Own nothing…Only wishing.
I'm glad so many of you are enjoying this story. Questions asked about the money not adding up. They had the money they started with, Maura's parents gift, then Maura liquidated some of her investments, remembering they also have money and clothes stored for emergencies plus they had been spending money for a month (burner phones, laptop, hair coloring, food, hotels, the hank special, gas and an urgent care visit…I may have missed some things). This left Jane overwhelmed with a million plus dollars. Now they have less since buying a house, van, tools, everything for the house and medical care. Only the two women really know how much is really left.
Three songs featured in this chapter.
First 'Una Rosa Blu' (A Blue rose)
Second song 'Lo vivo per lei' (I live for her)
Third song 'Amore mio' (My Love)
The fourth song is only back ground 'Ti Amo' (I love You)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Chapter 7
12/7/2012
Jane thought she finally knew of a way to cheer Maura up so she made a reservation at a nice Italian Restaurant for their one month wedding anniversary. This would give Maura a chance to dress-up in one of her designer dresses which had been just hanging in the closet. Jane knew her best friend really missed wearing her normal attire so much. Up until now Maura had been a real trooper she was even wearing clothes of the rack at regular department stores. Jane had caught Maura several times running her fingers over her six dresses they brought with them that horrible night. Jane wanted to wear a dress for Maura, she really did, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. There wasn't much she truly hated more than dresses. She found a nice black pinstriped suit with a white silk button down blouse on a quick shopping trip to the mall. She was going to be truly romantic this time. She had flowers sent to the house earlier that day with a note attached.
Please join me for an evening out at the Spoleto restaurant
Reservations for 8pm. A good reason to dress up in one of your fancy dresses - Jane xo
Jane made a special request while at the florist that the flowers be left on the porch only and not to be delivered to the door. She then sent a text to Maura that she knew would drive the woman crazy until they arrived.
Hey Maur, I got a special package arriving at the house today. Can you let me know when it arrives? - J
Jane laughed every time she received a new text from Maura asking for more information about the package. Just after lunch Jane received her confirmation text.
Jane, I'm so excited about tonight. I will be ready and waiting. The flowers are absolutely gorgeous. I love them and thank you so very much - M
By the time Jane arrived home Maura was in fact ready and waiting. Running late as usual the tall brunette hurried to shower and dress for the evening ahead.
Jane held the doors for Maura the only problem was helping this beautiful woman in a curve hugging designer LBD in and out of the work van, yeah just not cool. Okay, one minor oversight to be corrected in the future. Jane admitted she should have thought that part through a little better. Maura was so happy to be going out for the evening that she chose not to even mention the inconvenience. Both silently thinking they would be getting another car soon. The two women enjoyed their meals trading tastes with one another, the atmosphere in the restaurant was perfect. Dinner conversation was kept light. Maura was torn between getting dessert or not.
"Maur, you know whatever you order I'll help you eat so, don't worry. Just order what you want. Besides, you and that little one of yours can still use the extra calories. If you don't want it now we'll take it home for later." Jane looked around the restaurant noticing people dancing on a small dance floor in the corner, "Maur, I have an idea…" tipping her head in the direction of the music. When Maura looks over her shoulder to see the couples dancing Jane asks, "Dance with me? It'll give your dinner a chance to settle a little then you can decide on dessert." She shines Maura her best Rizzoli smile and bats her eyelashes holding her hand out.
Maura couldn't refuse Jane no matter what. Dancing with Jane was another one of Maura's dreams coming true. She smiles taking Jane's hand, "That would be lovely."
Jane held her hand as she escorted Maura to the dance floor. They danced for three songs. For the first song both women were a little tense as they swayed together. The second song found them relaxing a bit more pulling the other in closer. Their fronts softly pressed together. By the third song Jane and Maura had begun melting into one another enjoying how well they fit together. Maura had her head resting on Jane's shoulder. As the fourth song started when Jane broke the silence pulling back just enough to look at the smaller brunette with a sly grin and a twinkling eyes, "So… ah…is this more romantic then my proposal?"
A small laugh escaped Maura's lips, "It seems that you may have sport after all."
Jane laughed out loud, "That's game Maura, It's I have game and yes, yes I do!"
