So this is the end. I finally finished it. Its a little short and abrupt but thanks to a recent review I realized I couldn't keep it open forever. So this is the end. I don't have time to work on anything except school right now so I hope you all understand. I graduate next fall so maybe I can start writing again. Thank you to everyone that has reviewed, followed, and favorited. I hope I didn't let you down. :)
"Well, Maura, tomorrow is the last day of the trial. The jury will decide if Garrett is guilty or innocent of the charges." Maura nodded. She was sitting across from Dr. Slate. "How do you feel?"
"Hopeful. Unafraid. The case against him is solid."
"And if they rule guilty on the murder and not on the assault charges." Maura swallowed thickly. She took a deep breath as she considered the question.
"It would hurt. I think I would feel a little guilty." Dr. Slate shifted, curious at her statement.
"Why?"
"I sometimes think I should have left sooner, done more, fought back. I should have listen to Jane sooner. Done something to stop him."
"And what do you do during those times?" Maura smiled.
"I think of Jane. Of my mother. I think of all the people I care about and how they would all as Jane says...kick my ass for thinking that way." The two women laughed. "I have the family I've always wanted and that has made it worth it."
"What about your father?" Maura shifted.
"He isn't speaking to me or mother. He's living in the flat her got out of the divorce in New York. He's cut all ties. My grandmother swore to strip him bare if he tried."
"You've made peace with his loss?" Maura nodded.
"It is his loss. He made the choice to abandon us." Dr. Slate smiled at her.
"Are you happy, Maura?" She smiled back at her.
"Yes. I'm happy and I feel safe. Even if they can't get Garrett on the abuse, I know they case is air tight on the murder." Dr. Slate nodded. She wrote something down on her note pad.
"Well then. This is our last session, Maura. I think you've reached a healthy place and you have the support and love you need to get through those sometimes." They stood. "But if you ever feel the need to talk don't hesitate to call me." Maura nodded. They shook hands before Dr. Slate showed her out of the office.
Maura went home to find the house was empty except for Joe Friday and Bass. She went about feeding the duo. She called Jane with no answer. She texted her to call when she was heading home. She put her phone one the counter and went to change into more relax cloths. A few minutes later she came back to the living room in a thin hoodie and yoga pants as she pulled her hair back.
Darkness fell as Maura fixed a light supper. She checked her phone to see if Jane had contacted her every few minutes. There was a small voice in the back of her head told her to worry. She pushed it aside as she cooked. She was just putting dinner out on the plate when the door burst open. Maura jumped. Suddenly Frankie and Frost were dragging a bleeding Jane into the living room. Maura rushed over as they laid her on the couch. Jane pressed her hand to her side.
"What happened," Maura demanded.
"We pulled up outside and out of nowhere this guy walks up and fires on Jane. It happened so fast...I wasn't even sure anything had happened until Jane was falling," Frankie explained. He turned pale as he noticed his sister's blood on his hands. "Korsak went after the guy."
"I've called 911," Frost said.
"She'll bleed out before they get here. Get my kit under the sink." Frost rushed to grab the kit and bring it back.
"Maura..."Jane tried to speak. Maura was fighting back tears as she pressed a compress into her wound.
"No. You save your strength because I swear on every science book I have I will kick your ass if you say goodbye. We have come to far for you to die now. Do you hear me Jane Rizzoli." Jane nodded.
"No...ah...goo..dah...byes. Got it." She gave a ragged breath.
"No dieing either." Maura held the compress tight. "I think I stopped the bleeding for now." The ambulance finally arrived and took them to the hospital.
Angela rushed into the ER, Frank in tow. Constance Isles followed quickly behind them. Angela threw herself into Frankie's arms. She cried for her baby girl as she clung to him. Frank embraced them both.
"She's gonna be alright, Ma," Frankie said. "Maura kept her alive and the doctors are fixing her up." Angela suddenly broke away from the two men and rushed to Maura as she entered the waiting area. She let the older woman embrace her. Constance followed. When they pulled back she spoke.
"Jane will be fine. The bullet was a through and through. It missed any major organs gut they may have to remove some of her bowel. But she'll be fine. Cavannah has ordered his best men to guard her. Where's Korsak?"
"He caught the guy. He's in lock up at the station." Maura's face hardened.
"I want to see him." Constance and Angela went to object but Maura raised her hand. "I want to see him. I want to know who tried to kill the woman I loved." She walked toward the exit. Frost was quick to follow. He drove her to the station house.
The energy was explosive around Maura as she entered the station. Everyone took a step back when she entered the hallway to the interview rooms. Frost walked behind her. She walked with a terrible grace none of those present had every seen. The interview door was opened for her and she stepped inside. Korsak was at the table. The man across from him was writing on a pad. Maura paused as the man looked up at her. Korsak turned toward her.
"Who are you." Maura's voice didn't really make the enquiry sound like a question.
