A/N: I did a huge time jump. Maura is now graduated Med school and is doing Doctors Without Borders despite Jane's pleading to not go. Also I'm going to be putting a character from a different show.

Maura is going to be apart of Doctors Without Borders. Meaning she's risking her life to take medicine and supplies to places that nobody cares about. Jane is trying to stop Maura from going because of how dangerous it is. But Maura insists..

Logan International Airport. 6:15am

"Maura why are you doing this?" Jane said looking at her.

Maura closed her eyes. "Because Jane, I have too." she said. "These children are in need. They have no medical supplies or doctors because they live in 3rd world countries. They need me Jane." she said.

"I need you here. Safe and Sound." Jane said grabbing Maura's shoulders.

Maura looked into Jane's eyes. She has never once seen her worry. Jane had the look of worry and fear and sadness in her eyes. "Jane I'll be okay I promise. I will write you when I can I promise." she said pulling Jane into a tight hug.

"Flight 5323 from Boston to Uganda now boarding."

"That's my flight." Maura said letting go of Jane.

Jane looked at her. "Please don't get on that plane Maura." Jane pleaded.

"I have too." Maura said. "And you. You're going to be alright because you're Jane Rizzoli. You're strong and fearless and brave and you'll be okay. I'll be ok Jane. I promise." she said kissing her cheek. "I love you." she said.

"I love you too." Jane said teary eyed.

Maura turned around and disappeared through the gate.
"She's gone." Jane said.

"She'll be back Jane." Angela said putting an arm around her daughter.

Jane looked at her mother heartbroken. "Ma I've never been more scared in my entire life." she said.

Angela pulled her daughter into a hug. "Maura will be okay. She trained for this. She'll be okay. I know she will." she said comforting her daughter.

Jane cried into her mother. She didn't know if Maura would come back. What if she doesn't?

As Maura boarded the plane she felt her heart break a little. She sighed and wondered if she was doing the right thing. But Jane was just her friend. Jane will survive. Maura sat back in her seat and put in headphones and listened to her MP3 player. She looked out the window and teared up a bit. Was she going to survive 6 months away from Jane.

Uganda 1:15pm

"Welcome everyone to Doctors Without Borders. My name is Doctor Ryan Witt. I am in charge of the program here in Uganda." he said. "Each of you are risking your lives to help out a country in desperate need which is the most dedicating thing a doctor could do."
Ryan spoke for a good 15 minutes about who to go to, what to do, where they'll be sleeping. What they'll eat etc..

"Also." Ryan started. "You'll each be working with a partner." He said. "I have you each assigned with someone and I have posted it over on that board." He said pointing to the board. "Go find your partner and assignment. Good luck to you all."

Maura got up and went over to the board with all the other doctors. She saw her name and the person she will be paired with. "Ian Faulkner." She said.

"That would be me." a voice said behind her.

Maura turned around. "Doctor Ian Faulkner." he said extending his hand.

"Doctor Maura Isles." Maura said shaking his hand. Something about him was different. Different in many ways.

"We will be not only working together but we're in a hut together." He said. "I hope you don't mind."

Maura shook her head. "I do not mind at all." she said. "Come on lets see what our assignments are." she said.

Both walked over to Doctor Witt. "Maura and Ian." he said. "You two are going to be working with children in the field with Malakai." he said. "It's one of the toughest jobs because it's with children of the malatia. So remember to be gentle." he said to Maura and Ian. Both nodded.

"Good." Dr. Witt said. "This is Malakai." he said introducing the boy who looked no older than 16. "Malakai. This is and they'll be working with you."

Malakai nodded. "Nice to meet you both." he said. "Follow me and I'll lead you to the hut you'll be in and after you're settled, we'll go into the town and you'll meet my people." he said. Both Maura and Ian nodded and they all headed to the hut. It was bigger than they both thought.

"You two got a nice one." he said smiling. It had a big open space with a very large table. and one bedroom with two cots.

"You'll shower in the river. It's clean don't worry. It's been tested multiple times. And you'll eat with the town every night as a thankyou. And on your last night here, we will have a huge feast." Malakai said. "So unpack and I'll see you in about an hour." Malakai said leaving the hut.

Maura started to bend down to get her bags. "Oh here I got it." Ian said picking up Maura's bag.

"Wow thank you. That's very kind." she said smiling.

