Doc: Angela we have a call.
Doc stood at the entrance of the hallway staring. Was he really seeing what he was seeing? Bosco and Angela's arms went to their sides. She lifted her hand towards his chest.
Angela: smiling and whispering I guess another time.
Bosco couldn't say anything. He just watched her go past Doc who had the most surprised look on his face. But Bosco didn't notice he was just looking at Angela. Angela was already sitting in the bus by the time Doc caught up to her.
Doc: So you and Bosc--
Angela just waved her hand. The last thing she wanted to do was talk about it. She had been so close. The rest of the shift they could only think of each other. Bosco had remained quiet and Angela kept zoning out. At the end of the day Angela quickly walked out of the firehouse. She knew Doc would never tell what he saw but she still couldn't bear looking at the bucket boys. She waited for Bosco by his car. Then Faith walked by Angela.
Angela: Hey Faith! Where's Bosco?
Faith: I don't know. He left before me.
Then Faith noticed that the car Angela was leaning on was Bosco's.
Faith: Maybe he's waiting for you in front of the firehouse.
Angela hadn't thought of that. She went but she couldn't find him there. She even went upstairs, no cops there. When she made her way back to the car she couldn't find it. It wasn't there. It wasn't anywhere. Bosco had left without her.
Bosco was driving fast. Even faster than usual. When he got home he grabbed a beer and watched Sports Center. But after a couple of minutes he turned it off and went to bed.
Angela walked home. It was a long way but she had a lot to think about. Maybe Bosco was just like all the other jerks. He obviously didn't care if he ran off like that. She could just imagine him hiding in the shadows until she left his car and could drive away.
When she got home she took a shower and lay down. She didn't want to do it but she did. She just cried over one more jerk. But Bosco was different she thought he was more than that. But apparently he wasn't. He knew he could have her now, but he didn't want her. She cried herself to sleep.
The next morning Bosco and Angela both woke up late in their own apartment. Angela got up to wash her face. It was sticky from all the crying last night. But it was no use b/c when she turned off the water she started crying again. She was tempted to call in but wasn't going to let the asshole get to her that much. Instead she changed and headed off to work early.
Bosco was pissed. He didn't eat breakfast. He didn't do anything. He sat down in front of the TV watching an infomercial about knives. He fell back asleep after a couple minutes it was the only thing he could do b/c it took his mind off of Angela.
Angela walked into the firehouse an hour early. She head straight for the bunks and fell asleep.
Bosco ran into the locker room. Late, what was new? But Faith noticed that he looked really tired. Like he hadn't slept in forever. He was probably out with Angela. Faith wondered why Angela was with someone like Bosco. Yesterday Angela seemed really nice, like the girl next door. She loved Bosco but she knew that he wasn't the best thing for a girl like her. Boz didn't exactly treat his girlfriends the greatest.
Doc was patting Angela on the arm.
Doc: Angela wake up.
Angela: waking up What?
Doc: What are you doing? You have to get changed.
Angela: Sorry. I guess I fell asleep. Sorry.
Doc: Yeah Lieu said you were here an hour early. Are you OK?
Angela: I'm fine. I'm just gonna get dressed. I'll be right down.
Doc: OK
Doc still couldn't help but notice that she was a little upset. He wondered if it had anything to do with Boscorelli. He didn't like to get into anyone's business, but he knew that Bosco wasn't exactly St. Andrew. Angela was back down in a flash. She sat down at the table and picked up the paper. Doc usually didn't get involved but now he could really tell that something was bothering her.
Doc: Hey Angela do you want to talk?
Angela: About what?
Doc: Anything.
Angela: Well I can't really think of anything to say.
Angela wondered if it was that obvious that she was sad. She thought she was doing a good job of hiding it. Carlos came running in.
Doc: You're late.
Carlos: I don't see Kim anywhere.
Doc: She's in Lieu's office and this is about you not her.
Doc wondered if Angela would talk to Kim more. After all they were both girls. And if it was a problem with a guy then it'd definitely be easier to talk to Kim. But then he'd have to tell Kim what he saw. He didn't want to do that. Kim came out of Lieu's office and greeted Angela.
Kim: Hey Ang.
Angela: Hey Kim. How are you?
Kim: You know.
Doc: Hey Kim can I talk to you?
Angela: thinking Oh that's exactly what I need. For Doc to spread the news that I'm not happy. I never took him to be like that. Maybe he just wants to talk to her about why she was talking to Lieu.
