The next few days past in a blur for both Jane and Maura. When they were alone they both felt like they were in their own little bubble, but when Jane's family came to visit everything change. Maura would become distant and very rarely talked to anyone unless she needed to, even Jane. The first time it happened Jane thought it was because Maura didn't want to let anything slip, but she soon came to the realisation that Maura was still uncomfortable with the looks her family gave her. She must admit there wasn't a single day that someone hadn't brought up the fact that Maura had saved both Jane and Frankie's lives. In fact truth be told somebody brought it up every few hour. Mostly by her Ma. Today was no different. Jane and Maura had been talking about the wedding when Frankie came into the room followed by Angela and Frank. Instantly Jane and Maura dropped the conversation and looked at them. Maura let go off Jane's hand and pushed her chair back against the wall, but still within a very close distance to Jane. Frankie was in a wheelchair because off the hospital policies and Angela and Frank both took the other two chairs in the room.
JANE'S POV
It's been five days since I woke up. Five days since I agreed to marry Maura. These past five days have felt amazing when it's just me and Maura. Everything seems to happen so naturally for us both. There is no awkwardness. Which, I'll be the first to admit, I thought there would be quite a lot. But it's surprised me how easy it is. Frankie is the middle of telling us a joke, but I'm not really paying much attention to him. I turn my head so I can look at Maura, my fiancé Wow...I have to remember to call Maura that when we're on our own. We've never actually called each other that yet. I can't help but smile when I notice Maura is playing with the ring I put on her wedding finger. It's her own ring, but I promised to get her one once I could. I'm working on it.
I jump at the sound off my Ma shouting. "Janie..." My head spins around to look at her. "Don't ignore your mother."
"Sorry, Ma. I was thinking about something. What did you say?" I look back at Maura to see a small smile on her face.
"The doctor has said you can be discharged tomorrow."
I can feel my smile growing bigger. "I know. He told me first. Remember...I was the one who told you?"
"Are you coming back with us? Frankie will be, will you? Please, Janie, I need to know someone will be there for you." My ma smiles.
I love that woman, a lot. But I know if I go home with her and the rest my family we'll end up arguing every few seconds. I can't do that just yet, I haven't got the strength to do that just yet. I can't put Frankie in the middle off that either. We both need to heal first.
I look towards Maura and I'm relived when she nods her head slightly at me. We've talk about where I'll be staying once I get out off here, but nothing has been confirmed yet. "Actually Ma, I'll be staying with Maura. Or Maura will be staying with me at my place. Either way I won't be coming back home. Sorry."
"Don't be." My Ma smiles at us both. "I already know Maura will be able to take care off you. She has already saved you're life once. Yours and Frankie's." Ma added. She looked from me to Maura with a massive smile on her face. "We owe her everything."
I watch as Maura sighs and lowers her head. "Angela...you don't..."
"Nonsense. We owe you a lot..." Ma says.
"Ma..." I shout. I wait until she looks at me. "Leave her alone, okay?"
"But..." Ma interrupts.
"But, nothing. Okay? If Maura says you don't owe her anything, then you don't owe her anything, okay? Just please...drop it." I say. I can tell she wants to protest but she doesn't. Once I know she won't say anything else, I look back towards Maura. She gives me a small smile. She's grateful for me telling my ma to stop hassling her. I can't really blame her. It's usually me who is grateful for Maura distracting her when she becomes too pushy about a blind date, etc.
"So...Frankie, you're going home today?" I ask. I already know the answer, Maura told me earlier. But hopefully the change in conversation will settle back down again.
"Yep. Gonna miss this place, though. I kinda like it here." Frankie smiles at me.
Okay, I'm shocked. One: I know Frankie will never miss this place and Two: your more likely to get me near a damn snake than for Frankie to like it here. That's a fact. I know Frankie hates hospital's. Not as much as I do, but he still hates them. I look at Ma and Pop with a confused look. They both smile at me.
"Lucy..." Ma smiles. "Frankie has a crush on his nurse."
I smile as I look at Frankie. I have to laugh when he blushes and tries to hide his face. "There you go Ma..." I start. "Why don't you try and set them two up? It will give you something to do other than harass Maura about saving our lives."
Maura moves closer to my bed and puts her hand on my arm. "Lucy can't go out with Frankie. She will not be aloud to date her patients."
I turn my head and smile. "Maybe she will be unable to resist the Rizzoli charm. Plus no one has to know."
She nods her head slightly. "That is true."
FRANKE'S POV
Okay, I'm confused. A few days ago I knew Maura was planning on leaving. A few days ago I said goodbye to her. A few days ago I fully expected never to see Maura again. Every time I go to see Jane I expect to see her upset, crying, pissed off, all because Maura has left. But that hasn't happened. Maura is always there. She hasn't left yet.
Ma and Pop have gone to get coffee, while Jane is asleep. "Maura, can I ask you something?"
