Fan Fiction: FLASHBACK by Lee Graff
Faith is alone in her apartment preparing for work. The phone rings.
Faith: Hello? Fred: Hey honey, just wanted to say 'I love you' before you left for work. You weren't up When I left. Faith: Sorry, I had a long night last night. Fred: I know, you tossed and turned in your sleep. Faith: Sorry. Fred: Don't worry about it. Anyway babe, I gotta run. I'll see you when I get home. Love you, be safe. Faith: I will. I love you too.
With that she hung up the phone and got ready to leave for work.
Bosco: Hey Yokas, let's not have another shift like yesterday. Faith: Yeah, my back is killing me from that little fall I took. Bosco: And you think that my shoulder feels much better? Faith: I've learned that the worse the weather is, the stupider people get. I am not Chasing another suspect through an icy alley again. Bosco: Next time I'm just gonna run the bastard over. Faith: Yeah, the paper work for that is so much easier. (Said very sarcastically) Bosco: You got a better idea? Faith: Well, no, but there's got to be some other way. Roll call.
They leave for roll call.
In the RMP. Faith is driving, Bosco is thinking off in his own little world.
Faith: You ever think about getting married? Bosco: What? No, why? Faith: I think that'd you'd be happier and all. Bosco: I'm always happy. Why do you think that I'm not happy? Faith: You just have this thing about not having a lasting relationship. Bosco: When I find the right person, I'll settle down and get married to her. Faith: Really? Bosco: Yeah really. Now I'm hungry, let's go eat.
Fred is driving his truck home when the driver of a delivery truck runs a red light, slamming right into Fred's truck. Fred is knocked unconscious, his seatbelt breaks, and he is thrown from the vehicle. Passers by call 911 to report the accident.
Kim: Doc, driver's over here! Doc: What's his status? Kim: I don't think he's gonna make it to Mercy. Doc: Get him in the bus, let's go!
They transport him to Mercy.
Kim: White male, approximately 40 years old. MVA, 2 liters saline in the field. VFib on the bus, but we shocked him back. Nurse Proctor: Any idea who this guy is? Kim: I'll check his wallet.
She walks out to the desk where Doc is beginning the paperwork.
Doc: Any idea who he is? Kim: Let me check (opens his wallet) Oh my god! Doc: What? Kim: Fred Yokas Doc: Faith's husband? Kim: Yeah. Doc: Adam 55-3 to Central we need you to patch a message through to PD. Central: What's the message? Doc: To Officer Yokas, 55th precinct, her husband was just brought to Mercy, MVA.
Central: 55 David Central Faith: 55 David Central: Emergency message from EMS Adam 55-3. Your husband was just taken to Mercy... MVA over. Faith: Copy that, 55 David.
Bosco! Let's go, now!
Back at Mercy the doctors continue to work on Fred.
Proctor: He's losing too much blood. Doctor Mills: I know, I know. He's got a hole in his aorta, he's not going to make It too much longer. Proctor: We need to keep him alive as long as possible, it's Officer Yokas's husband. Doctor Mills: If she doesn't get here soon, she won't get to see him again.
Faith and Bosco come rushing through the doors.
Faith: Oh my god! Fred! No!
Bosco and Kim are talking..
Bosco: Hey Zambrano, what happened? Kim: Some guy ran a red light and hit him, seatbelt broke and he was ejected from the Vehicle. Bosco: I'm gonna get the bastard that did this. Kim: Davis already has him. Chased him down at the scene. Bosco: How is he? Kim: Not good. We almost lost him on the bus.
Faith: Fred, talk to me! Fred! Please....... (in tears, pleading) Dr. Mills: Officer Yokas, he needs to go to the OR now if he's going to make it. Faith: Fred, you listen to me. You are going to pull through. You're going to be alright. You hear me? You're going to make it. Dr. Mills: Officer, we need to take him up. Faith: Ok, I'll meet you up there.
She runs for the elevator to the OR. Bosco and Kim chase after her. Faith is in tears.
Faith: I'm so scared (crying on Bosco's shoulder) Bosco: (looks up at Kim, she's in tears knowing Fred's not going to make it) It's going to Be all right Faith. Fred's strong; he's going to pull through. Faith: You don't know how much I want to believe that.
Sully and Davis arrive at the hospital.
Sully: (to Bosco) How's he doing? Bosco: He's not going to make it. Sully: How's Faith holding up? (He looks in the direction where Faith is sitting, Kim with Her arm around her.) Bosco: I don't know what to say or do to help. Sully: Just listen to her, if she needs something get it.
Davis comes in with 5 coffees. And passes them out. Bosco walks over and takes Faith's hand. She's trembling, crying. Kim walks over to Davis.
Kim: (whisper) I don't know what's taking them so long. He practically bled out in the Bus. Davis: They're doing all they can to get him back. Kim: I know, but this wait is killing Faith...
Sully and Davis leave to go get Faith's children. Bosco takes Sully's advice to listen to Faith.
Bosco: You never told me how you and Fred met. Faith: It's a long story. Bosco: We have time. (Looking saddened and almost regretting that he asked.) Faith: We had shop class together. We were sophomores. I was taking it so that I could Head off to college. He sat beside me the first day of class. He thought he was So macho. Came in, "Fred Yokas, and what might your name be doll face?" Bosco: Doll face? Faith: Yeah. I introduced myself. We ate lunch together in the cafeteria. A couple of Weeks later we went out to dinner and dancing. He was such a goof (said with a Slight laugh). He came in his sideburns and bell-bottoms. He was stuck in the 70s. That was the start of a lot of great dates. Bosco: That's cool. What year did you graduate? Faith: We graduated in 84, in 85 I entered the academy, and he proposed. He wasn't Happy that I was going to become a police officer, but he was happy that I chose To spend the rest of my life with him. Five years later we had Emily. That was a Big adjustment for both of us to make. He started driving the delivery truck, I Started working the third watch. Been working this shift for 14 years now. Bosco: You were here when I started. I remember my first day as your partner. We had A domestic up on Arthur. I was scared to death when the guy came at me with a Knife. You stepped in between us and took the guy down. I'll never forget what You told me. Faith: You remember that? Bosco: You told me "We're all a family here. You protect your own." You were Willing to get stabbed to protect me, make sure that my career lasted. I'll never Forget that. Faith: Actually, I think that I told you that you needed to watch out, they come at you With anything and everything they got. You needed to be quicker. Bosco: Yeah. I learned by watching you handle situations. You were the best mentor I've ever had. You have put up with so much of my crap. (Pauses, kind of Chokes up) I'm sorry. Faith: Sorry for what? Bosco: That I've never been there when you needed me. When you told me you had Cancer, I blew up in your face. I couldn't handle the fact that my mentor needed My help. I didn't know how to help you. Faith: Boz, I never expected you to help me. I had to deal with that on my own. Bosco: Well, I'm not letting you deal with this on your own. I'm going to be here for You. I promise. ________________________________________________________________________ Davis and Sully walk in, they have gone to the apartment and brought Charlie and Emily to be with their mother. Emily was already crying, realizing what her mother went through when she had the drug overdose.
Emily: Mom, I'm so scared. Faith: I know sweetie, I know. Bosco: Don't you worry; they are doing all they can for your dad.
The police Chaplin walks into the waiting room. Sully, Davis, Kim and the others sit there and wait. It's now close to 2 AM.
Bosco: Remember Davis's first day on the job? Faith: You hated him. Bosco: No. I thought that he wasn't cut out to be an officer. I was wrong. Davis: You thought that? Sully: All of us did. Faith gave you 2 weeks. Bosco gave you a couple hours. Davis: Awww. I see how it is.
By now, Taylor, Carlos, Jimmy, and Doc have joined the group in the waiting room. Everyone listens closely as Faith goes into the flashback of Davis's first day..
Davis: I'm Tyrone Davis Jr. I'm looking for John Sullivan. Faith: Over there (pointing to the corner) Bosco: Who's that totem pole? Faith: Ty Davis's son. You wouldn't remember Ty. He was killed a couple years before You got here. Bosco: Oh.
Davis: John Sullivan? Sully: Depends on who's asking. Davis: Ty Davis Jr. I'm your new partner. Sully: Oh yeah. Little Ty. Right. Well, there's the locker room, you better get changed. Role call in five. ( Davis leaves) Bosco: How long you think he'll last? Sully: A couple days Bosco: I give him a couple hours. Faith: You guys have no faith in him... twenty bucks says he makes it two weeks. Sully: Oh, the lady's busting out the cash. I'll take you up on that bet Bosco: Easiest 40 bucks I ever made (forking over a 20). Faith: You're you're not going to win. You're not. Back to the reality.
Davis: (to Sully) You bet twenty bucks that I'd only make it a couple days? Sully: Yeah, you owe me 20 bucks to replace the 20 I lost.
Everyone in the room lets out a laugh.
Faith: The four of us had to rustle hookers that night. Remember when Shamika walked Up to him and gave him that kiss? Sully: How could I forget? The expression on his face was priceless when we told him That Shamika was really Mike in drag. Davis: That was wrong. You were so mean. Faith: (Laughing) I wish I'd have had a camera when....
Dr. Mills walks in. Faith's expression goes stone cold. Dr. Mills kneels down by Faith.
Dr. Mills: I'm sorry, we... Faith: (Let's out a huge wail) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Bosco: (runs over to her, wrapping her up in his arms) Faith, Faith, we're here for you. Bosco: We're all here.
Kim was hugging Emily and Charlie offering them what little solace she could. Faith sobbing reaches for the children. Charlie climbs in her lap and she is rocking back and forth. Bosco and everyone else standing around had no idea what to say to help the situation. Jimmy wraps Kim up in his arms, both visibly shaken by what had just happened. Davis rubbed Taylor's shoulders. Taylor's eyes welled up with tears. No one could believe what has just happened. Dr. Mills offered to let the family go back to see Fred, to say goodbye. Faith asked Bosco to go back with her. His eyes were filled with tears. Nurse Proctor led them back in silence.
Fred's body lay on the table with tubes still sticking out from where they tried to help him breath and repair his artery. Charlie was in Bosco's arms crying. Bosco was offering whatever reassurance he could to Charlie and Emily. The Chaplin joined the family; everyone held hands and the Chaplin said a final prayer for Fred. The children said their tearful goodbyes to their father. Bosco and the Chaplin took them back out to the waiting room. There was not a dry eye in the room. Kim sat with the children. Bosco went out to get some fresh coffee for Faith. Everyone sat in complete silence, not knowing what to say.
Faith sat beside Fred's body. She took his hand. Sobbing she told him that she loved him. She recalled the telephone conversation that they had had earlier in the day. She could still hear him saying, "I love you." She sat beside him in total silence for an hour or so. Bosco walked in..
Faith: (crying) He called right before I left for work to tell me he loved me. It was like he Knew. Bosco: (solemn faced) I don't know what to say.
He sat down beside her and she laid her head on his shoulder. He reached up and gently stroked her hair.
Faith: Boz, thank you,
He knew why she had said that. He still just sat there silently and supported her.....
Bosco drives Faith and the kids home. She asks him to sty with her for while. They go into the apartment and she flips on the light. She looks over to their wedding picture, and all of the other pictures spread around the apartment.
Jimmy and Kim go back to Jimmy's place where Joey is sleeping in his room. Both of them stand in the doorway, watching him sleep. Jimmy puts his arms around Kim.
Jimmy: I don't want to make Joey go through that (referring to the death of their dad). Kim: I don't think anyone wants their kids to have to go through it. Jimmy: Yeah, but think of what losing one of us would do to him. Kim: I can't, (fighting back tears) please, let's not think about that. They stand in silence.
Davis, Sully, Taylor, Doc, Carlos, and the rest of the gang head to Murphy's Bar a little ways away from headquarters. Each one of them looks sad. They decide to have a couple drinks and talk because none of them really want to go back to their empty homes.
