A/N: Here's a bit of a longer chapter. Keep the reviews coming!
Angela tried to hide her disappointment. They had a special family gathering night at least once a week involving Jane, her brother Franki, and Maura would often come to. She had wanted Jane and Maura to show up. Now her face looked crestfallen when Jane mentioned Maura was sick. And she didn't know what to do. Angela's motherly instincts kicked in "Alright. You did the first step right Janie. You went there right away. Now what she needs is to see a Doctor. If she can't move, check to see if her Doctor makes house visits". then she added "All you can do for her is be there for her. Make sure she eats. Ask the Doctor what she can eat".
Hours had passed. Or was it two? Maybe three? Or four? Maura didn't know. She woke up to hear Jane and her Doctor talking. Her eyelids felt heavy. But the pill had worked some and she was able to sit up. The Doctor came over to her "How are you feeling, Maura?" he asked. He had asked Jane all about Maura's condition and asked if she gave her anything.
Maura looked at him and felt like saying, how do I look to you? But kept her mouth shut and instead mumbled: "Not so good, Doctor".
He quickly examined her and used one of this fancy tools to check her breathing. His expression turned grim. He looked over at Jane then turned back to Maura. "You have a severe case of the flu, and a mild case of pneumonia. I would suggest a hospital stay, but since you can't move, I'm going to prescribe you some medicine namely strong anti-bodics for the flu and pneumonia. Take these for about two weeks, Two times a day morning and night, and you should be better in no time. In the meantime, get some rest and don't work".
Maura looked at him in horror. She had never been out of work for two weeks. Work was her life. More importantly, who would fill in for her for two weeks? She would have to call in a temporarily replacement. But who would be available? Maura cleared her throat "Doctor, you don't understand. My work depends on me. I work with the dead, and I have to go to crime scenes. What is my friend and work colleagues going to do without me?" she asked.
It was going to be hard to keep Maura in bed for two weeks. She was used to moving about and coming and going as she pleased. Plus not working could nearly drive her crazy. Plus, she didn't know how Jane would handle all this. She exchanged a look with her friend who exchanged a worried look back. Concern was written all over her face. It was clear that she was worried for Maura.
She looked back at the Doctor. "I'm sure you can work something out with them. Besides, you have a caring best friend who would be more than happy to look after you. Get some rest and then later you need to get these filled. I would suggest getting them filled ASAP". The Doctor handed Jane a prescription of medicine then he left.
Jane was more than a little worried about Maura. The woman never took a sick day. In fact, Jane couldn't remember her ever being sick at all. Jane never took a sick day either, unless she was forced to. She returned to Maura's place armed with the prescriptions, things her mother said would help, and Jo Friday. Jane couldn't find a dog sitter, and then she figured the little dog would cheer Maura up. As soon as they were in the door, Jo sniffed the air, woofed, and trotted off to find Maura.
Jane stuck her head in Maura's room and saw her friend sleeping, Jo curled up beside her. Smiling, she went back out to feed Bass.