A Mother's Love

Synopsis: Franky comes home late from work.

Rating: G

A/N: I'm sorry this is a bit short and long overdue. My Shakespeare Summer School course at RADA in London is taking up A LOT of my time and creative energy. I promise I'll update as soon as I can!


Franky quietly shut the front door behind her, making her way into the living area and dropping her overloaded bags onto the sofa. Hearing whispers coming from the closest bedroom, the brunette tip toed away from her paperwork; more than happy to forget about the stress of the day.

Finally reaching the source of the sound, she leaned casually onto the door's threshold and peered into the dimly illuminated room. A gentle smile crawled across her face as she absorbed the sight unfolding before her eyes.

Inside the tiny bedroom Bridget was sat on the floor by the side of the bed, her hands gently closing a large book which was then reverently placed on the bedside table. The blonde then sat up onto her knees, leaning forward to place a loving kiss on the forehead that belonged to the tiny lump tucked neatly under the covers.

"Goodnight, my little angel." The small blonde whispered so softly that Franky could barely hear.

Bridget stood up from her kneeling position by the bed, quietly leaving the peacefully breathing tiny human to dream the night away. As the blonde turned towards the door blue eyes locked onto hazel, a loving smile creeping across her face as she stepped towards the woman who held her heart.

As soon as Bridget got to the doorway, Franky gathered the smaller woman in her arms. The brunette kissed her softly, allowing the troubles of the day to slowly melt away.

"Hey, Baby." Bridget smiled lovingly, arms draping gently around the brunette's neck. She looked up, noticing tears forming in corners of Franky's eyes. "You alright?"

"Yeah… Long day at work." The taller women sighed, arms grasping a little tighter around her partner's tiny waist. "Just a little sad that I missed bedtime. I love hearing you read to Katie…. And kissing her goodnight."

"She just put down." The blonde supportively smiled, small fingers toying with the tiny hairs at the nape of the taller woman's neck. "I'm sure she wouldn't mind if you came in to give her that kiss."

"Nah… its okay." Franky lightly shook her head, attempting to mask the disappointment bubbling deep within. "I'll let her sleep."

"There's something else on your mind…" The smaller woman's right hand travelled to her lover's face, gentle fingertips brushing across beautifully pronounced cheekbones.

"She's so lucky, you know? She has two mums… One of them is pretty awesome too." Franky paused, attempting to give Bridget an uninhibited smile as long arms tightened unconsciously around the smaller woman for support. "It's just that… Gidge, if anything ever happened to me… If I get sick or if I have to go away for a while, or I fuck it up somehow and turn into my mother… I know that you'll be there. She'll always have someone who will love her. God… how can I be jealous of my own kid?"

"You're giving her everything that you deserved when you were a little girl." Bridget leaned forward to place a gentle kiss on the younger woman's lips, foreheads and noses gently nuzzling. "I know you've been really busy at work lately. Coming home late… always having to leave early in the morning. Katie knows that you absolutely love and adore her. It's okay to miss bedtime once in a while. I know things will be better once your case is over."

"Doesn't change the fact that I feel guilty… Fuck…" Franky pulled away slightly, shaking her head in light frustration. "I just… I don't want to become my parents."

"No, baby. You won't because you know better… right here." Bridget's hand traversed tenderly over olive skin to rest over Franky's heart. "You're a good mum, Franky."

"You really think so?" Hazel eyes met sapphire, a silent plea for both her partner's love, support, and subconsciously needed forgiveness.

"Yes, baby. I do."