Chapter one :
Maura's return.
That morning just like every other morning Detective Jane Rizzoli was lying in bed trying to find the strength to get out off bed.
When her alarm clock rang at 7 am sharp she mechanically turned her head on the side and hit the snooze button before pulling the covers on her face.
She felt safe under her covers, safe from the painful reality that he life had became since Maura had left her. She knew that the second her feet would touch the floor reality would come slap her face.
Every morning was the same ritual, Jane woke up, got dressed, fed Joe Friday and went to work . She would come back every night and would go to bed to an empty bed looking at Maura's picture on her night table hoping that where ever she was, she was happy.
For Jane every day was the same : mechanical and boring. She wasn't living, she was barely surviving. Sometimes when she was alone at night in her bed she allowed herself to remember what her life was 4 years ago, when Maura was still her best friend. She didn't do that often though, it was too painful, thinking all the breakfasts, take out dinner and baseball games they shared was actually excruciating. Unfortunately from time to time Jane felt the need to put herself through that pain , to feel something that proved her that she was still alive.
That morning Jane woke up cracked her feet on the wooden floor of her bedroom and painfully walked towards her kitchen.
"Hey little man, you wanna go out?Just give me a few minutes alright." Jane said as she was welcomed by Joe Friday who usually liked to sleep in the living room.
After Maura left Jane completely shut herself down from her friends, her family, her colleague. The only presence she cold tolerate was Joe Friday. As the very sensitive dog that she was she quickly understood that something had happened. For days after Maura left Jane stayed in bed refusing to even wake up for anything else then taking her out. Seeing her mommy that sad broke the little dog's heart and she made it her personal mission to make her feel better. Luckily after days and weeks of trying to cheer her up Jane slowly went back to live almost normally and the two had been very close ever since. Joe Friday was the only confident Jane had,she would talk to her when she had something in her mind, cuddle her when she was missing Maura's embrace and smile. Yes, that little dog saved Jane's life.
As Jane was making herself some coffee, trying to wake herself up she suddenly heard someone knocking at the door.
"Come on, not that early MA!"Jane groaned as she walked towards the door.
Little she knew it wasn't her mother who was paying her an unexpected visit.
"Jane, you look well." A familiar voice said as Jane opened the door.
At that precise moment Jane's heart starting to beat faster, she couldn't believe who was standing in front of her.
For the past 4 years every time she opened the door, she secretly took a second to pray God that it was Maura, but it never was.
"Maura, what are you doing here?"Jane mumbled feeling her heart stammering her chest.
"I came to visit Dr Andrews, I heard he was retiring and wanted to pay my respects." Maura quietly replied trying to contain herself.
For the past 4 years Maura had rehearsed the speech she would make to Jane in case they met again. But having her in front of her made loose her words. She couldn't believe that Jane was finally in front of her after all these years. When Jane opened the door and she saw her beautiful face her first instinct was to jump in her arms, she wanted, she needed to feel Jane's body against her, to prove to herself that this wasn't a dream. Unfortunately Maura knew that Jane would probably push her away and wasn't willing to humiliate herself.
"After 4 years that's all you have to say?" Jane frowned crossing her arms on her chest.
"May I come in?"
"No, you lost the right to come into my home the day you disappeared on me without any explanation." Jane replied closing the door slightly to make sure Maura wouldn't force her way in.
"I'm sorry…"Maura said looking down.
"I hope you are, I drove myself crazy over you, I spent the last 4 years trying to find you." Jane hissed split between her happiness to see Maura and the hatred that had been accumulated inside of her for the past 4 years.
"I understand and I had a good reason for not wanting to be found, please let's go have a cup of coffee so I can explain myself to you." Maura offered taking a step towards Jane.
"There is nothing I wanna hear from you, as far as I'm concerned you can go to hell, or back where ever you were hiding for the past 4 years." Jane said shutting the door at Maura's face.
Maura stood in front of Jane's apartment, tears streaming down her face. She knew that she deserved Jane's reaction. 4 years ago she had left without giving her any explanation and did everything she could to make sure that the best Detective in Boston wouldn't find her. Now things had changed, Maura was back in town and she wanted to apologize, to make Jane forgive her, but knowing Jane she knew it wouldn't be easy. All she could do was hope that Jane would had least give her a chance to explain herself, because she had indeed a very good reason to explain her behavior, or
"Alright, I'll try again later." Maura said to herself before leaving Jane's building.
An hour after Maura's visit Jane went to work and spent the day filling up paper work, well at least she tried. She tried to focus on work, but couldn't, she had this image of Maura at her door step after all those years stuck in her head. She was split between being extremely happy and rush into Maura's arms and forgive her and giving Maura a piece of her mind. She knew that Maura had sold her house and that there was only one place where she would stay : The Plaza.
After checking with the reception she found out that Maura had in fact checked into suite 312. So she took the elevator and as she stepped out and walked towards the door she tried to calm herself down.
"Come on Jane, don't lash out at her. She said she had a good reason for leaving and making herself invincible . You should hear what she has to say for her defense before giving her a piece of your mind. Remember don't look at her in the eyes, if you do you won't be able to resist her. You are not here to forgive her, that would be too easy. Who the hell does she think she is to knock on your door after breaking your heart like that?" Jane said to herself as she walked toward Maura's suit.
As she was standing in front of the door, Jane took a minute to compose herself. As much as she hated Maura for what she had done to her, she wasn't the violent type. If she wanted Maura to understand what she put her through she needed to keep it simple and remain calm.
So Jane knocked at the door and waited for Maura to come open the door.
About a minute later, the door finally opened.
"Maur…Oh I'm sorry, I must have the wrong room." Jane mumbled as she checked the number on the door.
"No, you're Zane, you're here to see my mommy . Come." A shy voice said grabbing Jane's hand pulling her inside…
So guys, I had the idea stuck in my head for quite some time now, but I needed to finish the other ones first. What do you think?I know first chapters are always delicate to write…But you know me and you know it's gonna get better…
Sorry for the small cliffhanger, but Ireally enjoy driving you crazy!