The Return Of Frankie stone
Part 3 of 5
Wedding vowes
2 weeks later.
Frankie was getting her fitting for a womans suit. Josh and Frankie's other friends including her sister Maggie. Were all getting their fittings.
" Frankie are you talkin' to yourself over there ?" Josh enquired.
" No, not exactly Bianca wants us to each write our own wedding vowes. I don't know exactly what to say. " She replies taking a seat and Letting Leo go next for measurements.
" Well, I can't believe you're at a loss for words. " Leo states. " Wedding vowes are all about love and admiration. What turned you onto Bianca the first time you met her ?"
" Aunt Vanessa remember dummy. " Frankie smarts off.
" I know that but once you got past the con. What was it about Bianca that made you want to stay and do what you did ? Once you can sort that out you've got your vowes. "
" Leo's right Frankie it's all about the way she made you feel. That very first time you looked past everything you'd read and saw the person within. Like when I met Babe it wasn't until I really looked past all the gossip that I really fell in love with her. " Josh agrees.
" Too bad they don't make Cliffes notes for wedding vowes. " Frankie adds all the guys nod.
Erica was in a hurry to get downtown. For a special meeting that she had setup two weeks ago.
"Jack honey hold the forte down I'm off to that meeting with the head our church. About Bianca's wedding. " She tells her husband.
" Alright, good luck dear. Is there anything I can do to help ?" Jack asks.
Erica holds his coat collar. " Pray for me. "
" Oh I doubt sincerely that you'll need prayer. Once they hear your argument they're bound to say yes. Plus you can always threaten to remove your annual donation. That'll make'em think twice. " Jack responds.
" Yes I can, though I'm hoping it won't come to that. " Erica adds giving her husband a quick kiss goodbye.
Once she arrives to the church. She notices the cars of the other board members. " Well this should be fun. I know for a fact Brenda Collins has a gay son and he just married his partner last april. " Erica thought to herself. Straightening her posture and adjusting her dress. The socialite entered the board meeting.
" Erica my dear friend. " An older man greeted hugging the woman. " I hope you know what you're doing these people are tighter in the mind than the wallet. " He whispered.
" Oh, I think I can handle it. " Erica replied as the hug broke.
" What gives why are we all here on a tuesday ?" One impatient man blurted out.
" Well , Bob I called in a favor of Pastor O'malley over there. Because my daughter is getting married. " Erica began.
" Kendall, isn't she married to that nice Irishman ?" An elderly woman asked.
" Yes Kendall and Zach are married. A marriage which to my happiness was performed here in this church, I'm referring to my other daughter Bianca she and-" Erica was cut off.
" Isn't she that lesbian that's been all over tabloids for years ?" One high and mighty woman complained.
" Yes, my daughter is gay and she and her girlfriend of two years want to be married. Now that the laws have changed. They would like to be married in the same church I and her sister were married in. I don't think that's asking too much. Do you ?"
" Well, that's lovely you've called us all here to announce a gay wedding. I still don't see what we're doing here because of it. " Bob spoke grumpily.
" Well , you see there is a snag in their plans. The church has a hundred and some year old regulation. That no homosexuals are to be married or present on these premisses. I have been told though that the law can be changed by petition both from the community and the board. Now people I have the five hundred necessary signatures. Collected personally I went through two pairs of heels. All I need to make my daughters dream possible is a vote from you all. " Erica stated pleading her case.
" Erica you've stated a fine case, Now you have to wait out there while the board deliberates. " Pastor O'malley informs the well to do woman. Escorting her out into the waiting area.
Once Frankie got done with her fitting she left to go to Bj's. A little smoky, crowded air might just help her out. She walked to the small restaurant taking a seat at the counter. She ordered a beer and nachos. Placing a paper tablet on the counter and sticking a pen in her mouth.
Frankie began to follow her sage advice from earlier. Thinking back to when she first stopped thinking of her fiance as another job. And started falling in love with her.
"I love you Frankie...You don't have to say it back but I want to let you know somebody loves you. And hopes you'll stay. "
" I still don't understand, I'm not worth the effort B. "
" Yes, you are. Now let's go see what Opal has in the kitchen. "
" Now that I can get into. " Frankie replied acting excited. Letting Bianca go ahead of her she opened up her wallet and took out. A set of pictures from the photobooth at the mall. A single tear ran down her face. She knew what had to be done. She just didn't know if she was strong enough to do it.
Frankie came back to reality and began writing like a mad woman.
Bianca was having a similar writing blockage at work. She became unusually frustrated and wadded up her paper. " Dammit !"
Greenley walked in and had to dodge flying paper. " Whoa, a three pointer you know who'd be extra proud of you for that one don't you ?"
" Don't even say her name right now. " Bianca replied in a grumpy voice.
" So, trouble in paradise or is it that time of the month already ?" Greenley smarted off.
" Not exactly I had this stupid idea that we should write our own vowes. But I can't think of a good starting point and well if I know my fiance and I do she's got her vowes finished and is having a victory beer. The only alchoholic beverage she drinks. To celebrate. " Bianca explained resting her head in her hands on the desk.
