A/N: THIS IS BACK TO BEING TOLD BY MELODY
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I was getting ready to leave the hospital a few days later. Mo and Bobby were helping me out.
"Remember Ms.Boscorelli, take it easy. Doing any high kicks or leg stretches of any kind with that knee could rip the stitches and you would have to come get them re-stitched."
"I know. How long is that restriction for?"
"About 2 weeks."
"Thank you."
The doctor left.
"Ready Mel?"
"Yep."
We drove over to the firehouse in my brand new black SUV. My insurance company works fast. Mo and Me walked into the precinct.
"Hello Ms. Boscorelli."
"Hi Lieu."
"How ya doin' kid?"
"Better. Actually, better than I was before the wreck. I think I just needed to take a break from it all."
"You better get goin' to the firehouse Melody. Besides, Lieu and I both have to get to work. Don't forget to go to Ma's bar at 7:00pm tonight."
"I won't. Bye guys."
"Bye Mel."
"Bye Ms.Boscorelli."
Lieutenant Swersky always calls me Ms. Boscorelli. I'm still not quite sure why. I went outside with Bobby, and we walked over to the firehouse.
"HEY MEL!"
"Welcome back!"
We gave our hugs.
"How ya doin'?"
"Better. Actually, better than I was before the wreck. I think I just needed to take a break from it all."
"So, uh, Do you and Bobby have any plans for your life together?"
"We don't know. We haven't really talked about it."
"Are there any plans for marriage?"
"Maybe one day."
"I gotta go Bobby. My crew and stage people are waiting."
"Bye."
We kissed.
"Bye Guys!."
"Bye Melody!"
I left and went to work.
"Hello Melody. How are you?"
"I had eight stitches above my right eye, a dislocated left shoulder, and a broken knee-cap. I have 16 stitches in my knee."
"Any restrictions?"
"I'm not allowed to do any kicks or leg stretches of any kind with my left leg. My left leg was the one that was broken."
"Okay."
I went up on stage.
"Do you have any ideas for a dance?"
"Hows about this? Marco, start the music. The song is number 4."
"Yes, Ms. Boscorelli."
I danced. I put my heart into everything I do, and that's what makes me a great person. I finished up work and went home. I showered, fixed my makeup, changed into a black dress that went to mid-shin, and went to the firehouse. I am going to be picking Bobby up from work until his car gets fixed.
"Bobby? You ready?"
"Hold on."
Bobby walked out in a suit. It was a black jacket and pants, with a blue shirt and a silver tie.
"Nice. My mother is gonna love this!"
"Why? Is this to formal?"
"No. Not at all. You ready to go?"
"Yep."
We left and drove to Ma's bar. I was told that they were throwing a formal party. I had a great time!
A few months later.........
Bobby and I were back at Mom's bar. She was throwing yet another formal party.
Faith, Ty, Sully, Mo, and Mikey were there.
"Hello Ma."
"Hey Melody, sweetheart. You and Bobby go dance. We can talk later."
Bobby and I went on the dance floor. I had my arms around his neck and he had his arms around my waist.
"Remember what I said the day that you came home from the hospital? About getting married one day?"
"Yeah."
"Want to do it?"
"Say what?"
He got down on one knee. I covered my mouth with my hand, so did Ma. She didn't get to see me get engaged last time, so this makes her really happy.
"Melody, you're great. You're funny, quirky, smart, loveable, and so much more. I love you and I always will. Melody Anne Boscorelli, will you marry me?"
"Yes."
He slipped a diamond ring onto my left ring finger. He stood up and I lached onto his neck. We spun around. I was crying and Bobby was crying. I was laughing though. I hugged Ma and Bobby was giving everybody handshakes. I hugged mo and mikey.
"Congrats, Mel!"
Bobby drove me home and we made love. Bobby moved into my apartment a few months ago. My apartment is fairly large. We went into the bedroom, took off each others clothes and made love. I was just nestled up into Bobby's arms and he had his left arm around me and his right hand was stroking my hair and tracing the lines of my face.
"I love you Bobby."
"I love you too, Melody. I am sooo glad that you said yes. If you would've said no, I would've had a heart attack and died right then and there."
"I'm glad that I said yes too. By the way, if you would've had a heart attack and died, I wouldn't be able to go on. I, myself, would've cried myself to death. Oh! My poor baby Bobby."
"Very funny, Mel."
"I thought so."
We made love again then fell asleep. I was just so happy to have found someone that I can trust; someone that can take care of me; someone that I can love with all of my heart and not have to worry about having it ripped out and stopped on over and over again. When I woke up, I went into the bathroom and showered. I could smell something; something good. All I had on was a silky silver robe. I went into the kitchen/dining room. Bobby was fixing something. I had not to that day seen Robert Caffrey Jr. cook a meal. I walked up to him and wrapped an arm around his back. Bobby wrapped an arm around me.
"Good morning beautiful."
