"No!" Bosco screams as he fires into the man's chest.
The four cops quickly make their way for the fire escape.
Seconds later a loud explosion rocks the building. A fireball comes through the stairway. The 10th floor experiences a flash in the fire. Taylor, Prescott, and Logan all hit the floor.
"We gotta go!" Taylor says as they scramble for the stairwell.
"Sound the sirens, get them out, NOW!" Lieutenant Johnson orders
Walsh quickly jumps into the cab of the engine and frantically sounds all the sirens.
"Oh no!" Sully says
"Come on guys, get out of there!" Davis pleads
"Come on, come on! Get out of there!" Cruz says
"We're losing it! Get out get out!" Voices over the radio say
"Jimmy what was that?" DK asks
"I don't know but we gotta go." Jimmy says acknowledging the sounds of the sirens
"Dear God no!" Nicole yells as the building starts to crumble.
"Jimmy!" Kim screams
"Let's go, we gotta get back!" Carlos says grabbing Kim and pulling her further away from the building.
"Alex!" Walsh yells. "No!"
Everyone stands paralyzed as they watch the events unfolding before them
"It's happened again." Doc says silently
Taylor realizes that the building is falling.
"Good luck." She tells her comrades
They look at her sadly. "See you at the big one." Logan says
Taylor closes her eyes as the debris field reaches her
Fred is making dinner in the apartment he shares with his family. There is a knock on the door.
"Just a minute." Fred says as he heads for the door.
Fred opens the door and finds two police officers standing there.
"May I help you?" Fred asks
"Fred Yokas?" The one officer asks
"Yes?" Fred says
"We need you to come with us, your wife has been involved in an accident." The other officer says
"Is she okay?" Fred panics
"Sir, you're going to need to come with us." The officer urges
Fred returns to the kitchen to turn off the stove and then leaves with the officers.
A reporter talks to Assistant Chief Brian Dixon.
"Can you tell us what efforts are underway in the recovery of those trapped inside?" The reporter asks
"Currently we are using every available resource to help recover those who are still trapped inside." Dixon says
"Can you give us a list of personnel who are still trapped?" The reporter asks
"We have all accounted for except 4 NYPD officers and 5 FDNY firefighters." Dixon says
"NYPD officers?" The reporter asks
"Yes, they were inside assisting in getting people out of the building when it collapsed." Dixon says
"Chief Dixon we need you a moment!" A voice calls
"If you'll excuse me." Dixon says as he walks away
"We have a list of those trapped inside. They are, NYPD officers Sasha Monroe, Steven Gusler, Faith Yokas, and Maurice Boscorelli of the 55th Precinct. FDNY firefighters Kyle Prescott, Brian Logan, Derek Kitson, Jimmy Doherty, and Alex Taylor-Walsh of Engine 55 are trapped as well. We will continue to keep you updated as this story continues to unfold." The reporter says
Family members begin to stream in Beth Taylor's house.
"It's got to be hard on her." One says referring to September 11th.
"Any word on if they have found her yet?" Another asks
"Still no word." Another replies
Beth enters the room and a silence falls over them.
"Thank you for coming." She addresses them.
Sgt Cruz walks up on two young officers who have stopped their search on the pile.
"Hey, you two, get back to work." Cruz orders
The young officers immediately follow the order given by the Sergeant and continue to dig through the rubble.
A police car pulls up outside Angela Rose's bar. Two officers enter the bar.
"We're looking for Angela Rose Boscorelli." The one officer looks around
"I'm Angela Rose." She replies
"We're here about your son Maurice." The officer says
"Is he okay?" She asks clutching the bar towel she was wiping the bar off with
"You're going to have to come with us ma'am." The officer says
Rose puts the cloth down on the counter and follows the officers to the RMP.
"I found something!" Davis yells to get assistance.
Firefighters assist in uncovering DK.
"DK, we got you." A firefighter says as he yells for a medic.
DK weakly smiles, "Where's Jimmy?"
"We're still looking for him." Davis says
The medics carry DK away. Not long after that Gusler and Sasha are found.
"What happened?" Gusler asks
"You wouldn't believe us if we told you." Sully smiles
"Thank you." Sasha says as they are carried to waiting ambulances
Carlos is digging through some rubble when he finds Jimmy's helmet.
"Anything?" Kim asks Carlos quickly hides the helmet.
"Not yet." He replies
Sergeant Cruz digs through some rubble and hears the pass alarm of a firefighter. She continues digging.
"I need a medic over here!" She yells as she uncovers Prescott and Logan
Doc and Nicole get over to her location.
