Apology

Jane knew she had to talk to Maura about her nightmares.

Two

dreams in one night had her stressed. She needed more caffeine before heading into work and stopped at Starbucks for an overpriced coffee. She reassembled

Parts

of the cup and stepped into the warm, Boston air. She had wronged Maura and needed to make it up to her. For the amount

of

pain she's put Maura through, Maura deserved to be treated right, but Jane had to think of a way to talk to her. It took

One

week but at this moment, she had it. Maura would be

Whole

again and everything would be okay.

Acceptance

Together,

Jane and Maura took a lunch break to the park. Jane led Maura to a quiet spot with a blanket already laid out.

They

sat down on the red checkered blanket while Jane chided Maura to pull food out of large brown bag. She

Found

salads, fruits, plates and napkins. It took a little mental

Strength

to understand what she pulled out last. It was a single, slightly crushed, red rose with a note to attached to it. "Maura, I am sorry for all the pain I have caused you over the years. You always have been and always will be a part of my family. Can you find it

In

your heart to forgive me?" Maura's eyes teared up as they

Each

played with ends of the blanket. She looked into Jane's brown eyes and threw her arms around Jane. She whispered "I forgive you." They both cried and took turns as one consoled the

Other.