this chapter is plenty long, I honestly think we needed a little longer chapter for this. some things I just don't wanna break apart in chapters. I think I fit everyone's problems in this chapter pretty well. let me know what you think.
After Jane left the Dirty Robber Frankie and Tommy had a long talk about Frost. Frankie ended up telling his brother about what Gwen and him talked about. And he told Tommy he believes he is part of the reason Frost has been so distant with Tommy.
It was now the next morning and Frankie sat in front of Maura's house, he texted Frost that he wanted to talk and Frost let him know that he was staying there. He sat just thinking about his conversation with Tommy at the Dirty Robber.
"So you're telling me that Frost might have a thing for you? You couldn't tell me that earlier about your conversation with Gwen. Here I was feeling sorry for myself after that phone call with Frost. Why didn't you tell me? I mean when he didn't say a name, I should have figured who he was referring to."
"I didn't want to worry you, I didn't even think it could be true, but then you came back and told us what you talked to Frost about. And now I feel bad," Frankie frowned and Tommy looked at his brother.
"Frankie, do you have feelings for Frost?" he asked with a frown. "Please, just be honest with me. If there is even the smallest chance of you liking him just tell me now. I know I'll be in a fight that I'm not going to end up winning. He doesn't trust me Frankie, and he probably trusts you with his whole life."
"He's my best friend, if I'm feeling anything more than friendship for Frost I wouldn't fuckin know."
Tommy stood up, "I'm a fuck up Frankie, and I probably always will be. Frost would be crazy if he picked me over you, I mean come on man. Realistically me and Frost just don't work. And I doubt we ever will, I mean if he could have feelings for someone else that should be a sign. I'm out Frankie, you can have him if that's what he wants."
"But Tommy..." He stood up and frowned. "Come on, he's not just some object to be had. Don't be like this, please... I do not want to ruin your chance at happiness."
"It's too late Frankie, the feelings are out there. I am already unhappy with everything. Figure things out and if I'm wrong you can say you told me so, but if I'm right and you and Frost work out just... Just let me know and I'll be out of your lives forever. Just do me one thing and if it's you he wants, don't hurt him like I would probably do in the long run. It's getting late, I should go," he gave Frankie his portion of the money and left.
Frankie glanced over to Angela who gave him a look, he sighed and went to the bar giving Angela the money for their drinks they had. "God Ma, what am I supposed to do?"
Angela shrugged, "I don't know sweetie. He seems pretty upset, that's sort of new for him, wouldn't you think? You should talk to Frost. You guys probably need to have this settled before it becomes a bigger mess than it already is."
Frankie sighed, "You're right, but I can't have feelings for Frost. I just can't... he's my best friend, and Tommy is my brother, plus I have Gwen."
"Just talk to Frost, I'm sure you guys can figure things out."
"Thanks Ma, I'm going to go now. I need to discuss something with Gwen. You should eat something Ma, you're still looking a little pale."
After he left the Dirty Robber he went to go talk to Gwen. Frankie remembered how defeated Gwen looked but she didn't argue because she knew Frankie was right to want to figure things out. She realized they got together too soon and that they should just stay professional at work, she just wanted Frost to be okay, she liked the guy and she didn't like seeing him so upset. Her relationship with Frankie was new and there was no hard feelings about their break up. Frankie has known Frost for years. If Gwen and Frankie ended up together in the future so be it. If not, Gwen would be okay.
Frankie looked at Maura's house again and sighed, before taking the key out of his ignition and he walked up to the front door, knocking softly.
Maura was the one to open the door, "Good morning Frankie, I was wondering how long you were going to stay in your car. Barry made breakfast," she let him in and closed the front door behind him. Jane and Frost were in the dining room actually eating breakfast, there was a stack of pancakes, some bacon and scrambled eggs.
"Hey Frankie," Jane greeted with a mouthful of pancakes. "Did you know Frost can actually make breakfast? I should have invited him to stay with me and Maura ages ago." She smiled with a nudge to Frost's side.
