The Return Of Frankie Stone
Author: Vampireknight86
Pairing: FAB-ulous
Rating : T
Warning Kleenex alert in chapters 17-18
Disclaimer: I own nothing, i don't even this computer I rent it! so read and feed my ego.
Chapter 16 a.
Setting: A couple weeks later. BJ's.
" Tell me why I let you talk me into a group lunch date again?'' Frankie asks as she and Bianca make their way to the doors.
" Because it's your cousin and your sister and their girlfriends and a little family time wouldn't kill you.''
" I told you Leo and I aren't close he's your buddy. And Mags and I get along okay. As long as she doesn't start gettin' too nosey I'm down with hangin'. But do we really have to have a group date? Can't we just send a greeting card or something?''
" Frankie this isn't the inquisition its supposed to be fun. Besides you like Kelly don't you?''
" Yeah, but Greentea is gonna be in there.'' Frankie complains.
" So..she's with Leo I don't think she's going to throw any fits or anything. Just try to chill out and enjoy yourself. For me you know that thing where you smile and laugh.'' Bianca pleads in a cute way.
Frankie gives her a peck on the lips. '' Alright, but if she says anything I won't be held responsible if food ends up all over her designer whatever she's wearing.''
" Fair enough. Now can we go in?''
Frankie opens the door and allows Bianca to enter first.
Maggie and Kelly and Leo and Greenlee are already seated. As they make their way to the table.
" Hey Binx, Leo says standing and giving her a hug. Hey Frankie.'' He shakes her hand.
" Hey cous.'' Frankie replies and pulls out a chair for Bianca to sit in.
" Thank you Frankie.''
" How come you didn't pull my chair out for me?'' Kelly asks looking at Maggie.
Maggie just looks around. " Uhh..I didn't think you'd want me to. I didn't know you were into that sort of thing.''
" What sort of thing is that exactly sis?'' Frankie asks from across the table. " The last I heard it was polite to pull out a chair for your sweetheart.''
" Frankie be nice.'' Bianca nudges.
" Oh, come on Bianca let the sisters have it out. I bet a twenty that butch here'll wipe the floor with dr. dumb.'' Greenlee smarts.
" Why don't you do us all a favor Greentea and keep your opinion to yourself.'' Frankie smarts.
" Oooh, right and if I don't are you gonna set on me again?'' Greenlee dares.
" No but I might do something else.''
" Frankie don't give into her. She's just trying to get under your skin.'' Maggie says.
" I know that.''
" Maybe thats what she wants, maybe she's got a crush on me. Sorry not into your scene.''
" Well, like I couldn't tell that everytime I see you. You've got your face buried in Leo's.'' Frankie retorts.
" Thats because we're in mad, mad, crazy love. Right Greens.'' Leo says giving his girl a kiss and trying to save the moment from not turning into an all out war.
" Right and atleast our love is normal. Unlike you four.''
" Hey.'' The twin sisters object. Maggie looks over at Kelly. " Do you see now why I didn't wanna come and do this.''
" You either Sis ? Bianca had to convince me to come.'' Frankie replies.
At that moment Kelly looks at Bianca and vice versa. " Hey Bianca wanna go sit over there at the bar? I have a feeling this is going to be a family feud.''
" You know what that sounds like a brilliant idea. You guys all call us when you've settled your dissagreement. Come on Kelly I'll buy you a drink.''
" Okay, As they get up and walk away. Are they always so stubborn?''
" You don't even wanna know. Bianca answers shaking her head, So what's a lab tech do all day?''
" Alright now you've done it. You spooked off Bianca.''
" Yeah, and Kelly and what did we tell you happened when you messed with us?'' Maggie enquires in a attitude voice.
" Leo defend me to these maniacs you call cousins.'' Greenlee reacts.
" Uh, I think this group date thing was a bad idea. Why don't we go?'' Leo suggests standing.
" Oh, no I'm not gonna let the gay squad scare me off. Just put butch and Maggie in their places.''
" We don't need put in our places. She does.'' Frankie insists.
" I think you both need to shut your pie holes.'' Greenlee fires back.
" Pie holes huh? Frankie grins and walks over to the dessert tray and picks up a cream pie. Hey Mags you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?''
" Oh, no look maybe I was a little harsh before. Why don't we just all sit down and order and...'' Greenlee too late to reason with Frankie who darts the pie right in her direction. It hits her directly in the face.
