AN: I wanted to take a chance with this story, and clearly as you can see from the title I had no idea it would go in this direction…I wanted to get to know Jane a bit better. Give us more insight to her past, and even her relationship with Frankieie (not Tommy so much sorry for Tommy fans out there- while I do love him, Frankieie's the man). I hope you like where I go with this.

Also: There seems to be some confusion on some people's part about Jay and Maura. As I tried to write it- Maura clearly loves Jane. While she tried for a successful relationship with Jay, it became clear to Maura that Jay's career was far more important to her then Maura was.

Hope this is still working for you guys…

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"Steaks are on," Frankieie smiled as he came in the slider door. "Any special requests? Or is Medium okay?"

"Perfect," Maura smiled.

"Medium sounds fine to me," Jane nodded. "Ma can we help out with anything?"

"Yeah," Angela smiled. "You and Maura can have salad patrol."

"Sure thing," Jane went to the cupboard and pulled out the bowl, cutting board and two sharp knives. "You want tomatoes or onions?" Jane asked Maura.

"Gee- let me think," Maura replied smirking.

"Yeah I shouldn't have given you the option huh?" Jane laughed handing Maura the tomatoes.

"So how long have you two been…" Angela left the question hanging in the air. She didn't want to assume anything about Jane and Maura's relationship…but she'd seen them in the kitchen at Casey's service early that day and now here they were, that night at Maura's home making a family dinner. She didn't want to pretend nothing had happened- she assumed they'd done enough of that themselves over the years.

Maura looked to Jane for help as Jane looked to Maura for the same thing. They just smiled at one another. "Since…well we're not really sure," Jane said not taking her eyes off Maura.

"So it's serious?" Angela asked curious. "Fair assumption?"

"Yes," Maura nodded. "I'd say that's a fair assumption, Angela."

"I'd say so too," Jane smiled. They went back to cutting up veggies for the salad.

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"Good steaks," Maura smiled. "You're a grill master."

"I try," Frankie laughed. "Janie want some coffee? Maur?"

"No thanks," Maura yawned. "Excuse me."

Jane just smiled. "I'm all set too. We're actually going to hit the sac. It has been a long day."

"We understand," Angela smiled. "Why don't you girls get some sleep. Frankie and I will clean up."

"I can do the dishes," Maura added. "We're not that tired," she laughed.

"No," Angela held her hand up. "That's why you have a dishwasher," she waved them off. "I'm going go to bed soon myself. And Frankie you should get some sleep. You need to get in shape for your fitness exam."

"No way," Jane looked at Frankie. "You're finally taking the fitness exam? Alright little brother," Jane high fived him.

"Frankie wakes up at 5 every morning and goes running now," Angela said proudly.

"Five?" Jane repeated with a laugh.

"I know…" Angela rolled her eyes and smiled. "Up till three years ago I didn't know there was a five a.m."

Maura and Jane smiled. "Goodnight," both girls smiled and stood.

"Goodnight," Frankie and Angela waved them off as they laughed and ran upstairs.

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Jane closed the door behind her, coming back from washing her face and changing into her pajamas that Maura had set out. "Something about pajama's," Jane laughed. "Always makes me feel so good."

"I know what you mean," Maura smiled. "So would you like to sleep here with me tonight or would you feel more comfortable with the guest room?" Maura asked not wanting to push or rush anything between them.

"Honestly? Yours with you?" Jane asked as her eyes darted around the room. "I really just want to be close to you…as close as I can be right now. Are you okay with that?"

Maura didn't answer. She just leaned forward and kissed Jane on the cheek. She walked to the bed and pulled the covers back, slid over, and patted the spot next to her. "Come on Jane. Let's go to bed."

Jane let the breath she'd been holding go, and walked slowly to the bed. "Thank you."

"Don't thank me for letting me do something," Maura began as she draped her arms and spooned Jane from behind, "I've been wanted to do this forever."

"You've wanted to spoon me forever huh?" Jane smiled sweetly.

"Yes," Maura answered with a chuckle but then became sincere again, "but also just hold you like this, close, without fear of what you might think of me."

"I know what you mean," Jane whispered. "I feel the same way.

"How come it took us so long?" Maura asked kissing Jane's neck.

"Slow learners?" Jane offered which got a giggle out of Maura.

