A/N This is my first fanfic...so please be gentle...if you like it there is more to come...Rizzoli & Isles belongs to TNT and Tess Gerritson...I own nothing, just love them!

Day 1, 15:25, Boston, MA.

"Janie, wait!" Angela shouted over a customer when Jane passed her happy that her inquisitive mother was busy! Well she had been lucky enough having avoided talking to her the last two days but she should know better than to hope being able to do this any longer. "I know that you're still waiting on the DNA results, so there's time for some coffee with ya Ma!" Jane hated how she always seemed to know everything. She couldn't blame her colleagues, Angela had a sneaky technique of making you spill whatever information she needed without you even noticing. "Alright Ma, but as soon as we have the match I'm leaving! Will take a lifetime anyway cause that joke of a ME will contaminate the sample..." Her mother interrupted Jane while handing the customer the change :"Stop it already, he is a really nice and determined guy! Filling those big shoes isn't easy for him, ya know!" "She was a size 6 1/2 Ma, that's not too big!" Jane replied teasingly knowing her mother hated her being literal and hoping she's let the Maura subject drop. Angela came to the table Jane had sat down at with two mugs in hand. Certainly not dropping the subject, she took her daughter's hand in her own and started:"Have you heard from her?" Angela could see the fury building up in Janes facial expression "No Ma, and stop asking, she won't call!"

"Oh, Janie darlin', I'm sure she will. That's unlike Maura. Being all that well mannered and 'all. There is certainly a perfectly good reason. Uhm, maybe they don't have phone reception over there, ya know!"

"Really Ma, it's Europe, not the Sahara desert! Knowing the Isles they are staying in some super fancy rehab facility with all the extras and I believe they do have phones or connections and all that shit! She decides on not talking to me!"

Angela could see how much this bothered Jane. Hell, everybody could see. Ever since Maura had taken her leave of absence or whatever it was called to travel with Constance to Europe to speed up her recovery, Jane was a mess. She was snapping at everyone, constantly aggressive and unfriendly. She was clearly hurt and it ran deep. Trying to calm her down Angela decided to replay the events: „So, Janie the last time you saw her and talked to her was at Doyle's funeral, right? Didn't she say something, like where to reach her, or when she'll be back?" Jane's eyes turned into a fierce stare "Ma! For the hundreds time: No! But since you won't stop unless I tell you again: here we go: At the funeral I apologized a gazillion times but Maura was in all cyborg-mode that day, saying she had forgiven me for shooting her biological father because I quote", Jane continued mimicking Maura's slightly snobbish tone of voice:"you acted according to your line of duty, that was what is demanded of you. I'm quite sure you'll understand my further actions. There are important matters I have to attend to, so if you'll excuse me." Jane made a face and switched back to her normal voice "then she turned on her expensive heels, went off to the black limousine and was never seen or heard of again!"

Angela rose from her chair and went over to Jane and wanted to give her a hug, but was stopped by her daughter instantly:" Ma stop it! First of all I'm a detective and can't have an overbearing mother, people respect me here... Second, it's not worth mentioning any more... I did everything in my power to make things right again, but she didn't let me...she just took off...really who am I to care of this friendship if she doesn't?...tried calling her several times, left messages...nothing...she didn't even bother to tell me that she took the leave to take care of her mom..." Angela wanted to smooth things by explaining that Maura was certainly confused and hurt with all that had happened, but Jane wouldn't let go, she was furious. "She thought of leaving you a long note Ma, that you can stay in the guesthouse and asked you to look after that ugly turtle, but she couldn't give her best friend a call? No, I had to find out at the station! Really, Ma?" Before Angela could reply Frankie came over to them. "Hey Sis, they got the results back, Korsak's waiting for you!"

Jane couldn't be happier to evade further talking about Maura and started to head out. Patting Frankies shoulder she said „Thanks man, for saving me from Dr. Freud here! It was about time!" "Beer later?" Frankie shouted after her and was answered with a consenting wave over the brunettes shoulder.

"Maura again?" he asked turning to his mother, who nodded desperately. Giving Angela an affirmative clap on her shoulder Frankie said teasingly:"Ya know Ma, by how my big sis behaves lately one could really think...ya know if Maura was a man...that she's in love" His grin froze when he saw the serious expression on his mother's face. "Frankie..., Janie is...that's the problem sweetheart!" He sat down opposite his mother "Ma, what are you saying here? They were uhmm...dating?...or what the hell are you trying to say?" By the puzzled look on her son's face Angela knew she had to elaborate "You're like your father, not seeing what's right in front of ya...they weren't... but our Janie is madly in love, she doesn't realize it ya know...but a mother always knows."

17:43

"Finally we nailed that pervert!" Korsak exclaimed and high-fived with Frost. When he approached Jane to do the same, she shook her head and waved off "That isn't something to celebrate, we were just damn lucky that he killed no one else while we were still in the dark! If it wasn't for that incompetent jerk of a ME we would have had a lead days ago!" Frost and Korsak exchanged glances knowing better than to comment on Jane's fury. "Dirty Robber?" Frost asked swiftly changing the subject. Korsak nodded and Jane agreed grumpily with "Gotta bring Frankie he asked to grab a beer today, ok with you guys?" While Korsak grabbed his jacket he teased "Certainly, if he's going to be detective he's gotta start by learning how to celebrate a closed case"

20:03

The three men avoided the topic of Maura safely during the whole evening. Certainly she was the elephant in the room and they all ignored Jane's disdainful comments on the new ME! After the third round of beers Frost asked boldly" Guys I have a question for you! You know I met this girl...Shania...and we've been dating for while...and then I met Sue and went out with her a few times...so thing is, can't decide on one of the two? Any advice?" Korsak slapped his thighs and laughed out loud:"Knew it that you're a player! Cheers!" He raised his bottle and took a sip! Frankie looked down at the table avoiding eye-contact with his sister, knowing this was a sensitive topic, but was surprised at her reaction. "A tough one, that's for sure! But I guess we've all been in love once or twice..." She grinned at Korsak"...so I think we can help you with that one. I'll go first, I knew in high school that I was in love with that one guy, when I started thinking of him when I should read a book for school. My mind always drifted off to him!...Frankie?"

"Mhmm...guess I always hoped it was Gale when the phone rang.." He smiled and looked to Korsak: "Linda, first love, always first thought in the mornin and last one before I fell asleep!" Jane continued:" Guess it's the person you want to call first when something significant happens in your life!" They continued taking turns, one after the other giving Frost advice.

04:11

Jane was sound asleep when her phone rang. Used to getting early morning calls when somewhere a murder needed solving, she was alert within seconds and answered:
"Rizzoli"

"Mornin' Rizzoli" said the Chief's deep voice "There'll be a car at your door in twenty minutes! Get ready, bring your passport and get down there. Leave your gun!"

"Sorry Sir, what? Passport, no gun?" She asked puzzled thinking she didn't hear right. Normally those calls came from Frost or Korsak giving her information on the crime scene. This was strange.

"Rizzoli, this is no homicide investigation! It's a different matter! You'll be briefed on your way. No more questions! Go! This is an order!"

"Okay I guess Chief?" Jane mumbled and after a 'good luck' from the Chief he hung up.