Frost looked up at Frankie, "You can sit down and join us if you'd like."
"Thanks," Frankie grabbed a plate and sat down beside Frost. "I usually just have a protein bar and coffee. Are you doing alright today?" he asked, just observing his best friend. Trying to see if he did have feelings for Frost, but all he could think about was how upset Tommy was last night. Maybe he couldn't do this after all.
"I'm doing good thanks to Jane and Maura taking me in for a while."
"Whatever we can do to help," Maura sat down at the table next to Jane. "It was all Jane's idea, but I'm very happy that he decided to come to stay for a bit."
Everybody ate in silence for the remainder of breakfast. Jane kept on glancing over at Frankie and Frost, it was driving her crazy to know what they were thinking. They both acted like nothing was going on, they had a good way of making things not seem so awkward. Jane pushed her plate away from her when she was finished. She felt like her own mother. When she heard a knock on the front door she sighed, going to go answer it.
"Ma, Korsak, what are you guys doing here?"
"Can't we just stop by?" Angela eyed her daughter. "Korsak has to go do something at work and he was worried about me being at the apartment alone, plus we brought Jo Friday back." She smiled and Korsak handed over the small carrying bag with Jane's dog in it.
"Yeah, I have to go to work to do the thing I talked about the other day," Korsak spoke and Angela looked at him then to Jane.
"He won't tell me what it is that he needs to do. He's being pretty secretive about it, but apparently you might know what it is about. Not a chance you'd tell me," she asked hopefully and Jane shook her head.
"Nope, if Korsak won't tell you, I can't. You should go now Korsak, have fun with your task," she smiled, waving before she dragged Angela inside, closing the door behind them.
"Jane I didn't even get to say goodbye," Angela pouted.
Jane rolled her eyes, "You see him all the time. I wanted to talk to you for a moment," she squatted down to let out Jo Friday before standing up. "Frost is staying with us for a while and Frankie is here too. I don't want you to meddle. I'm already trying so hard not to say anything. I know how you get and I'm sure you already know what's going on. You know everything."
Angela sighed, "Yeah Tommy and Frankie were talking pretty loud at the bar after you rushed out of there. You know I have never seen Tommy so upset before. I never felt so sad for him, you know..."
Jane nodded, "I know. Frost and Frankie need to figure out what this is though. I'm pretty sure Frost thinks he likes Frankie because he trusts him a hell of a lot more than he can trust Tommy. But yeah, just don't say anything. I hate the feeling of not being able to help. So I offered my home to him to at least feel like I'm helping, you know?" She paused, "Did you want me to make you some tea?"
"That would be nice, I'm sure things will work out in the end, plus Frankie always has Gwen... I just want all of my kids to be happy, I mean I felt this joy when you and Maura got together, I only want to experience the same joy for the others."
She patted her mom's back, "I know Ma, and completely understand," Jane sighed going to the kitchen to fix her mom some tea. She sent Korsak a good luck text and apologized for pulling Ma away so quickly, but it had to deal with something important.
"Hey Maura," Angela greeted her future daughter in law. They hugged, it was the first time Maura seen her since they left for their trip to New York City.
"Good morning Angela, it's nice to see you. Your kids and Korsak have been worried about you."
"Did Hope and you talk things out?" She asked and Maura nodded.
"Yeah, Jane actually invited her over for Sunday dinner," Maura smiled. "Jane would do anything for me Angela and I am so grateful that you gave birth to her and raised her to be so protective of her loved ones. I'm not exactly sure if you get a lot of thanks for doing all the hard work you've done."
Frankie smirked at Maura's speech, "Maura, you don't have to compliment Ma. You already got it in good with her."
Angela looked at her son in complete shock, "Frankie I'm actually appalled, that's something I would expect from Jane, but not from you. Frost I honestly don't know how you can put up with any of my kids," she sat down next to Maura. "You are officially deemed my favorite child, not like the race was close anyways," Angela smirked at Maura who smiled back.
