Part 12: Danger

5 days later; Robert Miller watched from the shadows as Bosco parked his car. He had observed Bosco and Faith for a few days and knew their habits. The always went shopping at the little grocery store a few blocks away from their house. All he had to do was wait to set his plan into motion.

Bosco hurried into the store, it rained and he didn't want to get more wet then he already was. Faith wanted some ice cream and pickles, so he dutifully ran out to get some.

Miller waited until Bosco was out of side in the store before going near the car. It was dark outside and due to the rain there weren't much people outside anyway, so he didn't need to worry about someone seeing him. Looking over his shoulder one last time he bend down and opened his backpack. Retrieving something he crawled under the car.

Just as Miller finished with the car Bosco came out. Miller pulled the hood of his sweatshirt deep into his face and strolled casually past Bosco. Not giving the man a glance, Bosco didn't realised who he was.

Throwing the bag with the ice cream and pickles on the passenger seat Bosco turned up the heat and started the car. He just wanted to go back home, where it was warm and dry. Faith would be waiting for him, or more for the things he bought, already.

Somewhere in New York;

Driving fast down the road Bosco tried to reduce his speed. He didn't want to explain to some cops that he was speeding to get home to his pregnant girlfriend. The whole precinct would laugh at him if they knew.

Pressing down hart on the breaks he realised that they weren't working.

"Shit!", he cursed before trying again.

Seeing that his attempts were useless he looked for a place where he could stop the car without endangering other people. Seeing a small park in front of him he steered the car over, hoping one on the trees would stop him. Closing his eyes he prayed that no one would get hurt. His last thoughts went to Faith and the baby before his world faded into blackness.

Angel of Mercy Hospital;

Two hours later; Faith ran into the E.R as fast as she could. Swersky had called to tell her that Bosco had been in an accident. He didn't now much else apart from him being alive. Still worried she called for a cab and drove to the hospital.

"Where is he? Is he alright? What happened?", she asked franticly as she entered the waiting room.

"Cool down, Faith! He is alright!", Sully laid a hand on her shoulder to calm her down. "The Doc is still patching him up. He was very lucky, just some bruises and minor cuts. His car is another matter.."

Relieved Faith sighted. "What happened?"

"Apparently someone manipulated the brakes on his car! We're still investigating the incident," Swersky explained.

"He drove into a little park to stop his car an drove straight into a tree. He was lucky no one was injured. And it's a miracle he came away mostly unharmed. He should at least have some broken bones... His guardian angel must have worked overtime."

"Can I see him?"

"Mary said she would get you as soon as the Doctor is finished with him and then you can take him home!"

Hospital room;

Faith slowly entered Bosco's room, afraid of what she would encounter. Bosco laid in the bed, angry red bruises on his face. He had a bandage around his head and some band aids at various body parts. But he looked more or less all right.

"Hey! How are you feeling?", Faith asked.

"Okay, I guess. I was lucky!" As he saw that Faith had tears in her eyes he took her hand and pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed. "What's wrong?", he asked, gently caressing her cheek.

"I was scared, Boz! That I would lose you, that you would never get to see our baby girl... I don't know, I saw you hurt before but this time it was different. Perhaps because I wasn't with you to protect and help you, to see that you're okay..."

"Shh," he gently kissed her lips. "No need to worry, I'm not gonna leave you Faith! I love you way too much!"

He pulled her face closer and deepened the kiss. It was a long, slow kiss full of love and promises. Moaning they pulled back a bit, they were in a hospital and couldn't let it get out of hand.

Bosco pulled her fully on the bed to lay along side him. Pulling the blanket over them he snuggled closer to her, burying his nose in her neck.

"Love you", he whispered, thinking she was asleep.

"Love you, too!", she answered sleepily.

"Who would want to kill you?", she asked into the silent room. "I don't know! Perhaps it wasn't meant for me... ", he hoped to god that he was right. But he had a bad feeling about it, he just didn't want to worry Faith more then he all ready did.

A few hours later Mary Proctor came to release Bosco and found them still asleep. Faith head was buried under Bosco's chin and she had her arms wrapped around him. Bosco had his arms around her too, their legs were intertwined.

Mary shook her head. She never would have guessed to see Bosco this openly affectionate. He always showed his emotions when it concerned Faith but he never would have anyone other see it if he could help it. But by the looks if it the great Casanova Bosco had been caught, and caught good if she interpreted the bulge at Faith stomach the right way. She always had known that there was something between the partners and she was glad she was right. It would do both of them good. Bosco knowing what love is and Faith having someone to treat her the way she deserved.

They slept so peacefully and looked so cute she didn't have the heart to wake them. Mary turned around to come back later. The room wasn't needed so she could give them some undisturbed sleep.

TBC........