Kim and Doc walked downstairs.
Kim: What's up?
Doc: It's Angela. I think something is wrong and I think maybe you could talk to her. You two seem to be close. I just don't want to intrude and you and her have a more personal friendship.
Kim: Sure. What do you think is up?
Doc: I don't want to say.
Kim: Well now you have to.
Doc: It's just I don't want to go spreading rumors.
Kim: C'mon Doc you can't be perfect all the time.
Doc: I'm not trying to be perfect, I'm just trying to look out for her.
Kim: Allright I'll talk to her.
Carlos came down and saw Angela all alone. But he wasn't interested anymore. Not after Ty said that he thought that Bosco and her slept together. There was no way he was going after Bosco's sloppy seconds. Even though she was hot.
Carlos: Hey what's up?
Angela remained quiet. Maybe she hadn't heard him.
Carlos: I said Hey what's up?
Angela: What? Oh sorry. Nothing.
No he definitely wasn't interested anymore. She was a slight whack job.
Angela: Well something.
Oh that's great that's all Carlos needed was to hear how this girl was depressed.
Angela: Bosco's an asshole.
Carlos: Well you slept with him
Angela: I did not.
Carlos: Yeah you did. Ty told me.
Angela:mad Yeah cuz Ty saw the whole thing. In fact he taped it for us. So if you want to see the tape, just ask.
Whoa. She definitely didn't sleep with him.
Carlos: Allright so you didn't sleep with him.
Angela: You said he was a dick. You were right. Maybe I should've of just went out with you.
Carlos couldn't believe his ears. Was it really gonna be this easy? He flashed a smile at her. And she already regretted saying it.
Carlos: flirting Well you still have that opportunity.
Angela: God are all guys assholes in New York?
Jimmy came in just then.
Jimmy: No just Carlos.
Carlos: Hey and Bosco.
Jimmy: Well that goes without saying.
Angela: You know I don't know what's wrong with me. Like I didn't get enough warning about him.
Jimmy: Did you hook up with Bosco?
Angela: NO! And thank God.
Jimmy: Yeah well Kim is downstairs said she wanted to talk to you.
Angela: Oh Just great. Thanks Jimmy.
Angela walked down knowing just what to expect. Kim wanted to "talk". Doc probably told her everything he saw. That's another asshole to add to the list she thought. Kim was leaning against the wall waiting. Angela put on her fakest smile.
Angela: Hey Kim. You wanted to talk? I hope you're OK.
Kim: Actually I wanted to talk about you. Are you allright?
Angela: sighing Yeah. I'm just great.
Kim: OK I so know you're lying.
Angela: Look nothing happened Doc just walked in at the wrong moment. I'm fine.
Kim was confused.
Kim: What are you talking about?
Angela: Right like he didn't tell you.
Kim: Doc didn't tell me anything, just that he was worried about you. What exactly didn't he walk in on?
Angela: I guess it just looked like Bosco and I were gonna kiss.
Kim: But I thought you were just friends.
Angela: Well it really doesn't matter anyway. B/C now we are not even that. We are nothing. And I hope I never have to see him again.
Kim: What happened?
Angela: Last night he didn't come. I waited and waited and he didn't come.
Kim: OK whoa you are gonna have to be more specific.
Angela: Last night I waited by his car. But he didn't come. Then Faith said he might be waiting by the firehouse but he wasn't there. He wasn't anywhere. When I went back to wait by his car, it was gone.
Kim: Did he know that you wanted to meet after work?
Angela: No...
Kim: Look I'm not Bosco's biggest fan, but it sounds like you're overreacting and sometimes when you really like someone you overreact.
Angela hadn't really thought she was overreacting. But now that she thought about she was. Crying b/c he left when they weren't supposed to meet in the first place. Kim was right. Had Angela really liked Bosco that much? Sure she found out that he was nice and he made her laugh. She had a good time with him. And she was definitely attracted to him.
Angela: Yeah. I don't know.
Kim: Bosco isn't as bad as everyone makes him seem. I mean he gets along great with Faith and she's really nice. That's gotta mean something.
Doc comes down the stairs.
Doc: C'mon Angela.
Angela: Do we have a call?
Doc: Yeah.
Angela: Bye Kim. Thanks. I'm gonna really think about this.
Kim: We can talk later if you want.
Angela followed Doc to the bus as Kim walked back upstairs. They got in and Doc put the bus in drive.
