"You never had a problem with it before"
"Well that is because you were my bodyguard. I knew the situations we would be in, but now I don't know how high the danger is. I won't know if you are out of harms way, safe."
"Rachel this is my job I will always be in harms way"
"Well I don't like it"
Rachel and Frank were in their bedroom arguing. Fletcher was at a friends house so it was just the two of them. Tony, Henry, and a few others were there but they were far away doing other things.
"Well Rachel I like what I do"
"I know you do baby, but your not superman you can't do this forever. At least think about it"
"I will" Frank cuts her off with a sharp tone then he turns to leave
"Where are you going?" She asks
"Downstairs I need some air"
"You need some air? It's not that deep Frank"
"Yes it is because I don't know where this is all coming from. You just got back from touring, we haven't seen each other in a month and the first conversation we have is this. You never had a problem with it before."
"Yes I did I just didn't tell you"
"Is it because I am not guarding a man?"
"Please I am not jealous"
"Did you read something in the papers about me? You already know it is not true"
"I know it is not because you are not that kind of person. I know the guy I fell in love with"
"Then what is wrong Rachel please tell me your issue with this. I don't like fighting with you. "
"You have a family now Frank that is my point. Stop being stubborn and just think about it please"
"Ok I will think about it I promise"
"Thank you" She kisses him and he kisses her back
"Now can I go outside and get some air or is there anything else you would like to talk about" He asks
" No I just wanted to discuss that" he kisses her one more time on her forehead and leaves. Rachel sits on the bed exhausted.
Frank steps outside into the warm spring air, he goes to sit by the pool to relax a bit. He feels guilty about he and Rachel's argument but he feels that she has to understand that he has a job to do too. Hopefully Rachel will come around and see things his way and just except it. He doesn't want to do anything else but that. Has Frank fallen in love with his job, yes he has.
A few days later Rachel is in their bedroom going through her closet when Frank walks in. He is wearing some old pants and a t-shirt. He is trying to fix some things around the house.
"Hey babe" Rachel says looking him up and down "What are we doing?"
"I just wanted to fix a couple of things around here that I wasn't able to get to before we left" he tells her taking off his tool belt and then his shirt
"Well you didn't have to do that I could have gotten a mantinance man to do it, but I have to say that I think I have a thing for guys in tool belts"
"No I like fixing things although this place was really a lot to take on" he finishes
"Need some help with the pants?" She asks coming closer to him
"Rachel you will wear me out" he says with a smile on his face
"I just missed you that's all, and I don't see the problem with that anyway" She starts unbuckling his pants
"Can I take a shower first?"
"Can I take one with You?" she has that same sly smile
"Can we do it in the shower?" he hopes she says yes
"Why shouldn't we?" She then leads him to their bathroom for a steamy hot shower
After being in there for almost an hour they finally get out. Rachel is near the mirror fixing her hair and Frank is drying himself off.
"So what's next for the great Rachel Marron?" he says
"Trying to get rid of me already huh?" she smiles "And that is Mrs. Rachel Farmer to you!"
"I love the sound of that, no I was just wondering didn't you say that you had something coming up?"
"Yeah a movie, the first one I have done since the oscar incident" she says now applying a little makeup
"What's this one called?"
"Breath Again, were filming in Arizona I think"
"You don't know where you are going to be filming the movie" He says to her stepping out to grab some clothes out of his drawer
"We are filming in Arizona" she is still in the bathroom
"Are you nervous?"
"A little my first movie in 4 years, I wonder how the crowds will percept. I have been gone away for a while"
"Rachel they will except you with open arms. They've missed you I just know it" he sits on the bed
"And you'll do great, the public will fall in love with you all over again just like I am" she comes out of the bathroom and sits on his lap and kisses him
"Thanks baby I needed that"
"Your welcome anything for my baby" they kiss some more
"Ok let me get off of your lap because this will turn into something more., were like newly weds again"
"I think we are still in that faze and it is ok" he smacks her on her behind as she goes back into the bathroom again
A couple of weeks later Frank is teaching Fletcher how to fish in the pool. Rachel is near by reading her movie script with Bill trying to go over the details before the filming starts
"This movie is going to be a hit I just know it" Bill says taking a sip of his ice tea
"I'm sure it will" she says almost as if she has something else on her mind
"They want you to do some songs on the soundtrack and I think it would be good" he tells her
"Yeah that's fine"
"Rachel what's wrong"
"What?"
