Obvious Surprise: Chapter 4

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"Dammit!" Jane shouted.

"Yeah…good job." Emma chided.

"How in the hell was I supposed to know that she was going to get upset?" Jane violently waved her arms in the air. "I mean…c'mon! Why would Maura care if I kiss someone? She already told me that she's not attracted to me when we did that undercover job!"

"Jane… it's pretty obvious that Maura likes you more than a friend. She probably just told you that because she's afraid that you'll reject her and ruin your friendship."

"That's crazy. She's never been able to tell a lie without hyperventilating so I'm pretty sure that she meant what she said!" Jane scowled and folded her arms together.

"It's the same reason you're too chicken-shit to tell her that you love her," Emma stated bluntly. "You're both scared of losing the amazing friendship that you have…but you'd have something even better if you took it to the next level."

"Right…because Maura wants to take it to the next level with some broke guido that should be making pizzas and unplugging toilets. Maura has class…and style…and money. She doesn't need to settle for someone like me," Jane said bitterly.

"Bullshit. You love her Jane. And you need to tell her that before she decides to move on."

Jane searched Emma's blue eyes and knew that she was right. The thought of Maura being with someone else made her blood run cold.

"Let's walk to the station and I'll give you a ride to the hotel," Emma said.

"OK," Jane acquiesced.

They walked together in silence, both deep in thought.

Emma suddenly burst out, "You do realize that, thanks to you, everyone in this town thinks I'm a lesbian!"

"Yeah…and?" Jane mused.

"I'm not a lesbian!" Emma shouted. A few teenagers on the other side of the street started to snicker. Emma glowered and increased her pace.

"Ok…that's fine …but you kiss like one." Jane smirked and gave Emma a wink.

"Shut up, Jane!" Emma snapped.

"Ok... sorry…you're not a lesbian! Please don't get angry with me…I can only handle one woman's wrath at a time," Jane held her head. "I was just trying to piss the Mayor off..."

"Yes…you did an excellent job of that…I'm sure she'll have some choice words for me in her office on Monday morning." Emma sighed.

They arrived at the station and walked toward Emma's worn-out cruiser.

"Wow…you'd think that highfalutin Mayor would give you something nicer to ride around in than this piece of shit," Jane quipped.

Emma rolled her eyes and buckled her seatbelt, "Just get in the car, Rizzoli."

Maura threw her heels across the room and tore off her dress. Why Emma of all people? Jane always said that Emma was like her younger sister! Doesn't that make this situation incestual? I thought I was improving my judgment of social mores. Dammit, Jane! Maura replayed the night's events over in her head and couldn't comprehend why Jane kissed Emma. Maura knew that Jane was trying to irritate the Mayor, but she didn't have to do it in such an intimate way.

Maura clenched her jaw at the thought and decided to slip into one of her silk camisoles. She took the liberty of checking out another room to avoid seeing Jane again. She also bought herself a vintage bottle of Petrus Pomerol to numb her irrational feelings. After quickly removing the cork, she took a swig worthy of a sailor. She didn't have to be demure tonight. It was just her and her thoughts…just like it had always been before Jane Rizzoli shattered her universe.

Jane closed the cruiser's door and gave Emma a wave. "Thanks kiddo. I'll let you know how things go. Let's do something a little less dramatic tomorrow."

"Yeah, ok. Try not to kiss anyone else in front of Maura. Good luck." Emma smiled and pulled out of the parking lot.

Jane had no idea what to say to Maura regarding her feelings, but she knew that an apology was in order. She made her way up to their room and quietly inserted the key. Jane was greeted by an empty space where Maura's luggage once sat. She knew that Maura was still somewhere in the hotel because her BMW was parked outside. Jane took the stairwell down to the lobby and approached a young man that appeared to be in charge.

"Excuse me," Jane smiled and flashed her badge. "I'm looking for a Maura Isles. She was staying in one room and then checked into another."

The young man grinned arrogantly as if he already knew Jane. "She said you'd say that. She also said that you'd show me your badge. It's seems like your friend knows you well."

Jane's demeanor hardened at the young man's boldness and she moved inches away from his face. "That's nice. Did she also tell you that I carry a Glock?"

His smirk faded and he swallowed hard, averting his eyes from Jane's piercing glare. "I…um...no…she did not." Sweat beads gathered on his brow as he felt her breath against his face. "Room 413…have a nice day, miss."

Jane grinned and took off for the elevator. As she approached the room, her confidence started to waiver. Ok Rizzoli…you can do this. She knocked lightly on the door and stood out of the peep hole's line of sight. She needed Maura to give her a chance before slamming the door in her face.

Much to Jane's surprise, the door violently swung open and a woman resembling Maura stumbled out against the wall. "What the hell…Maura?" Jane asked, shocked.

"Jah…Jane? Maura slurred. "Why'rrre you here? I told that man not to give you my room numbers!" Maura hollered down the hall as if he could hear her.

'Maura…sweetie…have you been drinking?" Jane tried to grab Maura's arm and keep her from falling over.

"Don't touch me!" Maura yelled as she batted Jane's hand away. "You were a complete bitch to me tonight! And I will not stand for it!" Maura turned and almost face-planted into a chair. Jane wrapped her arms around Maura's waist and guided her to the edge of the bed.

"No! Let me go!" she shrieked hysterically. Maura tried to break free from the stronger woman's hold but failed miserably. Jane lost her balance and they both fell onto the bed. "Go run off with Emma and live happily ever after!" Maura cried. She again struggled against Jane's embrace and felt herself starting to hyperventilate. "Leave me alone!" she choked. Tears poured down her face as her breathing became ragged.

Jane loosened her grip and softly whispered, "I will never leave you, Maura. You mean everything to me." Maura sobbed violently into Jane's neck and Jane gently caressed her face. The two remained still as Maura regulated her breathing and succumbed to exhaustion. Jane followed closely behind and they slept soundly in the warmth of each other's arms.