" Now I'm not the lesbian wedding expert, but I do know something about writing wedding vowes. Because when Leo and I eloped we still said our vowes. " Greenley replied sympathetically. Taking a seat on the desk in front of Bianca. " I just didn't know where to start I felt so much for Leo and I knew I couldn't go on and on. Pick a specific point or just several moments that brought both of you joy. What is it about Frankie that makes you happy to be with her ?" Greenley asks.
" When I first met her I was just a teenager. She seemed so free, so decisive. But at the same time she was like a little lost puppy dog. I just wanted to take her home with me..."
" Okay stop right there. I don't want the sorted details of your teenage lust. How about this when was the first time you realised the you wanted to be with her and no one else ? " Greenley rephrased.
" I used to think it was the first time our eyes met. But that was just kid stuff. I have to think about that one. "
" Tell you what you've been here all day it might do you some good to cutloose early today. Go to Bj's and get something to drink relax and let it come to you. " Greenley told the younger girl.
" Yeah, I think I will. Thanks Greenley, you can be really sweet when you wanna be. " Bianca informed her.
" Well don't let it get out. The only thing that keeps the mailman in line is that he's afraid of me. " Greenley called out as Bianca boarded the elevator.
As it just so happened Frankie was enjoying a victory beer. She tipped the counter server and went to leave. When her fiance walked right through the doors. " Oh, crap ! She can't see me and the words I've written yet. Frankie went through the kitchen and out the back exit door.
Bianca took a seat in her favorite booth ordered a salad and Iced tea. Slowly she let events of the past rise up in her mind.
" Here this was my grandmothers I want you to have it. "
" No, Bianca I couldn't it was your grandmothers you should keep it. " Frankie argues unconvincingly.
" It belonged to someone I loved and it now belongs so someone else I love. " Bianca sends back placing the necklace around Frankie's neck.
" But I don't have anything to give you. "
" Oh, Frankie you've given me all I need just being here. " Bianca replies sweetly.
Then later I came back to find her dead or so I thought on the floor. No definately nostalgic but not the moment. The dark haired woman thought to herself. Then another moment came 'round in her mental journal.
" Yes, yes, yes. " Bianca danced in celebration.
" What ?" Frankie asked.
" My mom is going out of town for two days."
" Well that is good news, so what do you wanna do ?" Frankie enquired.
Bianca grabbed her girlfriends hand. " I know something. " And made her skip along. "
They drove a for a few miles until they came came across a place called the blue angel bar. " Bianca Montegomery you wild child. But is this really such a good idea I'm sure even from the city your mom has eyes in the back of her grossly shaped head. " Frankie stated insecurely as the bounce checked the girls I.D.'s.
" Oh, would you be fun just once this day please. Come on lets get a table. "
" Alright if you're not worried then..."
After Frankie had a couple of drinks in her she loosened up. Alot actually when a slow song came on she even asked Bianca to dance. The moment she felt those strong arms around her she felt safer than with her own mother. Frankie even blurted out a ' you're beautiful' while they were dancing.
Bianca drove Frankie back to her place knowing that Opal wouldn't be happy with a drunken teenager in her house. She called her and informed her they having a sleepover. She went to help the other smaller girl into bed and Frankie raised and kissed her.
" I'm not that drunk Bianca. "
" You're drunk enough to have your judgement effected. Now get into bed. " Bianca stated trying to shake off the feelings that were just stirred inside of her.
" Only if you come with me.." Frankie said in her sexiest voice with her most evil of smiles.
" I am sleeping on the sofa tonight, because you are too much for me to whh-Frankie !" The older girl had pulled the dark haired girl down into bed and right smack on top of her.
" Come on let loose for once. " Frankie told her.
" I don't want this. " Bianca stated seriously. " I want you to not have had three beers and a Jell-O shot in you. "
" Bianca those were non-alchoholic beers except for one first off. I've had one actual shot of liquid temptation tonight. That's it and all I want to do right now is kiss you. So if you aren't ready I understand but don't say no because you think I've got so much in my system I can't think. " Frankie informed the girl next to her.
" Are you telling me the truth or are you just drunk and horny ?" Bianca asked double checking.
" Ouch , that hurt Bianca-ala. Let me prove it to you. " Frankie hopped out of bed took a ball of yarn out of a basket and made straight line. Then like a circus performer began to walk along the line. " There believe me now or do I have to say the alphabet backwards ?"
" No I believe you. But why do you want to kiss me ?"
" Because you're smart and sweet and funny and that mouth of yours is so damn cute. " Frankie stated getting closer and closer to her target with each word. Until finally she reached the goal. Her lips met the softest ones they'd ever felt.
That was it the night we made out for the first and last time. The first time Frankie confessed her feelings without any pushing from her side. Bianca began writing finally having a jumping off point.
Meanwhile at the Episcopal church. One very impatient Erica Kane in wait.
" One task they trusted me with one task and I can't even do that for them. I'm going to sue so many people if I'm shot down tonight. " Erica swore into the thin air.
