Fan Fic 14: Not such a Vacation

Bosco, Faith, Davis, and Alex are loading the back of the Explorer. They are ready for a tip to the Adirondack Park. They were looking forward to a weekend in the mountains.

Davis: This is going to be an awesome weekend, no worries, just us and nature. Faith: I didn't know that you were so into the mountains. Alex: This will be fun. Bosco: Yeah, no work, no kids, just us and that big blue sky! I'm glad that we are sharing our honeymoon with you two. Alex: I just want to be able to enjoy it, no crashes, just a great weekend. Faith: It's going to be a blast. Davis: I can see that. Bosco: That it? Davis: Yep. Bosco: Let's roll!

The kids are with Fred's mother. Davis, Alex, Bosco, and Faith are all ready to head out.

Bosco: All right. A couple hours and we'll be on a 4 day vacation in heaven! Alex: I can't wait.

They all climb into the Explorer. Faith and Alex give the guys the front seats. Bosco is driving, Davis is riding shotgun. Bosco turns on the radio they all sing along to "We Are the Champions" by Queen. They are having a blast. They're headed out of the city.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

A street gang watches as the Explorer passes.

Leader: There they go. Let's roll!

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Kim walks into the firehouse. Doc and Carlos are in the kitchen.

Doc: Kim, you okay working with a sub while Alex's gone or would you rather work With Carlos?

Carlos's eyes get big and he frantically shakes his head.

Kim: I think I'll take the sub.

Carlos breathes a sigh of relief as Kim walks upstairs.

Carlos: Thank God! I don't want to work with a pregnant woman. Doc: It's not that bad! Carlos: Only a food and restroom stop between every call. Doc: Oh. Doc laughs at the way Carlos presented it.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Sully is sitting alone in role call.

Swersky: Watch out. There's been a lot of reported gang activity recently. Things could turn to hell real quick out there. Keep your eyes and ears open. Gusler you're with Sullivan. That'll be all.

Gusler looks at Sully.

Gusler: Gangs? Sully: Relax, we won't have any problems. They're normally active in 55 David's territory. Gusler: Oh.

They sign out their radios and head to the RMP.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Alarm: Squad 55, Ladder 100, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 residential fire 687 143rd.

The squads scramble. The substitute walks in. Kim grabs him.

Kim: Name's Kim, you're with me today. Sub: Mark Kim: Okay Mark, let's go!

Kim jumps in the driver's seat. The fire trucks pull out of the house lights and sirens wailing, followed by the buses. Sully and Gusler watch as the four emergency vehicles pull out. Sully radios central.

Sully: 55 Charlie to Central, 10-98. Central: Copy that 55 Charlie. Shots fired 687 143rd. Sully: 687 143rd.

He and Gusler hop in the car and head off.

Fire and EMS arrive on the scene to find the building fully involved. They split up. Jimmy and DK lead Walsh and a rookie into the building. They search room by room, floor by floor for victims. There is heavy smoke on the second floor. They get to a back bedroom where they are greeted by flames and a family who has been shot.

Sully and Gusler pull up outside.

Doc: What are you doing here? Sully: We got a report of shots fired.

Jimmy radios

Jimmy: Lieu, we got a whole family in here shot! Lieu: Get them out of there!

Jimmy grabs a woman, probably the mother. DK takes the man. Walsh and the rookie each grab a child.

Doc: (into his radio) This is Adam 55-3 we need additional buses at this location.

Jimmy is the first out the door, Carlos and Doc rush to help the victim. Kim and Mark take the man that DK carries out. They all split up when the two children are brought out as well.

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Bosco pulls into a gas station to fill up the tank. Faith and Alex walk into the store to grab some snacks and a drink.

Faith: Hmmm.. What do I want? Alex: Go for the Combos. Faith: I was thinking about either the Pizza flavored or the Nacho Cheese. Davis: What are we talking about? Alex: Combos. Davis: Pizza flavored!

He grabs a bag for himself and heads to the counter. Alex grabs bag of Doritos and joins him. Faith walks up to the counter with water and combos. She pays for the gas and the snacks and heads back out to the car. They head off up the road again, another hour and they will be at their destination.

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Kim works on the one child who came out of the fire. Doc looks up. The woman has already died. He runs to assist Carlos with the husband. Carlos has it under control so Doc checks on Mark.

Doc: How you doing? Mark: Have an exit wound. This kid needs an OR. Doc: Let's get him on the bus!