Maggie walks over to her sister. '' Right in the face good aim.''
" Thanks sis. You want a go it's on me.'' Frankie asks handing her a pie.
" You bet it's on you, you..you..urr.'' Greenlee growls and throws a pie right at an unsuspecting Frankie.
" Hey that's my sister you just hit with..Maggie takes a chunk off Frankie's face with her finger. Mmm..Banana cream it's good you should try some while it's all over you.'' She then tosses another pie at Greenlee.
Greenlee looks completely agitated now her entire face and hair covered in the first pie. And her tank top covered in the second one. '' Maggie old aquaitence of mine.'' She grins with an evil gleam to her eyes.
" Yes. Greenlee did I hit a nerve or just your dry cleaning bill?'' Maggie smarts.
'' Have some it's lime.'' Greenlee picks up a pie and hurls it at the woman. The entire restaurant is now watching. Bianca and Kelly sit laughing at the bar area.
" Should we..?'' Kelly enquires.
" What. Bianca laughs. Fetch our girlfriends before they start a blood bath with Greenlee instead of a pie fight.''
" Exactly, I think I should get Maggie, It was very nice meeting you Bianca.''
" Nice meeting you too Kelly. I hope you know that I wish you both the best. And I want you to know that Maggie is still my friend but we dated so if you ever need any advice on something call me?''
" I'll do that. '' Kelly smiles at Bianca's genuine attempt to be friendly.
Before they can say anything a thud and yelling cause them both to get up. It seems that Maggie and Frankie have teamed up and shoved Greenlee face first into a cake on the dessert cart.
Kelly and Bianca exchange glances. " I'll get the stubborn one in the dark jeans.''
" And I'll get the stubborn one in slacks.'' Kelly replies.
They walk over to their dates Kelly takes Maggie by the arm and Bianca takes Frankie by the arm. Leo is laughing too hard to manage words. Greenlee and the twins just eye him.
" Oh, come on Greens you did kinda ask for it and you're not exactly injured. ''Greenlee stomps off then thinks for a moment turns around and looks at the two sisters also covered in pie. And then she doubles over laughing herself.
Then everyone cracks up.
" Of course you both realize you're paying for my designer jeans to be replaced. And my Gucci tank top.''
" I'm not payin' for it. Frankie started it.'' Maggie points.
" Oh, really. Is that right? Hey Mags.''
" Yeah?''
" Have some cake.'' Frankie hurls a piece if the smooshed cake into her face.
" Frankie..?'' Maggie cocks a brow.
Frankie is laughing uncontrollably. '' You should see your face sis.''
" On the contrary look at yours.'' Maggie picks up a stray piece of the cake and gets her right in the face too.
" Come on honey lets go. You've had enough desert.'' Bianca says to Frankie.
" But you haven't had any. Frankie says grinning. Oh, Biancala.''
" No Frankie I am warning you put the cake down this...'' Frankie rubs it right in her face then gives her a kiss.
" Mmm..chocolate and banana not bad. Frankie laughs. Okay lets go. Later guys.''
Kelly is laughing. " And what is so funny?'' Maggie enquires stealing her sisters idea she picks up a piece of cake.
" No. I wasn't laughing at that. Well not oh, come on you aren't going to..''
" You didn't get any cake either I believe you need some.'' Maggie slathers the cake in her girlfriends face.
" What is so funny Leo?'' Greenlee asks walking over to Maggie. May I have a piece of that?''
" Come on Greens you wouldn't I'm your adorable loving soon to be husband again. You can't not on my beautiful face.'' Leo teases.
Greenlee ignores this and smushes cake right in his face. " You know what this cake's not bad.'' He replies sagely licking his upper lip.
They all start laughing again as they take care of the bill and leave to wash up. Scene fades out.
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Awhile later Bianca and FRankie walk through Frankie's door laughing.
" See I knew you'd have a good time.''
" Bianca, we were there for two seconds and a pie fight broke out. I though the manager was gonna have a massive.''
" You had fun admit it Frankie Stone.'' Bianca shakes a finger at her.
" Well maybe I enjoyed it just a little. But ya' know what my favorite part was?''
" No tell me?''
Frankie looks at Bianca seriously then she speaks. '' Seeing the look on your face when I creamed you with that cake. I wish I had a mirror. You were like this. She poses a face of mock horror and suprise. It was so cute.''