Angela: Thanks for asking Kim to talk to me. I really needed that.
Doc: No problem I was just worried. You seemed a little upset.
Angela: About what you saw yesterday...
Doc: You don't have to explain yourself.
Angela: I just don't want you to think that I always do that kind of stuff on the job. I just got carried away. I'm sorry.
Doc: It's OK. We were on lunch. Don't worry about it.
The rest of the day went by smoothly enough. Angela apologized to Carlos who seemed like he never heard anyone say sorry to him before. She had really felt accepted by the guys and Kim at Camelot. They were all surprised she apologized to Carlos too. But Angela didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings and even though it seemed that Carlos didn't have feelings she knew he did.
With Bosco everything wasn't so great. He was having a horrible day and all day long Faith tried to get what was bothering him out of him and that didn't make him feel any better. Bosco sulked all day. Even in the locker room at the end of shift he was throwing things around. He left without saying anything to anyone. Faith ran to catch up with him. She caught him right before he was getting into his car.
Faith: Hey Boz, You have to tell me what's wrong with you.
Bosco: I don't have to tell you shit.
Faith: What the hell is wrong with you Bosco? Yesterday you were all happy and in a good mood and today...
Bosco: Look Faith nothing is wrong with me. I just wish you would leave me alone.
Faith: Look is it that girl, Angela?
Bosco: Don't fucking talk to me about her.
Faith: It is her.
Bosco: YellingYeah so what if it is. It's her Faith. She's ripping my heart out. Is that what you want to hear?
Faith: If it's the truth. Bosco, I just want the truth.
Bosco: pissed You want me to tell you the truth. The truth is that I really like this girl and I wanna run away before she finds out what a jerk I am.
Faith: Have you ever thought that maybe the thing to do is not be a jerk?
Bosco: Look Faith I told you the truth now just leave me alone.
Bosco got into his car and drove off leaving Faith alone.
Angela walked out of the firehouse. She had decided that if Bosco was meant to be then it would happen. She still had tears in her eyes though. But from the Bucket Boys making her laugh.
Faith saw Angela wiping her eyes and wondered if she was upset with Bosco.
Faith: yelling across the street Hey Ang!
Angela heard her name but didn't know where it was coming from.
Faith: OVER HERE!
Angela: Oh hey Faith.
They met each other in the middle of the street.
Angela: Where do you live? Maybe we can share a cab.
Faith: Umm...No I just wanted to talk.
Angela: Oh is everything OK?
Faith: Yeah with me everything's peachy. It's just with Bosco things aren't so great.
Of course. Angela hadn't thought that Bosco might be going through something.
Angela: concerned Is he OK?
Faith: I've never seen Bosco act like this?
Angela: What? Like what?
Faith: Look I just think you should really talk to him. Like soon.
Angela: Like tonight soon?
Faith: Yeah.
Angela: What about though?
Faith: About you.
Angela: About me?
Faith: Yeah he's really hung up about you.
Angela: Oh...Well thanks Faith. I'm gonna go over tomorrow though give him some time alone.
Faith: Allright. I guess I'll see you around.
Angela: Yeah. Bye Faith
Faith: Bye
Angela took a cab home, she was tired and didn't want to walk. She thought is was really nice of Faith for the heads up. She wondered if she should go tonight. She told the cabbie to turn around and head for Bosco's.
She was really nervous and anxious. She didn't know what to expect. She hadn't seen Bosco since their almost kiss. She was really starting to fidget. She paid the cab driver but stood outside Bosco's apartment building forever. He might not even be home. But his car was parked on the other side of the street. It was now or never. She went up to the stoop and buzzed for his apartment. He didn't answer. She buzzed again. Nothing. She kept buzzing until she knew he'd answer.
Bosco: over intercom and annoyed WHAT?!
Angela: nervous Umm...Hey! Sorry about that. It's me. Angela.
It was silent.
Angela: It's just that...well...I just wanted to see if you wanted to talk...Or I don't know...Are you OK?
Still silence. Angela waited a while but there was nothing she turned to leave but then Boz came to the door.
Bosco: Hey
Angela: Oh hi. I thought...
Bosco: Yeah I know sorry.
Angela: Can I come up?
Bosco: You better not.
Angela: Why? Is there another girl up there?
She was playing but begged that there wasn't.
Bosco: No. It's just ...No Yeah you can come in.
Angela followed Bosco up.
Angela: I didn't really think there was someone else up here.
