Chapter 8: Reunion.
Jane sits back in her seat on the aircraft. She closes her eyes. No electronics allowed on at the time of take off. She let her mind wanders towards the earlier conversation with Vince and Cavanaugh.
Korsak steps in front of her path. She stops and looks at him. " Jane, wait, there's something you should know." The older Detective starts as he looks back at Frost to back him up.
" Vince, not now ,I promised I'd be there for Maura, out of the way." as she goes to push by Korsak.
"Jane wait you have to see this." Korsak motions to Frost again.
"Jane this is big, Maura is in danger." Frost replies as he looks at the screen of his tablet.
"What? How?" Now they had Janes attention.
Vince directs them all to Cavanagh's office. Sean is at the door and gives Vince a nod as they enter with Jane.
Jane suddenly aware she is in the company of her three colleges and the door is closed. "Fella's, what's up?"
"Jane , we have a serious Issue here." Sean comments as he goes behind his desk, motioning the other three to take a seat.
They sit. "We are trying to keep this on the low. The death of Perce Flanigan raises the started when O'Rourke killed Colin Doyle, Doyle killed O'Rourke. Well, the territorial battle continues." He looks at Korsak as he moves to the front of his desk. Takes a moment to think before sitting on the front. "We are monitoring the big four, Doyle , O'Rourke and some new muscle thats moved in namely Flanigan and The Floyd family. All vying for power in the new mob, through gaining officials and lucrative contracts. It is staying low key because we," he looks at Vince," don't know who has who in their back pocket."
"You mean here, in BPD?" Jane looks around the room. All Cavanaugh did was nod a yes at her. She lets a deep nervous laugh , then questions, "Well if they have their pound of flesh in Colin Doyle, why do you think Maura is still in danger?"
"Jane , it's come full circle, surely your cop gut tells you she is safer there?"Jane shakes her head as she looks away from her boss.
"Yea, I told her she is safer there, I just went with the feeling , ya know." All three men in the room nodded at the comment.
"Vince, fill her in."As he moves to sit behind his desk.
"Jane, Maura is in trouble. Before you go there are some details you need to know. Maura was found just outside Aspen CO with a dead women. She appeared to have Amnesia for a day or two, she is at the medical center under guard. "Jane looks at him shocked. Vince lets out a sigh, "Jane they think she had something to do with the murder.
Jane leaps up from her seat, "WHAT! You all know she is incapable of taking a life. She can dig through a body full of maggots but can't kill a fly, If I'm there , I am the one who wields the swatter. "She points at herself. It feels like her heart is going to race out of her chest. She rakes both hands through her wild curls, letting her hands stop over her face as she slowly brings them down.
"So she can't leave Aspen anyway because of the situation. Another thing, somehow the FBI is involved and we have no ID yet on the first victim. We are being blocked in CODIS for some reason." Frost relay with a shrug. He looks back at his tablet.
"Jane if you were on your way to ask to go with Maura, the answer is yes, you know I would trust no one else with her safety." says Cavanaugh. Jane smiles a warm smile back at him. "Frost here has put all the information for you to look at on this tablet." Frost stands and gives the electronic device to Jane. She takes it and smiles at her partner.
"Thanks," she says. "I need to call and get my ticket but i'm leaving today sometime."
"Be careful Jane, we don't know what's going on in Colorado or if its connected to here." cautions Cavenagh. "Say hello to Dr Isles." Sean smiles at the female detective.
"Be safe and take care of her." Korsak says as he pats Jane on the shoulder.
Frost steps up,"If you have any issues with her tablet, just skype me, I installed it and a few games on there." He enthusiastically shows her."Give my best to Maura, I hope this clears up soon so she can come home." She smiles and puts her hand on her shoulder.
"I'd better get going and say bye to Ma and get her to watch Jo for me.
As she leaves the office , she turns back one more time. "Thanks guys", then she off to pack.
Jane comes back to reality as the plane levels out. She opens her eyes to see the fluffy pillow of clouds below her. She turns on the tablet when the caution light in the plane goes off. The Stewardess asks if she wants anything, she pick s a coffee. Then she settles in to review the files on the case for the rest of the flight.
Maura moves in to her Aspen Meadow suite after discharge from the hospital. Dr Horton has arranged a beautiful luxury two bedroom suite for her, knowing Jane was coming to stay..It seemed massive at 1200 square feet and a private balcony looking over the Mountains. Tim Horton had also arranged for Amy to come by and check on her, he made sure she was taken care off. He and Amy helped Maura with her things, not much since she arrived at the medical center with a blood splattered snow suit, that was now locked away in evidence at the police station. Amy went out earlier and bought her some clothes, a nice down jacket, hat, mitts and warm boots.