" Well you looked pretty funny yourself when Greenlee smacked you in the face with that pie. You didn't even see it coming.'' Bianca chuckles.
Just then the phone rings and the machine picks up. " Frankie we need to speak with you, it's about your father he's escaped from his prison cell and we're trying to find him...''
Frankie runs over and answers the phone now in serious mode. '' Derek he escaped I told you not to give him anything that could be used to pick a lock.''
" We didn't all your specifications were followed to the letter Frankie.''
" Then how the hell'd he get out?'' Frankie asks loudly.
" That's what we don't know, it's like someone let him out when no one was looking. I assure we'll catch him don't worry.'' Derek tries to comfort but it's of little help.
" Don't tell me not to worry Derek. He put me in the hospital and threatened the people I care about. Just spare me the consolation speach for when we find him. I'll be there in ten. And assign bodyguards for Bianca and Erica and Kendall. He's not gonna mess with them.''
" Yes Frankie it's already being done. I'll see you when you get here.''
" Oh, and assign one to Miranda and her nanny too.'' Frankie says before hanging up the phone.
" You're dad's out huh? Do you really think he's going to try and get to you through my family?''
" Yeah I do. That's why you're going to go home and not call or see me until he's found.'' Frankie replies now dead serious and scared for her loves safety. Cleaning herself up and changing her shirt quickly.
" No Frankie I'm not going anywhere but with you. Don't do this don't push me away right now.'' Bianca tells her pleadingly.
" I have no choice I'm not gonna let him hurt you or your family Bianca. It's only until I find him I promise. I still love you I just don't want you near me right now for your own good.'' Frankie explains calmly taking Bianca in her arms for one last hug and Kiss.
" Okay, but find him quick and no more playing hero you got me?'' Bianca shakes a finger.
" I promise, Frankie vows. Now if you wanna come with me you can but only to get a bodyguard. Then if you're careful you can do something for me.''
" Anything.''
" Warn Mags for me? She's a pain but he'll come for whichever one of us he can find.''
'' That I will do, please Frankie be..''
" I know I know carefull. No worries Biancala I'll have a whole station of backup. Now lets go.''
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Chapter 16 b.
A few hours later.
Maggie's apartment. Bianca shows up at her door. " Hey Bianca whats up?''
" Maggie this isn't a social call. I'm here because Frankie sent me to tell you something.''
" What? You look awfully serious.''
" Well that's because this is a serious situation Maggie you're dad he's escaped from prison.''
" Oh, my god no! Maggie reacts. Where is Frankie? Do they have any idea where our dad is at?''
" No they don't know where he's at, and Frankie is just fine for now. She's helping Derek and his team find Frank.'' Bianca replies. " But she's assigned us all bodyguards. Yours is in the hallway with mine right now.''
" Does she think he'll come after you?''
" She told me that, that was the reason why she gave him the money in the first place. He threatened me and my mom. Now he's out there somewhere and we don't know where.'' Bianca says sitting down tiredly.
" Well we're safer in numbers even with the bodyguards. Maggie says in response. Lets all get together in one place with all the people and police protection Frank wouldn't dare go near us.''
" Good idea lets go gather everyone up we'll meet at..mom and Jacks house it's big enough for everyone.'' Bianca says rising from her seat.
" Okay we'll take my car.'' Maggie offers. And the women head out the dooor.
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Meanwhile at the police station. Everyone is hustling around. Frankie, Tad, Derek and Jack are huddled around a table with a map.
Frankie stands up and looks at the bulletin map next to the table. '' Okay he's lookin' for money and a quick way out when he gets it. So every wooded area needs to be covered. He's not afraid to rough it so set up check points for campers here, here and there especially. Also all the gas stations along the highway. And any ATM machines.''
'' Why ATM's?'' Tad asks.
" Because in my family we know how to do this thing. You rig the machine to spit out money without having a card. And he wants cash so..''
" I'll call the forestry and parks service and have their scouts keep an eye out. I'll also fax them a picture of him.'' Tad voluteers.
" While you're doing that. I'll set up road blocks between here and Philly and Landview we'll stop him in both directions.'' Derek says.
" And I'll call all the banks around town and have'em watch out for someone trying to scam the machines.'' Frankie tells them they all go off to do their jobs.
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On the way out to Maggie's car Bianca's cell phone rings.
