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A/N: Thanks to everyone following this story. I really hope you enjoy this chapter. Any feedback or suggestions would be great. Biting my nails waiting to see if I met your expectations.
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Chapter 11 Making this our Home
"Ma I'm not sure where to start." Jane started rubbing the scars on her hands. She looked over to Maura who nodded her reassurance. "Okay I'm not kicking you out so don't panic. I just need to do something with my apartment so I wanted to know if you wanted to live there or I was going to see if Tommy wanted to move in. That place he's living in is way, way worse than my apartment." She put her hand up to stop her mother from interrupting. "The thing is…well I'm going to need someone to watch the girl's while I work and when we're on call…you know…in case we get called in overnight. I wanted to know if you wanted to be their nanny while you were being Nona too. Henry and Maura helped me figure out that I could pay you better than the Café. I'm just not sure about insurance and stuff like that. Or maybe you wanted to do it some of the time and I'll find someone else to care of them the rest of the time."
"Janie I want to spend as much time with those two beautiful little girl's as I can and if you are fine with me still staying in the guest house then that is where I would prefer to live. I can come over if you get called in overnight or when you work late. But I really like working at the Café even though I don't make that much money. I'm out with people and I feel needed there, plus I like cooking. Not that I'm not needed here…I just want to be the good guy for once…Nona."
"I understand Ma. No one is like Nona…I also know a few things about liking your job too. I would never want you to be unhappy, but I need to find stability for the girl's and if it's in day care somewhere or a caregiver that stays here…then that's what I'll do."
"And you know I will do everything that I can to help out and I still want to spend as much time with Jordan and Alex as possible."
"I told Jane the same thing Angela. I offered to change my schedule to help. After much debate we both agreed that we work better together so for now I'll stay on the same schedule as Jane. I will do more work from home when possible. Jane also reluctantly agreed that my cleaning woman would start coming twice a week and everyone's laundry will be included in that. That in its self will give all of us more time together with the girl's."
"Oh honey I can do my own laundry."
"No, as I told Jane this is not negotiable and the same will go for you, Angela. Betty will deliver our dry cleaning and pick it up and she will launder the rest. We will only do extras as needed. This is not just my house…this is all of our home now, but I am still reserving the right request and demand as required. Cleaning and laundry is my demand."
Angela smiled. "So, then may I demand that I cook dinners at least three days a week and that you both take one night to go out, either together or separate. Time that I can enjoy just being Nona."
Maura looked over at Jane then addressed the eldest Rizzoli, "Neither of us will refuse a home cooked meal, Angela. I may choose to add some healthier options though. And one meal I have come to enjoy is your Sunday Rizzoli family dinner. Would that be one of your three nights?"
"As long as we are not too much for you Maura." Angela stated.
"Ma that's why Maura gets the rights to request and demand as she sees fit. She promised to tell me if she needs a break from all of us Rizzoli's. I already told her that this is going to be a lot. I suggested to her that once I'm moved in and we have the main house settled that she let me help her fix up the basement to its proper glory. You know…with her new library added. Maybe a play room for the girls? Just so we are not constantly on top of her. And I'm asking that you treat the guest house as your home and you treat the main house as our home…I mean Maura, Jordan, Alex and me. Okay? That means knocking before entering and not being over here constantly, same goes for the boys. We are a close family, but we are kinda on top of each other here. And as much as I love you I need some space…Maura is used to her own space. And as good as Maura is about all of this she is not used to the full on 100% Rizzoli life style 24/7." Jane looks over at Maura. "Don't even say it Maura, because as good as it has been for the last few days we are going to get on your nerves. Hell we'll all get on each other's nerves so being respectful of each other is really important here. Agree?"
Maura nods, "Your right Jane."
Angela nodded her head. "I understand Janie and I will try. Is it okay that I still come over to have coffee in the morning with you Maura?"
"I enjoy that time Angela, but with the girls and figuring out their care during the day…I'm not sure. For right now I'd like that." Angela smiled.
"Okay the last thing is your car…it's going." Again Jane raised her hand to stop Angela's rebuttal, "You are done with the ad car. You can't be driving your grandkids around in something like that. I was gonna give Rachael's car to Tommy, now that he has his license back, but you need it more. Tommy can sublet my apartment and that will help him out when he has TJ. You will have a dependable car especially if you're going to be driving my girl's around." Both Maura and Angela smiled at Jane's use of 'my girl's', "I'm keeping Rachael's SUV and will use her car. No discussion Ma…you're going to be driving around with grandkids now. That car will fit three car seats in the back."
"Okay Janie" Jane looked shocked that her mother did not attempt to argue.
