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Hello everyone! Here's the beginning of part 2 of A Summer Journey! I hope you enjoy it as much as the first!=)

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Charles De Gaulle International Airport. The weather here in Paris is a cool 67 degrees. We hope you enjoy your stay," the captain spoke over the intercom.

Maura smiled as she turned to look at a sleeping Jane; she'd slept for the majority of the flight. Maura leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. "It's time to wake up bébé," Maura said.

Jane didn't open her eyes but acknowledged Maura's kiss with a smile of her own. "We're in Paris already?" she asked as she opened her eyes slowly.

"Yes bébé, we're here," Maura replied.

Jane rose for her seat and stretched. "Did you manage to get any sleep baby?" she asked Maura, who had risen from her seat as well.

"I got some. I wasn't too worried though; it's a little after ten Jane. A bed awaits us at home," the blonde replied.

"What did your mother say about my arrival? Are you sure your parents were alright with my coming?" Jane asked.

"Of course they're ok with your visit bébé. I checked with mother while she was home a couple of weeks ago, before I left for Boston and she didn't have a problem whatsoever with your visit. The only thing she objected to was us sleeping in the same bed, so I've convinced her to allow me to move an additional bed into my room. She seemed ok with that."

"Good," Jane replied.

They quickly made their way through the airport and got their luggage. Once outside, they were met with André, the Isles' chauffeur.

"Ms. Isles! Welcome home!" he called out cheerfully as he took their bags.

"Hello André," Maura said to the kind older man. "It's good to be home. This is Jane, my girlfriend."

"Hello miss Jane, it's a pleasure to meet you," the man greeted Jane.

"Hi André, good to meet you. And please, it's just Jane," she said, shaking his hand.

"Ok, Jane."

The drive to the Isles' home on the outskirts of Paris did not take long at that time of night.

"Wow! Maura! You never told me you were this rich! Your house is HUGE! It's a mansion for crying out loud!" Jane cried out in surprise.

Maura looked down at her hands uncomfortably. "My parents are just well off," she said.

"Maura, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I was just a little surprised, that's all," Jane said apologetically.

"It's alright Jane; it's just not the first time something like this has happened. I don't want the fact that my parents have money to be an issue with us," Maura stated.

"It's not Maur, it won't be. I promise," Jane said with conviction.

"Ladies, we're here," André called from the front of the car.

The two entered the Isles Manor. Jane followed Maura inside, still in awe of her surroundings but not saying another word on the subject.

"Sophie!" Maura called out as her nanny came into view.

"Maura dear! I'm so glad you're home!" the woman called out.

"Where are mother and father?" she asked.

"They were called and had an impromptu trip to Geneva my dear; they shall return in a few days. You must be Jane," she said referring to the taller girl. "It's great to finally meet you. Maura has told me so much about you."

Jane smiled and shook the woman's hand. "Good to meet you Sophie," she said.

"Are you girls hungry? I can prepare you something to eat," Sophie said.

They looked at one another. "I could go for a little snack," Jane said.

"We'll have some fruit Sophie, please," Maura said as she led Jane into the kitchen.

The two took a seat at the kitchen island and had their snack.

"Would you like to rest tomorrow before we start sight-seeing? Or did you want to get started right away?" Maura asked her girlfriend.

"I think we can get started with something simple tomorrow baby, I'd like to get a little bit of rest. Jetlag always hits me hard," Jane replied.

"Ok. How about a picnic tomorrow?" Maura suggested.

"A picnic sounds great!" Jane replied. It doesn't even seem like we have to move anywhere. You have a beautiful property from what I'm able to see.

"I'll give you a proper tour of the house tomorrow once you're more rested bébé. Why don't we go to bed for now? I think we could both do with a little more sleep." Maura said.

"A little sleep sounds good," Jane agreed.

They exited the kitchen and climbed the stairs towards the bedrooms.

"This is my bedroom," Maura called out as she opened a door that led to a large bedroom.

"Wow Maur, your bedroom is awesome!" Jane commented as she made her way inside. She looked around and saw a few photo frames, and was pleased to see that she was in over half of them. "I really do love it here already," she said. "And I love the pictures you put up of us!"

"I told you, I love waking up and going to sleep with you being the last person I see," Maura said.

Jane could see the two beds and their considerable distance between them. She also couldn't help but notice that Maura's bed was more than big enough to hold them both. She looked at it longingly a little too long.

"I know what you're thinking, Jane," Maura said with a mischievous smile. "My parents aren't home, and no one comes in here while I'm here," Maura stated with a hint of seduction in her tone.

"You caught me Maur," Jane replied with a smile of her own. "I'm not wanting to break your parents' rules… Though you are irresistible, I can make my best efforts to keep my hands to myself. I was thinking more along the lines of actually sleeping together… I love having you in my arms as I sleep, and I love waking up to you."

"I do too, Jane. I think we can manage that… just sleeping together," Maura reasoned.

The two went about their nightly routine of changing and getting ready for bed.

"Come on bébé, you're sleeping with me tonight and that's final," Maura said with a finality in her voice.

"I'm not going to argue with you there," Jane said before she wrapped her arms around Maura and pulled her into bed with her. "Good night baby," Jane said to the blonde as she wrapped her arms tighter around the smaller girl.

"Good night bébé," Maura replied as she held onto Jane's hands around her and closed her eyes, ready for sleep.

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