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"Love all, trust few, do wrong to none." – William Shakespeare

Ch. 17: Something New to Get Used To

Christmas Eve

"I'm so glad that you were able to join us, Emily especially after everything that happened," Angela stated as she placed the dinner plate down. Emily gave a small smile with Angela kissing the top of her head.

The Rizzoli clan gathered at Maura's home with Frankie, Tommy with TJ and Lydia helping Angela in the kitchen while Jane and Maura sat with Emily. Korsak, Frost and Nina had joined the celebration as well, bringing wine and different dishes that they have during the holidays. The three detectives were helping with setting up the table while they listened to Jane asking, "I'm still confused on where Devyn is?"

Emily shrugged, "I'm not sure exactly. She just mentioned she needed to finish some grading."

"It couldn't wait," Angela shouted from the kitchen.

Jane rolled her eyes while Maura inquired, "How are you feeling?"

"A bit tired. I wasn't injured. Scared but not injured."

"I don't blame you," Jane retorted, touching her scars on her hands.

Emily leaned over and gave Jane's hand a small squeeze. "I'm still confused on how you're here but not Devyn," Maura pointed out, glancing around the whole house. "I would think she be celebrating with all of us especially after everything."

"Is that an assumption, honey," Jane smirked.

Maura rolled her eyes, smacking Jane's arm lightly before they heard a knock at the door. Maura approached the door and peeked through the peephole before she expressed softly, "Oh my."

"What," Jane questioned, feeling a sense of worry. She approached the peephole and peered to see Devyn standing outside with several familiar faces. Maura opened the door and Devyn smiled widely while stepping aside, letting the other guests in.

"Hi Janie," her Auntie Annetta greeted as she walked in; soon right after, Angelica entered with Devyn who closed the door. "Emily," Annetta greeted loudly, charging over the Devyn's girlfriend.

As Devyn was taking her scarf off, Jane gave a curious look and asked, "Where did you go and how did this happen?"

"I made a couple side trips but this whole chaos reminded me about family and how we need them."

Jane glanced over, looking at the other D'Angelo members than realized that one was missing. "Nick," Jane questioned softly.

"He wasn't home at the time. There's a note and if he shows up, he shows up."

"But that doesn't explain why you were gone so long?"

Devyn gestured toward the side for Maura and Jane to follow. They stood by the window, gazing at the snowfall with Devyn answering, "I visited Rachael over at the hospital and… I spoke to Henry."

Jane's eyes widened, "You did what? Did you get hit in the noggin or something?"

"Jane," Maura tried to calm, touching her girlfriend's arm.

From the touch, Jane relaxed a bit with Devyn giving a thankful nod as she continued to speak quietly, "I only tell you and Maura this because I trust you both to keep this from my family until I tell them. That includes Emily." The professor glanced at her girlfriend, "She's been through a lot and I would think she would dump my ass but, no, she loves me too much."

"Like you love her," Jane pointed out.

"Right but anyways, I went because I needed one bit of closure. I had to ask one thing."

"That be," Maura inquired.

"Why me?"

"Did you get your answer?"

Devyn glanced at the window briefly as if she was thinking about her answer before she replied, "I think so."

A couple hours ago…

She walked into the room quietly and took a seat at the chair before the other door opened. She did not plan to do this but something in her screamed that she needed to do this. Her eyes watched as two psychiatric wardens walked in with Henry; he took his seat across from Devyn and it was there, they were face to face without the terror of everything.

"I did not expect this," Henry commented, breaking the silence.

"Nor did I but, here we are," Devyn replied.

They were silent once more until Henry inquired, "Why are you here? Aren't you done with me?"

"I am but I still need you to answer one question."

"That is?"

"Why me? Why did you go after me?"

Henry leaned back in his chair then retorted, "At first, you reflected the life I wanted. A perfect marriage, a perfect career, a perfect life. You matched my wits and I don't know I saw someone who can play the game. However, I realized that you didn't and I…I just want to make you fall apart piece by piece."

"You wanted me to feel your pain?"

"You created your own pain in someway. You would try so hard to hide it in your voice but I knew and you were catching up to me. You were so close to ruining my plans and that's when I attacked you."

"Then you disappeared, going across the country. Ten years of you killing people across the country and I didn't know."

"FBI caught on especially when I resumed in Boston. I knew that you would be pulled back in."

"So your reason?"

"A villain needs a hero even in Shakespeare's tales. I just didn't expect the twists."

"Nor did I."

She then stood up from the chair, walking toward the door. She opened it and it seemed as she opened the door, a wave came over and for the first time, there was peace.

"I'm glad you came to join us," Maura smiled, touching Devyn's shoulder.

Devyn smiled then looked at Jane, "I like her and you know I don't get along with people easily. You better not screw this up, Janie or I will come after your ass."

"Don't call me Janie, Devie," Jane pushed her cousin playfully. "Speaking about girlfriends, it seems yours is holding up well."

"She's a tough cookie like yours but it is going to be a bit to make sure she's really okay."

"I hope not too long," Jane smirked.

Devyn rolled her eyes, nudging her cousin's shoulder before she walked away, leaving Maura and Jane alone. "What did you mean by that," Maura inquired quietly.

"Let's say she left a piece of jewelry for me to keep safe until the time is right."

Maura smiled brightly then heard Angela call out to them, "Janie, stop flirting with Maura and help with the Christmas diner! You can't have your guests do all the work!"

Jane groaned then leaned closer toward Maura, whispering, "You sure you want to date me?"

Maura giggled, giving Jane a gentle kiss on the lips and retorted, "Quite positive, Jane."

Jane gave a soft smile and said softly, "I love you."

"I love you too."

They were about to walk away from the window when Jane stopped and noticed a figure walking up to Maura's door. "Hey Devyn, you might want to answer the door."

There was a confused expression that crossed Devyn's face but she walked toward the door and opened it to reveal her brother. They stared at each other for a brief moment before he glanced down at his feet nervously until Nicholas spoke finally, "So I got your note. I wasn't sure if Ma made you write it-"

"No, I wrote it but I was expecting you to accept it," Devyn replied.

"Yeah…well, I did."

Devyn continued to stare at her brother then stated softly, "Come on, I think we have some things to talk about and I don't think Ma wants you to catch a cold."

Nicholas chuckled with Devyn letting him inside. As she closed the door, they walked back into the kitchen as Jane asked as everyone began to set the table for dinner, "Hey guys, did you ever hear the story about how Devyn almost burned down her Pop's restaurant?"

"Really Jane, you have to talk about that incident? How about I tell Maura about the time you ripped your pants when you did track in high school?"

"You wouldn't!"

Maura giggled, "I would love to hear that."

"Maura, do not encourage D'Angelo."

"Oh yeah," Devyn smirked, taking a seat at the table. "Jane decided that she needed to wear tighter pants and Aunt Angela said to wear something more loose but Jane wanted to be faster. It didn't off circulation or anything but it was quite eventful when her pants ripped halfway in the relay."

"I think I still have video of that," Angela thought about for a second.

"No," Jane gaped.

"Yes," Devyn laughed loudly.

"Oh I want to see that," Frost voiced.

"Me too," Emily grinned.

Maura smiled widely, gazing at the giant group around her and thought happily, I could get use to this very much.

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