Carlos: Man, I can't believe all of this is happening. Taylor: I know. It's really going to be hard on Faith. Sully: But remember that we have all got to be supportive of her and the kids, help out However we can. Davis: This really isn't something that she needs right now. I think maybe we should get Some stuff together and take it to her and the kids. Taylor: That's a great idea. Set up a fund so that we can get whatever she needs. Doc: We can't give her time. (Reflecting back to when his wife died) Sully: (He too thinks back to when he lost Tatiana) I know, but we can be there in Strength for her. Davis: Oh man! Sully: What? Davis: Lieu was looking for her; he told me that she passed the Sergeant test. Sully: Whoa. I didn't even know that she had taken it. Davis: She said that it was time that she moved to a desk job, the stress was becoming Too much. Sully: So she doesn't know? Davis: No Sully: We'll tell her when the time is right.
Back at Faith's apartment, she's making coffee. Bosco is staring at a family portrait taken shortly after Charlie was born. There are 20 messages on the answering machine, Faith ignores them.
Faith: I don't know how I'm going to do this. Bosco: You'll find a way. You are strong, and you are going to get the kids through this. Faith: Yeah, but I don't know if I'll get through this. Bosco: I'll help you. You are not in this alone. Faith: Thanks Boz, I needed that little reassurance that you still cared. Bosco: You're my partner, but more importantly you are my best friend, one of my only friends.I can't let you deal with this alone. That's not my style.
Faith looks at the picture Bosco has in his hand. She remembers the day well.. It was the day that her dad had passed away. She thought back and realized how lucky she was to have grown up before she lost him, now her children won't have the same opportunity. She stands up and silently walks over to the book shelves where there are bunches of other pictures in frames. Bosco follows behind and puts his hand on her shoulder. (Song playing in the background, There You'll Be by Faith Hill)
Bosco: When was that one taken? (Pointing to a picture of Fred and Faith on the beach) Faith: It was our honeymoon. We went to Atlantic City, wasn't much of a honeymoon Though. We stayed in this little shack because we didn't have a lot of money. But He made it work. (Pauses) We took moonlight walks on the beach, went on the Farris Wheel. I'll never forget. Bosco: You should never have to forget. He lives in your heart now.
They look over the other pictures, and Faith recalls the day when each one was taken. She looks at the family portrait from a couple months prior to Emily's accident. Then she thinks about it... She took a pregnancy test that day and never told Fred the results...
Faith: Bosco, I never told him that I'm pregnant. Bosco: What? Faith: I'm pregnant. Bosco: Oh man....
They continue to look at the pictures.
(The song is still playing) Kim and Jimmy are sitting on the couch in Jimmy's apartment, his arm around Kim whose lying with her head on his chest. He's stroking her hair. She's thinking about the day.
Taylor goes back to Ty's apartment. They are in the shower, just holding each other. She's thinking about when her dad died and they found his body. Ty is thinking about his father when he got killed on duty. Each is recalling memories of their childhoods with their father.
Carlos goes to the park and thinks about his little girl. He realizes that he did the best he could for her by putting her up for adoption. Still he feels a void in his own life.
Sully, returns to his apartment. Since the fire the only thing he has to remember Tatiana by is his ring. He sits there holding it with his fingers. He recalls memories of when they met. Recalls their wedding day, and all of the time they spent together. He smiles.
Doc is in his apartment holding the picture from his wedding day. Tears roll down his cheek. He remembers all of the times that he spent with his wife. He turns out the light and stays on the couch thinking about her.
Bosco tucks Emily and Charlie (both are already asleep) he offers them a little reassurance and turns out the desk light, returning to the living room where Faith is on the couch. He stands there watching her for a couple minutes.
Bosco: You should try to get some sleep. Faith: I can't.
Bosco sits on the couch next to her. She lays her head across his chest. Faith: I miss him already. Bosco: I know.
Faith starts to drift off to sleep. Bosco looks down and continues to stroke her head. He sits there in silence. (The song ends) Bosco thinks about how much he wants to have a family. He recalls his own childhood, and vows never to have a family like that. He decides that he wants to be there for the children, Emily, Charlie, and the yet unborn child. His cell phone rings, he reaches over and shuts it off. He leans his head against Faith's and falls asleep.
10:00 AM the next morning. Bosco is up making breakfast for Emily and Charlie. Faith wakes up on the couch at the smell of bacon. She walks over to Bosco.
Faith: You know you don't have to do this. Bosco: I know, but I want to. Faith: I take back every bad thing I ever said about you. Bosco: Then there wouldn't be anything for you to remember about me (said with a grin) Faith: You're right, I don't take it back.. Thank you. Bosco: You're gonna have to stop saying that, I can't take it anymore. Faith: Sorry.
Charlie runs in.
Charlie: Bosco! Bosco: Hey little buddy, sleep well? Charlie: You tucked me in too tight. Faith: He doesn't have a lot of practice at it. (She says grinning, but you can still see the Pain in her face.)
Charlie runs back to his room.
Bosco: Have you thought about any arrangements yet? Faith: I don't even want to think about that yet. Bosco: I can help. Faith: I know, but I don't want it to seem like I'm dumping everything on you. Bosco: Faith, I'm your partner. Whatever you can't handle, I step in and help. Faith: Yeah, but you got to work. Bosco: I took a few days off. Faith: You shouldn't have. Bosco: But I did and you can't change that. I'm helping you get through this.
At the 55th Precinct Headquarters. Davis has gone in early to set up the collection fund for Faith.
Lieu: Have you talked to Faith yet? Davis: Didn't get a chance, she was devastated. Lieu: I know, Boscorelli called in and said he was taking time off to help her out. Davis: That's cool. Lieu: I'm gonna need you and Sullivan to help pick up the extra slack. Davis: Not a problem. Lieu: I'll tell Faith when the time is right. Davis: Alright.
Taylor enters the station. Everyone is going about their normal tasks. She sets up a donation box for Faith. DK walks over to her.
DK: That for Faith? Taylor: Yeah. DK: Let us know what you need. You know we'll all pitch in and help out. She's got Two kids right? Taylor: Yeah DK: Let us know. Taylor: I will.
Doc walks in.
Taylor: Hey Doc, what's up? Doc: Business as usual. Have you seen Carlos yet? Taylor: He hasn't come in yet, but when he gets here I'll tell him you were looking for Him. Doc: Thanks Taylor.
The alarm comes over. Squad 55, Adam 55-3 we have a car fire at E. 181st and Arthur.
Doc: Looks like you're with me unless someone else arrives in the next minute. Taylor: I'll go. Doc: Get your gear.
Kim and Jimmy arrive at the station shortly after the units go out.
Jimmy: Looks like we missed the party. Kim: Yeah it does, doesn't it? Jimmy: What to do, what to do? Kim: I have an idea (devilish grin) Jimmy: On duty?????? Kim: You're right, can't do that.
They run upstairs to the bunks, taking advantage of an empty station.
Jimmy: We could get in a lot of trouble for this. Kim: I know. Jimmy: If you don't care, I don't.
They have their intimate moments. Carlos walks in downstairs.
Carlos: Hello!????? Jimmy: (upstairs) Shit!
Kim and Jimmy hurry to get dressed as Carlos comes up the stairs.
Carlos: We missed a call? Kim: No, happened before our shift. (Readjusting her shirt) Carlos: Oh, they need any help? Jimmy: Nope, it was a car fire; they should be heading back soon. (Grinning)
The station doors open and the truck comes back followed shortly by Doc and Taylor.
Davis and Sully are on patrol near the area where Faith's apartment is. Davis is driving.
Sully: Stop at Faith's I want to drop some things off to her. Davis: Sure thing.
They head up to Faith's apartment. Bosco answers the door.
Sully: Hey, thought we'd drop some things by. Bosco: Sure come on in.
Faith walks out into the living room.
Sully: How you holding up? Faith: I've been better. Sully: I know what you mean. We brought some stuff by for you. Faith: You didn't have to. Davis: Just thought we'd help out a little that's all. Faith: Thanks guys, want some coffee. Sully: thanks for the offer but we really need to get back to work. Faith: You all can stop anytime. Sully: Thanks.
Sully and Davis exit.
Faith: Everyone is being so helpful. Bosco: We're all a family. We help each other, that's what families do. Faith: I know. I'm going to take a shower. Bosco: Okay, I'm going to clean up this mess. (Referring to the mess from breakfast.)
At the fire station the crew is sitting around the table talking. Jimmy and Kim are sitting beside one another smiling; Taylor looks across the table and laughs. She has made a major career decision. She walks downstairs to talk it over with the Lieutenant.
Taylor: Lieu, you got a minute? Lieu: Sure Taylor what's up? Taylor: Are we still short a paramedic? Lieu: Yeah, you want the job? Taylor: Yeah. It's easier for you to find another firefighter than a good paramedic. Lieu: You're a damn good firefighter. Taylor: Thanks, but after yesterday I've got to thinking about my mom. She lost my Dad on duty. She almost lost me when I got hit by that car. She needs the Reassurance of knowing that I'm okay everyday. She worries sick about Me from call to call. Lieu: You sure you want to do this? Taylor: Yeah, I need to make this change. I've realized that I am more a paramedic now Then I ever was before. Ever since the 11th when I lost my dad I've thought that It could have been me. We've been down a medic and I've done a lot of that the Past few months. I want to do that permanently. Lieu: Okay, I'll tell Doc you're back on the squad. Taylor: Thanks.
Taylor exits.
Lieu: I'm going to be missing one damn good firefighter.
Davis and Sully are leaving Faith's building. A call comes across the radio.
Central: All units in the 55 be advised there are shots fired at a market at the corner of Adams and Arthur.
Davis: 55 Charlie, we're on it.
Davis flips on the lights and sirens and heads toward the scene. The front window of the building has been shot out. There are people running from the building screaming. The ambulances pull up, Doc and Carlos in one, Kim and Alex in the other.
Doc: Is it safe to go in yet? Sully: No, we don't know where the shooter is. Victim 1: He just took off down the street. Blue coat, blood stains on his pants. Sully: We're on it. Davis: 55 Charlie to central suspect seen running north on Arthur. Blue coat, bloodstains On his pants, we are in pursuit.
The medics are forced to go through the carnage. The shooter left a group of victims including the shopkeeper, some children, and a few adults.
Kim: Doc! I got a bad one over here! Doc: Let me see. (Works on the victim a teenage male, gunshot wound to the upper Abdomen) Adam 55-3 to Central we need another bus at this location.
Davis and Sully catch up to the suspect. They exit the car and chase him into the park. By this time other units have joined in the pursuit. They corner the suspect by a bridge.
Davis: (gun drawn) Hands in the air! (No response) I said put your hands in the air!
Again the suspect does not follow Davis's order. Sully slowly approaches gun drawn. The suspect reaches for his pocket and starts to turn towards Sully. Davis sees that the guy has a pistol in hand; he fires in protection of Sully. The suspect falls to the ground; the pistol falls off to the side.
Sully: Thanks. Davis: No prob.
Taylor finds a little girl who is scared to death. She's sitting over her mother. Her mother is already dead, gunshot wound to the head. Taylor's heart drops at the site. Carlos is working on the elderly shopkeeper who was shot in the shoulder. Kim has a male who was shot in the leg.
Kim: The bullet hit the femoral artery. Doc we need to get him to a hospital now. Doc: Control the bleeding.. Taylor get the backboard.
Taylor brings the backboard over. They put the guy on a stretcher. Taylor and Kim load him in the ambulance and head off. By this time the other bus gets to the scene.
Flashback Part 2.
Faith starts to make funeral arrangements for Fred. She gets the church lined up. Fred's death is really starting to take a toll on her. She thinks about the unborn child she is carrying. Does she dare get another abortion? It's all too much to think about. She sets up for his service. Now she has to get pallbearers. Faith calls Fred's buddies to see if they can do it. Thankfully she gets the first six she calls to agree. Again she thinks about the unborn child.
