Forever With You

Chapter Fifty-Seven

Sunday morning, Bridget walks past Franky to get a coffee mug, but doesn't attempt to kiss her hello.  Franky turns as she walks past and frowns to herself as she mumbles "good morning."  Bridget looks over and smiles.  "Good morning baby."  Boomer watches the lack of intimacy between them and let's out a heavy sigh as she loudly places her fork down on the table.  Both women turn in her direction.  "What's wrong Booms?"  Franky asks with concern.  Boomer stands up and leans against the table.  "This has gone on long enough."  She motions towards them causing them to look at each other in question.  "I know I've said I don't like the loved-up you Franky; you're no fun.  But this...has to stop." 

        "All day you two can't help but to touch each other.  Whether it's little pecks on the cheek or a slight rub across the shoulders.  It's cute and suits you as a couple.  But this lack of intimacy, of any sort, the freezer at Wentworth couldn't be any colder."  Franky and Bridget just look at each other while blushing.  "Yeah, me and Maxine and Bea got to talking last night.  And I've had it.  I gotta end this, regardless of what they say."  She motions to the chairs nearby as the questions fill the faces of Bridget and Franky.

        Once they are seated, Boomer sits and clears her throat.  "First of all, Franky is not cheating on you Bridget."  Franky looks at her wife in shock and pain as Bridget looks down, blushing.  "She was talking about you when she said she misses your touch."  It's now Franky's turn to blush at the revelation.  "And the number she needs to look up is for the wedding coordinator.  She's been working on a musical playlist for the wedding."  Bridget wipes a tear from her eye as she realizes how foolish she had been.  Franky looks up and over at Bridget.  "I wanted to have a couple special songs from me to you played during the reception.  And I would never cheat on you Bridget.  You are my heart and soul.  My rock; my everything.  But this time apart is killing me.  I need you so much."  Bridget begins to sob, and Franky is left to debate whether or not she's allowed to comfort her.  "And Franky; if you ever get that feral look in your eyes like you did back in Wentworth and try to, you know, with Bridget; I will personally kick your ass."  Franky blushes from head to toe as she realizes how obvious her actions were; not to mention how hurtful they could have been had they been carried out.  Boomer looks at them both, seeing as how Bridget has calmed down and Franky isn't acting defensive, and stands up from the table.  "If you two aren't going bumper to bumper before I get back tonight, I ain't gonna ruin the surprise the girls are hiding from you."  With that, she turns and heads for the front door.

        Bridget wipes her eyes with a napkin as Franky looks on; still not sure what she can do.  When Bridget looks at her, she can see the pain and confusion on her face.  "I'm sorry baby.  I thought I pushed you too far with the separate room.  Thought I pushed you towards someone else who would...could..."  Franky gets up from her seat and kneels in front of Bridget, taking her hands in hers.  "I would never go anywhere for sex Gidge.  Not when I have the hottest, most beautiful woman in the world under the same roof as me.  I lost that desire when I first met you."  Bridget looks up, but Franky cuts her off before she can speak her thoughts.  "I was frustrated that I didn't see the signs in the past.  I needed to vent, and I guess since my mind was wrapped up in the past, my instinct went there too."  She reaches up and wipes a stray tear from Bridget's face.  "I never want to put you in the position again Gidge.  I never want to be the cause of your pain; or remind you of any pain in your past." 

        Bridget nods, showing she hears and acknowledges her wife's words.  She reaches up and holds the side of Franky's face.  Franky closes her eyes as she leans into her hand, smiling.  "What?"  Bridget asks.  Franky opens her eyes.  "I've missed this; among other things."  Bridget blushes and leans in to kiss her gently.  Warmth travels through their bodies and Franky can't help but to lean in and kiss her again.  As Franky moves her hands to Bridget's shoulders, the blonde reluctantly breaks the kiss; biting her bottom lip as she backs away.  "Um..."  Franky drops her arms and nods.  "Yeah.  I uh..."  Bridget looks deep into her eyes.  "Yeah."  Franky nods and stands, reaching for her coffee before heading towards the office.