Bosco: Oh I know. But you wanted to come in.
Angela: Yeah.
They sat in silence.
Bosco: Do you want something to drink?
Angela: No thanks. I'm good.
It was really awkward. They didn't know what to say to each other.
Bosco: Look I'm kind of tired.
Angela: Yeah I'm kinda sorry I came.
That stung Bosco.
Bosco: Look I'm not saying you have to leave.
Angela: Allright.
There was a pause that seemed to last an eternity. Angela had just about had enough.
Angela: Bosco I like you.
Bosco: You're allright too.
Angela: Oh God shut up! You know what I mean.
Bosco just looked at her.
Bosco: Allright.
Angela: Allright? Oh you've got to be kidding.
Bosco: What do you want me to say?
Angela: I don't know. Lie to me, tell me you like me too.
Bosco: You think I would be lying?
Angela: I don't know what to think except I should've known better than to fall for someone like you.
Bosco: Someone like me?
Angela: Yeah. Someone like you.
Bosco: What the hell does that mean?
Angela: It means that you can't even express your feelings. I know you like me too. And that whatever the hell it was at the restaurant was the most sincere thing you've ever been through. And I know you don't want to deal with it b/c it scares you. And God forbid, big bad Boscorelli get into anything that scares him.
Bosco: yelling You're right. It does scare me. You happy? I don't want to like you or have anything to do with you b/c you scare me. B/C whatever we would have would be temporary until you found out what an asshole I was.
Angela: You think I don't you're an asshole? I know Bosco and I am still here. I'm still standing right here.
Bosco: Yeah but you'll leave, eventually, you'll go. Just like everyone else. And then I'm all alone again with no one but beat cop fucking Faith who I am just waiting to see go out of my life too.
Angela: surprisedGod Boz...I don't know what to say.
Bosco: Don't say anything. Just leave now not later. I'm sicka gettin' hurt.
Angela: I don't want to hurt you.
Bosco: If you stay you will. Just get out. Please just leave.
Angela turned and headed for the door. Her hand was on the doorknob. She turned the knob as Bosco watched. There goes another one. And it hurt.
But she didn't leave. She never even got the door open.
Angela: No I won't go.
Bosco: What?
Angela: Bosco I want to try. I want to be here. I just want to try.
Bosco: Try what?
Angela: Try this. I want to be someone for you. I just don't want to leave you.
Bosco: So you gonna stay forever?
Angela: I don't know. I want to be a friend first and foremost. I just want to show you that some things are worth the risk of being hurt.
Bosco: I don't think so.
Angela: But Boz it's true. Everyday you go out on the job and there's always a possibility that you may get hurt, maybe even that you might die. But you still go, everyday. You take that risk. Life is like that too. You have to take risks.
Bosco inhaled deeply and sighed it out. He looked up towards the ceiling and then rolled his head and looked at the floor. Angela didn't know what to think. Now it meant more then just a relationship. Now she wanted to show him the beauty of risk. If only he would let her.
Angela: Bosco, I can't promise that you won't get hurt, but I can promise that I'll be there if you do, if you get hurt. I want you to let me be here for you. I want you to let me care.
Bosco: What if I hurt you?
Angela: You won't hurt me if you don't want to.
Bosco: You don't me.
Angela: I know you care more then you let on.
Bosco: You will be here for me.
Angela: And you will be here for me. It's give and take.
Bosco: Give and take? This means alot, you know? You not leaving.
Angela: smiling I know.
Bosco: So give and take it is.
For the next couple of months there was alot of giving and taking. But more importantly there was a bond that was being formed. An unbreakable bond. Whenever Bosco had a problem he went to Angela and when she needed to talk she went to his house. But they hung out too, when nothing was wrong. They'd watch games on TV and throw popcorn at each other during movies. While it was apparant to everyone who saw them together, Bosco and Angela did not realize how hard they were falling for each other.
Angela: laughing Right Sapp is is not all talk he could tackle your ass to the ground Doherty.
Jimmy: Yeah but that's just cuz he outweighs by two Carlos's.
Carlos: When did I get into this conversation.
The bucket boy group were all assembled around the table. They had a couple minutes til the end of their shift. They had been talking about whether or not the Bucs could repeat the SuperBowl.
Angela: Oh and what about Lynch. Damn that boy's got some punch in him.
Doc comes upstairs. He looks serious.
Doc: Uh..Ang...
Angela: What's wrong?
