A/N: You guys are awesome! I'm glad you guys like it! Also the song "One Song Glory" from Rent inspires the title. Now, I also based the crime and everything on a certain story plot. I make subtle hints but I want to see if you guys can guess it! If you can, I give you total props!
Also you should read Ch. 8 of "New Adventures" to understand what Jane and Gabriella mention about Kris on a case for three months. It's very important! You can do it now or later!
Anyways, read my lovely readers!
Disclaimer: Read Ch. 1
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey
Ch. 2: The Same Passion from Two Different Versions
Several months ago…
Benjamin quietly observed the stage for a moment before he walked toward the piano. He felt uninspired and it seemed that the music lacked heart, according to Valentine. He never felt so uninspired in so long and that was due to his own heartache. He took a seat, pulled out his pencil and gazed down at the blank sheet music.
"Why can't I get anything," he mumbled.
"You okay, Ben?" Ben looked up from the sheet music and squinted. To his surprise, there was a figure standing which happened to be his friend and a lead in the show, Allison Carter. She was a beautiful blonde with distinctive blue eyes and lately had been the most supportive.
"Nothing…"
"Seems like something."
"I've been blank lately," he sighed. He gazed up and continued, "Nothing inspires me to write any music especially when my own heart is broken."
Allison gave a sympathetic look, "I know it's been rough and this show is basically about forbidden love. Maybe you can find a new inspiration."
"Maybe."
"I believe in you," Allison smiled.
Ben took a quick glance at her then back at the sheet music before he said, "Thanks." Allison nodded, stood up and walked away, not knowing that Ben watched her disappear into the darkness.
Gabriella's POV- Present time
"Don't worry, Zac. I'll make sure that you get that blue cast," I patted his knee gently as I finished examining the young boy's arm. It was a slight fracture but nothing too severe.
The little boy smiled at me. "Thank you, Doctor-" I stopped him and gave him a knowing look before he blushed and said, "I mean, thank you, Gabby."
I smiled, "I'll have one of the nurses come in." I then waved goodbye and walked out of the room as I handed the chart to Barbara who was an older nurse. "I need a cast on the left arm for my patient in room three," I informed her.
"No problem," she answered. I smiled at her then glanced down at my cell phone for moment. I gave a confused look and took a quick glance over my shoulder to see that it was already two in the afternoon. "Something wrong, Gabriella," Barbara inquired.
"No," I answered as I placed my phone back.
"You sure?"
"Yeah, it's just that Kris would call to check if I would like to have lunch or at least, she would text me if she can't make it. I know work for her can get hectic."
Barbara frowned and it was a frown I knew too well.
Over the last two years that I have gotten to know Barbara, I learned that she really didn't approve Kris' late hours even though I didn't care. She wondered how I could handle such a difficult relationship that can change a person's priorities so quickly. Though that was slightly true, Kris was different from others. Kris' priorities were more of that her family and friends came first and most of all, I came first then work.
Sure, there were nights when Kris would come back home late in the evening where the moon was in the middle of the sky. However, I didn't care because I always wanted to see her whenever she came home. I wanted to hear how her day went, if it was bad or good, and hear her voice whisper in my ear about how much she loved me.
But it wasn't always perfect.
Kris had a temper and could be stubborn and sometimes we clashed. But, Kris and I made a rule to never go to bed angry at each other. We could go our separate ways for the day but we told each other that in the end, we had to talk it out. However, the biggest bump in the road was when Kris went undercover for three months with no contact. She almost missed my graduation from med school and when I thought she didn't make it, I noticed that she was there.
She would always be there for me and it brought up many conversations between Judith, Barbara and I. Usually the subject was my home life especially Kris.
I glanced at my phone one more time and sighed, "I guess Kris is not coming for lunch."
Barbara shrugged then stated, "I think you have someone waiting in your office. Something about some paperwork you need to sign."
"Okay," I answered sadly.
I walked down the hallway to my office and pushed through the door to see a person sitting in my desk. At first, I wasn't sure who it was because a folder hid their face until the person said, "I was wondering how long it would take Barbara to inform her that you had a guest in here." The folder lowered and I smiled widely at the sight of my girlfriend sitting in the chair. I closed the door as she stood up and moved from behind my desk as I went over to hug her. As I hugged her, I pulled back and cupped her cheek, kissing her softly. She pulled back slightly with a wide smile as she whispered, "I should do this more often."
