Got another busy work day ahead of me... hopefully I'll be able to post another chapter tonight. I've always loved Frankie on the show, and this is my way of including him in this story... He'll make an appearance in later chapters too=)


Maura was released another hour after Jane and Angela had initially seen her. She'd been given strict orders to take it easy for the next few days while her body recovered from the blood loss.

Frankie came out of surgery a couple of hours later. The lead surgeon said the surgery had been a success. He had some burns that needed time to heal but luckily they had only been superficial and wouldn't leave too much of a scar. Angela and Jane went into his room the moment they were able, and stayed by his bedside until he woke from the anesthesia.

"Frankie, thank God you're alright!" Angela said as soon as her son opened his eyes.

"How're you feeling bud?" Jane asked, giving his shoulder a light squeeze.

"I feel like I got hit by a semi," he said and groaned. "What the hell happened? One minute I'm eating breakfast and the next I wake up here."

"There was an explosion at headquarters," Jane said. "They're still investigating, but it looks like someone planted a bomb. Korask will give us more details when he comes over. He says he hopes you're feeling alright. Frost and everyone that has texted send their regards too."

"How bad was it?" Frankie asked with a concerned expression at Jane.

"We lost some people Frankie, and there are a lot of people injured. We almost lost you…" Jane told him, starting to get a little emotional.

"I was so scared Frankie," Angela added. "When the doctors told us you had lost too much blood and were in need of a blood transfusion and there was no blood… I thought we were going to lose you. If it hadn't been for Maura…"

"What's Maura got to do with all of this?" Frankie asked as he looked over at Jane.

"She was the one that donated the blood that saved your life Frankie," Jane replied.

"Where is she?" Frankie asked immediately.

"She's in the waiting room; they only let two people in here at a time. Ma and I wanted to see and make sure you were ok."

Frankie turned to his mother. "Ma, can you please get Maura? I have to see her… thank her."

"Sure baby. I'll go get her," Angela said as she took her leave.

Frankie let his head rest back on the pillow and sighed. "I can't believe this. What the hell kind of luck do we have Jane? What kind of sick bastard would plant a bomb in headquarters?"

"You know they are dangers that we have to face Frankie… we're cops, and make enemies easier than we make friends. What's important is that you're going to be ok. We'll get to the bottom of this… we'll find who's responsible and make them rot in jail for the rest of their lives," Jane assured her brother.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Frankie called out.

Maura came in with a smile on her face as soon as she saw Frankie was awake. "Frankie, you're awake. How are you feeling?" she asked the younger Rizzoli.

"I'm in some pain, but I'm alive. I hear that wouldn't be the case if it wasn't for you Maura. We seem to be making a habit of this," he said jokingly.

Maura and Jane laughed lightly. Frankie's look turned serious as he extended his arm, asking for Maura's hand. She went to his bedside and took his hand in both of hers.

"Maura… there are no words… nothing I can possibly say to thank you for all you've done for me. I'll never be able to repay you, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Know that thanks to you I'll still be around for whatever you and Jane need. Just say the word, and I'll be there," he said, sincerity in his voice.

Maura reached down and gently gave Frankie a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "You have nothing to thank me for Frankie. You've been like a younger brother to me ever since Jane and I became friends. I would do it again. What matters now is that your surgery went well and that you're going to be ok. You have to get better soon if you're going to be walking Jane down the aisle," she said with a smile.

"That's right little brother; don't think you're going to get out of that one just because you're in a hospital bed right now," Jane added.

Frankie smiled at both women. "It's going to be an honor for me to walk you down the aisle and give you to Maura, Jane. All this time I've seen you two together I'm more and more convinced that you two are meant for each other and that you're going to be very happy together." He turned to Maura. "You're like a sister to me too Maura and you will be soon enough. I for one can't wait sis," he said with a smile.

"I guess there's no point in delaying the inevitable little brother," Maura said back with a smile.

Jane went around and hugged Maura to her as they both looked at Frankie with smiles on their face. "Looks like you're officially part of the Rizzoli clan now Maur," Jane said giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Not quite yet," Frankie said. "She's been an unofficial Rizzoli for ages," he continued… "but as soon as I get out of this bed and am able to party properly, I'll be sure to get Tommy and Jane and the three of us will welcome you in the right way."

Maura laughed, wondering just what the siblings were going to plan for her. "I can't wait Frankie," she said as Jane hugged her close once more.


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