Doc: It's Bosco.
Doc stood at the entrance of the hallway staring. Was he really seeing what he was seeing? Bosco and Angela's arms went to their sides. She lifted her hand towards his chest.
Angela: smiling and whispering I guess another time.
Bosco couldn't say anything. He just watched her go past Doc who had the most surprised look on his face. But Bosco didn't notice he was just looking at Angela. Angela was already sitting in the bus by the time Doc caught up to her.
Doc: So you and Bosc--
Angela just waved her hand. The last thing she wanted to do was talk about it. She had been so close. The rest of the shift they could only think of each other. Bosco had remained quiet and Angela kept zoning out. At the end of the day Angela quickly walked out of the firehouse. She knew Doc would never tell what he saw but she still couldn't bear looking at the bucket boys. She waited for Bosco by his car. Then Faith walked by Angela.
Angela: Hey Faith! Where's Bosco?
Faith: I don't know. He left before me.
Then Faith noticed that the car Angela was leaning on was Bosco's.
Faith: Maybe he's waiting for you in front of the firehouse.
Angela hadn't thought of that. She went but she couldn't find him there. She even went upstairs, no cops there. When she made her way back to the car she couldn't find it. It wasn't there. It wasn't anywhere. Bosco had left without her.
Bosco was driving fast. Even faster than usual. When he got home he grabbed a beer and watched Sports Center. But after a couple of minutes he turned it off and went to bed.
Angela walked home. It was a long way but she had a lot to think about. Maybe Bosco was just like all the other jerks. He obviously didn't care if he ran off like that. She could just imagine him hiding in the shadows until she left his car and could drive away.
When she got home she took a shower and lay down. She didn't want to do it but she did. She just cried over one more jerk. But Bosco was different she thought he was more than that. But apparently he wasn't. He knew he could have her now, but he didn't want her. She cried herself to sleep.
The next morning Bosco and Angela both woke up late in their own apartment. Angela got up to wash her face. It was sticky from all the crying last night. But it was no use b/c when she turned off the water she started crying again. She was tempted to call in but wasn't going to let the asshole get to her that much. Instead she changed and headed off to work early.
Bosco was pissed. He didn't eat breakfast. He didn't do anything. He sat down in front of the TV watching an infomercial about knives. He fell back asleep after a couple minutes it was the only thing he could do b/c it took his mind off of Angela.
Angela walked into the firehouse an hour early. She head straight for the bunks and fell asleep.
Bosco ran into the locker room. Late, what was new? But Faith noticed that he looked really tired. Like he hadn't slept in forever. He was probably out with Angela. Faith wondered why Angela was with someone like Bosco. Yesterday Angela seemed really nice, like the girl next door. She loved Bosco but she knew that he wasn't the best thing for a girl like her. Boz didn't exactly treat his girlfriends the greatest.
Doc was patting Angela on the arm.
Doc: Angela wake up.
Angela: waking up What?
Doc: What are you doing? You have to get changed.
Angela: Sorry. I guess I fell asleep. Sorry.
Doc: Yeah Lieu said you were here an hour early. Are you OK?
Angela: I'm fine. I'm just gonna get dressed. I'll be right down.
Doc: OK
Doc still couldn't help but notice that she was a little upset. He wondered if it had anything to do with Boscorelli. He didn't like to get into anyone's business, but he knew that Bosco wasn't exactly St. Andrew. Angela was back down in a flash. She sat down at the table and picked up the paper. Doc usually didn't get involved but now he could really tell that something was bothering her.
Doc: Hey Angela do you want to talk?
Angela: About what?
Doc: Anything.
Angela: Well I can't really think of anything to say.
Angela wondered if it was that obvious that she was sad. She thought she was doing a good job of hiding it. Carlos came running in.
Doc: You're late.
Carlos: I don't see Kim anywhere.
Doc: She's in Lieu's office and this is about you not her.
Doc wondered if Angela would talk to Kim more. After all they were both girls. And if it was a problem with a guy then it'd definitely be easier to talk to Kim. But then he'd have to tell Kim what he saw. He didn't want to do that. Kim came out of Lieu's office and greeted Angela.
Kim: Hey Ang.
Angela: Hey Kim. How are you?
Kim: You know.
Doc: Hey Kim can I talk to you?
Angela: thinking Oh that's exactly what I need. For Doc to spread the news that I'm not happy. I never took him to be like that. Maybe he just wants to talk to her about why she was talking to Lieu.