" Hello, oh hey mom. ''
" Don't oh, hey mom me is what I hear true is that man out of jail? And why may I ask do I have an officer outside my house?''
" Because Frankie wants us to be safe until Frank is caught. And he's threatened me and you and Maggie apparently. So Frankie assigned us all a bodyguard. Now Maggie and I are on our way over to get Kendall and we're all coming to your house. Because we figured theres safety in numbers. I gotta go mom I'll see you in a few minutes.''
" Oh, Bianca dear do be careful. Get here as fast as you can.'' Erica says now concerned for her daughters safety.
" I will mom don't worry. Between Maggie and I we've got two bodyguards.'' Bianca tried to reassure her mother but she knew Erica would worry until she was safely there.
" Bye dear.'' Erica hangs up.
Bianca and Maggie get into the car and Maggie starts the engine quickly. When someone rises from the backseat.
Pointing a gun at Maggie and Bianca. '' Hello Mary Margaret long time no see.''
" What do you want?'' Maggie responds as casually as possible.
'' You to start driving I'll tell you where to go.''
Maggie hesitates. '' Drive! or I'll shoot her.'' He points the gun on Bianca.
'' Alright.'' They drive off.
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Sometime later Erica and Jack's house. Erica paces nervously having not heard from her daughter and she hasn't yet shown up either. She phones the one person who might know where she is Frankie.
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Frankie is busy making calls and taking calls. When her cell phone rings a funny sounding impending doom ring.
" Thats Erica's ringtone? What does she want?'' Frankie answers and says. '' Hello Erica can I help you?''
" Yes you can. Tell me if you've seen Bianca?''
Frankie tries not to panic until she gets more information.'' What no she was supposed to take her guard and go to Maggie's place.''
'' She did. I called her to ask about the guard outside my door. And she said that she and Maggie were on their way to pick up Kendall and they'd all be over here in a few minutes. ''
" Okay, so what's the worried call for?''
" Frankie..that was thirty minutes ago. I'm beginning to worry.'' Erica tells the woman.
Frankie can feel her heart sink to her stomach at those words. '' Erica don't worry I'll find them.'' Then she hangs up.
" Frankie? Hello?...Oh dear please let Frankie, Maggie and my daughter be safe from that horrible man.'' Erica prays looking to the heavens.
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At the station house. Frankie goes over to Jack, Tad and Derek.
" Whats the matter Frankie? You looked frightened.'' Jack comments.
'' Thats probably becaus I am Jack. That was Erica on the phone. She told me Bianca said she was on her way to your guy's house from my sisters place. That was thirty minutes ago.''
" Be calm Frankie until we know if theres a reason to panic.'' Derek tells her.
" I'll do no such thing Derek. I...Her phone rings again. It's Bianca's phone. Hook my phone up to that tracking machine quick.''
" Okay all done. A tech guy says hooking a simple wire into her phone. Go on answer it.''
" Hello.'' Frankie gulps almost sure it won't be her loves voice on the other end. Her suspicions are confirmed when a male voice answers back.
'' Mary Francis I have your sister and your 'friend' with me.''
" You hurt them and I swear I'll make you suffer in everyway I know and some I don't.'' Frankie threatens.
" Listen here and listen good you brat, if you do what I say they'll live. If you don't well lets just say they'll go out in a blaze of glory. '' He cackles on the last remark.
" What the hell do you want Frank?''
" I want that money back plus about nine-hundred thousand more. Delivered to me in the park in a garbage bag.''
" You want a million dollars. I don't have a million dollars Frank.''
" You better get it one way or another. Or I'll make an example out of them both. '' With that he hangs up.
" Did you get it?'' Frankie asks feeling the anxiety in her take over. Her heart is racing from the worry.
" I got it. The tech says. He's held up in the old fireworks warehouse Alpine road.''
" That explains the threat they'll go out in a blaze of glory.'' Frankie says.
" You mean that horrid man has my Bianca? '' A voice asks from behind Frankie.
Frankie turns to see Erica Kane. '' Yes he has her and Maggie but we know where he is. We're gonna get him and bring Bianca and my sister back safe. I know you don't like me still even after what you said you probably still have some issues. But Trust me Erica if I have to die to do it I'll make sure she's okay.'' Frankie swears putting a reassuring hand on Erica's shoulder.
" Oh, no Frankie don't do that. You can't die on my daughter again it would kill her soul.''
