Angela was quiet the entire way. She had dressed out and called a cab. Kim came with her for support.
Kim: So did he say it was bad?
Angela: He didn't know.
The rest of the ride was silent. They walked into Mercy and saw Ty and Sully.
Angela: Is he OK?
Sully: They have him in surgery now.
Angela: Surgery. Oh my God. What happened?
Sully: We don't know exactly just that he got shot.
Angela: Surgery?
Sully: Yeah just to get the bullet out.
Angela: Where'd he get hit.
Sully: Not sure. I'm sure it's nothing serious.
Angela: Where's Faith?
Sully: We haven't seen her since we got here.
Angela paced around.
Angela: This will probably take awhile you can go Kim.
Kim: You sure?
Angela: Yeah you have Joey to worry about. Go.
Kim hugged Angela.
Kim: I'm sure he'll be just great.
Kim left. Faith came in with a women. She was an older lady.
Faith: Hey Ang. You doing OK?
Angela: Yeah. Where'd he get shot.
Faith: Uh the stomach. Angela this is Bosco's mom, Rose.
Angela thought this was a sucky way to meet Bosco's mom.
Angela: Hi Rose. It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Angela.
Rose: Yeah, I've heard about you.
Angela: Oh.
Nurse Proctor came up.
Faith, Rose, and Angela: How is he?
Proctor: Still in surgery. But he's doing good. You have nothing to worry about.
Angela: How much longer? Where'd it hit?
Proctor: It'll be any minute now. And it didn't hit any major organs. He's gonna be fine.
That was very reassuring. Ty and Sully left for awhile and then came back in civvies. By that time Bosco was out of surgery and doing just great.
Angela: to Dr. When can we see him?
Dr: Well he's a little groggy right now. But you're more than welcome to see him. Just one at a time.
Rose went in first. Then Faith. Angela sat and talked to Ty while she waited to see him.
Angela: So who shot him?
Ty: I don't know. He was a robbery suspect, took a tip jar at a convenience store.
Angela: A tip jar? That's only a couple of bucks. Why would he chase after him?
Ty: You know Bosco, ain't no crime to small.
Faith walked out of Bosco's room and up to Angela.
Faith: Hey.
Angela: Is he doing OK?
Faith: He's tired but fine.
Angela: Maybe I'll wait to talk to him. Let him rest.
Faith: No, he wants to see you.
Angela walked into his hospital room. Bosco's eyes were closed. So she just pulled a chair over and sat by his bed. Seeing him there, he looked like crap. He had bruises all over his face. All she wanted to do was hold him and rock him and tell him he was allright. She grabbed his hand. He stirred. He was asleep, Angela didn't blame him. Poor guy. Angela stayed the night at the hospital. At around 10 am the next day Bosco woke up. Angela was in the chair next to his bed flipping through a Newsweek.
Bosco: groggilyAng?
Angela: Good morning, Boz. How do you feel?
She poured him a glass of water and helped him sit up.
Bosco: Like shit.
Angela: laughing What do you expect?
Bosco: Not this. What happened?
Angela: You don't remember?
Bosco: No
Angela: You got shot. A guy stole a tip jar and you chased him. Faith found you in an alley. You were all beat up. The bullet went through your vest.
Bosco: Did he get away?
Angela: Yeah.
Bosco: Damn it.
There is a pause.
Angela: Boz...
Bosco: What?
Angela: beginning to cry I was so worried. I thought...
Bosco: I'm fine what are you crying about?
Angela: Bosco I just thought...I don't know, I guess I just thought the worst you know. I mean when Doc said your name I thought...you got shot and...
Bosco: I did get shot.
Angela: I just thought you'd died. I thought I'd meet your mother at your memorial service.
Bosco: That's what you thought about? And why are you crying you didn't meet my mother at a memorial service, you met her in a hospital.
Angela: Boz you could've died.
Bosco: But I didn't. So stop crying.
