Jane walked into the Dirty Robber, and found Maura sitting down at a booth.
"Maura? Hi," she said as she sat down and smiled.
"Hi," she smiled back. "I ordered you a water, I hope that's alright. It can potentially be dangerous for you to be drinking after you've been in a coma for 8 months. Speaking of dangerous, how did you not pass out? I mean, you were in a coma for over half a year, and the moment you woke up, you came looking for me, correct?"
"I did pass out," Jane said. "My Ma and I were walking back into the hospital and I passed out, but she caught me. I'm fine, though." When Maura gave her a concerned look, she smiled reassuringly. "Really, I am."
"So, Jane.. Tell me about yourself."
"There's not really much to tell. I have two brothers, Frankie and Tommy. My Ma's name is Angela and her and my father separated. As you know I'm a detective at the BPD, and I solve murders."
"Wait, BPD?"
"Yes, why?" Jane asked as the waiter brought them their water.
"I just got a job there a couple weeks ago as the Chief Medical Examiner. Looks like we'll be working together."
"Just like in my dreams, or... Whatever they are."
"Really?" Maura asked, her breathing shaky.
"Yeah." When Jane saw the expression on Maura's face, her eyes narrowed. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah," Maura smiled reassuringly. "I'm fine." The waitress broke the awkward silence by bringing their drinks over to them.
"So..." Jane started. "I'm really sorry."
"For?"
"Everything... I mean, it must have freaked you out. A random stranger walking up to you and seeming to know everything about you."
"Jane, you did know everything about me."
"I know... I'm sorry. For being so blunt, I just... in my dream, you were much more than just my best friend."
"What do you mean?" When Jane realized what she'd just said, she gulped as she took a sip of her water.
"You were like my sister."
"I see," Maura said.
"This is..."
"Awkward," Maura finished.
"Yeah," Jane replied. "Awkward." A silence fell over the two again, and Jane stood up. "Well, I better go. My Ma is probably wondering where I am."
"Do you want a ride?"
"I can walk."
"Jane, it's 20 degrees outside."
"Okay, I... yeah, okay. If you don't mind."
"Of course not," Maura smiled. Maura payed for the drinks, and her and Jane walked outside. "Jeez," Maura shivered, wrapping her arms around herself. "It's cold. I should've brought a jacket."
"You're wearing a dress in 20 degree weather?" Jane laughed as she took her jacket off and wrapped it around Maura. "Let alone a strapless dress?"
"Well, I-"
"I know," Jane smiled. "You always wear dresses. Although, I really did like that grey shirt with the lace." Maura looked at Jane, and cleared her throat nervously. "Sorry," Jane said.
"No, it's fine. If we're going to try to work this out, I need to be ready for you knowing things about me."
"Maura, no," Jane said as they reached her car. "I'm pretty sure I know things that you don't even know about yourself. I need to be more careful with what I say. I can tell it's bothering you." Maura nodded slightly, and they both got into the car. "You go down this street and then-"
"I know," Maura said. Jane stared at her, and Maura laughed nervously. "I'm joking. Where do you go to get to your house?"
"Just... down this street and then turn right and it'll be the first house on the right."
"Okay." Maura pulled out of the driveway, and headed down the road Jane said. Neither of them said a word on the way to her house.
"Thanks for the ride, Maura," Jane said as they reached her front door.
"No problem."
"I guess I'll see you at work Monday?"
"Yeah," Maura smiled. "See you then." Maura walked off, and Jane walked into the house.
"Ma! I'm home!" Jane called out. "Where is she?" she asked to herself. She saw a note on the kitchen, and read it out loud to herself. "Jane, you were out with a friend so I figured I'd go out with one of my own. I won't be back until morning. Love you, be safe. -Ma." Jane sighed as she set the note on the counter, and there was a knock at the door.
"I forgot to give you your jacket," Maura said as Jane opened the door.
"Oh," Jane said as she took the jacket. "Thanks."
"It doesn't look like anyone's home," Maura said as she saw all the lights turned out.
"No one's home," Jane confirmed.
"You're... home alone?"
"Yeah."
"Do you... want to come to my house? You can spend the night."
"Maura, I-"
"Jane, I'm serious. It'd be my pleasure," Maura smiled.
"S-sure." Jane locked the door to her apartment, and followed Maura back out to her car.
"Nice house," Jane said as they walked into the door. "Just as I remember it." Maura flinced, and Jane sighed.
"Sorry. I'll watch my mouth." Maura shut and locked the door behind them, and Jane gasped. "Bass!" Jane said as she walked up to the huge animal and pet his shell. "I'd almost forgot about your pet tur-"
"Tor-"
"Tortoise," Jane said, correcting herself before Maura could.
"Are you tired?" Maura asked, changing the subject.
"Yeah, I am. You'd think a woman would have enough sleep being in a coma for 8 months, but I'm exhausted."
"I understand," Maura laughed. "All the medication they gave you." They walked upstairs into Maura's bedroom, and Maura walked into her closet. "You probably want to change out of those clothes," Maura said from her closet. She threw a over-sized t-shirt at Jane, and she stared at it.
"This is the one I wore in my dreams all the time... when I'd spend the night." Maura came out in her pajamas, and Jane smiled. "Gosh, Maura. You really do like your silk pajamas, don't you?"
"Yes," Maura smiled as she crawled into bed. Jane took her shirt off, and Maura watched her.
"Oh, I'm sorry. You usually don't have random strangers strip in front of you, I imagine. I'm just so used to-"
"It's fine," Maura said, hoping she hadn't been caught staring. Jane took her pants off, and pulled the shirt over her head.
"I'll go sleep on the couch downstairs."
"You can sleep in here with me," Maura said.
"Are you sure?"
"Jane, I'm positive. Quit asking so many questions," Maura laughed.
"Okay." Jane crawled into bed with Maura, pulling the covers up over her as Maura turned out the lamp. They both turned on their sides opposite each other, both facing the wall.
"Night, Maur," Jane said. Maura flinched, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Night, Jane."
Thoughts? I know it's a short chapter. I was thinking... would you guys rather me do 5 long chapters, or 10 short chapters? Leave me a review saying long or short, and also let me know what you thought about this chapter.
I'm so sorry I haven't updated in forever. I've been so busy. But I didn't forget about this story, or my Rizzles fans. Love you guys!