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Thanks to kilgirlie for beta reading.

The mediator was watching intently both women, since they had introduced themselves they hadn't utter another word. He could already tell that they were very much in love, the quick glances and little gestures, even involuntary, showed him a profound affection and care from each women. Regardless, he could also feel some tensions. Maura seemed angry and hurt while Jane seemed sorry and guilty.

" I don't really know how to explain this," Jane began hesitantly, passing her hand nervously through her hair. "At first it was innocent enough, I never thought it would lead to this … Maura told me to be more open, to expand my horizons, and… I don't know, I had a moment of weakness, with everything I see in my work maybe I needed something different… "

"Don't make it sound like it's my fault Jane," said Maura, seething." You knew perfectly well what I was talking about! Culture, visiting new countries or for you to be more imaginative and wild in bed. I never thought you would do this to me! " Maura shook her head and looked outside, continuing to ignore Jane.

Jane looked sadly at Maura, since the big fight her wife didn't want to be near her. She missed her kiss, her touch, holding her in her arms, or simply talking with her. She wanted to hear her laugh at some lame jokes, god she loved her laugh, she really missed her Maura.

" Take your time , start at the beginning," the mediator calmly said to Jane

" Ok, ok, I can do this ," Jane took a deep breath to calm herself . "I was working on a strange and difficult case . I'm a detective and I had to consult with someone to help me. The person I met was really nice, sweet, easy to talk to , something immediately clicked between us and..." Jane stopped, lost in the memory while Maura became even more closed off, her posture more rigid.

The mediator sighed softly, again a case of adultery, he knew he should be impartial but it was hard to not feel compassionate for the wronged party. He looked at Maura gently while saying "Go on," to Jane.

"Then she introduced me to other people. At first i thought I wouldn't like it but…" Jane once again became lost in her memories.

An orgy, how wonderful, so adulteries, as in plural, this was a first for him. The mediator was unsettled, his eyes a little wide .He wasn't sure if he could fix a problem like this. He watched Maura sadly, wondering how could this beautiful and nice lady stay with a woman like that. Love was really a powerful thing but sometimes it was frightful. To top it off, Jane cleary wasn't done talking; what else could he expect? This work was tiring.

"Please continue," said the mediator a little more hesitantly, trying to keep his tone professional.

" There were some cute animals, too. I think it's what finally convinced me to give it a try, to join them, I love animals… "

Oh my god , this woman had no shame at all, thought the mediator, while nervously cleaning his glasses. He needed a vacation after this, to get away for a while . "Go on," he finally whispered.

" Some were wearing some alien costumes, it was funny but in a good way…"

Ok, he was definitely way out of his league. At best he could recommend a good psychologist for the strange woman and a good divorce lawyer for the lady. He would have to talk with his colleagues about this new kink, form a discussion group, maybe write a paper.

"Anyway they changed my way of thinking…"

"I bet they did," grumbled the mediator under his breath, while thinking about what he should write in his paper.

" And after that event, I became a firm alien believer and a member of the ufo research organization." mumbled Jane, a little embarrassed.

Yeah, yeah, just get out of here I don't want to hear anymore thought the mediator, wait, wait, what?

" An alien believer?" asked the dumbfounded mediator.

" Yeah the group was really nice and convincing, we talked a lot and they had a lot of proof," said Jane with enthusiasm.

Maura, who had been silent for a long time let out a scoff, "No scientific proof, there is nothing to test, no samples, it's completely imaginary, I can't believe you could be so, so credulous!" said Maura angrily.

"Just because it's not scientifically proven doesn't mean it doesn't exist!" said Jane offended. Maura maintained her a glare but turned her head, ignoring her wife once again.

" Well it's what start our fights and now we need your help," finished a sheepish Jane.

" Worst you had to buy this monstrous giant alien and put it in our living room. Then you made Bass watch Independence Day several times dressed with this weird alien outfit. You even took him out to an event without even asking me!I saw the photos on internet!" Maura mumbled angrily.

" Bass was happy to come with me to the alien convention, he was a proud mascot, everyone loved him!" defended Jane.

So it was infidelity with a guy, the mediator thought, after all he knew his job, even if this one was weird. A mascot? Probably some fetichism or bdsm, he could still write a paper.

" Never again, Jane Rizzoli, you will never take my tortoise again to these meetings. Who know what could have happened to poor Bass, they could have taken him and done who knows what to him!"shouted Maura, furiously.

So she was cheating on the lady with a tortoise, how original! It was a truly unique case, he could do a study, maybe even get a book out of it.

Jane looked at Maura incredulously, "Could it be… You are jealous! Jealous of Bass! "

Maura scoffed, "Of course not!"

Jane watched Maura, knowingly, "Maur, your hives. You should have told me. I would be very happy if you'd come with me."

" I didn't want to offend your new friends, you know I don't believe in any of it and I can't lie." said Maura, worriedly, while massaging her neck.

" I don't care Maur, I would like for you to come with me. If they aren't happy with it , it's their problem. You are the most important person in my life, I love you, Maur." said Jane with a gentle smile.

« I love you Jane and I'd be happy to come with you the next time," said Maura, her eyes teary.

After a kiss, they thank the mediator profusely for helping them so much. Of course he told them that it was normal, he was just doing his job after all. Now, he had a book to write!