OLD FLAME
BY QUASI9
Disclaimer: I don't own Frank Donovan or the team; the rest of the characters are mine.
Rating: R
Summary: Chris returns (sequel to Frank's Match)
Feedback: yes Quasi9@msn.com
Michelle had left during all the commotion at the warehouse, called the office to tell them she would not be in the rest of the day and headed to the penthouse. Once there she took a minute to reflect on the last year that she had been with Frank. She knew that the woman she had just met was one of Frank's secrets; the question was how many more were there and how this one is going to affect their lives. She truly loved Frank but she knew although he cared for her, he might never be able to love her. Could she live with that for the rest of her life?
After much deliberation, she wrote the following letter to Frank:
Dear Frank,
I have finally met one of the ghosts that I have been competing with it. I'm not angry that you did not tell me about your son, I have learned with you things in your past are hard for you to talk about. I have accepted it and not pushed you. Today, when I walked in on you and Chris, I felt the tension in the room. I knew there was more to it, then just working on a case a long time ago. A song from the group "Alabama" came to mind when I saw you two. It went like this:
'I saw you staring at each other. I saw your eyes begin to glow. And I could tell you were once lovers. You ain't hiding nothing that I don't know. There's an old flame burning in your eyes. Now that old flame might not be stronger, but it's been burning longer than any spark I might have started in your eyes. And I might be a memory before too long.'
It's been said that if you love someone or thing, sometimes you have to let it go and see if it returns. I am going to stay with my brother until you decide what you need to do. If you decide that you want to continue our relationship and seek custody of your son, I will be more than happy to raise your child as my own. Even if our relationship ends and you need legal help with your son, I will be there for you.
I love you,
Michelle.
As she fold the letter and placed it into the envelope, the tears flow down her face, for deep down in her heart she knew she was saying goodbye.
A half hour after Dr. Levy went in the emergency room, Edward Castillo showed up at hospital. He told the woman at the reception desk who he was and he was immediately buzzed into the emergency room.
Ten minutes after Castillo had arrived both he and Dr. Levy came out of the emergency room. Dr. Levy walked up to Frank and Sal asked them to step outside. Once all four men were outside he said, "I am Dr. Levy and Edward Castillo, I'm am her physician and he is her former boss with the DEA."
Neither Frank nor Sal said anything; they were not interested in introductions, but Chris condition. Dr. Levy sensed this and continued, "Let me start out by informing both of you that I am Chris' chosen health surrogate and what I say is going to happen. Chris suffered a nasty fall accidentally or intentionally, which I can't confirm because she is still unconscious. We have taken tests, what I can tell you are that she doesn't have any internal bleeding or broken bones. She does however have a concussion and swelling in the brain area. She is not breathing on her own."
Sal started to say something when Dr. Levy raised his hand to stop him. "She is in serious condition, we will be monitoring her for the next twenty- four hours. Hopefully the swelling will go down and she will be able to breathe on her own. The next twenty-four hours are crucial in determining how much damage was down by the fall."
"Can I see her?" Frank asked.
"At this time no and probably not until I feel it is good for her. Both of you are the reason she is in the hospital. I will not take the chance of either one of you, hindering her recovery."
Sal was pissed and said, "I am her flesh and blood and you're not. You have no right to tell me I can't see my niece."
"Mr. Aiello, I understand you're upset, however if she wanted you to be involved with decisions she would have named you in charge instead of me. I have asked the hospital to restrain both of you from knowing anything or seeing her. If either one of you attempt to see Chris, I will have you arrested."
Frank understood the tone in the doctor's voice; apparently he cared for Chris far more than meets the eye. Frank asked, "I will do whatever is best for Chris, I only ask that you be so kind as to keep me informed."
Dr. Levy replied, "I will keep you both informed on her condition. The best thing for all of you to do is go home and wait. If you'll leave phone numbers with Edward, we will call when there is news. Where is Frankie?"
"When she came to see me, she brought him with her. One of my agents is looking after him."
"Is anyone on your staff experience to take care him for a while?"
"I'm sure." Frank replied.
Sal interrupted saying, "Frankie's been staying with my wife and daughters, when Chris was not with him. I would rather he stay with the family."
Dr. Levy took a deep breath, "I would rather take him myself, however I have to concentrate on Chris at the moment. I would feel better if he was in the same environment that he has been in the last week. So I will let Sal take him for right now. Be it known that he is to be available to me anytime I ask."
Sal said, "He will be."
Dr. Levy ended with, "Then I suggest you leave here and go about your business. There is nothing for you to do here. I will be here through the night, if there is any change I will contact both of you."