Is she flirting with me or is it just the increased progesterone output Maura thought to herself because she was finding herself getting extremely aroused. She needed to distance herself from Jane get some air before she did something she regretted. Jane all but told her that this was not what this marriage was about. They were married in name only. She didn't want to ruin things. As the song progressed Maura stepped back, "Maybe we could take dessert to go?"
Jane leaned in kissing Maura's cheek, "Let's go get you that chocolate dessert you were eying on the menu earlier."
Taking Maura's hand she led her back to their table. Maura ordered a slice of triple decadent chocolate cheese cake to go. Jane settled the bill and they headed home.
About half way home Maura reached out taking Jane's hand in hers when Jane didn't pull away Maura smile internally to herself thinking how it felt so right, "Thank you for tonight, Jane. I had a wonderful time." She couldn't believe that she had been faux married to Jane for a month already and how good it had been going even though they were in hiding. Strangely this might have been the best month of her life if it wasn't for their situation. When they arrived home Maura walked Jane around to the back door.
When they reached the patio Jane chuckled at the site before her. A BBQ grill sitting there with a big red bow on it, "Happy Anniversary Jane…I…mm…know it's not a very personal gift, but I couldn't find any recommendations for a one month wedding anniversary gift. You were talking about getting one and I saw you looking at this one when we were at Home Depot the other day so, I hope you like it. And…"
Jane jumped to rescue Maura from her rambling, "I love it Maur…this is the one I wanted. Thank you!" Jane pulled Maura in for a hug, "You did great Maur. I really love it."
Maura put her cake in the fridge for later then went up to the bedroom to change for bed only to find a bag of fudge clusters with a folded piece of paper lying on her pillow. She picked up the paper curiously,
Maura,
Sorry I couldn't find you a one month wedding anniversary card so, I made you something that I'm hoping you will like even better. I hope you enjoy it. Love, Jane xo
Amazing
Anniversary
Beautiful
Best
Better half
Bond
Bright
Complete
Endearing
Family
Forever
Friends
Friendship
Genesis
Gift
Giving
Happiness
Happy
Heart
Honest
Important
Impressive
Jane
Life
Light
Long
Love
Marriage
Marry
Maura
Me
Newlyweds
Partner
Remember
Rings
Sexy
Smart
Smile
Special
Strong
Stylish
Sunshine
Sweet
Together
Trust
Unique
Wedding
Whole
Wife
You
F-R-A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-E-N-E-S-I-S-T-S-S
S-R-O-C-S-Y-M-S-Y-I-K-Y-D-B-O-N-D-U
D-E-I-R-S-M-P-T-R-S-V-L-O-N-G-N-B-O
E-M-M-E-E-E-R-R-A-R-W-I-F-E-E-L-S-L
W-E-P-U-N-N-E-O-S-E-J-M-N-I-H-X-U-W
Y-M-O-Q-I-D-S-N-R-N-G-A-R-G-S-F-N-T
L-B-R-I-P-E-S-G-E-T-N-F-W-E-I-O-S-O
W-E-T-N-P-A-I-H-V-R-I-S-X-T-L-R-H-G
E-R-A-U-A-R-V-E-I-A-D-Y-U-I-Y-E-I-E
N-L-N-O-H-I-E-A-N-P-D-A-F-E-T-V-N-T
S-G-T-L-O-N-V-R-N-O-E-E-H-E-S-E-E-H
P-L-T-O-N-G-T-T-A-B-W-G-L-N-D-R-O-E
E-I-H-V-E-F-E-D-Y-A-E-O-A-S-G-N-I-R
C-G-G-E-S-E-E-H-P-Y-H-S-M-I-L-E-P-A
I-H-I-Z-T-N-W-E-P-W-A-T-T-W-R-Y-E-R
A-T-R-F-S-O-S-M-A-R-T-R-U-S-T-R-N-U
L-K-B-E-T-T-E-R-H-A-L-F-A-F-A-H-A-A
Y-O-U-S-C-O-M-P-L-E-T-E-N-M-E-D-J-M
Maura had just been setting on her side of the bed running her finger over the words. Not having heard Jane enter in the room. She jumped when Jane spoke, "I know you like crosswords puzzles better, but I couldn't get it right…so I hope it's okay and I hope you like it." Jane finished with a nervous response.
