Maura goes into her bedroom. We hear her rummaging around.
MAURA (O.S.) (CONT’D)
It’s disgusting in here …
Maura emerges with the uniform in a dry cleaning bag.
MAURA (CONT’D)
Put it on.
JANE
It makes me look like a man.
MAURA
We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
JANE
I am not a hero, Maura. Shooting yourself is not heroic.
Maura leaves tough love behind, takes her friend’s hand.
MAURA
The people of Boston think it is.
JANE
Eight People died, Maura. I don’t want a medal for that.
MAURA
Five of them were bad guys, Jane.
JANE
They’re giving a kid who saved a squirrel a medal. That’s more heroic.
MAURA
Cat. From a burning house.
JANE
Whatever.
MAURA
This ceremony isn’t for you. It’s for your fellow officers, your parents, the community. You’re a symbol, a heroic flesh and blood reminder of the Thin Blue Line.
JANE
Wow, that’s good. Almost had me.
MAURA
Okay. Hard way.
About the Author
Tess Gerritsen is a physician and an internationally bestselling author. She gained nationwide acclaim for her first novel of suspense, the