"Well the feeling is mutual, you are my favorite mother, this race you speak of is hardly close at all. They don't know how grateful they should be having a mother so involved in their lives."
Jane came in with the tea, handing it to her mother, "What did I miss?"
"Ma and Maura talking about their love for each other, I thought you and Maura had it bad, I was wrong. Maura is her favorite child now, can you believe it?" Frankie told her and Jane smirked.
"Honestly Frankie it isn't hard to believe at all, surprised you didn't know that sooner. She's a doctor for crying out loud, how can anyone compete with that," Jane leaned over and kissed Maura's cheek. "No contest Frankie. Everyone loves Maura Isles."
"So how are you enjoying staying at their place Frost?" Angela asked and Jane rolled her eyes, she was going to say something, wasn't she?
"Thanks for asking, it was nice knowing I wasn't alone. That's the hard part, being alone, but they invited me to stay and I couldn't resist the offer. Jane has been a very good friend to me, she seems to understand my loneliness pretty well." He told the older Rizzoli, before noticing how Frankie kind of tensed up. "I think I'm going to start cleaning up since we're done with breakfast."
"Hey I'll help," Frankie offered, figured now was the best time to get a more private conversation with Frost in. He started helping Frost with clearing the table. "You girls can just sit, talk about wedding plans let the men take care of the cleaning up."
Angela smiled at her son, "Alright. You boys have fun," she sent Frost a smirk and Jane frowned at her mother.
Maura at this point in time had absolutely no idea what was going on. "What was that all about? I didn't know for Frankie to be so helpful."
Jane and Angela shared a look before turning to Maura, "There's a lot of stuff going on. I guess we can have you know what's going on. Trust me I was surprised how much had went on when we were in New York. I'll give you the shortest version I can think of. Ma don't interrupt," she eyed her mother before turning her attention back to her fiancee.
Meanwhile in the kitchen, Frost had started filling up the sink with water. "You know you really didn't have to help Frankie."
"I wanted to help, we don't get much time alone together," he looked at his best friend. "I think I'm part to blame for that. I don't think I've been there for you as much as I should have been. I know we talk sometimes but not as much as before...before Gwen came into our lives and the whole thing with Tommy," Frankie spoke in a low tone. "I guess I never realized how alone you have actually been feeling. I'm sorry I didn't really take notice of it. I broke up with Gwen, well it was sort of a mutual thing."
"Frankie you don't have to explain yourself, honest." He stopped hearing Frankie's confession about his break up with Gwen. "Wait why did you guys break up?"
"Well she wanted me to figure out some things and part of her didn't want to hurt you by taking me away from the friendship we have. We are going to have a strictly professional relationship for the time being."
"Figure out what things?" He looked, he couldn't have feelings for him, could he? That was impossible, and it made him second guess if he was just projecting his feelings of fear and confusion of Tommy onto Frankie just because he trusted him more or did he really have a thing for Frankie. He really didn't want to ruin their friendship that's something that was bothering him along with Tommy's reaction to their phone call last night.
"That I might have feelings for you, feelings that fall in the more than friend category, but then there's Tommy and I think he is really willing to change. He seemed so upset last night after me and him talked. He doesn't want to come in the way of me and you, but it still upsets him. He really doesn't think highly of himself and it makes me sort of concerned about him."
"Why do you think people think we have feelings for each other?"
"Because I honestly think it's Jane and Maura to blame, they have been best friends and then they have become more so I don't know maybe people think it's a common thing to happen. I um... also mentioned to Jane that I would go to bed with you if you offered. But that's just because she was asking if we thought you, who she didn't know we were talking about at the time, was hot or not," Frankie blushed as he admitted the last thing.
Frost looked at Frankie in surprise, "Really? You would want me only if I wanted you?"
Frankie laughed nervously, "I guess in a sense, yes. But, God Frost, it's just so... wrong. I think Tommy really fuckin' likes you and he already feels abandoned by our father and I want him to be happy, but how do I really know if he can make you happy? He already seems to think he'll hurt you in the future so maybe it's a sign, but ugh... I can only imagine what's going on in your mind."