Faith: Boz. Bosco: Yeah? Faith: What should I do? Bosco: About what? Faith: The baby. Bosco: What do you mean what should you do? Faith: I don't know if I can handle raising three kids on my own, working fulltime as a Patrolman. Bosco: You shouldn't be thinking about that stuff right now. You're strong. You'll be Able to do it. I know you can. Faith: I just don't... Bosco: Remember what happened the last time you got an abortion? You felt guilty about It for weeks. Faith: But this time it's different. Bosco: The only difference is that you don't have Fred anymore to help. That isn't going To matter about how you feel about the child. Faith: I can't raise three kids alone. Bosco: Emily's 14, Charlie is 8. Another child is not going to be that much different. Faith: Yeah it is. It means I gotta spend more time doing laundry, running kids here and There. I can't do that with my job. Bosco: Then take the sergeants test again. Get behind a desk. They can work hours out Better for you. Faith: (Pauses) I did take the test again. Bosco: (Surprised) When? Faith: Couple weeks ago Bosco: And? Faith: I don't know, I haven't gotten the results back. Bosco: I'm sure you passed. You know you stuff. (Returns the conversation to the baby) I don't want to see you do something that you are going to regret for the rest of Your life. Do me a favor and let the funeral go by then make your decision. Faith: Okay. Bosco: Thank you. I'm going to go home and clean up. If you need me, call. Faith: Thanks Boz.
Bosco leaves the apartment. He goes to his car. Thinking about what Faith had just said. He heads to the precinct to talk to the Lieutenant about the conversation he and Faith had just had about the test.
Kim and Taylor are driving around in the bus.
Kim: You seem a little quiet. Everything alright? Taylor: Yeah. How would you like me as your new partner? Kim: You mean you want to return to the squad? Taylor: Yeah, I talked to the Lieutenant this morning. I'm joining you for good. Kim: That's great! It's always nice to have another girl around. Taylor: Yeah, so are you and Jimmy getting back together? Kim: Why do you ask? Taylor: Just caught a glimpse of the smiles at the table this afternoon. Kim: I think that we are working things out. Taylor: Bet Joey's excited. Kim: He doesn't know. What about you and Davis? Taylor: I'm not really sure where that stands. Kim: Why? Taylor: He's so hard to figure out. I want to be with him, but I don't know if he wants to Be with me. Kim: Have you asked him? Taylor: (Hesitates) Well.. no. Kim: Ask him. Bosco heads into the station. He asks the sergeant at the desk where the lieutenant is. The sergeant points to his office, Bosco goes up the stairs to the office.
Bosco: (Knocks on the door sill) Got a minute? Lieu: I thought you took the week off to help Faith. Bosco: I did, but I got a question for you. Lieu: What's that? Bosco: Faith took the sergeant's test, did she pass? Lieu: Are you asking for you or Faith? Bosco: Both. Lieu: You know that she doesn't know the results. Bosco: Yeah. Lieu: She did. You want to tell her? Bosco: Yeah, but only when the time is right. Lieu: Okay. You're the man then. Bosco: Thanks.
Bosco walks out of the office. He's thinking to himself. "When should I tell her?" He gets in his car and drives off towards his apartment.
Faith is standing by the window at her apartment when the phone rings. She wonders whether to answer it or not.
Faith: Hello? Caller: Hi honey. I just heard the news. Are you okay? Faith: Hi Mom. I'm dealing with it. Mom: Do you want me to come over? Faith: You don't have to. Mom: I want to; I'll be over in a little while. Faith: Okay, thanks mom.
Faith hangs up the phone. Her mother is really the last person that she wants to see right now. What is she going to think when Bosco comes back? She calls Bosco on his cell phone.
Bosco: Hello? Faith: Hi Boz it's me. Bosco: You okay? Faith: My mom is coming over. Bosco: When? Faith: Now. Bosco: Oh. Faith: I really don't need her coming over here and telling me how sorry she is and all That. Bosco: You want me to come back? Faith: Nah. I have to talk to her. Besides, what is she gonna think when you come? Bosco: That you might have one friend out there who truly cares enough to be there for You. Faith: I don't know. Bosco: Do you want me to come back or not? Faith: Later. Please. Bosco: Okay, I'll bring you some dinner. Faith: Thanks.
With that Faith hangs up the phone and heads back to her bedroom. She looks at all of Fred's things and wonders what to do with them. She looks at more pictures. Then she looks through his clothes. She picks up his softball uniform and regrets never having time to go to one of his games. She realized that she was never really there for him except when she made him go through AA. He was always there for her, the cancer, Emily, all of it. She thought to herself "I was a bad wife." Then there is a knock on her door. She leaves the room to answer it.
Taylor and Kim are outside stocking the bus. Kim looks over and sees Davis standing all-alone.
Kim: Go talk to him. Taylor: Who? Kim: Davis!
With that Taylor walks across the street to talk to him.
Davis: Hey Taylor: Hey Davis: What's up? Taylor: I want to ask you something. Davis: What's that? Taylor: This thing between us. Is it a thing or something more? Davis: (kind of surprised at the question) Do you want it to be something more? Taylor: Do you? Davis: Well, maybe. Taylor: Maybe? (said kind of angrily) Davis: I'm not sure what I want. Taylor: Well you need to be sure, because I can't keep coming over not knowing if it's Love or pleasure. Davis: Sorry, Taylor: What if one time we are that .1% that ends up having a kid. Davis: But we're not that .1% we are Ty and Alex not Ty and Alex with kid. Taylor: God! Is that all you guys ever think about? I don't even know why I try!
Taylor storms off Sully walks up to Davis.
Sully: What was all of that about? Davis: She wants to know if I love her. Sully: Do you? Davis: Yeah. (watching Taylor walk back to the bus)
Kim looks up to see Taylor storm by. She looks out of the bus towards Davis, then follows Taylor.
Back at Faith's apartment. Faith's mom is there. They are sitting at the table.
Mom: How are you doing? Faith: I am now raising two children on my own. Just lost my husband. I'm doing great Ma! (Said in a sarcastic anger) Mom: Honey. I'm here for you. Faith: Are you? Or are you just waiting to celebrate another one of my screw-ups? Mom: I never.. Faith: Oh, you mean you actually care this time? Mom: I've always cared. Faith: When dad was an alcoholic and you could never tell me the truth about him? Mom: I told you the truth. Faith: Yeah when I was in 6th grade! Mom: Honey I'm sorry. Faith: Mom, maybe you should just leave. Mom: I'm sorry. (With that she grabs her coat and leaves.)
Faith returns to the window and watches as people pass by down on the street. She sees her mom exit the building. Her mom pauses and looks up and then walks off. Faith's heart drops as she again thinks about what a bad wife she was. She doesn't understand why Fred stayed with her. Emily and Charlie return from the park. They see that their mom is crying and they walk to the room not saying a word. Faith watches as the pass.
Kim and Taylor are up on the roof of the station house. They are talking, watching the traffic going up the street.
Kim: You okay? Taylor: Yeah (wipes a tear off of her cheek) Kim: You seem pretty upset, want to talk about it? Taylor: I asked him. Kim: And? Taylor: He said he doesn't know. Kim: Wow.. maybe he's just confused. Taylor: I can't keep taking the risk. Kim: I know. He'll come around. Taylor: Maybe I shouldn't be with him. If he can't make up his mind now, what about The future? Kim: I'm sure he just needs some time. Trust me.
As she says that the alarm comes over. Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 we have a warehouse fire 712 Beaumont.
Kim: That's us.
They go down the stairs and to the bus. Davis watches as they pull away. He climbs into the RMP and they head out in the other direction.
Bosco passes as the ambulances and fire truck go by. He thinks about all of the times they responded to various incidents involving him and Faith. Like the day she was chasing the rapist through the subway and she got hit with the metal pipe. He was so scared when he saw her laying on the ground. The day he got shot by the guy who killed part of his own family. The day Hubbard had him on the roof. He realized that the two of them were more of a family than he could have ever imagined. He thought about some of the times she lied to him and for him. When she tried to have him put through counseling, it was all because she cared about him. He was starting to realize that now. He pulled up to her building. As he got out of the car he could see her in the window looking out. He headed upstairs to her apartment. He opened the door; he stood there and watched for a minute as she continued looking out the window at the world below.
Bosco: I brought you some dinner. Faith: Thanks Boz, but I'm not really hungry. Bosco: You gotta eat. You're feeding two now. Faith: I got to thinking about that. I'm going to have this baby. I don't know how I'll Be able to afford it, but I'm keeping the baby. Bosco: That's great news. (he pondered whether or not to tell her about the results.) Faith: What's in the bag? Bosco: Some chicken and some salads. Faith: I saw the squad go out. Bosco: Yeah, some warehouse fire on Beaumont. Faith: Oh.
With that Emily and Charlie joined Bosco and Faith at the table, they all ate in silence, not sure what to say to one another.
Davis and Sully are driving around. Davis looks up the street at a jewelry store. He asks Sully to stop for a minute. Davis exits the car and enters the store. Sully follows.
Clerk: Hello. How may I help you today? Davis: I need an engagement ring. (Sully's mouth drops, Davis looks over) Clerk: Would like a solitary diamond or cluster. Davis: What do you think? Clerk: We have a beautiful cluster over hear. Davis: How much? Clerk: $1500. Davis: What do you think Sully? Sully: I'm not the one popping the question. Davis: I'm asking for your opinion. Sully: I think she'll like it, but you're the one spending the money. Davis: (to clerk) I'll take it. Clerk: After you give it to her, you can bring it back in and we'll resize it for free if it Doesn't fit. Davis: Thank you. Clerk: Have good evening officers
Davis and Sully exit the store.
Sully: Wow. I didn't know it was that serious. Davis: I didn't either until today. Sully: When you gonna ask? Davis: The next time I see her.
They head back to the station. Kim and Taylor are outside restocking the bus. Kim looks up. Sully is watching from the car.
Kim: (to Taylor) Look who's coming. Taylor: Oh no. Davis: Kim can you give us a minute? Kim: Sure. (She goes inside the firehouse. But watches from a window.)
Davis: I know you're still mad at me. Taylor: Yeah. Davis: But I did some thinking. Taylor: And? Davis: I decided that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. (Taylor looks shocked. Ty gets down on one knee and pulls a ring from his pocket.) Alex Taylor, will You marry me?
Taylor is shocked. Kim watching from the inside gets a huge smile on her face. Jimmy walks up.
Jimmy: What are you watching? Kim: Davis just asked Taylor to marry him. Jimmy: Alex? Kim: No, Jason! Of course Alex. Jimmy: Did she except? Kim: I don't know.
They both watch from the inside.
Doc is in the Lieutenant's office
Lieu: I found you a new paramedic to take over the vacancy Doc: Are they good? Lieu: The record says one of the best. Doc: Mind if I ask who it is? Lieu: Alex Taylor. Doc: (shocked) She's okay with the move? Lieu: She asked me to do it. Doc: That's great! Lieu: I knew you'd like the move. Starting tomorrow, she's yours for good. Doc: Thanks. I'll tell Kim she has a new partner.
Carlos overhears the new partner part. He gets kind of excited.
Carlos: We're getting a new medic? Doc: Yep, the Lieutenant just hired her. Carlos: Her? Doc: Yeah. Carlos: Do I get to meet her? Doc: You already know her. Carlos: I do? Doc: Yeah, it's Alex. Carlos: Please don't make me ride with her. Doc: I'm not; she's riding with Kim. (Looks over at Kim) Kim, can you come here for a minute? Jimmy: (to Kim) I'll keep you posted. Kim: Sure Doc. What's up? Doc: You have a new partner. Kim: Who? Doc: Alex Kim: Great. I didn't know she was switching over though. Doc: Neither did I, but she wants to. ( Doc walks upstairs) Jimmy: What was that all about? Kim: Alex is my new partner. Jimmy: You got the best. (smiles and he walks off)
Kim is very pleased with the permanent arrangement. She goes upstairs to get a drink. But it is the night of never ending calls..
Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3. Multi vehicle accident. W. 181st and Arthur.
Taylor; I gotta go. Davis: I'll be waiting on your answer. Taylor: I need time.
Taylor hops in the bus and they're off. Davis watches. Sully walks up.
Sully: Well? Davis: She needs time to think. (Puts the ring back in his pocket) Radio: 55 Charlie Central Sully: 55 Charlie Radio: MVA W. 181st and Arthur. Sully: 10-4 Central. 55 Charlie
They head off to the scene too.
Faith clears the table of the dishes. Bosco is at the sink preparing to wash them.
Bosco: You okay? You seem worse than you were when I talked to you on the phone. Faith: I was a bad wife. Bosco: No you weren't. Faith: Yeah, I was. I never went to any of his softball games. I wasn't there when he Needed me. I don't even think that I've been a good mother. Bosco: Whoa. Don't go beating yourself up because you don't think that you've been a Good mother. Hell, if I'd have had a mother like you growing up, I probably Woulda gone to college or something. You give them everything you have. You Make sacrifices for them. That makes you a good mother. You were a good Wife too. Fred wouldn't have stayed with you if you weren't. You stood by him Through AA. You never had to. Faith: Over the last couple years I know more about you than I did Fred. Bosco: That's because we have gone through a lot with the 11th and all. Faith: I guess you're right. Bosco: You need to go get some sleep. Tomorrow's the day. Faith: I will. Night Boz. Bosco: Night Faith.
Faith goes and tucks the children in. Bosco continues to do the dishes. After everyone else is a sleep Bosco sits on the couch and watches tv. The only light in the house is the tv. He thinks to himself. "I'm going to be there for her through this. She was right, I will make a good dad." He smiles and nods off to sleep.
Sully and Davis's shift ends. Davis is standing outside the station. Sully walks over to him.
Sully: You going to be at the funeral tomorrow? Davis: Yeah, you? Sully: Yeah. Hey, don't worry about Taylor. She'll come around. Davis: Thanks. Sully: See you tomorrow. Davis: Yeah.
Davis stands alone in the darkness. Kim is getting off work. She walks over to him.
Kim: You okay Davis? Davis: Just wonderin' about Taylor. Kim: Don't worry, she loves you. Davis: I don't know. Kim: Trust me. Davis: She hasn't answered my question. Kim: What question? (playing dumb) Davis: I asked her to marry me. Kim: (acting surprised) Don't worry. I'll see you at the funeral okay? Davis: Yeah.
Kim walks off and leaves Davis alone. He starts walking home. Turning around to look at the station. The only person he sees is Jimmy heading to his car. Davis turns back around and heads home. Alex is upstairs at the station thinking about what Davis had said. She runs downstairs and out the door, but he has already walked into the darkness.
Doc: Night Alex. Taylor: Good night Doc.
Taylor packs her stuff up and decides to head home. But she has to make a stop. She walks into Davis's building and knocks on the door.
Davis: Hey. Taylor: Hey. Davis: You want to come in? Taylor: Yeah. Davis: So.. Taylor: Yes. Davis: What? (confused) Taylor: Yes, I'll marry you. Davis: You will? Taylor: Yeah, is there a problem with that? Davis: No, no problem. Wait a minute. (He lights some candles, gets out some wine and Glasses.) Since I didn't get to give you the ring yet, let me do this again. ( He Gets down on his knee again) I love you. I have been doing a lot of thinking. Alex Taylor, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me? Taylor: Yes, I would like to become Mrs. Ty Davis Jr.
Davis puts the ring on Alex's finger. They embrace and then dance to the song "Back At One" by Brian McKnight. Eventually they find their way to the bedroom.
Jimmy and Kim again spend the night together. Bosco stays on Faith's couch and thinks about the possibilities. (Song fades out)
*Happy Endings
Faith wakes up, it's 8 AM. Fred's funeral is at 11:00 AM. She walks out to the kitchen to make coffee. She's in her bathrobe. She notices Bosco still asleep on the couch. She continues on to the kitchen. Bosco hears her.
Bosco: Faith? Faith: Yeah Boz it's me. Bosco: What time is it? Faith: 8 AM. Bosco: I better go get ready for the funeral. Faith: You don't have to leave yet. Bosco: What are the kids going to think if they walk out here and see me still her, you in Your robe. Faith: Bosco, we are two adults. They'll be okay.
Bosco walks over and puts his arms around her.
Bosco: I'm here for you. Faith: I know. (She turns to get a coffee cup.) Bosco: I'm going to go get ready. I'll be back to pick you up at 10 okay? Faith: Yeah. See you then.
Davis and Taylor are just waking up.
Davis: What time is it? Taylor: 8:30. Davis: We better get ready for the funeral. Taylor: Yeah. (She gets up and heads to the bathroom to take a shower.)
Davis gets his suit out of his closet and walks out to the kitchen. Carlos is out there.
Carlos: Rough night? Davis: No. Carlos: Oh.
Davis pours a glass of milk. He returns to his bedroom. Taylor is out of the shower now. Davis gets his things and heads off to the shower.
Taylor: I'm going to go back to my place and get ready okay? Davis: Yeah, I'll be over in a little while. Taylor: Okay. I love you. Davis: Love you too. (Gives her a kiss)
Taylor exits.
Jimmy and Kim are getting ready for the funeral. Joey walks into the kitchen.
Joey: Mommy, did you stay here last night? Kim: (shocked) Yeah honey, I did. Joey: Are you and Daddy getting back together? Kim: (looks up at Jimmy) It depends on what your dad says. Jimmy: We're thinking about it. Joey: Good. I want my mommy and daddy to be back together so we can be a family Again. Jimmy: Well slugger, you better get ready for school. You're gonna be late. Joey: Okay. (walks away slowly) Kim: You really mean it? Jimmy: He needs a family, a mom and a dad Kim: I know, but our past. Jimmy: Let's put that all aside. Let's try this out for a while. If it works we can get Married again. We've both changed. Kim: That we have.
Bosco returns to pick Faith and the kids up for the funeral. He is dressed in a black suit, black tie. They drive to the church; the only sound is the sound of the engine.
Bosco: Well, we're here. (Looks at Faith) You ready? Faith: Yeah.
They walk into the church. Fred's casket is at the front of the church. Flowers and pictures surround it. Faith and the children walk up to it. Bosco hangs back. Faith starts to cry.
Faith: Kids, why don't you go with Bosco, Mommy needs to say goodbye.
Emily and Charlie walk up to the casket, each gives their father a final kiss goodbye. They tell him they love him and walk back to Bosco. They wrap their arms around him. He pats each one of them on the head, but continues to watch Faith.
Faith: (to Fred's casket, crying) I'm sorry that I was never there for you. I'm sorry. I Didn't deserve to have a husband like you. I love you Fred. I miss you. Why? Why God? Why? You were always there for me. You stayed by my side through Everything. I should have been a better wife. Fred I never got to tell you. I'm Pregnant again. We're going to have another child. Fred.
The Priest walks up to the front.
Priest: Mrs. Yokas, the guests are arriving. Davis and Alex walk in, they watch as Faith leans over to kiss Fred one last time. Then she turns around and walks to her seat. She sits next to Bosco, and cries on his shoulder. He hugs her and says that it's okay. Taylor and Davis find a seat in the third row. The pallbearers enter and take their seats on the opposite side of the family. Sully enters and sits next to Davis. He notices Alex's ring. Carlos and Doc enter, followed by Kim and Jimmy. Lieutenant Swersky enters. Fred and Faith's families each enter. The church is crowded. It is now 11 AM. The funeral starts
Priest: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. We are gathered here Today to celebrate the life of Fred Yokas; husband, father, friend, family. All too Often a life is cut short by an accident. This was the case for Fred. Take comfort In the fact that he has joined our Heavenly Father for a life beyond our Imagination....
Faith again starts thinking about times that she had with Fred. She thought back to the day she arrested him. The day she found out that she had cancer. Thought back to when he had the heart attack. A thousand memories fade into her head.
Priest: Please join us in singing "Amazing Grace" (the choir and everyone in attendance sings except Faith who doesn't have the strength to sing it.) Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was Lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
Everyone continues to sing as the pallbearers approach the casket to take it to the funeral Hurst that is waiting outside. At this point Faith is sobbing, Bosco hands her some tissues, but she can't hold back the tears. The casket is carried back the aisle and the family stands to follow. Faith collapses in Bosco's arms. Davis stands up and helps Bosco escort Faith to the car. They are in the funeral precession. Lt. Swersky has his car in front, light's on to lead them to the cemetery. They pull into the cemetery and take the casket to the grave sight.
Priest: Please join me in the 23rd Psalm: "The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still Waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of Rightousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anoitest My head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow Me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Lord, we ask that you bless the soul of your servant, Fred Yokas, that he may join you in the Eternal rest of Heaven. We ask you to bless the loved ones gathered around here this day that they too may know your power of healing and grace. In your name we pray Lord, Amen.
They lower the casket into the grave and everyone leaves except Faith and the children. Bosco is standing nearby. He watches as Faith and the children each drop a single white rose into the grave. They turn and walk towards him in silence. He puts his arm around Faith and leads her to the car. They go to the reception afterwards. Everyone joins her. Alex walks over to her and gives her a hug
Taylor: I'm so sorry Faith. Faith: Thanks for coming Alex.
Others follow Taylor's lead. Each offers comfort to Faith in her time of need. Slowly the mourners leave.
Outside Kim walks up to Alex.
Kim: Whoa! Taylor: What? Kim: Your ring, you accepted? Taylor: Yeah. (smiling) Kim: Congratulations. Taylor: Thank you.
Sully walks over.
Sully: I hear congratulations are in order. Taylor: Thank you Sully. Sully: You have all of my blessings on your wedding. Let me know if I can help out in Any way. Davis: Actually you can. (Sully looks puzzled) I would like you to be my best man. Sully: I would be honored. Taylor: Kim, I would like you to be my maid of honor. Kim: I will totally be honored to do that for you.
Jimmy walks over.
Jimmy: What's all the excitement about? Kim: Taylor and Davis are getting married! Jimmy: Congratulations you too.
Doc and Carlos come over as well.
Doc: Did I hear someone say something about getting married? Davis: Taylor and I are. Carlos: Oh man! Is she moving in too? Davis: No, we're looking for our own place. Carlos: You mean I need to find a new roommate? Davis: Looks like it.
Davis and Alex walk down the street. Everyone else stands there smiling. Kim notices Faith and Bosco exiting the church. Everyone tones down the conversation out of respect for Faith.
Faith: What's this about. Sully: Davis and Taylor are getting married. Faith: Good for them. I'm glad they have found each other.
With that Faith walks off and again thinks back to her engagement. She recalled how she didn't have near as many friends to share her engagement with. Everyone watches as she gets into the car and Bosco drives off. (Garth Brook's song If Tomorrow Never Comes starts to play)
Bosco: Faith. Faith: (snaps back to reality from her thoughts) Yeah? Bosco: Want the results of your sergeant's test? Faith: (Thinks about it) Yeah I do. Bosco: Congratulations Sgt. Yokas. Faith: Thanks Boz.
Alex and Davis walk to the park and get hotdogs from a vendor.
Taylor: I totally didn't want to tell anybody when we did. Davis: How were you supposed to hide it? You are wearing my ring now. Taylor: (cuddles up to him) Oh am I now. Davis: You are so bad. Taylor: I know.
Jimmy and Kim head back to the apartment to share some quality time alone before their shifts start.
Doc and Carlos head up the street to get something to eat before work.
Sully heads to the nursing home where his mom is. The last few hours have changed his life forever.
Sully: The past few hours have given me an increased awareness that nothing in this world is permanent. I've realizes how we must cherish each moment that we get to spend with those we love. For at any moment, they may be taken from us. Have we said everything that we need to say to them?
The End.
