Apologies for the delay on update! The story is still travelling along a slightly romantic path with Jane and Maura finding their way but once the get back to Boston, I promise the Rizzoli and Isles dynamic will soon return and some angst will come into play.
Thanks for the follows and the reviews - enjoy!
9
The shopping trip surprisingly went without a hitch. Jane actually managed to purchase the required produce to make a good meal. Maura had her time to think, contemplate and relax in the bath and now both women were enjoying each others company whilst jointly preparing dinner. Maura sipped red wine, Jane preferred the relaxant of a pre dinner beer, both were content in their own worlds.
Conversation was light, Jane asked about the honey blondes progress with the book, intently listening to every word Maura said just in case she slipped up and Jane could work out what the book was about. Maura had been very careful to stay quiet on the content of the chapters she'd drafted so far, but Jane understood this, she knew Maura as a perfectionist - never wanting to reveal anything until she was sure it was exactly right. A trait that had driven Jane insane on many an autopsy, but on the other hand, a trait that had saved the day on occasion. A trait Jane loved her for.
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Before they knew it, it was nearing on 9pm and dinner was served. The Italian had stuck to what she knew and made a ravioli with a simple red wine and tomato sauce. Maura insisted on greenery to accompany the meal and made a mixed leaf and quinoa tossed salad.
Maura finished serving herself and looked up at Jane, "So, we haven't spoken about what happened pre incident today. How was your walk?"
Jane looked up and smiled "how long have you been waiting to ask that question Maur? Come on, I bet it took every bit of self restraint whilst we were preparing dinner."
Maura was quick to answer "I don't know what you mean, I considered this to be the best time to have an elongated discussion so I...well yes..." she smiled "...yes I guess by saying that, it shows it's been on my mind. But I always intended to wait until dinner."
"So I couldn't run or escape the topic?"
"No, I just thought that we would sit for a while and be relaxed so it would be a good opportunity to, you know, keep it light as they say."
"Maura, number one, I don't want you to only talk to me about things that are on your mind when you think I may be in a position to not avoid the situation - ask me anything anytime. Number two, as much as I appreciate the theory, the setting maybe light, but this probably can't be considered a 'light' conversation."
The honey blonde frowned slightly, "Well no, okay. I take that point. But it doesn't have to be viewed as something to dread. Why can't we just have a normal conversation that is open and honest and see where we go from that point?"
Jane finished chewing her mouthful of food before answering "Of course! That's what I was intending on doing anyway. Stop walking on egg shells about this. I'm not running, I said I would go away and think about things and I have."
"Okay, noted. I'm sorry."
The detective shook her head "Don't apologise either Maur."
The doctor smiled "Okay...so what do you want me to do? Egg shells are out, apologies for jumping to conclusions are out. How about I just listen?"
Jane leaned across the table and grabbed Maura's hand, stoking her thumb over the honey blonde's palm to give her reassurance, "That sounds perfect. Right, okay, this may be considered too simple but the way I came to my conclusion was a pro's and con's list of Boston and DC. A considered and logical process which I thought you would approve of and Boston won...so long story short, I want to stay in Boston with you." Jane smiled and then put another fork full of pasta in her mouth.
Maura sipped her wine and placed her glass down with a slight frown. "As much as I appreciate that decision...and Jane, I truly do...but can you humour me and actually tell me the long story. That was very matter of fact, hardly something we can discuss when I'm not aware of the details. I don't just want the outcome you came to, I want to be able to discuss how you are sure of your decision so that we are both totally sure of how to move forwards."
"It's really not that complex Maur, I want to be where you are and DC can't give me that. Boston can."
"What else was on the list Jane? Tell me the lists please, i'd like to know." Maura's voice was slightly stern, clearly getting frustrated by the detectives bluntness.
"Ok ok, so Bostons pros were you, family, Ma's cooking, the potential of a role at BPD where I know I can be comfortable, the fact I know the city and where everything is and i already have apartment so don't have to waste time finding anywhere new." She paused to take a sip of beer, "DC's pros were new experiences and learning new things, teaching and inspiring the the investigators of tomorrow, which does sound cool when I say it out loud, and having fun and making up for lost time on the weekends with you" at that point the Italian winked and wiggled and eyebrow "if you know what I mean sugar tits."
Maura tried not to but burst out laughing and hit the detective on the upper arm "Sugar tits?! Really Jane?! I would prefer if that pet name did not catch on...but yes I do know what you mean. And the cons?"
