AN: So I think when I have a chapter already written I'll update twice a week. Originally I took this chapter another direction, but it didn't feel right so I went this route instead. Also it came to my attention that maybe not all of you watch NCIS so y'all didn't know who Eli was. If it's not clear enough in this chapter just ask and I'll explain.

Fun little tidbit: I was so lost on what the title for this story would be until I found a quote on instagram that I felt related to the story. The last word in the quote was Uncontrolled.

Goof: When picking out Tali's middle name I asked my friends for a feminine or unisex version of Leroy. It wasn't till after I posted the chapter did I realize that with the way I worked the time line out in my head Tali would have been around three when they met Gibbs.

Yes I just pointed out a goof in my own story. How do we like the fun little tidbits? Should I continue doing them.

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It was late when Maura was finally able to return Jenny's call. She knew that this conversation couldn't be good so she waited till Tali was asleep.

Maura heard someone pick up and she spoke, "Hey Jenny it's Kate."

"Kate," Gibbs spoke.

Maura sighed. She was ready to find out what Eli had in-store.

"Gibbs why are you answering Jenny's phone?" Maura asked.

"She fell asleep on my couch and I saw who it was calling," Gibbs replied like it was no big deal.

Maura wasn't even going to ask why Jenny was at Gibbs' to start with. She was one of the few who knew the whole extent of their history.

"Just tell Jenny to call me when she gets the chance," Maura told him.

"Kate how are you?" Gibbs asked changing the subject.

Maura knew she wasn't going to be able to get out of Gibbs' questions.

"Honestly I'm doing pretty okay. Tali likes the new house. We did have some trouble with school today, but nothing to bad."

"How's work? I bet you don't miss DiNozzo," Gibbs joked.

"I went to lunch with some of the detectives today. I should be used to people asking me questions about my personal life. I did work with Tony for two years. Though I think the youngest wanted to ask me out," Maura told him.

"Rule 12," Gibbs said with a hint of a smile.

"Don't worry he's not my type," Maura said forming a smile of her own. "Tali asked when you're visiting?"

"Do you want me to?" Gibbs asked seriously.

"Gibbs I left to start over not to get rid of my family. I don't think I'm ready to face Tony and Abby yet, but you and Jenny are always welcome," Maura told him.

"I got some vacation time coming up. I might actually take it this time," Gibbs spoke.

Maura smiled even though Gibbs couldn't see that.

"Tali would love to have you here" Maura said. "I would too," She added.

"I'll let you know. It's late you need to be in bed," Gibbs reminded her.

"That's where I'm heading. Just get Jenny to call me when she can," Maura spoke.

"I will. Good night Kate," Gibbs spoke.

"Night Gibbs," Kate replied as they hung up.

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Maura dropped Tali off letting Ms. Grace know that Tali didn't have to take a nap as long as she at least layed down with the rest of the kids. She ran into Jane as she was getting coffee from the cafe at BPD.

"How's the little one?" Jane asked.

"Tali is fine. Yesterday was her first day back to school. She got upset when she woke up from her nap and couldn't find me," Maura explained.

Jane fixed her own coffee as she talked, "What grade is she in? My nephew is in first grade."

"Kindergarten. Ms. Grace and the principal have been very understanding with Tali adjusting to the move," Maura told her.

Jane nodded in understanding. "Ms. Grace was TJ's teacher and she seemed really nice the few times I met her."

The conversation was interrupted by an older women that Maura hadn't met.

"Who's your friend Jane?"

"Ma this is the new M.E. Dr. Maura Isles. Maura this is Angela, my mother," Jane introduced.

"It's nice to meet you Mrs. Rizzoli," Maura greeted politely.

Angela smiled. "You can call me Angela dear."

"This was nice Ma, but Maura and I need to get to work," Jane spoke.

"Your mother seems nice," Maura stated as the walked to the elevators.

"She's to nosey for her own good," Jane told her.

Maura paused. "I don't believe that. She's just trying to keep an eye out on her kids."

"I guess," Jane sighed.

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Maura was sitting in her office with her back to the door.

"Who does he think he is coming in to disrupt my life?" She asked Jenny angrily.

She could hear Jenny sigh on the other end of the phone. "He says he just wants to talk to you. I guess he wants your side of the story."

"No what he wants is to blame me for his children's death," Maura replied. "What does he want me to say? Yes that I killed Ari, not Gibbs. I'm the one who wanted revenge and shot him in Gibbs' basement!" Maura yelled.

"Uh I can come back later."

Maura swirled around to see Jane nervously standing in the door way.

"Just tell him I'll think about it. Talk to you later," Maura said before hanging up.. "How much of that did you hear?"

"Just Gibbs' basement," Jane replied.

She watched as Maura visibly relaxed at the knowledge.

"What can I do for you Jane?" Maura asked

Jane smiled. "Since we didn't get to finish lunch yesterday I was wondering if you wanted to have lunch today?"

Maura nodded. "That would be fine. Just let me sign this file and we can go."

Jane sat on the edge of the couch as she waited for Maura to finish.

"Is the Dirty Robber fine or would you like to go somewhere else?"'Jane asked.

Maura set her pen down and grabbed her bag. "The Dirty Robber is fine."

"Okay let's go," Jane said getting up.

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"So how you liking Boston?" Jane asked as they waited for their drinks.

"I haven't got to explore to much yet, but so far I like it," Maura told her.

Jane thought about her words before she spoke. "Sunday afternoon I'm taking my nephew to the park. I would like to invite you and Tali if that's okay," Jane offered.

"I'll ask Tali, but I'm sure she'll love to go. Even before we moved she didn't have many friends her own age," Maura said just as their waiter came with their drinks.

Once they had ordered Jane spoke again, "TJ's very friendly and thinks it's his duty to be friends with everyone."

Maura smiled at Jane's statement.

"Sadly I think Tali gets her lack of need to socialize from me and her Ima."

The words were out before she had processed them. Almost a month later and she still wasn't use to being a single parent. Maura looked down as she waited for the questions to start.

Jane could tell Maura didn't want to talk about the topic of Tali's other parent so she didn't bring it up.

"You seam like a pretty social person. A lot of little kids get nervous about making new friends," Jane reassured.

"It's not just that. I think I kept her to sheltered when she was younger. When Talk was almost one I took a job that required me to be away for periods of time and then when I took my last job I was always working," Maura explained.

"If Tali is anything like you I know she's a well behaved, sweet girl," Jane told Maura.

Maura smiled. "I can't take all the credit. I had some amazing help along the way."

Jane wanted Maura to open up and trust her so she over stepped her bounds. "Like her Ima?"

Maura gave Jane a sad smile. "Yeah. Ziva was more careing and patient with Tali then I could have ever expected."

"And Gibbs?" Jane questioned.

"He's like my second father and Tali's grandpa," Maura told her as their food arrived.

"That's how Korsak is to Frankie, Frost, and I," Jane spoke.

"Like they say family isn't about blood. Family is the people we can trust, are there for us, and support us no matter what," Maura stated.