They lift the backboard and load the little boy onto the bus. The doors are closed and the bus speeds off. Kim watches, then she continues her work on the little boy. He too needs to be taken to Mercy. She loads him onto the bus with the help of another medic. They rush off to Mercy.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Bosco pulls the Explorer into parking area.

Bosco: Well, we're here.

They all climb out.

Alex: This is really beautiful. Davis: I know. Bosco: Well, what are we waiting on? It's gonna be dark in a couple hours.

They grab their packs and hike into the campsite. They watch as some deer cross the trail in front of them. They stand and watch for a moment. They come up on their campsite and begin setting it up.

The group doesn't know that they are being watched.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

In the lounge at Mercy. Kim, Mark, Doc, and Carlos are just sitting around.

Doc: You all did a great job with that call. Carlos: But it didn't help, we lost them all. Doc: We did the best that we could. Kim: Yeah well, today our best wasn't good enough. Doc: You can't kick yourself for this. Mark: Do you guys always get this down when you lose a patient? *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The guys set up the camp and start the campfire to make dinner. The four of them are just sitting by the fire watching it burn.

Davis: I haven't done this since before my dad died. Faith: I can imagine not. Davis: I've missed it. Alex: Well maybe we can do this with our children when we have them. Davis: Definitely. That will be good. Bosco: Alright. Dinner's ready.

They sit in the twilight eating, and enjoying conversation. They are still unaware of the onlookers. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Gang member: We gonna get them Romeo? Romeo: No. We wait. I want the women alone. Gang Member: Why? Romeo: The one was responsible for putting me away. Her partner was there too. I want them both. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim grabs her bag and is ready to head out for the night. Jimmy spots her.

Jimmy: Hey Kim: Hey Jimmy: Heading out? Kim: Yeah Jimmy: Be careful okay?

Kim pauses.

Jimmy: You okay? Kim: Yeah. The baby just kicked. (she is smiling) Jimmy: (excited) Really?

Kim takes his hand and puts it on her stomach. They smile. DK walks downstairs.

DK: Whoa! I'll come back. Jimmy: (laughing) DK. The baby is kicking. DK: Oh. Okay.

Kim and Jimmy are laughing at DK. He is laughing at himself.

Kim: DK. Do you want to feel it?

DK cautiously approaches and puts his hand on her stomach. He jumps when the baby kicks. Walsh comes down the stairs and reacts the same way DK did. DK spots him and yells.

DK: Hey Walsh! Come here. The baby's kicking.

Walsh puts his hand on Kim's stomach to feel the baby kicking.

Walsh: A real soccer start you got there. Lieutenant Johnson and Carlos walk down.

Lieu: Are we interrupting anything? (he laughs) Jimmy: No Lieu, the baby is kicking.

By now Kim has put her bag on the ground. Lieu and Carlos each put their hands on Kim's stomach to feel the baby kick. Mark comes down and is shocked. He watches and thinks that this house is strange. He tries to sneak out.

Kim: See you tomorrow Mark!

Mark is shocked by this and hesitates.

Mark: A. Yeah. Tomorrow.

He walks out of the house. The crew laughs.

Jimmy: this probably doesn't look good.

*~*~*~*~*~*~* Bosco and Davis are still sitting by the fire. Alex has already turned in for the night. Faith is preparing to go to sleep herself.

Bosco: Looks like the girls went to sleep on us. Davis: Yeah it does. Bosco: I say tomorrow morning, after breakfast, we go fishing. Davis: Sounds good. Now let's go to sleep ourselves. I'm exhausted.

Bosco puts out the fire and he and Davis head off to their tents. Bosco lays next to Faith.

Faith: This is going to be great. Bosco: I know. Faith: Thank you for suggesting that we do this.

Bosco wraps his arm around her and they fade off to sleep. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Morning rolls around. Faith gets up in the crisp morning. She watches the sun come up over the mountain as she starts the coffee. Bosco comes out of the tent and notices Faith sitting on a rock. He puts his hand on her shoulder, startling her.

Bosco: Sorry babe. Faith: I didn't know you were up yet. (she takes a sip of her coffee) Bosco: Yeah. Beautiful isn't it? Faith: Yeah. Bosco: Well, not as beautiful as our family. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim is yelling for Joey.