" Better her soul than her all like I care you once told me I've got no soul Erica. She snips. Derek I'm goin' with you guys I need a vest.'' Frankie says heading for the locker room.
" Jack can't you try and talk her out of it. He almost killed her the last time she..''
" I'm sorry Erica she has to go with us. Frank specifically asked for her. Right now we have to give him what he wants. I promise you this if anything happens to any of them I'll kill him myself.'' Jack whispers to Erica.
Their all ready to head out a few minutes later.
" Tony, Frankie calls out. You got the fake money and the bag?''
" Right here Frankie, man it's hard not calling you Mickie.''
'' Well I'd comment but we're running out of time. Lets jet. Tony leave the money in the trash can at the left entrance to the park. Thats where I had to meet him last time.''
" Will do. Good luck Bianca's a nice girl I'd hate to see her hurt.''
'' That make two of us Tony.'' Frankie adds as they leave.
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Meanwhile in the warehouse.
Maggie and Bianca have been shut in a small storage room with limited air.
" When we get outta here remind to be more claustraphobic.'' Maggie jokes half for Bianca's well being half for hers.
'' Right I'll do that. Maggie whats that smell?'' Bianca knew without asking and it was safe to say panic had set in.
Maggie had smelled it already but didn't want to say anything to worry the woman further. '' It's smoke Bianca he lit a fire before he left.''
" Oh, god Frankie please find us soon.''
" Frankie won't even know we're missing Bianca atleast not for awhile. Honestly I think you think she's some noble spirit or something.'' Maggie says back with something in her voice could it be jealousy.
" That's because she is Maggie, Shes strong and brave and kind and you know the best part she didn't cheat on me. Not really what she did was to protect me.''
" Yeah, believe that if you want from what hear she was stoned out of her mind. How do you know wether or not she was doing it for the right reasons.''
" You know what it happened nine years ago. I don't care what went on but I know that while she was gone. She told me she couldn't even be with anyone else. That to me proves what I believed all along she does love me.'' Bianca responds back.
" Oh, so thats what I did wrong. I didn't fake my death and wait nine years to come back for you. With some lame story...you know what Frankie is not a hero shes a con once a con always a con. Erica was right in the first place I think now that I know shes alive I don't have a problem sa... '' A slap to the face takes them both by suprise.
" I'm sorry Maggie I didn't mean to..''
" No it's alright I was freaking out and I got outta line. I do that sometimes family trait from Frankie I guess.'' Maggie tells her now calmed down. " She is a hero she saved your life twice. I'm sorry Bianca.''
" I'm sorry too. I think being trapped in a burning building is supposed to bring out the worst in a person. Lets try and find a way out of here.''
" Good idea of course you know what my sister would do right now?''
Bianca laughs and chokes. '' Yeah, pick the lock.''
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Outside the warehouse is engulfed in flames. As the cop cars pull up Frankie jumps out of her car. And runs to the building.
" Get a firetruck out here right now! Bianca! Bianca can you hear me?'' Frankie runs around the entire building and comes upon a small door. She feels the knob it's warm but not hot she takes her chances and enters anyway. And is surrounded by smoke and flames she makes her way to another door she tries it. '' Bianca, Mags you in there?!'' She chokes out.
On the other side of the door in the small room Bianca and Maggie hear a noise but can't quite make it out.
" Is somebody out there? We're in here we're locked in.'' Maggie calls out.
" If you can hear me both of you stand back! I'm gonna shoot the lock off!'' Frankie yells back louder this time.
In the room Bianca and Maggie get as far from the door as possible. Frankie fires a shot and the door comes open. Bianca runs to Frankie's arms.
" Frankie you saved us.'' Maggie has a look of utter annoyance at this.
Frankie breaks the embrace. '' Not yet I didn't we still have to get outta here. Come on this way.''
They just get out the door when they hear a voice yell. " It's gonna blow clear the area!''
Frankie hears the blast just behind them and jumps on top of Bianca shielding her body with her own. Nothing but white.
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Frankie hears the blast just behind them and jumps on Bianca shielding her body with her own. Nothing but white light can be seen.
Then the smoke clears and the rubble is now visible.
" Could they have survived?'' Jack asks knowing the answer but hoping for a miracle.
" Jack you know as well as I do that no one could have survived that blast.'' Derek replies.
