~They say Absence makes the heart grow fonder?…Please don't be pissed! I know its been 4 EVER! And I know that I promised I'd update every week but you have NO idea how much work I have had piled on! I re-read the story to refresh my memory and you know what I realized in all the author notes? I am one Whiny little bitch when it comes to complaining about homework and my busy schedule! So from now on I'll won't go into the gory details, I'll just say… 'I've been busy' Then you will know that it might be a little longer between updates! Lol. How about the season finale!? Bosco has seen the light of FAITH! Lol. I am so glad they are remotely back on the same side…except for one of them might die…that kinda sucks. I hope its Cruz…Mwhahahaha! I felt so bad for all the firefighter people! I loved Alex Taylor she was awesome! Kinda a bummer. But I didn't cry, like I did when Bobby died. Anyways…drum roll please… I give you the long delayed chapter!
Chapter 9
'Someone to Care For Me'
~And all I really need tonight is someone to care for me
All I ever wanted I found in your eyes.
And I hope that you can be,
That one person who will care for me. ~
Katie ran up to Maurice's door, and knocked loudly to make sure he heard her. "Maurice? Sweetie its me…open up." After about three minutes of pounding Maurice opened the door. What a sight he was…his short brown hair was sticking up in all directions, he had dark circles under his eyes and Katie could see the pain in his normally lively blue-green eyes.
"Aww baby come here." She cooed sympathetically pulling him into her arms. Maurice rested his head on her shoulder, enjoying the feeling of being in her arms.
Once Katie had gently walked Maurice back into his apartment and closed the door she sat him down on the sofa and began checking his forehead for a fever. "Sweetie, do you feel hot?" "Yeah." He rasped. "Does your throat hurt?" he nodded. "Do you ache all over?" he nodded again. "Do you…" "Yes!" he hoarsely tried to shout… "Whatever you are going to say I feel it I feel fucking everything right now!" he lashed out before falling into a coughing fit. Katie stroked his forehead and gently rubbed his back trying to relieve the pain from all the coughs. Once he had stopped coughing he looked guiltily up at Katie… "Sorry, I just really hate being sick. I didn't mean to…" "Shhh, its okay Don't worry about it baby. C'mon lets get you into bed, okay?" Maurice nodded and Katie helped pull him up off the sofa and directed him into his bedroom.
Once she had helped him into bed and gently pulled the sheet up over his feverish boxer-clad body, she gently kissed his forehead and began to walk out of the room. Just as she was about to close the door she heard a tiny voice… "Katie, will you stay with me?" "Of course I will honey. Just let me get you some Advil for that poor throat of yours."
Katie re-entered the room moments later with a glass of water and two Advil pills. "Uh-uh." Maurice said shaking his head. "Uh-uh what?" "It'll hurt." he said pointing to the water. "Honey you have to take it, c'mon, it will make you feel so much better." Katie coaxed walking up next to him with the pills extended out to him. "Fine." He took the pills and drank some of the water wincing as the liquid stung his raw throat. Katie stroked his head gently kissing his forehead as he winced in pain. "Its all right, You'll feel better soon, I promise okay?" He nodded and gently tugged on her shirt urging her to get into bed with him. Katie complied and hopped into bed with Maurice.
He immediately snuggled up to her on his side and placed his head on her stomach draping his arm over her waist. She ran her fingers through his hair and gently massaged his sore neck muscles. All though she hated to see him hurt, she had never seen such a needy, fragile Maurice, and she kind of enjoyed feeling like she was able to soothe his pain. Little did she know, she had been doing that since the day they met.
Awww…wasn't that precious!? Just kidding…its up to you people to decide! Lemme know if you want more. Holla Back! (Cut me some slack its 10:45 Monday night and I haven't even started my work.) I know I know whiny bitch whiny bitch! Lol. I'd love to hear from all of you guys…
~Thanks for reading
~In Memory of Alex Taylor (played by Amy Carlson)~
~Since the show began – 2003 season finale~
~And to all the great firefighters, paramedics,
And police officers, thanks for all that you do.
We haven't forgotten. @à-- ~