"I don't trust Tommy, I also have fears that he's going to hurt me if we get together and I don't get that feeling from you. My fear is getting in the way of what I want. I want Tommy to prove himself worthy, but I also don't want to be alone anymore," he admits, his hands leaving the dishes in the sink still for a moment. "I don't want to second guess his intentions I feel like that's all I'll end up doing, but I feel bad for making him feel so bad. I trust you so much Frankie, I wish I trusted Tommy like I trust you."
Frankie nodded, "I know how untrustworthy Tommy may seem, but he showed real emotions last night who knows what that really means. I don't want our friendship to change though Frost. Do you think that it will?"
"I think it already has changed, don't you think?" Frost paused to look at Frankie. Really look at him, he felt comforted by his eyes, felt like they understood what his mind was going through.
"Yeah I guess so, but I think I'll always feel bad from taking you away from Tommy. We'll always be best friends, right? Even if we figure out this isn't what we want?"
Frost nodded, "Yeah but I don't know if these feelings for your brother will go away."
"I understand what you mean. If this doesn't work out then we can at least say we tried. I think both Gwen and Tommy would feel better if we tried, and if it fails they'd feel even better."
Frost smiled, "Yeah I mean no harm in trying... no hard feelings if we realize we are better off as friends."
Frankie just nodded, and started to rinse the dishes, his mind trying to wrap his head around their conversation. He still couldn't get the look of Tommy's face last night out of his head.
They finished up the dishes minutes later, letting them dry in the rack. Frost kept looking at Frankie feeling a little bit of nerves, there was also a comfortable silence in the moment. He was started to feel a little anxious, not knowing how to feel about this development and the feelings he shared for both Rizzoli boys. He thought of Jane's words and thought of how happy she was with Maura, he remembered the words Jane told him when she talked about how things started between them. A kiss that started to change things, he thought of the kiss Tommy gave him and how he left him on the porch, he looked over at Frankie about to say something but maybe Frankie was having the same thoughts.
"Frost, I think maybe we should..." Frankie dried his hands with towel looking into his best friend's eyes.
"Maybe we should what?" Frost asked, feeling one hundred percent nervous. Frankie leaned over and pressed his lips against Frost's. Frost stood frozen for a moment before reacting to the kiss, his lips moving softly against his best friend's. It was a short lived kiss but Frankie looked at Frost with a blush on his face. "Well um..." Frost smiled warmly at him.
"Yeah," Frankie smiled before kissing Frost against, pressing him gently against the counter, his hands gripping said counter. Frost kind of enjoyed the feeling of Frankie pressed against his body and lips. They pulled back once Frankie's phone rang, "Rizzoli," he answered and sighed, duty called. "Alright be there soon," he hung up and sighed. "I have to go to work now, I'll um... see you later alright? Maybe we can plan to go out after my shift."
Frost smiled and nodded, "Yeah sure."
Frankie gave Frost another quick kiss before going to the dining room to say his goodbyes. Frost just stood in the kitchen trying to figure his mind out. It was calm when he was near Frankie, now it was going a million miles a minute. He kept his mind going back to Tommy and the hurt in his voice on the phone last night. Frost was trying to find happiness and he ruined the happiness Tommy probably felt when they were together. Now he thought about how alone Tommy felt and he didn't want to wish that feeling on anyone. His head was spinning and his stomach turned, he found the trash can and threw up his breakfast.
Jane was in the kitchen a second later, squatting down next to Frost, "Hey man, are you okay?" she asked rubbing her friend's back.
Frost shook his head, "I can't stop thinking about how much this will hurt Tommy... Jane I don't have any idea of what I should do, or what I want to do. I'm so confused... Frankie kissed me, it was nice but then he left for work and my thoughts got the best of me," he spoke, breathing out, trying to get the nerves to stop. "Frankie was so happy and all I can think about is how upset and alone Tommy probably feels," he shifted and threw up again.