Angela: How does that not bother you? You could be zipped up in some body bag in the morgue right now.
Bosco: Will you listen to yourself? Jesus, I am not dead. I am alive and I'm gonna be OK. I understand you were scared but it's over now. We all know what's gonna happen. I'm fine.
Angela wiped her eyes and looked at Bosco. She smiled. Then the doctor came in.
Dr: Oh Mr. Boscorelli, up? How do you feel?
Bosco: Allright.
Dr: That's good. I'm sure Angela's already told you that the surgery went fine. We have the bullet. I can get Nurse Proctor to bring it to you if you want it.
Bosco: Uh, no that's OK
Dr: Understandable. Now Mr. Boscorelli, we were able to take the entire bullet out and thankfully it didn't hit anything major, so you're fine in that standing. But I'm afraid that you are suffering from a couple of bruised ribs, so there will definitely be some pain. We already have a prescription waiting for you that will help with that. Unfortunately there is not alot we can do for the discomfort that you will be feeling, from the surgery and the ribs. You have a signigicant amount of bruises and a couple of cuts and scrapes. The swelling in your lip should go down by tomorrow. I'm guessing you'll be out of here by tomorrow. We're just gonna keep you overnight again to make sure you're all stabalized, steady. Then it'll be bed rest for a couple weeks, desk when you get back to work.
Bosco: Great.
He said with sarcasm. Angela smiled a little thinking of Bosco lying in a bed all day. Right. She wouldn't be surprised if he left the hospital tonight to look for who ever did this to him.
Angela stayed in the hospital with Bosco until she had to leave for work. And then she checked on him everytime they made a run to the hospital. The fourth time she went in Bosco was trying to sit up. She walked up and helped him. Bosco thought that Angela smelled like every women should smell. It wasn't flowery or strong, it was just so...He didn't even know, she just smelled good.
Angela: Do you want me to come get you after work?
Bosco: Yeah, my keys are in the locker room at the precint if you just want to drive up. Faith'll tell you which locker is mine.
Angela: Allright.
She sat down on his bed, she knew she should leave, but she just loved being with him. Bosco reached over for Angela's hand but lost his nerve at the last second. They sat in silence while Bosco worked up his nerves. Then he reached over for her hand, he squeezed. Angela just looked at him, surprised. She looked down at their hands and looked back at Bosco. She smiled faintly and started to think. Bosco broke into her thoughts.
Bosco: I love you, Angela.
Angela didn't say anything. She was the most surprised she had ever been in their friendship. Had Bosco just told her he loved her? He did, he just said I love you. She didn't know what to say. She didn't love him, so she couldn't say it back. But...
Doc: Hey Boscorelli. How you doing?
Then Doc noticed them holding hands and their faces.
Doc: Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt.
Bosco: It's alright, Doc, Angela was just saying bye.
Without another word Angela got up and left. Doc and Bosco watched her go.
Doc: You know that girl is crazy about you.
Bosco: I don't think so.
Doc: No she is. It's always 'Bosco this', 'Bosco that'. Look I don't know if you guys are more than friends or what, but I know that she really cares about you.
Bosco: We're just friends.
Doc: No you're more. I can tell just the way that you look at each other, the way she talks about you. It's more. And the only reason I'm telling you this is because I would hate to see anyone lose a relationship like the one you have with Angela.
Bosco looked at Doc.
Bosco: I love her. I do. But she doesn't love me.
Doc: You're gonna tell me that this girl who spends all eight hours of her shift talking about you doesn't love you? No she loves you, her problem is just that she doesn't know how. Don't mess this up, Boscorelli.
Doc began to walk out the door.
Bosco: Thanks, Doc.
And Doc was gone.
Angela was waiting by the strecher and the bags.
Angela: C'mon we're all done here.
Doc: Let's go.
They got back the bus. Angela really wanted to know what Doc and Bosco had been talking about but she didn't dare ask.
They made their way back to the station in absolute silence. Just as Angela was getting out, Doc finally said something.