Meanwhile in the rubble something moves once, twice then stops.
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Meanwhile at the police station Erica waits nervously for word on her daughter from Frankie. When her cell phone rings.
" Hello?''
" Erica this is Opal have you seen the news?''
" No. Why Opal?''
" Well I think you need to turn it on channel three. Then you'll know.'' Opal replies upset.
" Excuse me officer is there a television anywhere in this place?'' Erica enquires.
" Yes ma'am that room over there. '' He points.
Erica goes in to the room and turns on the tv. Only to ghasp in horror at what she sees.
"It is believed that there were three people inside the building when the explosion ocurred. No word yet on whether they survived the blast. But just look at the rubble and you'll see that any hope is bleak and fading by the minute. ''
" Who were the three people believed to be inside Candice?'' Another reporter asks from inside the news station.
" The three people were Maggie Stone a local doctor,her sister Frankie Stone the lead detective in the now famous drug virus case. And None other than Bianca Montgomery Fusion company executive and daughter of Enchantment founder and New Beginnings creator ERica Kane. Also Officer Stone's current girlfriend. From what I've seen and heard believed to be a serious relationship.''
Erica is completely broken down.
" Erica honey it's okay I'm sure they just haven't found'em yet. '' Opal says on the other end trying to comfort her friend.
" Yes I'm sure you're right Opal. This is afterall just a newscast their information is always out of date by the time it airs. Maybe they already found them.''
" That's the spirit dear now you just hang in there and call me if ya' need me.''
" Thank you Opal I will.''
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Chapter 16c.
Note: Song 'Say goodnight, not goodbye' By Chantal Kreviazuk. I own everything you hear me everything. No actually I don't this is all my imagination overriding me.
Say goodnight, not goodbye
you will never leave my heart behid
like the path of a star
I'll be anywhere you are.
" Look over here chief, They're alive!'' An officer calls out.
" My God! Jack responds. It's a miracle.''
" Looks like officer Stone shielded Bianca from the blast, but look Jack theres a big piece if debris in her shoulder. Derek points out. I need an EMT over here now.'' He calls out.
Maggie regains consciousness in time to see this. She stands and rushes to her sisters side. '' Frankie, Oh no, no you can't do this again.'' The noise brings Bianca awake underneath Frankie's still unconscious form. Carefully she crawls out from under Frankie.
In this heart that lies beneath the coals
In the secret place inside your soul
When she sees what everyone else sees she is completely unconsolable. As night came on over them. '' Frankie baby you've gotta wake up, Come on don't do this to me again please.'' Frankie is now on her side Maggie tilted her there to help her breathing. Bianca gently puts her head on Frankie's good shoulder and cries thinking Frankie is dead. When a finger reaches up to dry a tear. ''Frankie.''
Keep my life
In your eyes
Say goodnight, not goodbye
" Yeah, I think so..Frankie coughs out. Don't cry for me I aint dead yet Biancala.''
Bianca hugs the woman tightly being caught up in her own happiness she forgot about the wound in Frankie's shoulder.
Don't you fear, when you dream
Waking up is never what it seems
" Uhh...perhaps I should refrase. Frankie says in hoarse dead but in... alot of pain.''
" Sorry honey.''.Before Bianca can say anything else Frankie loses consciousness and is pale in complexion.
'' Okay I need an EMT over hear now with a stretcher. Maggie yells as one rushes over. Lift when I get her responsive we don't wanna risk any internal injuries being made worse. '' Maggie injects Frankie with something to try and stabilize her. She then hooks Frankie up to oxygen. '' Okay she's as stable as I'm gonna get her here. Lift on three be easy because more than likely we've got a punctured lung on our hands.''
Bianca watches helplessly as Maggie works to try and save FRankie. " Will she be alright Maggie?''
Maggie looks unsure at the tear soaked face." I don't know Bianca.''
Like a jewel buried deep
Like a promise, Meant to keep
You are every thing you wanna be
So just let you heart
reach out to me
Bianca follows them to the ambulance. '' Frankie you can't do this again don't leave fight like I know you can. Fight like this is you and my mom going at it.'' Bianca tells the unconscious form determined not to lose her.
I'll be right, bye your side
'' Bianca we gotta go and I'm sorry about before I....''
" Don't Maggie just forget about it we were both freaking out okay. Just go and save her for us.''
