Especially for MB1810...speculate no more

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Anger manifests when one's basic boundaries are violated. Margo had gone above and beyond.

People have said that others have learned tendencies to react to anger. Jane Rizzoli was one of those.

The brunette would have lashed out, wanted to burn the house down. In fact, she was sure she could set the whole of Massachusetts alight with her wrath. But no. She wasn't going to allow Margo that pleasure. She wasn't going to let her mood be dampened. She wasn't going to start to not trust Maura. Whatever was happening was Margo's doing. It didn't answer the question of why Maura was the one in Margo's room. Or why the door was almost closed. Or why Maura had permitted Margo to converse with her in such a state of undress. Or even why Maura was hugging Margo back. THOSE questions would be answered by Maura accordingly. The blonde would surely have a reasonable explanation Jane was certain. Margo was the one at fault here.

And before anything else could happen, could be thought, Maura and Margo disentangled. The latter was the first to spot Jane over Maura's shoulder. The look on her face – whatever that was – is what caused Maura to turn back. When her eyes met with Jane's, she was convinced of only one thing. That she had made the absolute best decision in telling Margo to leave her house ASAP. Because her brunette girlfriend looked at her with nothing but confusion. And if it was anyone else that didn't know Jane quite so well, they wouldn't understand the gravity of such an act. Jane wasn't the 'sit still' type. Or the 'we'll figure it out later' type. She was the 'what the fuck is going on NOW' type. But here she was, watching Maura with trusting eyes, waiting for her girlfriend to explain what was happening. And in that moment Maura fell in love with her all over again.

''Goodnight'', she turned to Margo indicating her departure and walked away. She took Jane's hand at the door and the two walked back to their bedroom in silence.

The first thing Maura wanted to do was to pull Jane into a kiss, and make love to her for as long as possible. She want to further cement how she felt about this woman, to make Jane feel her absolute undying love. Because at this point she was won over by the fact that action could leave a much more powerful impact. But she was scared. Scared that her girlfriend wouldn't understand where she was coming from. Scared that her girlfriend would go on longer with unanswered questions. So she used her words to the best of her ability instead.

''Thank you'', she spoke clearly.

Jane didn't want to answer. She wasn't sure which emotion to settle on yet. They were many, and they weren't all good. She wasn't ready to let herself go in that manner just yet. So she sat quietly and waited for Maura to direct her emotions. Because God knows she needed direction. And what better person to get it from than from Maura. Regardless of the fact that she (Maura) was the cause of the turmoil in the first place.

''Thank you for trusting me enough to let me explain what was happening''. Maura deemed it safe to go and sit next to Jane on the bed, albeit leaving a little more room than usual. ''would you like me to explain what happened from after you left this morning with Joyleen, or to begin with what you just witnessed?'', she spoke calmly. They had spoken about having to talk about that.

''Maybe it would make better sense if you just started all the way from the beginning'', Jane reasoned. She wasn't usually an emotionally rational person, so her answer surprised both her and Maura.

''I uhhhh…'', talking about it suddenly seemed harder than she'd anticipated. ''I uhhhh, asked Margo to leave….th-this morning'', Jane looked at her with wide eyes, then she corrected herself quickly. ''I mean…I asked her leave before Thursday. I gave her an ultimatum of sorts'', the blonde stammered uncharacteristically.

''Maura. What are you talking about?''. All…anger?, was gone as Jane fully turned to Maura, her interest reaching high points.

''I told her to sign off all parental rights to me on Monday when we meet with my lawyer. And I told her the paperwork will be completed by Wednesday so she should be gone by Thursday at the latest''

''Wow'', Jane breathed. She had not in her wildest dreams ever thought of such a thing, let alone thinking that Maura would think it. She was shocked at the very least.

''I thought about it a lot Jane. And I hope it's the right decision. I can no longer stay with her here. Your mother was right you know, I'm not prepared to co-parent with her. I don't want to co-parent with her. And she's making our lives miserable here. We just began a relationship Jane, we should be happy and in what they call a 'love bubble'. But here we are battling ex-lovers, under our roof. She must go Jane. But…..'', she sighed dejectedly.

''What's wrong Maur?'', Jane took Maura's smaller hands into her own.