Doc: So Bosco loves you.
Angela: Were you listening to our conversation?
Doc: No he told me.
Angela: He told you?
Doc: Yeah. Angela, Bosco's changed alot since you've been around.
Angela: Well I didn't do that.
Doc: Yes you did. You brought out the best in him.
Angela: I'll see you upstairs.
Upstairs the bucket boys were playing cards.
DK: BS.
Jimmy: Damn it DK! You always get me.
DK: I am the master...Hey Ang wanna play?
Angela: No that's OK.
Walsh: C'mon we'll start over.
Angela: I just wouldn't want to make you any of you ladies cry.
Jimmy: We brought the tissue for you.
Angela: C'mon I can kick anyone's ass at BS.
The rest of the day was the slowest they ever had. Only one call came in that Carlos and Kim took. Angela stayed. When they were through playing cards...
Jimmy: So how's Bosco doing?
Angela: Like you care?
Jimmy: I care if you care.
Angela: He's fine. I'm gonna go talk to Doc
Angela walked over the Lieu's office where Doc was. The two of them were talking.
Angela: Hey sorry, but do you think it's fine if I head out a little early? It's only like 10 minutes.
Doc looked over at Lieu.
Lieu: Fine by me.
Doc: Yeah you can go. Are you picking up Boscorelli?
Angela: Yeah.
Doc: Be careful.
Angela: Sure will.
Angela dressed out and walked over to the 55 precint house. She asked the front if Faith was in, they said they had her coming to the house. Angela sat down and didn't have to wait long. Faith walked in with Ty close behind a few minutes later.
Angela: Hey Faith. Hey Ty.
Ty: Ang, you see Bosco today?
Angela: Yeah. He's fine. Faith he just told me to ask you where his locker was.
Faith: Alright, you can just come with us.
Angela followed Faith and Ty followed Angela to the locker room. Faith showed her which locker it was and Angela opened it with the combination Bosco had given her. She stared into his locker. He had deodorant, cologne, and some clothes and shoes in there. She put his clothes and shoes in the bag she had brought. And took his keys.
Faith: Bosco's letting you drive his car?
Angela: Yeah I'm going to pick him up from the hospital. Wanna come?
Faith: No I promised Fred I'd be home early.
Angela: Ty?
Ty: No can do. I have a date!
Angela went to the hospital by herself. She walked past the nurses station right to Bosco's room. Bosco was looking through a magazine.
Angela: Hey ready to go?
Bosco: Yeah I just gotta get dressed.
Angela: I brought some clothes, from your locker.
Angela helped him sit up. Angela was horrified to see what she saw when she was helping Bosco get dressed. The hospital gown was off and Bosco just sat on the bed with his boxers. His body was covered in purple bruises. They were all over his body. She didn't say anything though. He was sitting on the edge of the bed and Angela was in between his legs trying to help him put his shirt on. Bosco kept moaning in pain. Angela had to admit though that he looked cute when he groaned. The way his teeth clenced and his eyes shut tight. When it was finally on, Bosco used Angela to help him get up on his feet. Angela handed him his pants not quite knowing how to help him but them on. He winced when he bent down to put his legs in. He stumbled and caught his fall on Angela. She laughed at him.
Bosco: You think this is funny?
Angela: I'm sorry, but yeah. You should see how hot you look when you're in pain.
Bosco couldn't help but smile, he was flattered and at the same time confused. How could it turn anyone on that he was in pain?
Angela told him to wait there and loaded his things in the bag and then brought them to the car. Then went back to get him. He was getting into a wheelchair, while the doctor told him some stuff. Then the doctor left and Nurse Proctor wheeled Bosco out to the car.
Angela: Thanks.
Proctor: Your welcome. You and Bosco are so cute together.
Angela laughed: Thanks.
She got into the drivers side and drove away from Mercy. Bosco held his ribs, they hurt. He sneaked a peek at the mirror to see what Angela was talking about. He definitely didn't feel cute. Angela helped him up to his apartment and layed him down on his bed.
