A/N: Hello everyone! I am sorry it has been a while, I was on Vacation. I am now back home, and ready to start again. Thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed, and enjoyed this Story. Please enjoy - Sushi1976
Did I Do Something Wrong?
Frost went straight to work digging up the boyfriend, while I updated Korsak about what Alyssa told us. He said that it was a stretch since everyone assumed that is what was happening to these innocent people last year. Bodies being found burned, anyone could conclude to someone burning these victims. Korsak still wanted us to run some background checks on the boyfriend, and Sarah.
As I had to wait for Frost to find anything, I figured I would quickly run downstairs to see Maura. It wasn't often that she requested my presence due to non-work-related issues, usually, she would wait till we were outside of work. I tried to call her while we were on our way back, but she never answered. Of course, that sent me into a tailspin, but she text me saying she was safe.
She was sitting in one of the uncomfortable chairs in her office, I could just spot her as I came around the corner. I stopped and watched as she gave away her tell. Maura once told me that she could always tell how I was by just watching me, that I had a tell. My hands, they were my tell. I would touch, rub, or flex when I was either worried, upset, or scared. Maura would stare straight ahead, barely blinking when she was thinking hard, or trying to find the strength to talk about things that she found difficult, I could see the wheels going a mile a min as I watched her through the glass. Something was upsetting her, making her struggle with her thoughts, Jack better not have hurt her.
"Hey Maura, sorry we just got back."
"Did you find out anything?" I watched as she never looked at me, she was now looking at her hands.
"We think the boyfriend of the roommate was involved, but we need solid facts. Therefore Frost is digging into his background, and Nina is digging more into the roommate." I waited for her to say something about not guessing or feeling with my gut, but nothing.
"Maura, what's going on?" I took a seat across from her, reaching out for her hands.
"I ended things with Jack today." She still wouldn't make eye contact, she kept her head down playing with one of the rings on her fingers.
"What do you need Maura, tell me how I can help you."
"I need some time away, space to think about everything. I thought I wanted the same things as him, but somewhere my thoughts changed. I love Jack, he is everything I would want in a person to spend my life with." she took back her hand from my grip, wiping away her tears. "I hurt Jane, it hurts so much." I pulled her close to me, taking her into my arms.
"Take all the time you need Maura. Jack was not just another boyfriend, he was about to be your husband. I don't know how to help you figure out your thoughts on what you want in life, but I am here to help you through this situation." I wish I could be more upset about this breakup, but Jack pushed my limits after the whole situation outside the precinct.
"My parents are sending the private jet, I am leaving tonight."
"Okay, I will take you to the airport. When will you be coming back home.?"
"It's okay Jane, I can get a taxi. I rather you stay working on this case, you're needed here more."
"You are more important than this case Maura, so let me take you." she nodded her head, walking over to her desk.
"My plane leaves at 7."
"I'll be at my car by 6 then. Is there anything else I can do Maura, now and when you're gone?" She placed both hands on the desk, took a breath then looked up at me.
"Your mother is taking care of everything at home, including Bass. My staff are going to keep me updated on the case, but thank you." I nodded, standing there in her office not knowing what to do or even to say.
Maura had gone through breakups before, but She never needed to take time away. I understand why this time, She did love Jack. I wanted to say more, do more than just stand there like an idiot. I couldn't come up with anything, because part of me knew that I was happy about it. That part of me, that feeling made me feel like the worst best friend ever. Maybe Jack was right, maybe I was a little selfish when it came to Maura.
"I have to head back upstairs, but I will meet you at my car at 6 okay?" I waited for her reply, for her to just look at me. She didn't.
"Thanks, Jane."
Why does it feel like I did something wrong?