Maura lifts her gaze from Jane and looks at me. "Sure?" She says uncertainly.
"I thought you...are you...you still going?" I ask.
She smiles. "No, Frankie. I'm not leaving."
I breathe a sigh off relief. "That's good. Jane wouldn't have been able to cope without you. Can I ask you what change you're mind?"
"I asked her not to leave." Jane grumbled.
Both me and Maura turn to look at Jane and smiled.
MAURA'S POV
I don't think I have ever been so glad that Jane had interrupted mine and Frankie's conversation. A few minute later Angela and Frank both came back into the room. Angela handed me two cups of coffee, I turned and handed one to Jane. "Thank you, Angela." I smiled.
"You're welcome, dear." Angela smiled back. "Are you sure it's okay if you stay with Janie? I mean it'll be no trouble if you don't want to look after her."
"No..." I practically shout. "I mean...no it's fine. I don't mind at all."
Angela nodded. "Okay. Then that's sorted. Frankie, we should be getting you back to you're room so you can pick up everything you need, then we can get off home. Let's leave these two in peace."
"We'll see you all in a few days." Jane says.
I smile as I watch Angela's face drop. "A few days? We'll see you tomorrow."
"Ma, no, please. Both me and Maura need to decide where we're staying and then tomorrow will be my first day at home, so I won't be much company. Then for the day I'm just going to sleep."Jane looks at me and I can't help the smile that I can feel growing on my face. We haven't decided what day we will be getting married, but we both know it will be soon.
Angela sighed. "Fine, but please call us tomorrow and let us know which house you'll be staying at."
"I'll make sure she calls, Angela." I say.
"Thank you Maura, dear." Angela leans over and places a kiss on Jane's forehead. "I love you, sweetie."
"Love you too, Ma." Jane whispers.
I doesn't surprise me any more when Angela hugs me and kisses my forehead. But I still find myself closing my eyes and memorising everything I can. I kiss her cheek before she pulls away.
"We'll see you, soon." Angela tells us both.
"Goodbye Janie. Bye Maura." Frank say.
"Bye Pop." Jane smiles.
"Goodbye Frank." I smile.
Frankie gets to the door before he stops and turns around. "Look after yourself, Jane. See you both later."
"Bye Frankie." Both me and Jane say at the same time.
Once the door to Jane's room closes I wait another few minutes before I turn to Jane.
Jane pats the bed next to her. "Come here," she whispers. Once I sit on the edge off the bed she sits up a little and pulls me in for a kiss. It takes my breathe away. When she pulls back we both smile at each other. "I've wanted to kiss my fiancé since they all walked through the door." Jane lays back down, but pulls me with her by the hand that is resting behind my neck. Our noses are touching. "I'm sorry for not telling them about us." She whispers.
"Don't be. We have already agreed to keep things between us until we're married. Nothing has changed, Jane. I still want the same wedding you do. Just the two off us."
Jane nodded. "Okay. You still positive you want us to go ahead with this?"
I nod. "More than anything."
"Good." Jane whispers before kisses me again. "Cause I want this. I want us."
"Me too." I rest my head on Jane's shoulder, lifting my legs up onto the bed so I can get comfy. Jane tightens her grip around me.
JANE'S POV
We must have fallen asleep because when I open my eyes it's dark outside. Maura's still resting her head on my shoulder. I can't lay on my back much longer, I've been laying like this since I came into the hospital. I slowly move from under Maura, and I must admit it surprises me when Maura doesn't wake up. Instead she just lays her head on the pillow. I groan when I start to turn onto my side, but I breathe out a sigh of relief when I finally rest my head on the pillow, facing Maura. I always seem to hurt more once I've just woke up.
…
Maura starts to stir when she feels Jane place her hand on her hip. Slowly opening her eyes she realises Jane has swapped positions. "Are you okay, Jane?"
Jane nods. "I'm good. I just couldn't lay on my back any longer. I've been thinking..."
"About what?" Maura asks, a little bit more awake than before.
"The wedding." Jane smiles, placing a kiss on Maura's forehead. "I think we should get married some time this week. The sooner the better."
Maura nods. "Perfect." She whispers. "We'll organize it tomorrow. I'm mean...if you want to?" Maura asked suddenly shy.
"Mmmm. I want to." Jane smiles. "Go back to sleep, Maur. We've got a long day tomorrow." Jane closes her eyes. "Hey, Maura..."
"Yea..." Maura mumbles.
"Do I have to wear a dress when I marry you?"
Maura laughs and kisses Jane. "You can wear whatever you want."
Jane nods, she's falling back to sleep. "Mmm. I need to buy a new dress."
A smile appears on Maura's face as she imagines Jane wearing a dress on their wedding day. Snuggling closer, Maura places a gently kiss on Jane's neck. "Goodnight, babe." She whispers before falling back to sleep.
