One day we met, then forever came afterwards

An: Thanks again guys for the kind reviews, I know some people have made suggestions and I like your suggestions and I'm going to use them.

Chapter three – when the mouse needs help, the cat must oblige

After the day Jane defended Maura something changed between them, Maura told Jane they could hang out and be friends first. Of course Jane was thrilled she got to spend time with Maura even if it was as friends for now. Over the following week Jane and Maura had a few lunches together and even exchanged phone numbers. This came in handy when one day after work Maura's car decided to break down.

Jane was on her way to her car when her phone rang it was Maura.

"Hello Maura." Jane said.

"I need a favour if can spare some time." Maura said.

"Well I suppose I could squeeze you in my busy schedule." Jane said.

"If you busy I can call someone else." Maura said.

"Maura I was joking what do you need?" Jane asked.

"I was wondering if you could give me a ride home my car broke down" Maura asked.

"Give you a lift to your house, isn't that crossing some invisible line we've drawn until you're ready to give me a chance." Jan replied.

"Your right who knows what could happen if we were alone in my house which has a bed in it." Maura said.

"yeah….. uh anyway you want a ride to your house." Jane said.

"If it's not too much inconvenience for you." Maura said.

"It's fine just come out to the main door I'm parked outside." Jane said.

"Okay I'll be there in quickly." Maura said.

The car ride was mostly filled with casual conversation until Jane arrived at Maura's house.

"Thank you for the ride." Maura said turning in her seat to face Jane.

"No problem." Jane said.

"Would you like to come in for a drink?" Maura asked.

"I wouldn't want to trouble you." Jane replied.

"It's not any trouble, I promise." Maura said.

"I know it's just like you said we should be friends first." Jane said.

"True but don't friends invite each other over for a drink." Maura said.

"Yes but maybe next time." Jane said as she walked Maura to her front door.

"I guess this is goodnight." Maura said.

"I meant what I said the other day, I'm not just trying to get into your pants I really do like you. That's why I'm declining the invitation, for now anyway." Jane said as Maura opened her door.

"I understand and I think it's rather chivalrous to be honest, I really do appreciate it." Maura said.

"This isn't just an act either this is me just being myself." Jane said.

"I know Jane, I know." Maura said.

"Well I guess I will see you tomorrow." Jane said turning to leave.

"One more thing before you go." Maura said as she stepped up to Jane and kissed her on the lips. "Goodnight Jane."

Maura walked into her house leaving Jane with smile stuck on her face, Jane got back into her car and went home feeling very happy.

The very next day when Maura arrived at her office there was a bouquet of flowers sitting on her desk, they were her favourite flowers Lilly's. Attached to the flowers was a not it read:

Dear Maura,

I hope you like the flowers and they brighten up your day.

Jane

Maura smiled to herself as she read the note and smelled the flowers. Today is the day I'm going to say yes Maura said to herself. After the work day was finished Maura waited for Jane to come down, Maura was so lost in thought she didn't hear Jane enter.

"Hey." Jane said as she came in also startling Maura.

"You scared me a little I didn't hear you come in." Maura said.

"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you." Jane said as she sat down.

"It's okay I was lost in thought." Maura said.

"Really? Anything interesting?" Jane asked.

"Not really so what can I do for you?" Maura replied.

"Well I was going to ask if you maybe wanted to go out with me tonight for drinks?" Jane asked.

"Just as friends or as in a date?" Maura replied.

"As a date, I was thinking maybe after last night you might say yes." Jane said.

"I would love to go out with you tonight." Maura said.

"Really?" Jane asked.

"Yes I would love to and also thank you for the flowers your right they did brighten up my day." Maura replied.

"I'm glad so I have to go pick up a suspect but how about you meet me at the small little bistro down the road from your house." Jane said as she stood up.

"Sounds perfect what time?" Maura asked.

"Meet me at 7." Jane replied as she left.

Maura waited outside the bistro for half an hour she had tried to call Jane but it went straight to voicemail, she thought she had been stood up so she went home. Once she got home Maura poured herself a glass of wine, sat on her sofa and cried. She had so sure Jane was being genuine but maybe Jane was really just trying to get into her pants.

It was about half 8 when her phone rang Maura didn't want to answer it but it was detective Korsak.

"Detective Korsak what can I do for you?" Maura asked.

"I'm at the hospital." He replied.

"What? Are you okay?" Maura asked.

"I'm fine but Jane's been shot she asked me to ring you to say sorry she didn't turn up and she understands if you want the game to end. Whatever that's means." He replied.

"Is she okay? Which hospital and where?" Maura asked.

"She got shot in the shoulder doc's say it's a through and through and were at Boston general floor 9." Korsak replied.

"Okay I'm on my way." Maura said as she hung up and made her way to the hospital.

AN: so guys I'm leaving it there for now let me know what you think.