Maura and Jane have been friends for a long time. When Jane went to pick Maura up for their weekly night out however, she was not expecting to see what she saw, and was not expecting any of the resulting events to ensue...
But first I will give you the background before the EVENT or INCIDENT as it will be called later.
Some time ago in the basement of the Boston Police Department around quitting time an extremely angry Jane Rizzoli came storming into Maura's office grumbling in Italian "Ugh, quella donna! FUCK! Perché? Perché! Che è fatto è finita questa volta per davvero, non come l'ultimo come centinaia di volte questa volta mi sono fatto."
The use of the foreign language alerted Maura to the level of Jane's anger. Luckily for Maura she is of course fluid in Italian as well as a handful of other languages.
"What happened this time and can you please speak in English?" Maura asked softly moving from her desk to sitting on the couch with Jane's head in her lap. Best friends do that right?
"well last night after I got home, and you know I was not in a good mood after getting nowhere with our investigation last night, anyways, I got home and tripped over Joe who was I could hear whimpering by the door to go outside it was like she hadn't gone out all day but when I opened it she took off for the front door. So I grabbed her leash and hooked it up she did her business then happily went back inside. When I actually opened the door and saw my apartment, she fucking moved it all around, because my apartment isn't very "Feng shui" what the fuck does she know about feng shui?"
"Well she is right about that your apartment is more functional than appropriately feng shuied."
"Maura!"
"Right sorry then what happened?" all the while Maura was running her fingers through her hair.
"THEN when I asked her why she decided to rearrange my furniture without my permission, she told me it was because 1) feng shui can help with blah blah blah and happiness and shit I don't care about basically she said that it would help with my 'perpetual bad mood'. Maura honestly well I know that you won't lie to me am I really in a bad mood all the time, so much so that my girlfriend would refer to it as perpetual?"
"Well you do seem to be frequently stressed during a case but in between cases and usually after you had time to unwind after work usually about an hour after, you seem to be in a good mood. Maybe she just doesn't understand that you need that hour after work to have a beer or just sit and do nothing, or whatever it is you need to unwind before you are in brighter spirits, she does realize that you do have one of the most stressful jobs does she not?"
"Apparently being a homicide detective isn't within her category of stressful jobs, anyways so back to why she rearranged my apartment, the second reason she gave was because it would make more space for her shit because apparently we're moving in together. That is not what I signed up for! OH! And then she starts telling me that she's also gone through my closet and put stuff I don't wear or don't look good in bags to take to the good will right, so I go and see my closet and my drawers, basically all my work clothes are gone, the dress you bought me for the Fairfield dinner was gone, the only things I had were a couple of jeans, a few shirts, my red and my black dress, socks, some underwear, and my jerseys. All of my clothes were in bags at the foot of my bed. After that I had it I marched back into the kitchen and started into her about not taking Joe out all day, that I liked my apartment the way it was and if anything it being like that would make me angrier, that all of my clothes were in there for a reason, ya know because I fucking wear them. I asked her what exactly I was supposed to wear to work today since all of my clothes were gone, and you know what she said? Oh I'll tell you what she said. She said that we would go shopping for some new business skirts and blouses. She said that she thinks I would get more work done if I dressed a little nicer, so I then felt a little better about myself. Well after that I was like I'm sorry but this, us it's not working, you clearly do not understand me, or respect me, or get that I actually have a fucking stressful job and that I would like to just come home and sit and watch baseball and have a beer after work before doing anything. But I guess this is my own fault though, if I wasn't blinded by the amazing sex I would have been able to realize that she was in no way right for me. But the sex I will miss the most. Guess that teaches me to never start a relationship with a one night stand."
"Wow I'm sorry Jane, but it's not your fault though. In fact I think it's good that you stayed with her for so long."
"Maura are you feeling alright? Did you smell too much formaldehyde or something?"
"No since you started seeing her you seem less tense and it is harder to frustrate you, that I attribute to the 'mind blowing sex' you were having and also in the last 12 months since you were seeing her you haven't been sick once, compared to the year prior while you were single and only having occasionally mediocre sex, when you had a cold 3 times plus the flu, from the lack immunoglobulin A being released into your body. So yes I am happy that you stayed with her for so long."
