Let the Sun Shine Through

Chapter 2

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Wow! This Bosco/Faith shipper stuff is fun! LOL!

 

Now I just wish I owned something pertaining to Third Watch…then life would REALLY be good!

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Faith climbed into the passenger's seat. Bosco put the key in the ignition then looked at Faith with a boyish grin on his face. She gave him a nervous smile. "What?"

 

"I'm just glad you changed your mind." He started the car and looked back at his partner. "Why *did* you change your mind?"

 

"Honestly? I don't really know. I guess I just didn't want to be alone on my vacation."

 

"Double that. Being alone gets old fast. So, you ready to roll?"

 

She nodded and smiled. "Sure am."

 

Bosco pulled out into the street. Neither of them said anything for a while, but Bosco kept looking at her, smiling and then shaking his head.

 

"Would you quit doing that?!"

 

"Doing what?"

 

"Looking at me."

 

"I'm not looking at you."

 

"Yes you are."

 

"No I'm not."

 

"YES you are."

 

"I'm just looking out the window. Is it a crime to look out the window?"

 

"Just stop."

 

"OK, fine." Bosco looked straight ahead. "Somebody's grumpy this morning."

 

She quickly turned and glared at him. "I am not grumpy. I just don't like you looking over here all the time."

 

"Oh, this is going to be a fun trip."

 

Faith pointed at him. "Hey. I'll have you know---"

 

Bosco broke out in a smile. "Oh would you relax?! Lighten up Yokas. Have some fun. You're so uptight."

 

"I am not." He looked at her, and arched his eyebrows. "Ok. Ok. Maybe I'm a little uptight."

 

"A little?"

 

"Don't push it Bosco."

 

He laughed, turned up the radio and continued down the interstate. They were on their way to Florida. Life was good.

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Around one o'clock they stopped for lunch. When they got their orders the two friends slid into a booth. "So what did Fred say when you told him you were coming with me?"

 

She just looked at Bosco. He could see the guilt written on her face.

 

"You didn't tell him?!"

 

"Why would I? He was mad enough as it was when I told him I needed a break. Figured it would only be worse if I told him I decided to go on vacation with  you."

 

"Good point. Where'd you tell him you were going?"

 

"Oh I told him I was going to Florida. I just forgot to mention you." She ate a couple French fries. "Did you tell your mom where you were going?"

 

"Yeah," he took a bite of his sandwich.

 

"What did she say?"

 

"'That's nice'. Then she hung up. She's still not talking to me."

 

"Sorry."

 

"It's not your fault. Besides it's like this endless cycle with her. I'm used to it."

 

"Well it still sucks."

 

"No argument here."

 

"So I never asked. What exactly are your plans in Florida?"

 

"Let's see. The normal fun in the sun. A little R&R on the beach. A Major League Baseball game. That kinda stuff."

 

"You have it pretty much all planned out then?" She asked as she looked down at her drink and played with the straw.

 

"Yup. Why? You got something better in mind?"

 

She spoke without looking up. "Well, I've always wanted to go to Disney World," she said quietly.

 

Bosco laughed. "Disney World? You want to go to Disney World?!"

 

"Yeah. Is there something wrong with that?!"

 

"Well…no, but aren't you a little old for Mickey Mouse land?"

 

"You're never too old Bosco."

 

"Well I sure as hell ain't going."

 

"You don't have to! I'll go by myself!" she stood up and took her try to the trashcan.

 

"Faith. Faith! Come on, I was kidding!" Bosco hustled after her. "Faith. Come on, Faith!" He finally caught up to her at the car. "Faith?" She didn't turn around so he gently took her arm and turned her so she was facing him. He got a sick feeling in his stomach as he saw the sad look and the tears in her eyes. "Oh God Faith. I'm sorry." He said softly.

 

"Not your fault."

 

"Yeah it is, but honest, I was just joking."

 

"I know."

 

"Then what's going on?" He was confused. He knew that his words had triggered this, but he had no idea why. He was only joking.

 

"It's nothing." She wiped at her eyes.

 

"Faith it's me. Tell me what's wrong."

 

"Really, it's no big deal."

 

"No big deal? Faith you just ran out of the restaurant, and then I find you almost in tears. It's a big deal to me." He looked into her eyes. "Tell me."

 

She took a deep breath. "I was just thinking about Disney World."

 

"We can go if you want. I'll go. It's Ok with me," he said quickly.

 

Faith smiled a little. "That's sweet Bos." She looked down at her feet. "I was just thinking about how I always wanted to take the kids there, but Fred always said no. And now we'll never get the chance to go as a family."

 

"What? Why not?"

 

"I filed for divorce."

 

"Whoa! Whoa! What?! When?!"

 

"A couple days ago. Maybe a week. I don't know. Fred should get the papers while I'm gone."

 

Bosco stood there just looking at her. His mouth open. He knew that Fred and Faith had their share of problems, but he had no idea things had gotten this bad. "I—I don't know what to say," replied a shocked Bosco. "I'm sorry," he said softly.

 

"Don't be sorry. I'm getting my life back. Though I don't really know what it's like to be free."

 

"What do you mean free? Free from Fred?"

 

"Yeah," she whispered.

 

"Did he---did he ever----did he ever hurt you?"

 

"Only with his words."

 

"That's bad enough."

 

"He loved me Bosco. He just didn't know *how* to love me." Faith smiled at the look on her partner's face. "You'll understand someday."

 

"Do the kids know?" She nodded. "What can I do to help Faith? Anything, just name it."

 

"Be my friend, and help me have some fun on this vacation."

 

Without giving it a second thought Bosco pulled Faith into a hug. "Sure thing partner." He held onto her for another couple seconds then stepped away. Faith chuckled. "What?!"

 

"You just hugged me."

 

"So?"

 

"So. I don't think you've ever hugged me before."

 

"Well that's what friends do right? I mean, close friends hug each other once in awhile. Right?"

 

"Yes."

 

"Then what? Did I do something wrong? I won't do it again if that's what you want."

 

"No Bosco you're fine. It was just unexpected that's all."

 

"Well don't go expecting it to happen again." He walked around the car. "Now get in! We're on a tight schedule!"