I do not own the characters of Rizzoli I claim no profit or infringement. I'm just playin with them for a bit.
Rated a T for language and sexual situations, may change to Mature later in story but be warned.
Spoilers for the episode Money for Nothing with a slight twist.
Pairing of Rizzoli and Isles, possible femmslash thrown in.
Bitter Embrace
Chapter One: Betrayal
The day started so good for Jane Rizzoli. She planned to run with her best friend and colleague Maura Isles, but like all good plans, it ended before it began. One depressing phone call and the only running Jane will be doing is to her squad car. A death led the pair to the harbor and a body not unfamiliar to Maura. Adam Fairfield, the name of tentative identification. As a detective, Jane Rizzoli frequently yields to the medical examiner, Doctor Isles, findings in all suspicious deaths. Something about this body and case gave Jane a bad feeling in her gut.
The final identification confirmed Jane, Maura and Frost head to the Fairfield estate for notification to the wife and family. Upon entering the estate, the big white pillared house seems to scream to Jane 'hey we're rich, watch your step'. The trio head to the inner sanctum of the mansion and notify the family. Jane and Frost do their diligent duty and locate Garrett Fairfield, brother to the deceased; too bad Maura found him first and old history seems to be front and center for the pair. Jane looks over with eyebrow raised, and approaches to find answers to the unanswered questions.
"Jane, maybe we can wait to question the family until later?" Maura Isles looks over at Jane as if Jane is the intruding party on a private family moment. Jane shakes her head in a 'huh' gesture. Maura Isles belongs to the world of the wealthy and Jane Rizzoli, a detective, and definitely not wealthy, is intruding. Maura looks Jane in the eyes while running her hand down Garrett Fairfield's arm. Jane looks at Maura with skepticism in her eyes. Who the hell is this person she thinks. Jane wants to growl at Maura "quit touching him like that."
"Maura, I need to interview the family as soon as possible and I really don't think it's for you to say" Jane looks Maura in the eyes and tilts her chin up in a subtle show of power over the situation. Maura meets her gaze and responds, "Detective, when I determine cause of death then you can interview the family if the cause of death is unnatural." Maura turns her head from Jane in a sign of defiance.
"When you determine?" Jane mutters, biting her lip to keep from screaming at Maura.
"Whatever, DOCTOR Isles." Jane spins on her heel and marches out of the Fairfield Mansion. One foot outside the door, she yells obscenities in frustration over Maura's behavior. Is Maura really a professional if her loyalty maybe switched so easily is the begging question on Jane's mind as she heads to her squad car. Jane feels betrayed in their friendship and hurt by Maura's blatant dismissal.
"Damn you Doctor Isles." Jane yells to her steering wheel as she heads back to the squad room.
Back at the station, Jane sits at her desk reading about the all mighty Fairfield's, having calmed down from earlier. "What is this situation telling me?" Jane mutters to herself; sometimes talking aloud helps put the facts into perspective. "This game of whodunit is soo much simpler when I'm playing Clue. Right Frost?' Jane looks over at Frost, who sitting at his desk going through the articles written about the Fairfield's. He looks over at Jane and nods an affirmative, "I love playing Clue, but I never win so I always give up halfway through. I enjoy military style computer games, never a chance for frustration, just bam bam." Jane rolls her eyes in response. "Sure, whatever gets your jollies off Frost," Jane mutters in a throaty irritated timber.
Taking a sip of cold coffee, Jane looks at the reports for the hundredth time. A cell phone ringing breaks the silence of the squad room and all parties look to their belts, its Jane's phone. "Rizzoli, what can I do for you?" Jane listens to the voice on the other end, "Oh I'm sure that's a problem, but I'm not sure what you want me to do about it?" She listens for a few more seconds then hangs up without so much as a goodbye. Frost and Korsak share a glance of 'not gonna ask' about that one. Frost says, "Hey I'm gonna go get some burgers for lunch, I'll be back in a bit, Korsak come with." With a somewhat hasty exit after Jane's pissy call, the pair leave the station for chow. Jane now realizing that she has been left alone, again, kicks the desk and growls. A frustrated Jane Rizzoli: Gun-toting detective is not a good thing for the innocents.
The voice on the phone was Maura. Perhaps Jane was a bit harsh to Maura, but damnit if she didn't deserve just a little bit of piss her way. "Screw this case. If Maura doesn't care then neither do I," Jane speaks to an empty squad room.
On the way home, Jane stops at the liquor store for some beer to accompany her take out pizza and baseball game on television. The best way to wash away the bitterness the day has left in her mouth is with a cold beer. Jane just gets in her apartment door closed when there is a timid knock. "Better not be Maura," Jane whispers to the closed barrier.
"Hey Jane, let me in already." A distinctive male voice is heard from the other side.
"Hold on a second Frankie," Jane hollers to her baby brother as she runs to unlock the door and let in her very welcome baseball-watching companion. Frankie walks into the apartment and heads to the fridge to grab a cold beer and heads to the couch to get ready for the game.
"Hey sis, you did remember we agreed to watch the game together right?" Frankie asks Jane, noticing something is off with his sister's behavior. She seems upset or something. Jane just shrugs at him in a universal 'aye whatever, ok' sign. Jane disappears to change from her work clothes into her Boston baseball jersey and boxers she wears for every game watching experience. Heading to the living room, she grabs the box of pepperoni pizza and a cold beer for herself. She hopes Frankie doesn't notice her lack of cheery mood.
"So Jane, what's going on with you? You seem pissed or something" Frankie looks over at Jane while grabbing a big cheesy piece of pizza. Jane puts her piece of pizza down and sighs. "Yeah Frankie, I'm really pissed, and no I'm not gonna tell you about it."
"Sure whatever Jane, just watch the game then and cheer up, alright." Frankie takes a swig of his beer and goes back to watching the game. Jane just drinks her beer, having lost her appetite at the thought of Maura's earlier behavior.
Standing outside of Jane's door, Doctor Maura Isles fidgets from foot to foot. She doesn't know if she will be welcome, and she is nervous about how Jane will receive her. A very loud baseball game can be heard through the wood of the apartment door. Maura briefly wonders if Jane will be alone. Raising her hand to knock on the door, the door opens before her knuckles hit the wood. A very startled Frankie is preparing to step out of the apartment door. "Hey Doctor Isles, I was just going for more beer, but Jane is inside and I'm sure she'd love to see you. I'll be back in a bit" Frankie walks around Maura and down the stairs. He really is a sweetie, Maura thinks. Maura is standing in the open door looking across the living room at the back of Jane's head. Jane obviously is unaware of her presence, but Maura walks into the apartment anyway.
"Hey Jane," Maura looks at the floor, unable to watch Jane when she turns around, unable to meet her gaze.
"Maura, what the hell are you doing here?" Jane doesn't bother to turn around to look at Maura.