"Ugh, I just want to go home, but it's all fucked up still"
"Well you are welcome to stay at my house you know that, or your mothers, I think she's feeling lonely by herself in the guest house. I try to spend time with her often; however I'm not going to be much for company tonight as I won't be home. But you are still welcome to go relax there, there's beer in the fridge for you and well you know you are welcome to anything in my house except my wine cellar." Maura said with a playful wink.
"I wouldn't dream of touching your fancy wine when there's beer in the fridge, but thanks Maur, maybe I'll go see ma tonight. I suppose she'd like to know that I let this one get away too." She chuckled. "I'm sorry for dumping all my shit on you Maur, I totally forgot about your date tonight. Who is it with again?"
"The hospitals computer technician, Jennifer, we met her last week when that victim survived and we went to the hospital to talk to her. Well when I went back to the hospital to do my turn in the clinic there the next day. I was having an issue with the computer so I called one of the techs to come look at it and she came and after it was fixed we started chatting and she asked me out."
"Right the hot brunette who knows more about computers than Frost"
So after their conversation in Maura's office they both went back to Maura's house. Jane went to get her Ma and watch some TV on Maura's huge television and Maura to her room to get ready. When she came down Angela looked over at her gushed about how beautiful she looked and just before the doorbell rang said "I don't know why you two can't just get together, you spend so much time together anyways, and Janie she's a doctor I've always wanted a doctor in the family" both girls blushed slightly, they never told anyone this but they would, when neither was seeing someone, hook up when one or both was feeling rather horny. They had talked about it once but decided the occasional hook up was better than them being in a relationship and in worst case scenario ruin their friendship, and they were both alright with that.
Ok so fast forward a little Maura's date went well and she is beginning a relationship with Jen. This is the part where Jane meets Jen for the first time in the you're dating my best friend way and not the we're both professionals way.
"Jane, are you free tonight? I'm meeting Jen at the Dirty Robber after work and I would really like you to get to know her. She's bringing her best friend tonight too, so it would really mean a lot to me if you would come so I don't have to meet her alone."
"Is she hot?"
"I think a more appropriate question would be is she gay or does she date women. However the answer to both questions is yes. She's a little taller than me, long blonde hair, blue eyes, as you would say she has a nice rack."
"I thought you hadn't met her?" she asked hiding her excitement at the prospect of maybe getting laid tonight. It had been a while since her relationship ended and she was way past over it, but she was horny as hell since it had been roughly 6 weeks since she'd had a decent orgasm.
"I haven't, but there are pictures of her and Jen in Jen's place and if she's a little shorter then Jen then she's probably a little taller than me sans heels. Her name is Sarah."
"So you're setting me best friend up with your girlfriend's best friend?"
"Well it isn't actually a set up, it's more of an, I want you to meet my best friend thing, however if you and Sarah were to hit it off, I would not be opposed to the idea, and would in fact encourage it."
"Alright I'll go, but can I go home and shower and change first, because I had to chase a perp through a wetland earlier and I think that odd smell that I sniff when the air blows just right is me."
"I was going to ask but didn't want to be rude, but yes we're meeting them at 7, because I likewise need to shower people really do not enjoy the smell of death, it really does very little to aid in my pursuit of obtaining an orgasm."
"Yeah death can be a real clam jam"
"You know it really can. You know I am really happy that you explained that term to me the first time you used it. Will you pick me up tonight at say 6:30?"
"Yeah see you then"
So when 6:30 rolled around Jane was knocking and letting herself into Maura's house.
"Hey Maur, you ready?"
"Yes I'm on my way down now. Jane you look nice." Jane was standing there in a pair of jeans that Maura thought looked pretty new, with a black and white patterned tank top; she was even wearing a pair of heels.
"Thanks you look good too." Maura was wearing a pair of black skinny pants that paired well with the blue sleeveless top with the V-neck, accompanied nicely by her leather jacket. "Shall we go and see if I approve of your dating this girl, and her friend approves of you? That is after all what the meet the friend's thing is all about."
"Thanks cause I wasn't nervous before" Maura quipped back using blatant sarcasm.
"Oh oh oh, Doctor Maura Isles uses sarcasm effectively, honestly though Maur you got nothing to worry about, you're amazing, and her friend would be crazy not to like you."
