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So, here is chapter 7. Hope you gonna like it and please review.


During the night Maura had some dreams but Jane was able to calm her down again. She only needed to stroke her face or hold her hand. These small gestures let Maura to sleep again. As the sun rose, Maura had another terrible nightmare. Jane gently stroked the cheek of her friend and whispered comforting words into her ear. Maura immediately responded to Jane's voice and the soft touches. Her heart rate subsided and she snuggled back into her pillow. In the early morning Jane had finally fallen asleep. Only a few hours later she was startled by a loud crash. When she opened her eyes, she looked into her mother's face.

"Really, Ma? Why...Why can't you knock, like any normal person? Why are you doing this again and again?" Jane grumbled sleepily.

"Oops, sorry sweetheart! This is embarrassing. How am I supposed to know...that..." Angela stammered sheepishly.

"It's all right, Ma. Maura had terrible nightmares. Now she's finally fallen asleep. Do ya have some clothes for me? What time is it?" Jane said hurriedly and grabbed the bag.

"Sure. Toothbrush, hair brush and clothes. It's just before eight. You have to hurry, or you'll be late."

"I'm too late, Ma. Is my relief already here? Cavanaugh's killing me. Damn, damn, damn!" Jane swore and stormed into the bathroom.

"Jane Clementine Rizzoli, watch your mouth or I'll clean it with soap! I had to pick up Frankie from the precinct. I also made Maura a decent breakfast. She needs to regain her strength and she won't with this slop."

It only took a few minutes to change clothes until Jane returned back from the bathroom.

"Do I look tolerable?" Jane asked, looking down at herself "Oh God, I need a shower. Thanks for breakfast, Ma."

"You can eat at the cafe. This is for Maura," Angela said shortly and she gently slapped Jane's hand as she reached for the tray.

"I'm your daughter. Did you forget?" Jane asked, horrified.

"No, I didn't, Jane. But you're able to walk into the cafe on your own two legs and Maura is not. Besides, you have a reason to come into my cafe and I can make you your favorite bunny pancakes."

"I love you too, Ma," Jane said cynically, grinning.

"Now hurry up, darling. Sean is not a patient man."

"No details, Ma. Take away the pictures!" Jane begged, waving her hands hastily.

"Go, Jane."

"Okay, okay, I'm already gone. Where's Frankie? I need to instruct him," explained the younger woman.

"He's at the kiosk and grabs a coffee."

"Fine, I'll meet him there. Do me a favor and don't wake Maura. She was awake half the night, and she needs her sleep. I'll come back again after work. Can you go with Joe for a walk again?" Jane asked and batted her eyelashes.

"No problem, and Frankie gets Bass later. Everything's under control," the resolute Italian assured.

Jane bent down to Maura and stroked her golden hair.

"I'll come back later, Maura. Frankie is here and he takes care of you. Don't worry, nothing will happen to you. And be nice to the nurse and eat some breakfast so you get your strength back," Jane whispered tenderly and kissed Maura's forehead.

Angela was touched by the sight and smiled gently. Actually, Jane was not the affectionate and loving type.

"Now go to work, Jane. Find the bastard who's done that. And don't forget to kiss your mother when you finally manage to break away."

As she was told by her mother, Jane kissed her goodbye on the cheek. She took one last look at her sleeping friend and disappeared.

After Jane had left the room, Maura opened her eyes.

"Hey sweetie, you're awake. How do you feel?" Angela asked, sitting down on the chair beside the bed.

"I'm awake for a while. I wanted to talk to you alone, Angela. I'm worried about Jane."

"Why? She's fine right? Did something happen?" Angela asked uneasily.

"She met Casey yesterday. His surgery is today and I think she takes it very hard. Jane was very upset. I said that she deserves someone better. I think that was a mistake. She looked hurt and sad. What if she hates me at some point? Angela, I can't lose her. Jane can't be together with this man. He doesn't deserve her."

"Let's tell you one thing, Maura. You'll never lose Jane. You're important to her and she loves you. I know, I'm her mother. She would go through hell for you and vice versa. You are the sister she never had. You're soul mates. So never think something like that Maura," Angela said wisely.

"But she loves him and I can't stand it. He broke her heart again and again. I'm afraid that she moves away from me because I can't tolerate him."

"You're worried, Maura and that's understandable. Honestly, are you in love with my daughter?" the dark-blonde asked surprisingly.

Maura was not sure what to answer her. Insecure she looked at her hands. Then she looked the older woman straight in the eye.

"I don't know, Angela. Honestly? There are feelings inside me that I can't interpret. Is it friendship? Is it love? I never had feelings like this. I'm scared and don't want to jostle Jane away. Jane likes men and and I'm definitely not a man. I have experience with women, so it is not too hard for me to imagine being together with Jane. I don't know what to do."

"Be honest with yourself and be honest with Jane. I know it's hard but no matter what happens, you have to live with her decision. As a mother, I know my child but I don't know if Jane is ready for this feeling. You have to be sure of your feelings first, Maura. Act with care and listen to your inner voice. That's a heart thing. Forget your mind. I don't want your heart to be broken and I don't want to see my daughter suffer. That's the advice of a divorced single woman," Angela said honestly and smiled gently.

"It's not my intention to hurt Jane. That's the last thing I want. We'll see where it takes us. Would it be okay with you if I love your daughter?"

"Oh God, Maura. It's most important that you are both happy. And if you are happy with each other, I'm happy too. At least I won't have to move," the Italian said, patting Maura's hand.


Sorry you had to wait so long for an update but work is hard at the moment and I have to write during the night. Hope you like this chapter and now Maura has to think about what Angela said and she needs to be clear about her feelings. So let's go on a slow journey towards Rizzels. Please review the story. I really want to know what you think.