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 71
When Frank and Veronica left the next morning, he was on edge because he thought they might see Tylo. There wasn't any sign of her, so he figured she would make every effort to avoid him as she had done before. He thought just as well, he really didn't want to encounter her with a restraining order hanging over his head.
Tylo had changed into four different outfits trying to make up her mind as to what would be appropriate to wear. She was really nervous about the meeting she had demanded Bradley get with Frank's boss. She was going to meet Bradley's attorney Steven Rosen who would be accompanying her to the meeting. In the end, she had chosen a black pinstriped shirt suit with black pumps, which was very professional.
Frank arrived at the 'nest' and said good morning to his crew. They were still assisting other divisions and hating every minute of it. Unfortunately, Frank's hands were tied, even with all his clout he most likely could not save the unit from being dissolved.
He grew to hate the sound of his cell phone when it rang, because his unit had become the 'gofers' for everyone.
"Donovan." He answered angrily.
"Good Morning to you too." His boss said.
"What's good about any morning these days?"
"Today may be your lucky day. Ms. Williams and her attorney has requested a meeting with me today."
There was silence on the other end for several seconds before Frank said, "And this means what?"
"One it means I like you to be here in the meeting, I want to use it as a surprise tactic. Second depending on what she has to say or do, will determine heavily on the decision whether the unit stays together or disbands."
"What time is it set for?"
"Eleven a.m. See you here."
He went down to talk to his team about this meeting he was summons to.
"I just got a phone call from my boss. I like to share with you."
"Judgment Day." Jake said.
"Something like that."
"Well, don't keep us in suspense." Monica said.
"I am to attend a meeting this morning that Ms. Williams and her attorney requested. As you all know because of my decision to use her as bait and it didn't work out quite the way it should have. It put this unit in jeopardy of being dissolved, depending on what happens in this meeting will determine if we will be reassigned."
"So the powers to be are set to make a decision today?" Cody asked.
"Apparently. I want to take this opportunity to say things that probably should have been said long ago. I know when I first arrived, I was a bastard but all of you stuck it out with me. Today, I want to thank you for making my job easier and rewarding. Each one of you has the talent to continue wherever you are assigned to be a star. Don't let them get to you. Lastly, I am sorry for my poor decision that has affected all of you."
Alex and Monica had tears in their eyes, Jake and Cody too but they were men. Alex was the first to get up and go up to Frank and hug him. They all followed suit and Frank actually felt comfortable with this show of unity.
Steve and Tylo arrived at the DOJ building and received their clearance. Walking down the hall Steve asked, "Tylo are you okay? You look a little pale."
"I been trying to wean myself off the painkillers. Besides I'm nervous."
"Do you want me to talk?"
"No I have to do it It will be more effective." They were greeted by Frank's boss and invited into his office. Sitting in his office already was Frank.
"I didn't think you would mind if Agent Donovan was invited."
Steve looked at Tylo who was whiter than a sheet for approval. She nodded her head, because at that moment she could not speak. Frank noticed as she sat down she winced as if she was in some sort of pain. She was dressed professionally, but she didn't look good at all. He chalked it up to still recovering from the ordeal that has brought them to this point.
Once everyone was seated Frank's boss said, "Ms. Williams would you like to begin, after all you asked for this meeting."
Steve started, "My client has asked." Tylo laid a hand on his arm and he stopped in mid sentence.
Tylo remained focus on her mission said, "Thank you for arranging this meeting on short notice. My attorney is here solely as an independent observer and to attest to what I am about to say."
Frank's boss said, "You're welcome and continue, you have the floor."
A move that Frank did not miss was her licking her lips before she spoke, "It came to my attention yesterday, that my brother who was my power of attorney did a grave injustice to Agent Donovan and his staff. During my ordeal and shortly after he arranged to have restraining orders served on seven people on my behalf. Along with them, he also had our attorney draft a damaging letter to you and your bosses."
She was holding hands so tight to keep them from shaking and her voice cracking as she spoke. Steve put his hands on hers to give her support; this innocent gesture sent Frank into a quiet jealous rage.
"Would you like a glass of water?" His boss offered.
"Yes."
Frank needed some space, so he offered to go get it. She took the time to regain her composure to continue.
Frank came back in the room with the water and handed it to her forcing Steve to let go of her hands. Their hands made contact and both felt the electricity between them.
"Thank you." She said and took a sip.
After sipping the water she was ready to continue, "When I found out about it, I was very upset and set out to vindicate Agent Donovan and his team. It is because of them, I am alive today. Whether he got me when he did or knew I was being protected and waited, I believe sooner or later he would have gotten to me. It was the anklet that Agent Donovan had his agent design that ultimately tracked me." She drew in a breath and again Frank saw her face wince in pain.