"Good morning handsome. Whatcha fixin'?"
"I am making us the all american breakfast. Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Pancakes, and some other stuff if you want it."
"I am perfectly happy with some Eggs,Bacon, Two pancakes, and 4 pieces of sausage. I need to keep up my strength if I'm going to be planning this wedding."
"I'll help ya. Don't worry."
"Thank you."
Bobby and I drove to the firehouse, We were upstairs sitting at the table with DK, Walsh, Lieutenant Johnson, Kim, and Doc. Carlos, Holly, Lombardo, and Jimmy were standing next to the table.
"Want to go shopping after work, Melody?"
"I don't know. I have something to plan."
I put my left hand on my face. The ring was so obvious that if you didn't see it, you should go find an eye care professional.
"Oh my god. You're getting married."
"Yep. Sometime this coming May."
"Wow. Congrats Mel."
Kim, Holly, and me all went in the TV room to talk while Bobby stayed with the other guys.
"Hey Kim?"
"Yeah Mel?"
"I would be honored if you would be my Matron of honor."
"Sweetie, how in the hell could I say no to that? Huh?"
"Holly, I want you to be my bridesmaid."
"I can't believe you are asking me to do that. You haven't even known me that long and you want me to be in your special day."
"Holly, you are and always will be one of my friends. Don't you ever doubt that."
"Who are your other bridesmaids?"
"Probably Faith Mitchell, Sasha Monroe, and my friend from work, Lauren Zambrini."
"Has Bobby told you who his party was going to be made up of?"
"He said that Matty was going to be his best man. Bobby said that he would like to have my two brothers has his groomsmen, along with Jimmy and DK."
"It's so great that you guys are getting married. You deserve each other."
"Yeah and you guys are perfect for each other. Bobby is very passionate about the people he cares about. He would do anything for his mom and his brother. You would do the same."
"Well, my situation was a wee bit different."
"How so?"
"See, my dad wasn't the nicest guy. He would always beat up on my ma for the littlest, stupidist things you could imagine. If he would come hit me, which he did once in a while, Maurice and Michael would take the punishment for me. I never asked for help but they gave it to me and I was grateful. I needed to pay them back somehow and nothing I do will ever be enough to pay them back."
"Melody, does Bobby know about your father?"
"Yeah. First date he found out that my chidlhood was screwed up and he asked me about it. I don't like hiding it. So, I told him. It made me feel ten times better."
"Well, congrats. I have to get back to work."
"Yeah. So do I."
"I have to across the street."
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I was getting ready to leave the hospital a few days later. Mo and Bobby were helping me out.
"Remember Ms.Boscorelli, take it easy. Doing any high kicks or leg stretches of any kind with that knee could rip the stitches and you would have to come get them re-stitched."
"I know. How long is that restriction for?"
"About 2 weeks."
"Thank you."
The doctor left.
"Ready Mel?"
"Yep."
We drove over to the firehouse in my brand new black SUV. My insurance company works fast. Mo and Me walked into the precinct.
"Hello Ms. Boscorelli."
"Hi Lieu."
"How ya doin' kid?"
"Better. Actually, better than I was before the wreck. I think I just needed to take a break from it all."
"You better get goin' to the firehouse Melody. Besides, Lieu and I both have to get to work. Don't forget to go to Ma's bar at 7:00pm tonight."
"I won't. Bye guys."
"Bye Mel."
"Bye Ms.Boscorelli."
Lieutenant Swersky always calls me Ms. Boscorelli. I'm still not quite sure why. I went outside with Bobby, and we walked over to the firehouse.
"HEY MEL!"
"Welcome back!"
We gave our hugs.
"How ya doin'?"
"Better. Actually, better than I was before the wreck. I think I just needed to take a break from it all."
"So, uh, Do you and Bobby have any plans for your life together?"
"We don't know. We haven't really talked about it."
"Are there any plans for marriage?"
"Maybe one day."
"I gotta go Bobby. My crew and stage people are waiting."
"Bye."
We kissed.
"Bye Guys!."
"Bye Melody!"
I left and went to work.
"Hello Melody. How are you?"
"I had eight stitches above my right eye, a dislocated left shoulder, and a broken knee-cap. I have 16 stitches in my knee."
"Any restrictions?"
"I'm not allowed to do any kicks or leg stretches of any kind with my left leg. My left leg was the one that was broken."
"Okay."
I went up on stage.
"Do you have any ideas for a dance?"
"Hows about this? Marco, start the music. The song is number 4."
"Yes, Ms. Boscorelli."
I danced. I put my heart into everything I do, and that's what makes me a great person. I finished up work and went home. I showered, fixed my makeup, changed into a black dress that went to mid-shin, and went to the firehouse. I am going to be picking Bobby up from work until his car gets fixed.
"Bobby? You ready?"
"Hold on."
Bobby walked out in a suit. It was a black jacket and pants, with a blue shirt and a silver tie.
