Jane sat at her desk, unclipping the 200 pack of paper clips she'd spent the last hour clipping together. Her partner sat at his own desk, staring at the ceiling. Korsack sat with headphones on, watching cute animal videos.
It was a quiet week in Boston. No murders had been reported, no bodies had been found. Everyone finished backlogged paper work. There were no available cold cases to work on.
Jane's ears perked up at the sound of the elevator opening but she did not look up. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply.
The person was sweet smelling. They were very feminine. Under the honeysuckle smell of the mystery visitor was the blatant smell of wet dog. She grimaced and wrinkled her nose.
"Now, Jane, I can't smell that bad." Jane whipped around and found Lynx staring back at her with a sly smile. She stood with a full smile and hugged the older woman.
"You haven't aged a bit, have you?" Jane asked her friend.
''It's a price I have to pay, not that I mind." The leather clad woman told her. Lynx was undeniably an attractive woman. Her fine bust and curvaceous body attracted attention from both men and women. All eyes on the room were on the two females. Frost and Korsack were almost drooling.
"No wonder you two are still single. Maybe if you treated a lady right, you could get them to go on a second date." Jane told the two men. They did not respond to her. Their eyes glazed over and they stared blankly. They were in a trance. She turned to lynx and raised an eyebrow. ''Lynx?''
''Yes?''
"Fix them."
The woman groaned, ''Fine. Meanie."
"Who know you could be such a child?" Jane said as Lynx released them from her hold. It was not well known that werewolves had minor abilities to hypnotize humans. Most weres did not use the ability often, but it was fun to mess with humans every now and again.
"Jane, who's this?" Frost asked, turning on his charm. He stood to greet the Lynx. His smile was inviting. He straightened his back to appear taller but Jane and Lynx were both taller than him.
"Hi, I'm Lynx."
"Barry Frost." He said, taking her hand and kissing it. Jane rolled her eyes.
"Don't bother, Casanova. She plays for the other team. "Disappointment flashed in his eyes. He remained courteous and then returned to his desk to sulk. ''Why does this always happen to you?"
''What happens to him?" lynx asked.
"Every woman he tries to charm turns out to be gay, married, or not interested."
Lynx sent him sad, puppy dog eyes. "I'm sorry. If I weren't so gay, I'd flip just so I could see your face for one night. ''He laughed and waved her off. ''Who else has turned you down?''
"Well, there's you and Jane."
"Jane? Are you blind? Jane is one of the butchest lesbians I know. ''Lynx said, moving to perch on the edge of Jane's desk. The dark haired detective glared at her and sunk into her chair. ''Who else?"
"Doctor Isles." The name set off bells in Lynx's head.
"Doctor Maura Isles?" Lynx asked. Frost nodded. She turned to her friend and asked "The same Maura Isles that you're been spending time with instead of me?"
"Lynx, I can't spend time with you because you've been in London for the last two years."
''I'm sure you could have figured something or some way to come visit me. I've know you to be very resourceful."
"Hmm, well speak of the devil,''
From the elevator came a blonde woman too beautiful for words. Maura Isles could have easily been the hottest person in the room, even with Lynx and Jane in their individual glory. Long, curly hair cascaded past her shoulders. Her facial features were soft, honest. Her eyes hazel, calculating. She walked, strutted being a better word, with a seductive sway in her hips. All the eyes in the room fell on her, Jane especially.
''Hey, Maura."
"Hey, doc."
"Hello, Doctor Isles."
Everyone in the room greeted the doctor, except Lynx. She studied the woman, sensing something was off about her. On the outside, she appeared normal, but there was a hint of something in her. She felt drawn to her for some reason but repealed at the same time.
"Hi, Doctor Maura Isles."
"I know who you are, dear. You're the beautiful doctor that has been stealing all of Jane's time from me. I'm Lynx. It's a pleasure to finally meet you.''
''The pleasure is all mine. Now, tell me, how do you know Jane?" the polite doctor asked out of pure curiosity. She tilted her head innocently as the waited for her answer.
"Jane and I go way back. We met when she was 17.'' Lynx Said nostalgically. ''She was young and innocent then, I remember."
''Let's not start story time, Lynx. Did you need something, Maura?'' Jane interrupted, clearly not alright the direction that Lynx was taking in conversation.
"Oh," Maura said, remembering her original intention for traveling upstairs." I was going to ask if you wanted to go to lunch."
"Yeah, sure. Do you mind if Lynx joins us?" Jane asked, eyes darting between the two women, looking for a hint that this outing was not a good idea. Both women looked at her with loving eyes"
"I see no reason not to. I'd like to learn more about the good doctor. ''Lynx said offering her arm in a gentlemanly manor, as if they'd been longtime friends. Maura took the woman's arm and they walked to the elevator bay together.
Jane groaned inwardly. She did not foresee this ending well for her. Her best friend and sort of ex did not need to become friends.
She flipped off a laughing frost as she raced out the door, badge, gun, and jacket in hand.
After a few moments of trying to decide Where to eat, they ended up choosing a small Italian restaurant a few blocks away. It was Lynx's suggestion. She swore that the food was divine. They drove together in Jane's car.
