A.N.: This is story is based in the movie "Still Alice", which you all should watch because it's great (or read the book). This first chapter comes as an introduction of the story. The actual plot it's going to start in the next chapter. I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the chararcters in this story, or the story that this one is based on. All of that is the property of their rightful owners, and are not my intellectual property. There is no financial gain made from this nor will any be sought. This is for entertainment purposes only.

"Good morning" a soft voice sounded, as delicate hands start to move the covers off the bed. "You should get up Jane, otherwise we are going to be late for Valentino's game" Jane growls, but more as a reflection, not from discomfort. She wouldn't miss one of theirs son's game for nothing in the world, any less for just sleeping two more hours.

"What time is it?" she asked with a raspy voice as she got up from bed. "It's 9.30. I didn't want to wake you up sooner; you looked so peaceful while you were sleeping" Maura replayed. "Of course I was. How wouldn't I be if I know that when woke up I have you and tino". Their lips met, but just for a quick peck. "I think I'm going to get a shower, wanna join me?" the brunette asked with a smirk. "No, thanks babe" Maura responds, "I already showered, and I have to help Valentino get ready". "Ok, I'll be quick, then" Jane added as she headed to the bathroom.

Half an hour later, the Rizzoli – Isles family was ready to leave the house to assist to Tino's game. "Are you nervous sweetie?" Maura said to her son while she finished buttoning up his jacket. "No mummy, I am excited" he was indeed, excited for his first official baseball game. "Hey, that's a really hard world, Tino. Well done" she beamed as she got up.

Jane's hands wrapped her wife's waist from behind "There you are buddy. Are we ready to go?" she asked Valentino. "Yes mum" he replayed joyful. "Ok, let's go then" she added as she let go of Maura to open the door for her family.

The drive to the baseball field had been quick, and they had made it in time to get the best places to see their son play.

They sat next to each other as they watched the game. Maura had her head leaning in Jane's shoulder, and her hands were around her. They both had smiles on their faces, as they looked how their son and his friends played.

The blonde broke the silence they were holding, as she lifted her head to watch Jane's eyes. "Do you remember when we found out I was pregnant?" Jane smile grew bigger, and as an instantly reflect, her eyes became brighter. "Of course I do, how could I forget?" She laughed softly". It was one of the happiest moments of my life." Jane remained silence as the memories seemed to come back to life in her mind. "The thing I remember most about that moment is your smile, you know? It was so blazing, so radiant. In that moment, I think I fell in love with you all over again, and just hoped that our baby had that smile."

After saying that, she closed the gap between them, and kissed Maura. She always thought about how connected she felt with Maura when they kissed, it was a feeling that went farther than what words could explain, and this kiss wasn't the exception. After breaking away from the kiss, they rested their foreheads together. "Now, do you mind telling me why that big brain of yours was thinking about that?" Jane whispered softly.

"I was just thinking that I never thought that I was going to be able to feel so much happiness again" Maura paused as she held back the tears that were threating to fall from her eyes. "But I realized that I was wrong. Waking up next to you or seeing how Tino grows, how content he is every time he learns something new, or that he plays with us; those things make me happy. Happier than I've ever been". The brunette looked at those hazel eyes that reflected so much love and affection. She cupped Maura's face in her hands, and couldn't resist kissing her again. But they ended the kiss when they heard the clapping and cheering from the grades. As they turned to see what had happened in the game, they saw how their son hit his first home run, and in that moment Jane realized, that Maura was right. She couldn't be happier.

After the game was over and receiving several congratulations on how well their son had played, they decided to go out for lunch to celebrate the win.

At the dirty robber they ordered burgers, but only after Maura had made very clear that it was just because that day was a very special occasion. It wasn't usual that kids went to the dirty robber, but Valentino always wanted to go there. Everybody in the bar knew the Rizzoli – Isles family, and they treated him very nicely. Most of the cops that went to that place after work, had known him since he was a little baby; and had been witnesses of how his mother had fell in love.

As they ate, he was talking nonstop about the game and how great it had fell when he hit the homerun. "I know buddy, I was the same age you are now when I hit my first home run" Jane told him as she swallowed the biggest bite of burger a human could have. "Really mum, you played baseball too?" he asked, surprised for this revelation. "Of course! Where do you think I learned everything I taught you?" She said as she pretended to be offended by the commentary "I used to play with your uncles, and…" she stopped as she remembered her father, and felt something breaking inside her once again. Jane went silence, and the happiness that was in her face seemed to disappear. "And, what mum?" he insisted. Maura hold Jane's hands under the table, and she replied sweetly "And your grandfather, sweetie." Valentino understood what that meant, and he didn't ask any more about that subject.

He was only 5 years old, but he knew that asking about his grandfather made his family dismal. His grandma would cry when she talked about him, and his mothers, would look heartbroken. What he didn't know about, was the fight that Frank and Jane had had when she told him that she was in love with Maura. That was the reason because he didn't know Frank.

The silence of the table was broken by the ringing of cellphones. "Rizzoli" "Isles" they responded. "Ok, I'll be there" "Yes I'll be there as soon as I can".

Suddenly, their family lunch was over.

A.N: In case anyone was wondering why I chose the name Valentino, it is because of it's meaning. It means brave, and it's an italian name.