"You were so excited about doing this movie now I can barely get you to talk about it. What's wrong now?"
"No I'm focused, talking about the movie"
"What have I said?"
"I know what you said Bill come on let's continue"
"Girl tell me what is on your mind"
"Ok okay fine I don't want Frank to be a bodyguard anymore"
"Why?"
"Omg does anyone not get it but me?"
"Rachel…"
"It's dangerous, he has a family now why should he risk his life"
"Did you talk to him about it?"
"Yes"
"What did he say?"
"He doesn't want to talk about it anymore I wish he would quit being so stubborn"
"He is not stubborn he just likes what he does"
"Well I don't"
"I get where you are coming from Rachel but you have to let Frank decide what he wants to do"
"Your right"
"Are they still calling him Marron?"
"That again really?"
"I know I know"
"So we start shooting in 4 days?" she asks Bill
"Yes and don't worry you will do great"
"Thanks Bill"
"Alright I will be going now just call me if you have any other questions"
"Will do" Bill gets up from his seat and gives Rachel a kiss on her head. He is one of the two men she trusts in her life. Bill is like a father figure for her just like Frank is in Fletcher's life. She continues reading the script every now and then looking up to watch her boys. Then she gets to thinking about adding a new addition to her family. Another child would be nice and it is something that she and Frank haven't talked about yet. They would definitely talk about it when she gets back from filming.
The night before filming is to begin Rachel is in her bedroom with Fletcher. She is packing some last minute things before she heads out the door.
"So any plans you have while I am gone?" she asks her son
"No just hanging around here with Frank. He wants to take me fishing" he says watching his mother
"Yeah he told me that you two are going camping this weekend sounds fun. Wish I could go."
"Mom come on you know your not an outdoor person. Besides it's a male bonding trip. It will be fun so don't worry. You do that a lot you know"
"Mother's are supposed to worry and your still my baby. No matter how big you get" she goes to give him a kiss on his cheek and he wipes it off
"Mom"
"Well I didn't kiss you in front of your friends this time" she smirks at him
"How long will you be gone this time?"
"Just 3 weeks" Fletcher sighs "I know it seems like a long time but it will fly by. You know I hate to leave but it's my job. Frank and I both love you very much and want the best for you." Rachel sits next to him
"I know:
"When I get back all three of us will take a little vacation away from everything how does that sound?"
"That would be awesome"
"And we can go anywhere you like promise"
"I can't wait"
"Good" she gives him another kiss that he wipes off and Rachel goes back to packing. Later that night she says goodnight to Fletcher and then goes downstairs to leave. Her car is waiting outside for her and she is saying goodbye to Frank
"Ok were ready"
"Yes I think I have everything" she tells him as they walk to the car
"I will be staying at the Windore" she tells him
"I know" he says to her
"Of course you do you already found out all of this before I did"
"Well you know how I am I have to make sure that my lovely wife is safe"
"I am going to miss you both"
"We know"
"And take care of my baby"
"Rachel come on it's me"
"If he even so much gets poison ivy I am coming for you"
"What if I get poison ivy what will you do?"
"I will rush to your aide I promise once the movie is done"
"Cute very cute"
"Come on give me some love" they kiss for the longest and they just want to hold each other
"Rachel let go"
"I don't want to I want you just hold this moment"
"But your car is waiting and you will miss your flight"
"Well let me go"
"You're the one that won't let go"
Bill is waiting inside "Rachel let the man go" She let's go of Frank just before grabbing another kiss
"I love you" she tells him
"I love you more" he says
She gets into the car and Bill and Frank say goodbye before Frank closes the door. The car starts the long drive down to the gates and Frank goes back into the house ready to fall into bed himself. He has to endure three weeks without her and he misses her already.