"No problem." he said smiling. "Which cot would you like?" he asked.

Maura shrugged. "Doesn't matter." she said.

Ian sat her stuff on the one closer to what is supposedly a window.

Maura unzipped one of her bags and pulled out a photo in a frame of her and Jane. She smiled.

"Who's that?" Ian said.

Maura looked up. "My best friend." she said. "We took this on New Year's Eve last year. It's my favorite." she said smiling down at it. Maura was wearing the silver halter dress. and the New Year's tiara and both girls had a silly expression in the picture.

"Do you miss her?" Ian asked.

Maura nodded. "More than anything in the world." she said. "She begged me not to leave. But I had too." Maura continued. "I promised to write letters. I can do that right?" Maura asked Ian.

Ian nodded. "But it costs." he said. "If you send one a week it's like $4.00 american money I think. But it's worth it to some." he said.

"It'll be worth it then." she said. "How much time do we have left?" she asked.

Ian checked his watch. "I think about another 25 minutes. Why?" he asked.

"So I can write Jane a letter then mail it out tonight." Maura said pulling out paper.

Ian smiled at his new roommate. He could tell that there was more than just a friendship. It was deeper and more intimate. He thought it was the sweetest thing in the world.

25 minutes later Malakai came to get them right as Maura finished her letter.

"You two ready to go to the hospital?" Malakai asked.

Both Maura and Ian nodded. "Oh Malakai?" Maura started. "Can I mail this letter out? It's to a friend back home."

Malakai nodded. "Sure thing." he said we can take it to the mail office on the way to the hospital." he said.

"Wonderful!" Maura exclaimed. She grabbed the letter and her backpack and they headed out.

Maura and Jane's Apartment. 3:45pm the next day.

Jane was sitting on the couch watching the game with her brothers.

"This place is huge." Frankie said. "Like the apartment itself is bigger than our entire house.

Jane rolled her eyes. "It's a decent size for an upper class person." she said.

"Do you like here better than your old one?" Frankie asked.

Jane nodded. "Oh yes. I love this apartment." she said. "I'm so happy Maura wanted a roommate." she said smiling at all the photos. they had developed and framed all the pictures they'd taken since they met. Random photos including the one of Maura, Tommy and Frankie being silly on christmas eve last year.

Jane had all her stuff moved into Maura's apartment last week. They all pitched in and helped. Everything was moved before Maura left.

"I wonder what Maura's doing right now." Frankie said.

Jane looked up. She really missed her best friend. "Probably saving a life." she said.

"I think I know." Tommy said coming through the door with mail. "Letter addressed to Jane Rizzoli from Uganda." he said.

Jane jumped up and grabbed the letter from Tommy's hand. "You're welcome." he said.

Jane shewed him away and opened the letter. She smiled

Dear Jane,

Hujambo! It means hello in Swahili which is the native language here in Uganda. My plane ride was pretty good and I got here safely. The people here are so welcoming and loving Jane. I really enjoy working with them. The man in charge is very helpful and kind. I can see why the people like him so much. My roommate and partner is Faulkner. He's the kindest, funniest, and sweetest man I have ever met & he is Australian. I enjoy his company immensely. We also have a boy we're working with who shows us around and helps us in the community. His name is Malakai. He can't be any older than 16 or 17 years.

But I miss you so much Jane and it kills me that I can't call you and I can only send one letter a week. I hate that because I want to tell you what's going on every second I am free. But I can't. They have a rule and I understand that. I have 6 months to work with children of the malatia. I'm nervous, I won't lie. I don't want to scare them. I wish you were here Jane that way I'd know what not to say.

I hate that I must make this letter so short, but Ian and I are off to save lives of children so I hope you are doing well and I promise to write as soon as I can. I love you Jane and I hope to hear from you soon. Tell everyone I say hello!

Upendo, (it means love)

Maura

Jane smiled as she read this. She missed Maura more than anything in the world. She worried about her being in a 3rd world country. Especially Uganda. It's dangerous. Jane walked down the hall and into Maura's bedroom. She sat on the edge of the bed and sighed. It was kinda lonely without Maura there.

"Janey?" Frankie said peeking into Maura's room.

Jane turned around "yeah?" she asked.

"You alright?" he asked. "You're awfully quiet."

