AN: I'm going to end the story in this chapter. I think it's a good place to stop it. I wanna say thanks to everyone who's been reading and reviewing. I love you guys. I don't think I'll start a multi-chapter story again for a while because I have work and school too. But I will write one-shots. I hope I get a few more reviews this time around since it's the last chapter. If you don't like leaving review, I understand. Just inbox me or even tweet me what you thought KirstieAndes. Also, don't forget to follow me and SashaSupporter 's Jane and Maura accounts DetJaneRizzoli & DrMauraIsles.

Chapter 10

When Maura woke up, she couldn't remember what happened. She closed her eyes and thought about it for a moment. Then, she remembered. Her mother tried to kill her and Maura thought she was going to die. She remembers all the blood. When she set her hand on her stomach, she winced. She couldn't remember how many times her mother stabbed her. 5. She thought. Maybe more. Maura was happy to be alive. She remembers how scared Jane looked and the gun shaking in her hand. She could tell Jane was trying to be calm but Maura could tell she wasn't. But who would be? Maura could only remember bits and pieces. She recalls Lindsay shooting her mother. That couldn't have happened. She thought. She was supposed to be home. I must have been hallucinating. Maura was about to close her eyes and go back to sleep when she noticed Jane sleeping in a chair in the corner of the room. She smiled at her best friend. Maura could tell Jane hadn't slept well in a long time. I should let her sleep. Maura thought. But I want to talk to her.

"Jane," Maura said but it turned into a whisper. "Jane." She said louder this time. Jane didn't stir one bit. Maura looked for something to throw at her to wake her up. She knew it was mean but how many other ways could she wake her up? She wouldn't risk getting out of bed. She noticed a cup of water and a box of tissues. Hmm. She thought as she rolled up a tissue and dipped it into the water so it would be able to wake Jane up. It hurt to lift up her arms but she threw the paper and it hit Jane in the face. Maura laughed under her breath. Jane finally woke up.

"What the hell?" Jane said to herself. She wiped the water off her face and looked at the crumpled tissue. Then she noticed Maura was awake and smiling at her. "Maura…hey." Jane stood up and pulled her chair next to Maura's bed. "How are you feeling?" Jane grabbed Maura's hand and gave it a squeeze. The action surprised Maura. Jane wasn't the type of person to go around hugging and squeezing hands.

"Okay. My stomach hurts though." Maura told Jane.

"You'll feel better soon. I promise." Jane said with a smile.

"Jane, what happened?" Maura asked with a frown.

"You don't remember?" Jane said in a surprising tone.

"Only bits and pieces. I know that's not like me to not remember but please, tell me." Maura pleaded.

"Well…" Jane paused. "When I got there, Korsak and Frost were tied up but okay. And your mother stabbed you and there was a lot of blood, Maura." Maura could tell Jane was trying to hold tears back. Jane didn't like to cry because it was a sign of weakness in her eyes.

"Is she dead?" Maura asked.

"Yeah. She's dead. She'll never hurt you again." Jane said.

"Did you kill her?" Maura asked

"No…no, I didn't." Jane said and looked down.

"Who did?" Maura asked and swallowed hard.

"Lindsay." Jane said while still avoiding Maura's gaze.

"But…how did she get a gun? She shouldn't have even been there, Jane. I told you-" Maura said in an angry tone.

"She stole it. And I told her to stay home, Maura." Jane said as she looked back at Maura.

"From who, Jane?" Maura was super angry with Lindsay. Not only did she kill our mother, she stole a gun now? That's just perfect. Maura thought to herself.

"She stole it from me, Maura. She must've found it in my drawer. That's where I keep it." Jane told her.

"Why would she do that? She's not a murderer." Maura said.

"I know you may be mad-" Jane started to explain.

Maura interrupted her. "I'm furious…and horrified-"

Jane continued. "But she did it to protect you, Maura."

Maura was silent.

"Your mother should've been dead way before Lindsay got there…but I just froze, Maura and I wanted to shoot her and I had my finger on the trigger but I just couldn't do it. I'm sorry, Maura. If you're going to be mad at anyone, let it be me." Jane blinked and noticed a tear escaped her eye. "If it wasn't for Lindsay…you might be dead."

"Don't say that." Maura told her.

"It's true, Maura." Jane said but shook her head. "Please, don't be mad at her. She's the only real family you have left."

"I know. Let's just not talk about it." Maura said.

"Okay." Jane sighed. "They said you can go home in a few days."

"Good. I hate hospitals." Maura said as she took a sip of water. "Where is Lindsay anyway?"

"She told me she was taking a walk." Jane said. "She said she needed fresh air."

"Oh." is all Maura said. They sat silently for a little bit. "Thank you, Jane."

"What for?" Jane asked her.

"For being here for me. I know we weren't close when we first met. In fact, we barely talked to each other outside of work. But you've been such a great friend. You're my best friend, Jane. Thank you so much for being here for me." Maura smiled.

Jane squeezed her hands. "You're welcome. And thank you for doing the same."

