Here we are again. I'm kind of on a role, so here's more. I notice a lot of people aren't happy with me over Sage. Well, you saw it was Maura/OC, and I promise, Rizzles WILL appear. I just don't know how soon I will get to that. I DO have a plan. Probably... two more chapters and your little Rizzly hearts will be satisfied. This is my first OC. I'm a DIE HARD Rizzler. Read my other stuff, it's SAPPPPPPY! But, just believe in rizzles...

A thanks to my sissy! On we go

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Sage. Sage, Detective's Korsak, and Frost, and that's Jane," Maura said as she entered the bullpen, Sage right behind her. Sage nodded politely at everyone, and gazed wearily at Jane. Jane had a smile on her face, and held out her hand, which she politely shook. "Nice to finally put a face to a name."

"Same here, "Sage replied with a smile. "Maura suggested I stop by and pick up sweets. She gave me a very detailed pastry order. I don't know who likes what, but I'm sure your favorite is in there."

The team eyed the box excitedly, all but Jane rushing to the sweet contents it contained. Jane waited patiently, and then grabbed hers from the box last. "Thanks, but you didn't need to bribe us or anything."

Sage smiled, "It's the least I could do, stealing Maura away from you all for lunch like this."

Maura smiled as Sage interacted with her team. This was going better than expected.

Frankie walked into the bullpen, and immediately rushed to the box on the desk, not even looking up until he grabbed the last sweet in the box. Upon seeing an unfamiliar face, he grimaced slightly, and scurried to try to find a safe place to set down his donut.

"It's okay Frankie. Sage, this is my kid brother, Frankie. Frankie, this is Maura's girlfriend, Sage."

Frankie took a second to register what his sister had just said. "You mean girlfriend like, they're dating?"

Jane nodded, waiting patiently for Frankie's reaction. He only smiled widely at the two. "Nice to meet ya. I gotta say, you are one lucky lady to snag this one."

Maura smiled at the compliment. When she looked over to share her smile with Sage, she notice the brunette looked awfully pale all of a sudden.

"You okay?" she whispered quietly.

"Yea, just, I'm not really feeling all that well anymore. I hate to bail on you like this, but I think I should go home and rest a bit. I feel like my stomach is going to explode."

Maura frowned at her companion. "It's okay. I wouldn't want you feeling bad. How about I walk you to your car?"

Sage just shook her head. "It's okay. You and Jane go ahead and enjoy your lunch. I'll catch you later, alright?"

Maura nodded and leaned in to kiss Sage, but the brunette turned her head to the side at the last minute so Maura would kiss her cheek. Upon pulling back and seeing the confusion in Maura's face, Sage answered, "What if I'm sick? Wouldn't want you catching anything, would we?"

Maura shook her head, and with a soft goodbye, waved as Sage left the bullpen.

"Well, that was weird. She seemed fine just a second ago," Frankie said, stuffing the rest of his donut into his mouth.

Maura just shook her head, not knowing what just happened. "I know, Frankie. I may not be the best at reading people, but something strange just occurred, and I'm not sure why."

Maura stood up and walked to Jane. "Want to grab a bite somewhere?"

Jane nodded and placed her hand on the small of Maura's back to usher her forward. She shook her head as she thought about the bad feelings she'd had about Sage, and how what had just happened only made them worse. She had a bad feeling about her and was determined to figure out what she was up to.