"Let's get them out of here." Doc says
They check vitals and quickly realize that both had already passed on.
"Someone help me." A voice calls out
"Faith!" Sully says, "Hang on, we're coming."
"Chief Dixon, Lieutenant Johnson, Lieutenant Swersky, we're only missing 3 now." A firefighter says
"Which three?" Dixon asks
"Boscorelli, Doherty, and Taylor." The firefighter fills in
"Keep looking, they're in there." Dixon says
Walsh is digging through the rubble.
"Jimmy!" he says as he uncovers his friend, "Oh God Jimmy! I need a medic over here!"
Kim uncovers Bosco.
"Bosco, can you hear me?" Kim asks as she checks for a pulse, "Come on Bosco, stay with me." She mutters as he is freed from the debris.
"Kim, I need some help here!" Carlos yells frantically digging
He spots a name on the back of a coat, 'TAYLOR.'
"Alex!" Kim yells
Walsh hears and rushes over.
Finally Taylor is freed from the rubble, barely breathing.
"Come on Alex, you stay with us." Kim says
Her breath sounds are diminished and the medics hear what they know to be agonal breaths.
"Vfib!" Kim announces as she sets to shock
"Alex! Wake up!" Walsh cries
It seems like slow motion as Kim and Carlos work on Alex. Doc, Nicole, Lt. Johnson, Sgt. Cruz, Lt. Swersky, Davis, and Sully watch.
Carlos shakes his head to the side. Kim looks up. Walsh mouths "No." repeatedly before falling to his knees and holds his wife in his arms. He puts his head against her forehead crying. Davis's eyes fill with tears. Lt. Johnson takes Kim by the arm and points to the back of a waiting ambulance. Kim shakes her head vigorously as she rushes to the ambulance to find Jimmy, she cries out and collapses on his body.
My Immortal by Evanescence plays softlyA light mist of rain falls around a graveside service.
"And if according to your will… I have to lose my life… Please bless with your protecting hand… my children and my wife." Walsh's voice trembles as he reads those words over his best friend's grave. Kim and Joey let their tears fall. Lt. Johnson stands stone-faced. Before he takes his place at the graveside.
"Many have walked the same footsteps that Jimmy followed everyday. He was ever-ready for whatever the job may entail. He was exactly what a firefighter is supposed to be, and more. Sadly he was called away in the line of duty, but he will never be forgotten, not for his sacrifice. He was a hero in every sense of the word." Lt Johnson says before backing away from the flag draped casket.
The honor guard folds the flag and present it to Asst. Chief Dixon. He carries the flag in his white-gloved hand to Joey.
"Son, I present this to you so that you can remember that your father died defending the very values this flag represents. Don't ever question your father's bravery, he was the bravest of the brave." Dixon says as he steps back and salutes.
People slowly mill away from the grave.
The church slowly fills with dress uniforms. Walsh carries Aaron into the church and takes a seat beside Beth and Adam Taylor. The service begins shortly afterwards.
The Goodbye Girl by Hootie and the BlowfishTears flow freely down Billy's cheeks as the church empties to the graveyard, the same graveyard where Bobby Caffey, and Jimmy Doherty are laid to rest.
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever." The Priest says
The bell ringing to call out the signal that another firefighter is laid to rest and the flag presentation are done. Everyone is slowly leaving the graveside. DK walks up and puts his hand on his friend's shoulder. Not a word is spoken, it's understood. Kim hugs Aaron. Lieutenant Johnson walks up to Walsh and Aaron.
"I'm so sorry Billy." Lieutenant Johnson says
"Sorry for what?" Walsh asks
"For the fact that your son will have to grow up without his mother. He'll never know that his mother was a truly special woman. She was definitely one of the best firefighters I've ever known." Lt. Johnson says
"He'll never have a chance to forget." Walsh starts, "I'll remind him of it every chance that I get. I don't regret that she died doing her job. Next to her family, she loved fighting fires. She was drawn to it, and she was good at it. It's just hard to think of her in the past tense."
"Yeah, it's hard to think that she's gone. But only in the physical sense because she'll be forever inside all of us." Lt. Johnson says as he pats Walsh on the shoulder and then looks at Aaron. "Your mother was a wonderful woman. It's a shame you'll never have the chance to experience what all of us were gifted by." With this Lt. Johnson walks away leaving Walsh to stand with his son looking at the headstone of his late wife.
The Dance by Garth Brooks plays
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.
Again the pair embraces in a long and passionate kiss. The fireworks continue to explode around them.
