It was a week after Jimmy's funeral. Joey is back in school, but Kim is hasn't returned to work yet.
Kim was sitting on her couch talking on the phone with Doc. "Doc I'm fine really. I want to come back to work. I'm going crazy sitting in this apartment and doing nothing," Kim said. She knew why Doc was making a big deal about this. He didn't think Kim was over Jimmy's death. Which was true, but it wasn't as bad as before.
"Kim just take a little more time off. It will be good for you," Doc said. He didn't think Kim was ready to come back to work. He didn't want her hurting anymore than she was.
"Fine," Kim said. She knew she wouldn't be able to change Doc's mind.
Kim said good-bye to Doc and decided to go out for some coffee. She couldn't stay in this apartment alone any longer.
Kim walked into the coffee shop. She saw Bosco sitting alone in the back. Kim walked over to him. "Mind if I sit down?" Kim asked.
"No I could use some company," Bosco replied. He was glad to see Kim. He was worried about her and how she was dealing with Jimmy's death.
"So what have you been up to lately?" Kim asked. She missed having some one to talk to.
"Nothing really. How have you been holding up?" Bosco asked gently. He didn't want to upset her.
"I'm doing better," Kim said. She could tell that Bosco was worried about her.
"That's good. Are you back to working yet?" Bosco asked.
"No. Doc thinks I need more time," Kim said. She knew Doc's intentions were good. But he couldn't decide when she was ready to come back to work again.
"Do you?" Bosco asked innocently. He thought she did. But he couldn't decide that for her. No one could.
"No I don't. What I need is to do the things I used to do. Staying secluded in my apartment isn't going to help me. It will only make me worse," Kim said. She liked talking to Bosco. He was being so nice to her and he understood how she felt.
"Yeah I understand. I hate being alone. Do you want a ride home?" Bosco asked. He had to get to work soon.
"No I can walk," Kim said. She needed the fresh air and some time to think.
"Are you sure?" Bosco asked. He didn't think she should be alone. Plus he wanted to spend more time with her. He was happy that he could talk to her and that she trusted him.
"Yeah I'm sure," Kim said. She liked being with Bosco, but she knew about his reputation. She didn't want to get caught up in that.
Bosco hugged Kim good-bye and left. Kim never thought that Bosco could be this nice and understanding. She liked this side of him.
TBC...
