A/N: Before 'Baby Mine'.

Disclaimer: Read Ch. 1


Inspiration

Jane's POV

"Kris, have you ever thought about what you wanted to really be when you were growing up," I inquired with Kris as I sat down with her and Maura in the kitchen. It was subject I never really brought up until now especially when realizing that Kris had a college degree besides her high school degree.

"What do you mean, Ma? I thought I already told you," Kris retorted.

"Kris, I don't think being a researcher for the unit is a career."

Kris shook her head, "Not that. I thought we've actually talked about this."

I looked over at Maura who shook her head. "You mentioned you wanted involvement in the police department," Maura stated. "I'm not so sure about what you really mean by that."

Kris placed her newspaper down and smiled, "I want to be like you guys." Maura and I gave confused looks while she continued on, "I want to speak for the dead like Mom but I want to catch the killer like you, Ma."

"So, you want to be a cop?"

Kris shook her head, "I want to be a Homicide Detective."

I gave a shocked expression while I noticed a smile form on Maura's face. I looked over at Maura before I asked, "Did you know about this?"

Maura shook her head but pointed out, "She catches your best interests though. Jane, she reminds me of me a bit but I could see that she gets a lot of satisfaction of solving the case."

"But she wants to be like me?"

"What's wrong about that," Kris questioned.

I opened my mouth then closed it. I shook my head and sighed, "I never thought really that you looked up to me. I knew you looked up to Maura and I figured you might go for medical school or something. But, you want to be just like me?"

Kris stood up and walked over to me. She hugged me and kissed my forehead before she mumbled against my head, "I want to be like both of you but yes, I want to be just like you, Ma."

I pulled back, "Why?"

"Why are you doubting yourself?"

"Kris, you are my kid but I never saw myself as an inspiration for much."

"Jane, you inspired your brother," Maura informed.

"Nonna will kill you and she'll blame me for the idea."

Kris shrugged, "She can blame me because I've wanted to do this for a while."

"A while?"

Kris nodded and leaned against the counter. Maura and I both gazed at her and in that small moment, I realized that Kris grown a lot since the day I met her all those years ago. She wasn't an isolated child but more family oriented and talkative. She loved our family and I was happy to have her as my daughter.

She gave a light smile before she asked, "Do you want to know the first moment I realized I wanted to be just like you guys? To be able to give justice to others?" Maura and I both nodded and Kris answered in a light sigh, "When I was in the hospital after my father's case, that's when I truly wanted to be like you guys. I wanted a new identity besides being Adrian's daughter and when I saw how much determination you had to solve the case and to find me. I realized that I wanted to give the same closure you gave me."

"What kind of closure," I inquired.

"You gave me a closure that I can change my life, that I can move on a bit. I want to help people like you do. I want to go around and catch the bad guy while looking at the dead body and wonder how he died. If anything, you guys are my inspirations."

I smiled at Kris while I opened my arms with Kris walking into them, hugging me. Maura joined into the hug before Kris pulled back, looking down at her watch. "Nonna wants me over at the house so I better get going," she informed us.

I raised an eyebrow, "Why do you need to go next door?"

"I'm babysitting TJ with her because he's requesting me."

"See you later, Kiddo."

As she walked out, I bit my lower lip and an idea was beginning to form. Maura must have noticed for she gently wrapped her arms around me then asked, "What's going on in your big head?"

I laughed, "Aren't I suppose to ask that?" She shook her head and gave an expectant look as I continued on, "We've been married for about a year."

"Correct."

I bit my lower lip and rubbed her hands gently. "How do you feel about extending our family," I inquired. She gave a surprised look and I looked down, "If you don't wan-"

"NO! I mean…yes, oh Jane, yes," Maura smiled widely. She cupped my cheeks and kissed my lips softly, "I want us to expand our family. I just thought you want to wait a bit longer or-"

I shook my head, "No, I look at Kris and the way she's with TJ and listening to her talk, I realized how much I love having kids around, how much I love raising Kris and maybe we can do the same."

Maura nodded, "Let's do it then."

I smiled back, "Let's have a baby."


This is the last one guys because I'm starting a sequel to 'Adventures' as soon as 'Baby Mine' is done! Please review, PM, comment! Thanks for joining this ride and enjoying as much as I have and I hope to see you in the next 'Adventures'