Faith is alone in her apartment preparing for work. The phone rings.
Faith: Hello? Fred: Hey honey, just wanted to say 'I love you' before you left for work. You weren't up When I left. Faith: Sorry, I had a long night last night. Fred: I know, you tossed and turned in your sleep. Faith: Sorry. Fred: Don't worry about it. Anyway babe, I gotta run. I'll see you when I get home. Love you, be safe. Faith: I will. I love you too.
With that she hung up the phone and got ready to leave for work.
Bosco: Hey Yokas, let's not have another shift like yesterday. Faith: Yeah, my back is killing me from that little fall I took. Bosco: And you think that my shoulder feels much better? Faith: I've learned that the worse the weather is, the stupider people get. I am not Chasing another suspect through an icy alley again. Bosco: Next time I'm just gonna run the bastard over. Faith: Yeah, the paper work for that is so much easier. (Said very sarcastically) Bosco: You got a better idea? Faith: Well, no, but there's got to be some other way. Roll call.
They leave for roll call.
In the RMP. Faith is driving, Bosco is thinking off in his own little world.
Faith: You ever think about getting married? Bosco: What? No, why? Faith: I think that'd you'd be happier and all. Bosco: I'm always happy. Why do you think that I'm not happy? Faith: You just have this thing about not having a lasting relationship. Bosco: When I find the right person, I'll settle down and get married to her. Faith: Really? Bosco: Yeah really. Now I'm hungry, let's go eat.
Fred is driving his truck home when the driver of a delivery truck runs a red light, slamming right into Fred's truck. Fred is knocked unconscious, his seatbelt breaks, and he is thrown from the vehicle. Passers by call 911 to report the accident.
Kim: Doc, driver's over here! Doc: What's his status? Kim: I don't think he's gonna make it to Mercy. Doc: Get him in the bus, let's go!
They transport him to Mercy.
Kim: White male, approximately 40 years old. MVA, 2 liters saline in the field. VFib on the bus, but we shocked him back. Nurse Proctor: Any idea who this guy is? Kim: I'll check his wallet.
She walks out to the desk where Doc is beginning the paperwork.
Doc: Any idea who he is? Kim: Let me check (opens his wallet) Oh my god! Doc: What? Kim: Fred Yokas Doc: Faith's husband? Kim: Yeah. Doc: Adam 55-3 to Central we need you to patch a message through to PD. Central: What's the message? Doc: To Officer Yokas, 55th precinct, her husband was just brought to Mercy, MVA.
Central: 55 David Central Faith: 55 David Central: Emergency message from EMS Adam 55-3. Your husband was just taken to Mercy... MVA over. Faith: Copy that, 55 David.
Bosco! Let's go, now!
Back at Mercy the doctors continue to work on Fred.
Proctor: He's losing too much blood. Doctor Mills: I know, I know. He's got a hole in his aorta, he's not going to make It too much longer. Proctor: We need to keep him alive as long as possible, it's Officer Yokas's husband. Doctor Mills: If she doesn't get here soon, she won't get to see him again.
Faith and Bosco come rushing through the doors.
Faith: Oh my god! Fred! No!
Bosco and Kim are talking..
Bosco: Hey Zambrano, what happened? Kim: Some guy ran a red light and hit him, seatbelt broke and he was ejected from the Vehicle. Bosco: I'm gonna get the bastard that did this. Kim: Davis already has him. Chased him down at the scene. Bosco: How is he? Kim: Not good. We almost lost him on the bus.
Faith: Fred, talk to me! Fred! Please....... (in tears, pleading) Dr. Mills: Officer Yokas, he needs to go to the OR now if he's going to make it. Faith: Fred, you listen to me. You are going to pull through. You're going to be alright. You hear me? You're going to make it. Dr. Mills: Officer, we need to take him up. Faith: Ok, I'll meet you up there.
She runs for the elevator to the OR. Bosco and Kim chase after her. Faith is in tears.
Faith: I'm so scared (crying on Bosco's shoulder) Bosco: (looks up at Kim, she's in tears knowing Fred's not going to make it) It's going to Be all right Faith. Fred's strong; he's going to pull through. Faith: You don't know how much I want to believe that.
Sully and Davis arrive at the hospital.
Sully: (to Bosco) How's he doing? Bosco: He's not going to make it. Sully: How's Faith holding up? (He looks in the direction where Faith is sitting, Kim with Her arm around her.) Bosco: I don't know what to say or do to help. Sully: Just listen to her, if she needs something get it.
Davis comes in with 5 coffees. And passes them out. Bosco walks over and takes Faith's hand. She's trembling, crying. Kim walks over to Davis.
Kim: (whisper) I don't know what's taking them so long. He practically bled out in the Bus. Davis: They're doing all they can to get him back. Kim: I know, but this wait is killing Faith...
Sully and Davis leave to go get Faith's children. Bosco takes Sully's advice to listen to Faith.
Bosco: You never told me how you and Fred met. Faith: It's a long story. Bosco: We have time. (Looking saddened and almost regretting that he asked.) Faith: We had shop class together. We were sophomores. I was taking it so that I could Head off to college. He sat beside me the first day of class. He thought he was So macho. Came in, "Fred Yokas, and what might your name be doll face?" Bosco: Doll face? Faith: Yeah. I introduced myself. We ate lunch together in the cafeteria. A couple of Weeks later we went out to dinner and dancing. He was such a goof (said with a Slight laugh). He came in his sideburns and bell-bottoms. He was stuck in the 70s. That was the start of a lot of great dates. Bosco: That's cool. What year did you graduate? Faith: We graduated in 84, in 85 I entered the academy, and he proposed. He wasn't Happy that I was going to become a police officer, but he was happy that I chose To spend the rest of my life with him. Five years later we had Emily. That was a Big adjustment for both of us to make. He started driving the delivery truck, I Started working the third watch. Been working this shift for 14 years now. Bosco: You were here when I started. I remember my first day as your partner. We had A domestic up on Arthur. I was scared to death when the guy came at me with a Knife. You stepped in between us and took the guy down. I'll never forget what You told me. Faith: You remember that? Bosco: You told me "We're all a family here. You protect your own." You were Willing to get stabbed to protect me, make sure that my career lasted. I'll never Forget that. Faith: Actually, I think that I told you that you needed to watch out, they come at you With anything and everything they got. You needed to be quicker. Bosco: Yeah. I learned by watching you handle situations. You were the best mentor I've ever had. You have put up with so much of my crap. (Pauses, kind of Chokes up) I'm sorry. Faith: Sorry for what? Bosco: That I've never been there when you needed me. When you told me you had Cancer, I blew up in your face. I couldn't handle the fact that my mentor needed My help. I didn't know how to help you. Faith: Boz, I never expected you to help me. I had to deal with that on my own. Bosco: Well, I'm not letting you deal with this on your own. I'm going to be here for You. I promise. ________________________________________________________________________ Davis and Sully walk in, they have gone to the apartment and brought Charlie and Emily to be with their mother. Emily was already crying, realizing what her mother went through when she had the drug overdose.
Emily: Mom, I'm so scared. Faith: I know sweetie, I know. Bosco: Don't you worry; they are doing all they can for your dad.
The police Chaplin walks into the waiting room. Sully, Davis, Kim and the others sit there and wait. It's now close to 2 AM.
Bosco: Remember Davis's first day on the job? Faith: You hated him. Bosco: No. I thought that he wasn't cut out to be an officer. I was wrong. Davis: You thought that? Sully: All of us did. Faith gave you 2 weeks. Bosco gave you a couple hours. Davis: Awww. I see how it is.
By now, Taylor, Carlos, Jimmy, and Doc have joined the group in the waiting room. Everyone listens closely as Faith goes into the flashback of Davis's first day..
Davis: I'm Tyrone Davis Jr. I'm looking for John Sullivan. Faith: Over there (pointing to the corner) Bosco: Who's that totem pole? Faith: Ty Davis's son. You wouldn't remember Ty. He was killed a couple years before You got here. Bosco: Oh.
Davis: John Sullivan? Sully: Depends on who's asking. Davis: Ty Davis Jr. I'm your new partner. Sully: Oh yeah. Little Ty. Right. Well, there's the locker room, you better get changed. Role call in five. ( Davis leaves) Bosco: How long you think he'll last? Sully: A couple days Bosco: I give him a couple hours. Faith: You guys have no faith in him... twenty bucks says he makes it two weeks. Sully: Oh, the lady's busting out the cash. I'll take you up on that bet Bosco: Easiest 40 bucks I ever made (forking over a 20). Faith: You're you're not going to win. You're not. Back to the reality.
Davis: (to Sully) You bet twenty bucks that I'd only make it a couple days? Sully: Yeah, you owe me 20 bucks to replace the 20 I lost.
Everyone in the room lets out a laugh.
Faith: The four of us had to rustle hookers that night. Remember when Shamika walked Up to him and gave him that kiss? Sully: How could I forget? The expression on his face was priceless when we told him That Shamika was really Mike in drag. Davis: That was wrong. You were so mean. Faith: (Laughing) I wish I'd have had a camera when....
Dr. Mills walks in. Faith's expression goes stone cold. Dr. Mills kneels down by Faith.
Dr. Mills: I'm sorry, we... Faith: (Let's out a huge wail) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Bosco: (runs over to her, wrapping her up in his arms) Faith, Faith, we're here for you. Bosco: We're all here.
Kim was hugging Emily and Charlie offering them what little solace she could. Faith sobbing reaches for the children. Charlie climbs in her lap and she is rocking back and forth. Bosco and everyone else standing around had no idea what to say to help the situation. Jimmy wraps Kim up in his arms, both visibly shaken by what had just happened. Davis rubbed Taylor's shoulders. Taylor's eyes welled up with tears. No one could believe what has just happened. Dr. Mills offered to let the family go back to see Fred, to say goodbye. Faith asked Bosco to go back with her. His eyes were filled with tears. Nurse Proctor led them back in silence.
Fred's body lay on the table with tubes still sticking out from where they tried to help him breath and repair his artery. Charlie was in Bosco's arms crying. Bosco was offering whatever reassurance he could to Charlie and Emily. The Chaplin joined the family; everyone held hands and the Chaplin said a final prayer for Fred. The children said their tearful goodbyes to their father. Bosco and the Chaplin took them back out to the waiting room. There was not a dry eye in the room. Kim sat with the children. Bosco went out to get some fresh coffee for Faith. Everyone sat in complete silence, not knowing what to say.
Faith sat beside Fred's body. She took his hand. Sobbing she told him that she loved him. She recalled the telephone conversation that they had had earlier in the day. She could still hear him saying, "I love you." She sat beside him in total silence for an hour or so. Bosco walked in..
Faith: (crying) He called right before I left for work to tell me he loved me. It was like he Knew. Bosco: (solemn faced) I don't know what to say.
He sat down beside her and she laid her head on his shoulder. He reached up and gently stroked her hair.
Faith: Boz, thank you,
He knew why she had said that. He still just sat there silently and supported her.....
Bosco drives Faith and the kids home. She asks him to sty with her for while. They go into the apartment and she flips on the light. She looks over to their wedding picture, and all of the other pictures spread around the apartment.
Jimmy and Kim go back to Jimmy's place where Joey is sleeping in his room. Both of them stand in the doorway, watching him sleep. Jimmy puts his arms around Kim.
Jimmy: I don't want to make Joey go through that (referring to the death of their dad). Kim: I don't think anyone wants their kids to have to go through it. Jimmy: Yeah, but think of what losing one of us would do to him. Kim: I can't, (fighting back tears) please, let's not think about that. They stand in silence.
Davis, Sully, Taylor, Doc, Carlos, and the rest of the gang head to Murphy's Bar a little ways away from headquarters. Each one of them looks sad. They decide to have a couple drinks and talk because none of them really want to go back to their empty homes.