Kim and Doc walked downstairs.
Kim: What's up?
Doc: It's Angela. I think something is wrong and I think maybe you could talk to her. You two seem to be close. I just don't want to intrude and you and her have a more personal friendship.
Kim: Sure. What do you think is up?
Doc: I don't want to say.
Kim: Well now you have to.
Doc: It's just I don't want to go spreading rumors.
Kim: C'mon Doc you can't be perfect all the time.
Doc: I'm not trying to be perfect, I'm just trying to look out for her.
Kim: Allright I'll talk to her.
Carlos came down and saw Angela all alone. But he wasn't interested anymore. Not after Ty said that he thought that Bosco and her slept together. There was no way he was going after Bosco's sloppy seconds. Even though she was hot.
Carlos: Hey what's up?
Angela remained quiet. Maybe she hadn't heard him.
Carlos: I said Hey what's up?
Angela: What? Oh sorry. Nothing.
No he definitely wasn't interested anymore. She was a slight whack job.
Angela: Well something.
Oh that's great that's all Carlos needed was to hear how this girl was depressed.
Angela: Bosco's an asshole.
Carlos: Well you slept with him
Angela: I did not.
Carlos: Yeah you did. Ty told me.
Angela:mad Yeah cuz Ty saw the whole thing. In fact he taped it for us. So if you want to see the tape, just ask.
Whoa. She definitely didn't sleep with him.
Carlos: Allright so you didn't sleep with him.
Angela: You said he was a dick. You were right. Maybe I should've of just went out with you.
Carlos couldn't believe his ears. Was it really gonna be this easy? He flashed a smile at her. And she already regretted saying it.
Carlos: flirting Well you still have that opportunity.
Angela: God are all guys assholes in New York?
Jimmy came in just then.
Jimmy: No just Carlos.
Carlos: Hey and Bosco.
Jimmy: Well that goes without saying.
Angela: You know I don't know what's wrong with me. Like I didn't get enough warning about him.
Jimmy: Did you hook up with Bosco?
Angela: NO! And thank God.
Jimmy: Yeah well Kim is downstairs said she wanted to talk to you.
Angela: Oh Just great. Thanks Jimmy.
Angela walked down knowing just what to expect. Kim wanted to "talk". Doc probably told her everything he saw. That's another asshole to add to the list she thought. Kim was leaning against the wall waiting. Angela put on her fakest smile.
Angela: Hey Kim. You wanted to talk? I hope you're OK.
Kim: Actually I wanted to talk about you. Are you allright?
Angela: sighing Yeah. I'm just great.
Kim: OK I so know you're lying.
Angela: Look nothing happened Doc just walked in at the wrong moment. I'm fine.
Kim was confused.
Kim: What are you talking about?
Angela: Right like he didn't tell you.
Kim: Doc didn't tell me anything, just that he was worried about you. What exactly didn't he walk in on?
Angela: I guess it just looked like Bosco and I were gonna kiss.
Kim: But I thought you were just friends.
Angela: Well it really doesn't matter anyway. B/C now we are not even that. We are nothing. And I hope I never have to see him again.
Kim: What happened?
Angela: Last night he didn't come. I waited and waited and he didn't come.
Kim: OK whoa you are gonna have to be more specific.
Angela: Last night I waited by his car. But he didn't come. Then Faith said he might be waiting by the firehouse but he wasn't there. He wasn't anywhere. When I went back to wait by his car, it was gone.
Kim: Did he know that you wanted to meet after work?
Angela: No...
Kim: Look I'm not Bosco's biggest fan, but it sounds like you're overreacting and sometimes when you really like someone you overreact.
Angela hadn't really thought she was overreacting. But now that she thought about she was. Crying b/c he left when they weren't supposed to meet in the first place. Kim was right. Had Angela really liked Bosco that much? Sure she found out that he was nice and he made her laugh. She had a good time with him. And she was definitely attracted to him.
Angela: Yeah. I don't know.
Kim: Bosco isn't as bad as everyone makes him seem. I mean he gets along great with Faith and she's really nice. That's gotta mean something.
Doc comes down the stairs.
Doc: C'mon Angela.
Angela: Do we have a call?
Doc: Yeah.
Angela: Bye Kim. Thanks. I'm gonna really think about this.
Kim: We can talk later if you want.
Angela followed Doc to the bus as Kim walked back upstairs. They got in and Doc put the bus in drive.