I giggled and moved my arms around her waist as I held her. "That answers why you didn't text me," I stated.
Kris smiled sheepishly, "Sorry, I got a case this morning."
"Aren't you not supposed to be here then?" Kris shook her head and I gave a confused look until Kris pulled out a small paper from her back pocket. She handed it to me and I took in my hand to read it. As I read it, I could feel my heart pounding and finally, I looked up at her. "You got promoted," I whispered.
She nodded, "Yeah…I made it."
"Oh Kris, that's wonderful," I told her as I pulled her down to kiss her again. She kissed me back as she leaned back on my desk. I held her close as I kissed down her cheek and neck before I whispered, "That's so wonderful and wait…you already got a case?" She nodded again and I giggled softly, "No rest for you much."
"Never but my parents are ecstatic."
"How is it to work with them again?"
"It's good. I feel like I'm back at home." I smiled at the comment and I can see the happiness in my girlfriend's eyes. I kissed her chin gently which she smiled before she kissed my forehead then whispered, "I might not be home in time for dinner unless you're willing to have a late dinner at home or at my parents' place?"
I bit my lip then nodded, "I can wait for you and we can have a late dinner wherever. I guess the case is that bad?"
Kris shook her head, "It's bad but it's a long list of suspects right now." Suddenly I heard her cell phone went off and she quickly checked it. As she looked at it, she looked over at me and said, "I should get going. Mom's doing the autopsy at the moment."
"Okay love."
I walked her over to my office door. We stopped and Kris gently kissed my lips once more with me smiling against her lips. "I love you," she whispered to me.
"I love you too."
She then opened the door and I leaned against the doorway, watching her walk down the hallway. I openly checked her out in her jeans and leather jacket before I heard a clearing of the throat. I looked over to see Barbara holding up a folder for me. I took the folder but continued to watch Kris then noticed Barbara rolled her eyes, muttering, "Kids in love."
Maura's POV
While Kris and Jane were gone, I began to proceed with the autopsy. I gazed down at the victim and I remembered that Kris mentioned that Mr. Monroe played music. I pulled out my phone, typed in his name and I immediately found a video of him playing. I placed it on the radio and had it play while I placed my gloves on. I approached the body doing the y-incision and began to examine the body.
I absorbed the piano music that was unique. It seemed to be a mix of emotions from what seemed to be sorrow to love to happiness. It was beautiful and I could only think about the music that Kris played. This young man was amazing musician and I wondered now what would happen to the show since he was gone. I plucked out the first bullet out followed by the other bullets.
Would this other composer have the same talent as Benjamin, I wondered. "Maura," I suddenly heard causing me to jump slightly.
I turned around to see Jane standing there and I frowned at her. "Jane, you know not to do that when I'm in the middle of the autopsy," I scolded.
I watched as Jane seemed to hold back a laugh and I shook my head. She calmed herself and gave an apologetic look while I placed my scalpel down to remove my gloves. She lowered the music's volume and gestured to it. "What was the music about," she asked.
"That was our victim."
Jane's eyebrows went up, "Really?" I nodded and watched Jane approach my phone and unplugged it from the speakers. She pressed play on the video with the music playing once more. She observed this for a moment before she placed it back, mumbling, "Damn."
"I know. It's very impressive but I believe you are here to find out what I got so far," I inquired. She nodded and I gestured back to the open body. "I did find the bullets and it seems that cause of death is a bullet to the cardiac sack. Death was instant," I informed her.
Jane nodded, "Did you get the bullets out?" I nodded and I handed the bowl that held the bullets. As she looked at them, she explained, "I have Frost and Frankie checking our security cameras as well as street cams while Korsak worked on a search warrant for Ben's apartment."
"Kris?"
"She's with Gabriella right now but these look like a .45."
"Jane," I eyed her with a knowing look.
She nodded and replied, "I know. I know. "I will not confirm it until I have the ballistics back." I should know this by now."
I smirked and removed the bowl from her hand. Since we were alone except the body, I wrapped my arms around her, hugging her softly then kissed her lips. She smiled softly as I pulled back and retorted, "I agree that you should know better than to guess but you wouldn't be my wife if you didn't do your gumshoe thing."
Jane chuckled, "I'm glad you love my gumshoe thing."
