Forever With You

Chapter Forty-Two

          After entering the house, Franky puts their bags down and helps Bridget out of her jacket. "Oi, everything okay?" Boomer says, standing up from her chair. Franky looks over and smiles as Boomer puts the puppy on the floor. "Yeah. Gidge just bumped into the Freak today." Boomer clenches her fists as she watches Franky ease Bridget down the hallway. "Go ahead and get the bath ready. I'll be there in a minute Gidge." She pecks her cheek before turning to Boomer. "I'm gonna..." Franky raises a hand. "There is nothing we can do Booms. Not yet anyway." Franky frowns as she nods at her friend. "I don't think we'll be joining you for dinner." She says as she reaches in her pocket for her bank card. "Order what you want." She hands Boomer her card, then walks into the kitchen for a bottle of wine and two glasses.

When Franky enters their bathroom en suite, she sees that Bridget hasn't begun to undress yet. She sets the glasses down and opens the bottle of wine. After filling both, she sets the wine bottle on the counter around the sink and picks up both glasses. "Here, this will help." She says as she hands a glass to Bridget, who takes it after shutting off the water. She takes a healthy sip as Franky begins to unbutton her blouse. By the time Franky has her undressed, she has finished both glasses. Franky holds her arm as she steps into the hot water. "Can you join me?" Bridget asks after stepping completely into the tub. Franky smiles. "Sure." Bridget watches her undress, while holding her arms around herself. She can still feel the coldness from those eyes. She shivers slightly as Franky steps into the water. She waits until Franky sits down, positioning herself against the back of the tub, then sits down between her legs, leaning back against her chest. Franky wraps her arms around her, holding her close. Bridget reaches for her arms and holds her tighter, then begins to cry.

Franky holds her tighter as she kisses the side of her head. "Gidge, what's wrong?" Bridget reaches up to wipe the tears from her eyes. "I'm sorry baby. I'm just not as strong as I thought I was." Franky shushes her as she gently rocks them back and forth. "What are you talking about? You are the strongest woman I have ever known." Franky says while rubbing her arms. Bridget sniffs as she shakes her head. "No, I'm not." Franky pulls her closer and leans up so that her lips are touching her wife's ear. "You are the only person that has been able to break down my walls, and more than once. The only one strong enough to call me on my bullshit and make me see the real me. And you have to be strong to put up with everything I've put us through." Bridget shakes her head again, new tears welling in her eyes. "I didn't Franky. I didn't make it when you went back in." Franky shifts them in the tub so they can look at each other. "No baby, you tripped. And you're stronger for it because you got right back up and fought again." Franky gently caresses the side of her face. "You are the strongest woman I know, and I am so proud to be here by your side." Bridget frowns as Franky wipes away her tears. "But Fer..." Franky shakes her head. "She caught you off guard that's all. She tripped you up. But you're going to come back even stronger, cause that's what you do. And that's one of the many reasons I fell in love with you." Bridget leans over and kisses her. As they break apart, Bridget gently touches her face. "I love you." She says before kissing her again. Franky moves her arms around her as she breaks the kiss. "I love you more." They smile at each other as they touch noses, then begin kissing again.

Their kisses have grown more passionate, moans escaping every now and then. Just as Franky begins to move a hand around her wife's behind, the bathroom door crashes open. "Franky!" They break apart as Franky scrambles to reach for a towel and cover Bridget. "Jesus Booms! Ever think of knocking?" Boomer looks at them and blinks several times, not quite registering Franky's concern. "Nah, I've seen you before..." Franky gestures towards Bridget as she wraps the towel around her. "Oh. I'm sorry. But, um. Vera's on the phone." Franky looks at Bridget and frowns. "Give me a minute Booms." Franky says when she looks back over. Boomer nods and leaves the bathroom. "Hey, Ms. Bennett. Did Franky tell you they got me a puppy?" Franky shakes her head as the conversation recedes down the hallway. Franky gets them dried off and dressed and reaches into the cabinet for some Panadol. She fills a cup up with some water. "Here." She hands them to Bridget. "It'll help you relax a bit. I'll be back as soon as I can." She watches as Bridget takes the pills and washes them down. Franky looks at her and raises her eyebrows. "Good?" Bridget nods and smiles. Franky smiles back and kisses her briefly before heading out of the bathroom toward the living room.