"Erm, well...work will be different now, I wouldn't have Korsak, he was the last stalwart in the department. I know you, Frankie and Nina will still be there but so much has changed in the last 5 years. Getting over Frost was hard, really hard, I've been through a lot and without Korsak it kinda feels like a different place to me now. Not to say thats a bad thing, I love seeing you everyday, it might be a good different, but I need to think about that a bit more before I make solid decisions on BPD. Ok sorry, back to the list I would potentially still be in the line of fire, which after today, I realise probably effects you more than it does me. I couldn't change the way I react on the job but it's also not something I want you to have to worry about and I guess...in addition to that, my life as a cop has caused the people I love having a lack of safety in the past - that obviously includes you, so depending on where I go with this decision, we should talk about that."
Maura cleared her throat a little "Jane, you have to decide on your career path and i'll support you regardless. My main want in life is for you to come home safely to me, which I realise is not always something you can control. I know that everything you do is because you think it's the right thing to do, but in that decision you normally always sacrifice yourself. That's something I can't feel comfortable about, I need you to not always sacrifice yourself...because I need you. But that's something we can work through depending on your decision." The doctor pulled Jane's hands towards her lips and gave them a gentle kiss, "anyway, sorry we haven't finished have we. The pros about DC sounded quite exciting actually, so what came up on the cons list that made you totally decide against it?"
The Italian smiled warmly, Maura deserved to hear this, she deserved to know she was more than enough. "Yeah, the FBI work was an exciting prospect, but is it me? I mean I love being in the field, so I was a little concerned about how a classroom hold my attention longterm, but that wasn't on the list. I had one con on the list. You. You wouldn't be there. Facetime is great and all but I want to come home to you, hear about your day whilst sharing dinner or having a drink to relax, see those hazel eyes light up when you laugh, see the little crease in your brow when you tell me off for lack of nutrition...daily... I want to be able to suggest putting a movie on and have you curled up next to me telling me how sharknado could never actually happen. So yeah, thats the most important thing to me. You. Why would I leave?"
Glassy eyed, the doctor stayed silent, stood and walked around to Jane's side of the table. Placing herself on the Italians lap, she softly draped her arms around her neck and leaned in to a slow, sensual kiss, full of meaning and emotion. She wanted to show Jane how much those words meant to her. No one had really made Maura feel like home...apart from Jane. But to finally hear her say it sent emotions through Maura that had been dormant for years. She knew she was wanted, loved. The life long feeling of abandonment could finally leave her, she could finally focus on living the life she always wanted. As the hazel eyes pulled away and looked deep into the brown orbs staring at her with nothing but adoration, the doctor felt the warmth of the salty water streaming down her cheeks. But she didn't care. She was happy, the smile on her face proved that.
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Dinner had pretty much finished after their discussion, neither women were particularly hungry anymore. They decided to watch a movie instead, Maura's choice of Sleepless in Seattle, Jane wasn't overly enamoured but she didn't really care. She wasn't really thinking about the movie. Maura curled into Jane's side, placing a soft kiss on the Italian's neck as she nestled in with a bowl of popcorn.
The film was about 45 minutes in, Jane was stroking her hand up and down Maura's arm, staring straight fowards at the tv. She couldn't be less interested in this film right now, she knew what she wanted, but didn't know if Maura was actually interested in the movie so was second guessing on whether to disturb her….Jane started giving herself a pep talk in her head 'come on Rizzoli, get a grip will you, take control of the situation.'
With that she sprung into action. She sat up so she could turn towards Maura and cupped her face "I don't know about you Maur but I couldn't give a crap about Meg Ryan right now." Leaning in she kissed her like she meant it, asking permission with her tongue, tracing Maura's bottom lip, Maura granted access and the two women were in perfect sync. Jane was gentle, never breaking the kiss but laid the honey blonde on her back and leaned over the top of her, using one of her arms to bear hear body weight. The other arm traced the doctors hip, down to her thigh where Jane could feel the skin under the figure hugging dress Maura was wearing. Letting her hand explore, Jane moved it upwards under the dress, finding the panty line. Maura let out a gasp of content.
Jane pulled away from the doctors lips and started pecking at Maura's neck, from the appreciative groans Jane knew tonight was the night. Jumping to her feet and pulling off her shirt, Jane pulled a surprised Maura up off of the sofa and swiftly unzipped her without asking for permission, the dress fell to the floor to reveal a black laced bra and pantie set perfectly hugging Maura's curvaceous but sculpted body. Jane's jaw nearly dropped to the floor as she traced her hand along Maura's collar bone, "Jesus Maura, you have no idea what you do to me...so... I'm going make sure that I take the time to show you."
The doctor bit her bottom lip and looked at shirtless Italian with her abs on show. With nothing but fire in her eyes, Maura threw her arms around Jane's shoulder "oh detective, please do." Jane smirked cheekily and lifted the honey blonde off of the floor by placing her hands firmly on the perfectly pert butt cheeks, allowing Maura to straddle her hips and wrap her legs around Jane's waist. Skin on skin she carried her with purpose up the hallway to the bedroom.