Maura is awestruck at the beauty of the Master bedroom surrounded by windows and a view of the mountains. Once everything was in Dr Horton approached Maura. " Dr Isles, would you accompany me to dinner tonight? He smiles confidently. She looks up at his blue eyes, she never noticed what a handsome face her doctor had until now.
" Thank you for the invite Dr Horton, but I am very tired and would just like to relax alone here with a glass of wine. I have much to assimilate." He gives a sad smile.
" Of course, I understand." He takes her hand and kisses it before turning to leave, she walks him to the door. They exchange smiles as he exits the suite. Maura closes the door and returns to her room. She leans on the window and tries to keep horrible flashbacks at bay. I feel so alone, Jane would be proud of how I'm holding I could really use a friend right now. She smiles at the thought of her best friend. As she looks out her window at the fabulous view, the two days of stress and worry come out in liquid form. She does not try to stop the tears,she lays her head on the window as the scene blurred out of view.
Jane arrived at Aspen- Pitkin County Airport. She hailed a Taxi and through her carry on to the seat next to her. She wanted to go straight to the Aspen Medical Center to find Maura. .God, I'm so happy that she is alive, I'm not ready to give her up yet. I'm here to protect her, my best friend. Come on Rizzoli, say it, she admonishes herself. I love her and I need her; I'm going to admit it to her when I see her. She was stirred from her musings as the taxi driver announced the destination. Jane paid the fare and ran through the door. Her heart was pounding almost out of her chest in anticipation.
She approaches the front desk with wild eyes. "I'm here to see Dr Maura Isles."She says as the clerk checks the computer roster.
"I'm sorry dear, she checked out this evening."
Janes face dropped as she look down at the women behind the desk. "Where did she go?" questions Jane.
The woman looks over her glasses at the brunette in front of her,"I can't tell you that."
"WHAT! "Jane whips out her badge attached to the long chain around her neck. "I'm Detective Jane Rizzoli and I demand to know where she is, her life is in danger"Jane yells at the wide eyed women infront of her.
Jane takes a quick look around to see security guards and police come on the run. Smooth Rizzoli. She rolls her eyes.
As everyone stands on high alert, a graying middle aged man in a disheveled brown jacket steps forward. "Detective Rizzoli, you have no jurisdiction here," he reminds her as he steps closer, "you sure know how to make an entrance."The Inspector comments as he looks around at all the faces.
"Yea,well," as she drops her badge and her eyes. She sheepishly looks at the Inspector , he smiles and extends his is over some of the phobia with her hands and grips his
hand for a quick but firm shake. He looks around an gestures to all that the shows over and its time to move on. When Jane lifts her face, she sees another man standing there, he has sandy hair and icy blue eyes. Maura would love you, she thinks.
The sandy haired man extends a hand, " I'm Dr Tim Horton, I'm Maura's doctor, pleased to meet you detective. She will be very happy to see you."She smiles at him as she gives his hand a quick firm grasp as well.
" Detective, we can take you to her, we know she is expecting you." says the inspector." I'll fill you in on the way." Jane nods.
On the way to the Resort, Morrison files her in about the "Jane Doe" in the morgue, the avalanche and the condition of the good ME.
Jane sat and absorbed it all, then the Inspector asked, " Detective, what did mean by, 'her life depends on it'?" Janes eyes go wide as her head snaps toward him. Her eyes are wide as she met the Inspectors.
" Its complicated, I really want to see Maura right now. I'm tired after a 6 hour flight but I'll fill you in later,we'll see if there is a connection." He nods his understanding.
" We're here"
Jane exits the car in a flash, forgetting her carry on in the back seat of the car. Morrison, grabs it and shakes his head. He catches up to the Detective who is already at the front desk. "This way Detective," Morrison directed as Jane took her bag from him .
Jane stands at the door, she takes a breath, then knocks.
Maura opens the door, thinking its the room service she ordered. Her eyes go wide at the sight of Jane and the tears cascade as sobs erupt from her. Jane is barely containing her emotion as she hugs Maura strong and secure. " It'll be OK , I'm here," as she draws circles of comfort on her friends back, " I'm here."
Morrison drops the bag near the door then exits, leaving the two friends alone.
Reunion! More to follow!