July 4th: Fireworks and Barbeques
*~*~*~*~*~*
"July is always a crazy month. Especially at the beginning. Everyone is so hyped up about barbeques and the Fourth of July. It kind of makes people act funny. I don't know. Something is just different with Taylor lately. She seems so. So.. So. I don't know, she's just acting strange." Kim narrates. *~*~*~*~*~*
"You ready for the runs?" Taylor asks Kim
"Yeah. I'm glad that you decided to take a couple EMS shifts again." Kim replies
"You know, breaks the monotony of being around the guys all the time." Taylor adds
"Tell me about it." Kim says as they climb into the bus. *~*~*~*~*~*
Davis and Sully get into the RMP.
"55 Charlie to Central. 10-98." Davis radios in
"Copy that 55 Charlie. Shots fired 108 and King." The radio replies
"108 and King, 55 Charlie." Davis responds as Sully backs the RMP up and heads off for the call. *~*~*~*~*~*
"Squad 55, Ladder 100 Warehouse fire 2782 Market." The alarm sounds
The guys all run for the truck. They climb in and Walsh pulls it out onto the street.
"Let's get ready to rock and roll boys!" Jimmy yells *~*~*~*~*~*
Bosco and Faith arrive at the scene of the fire. Kim and Taylor arrive on the scene followed by Doc and Carlos and then the Squad.
"Anybody got any marshmallows?" Bosco cracks
The medics all just look at him.
"What? It was a joke." Bosco quips
"Funny Boz. Remind me to laugh next time." Faith replies
They watch as the firefighters work to extinguish the blaze. Walsh, DK, and Jimmy head into the building.
"Whoa! This place is packed with fuel!" DK yells
"Yeah, I don't like this at all!" Jimmy replies.
Walsh looks at a pile of barrels. "Guys. This really isn't a good place to be right now."
"What? Why?" Jimmy asks
Before Walsh has a chance to answer the pile explodes sending the three flying.
"Holy SHIT!" Bosco yells as pieces of glass fall about.
A helmet rolls out onto the pavement in front of the building. The crews are brushed back in their attempts to put out the blaze.
"Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Kim screams
Taylor's heart drops as she watches what seems like slow motion as firefighters move to enter the building. *~*~*~*~*~*
Sully pulls the squad to a screeching halt. He and Davis jump out of the car guns drawn.
"Put your weapons down!" Sully demands
The one man obeys, the other turns towards the two cops.
"DROP IT!" Davis yells.
The man grins and is about to pull the trigger when a line of 6 shots is heard. Sully and Davis look at each other. Each knowing that they did not fire all 6 shots. They run over to the man.
"He's dead." Davis announces.
"Better him than us." Sully replies. *~*~*~*~*~*
Taylor's gaze is fixed on the doors to the flaming building. Suddenly she sees three figures emerge from the building. The medics all rush up to them.
"Jimmy! Walsh! DK!" Doc yells.
They sit the trio on the front of the truck. They begin to examine them.
"Geez Walsh, that's a nasty slice you got on your forehead." Taylor comments
"Well, it'll heal quicker knowing that I've got a medic like you to fix it up." Walsh smiles.
"Nice try cowboy, but you're gonna have to go get stitches." Taylor cracks.
She walks with him to the bus. He is holding a wad of 4x4s on his forehead. Jimmy checks out fine. He was far enough from the explosion to not be effected. Kim hops into the driver's seat as Taylor sits in the back with Walsh.
"You know. I owe you for fixing me up." Walsh laughs
Taylor looks up from the paperwork, "we have a rule about dating patients." She laughs
"But I'm not a patient." He grins
"No, you're becoming a regular!" She laughs
Kim sits in the front trying to avoid from laughing. "I'm sorry, I can't listen to this anymore!" She bursts out.
"What?" Taylor asks
"Will you please just go ahead and set up the date so that I don't have to hear this anymore?" Kim is still laughing
Walsh and Taylor look at each other.
"Well, would you join me for dinner sometime Alex?" He asks. *~*~*~*~*~*
"IAB's gonna have a field day with this one." Sully says
"We were defending ourselves." Davis comments.
The Sergeant walks up. "You know the drill."
Sully and Davis each turnover their weapons.
"Head back to the house and fill out the paperwork." The Sergeant tells them
"We're going." Sully replies *~*~*~*~*~* They walk into Mercy. Proctor greets them.
"Normally you guys don't walk the patients in." She quips
"This one's special." Kim laughs
"Must be. Exam 1." Proctor directs.
