It started with a confession

by MJM05

It begins in Paris where Jane and Maura finally realise their feelings. Will Jane go back to BPD to be with Maura? Will Maura consider leaving the Medical Examiners role behind her to move forward with Jane? Both leading ladies are determined to put their happiness first but will the challenges thrown at them allow them their happy ending?

1. Chapter 1

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It was now or never. Jane and Maura had been together in Paris for two weeks, two perfect weeks of beautiful scenery, intimate dinners, stolen glances and lingering touches. And on this crisp Parisian afternoon, Jane Rizzoli knew that she did not want to waste the final two weeks of her trip wondering 'what if'. Jane was confident she had read the signs correctly, she was used to reading people, it was part of her job after all and if there was one person she should be able read inside out, it was Maura.

Strolling arm and arm along the river Seine, Jane knew this was it. This was the moment, the true defining moment of their relationship. The moment that could make the future Jane had come to daydream about. The moment that would finally allow them to express their true feelings that would allow them to start making plans, a future. Or, the moment that Jane would potentially ruin the most important relationship she had ever harboured in her life. Either way, the time was now.

"Hey Maur, can we stop for a second"

"Of course Jane. Would you like to sit or just take a small break to take in the scenery?"

The Italian turned to Maura and took her right hand, "Maura, these last two weeks have been amazing. I've learnt so much, tried so many new things, seen so many new things and everyday I literally can't wait to wake up and spend my day with you."

The doctor rubbed the back of Jane's hand "Oh Jane, I should be thanking you for taking the time off to spend with me. It has been a truly amazing trip and it is far from over. I am sure the next two weeks will be as good as the first"

'Here it goes Rizzoli, don't mess it up' Jane said to herself before turning back to the hazel eyed beauty. "I'm glad you feel that way Maura. I want to say something, something that is hard for me to say but I hope by the time i finish you realise why I feel compelled to do this now - but please let me get to the end"

"Ok" Maura responded looking slightly concerned.

"Maura, when i look at my life, what i've achieved, what i've lived through, what i've put the people i care about through….particularly what i've put you through, i think to myself 'why is she still here by my side? How do i deserve her loyalty?' Then i selfishly come to the conclusion that to me it doesn't matter, i'm just beyond grateful that you are here everyday and that you have stayed by my side when i haven't deserved it. I get good news, i want to tell you first, i get bad news i want to tell you first…..i have no news, i just want to see you to talk about everything or nothing. I miss you when i don't see you, whether thats a day in the office or that i've gone back to my apartment instead of staying over at your house. I like our movie nights, not because i have a passion for movies but mainly because i know i'm going to get the opportunity to snuggle up on the sofa with you. I guess what i am trying to say is that feeling the way i do about you, isn't the way i have ever felt about my friends….or boyfriends for that matter. I realise this is a lot to take and i could be ruining the best relationship i have in my life, but Maura, i love you, i'm so, so in love with you and i may have totally misread everything but i think you might lov….."

Maura's lips crashed into Jane's, finding a rhythm almost immediately. The two women finally broke away from each other, both with a smile. The honey blonde had watery eyes with a lone tear rolling down her cheek as she began to speak "If that didn't clarify my feelings, just to confirm, you are right, i do love you too. I have for a very long time"

Jane pulled Maura in for a hug, taking in her scent the Italian slowly ran her hands up and down the honey blondes back "what do you say we have a night in tonight? We can order in some nice French food, grab a bottle of red and spend all the time we need talking through this? I know you like going out, and don't get me wrong, i love seeing you all dressed up but i'd prefer to make this a private conversation where we won't need to worry about being rushed or overheard"

Maura took Jane's hand and started leading them in the direction of their apartment, "that sounds perfect, lets go. I don't want to waste anymore time."