Angela: Well I guess you can call for anything. I'll have the ringer set on the highest so I'll wake up. You'll be OK?
Bosco: No. Stay here.
Angela remembered what Bosco told her in the hospital and didn't want to send him the wrong message. Hell, she didn't know what message she did want to send him.
Angela: I don't know.
Bosco: Please don't leave me. Give and take.
Angela: OK I'll be in the living room if you need me.
Bosco: No Ang stay here. With me.
Angela: Bosco, look I like you but...
Bosco: Damn it Angela, it's not about that. Just don't leave me alone.
Bosco was acting like a lost puppy. He curled up into Angela despite the pain. He just didn't want to be alone. Angela felt him breathing heavy before she heard his sobs. All she could do was hold him and tell him everything was going to be fine. It was all she wanted to do.
Bosco: What if he comes back?
Angela: This isn't the Boscorelli I know. You're fearless.
Bosco: Angela, the dick put me in the hospital. And he would've done more if it weren't for Sully and Ty coming.
Angela: Bosco you'll be OK. He won't know where to find you.
Bosco: I'm a cop, it's hard to hide.
Angela just rubbed his arm. She didn't know what to say. She was worried too. They hadn't caught him and didn't even know where to look.
Bosco: I hate that asshole for doing this to me.
Angela: Me too, Bosco, me too.
Angela had continued going to work and going to Bosco's. The last time she saw her apartment was when she was packing some stuff for Bosco's. She didn't go out anymore, instead she rushed to see Bosco. They had both dreamt of the guy coming back for Bosco when Angela wasn't home. Angela had a lot of stress. Everyday was the same. She wake up and cook for the two of them. She'd straighten up and then head out to work. But she always left a little early to head to the police house to see if they had any news on the perp. She'd work and then head off for Bosco. And that wasn't always pleasant. It was really eating him up that they hadn't caught the guy. But instead of fear, anger was growing through him. And with Angela being the only person he saw he would take it out on her. And him apologizing to her wasn't a feast either. He always said "I love you" and Angela was really stressed over that. Kim picked up on Angela's problems early on, but it took a while for her to respond.
Kim: Hey Ang, you wanna go out for coffee later?
Angela: I really should get home.
Kim: Now you're referring to Bosco's as home.
Angela didn't say anything.
Kim: C'mon Angela he'll be allright for another hour.
Angela: An hour?
Kim: All I'm asking.
Angela: Fine.
After work Angela and Kim headed for Kim's. Angela had never been there and was surprised to find it as clean as it was.
Kim: How do you take your coffee?
Angela: Milk and lots of sugar.
Kim: Angela what's up?
Angela: Nothing.
Kim: Don't mess with me, I've got great female intuition and I know something's wrong.
Angela: Nothing's wrong, I just have a lot of things on my mind.
Kim: A lot of things? Or just Bosco?
Angela: A lot of things with Bosco.
Kim: What about?
Angela: I just can't figure anything out. Bosco said he loved me and I just don't know what to say.
Kim: How about I love you too?
Angela: No I can't.
Kim: Angela it's pretty obvious you love him.
Angela: How Kim? Huh? How do you think I love him?
Kim: I think you love him, just the way I love Jimmy.
Angela: You can't love Jimmy you two aren't together.
Kim: But I will always care for him. And for the rest of my life he will always be the only person I ever felt like I truly connected with, and that's how you love Bosco.
Angela sighed. She understood Kim, but she didn't think that it applied to her relationship with Bosco. Sure she cared about Bosco but she had connected with lots of people.
Kim: I know you have reservations. Maybe you think Bosco is still a jerk, I don't know, but Ang, you love him. They way your eyes light up when he's around or when you're just talking about him. It's so obvious.
Angela was deep in thought. Kim didn't even know if she had heard her.