Jane nodded. "Yeah." she said. "I just miss Maura." she said sighing.

"Well why don't you write her back and we can take it down to the post office and mail it?"

Jane nodded. "I like that idea." she said smiling.

Community Hospital- Uganda 8:45am

"Dr. Isles and Dr. Faulkner this is Anisa. She's 7 years old and she was diagnosed with Leukemia." Malakai said to Maura and Ian. "She's the sweetest 7 year old you'll ever meet."

"Anisa, Hii ni na wao ni hapa kufanya wewe bora." Malakai translated to Anisa.

Anisa smiled at Maura and Ian and waved. "Where are her parents?" Maura asked.

"Her mother died of AIDS last year and her father is nowhere to be found." Malakai said. "We believe he was killed in the war."

"So she's an orphan?" Maura asked.

Malakai nodded. "Her older brother Enzi and her older sister Faithiya take care of her." He said. "Enzi is working at the moment and Faithiya is at the house."

Maura was heartbroken. 3 little orphan children who have no parents. "How old are Enzi and Faithiya?" Maura asked.

"Enzi is 14 and Faithiya is 12." Malakai responded. "They're very young." he said.

Maura felt sad for them. They deserved so much better than this.

Maura walked back into the room. "Hi Anisa. I'm Maura." she said smiling.

"Je, wewe hapa kufanya mimi bora?" Ansia asked. Maura looked up at Malakai.
"She asked if you're here to make her better." Malakai replied.

Maura nodded at Anisa. "Yes I am. And so is Ian." she said pointing to Ian. Ian waved at Anisa.

"When will she be released from this place?" Maura asked. "It's not sanitary for her."

"She can probably leave but she could become sicker." Malakai said.

"But this place isn't good for her." Maura said. "She's already sick with Leukemia. She could get a number of illnesses from being around these people who are probably sicker than her and carrying communicable diseases!" Maura exclaimed.

"It's the only hospital in the area. There's another in the city but it takes too long to get there and isn't really any better." Ian said to Maura.

"This isn't fair." Maura said tearing up a bit. "They don't deserve this."

"That's why we're here." Ian said. "We provide the supplies and treatment to these countries." he said. "Dr. Witt said this would be a lot to handle. Are you sure you can handle it?" Ian asked her.

Maura nodded. "I'll be okay. I just need to breathe." she said.

"Why don't you let Malakai take you back to the hut. You need to rest you've been working for 12 hours." he said.

Maura nodded. "I'll see you tonight then?" she asked.

Ian nodded. "Yes you will." he said smiling at her.

"Thanks." she said. "You ready?" she asked Malakai.

Malakai nodded and they headed out.

"Lets stop by the post office." Malakai said. "I'm sure you've got a letter." he said.

Maura nodded. Turns out Malakai was right. She had a letter and a package.

When they got back to the hut, Maura opened the letter right away it was indeed from Jane. It was almost like she was there.

Dear Maura,

I'm so happy you got to Uganda safely and you're enjoying it as best you can. So tell me about Uganda! How is it working with the children? I bet that can be hard because they're children, but I know you can handle it. You're a very warm person, and I think that any child would giggle at the googlemouth that you are ha ha ha. Tommy, Frankie, Ma, Pa and I are doing well. Tommy & Frankie come over a lot so I'm not always alone. I also have some pretty big news. I got promoted to the Homicide Unit this week! I'm so excited to start working in there. I met my partner. His name is Vince Korsak. He acts all tough and badass, but in reality he's such a teddy bear. You'd like him Maura. You'd like him alot. I miss you so much and I look forward to getting your next letter. Everyone says hello and that they love you. Well I have to go. I have to be at work in an hour so fingers crossed for a fantastic first day! I hope your day goes well! I love you!

Upendo,

Jane

Maura smiled. Jane said "Upendo" which in Swahili means "Love" that meant alot that she remembered the word. She could really use Jane right now. She really wished she could hug her and talk to her. She really could use one of Jane's warm hugs. So she decided to write to her instead. She told her everything about today.

"Maura?" Malakai said.

"Yes?" Maura said looking up. "Oh hello Malakai." she said smiling.

"I wanted to introduce you to the new pediatric doctor Doctor Arizona Robbins."

A/N: This chapter will be continued into the next chapter So that's why Angela's dialogue isn't here. That's also why I left it at a cliffhanger.