''She said it wasn't fair and I told her that she could take Joyleen and leave if she didn't wish to sign the papers. Oh Jane…what if she takes her away'', Maura began to sob.

Jane was crying for another reason though. She couldn't believe how it was possible that Maura could do exactly what she warned Margo she'd do. Her and Maura hadn't spoken to each other about the separate conversations they had with Margo in the kitchen. But somehow it had led to this. It had been an empty threat when she'd directed it to Margo. She knew Maura loved her and would put her first before a lot of things. But the situation with Joyleen was delicate and complicated, leaving Jane unsure of where Maura's loyalties lay fully. But now her unasked question was answered. Now her fears were melted and evaporated into nothing. She wasn't sure how it was possible, but in that moment Jane fell for Maura again. Deeper into the abyss that was their love. And though she could see some light before, indicating that there was a way out, now she was in complete darkness – a good kind of darkness. Like being wrapped up in a blanket with the love of your life and you are not even concerned about seeking a source or light. Or disentangling yourself. Or peeking out to breath-in fresh air. You are just happy to be lost in complete darkness together, knowing that there is no place you'd rather be.

''I love you'', Jane whispered into Maura's hair over and over again. It was one of those moments when you fell in love with someone and don't even care about being hurt in the end. Because being with them for however long you could is better than anything else in the world, and worth all the pain that could or could not come.

''Look at me'', Jane pulled away from Maura and took her hands once again. '' Every mother loves her child no matter what. Margo isn't stupid Maura. She knows that Joyleen being here with you is what's best for her. So regardless of what happened or happens between all of us here, Margo will choose what's best for Joyleen. If she doesn't then she's a fool. And if it comes to that, we'll see what we can do okay. Don't beat yourself up baby'', Jane placed several kissed all over Maura's kissable face.

''Thank you Jane'', Maura wiped at her tears. And Jane's too.

''So…is that all you talked about?'', Jane continued the conversation sensing there was more to be said.

''She said she was still in love with me and doesn't like you because you have me''. Expecting a bit of anger, Maura was surprised when Jane chuckled. ''What?'', the blonde asked shyly.

''I don't think anyone has ever been jealous of me all my life. Not to mention someone like Margo'', Jane chuckled nervously again. It was easy for Maura to forget how insecure Jane actually was. Her well placed confidence and dominance covered up that insecurity very well. When Maura remembered, she was reminded how Jane felt insecure about her body, her scars, her worth in Maura's life, and so forth. Many times she'd declined going to functions with Maura only because she felt she didn't fit into Maura's world and would embarrass her.

''I wish you just knew Jane'', Maura whispered.

''Knew what?'', Jane cast her eyes to their entwined hands.

''What you mean to me, and what you are in my life''

''Tell me'', Jane shrugged.

''I believe that's the source of the problem my dear. I fear I may have been doing a lot of telling. I want you to understand not to just know. I want to show you how much you mean to me. I want to show you what you are to me''

Jane was imagining Maura was going to make slow tender love to her all night, reaffirming that Jane was beautiful and she enjoyed the physical give and take. But no. Maura stood up and began getting ready for bed.

''Okaaay'', Jane muttered to herself, getting out of her clothes so she could take a shower.

…..

Quietly she went into the bathroom while Maura slipped into bed checking a few things on her Ipad. When Jane returned, Maura was lying on her side doing absolutely nothing but staring into space. ''What's on your mind?'', Jane asked while getting into a pair of pyjama's.

''I was just thinking about dinner tomorrow. I may be getting a little paranoid'', she sighed.

''What could go wrong? Margo, Tommy, Ma'', Jane snorted. Those three were the worst of the whole bunch that would be there tomorrow.

''It's going to be a disaster isn't it?'', the blonde asked softly, scooting closer to Jane when the lanky woman got in bed.

''Most likely yes. I'm sorry in advance'', Jane kissed Maura's temple.

''It isn't your fault. We'll just do our best to not let things get completely out of hand. At least we'll have four law enforcers around'', she said seriously.

Jane almost lost her breath laughing. ''What's so funny Jane'', the blonde genuinely asked.

''You're so hilarious Maura, you don't even know'', Jane wiped the tears in her eyes turning Maura over and spooning her.