Carlos: Man, I can't believe all of this is happening. Taylor: I know. It's really going to be hard on Faith. Sully: But remember that we have all got to be supportive of her and the kids, help out However we can. Davis: This really isn't something that she needs right now. I think maybe we should get Some stuff together and take it to her and the kids. Taylor: That's a great idea. Set up a fund so that we can get whatever she needs. Doc: We can't give her time. (Reflecting back to when his wife died) Sully: (He too thinks back to when he lost Tatiana) I know, but we can be there in Strength for her. Davis: Oh man! Sully: What? Davis: Lieu was looking for her; he told me that she passed the Sergeant test. Sully: Whoa. I didn't even know that she had taken it. Davis: She said that it was time that she moved to a desk job, the stress was becoming Too much. Sully: So she doesn't know? Davis: No Sully: We'll tell her when the time is right.
Back at Faith's apartment, she's making coffee. Bosco is staring at a family portrait taken shortly after Charlie was born. There are 20 messages on the answering machine, Faith ignores them.
Faith: I don't know how I'm going to do this. Bosco: You'll find a way. You are strong, and you are going to get the kids through this. Faith: Yeah, but I don't know if I'll get through this. Bosco: I'll help you. You are not in this alone. Faith: Thanks Boz, I needed that little reassurance that you still cared. Bosco: You're my partner, but more importantly you are my best friend, one of my only friends.I can't let you deal with this alone. That's not my style.
Faith looks at the picture Bosco has in his hand. She remembers the day well.. It was the day that her dad had passed away. She thought back and realized how lucky she was to have grown up before she lost him, now her children won't have the same opportunity. She stands up and silently walks over to the book shelves where there are bunches of other pictures in frames. Bosco follows behind and puts his hand on her shoulder. (Song playing in the background, There You'll Be by Faith Hill)
Bosco: When was that one taken? (Pointing to a picture of Fred and Faith on the beach) Faith: It was our honeymoon. We went to Atlantic City, wasn't much of a honeymoon Though. We stayed in this little shack because we didn't have a lot of money. But He made it work. (Pauses) We took moonlight walks on the beach, went on the Farris Wheel. I'll never forget. Bosco: You should never have to forget. He lives in your heart now.
They look over the other pictures, and Faith recalls the day when each one was taken. She looks at the family portrait from a couple months prior to Emily's accident. Then she thinks about it... She took a pregnancy test that day and never told Fred the results...
Faith: Bosco, I never told him that I'm pregnant. Bosco: What? Faith: I'm pregnant. Bosco: Oh man....
They continue to look at the pictures.
(The song is still playing) Kim and Jimmy are sitting on the couch in Jimmy's apartment, his arm around Kim whose lying with her head on his chest. He's stroking her hair. She's thinking about the day.
Taylor goes back to Ty's apartment. They are in the shower, just holding each other. She's thinking about when her dad died and they found his body. Ty is thinking about his father when he got killed on duty. Each is recalling memories of their childhoods with their father.
Carlos goes to the park and thinks about his little girl. He realizes that he did the best he could for her by putting her up for adoption. Still he feels a void in his own life.
Sully, returns to his apartment. Since the fire the only thing he has to remember Tatiana by is his ring. He sits there holding it with his fingers. He recalls memories of when they met. Recalls their wedding day, and all of the time they spent together. He smiles.
Doc is in his apartment holding the picture from his wedding day. Tears roll down his cheek. He remembers all of the times that he spent with his wife. He turns out the light and stays on the couch thinking about her.
Bosco tucks Emily and Charlie (both are already asleep) he offers them a little reassurance and turns out the desk light, returning to the living room where Faith is on the couch. He stands there watching her for a couple minutes.
Bosco: You should try to get some sleep. Faith: I can't.
Bosco sits on the couch next to her. She lays her head across his chest. Faith: I miss him already. Bosco: I know.
Faith starts to drift off to sleep. Bosco looks down and continues to stroke her head. He sits there in silence. (The song ends) Bosco thinks about how much he wants to have a family. He recalls his own childhood, and vows never to have a family like that. He decides that he wants to be there for the children, Emily, Charlie, and the yet unborn child. His cell phone rings, he reaches over and shuts it off. He leans his head against Faith's and falls asleep.
10:00 AM the next morning. Bosco is up making breakfast for Emily and Charlie. Faith wakes up on the couch at the smell of bacon. She walks over to Bosco.
Faith: You know you don't have to do this. Bosco: I know, but I want to. Faith: I take back every bad thing I ever said about you. Bosco: Then there wouldn't be anything for you to remember about me (said with a grin) Faith: You're right, I don't take it back.. Thank you. Bosco: You're gonna have to stop saying that, I can't take it anymore. Faith: Sorry.
Charlie runs in.
Charlie: Bosco! Bosco: Hey little buddy, sleep well? Charlie: You tucked me in too tight. Faith: He doesn't have a lot of practice at it. (She says grinning, but you can still see the Pain in her face.)
Charlie runs back to his room.
Bosco: Have you thought about any arrangements yet? Faith: I don't even want to think about that yet. Bosco: I can help. Faith: I know, but I don't want it to seem like I'm dumping everything on you. Bosco: Faith, I'm your partner. Whatever you can't handle, I step in and help. Faith: Yeah, but you got to work. Bosco: I took a few days off. Faith: You shouldn't have. Bosco: But I did and you can't change that. I'm helping you get through this.
At the 55th Precinct Headquarters. Davis has gone in early to set up the collection fund for Faith.
Lieu: Have you talked to Faith yet? Davis: Didn't get a chance, she was devastated. Lieu: I know, Boscorelli called in and said he was taking time off to help her out. Davis: That's cool. Lieu: I'm gonna need you and Sullivan to help pick up the extra slack. Davis: Not a problem. Lieu: I'll tell Faith when the time is right. Davis: Alright.
Taylor enters the station. Everyone is going about their normal tasks. She sets up a donation box for Faith. DK walks over to her.
DK: That for Faith? Taylor: Yeah. DK: Let us know what you need. You know we'll all pitch in and help out. She's got Two kids right? Taylor: Yeah DK: Let us know. Taylor: I will.
Doc walks in.
Taylor: Hey Doc, what's up? Doc: Business as usual. Have you seen Carlos yet? Taylor: He hasn't come in yet, but when he gets here I'll tell him you were looking for Him. Doc: Thanks Taylor.
The alarm comes over. Squad 55, Adam 55-3 we have a car fire at E. 181st and Arthur.
Doc: Looks like you're with me unless someone else arrives in the next minute. Taylor: I'll go. Doc: Get your gear.
Kim and Jimmy arrive at the station shortly after the units go out.
Jimmy: Looks like we missed the party. Kim: Yeah it does, doesn't it? Jimmy: What to do, what to do? Kim: I have an idea (devilish grin) Jimmy: On duty?????? Kim: You're right, can't do that.
They run upstairs to the bunks, taking advantage of an empty station.
Jimmy: We could get in a lot of trouble for this. Kim: I know. Jimmy: If you don't care, I don't.
They have their intimate moments. Carlos walks in downstairs.
Carlos: Hello!????? Jimmy: (upstairs) Shit!
Kim and Jimmy hurry to get dressed as Carlos comes up the stairs.
Carlos: We missed a call? Kim: No, happened before our shift. (Readjusting her shirt) Carlos: Oh, they need any help? Jimmy: Nope, it was a car fire; they should be heading back soon. (Grinning)
The station doors open and the truck comes back followed shortly by Doc and Taylor.
Davis and Sully are on patrol near the area where Faith's apartment is. Davis is driving.
Sully: Stop at Faith's I want to drop some things off to her. Davis: Sure thing.
They head up to Faith's apartment. Bosco answers the door.
Sully: Hey, thought we'd drop some things by. Bosco: Sure come on in.
Faith walks out into the living room.
Sully: How you holding up? Faith: I've been better. Sully: I know what you mean. We brought some stuff by for you. Faith: You didn't have to. Davis: Just thought we'd help out a little that's all. Faith: Thanks guys, want some coffee. Sully: thanks for the offer but we really need to get back to work. Faith: You all can stop anytime. Sully: Thanks.
Sully and Davis exit.
Faith: Everyone is being so helpful. Bosco: We're all a family. We help each other, that's what families do. Faith: I know. I'm going to take a shower. Bosco: Okay, I'm going to clean up this mess. (Referring to the mess from breakfast.)
At the fire station the crew is sitting around the table talking. Jimmy and Kim are sitting beside one another smiling; Taylor looks across the table and laughs. She has made a major career decision. She walks downstairs to talk it over with the Lieutenant.
Taylor: Lieu, you got a minute? Lieu: Sure Taylor what's up? Taylor: Are we still short a paramedic? Lieu: Yeah, you want the job? Taylor: Yeah. It's easier for you to find another firefighter than a good paramedic. Lieu: You're a damn good firefighter. Taylor: Thanks, but after yesterday I've got to thinking about my mom. She lost my Dad on duty. She almost lost me when I got hit by that car. She needs the Reassurance of knowing that I'm okay everyday. She worries sick about Me from call to call. Lieu: You sure you want to do this? Taylor: Yeah, I need to make this change. I've realized that I am more a paramedic now Then I ever was before. Ever since the 11th when I lost my dad I've thought that It could have been me. We've been down a medic and I've done a lot of that the Past few months. I want to do that permanently. Lieu: Okay, I'll tell Doc you're back on the squad. Taylor: Thanks.
Taylor exits.
Lieu: I'm going to be missing one damn good firefighter.
Davis and Sully are leaving Faith's building. A call comes across the radio.
Central: All units in the 55 be advised there are shots fired at a market at the corner of Adams and Arthur.
Davis: 55 Charlie, we're on it.
Davis flips on the lights and sirens and heads toward the scene. The front window of the building has been shot out. There are people running from the building screaming. The ambulances pull up, Doc and Carlos in one, Kim and Alex in the other.
Doc: Is it safe to go in yet? Sully: No, we don't know where the shooter is. Victim 1: He just took off down the street. Blue coat, blood stains on his pants. Sully: We're on it. Davis: 55 Charlie to central suspect seen running north on Arthur. Blue coat, bloodstains On his pants, we are in pursuit.
The medics are forced to go through the carnage. The shooter left a group of victims including the shopkeeper, some children, and a few adults.
Kim: Doc! I got a bad one over here! Doc: Let me see. (Works on the victim a teenage male, gunshot wound to the upper Abdomen) Adam 55-3 to Central we need another bus at this location.
Davis and Sully catch up to the suspect. They exit the car and chase him into the park. By this time other units have joined in the pursuit. They corner the suspect by a bridge.
Davis: (gun drawn) Hands in the air! (No response) I said put your hands in the air!
Again the suspect does not follow Davis's order. Sully slowly approaches gun drawn. The suspect reaches for his pocket and starts to turn towards Sully. Davis sees that the guy has a pistol in hand; he fires in protection of Sully. The suspect falls to the ground; the pistol falls off to the side.
Sully: Thanks. Davis: No prob.
Taylor finds a little girl who is scared to death. She's sitting over her mother. Her mother is already dead, gunshot wound to the head. Taylor's heart drops at the site. Carlos is working on the elderly shopkeeper who was shot in the shoulder. Kim has a male who was shot in the leg.
Kim: The bullet hit the femoral artery. Doc we need to get him to a hospital now. Doc: Control the bleeding.. Taylor get the backboard.
Taylor brings the backboard over. They put the guy on a stretcher. Taylor and Kim load him in the ambulance and head off. By this time the other bus gets to the scene.
Flashback Part 2.
Faith starts to make funeral arrangements for Fred. She gets the church lined up. Fred's death is really starting to take a toll on her. She thinks about the unborn child she is carrying. Does she dare get another abortion? It's all too much to think about. She sets up for his service. Now she has to get pallbearers. Faith calls Fred's buddies to see if they can do it. Thankfully she gets the first six she calls to agree. Again she thinks about the unborn child.