"Billy, why are we here?" Taylor asks
"Come on." He says as he gets out of the Jeep
"This is nuts. It's the end of November." She laughs
"Come on." He takes her hand and leads her onto the beach
"It's freezing out here." She says
"We won't be out he long, I promise." He adds
They are now standing in the spot where the Ferris wheel once stood.
"You know the significance of this spot?" He asks
"The Ferris Wheel." She replies
"Yeah."
He smiles
A Moment Like This plays
"This is where we had our first kiss." She smiles thinking of that night.
Walsh smiles as he takes the gloves off of his hands. He kneels down onto the sand that is slowly becoming snow covered.
"What are you doing?" Taylor asks
Walsh reaches into his coat pocket and produces the ring box. Taylor gasps.
"With you in my life, these past few months have been wonderful. I have thought long and hard about this, and I need you in my life." Walsh chokes up and then regains his composure, "When I wake up beside you, I want the moment to go on forever and ever. I feel complete, happy. You bring joy to my life. So, Alex Taylor, will you marry me?"
Tears flow from Taylor's eyes. She nods her head as she cups her hands over her nose and mouth. She looks down to him and takes her hands down, not saying a word.
"Where are we off to now?" Taylor asks
Walsh smiles as they head off. "You'll see."
He pulls the Jeep into a parking lot along Coney Island.
"Here we are, where it all began." Walsh says
"Yeah." Taylor smiles
"I can still see it all." Walsh says as he wraps his arms around Taylor's waist
"Me too." Taylor says as they look out over the water, the stars sparkling in the night sky
The wedding march begins. Taylor appears in the doorway, escorted by Lieutenant Johnson. They slowly proceed up the aisle. Flashbulbs go off. Taylor smiles radiantly. Walsh gets a huge smile on his face. They reach the front.
Congratulations, you may kiss your bride." The priest says
Taylor and Walsh kiss.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce to you for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. William Walsh."
Everyone in attendance claps. Flashbulbs again light up the church. The wedding party is smiling. The organist plays the recession and Taylor and Walsh walk back the aisle hand in hand. The clapping and cheering continues
"Hey." Taylor smiles
"You okay?" Walsh asks
"I have something to tell you." Taylor smiles
"Is it appropriate to share here or do I have to wait until we get home?" Walsh laughs
"Well, depends on where you want it." Taylor replies
"I'm starting to think that sooner is better." Walsh smiles
"We need to find a new place." Taylor says
"Why, ours is fine?" Walsh responds
Taylor looks at Walsh. Suddenly something clicks.
"We're going to have a baby?" He asks
Taylor nods her head yes.
"Oh that is great news!" Walsh says as he embraces Taylor.
The doctor is running the sonogram.
"There's the heartbeat." She announces
Walsh and Taylor both smile.
"Okay, there's the baby." The doctor says as Taylor and Walsh both watch the screen. "Looks like you have a healthy baby boy there."
"We're having a boy?" Walsh asks
"Yes Mr. Walsh, you're having a boy." The doctor replies "I can print the pictures if you would like them."
"Yes, but only for a minute. We need to get her up to surgery." Dr. Fields says
Walsh walks into the room and takes Taylor's hand.
"Baby, I'm here. You have to have surgery. You're going to be alright, you're both going to be alright." He sobs, "You have to be baby, I can't do this alone. I love you, please be alright."
The nurses take Taylor out of the room. Walsh stands there in the middle of the room watching. He slowly walks out into the hallway. Everyone watches him silently. He walks over to the wall and leans against it putting his hands over his face he cries. Jimmy walks over.
Another nurse carries baby Aaron to his father. Walsh smiles proudly.
"That's my son." He says with tears trickling down his face.
Here Without You by 3 Doors Down plays"Hey baby." Walsh says quietly. "We have our little boy. He's doing well. Doctor's think he's going to be just fine. They think you are too. I'll admit. I am so scared to lose you. " He takes her hand in his and holds it to his face. Then he strokes Taylor's cheek.
Sunday morning comes around. Taylor and Walsh carry Aaron into the church. Jimmy and Kim follow. They take their seats at the front of the church.
I Pray by Lonestar plays"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost." The priest says as he does the sign of the Cross on Aaron's forehead. "Amen."
Taylor and Walsh smile proudly. Jimmy pulls Kim to his body and each smiles. Taylor holds Aaron who smiles and his eyes glisten.
"Thank you Lord for the gifts you have given me in this life." Walsh says as he puts his arm around Taylor and his son.
Walsh and Aaron still stand by the gravestone.
"I love you. Always will." Walsh says
The gravestone reads…
"Alex Taylor Walsh… An angel has received her wings. May you rest in peace."