"Thank you Jane that's very nice. And who knows maybe it will all work out and tomorrow morning when I bring you coffee you won't be twirling your hair like you have been doing for the last little while, well that and other signs of sexual frustration."
"You know you could just said and maybe I'll get laid"
"Hmm, you have your ways I have mine."
With that they left the house. They arrived at the Robber with 10 minutes to spare, so walking in Jane sought out their booth while Maura ordered herself a wine and beer for Jane from the bar. She got their drinks and sat down beside Jane facing the door. Frankie and Frost showed up at the bar, and after spotting the two women made their way over. What are you two ladies doing here and not even inviting us?" Frost asked.
"Well, Maura's meeting her girlfriend here and she's meeting the girlfriend's best friend, so you know how it is I have to play the part of the best friend, and make sure she's good enough for Maura too."
"Ah that makes sense as to why you're sitting on the same side of the table. They going to be here soon or can we join you for a drink?" Frankie asked
"Actually, Maur isn't that Jen?"
"Yes it is, but you two can stay, we can move to a larger table."
"Nah that's okay, thanks though doc. We'll be playing pool if you need back up okay Jane."
Chuckling Jane said thanks while Maura waved at Jen as the two men were leaving the booth.
"Were those guys hitting on you?" Jen asked as she approached Maura who had stood to greet her with a kiss. The question making Jane laugh a little harder and Sarah to eye the brunette.
"Them oh god no, we are not their type for so many reasons." Jane said after sliding out of the booth the meet the two women.
"Jane you remember Jen from the hospital"
"Yes, it's nice to see you again."
"You too, Jane, Maura this is my friend Sarah." They all shook hands and said greetings, then slid into the booth Jane and Maura on one side and Sarah and Jen on the other.
"So what kinds of reasons are you two not their types?" Sarah asked breaking the silence that had started to settle after the server took their drink orders.
"Oh well for one, the white guy is my brother, and the other is my partner."
"Jane's a detective, as is Barry. Frankie is working his way to becoming one as well, sorry those are their names." Maura said nervously then taking a sip of wine.
"Hmm, okay those are two good reasons."
"Yeah that and they're together so there's that too."
"Hmm yes also a very good reason. So Maura, Jen told me that you are a doctor, what's your specialty?"
"Death" Maura said rather bluntly "Sorry I'm a little nervous, what I mean is that I'm the Chief Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts"
"Oh she said that you met at the hospital though, in the clinic" She asked a little confused.
"Oh we did" Maura stated
"What Maura means is that, Maura was coming with me to interview a victim that barely survived her attack, when we ran into Jen. And then Maura does a mandatory 24 hours of work with live patients a month so she does some at the police department patching up the cops, and the rest at in the hospital clinic. And she was in need of Jen's assistance with the computer."
"Ah, you seem very adept at speaking for her." Sarah stated
"Well when I've known her for a very long time and can read her more easily than most, it makes it easier."
"I suppose."
"I do" Jane said matter of factly sticking up for her friend who she knew was nervous and felt like she was being attacked. "So, Jen, how long have you been working at the hospital?" Jane asked with more of a friendly tone than from last time she spoke.
"Umm just about 7 years now. I only moved to Boston what, 9 years ago now"
"That's interesting, what made you come to Boston?"
"Well I've always been a fan of the Red Socks, but I umm, well it was stupid and I was young. My girlfriend moved her after we finished university, and I didn't want to end out relationship, so came too. We were here all of 4 months when I caught her cheating on me."
"Oh that's rough."
"Yeah it was, but it got better" she said placing her hand over Maura's and meeting her loving look, causing Maura to feel a little more comfortable.
"Sarah, Jen never mentioned, what is it that you do."
"I am an art/occupational therapist."
"That sound nice do you work with a certain age range?"
"Yes I work with kids 10 and under for art therapy and kids up to 18 for occupational therapy"
"I'm sorry what exactly is art therapy?" Jane asked. Jen gave a small wink and shrug when Jane asked, as if she didn't know either.
"I help kids work through their issues using art"
"Like when that Mandy went missing and her brother kept drawing lighthouses. He was able to draw that detail that he didn't remember seeing when she was taken." Maura stated
"Exactly, although I help them work through emotional and if need be physical issues."