"My attorney has seven signed documents releasing the restraining orders. I don't think that the five agents, a little girl, and an elderly woman are going to harm me. It was never my intention or wish that my brother do what he did. I also have a letter stating what I am saying verbally."
Her attorney took all the documents and handed them to Frank's boss. He looked at the letter and handed the other documents to Frank.
While they were doing that Tylo concluded, "I want to thank you for the opportunity to speak with you and truly hope that if any reprimanding has been done, this meeting will compensate for it."
Frank's boss got up and said, "Thank you for taking the time to do what you did. I am sure this meeting and documents will be considered heavily in the future of all of the agents.
Steve got up and helped Tylo out of her seat, and once again Frank could not help but notice she was in some kind of pain. He wondered if it still was from her ordeal. They left and went out into the hallway. Frank hung back and spoke with his boss for a few minutes.
As he left he saw Tylo and her attorney talking in the hall. He moved closer because he thought they were more intimate then they should be as lawyer and client. They didn't even notice he was there let along listening.
"Where are you going from here?" Steve asked.
"Home to change and then to the office to clean it out?"
"You know by the time you get there, Gary will have the documents stating your wish to dissolve the partnership?"
"Yeah, I know."
"Do you want me to go home with you and to the office?"
"No, I'll be okay. I through letting men badger me. Excluding present company of course." She smiled when she said it. Frank felt himself becoming angry with her and didn't realize why.
"You know if I wasn't married, I go after you myself." He said as he kissed her on the cheek.
"Better get going before we get caught, we're suppose to be gone."
He left and Tylo turned to see Frank standing there, she wonder how long and how much he had heard.
She started to walk by him when he said, "Do you think a piece of paper is going to make a difference?"
She stopped and turned around saying, "Professionally, yes. I am truly sorry for what my brother did. Personally, no. I just wanted to right the wrong my brother did to you, your family, and your team." She didn't give him a chance to reply as she turned and walked away.
He saw the tears in her eyes that she was trying not to shed as she spoke. He knew he should go after her, but the it was easier to let her go.
The angel stood beside Jillian and said, "Both are strong headed, one has to wanted it worst then the other."
Jillian said, "I know, I feel it may be the best for them to go their separate ways."
The angel said, "A little push may be what is needed. I will take care of it."
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 71
When Frank and Veronica left the next morning, he was on edge because he thought they might see Tylo. There wasn't any sign of her, so he figured she would make every effort to avoid him as she had done before. He thought just as well, he really didn't want to encounter her with a restraining order hanging over his head.
Tylo had changed into four different outfits trying to make up her mind as to what would be appropriate to wear. She was really nervous about the meeting she had demanded Bradley get with Frank's boss. She was going to meet Bradley's attorney Steven Rosen who would be accompanying her to the meeting. In the end, she had chosen a black pinstriped shirt suit with black pumps, which was very professional.
Frank arrived at the 'nest' and said good morning to his crew. They were still assisting other divisions and hating every minute of it. Unfortunately, Frank's hands were tied, even with all his clout he most likely could not save the unit from being dissolved.
He grew to hate the sound of his cell phone when it rang, because his unit had become the 'gofers' for everyone.
"Donovan." He answered angrily.
"Good Morning to you too." His boss said.
"What's good about any morning these days?"
"Today may be your lucky day. Ms. Williams and her attorney has requested a meeting with me today."
There was silence on the other end for several seconds before Frank said, "And this means what?"
"One it means I like you to be here in the meeting, I want to use it as a surprise tactic. Second depending on what she has to say or do, will determine heavily on the decision whether the unit stays together or disbands."
"What time is it set for?"
"Eleven a.m. See you here."
He went down to talk to his team about this meeting he was summons to.
"I just got a phone call from my boss. I like to share with you."
"Judgment Day." Jake said.
"Something like that."
"Well, don't keep us in suspense." Monica said.
"I am to attend a meeting this morning that Ms. Williams and her attorney requested. As you all know because of my decision to use her as bait and it didn't work out quite the way it should have. It put this unit in jeopardy of being dissolved, depending on what happens in this meeting will determine if we will be reassigned."
"So the powers to be are set to make a decision today?" Cody asked.
"Apparently. I want to take this opportunity to say things that probably should have been said long ago. I know when I first arrived, I was a bastard but all of you stuck it out with me. Today, I want to thank you for making my job easier and rewarding. Each one of you has the talent to continue wherever you are assigned to be a star. Don't let them get to you. Lastly, I am sorry for my poor decision that has affected all of you."