"So…how are you and Joe?" Maura asked with a wink.

"Fine. I haven't seen him for a few days though." Jane said.

"I'm sure you'll see him soon." Maura said with a smile.

"Yeah." Jane said while rubbing her hands. Soon, they both heard a knock on the door. Then Korsak and Frost walked in smiling.

"It's good to see you, Doc." Frost said with a smile.

"It's good to see you too." Maura said.

"We're happy you're okay, Maura." Korsak said. "There's some visitors here to see you."

"Really?" Maura smiled widely. "Let them in."

The visitors were Gabriel Dean and Joe Grant. Maura looked at Jane and gave her a wink. Jane gave her a weird look. They both held a bouquet of flowers for her.

"We're really glad you're okay." Gabriel said as he walked the flowers over to her. He handed her the flowers and she blushed.

"Yeah. We were so scared, Maura," Joe explained as he handed flowers to her. "We're so relieved that you're alive and well."

"Thank you. This means a lot." Maura said with a big smile. "I'm glad you guys are here." Joe nodded and walked over and stood next to Jane but Gabriel stayed next to Maura.

That moment, the door opened again and it was Lindsay this time. She ran so fast over to her sister she almost knocked over Dean in the process.

"Sorry." Lindsay semi yelled and through herself into Maura's arms. "I'm so happy you're okay. I'm so sorry that I killed her. I had no choice. She was going to stab you again and I couldn't let her do that. I'm so sorry." Lindsay started to cry.

Maura hugged her tightly. "It's okay. Shh." She rubbed her back. "I would've done the same thing for you. It's alright."

"You're not mad at me at all?" Lindsay pulled away.

Maura shrugged. "I was but you know what? I know you only did it to protect me. I know you're not like that, Lindsay."

Lindsay smiled. "Good. I thought hated me because I did that."

Maura shook her head. "No. Of course not. I never will. You're my sister." Lindsay smiled.

"I don't mean to run out like this," Gabriel started to say. "but I have some things to do. Maybe someday when you're up to it, we can have dinner or something." Jane's eyes widened.

"Uh…yeah." Maura said and tried not to blush. "That would be great."

"Good." Gabriel smiled and kissed her on the cheek. "You have my number. Let me know."

"I will." Maura smiled.

"Bye." Gabriel said as he went to leave. Everyone said goodbye to him as he walked out.

Maura liked Gabriel. The first time they met him on Charles Hoyt's case, there was something about him that made her smile. Maura knew that Gabriel liked Jane. Jane told her that he asked her out to dinner numerous of times and she turned him down. What if he's doing this to get to Jane? Maura wondered. Well, he didn't even acknowledge Jane. Maura saw the weird look Jane gave her when Gabriel asked her out on the date. I hope she's not mad at me.

Maura looked at Jane. Jane smiled back at her. She could tell it wasn't a forced smile and that it was real. Jane was happy for her.

Maura was so happy to be alive and she knew that from this point, it was only going to get better.

4 Days Later

It was a nice, sunny day when Jane and Maura headed back to Jane's house. Maura just got out of the hospital. She was so happy to get out of there.

"Thank you." Maura said as she rolled down the window and her hair flowed in the breeze. "I don't know what I would've done without you, Jane."

"You're welcome." Jane said with a smile. "Anything for you, Maura."

Maura smiled. "So, Gabriel Dean wants to have dinner with me tomorrow."

Jane glanced at her. "You're going to go, right?"

Maura looked at her. "You're not mad at me?"

"What?" Jane asked. "Why would I be?"

Maura shrugged. "Because Dean was always so interested in you and I thought maybe you were interested in him too."

Jane shook her head. "No. I'm not. And I'm not mad. Go, Maura. You'll regret it if you don't."

Maura smiled. "Okay. I'll text him now."

Soon, they arrived at Jane's apartment. They walked in and Maura sat down on the couch. Jane walked into the kitchen and started a pot of coffee.

"Hey Jane?" Maura called out.

"Yeah?" Jane answered her. When she was done, she walked back into the living room.

"I know I've stayed with you here for a few days but is it alright if I stay again?" Maura asked. "I'm sure you want your privacy back."

Jane laughed. "I always have privacy. Of course you can stay here. Stay as long as you want." Jane sat down next to her. "I honestly don't mind."

"Are you sure?" Maura asked as she took off her high heels.

"I'm sure." Jane winked.

"Thank you." Maura said. "I want to talk to you more but I'm so tired. Do you mind if I go to bed?"

Jane looked at her. "Of course not." Jane smiled. "Goodnight, Maura."

"Goodnight, Jane." Maura smiled as she watched her friend walk into her room and settled down onto the couch.

Maura knew that she could count on Jane no matter what it came down to. She has the greatest friend she could ever ask for. They might've not been close since the beginning but they both know their friendship will grow and get so much stronger as the days go by.

Authors Note: I could've made it longer but I felt like ending the story here. Please review. I know most people don't like to read or review 'til it's done so hopefully I get a few more. Thank you for the support!