Lust or Love? ~ A Franky Doyle and Bridget Westfall Story

Chapter Two

Franky's PoV.
I was led on the cold hard bed in the slots. I got thrown in there for saving Doreen's baby. Just because I didn't follow procedure. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I didn't do anything. I've gave up on getting my parole now I'm gonna be here for another two years. I fucked it up. I knew it was too good to be true. I was so close to getting out. But then what did I have to lose I've got nothing outside of here. I threw my head back and let myself completely brake down its not as if anyone is going to see me and who cares if they do. I don't care anymore. Fuck this place.

I heard whispers coming down to the slot. We aren't allowed visitors in the slots and who would want to visit me anyway I'm worthless. Unless Ferguson is back. I thought we sent that bitch to a mental institute. I sat up against the wall on my bed bracing for whoever was going to come in. The door unlocked but didn't open. A set of footsteps walked away and then the door opened. There she was the only woman I have eyes for. She was the person I was least expecting to see.

The only two words I managed to choke out was "Heya Gidget" I haven't said that in a while and I didn't think I ever would. The room was uncomfortably silent. We just stared at each other, memorising each others features. I was the one that broke the deafening silence once I knew my voice wouldn't quiver. "So Gidget what brought you to my palace today then" "Well I was coming to pick up some hot girl who fucked up her parole for the greater good, how did you end up down here then?" I patted the bed next to where I was sat for Bridget to come and sit down, she timidly walked over to the bed and sat down. "Long story short I didn't follow procedure instead I saved Dor's baby." "Well you don't deserve to be down here for that. I will talk to Vera for you." "Thank You Bridget" "it's alright Franky. You know I'd do anything for you." "No I mean it Gidget. You have done so much for me and I understand if you don't stick around. I know I don't deserve anyone. I don't deserve you. Just know that you've done so much for me and I truly am thankful for that. See ya Gidge." Bridget stood up and I thought that she agreed with everything I just said and I don't blame her but she just leant down and wrapped her arms around me and kissed me on the forehead. "Don't be so silly Franky. Keep your chin up yeah and I will come visit you as often as I can. See you soon Franks."

Bridget walked out but didn't shut the door. I could hear her talking to Vera outside my door. Vera came in while Bridget lingered by the door. "Doyle, Ms Westfall thinks you are ready to go back and I understand her reasons so you're free to go back to your unit now. I will have a prison guard escort you to H2 now." I chuckled to myself. Bridget always sticks to her word and I like that about her. How honest she is yet so unpredictable.

Bridget's PoV
I hung back while Vera went in to speak to Franky. I couldn't let her rot in there. She needed other company otherwise she would fall apart on her own. Franky walked out with a huge smirk on her face and winked at me. I put my head down and just smiled god it's so good seeing her a little more happy I couldn't bear to see her that upset, she had hit rock bottom. I started to walk back down to the reception to go home I knew Franky was going to be okay for now. The question is will I be able to cope not seeing her everyday? I heard Franky call my name so I turned around "Hey Bridget, Keep your head up okay, I'll be out soon enough." There it was the strong Franky mask is back on. "Yeah I know Franky. Stay good okay." Franky ran up to me and hugged me. She squeezed me tight and whispered in my ear "I'm gonna miss you but you can't waste your life waiting for me to get out of here. It hurts my to say this but don't come back Bridget." I was to surprised to say this. My heart shattered into pieces. "See ya around Gidget." Franky half heartedly said.

A prison officer escorted Franky back to H block and I was on my way out, my feet felt heavy, but Vera called my name. I wasn't in the mood for talking so I kept walking. I needed to get as far away as possible. I heard Vera's heels clicking on the floor speeding up. She grabbed my arm and I turned around. I was on the verge of tears. Frank told me not to come back which means not seeing her again. "Hey Bridget, are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?" "Uh yeah I'm fine and no I don't want to talk about it. I just want to go home." "I understand that it must be hard knowing you can't have what you want even when it's right in front of you. Can you step into my office for a second, it won't be long." "Sure what's up?" "Well the women are really struggling and you were such a help before so how do you feel about taking your job back and helping the women again?" "Vera you were the one that made me hand in my resignation, remember!" "I know and I'm sorry about that. I should have believed you about The Governor." "What has happened to her anyways" "She's been put in a mental institution. So will you at least think about my offer?" "Look Vera, I appreciate the offer but I don't think I'd be able to see Franky 7days a week and keep it professional but I will think about it." "If you do accept my offer you will have to keep Franky on a professional level but I may be able to turn the other way every now and again." "Thank you Vera, I will think about it and get back to you as soon as I can."