Say goodnight, not goodbye
" I'm on it. See ya' at the hospital.'' With that the ambulance doors close and it drives off.
Jack puts a comforting hand on Bianca's shoulder. " Maggie will do all she knows for Frankie. Now we need to get you checked out.''
You are everything you wanna be
So just let your heart reach out to me
An EMT runs over to assist and check Bianca out. '' You have smoke inhalation you need to come with me.''
He leads her to the ambulance and she sits down in the back as she gets an oxygen mask. '' I don't understand uncle Jack one minute we were laughing and having fun there was a pie fight at BJ's between her and Greenlee and Maggie. Then Frankie gets this urgent call from Derek and her dads escaped and now...''
Keep my life, in your eyes
Say goodnight, not goodbye
" I know it'll be okay she's a fighter. Besides you gave her ammo to live 'fight like you and mom are going at it' that'd make me wanna live.'' Jack comforts.
Say goodnight, not goodbye
Derek was on his cell phone and hangs up walking over to the ambulance where Bianca and Jack are. '' That was officer Mendez we have Frank Stone back in custody. And this time he won't escape.''
" I wanna go to the hospital. I have to see Frankie I gotta know how she is.''
" Well ma'am that won't be a problem because you're goin' there yourself right now. To be further examined.'' The Emt chimes in. Shutting the doors to the ambulance.
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Back at the police station Erica has heard the good news on the tv and is rushing to the door.
Just as they are bringing in FRankie and Maggies 'father'. She stops dead in her tracks eyes aflame with hatred and anger.
" Is this Frankie and Maggies father?'' She asks in a controlled tone.
" Yes Miss Kane it is.'' The arresting officer replies.
She walks right in front of Frank. '' You monster of a human being how can you be so evil to your children? What on earth would posess you to beat an innocent child. Much less throw her out of the house because of who she is. There is a name for people like you. Unfortunately for you I am a lady and I won't say it. If you ever even think about going near my daughter, Frankie or Maggie ever again. I'll be the one you answer to and I'm alot more to deal with than Frankie.''
The man looks on as though this doesn't faze him. " Look lady I never would've kicked her out if she hadn't been...a dyke.''
Erica slaps him in the face. " How dare you say that about Frankie Stone she has her down sides but she is a very brave human being. And she's better than you will ever be. It doesn't matter whether your daughter is gay or not. It matters that you almost killed her because of it. '' She says and storms off.
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Setting: Pine Valley hospital.
Maggie runs in by her sisters side holding an I.V. bag up. ''Prep O.R. two stat nurse Monroe.''
" My goodness that isn't.'' The nurse ghasps.
" Yes it is she had a building blow up on her now go.''
A doctor walks up to Maggie it's Josh. " Oh, my God Frankie!''
" Outta my way Josh, I don't wanna hear any insults right now.'' Maggie coughs having inhaled the smoke aswell it is now catching up to her.
" I'm not going to. Frankie is my best man, woman.. person, anyway we're buds. What happened?'' Josh asks looking Frankie's unconscious form over.
" She shielded Bianca from a blast and she has that lodged in her shoulder. Didn't you see the news?'' Maggie coughs.
" Yeah, but I didn't know the injuries were this bad. I'm going into the operating room with her. I'm doin' the surgery.''
" No I am she's my sister.''
" Exactly why you shouldn't be in there in case something goes wrong. Plus you need to be looked at yourself now I know we don't get along but. Let me do this for Frankie Babe'll throw a fit if she's not in that dress on the big day.'' He half jokes.
Maggie weak and choked simply nods. They head off to surgery. " Josh! Anything happens to her it's your fault.''
" Gotcha, Now lets go I need a bag of type O stat and gloves.'' He says rushing off.
Maggie sees Bianca in the E.R. and walks over sitting down on a cot and hooking herself up to an oxygen tank. Immediately treating herself. Bianca sees her and against doctors orders gets off her cot walks over to her.
" Maggie where is FRankie?''
" Surgery they wouldn't let me operate. You know because Frankie is relation and she might...not..make..it.'' Maggie winces at the last words.
" She has to I can't take losing her for real this time MAggie.'' Bianca says as a small tear streaks down her face at the very thought.
" Hey don't cry, you can't cry Frankie hates to see you do that remember? And so do I.'' Maggie adds sympathetically.
" What she doesn't know won't hurt her.'' Bianca replies half to try and make herself feel better and half for Maggie's sake.
