Once again, a big thanks to everyone for reading, reviewing, favoriting, and alerting. It really means a lot to me. Oh and sorry that it took kinda a long time for the update.

This is a little angsty. Just a warning. Not really a very good Valentine's Day chapter if you know what I mean. Anyways, happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Disclaimer: I obviously do not own any of these characters... if I did, wouldn't be writing fanfics right now...

Chapter 4

Maura's POV

Maura stood there frozen. She couldn't move. No matter what her brain tried to tell her body to do, it just would not listen.

Slowly she turned toward the kitchen, dreading what she would find there. Once reaching the kitchen, Maura carefully, methodically looked over the kitchen counter. A box was on the counter next to Jane's service piece and shield. Maura reached out and caressed the shield. A drop of water fell on her hand. Reaching up she touched her face and felt tears. Maura hadn't even realized she had been crying.

A hand touched her shoulder. Looking over she saw Frost motioning to the box. Everyone turned to look at it, no one strong enough to open it. Finally Frankie reached over and opened the box and inside they saw many envelopes, a name on each one. Quietly Frost started handing out envelopes. There was one for each person in the room plus a few others.

Taking a deep breathe, Maura opened hers with shaky hands. Closing her eyes before opening them again, she began to read.

Dearest Maura,

I've been doing some thinking during this past week. I've come to realize some things, but I found someone who could do it for me. So here you go.

If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way.

And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you.

Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.

I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.

Please don't worry about me. I will be fine. I just couldn't stay Maura, knowing that I would always in some way hurt you over and over again. This is for the better. Ma can stay in my apartment, that way she won't bother you anymore. Please, all I want is for you to be happy and now you can be.

Love, Jane

She left the kitchen, walked into the living room and fell on the couch, burying her head in her hands and started crying in earnest. Frankie walked over to her- his face have the same tear tracks as Maura's- and wrapped her in a hug. They sat there silently holding each other except for the occasional sob from Maura. Frost and Korsak, both who would open their envelopes later in private, had gone back to the ceremony with Jane's badge and gun to tell Cavanaugh the news.

Letting Maura go, Frankie looked at Maura. "It's going to be ok. I'm sure she will be back soon." Getting up, he left to tell his family the news.

Now being alone, Maura couldn't stop crying. She was always alone, all her life. All her life, until Jane. Now Jane was gone. Even though Maura knew that it was physically impossible, she now knew what it felt like to have a heart break. Because that's what hers did. It broke into a million little pieces that only Jane could put back together.

TBC

The song is I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. This piece is kinda a tribute piece to her. She was an amazing singer and she will be missed. RIP Whitney Houston. Please review! Those are what I love best.

P.S. Sorry it's kinda short again.