Angela left Kim's house with so many more answered questions. All she wanted to do was see Bosco.
Kim: So did he say it was bad?
Angela: He didn't know.
The rest of the ride was silent. They walked into Mercy and saw Ty and Sully.
Angela: Is he OK?
Sully: They have him in surgery now.
Angela: Surgery. Oh my God. What happened?
Sully: We don't know exactly just that he got shot.
Angela: Surgery?
Sully: Yeah just to get the bullet out.
Angela: Where'd he get hit.
Sully: Not sure. I'm sure it's nothing serious.
Angela: Where's Faith?
Sully: We haven't seen her since we got here.
Angela paced around.
Angela: This will probably take awhile you can go Kim.
Kim: You sure?
Angela: Yeah you have Joey to worry about. Go.
Kim hugged Angela.
Kim: I'm sure he'll be just great.
Kim left. Faith came in with a women. She was an older lady.
Faith: Hey Ang. You doing OK?
Angela: Yeah. Where'd he get shot.
Faith: Uh the stomach. Angela this is Bosco's mom, Rose.
Angela thought this was a sucky way to meet Bosco's mom.
Angela: Hi Rose. It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Angela.
Rose: Yeah, I've heard about you.
Angela: Oh.
Nurse Proctor came up.
Faith, Rose, and Angela: How is he?
Proctor: Still in surgery. But he's doing good. You have nothing to worry about.
Angela: How much longer? Where'd it hit?
Proctor: It'll be any minute now. And it didn't hit any major organs. He's gonna be fine.
That was very reassuring. Ty and Sully left for awhile and then came back in civvies. By that time Bosco was out of surgery and doing just great.
Angela: to Dr. When can we see him?
Dr: Well he's a little groggy right now. But you're more than welcome to see him. Just one at a time.
Rose went in first. Then Faith. Angela sat and talked to Ty while she waited to see him.
Angela: So who shot him?
Ty: I don't know. He was a robbery suspect, took a tip jar at a convenience store.
Angela: A tip jar? That's only a couple of bucks. Why would he chase after him?
Ty: You know Bosco, ain't no crime to small.
Faith walked out of Bosco's room and up to Angela.
Faith: Hey.
Angela: Is he doing OK?
Faith: He's tired but fine.
Angela: Maybe I'll wait to talk to him. Let him rest.
Faith: No, he wants to see you.
Angela walked into his hospital room. Bosco's eyes were closed. So she just pulled a chair over and sat by his bed. Seeing him there, he looked like crap. He had bruises all over his face. All she wanted to do was hold him and rock him and tell him he was allright. She grabbed his hand. He stirred. He was asleep, Angela didn't blame him. Poor guy. Angela stayed the night at the hospital. At around 10 am the next day Bosco woke up. Angela was in the chair next to his bed flipping through a Newsweek.
Bosco: groggilyAng?
Angela: Good morning, Boz. How do you feel?
She poured him a glass of water and helped him sit up.
Bosco: Like shit.
Angela: laughing What do you expect?
Bosco: Not this. What happened?
Angela: You don't remember?
Bosco: No
Angela: You got shot. A guy stole a tip jar and you chased him. Faith found you in an alley. You were all beat up. The bullet went through your vest.
Bosco: Did he get away?
Angela: Yeah.
Bosco: Damn it.
There is a pause.
Angela: Boz...
Bosco: What?
Angela: beginning to cry I was so worried. I thought...
Bosco: I'm fine what are you crying about?
Angela: Bosco I just thought...I don't know, I guess I just thought the worst you know. I mean when Doc said your name I thought...you got shot and...
Bosco: I did get shot.
Angela: I just thought you'd died. I thought I'd meet your mother at your memorial service.
Bosco: That's what you thought about? And why are you crying you didn't meet my mother at a memorial service, you met her in a hospital.
Angela: Boz you could've died.
Bosco: But I didn't. So stop crying.
Angela: How does that not bother you? You could be zipped up in some body bag in the morgue right now.