Maggie looks at the depressed form sitting next to her. The woman she once loved she was not in love with her anymore or vice versa. But she still knew what Bianca was feeling and felt for her. She takes off her mask.
" Miss Montgomery you have to be treated now come back over here.'' A doctor orders.
" Leave her alone Mike. I'm taking over her treatment here Bianca. We'll share.'' Maggie says handing her the mask.
" Why thank you doctor Stone the second.'' Bianca says taking the mask.
Maggie brushes a hand at the doctor to wave him away. '' Go on now, shew.''
The doctor walks away scratching his head.
Maggie gets up off the cot allowing Bianca to lay back and walks off.
" Where are you going?''
" The O/R if they won't let me operate maybe I can observe. I'll let ya' know what happens if I can stay. If they hafta drag me out you'll know.'' Maggie points out. " Oh, hey Bianca.''
" Yeah, what Maggie?''
" Why does Frankie call you that name?'' Maggie inquires.
" What name sweety you mean?''
" No the other nickname?''
Bianca thinks for a moment then a smile crosses her face. '' Oh, that Nickname. Shes called me that since we met. I don't know why. I guess maybe because it sounds musical and she loves music.''
" I think maybe it's more than that. I'm not sure I mean since when have I ever been able to figure Frankie out?'' Maggie replies not really a question it's more a statement.
" That makes two of us. If you get close enough. Would you tell her I love you for me. I want her to know.''
" She already does. But yeah, I'll deliver the message.''
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Setting: Operating room about ten minutes later.
Maggie braces herself and walks through the door in scrubbs and a mask. Josh looks up from the table.
" I thought I told you, you shouldn't..'' Maggie cuts him off.
" I'm not here to operate. I'm here to watch please let me? I don't think I can stand waiting out there.''
Josh nods solemly. " Okay, but no backseat operating. Make an observation but don't try and interfere.''
" Gotcha loud and clear. You a need a clamp on the small arterie just off the main valve.'' Maggie notices.
" You heard the woman I need a clamp down on the arterie here. Thanks.''
" No problem. So whats the damage?''
" Torn muscles and a small part of left lung is damaged. We'll have to remove it.'' Josh explains while doing just that.
" Wheres the debris?''
" In that pan over there, Most of it anyway not counting what I'm still coming across.'' The surgery seems to be going according to plan. Then all of a sudden the monitors go off.
" She's crashing! We need a cart over here nurse.''
" Oh, god no. Maggie feels her stomach in her throat. She tries to go near her sister. Two male nurses stop her. No shes my sister let me stay, She struggles. Frankie you die again and I'll...I'll hate you forever you hear me. Live to spite me you jerk.''
" Get her outta here. Now!'' Josh orders while trying to recesitate her.
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Maggie is tossed out of the O.R. and collapses to her knees in tears. Frustratedly she takes off her mask and throws it at the doors.
" Maggie dear whats going on?'' Erica asks almost scared of the answer.
" Frankie crashed and..I flipped out so Josh had me tossed out. What do you care Erica you hate Frankie.''
" I never said...I don't hate Frankie. She saved Bianca's life too many times. Erica hugs the girl. You've got to pull yourself together Maggie. ''
" Thats right because you know who hates waiting like this more than you?'' Bianca asks walking up from the E.R.
" Frankie, come to think of it her crashing was probably her way of telling Josh.''
" Hurry up and get this stuff outta me.'' They both say with forced smiles they both knew the severity of the situation facing them.
" If I can't be here and doing something then I'm gonna be usefull somewhere else.'' Maggie states vaguely. Letting her rage take over enough so that she could stand and do what she needed to do. For herself and her sister.
" Where are you going Maggie?''
" You don't wanna know Bianca trust me.'' With that she continues walking.
Bianca goes to run after her but Erica holds her back. '' Let her go dear. I have a feeling she needs to do whatever it is she's set her mind to. I understand what she's going through and theres no reaching her right now she just wants to be angry. You need to be whatever you need to be right now too.''
With those controlled words from her mother. She rests a head on the comforting shoulder and cries.
END of chapters 16-18
Next Time On alt-AMC Maggie hunts down her mother in a very nasty part of town. Frankie gets out of surgery but with possible complications and Erica enters a CHURCH with Greenlee! and no it's not for the commitment ceremony they both deserve either!