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Authors note:

Disclaimer: Rizzoli and Isles belong to Tess Gerritsen, TNT et al, and I make no claim to them. Once they've had a bit of holiday cheer I promise to return them safe and sound, they can even take back mince pies and drinks of their choice if they want. This is purely for fun and not for profit.

Copyright: The rest of the story however is mine and mine alone, and may not be reproduced or reposted in any form without express permission of myself. Although if may be achieved on suitable fanficion sites with this disclaimer, authors note and copyright in place.

This came about from a post I saw on Facebook which I used for the title.

Sorry, it's not been beta read, so I apologize ahead of time for any glaring errors, and I'm sure there are a few. Nothing is ever completely error free. Oh, and the sale in the UK .. That's real. It takes place every year and is a huge event locally. This will be short and sweet, really not more than a one shot given my normal writing amount per chapter, but I've decided to split it up for easier writing.

Summary: Maura hosts a Christmas party for the Rizzolis and their friends. High jinks ensue, and Jane discovers Maura has a plan. Fluffy Rizzles will be the name of the game in this short story.

What Happens Under the Mistletoe, Stays Under the Mistletoe!

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Prologue: Getting ready.

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Maura checked the house one final time. A few years back she wouldn't have considered inviting friends over for a Christmas party. Indeed a few years back, outside of work, she'd only ever had acquaintances, people she knew from the Isles Foundation and other charitable associations, none of whom she would consider friends, let alone close friends. And then Jane Rizzoli made her way into the Doctors life and before she knew it Maura not only had one friend, but a ready-made family. Admittedly a loud Italian family that often confused her to start with, but she was welcomed with open arms and they somehow became her family nevertheless. The Rizzoli's were so unlike anybody or anything Maura had experienced up until then, and to be honest, it had taken some getting used to, but now she wouldn't change it for the world. Well, there was one small detail she'd like to change, and she hoped by the end of the night that it would happen. And that small detail was all about her best friend Jane.

Along with Jane, Maura was expecting the rest of the Rizzoli's, Angela, Frankie and Tommy. Lydia and TJ were invited, but because of the later hour were unlikely to attend. However, the ME had felt it was important to invite Tommy's son and TJ's Mother as relations between the two families were still in the early stages, and she hoped extending the invitation would benefit them all. Aside from the Rizzoli's, Barry Frost, Vince Korsak and Sean Cavanaugh from the Boston Homicide Police Department were also expected to be there, as were Suzie Chang and Alex Simmons from her own department. With luck, her own Mother, Constance Isles was flying in from France, and should make the party as she was due to arrive into Boston that evening and had promised to make her way to the house the moment the plane landed and she'd cleared customs and immigration.

Bass was safely ensconced in his specially built habitat which occupied one small room downstairs. Provision for Jo Friday, (Jane's small mongrel dog) was made with a new red and green striped blanket gracing her dog bed, and themed bowls suitable for the festive season were placed nearby for food and water.

The food was perfect, the atmosphere light and airy, the wines and beers special chosen, and the decorations ideal. With one final wistful glance at the large bunch of mistletoe hanging between the kitchen and front door, Maura knew it was time for her to change.

Smiling to herself, the blond woman made her way into the master bedroom, and hoped her plans for the evening would come to pass. Jane wouldn't know what had hit her, or at least that's what Maura was hoping, she felt they had been skirting around their mutual attraction for far too long. The mistletoe was going to play a big part, and had been specially imported from a major sale that was held in Britain every year at a place called Tenbury Wells. For this to work Maura wasn't taking any chances, and only the best of the best would do. The planning had been meticulous, and both her own Mother and Angela Rizzoli had agreed to the idea, and it was with some nerves that Maura began the calming routine of changing into an evening dress, simple in its classic cut, hanging just below the knee, red in colour with a plunging back. Minimal jewellery, a light dusting of makeup, red heels to completed the outfit and the Doctor was ready. Taking a deep calming breath she made her way into the main part of the house ready to greet her guests.