"Hey, hey it's going to be alright, things will be okay and work themselves out in the end. You're an honorary Rizzoli things always seem to work out no matter how bad it feels right now," Jane reassured him, looking up at Maura and Angela who entered the kitchen looking concerned. "Maura can you make whatever tea is best for nerves?"
"Of course," she looked at Frost in concern for a moment before going to make the tea. Angela just stood there looking sad. Jane sighed.
"Ma, um... maybe you should sit down in the living room, you're looking a little pale again."
Angela nodded, "I think it's just the smell of throw up getting to me," she left to go into the living room, getting the couch comfortable so if Frost wanted to sit there, before she moved her way to the recliner.
"Is your mom going to be alright?" Frost looked up at Jane, maybe focusing his thoughts on something else would get his mind off the horrible feeling he felt in his stomach.
"I surely hope so. The last time I seen her like this Pop asked for a divorce..." Jane sighed, looking over to her mother and back to Frost. "Do you feel comfortable enough to move to the couch?"
Frost nodded, "Yeah I think so," he got up slowly, with Jane helping him get up. She helped him over to the couch and he sat down.
"I'll go see how Maura's doing with the tea," she told him as she headed into the kitchen. "God Maura, I feel so bad for the guy... He wants to be happy but he's worried about what Tommy might be feeling."
Maura sighed, "I think he might need professional help Jane... it seems to be more serious than you might think. I know you like how he can talk to you, but there's nothing more we can do. We can offer our room, a place for him to stay, but we can't offer him real help."
Jane sighed glancing over in the living room, "I know, I know... but it has to be up to him to make that decision. I won't force him if he doesn't want to go."
Maura rested a hand on Jane's shoulder, "I know Jane, and I don't expect you to." She finished the tea, "We can discuss this more later, maybe when Angela isn't here. I'll go give this to Barry," Maura left the kitchen giving Frost his tea before she sat down next him closest to Angela on the recliner.
Jane looked at her loved ones in the living room and sighed. She was about to do something she wouldn't have thought she would do in a million years. What Angela did best, meddling where she probably shouldn't. Jane sent a text to Tommy. Can we meet up somewhere for lunch? I would ask you here but Frost is staying with us for a bit. He's worried about how you might be feeling and you're my little brother I don't want you to get hurt. I want to make sure you're alright. If you're alright then things won't be so hard.
Jane got a response back after she took out the trash and came back into the kitchen. Did Ma put you up to this?
No, but I think I'm turning into her and it's scaring the shit out of me.
Lol well that just sucks doesn't it Janie? I don't want to talk though, I'm fine, honest...
I call bullshit.
Tommy took a few minutes to respond Jane thought he was done responding when he sent a text. I got really drunk last night Jane, like hammered drunk. I was upset about shit, my argument with Frankie, my feelings for Frost. I did something, I thought I woke up and would regret it. I did but I didn't at the same time... Janie I think... no I'm pretty sure that I'm gay... I I'm gay and I think I'm in fuckin' love with Frosty. I hooked up with a guy and all I could think about was Frost. I just kept thinking about him. I woke up feeling like a new person and I was wishing it was Frost in bed with me. I know you probably don't want to read that but it's true. I never felt this way before and it scares the fuck out of me. I never knew what love was but I never felt so upset and hurt about the possibility of Frost liking Frankie. I... I don't want to be a screw up anymore, but I don't think Frost can ever fully trust me. Why does that hurt me so badly Jane? You felt scared when you realized you were in love with Maura right? Don't answer that... I need to come over and see Frost...
Wow Tommy I wasn't expecting this, like at all. I honestly don't think seeing Frost is a good idea right now. He threw up this morning thinking about how upset you might be
...God, he got with Frankie didn't he? I didn't think Frankie would actually do or say anything. I can't believe it...
Tommy... that's not what I meant. I'm not even one hundred percent sure what they talked about.
I'm coming over.