Kim: Let's go! You're going be late! Joey: I can't find my shoes! Kim: They're out here by the couch. Come on! Breakfast is ready.

Joey comes out, puts on his shoes and eats breakfast.

Kim: Your dad's going to pick you up from school and take you to the dentist. Joey: Do I have to go? Kim: Yes! Now hurry up.

Joey finishes his breakfast and grabs his bookbag.

Kim: Bye sweetie. I love you. (she kisses him on the forehead) Joey: Awwww. Mom! Kim: Bye. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The squad is sleeping in the bunks when the alarm goes off.

Alarm: Squad 55 MVA 143rd and Merriside

The guys jump up from their bunks and head for their gear. Jimmy slides down the pole and grabs his gear.

Jimmy: Let's go boys!

They jump in the truck and pull out. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Davis and Alex finish their breakfast. Bosco and Davis grab their fishing poles and head off for a nearby stream. Alex and Faith clean up after breakfast.

Alex: It's great being away from the city. Faith: I know. It's so relaxing. Alex: Yeah. It's great not to hear the cars, and crashes. Other people. Sirens, horns.

Their conversation is cut short by intruders.

Romeo: (gun drawn) Ladies. How are you today? Remember me Officer Yokas?

Two gang members grab Faith and Alex.

Romeo: Ladies. You are going to need to talk to us. We've got all the time in the world. Unfortunately for you, we're the last people you will see on this earth! Search Them for weapons! Epecially that one (pointing his gun at Faith) Search the Tents. Faith: What do you want Romeo? Romeo: Ah. She wants to know what I want. I'll tell you what I want! I want revenge For you and your partner putting me away! Faith: You deserved it.

Romeo shoves his gun in her face.

Romeo: Shut up! You don't know what you've gotten yourself into.

Alex and Faith's hands are tied behind their backs.

Romeo: Let's go!

Romeo drops a note beside a dish. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Bosco and Davis are sitting by the stream.

Davis: Think we'll catch anything? Bosco: I don't know. Davis: Wait a minute. I got something!

Davis reels in a good sized trout.

Bosco: Now there's dinner! Davis: Yep.

They head back to camp.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim has a doctor's appointment. She sits in the gown on the exam table. Her doctor comes in.

Doctor: How are you today Ms. Zambrano? Kim: I'm doing good. Doctor: Are you ready to find out the sex of the baby? Kim: Yes.

The doctor does the exam and sonogram.

Doctor: Well Ms. Zambrano. You're going to have a healthy little boy. Kim is happy to have received this news.

Doctor: Okay. So I will see you next month. We're getting down there. Just two more Left. Kim: Thank you.

The doctor leaves. Kim dresses and heads off to work. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Bosco and Davis are walking up to the campsite whistling.

Bosco: Hey girls! Check out the size of this fish Davis caught! Girls? Davis: This doesn't look good.

They look around and see the mess of the campsite.

Davis: Hey Bosco, look at this. (hands the note to Bosco)

Bosco reads the note. He grabs his gun.

Bosco: Son of a bitch! Davis: what? Bosco: They took them! Davis: Who? Bosco: Romeo

Davis has his gun drawn and the two are looking around for any signs of struggle or people.

Davis: Why would he come after the girls? Bosco: Faith and I locked him up 6 years ago. Now he's back for revenge. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The gang takes Faith and Alex higher up the mountain. Another member comes running.

Member: Romeo. They just found it. They have their guns. Faith: Romeo. Leave her out of this. This is between you and me. Romeo: (hits Faith's face) Shut up! All four of you are going to die. So it doesn't matter.

Romeo walks away.

Alex: Are you okay? (she says noticed the blood streaming down Faith's cheek) Faith: Yeah. Don't worry. The guys will get us out of this.

Faith sat and watched the gang members. She counted how many there were. She made a mental note each time one passed by. Her head really hurt, the blood was starting to dry on her face. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Davis hangs up from his cell phone conversation.

Davis: They are forming a search party right now. The helicopters will be in the air Anytime now.

Bosco is standing there surveying the surrounding ridges.

Bosco: I'm going after them! Davis: Bosco wait!

Bosco has already run in the direction of one of the peaks. Davis stays to wait for the local authorities. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Sully and Gusler walk into Mercy

Sully: You called for us? Proctor: Yeah. We had a rape case come in.

Proctor leads Sully and Gusler to the girl.

Sully: My names is officer Sullivan, this is my partner Officer Gusler. We need to ask You a few questions about your attack. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim walks into the firehouse.

