"He's gone Jane, I'm sorry he's gone," Maura repeated to Jane, her voice soft in Jane's ear as she pulled her into a hug. Jane clung to Maura like she was her lifeline. Jane stared straight ahead at the covered body and then it hit her, that was her partner lying on the ground. Jane started to convulse shaking harder and harder, gripping at Maura's back.
"No" she whimpered "no, no, no, No, NO" Janes voice got louder till it was borderline hysterical.
"Jane" to Jane, Maura's voice seemed far off "Jane, JANE!" Maura yelled bringing Jane back to the present.
"Bring him back Maura, BRING HIM BACK" Jane screamed as she started to hit Maura weakly
"Jane..." Korsak warned,
"no it's it's ok Vince" Maura replied softly before grabbing Janes arms and pulling her into a tight hug "Jane I'm sorry there's nothing else I can do". At that Jane collapsed leaving Maura holding them both up.
Maura lowered them both to the ground leaning against the car. Making sure Jane was facing away from the body on the ground and tightened her grip around the other women.
"You guys should go home, I think I better take Jane alone." Korsak, Frankie and Angela nodded before leaving, leaning on each other for support.
Maura looked down at Jane who was still sobbing into Maura's shoulder and Maura started to softly cry mourning the man whom she considers one of her only friends, lying on the ground.
Later after Jane had stopped crying and was just pressed against Maura's chest, Maura became aware of the late hour. "Jane, sweetheart we need to go now ok?" Jane reluctantly began to stand still leaning on Maura like she was unable to walk on her own, Maura knew this was a symptom of shock so she wrapped her arm around Jane's waist to keep her upright.
When they reached Maura's car, Maura had to unwrap Jane to get her into the car and although she whimpered at the loss of contact Jane got into the car without fuss. Maura walked around to the drivers side and hopped into her car. Jane was still looking straight ahead so Maura grabbed Janes hand to let her know she was there.
The car ride back to Maura's house was silent as they thought about their lost friend. When Maura finally pulled into her driveway, Jane made no indication of moving so Maura hopped out and went round to get Jane out of her side. "Come on Jane" Maura coxed
"I can see him, when I close my eyes" Jane admitted.
"So do I darling, it is part of the grieving process" Maura's voice was soft as she half carried her friend inside and upstairs to the spare bedroom. Maura sat Jane down on the bed before taking off Janes blazer and shoes.
Maura then lay her down on the bed with a kiss to her forehead "Goodnight Jane" Maura said softly before closing the door and going to her own room to try get some sleep for herself.