"You better stay and hold his hand while he gets his booboo fixed." Kim cracks
"He's a big boy, I'm sure he can handle it." Taylor responds as she leaves the room and Proctor walks in with a syringe.
"Hey guys, where ya going?" Walsh asks panicked. "Guys?"
"Where do you want it?" Proctor asks
"ALEX?????????????????" Walsh calls
"You big baby. It's all over now." Proctor laughs as Walsh rubs his arm. "You men are all wimps."
Taylor walks back in. "Yes."
"Yes what?" Walsh asks
"I'll go out with you." She replies
"Really?" He asked excited
Kim knocks on the door. "I'm sorry, and I interrupting something?"
"No, Billy was just about to make a date." Taylor quips
"Oh ok." Kim turns around
"How about tomorrow?" Walsh asks
"It's the 4th." Taylor replies
"So?" Walsh asks, "We're both off."
"Ok." Taylor replies.
"Great." Walsh replies
"Alex, we got another call." Kim says
"Okay, I'll catch up with you later." Taylor says as she leaves the room.
Walsh just watches, Proctor comes back in. "I knew it!"
"What?" Walsh asks
"You two have a thing going." Proctor cracks *~*~*~*~*~*
"So. You're on a first name basis." Kim says
"So?" Taylor asks
"Well, when are you two going out?" Kim asks
"Not that it's really any of your business." Taylor grins
They pull up on the call, a woman collapsed on the street. They treat her; load her on the bus and head back for Mercy. *~*~*~*~*~*
The squad returns to the house.
"I can't believe it's 10:30 already." Jimmy comments.
"Yeah, that one kept us out awhile." DK replies.
Walsh walks back in the room. Kim and Taylor walk up the stairs. Taylor walks on up to her spot on the roof again. Walsh waits till he's sure that no one is around and he heads up after her.
"Hey, penny for your thoughts?" He asks
"I'm afraid they aren't even worth that." Taylor replies
"Well, let me be the judge of that." Walsh says
"Nah, you probably wouldn't care." Taylor replies
"Try me. You'd be surprised." He smiles
"Well, if you really want to know." Taylor teases *~*~*~*~*~*
"Hey, where's Walsh?" DK asks
"I don't know. He was down here a minute ago." Lombardo says
"That's odd. He seems like he doesn't wanna be around us anymore." Jimmy cracks.
"Nope. He doesn't." Kim laughs.
The guys all look at her funny.
"What?" she asks shyly
"What do you know that we don't?" Lombardo asks
"Come on Kim, spill it." Jimmy starts to tickle her, knowing that this is the best way to get information out of her.
"Stop it Jimmy." Kim says between laughs
"She's not cracking guys." Jimmy laughs
DK and Lombardo join in the tickling.
Walsh and Taylor come down stairs.
"Night guys!" Taylor laughs.
They all stop. "Night Alex." Kim says.
Taylor walks down the stairs, Walsh following close behind.
"I'll pick you up around 5?" He asks.
"Sounds good. You gonna let me in on what you have planned?" she asks
"Nope. It's my little secret." He jokes. *~*~*~*~*~*
4:30 PM, Alex's apartment.
"God, I so don't know what to wear." She says frantically searching through her closet.
She finally decides on a pair of khaki capris, a blue halter-top, and sandals.
"He'll be here soon, I have got to get dressed." She thinks to herself
There is a knock at the door. She is only half dressed.
"I'll be right there!"
She pulls up her pants and answers the door half dressed.
"Do you always answer your door looking like this?" Walsh questions
"No. It's just. Never mind. Let me finish getting ready." Alex says as she heads back to the bathroom.
"Okay. I'll be waiting." Walsh looks at the pictures scattered around the living room. He smiles.
She walks back out.
"Okay, I'm ready." She says.
Walsh is dressed in khaki shorts and a red Hawaiian shirt.
"You look beautiful Alex." He smiles.
"Okay, so what's the plan?" She questions.
"You really are dying to know aren't you?" He smiles
"Yes! Now come on!" Alex pouts
"Awwwwwwww.... Poor baby. It's a surprise." Walsh says as they walk out the door.
They drive to Coney Island. Alex gets the biggest grin on her face.
"I thought that we could have a little fun." Walsh says as they walk hand in hand to the carnival.
"This is great!" Alex exclaims.
"You know, I always wanted to actually win a prize for a girl at one of these things." Walsh says as they pass the dart game.