BY QUASI9
Disclaimer: I don't own Frank Donovan or the team; the rest of the characters are mine.
Rating: R
Summary: Chris returns (sequel to Frank's Match)
Feedback: yes Quasi9@msn.com
Michelle had left during all the commotion at the warehouse, called the office to tell them she would not be in the rest of the day and headed to the penthouse. Once there she took a minute to reflect on the last year that she had been with Frank. She knew that the woman she had just met was one of Frank's secrets; the question was how many more were there and how this one is going to affect their lives. She truly loved Frank but she knew although he cared for her, he might never be able to love her. Could she live with that for the rest of her life?
After much deliberation, she wrote the following letter to Frank:
Dear Frank,
I have finally met one of the ghosts that I have been competing with it. I'm not angry that you did not tell me about your son, I have learned with you things in your past are hard for you to talk about. I have accepted it and not pushed you. Today, when I walked in on you and Chris, I felt the tension in the room. I knew there was more to it, then just working on a case a long time ago. A song from the group "Alabama" came to mind when I saw you two. It went like this:
'I saw you staring at each other. I saw your eyes begin to glow. And I could tell you were once lovers. You ain't hiding nothing that I don't know. There's an old flame burning in your eyes. Now that old flame might not be stronger, but it's been burning longer than any spark I might have started in your eyes. And I might be a memory before too long.'
It's been said that if you love someone or thing, sometimes you have to let it go and see if it returns. I am going to stay with my brother until you decide what you need to do. If you decide that you want to continue our relationship and seek custody of your son, I will be more than happy to raise your child as my own. Even if our relationship ends and you need legal help with your son, I will be there for you.
I love you,
Michelle.
As she fold the letter and placed it into the envelope, the tears flow down her face, for deep down in her heart she knew she was saying goodbye.
A half hour after Dr. Levy went in the emergency room, Edward Castillo showed up at hospital. He told the woman at the reception desk who he was and he was immediately buzzed into the emergency room.
Ten minutes after Castillo had arrived both he and Dr. Levy came out of the emergency room. Dr. Levy walked up to Frank and Sal asked them to step outside. Once all four men were outside he said, "I am Dr. Levy and Edward Castillo, I'm am her physician and he is her former boss with the DEA."
Neither Frank nor Sal said anything; they were not interested in introductions, but Chris condition. Dr. Levy sensed this and continued, "Let me start out by informing both of you that I am Chris' chosen health surrogate and what I say is going to happen. Chris suffered a nasty fall accidentally or intentionally, which I can't confirm because she is still unconscious. We have taken tests, what I can tell you are that she doesn't have any internal bleeding or broken bones. She does however have a concussion and swelling in the brain area. She is not breathing on her own."
Sal started to say something when Dr. Levy raised his hand to stop him. "She is in serious condition, we will be monitoring her for the next twenty- four hours. Hopefully the swelling will go down and she will be able to breathe on her own. The next twenty-four hours are crucial in determining how much damage was down by the fall."
"Can I see her?" Frank asked.
"At this time no and probably not until I feel it is good for her. Both of you are the reason she is in the hospital. I will not take the chance of either one of you, hindering her recovery."
Sal was pissed and said, "I am her flesh and blood and you're not. You have no right to tell me I can't see my niece."
"Mr. Aiello, I understand you're upset, however if she wanted you to be involved with decisions she would have named you in charge instead of me. I have asked the hospital to restrain both of you from knowing anything or seeing her. If either one of you attempt to see Chris, I will have you arrested."
Frank understood the tone in the doctor's voice; apparently he cared for Chris far more than meets the eye. Frank asked, "I will do whatever is best for Chris, I only ask that you be so kind as to keep me informed."
Dr. Levy replied, "I will keep you both informed on her condition. The best thing for all of you to do is go home and wait. If you'll leave phone numbers with Edward, we will call when there is news. Where is Frankie?"
"When she came to see me, she brought him with her. One of my agents is looking after him."
"Is anyone on your staff experience to take care him for a while?"
"I'm sure." Frank replied.
Sal interrupted saying, "Frankie's been staying with my wife and daughters, when Chris was not with him. I would rather he stay with the family."
Dr. Levy took a deep breath, "I would rather take him myself, however I have to concentrate on Chris at the moment. I would feel better if he was in the same environment that he has been in the last week. So I will let Sal take him for right now. Be it known that he is to be available to me anytime I ask."
Sal said, "He will be."
Dr. Levy ended with, "Then I suggest you leave here and go about your business. There is nothing for you to do here. I will be here through the night, if there is any change I will contact both of you."
