Sun leaked into my apartment and sprawled across my face. I did the usual covering the back of my hand to my eyes trying to block the rays. I needed at least another hour sleep or I was going to be a complete zombie today. However, the disturbing call last night got my mind racing. After a half hour of trying to zone out again, I failed, sat up and got dressed. I knew today I had to do something. Since I was suspended from duty for the next weeks, I was just getting more miserable as the days go on. Deciding to check up on Faith and then Cruz I reluctantly poured myself some coffee, hoping it would hold me over for the long day ahead of me. Downing that and heading out of my apartment I knew what had to be done.
Hell, by the expression on Fred's face as I knocked on there door, I thought he was going to kill me right then and there. I looked down, my hands in my pockets. "Can I talk to Faith?" I asked my eyes on the ground. Boy, was this going to be tricky as he slammed the door in my face and told me to go home. I stood there leaning on the wall across the door to their apartment hoping Faith would show up. She didn't. I knocked again. I heard a commotion inside and then the door swung open. I feared Fred has his gun and was going to blow my brains out. Luckily, I came face to face with Faith. She walked out of the apartment closing the door behind her.
"He's a little upset about the suspension." She said watching me. I felt like laughing right then and there. Realizing, that would show how much of a jerk I am, I decided against it.
"A little?" I remarked.
"Yeah, just a little." She said staring at the ground. We both couldn't look at each other for the matter of 10 seconds. It was ridiculous.
"Hey, I'm really sorry for getting you into this mess. I know I was selfish and all. I should have listened to you when you told me to figure it out by myself. I was wrong." I apologized.
"It's not your fault, Bos." She said looking up. "Fred will cool down as soon as I get back to work."
I nodded to her looking back up at her guilty. "I just wanted to tell you I'm sorry."
"I know." She said with a reassuring grin and a half nod.
"I'll be seeing you." I said simply turning back down the hall heading to the stairs.
"Yeah and Bosco," She said as I turned around, "Take care of yourself."
I nodded and headed out. I knew the hardest part was done, now to face the girl who I have been avoiding. I knew she wasn't going to be too happy when I arrived, not happy, at all.