I headed down the hallway towards Bosco's room. I longed to hear good news that he had woken up and everything was going to be okay again. I knew that he had a long journey ahead of him but I couldn't help but wonder if he would ever really be the same again. As I reached his room I started to push the door open and saw Doctor Cohen standing before him. I cleared my throat and took a deep breathe and took a step towards them.

"How is he? " I asked trying to sound as positive as I could.

"He's stable. But there is no change Mrs. Yokas. His vitals are the same. I know this is difficult for you. I wish there was more we can do; but now all we can do now is wait."

"I appreciate all that you have done."

"I'll check back later."

I waited for Dr. Cohen to leave before pulling a chair by his bedside. I could hear the life support machine breathing for him. His head still wrapped up in the bandages and I desperately just wanted him to open his eyes. I would know then that everything was going to be okay. I took my hand and placed it on his right arm and gave it a squeeze.

"Can you feel that Bosco? Come on open your eyes and tell me you can. Boz?…Bosco? You can't give up. I won't let you. You always told me to fight and never to let go. I'm asking you to fight and come back to all of us. I want you to know that you don't have to worry about anything anymore. I took care of Mann for you. He will never be able to hurt you or your mother ever again. You need to concentrate on getting better. I know it may be a long while before you wake up, but I will be here by your side. I will never give up on you. And when you finally open those eyes of yours I'll be here. I'm never leaving. You have always helped me so now it is my turn to help you. You can fight me all you want and call me a pain in the ass; but I am going to help you through this just like you have helped me in the past. Now, the first step you have to do is open your eyes. Squeeze my hand if you can hear me. Can you just squeeze it a little bit? …I guess you can't. I once read somewhere that if you talk to someone while they are in a coma that they can hear everything. They might not be able to open there eyes or respond to your touch but they can hear you. So I will keep talking till you wake up."

"Officer Yokas?"

I turned around and saw 2 gentlemen in fancy black suits in the doorway. I knew that Swersky must have sent them and they were probably from the DA's office. I wiped my tears and adjusted my clothes before walking over to them.

"Hi my name is Phil Williams and this is my partner Jerry Soloman."

"Hi, nice to meet you." I extended my arm and shook both of their hands.

"We're from the DA's office and we would like to ask you a few questions."

"Sure. Hang on one second okay?"

I walked over to Bosco and took his hand and gave it a squeeze.

"I have to go and talk to these men. I'll be back soon okay?"

I took one more look at him before leaving with Phil and Jerry.

"First off I want to say how very sorry I am to hear about your Partner Boscorelli. Is he any better?" Williams said.

"No, He's still the same. But thank you for your gesture. You said you wanted to ask me a few questions?"

Phil pulled out a notebook and reached inside his coat and pulled out a pen.

"I need to get a full statement from you of what happened in Mr. Donald Mann's apartment."

"I already told Swersky what happened."

"I know you did Officer Yokas but we need to get an official statement from you." Jerry said backing his partner up.

"Cruz got a lead in the Mercy Hospital shooting and asked me to ride with her. When we got there we attempted to arrest him but he resisted." I said as I looked at both men.

"Is that when you shot him?" Jerry questioned.

"No, it was after."

"After what Officer Yokas?" Phil asked.

"After Mann reached in his back pocket. There was no telling what he was going to do to us. I couldn't take that chance so I pulled my weapon out and fired away."

"Did he draw his gun on you first?" Jerry continued to ask.

"I just told you how it happened. I don't know if he had a gun on him but he had something. I wasn't about to let what happened at Mercy to happen in that hotel room."

"Mmm Hmmm. So he never fired a weapon?"

"No, but he was reaching for one. It was self defense. You think I am lying to you?"

"No, just getting all the facts."

"Are we done because I really need to get back to my partner." I said slightly annoyed.

Jerry and Phil exchanged looks before looking my way.

"Yeah we're done here. Give my best to Bosocrelli. We'll be in touch" Phil said.

"I will thanks."

I watched as they left the area and got back onto the elevator. I turned around and headed back down towards Bosco's room. When I got there I was hoping he would be awake. That he would tell me that everything was going to be okay and the nightmare was over. But my nightmare was still here and didn't look like it would be waking up anytime soon. I listened to the heart machine beep and the breathing tube breathing for him. I placed my purse on the table in the room and dragged the chair by his bedside.

"I'm back. I told you I would be. Those were two agents from the DA's office. Don't worry everything is fine I'm not in trouble or anything. They just wanted my statement of what happened. I don't care what happens to me, but I know you do. It funny how the tables are reversed. Last year I was lying in a hospital with a bullet in my spine and paralyzed. I wasn't very nice to you and I'm sorry for that. I blamed you for what happened to me. What went down in that hotel room was not your fault. Even when I came back you were still looking out for me because you feel like you owe it to me, like you were responsible for me. You saved my life and look where it has gotten you. Bosco, I want you to know that I never wanted you out of my life; it was Fred. He told me that you were endangering my life and I could not be your partner anymore, that it wasn't safe and you probably get me killed. Since when did I ever listen to Fred right? I do what I do and what I want. Even though I know what the consequences can bring. I never got a chance to tell you but Fred and I are separating. I know, I can you believe it? He said he met someone, met someone. After everything we have been through together. I don't know if it's a phase or if he really wants out. I can't imagine my life without my kids. I think if he files for divorce he will try to take the kids and I can't let that happen. I don't know what to do. I need you to wake up. I need you Bosco". Faith grabs his hand and puts her head down on his chest with tears streaming from her eyes when suddenly the heart monitor starts going off and Bosco's body starts to jerk….