Here's the last chapter for the night everyone! Enjoy!


August 9th

Dear Kate,

I know I haven't written to you in a while; life has just flashed by. Jane asked me to marry her a couple of days ago, on my birthday. It was the best birthday present I have ever received. I am happy beyond measure; I never thought I'd be able to love again. We went out yesterday morning after breakfast and visited several jewelry stores. After looking at what seemed to be hundreds of rings, I finally came across one that both she and I loved for her.

I know you would be happy for me. I know that Jane is happy, but I also know that she would love to be able to share this with Angela. I know that if there is a heaven that's where you are so please, give us a hand and help Angela come around… that seems to be the only element missing. Though Jane doesn't really talk about her much anymore, I know she misses her and will be extremely sad and disappointed if she doesn't attend our wedding. It would be great if she finally accepted our relationship and let her daughter back in.

Until then, there's plenty to do. We aren't in any rush since I want the wedding to be perfect. I'm not wanting anything too lavish or fancy, just a nice, small ceremony with our closest family and friends. I thought you'd want to know that I am happy once more. Jane completes me; I am whole once again. That's all I've ever wanted out of life: to be happy…

All my love,

Maura.


Monday morning brought the return to work for the two women once more. Since Maura's birthday had landed on a Friday, they'd taken the weekend to celebrate and be alone. Now, both entered BPD headquarters, hand in hand, their engagement rings worn proudly for the world to see.

Maura walked into homicide with Jane, getting ready to answer some questions on a report that had come back with some complex findings. As she grabbed the file handed to her by Frost, his eyes were immediately drawn to her left hand.

He 'coughed', trying to get Korsak's attention; Korsak was too busy looking at something on his computer. He tried coughing again, this time a little louder.

"What's the matter Frost? Do you need a cough drop?" Jane teased. She knew the reason behind his antics.

That seemed to grab Korsak's attention and Frost immediately nodded over to Maura's hands, which were still in plain view as she read over the file. Korsak took a few seconds trying to figure out what the hell Frost was talking about and then had a look that mimicked that of a fish out of water when he saw what the fuss was about.

"What's the matter guys? Looks like you've seen a ghost," Jane continued to tease.

"Is it true?" Frost finally asked after a minute of second guessing himself.

"Is what true?" Jane played along.

He rolled his eyes and pointed at Maura's hand. Jane smiled from ear to ear as she lifter her own left hand and proudly showed off her own ring.

"You two? You're finally getting hitched?!" Frost asked again.

"I asked her on Friday night and she said yes," Jane replied, all smiles.

Both men rushed to envelop the couple in congratulatory hugs.

"It's about time!" Korsak stated as he hugged Maura and then Jane. "Congratulations you two! You deserve all the happiness this world has to offer."

"Korsak is right Jane," Frost piped in. "We couldn't be happier for the two of you. When's the big day?" he asked.

"Thank you Barry, Vince. It has always meant a lot to Jane and me that you have been so supportive since the beginning of our relationship. We haven't set a date yet; we've just gotten engaged. We're not in any rush, you know how wedding planning can take quite some time. Not to worry, you two will be amongst the first to know all the details when we get everything settled."

"Maura's right, guys." Jane said. "It really does mean the world to us that you've been so supportive. You are our family, and we're so happy to be able to share this with you."

"We're happy to," Korsak said.

Just as the second round of hugs was going around, Angela walked into the room with Sean, coffees and pastries in hand. She was there long enough to hear the congratulatory wishes and to see a flash of Jane's and Maura's engagement rings as they went to hug Frost and Korsak. Her face paled. Korsak was the one to spot her first.

"Angela, Sean… come hear the big news!" he said excitedly.

"We heard," Cavannaugh said. "Congratulations Jane and Maura. I'm happy for you both," he stated as he went to shake their hands.

"Thank you sir," Jane replied right behind Maura's "thank you lieutenant."

Angela stood amidst the small crowd, still speechless. Jane turned to look at her but said nothing. Maura instantly came to Jane's side and put an arm around her fiancée's shoulders.

"Aren't you going to congratulate your daughter, Angela?" Korsak stated expectantly.

Angela stared at Korsak with a frown before turning to Jane and Maura. "Congratulations," she said half-heartedly before turning and storming out of the room.

Frost and Korsak released a sigh and shook their heads in disapproval while Jane tried her hardest to keep her tears at bay.

"Barry, Vince, I'll go over this report again and e-mail you a copy once I've broken it down. Jane, can you come with me please? Excuse us gentlemen."

"Sure Maura, congratulations again," Korsak said with a genuine smile.

Maura took Jane by the hand and led them to the elevators and down to the morgue where they were congratulated with cheers and shouts of joy from Maura's staff. It made Jane brighten up a little once more before she and Maura walked into the blonde's office to digest Angela's reaction.


What do you all think? Is Angela ever going to come around to accepting our ladies? Let me hear it! More chapters tomorrow; there's a wedding that needs planning!=)