"I don't know Vera. She said Smiles was bringing her to your office but stopped to use the rest room." Franky says as she paces. Vera lets out a heavy sigh. "She did not have appointment with me Franky. I only know about this from watching the CCTV. She must have bribed Linda..." Franky cuts her off. "Then offer her a better deal." Vera stumbles over something to say. "Franky, I can't just..." Franky pinches the bridge of her nose. "Tell her a grand a week. Keep Ferguson and her crew away from Bridget." Vera gasps in shock. "Can you afford..." Franky drops her hand. "Just do it Vera. I'll get the money. I don't want anything like this to happen again." Vera quietly agrees before they end the call. Franky looks over at Boomer. "Decide on a name yet?" Boomer smiles. "Well, I thought about calling her Cocker. Ya know since she's a Cocker Spaniel. And I thought it would be funny to ask if anyone has seen my cock...." Franky can't help but to smile. "But, um, I was afraid it would offend Bridget, so I decided to call her Sandy, cuz of her fur, ya know?" Franky nods in approval as she walks over and scratches the chin of the puppy. "Sandy. Welcome to the family."

Around eleven o'clock, Franky feels Bridget stretch a hand across her body and lay on her chest. Her fingers gently stroke up and down between her breasts, then move across her stomach. "Baby?" Bridget whispers. "You awake?" Franky sighs, knowing she can't fake it. "Yeah." Bridget moves over and rests her head against her shoulder. "Can't sleep?" Franky shakes her head. "Nah." She stares up at the ceiling, thoughts swirling through her head. Bridget nestles closer, her hand moving under the fabric of Franky's singlet. Franky shivers with arousal as her wife's hand traces the undersides of her breasts. "I think I can help with that." Bridget says before leaning up and kissing her. Franky can't control herself as her arms wrap around and pull Bridget's body on top of hers. They kiss more passionately, moaning softly as they touch and caress each other's skin. Franky breaks the kiss for air and Bridget moves down the side of her neck, sending excitement throughout Franky's body. Suddenly an image flashes across Franky's eyes and she reaches around Bridget, pulling her as close to her as possible. Bridget leans up with concern in her eyes. "What's wrong baby?" Franky turns away, fighting the tears in her eyes. As she turns back, Bridget reaches for the side of her face. "Talk to me." She says gently. Franky lets out a deep breath. "I don't want to lose you Bridget." Bridget smiles and caresses her face. "You won't baby. You won't let that happen." She smiles slightly before Franky's lips are on hers. Bridget breaks the kiss as Franky rolls them over. "Just love me Franky. Love me and make me forget."

Franky watches as four o'clock comes and goes, and she still hasn't slept a wink. She slowly crawls out from Bridget's embrace and dresses as she walks to the bedroom door. She looks back to make sure she didn't wake her wife, then quietly makes her way into the hallway, closing the door behind her. She walks barefoot into the kitchen and opens the fridge, grabbing a cold beer. "Can't sleep eh?" Franky jumps at the voice and shuts the door behind her as she turns around. "Fuck Booms." She hears Boomer chuckle as she turns on the lamp. "Sandy woke me up to go out." Boomer says as she strokes the soft, brown fur of the puppy now asleep on her lap. Franky opens the beer as she walks toward the counter. "Well that's good. Means she's learning." Boomer nods, then looks in the direction of Franky's bedroom. "What are we gonna do Franks?" Franky follows her gaze and lets out a heavy sigh. She lets out a soft chuckle. "The old me or the new me Boomer?" She watches her friend shrug her shoulders. "Guess you have to figure that out first, ay?"

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Nothing upsets Franky more than seeing her Gidget upset.  Question is, which version of herself will she use to fix it? 

Got to see a bit of Boomer's humor this chapter, not to mention that she's ready to bash in some tits if Franky gives the word.

As usual, comments and feedback are welcome.  Stay safe everyone!