Forever With You

Chapter Forty-Four

          The next morning, Vera enters Bridget's office to see her and Franky finishing a small breakfast on her desk. "I never expected to see this." She says with a smile as Franky blushes. "Yeah well Boomer cooked us brekkie this morning." She says before taking a sip of coffee. Vera chuckles. "I take it she's still learning." Franky frowns as Bridget struggles to be polite. "You could say that." She says while patting Franky's leg. Vera only catches the words 'dog food' being mumbled by Franky as she stands and collects their trash. "Well, I came to tell you of a couple changes I've made since the incident Friday." Bridget blushes and looks at Franky, who just shrugs. "I have to agree with her Bridget. We underestimated Ferguson, again. We can't let that happen in the future." Bridget nods as Franky places a hand on her shoulder.

"First of all, we will have a guard stationed in this hallway at all times. No inmate should be here unless accompanied by a guard, but in the case of Friday, there will be one here regardless. Second. Every inmate coming for a session, with either of you, will not only be accompanied by a guard, but they will be on the other side of the door, no matter what, for the entire session. I don't care if a code is called or not." Bridget stands quickly. "Vera. Most of the inmates are harmless..." Vera waves her off. "I'm not taking any more chances. If Ferguson can bribe a guard, she can bribe anyone." Bridget just nods as Franky gently rubs her lower back. "And in case you didn't notice, I've had a silent alarm button installed under your desk. It will alert Franky's office, my own and the guard station." Bridget blushes at all the hype being caused because of her incident with Ferguson. "I really don't think all this is needed Vera." Franky clears her throat. "I want radios as well. And a separate channel for Gidge and I...in case something goes down." She blushes slightly with that admittance. Vera nods in acceptance. "Very well." She looks between the two of them before continuing. "Well, if there is nothing else." They shake their heads before Bridget remembers a request she sent Vera earlier. "Um, did you get my request earlier?" Vera looks at Franky quickly before turning back to Bridget. "Yes. She'll be here in fifteen." Bridget nods as Franky looks at her with curiosity. "Okay then. Have a good day ladies. You know where to find me if you need anything." They both nod before watching Vera leave the office, closing the door behind her. Franky turns and reaches her arms around her wife's waist. "Secret meetings now Gidge?" She asks with a raise of an eyebrow. Bridget blushes as she moves her arms around Franky's waist. "They are reserved for you baby." She replies before leaning up to kiss her. "Just work." Franky looks deep into her eyes before accepting the answer. She leans in and kisses her wife's soft lips once more. "See you at lunch?" Bridget leans her forehead against the brunettes. "You can count on it." They smile as their noses touch. "I love you Gidge." Bridget hums in agreement. "I love you too baby." They kiss again and Franky pats her wife's behind before they break apart. Bridget watches her wife leave the office and takes a deep breath as she sits down to prepare for her appointment.

Fifteen minutes later, there is a knock on Bridget's door. "Come in." A guard she isn't familiar with peeks his head in. "Chang here for you ma'am." Bridget nods and the guard backs away allowing Kim to enter the office. "I'll be right outside." He says before closing the door. "Good morning Kim." Bridget says while motioning toward a chair next to the one she walks towards. "Why am I here?" Kim asks abruptly. Bridget smiles, sensing the hostility still bound up in Kim. "I am aware of your situation and I have an offer." Kim plops down in the chair and huffs. "Like you would help me after everything I've done to you and Franky." Bridget glances at her hands before continuing. "I believe everyone deserves a second chance Kim. Even those that try to harm my wife." She didn't mean to let that fact slip, but after seeing the shock and shame on Kim's face, feels that it'll be kept between them. "I, um. I'm sorry." Kim looks down, red with embarrassment. "I'm willing to make a deal with you Kim, on one condition, if you are willing." Kim looks up with surprise. "I need to know why. From the beginning."