Thank you guys so much for the feedback and the amount of people reading this story is baffling. I love this fandom. I'm sorry I haven't been updating as often as I planned. I have been ridiculously busy and this look ages.

I really like the crime stuff and I'm no Tess Gerritsen by any means I put a little taste in here this chapter. Let me know if you like it, I'll do more research in future. I like Rizzles flirting over dead bodies and in lifts. This story will be wrapped up by the end of the week and I have a few more ideas so let me know if you are interested in more. I also take prompts

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'So this bloodstain here-'

'Detective. I must stop you there. You are aware that I am unable to confirm the validity of you comment without the lab confirming that the substance is in fact blood. It could be any number of substances including but not limited to-'

'Doctor. I must stop you there. I do not have time for a list of things the reddish brown stain could be. After 5 years of working together I'm sure you are aware of this'

Korsak turned to look at Frost 'Sheesh. You would think the girls would have sorted this old argument out after 5 years of working together'. They smirked at each other and resumed their scan of the crime scene. 'Get a picture of this' Korsak directed a CSO towards some bloody footprints.

The team had been investigating their 3rd murder this week and they were pretty sure they had a serial killer on their hands. The girls had not had much time to themselves as they investigated the crimes that were terrifying families everywhere. 3 moms so far had been found dead in their kitchens and the only links were that their husbands worked in stocks and trades and they had 3 sons. It was enough for the team to start looking for other connections.

Maura squinted at Jane and said 'I am very aware of the length of our working relationship. The victim appears to have been deceased for between 3-4 hours based on liver temperature. As you can see she appears to have been stabbed in the abdomen several times. These sort of injuries would indicate death occurring quite soon after they were inflicted. I will confirm when I do the autopsy'

'So the same as Jamie Smyth and Rose DiAngelo. These crimes must be connected. Frost, when we get back to BRICK can you have a look through the companies their husbands worked for for connections, also the kids schools. There has to be something.'

'Sure thing, I think we're done here. I'll see you back there' Frost waved and headed out of the house 'Korsak, come on. I'm driving'

Jane kneeled down beside Maura 'God, we need to catch this bastard. I hate that we haven't spent any time together since last week.'

Maura smiled weakly at Jane 'I know how you feel. But getting this bastard is what you're made for.' She lowered her voice as a CSO walked past 'You have no idea how attractive a quality I find this'

Jane winked at her 'Really Doctor Isles. That information will really help the case moving quicker. Thank you'. She spoke loudly as she rose, lending a hand on Maura's shoulder 'for support' and squeezed it.

'I'm ready when you are Detective' Maura smiled as she reached her hand up to Jane for help standing.

It was 11pm and after hours searching through all the possible connections of the 3 families Jane struck gold. She was sure she could connect the children through the sports camps they had attended 2 summers previously. Frost and Frankie had joined her at 8.30pm when they had finished interviewing the families and several employees of the companies the husbands worked for. The middle children had attended a tennis camp in august 2011. Now Jane had to figure out now how this information is relevant. 'I'm going down to see what Maura has for us'

Jane jumped in the elevator and hit the down button. The elevator stopped at the foyer and the doors opened. She was about to step out when Maura stepped in. She was holding 2 takeout bags and bottles of juice and water.

'Hey baby, let me help you' Jane took the bottle off Maura and smiled. 'It's good to see you, beautiful. What have you got here?'

'Hello to you too Jane' Maura leaned in to kiss her. After a long moment she pulled away 'I thought I'd go get us all dinner. You have all been working so hard'

'Thank you. I love how thoughtful you are' Jane set the bottles on the floor, hit the emergency stop and took the bags from Maura placing them also on the floor. She pulled Maura towards her and proceeded to kiss her softly. Then not so softly as Maura runs her hands through her hair and pulls her head back and proceeds to kiss down her neck. The next few minutes pass in a whirlwind of clothes being tugged at and bodies colliding. The girls smiled to each other as Jane's phone vibrating against them.

'Oh man' Jane breathed 'they have something. If we want to finish at home we better go'

Maura, instead of stopping worked harder and the next 2 minutes had Jane biting Maura's shoulder to keep quiet.

Once Jane could stand, Maura hit the button again and then sent the elevator skyward back to BRICK.

'Guess who brought dinner' Jane announced as she entered BRICK

'Thanks Jane' 'Thanks sis' the boys said gratefully as they headed towards the bags Jane left on the table.

'Ahem' Maura coughed as Jane appeared to be letting the boys think she had provided the meal.

'Oh yeah, Um Maura got there before me. I was going to get some though' Jane stammered

'Thanks Maura' Korsak, Frost and Frankie said

'So what have you got for me boys' Jane said as she glanced at Maura and smirked.