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Jane was sitting quietly in the backseat with Maura as Angela and Frankie drove in the front. "That was a beautiful service," Angela said softly.

"It was," Maura nodded.

Jane didn't say anything.

It was later that night Jane finally spoke for the first time. She and Maura were sitting outside, on the back porch. "We used to play G.I Joe," Jane smiled looking ahead of her to the backyard.

"Sounds like fun," Maura smiled as she lifted her head of Jane's shoulders to look at her.

"Frankie, Me and Casey," Jane smiled. "We'd plan these ambushes to take out the neighborhood bullies," she looked ahead of her watching the scene unfold…

"Casey," Frankie watched as he ran to him

"We've spotted alpha bully 1 and beta bully 2," Jane voice came into the walkie talkie.

"Roger that," Frankie nodded. "How do we stand on supplies?"

"10 water bombs locked and loaded," Jane called down from the tree house.

"Use your walkie-talkie Jane!" Casey shouted up.

"Right, sorry," Jane said into her walkie-talkie.

"Don't forget to say 'over'," Frankie said into the walkie-talkie. "over."

"Why do I say 'over over'?" Jane asked confused.

"You don't say 'over over'" Frankie sighed. "you say just 'over'" There was a pause. "Over."

"Oh…" pause. "over."

Jane laughed. "I still don't think I know how to use those damn things properly."

"I was thinking," Maura smiled. "This has been really nice…me and you…would you consider taking an extra few days off. Just you and I." Maura paused.

"What about work?"

"Forget that," Maura waved her hand. "There is no place else in this world I'd rather be right now…then right…here," Maura placed her head back on Jane's shoulder. "And I must say- being here with you…seeing and hearing about the things that made you…well you. I love it."

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Maura was seated outside alone enjoying and iced tea when Frankie joined her. "So how serious are you with Jane?" Frankie asked softly.

Maura was slightly taken back, but his genuine smile showed her he was sincerely curious.

"Very," Maura nodded and looked ahead.

"Was she as tough to crack as I guessed?" Frankie smiled. "The things I had to go through to get it through her head she was loveable," Frankie shook his head. "Sometimes it still felt like an uphill battle," he laughed.

"I love her," Maura looked at Frankie. "I love her more than I've ever loved anyone," she smiled

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Lights off, Jane and Maura slept side by side. Jane's hand ran up the side of Maura's waist. Feeling a slight shiver, Jane whispered, "are you cold?"

"Actually quite warm really," Maura whispered back.

"You just shook."

Maura took a breath. "It's been a long time since I was held…this way," Maura let the pause speak volumes.

"Oh," Jane suddenly felt for the first time that their relationship was really changing. "Are you uncomfortable? Do you mind?"

"Not at all," Maura turned slightly to look at Jane. "are you?"

"No actually," Jane smiled. "It feels kind of nice."

"Nice huh?" Maura ran her hand up Jane's leg slowly.

"It is kind of warm in here isn't it?" Jane asked as her voice slightly cracked.

"Still just nice?" Maura smirked.

"You're evil…you know this?" Maura laughed which brought a smile to Jane's face as well. "Two can play this game you know?" Jane winked as she began tracing circles on Maura's stomach through her silk pajamas. Maura's laugh died down softly.

"Jane…"

"Yeah…" Jane felt the seriousness of the moment coming back. Maura's hand slowly took Jane's own, bringing them up to Maura's breast. Jane's soft moan, followed by Maura's was enough to bring the second base moment to an end.

"I don't want to move too fast," Jane admitted sacred.

"Me either."

"That felt really good," Jane said kissing Maura's neck.

"You're telling me," Maura sighed contently as she brought her lips to Jane's own, kissing her softly and slowly.

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A weaker man might have walked away, but you had faith
Strong enought to move over and give me space
While i got it together While i figured it out
They say if you love something let it go
If it comes back it's yours and that's how you know
It's for keeps it's for sure
And you're ready and willing to give me more than

What a girl wants, what a girl needs
Whatever makes me happy and sets you free
And I'm thanking you for givin' it to me
What a girl wants, what a girl needs
Whatever keeps me in your arms
And I'm thanking you for being there for me

A girl needs somebody sensitive but tough
Somebody there when the going gets rough
Every night he'll be giving his love To just one girl
Somebody cool but real tender too
Somebody baby just like you
Can keep me hanging around
You were the one who always knew

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