A/N: This is the final Chapter. Thank you to everyone for all the great reviews.
Jane woke the next morning with visions of the previous night (and the early morning) filtering through her memory. She smiled lazily as she looked down at the head of honey gold hair spread across her chest. She gently brushed the hair from Maura's face and let her eyes roam over her. To Jane, Maura was more beautiful this morning, in this moment, than she had ever been, and she hadn't even opened her eyes yet.
Feeling movement beneath her, Maura awoke groggily and embraced the body beneath her, enjoying the scent of Jane's body and the smoothness of her naked skin. Her eyes fluttered open to find Jane gazing lovingly at her.
"Morning," Jane croaked, her voice still rusty from sleep.
"Mmm, good morning," Maura replied before she kissed Jane's lips and nuzzled into her neck.
Jane traced lazy circles on Maura's back as they lay there enjoying their cuddle. Warm breaths tickled her neck and Maura's hand familiarly stroked her stomach leaving tingles and goose bumps all over her skin.
"I could get used to waking up like this every morning," Jane said softly before she kissed the top of Maura's head.
Maura gently extracted herself from Jane's embrace to lay on her side, her elbow on the bed and her hand holding up her head. She traced her fingers over Jane's stomach, up between her breasts and back down again, she watched, fascinated, as Jane's body responded with goose bumps wherever her hand went. She looked back up into Jane's eyes, and rested her hand on her hip before she responded.
"I would really like to wake up like this every morning, Jane," Maura stated seriously.
Jane maintained eye contact as she attempted to gauge just how serious Maura was, and just what her statement may have been implying.
"Maura, are you asking me what I think you're asking me?" Jane finally replied.
"Well, technically, I didn't ask you anything. I merely voiced my desires," Maura replied cheekily, "But if you were to interpret what I said as a question, what do you think I was asking?"
As Jane was about to respond, her stomach growled long and loud. They both glanced down at the offending stomach before sharing a laugh.
"I think it's trying to tell us something," Jane said with a giggle. "How about we talk about this over breakfast," she suggested as she played with Maura's hair.
"Mmm, ok," Maura replied before she leaned in for another kiss. "Do you want to join me in the shower?"
"If I do that," Jane replied as she kissed her way down Maura's neck, "My poor stomach will think I have deserted it."
"So, is that a no?" Maura asked as she rested her head against Janes and ran her hand down the length of her body.
Jane looked down at her stomach, patting it gently, "Sorry, you're going to have to wait," she said, talking to her stomach, before rolling over a giggling Maura and dragging her to the shower.
When they finally dressed and made it to the kitchen, Jane occupied herself with making breakfast while Maura made them both coffee.
"Have you thought about how you are going to tell your family?" Maura asked, glancing over her shoulder at Jane who was busy chopping up fruit.
"Not really," Jane replied, not looking up. "I mean, it's not like I can just walk up to Ma and say 'hey Ma, you can stop setting me up on dates now because I'm gay and in love with my best friend'."
Neither of them heard the back door open as Angela walked in. "You're gay?" Angela asked in shock as she stood inside the back door.
"Shit, Ma, where did you come from?" Jane replied as she jumped in shock and dropped the knife she was holding.
"Well, that'll work," Maura said quietly as she turned to face the two women.
"You're in love with Maura?" Angela asked with a smile. "And you two are together? When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me sooner?" she continued as she moved around to stand in front of Jane. "And why were you so afraid to tell me?" she finished, seemingly a little put out as she lightly smacked Jane's arm.
"Ouch, Ma!" Jane whined, grimacing and holding her arm.
Angela stood looking between Jane and Maura, her smile having returned and her eyebrows raised questioningly waiting for answers. "Well?"
"Actually, Angela, this is only a very recent development," Maura stated, stepping forward. She glanced at Jane, seeking permission to carry on, and continued after getting the nod to do so. "Yes, Jane and I are together."
"Oh my god, this is so wonderful," Angela exclaimed as she pulled both girls in for a group hug. "My two favourite girls have found happiness with each other. And I've always wanted my Janie to marry a doctor."
"Whoa, Ma," Jane warned, stepping back to look at her mother. "No one has said anything about marriage. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here."
"But you said you were in love with her," Angela replied, confused.
"Well, yea," Jane replied, looking over at Maura who was now also looking at her questioningly. "But Ma, this is still waaay too new to be thinking that far ahead."
"Don't you want to marry my Janie?" Angela asked, looking at Maura.
"Well, I mean… I wouldn't be opposed to the idea…" Maura replied, unsure of how to answer.
"You wouldn't?" Jane asked surprised?
"No," Maura answered, looking to Jane , "But you're right, it's early days, and we probably should… not be having this conversation with your mother," she finished, noticing the shocked and worried look Jane was giving her indicating that they should have this discussion later… In private.
"Anyway…" Jane said as she turned her mother around and encouraged her towards the door. "Maura and I would like to have breakfast together and… talk about these things… on our own… without input from Mothers… or anyone else."
"But Maura and I are going shopping this morning," Angela replied, looking to Maura for confirmation.
Jane looked at Maura, questioning the validity of her mother's remark.
"Actually, Jane, I did offer to assist Angela today with finding an outfit," Maura replied with a tilt of her head and a 'what can you do' smile. "You should come."
"Shopping? Mmm, yea, that's gonna happen," Jane laughed, moving back to continue cutting the fruit.
Maura made her way to Angela who was standing by the door.
"I will talk to her. She will join us," Maura whispered confidently. "Can we leave in, say, an hour?"
"And hour is perfect," Angela replied with a smile. "I'm so happy for the two of you," she added, pulling Maura into another hug.
"Thank you Angela," Maura replied as Angela released her and left out the back door.
Maura made her way back to Jane. She wrapped her arms around her waist and rested her head on her back.
"I'm coming shopping, aren't I?" Jane asked with a chuckle.
"Yes," Maura replied, turning Jane around in her arms. "For me?"
Jane looked down into Maura's pleading eyes and couldn't deny her. She knew that there wasn't much she wouldn't do for Maura, and if going shopping with her was what made her happy, then that was what she would do. Plus, it meant spending more time with the beautiful woman, which was never a bad idea.
"Maura, I would do anything for you," she replied, as she ran her hand through her hair and came to rest on her cheek.
"I know," Maura replied with a smile, tightening her grip on Jane's waist. "But I promise not to take advantage of having this knowledge."
Maura moved into Jane's arms, resting her head in the crook of Jane's neck and enjoyed having Jane's strong arms wrapped around her. She breathed in the scent that could only be described as Jane, and realised that this was where she wanted to spend the rest of her life. In Jane's arms, she was home.
"Jane?" Maura whispered.
"Yea?"
"I know it's a bit soon to be discussing marriage, but…" Maura hesitated, "how would you feel about living together?"
Jane smiled into Maura's hair, a warm buzz invading her at the thought of falling asleep and waking up next to Maura every day. She pulled back to look at Maura before responding with a smile.
"I would feel very good about that Maura," she replied.
"Really?" Maura asked excitedly.
"Yes, really," Jane replied as she cupped her face and kissed her tenderly.
"I love you, Jane," Maura whispered, wrapping her arms around Jane's neck and holding her close.
"I love you, too."