be careful today!

Alex: I will. You too.

They head into their buildings. The desk officer stops Davis.

Officer: Davis, roll call room.

Davis: Okay.

Bosco and Faith get there and are told the same thing.

Bosco: What, we don't even get to change first?

The squad is at the firehouse. Lieutenant Johnson is talking to them.

Lieu: Okay guys. We've all got to be extra careful today. The hurricane is speeding up The coast right now. We are going to get a lot of calls. Just be careful.

Alarm: Squad 55, generator fire 118th.

Lieu: Let's be careful out there.

They all get in the truck. The door opens and rain comes blowing in. They pull out onto the street and cannot see anything through the water.

Jimmy: Holy shit!

Lieutenant Swersky enters the roll call room.

Lieu: Okay everyone. I appreciate you coming in early. We are in for a rough shift. This hurricane has people scared to death. If you have to go out, be careful. Minor Calls are to be turned down. Only respond to the major stuff. If you see rising Water, DO NOT attempt to go through it. I know that many of you have never Been through this before, so be careful. Yokas, you are with Bosco. That'll be all.

Bosco: You really think the two of us together is wise?

Faith: Why?

Bosco: If something happens, the kids have no one.

Faith: If something happens, it happens. We have a job to protect people, let's do it.

They head into the locker room to dress.

The fire truck is being blown around. They get to the generator fire.

Jimmy: Lieu, I can't see past the end of my helmet!

Lieu: I know Jimmy. Let's get this thing out so we can head back.

A strong gust of wind comes up. Jimmy and the Lieutenant are knocked to the ground.

Jimmy: I got it! (referring to the hose that is wiggling away)

The transformer blows. Sparks fly everywhere.

DK: This isn't cool anymore!

They get the generator fire out and get back into the truck.

Jimmy: Whoa! Let's hope that we don't have to do that again.

Bosco and Faith are out in the storm.

Bosco: Look at these people. Looting everywhere.

Faith: Bosco pay less attention to them and more attention to the road. Anything can Happen.

Bosco: Yes mommy.

Faith: Don't start with me tonight!

A lightning bolt hits up the street from them. They are both blinded by the flash. Suddenly the pair feels as if they are falling.

Faith: Bosco. What's going on?

Bosco: We're sinking.

The road in front of them collapsed and the car was headed into a flooded sewer system.

Bosco: Faith, we gotta get out of this car.

Faith: I know.

They try to call in what happened but the radio won't work.

Bosco: We've gotta stick together when we get out. If we get separated, we're in serious Trouble

Faith: I know. Good luck.

They exit the car. Each is holding onto it for dear life. The water was very cold.

Bosco: We've gotta get out of this tunnel!

The weight of the water is too much for Faith to hold on. She gets swept away from the car.

Faith: Bosco!

Bosco: Hold on Faith! Hold on!

Sully and Davis are heading down towards the park. The wind has really picked up.

Central: All units status check.

Sully: 55 Charlie the park.

Other units respond.

Central: 55 David, what is your location?

Nothing

Central: 55 David, what is your location?

Sully: Central, do you have a last know location?

Central: Negative 55 Charlie.

Davis and Sully look at each other.

Davis: You don't think?

Sully: We're going to find out.

They turn around and head off.

The crew at the firehouse is alarmed when Lieutenant Swersky enters.

Swersky: We've got a problem.

Johnson: what's wrong?

Swersky: Boscorelli and Yokas are missing.

Everyone sits up.

Johnson: Can't you get them on the radio?

Swersky: We keep trying but don't get an answer. I need you all to stand by.

Johnson: We'll go help search.

Faith: Bosco! Help!

Bosco: Hang on Faith! I'm coming.

The water is flowing faster. Faith is searching around for something to grab hold of. Bosco has grabbed onto a pipe. He is having trouble breathing.

Bosco: Faith, I'm sorry! Faith!

Faith is swept down the sewer system farther. The tunnel splits to two parts. Faith is swept into the right fork.

Faith: Bosco! Help!

A few hundred feet away.

Bosco: FAITH!

Sully and Davis are headed up 118th.

Davis: Sully, the street collapsed! You don't think?

Sully: Let's find out.

Battling the storm Davis and Sully exit the car to head to the hole.

Sully: Bosco! Faith!

Davis: Faith! Bosco!

Before Bosco had exited the car he turned the lights on.

Davis: Sully, look. The lights!

Sully: 55 Charlie to Central. We have found 55 David's car.

Central: What's your location?

Sully: 118th.

Central: Help is on the way.

Alarm: Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 street collapse on 118th.

Lieu: Let's go.

They head out. They see the lights of 55 Charlie. They jump out into the storm.

Jimmy: Sully. Any sign of them?

Sully: No. Nothing, just the lights.

Lieutenant Johnson pulls the schematics of the sewer system out. He runs his finger down the chart. He notices the fork.

Lieu: They could be anywhere!

Alex: Lieu. We'll split up. We'll find them.

Lieu: Jimmy, DK go with Kim and Alex. Take the right fork of the system. Sully, you Want to go with them?

Sully: Yeah.

Jimmy and DK grab some equipment from the truck and they hop into the bus and head down the street.

Jimmy: In the amount of time that's elapsed. I think we should check down at the Lexington area.

Faith is searching for a handhold. The water is freezing cold. She is fighting to get to the sides. It is dark and she can't see anything. She pulls for her flashlight. She gets it out and turns it on. The light is dim.

Davis and the crew are opening up manhole covers.

Davis: Bosco! Faith.

Bosco hears the yells. He tries to yell for help but he is muffled out by the sound of the water.

Davis: What if someone were to follow the pipes?

Lieu: Too dangerous.

Davis: What if that's the only place they have to hang on?

