OUT OF SERVICE

Chapter 1

The elevator was out of service.

Maura helped Jane towards it before they realised, only for Terry the uniform on the door to shout after them

'Detective Rizzoli, Doctor Isles! Elevators out, you remember where the stairs are?'

Jane rolled her eyes 'God, why today!'

Maura smirked and turned towards Terry. 'Officer Jones, do you know what it wrong with the elevator and when will it be fixed'

Unfortunately Terry had moved out of earshot to help and elderly man through the metal detector.

'Oh well, guess it's the stairs' Maura sighed. She started walking before she realised 'I'm sorry Jane, I just realised this might be a struggle for you' She glanced around and caught the eye of two strapping young officers heading to the café 'Excuse me gentlemen, can I get some assistance please?'

'Maura, no.' Jane tried to cut in but Maura ignored her and waved the officers in Janes direction. 'Can you give Detective Rizzoli some help up to Homicide?'

'Of course Dr Isles.' said the younger officer, clearly a rookie. The other officer rolled his eyes and Jane recognised his as one of Frankies buddies from the police academy. 'Hey Cal, fancy giving me some help' Jane normally would resist this sort of man handling but Calum MacAlister was cute and she wanted to tease Maura since she had a good reason why the elevator was out.

'Well sure Detective, you want a piggyback…' he flirted back, although he was sure Jane was just playing him.

'Now, now officers. Detective Rizzoli merely needs some support to take the weight off her anterior talofibular ligament. Ideally she should not even be here but here we are' Maura tone was sarcastic at the end and Jane stared at her. Her girlfriend was hot when she was feisty and Jane was annoyed the elevator was out of service.

'Okay okay, lets get this show on the road' Jane sighed and put her arms around the boys shoulders. The guys looked at each other before putting their arms around Jane's waist and hoisting her up off the ground, taking off towards the stairs. Maura strolled after them smirking at Jane's position, before realising her phone was ringing. 'Dr Isles'

'Hello Dr Isles, dispatch here. We have a body…'

'I'll be right there' Maura said and turned back to Jane. 'Jane I gotta go, we've got a body'

'CAALL MEE' Jane wailed as Maura disappeared.

1 month ago

Jane glanced across the booth at Dr Maura Isles. They were surrounded by Frost, Korsak and Frankie yet Maura had decided now was the time to rub her foot up Jane's leg. They had been at the bar several hours and the alcohol was taking affect. They had closed their latest case and the girls where off for a spa weekend. Jane had spent the day complaining about Casey and Martinez and was looking forward to some Jane/Maura time without the guy problems. But now she was perturbed. She was enjoying Maura's boldness as she had become thinking of Maura differently recently, more than her friend. She had realised she enjoy how she looked and how she filled her clothes and how she walked. Basically she enjoyed everything about the nerd both inside and out. Maura caught her eye and looked innocently at her. Jane decided screw it and winked at her. Maura blushed and smiled coyly.

Suddenly Korsaks loud laughter jolted them from their mutual inappropriately long stare. The girls turned to join the conversation again. After the laughter subsided Korsak decided it was time to leave and said 'Girls shouldn't you get going. You've got an early start tomorrow right?'

Jane nodded '7am damn it!' gesturing towards to empty bottles of beer and wine on the table 'gonna be fun.' Shooting a look at the tipsy medical examiner, who was adjusting her shoes while trying to shimmy out of the booth at the same time. 'Lets go Maura'

Jane took Maura's arm. 'Thank you Jane, how chivarious of you' She leaded heavier that she needed on Jane. Jane took the weight and wrapped and arm round Maura. 'Home time drunkie, lets grab a cab'

The cab journey was very comfortable for Jane if you count have having the Chief Medical Examiner of the State of Massachusetts sprawled across your body. Which it was, of course. She knew Maura wasn't that drunk and smiled to herself while wondering what had prompted this behaviour. The cab slowed outside Jane's apartment. 'Maura, we're here' Jane whispered.

'Oh yay' Maura sat up and smiled and let Jane guide her from the car. She walked confidently towards Janes building. 'I'm so excited to get away Jane, the last time was a total fail'

Jane laughed, 'Total fail? Maura what have you been watching?' staring at the blonde

'I haven't been watching anything, I have been paying attention to the teenagers in the queue ahead of us at Boston Joes each morning.' Maura looked eagerly Jane 'There are some fascinating anthropological changes occurring in modern day youth that I find particularly interesting. Speech is one of them'

'Okay okay Dr , upstairs I wanna get in bed STAT!' Jane wondered why Maura was suddenly her best friend again. She had enjoyed to closeness of the past hour. They climbed the stairs and Jane unlocked the door, ushering Maura in.

'I cant believe you bought this place without discussing it with me and your mom' Maura chastised. 'I don't begrudge you finally getting on the property ladder but I have done this a few times and I'm sure I could have got you a better deal'

Jane sulked. She was proud of herself making such an adult move and frankly at 36 years old she knew she was behind the times. 'Maura, come on! Just leave it for now, I got a great deal you know that. I'm going for a shower.'

'Okay, I'm too tired, I'll shower in the morning. See you in bed' Maura headed for the bedroom and unzipped her dress just as she entered the room. Jane watched her walk away before shaking herself.

'Get it together Rizzoli' Jane groaned and headed to the bathroom. She hoped she had enough hot water. The heater seemed permanently on the fritz. Once inside, she stripped off and stepped under the shower and turned the handle.

Maura had stepped out of her heels and shook the dress off, deciding to sit for a moment before putting on her pajamas. She had a few minutes before Jane came in she was sure. She thought she had over stepped tonight with Jane. Sometimes she couldn't help herself. But Jane surprised her. She was sure Jane had flirted back and was eager to leave with her. Maybe she was imaging things. A yell cut through her thoughts and she realised it was Jane. Before she could stop herself she was running into the bathroom. 'Jane! Are you okay?!'

Jane was standing half out of the shower 'No the damn waters freezing' She turned to look at Maura and realised their state of undress. Well mainly Maura's. She looked breathtaking the simple black lace lingerie set. They stared at each other for a long moment before Jane remembered her state of no dress. The biggest hint was Maura's eyes pulling away from hers, now raking up and down her body.

'Wow Jane. You are a fine physical specimen.' She stepped forward before she could stop herself.

'What is happening to us?' Jane whispered to her 'Something has changed'

'No' stated Maura 'Its exactly the same. I think we're just acknowledging something we have been avoiding' She was standing right in front of Jane now and neither of them were pulling away.

'Fuck it' Jane said and leaded in placing her lips on Maura's. Maura was about to protest about Jane's choice of language when she felt herself melting into Jane's lips. She pulled them together and she realised she was where she was always meant to be. Jane reached behind and unclasped her bra. Maura shrugged it off and pushed Jane back into the shower, discarding her pants also. The kiss heated up and Maura turned on the shower again and both women gasped. The water was still cool but the sensation on their now hot skin sent electricity shooting through them. Maura knelt down and Jane realised she was not scared. This was perfect.