Chapter five

"You ready to go home?" Faith asked while grabbing his suitcases. He insisted to carry them himself but after he lifted one, he thought maybe it was better for Faith to carry them after all.

He had be in a wheelchair which caused him his good mood. He was sick and tired of being treaded like a patient. He wanted to move on, go back to work, do whatever it was he used to do.

Anyway, there was no other option for Faith then to give the suitcases back to Bosco so she could push him to the car.

The first days it was hard for Bosco to reintegrate, but Faith came by many times a day to check up on him. He looked forward to seeing her everyday. It was like he felt butterflies whenever he could hear a knock on his door. He had given her a key, long time ago, but she still she knocked every time. Actually the only time he could recall her using the key was when his brother was killed and he wouldn't open the door. Her worry for him had touched him more than she'll ever know. Or would she…

'You ready for the psych evaluation?" "As ready as I can be. You think our sessions will work"

"I'm confident. Look Bosco, don't worry about anything, it's just standard. I'm sure you'll do fine."

"After I'm cleared, I mean if I'm cleared for full duty, I thought I could study for detective so we could be partners again. I mean if you want to and you could help me study or something."

"That would be great, but we shouldn't think to far yet. Let's just take one step at a time."

"Okay, okay"

The drive to the station was quiet. Bosco had the feeling she didn't want him to be her partner anymore. He had the feeling she was avoiding him in a way, especially when it was related to work. When they arrived, all the men came up to Bosco and wished him luck. "Glad to have you back, it was quiet around here." Some said. Then they came across Jelly.

"You must be Boscorelli. Man, I heard a lot about you."

"Bosco, this is Jelly"

"Nice to meet you"

"Yeah you to. So you're Faith's new partner."

"Yep, indeed. She couldn't have a better partner. As a detective then."

"Right. How long have you been a detective?"

"Officer Boscorelli, we're expecting you."

"mm I'll pick you up okay. Remember it's just standard procedure and euhm good luck!"

Bosco nodded and went in the room. Faith stayed for a while, because she wanted him to know she's there for him, but then she had to pick up Michael at Rose.

When she came back he was already gone home. Sully and Davis had given him a ride. So she went straight to his home, after dropping Michael with Emily who had to baby-sit that night.

"Bosco. Bosco"

"Just a minute"

When he opened the door, Faith could feel her heart beat faster. He opened the door , no t shirt just a towel around his waist. Faith didn't know what to say. It was like she was frozen. Bosco reopened the conversation.

"I was in the shower."

"I can see that." Bosco raised his eyebrow's and Faith was speechless. "Euhm Why didn't you wait for me?"

"Sully offered a ride and I accepted. I mean, you're already doing enough for me. I think it's a bit unfair that I'm confiscating all your time."

"Bosco, you're not confiscating all my time. You don't have to worry about that. I'm doing all of this because I'm your partner, because I care for you, I owe it to you and I love you. I mean you are my best friend so."

Bosco took a step closer, Faith moved a step further away from him. She kept doing that till she couldn't go anymore backwards. His hands were resting on her cheeks. They looked in each other eyes. Faith felt uncomfortable. "Maybe I should go. It's getting late and Emily is alone. So."

But Bosco wouldn't let her go. He leaned in. They shared a passionate kiss. Faith broke the kiss first. "I'm sorry" she took her jacket and left Bosco standing there.