Bosco: Will you listen to yourself? Jesus, I am not dead. I am alive and I'm gonna be OK. I understand you were scared but it's over now. We all know what's gonna happen. I'm fine.
Angela wiped her eyes and looked at Bosco. She smiled. Then the doctor came in.
Dr: Oh Mr. Boscorelli, up? How do you feel?
Bosco: Allright.
Dr: That's good. I'm sure Angela's already told you that the surgery went fine. We have the bullet. I can get Nurse Proctor to bring it to you if you want it.
Bosco: Uh, no that's OK
Dr: Understandable. Now Mr. Boscorelli, we were able to take the entire bullet out and thankfully it didn't hit anything major, so you're fine in that standing. But I'm afraid that you are suffering from a couple of bruised ribs, so there will definitely be some pain. We already have a prescription waiting for you that will help with that. Unfortunately there is not alot we can do for the discomfort that you will be feeling, from the surgery and the ribs. You have a signigicant amount of bruises and a couple of cuts and scrapes. The swelling in your lip should go down by tomorrow. I'm guessing you'll be out of here by tomorrow. We're just gonna keep you overnight again to make sure you're all stabalized, steady. Then it'll be bed rest for a couple weeks, desk when you get back to work.
Bosco: Great.
He said with sarcasm. Angela smiled a little thinking of Bosco lying in a bed all day. Right. She wouldn't be surprised if he left the hospital tonight to look for who ever did this to him.
Angela stayed in the hospital with Bosco until she had to leave for work. And then she checked on him everytime they made a run to the hospital. The fourth time she went in Bosco was trying to sit up. She walked up and helped him. Bosco thought that Angela smelled like every women should smell. It wasn't flowery or strong, it was just so...He didn't even know, she just smelled good.
Angela: Do you want me to come get you after work?
Bosco: Yeah, my keys are in the locker room at the precint if you just want to drive up. Faith'll tell you which locker is mine.
Angela: Allright.
She sat down on his bed, she knew she should leave, but she just loved being with him. Bosco reached over for Angela's hand but lost his nerve at the last second. They sat in silence while Bosco worked up his nerves. Then he reached over for her hand, he squeezed. Angela just looked at him, surprised. She looked down at their hands and looked back at Bosco. She smiled faintly and started to think. Bosco broke into her thoughts.
Bosco: I love you, Angela.
Angela didn't say anything. She was the most surprised she had ever been in their friendship. Had Bosco just told her he loved her? He did, he just said I love you. She didn't know what to say. She didn't love him, so she couldn't say it back. But...
Doc: Hey Boscorelli. How you doing?
Then Doc noticed them holding hands and their faces.
Doc: Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt.
Bosco: It's alright, Doc, Angela was just saying bye.
Without another word Angela got up and left. Doc and Bosco watched her go.
Doc: You know that girl is crazy about you.
Bosco: I don't think so.
Doc: No she is. It's always 'Bosco this', 'Bosco that'. Look I don't know if you guys are more than friends or what, but I know that she really cares about you.
Bosco: We're just friends.
Doc: No you're more. I can tell just the way that you look at each other, the way she talks about you. It's more. And the only reason I'm telling you this is because I would hate to see anyone lose a relationship like the one you have with Angela.
Bosco looked at Doc.
Bosco: I love her. I do. But she doesn't love me.
Doc: You're gonna tell me that this girl who spends all eight hours of her shift talking about you doesn't love you? No she loves you, her problem is just that she doesn't know how. Don't mess this up, Boscorelli.
Doc began to walk out the door.
Bosco: Thanks, Doc.
And Doc was gone.
Angela was waiting by the strecher and the bags.
Angela: C'mon we're all done here.
Doc: Let's go.
They got back the bus. Angela really wanted to know what Doc and Bosco had been talking about but she didn't dare ask.
They made their way back to the station in absolute silence. Just as Angela was getting out, Doc finally said something.
