May 9th, 2003
Week 20
Bosco ran the vacuum cleaner over the rug in the living room. He chuckled to himself. He certainly had become domesticated this past year. He wasn't complaining though. Things in his life were just utterly fantastic. He had the perfect wife, the perfect job, the perfect kids, and the perfect house. What more could he want?
"Dad?" Emily stood in the doorway biting her lip nervously. Bosco shut off the vacuum.
"What can I do for you little lady?" He asked.
"Where's mom?" She asked.
"She went out with Charlie and Noelle." He said, "Why?"
"I need her." Emily said.
"Can I help you with anything?" Bosco asked. Emily quickly shook her head.
"I need Mom…Now." She said.
"Well, she's not here." Bosco said, "Bu I am. I swear I can help you with anything you need. I'm your stepfather." Emily bit her lip.
"I can't tell you." She said.
"Sure you can." Bosco said. Emily sighed.
"I ah, I got my period." She mumbled. Bosco stared at her.
"Ah…for…ah…" He rubbed his neck suddenly glad Faith was pregnant with boy. "Your mother will be back in an hour or so."
"I can't wait that long." Emily bit her lip. "Can you…."
"Can I? Oh!" Bosco turned white, but nodded. "I ah…I don't know what to get…."
"Me either. Never mind!" Emily stalked off upstairs. She slammed her bedroom door. Bosco sighed deeply.
"Oh god." Bosco groaned. "Emily, I'll…. Be back soon." He said grabbing his jacket. What the hell was he doing??
* * *
Bosco walked into the drug store. It had to be love because he wouldn't do this for just any one. He slowly shuffled down an aisle…the dreaded aisle.
"Okay, Boscorelli. You take down drug dealers, arrest wife beaters…you can do this." He looked at the shelves in front of him. "Regular, super, super plus, and lights. What the fuck?" Why the hell where there so many brands? He pulled out three boxes of pads. "These? Oh god, Faith why aren't you here?" He grabbed four more boxes and went to the cash register.
"Buy enough?" The cashier asked.
"I sure hope so." Bosco muttered. His heart pounded. He felt like an idiot buying all of this.
* * *
Bosco walked in as Noelle yapped at his feet.
"Faith?" She walked out of the living room.
"Where on earth have you been?" She asked.
"Emily said…her period…I freaked…and bought her these." Bosco poured the bag of feminine napkins out. Faith burst into laughter.
"You bought her all of this?" Faith laughed rubbing her stomach.
"She said it and I freaked." He said. "Where is she?"
"I took care of her. She has a hot water bottle and is laying down." Faith said looking at all the stuff, "One of every brand?"
"Yes!" Bosco cried, "That aisle gives me the creeps." Faith smiled softly.
"At least you tried." She said. "I bet you're glad we're having a boy."
"Oh yes. You'll never know how happy I am for that." Bosco groaned as he sat down. This afternoon had been way too stressful for him.
May 23rd, 2003
Week 22
Faith smoothed out her new pregnancy work uniform out over her stomach. She hated wearing this shirt, but it was better that being constricted in her old uniform. She couldn't button those pants anymore anyway. Faith tapped her pencil against the desk looking at her computer screen. She hated writing reports.
"Hey." Ty leaned against her desk.
"Hey. Aren't you suppose to be on vacation?" Faith smiled. Ty nodded.
"I was just getting my paycheck." He said, "You're looking good." Faith chuckled.
"Fat and bloated." She smiled.
"Any names yet?" He asked.
"Well, Bosco and I want a good Italian name." Faith smiled. Ty nodded.
"Sounds good to me." He said, "SO, Bosco is working with Sully until I get back huh?" Faith giggled with a nod.
"Yeah. He's all ready complaining."
"What a pair those two will make." He said, "Well, I'm off to the Bahamas with Taylor."
"I didn't know you were going with Taylor." Faith smiled.
"Keep it hush hush." Ty winked, "I'll bring back something special for the baby." Faith nodded
"Have fun." Faith turned back to her report. "This is shit."
"What is?" Bosco came up behind her and kissed her ear.
"This report." She sighed, "I just lost my train of thought it all. You and Sully going on patrol?"
"Yeah. Soon. I'm so excited for this new partnership." He sighed.
"Sully not as hot as me?" Faith smiled.
"He's a fat fuck sometimes." Bosco said.
"Oh. But I'm a fat fuck sometimes too." She chuckled. Bosco shook his head.
"You're a pregnant fuck." He winked playfully. Faith giggled, "I have a name."
"Okay, what is the name?" Faith crossed his arms.
"Giovanni." He grinned.
"Giovanni." Faith let it roll over her tongue. "I like it. Maybe for a middle name." Bosco smiled.
"A middle name. I could handle that." He said, "Well, I'm out of here. I'll see you at home for dinner."
"We're having take out." Faith chuckled blowing Bosco a kiss. She turned bright red when everyone started snickering. "Shut up, guys. It's my pregnancy hormones." She shook her head and turned back to her report.
* * *
"Faith is looking pretty good." Sully said. Bosco glanced at him.
"She always looks good." He said.
"Oh I know, but I mean, she's holding up well during this pregnancy." Sully said.
"Holding up well? She's not a used car." Bosco said with a growl.
"I didn't mean it like that." He said, "Just…Never mind." Bosco gripped the steering wheel. This was going to be a long couple of months. Sully always seemed to get on his nerves. "You enjoying married life?"
"Are you?" Bosco asked coldly. Sully sighed deeply.
"Is there a reason why you don't like me?" Sully asked.
"I don't dislike you, Sull." Bosco sighed. "I just don't like being partnered up with anyone who's not Faith." Sully nodded.
"Faith is a good partner to have. I enjoyed it when you and Ty weren't here." He said. Bosco chuckled.
"Yeah, but you and Faith got in a lot of trouble with Captain so I hear." Bosco said.
"All rumours, Man. All rumours." Sully smiled. "Maybe this partnership doesn't have to be hell. I wasn't to thrilled to have you for my partner either. Maybe we can just…see what happens." Bosco nodded.
"Okay, but hey, you should be thrilled to have me as your partner." Bosco said. Sully chuckled.
"We'll see if you live up to your reputation." Sully said. Bosco chuckled shaking his head.
"We'll see. I may shock you." Bosco smiled softly.
