AUTHOR: trista groulx (the dustytiger)
DISCLAIMER: kim, faith, fred, joey, bobby, jimmy, bosco, davis, sully, none of these characters are mine, i'm just borowing them to play with them for a little while, they belong to their creator and the actors and actresses who portray them, i promise i'll be gentle, don't sue
RATING: PG-13 tops currently
CONTENT: kim/faith friendship, fred/faith divorce, kim/bobby r, faith/bosco sex/ust
SPOILERS: 32 bullets and a broken heart (missing scene/continuation)
SUMMARY: Kim and Faith become friends after they share their heartaches that Valintines day.
AUTHORS NOTES: all right we've skipped ahead a few months, and there's some moving in going on, you'll see, for the record katri is an actual finnish name, and is what i plan on calling my daughter if by chance i fall in love with someone enough to have a child (which is not bloody likely)
"What are the chances of us picking the same weekend to move someone in?" Kim laughed over the phone.
"I know. I still can't believe that you let him move in," Faith chuckled.
"We have been dating for what is it? Almost six months now."
"I know, that but I was afraid you were going to run the other way when you first started seeing each other."
Kim laughed. "I wanted to, remember? You talked me into going for it."
"Aren't you glad I did?"
"Yes, I am, because it was really good advise." Kim needed to change the subject. "So what do you know about this au pair?"
"Well I know she's a girl, which is good, I guess. A guy would have been nice just so that Charlie would have someone to talk to."
"Yeah, that has to be rough for him. I'm sure Bosco wouldn't mind helping him out."
Faith laughed. "That's true, Bosco is crazy about Charlie. He's been so good with him since Fred left."
"And you think he isn't growing up."
"Which one?" Faith laughed.
Kim laughed as well. "Either one, I guess. We're getting a little off topic here."
"Yeah, so the au pair. She's from Finland, and her name is Katri Salo. She's twenty years old, and apparently her English isn't too bad. She also speaks French, and of course Finnish."
"You nervous?"
"A little, I hope that she doesn't get here, and the kids hate her or something."
Kim laughed. "I don't think your kids are capable of hating anyone."
"You're probably right."
"It'll work out fine, and if it doesn't there's always another person right?"
"Yeah, this is going to work. We're going to make this au pair thing work."
"That's the sprit!"
Faith laughed, nervously. "I hate to cut this short, but I have some last minute stuff to do before she gets here."
"All right, we'll talk later?"
"Yeah, I'll call you when things are settled around here."
"Sounds good. Bye."
"Bye."
Kim had gone into her bedroom to make the phone call. She put the phone on it cradle, then heard the door slam shut.
"Kim?" she heard Bobby holler.
She ran into the living room from her bedroom. He was balancing three boxes, and she took the top one before it fell.
"Take it easy, Superman," she laughed. "I said I'd help you bring things up."
"I got impatient."
"I was just making a quick phone call."
"You and Faith don't know what a quick call is."
"Either way, you didn't have to take three boxes. You're lucky you didn't break your neck falling down the stairs."
He laughed. "I was going up the stairs."
She shook her head. "You know what I mean, you're lucky you didn't hurt yourself."
"You really find out who your friends are when you're moving, huh? I can't believe that everyone at the house was busy this weekend."
Kim laughed. "Just be happy that the storage guys took most of the heavy stuff. Besides I wouldn't want Carlos anywhere near my underwear drawer."
"Point taken." He laughed. "It's true about the storage guys, that was lucky. And I'm also happy that Jimmy did agree to take Joey for the night, cause this would be a lot harder with him under toe."
"He likes to try and help. He doesn't realize he's in the way sometimes."
He smiled. "I know. You sure there's going to be room for all the stuff that's not being stored?"
She shrugged. "I can't see why not."
He wrapped his arms around her waist, and kissed her lightly. Soon they were lost in the kiss. She pulled away a long moment later.
"Bobby," she whispered. "How about we do this once we've got everything in here."
He shrugged, and kissed her again. "It can wait. I want to make love to you in our bed."
"It's the same bed, and it can wait."
He brushed her hair behind her ear. She smiled, and kissed him again. She then led him into the bedroom, knowing that he would not get back to work until he got his way.
