[ frank mutes his hockey game two seconds before the knock comes, over-sharpened senses hearing her from too far away. that and half the dogs were already barking about her impending arrival. whatever. he throws the remote down and goes to the door to receive her, throwing it open and staring at her a moment as if trying to prove to himself she's really there. he's in a hoodie and jeans and seems calm as hell. maybe even eerily so, but today he can't help but feel alright. it just happens that way sometimes. without being asked, he takes the bag from her and holds it up high enough the beasts won't destroy the food as they nose in to greet jessica. max and rocky are especially insistent on getting all of her love while the rest wag their tails and wait their turn. before he loses his nerve and before the dogs swallow her whole, frank leans in for a quick, gentle kiss. almost immediately, he's pulling away again and letting the animals swarm her as he retreats to the kitchen to plate their meals. ]
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