Jane POV

"You look like you could use some sleep" Frost saunters past my desk, placing a cup of coffee next to me. I shake my head, there is no way I could sleep now. It's almost 8am, Maura's been missing for nearly 11 hours and we still have nothing. There are units searching all over Boston for 'Anastasia', like that's even her real name, but so far nothings turned up.

"Jane.."

"Why?" I have to ask, "Why does this always happen to us? First Hoyt, Dominic and then Dennis, and now this shit. God, why is some psycho always ruining our lives, am I that bad a person that I can't just have a happy peaceful life her?" Frost looks slightly shocked by my outburst but his face has sympathy written all over it. I look away, I don't want anyone's sympathy or pity, I just want Maura back.

"Jane" I look up as Korsak enters the bullpen, a folder in his hand that he extends towards me. "Isolated her finger prints from other workers at the Robber, her real name is Tasha Herron, she has quiet the record."

"Yeah, and?" Frost asks

"Born right here in Boston, girl's mother was a drug addict...don't even get me started on her father. Her file says when she was 12 she was abducted, tortured and abused for just over a month until they dumped her, probably thinking she'd die before anyone found her. Poor girl was admitted to a mental hospital for quite a while, somehow got herself released when she turned 18 and that's when things went from bad to worse."

I look up from the file, my anger slightly diminishing, but not entirely. "Tasha has some serious mental disorders, says here when she was 22 she randomly attacked her boyfriend with a razor. Slashed every major artery in his body."

I can see the colour drain from Frost's face as Korsak nods, "There's more."

I don't feel the need to read out her entire rap sheet, I think we all have a sense of what we're dealing with. I no longer feel heated anger towards her, just an increased sense of worry and concern for Maura's wellbeing. "This girl seriously needs help, while I still have the overwhelming urge to shove my gun in her mouth and pull the trigger, Tasha needs to be taken back into a center where she can be treated."

Frost and Korsak nod in agreement, "She have a registered apartment?" Frost asks.

"Wasn't in the file" Korsak shrugs, my shoulders sagging at the news. Time is running out, there is only a certain amount of time this girl will keep Maura alive. I watch as Frost turns to his computer, his fingers flying over the keyboard like lightning. There has to be something.

"Got it!" Frost throws his hands in the air, jumping up from his seat. "She has an apartment down town." I grab my jacket and head for the door, Korsak and Frost on my heels.

I let Frost drive, my nerves too shaken to pay much attention to the road. I highly doubt her apartment is where she is keeping Maura, I'm not stupid enough to expect that but hopefully we will find some sort of clue towards where they might be. Frost pulls up to the curb, "Here" I look up to the building as I climb out of the car, a quiet whistle falling from my lips.

"Nice building" I nod towards Frost, "Don't even want to know where she got the money." Frost visibly shudders as we walk towards the door, Korsak coming up behind us.

"Jane, don't get your hopes up, they probably.."

I hold my hand up to stop him, "I know Korsak, they probably aren't here, this isn't my first rodeo" He gives me a little smile.

"It's different when it's someone close to you rather than a stranger" he pats my arm gently as we climb the stairs, my heart clenching the tiniest bit. I know not to have hopes, and I know Korsak means well, but I can't help myself wish that Maura is here. Frost points to the second door on the landing and stands beside it, back to the wall.

We all draw our guns, I aim mine towards the door as Frost knocks, "Boston Police, Open up!" No answer as expected.

"Now for the fun part" Frost smirks slightly, before launching himself foot first at the door. It takes two goes, but soon enough there is a loud crack as the door splinters and opens. Korsak pushes it open and enters first; I go second, Frost at my back.

"Clear" Korsak and Frost go through the apartment, clearing every room.

Noticing a pile of papers on the table I start leafing through them, "There's got to be something here." I can feel myself getting frustrated, there's only bills and invoices. "Damn it!" As if acting on its own, my arm reaches out and sweeps everything off the table on to the floor. A vase falls and smashes, water puddles onto the floor as broken glass litters the floor.

"Jane, we'll find her" I don't hear Frost come up behind me, I don't really feel him lead me out of the apartment or into the car and I hardly notice the drive back to the station. All I can think about is Maura.

Where is she? My throat burns as I choke back the sobs I feel threatening to escape, I can't lose it now.

The passenger door opens and two strong arms lean in to pull me out, lifting my chin I look straight into the eyes of Frankie. "Jane." He only has to say my name before I start to fall apart. I close my eyes, I don't want to see the panicked looks my colleagues are giving each other, I don't want to be here.

"Janie, pull yourself together" that's a voice I wasn't expecting. I open my eyes to see my mother has joined the crowd, standing on the steps of the precinct. "You are one of the strongest people I know," her hand reaches out to wipe away my tears and I feel myself leaning into her arms. "You overcame a mad man try to kill you, not once, but three times. You survived a bullet that tore through your body, you survive everyday out on the streets cleaning up the scum of our city."

I look at her, where is she going with this?

"It's okay to be scared, and it's okay to lean on those around you. It's what we're here for, honey. Jane, Maura is strong. After everything she's been through with you, I know that girl has skin tough as nails."

Hearing my mother talk about Maura makes me ache for her, I miss her so much.

"Maura's learnt a lot from you over the years, she's learnt how to survive and she'll come back to us. She'll come back to you."

Through my tears I see the sincerity in my mother's eyes, and deep down I know she's right. Maura's a fighter, I've seen her fight back a number of times, it's just knowing the instability of Tasha's mind makes me doubt whether even I could survive her. "Thanks Ma" I whisper, she smiles gently and pulls me into a hug. Looking over her shoulder I notice Frankie is the only one still here. "I gotta get back to work Ma" I sigh, pulling away.

She nods and pats my cheek. "Go get your girl."

I won't rest till I do.

Sorry for the distance between updates and the shortness of this, been a hectic few days. So guess what?! my best friend got into al this drama with her bf which resulted in the police getting called while we were away from her house, they bashed the door down! anyway, long story short they nailed it shut again, we got back and were busting to go toilet so i had to kick it open..i felt pretty awesome haha

anyway, im on a break at my grandmas place cause shes having eye surgery, so hopefully shall get lotsa chapters up. Thank you so much for all your reviews and support, always makes me smile.

cheers, :)