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.