I shook my head, "No." I ran my finger along her cheek with my thumb and whispered with conviction, "I just love you." As I gazed at her, Jane lowered her head and gently kissed my lips again as I kissed her back. It wasn't romantic that we were by the body but I knew she wanted to convey everything through that simple gesture.
"I love you, Maura," Jane said softly.
"I love you too."
"I'm not sure if I should say pomegranates or not," Jane and I quickly pulled apart and looked before we both sighed to see Kris sitting on one of the autopsy tables. I didn't notice that she came in but I gestured for her to get off. She smiled sheepishly as she hopped off the table and continued, "But, at least, I know you guys still love each other. However, I didn't mean to interrupt anything except that I wanted to see what's up."
"You weren't," I told her then gestured to the body. "I was in the middle of it before Jane came. If you wish to take a closer look, you may."
I noticed a small glint form in Kris' eyes as she nodded in excitement. I looked over at Jane who was laughing quietly. We watched as Kris pulled out her glasses, placed them on and walked over to the table. As she approached, I asked, "How did Gabriella take the news?"
"She's happy about it and she will most likely join us for dinner."
Jane stood next to Kris and I stood across from them. Suddenly Jane noticed that Kris squinted at a certain spot and asked, "What? You see something?"
"I'm not sure if it's just me but do I see another bruise," Kris pointed out as she peered over her glasses.
I moved over to the neck, placed my gloves on then turned the victim's neck slightly. Jane's eyebrows went up as she asked, "Is that what I think that is?"
I looked at it, seeing the lighter bruising under the victim's ear. "It looks like an older hematoma," I pointed out.
Kris smirked at this and looked at Jane, "In simpler terms, it's a hickey."
Jane placed her hands on her hips, "So he was seeing someone before he got killed. It might be a couple of days old."
"It also sounds that Mr. Valentine and Ms. Newman didn't know about this-"
"Or they are holding out on us?"
I smiled at Jane and Kris for they seemed to be thinking in the same way. "How can no one hear a gunshot," Kris inquired.
"Silencer?"
"Maybe," Kris nodded. She removed her glasses, placing them in her front pocket before she asked me, "Does it look like he struggled?"
I shook my head, "There wasn't any indication."
"Looks like Ma and I are heading to the theater to check out some suspects while the warrant comes in."
"How did you know about that," Jane inquired.
Kris looked at Jane and answered simply, "I know all but we might need to wait until tomorrow because I don't think anyone is at the theater right now."
"We can always try."
Kris shrugged and Jane quickly kissed my cheek, "I'll see you later."
I nodded then I felt another kiss on my cheek as Kris informed, "I'll see you too."
I watched as they both walked out before I looked down at Benjamin. "Susie," I called out with Susie coming in. I handed the bullets to her and said, "Can you have the ballistics tested? Also the noose needs to be check for fibers and skin please."
"Of course, Doctor Isles."
As she left, I looked back at Benjamin and picked up my scalpel. "You have the best on the job," I informed him and resumed the autopsy once more.
Jane's POV
"Do we got anything," I asked as Kris and I entered the bullpen to see Frankie, Frost, and Korsak gathered at the murder board.
Frankie looked over his shoulder and pointed to the picture of the victim at the theater door. "We got footage of our victim entering the theater. However, we do not have footage of our killer entering the theater," he informed us.
Kris raised an eyebrow and sat down at her desk. She pulled out her glasses and turned toward the computer, typing on it quickly. "Keep going, I'm listening," she told us.
The guys looked at me and I shrugged. "What about the warrant," I asked Korsak.
"We don't have enough yet even if the victim is dead. We need permission from someone and currently, we have no one."
"No family?"
"None that we could find. What did Doc say," Korsak asked.
"The bullets definitely killed him," Kris answered with her eyes still focused on the computer. I observed as her fingers began to type quickly as she continued, "He's got a hickey too."
"The question is how come he didn't defend himself?"
"He knew his killer," Frost pointed out.
Kris stopped typing and looked up, "It's possible. If I knew someone and they pulled a gun out, I would be caught off guard definitely, if the person decided to shoot me. It must have been someone he knew."
I nodded then peered over her shoulder, "What are doing?"
"Research on Valentine and Newman. I don't know why but Valentine gave me that…feeling down my spine," Kris explained.
"Which one?"
"Like he's hiding something. I don't know but I'm seeing what I can find because sometimes motives are hidden on the internet."
"About a show that was barely in production. It's show tunes only," Frankie stated.
