Uganda 10pm

Maura couldn't believe it. Arizona Robbins in flesh.

"Hello Maura." Arizona said. "It's been a long time."

Maura gulped. She really had no idea how to approach this. Arizona was one person she never thought she'd see again. And in Africa of all places.

"Hello Arizona." Maura said swallowing hard.

Malakai looked at the two women "You two know each other?" he said confused.

Both women nodded. "Yes we do." Maura said.

"How?" Malakai asked. It's rare that any doctors know one another before entering the program.

Arizona looked at Maura. "Let's just say we were close." she said.

Malakai nodded. "Well since you two know each other, you will be quite good roommates." he said.

Maura looked at Malakai confused. "I thought Ian and I were rooming together?"

Malakai shook his head. "Not anymore. He's going back to the states to get medicine." he said. " is his replacement."

Maura nodded.

"Well I'll leave you two and I'll be back tomorrow morning." Malakai said.

Maura nodded. "Can you take this by the post office?" She asked handing him the letter.

Malakai nodded. "Sure thing." he said smiling. "Night ladies."

"Goodnight." Maura said waving.

"See you tomorrow." Arizona said.

Malakai waved then disappeared into the night.

Maura walked into the bedroom and sat on the cot and sighed. Arizona was in the past so she thought. She wanted Jane so badly. She could use her right about now.

"So how've you been?" Arizona asked taking the sleeping bag out and putting it on the cot.

"I've been well." Maura answered.

Arizona looked at her. "I've missed you." she said walking over to her and sitting beside her.

Maura gulped. She didn't know what to say. "Thanks I think." she said.

"I've been thinking a lot about you." she said putting her arm around Maura's waist.

Maura suddenly felt uncomfortable. "Arizona." she said. "Stop."

Arizona looked at Maura. "I don't understand." she said. "It's not like you're dating anyone."

Maura swallowed hard and prayed the hives wouldn't show up. "I have a girlfriend at home. Her name is Jane and we've been dating for about 3 years." she said not believing she had just said that. "So yes Arizona am dating someone and you need to stop." she said harshly.

Arizona took her arm away from Maura's waist. "I'm sorry Maura I- I didn't know." she said. "I thought there was still something there." she said quietly.

Maura looked at her. "Arizona, we ended things about 8 years ago in England." Maura said.

Arizona sighed. "I know I just.. I'm sorry." She said. "I thought you'd get hives because I figured you were lying, But you obviously didn't."

Maura looked down. No hives. That's strange she thought.

"Because I'm not lying." Maura said. "I'm going to bed now." she said.

And that's just what she did. So Arizona thought.

Maura and Jane's Apartment 8pm

"Hey Tommy check the mail will you?" Jane said while making a sandwich.

"Sure thing." Tommy said getting up.

Jane finished making the sandwich and then bit into it. "Heaven" she said chewing.

"Got the mail." Tommy said. "You two get so much mail."

Jane rolled her eyes. "Yeah yeah yeah." she said. "Anything interesting?"

Tommy went through it. "Well lets see.. Bill, college, BPD, Letter from Maura, bills" he said treading off.

Jane ran over and grabbed the mail out of Tommy's hand.

"Jesus Jane you think you could ask for the mail instead of grab it outta my hands?" he said.

"I'll try to remember next time." she said walking into her room. Jane sat on the edge of the bed and started reading it.

Dear Jane,

This day has been incredibly difficult. I started working with a little girl with Leukemia today. Her name is Anisa. She's 7 years old. She's so sweet and I'd think you'd like her alot. But she is very sick and the hospital is very disgusting. It's not safe for her at all Jane and I wish I could do something about it.

But that's not why I'm sad. Jane, Anisa is an orphan along with her two other siblings Enzi who is 14 and Faithiya who is 12. They have been taking care of Anisa since she was a baby. Their parents died of AIDS. It's so sad Jane. To see a young girl have to grow up this way. Not knowing if she'll make it another day. Not ever meeting her parents. Can you imagine? I know I didn't know my biological parents, but atleast I know somewhat about who I am.

These kids also got to me Jane. I had to leave the room because it hurt. Honestly Jane I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be working over here. This is one of the many reasons why I don't want to work with living patients. This is why I want to become a Medical Examiner. I'd rather work on the dead than the living.

Well Malakai has just informed me of a new person joining our team so I must go. Write me soon Jane.