The case took another 2 days of researching but Frankie stumbled upon a picture of each of the middle children, all girls, with the same girl. Her name was Vanessa Buckley and after interviewing her they discovered she was an orphan that had got attached to each of the victims and had kept in touch with the girls on Facebook. She had become incredibly jealous of the girls close relationships with their mothers and when the correspondence started to become more than just sympathy-worthy envy to outright jealous all the victims daughters had ceased communication with the girl.

When she broke and confessed to Jane she had to be sedated. Jane was dreading the paperwork and instead decided to go home and start it the next morning.

HEY, I'M FINISHED. HEADING HOME NOW. MEET YOU THERE? Jx

Jane sent a quick text to Maura and was surprised how quickly she received her reply.

Why are you shouting Jane? I'm already at yours. Picking up Jo Friday. Meet me at mine as your boiler is still out of order'

Jane smiled as she replied Sorry, didn't notice the caps. I'll pick up some thai and see you there then x

Sounds wonderful, thank you x

Jane let herself into Maura's dropping her blazer on the side table and heading to the kitchen. Maura turned out of the fridge holding a wine bottle. 'Hi, I am so glad you are here' She put the bottle on the side and took the food from Jane. 'Kiss me, and then we can eat'. She winked and she pulled Jane close.

Knocking at the door pulled them apart.

'Eurgh.' Jane groaned.

Maura pouted at Jane as she headed to the door. 'Put the food out while I answer this'

Jane set out the food and reached for the wine glasses when she realised Maura hadn't came back and she hadn't heard her talking. She set the glasses down and headed for the door. Maura was standing at the door. Gabriel Dean was on the other side and the atmosphere was heated. Maura had a file in her hand and Jane thought of the first time she had stayed at Maura's and Dean had arrived with a file.

She approached the door and Maura and Dean turned to face her.

'Hello Jane. How are you?' Dean spoke to her as he would a colleague. Jane didn't mind though as he was part of the reason she had nearly lost Maura and even though Maura had forgiven her, Jane herself still regretted trusting Dean the way she had.

'Hello Agent Dean. I'm quite well at the minute. Just closed a big case so having some down time' she indicated towards Maura.

Dean smiled 'I'm sorry Dr Isles. I would come back in the morning but as you can see the case is quite pressing'

'That's okay Agent Dean, I guess I better get my jacket. Dr Pike is on call and you do not want him at this crime scene.' Maura looked apologetically at Jane.

'Wait a minute Maura, I'll put some of the food in one of your fancy takeaway containers and you can eat on the way.' Jane headed back into the kitchen.

'Thanks. Jane's right Agent Dean, I haven't eaten since lunchtime and this may take a while' Maura directed her comment to Gabriel as she followed Jane to the kitchen.

'I'll meet you in the car' Gabriel called as he exited the house.

Maura pulled Jane into a tight embrace. 'I'm sorry, but it's a serious case. There are many child size bodies and I just know Pike will fuck this one up. And if it is children they do not deserve that'

Jane squeezed about 'That's okay. I guess you're heading out of town then?'

'Yes, the bodies where discovered in Barnstable, south of Boston. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone. I imagine I'll see you at work at some point tomorrow but I will keep in touch.'

'Okay baby. Go get some clothes and I'll sort your food' With a final kiss Jane let Maura go and headed for the food.

Maura returned 2 minutes later with a larger bag that Jane knew help emergency overnight things. She took the food parcel Jane had prepared and headed for the door. Jane followed and after a long embrace Maura exited and headed to Gabriel's car.

Maura glanced around the room and shivered. She counted at least 18 sculls and none of them looked adult sized. This distressed her and she immediately wished she had stayed home with Jane. She looked up as Agent Dean addressed her

'Doctor Isles. This will be a long night. This is your team' He proceeded to introduce her to a selective of the FBI's CSI team that had also been called in front across the state. Maura greeted them all and recognised a few from previous cases.

'Okay everyone, as Agent Dean said I am Doctor Maura Isles. As you can see we have multiple skeletal remains. We're in for a long night. Let's get started' After that she directed each team member individually she took out her phone to text Jane.

This was going to be a long night.

As Jane climbed into bed alone her phone beeped indicated a message. It was from Maura

Hi, Just arrived. Crime scene is a mess. Gonna be here all night and poss tomo. Will check into hotel and let you know asap. Sorry about tonight I was really looking forward to our night in. Sleep well

Jane smiled as she replied That's okay. This is the nature of our work. I hope its not to stressful. Let me know where you are staying. I hope you're not up too late.

Flicking off the bedside light Jane knew she wouldn't be getting much sleep tonight.