Lieu: You came up with the idea. You go in.

Davis: Fine. Give me a harness.

Bosco is banging his flashlight against the pipe trying to be noticed. Davis enters the manhole.

Davis: Bosco!

The bus rolls up to Lexington. The crew gets out into the storm.

Jimmy: Where's the storm drain?

They search the area.

Alex: Jimmy here.

She lies on the ground.

Alex: Faith! Faith! Can you hear me?

Alex is shining a spot light down into the drain. Faith sees it. She is not giving in.

Faith: Help!

She is swept under the storm drain.

Alex: Jimmy! She just passed under!

Davis reaches Bosco.

Bosco: Faith, went down.

Davis: We know. They are on their way to her. Now let's get you out of here.

Bosco: I'm really cold.

Davis: I know Bosco.

Davis pulls Bosco to the manhole.

Davis: Alright. Let's get him out of here.

Doc and Carlos are standing by with the bus ready to go.

Walsh pulls Bosco out of the hole and puts him on the backboard. Bosco is starting to suffer from hypothermia.

Doc: Let's go! Move it.

Walsh drives. Carlos and Doc take Bosco's soaked uniform off.

Doc: Body temp is down to 95

Carlos: I'll get the blankets.

Doc: He needs your body heat.

Carlos: Not again.

Doc: If you don't, he could die.

Carlos takes off his coat, pants, and shirt and crawls under the blanket to give Bosco a chance.

Alex, Kim, Jimmy, DK, and Sully get to the next opening in the sewer line.

They get back in the bus and take off down the street. They stop and DK and Jimmy pop open the manhole.

Jimmy: Shit! We're too big. Alex!

They grab Alex's ankles and lower her in with the light.

Alex: I see her! She's holding onto the pipe. But she doesn't look too good.

Jimmy: Kim, give me that rope!

They tie the rope around Alex.

Sully and Kim have the backboard waiting. Alex inches her way towards Faith.

Alex: Faith? You have to talk to me. Faith.

Faith is slipping off of the pipe.

Alex: Guys, I need more slack in a hurry! I'm going to lose her!

Jimmy: Shit! More rope.

Alex sees Faith's grip starting to give. She gives up the inching and dives into the water.

Jimmy: Alex!

Alex reaches Faith just as her grip let's go. Alex grabs the back of Faith's uniform and pulls her towards her. She adjusts her lifeguard grip and returns a grip on the pipe.

Alex: Okay guys! I have her.

Jimmy and DK pull the rope back. Jimmy reaches down into the hole to grab Faith. They pull her up.

Kim: She's not breathing.

Alex comes out of the hole. Jimmy is helping Kim. Sully wraps a blanket around Alex. Alex kneels on the ground to help Kim. The storm is blowing the rescuers.

Kim: Let's get her in the bus. Jimmy drive!

Walsh, Doc, and Carlos wheel Bosco into the waiting ER. They have blankets and monitors set up to warm his body temp. They put him on a table and start working on him. Carlos goes into the lounge to grab some coffee. Doc follows.

Doc: Carlos, nice work.

Carlos: Thanks.

Bosco is on the table.

Bosco: Where's Faith?

Dr. Fields: Officer Boscorelli, look at me. We have to worry about you.

Bosco: Faith. Where is she?

Bosco is attempting to get up. Proctor holds him down.

Proctor: They're on their way with her right now.

Proctor rushes out of the room.

Jimmy pulls the bus into the ambulance bay. The doctors and nurses rush to get Faith.

Kim: We can't get a pulse, her veins were to small to start a line.

Dr. Fields: We have it from here.

Alex gets out of the bus, still soaked. Davis walks up to her.

Davis: We need to get you some drier clothes.

Alex: Looks like you already changed.

Davis was wearing hospital scrubs while his uniform was in the drier. They walk into the ER. They watch as the doctors work on Faith.

Dr. Fields: Someone close hat curtain!

Proctor runs over and closes it. She then returns to the task at hand.

Davis walks into see Bosco who has been wrapped in heated blankets.

Bosco: You look like a doctor.

Davis: You look like an Eskimo

Bosco: Okay.

Davis: How are you feeling?

Bosco: Better. Did they bring Faith in yet?

Davis: Yeah, the doctors are working on her now.

Bosco: Working on her? What's wrong?

Back in the other room.

Dr. Fields: Get that oxygen going. Give me more heated blankets. We're not going to Lose her.

In the hallway the squad is praying. Alex comes out of the lounge dressed in hospital scrubs as well.

Alex: Any word?

Doc: Not yet.

The storm continues outside. Jimmy stands at the doors watching the lightning. Kim walks up to him.

Kim: You did all you could.

Jimmy: I'm scared it wasn't enough. What if it wasn't?

Kim: You did your best.

Jimmy: What if she dies? Her kids will have lost both parents.

Kim: Hey, look at me. She's not going to die!

Dr. Fields walks out into the waiting room.

Dr. Fields: I have good news. She appears to be alright. We'll have to keep her Overnight to finish warming her, but she's okay. You all did excellent Work out there today.

Everyone exchanges hugs. Everyone is so happy. Alex walks into Bosco's room.

Bosco: You too?

Alex: Yeah.

Davis: Any word?

Alex: She's fine. She's resting.

Bosco: Thank God.

Davis: Please don't ever do that to us again.

Bosco: You don't plan on street collapses into a flooded sewer.

Davis: I know.

(It's the End of the World by REM plays in the background)

Alex: I'm just thankful that everyone is alright.

The scene fades out with Alex and Davis standing by Bosco, and Kim and Jimmy standing by Faith. Carlos, DK, Walsh, Sully and Doc are standing together in the waiting room. Lightning still flashing in the background.