Jane frowned, "Fuck..." She went to dial Tommy's number and it went straight to voicemail. "Good going Rizzoli," she rolled her eyes at herself. She went into the living room Maura and Angela were talking about wedding planning again. "Hey I'm going to go for a walk outside. I'm not sure how long I'll be."
"Okay sweetie, stay safe," Angela looked at her daughter, she had a feeling she was up to something. Maura had the same feeling she gave Jane a glance as she frowned. Jane looked guilty as she went to go put on shoes at the front door, she was about to leave when Maura was behind her.
"Jane, what did you do?" she asked in a soft voice.
"Maura I can't talk about it here," she grabbed Maura by the hand and took her outside, closing the door behind them. "I just have to be outside to stop a potential problem from coming inside the house."
"You talked to Tommy, didn't you?" Maura eyed her fiancee. "Jane, I really hope that you know what you're doing..."
Jane sighed, "As long as I can convince Tommy from going inside. Just make sure Ma and Frost don't try to come out here. I don't think it could end well."
Maura sighed and gave Jane a kiss, "I'll try, I'm sort of disappointed in you though. Angela was doing a good job trying not to meddle."
"My friend and brother are hurting, I couldn't just stand there and do nothing."
"I know Jane, just... good luck with Tommy," she sighed and went to go put her hand on the front door to go inside when Jane grabbed her by the other hand.
"Maura," she looked into Maura's eyes, "I'm sorry that you're disappointed in me."
"I just hope that you know what you're doing," she leaned up to press a kiss against Jane's lips, her hand resting on her hip. "I know you mean well, I just worry. I'm worried about a lot of things right now. Like Sunday dinner. Jane it's in two days and we haven't even talked about it since we left New York. I know you want to help them but I sort of feel disconnected to you since we came back. This dinner is very important to me and I want to make a good impression on Hope and I know it's sort of selfish but I was hoping we would be planning that instead of all this happening."
Jane bit her bottom lip, "I know Maura, I'm sorry. I want to fix this before the dinner, God forbid all this shit is going on and Hope is disappointed."
"Jane, if all this is going on I don't think I want more than Angela and Korsak coming over for dinner. I know your family is important to you but Jane, dinner with Hope is the most important thing to me right now. It can't go wrong, we can't let it go wrong," Maura frowned. "We can talk more about this later, Tommy should be here soon," she sighed going inside and closing the door.
Jane just stood there on the porch thinking about what Maura had said, she felt like shit. She should have let Frost live here but stay out of her brother's lives, she was neglecting the one person she cared about more than anyone. She should have just left the meddling to Angela. She leaned against the wall of the house to wait for Tommy.
A few moments later Tommy pulled up to the house, and he noticed Jane standing on the porch. He sighed, getting out of the car, Jane met him halfway before he could get near the house. "Jane what are you doing?"
"I can't let you go inside Tommy, please... This is Maura's house and she's already upset with me for getting involved in other people's problems. You seriously can't come in."
"Jane, I just want to talk to him. You told me he was staying here. If you didn't want me to come then why did you tell me?" Tommy crossed his arms.
"I was being an idiot, please can we just talk instead of you bursting in there and making a complete ass of yourself? Frost already feels bad enough you don't need to be making things worse."
Tommy slumped his shoulders, "I already make things worse... what is going in there going to change anything?"
"It can change a lot Tommy, he doesn't feel like he can trust you he needs time to figure things out. I know you probably want to show him that you can be trusted, but he just needs time. If you have any love for him you would understand." Jane looked at her brother, noticing the change of expression on his face.
"Janie I just... I never felt this way before, I never got upset like I did when me and Frankie talked after you left. I can't compete with Frankie. I can't compete with any of you. I'm the fuck up so why should I get a chance at happiness... It's always been about Jane and Frankie... but what about me? Pop was the only one who made me feel appreciated and he abandons me. Now I feel more alone than I ever felt. I finally found someone I have these big feelings for and I can't even have him. I feel more like a lost cause now than ever before," Tommy clenched his jaw, to stop the tears threatening to fall. Jane could see the pain in his eyes, she pulled him close to a hug. He hugged her back and he cried letting the tears he tried holding back fall. This was the first time she really seen Tommy cry, it tore her apart.
