Disclaimer: Read Ch. 1

"Hello, is it me you're looking for." - Hello by Lionel Riche

Ch. 2: Hello

Maura's POV

Jane and I pulled up to the pizzeria. Normally I would not eat at these establishments but as I have to be close friends (as well as a small 'crush') on Jane, I learned to eat pizza more even though it is a bit unhealthy. Now with Kris living with me, I have learned that the adolescent needed 'junk' food even though I did not approve all the time.

Especially her peanut better on the spoon cravings.

We took a seat as I looked down at my watch. "Kris is coming, right," I inquired.

Jane nodded as she looked over the menu. Suddenly we both heard a loud motor and I looked over to see Kris pull up in the motorcycle. She took off her helmet and walked inside, looking for us until I waved at her, "Kris."

She smiled at us and took a seat next to me, kissing my cheek. "Hey Maura, Jane," she greeted with a small smile.

Jane placed her menu and looked at Kris, "Hey Kris was Ma bothering you? You seemed…"

"Distracted," Kris finished as she rolled her eyes. "Your Ma was trying to set me up again and I told her 'no' about twenty different times."

"Kris, I've been doing that since I was born and here I am, still saying 'no' at age thirty six," Jane expressed.

I shrugged, "I don't see what's wrong with it? Kris should be dating by now or at least, interacting with other teenagers."

"I prefer not to," Kris argued, "but any whom, when are we going to do this thing?" Jane smiled and soon the two began an intense conversation.

What Kris was talking about was the new improved basketball team. BPD was going to enter the league against the firefighters, military, and paramedic's staff. As the youngest but the best player on the team, Kris practiced with Jane as much as possible. On a rare occasion, she would go with Frost, Frankie, and Korsak and play with them.

I looked over at Jane who enthusiastically talked with her. It was in these moments, I admired Jane the most for she took Kris in full heartedly as I did. Though she would not admit it, she held a maternal instinct that she showed whenever she was near children especially her nephew and Kris.

"Maura," I noticed Kris waving her hand over my face. I snapped my head looking at her, seeing an amused face across hers and Jane's face.

"You okay, Maur," Jane asked, "you zoned out for a moment."

I blushed and nodded while Kris raised an eyebrow at me. I stood up and looked at Kris, "I'm fine."

Kris suddenly stood up and looked at me, "Mind if you come with me to the bathroom for a sec?"

"I'm not invited to this," Jane pointed out, eyeing us.

Kris shook her head, "Just relax and wait for the food." Kris then took my hand and began to walk over the bathroom.

Kris' POV

I walked over to the bathroom until I turned and abruptly stopped. Maura nearly crashed into me as I stopped her as she looked at me, "Kris?"

"Jesus, you stare too much," I stated to her.

"I do not."

"Yes you do. You kept staring at Jane before I got you out of your trance. I thought for a moment you were having a sex dream or something."

"I was-"

I rubbed my temples then quickly covered her mouth. She looked at me before I said softly, "I love you but this is a time to listen to me?" She nodded and I removed my hand, "Maura, sooner or later, she's got to know."

"Kris, we're not discussing this. You are not even doing anything with your love life."

"Because I do not want one," I argued before taking Maura's hand in mine. She looked down at the hands as I said softly, "I'm just saying. It's hard to watch from the sidelines when you know you can do so much."

Maura gave me a sweet smile before kissing my forehead, "I know you care and want to do something but sweetie, don't get involve. Okay?"

I nodded, letting her walk off before I rolled my eyes, "Like I'm going to give up that easily."

R&I

"So what do you want for your birthday," Jane asked.

I wiped my face and smirked, "Wow that was so subtle."

"Kiddo, you keep directing the conversation to something else but we all know your birthday is coming up. So…"

"So, I don't want anything. No big parties," I looked at Maura, "or presents. I just want to let it go by and chill."

Maura gasped, "Kris, you are turning sixteen that is a very big milestone. It's tradition in some cultures to celebrate such a thing. In Latin America, you are suppose to celebrate the fifteenth birthday in a-"

"Quinceañera. Se que Maura, recuerdas?" [I know that, Maura. Remember?] I chuckle lightly and I peered over my glasses at her, "When have I been know to go with tradition, Maura? It's just a number."

"Kris, give up. Maura won't let you get away with it or even, my Ma. Might as well as celebrate your birthday," Jane stated.

I looked at Maura who was giving me a pleading look even worse, a puppy dog look. I looked away for a moment before I sighed giving in, "Fine, fine, you may do what you want for my birthday but, nothing over the top."

Maura hugged me before she stepping out of the booth. Jane mouth 'thank you' before I nodded and she ran off with Maura back to the cruiser. I shook my head lightly before I heard a small clearing of throat; I looked up to see a short brown haired boy looking at me. He had a small smile as he took the plates from me as I stood up, helping him. "You don't have to do that," he told me softly.

"It's okay, it's a lot to carry," I retorted back.

He nodded and looked back down as I glanced at him again. He had green eyes, with a nice muscular figure, (of course, I am not looking) and strangely, he seemed familiar to me. I helped carry the dishes to a bin before we both turned to speak, blushing at our exact timing.

The boy spoke first, "Hello."

"Hello," I said back. I looked down at my shoes awkwardly while running my hand down my sleeve.

I looked up and our eyes locked before he inquired, "By chance, have I seen you before?"

I shrugged and he placed his hand out for me. "I'm Aaron O'Riley," he introduced himself. I looked down at the hand cautiously before I shook it.

"I should get going," I told him as I released his hand grabbing my helmet, walking towards the door.

"Wait, I don't know your name," he told me.

"It's not that important."

"But it is to me. Please, what's your name?"

I looked down again before I mumbled softly, "Kris."

He smiled, "I hope to see you again, Kris." I nodded before I started to walk backwards toward the door. I walked out as I felt a small blush run up my face. Well he's cute, my mind told me.

Oh, stop it. Not interested.

You are not interested because you do not know how to act. You like to be in control.

No duh. "Kris," I turned around to see Aaron walking up to me. He hands me a small paper and smiles before walking off. I raised an eyebrow for a moment as he walked away; I looked down in my hand opening the paper.

Aaron O'Riley

Age: 16

289-5090

A blush rose onto my cheeks as I tucked the paper in my pocket. I placed my helmet on then stepped onto the motorcycle, riding off back to Headquarters.

Jane's POV

"Hey guys, I'm back," I greeted everyone as I took a seat at my desk, "did anyone miss me?"

There was unease in the room as I looked at Frost and Korsak who looked down at their paperwork. I stood up and tapped his desk, "What's going on?"

"Nothing," he tried to blow off.

I crossed my arms and tapped my foot, "Vince, stop giving me BS and tell me what's wrong?"

He looked up and sighed as he took off his glasses. He looked around on both sides before he looked back up to me. "Janie, there was a child services worker here," he explained. My eyes widened as I sit down as he continued to talk, "They wanted to talk to Doc and we told them that she was out on her lunch break and wouldn't be back for a while."

"Did they say why they was here," I asked.

Korsak shook his head, "Only said it regards on matters involving her guardianship."

"Does Maura know?"

He shook his head again and released a sigh, "Should Kris know?"

"No, Kiddo's birthday is coming up. I won't worry her unless it gets worse and Maura will find out sooner or later."

"So just forget about it."

I nodded as I stood up, returning to my desk. "Yeah," I agreed, "forget about it for now." Or until I tell Maura. I just hope this worker will not cause shit right now.

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