Author: GinnyFeedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Pairing: Maureen/Joanne
Word Count: 534
Rating: T
Summary: Joanne sorts her feelings for Maureen out in a judicial manner. (Post-RENT)
Special Thanks: To Jonathon Larson for writing RENT in the first place. Oh yeah, and Catey for reading this. And encouraging it. And thanks to Greens, who puts up with me.
Spoilers: None really.
Warnings: Language, reference to Mark and Maureen having sex. (Nothing graphic, zero details, it's just stated in there.)
Disclaimer: Yeah, I don't own RENT characters. They belong to the beloved bohemian Jonathon Larson.

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Joanne's Journal, Entry #38:

Caught Maureen with that fucker Mark again. I can't believe it. Just because of my new case, and that is time-consuming, she goes and SLEEPS AROUND. She is a whore. I love her, but she...just...ARGH!

You know what? I am going to go about this in a judicial manner.

Prosecution

She's sleeping around with other people behind my back because my job is time-consuming. I can't trust her alone, because I don't know what she could be doing behind my back. Or, I should say, WHO she is doing. Furthermore, She's not very supportive. She's totally against my job, and doesn't come to any of the trials. I go to EVERY SINGLE ONE of her stupid shows! I've memorized her fucking routine! But I still go. Why? Because I want to show my support of her and her choice of work.

Besides that, She flirts with anything that has legs and can talk. I bet she'll have sex with anyone too. God, she gets me so mad! She thinks she can just go around and do whoever she wants whenever she wants.

I came home early from work the other day so I could spend time with her. I open our bedroom door to find her in bed with MARK. Mark of all people! Her ex! They were having sex in our bed! That's just wrong!

Defense

She listens to all of my problems and gives me advice and sweet kisses. She loves me better than anyone ever could, even a man. She's sweet and romantic. Spontaneously giving me kisses and hugs. Roses in my briefcase. Cards in my bureau drawer. I love her with all of my soul, every beat of my heart is for Reen. Her kisses are so passionate, her embrace so perfect. Her romance is contagious, her sweetness and love radiant.

She wouldn't be that way unless she loved me.

Prosecution

Some days she finds other girls (sometimes guys) better. I know I'm the one she is sleeping with at night, but...who is she with during the day?

I know when we love there shouldn't be doubts but...I can't help it. I can't lose Maureen. Not again. I love her so much. She says that she loves me. She shows me every night. That should be enough for me. Is it? Her passion is amazing, I know she wants to be with me. At least, that is what I want to believe.

Defense

She loves me, and me alone. I know she wouldn't treat me this way without true passion and love. She wants me. I need her.

Judgment

Will be decided at a later date. Maureen wants me to go to the bedroom with her. Most likely to talk or something.

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Later:

Judgment

I have reached a verdict. The time Maureen and I spent with her showed me something. I believe this is correct.

The Verdict

Maureen may be guilty of loving others, even having sex with them, but she doesn't love anyone more than me. I am her pookie. She is in my bed. She loves me, wants me, needs me. And I want her. I need her. Maureen is mine. And I will keep her.