Kim: Hey guys! (she says as she heads up to the bunks to change)

Carlos: You're not going to say anything about her being late? Doc: No. She had a doctor's appointment. She told me that she would be a little late. Carlos: Oh.

Kim comes back down as Mark comes into the room.

Kim: You ready Mark? Mark: Yeah. Let's go.

They head towards the bus. The alarm goes off.

Alarm: Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 Multiple victims 108 and Lexington. The medics all scramble for the buses. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Sullly and Gusler pull onto the scene after clearing the rape case. They are responding to a 10-13 at the location. A bitter gun battle is unfolding between the police and two rival gangs. As Sully and Gusler dive behind the RMP Sully hears the sirens from the buses.

Sully: 55 Charlie to Central. Tell those buses to hold off. The scene is not clear! Central: 10-4 Charlie.

Gunshots continue to ring out. Officers and gang members fall all around.

Central: All EMS units be advised to stay clear of the area. Hold your positions. The Area is not clear.

Kim stops the bus a block away from the scene. There is a loud crash. Kim ducks low in the seat. An errant bullet has come through the windshield. She looks over at Mark. He is slumped down in the seat, blood running down his face.

Kim: Mark! Mark! (into radio) Boyd 55-3 to Central. We have come under fire! We are Vacating the area!

She throws the bus into reverse. She stays low in the seat. She loses steering as another bullet hits the tire. Doc and Carlos watch as the bus comes to a jerky stop.

Carlos: What the?

Kim unhooks the belts on her and Mark.

Kim: Boyd 55-3 We are vacating the bus. We are under fire, my partner has been hit.

Doc and Carlos jump out of their bus to aid Kim who is struggling to get Mark away from the bus. They reach her and take Mark as they run for the bus. Kim jumps in the driver's seat as Doc and Carlos get Mark in the back.

Doc: Go! Go! Go!

Just as Kim starts to pull away the other bus explodes.

Kim: Holy Mother of!

She gets the bus turned around and then screams off towards mercy as Doc and Carlos work on Mark in the back. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Finally the remaining gang members withdraw from the scene, out numbered by the cops. ESU pulls onto the scene.

Sully: 55 Charlie to Central the area is now clear.

The sounds of sirens from buses and fire trucks fill the streets. Gusler and Sully stand amid the carnage. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The local authorities reach Davis. The FBI and police K-9 units show up. Davis explains the situation and then they head to the hills. The helicopters circle. Bosco looks up to see the helicopters but he continues up the mountain. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Faith and Alex hear the helicopters.

Faith: (whispers) They're coming for us.

The gang members grab the women.

Romeo: Time to move on!

Faith is pushed hard and bumps into Alex.

Faith: I'm sorry Alex. (whispers) Don't worry, I've got an idea. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim sits in the waiting room at Mercy. Doc and Carlos rush a police officer from the gun battle in. Once the doctors take over, Doc and Carlos sit with Kim.

Doc: Anything? Kim: Not yet. Doc: It's not your fault. Kim: I know.

Doctor Fields walks out.

Kim: How is he? Dr. Fields: He should be fine.

Kim and Doc each breath a sigh of relief. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Darkness approaches as the search parties return to base camp.

Officer in Charge: We're going to have to shut it down for the night. Bosco: Our wives are still out there with ruthless gang members. Davis: Bosco. Don't worry. We'll find them. Faith knows what she is doing! If anybody can get out of this situation it is Faith. Get some rest. Officer: Sir. We know how you feel. Your friend is right. Get some rest.

Bosco goes to his tent to lay down. He watches as everyone goes to sleep. As soon as everyone is off guard he takes off again. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Faith works on slipping out of the ropes that have her hands tied. She is free. She unties Alex.

Faith: (whispering) Come on. Let's go.

The two slip off quietly into the woods. They run down the slope. They trip over downed trees and rocks in the dark. They have no clue where they are running to. They just hope to reach the stream and follow it back towards their camp. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Gang member: Romeo. Romeo: You better have a damn good reason for waking me. Gang member: They're gone. Romeo: What? You idiot!

Romeo pulls out a switch blade and stabs the gang member. He then rallies the rest of the gang to search for the girls. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim walks into the apartment.