The outside of the eatery proved it was as hole-in-the-wall as Lynx claimed. If you were just driving by, you wouldn't notice it. It was simple, homey. Lynx entered first and spoke in hushed tones to the Maître. June eyed her suspiciously. There was something about this whole thing that felt off. Lynx didn't Show up unless something was up. The maître sat them in a quiet table in the back. He gave them menus and slipped through a dark room.
Jane Looked at Lynx over her menu.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
''No reason, yet."
"You're so much more suspicious. What happen to the June that jumped into something without considering the consequences! I liked her more.''
Maura chuckled bitterly. "Oh, that Jane still exists. No doubt about that," Jane looked at her friend with sad eyes. It would do nothing if she apologized again. This was a matter they needed to handle properly. And that could not happen with lynx sitting across from them.
''Are you going to explain what she means, Jane, or am I going to have to ask her myself? I would rather not because I can tell she is upset by it." Lynx asked, narrowing her eyes at the dark haired detective, Jane sunk deeper into her seat, praying that she would disappear into nothing.
"A few months ago-"She began hesitantly,
"A few months ago, Jane shot herself, "Maura interrupted, her voice cold and distant.
"Wait, what?" lynx gasped.
"Long story short: Jane shot herself to kill a dirty cop who was holding her hostage. Rather than wait for S. W. A.T to get a clean shot, she took the matter into her own hands and shot herself." Maura said angrily.
"Maura-''
"Don't 'Maura' me, Jane Rizzoli. I sat at your bedside for 3 days, not knowing if you'd ever wake up. Do you understand what that is like?"
''I'm sorry. Frankie-"
"Was fine,''
''I didn't know that."
"That is no excuse. What you did was irresponsible. You can't change what happened. Stop apologizing; I am tired of hearing that you're sorry. If you truly cared about me, you would have waited for help."
"I do care, Maura."
"If you cared Jane, you would know that I relive that day every time I close my eyes. I call your name as the gun goes off. The paramedic tells me there is nothing they can do. I try to save you but I can't. Your blood is on my hands." Hearing the pain in her friend's voice, June reached far Maura, but the blonde doctor slide out of her reach and stood. ''Don't, Jane."
"Maura let me explain."
"Lynx, I'm sorry if my outburst has ruined your visit. I would really like to get to know you. "Maura picked up her purse and pulled out her card. She Scribbled down her home number and handed the card to lynx. ''If you are still in town in the next few days, give me a call."
She left without another word. Jane wailed, expecting her to come back.
Dammit." She got up quickly and began to run after her friend. ''I'll call you later."
''You better, Jane Rizzoli." She yelled to Jane's back.
Jane was alone on the street. She saw a blonde figure turn down a dark corner.
''Maura!"
She turned the corner and found the doctor leaning against the wall, powerful sobs overtaking her small body. Jane did the thing one knew how to do the best; she pulled Maura into a strong hug. She held her thigh tight as Maura fought her. Eventually, her struggles subsided and her tears dried. ''I want to hate you, Jane. I want to hate you for making me feel pain I never wanted to feel. I want to, but I can't."
''I'm so sorry, Maura. I wasn't thinking. I thought I was protecting you and Frankie, I was stupid. I never wanted to hurt you but I did. And I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you. ''Maura lifted her head from its place on Jane's shoulder. Their eyes met. The intensity of Jane's stare shook her body. Without realizing what she was doing, Jane leaned down and pressed her lips to Mara's. Coming to her senses, she moved away but Maura's hands on her collar pulled her back down. She moaned into her friend's soft lips. It was like a taste of heaven, not trying to sound cliché. Maura tasted sweet, like honey. Jane moaned as they pulled apart. She never wanted to forget the feeling of Maura's lips on her own.
She searched hazel eyes for a sign that the kiss was a mistake. She found nothing but love and support. She held her breath and took one of the biggest chances of her life.
"I love you."
Maura looked at her in awe.
"It takes you shooting yourself and me nearly having a mental break down to get you to say those words? Sometimes you amaze me, Jane Rizzoli. Do you know how long I've wait for you to say those words? It-"
Jane pulled Maura close and silenced her with a kiss. The older woman's legs bucked and Jane caught her and held her close.
"Whadda you say we head to your place and finish the discussion about how I'm a pansy?"
Maura smiled up at her suggestively. "I'm not sure if there will be room for talking if I have my way."
"Why, doctor, I do believe you are trying to seduce me?"
"Five years. It took you 5 years to realize this?"
''Hey, maybe I was just playing hard to get." She said as they began walking towards Jane's car. Mara stopped at stared at the taller woman." What?"
''Don't 'what' me?" Jane smiled and kissed her.
''I love you. I'm sorry it took me so long to say it. You're the most important thing in my life. I want to spend every night with you in my arms for the rest of eternity."
"I want to be mad at you to being so thick but I can't when you say things like that. I love you too."
Maura reached for Jane's hand. She rubbed the scars on her hand, a reminder of what might never have happened if Charles Hoyt got what he want the first time. They walked together to Jane's car. Jane opened the door for Maura and settled her in with a kiss. They drove off, thoughts of the future filling their minds.
On a street corner, Lynx stood, watching their interaction. It was obvious the two were meant to be together. Jane and Maura deserved happiness and they found it in each other. Lynx pulled out a small, disposable phone from her pocket and dialed the only number programmed.
"Mission accomplished, Master." she hummed a response to the person on the other side of the call. She said "yes" and then smashed the phone under her feet. ''That's two good deeds for the century."