Alex and Monica had tears in their eyes, Jake and Cody too but they were men. Alex was the first to get up and go up to Frank and hug him. They all followed suit and Frank actually felt comfortable with this show of unity.
Steve and Tylo arrived at the DOJ building and received their clearance. Walking down the hall Steve asked, "Tylo are you okay? You look a little pale."
"I been trying to wean myself off the painkillers. Besides I'm nervous."
"Do you want me to talk?"
"No I have to do it It will be more effective." They were greeted by Frank's boss and invited into his office. Sitting in his office already was Frank.
"I didn't think you would mind if Agent Donovan was invited."
Steve looked at Tylo who was whiter than a sheet for approval. She nodded her head, because at that moment she could not speak. Frank noticed as she sat down she winced as if she was in some sort of pain. She was dressed professionally, but she didn't look good at all. He chalked it up to still recovering from the ordeal that has brought them to this point.
Once everyone was seated Frank's boss said, "Ms. Williams would you like to begin, after all you asked for this meeting."
Steve started, "My client has asked." Tylo laid a hand on his arm and he stopped in mid sentence.
Tylo remained focus on her mission said, "Thank you for arranging this meeting on short notice. My attorney is here solely as an independent observer and to attest to what I am about to say."
Frank's boss said, "You're welcome and continue, you have the floor."
A move that Frank did not miss was her licking her lips before she spoke, "It came to my attention yesterday, that my brother who was my power of attorney did a grave injustice to Agent Donovan and his staff. During my ordeal and shortly after he arranged to have restraining orders served on seven people on my behalf. Along with them, he also had our attorney draft a damaging letter to you and your bosses."
She was holding hands so tight to keep them from shaking and her voice cracking as she spoke. Steve put his hands on hers to give her support; this innocent gesture sent Frank into a quiet jealous rage.
"Would you like a glass of water?" His boss offered.
"Yes."
Frank needed some space, so he offered to go get it. She took the time to regain her composure to continue.
Frank came back in the room with the water and handed it to her forcing Steve to let go of her hands. Their hands made contact and both felt the electricity between them.
"Thank you." She said and took a sip.
After sipping the water she was ready to continue, "When I found out about it, I was very upset and set out to vindicate Agent Donovan and his team. It is because of them, I am alive today. Whether he got me when he did or knew I was being protected and waited, I believe sooner or later he would have gotten to me. It was the anklet that Agent Donovan had his agent design that ultimately tracked me." She drew in a breath and again Frank saw her face wince in pain.
"My attorney has seven signed documents releasing the restraining orders. I don't think that the five agents, a little girl, and an elderly woman are going to harm me. It was never my intention or wish that my brother do what he did. I also have a letter stating what I am saying verbally."
Her attorney took all the documents and handed them to Frank's boss. He looked at the letter and handed the other documents to Frank.
While they were doing that Tylo concluded, "I want to thank you for the opportunity to speak with you and truly hope that if any reprimanding has been done, this meeting will compensate for it."
Frank's boss got up and said, "Thank you for taking the time to do what you did. I am sure this meeting and documents will be considered heavily in the future of all of the agents.
Steve got up and helped Tylo out of her seat, and once again Frank could not help but notice she was in some kind of pain. He wondered if it still was from her ordeal. They left and went out into the hallway. Frank hung back and spoke with his boss for a few minutes.
As he left he saw Tylo and her attorney talking in the hall. He moved closer because he thought they were more intimate then they should be as lawyer and client. They didn't even notice he was there let along listening.
"Where are you going from here?" Steve asked.
"Home to change and then to the office to clean it out?"
"You know by the time you get there, Gary will have the documents stating your wish to dissolve the partnership?"
"Yeah, I know."
"Do you want me to go home with you and to the office?"
"No, I'll be okay. I through letting men badger me. Excluding present company of course." She smiled when she said it. Frank felt himself becoming angry with her and didn't realize why.
"You know if I wasn't married, I go after you myself." He said as he kissed her on the cheek.
"Better get going before we get caught, we're suppose to be gone."
He left and Tylo turned to see Frank standing there, she wonder how long and how much he had heard.
She started to walk by him when he said, "Do you think a piece of paper is going to make a difference?"
She stopped and turned around saying, "Professionally, yes. I am truly sorry for what my brother did. Personally, no. I just wanted to right the wrong my brother did to you, your family, and your team." She didn't give him a chance to reply as she turned and walked away.
He saw the tears in her eyes that she was trying not to shed as she spoke. He knew he should go after her, but the it was easier to let her go.
The angel stood beside Jillian and said, "Both are strong headed, one has to wanted it worst then the other."
Jillian said, "I know, I feel it may be the best for them to go their separate ways."
The angel said, "A little push may be what is needed. I will take care of it."