"So, then tomorrow Jane and I will have Maria help us check out child care and day care places."
"Yes and on Saturday Korsak, Frost and the Boys said they will help me move out of my apartment. And I'll call Tommy tonight offer the apartment and we'll work on a decent car for him. The police auction is coming up…Frankie can check on any good things going up. I'll ask Tommy what he needs to furnish the place. We'll move the rest accordingly. Anything I missed other than getting these dishes cleaned up so I can spend some time with the girl's?"
They all got up and started to clean-up the dinner dishes. "Oh, yeah Ma…I have one more question…will you help with potty training Alex. She seems curious when Jordan's going. You think she's ready? Maura was looking through these books we picked up at the library today, but they say not to push. Jordan has been doing great even with all the changes. Maria said she wet the bed the night after the funeral and that's the first time since all this started."
"Janie, we'll just reinforce Jordan's habits and if Alex is interested then we'll let her try too. That will let us know if she's ready or not. Okay?"
"Sounds good. Thanks Ma." She leans over giving her mother a kiss on her cheek.
Maura smiled at the mother daughter interaction. Noticing just how much Jane had changed in the past few days. How she had already brought Jordan and Alex under her protective family wings. When they finished the dishes all three women spent time with the girl's. Angela and Maria headed over to the guest house for the night. Jane and Maura tucked the girl's in bed.
They both went for a quick shower to wash off the grim of the day. Maura was opening a bottle of wine when Jane walked into the kitchen. She grabbed herself a bottle of beer from the fridge. "I think we need to go shopping…we have really done a number on your groceries Maur." Jane turned, getting her first look at what Maura was wearing. She had on a short silk spaghetti strap night gown with a matching robe, open and slightly hanging off her shoulders. Jane sat the un-opened beer on the counter. Before the brunette's mind caught up to her body she found herself standing behind Maura slowly sliding her arms around Maura's waist, pulling her close and kissing the back of her neck. Maura stiffened for a brief moment while pouring her wine. She sat the bottle down and turned in Jane's embrace. Looking into each other's eyes frozen in time for what seemed like hours. Jane brushed her lips against Maura's. It was a tentative kiss, but the electricity was felt between the two. She pulled back no more than a couple inches still breathing the others air.
Maura slid her hands up the front of Jane's tank top up over her shoulders and around her neck lacing her fingers in Jane's unruly wet locks pulling her in for a longer more passionate kiss. They separated when the need for air became too great.
In a breathy pant, "Maur I…."
"Me too, Jane."
Jane pulled Maura in for another kiss this time her hands found their way up Maura's back and sliding the robe off her shoulders. Moving her kisses to Maura's right shoulder working her way along to her pulse point. A moan slipped from the honey blonde's lips. Jane continued up Maura's neck. Maura tilted her head to allow Jane more access. Jane nipped at her earlobe. "God you taste good, Maur. I want to taste all of you, but…" Jane pulled back to look at Maura. Looking for permission and guidance. Jane's dark brown almost black eyes locking with dark hazel almost black ones. She saw everything in that moment she needed to, everything that she hoped Maura would see in her own. Love, adoration, want and lust. "I've never."
"Me either Jane."
"Upstairs?"
"Yes" Neither moved still frozen both afraid to move for fear of breaking the spell, "Jane we need to move to the bedroom or it's going to happen right here in the kitchen. I know your mother promised to be respectful, but I'd rather not have her walk in on our first time."
That seemed to break Jane from her paralyzed state. She chuckled kissing Maura soundly one more time then took Maura's hand in hers walking them up the stairs to Maura's bedroom. Beer and wine forgotten. Once in the room Jane spun around in front of Maura. "You're gonna have to tell me what you like and what feels good cuz I just want to be touching you and I don't know what I'm doing. Okay?"
"You're about to find out that just kissing you has made me ready for you Jane. I just want you."
Jane pulled Maura's robe off dropping it on the floor then she put her hands on Maura's shoulders directing her over to the bed gently pushing her to sit down. Maura sat down then scooted up to the middle of the bed laying down with her head on the pillows. Jane followed her never taking her eyes away from Maura's. Hovering her body over Maura's body, she smiled, "Maur, before we do this…you need to know that I love you…I've loved you for a long time and this can't be a onetime thing for me, for us. Okay?"
Maura reached up and pulled Jane down on top of her. Giving Jane a sensual kiss, "I love you too…I've been in love with you as well, Jane. This better not be a one night thing…I couldn't handle that. I would prefer forever with you."