"What do you mean by physical issues?" Jane asked
"Well some of the kids I see for art therapy I also see for OT and so I try to incorporate some of their exercises or other exercises that will help them in both therapies."
"That sounds so rewarding" Maura said.
"I find it to be."
Jane just looked at Jen hoping maybe she could clarify, but she just shrugged again. Shortly after Maura abruptly though politely excused herself and took off to the bathroom.
"What was that about?" Sarah asked
"I'm not sure; I'm going to check on her though." Jen said
"Oh umm, Jen no please don't, I know Maura well enough to know that whatever the reason" she said looking around the bar, and as they were facing the entrance they could see everyone who came in "OH Shit! Please excuse me, I'll go and check on her, and trust me stay her she's going to be embarrassed enough when she comes back if you go to her she'll feel mortified. I promise everything will be fine." Jane said before ducking and running to the pool tables where Frost and Frankie were playing. She was talking and subtly pointing in one direction, and then she went over to the ladies room as the two men put their stuff down and walked over to a guy at the bar.
"Maura, where are you?" Jane said checking the stalls after coming to the last one she gently knocked "Come on Maur, open up please don't make me slide under the door." Jane begged. Maura unlocked the door allowing Jane entrance to the handicap stall hideaway.
"Hey come on lets go back out, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. And I've asked Frost and Frankie to ask him to leave. Let's get you another glass of wine because I know you emptied it already." She said quietly holding Maura close and rubbing her back.
"Her friend probably thinks I'm a lunatic, I need my friend to talk for me, I spew out facts, I take off running to dirty bar bathrooms, if you were her would you really walk away from tonight with a good impression of me?"
"you won't believe me no matter what I say, but Maur if you give her a chance and you relax a little, try and get to know her, let her get to know you, but either way it doesn't matter what Sarah thinks of you it about what Jen thinks and Jen likes you a lot and for good reason Maura you're awesome and wonderful and gorgeous and though you haven't told me if you guys have or not yet, but you're a terrific bedmate."
"You're right I don't believe you, you just want me to feel better." Maura chuckled as she started wiping away the tears that had fallen since Jane had wiped them away.
"I do but also, you have girl out there who is worried about you, so let's go fix your makeup and head out there and to hell with Sarah"
"Jane you know that there have been studies that have proven that if ones friends do not approve of the people they are seeing than the relationship ultimately fails."
"Well so far I approve of her so you have a 75% chance of success"
"How do you get that?"
"Well all relationships have a 50/50 chance so if I like her that makes it a 75/25 chance therefore 75% success rating and beside I'm sure once Sarah get's to know the real you not your socially awkward cyborg version your relationship success rating will go up."
"That doesn't even mathematically make sense Jane"
"Maur, that's because it's simple math turn your over analysing genius off and trust m. For a genius you sure have a hard time understanding simple math Maur." She said as she opened the door to the stall and pulled Maura to the sinks and mirror so she could fix herself. It wasn't until she Maura looked up from the floor did she notice Sarah standing by the door.
"Jesus" Maura said startled by the sudden appearance
"Sorry I didn't mean to eavesdrop or anything and certainly not to scare you, but Frankie? the white guy?" looking at Jane for the nod of approval on getting that right before going on "anyways he said that it was dealt with and it's safe to come out now then he laughed at his play on words and mumbled something I didn't quite get."
"Thanks" Jane said," we'll be out in a minute."
"Okay I'll see you out there, and just for the record Maura, I doubt I'll leave here with a poor impression of you, in fact I think that you're quite lovely, little confused about what's going on and why you took off to here but it's really none of my business." She said nicely while her hand was placed on Maura's shoulder and as she walked by Jane whispered "and I look forward to getting to know you better" while running a hand from Jane's shoulder diagonally across to her lower back.
Okay well I have to get ready for work now, otherwise I'd write more, and I probably won't update the next part till Monday because tomorrows Canada Day and all and I plan to be weather pending downtown to watch the fireworks. And I have Monday off until like 7 so that's lots of time to right.
Please don't hate me because they aren't together. But tell me your thoughts, I'm taking a break from my other one for a while, because this one popped into my head and the image that prompted this is a very sexy image, but totally misconstrued event so please review tell me what you think thus far and stay tuned for the EVENT or the INCIDENT it's all a matter of prospective.