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

Feedback: yes Quasi9@msn.com

CHAPTER 56

They arrived at Mabel's house. Frank woke both Veronica and Tylo up.

"Hey kiddo, we're here." Frank shook Veronica lightly.

She woke up along with Tylo, Frank unbuckled Veronica seatbelt and got her out of the car. In the meantime, Tylo was also getting out to get in the front seat.

Tylo was just about to get in the front seat when Veronica let go of Frank's hand and ran back towards her. She ran up to Tylo and with her arms outstretched for a hug.

Tylo caught her in her arms as she collided with her; Veronica planted a kiss on her cheek and said, "Good Night Tylo."

"Good Night sweetie." Tylo said. Frank and Mabel saw the gesture both realizing that Veronica had attached herself to her. Frank knew he definitely was in trouble.

They were on their way to their houses, Tylo said, "If I have to stay at your house, I need to run in mine and get some stuff to stay over."

"No, I don't want you back in the house until my team can go though it with a fine tooth comb."

"But I'm just going to run in and out."

"Remember, he's watching just about every move you make, he'll know something's up. Let him think you didn't come home tonight."

"I guess you know what you're doing then stop at a store so I can buy a toothbrush, I guess I'll sleep in my clothes."

"I have extra toothbrushes and I'm sure I have sweats or something you can fit into."

"Hmm, extra toothbrushes prepared for overnight guests?"

"Yeah, with a seven year old, I have a lot of overnight guests."

She didn't respond back just smiled. Before long Frank looked over and Tylo was asleep. No sooner did he look she slumped over and laid her head on his shoulder.

He pulled in the driveway and eased out of the car trying not to let Tylo's head snap. He came around to the passenger side to wake her up. "Tylo sweetheart, we're home." He thought that rolled off his tongue too easy. They we're at his place, which was definitely not home for Tylo.

Tylo stretched and Frank held his breath, certain parts of her anatomy were enhanced when she did it.

He lightly shook her to wake her up, with that move she jerked up and started to scream. "Tylo, it's Frank." He said as she relaxed. He reached around her body, unbuckled the seatbelt, and helped her out. The slightest touch sent his libido up the scale.

He got them into the house and whispered, "I know you're tired, but I need to talk to you."

"Okay."

He led her to his couch and said, "Do you want something to drink?"

"Yes, water please."

He went in the kitchen and got it, he handed it to her as he sat down next to her. He turned to see she was sitting on the edge of the couch. She was so frighten that she was perched to run, he want her not to be afraid but safe.

He tried to pull her closer but she bulk and didn't budge; he really didn't know how to handle her at this moment. He said, "I would like for you to start at the beginning."

She was wringing her hands, looking down, and trembling started to tell him when the stalker began contacting her. That was not the beginning he was looking for but for right now it was the most important. Finally he couldn't stand it anymore took her hands in his to try to calm her down. Once she seemed to calm down, he pulled her towards him and put his arm around her. About an hour later, she had told him everything and answered all his questions, but she was exhausted. "Ready to get some sleep?" He asked.

"Yeah, if you get me the toothbrush, paste, and clothes then I'll be set. I can sleep on the couch."

"No, I want you close to me, you're sleeping upstairs in my bed." He said.

She moved away from him, raised her eyebrow, and said, "You promised me I be safe from you."

She made him feel like a threat to her with that statement said, "You will be, the bed's big enough for both of us and I gave you my word."

She looked at him not completely trusting him said, "Discussion is over, right?"

"Right." He eased out, stood up, and took her hand leading her upstairs. As he led her up the stairs she thought she wasn't so worried how he would act in bed, she was worried what she would do.

He got her the toothbrush, paste, and washcloth. He said, "I will lay out a pair of sweats for you."

"I would rather just use one of your dress shirts."

He could keep his promise seeing her in sweats, but in one of his dress shirts he was asking for trouble. But he had to keep her happy until he could get the stalker.

"Okay, I leave one on the bed. I'll be out on the patio for awhile." He said as he got her his shirt, maybe working out with his weights would help get through the night.

She picked up his shirt and went into the bathroom as he went out on the patio. He was still out on the patio when she emerged from the bathroom and crawled in his bed.