Angela: Thanks for asking Kim to talk to me. I really needed that.
Doc: No problem I was just worried. You seemed a little upset.
Angela: About what you saw yesterday...
Doc: You don't have to explain yourself.
Angela: I just don't want you to think that I always do that kind of stuff on the job. I just got carried away. I'm sorry.
Doc: It's OK. We were on lunch. Don't worry about it.
The rest of the day went by smoothly enough. Angela apologized to Carlos who seemed like he never heard anyone say sorry to him before. She had really felt accepted by the guys and Kim at Camelot. They were all surprised she apologized to Carlos too. But Angela didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings and even though it seemed that Carlos didn't have feelings she knew he did.
With Bosco everything wasn't so great. He was having a horrible day and all day long Faith tried to get what was bothering him out of him and that didn't make him feel any better. Bosco sulked all day. Even in the locker room at the end of shift he was throwing things around. He left without saying anything to anyone. Faith ran to catch up with him. She caught him right before he was getting into his car.
Faith: Hey Boz, You have to tell me what's wrong with you.
Bosco: I don't have to tell you shit.
Faith: What the hell is wrong with you Bosco? Yesterday you were all happy and in a good mood and today...
Bosco: Look Faith nothing is wrong with me. I just wish you would leave me alone.
Faith: Look is it that girl, Angela?
Bosco: Don't fucking talk to me about her.
Faith: It is her.
Bosco: YellingYeah so what if it is. It's her Faith. She's ripping my heart out. Is that what you want to hear?
Faith: If it's the truth. Bosco, I just want the truth.
Bosco: pissed You want me to tell you the truth. The truth is that I really like this girl and I wanna run away before she finds out what a jerk I am.
Faith: Have you ever thought that maybe the thing to do is not be a jerk?
Bosco: Look Faith I told you the truth now just leave me alone.
Bosco got into his car and drove off leaving Faith alone.
Angela walked out of the firehouse. She had decided that if Bosco was meant to be then it would happen. She still had tears in her eyes though. But from the Bucket Boys making her laugh.
Faith saw Angela wiping her eyes and wondered if she was upset with Bosco.
Faith: yelling across the street Hey Ang!
Angela heard her name but didn't know where it was coming from.
Faith: OVER HERE!
Angela: Oh hey Faith.
They met each other in the middle of the street.
Angela: Where do you live? Maybe we can share a cab.
Faith: Umm...No I just wanted to talk.
Angela: Oh is everything OK?
Faith: Yeah with me everything's peachy. It's just with Bosco things aren't so great.
Of course. Angela hadn't thought that Bosco might be going through something.
Angela: concerned Is he OK?
Faith: I've never seen Bosco act like this?
Angela: What? Like what?
Faith: Look I just think you should really talk to him. Like soon.
Angela: Like tonight soon?
Faith: Yeah.
Angela: What about though?
Faith: About you.
Angela: About me?
Faith: Yeah he's really hung up about you.
Angela: Oh...Well thanks Faith. I'm gonna go over tomorrow though give him some time alone.
Faith: Allright. I guess I'll see you around.
Angela: Yeah. Bye Faith
Faith: Bye
Angela took a cab home, she was tired and didn't want to walk. She thought is was really nice of Faith for the heads up. She wondered if she should go tonight. She told the cabbie to turn around and head for Bosco's.
She was really nervous and anxious. She didn't know what to expect. She hadn't seen Bosco since their almost kiss. She was really starting to fidget. She paid the cab driver but stood outside Bosco's apartment building forever. He might not even be home. But his car was parked on the other side of the street. It was now or never. She went up to the stoop and buzzed for his apartment. He didn't answer. She buzzed again. Nothing. She kept buzzing until she knew he'd answer.
Bosco: over intercom and annoyed WHAT?!
Angela: nervous Umm...Hey! Sorry about that. It's me. Angela.
It was silent.
Angela: It's just that...well...I just wanted to see if you wanted to talk...Or I don't know...Are you OK?
Still silence. Angela waited a while but there was nothing she turned to leave but then Boz came to the door.
Bosco: Hey
Angela: Oh hi. I thought...
Bosco: Yeah I know sorry.
Angela: Can I come up?
Bosco: You better not.
Angela: Why? Is there another girl up there?
She was playing but begged that there wasn't.
Bosco: No. It's just ...No Yeah you can come in.
Angela followed Bosco up.
Angela: I didn't really think there was someone else up here.