Jimmy: You okay after that shooting today? Kim: Yeah. I'm fine. Jimmy: I'm not sure how to tell you this. Kim: What? Jimmy: There's a man hunt going on in the Adirondacks right now. Kim: Huh? Jimmy: There's a search and rescue mission going on. Two women. Kim: Wait! That's where Alex is right now. Jimmy: (his facial expression is stone cold) They're searching for her and Faith.

Kim's heart drops. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Sully walks into his apartment. He checks his messages.

Machine: Sully. Hey man, it's me Davis. Romeo and his gang kidnapped Faith and Alex. We're looking for them right now. I'll keep you informed.

The machine beeps.

Sully: Oh man! Faith will get them out of it. She's a smart woman. She'll get them home.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The girls reach the edge of a rock face.

Alex: Now what? Faith: I don't know. There is no way we can make it down from here. Alex: Yeah and going up doesn't appear to be much of an option either.

Faith turns to see the sillohets of the gang members coming down the slope. They begin running again.

Romeo: You two can't escape!

They continue running. It is nearing 3 AM. The women are clearly exhausted.

Alex: We can't lose them. Faith: I know, just hang in there. We'll get out of this! Alex: I don't know how much longer I can go. Faith: You have to press yourself, it may be the only way we get out of this alive.

The women turn down into a ravine. The gang members run past as the two cling tightly to the face of a cliff.

Faith: Stay still. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Kim wakes from a nightmare. She is soaked with sweat. Jimmy turns on the light.

Jimmy: Are you okay? Kim: I had a nightmare, that's all. Go back to sleep. Jimmy: Okay.

Jimmy turns the light out again. Kim sits up in the bed. She is still thinking about the dream. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Bosco is still looking. The sun is beginning to rise. He sees the girls in the valley below. He also sees the gang members headed straight for them.

Bosco: Faith! Alex! RUN!

The gang members look up. The girls run. The gang members chase. Some shoot at Bosco who attempts to provide a distraction. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Davis: Whoa! They were gunshots.

The officers scramble towards the sound *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Faith and Alex run down the slope. Alex trips on a rock and falls. Faith stops and turns.

Alex: Faith, go on! You can make it without me! Faith: I'm not leaving you here!

Faith helps Alex up and together they attempt to reach the stream below. The gang members are catching up to them fast.

Alex: Faith. You have a family. Go on without me! Faith: I'm not leaving you.

They both stumble over a downed tree and roll down the mountain. The gang members catch up. They are standing over them with guns drawn. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Jimmy is in the kitchen making breakfast for Joey when Kim walks out.

Jimmy: Hey how are you feeling this morning? Kim: I'm good. Jimmy: You want breakfast? Kim: No thanks. Jimmy: Come on, you need to eat for the health of you and the baby.

Joey gets up and grabs his stuff to head off to school.

Kim: Bye sweetie. Joey: Bye mom. Bye dad. Jimmy: Later sport!

Joey leaves.

Jimmy: So how was your doctor's appointment? Kim: Good. Everything is fine. Jimmy: Did you finally give in and ask whether it is a boy or a girl? Kim: Yeah. Jimmy: Well? Kim: We're having another boy! Jimmy: That's great! (he hugs Kim). I've been thinking about names. Kim: Me too. Jimmy: I want to name him after Bobby. He meant so much to you. Kim: (crying) Jimmy. Thank you. Jimmy: Robert Doherty.

Kim is still crying. She has no clue what to say. *~*~*~*~*~*~*

Romeo: You two didn't think that you would get away from us that easily did you? Hope That you did everything you ever wanted to, because you are done now.

He has the gun held to Faith's head. Everyone is caught by surprise when the helicopters hover over head, snipers sitting with guns aimed. 4x4s come up over the hill, and officers come over the crest with guns drawn.

Loudspeaker: Drop your weapons, get down on the ground. We have you surrounded.

The officers close in. Romeo holds the gun tighter to Faith's head. Faith sees an opening and kicks him in the side of the knee. He drops to the ground and drops the weapon. She grabs it and holds it on him as the officers move in and arrest the gang members. Bosco and Davis rush into their wives.

Bosco: (holding Faith) I was so scared. Faith: I know.

The paramedics come in and exam the girls. They think it's best to take them both to the hospital. They put Faith on a gurney and load her into the back of a bus. Bosco climbs in with her. The medics put a splint on Alex's leg and strap her onto a gurney. Davis climbs into the back of the bus with her the doors are closed and the bus pulls off.