Faith: Boz. Bosco: Yeah? Faith: What should I do? Bosco: About what? Faith: The baby. Bosco: What do you mean what should you do? Faith: I don't know if I can handle raising three kids on my own, working fulltime as a Patrolman. Bosco: You shouldn't be thinking about that stuff right now. You're strong. You'll be Able to do it. I know you can. Faith: I just don't... Bosco: Remember what happened the last time you got an abortion? You felt guilty about It for weeks. Faith: But this time it's different. Bosco: The only difference is that you don't have Fred anymore to help. That isn't going To matter about how you feel about the child. Faith: I can't raise three kids alone. Bosco: Emily's 14, Charlie is 8. Another child is not going to be that much different. Faith: Yeah it is. It means I gotta spend more time doing laundry, running kids here and There. I can't do that with my job. Bosco: Then take the sergeants test again. Get behind a desk. They can work hours out Better for you. Faith: (Pauses) I did take the test again. Bosco: (Surprised) When? Faith: Couple weeks ago Bosco: And? Faith: I don't know, I haven't gotten the results back. Bosco: I'm sure you passed. You know you stuff. (Returns the conversation to the baby) I don't want to see you do something that you are going to regret for the rest of Your life. Do me a favor and let the funeral go by then make your decision. Faith: Okay. Bosco: Thank you. I'm going to go home and clean up. If you need me, call. Faith: Thanks Boz.
Bosco leaves the apartment. He goes to his car. Thinking about what Faith had just said. He heads to the precinct to talk to the Lieutenant about the conversation he and Faith had just had about the test.
Kim and Taylor are driving around in the bus.
Kim: You seem a little quiet. Everything alright? Taylor: Yeah. How would you like me as your new partner? Kim: You mean you want to return to the squad? Taylor: Yeah, I talked to the Lieutenant this morning. I'm joining you for good. Kim: That's great! It's always nice to have another girl around. Taylor: Yeah, so are you and Jimmy getting back together? Kim: Why do you ask? Taylor: Just caught a glimpse of the smiles at the table this afternoon. Kim: I think that we are working things out. Taylor: Bet Joey's excited. Kim: He doesn't know. What about you and Davis? Taylor: I'm not really sure where that stands. Kim: Why? Taylor: He's so hard to figure out. I want to be with him, but I don't know if he wants to Be with me. Kim: Have you asked him? Taylor: (Hesitates) Well.. no. Kim: Ask him. Bosco heads into the station. He asks the sergeant at the desk where the lieutenant is. The sergeant points to his office, Bosco goes up the stairs to the office.
Bosco: (Knocks on the door sill) Got a minute? Lieu: I thought you took the week off to help Faith. Bosco: I did, but I got a question for you. Lieu: What's that? Bosco: Faith took the sergeant's test, did she pass? Lieu: Are you asking for you or Faith? Bosco: Both. Lieu: You know that she doesn't know the results. Bosco: Yeah. Lieu: She did. You want to tell her? Bosco: Yeah, but only when the time is right. Lieu: Okay. You're the man then. Bosco: Thanks.
Bosco walks out of the office. He's thinking to himself. "When should I tell her?" He gets in his car and drives off towards his apartment.
Faith is standing by the window at her apartment when the phone rings. She wonders whether to answer it or not.
Faith: Hello? Caller: Hi honey. I just heard the news. Are you okay? Faith: Hi Mom. I'm dealing with it. Mom: Do you want me to come over? Faith: You don't have to. Mom: I want to; I'll be over in a little while. Faith: Okay, thanks mom.
Faith hangs up the phone. Her mother is really the last person that she wants to see right now. What is she going to think when Bosco comes back? She calls Bosco on his cell phone.
Bosco: Hello? Faith: Hi Boz it's me. Bosco: You okay? Faith: My mom is coming over. Bosco: When? Faith: Now. Bosco: Oh. Faith: I really don't need her coming over here and telling me how sorry she is and all That. Bosco: You want me to come back? Faith: Nah. I have to talk to her. Besides, what is she gonna think when you come? Bosco: That you might have one friend out there who truly cares enough to be there for You. Faith: I don't know. Bosco: Do you want me to come back or not? Faith: Later. Please. Bosco: Okay, I'll bring you some dinner. Faith: Thanks.
With that Faith hangs up the phone and heads back to her bedroom. She looks at all of Fred's things and wonders what to do with them. She looks at more pictures. Then she looks through his clothes. She picks up his softball uniform and regrets never having time to go to one of his games. She realized that she was never really there for him except when she made him go through AA. He was always there for her, the cancer, Emily, all of it. She thought to herself "I was a bad wife." Then there is a knock on her door. She leaves the room to answer it.
Taylor and Kim are outside stocking the bus. Kim looks over and sees Davis standing all-alone.
Kim: Go talk to him. Taylor: Who? Kim: Davis!
With that Taylor walks across the street to talk to him.
Davis: Hey Taylor: Hey Davis: What's up? Taylor: I want to ask you something. Davis: What's that? Taylor: This thing between us. Is it a thing or something more? Davis: (kind of surprised at the question) Do you want it to be something more? Taylor: Do you? Davis: Well, maybe. Taylor: Maybe? (said kind of angrily) Davis: I'm not sure what I want. Taylor: Well you need to be sure, because I can't keep coming over not knowing if it's Love or pleasure. Davis: Sorry, Taylor: What if one time we are that .1% that ends up having a kid. Davis: But we're not that .1% we are Ty and Alex not Ty and Alex with kid. Taylor: God! Is that all you guys ever think about? I don't even know why I try!
Taylor storms off Sully walks up to Davis.
Sully: What was all of that about? Davis: She wants to know if I love her. Sully: Do you? Davis: Yeah. (watching Taylor walk back to the bus)
Kim looks up to see Taylor storm by. She looks out of the bus towards Davis, then follows Taylor.
Back at Faith's apartment. Faith's mom is there. They are sitting at the table.
Mom: How are you doing? Faith: I am now raising two children on my own. Just lost my husband. I'm doing great Ma! (Said in a sarcastic anger) Mom: Honey. I'm here for you. Faith: Are you? Or are you just waiting to celebrate another one of my screw-ups? Mom: I never.. Faith: Oh, you mean you actually care this time? Mom: I've always cared. Faith: When dad was an alcoholic and you could never tell me the truth about him? Mom: I told you the truth. Faith: Yeah when I was in 6th grade! Mom: Honey I'm sorry. Faith: Mom, maybe you should just leave. Mom: I'm sorry. (With that she grabs her coat and leaves.)
Faith returns to the window and watches as people pass by down on the street. She sees her mom exit the building. Her mom pauses and looks up and then walks off. Faith's heart drops as she again thinks about what a bad wife she was. She doesn't understand why Fred stayed with her. Emily and Charlie return from the park. They see that their mom is crying and they walk to the room not saying a word. Faith watches as the pass.
Kim and Taylor are up on the roof of the station house. They are talking, watching the traffic going up the street.
Kim: You okay? Taylor: Yeah (wipes a tear off of her cheek) Kim: You seem pretty upset, want to talk about it? Taylor: I asked him. Kim: And? Taylor: He said he doesn't know. Kim: Wow.. maybe he's just confused. Taylor: I can't keep taking the risk. Kim: I know. He'll come around. Taylor: Maybe I shouldn't be with him. If he can't make up his mind now, what about The future? Kim: I'm sure he just needs some time. Trust me.
As she says that the alarm comes over. Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3 we have a warehouse fire 712 Beaumont.
Kim: That's us.
They go down the stairs and to the bus. Davis watches as they pull away. He climbs into the RMP and they head out in the other direction.
Bosco passes as the ambulances and fire truck go by. He thinks about all of the times they responded to various incidents involving him and Faith. Like the day she was chasing the rapist through the subway and she got hit with the metal pipe. He was so scared when he saw her laying on the ground. The day he got shot by the guy who killed part of his own family. The day Hubbard had him on the roof. He realized that the two of them were more of a family than he could have ever imagined. He thought about some of the times she lied to him and for him. When she tried to have him put through counseling, it was all because she cared about him. He was starting to realize that now. He pulled up to her building. As he got out of the car he could see her in the window looking out. He headed upstairs to her apartment. He opened the door; he stood there and watched for a minute as she continued looking out the window at the world below.
Bosco: I brought you some dinner. Faith: Thanks Boz, but I'm not really hungry. Bosco: You gotta eat. You're feeding two now. Faith: I got to thinking about that. I'm going to have this baby. I don't know how I'll Be able to afford it, but I'm keeping the baby. Bosco: That's great news. (he pondered whether or not to tell her about the results.) Faith: What's in the bag? Bosco: Some chicken and some salads. Faith: I saw the squad go out. Bosco: Yeah, some warehouse fire on Beaumont. Faith: Oh.
With that Emily and Charlie joined Bosco and Faith at the table, they all ate in silence, not sure what to say to one another.
Davis and Sully are driving around. Davis looks up the street at a jewelry store. He asks Sully to stop for a minute. Davis exits the car and enters the store. Sully follows.
Clerk: Hello. How may I help you today? Davis: I need an engagement ring. (Sully's mouth drops, Davis looks over) Clerk: Would like a solitary diamond or cluster. Davis: What do you think? Clerk: We have a beautiful cluster over hear. Davis: How much? Clerk: $1500. Davis: What do you think Sully? Sully: I'm not the one popping the question. Davis: I'm asking for your opinion. Sully: I think she'll like it, but you're the one spending the money. Davis: (to clerk) I'll take it. Clerk: After you give it to her, you can bring it back in and we'll resize it for free if it Doesn't fit. Davis: Thank you. Clerk: Have good evening officers
Davis and Sully exit the store.
Sully: Wow. I didn't know it was that serious. Davis: I didn't either until today. Sully: When you gonna ask? Davis: The next time I see her.
They head back to the station. Kim and Taylor are outside restocking the bus. Kim looks up. Sully is watching from the car.
Kim: (to Taylor) Look who's coming. Taylor: Oh no. Davis: Kim can you give us a minute? Kim: Sure. (She goes inside the firehouse. But watches from a window.)
Davis: I know you're still mad at me. Taylor: Yeah. Davis: But I did some thinking. Taylor: And? Davis: I decided that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. (Taylor looks shocked. Ty gets down on one knee and pulls a ring from his pocket.) Alex Taylor, will You marry me?
Taylor is shocked. Kim watching from the inside gets a huge smile on her face. Jimmy walks up.
Jimmy: What are you watching? Kim: Davis just asked Taylor to marry him. Jimmy: Alex? Kim: No, Jason! Of course Alex. Jimmy: Did she except? Kim: I don't know.
They both watch from the inside.
Doc is in the Lieutenant's office
Lieu: I found you a new paramedic to take over the vacancy Doc: Are they good? Lieu: The record says one of the best. Doc: Mind if I ask who it is? Lieu: Alex Taylor. Doc: (shocked) She's okay with the move? Lieu: She asked me to do it. Doc: That's great! Lieu: I knew you'd like the move. Starting tomorrow, she's yours for good. Doc: Thanks. I'll tell Kim she has a new partner.
Carlos overhears the new partner part. He gets kind of excited.
Carlos: We're getting a new medic? Doc: Yep, the Lieutenant just hired her. Carlos: Her? Doc: Yeah. Carlos: Do I get to meet her? Doc: You already know her. Carlos: I do? Doc: Yeah, it's Alex. Carlos: Please don't make me ride with her. Doc: I'm not; she's riding with Kim. (Looks over at Kim) Kim, can you come here for a minute? Jimmy: (to Kim) I'll keep you posted. Kim: Sure Doc. What's up? Doc: You have a new partner. Kim: Who? Doc: Alex Kim: Great. I didn't know she was switching over though. Doc: Neither did I, but she wants to. ( Doc walks upstairs) Jimmy: What was that all about? Kim: Alex is my new partner. Jimmy: You got the best. (smiles and he walks off)
Kim is very pleased with the permanent arrangement. She goes upstairs to get a drink. But it is the night of never ending calls..
