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It was real funny how time just...kept on going. Moving. Even when you were still trying to grasp on to a feeling from a moment that defined you.

From her spot in the tea shop, Jane watched the residents of Yorktown pass by a large window, fingers drumming against the porcelain of the cup before her. Tea in deference to the preferences of her overly punctual companion.

Tea because she was done drinking away her larger problems.

This was totally not a date.

It was a meeting between two friends who haven't properly talked since her birthday a month ago, if that counted as talking. There weren't many words said. She was still getting used to civilian clothes again and had aimed for casual, but might have missed the bar. The dress was a little too snug.

This totally wasn't a date.

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"What no lectures about the perils of dating your co-workers? I'm sad. Truly. I might even be disappointed."

Hi, she missed you. She hasn't-Well, intentionally been ignoring him but when they're not living on a ship it is shockingly easy to let days lapse before they see each other.

It makes her teeth itch. She hasn't gone more than a mission gone south without Bones being within grabbing distance since they started at the Academy and this? This was strange.

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

He would have married her right when he first met her. But he knows now that they are kindred spirits, damaged in so many different ways. But they are also two puzzle pieces that wouldn't have fit in a romantic way.

He will always love her though. Jane is a piece of his heart.

"No lectures. But..."

He leans forward, holding her hand. "I know how to kill someone and dispose a body without anyone being the wiser. He hurts you, he'll have to answer to me."

He kisses her hand. "I love you darlin', and honestly, I'm happy you're happy."

He's an old softy at heart.

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"That is terrifying. I am actually completely terrified right now. And wounded because you wouldn't even need my help to hide the body."

Jane grins and wrinkles her nose. "You're just happy I'll be out of your hair more often, admit it."

She's so thoroughly fucked for away missions now, isn't she? Spock is going to place her in a giant bubble and Bones will keep her medically sedated and she'll never go planet side again.

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

Leonard chuckles at that. "Truth be told, I'm already missin'ya. But I know I'll always have that 'best friend' slot in your life, so I'm not overly worried that Spock will take you completely away from me."

Too much Leo, that was revealing too much. He knew it was going to happen eventually though.

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"Oh my God, we're going to the grave together, stop being so sentimental. Nothing's going to change that." Jane huffs. "Nothing. Except maybe if you're withholding the liquor for a good reason."

Come on, Bones. Cough up the goods.

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

He's silent for a moment...

"But are ya happy? I need to hear it from you."