I cringed at those words for Kris stopped typing and spun in her chair to face him. An eyebrow quirked up as she said, "It's not just show tunes. Musicals can tell a story and sometimes, a composer and lyricist can pour their heart and soul in it."
Frankie placed his hands up, "Sorry Kris, I didn't mean to insult you if I did."
"It's fine just never say they are just show tunes to other musicians because they can get aggressive."
I smirked and Kris shook her head before going back to her research. As she typed, her phone suddenly rang and Kris answered immediately, "Detective Marx." Her eyes widened as she said to us, "Ms. Newman, how can I help you?"
We gave a curious exchange of expressions as I took a seat next to her. I passed her a notebook gesturing for her to write it down. She nodded and I watched as she wrote everything down as she replied, "Of course, I think I can make it tomorrow for the service. But I will have to bring my partner as well. Is that okay?" I watched her for a moment before she smiled, "That's good. I'll be there tomorrow."
She then hanged up with me asking, "So?"
"We just got invited to the service that is happening at the theater. It gives us the biggest opportunity to go snooping for some suspects," Kris informed me.
"That's good."
"Yup but we got to dress nice."
"This isn't nice," I gestured to my work clothes. Kris gave a small laugh and shook her head causing me to frown and I retorted, "And like your clothing is appropriate, Miss Hypocrite."
"I know my clothing isn't but I got that handled so you don't have to worry too much. However, we got to keep trying to find someone to give us permission to access the premises."
Kris nodded in agreement, "I'll get started with that with Korsak again. You can continue to go through footage or something until it's time to go home."
"Okay," I then stood up and walked over to the tech room before I stopped and turned, "Hey!" Kris peered up and I placed my hands on my hips, "I'm in charge of you. I should be giving you the orders."
"Jane," Kris said with a casual tone, "aren't I the same rank as you?"
"I got more years than you."
"So you're applying the fact that you're older than me."
"Don't push it," I pointed at her.
Kris raised her hands in surrender, "I'm not the one who pulled the time on the job card."
I rolled my eyes, "Whatever."
R&I
Somehow, Kris and Korsak pulled it off and we were going to get a warrant signed off in the morning after the service. Frankie, Frost and I found nothing much in the video footage so we decided to call it a night. The guys decided to head to the Dirty Robber leaving Kris and I in the bullpen.
I watched Kris unpack the last things from her box and placed it on her desk. I walked over and smiled for Kris' desk had multiple pictures of Kris with Maura and me as well recent photos with the twins and finally a picture of her with Gabriella.
"You know when you did those three months undercover, I always had your photo on my desk," I informed her.
Kris looked up then back down. "I like to see you guys on my desk. It makes me feel…happy," Kris confessed.
I gave a small smile before I said to her, "You're ready to go?"
Kris nodded in agreement, grabbed her satchel and walked out of the bullpen with me to the elevator.
Kris' POV
"Kris," I heard my name shouted as I walked inside the house. I quickly placed my satchel down as I crouched down with open arms to have two five year olds tackle me to the ground.
"Oh my god, you two are heavy," I groaned with a small laugh.
Aly pulled back and eyed me, "We are not that heavy."
Liam laughed, "You're able to carry us all the time."
"True," I retorted.
Aly and Liam hugged me tightly as I hugged them back. "Liam, Aly get off Kris," I heard Maura ordered the twins. They stepped back as I sat up and picked up my satchel from the floor. I watched Liam and Aly returned to the kitchen with Maura while Jane joined them. I placed my satchel down and took a seat at the counter to observe them.
The twins grew up a lot when they turned five. Both were up to 4'4 in height and their looks were more distinctive than ever. Liam had light brown short hair with hazel eyes reminding me of Maura. He dressed in a simple Red Sox jersey and jeans. He was like Maura being very inquisitive but he also had a strong interest of sports and not to mention, he was a bit shy. That was unlike his sister who wasn't as shy. Aly had wavy dark brown hair that passed her shoulders a bit. She liked to tie it back into a ponytail like Jane. She had beautiful brown eyes and could be stubborn occasionally about certain things. However, she was equally as inquisitive as Liam was but held a mix of the love for sports but loved fashion.
It was interesting to observe.
However, the one thing they both had in common because of me was the love of music. For some reason, Aly developed an interest of the piano and began to observe me until she began to play with me. Liam actually like to listen and began to learn how to play guitar. I found it sweet when they asked me to play occasionally.