Just then the board leader poked his head out the door and waved her back in. " The board has reached a decision reguarding your request that your daughters wedding to another be held in the church. Brenda if you would do the honors. " The pastor asked.
" Gladly, the law has been repealed your daughter can be married here. Congratulations. " The plump older woman informed the relieved mom.
" Thank you all so much. Pastor O'malley I'll see you for lunch next week. the rest of you are all invited to the wedding. Pending my daughters approval of course. " Erica left the church and got in her car. Placing a call to Bianca on her cell.
Bianca was midway through her vowes when her phone rang. " Hello, oh, hey mom. What's up ?"
" I have wonderful news Bianca dear. "
" And that is ?"
" I just got out of the board meeting at church and You and Frankie can be married there. They overturned the law honey. " Erica told her daughter ecstatically.
"That's awesome mom. I can't wait to tell Frankie when I go home. " Bianca replied excited.
" Is there anything else I can do for you ?" Erica enquired of her daughter.
Bianca had to think quickly because if Erica got bored. She and her fiance would get no rest. ' Think dummy not the catering we'll end up with squab under glass and Frankie'll pitch a fit because it's dead baby bird. She's remarkably sensitive for someone who comes off so tough. Oh, I know. '
" Bianca dear are you still there ?"
" Yes mom I was just writing my vowes and thinking at the same time. You can make sure all the dresses get delivered and the cake needs to be picked up next thursday. Then of course there's the meeting with the florist you can come with me and Frankie to pick out the arrangements. " Bianca jotted off an entire list of chores that were sure to keep her mother occupied until she and Frankie were sailing off to aculpoco for their honeymoon.
" Is that all or would like a wedding planner ? I am only one woman Bianca. " Erica was already complaining after just asked for more to do. In not so many words that is.
" No mom that's all but I mean I suppose if it's too heavy a load for you. I could get Opal to help me out I mean I am a single mother an' all. " Bianca knew just how to handle her mother.
" I never said it was too much, I'll get right on it don't you worry about thing dear. Mom is on the job. Talk to you later give Miranda and Frankie my best. "
" Bye mom. " Bianca replied. " It's just too easy since I learned reverse psychology. Plus it works on eight year olds the same as overbearing mothers. " Celebrating her small victory. She continued writing.
Frankie drove up to school grounds in her sports car. She smiled when a little version of her fiance ran up to the car and got in.
" Frankie ! I thought momma was picking me up today ?" A glimpse of worry came across her blue eyes.
" Well, she was but I thought she might need some extra time at work so I told her I'd pick you up. Wanna go get some ice cream ?"
" When do I ever say no to ice cream ?" Miranda asked sarcasm showing in her little voice.
" Hmm... Good point. " Frankie teased poking the girl in the ribs.
" Stop it, " The girl giggled. " What's that ?" Miranda asked point to the paper Frankie had written her vowes on.
" Those are my wedding vowes to your mom. You wanna read'em ?" Frankie asked with a piqued brow.
" Is it mushy ?"
" Yes, but it's also funny I think. " The detective replied.
" I'll read it but if it gets grown up and mushy I'm putting down. I am only eight years old you know. " Miranda informed her stepmother to be.
" Deal. " Frankie said letting one hand off the steering and shaking her step daughters smaller one.
Bianca came home later that evening to empty take out boxes. Her fiance and daughter both asleep in front of cartoon network on the couch.
Bianca took in the adorable site and covered both her girls up. Heading for a long shower and a long overdue sleep. When the phone rang she almost ignored the now loathesome sound of ringing. But when the machine picked up a young scared voice came on.
Bianca ? Frankie ? This is Ava I'm in alotta trouble I'm being followed by this man he won't leave me alone please someone come get me or send a policeman I don't care just help.I'm down by the docks. Her voice pleaded for help though her grinning face told another story. On the other end of the phone her smirk was all but twisted.
However she managed to appeal to the victim inside of Bianca. She quickly shook Frankie awake.
" What, Oh hey it's you. How's my favorite girl ?" Frankie asked smiling.
" I was fine until five minutes ago. When Ava called scared to death from The docks being followed by some strange man. I don't pretend to care for her but I can't leave her there alone. Something bad could happen. " Bianca fretted.
" Alright I'm goin' geez it's a good thing I love you otherwise I just don't know. " Frankie yawned teasing her love.
" If it wasn't for me you'd be all alone with no one to grumble to. About what you'd do without me. " Bianca rephrased back at her fiance.
" Okay, guess you win that because I'm way too tired. To make heads or tales of what the heck you just said to me. " Frankie stood up grabbed her hoodie and keys. " I love you. " She said one last time before kissing Bianca on the cheek and walking out the door.
Next Time ON Alt AMC
Frankie goes to find Ava but finds more than she bargained for instead. Having left Bianca home alone. The soon to be wed single mom frets about her love. Erica tries to handle work, Jack, and Bianca's wedding plans. Babe and Josh find out they're expecting more than a bundle of joy.