"I've always wanted one of those big stuffed teddy bears." Alex quips
"Well then." Walsh stops and puts his money on the table.
He hits the balloons for a small prize. He gets a little teddy bear. "I'm sorry, but I suck at these games." Walsh says as he hands Alex a small teddy bear
"Aw. He's so cute!" Alex laughs
They walk to the booth with the water games. They each grab the squirt guns, when the bell rings, Alex turns hers on him. He laughs and does the same to her. They are laughing. They head to the Ferris wheel. They enjoy the view out over the ocean, the lights dancing on the water.
"It's beautiful." Alex remarks from the top
"Yeah, I can't imagine anything better than to share this beautiful view with a beautiful woman." He smiles as he leans in to kiss her.
Their lips find each other, they embrace. Their cart slowly descends to the ground, but they barely notice.
"Wow." Alex remarks
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't." Walsh starts
"No, it was wonderful." Alex smiles
They get off of the Ferris wheel and decide to take a walk up the beach. They walk hand in hand.
Cher's This is a Song for the Lonely begins
They pause to watch the fireworks being set off from a barge off of the coast. They sit on the sand, Walsh holds Alex close.
"This is beautiful." She comments again.
"I feel the urge to kiss you again." Walsh grins
Again the pair embraces in a long and passionate kiss. The fireworks continue to explode around them. Slowly hey find their way back to Walsh's Jeep. It is now nearing midnight. He pulls up in front of Alex's building.
"Let me walk you up to your apartment." Walsh says
"That'll be great." Taylor smiles.
She fumbles with the key to the door, finally opening it and turning on the light. They enter and close the door behind them.
"Would you like something to drink?" She asks
"Sure." Walsh sits on the couch.
Taylor walks in with two glasses and a bottle of wine. Walsh takes them from her and pours it. He takes her hand as they drink. Taylor sets her glass down on the end table. Walsh follows her lead. They again embrace. Taylor slowly unbuttons Walsh's shirt. She then gets up from the couch, taking him by the hand into her bedroom. She removes his shirt from his shoulders. He slides her halter-top off; it falls to the floor in a blue heap. He lays her back on the bed. They resume their passionate kiss. Soon their bodies become tangled amid the sheets.
The lights dim and the song ends.
"July is always a crazy month. Especially at the beginning. Everyone is so hyped up about barbeques and the Fourth of July. It kind of makes people act funny. I don't know. Something is just different with Taylor lately. She seems so. So.. So. I don't know, she's just acting strange." Kim narrates. *~*~*~*~*~*
"You ready for the runs?" Taylor asks Kim
"Yeah. I'm glad that you decided to take a couple EMS shifts again." Kim replies
"You know, breaks the monotony of being around the guys all the time." Taylor adds
"Tell me about it." Kim says as they climb into the bus. *~*~*~*~*~*
Davis and Sully get into the RMP.
"55 Charlie to Central. 10-98." Davis radios in
"Copy that 55 Charlie. Shots fired 108 and King." The radio replies
"108 and King, 55 Charlie." Davis responds as Sully backs the RMP up and heads off for the call. *~*~*~*~*~*
"Squad 55, Ladder 100 Warehouse fire 2782 Market." The alarm sounds
The guys all run for the truck. They climb in and Walsh pulls it out onto the street.
"Let's get ready to rock and roll boys!" Jimmy yells *~*~*~*~*~*
Bosco and Faith arrive at the scene of the fire. Kim and Taylor arrive on the scene followed by Doc and Carlos and then the Squad.
"Anybody got any marshmallows?" Bosco cracks
The medics all just look at him.
"What? It was a joke." Bosco quips
"Funny Boz. Remind me to laugh next time." Faith replies
They watch as the firefighters work to extinguish the blaze. Walsh, DK, and Jimmy head into the building.
"Whoa! This place is packed with fuel!" DK yells
"Yeah, I don't like this at all!" Jimmy replies.
Walsh looks at a pile of barrels. "Guys. This really isn't a good place to be right now."
"What? Why?" Jimmy asks
Before Walsh has a chance to answer the pile explodes sending the three flying.
"Holy SHIT!" Bosco yells as pieces of glass fall about.
A helmet rolls out onto the pavement in front of the building. The crews are brushed back in their attempts to put out the blaze.
"Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Kim screams
Taylor's heart drops as she watches what seems like slow motion as firefighters move to enter the building. *~*~*~*~*~*
Sully pulls the squad to a screeching halt. He and Davis jump out of the car guns drawn.