"When is Gabby coming," Liam inquired as he sat next to me.
I smiled at him, "She's coming soon but I got to tell you guys something."
Aly walked over and sat down too before she asked, "What?"
"Well, you know I rarely come by since working in the Drug unit but, guess what?" I pulled out my paperwork revealing my promotion as I announced, "I'm working with Ma and Mom now!"
"You made it," Aly cheered as she hugged me around my waist. Liam climbed over and hugged me around my neck. I kissed both of their cheeks happily then heard the door beginning to unlock. Aly jumped down and ran over to the door.
"Aly," Maura shouted. Aly stopped and looked over her shoulder with a small pout as Maura gestured for her to go to the living room. I chuckled while Liam released me and joined his sister.
Soon the door opened to reveal Gabriella. "Gabby," the twins shouted in delight before they approached and hugged her. Gabriella hugged them both back while Jo Friday greeted her as well. I stood up from my stool and walked over to her with Liam and Aly going back to the living room to join Jane.
Gabriella placed her bag down and smiled at me. "Hi beautiful," she greeted me as I kissed her lips softly.
"Hello," I greeted back.
"I'm not late?"
"Nope, you came just in time for dinner."
"It's lasagna," Liam shouted happily.
Gabriella smiled as she linked her arm around mine as we walked over to the living room.
R&I
As I finished tucking the twins into bed, I walked downstairs to see Maura and Gabriella sipping some wine while Jane had a beer. "They're asleep," Maura inquired as I walked into the kitchen and opened one of the cabinets.
"Yup," I answered as I lowered the small bottle of whiskey. I dusted it off then poured a small glass for myself before I walked over to join Gabriella.
"How's the case coming," Gabriella inquired as she sipped a bit of her wine.
I shrugged, "Right now we got nothing but tomorrow Ma and I are going to the service. We got to dress nicely."
Jane rolled her eyes, "I dress nicely."
"I'm saying for you to not wear your usual clothes," I retorted. I took a small sip of my whiskey feeling the warm burn down my throat, "I just hope we find something."
"I'm sure you will, sweetheart," Maura patted my cheek.
"What is he like supposedly," Gabriella wondered.
I heard Jane snort a bit before I looked at her as she explained, "The victim somehow reminds me of Kris in a weird way."
I gave a questionable look while Maura said, "I agree." I looked at her with an even more questioning look with her elaborating, "It's the fact that he plays beautifully, Kris. The music reminds me about how you placed so much passion in your music. You can see it in his."
"So all we know basically is that he has passion for music like me," I asked.
"In a nutshell? Yeah," Jane confirmed. I rolled my eyes at the comment until I felt Gabriella laced her hand with mine and kissed it. I then noticed out of the corner of my eye to see Jane yawn. She took a final swig of her beer before she stood up and said, "I'm going to hit the hay. You can crash here if you want you two but I'll see you tomorrow, Kiddo."
I nodded as she kissed my cheek then Gabriella's before she walked upstairs. Maura soon followed leaving Gabriella and me alone once more. I looked over at Gabriella as she sipped her drink before she smiled, "I can feel you staring at me."
I smiled and took her glass away. I placed it down on the coffee table as I gently pulled her into my lap. She giggled softly as I whispered, "You're beautiful."
"Hmm…you're trying to bribe me," Gabriella playfully said back.
"No…I'm just happy and I do believe you're beautiful."
"Thank you." I nodded and kissed the top of her head as I gazed at the fireplace as the fire blazed. I began to run my fingers along Gabriella's scar while Gabriella traced the scars on my arms.
"Kris?"
"Hmm?"
"Why did you stop playing," Gabriella inquired.
I bit my lower lip and thought about the question for a moment. I let out a sigh and answered, "I'm not sure, love."
Gabriella looked up at me for a moment. Her eyes seemed to analyze me for a moment before she gently kissed my lips. I kissed her back, holding her close before she pulled back, snuggled into my chest while I rested back.
"I love you," I informed her.
I felt Gabriella kiss my hand and replied playfully, "I know."
I smiled gently before I closed my eyes to rest.
There was peace…for now.
I liked the beginning because you see the back story of the victim. I wanted to test that out but the plot thickens, Kris' spider senses are already tingling. So review, PM, comment, etc! I love to hear from you!