Doc: So Bosco loves you.
Angela: Were you listening to our conversation?
Doc: No he told me.
Angela: He told you?
Doc: Yeah. Angela, Bosco's changed alot since you've been around.
Angela: Well I didn't do that.
Doc: Yes you did. You brought out the best in him.
Angela: I'll see you upstairs.
Upstairs the bucket boys were playing cards.
DK: BS.
Jimmy: Damn it DK! You always get me.
DK: I am the master...Hey Ang wanna play?
Angela: No that's OK.
Walsh: C'mon we'll start over.
Angela: I just wouldn't want to make you any of you ladies cry.
Jimmy: We brought the tissue for you.
Angela: C'mon I can kick anyone's ass at BS.
The rest of the day was the slowest they ever had. Only one call came in that Carlos and Kim took. Angela stayed. When they were through playing cards...
Jimmy: So how's Bosco doing?
Angela: Like you care?
Jimmy: I care if you care.
Angela: He's fine. I'm gonna go talk to Doc
Angela walked over the Lieu's office where Doc was. The two of them were talking.
Angela: Hey sorry, but do you think it's fine if I head out a little early? It's only like 10 minutes.
Doc looked over at Lieu.
Lieu: Fine by me.
Doc: Yeah you can go. Are you picking up Boscorelli?
Angela: Yeah.
Doc: Be careful.
Angela: Sure will.
Angela dressed out and walked over to the 55 precint house. She asked the front if Faith was in, they said they had her coming to the house. Angela sat down and didn't have to wait long. Faith walked in with Ty close behind a few minutes later.
Angela: Hey Faith. Hey Ty.
Ty: Ang, you see Bosco today?
Angela: Yeah. He's fine. Faith he just told me to ask you where his locker was.
Faith: Alright, you can just come with us.
Angela followed Faith and Ty followed Angela to the locker room. Faith showed her which locker it was and Angela opened it with the combination Bosco had given her. She stared into his locker. He had deodorant, cologne, and some clothes and shoes in there. She put his clothes and shoes in the bag she had brought. And took his keys.
Faith: Bosco's letting you drive his car?
Angela: Yeah I'm going to pick him up from the hospital. Wanna come?
Faith: No I promised Fred I'd be home early.
Angela: Ty?
Ty: No can do. I have a date!
Angela went to the hospital by herself. She walked past the nurses station right to Bosco's room. Bosco was looking through a magazine.
Angela: Hey ready to go?
Bosco: Yeah I just gotta get dressed.
Angela: I brought some clothes, from your locker.
Angela helped him sit up. Angela was horrified to see what she saw when she was helping Bosco get dressed. The hospital gown was off and Bosco just sat on the bed with his boxers. His body was covered in purple bruises. They were all over his body. She didn't say anything though. He was sitting on the edge of the bed and Angela was in between his legs trying to help him put his shirt on. Bosco kept moaning in pain. Angela had to admit though that he looked cute when he groaned. The way his teeth clenced and his eyes shut tight. When it was finally on, Bosco used Angela to help him get up on his feet. Angela handed him his pants not quite knowing how to help him but them on. He winced when he bent down to put his legs in. He stumbled and caught his fall on Angela. She laughed at him.
Bosco: You think this is funny?
Angela: I'm sorry, but yeah. You should see how hot you look when you're in pain.
Bosco couldn't help but smile, he was flattered and at the same time confused. How could it turn anyone on that he was in pain?
Angela told him to wait there and loaded his things in the bag and then brought them to the car. Then went back to get him. He was getting into a wheelchair, while the doctor told him some stuff. Then the doctor left and Nurse Proctor wheeled Bosco out to the car.
Angela: Thanks.
Proctor: Your welcome. You and Bosco are so cute together.
Angela laughed: Thanks.
She got into the drivers side and drove away from Mercy. Bosco held his ribs, they hurt. He sneaked a peek at the mirror to see what Angela was talking about. He definitely didn't feel cute. Angela helped him up to his apartment and layed him down on his bed.