"Put your weapons down!" Sully demands
The one man obeys, the other turns towards the two cops.
"DROP IT!" Davis yells.
The man grins and is about to pull the trigger when a line of 6 shots is heard. Sully and Davis look at each other. Each knowing that they did not fire all 6 shots. They run over to the man.
"He's dead." Davis announces.
"Better him than us." Sully replies. *~*~*~*~*~*
Taylor's gaze is fixed on the doors to the flaming building. Suddenly she sees three figures emerge from the building. The medics all rush up to them.
"Jimmy! Walsh! DK!" Doc yells.
They sit the trio on the front of the truck. They begin to examine them.
"Geez Walsh, that's a nasty slice you got on your forehead." Taylor comments
"Well, it'll heal quicker knowing that I've got a medic like you to fix it up." Walsh smiles.
"Nice try cowboy, but you're gonna have to go get stitches." Taylor cracks.
She walks with him to the bus. He is holding a wad of 4x4s on his forehead. Jimmy checks out fine. He was far enough from the explosion to not be effected. Kim hops into the driver's seat as Taylor sits in the back with Walsh.
"You know. I owe you for fixing me up." Walsh laughs
Taylor looks up from the paperwork, "we have a rule about dating patients." She laughs
"But I'm not a patient." He grins
"No, you're becoming a regular!" She laughs
Kim sits in the front trying to avoid from laughing. "I'm sorry, I can't listen to this anymore!" She bursts out.
"What?" Taylor asks
"Will you please just go ahead and set up the date so that I don't have to hear this anymore?" Kim is still laughing
Walsh and Taylor look at each other.
"Well, would you join me for dinner sometime Alex?" He asks. *~*~*~*~*~*
"IAB's gonna have a field day with this one." Sully says
"We were defending ourselves." Davis comments.
The Sergeant walks up. "You know the drill."
Sully and Davis each turnover their weapons.
"Head back to the house and fill out the paperwork." The Sergeant tells them
"We're going." Sully replies *~*~*~*~*~* They walk into Mercy. Proctor greets them.
"Normally you guys don't walk the patients in." She quips
"This one's special." Kim laughs
"Must be. Exam 1." Proctor directs.
"You better stay and hold his hand while he gets his booboo fixed." Kim cracks
"He's a big boy, I'm sure he can handle it." Taylor responds as she leaves the room and Proctor walks in with a syringe.
"Hey guys, where ya going?" Walsh asks panicked. "Guys?"
"Where do you want it?" Proctor asks
"ALEX?????????????????" Walsh calls
"You big baby. It's all over now." Proctor laughs as Walsh rubs his arm. "You men are all wimps."
Taylor walks back in. "Yes."
"Yes what?" Walsh asks
"I'll go out with you." She replies
"Really?" He asked excited
Kim knocks on the door. "I'm sorry, and I interrupting something?"
"No, Billy was just about to make a date." Taylor quips
"Oh ok." Kim turns around
"How about tomorrow?" Walsh asks
"It's the 4th." Taylor replies
"So?" Walsh asks, "We're both off."
"Ok." Taylor replies.
"Great." Walsh replies
"Alex, we got another call." Kim says
"Okay, I'll catch up with you later." Taylor says as she leaves the room.
Walsh just watches, Proctor comes back in. "I knew it!"
"What?" Walsh asks
"You two have a thing going." Proctor cracks *~*~*~*~*~*
"So. You're on a first name basis." Kim says
"So?" Taylor asks
"Well, when are you two going out?" Kim asks
"Not that it's really any of your business." Taylor grins
They pull up on the call, a woman collapsed on the street. They treat her; load her on the bus and head back for Mercy. *~*~*~*~*~*
The squad returns to the house.
"I can't believe it's 10:30 already." Jimmy comments.
"Yeah, that one kept us out awhile." DK replies.
Walsh walks back in the room. Kim and Taylor walk up the stairs. Taylor walks on up to her spot on the roof again. Walsh waits till he's sure that no one is around and he heads up after her.
"Hey, penny for your thoughts?" He asks
"I'm afraid they aren't even worth that." Taylor replies
"Well, let me be the judge of that." Walsh says
"Nah, you probably wouldn't care." Taylor replies
"Try me. You'd be surprised." He smiles
"Well, if you really want to know." Taylor teases *~*~*~*~*~*
"Hey, where's Walsh?" DK asks
"I don't know. He was down here a minute ago." Lombardo says
"That's odd. He seems like he doesn't wanna be around us anymore." Jimmy cracks.