"Nice. My mother is gonna love this!"
"Why? Is this to formal?"
"No. Not at all. You ready to go?"
"Yep."
We left and drove to Ma's bar. I was told that they were throwing a formal party. I had a great time!
A few months later.........
Bobby and I were back at Mom's bar. She was throwing yet another formal party.
Faith, Ty, Sully, Mo, and Mikey were there.
"Hello Ma."
"Hey Melody, sweetheart. You and Bobby go dance. We can talk later."
Bobby and I went on the dance floor. I had my arms around his neck and he had his arms around my waist.
"Remember what I said the day that you came home from the hospital? About getting married one day?"
"Yeah."
"Want to do it?"
"Say what?"
He got down on one knee. I covered my mouth with my hand, so did Ma. She didn't get to see me get engaged last time, so this makes her really happy.
"Melody, you're great. You're funny, quirky, smart, loveable, and so much more. I love you and I always will. Melody Anne Boscorelli, will you marry me?"
"Yes."
He slipped a diamond ring onto my left ring finger. He stood up and I lached onto his neck. We spun around. I was crying and Bobby was crying. I was laughing though. I hugged Ma and Bobby was giving everybody handshakes. I hugged mo and mikey.
"Congrats, Mel!"
Bobby drove me home and we made love. Bobby moved into my apartment a few months ago. My apartment is fairly large. We went into the bedroom, took off each others clothes and made love. I was just nestled up into Bobby's arms and he had his left arm around me and his right hand was stroking my hair and tracing the lines of my face.
"I love you Bobby."
"I love you too, Melody. I am sooo glad that you said yes. If you would've said no, I would've had a heart attack and died right then and there."
"I'm glad that I said yes too. By the way, if you would've had a heart attack and died, I wouldn't be able to go on. I, myself, would've cried myself to death. Oh! My poor baby Bobby."
"Very funny, Mel."
"I thought so."
We made love again then fell asleep. I was just so happy to have found someone that I can trust; someone that can take care of me; someone that I can love with all of my heart and not have to worry about having it ripped out and stopped on over and over again. When I woke up, I went into the bathroom and showered. I could smell something; something good. All I had on was a silky silver robe. I went into the kitchen/dining room. Bobby was fixing something. I had not to that day seen Robert Caffrey Jr. cook a meal. I walked up to him and wrapped an arm around his back. Bobby wrapped an arm around me.
"Good morning beautiful."
"Good morning handsome. Whatcha fixin'?"
"I am making us the all american breakfast. Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Pancakes, and some other stuff if you want it."
"I am perfectly happy with some Eggs,Bacon, Two pancakes, and 4 pieces of sausage. I need to keep up my strength if I'm going to be planning this wedding."
"I'll help ya. Don't worry."
"Thank you."
Bobby and I drove to the firehouse, We were upstairs sitting at the table with DK, Walsh, Lieutenant Johnson, Kim, and Doc. Carlos, Holly, Lombardo, and Jimmy were standing next to the table.
"Want to go shopping after work, Melody?"
"I don't know. I have something to plan."
I put my left hand on my face. The ring was so obvious that if you didn't see it, you should go find an eye care professional.
"Oh my god. You're getting married."
"Yep. Sometime this coming May."
"Wow. Congrats Mel."
Kim, Holly, and me all went in the TV room to talk while Bobby stayed with the other guys.
"Hey Kim?"
"Yeah Mel?"
"I would be honored if you would be my Matron of honor."
"Sweetie, how in the hell could I say no to that? Huh?"
"Holly, I want you to be my bridesmaid."
"I can't believe you are asking me to do that. You haven't even known me that long and you want me to be in your special day."
"Holly, you are and always will be one of my friends. Don't you ever doubt that."
"Who are your other bridesmaids?"
"Probably Faith Mitchell, Sasha Monroe, and my friend from work, Lauren Zambrini."
"Has Bobby told you who his party was going to be made up of?"
"He said that Matty was going to be his best man. Bobby said that he would like to have my two brothers has his groomsmen, along with Jimmy and DK."
"It's so great that you guys are getting married. You deserve each other."
"Yeah and you guys are perfect for each other. Bobby is very passionate about the people he cares about. He would do anything for his mom and his brother. You would do the same."
"Well, my situation was a wee bit different."
"How so?"
"See, my dad wasn't the nicest guy. He would always beat up on my ma for the littlest, stupidist things you could imagine. If he would come hit me, which he did once in a while, Maurice and Michael would take the punishment for me. I never asked for help but they gave it to me and I was grateful. I needed to pay them back somehow and nothing I do will ever be enough to pay them back."
"Melody, does Bobby know about your father?"
"Yeah. First date he found out that my chidlhood was screwed up and he asked me about it. I don't like hiding it. So, I told him. It made me feel ten times better."
"Well, congrats. I have to get back to work."
"Yeah. So do I."
"I have to across the street."