A/N-Changing rating for possible future chapters.

"What would you need to speak with Senior Criminalist Chang for, Jane?" Maura asked while wiping Jane's eyes.

Jane looked at Maura like she had three heads. "It's what we have been talking about, Maura. I have a crush on Susie. Well, it's really a little more than a crush.

Jane leaned in and whispered to Maura "I have been having dreams about her."

Maura's eyes widened as Jane said this. She stood up picking up her wine and downed the half filled glass while walking to the kitchen. Maura really could not hear this. Maura refilled her glass to the rim and drank half of it before setting the glass down. She stayed at the counter looking at Jane. No, she really could not hear this.

She can't believe that this was the course their conversation had taken. They were just letting there feelings for each other out. Maura had almost told Jane that she loved her. Now to hear that Jane was talking about someone else. To know that she was having feelings about someone that was not her was just too much to take.

Maura had finally worked through all of her courage to talk to Angela about this.

Oh God, Angela Maura thought to herself. She had just realized she had poured her heart out to Angela about what she was feeling for Jane. She thought it would be a good idea to get Angela's blessing before she decided to pursue Jane. Maura finished off her glass of wine and poured another

Jane had watched Maura as she got up. She noticed her at the counter and began to dread telling her. Jane could tell she was freaking Maura out. "Whoa, Maura, slow down. I didn't mean to upset you about this. I mean, I didn't even know I could be attracted to a woman."

"Oh, Jane no, no I'm sorry, you just took me by surprise is all. Your attraction to women does not concern me. I think its because I have had such a long day and the wine..."

"Well, yeah if you kill a bottle in 5 minutes." Jane said jokingly.

"It's just-I didn't know I could feel this way about... I mean she's a woman."

"Yes, she is Jane." Maura said plainly.

"I mean I have never been attracted to a woman."

"I would say not, given your upbringing" Maura tried to hide the sting that she felt to her chest as she looked off readjusted her robe.

"I mean heck, I always thought if I would fall for a woman it would be you." Maura's head shot up as Jane continued. "We are always together and we act like a married couple and shoot, we practically live together."

Jane laughed and shook her head at the thought. She grabbed her beer and took a swig still laughing to herself.

Maura couldn't believe what she just heard Jane say that she thought they would be together. "Hmmm, that would have been wonderful." Maura said absentmindedly

Jane looked at Maura, "What was that?"

"I was just thinking that would be wonderful-if I would have thought we could be together." Maura's throat began to close and she scratched at her arms. I'll be right back and I will help you figure out how to handle...Susie."

Maura quickly got up from the couch and nearly ran to her bathroom. She physically was unable to lie and she didn't want Jane to realize she was telling the biggest lie to her best friend.

Once Maura was in her bathroom she broke down, splashing cold water unto her face to try to get rid of the signs of her distress. Maura couldn't believe that after all these years Jane, a seasoned detective, could not see the love that had been burning in Maura for her. To go after Senior Criminalist Susie Chang, how was that even possible? Jane had never spent time out of work with Senior Criminalist Susie Chang, they hardly even talked except for when Maura was around. How could this have happened?

Maura didn't know if she would be able to see the two of them together without feeling the jealousy brewing inside of her. Maura didn't know if she would be able to handle the hives she was sure to have when she had to lie to Jane if the subject of her an Susie came up. The only thing Maura could do was help Jane explore her feelings for Susie and hope that Jane grew out of them. Maura had waited 3 years for Jane, what was a few more, hopefully, days.

Maura dried her face with a towel and went back into the living room to sit next to Jane on the couch. She forced a smile onto her face and spoke to Jane slowly.

"So Jane, you said you have not told Susie about these feelings you are having. Do you think that she will be receptive to your flirtations?"

"Well, it's hard to say. I mean I know she's straight, she was with Alex. I haven't come right out and said, 'Hey Susie, I'm attracted to you.'"

"Well, why not? Maybe if you say what you are feeling then she will see your attraction for her."

Maura, I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I just know that when I'm near her I get giddy." Jane smiled to herself, "I sound like a teenager."

"Well, maybe I can help you work through some of what you are feeling." Maura turned to face Jane on the couch and grabbed her hands "Here, I'll be you and you can be Senior Criminalist Chang."

"Why can't I be myself?"

"I will be you, so you can have an idea of what to say to Senior Criminalist Chang.

"Well, I guess thats OK, but can you call me Susie? I wouldn't use her title. It's kind of a mouthful"

Maura smiled "Hello Susie, how are you today?"

"I'm fine Detective Rizzoli." Jane smirked.

"So what are you working on today?" Maura acted as thought she was looking at something over Jane's shoulder "Helping Dr. Isles be more fabulous?"

Jane broke character, "Maura, you have to say things that I would say. I mean you are fabulous, but that is cheating."

"How Susie, I am just stating a fact." Maura had a sly smile on her face.

Jane thought to herself, two can play this game.

"Well, I was working on some samples Detective, but I can't seem to get my telescope to work, could you please help me out?" Jane looked back at Maura with flirty eyes. "You have such beautiful musculature, I am sure you could be of assistance."

Maura never missed a beat. "Why yes Susie, my musculature comes from many hours of boxing in the gym due to the large amount of unhealthy food that I eat.

Jane gave Maura a shocked looked. "Not fair, Maura"

Staying in character "Well you could probably help me out once I am done with you. I have a small knot in my left shoulder that needs a little loosening, Senior Criminalist Chang."

"Why Detective Rizzoli are you flirting with me?"

"Yes, I am." Maura wasn't pretending Jane was Susie anymore. Maura wondered if she kissed her then maybe Jane would realize Maura's feelings. Maura moved closer and pulled the hair from Jane's shoulder and gave small butterfly kisses on her neck.

Jane closed her eyes as she felt Maura's soft lips move slowly from her neck trailing to her shoulder blade. Jane let out a small moan as Maura brought her hand around to Jane cheek turning Jane to face her.

Maura was inches from Jane their lips just barely touching. Jane opened her eyes and looked into Maura's. Maura looked at Jane with all the love she could muster. Her hope was that Jane was starting to understand what Maura was trying to say.

Jane looked at Maura for what seemed like forever then a small smile spread across Jane's face. "Maura"

"Yes, Jane."

"That was..."

"Yes, Jane..."

"Incredible."

"I'm glad you feel that way Jane"

Maura looked at Jane with glistening eyes her hart was beating a mile a minute.

"I have to remember that with Susie!"