Angela: Well I guess you can call for anything. I'll have the ringer set on the highest so I'll wake up. You'll be OK?
Bosco: No. Stay here.
Angela remembered what Bosco told her in the hospital and didn't want to send him the wrong message. Hell, she didn't know what message she did want to send him.
Angela: I don't know.
Bosco: Please don't leave me. Give and take.
Angela: OK I'll be in the living room if you need me.
Bosco: No Ang stay here. With me.
Angela: Bosco, look I like you but...
Bosco: Damn it Angela, it's not about that. Just don't leave me alone.
Bosco was acting like a lost puppy. He curled up into Angela despite the pain. He just didn't want to be alone. Angela felt him breathing heavy before she heard his sobs. All she could do was hold him and tell him everything was going to be fine. It was all she wanted to do.
Bosco: What if he comes back?
Angela: This isn't the Boscorelli I know. You're fearless.
Bosco: Angela, the dick put me in the hospital. And he would've done more if it weren't for Sully and Ty coming.
Angela: Bosco you'll be OK. He won't know where to find you.
Bosco: I'm a cop, it's hard to hide.
Angela just rubbed his arm. She didn't know what to say. She was worried too. They hadn't caught him and didn't even know where to look.
Bosco: I hate that asshole for doing this to me.
Angela: Me too, Bosco, me too.
Angela had continued going to work and going to Bosco's. The last time she saw her apartment was when she was packing some stuff for Bosco's. She didn't go out anymore, instead she rushed to see Bosco. They had both dreamt of the guy coming back for Bosco when Angela wasn't home. Angela had a lot of stress. Everyday was the same. She wake up and cook for the two of them. She'd straighten up and then head out to work. But she always left a little early to head to the police house to see if they had any news on the perp. She'd work and then head off for Bosco. And that wasn't always pleasant. It was really eating him up that they hadn't caught the guy. But instead of fear, anger was growing through him. And with Angela being the only person he saw he would take it out on her. And him apologizing to her wasn't a feast either. He always said "I love you" and Angela was really stressed over that. Kim picked up on Angela's problems early on, but it took a while for her to respond.
Kim: Hey Ang, you wanna go out for coffee later?
Angela: I really should get home.
Kim: Now you're referring to Bosco's as home.
Angela didn't say anything.
Kim: C'mon Angela he'll be allright for another hour.
Angela: An hour?
Kim: All I'm asking.
Angela: Fine.
After work Angela and Kim headed for Kim's. Angela had never been there and was surprised to find it as clean as it was.
Kim: How do you take your coffee?
Angela: Milk and lots of sugar.
Kim: Angela what's up?
Angela: Nothing.
Kim: Don't mess with me, I've got great female intuition and I know something's wrong.
Angela: Nothing's wrong, I just have a lot of things on my mind.
Kim: A lot of things? Or just Bosco?
Angela: A lot of things with Bosco.
Kim: What about?
Angela: I just can't figure anything out. Bosco said he loved me and I just don't know what to say.
Kim: How about I love you too?
Angela: No I can't.
Kim: Angela it's pretty obvious you love him.
Angela: How Kim? Huh? How do you think I love him?
Kim: I think you love him, just the way I love Jimmy.
Angela: You can't love Jimmy you two aren't together.
Kim: But I will always care for him. And for the rest of my life he will always be the only person I ever felt like I truly connected with, and that's how you love Bosco.
Angela sighed. She understood Kim, but she didn't think that it applied to her relationship with Bosco. Sure she cared about Bosco but she had connected with lots of people.
Kim: I know you have reservations. Maybe you think Bosco is still a jerk, I don't know, but Ang, you love him. They way your eyes light up when he's around or when you're just talking about him. It's so obvious.
Angela was deep in thought. Kim didn't even know if she had heard her.
Angela left Kim's house with so many more answered questions. All she wanted to do was see Bosco.