Squad 55, Adam 55-3, Boyd 55-3. Multi vehicle accident. W. 181st and Arthur.
Taylor; I gotta go. Davis: I'll be waiting on your answer. Taylor: I need time.
Taylor hops in the bus and they're off. Davis watches. Sully walks up.
Sully: Well? Davis: She needs time to think. (Puts the ring back in his pocket) Radio: 55 Charlie Central Sully: 55 Charlie Radio: MVA W. 181st and Arthur. Sully: 10-4 Central. 55 Charlie
They head off to the scene too.
Faith clears the table of the dishes. Bosco is at the sink preparing to wash them.
Bosco: You okay? You seem worse than you were when I talked to you on the phone. Faith: I was a bad wife. Bosco: No you weren't. Faith: Yeah, I was. I never went to any of his softball games. I wasn't there when he Needed me. I don't even think that I've been a good mother. Bosco: Whoa. Don't go beating yourself up because you don't think that you've been a Good mother. Hell, if I'd have had a mother like you growing up, I probably Woulda gone to college or something. You give them everything you have. You Make sacrifices for them. That makes you a good mother. You were a good Wife too. Fred wouldn't have stayed with you if you weren't. You stood by him Through AA. You never had to. Faith: Over the last couple years I know more about you than I did Fred. Bosco: That's because we have gone through a lot with the 11th and all. Faith: I guess you're right. Bosco: You need to go get some sleep. Tomorrow's the day. Faith: I will. Night Boz. Bosco: Night Faith.
Faith goes and tucks the children in. Bosco continues to do the dishes. After everyone else is a sleep Bosco sits on the couch and watches tv. The only light in the house is the tv. He thinks to himself. "I'm going to be there for her through this. She was right, I will make a good dad." He smiles and nods off to sleep.
Sully and Davis's shift ends. Davis is standing outside the station. Sully walks over to him.
Sully: You going to be at the funeral tomorrow? Davis: Yeah, you? Sully: Yeah. Hey, don't worry about Taylor. She'll come around. Davis: Thanks. Sully: See you tomorrow. Davis: Yeah.
Davis stands alone in the darkness. Kim is getting off work. She walks over to him.
Kim: You okay Davis? Davis: Just wonderin' about Taylor. Kim: Don't worry, she loves you. Davis: I don't know. Kim: Trust me. Davis: She hasn't answered my question. Kim: What question? (playing dumb) Davis: I asked her to marry me. Kim: (acting surprised) Don't worry. I'll see you at the funeral okay? Davis: Yeah.
Kim walks off and leaves Davis alone. He starts walking home. Turning around to look at the station. The only person he sees is Jimmy heading to his car. Davis turns back around and heads home. Alex is upstairs at the station thinking about what Davis had said. She runs downstairs and out the door, but he has already walked into the darkness.
Doc: Night Alex. Taylor: Good night Doc.
Taylor packs her stuff up and decides to head home. But she has to make a stop. She walks into Davis's building and knocks on the door.
Davis: Hey. Taylor: Hey. Davis: You want to come in? Taylor: Yeah. Davis: So.. Taylor: Yes. Davis: What? (confused) Taylor: Yes, I'll marry you. Davis: You will? Taylor: Yeah, is there a problem with that? Davis: No, no problem. Wait a minute. (He lights some candles, gets out some wine and Glasses.) Since I didn't get to give you the ring yet, let me do this again. ( He Gets down on his knee again) I love you. I have been doing a lot of thinking. Alex Taylor, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me? Taylor: Yes, I would like to become Mrs. Ty Davis Jr.
Davis puts the ring on Alex's finger. They embrace and then dance to the song "Back At One" by Brian McKnight. Eventually they find their way to the bedroom.
Jimmy and Kim again spend the night together. Bosco stays on Faith's couch and thinks about the possibilities. (Song fades out)
*Happy Endings
Faith wakes up, it's 8 AM. Fred's funeral is at 11:00 AM. She walks out to the kitchen to make coffee. She's in her bathrobe. She notices Bosco still asleep on the couch. She continues on to the kitchen. Bosco hears her.
Bosco: Faith? Faith: Yeah Boz it's me. Bosco: What time is it? Faith: 8 AM. Bosco: I better go get ready for the funeral. Faith: You don't have to leave yet. Bosco: What are the kids going to think if they walk out here and see me still her, you in Your robe. Faith: Bosco, we are two adults. They'll be okay.
Bosco walks over and puts his arms around her.
Bosco: I'm here for you. Faith: I know. (She turns to get a coffee cup.) Bosco: I'm going to go get ready. I'll be back to pick you up at 10 okay? Faith: Yeah. See you then.
Davis and Taylor are just waking up.
Davis: What time is it? Taylor: 8:30. Davis: We better get ready for the funeral. Taylor: Yeah. (She gets up and heads to the bathroom to take a shower.)
Davis gets his suit out of his closet and walks out to the kitchen. Carlos is out there.
Carlos: Rough night? Davis: No. Carlos: Oh.
Davis pours a glass of milk. He returns to his bedroom. Taylor is out of the shower now. Davis gets his things and heads off to the shower.
Taylor: I'm going to go back to my place and get ready okay? Davis: Yeah, I'll be over in a little while. Taylor: Okay. I love you. Davis: Love you too. (Gives her a kiss)
Taylor exits.
Jimmy and Kim are getting ready for the funeral. Joey walks into the kitchen.
Joey: Mommy, did you stay here last night? Kim: (shocked) Yeah honey, I did. Joey: Are you and Daddy getting back together? Kim: (looks up at Jimmy) It depends on what your dad says. Jimmy: We're thinking about it. Joey: Good. I want my mommy and daddy to be back together so we can be a family Again. Jimmy: Well slugger, you better get ready for school. You're gonna be late. Joey: Okay. (walks away slowly) Kim: You really mean it? Jimmy: He needs a family, a mom and a dad Kim: I know, but our past. Jimmy: Let's put that all aside. Let's try this out for a while. If it works we can get Married again. We've both changed. Kim: That we have.
Bosco returns to pick Faith and the kids up for the funeral. He is dressed in a black suit, black tie. They drive to the church; the only sound is the sound of the engine.
Bosco: Well, we're here. (Looks at Faith) You ready? Faith: Yeah.
They walk into the church. Fred's casket is at the front of the church. Flowers and pictures surround it. Faith and the children walk up to it. Bosco hangs back. Faith starts to cry.
Faith: Kids, why don't you go with Bosco, Mommy needs to say goodbye.
Emily and Charlie walk up to the casket, each gives their father a final kiss goodbye. They tell him they love him and walk back to Bosco. They wrap their arms around him. He pats each one of them on the head, but continues to watch Faith.
Faith: (to Fred's casket, crying) I'm sorry that I was never there for you. I'm sorry. I Didn't deserve to have a husband like you. I love you Fred. I miss you. Why? Why God? Why? You were always there for me. You stayed by my side through Everything. I should have been a better wife. Fred I never got to tell you. I'm Pregnant again. We're going to have another child. Fred.
The Priest walks up to the front.
Priest: Mrs. Yokas, the guests are arriving. Davis and Alex walk in, they watch as Faith leans over to kiss Fred one last time. Then she turns around and walks to her seat. She sits next to Bosco, and cries on his shoulder. He hugs her and says that it's okay. Taylor and Davis find a seat in the third row. The pallbearers enter and take their seats on the opposite side of the family. Sully enters and sits next to Davis. He notices Alex's ring. Carlos and Doc enter, followed by Kim and Jimmy. Lieutenant Swersky enters. Fred and Faith's families each enter. The church is crowded. It is now 11 AM. The funeral starts
Priest: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. We are gathered here Today to celebrate the life of Fred Yokas; husband, father, friend, family. All too Often a life is cut short by an accident. This was the case for Fred. Take comfort In the fact that he has joined our Heavenly Father for a life beyond our Imagination....
Faith again starts thinking about times that she had with Fred. She thought back to the day she arrested him. The day she found out that she had cancer. Thought back to when he had the heart attack. A thousand memories fade into her head.
Priest: Please join us in singing "Amazing Grace" (the choir and everyone in attendance sings except Faith who doesn't have the strength to sing it.) Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was Lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
Everyone continues to sing as the pallbearers approach the casket to take it to the funeral Hurst that is waiting outside. At this point Faith is sobbing, Bosco hands her some tissues, but she can't hold back the tears. The casket is carried back the aisle and the family stands to follow. Faith collapses in Bosco's arms. Davis stands up and helps Bosco escort Faith to the car. They are in the funeral precession. Lt. Swersky has his car in front, light's on to lead them to the cemetery. They pull into the cemetery and take the casket to the grave sight.
Priest: Please join me in the 23rd Psalm: "The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still Waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of Rightousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anoitest My head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow Me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Lord, we ask that you bless the soul of your servant, Fred Yokas, that he may join you in the Eternal rest of Heaven. We ask you to bless the loved ones gathered around here this day that they too may know your power of healing and grace. In your name we pray Lord, Amen.
They lower the casket into the grave and everyone leaves except Faith and the children. Bosco is standing nearby. He watches as Faith and the children each drop a single white rose into the grave. They turn and walk towards him in silence. He puts his arm around Faith and leads her to the car. They go to the reception afterwards. Everyone joins her. Alex walks over to her and gives her a hug
Taylor: I'm so sorry Faith. Faith: Thanks for coming Alex.
Others follow Taylor's lead. Each offers comfort to Faith in her time of need. Slowly the mourners leave.
Outside Kim walks up to Alex.
Kim: Whoa! Taylor: What? Kim: Your ring, you accepted? Taylor: Yeah. (smiling) Kim: Congratulations. Taylor: Thank you.
Sully walks over.
Sully: I hear congratulations are in order. Taylor: Thank you Sully. Sully: You have all of my blessings on your wedding. Let me know if I can help out in Any way. Davis: Actually you can. (Sully looks puzzled) I would like you to be my best man. Sully: I would be honored. Taylor: Kim, I would like you to be my maid of honor. Kim: I will totally be honored to do that for you.
Jimmy walks over.
Jimmy: What's all the excitement about? Kim: Taylor and Davis are getting married! Jimmy: Congratulations you too.
Doc and Carlos come over as well.
Doc: Did I hear someone say something about getting married? Davis: Taylor and I are. Carlos: Oh man! Is she moving in too? Davis: No, we're looking for our own place. Carlos: You mean I need to find a new roommate? Davis: Looks like it.
Davis and Alex walk down the street. Everyone else stands there smiling. Kim notices Faith and Bosco exiting the church. Everyone tones down the conversation out of respect for Faith.
Faith: What's this about. Sully: Davis and Taylor are getting married. Faith: Good for them. I'm glad they have found each other.
With that Faith walks off and again thinks back to her engagement. She recalled how she didn't have near as many friends to share her engagement with. Everyone watches as she gets into the car and Bosco drives off. (Garth Brook's song If Tomorrow Never Comes starts to play)
Bosco: Faith. Faith: (snaps back to reality from her thoughts) Yeah? Bosco: Want the results of your sergeant's test? Faith: (Thinks about it) Yeah I do. Bosco: Congratulations Sgt. Yokas. Faith: Thanks Boz.
Alex and Davis walk to the park and get hotdogs from a vendor.
Taylor: I totally didn't want to tell anybody when we did. Davis: How were you supposed to hide it? You are wearing my ring now. Taylor: (cuddles up to him) Oh am I now. Davis: You are so bad. Taylor: I know.
Jimmy and Kim head back to the apartment to share some quality time alone before their shifts start.
Doc and Carlos head up the street to get something to eat before work.
Sully heads to the nursing home where his mom is. The last few hours have changed his life forever.
Sully: The past few hours have given me an increased awareness that nothing in this world is permanent. I've realizes how we must cherish each moment that we get to spend with those we love. For at any moment, they may be taken from us. Have we said everything that we need to say to them?
The End.