Happy Mothers day to all the great Moms out there!
Chapter 6:Calls
"Inspector Morrison", Maura exclaimed as the man walked in her room," please come in. May I see that photo again?" She asked as she stretched out her hand to receive the photo. He pulled the picture from his jacket pocket and handed it to her. "Thank you," she passes it back. "Thank God, its not Jane." She lets out a breath of relief.
"Well do you know who this might be?"The Inspector asks as he looks at the photo one more time before placing it in his jacket. "We found her on top of you, she was dead and you were knocked out. Since you don't seem to know who she is, do you mind telling me about who she's not?"
As Maura takes a breath to answer, the door blows open and Dr Horton comes in. "Amy called , wow, its an honor to meet you Dr Isles, your family has done so much to help our clinic." Dr Horton reaches for her hand and shakes it enthusiastically.
"Hold on, we don't actually KNOW this is Dr Isles? If I may, can I take your fingerprints and run them through CODIS?" The inspector asks as he motions to the female officer to get the materials they need for the check.
"Of course Inspector,"she says without ever breaking eye contact "I understand and do what you must, I am Dr Maura Isles." She holds up her fingers to accentuate the fact. "I don't understand why you didn't know who I am, did you not find my identification in my wallet in my ski pack?"
Dr Horton and Amy look from the Inspector to Maura as the Inspector talks. "Maam, all we found was you and a dead woman on top of you. You had no gloves, no boots, no ski pack , " he counts on his fingers with agitation, "and you were found a half mile out of town with a blood splattered white ski suit. The blood is on your hands as well, and we tested that and it belongs to the victim." As Inspector Morrison finishes, he rakes his hands through his wavy red hair. His voice calms. "Neither you or the deceased had any ID, we can only go on what we have."He shrugs.
Maura felt sorry for Morrison, "Inspector , I do understand, by all means run your tests." This time she displayed her flanges in surrender. As the young female officer returns with the materials and begins the process of fingerprinting Maura.
Suddenly realization hits her, " Does anyone know I am here? You mean no one knows I'm here?"
"Well, between this and the avalanche, plus we don't know who you were?"Dr Horton defends.
"AVALANCHE! What avalance?" Maura exhales as she examines her discolored fingertips from the fingertip kit. The officer turns to leave with the fingerprints to go through CODIS. "Dr Isles , I recognize you now, my Mom is a cancer survivor because of your families foundation. Thank you." she leaves the room as the others stare after her.
"There are people in Boston I must get in contact with." She looks at the Inspector, "One , most immediate is the women I am thankful that photo was not, Detective Jane Rizzoli of the Boston Police Department. May I have a phone?" Maura queries as she searches the now quiet room.
Amy is the first to move. There is no land line in "Jane Doe's"room, Amy hands her her personal cell phone. She smiles and indicates to Maura that its okay. Dr Horton grabs her hand, "No Amy, allow me." He hands his phone to Maura. She takes it from him with a shy smile.
She quickly dials Jane's number, the phone rings, You have reached the voicemail..., Maura tries again with the same result. "Damn it Jane, where are you?" The ME whispers.
She thinks for a minute and dials another familiar number.
"Hello"
"Angela, its Maura, do you know where Jane is? She doesn't pick up?" Maura pours out before Angela has a moment to think or speak. There is silent on the other end of the phone. "Angela?" Then she hears it, the muffled crying on the other end of the phone. "Oh Angela, "Maura's voice feels strangled, "sorry," pause, "It's a long story." Maura manages to choke out before her emotions overcome her.
"Oh Maura, I'm so happy to hear from you, Jane is here, at work, she is seeing Sean right now. She is on her way to Aspen to find you, "Angela pauses sniffles and continues, "Honey, she doesn't know what she was going to find. She thought you may have been one of the victims." Angela voice fades.
Maura finds her voice, "Angela , I'm so sorry , I had amnesia and just remembered who I am," Maura recounts as she touches the bump on her head, "Poor ,Jane, I have to tell her I'm alright. I can't remember everything about why I'm here at the medical center, but I do remember her and how important she is to me."
Angela's voice is stronger, "Keep trying her and so will I. She is probably still in the meeting, but I'll go up and find her myself!" Maura had to let out a slight chuckle at the elder Rizzoli's determination.
"Thank you Angela. Is all well there , you know besides..."she is cut off by Angela.
"No worries here, Bass is fine , the homestead secure; talk to Jane and that all that matters!"
"Alright , thank you and Bye Angela."
"Bye and I love you Maura." Maura's eyes well up at the matriarch's words. She truly is a remarkable women.
She presses the hang up button and becomes aware of the people around her. All staring at her. The young officer has returned and is also looking at her, then turns to the Inspector. "Here are the results from CODIS." She hands him a paper.
"Well, Dr Isles, according to this you are who you say you are." He sighs and looks up at her.
"Now we just need you to remember what happened before your stay here."
"Her long term memory came back, but trauma may be hampering the segment of recall in question." Dr Horton comments as her regards his patient.
"Was my phone found?" Maura asks.
"Not to my knowledge, " the Inspector comments as he jots notes in his notebook.
"Its okay Dr Isles, you can use mine, get in touch with your family and friends. Its the least I can do. Your Foundation has done so much for this center," the Doctor smiled and patted her hand. "We will leave you be to conduct your calls in private." He says as he motions for the room to clear.
"Thank you , Maura comments as she tries Janes number once more
As Jane makes her way up to brick with coffees in hand, her phone buzzes on her hip. Damn, my hands are full, oh well they can leave a message, she thinks as the elevator doors open.
She goes into the bullpen, puts a coffee on Korsacks desk, he looks up from his paperwork and gives a nod, she flashes him a weak smile. She then goes to Frost and put a coffee by him, he looks up at her. Jane sits on the edge of his desk as her eyes meet his, in a low tone she begins, "Listen Barry, I'm sorry , I shouldn't have take it out on you." She pushes the coffee toward him and he accepts it.
"Jane its OK..."
"No Barry, no its not, don't let me off the hook here." She takes a gulp of her coffee and continues. "I had a phone call and Maura may be missing, there was an avalanche where she was skiing," she stops and chews on her lip to mask its quiver. She looks up and Korsak has joined them. "Guy's I'm really sorry, I have to go to Aspen and find her, she may be in danger."
"My head went there too Jane, These killings may he related to Doyle." Vince comments with a serious look.
Jane's phone goes off, she pulls it from the holster, she doesn't recognise the number, "What, damn telemarketers. "as she adjusts the phone in its holster. "Is Cavenaugh in yet?"She questions as she takes another gulp of the liquid gold. Her phone goes off again, again she retrieves it. She talks to the flashing screen, "Hey, not in the mood," and clicks it back in the holster.
She looks to see the light on in Cavanaugh's office and the door open. "Anything new before I see the leu? " Smiling at her own play on words. Another sip of coffee and the information sharing interrupted when her mother rushes in the room.
"Jane! Jane! " Angela exclaims as she rushes toward her daughter.
"Ma I'm kinda working here, "Jane accents with spread arms and raised eyebrows.
"Shes been trying to reach you, please pick up your phone."
"Ma , who ,what!" As Angela grabs Jane's arms and brings them down, she looks in her daughters eyes. The matriarch speaks barely audible with a large smile on her face.
"Maura, Jane, Maura has been trying to call you."
Jane swallows hard and looks wide eyed at her mother.
Big reunion coming up, now the real fun begins.