LONELY HEARTS

BY QUASI9



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

Rating: PG-13

Summary: Three hearts need each other to mend

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CHAPTER 32



They arrived in the country and unpacked the SUV, Jackie and Gary knew the place well enough to go about on their own taking Veronica with them. They would meet Tylo and Frank by the stables.

"Nice place to retreat." Frank said.

"Yes, it has been a sanctuary over the years."

He walked up behind her and slid his arms around her waist and pulled her to him said, "So what are the sleeping arrangements?"

"Is that what you think about all the time?"

"Just when I'm near you." Frank said.

Tylo unwrapped his hands from her waist and moved out of his embrace saying, "The kids can camp out her in the sleeper sofa, you can take one bedroom and I will take the other."

"Why don't we share a bed?"

"Because we have the kids with us, and this is a platonic relationship between us."

"Is it?" He questioned.

"Yes, the only reason we are together is because of Veronica, and for me it is not a reason to share a bed with you. Let's go the kids are waiting for us."

They got to the stables and the kids already had the horse saddled waiting on Frank and Tylo to arrive. Jackie and Gary had been riding for years, so Tylo share a horse with Veronica. "You have to stay here by yourself, so I can ride with Veronica."

"Yeah I know, who knows maybe I'll meet a rich woman."

"You really don't want to get in bed with any of these women."

"Including you."

"Especially me." She walked off towards the stables.

She rode with them for a half hour and then had a groom ride take her place. She didn't want to leave Frank alone too long. The woman vultures descend fast on their prey.

She came up beside him and said, "Hey."

He looked confused said "Who is riding with Veronica?"

"One of the stable grooms. Didn't want to leave you here alone for too long."

"Why, what were you afraid was going to happen?"

"Nothing."

The watch the kids ride in the pasture in silence. Frank moved behind Tylo and put his arms on each side of hers pinning her between him and the fence. Tylo didn't make a move to get out from in front of him and he didn't press any closer. Yet both knew she had drawn the lines with him.

The sleeping arrangements made, the kids were exhausted from the days activities and felt asleep fast. Tylo said, "I'm calling it a night. Good Night."

Frank pulled her into an embrace and kissed her. Releasing her he said, "Sweet Dreams." He noticed she didn't resist his kiss, but he had to figure out a way to get to her because he wanted more.