Frankie's POV

Damn. Janie's all over my back about this stupid letter.

I won't deny her help but come on. What's so strange about me having plans? I have a life outside of hers, I hope she knows that. Gosh. What does a guy have to do to be granted respect around here? Thank goodness I'm leaving. Geesh.

Did I just say that.. I regret it.. Oh holy I mean. I don't regret it? I don't know. I just want to get away from all the nosiness.. People thinking I don't have plans. I am Frankie Rizzoli! Of course I have plans.

Being a family man is important! I get it! Stay close with your siblings and your parents. Blah blah blah. But at least give me some space to make plans of my own. I want a family. I want kids. I want a wife.. I want Maura as my wife. But that's never gonna happen.

Stupid New York. Even if she was the least bit interested, I think I would stay. I would. There's a great chance she could be the love of my life. But like I said before, not happening. Love is stupid and insipid.

4:30. I have to be by her house at 6. I think I'll just go home and change into something casual. I might be staying there late tonight. Stupid application. Stupid New York. Stupid job. Stupid love. Ugh!

Maura's POV

Should I change into something casual? I don't want to waste clothing but I mean this dress just seems too much. No it's okay. I shouldn't worry about it.

The next thing I know, I jump a little because Angela creeps up behind me and greets me with one of those, "Hey Sweetie! How was your day?" The usual. What would I do without another living being, besides Bass, in this house? I smile and tell her that it was good. I ask her about hers and she replies the same.

I should probably tell her about Frankie.. I head over to the kitchen where she is to grab a bottle of water and try to tell her that Frankie is coming. But instead of getting a chance to say something, she interrupts and the statement is very surprising.

"You know Maura, I'm old. I'm an old woman, I've faced the facts. You can't be living with an old woman like me for long. You really need to get out there and find a guy that'll stay here with you. A good guy! You know, instead of an old lug like me." I'm pretty sure that she sees the surprised look on my face because the next thing she says seems like she's trying to calm me down. "We have the same conversation almost everyday sweetie. You get home at 5, I cook and then we go off into our own little lives. Granted that Jane is here half the time but I can see the pain in your eyes. It pains me to see the pain. Don't think you're not good enough Maura. You're more than good." Why the sudden encouragement to find a man?

I stood there puzzled. I didn't know what to say. I think I'll just go with a simple nod and thank you. It's the polite thing to do. Does she know about Frankie? Is it.. Is it that obvious?

I should probably finish signing those papers for the case. Frankie will be here in an hour or so.. Oh! That's what I had to tell her. I turn around and without thinking, tell Angela. "By the way, we have a guest tonight. So it won't be the same old same old." Her eyes lit up a bit. "It's Frankie." I say with a smile and turn around to head to my car to get the papers.

Angela's POV

I think.. I think that was a smile on her face after she said my sons name. Does she?

YES! I could scream but she's still out there and I don't want her to hear me and get concerned.. That'd be bad. Really bad. I do a small dance to express my excitement. I cannot believe that the beautiful, smart, and sophisticated Doctor Isles likes my son. Mine. My Frankie.

Oh this is so excited! There has to be a way to get them together. I always knew about his little crush on her. But I'd never think that she would like him back. That's why there was no plan before! The life my grandbabies are going to live with that woman.. And MY son! This is a dream come true.

Wait. Calm down. Here she comes. "So do you have any idea why he's coming tonight? Without Jane?" I try and ask causally. She looks up but quickly avoids my eyes.. I know that look. She uses it before she's tempted to tell a little fib. She knows something.

"I have no idea.." She trailed off. She pursed her lips! She did the thing with her lips and and her eyes! Oh boy she's got something hidden up her sleeve.

I don't know whether to brush it off or be mad.

I guess I'll just brush it off for now. After all, he's coming here in a couple of hours. I'll find out then. Oh crap! A couple of hours. I better start cooking!

Jane's POV

Plans. I still can't get over that he has plans. I swear I can't be acting like Ma but.. This is serious. I'm at my desk at the office contemplating who to call. Ma or Maura herself and ask her what's up.

Don't get me wrong, she is my best friend and all but it's none of my business. So we all know who to go to when you need to butt into someone's business. Ma.

I pick up my phone and dial her number. 3 rings.. I never get more than 2. Goodness gracious what is up with everyone. Just before I decided to hang up the phone, I hear this piercing "Hello" in my ear. She's always has to yell.

"Hey Ma! Are you alone?" I swear. If she yells out the answer- "NO IM AT MAURA'S." Ouch.. What the heck?! "Ma! Ma! Ma! Stop yelling. I don't even think I need to call you, we can just scream at each other from each end of Boston. Goodness gracious."

"Sorry! I was cooking. Frankie's coming over tonight and I want to make his favorite." Frankie? Coming over? I think she sensed my confused over the phone because she tells me that he has big news. Yeah. I'm aware Ma. Thank you.

I want to come over.. But I wasn't invited. But I.. Who the hell cares? I'm going no matter.. Don't. Do it. "Oh okay. Never mind then." I tell her. Why is.. Why is Korsak heading this way with. Oh no. No. Nope no. No! Damn it! "Ma I gotta go. I'll call you later." I say before I hang up on her. No!

"Nope. Not tonight. Not tonight." I say with a tiny bit of whining. Okay maybe not a tiny bit.. Maybe a lot. I try and stand up as quick as I can to run but I guess the blood just rushed to my head and ouch.. But I am not doing papers! "Come on! I did them last time. for three hours! It's 5:30! Just let me go home. Please!"

"Jane. I have a meeting with my life coach and we're discussing-" I couldn't. I didn't want to know. I stuck my hand up and interrupted. "Eh- no. No guilt trip. I'll do your damn papers. But next time.. Oh ho! Next time, you just wait for it." He gives me that thankful look. You better be thankful. I was gonna play PI tonight. Yes I play PI for myself. It's more fun that way.

"Korsak. Come on! This stack is bigger than my arm. Jesus why do you delay so much on this?" He's hopeless at papers. "I've had a lot of other things to do lately and-" Nope. No more life coach stuff. Not hearing it. "Save it and leave before I change my mind."

I was gonna find out what's happening between those two but instead, I have to do his papers. Ugh!