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Chapter 7 :

First night :

" Let me take your ...suitcase, Gee how long are you staying again?" Closing the door behind her friend Jane immediately, as the perfect gentleman that she was tried to grab Maura's suitcase.

"I'm staying for two more days why?"Looking around her Maura was amazed how much Jane's flat looked like her : warm, simple with baseball memorabilia on the walls.

"Because that suitcase is probably heavier than you…"

"Well you…you told me to bring comfortable clothes so I brought several sets that I thought would be appropriate to participate in the kind of activities I thought you would offer me."

"Gee, you really talk a lot in real life too…"Looking at Maura trying not to stare Jane's heart was almost melting, Maura was too cute for words.

"I'm sorry I…."

"Hey, relax I'm joking, it's exactly the way it was online , you google talk and I tease you about, see you had nothing to worry about."Jane smiled gently rubbing Maura's shoulder trying to make her more comfortable.

"I suppose you're right, I'm sorry, I'm just a bit nervous."

"Well don't be, how about we bring that suitcase in my bedroom so you can change in something more comfortable?" Walking towards her bedroom Jane just like Maura was still feeling a bit nervous but knew it was up to her to make her friend feel at home in her appartement.

"I would really love that thank you, those shoes are knew and they're killing my feet."

"Tell me about it…So this is my humble bedroom, it's not the Plaza but the bed is really, I mean really comfortable."

"It's perfect, it looks like you, actually your entire apartment does and it's certainly a change from my empty, soulless park avenue duplex…"

"You just moved in that apartment, it took me 6 months to furnish and decorate mine and that was only because my mom helped. Come on, I'll leave you alone, feel free to take a shower or even a bath, I let a few clean towels at the end of the tub." Pointing out the bathroom Jane slowly made her way back to her living room leaving Maura by herself.

"Thank you, I won't be long."

Stepping into the bathroom Maura took a few seconds to wonder her eyes around her and immediately noticed the flowers, candles and different kinds of perfumed soap Jane had spread around the room. Knowing that those accessories weren't Jane's style Maura felt felt overwhelmed by her friend's desire to make her feel at home, but felt relieved to realize that Jane was as caring as she was online.

In the living room Jane is now sitting on her couch biting her nails trying to relax, and replaying the past few minutes trying to spot and mistakes she made have done or stupid things she ade have said that might have contributed to make Maura even more nervous.

About 15 minutes later Maura was done showering and quickly jumped in her pajamas not willing to make Jane wait any longer.

"Well I certainly feel much better now." Maura sighed trying to fix up her hair as she walked towards Jane.

"Wow, that is some pajamas you got here." Jane laughed her hand covering her mouth trying not to embarrass her friend.

"You like it?It's 100% flannel." Maura enthusiastically stated spinning around .

"I can see that, I just never suspected you were the kind of woman to wear flannel pajamas with kittens all over them and who are actually 2 size too big."

"Oh my God you think I look ridiculous…" Joining Jane on on the couch Maura suddenly felt her cheek warming up, she was embarrassed and could barely look at Jane.

"Of course not, I think you look…cute. " Jane smiled rubbing Maura's back.

"Well, they're comfortable it's all that matters right?"Feeling Jane's comforting touch Maura suddenly felt much better, relieved that Jane didn't think she was ridiculous.

"Exactly. Show was the dinner?"

"It was fine, but I don't wanna talk about it, how about we go to bed?We'll have all the time in the world to talk tomorrow."

"You're right, it's quater past 11 already. Well you know where the bedroom is, you can find extra blankets in the wardrobe if you're cold."

"Actually, I was thinking you could sleep with me, I mean that we could share your bed. I'm not saying your couch isn't comfortable but I can't possibly push you out off your own bed."

"Don't worry about it, I slept here for weeks after Hoyt, I'm used to it."

"Exactly my point. Come on." Maura said taking Jane's arms dragging her towards her bedroom.

"Alright." Jane grunted knowing that arguing with her friend would be useless and that she was never gonna win.

As the two women were standing in front of Jane's bed the two women took a moment to appreciate the awkwardness of the situation.

Obviously neither of them was 12 and they hadn't had a sleep over since they were little girls, well actually Maura never had sleep overs and Jane always invited boys so the situation was a first for both of them.

"Which side do you usually sleep on?" Maura asked.

"Left…" Jane replied looking at Maura biting her lower lip hoping that she would take the right side.

"Really?"

"Yes, but if you want it, I don't mind." Jane mumbled trying to be the perfect host.

"No, actually I prefer the right side." Moving towards the right side of the bed, Maura encouraged by Jane warm welcoming started to feel a little bit more comfortable.