XX
Faith sat in the living room, waiting for a knock at the door, while the kids were in their room playing. The new apartment was a bit bigger then the old apartment, and when they no longer needed the au pair the kids would get their own rooms.
Their new room was a lot bigger then the one they had previously shared, and both kids seemed to like the new apartment.
It had taken longer then Faith would have liked to find a suitable au pair. She just hoped that everyone would actually get along upon meeting. She had gone through hundreds of profiles before she finally found a few that she liked.
Faith jumped when she heard the buzz at the door, she allowed the caller up, and then heard the knock. She opened the door to see a young blond woman, with an older grey haired woman.
She knew the older woman as Mrs. Clarke, their liaison, and knew that the young girl must be Katri. Althgouth it was warm for mid September, Faith was surprised that the younger woman was wearing a summer dress.
"Come right in, and make yourself at home," Faith said.
The two women entered the apartment, and Faith shut the door behind them. They all kind of stood in the door way.
"Hi," Katri said, holding out her hand, even with the one word her accent was heavy. "It nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you, too," Faith said, shaking the girl's hand. "Can I get you something to drink?"
"No thank you."
"Please, have a seat, you're making me nervous." Faith laughed. "The kids are in their room, if you'd like to meet them." Faith looked behind her, and saw two little faces peaking from behind the door way. "It looks like they're excited to meet you."
Emily and Charlie came out from where they were. Katri smiled seeing them. The two kids looked a little nervous.
"This is my son, Charlie, he's eight and my daughter Emily, she's ten," Faith told her.
"My sister is years ten," Katri said. "So I'm good with the ages."
"That's good, they're pretty good kids. They just need someone to help them with their homework, cook, and just be here to keep an eye on them."
Katri nodded. "That's good, I am not good with baby."
"It seems that everything here is under control," said Mrs. Clarke. "I'll let myself out, feel free to call if you have any questions."
The older woman left the apartment quietly, to let everyone get acquainted.
"Why are you wearing a dress?" Charlie asked.
"Cause it's still warm here," Katri told him.
"Is it true that there's always snow in Finland?"
Katri laughed. "No, it's just a little bit colder there then it is here."
"How do you like it New York so far?" Faith asked.
"It's busy."
"Yeah, this city never sleeps."
"They say you're a policeman."
"A police woman," Emily laughed, correcting the girl.
"Yes, sorry."
"It's okay, really." Faith replied. "I get it all the time, you're still learning. But, yes, I am a police officer."
Katri nodded. "Do you work lots?"
"An average day, eight hours mostly. But I work the three to eleven, most of the time. I sometimes take different shifts, but most of the time that's when you should expect to be alone here."
"Okay."
"I'll get up and get the kids to school, and until you have to pick them up, you can do whatever you'd like, really."
"Thank you."
"Would you like to see your room?"
"Please."
Katri picked up her suitcases and followed Faith into the small bedroom. The young girl smiled and put the stuff down. It had a double bed, with light grey and blue sheets and accessories. The dresser, vanity, and side tables were all light coloured wood.
Faith had chosen neutral colours to accommodate a male or female who might have been chosen to live with them.
"I hope it suits you," Faith said. "This is your room, so you can put what you'd like on the walls."
"I like it," she assured her.
"It must be so strange being so far from home."
Katri nodded. "Yes, but I think I like it here."
Faith smiled. "How about you get unpacked, and come out when you're ready? We just had breakfast, but if you're hungry just tell me."
"I just ate too."
"All right, as I said, make yourself at home."
XX
Kim and Bobby were curled up under the covers together. Their hands were twined together, and they seemed content to just lay there.
"You know, we're never going to get your stuff moved in at this rate," Kim laughed.
Bobby nodded. "I know, but it's just so nice to be with you. Can't we just stay like this?"
"Do you want to call Jimmy and ask him to keep Joey an extra day?"
"Why me?"
She laughed. "I don't think he'd go for it no matter who called him."
"I really wouldn't want to make that call. Hi, Jimmy, yeah, it'd be really great if you could just keep Joey all day Sunday. Why? Oh, I just couldn't seem to keep my hands off your ex wife."
Kim laughed. "That would not go over well at all."