"I feel the same way Maur." With that Jane kissed Maura with all she had, it was sensual and passionate. Her tongue requesting and being granted entrance by the smaller woman. They explored each other's mouths. As the passion grew so did their boldness. Their hands began exploring. Jane ran her hands up and down Maura's sides moving further down her thigh's each time. Lifting Maura's night gown exposing more and more skin.
For Maura's part her hands quickly found their way under Jane's tank top. The need to feel more she broke the kiss, "Off. I need this off of you, please."
Jane laughed, "Bossy." She leaned back on her knees pulling off her tank top then pointing to Maura. "If I'm undressing so are you." She reached behind unclasping her bra. Pausing a moment until Maura started to move. Maura pulled her night gown up and over her head dropping it off the side of the bed. Jane let the bra fall off the bed, stalling her movements at the sight of Maura only wearing nothing, but a pair of lace panties. "Maur…your…wow…so…so beautiful." Jane leaned down reaching for the panties. "Can I?"
Maura smiled that smile that lights up her entire face with full on dimples. The one that Jane loved so much, "You may, but then you have things that have to go as well." Maura lifted her hips to assist Jane as she ever so slowly slid the panties down and off Maura's legs. Jane quickly removed her sweat pants and her boy shorts. She again climbed over to hover Maura's body. Leaning in for a kiss she slowly lowered her body onto Maura's. Feeling the skin on skin contact for the first time. She gasped. It was magical how they fit together perfectly, "Can I taste you Maur?"
"Oh god." It was her turn to gasp. Maura put her hands on Jane's shoulders using slight pressure to direct Jane down, "Yes Jane, please. I need you however you want…just please…don't…tease."
The brunette took her time slowly kissing her way down the honey blonde's body. She moved from her lips down her neck to her chest. Her lips trailing the caresses of her fingers. Jane wanted to be touching Maura everywhere, but staying in one place at the same time. Her mind was swirling. This was everything she'd imagined and more. Better than she'd dreamt.
She hesitated for a moment looking to Maura for her approval to continue. With a slight nod and a moan permission was granted. Jane moved to Maura's breasts taking them in her hands. Massaging and caressing them. Treating them with the reverence they deserved.
Slowly Jane lowered her mouth to take a nipple in it. Sucking and rolling her tongue around. Pulling back from the taught peek causing a slight pop. She moved to the other applying the same attention. Jane continued lavishing her attention to Maura's body working her way down to her goal. The place the honey blonde wanted her most. The place that she had dreamt about so many times.
Spreading Maura's legs seeing the wet slickness, Jane smiled. She was as ready and dripping as Jane was herself, "God your beautiful, Maur." The brunette lowered herself between her best friends soon to be lover's legs. Sliding her fingers up through Maura's hot slick folds running her tongue tentatively along the same path. Getting her first taste of Maura. It was intoxicating, overwhelming to all her senses at once. Maura's moans of pleasure only added to it.
In a breathy moan Maura said, "Inside…I need…you…inside me-e-e…J-jane…p-please."
Jane didn't need to be asked twice, she slid one finger back and forth a couple of times before sliding inside the honey blonde then adding a second. Pumping them in and out picking up her pace. Curling them on the way out each time. This was a feeling like no other Jane had even felt before in her life. Feeling bold she lowered her mouth once more to the hot and very swollen clit, sucking it in. The taste of Maura heightened Jane's arousal, letting out a moan vibrating the smaller woman's core pushing her over the edge. Waves of pleasure rolling through Maura's body as she climaxed. Jane wasn't sure what the honey blonde had said, but it sounded beautiful coming from her lips none the less. Who would have guessed Maura would speak a foreign language when she was in the throes of passion.
Smiling and wiping her face with the back of her hand as she moved up to lay next to her lover's body. Maura was trying to steady her breathing as she pulled Jane in for a kiss. Tasting herself on her new lover's lips, "Jane…that was…oh…that…was…unbelievable…I've never."
"I did okay? It was, okay?" Jane asked hesitantly.
"Jane you underestimate yourself. That was wonderful…I'm going to show you just how wonderful it was." With that she moved to straddle the brunette. Leaning down bring her lips to Jane's. Sliding her hand between them. A combination gasp and moan slipped from the brunette's lips as two fingers entered her, filling her. Thrusting in and out rubbing her thumb over her lover's clit each time she entered her. It didn't take long for the muscles around Maura's fingers to tighten. Leaning down whispering in her lover's ear, "It's okay Jane. I got you." Curling her fingers hitting that special spot was too much. Jane saw white and waves of pleasure came crashing to shore. Her body stiffened with pleasure as her orgasm took her. Maura slid off her lover pulling up the covers as she snuggled into Jane's side.
As Jane recovered she whispered, "Love you." Pulling the smaller woman in closer.
"I love you too, Jane."