"Because you're right handed and it's easier for you to grab things on the night table." Jane nodded throwing the extra pillow she knew she wouldn't need at the end of the bed.

"Exactly…"

The two women slowly settled in bed each on their side and lied there for a little while, in silence looking up at the ceiling.

This was the first time they met in real life and even if they had talked for hours over the phone or online, the present situation was completely different and one of them needed to break the ice, problem was neither of them was willing to do it jus yet.

"I'm glad, you're here Maura, I really am." Jane finally spoke knowing that as the host it was her duty to gently warm things up and try to recreate the atmosphere that made things so easy for them online.

"So am I." Turning her head, positioning herself on her left side Maura looked at Jane and immediately saw the same affection, kindness that made her comfortable when they talked over the phone.

"I know you don't want to talk about her but did you tell your mother you were here?"

"She knows I'm staying with a friend, but I believe she's convince I'm staying a male friend."

"And you didn't contradict her?"

"No I didn't, she doesn't really care much about my personal life, just like she never really cared about my academic or professional accomplishments . All that matters to her is that I assist her in her philanthropic activities and honor my family's name and reputation."

"Oh sweetheart I'm sure she's proud of you, I mean you're extremely smart, successful in your field, not to mention caring and funny. I think my mother would adopt you if she ever met you. You're what she would qualify as a perfect daughter." Sliding a bit closer towards Maura Jane could feel the sorrow in Maura's shaking voice, the pain that her relationship with her mom was causing her and concluded that the dinner didn't go as planned.

"You're nice to say that, you know sometimes I wonder why she adopted me in the first place if it was only to neglect me. I mean sometimes you don't choose to get pregnant, but adopting a choice and considering that the procedures can be long and frustrating it's supposed to mean you want to be a parent, right? " Looking straight Jane's eyes Maura was lost, until she met Jane Maura always found excuses to forgive her mother. She knew she was extremely busy and always forgave her behavior, but seeing how close Jane was to her mother she realized that Constance was barely a financial care taker, nothing more.

"I suppose it does." Listening to Maura confiding in her Jane's heart broke in a million pieces and she made a mental note to call Constance someday and give her a piece of her mind.

"Then why is she….the way she is with me?"Sobbing unable to breath Maura was able to release all the sadness and frustration she had been holding inside of her for so long but was never able to express because she was alone. Now she was with Jane and knew it was okay to let go, that it didn't make her weak in her friend's eyes, that she finally had someone to help her wipe the tears away.

"I don't know sweetheart, have you tried to talk to her about it?" Lying only a few inches from Maura her left hand on her hip Jane suddenly realized that Maura probably needed her more than she did and was probably more broken than she was, in her own way.

"No, my mother and I we ….we don't communicate very well. I remember when I was 12 I told her I would like for her to teach me how to ride horses because she's an exceptional rider. Do you know how she responded?"

"She bought you a horse and hired a private teacher…"

"Exactly, I never cared about horse riding, all I wanted was to do something with her, just the two of us you know…"

"It seems like you don' t understand each other very well.."

"Yes, and I learned to live with it, I mean it could be worse, we could be hating each other, but we get along well. Of course our relationship isn't warm or comfortable like the one you have with your mother, but at least I get to spend time with her and I suppose that's better then nothing right?"

"You deserve better, you deserve a mother who there for you, who takes care of you , who you can talk to when you're in pain or when you need advice.."

"Well I have you for that right?"Looking at Jane in the eye Maura was looking for reassurance that Jane was going to be there for her, that their relationship and bond was real and wasn't only virtual.

"Yes you do and I'm not going anywhere, trust me." Jane sighed kissing Maura's forehead pulling her closer to her feeling the tears streaming down her friend's cheek.

For the first time since they've known each other Maura finally opened up about her relationship with her mother. In the past she had told , all the wonderful places she had travelled to with her parents and about all the advantages being an Isles brought but she never talked about the painful relationship she had with her mother and how neglected she felt. Obviously Jane knew when Maura told her how lonely she felt when she was a child especially when she was sent to boarding school that her life hadn't been as perfect as one could think, but never thought it had scarred her that much.

Lying in bed together, falling slowly asleep the two women realized that they had to reason to worry, that their relationship went beyond their screen or their phone and that some how they had found the little piece of their soul that they had been missing for so long. Holding each other the two women realized that they would never have to be alone ever again, that they finally had some they could trust, confide into who would never judge abandoned them and that felt good, so good that for the first time in their lives they fell asleep knowing that they wouldn't feel so empty inside waking up the next day...

Alright guys, I never planned for this chapter to be so emotional...I don't know what happened lol!The next one will be fun though!

As always please tell me what you think?Was it cute?Was is tooooooo cute?Did you drop a tear when Maura talked about her mom?

Again thanks for the support!