"I wouldn't think so. I know we should get a move on. But this is just so nice."
"Once we get your stuff in here, if we wanted to, I guess we could spend the rest of the day just lounging. But we should at least get the boxes out of your car, all right?"
"I know. Moving in with you would be so much better if we could do it naked."
She laughed, kissing him lightly. "You'd be perfectly content to never wear clothes."
He shook his head. "No, Kim, I'd be much happier if it was you who was never wearing clothes."
She shook her head, then stood up and started to get dressed.
"Now that hurts," he laughed, putting his hand over his heart.
She smiled at him. "The sooner you get your stuff in here, the sooner you can undress me again, so get a move on."
He stood up and wrapped his arms around her waist. He then let one hand sneak up her shirt. She began to laugh.
"Bobby!" she snapped. "Let's just get this done."
"Fine, fine," he replied, pulling on his shorts.
The two of them were soon dressed, and began to unload the boxes from his SUV. She was impressed with how much stuff he had been able to cram inside.
"How did you have room for yourself in here?" she asked.
"I made room. I used play Tetris a lot, and people say you don't learn things from video games," he replied, with a lopsided grin.
She laughed. "Is this everything?"
"Yeah, everything else is in storage. I didn't feel like making two trips, that's why there's so much stuff stuffed in here."
"I guess it could be worse, right?"
"Yeah."
The two of them started to unload the SUV, and bring the boxes up to her apartment. Piling them all in the corner of the living room.
XX
Faith, meanwhile was just finishing up making lunch. She had decided to make macaroni and cheese. She called the kids, and Katri came out of her room too. Faith divided the pot of macaroni onto the four plates, then brought them all to the table.
"What's this?" Katri asked.
"It's macaroni and cheese," Emily answered.
"Oh, is the stuff in the blue box?"
"Yeah."
"We have it in Finland but it's expensive."
Faith laughed. "This is cheap food here."
"What kind of stuff do you eat?" Charlie asked.
"A lot of the same stuff as North America. But in Finland we eat a lot of hirvenliha- um, venison, I think that's what it's called in English."
"What's that?"
"Deer meat."
"Ew!"
"How do you know that?" Faith asked her son. "Have you ever had it?"
"No but-"
"Then don't knock it."
"I could make something with ground venison sometimes," Katri offered. "It tastes like hamburger meat, but it's better for you."
"I'm up to trying new things," Faith laughed.
"I'm trying new things too," Katri said, after trying her macaroni and cheese. "This is a little plain, but it's good."
Faith nodded. "We'll probably order in for supper."
"Order in?"
"Get take out, you know where they bring the food," Emily said.
"Oh! I understand!" said Katri.
Faith realized that there would be a lot for Katri to get used to in New York. She was used to living in a fairly small town in Finland, and a lot of things were going to be different for her.
When they had all finished eating Katri helped Faith to clean up after. Faith was glad for the help, as the kids still just left the table and went to play after a meal.
"When can I see New York?" Katri asked.
"I don't have a car, but I'm sure we could either walk, or take a cab and see some more of the city after supper."
"It's so different here. There are so many buildings."
Faith laughed. "Most of New York City is concrete."
"Does anyone have a house here?"
"Apartments are a lot easier to find, and cheaper."
"Do you like it here?"
"Yeah, I do."
"Is it dangerous? All my friend back home say New York City is very dangerous. They say, Katri you be careful you be hurt."
"I'm NYPD so I see a lot of bad stuff that happens in this city. But as long as you're careful, and you stay in the good neighbourhoods, you'll be all right. I'd also say it's not the best idea to go out walking alone at night."
Katri laughed, nervously. "All right. Is here safe?"
"I wouldn't have my kids here if it wasn't."
"Okay, you will help me keep safe too?"
"Yeah, that's my job."
Katri laughed, and the two of them finished cleaning up the last few dished. They then both went into their rooms.
Faith dialed Kim's number, and was surprised to not get an answer. She assumed that she was still busy moving in Bobby's stuff. How much stuff can one person have? She wondered.
XX
At Kim's she was on the couch, with Bobby sitting on her bum, giving her a back massage. Kim looked over at the ringing phone, as did Bobby.
