OLD FLAME

BY QUASI9



Disclaimer: I don't own Frank Donovan or the team; the rest of the characters are mine.

Rating: PG-13

Summary: Chris returns (sequel to Frank's Match)

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"Frank are you still there?" John asked.

He took a deep breath and said, "Yeah, I'm here. Please see if you can confirm her condition. Then if you can keep an eye on her from time to time if she is pregnant, I would appreciate it."

"You got it, talk to you later." He hung up the phone and shook his head; this woman had gotten to Frank.

By the time Chris arrived at work, Dr. Friedman had confirmed she was pregnant. She would break the news to the guys after she talked to her boss. She walked into the office preparing her for the onslaught of questions.

She went into Captain Castillo's office and said, "It's confirmed, I'm definitely prego."

"Do I say congrats or don't go down that road?"\

"I have come to terms with being pregnant. If I can't have the man, I guess his child would be just as good. Less complications."

"I'm glad you can look at it like that, are you happy?"

"I would be lying if I said no. I'm content and looking forward to a new adventure. Let's go tell the boys!"

Captain Castillo walked out of his office with Chris behind him and asked for everyone's attention. "Chris has an announcement to make." He said as he moved aside.

Before Chris said anything, someone shouted "Retirement." Chris smiled she should have been announcing that but things changed.

"You would miss me too much. I wanted to let you know that I am going to be doing most of your paperwork so you can spend more time in the field for the next nine months."

They all looked puzzled until Manny said, "Oh no, nine months, you're pregnant!"

"Bingo. Yes, it was confirmed just about an hour ago."

Everyone was stunned; Chris could see the confused looks on their faces. "You know I think the world of you guys. I have nine big and little brothers, but I am choosing to do the office work so I don't have any stress in my life now. The father does not know and I will tell him when I feel the time is right. But for now I'm going at this alone, unless of course I have some support."

Everyone nodded in agreement, took turns hugging her, and assured her she would not be alone.

Frank just sat staring at space, wondering if she would tell him. She left without letting him explain and try to make things right between them. Now he hoped she would change her mind and give them a chance. Frank cursed himself because it was a "pipe dream" and he knew it. Knowing Chris she would file for a restraining order against him.