Bosco: Oh I know. But you wanted to come in.
Angela: Yeah.
They sat in silence.
Bosco: Do you want something to drink?
Angela: No thanks. I'm good.
It was really awkward. They didn't know what to say to each other.
Bosco: Look I'm kind of tired.
Angela: Yeah I'm kinda sorry I came.
That stung Bosco.
Bosco: Look I'm not saying you have to leave.
Angela: Allright.
There was a pause that seemed to last an eternity. Angela had just about had enough.
Angela: Bosco I like you.
Bosco: You're allright too.
Angela: Oh God shut up! You know what I mean.
Bosco just looked at her.
Bosco: Allright.
Angela: Allright? Oh you've got to be kidding.
Bosco: What do you want me to say?
Angela: I don't know. Lie to me, tell me you like me too.
Bosco: You think I would be lying?
Angela: I don't know what to think except I should've known better than to fall for someone like you.
Bosco: Someone like me?
Angela: Yeah. Someone like you.
Bosco: What the hell does that mean?
Angela: It means that you can't even express your feelings. I know you like me too. And that whatever the hell it was at the restaurant was the most sincere thing you've ever been through. And I know you don't want to deal with it b/c it scares you. And God forbid, big bad Boscorelli get into anything that scares him.
Bosco: yelling You're right. It does scare me. You happy? I don't want to like you or have anything to do with you b/c you scare me. B/C whatever we would have would be temporary until you found out what an asshole I was.
Angela: You think I don't you're an asshole? I know Bosco and I am still here. I'm still standing right here.
Bosco: Yeah but you'll leave, eventually, you'll go. Just like everyone else. And then I'm all alone again with no one but beat cop fucking Faith who I am just waiting to see go out of my life too.
Angela: surprisedGod Boz...I don't know what to say.
Bosco: Don't say anything. Just leave now not later. I'm sicka gettin' hurt.
Angela: I don't want to hurt you.
Bosco: If you stay you will. Just get out. Please just leave.
Angela turned and headed for the door. Her hand was on the doorknob. She turned the knob as Bosco watched. There goes another one. And it hurt.
But she didn't leave. She never even got the door open.
Angela: No I won't go.
Bosco: What?
Angela: Bosco I want to try. I want to be here. I just want to try.
Bosco: Try what?
Angela: Try this. I want to be someone for you. I just don't want to leave you.
Bosco: So you gonna stay forever?
Angela: I don't know. I want to be a friend first and foremost. I just want to show you that some things are worth the risk of being hurt.
Bosco: I don't think so.
Angela: But Boz it's true. Everyday you go out on the job and there's always a possibility that you may get hurt, maybe even that you might die. But you still go, everyday. You take that risk. Life is like that too. You have to take risks.
Bosco inhaled deeply and sighed it out. He looked up towards the ceiling and then rolled his head and looked at the floor. Angela didn't know what to think. Now it meant more then just a relationship. Now she wanted to show him the beauty of risk. If only he would let her.
Angela: Bosco, I can't promise that you won't get hurt, but I can promise that I'll be there if you do, if you get hurt. I want you to let me be here for you. I want you to let me care.
Bosco: What if I hurt you?
Angela: You won't hurt me if you don't want to.
Bosco: You don't me.
Angela: I know you care more then you let on.
Bosco: You will be here for me.
Angela: And you will be here for me. It's give and take.
Bosco: Give and take? This means alot, you know? You not leaving.
Angela: smiling I know.
Bosco: So give and take it is.
For the next couple of months there was alot of giving and taking. But more importantly there was a bond that was being formed. An unbreakable bond. Whenever Bosco had a problem he went to Angela and when she needed to talk she went to his house. But they hung out too, when nothing was wrong. They'd watch games on TV and throw popcorn at each other during movies. While it was apparant to everyone who saw them together, Bosco and Angela did not realize how hard they were falling for each other.
Angela: laughing Right Sapp is is not all talk he could tackle your ass to the ground Doherty.
Jimmy: Yeah but that's just cuz he outweighs by two Carlos's.
Carlos: When did I get into this conversation.
The bucket boy group were all assembled around the table. They had a couple minutes til the end of their shift. They had been talking about whether or not the Bucs could repeat the SuperBowl.
Angela: Oh and what about Lynch. Damn that boy's got some punch in him.
Doc comes upstairs. He looks serious.
Doc: Uh..Ang...
Angela: What's wrong?
Doc: It's Bosco.