"If those hands stop you're a dead man," she warned him.
He continued the gentle massage, as she purred with delight.
"You know it hardly seems fair that you're the one getting the massage when I did most of the moving," he told her.
"You offered," she reminded him. "You better not be changing from prince to frog now that I let you move in here."
He laughed. "You know I wouldn't do that."
"If you really want a back rub you just have to tell me."
"I'm enjoying touching you much too much."
"This is really nice, you have magic hands."
He kissed the nape of her neck, and she shivered at the touch.
"You're not the first girl who's told me that," he whispered. "But I hope you're the last."
She laughed. "How did I not know about this talent of yours before?"
"You never asked."
"Now that I know, I'm not going to stop asking."
He kissed the back of her neck again, and the continued the massage. He looked at the boxes that were piled against the wall.
"You know, if we keep this up, that stuff will never be moved," he pointed out.
"I know, but this feels so good."
He laughed. "We don't get much done without supervision, do we?"
"No we really don't, but at least we have fun."
The phone began to ring again, and she grumbled.
"Could you pass me the phone?" Kim asked.
Bobby stopped massaging her back, and picked up the cordless phone. He handed it to her, and then continued to massage her back.
"Hello?" Kim asked.
"Hi. Did I call at a bad time?" Faith asked.
"Not really, just getting a back rub."
"Aren't you the lucky girl?"
Kim laughed. "So how are things over there?"
"Good, actually, she seems really nice. Her English is pretty good too."
"That's always a plus."
"Yeah, and the kids seem to like her enough."
"What does she think about New York, it's probably a big change from where she's from."
"She says she likes it." Faith explained. "I told her we could go see the city after supper cause she's curious about it."
"I remember how much I wanted to explore the city when I moved here. I just wanted to see everything I had ever seen in a movie or read in a book."
Faith laughed. "I guess the mystique is lost on you when you've lived your whole life in the city."
"It really is. I'm glad things seem to be working out for you with this."
"I hope it stays this way." Faith laughed. "So how's the move going?"
"Slowly." Kim paused for a moment. "Mm, right there."
"Look, I'm gonna let you go before I hear something I really don't need to hear."
Kim laughed. "All right, see you later."
"All right, bye."
Faith hung up the phone, and shook her head. As much as she was happy for her friend, it still hurt to talk to her when Bobby was there with her sometimes. It was those moments that made her miss Fred.
He was the first person she had loved, and it still hurt that he had just walked out on her, and the kids. While the marriage was over, she thought he'd always be around, and it was strange that he wasn't.
Even though she knew that they wouldn't have been happily living together anymore, when she saw a happy couple she couldn't help but think it should be her and Fred. They had been in love for so long it was strange to think that they weren't anymore.
Also when she saw or was talking to Kim about Bobby, she couldn't help but let her mind wonder to Bosco. It wasn't too far of stretch, really, Bobby was, after all Kim's partner.
For a few long moments she liked to pretend that Bosco was really a good guy, and not a sex addict. Then reality would hit, and she'd remember that there was no way that she had a future with Bosco.
He was Bosco, the man who bragged about the chain of broken hearts he had left behind him. He was Bosco a man who prided himself on his bad reputation, and couldn't understand why so many of his exes wanted to kill him.
She knew he kept a list of all the strange places he had ever had sex. She also thought he may have a list of women that he wanted to nail just for the sake of saying that he had. The hard to get ones, as they call them.
She let herself wonder if maybe she was one of the woman he had always wanted to be with, as challenge. But she knew that she probably wasn't. She wasn't even his normal type.
He liked them good and dumb, and preferably blonde. She made a mental note to herself to not leave Bosco alone with the young au pair that was not living with her. She didn't think the girl was dumb, but the language barrier was more of a turn on then lack of brains for him sometimes.
That would be a story for Katri to go home and tell her friends. She went to New York City and was seduced by a cop who happened to work with the woman she was working for.
tbc...
end notes: all right so that was that, TWbasketcase mentioned that kim has had no drama nor angst, so i came up with something, very dramatic, done some research and i hope i don't over do it, you'll see soon, the muse kinda mentioned it and i listened and then i had to find some way that'd work... oh you'll see in due time...