Newspaper Clippings

by LGCoffeeAddict

A story told in 30 drabbles. "They were talking. Just talking. Maura stood behind the bar, flashing that smile that so often drew in everyone around her. She flipped her blonde curls over her shoulder and picked up her tray. As she walked out from behind the bar, dark eyes followed her as a starving man's eyes followed a hot meal."

12. Greeting Card

Newspaper Clippings: Greeting Card

A Rizzoli & Isles drabble by Gigi

A/N: I feel like if I drag on Maura's turmoil too long, it'll just get repetitive, so moving along. Enjoy!

A/N2: Also, thanks so much to afret2010 for always taking the time to review these drabbles! (And also thanks so much to the slightly less regular but still multiple reviewers!) Seriously, the fact that anybody reviews these drabbles is a really nice feeling, since this is my first venture into the Rizzoli and Isles fandom.

When Jane approached her desk that morning, a steaming cup of coffee awaited her. A small smile played on her lips on whoever had been thoughtful enough to buy her morning jolt. From the one sugar packet and one creamer sitting beside the cup, along with a wooden stirrer, it was clear the person knew how she liked her coffee. Hurrying to her desk, she quickly mixed the additives into the liquid. She closed her eyes and inhaled the scent deeply, cradling the cup in her hands. This was a nice way to begin her Monday.

A glance down at her desk revealed the corner of an envelope sticking out from underneath yesterday's newspaper. As she took her first sip, she reached out and plucked the envelope, seeing her name written in feminine script on the front of it. Curiosity furrowed her brow and tilted her head to the side while she replaced her coffee on the desk and took to opening the envelope.

Inside was a beautiful card, emblazoned with the words, "I miss you," on the front panel. Flipping it open, Jane's Monday morning just improved tenfold.

Dear Jane,

I know I've been distant lately, and I know I've hurt you by not confiding in you. For that, I am truly, truly sorry. I hope you'll forgive me for being such an appalling best friend for the past few weeks. I think I'm ready to tell you what's been going on with me, if you'll hear it. If you haven't completely given up on me, I'll be at the Dirty Robber tonight after work.

I have missed you, too, Jane. I don't want you to think I didn't care about the distance, because I was cranky as you wouldn't believe for these past few weeks.

Love,

Maura.

Jane closed the card slowly, a relieved smile spreading across her face. Finally, she was going to get her best friend back.

A/N: Please review!