"We've already been through this. I can't accept such an expensive gift."
"I've had these ones made specifically for you. I'm not going to give them back."
She sighed as she tried them on; they were beautiful indeed.
"When was it that you had your earlobes pierced?"
"I – why are you asking?"
"It was a special treat from your mother, wasn't it?"
"Yeah," she admitted at last. "Shortly after Tommy was born."
He smiled softly. "She wanted you to know you'd always be her little princess."
Lisbon touched one of the diamond earrings and smiled in turn.
"Thank you, Jane."
Author's note: Still taking prompts. Thanks to anyone who provided me with one.