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      	  Disruption 
 by tx_tart  

 Disclaimer: Not mine; this is just for fun.

 Author's Notes: Written for the Double Take challenge at ds_flashfiction.

 

 TITLE: Disruption AUTHOR: txrose FANDOM: dS RATING: G SUMMARY: Frannie,
RayK and Fraser cause a scene (717 words)

 "Okay, everyone, if we could all take our seats. Let's get started as we
have a lot of ground to cover in the next hour and a half."

 The group, no more than 12 people total, took up places on the mats that
were arranged in the middle of the floor and then, looked up expectantly,
and a little nervously, at their instructor. She, having conducted these
classes for many years, gave them a reassuring smile.

 "First of all, I want you all to draw in a deep breath. Right now.
Breathe in." She had a very even, soothing voice and the class complied
without hesitation. "Now, breathe out slowly. Excellent. That's the most
complicated thing I'm going to ask you to do tonight. Over the coming
weeks, things will get a bit harder, but I promise you, you will all come
through with flying colors."

 There were a couple of murmurs of doubt but the instructor went on. "Why
don't we go around the room and introduce ourselves first? Let's start on
this end."

 "I'm Lisa Nichols and this is my husband, Joe."

 "Welcome. And you are?"

 "I'm...my name is Francesca...that is, Frannie Vecchio and this
is...um..."

 "Jeez, Frannie, get it together here. You're not on Jeopardy. I'm Ray
Kowalski and this is Benton Fraser."

 "It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am. And might I say that it's a very
great service you're doing. Natural childbirth has been a time-tested..."

 "Fraser? If I hear one more time about how I don't need any drugs to get
through childbirth, I'm going to hit you right in the cutlets!"

 "Chops, Frannie."

 "Chops, cutlets, sirloins, what's in a name?"

 The instructor's practiced smile faded a bit and she made an attempt to
regain control of the class. "I think it's an excellent idea, having two
coaches practice with you, in the event one of them is unavailable at the
time you deliver."

 "Yeah, well, that was Fraser's idea. Proper preparation prevents poor
performance, right, Frase?" 

 "An outstanding credo. Are the three of you related?"

 "Well, sorta..."

 "Back off, Ray, I'll explain it. You see, my brother, Ray, is a cop. And
Ray is a cop, and so is Fraser. Except, my brother's living in Florida
with Ray's ex-wife and Fraser, he's from Canada, and that could be
conscrewed as another planet..."

 "I believe the word you're looking for is construed, Francesca," Fraser
offered helpfully.

 "Whatever! Anyway, I can't ask anyone in my family to do this because
they'd all drive me crazy in two minutes flat, so, I asked Ray. You see,
Ray and I don't get along sometimes, but he's fantastic when it comes to
performing under pressure."

 "Aw, that's sweet, Frannie."

 "Don't let it go to your head, Kowalski."

 "Hey, I have a question. Is she supposed to be so cranky all the time?
Because you can't say, `Good Morning, Frannie', without getting your head
bitten off."

 "Shut up, Ray!"

 "See what I mean?"

 "So, Mr. Kowalski is your brother?" the instructor asked Frannie
politely, trying to get the conversation back on track.

 "No, Ray Vecchio is my brother. Ray Kowalski is...just..."

 "A friend." "A cousin." Frannie and Ray spoke at the same time and looked
at each other with irritation. 

 "Ma'am, if you will allow me, I think I can tie this up very neatly
before you can say Jimmy Crack Corn."

 "Please, go ahead, Mr. Fraser."

 "Francesca's brother, Ray Vecchio was my partner. You see, I first came
to Chicago on the trail of the killers of my father....

 "Fraser, I've said Jimmy Crack Corn three times already."

 "Let him alone, Ray."

 "As I was saying, Ray Vecchio was my partner. Then, Ray Kowalski became
my partner. After a time, Ray and I became domestic partners as well and
when Francesca asked Ray to be her Lamaze coach, I volunteered to be her
backup and that's what brings us here tonight."

 "Hey, are there gonna be refreshments after? Frannie said there would be
cookies."

 "Ray? Some manners, please?"

 "What? I'm starving here, Fraser."

 A fine sheen of perspiration had popped out on the instructor's forehead.
"Well, what's say we dispense with the rest of the introductions for now
and instead, take in a deep cleansing breath? Yes, and again. And I
believe I could use just one more..."  
  

End Disruption by tx_tart 

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