"Maddy Thomas Duncan," he told her as he passed the pad to Korsak. "There you go, mate." Korsak nodded.
"Why? Why did you shoot her?" Maura stepped closer. Korsak stood up and faced her.
"He was paid to," he told her. She looked at Korsak then back at the man.
"She gonna be alright, isn't she," Maddy said. Maura glared at him. "I was paid by a man to kill Jane Rizzoli as revenge for ruining the life of Garrett Fairfield and you."
"You failed," Maura growled. Maddy laughed.
"I know. I made sure the shot was clear of any major organs. She would have just bled a bit." the rage that propelled Maura was something she'd never felt before. If Korsak hadn't caught her she would have used every ounce of her medical knowledge to rip Maddy Thomas Duncan apart.
"You son of a bitch. You nicked an artery and possibly her intestine. You nearly did kill her." He got up and stepped back.
"I knew you were home. I followed you there. I knew you'd keep her alive. I had to make it look good. I was only meant to set the trap."
"What do you mean, trap?" Maura asked as she calmed down.
"The trap set for the man who hired me. Your adopted father. He ordered Jane killed." Maura shook her head.
"No. He wouldn't. He's not that kind of man."
"You don't know him as well as you think. Neither does your mother."
"Then who is setting the trap," Korsak asked.
"Her biological father. He sent me to answer the contract and carry it out in a way that wouldn't kill Rizzoli and looked good enough the bastard would show up for the pay off. Which he is right about now." Maura felt a shiver run through her. "He is sorry this had to happen. He expected more of the man who adopted you. Who loved you. But no one, and He means no one, messes with his little girl. Korsak has my confession. I'll face whatever's coming. Its worth it. To protect you." Korsak motioned for the uniforms to come in an collect the man. As he passed Maura he whispered in her ear. The officers moved him along. Maura waited until they were gone and the door shut before falling into Korsak's arms. He held her close as she cried.
Jane was in the hospital for a week before she was sent home. She was on bed rest under Maura's supervision. And Maura was on her every second. And when Maura took a break it was Angela, Frankie, or Korsak. There had been no word on Henry Isles. He was missing. He'd left his hotel room in Boston and never returned. Maura had said nothing to her mother. She'd told Jane and people who needed to know were informed at the station. Maura wanted to focus only on Jane. Finally she started seeing Dr. Slate again once a week. Today she was returning from a session and had the radio on. Lyric suddenly caught her attention.
Do you feel like a man when you push her around?
Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's going to end
as your lied crumble down, a new life she has found.
A smile formed on her face. A more perfect song could not have played. She had found her new life. A new life with Jane and her family, her coworkers, and her mother. Garrett had been found guilty of all charges and was in jail. She drove home a little lighter.
Jane was with her physical therapist when Maura got home. They smiled at each other. Maura paused to give Jane a quick kiss. She then headed to the kitchen.
"How is she today, Kevin," Maura asked the PT. Jane rolled her eyes.
"She's doing good. She getting along faster than most," Kevin answered.
"She is right here," Jane said. She motioned for Kevin to help her stand. She hobbled over to Maura. "Hi," she said. Maura smiled.
"Hi." She chuckled. "I know you're here but if I asked you how you were you'd try to convince me you're ready to go back to work tomorrow." She leaned forward and kissed her on the lips this time. "I love you."
"Mmm, I love you too." Kevin helped Jane sit at the island.
"Well, you're done for the day. I'll be back in a few days. You ladies have a good day."
"Bye Kevin," they said in unison as he left Jane set and watched Maura as she moved around the kitchen. She noticed she was a little different.
"You look happy," Jane said. Maura flashed her a smile.
"Why shouldn't be? I have you safe and sound at home, Garrett is in jail, and I have a family that I love." Jane smiled.
"You are absolutely right. We are very blessed." Maura came around the island to really kiss her girlfriend. Maura looked at her when they parted.
"Marry me," she said. Jane's eyes went wide but she smiled.
"Okay. But can we wait until I can walk on my own?" Jane smiled. Maura nodded.
"I still need to get you a ring."
"And me, you." Maura took a deep, relaxing breath as she they just staring at each other.
"Thank you, for being there for me over the past few years. You've given me so much and I love you. I would do anything for you."
"I love you just as much. And I only give as much as I get. You make me so happy." Jane kissed her properly.
"So we're going to get marry," Maura said smiling. "We should call our mothers." Jane scrunched up her nose.
"We can tomorrow. For now I want you to cook dinner so I can eat it with my fiance." Maura laughed.
"Well since I'm making it for my fiance I will help you out." She left Jane returned to the kitchen to finish dinner. Things were good. They were together and happy. Jane was on the path to recovery. Together they could face it all.
Well there it is. For those following Fear and Getting Over It, I'm still working on it. I've written one chapter and I have one last chapter to write. Again, thank you.