Just a small in-between chapter, I want to try and show the love between Jane and Maura. So this is a bit of more fluff to melt your heart! N'awww, thank-you again for the ongoing support! Xo

When Maura had awoken the once filled space next to her was now vacant, the covers had been rolled back and any evidence of the night before had disappeared. She stretched her body out and yawned as she turned to receiver her phone off of her bedside table, it was only 4am. Where was Jane?

"Jane?" Maura's voice was a lot weaker than she had expected, their previous escapades had left her throat strained. Their night had consisted of sex, Jane's restraint had soon dissolved after her first sexual encounter with the blonde.

As she sat up in the bed the silk quilt which had been covering her modesty delicately rolled off of her body revealing her untainted pearly skin. There were several imperfections covering her body which she wore with pride knowing that the cause of those imperfections was also the cause of her happiness. She stepped out of her bed and walked over to her closet pulling out a grey nightgown and sliding it onto her body, she yawned once more and opened the door "Jane?" She spoke this time slightly louder than before "sweetie?"

Where had Jane gone and why? Maura hoped that the reason the tousled brunette was no longer in her arms was nothing to do with their night, she had hoped that she hadn't pushed Jane too far.

She walked along the hallway to see a flickering light coming from the living room, she looked over to the couch to see an unfamiliar fragile frame curled up on the sofa. Her body seemed so small in comparison to the confident woman she was use to. She walked towards the ghost like figure who was staring at the tv which had been muted.

"Jane" she whispered as she placed her hand on her shoulder.

Jane flinched at the contact, her entire body tensed and her breathing halted. As soon as Maura spoke she let out a deep breath and dropped her head.

"Jane did I scare you? I'm sorry. What's wrong?" Maura's hand remained connected with Jane's body as she walked around her and knelt down on the floor in order to face the detective whose eyes were now closed. Maura placed her hand on top of Jane's and squeezed tightly. She swallowed hard and remained silent. "Baby?"

"I... I couldn't sleep." Jane took in a shaky breath before releasing it.

"What do you mean you couldn't sleep? Are you okay" Her concern grew for the brunette as she had not once opened her eyes which were framed with large dark circles.

Jane lifted her hand towards her forehead and rubbed her temples trying to relieve some pressure which had built up inside, she clenched her jaw and opened her eyes for the first time.

"Oh Jane. You're having your nightmares again aren't you?" Jane's eyes were filled with tears, any sudden movement would be sure to release the emotion held within her just simply nodded her reply and closed her eyes sharply, releasing the pending tears.

Maura placed her hands underneath her chin and brushed her thumbs over her cheek, catching the now flowing tears. Jane never cried, she was strong and fierce. She never let anyone in to her more emotional side as she believe that she would be perceived as weak. No one except Maura. Maura was the only person she was willing to let see her cry, Maura was allowed to see this side of her because she knew that she would never think any different of her, even her own Mother would never see this side of Jane.

"I'm sorry, for getting upset. I just need you to know that this has nothing to do with last night, it was the best night of my life. It's just Hoyt. As soon as I'm finally happy, I finally let my guard down and he appeared again. He's always there. I don't know what to do Maur, I'm so exhausted." Jane's sobs had become more apparent, Maura moved next to Jane on the sofa and pulled the brunettes crumbling body into her own. She held on to her tightly and rocked her ever so slightly.

"Shhh shhh, don't be sorry. Don't ever say sorry to me. This is not your fault Jane. This is never your fault, just let it all out, I'm here. Shhh," Maura kissed the top of Janes head and nuzzled herself into the dark curls. "You will get through this. We, will get through this."

We. Jane thought to herself. We, as in the two of them. A faint smile appeared on Jane's face and her sobbing quietly drowned out, Maura felt the detectives body ease up slightly and smiled to herself.

"I never thought you'd be a sex crier Jane." Maura chuckled softly before kissing the top of Jane's head again.

Jane tried to stifle her laugh through her hands but was unsuccessful. "Thanks. Totally having a moment here and you try and crack out the jokes!" She huffed "but thank you. For making me happy, which you have done every single day since I met you" she used her sleeve and wiped away any remaining tears to show a very patchy red face.

"I thought you'd appreciate my pun. I love you. A lot. Now sleep baby" Maura brushed her hands through Jane's hair softly.

"I love you too" Jane laid her head onto her lap and finally closed her eyes.

Jane's breathing steadied as did her heart rate showing Maura that she had finally fallen to sleep. Maura watched Janes chest lifting up and down for what felt like several hours, it was so peaceful watching her sleep, knowing that she is not dreaming about him. "I really do love you Jane" she whispered before closing her own eyes.