"Nope. He doesn't." Kim laughs.
The guys all look at her funny.
"What?" she asks shyly
"What do you know that we don't?" Lombardo asks
"Come on Kim, spill it." Jimmy starts to tickle her, knowing that this is the best way to get information out of her.
"Stop it Jimmy." Kim says between laughs
"She's not cracking guys." Jimmy laughs
DK and Lombardo join in the tickling.
Walsh and Taylor come down stairs.
"Night guys!" Taylor laughs.
They all stop. "Night Alex." Kim says.
Taylor walks down the stairs, Walsh following close behind.
"I'll pick you up around 5?" He asks.
"Sounds good. You gonna let me in on what you have planned?" she asks
"Nope. It's my little secret." He jokes. *~*~*~*~*~*
4:30 PM, Alex's apartment.
"God, I so don't know what to wear." She says frantically searching through her closet.
She finally decides on a pair of khaki capris, a blue halter-top, and sandals.
"He'll be here soon, I have got to get dressed." She thinks to herself
There is a knock at the door. She is only half dressed.
"I'll be right there!"
She pulls up her pants and answers the door half dressed.
"Do you always answer your door looking like this?" Walsh questions
"No. It's just. Never mind. Let me finish getting ready." Alex says as she heads back to the bathroom.
"Okay. I'll be waiting." Walsh looks at the pictures scattered around the living room. He smiles.
She walks back out.
"Okay, I'm ready." She says.
Walsh is dressed in khaki shorts and a red Hawaiian shirt.
"You look beautiful Alex." He smiles.
"Okay, so what's the plan?" She questions.
"You really are dying to know aren't you?" He smiles
"Yes! Now come on!" Alex pouts
"Awwwwwwww.... Poor baby. It's a surprise." Walsh says as they walk out the door.
They drive to Coney Island. Alex gets the biggest grin on her face.
"I thought that we could have a little fun." Walsh says as they walk hand in hand to the carnival.
"This is great!" Alex exclaims.
"You know, I always wanted to actually win a prize for a girl at one of these things." Walsh says as they pass the dart game.
"I've always wanted one of those big stuffed teddy bears." Alex quips
"Well then." Walsh stops and puts his money on the table.
He hits the balloons for a small prize. He gets a little teddy bear. "I'm sorry, but I suck at these games." Walsh says as he hands Alex a small teddy bear
"Aw. He's so cute!" Alex laughs
They walk to the booth with the water games. They each grab the squirt guns, when the bell rings, Alex turns hers on him. He laughs and does the same to her. They are laughing. They head to the Ferris wheel. They enjoy the view out over the ocean, the lights dancing on the water.
"It's beautiful." Alex remarks from the top
"Yeah, I can't imagine anything better than to share this beautiful view with a beautiful woman." He smiles as he leans in to kiss her.
Their lips find each other, they embrace. Their cart slowly descends to the ground, but they barely notice.
"Wow." Alex remarks
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't." Walsh starts
"No, it was wonderful." Alex smiles
They get off of the Ferris wheel and decide to take a walk up the beach. They walk hand in hand.
Cher's This is a Song for the Lonely begins
They pause to watch the fireworks being set off from a barge off of the coast. They sit on the sand, Walsh holds Alex close.
"This is beautiful." She comments again.
"I feel the urge to kiss you again." Walsh grins
Again the pair embraces in a long and passionate kiss. The fireworks continue to explode around them. Slowly hey find their way back to Walsh's Jeep. It is now nearing midnight. He pulls up in front of Alex's building.
"Let me walk you up to your apartment." Walsh says
"That'll be great." Taylor smiles.
She fumbles with the key to the door, finally opening it and turning on the light. They enter and close the door behind them.
"Would you like something to drink?" She asks
"Sure." Walsh sits on the couch.
Taylor walks in with two glasses and a bottle of wine. Walsh takes them from her and pours it. He takes her hand as they drink. Taylor sets her glass down on the end table. Walsh follows her lead. They again embrace. Taylor slowly unbuttons Walsh's shirt. She then gets up from the couch, taking him by the hand into her bedroom. She removes his shirt from his shoulders. He slides her halter-top off; it falls to the floor in a blue heap. He lays her back on the bed. They resume their passionate kiss. Soon their bodies become tangled amid the sheets.
The lights dim and the song ends.