Upendo,

Maura

Oh PS look in the envelope. I sent you something:)

Jane wiped away a tear. Maura wasn't the kind of person to get really emotional. She didn't like getting emotional. But seeing how much she cared about this little 7 year old girl, made Jane kind of emotional herself.

Jane looked inside the envelope and found a beautiful necklace and two photos. On the back of the necklace there was an engraving. "Kuamini" which means "Believe." Jane smiled and then put the necklace she looked at the first photo. It was a photo of Maura riding an Elephant. Jane smiled. Maura's expression was priceless. She looked terrified yet she was having so much fun. The second was of her and Ian and Malakai. They were dancing a traditional African dance called the "Alokli". All three had shakers on their ankles and Maura had a beautiful skirt on and a wrap top. She had no makeup on and she had this bright smile on her face. She looked beautiful. On the back Maura had wrote something.

"The people in this community release stress through dance. Best stress reliever ever!" Jane could almost hear Maura say those words. She missed Maura. She missed her so much. She missed her googlemouth. She missed her smile. Most important she missed her presence.

"You have a package." Tommy said breaking Jane's thoughts.

Jane looked at Tommy. "What?" she said. "I didn't order anything." she said.

Tommy shrugged. "Apparently you did because this person is here saying they have a delivery for you and they won't go away until you sign off." he said.

Jane stood up and followed Tommy out. "Whatever it is I didn't order it." she said.

"So you want me to go back to Africa?" a quite familiar voice said.

Jane looked up. She couldn't believe it.

"M-M-Maura?!" Jane managed to say.

Maura smiled and nodded. "It's me. In the flesh!" she said walking over to her friend.

Jane grabbed hold of her and hugged her tight. "I've missed you so much." she said.

"I've missed you too Jane." she said. "I brought three little ones with me." She said. "Anisa, Enzi, and are all here to get medical treatment then then they'll be adopted hopefully together."

Jane smiled at Maura. She was so proud of her. "That's so wonderful Maur." Jane said smiling. "So tell me everything." she said as they both sat down on the couch.

"Africa was beautiful. Everything was so exotic." She said.

Jane smiled. "That's great!" she said.

Maura nodded then sighed.

"Maur what's wrong?" Jane asked.

Maura shrugged. "Someone from my past showed up.." she said.

Jane looked at her puzzled. "Who?" she asked.

Maura looked at her. "An old ex." she said. "I experimented a little while in high school.." she said.

Jane looked at her confused. "What are you talking about?" she asked.

Maura sighed. "I dated a girl Jane." Maura said.

Jane looked at her shocked. She never saw Maura as a lesbian or bisexual. Jane smiled at the thought as Maura as a lesbian. How sexy it'd be. "Wow." she said. "That's different." she said.

Maura looked at her. "You're not creeped out by me being this way?" she asked.

Jane smiled at her. "Absolutely not." Jane said. "You're my best friend. I love you just the way you are." She said.

Maura put her hand on top of Jane's and smiled. "Thank you." she said.

"No problem." Jane said. "So what happened between you and your ex girlfriend while you were in Africa?" Jane asked.

Maura took a deep breath. "Well the first night she was trying to be touchy feely, and I wasn't comfortable with it." she continued. "So the only way I got her to stop was by saying I was seeing someone."

Jane looked at her. "Who did you say you were seeing?" she asked.

Maura swallowed a lump in her throat. She had no idea how Jane would react. "I said I was seeing you." she said. "You were the first person I thought of Jane."

Jane looked at her. She really didn't know what to say or do. She was speechless. But she was oddly happy and honored and part of her wished it was real.

"Are you mad?" Maura asked hoping she wasn't.

Jane shook her head. "Not at all!" she said. "Maura it's pretty awesome that you made me your girlfriend." Jane said.

Maura looked at her shocked. "So you're not angry?" she asked.

Jane shook her head. "How could I be?!" she exclaimed. "My girlfriend is hot." she said winking.

Maura laughed. Part of her wished it was true. That she and Jane were together. She wanted it more than anything. But did Jane feel the same way...

So as you can see these two are clearly made for one another. Distance was good for them. They needed it for their love and friendship to grow. Both were too stubborn to tell one another their true feelings, but they felt the same. It was true love.

A/N: I'm going to do a time jump to the future. I haven't decided yet what year but somewhere between 2007 and 2010. Please review! I loved your last reviews! You guys rock! oxox