Come Back When You Can Part 2
Five Years Later…
"You don't wanna hurt me, But see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder. There's a thunder in our hearts, baby. So much hate for the ones we love? Tell me, we both matter, don't we?..." Running Up That Hill by Placebo
Jane was concentrating on her report that was due in an hour. Cavanaugh has been on her ass about finishing her report on their last case. She felt every bone and every muscle in her body hurt. She really needs to go on vacation. She had been working non-stop and it has taken its toll on her body. Korsak and Frost have approached her about her state but a single glare from her made them back off. They could only shake their heads. They love and care for Jane and don't want to see her fall further down. She was one hell of a detective but anybody who knew Jane, they would know that she's not fine at all.
Her family tried talking to her especially her mother, but getting through Jane was impossible.
She buried herself in work and the light that used to be in her eyes is now replaced with sadness.
As Jane continued to write out her report, a voice of a child, a little girl in fact, disturbed her concentration. As she looked up to see where it was coming from, she saw a face that has haunted her day and night for the past five years. That beautiful face she had missed so much. She blinked twice just to make sure that she is not seeing things.
"Maura?"
"Hello Jane." God that smile, Jane thought, could still make her heart jump. She never thought it was possible for Maura to even look more beautiful but she is even more so than she last remembered.
"Oh my God, it really is you. What are you doing here?"
"I'm…"
"Mommy."
Jane smiled at the little girl as she pulled on Maura's skirt. There was no mistaking that she is Maura's daughter. The curly blonde hair and those eyes that she could get lost in, as she in now, are the same as the woman in front of her.
"Mommy, she's Aunt Jane isn't she?"
"Yes, I am. And what's your name, little girl?"
"AJ."
"AJ?"
"It's short for Allison Jane. I was named after you."
Jane was speechless. She could not believe that Maura had named her daughter after her.
"Wow. Maura. I don't know what to say.' Jane pulled Maura and hugged her. She inhaled Maura's scent and it filled her with warmth that she had stopped feeling for five years.
"I have missed you so much, Maura." Jane whispered.
"You still haven't told me what you are doing here. Where's Mike?"
Jane noticed the sadness in Maura's eyes.
"My Dad died." She heard the little girl say and it broke her heart.
"What? When? How?"
"He was shot, Aunt Jane. He was catching the bad guy and the bad guy shot him." Jane knelt in front of the little girl and lifted her up. She saw the same sadness in her eyes. She hugged the little girl tighter and then kissed her on the cheek before putting her down.
"I'm so sorry Maura.'
"Jane, can we maybe talk about this later?"
"Sure. So how long are you here in Boston?"
"We are here to stay. I came to the station to see about a job. Looks like I'm your M.E. again."
They held each other's gaze until they heard familiar male voices coming from across the room arguing.
"I told you, Korsak, you can't just talk to her like that. I swear you are hopeless."
"Frost, mind your own business. Also. What? Oh…Is that you, Doc?" Korsak asked.
"Doctor Isles?" Frost asked who was also in shock.
"Hello Vince. Hello Barry. Yes, it's really me."
"And who is that beautiful little girl holding on to Detective Rizzoli's leg?"
"I'm AJ."
"Hey, Doc, she's mini you. Is she as smart as you?"
"Actually Vince, I think she's smarter. "
"Really? So AJ, how would you like to help me and Uncle Barry with the computer? Do you know anything about computers?"
"Oh, yes Uncle Vince. Can I call you that? You see the first computer was built…"
"Oh my God Maura, she is so you."
"That's what Mike used to say. But it's true what I said earlier, AJ''s IQ at this age is higher than mine was at the same age."
"How are you Maura? How's AJ?"
"We're fine. It's been about six months since it happened. I think it really helped that AJ is so smart. I decided to move back here to Boston because I know it's what's best for me and her. Mike's parents are here. My parents said they will be home more often now because they want to spend more time with AJ. And my friends are here. You're here Jane. I missed you so much. I wanted to call you so badly after Mike died but…"
"I understand. I wished that you did though. I would have been there for you. We all would have."
"I know. Listen, Aj and I will meet you later okay? So, 7 o'clock enough time for you?"
"It's perfect. I will see you and AJ later."
She watched Maura and AJ and she couldn't stop the smile on her face. It's been so long since she had felt this happy. Her best friend is back and the world seemed right again.
"Come back, I'll help you stand. Let go and hold my all you wanted was me, I'd give you nothing less. So come back when you can…"