Maura walked up to Jane throwing her arms around the taller woman hugging her so tight she almost couldn't breathe, "You are one special person Jane Rizzoli. I hope you know that?" Realizing what she said Maura pulled back lifting her hands to cover her month, "Sorry Jane I'll do better. I know we talked about not to using our names…it just slipped out."
Jane smiled pulling her back into a hug, "I'll let it slid this one time Maur…I miss it…my name I mean. I've slipped and said your name too." They stayed that way for a few moments longer before continuing on with their nightly routines both missing the contact of the other. Once in bed Maura did her word search as Jane watched. Both falling to sleep that night a little more in love with the other.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
12/21/2012
Jane cleared her day so she could go with Maura for her thirteen week check-up. Maura was doing better every day her morning sickness was gone, well the all-day sickness as they had dubbed it was gone. Just a few mornings of nausea remained. Maura found no problem giving up coffee since she could hardly stand the smell these days and Jane's favorite thing about Maura's pregnancy was now that her appetite was improving she craved bar burgers. Jane thought she died and went to heaven, she was faux married to the most beautiful woman in the world and all she had to do was wiggle her eye brows and say 'want a burger Maur' and they would find themselves at one of the many pubs around Northampton enjoying a burger for dinner or finding a place to stop for one at lunch time.
Jane and Maura were sitting in an examination room waiting for Dr. Crandall to come in discussing how much they like her when they first met the doctor.
Jane had her hand on Maura's now forming baby bump leaning down talking to the baby. In mid-sentence Jane jumped back pulling her hand away when there was a knock on the door warning Dr. Crandall's entrance.
Jane wasn't so sure she wanted to be in the room if Dr. Crandall was going to perform a pelvic exam on Maura every time, but she stayed just the same because she had promised to be with Maura through everything and every step of the way. To her relief Maura assured her pelvic exams were not done at every visit. Dr. Crandall spoke as she prepared to examine Maura, "I'm sure you both have a million questions so before you ask…yes it is safe to use a dildo during intercourse, just keep in mind that certain models of plastic, glass or metal are made more rigid than actual flesh so, you'll want to be extra careful not to penetrate too forcefully." Winking at Jane, she continued her exam as she spoke, "If you choose to use one just remember proper cleaning instructions are extremely important. Listen to your body Maura unusual discomfort says to stop. That goes for all sex toys. You have no complications everything looks good here, so I say enjoy." She looked up smiling at the two women.
Jane's face was bright crimson red when the doctor looked up, "You're just like Maura aren't you? Way, way more information than I needed there Doc." Jane says mortified.
It was Maura's turn to come to Jane's rescue trying to hold back a laugh while speaking, "You have you excuse Jane Dr. Crandall…Jane doesn't like discussing her sex life or sex of any kind in public…she is quite a private person."
As the doctor removed her gloves she spoke, "Oh, I'm sorry Jane, I hope I didn't offend you. I just want my patients to be well informed and that is one of the most common questions asked with my same sex couples. I just like to get it out of the way and over the years I find some women find it hard to ask certain questions so, they will abstain unnecessarily. This is a great time during the pregnancy so enjoy it I say."
"It's okay Doc…you just sounded like my genesis wife here. She has so much information going around in that big brain of hers that she has a tendency sometimes to overshare. Don't get me wrong I love it…she has taught me more in the last six years than I've learned in the thirty years before."
"Well Jane I'll try not to over share in the future, but that means you will need to ask the hard questions you may be thinking about. Agreed?" Pausing a moment for Jane to acknowledge her. Realizing this the tall brunette nodded her agreement, "Just remember that no question is too silly to ask." Dr. Crandall checked the heartbeat then she flipped through Maura's chart, "Okay everything is looking pretty good the fetus seems to be developing right on schedule. Maura your weight is still a little too low so have a milkshake once in a while, it's okay to splurge a little. Trust me, that little one needs those extra calories for now."
Jane and Maura said in unison, "Thank you Dr. Crandall."
Jane had a smile on her face while thinking. 'Of course, this baby was developing right on schedule, it is Maura's baby after all. Nothing less would be acceptable'.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
My apologies in how the word search download issues…I tried three times to correct the issues but this is the best it will do...sorry it really is a real word search once properly spaced. All the words listed can be found. Anyone have suggestions I'm open to correcting this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it anyway.