"I am so sorry that you feel this way Tommy, I guess I never realized it before. You always seemed okay with things, way we went about things. You weren't one to open up very well. Hell all of us Rizzolis have a hard time opening up. It's weird how we need a huge defining moment to get some emotions out."
Tommy sighed, pulling away from the hug. "Yeah I think it's a curse. So can I come in? I won't say anything to Frost that will upset him. Janie I will behave, please?"
Jane sighed, "Tommy I... I can't. I honestly think seeing you will just make him feel worse than he already has..."
"Can you at least go ask him, if it's okay? Please Jane I want to make an effort, show him that he could trust me without saying anything. I haven't seen him since yesterday morning. Janie all I ask is you go see if Frost wants me here. If not I'll go, but I just... I really want to see him."
Jane sighed looking from her brother to Maura's house, she knew Tommy wouldn't take a no from her as an answer. "Alright I'll go see, and if he wants you in and you do anything to make him upset I want you out."
Tommy nodded, "I promise Janie."
Jane nodded, "I'll be right back," she headed back inside, hesitated before opening the door, she looked back at Tommy who was just standing on the sidewalk. Jane entered the house and Frost was the only one in the living room. "Where's Ma and Maura?"
"They went outside by the kitchen to talk about... stuff," he rubbed the back of his neck.
"I really upset Maura, didn't I?" Jane sighed.
"I'm not at liberty to say," Frost sipped at his tea. "He's here, isn't he? Tommy..."
Jane frowned and nodded, "Yeah I'm sorry I texted him and he insisted to come over I wanted to stop him from coming in. He wants to come in, he begged for me to check if it was okay with you. If you say no he said he'll leave."
"I-I've been avoiding him long enough. I can't avoid him forever I guess." He paused looking down at his tea. "Let him in, let's see if the tea really does help with nerves."
Jane nodded and went to go open the front door to wave Tommy in. He smiled warmly and nodded before walking up to the house, running a hand through his hair before entering.
Tommy offered Jane a thank you, and went to the living room. "Hey Frosty."
Frost waved and nodded, holding on to his tea, "Hey."
Jane looked between the two and slumped her shoulders. They both gave her a look and Jane put her hands up, "Okay, okay I'm going. But remember what I said one thing upsets Frost and you have to leave."
"Yeah I get it Jane, thanks," Tommy sat down on the opposite side of the couch.
Frost just nodded and Jane went to go try to cheer up Maura. She felt bad for how upset she made Maura.
She went outside where Angela and Maura were. "Did you manage to get rid of Tommy?"
"Um he wanted to come in Frost said it was okay, I didn't want to be in there. I was more worried about you right now Maura, I wasn't paying attention to your needs and I should have been. I'm sorry Maura, for getting involved in other people's business. I'll leave that to you Ma," Jane smiled to look at her mother.
"Thanks, I'll let you two alone, I'll make sure those boys are alright."
"Angela, make sure you take care of yourself. I really don't want anything bad to happen to you," Maura told her before giving her a hug.
"You're so sweet, you girls worry about me too much, I'm honestly fine."
Jane just looked at her mother, "I hope so Ma." Angela just smiled and went inside.
Maura watched Angela walk away and turned to Jane, "I don't think anything is too wrong with her. She was telling me how she felt and everything. Wanted my thoughts."
"Did you think of anything?" Jane asked and Maura shook her head.
"I think she's just exhausted, I told her to stop working so hard, to stop um..."
Jane groaned, "To stop having so much sex with Korsak, ugh yeah he seems so proud to be losing weight and eating healthier. God, how much I hate thinking about it. Him and Ma just, able to do what we do."
Maura laughed, "You know your mother still has a few years on her for sexual activities. I think they just want to feel like they can still do things like when they were younger. So can we talk about our dinner plans for Sunday now?"
"Yes, dear God, yes please," Jane blurted out and blushed. "Sorry I just talking about Ma and Korsak sex is fuckin' disturbing to me."
When Frankie came back to the precinct after the crime scene he had time to get a little break for himself until the autopsy was ready. He kept on thinking about the kiss with Frost, he was partnered with Detective Crowe for the day, so he was curious about why Frankie was looking happy yet so confused. Frankie went to the cafe and he seen Korsak sititng there, he had decided to join the older man.
"Hey Frankie, I was wondering when I would see you. I take it you were at Maura's place this morning, I seen your car when I dropped your mother off," Korsak sipped at his smoothie. "You know Lydia kind of sucks at making my smoothies the correct way."
"Yeah, I um... I had some stuff I needed to discuss with Frost," Frankie ran a hand through his hair, and Korsak nodded.
"You mean why he's been acting off the past couple of days, well more off than he has been? I don't want him to become distracted in his work."
"Maybe you can help with the problem, I'm sure my mother probably has or will tell you all about it. She was quite concerned when Tommy left the bar last night."
"She was vague about it, but yes, she told me some things. Tommy was upset that you and Frost might have feelings for each other. That's the gist of what she had said. I didn't know you were into Frost."
Frankie shrugged, "I don't know... we talked and we kissed this morning, but I think we both feel guilty about the same thing. I never wanted to come in between any relationship Tommy might have had with him. I asked Frost that after work me and him could go out. I don't even know how he's been doing since I left for work. You know I kissed him and it felt nice and exciting but I couldn't get the look of Tommy's face off of my mind. I know that shit is weird to say when talking about kissing someone, if anyone heard this conversation right now they'd think I have a thing for my brother, and that's more disturbing than the thought of you and Ma having sex. I was happy with Gwen but even she thought I should figure this thing out with Frost. I honestly think this is a trust thing. Tommy feels like he can't be with Frost because of how he's been in the past. I think it worries him a lot. I never feel sorry for Tommy but I just feel like I shouldn't judge him so hard."
Korsak just listened to Frankie talk and he was in complete surprise and honestly he was confused. "Do you even have feelings for Frost?"
Frankie shrugged, "That's the thing... I don't really think I do... is that wrong of me? I just like the thought of making him happy that's all I ever want him to feel is happiness and I don't want to take happiness away from him I've already taken a part of Tommy's happiness, I feel like a dick. He's my brother and sure we have problems, guess I shouldn't get in the way if I'm always going to feel bad about it."
Korsak just looked at him, "Well I think you have your answer then Frankie... And I know Frost, he would feel bad for making Tommy upset as well. Tommy has a long way to go before Frost can trust him though," he spoke finishing his smoothie. He made a face. "Seriously though, this shit sucks."
Frankie sighed, "Come on Korsak, I don't care about your smoothie."
Korsak sighed, "Alright, sorry I just I don't want to get in the way. You guys are all adults here I just want everyone to be on their A game at work. That's all I want Frankie. If I can't keep things professional at work then I won't be a very good lieutenant."
"Lieutenant?"
"Yeah I took the exam today, and I won't find out for a week. But I want to prove to Cavanaugh that I can handle it when he leaves in a couple of months." Korsak stood up. "So whatever problems any of you kids have, just handle them outside of work."
Frankie nodded, "This lieutenant thing means a lot to you, doesn't it? Why didn't I hear about it?"
"I only wanted Jane to know, I see she's done a good job at keeping in low key. I wasn't even sure I wanted to take the test but I figured why not. I don't want your mother knowing until I get the results, so please don't say anything."
He nodded, "Sure you have my word Korsak. I hope you get the job, you'd be a great lieutenant. Just try not to stress out about it."
Korsak just smiled, "You're a good kid Frankie. I need to get going back to work, Cavanaugh has given me stuff to do. Remember what I said."
"Of course," Frankie nodded, watching Korsak leave. Frankie ran a hand through his hair, before going down to head to the autopsy. He couldn't help but think how Frost was doing.