''Lucky I have you to remind me''

''Yes''

A wave of contemplative silence took hold, before Maura spoke again. ''When you saw me in Margo's room'', she began tentatively. ''I had gone to inform Margo about dinner tomorrow and I was pleading with her to be as nice as she possibly can''

Jane didn't answer. The sight of Maura in Margo's arms flashed before her and she had to pull Maura into her a little more for her own reassurance.

''I didn't know she wasn't dressed and when she said I could stay I just figured I could say what I had to say and leave without causing any problems''

''And then you ended up in each other's arms?'', Jane's tone was more amused though, than bitter.

''She was saying how she found it funny that I now a large family coming over for dinner. Because you know…I was…always reserved and lonely back then. So we just laughed about it and she pulled me into a hug''

''It's okay Maur'', Jane kissed the back of her neck. ''I trust you, its her that I don't trust. And I obviously didn't like the fact that she was almost naked''

''I can understand how it can easily be misinterpreted, I'm sorry''

….

''Oh no'', Maura suddenly shot up from her position a few minutes later.

''Jesus Maura, what the hell?'', Jane shot up too.

''I'm so sorry. I just remembered something''

''What?''. Maura was already out of bed rummaging for her purse in the dark. ''You could put the light on you know'', Jane teased.

''Of course. I don't know what I was thinking'', she switched on her side lamp, and easily located what she was looking for.

She then pulled out a small ring box and feeling self-conscious, slowly handed it to Jane.

''Maura what's this?'', Jane reached out a shaky hand to take the small box, her mind going a mile a second. This isn't a proposal is it? Of course not, she mentally slapped herself. People don't propose like this. And why would Maura be proposing to me NOW? No, it's not a ring. Maybe some earrings? Yes that should be it. Why the fuck are you asking yourself all these questions, open the damn box. She was yelling at herself very loudly.

''Remind me never to propose to you'', Maura laughed climbing back onto the bed.

''Why?'', Jane got out of her tortured state.

''You look like you've seen a ghost Jane. And look at your hands'', she pointed to the detectives hands, ''you're shaking like a leaf''. Jane smiled and attempted to still her betraying hands. Mission accomplished...sort of, she took a deep breath in and opened the box. There in the center, sat a platinum ring.

Earlier on….

Maura and Joyleen walked into the jewellery shop hand in hand. ''Why don't we get something for Jane'', Joyleen casually suggested. ''You know, I haven't seen her ever wearing jewellery'', she spoke as if she'd been seeing Jane all her life.

''Jane doesn't like jewellery'', Maura stated matter of fact.

''Well lets buy her something she might like then. A neckless, a ring, earrings'', Joyleen pointed her finger to all the various items in the small shop.

''You know, she wouldn't even wear it. Her job doesn't allow her to wear these kinds of things''…. ''Maybe just a ring I suppose'', she added as an afterthought. Married officers did wear their wedding bands.

''Cool, let's get her a ring then'', Joyleen tried to persuade Maura as she scanned the shop looking at all the various types of rings.

''Could I assist you in any way?'', a lady a few years older than Maura asked.

''Oh thank you, but I don't think I will be purchasing anything'', Maura replied curtly.

''Your daughter seems to want something though'', the shop assistant smiled as she looked over at Joyleen.

Maura didn't correct her. Firstly, she didn't know how. Then secondly, it was only a matter of days before Joyleen would be her daughter so it was wise to start getting used to it. Besides, Joyleen was her little girl. ''She insists on getting my friend something, but the person she has in mind doesn't wear jewellery''. Maura hadn't yet got to referring to Jane as her girlfriend in public. It had only been two days, and they hadn't had an appropriate encounter for that yet. In fact, she didn't even realize her slip up.

''Maura, come and see'', the girl beckoned her. The other lady followed as well.

Joyleen was looking at a cabinet with gold rings of all shapes and sizes.

''Get one of these. They are beautiful Maura''

''Oh no honey. Jane would not wear any of those. And it wouldn't be appropriate''. It was no secret that Jane wasn't a flashy person. And not just because she wasn't wealthy, it just wasn't in her nature. The brunette liked the simple and necessary things. She liked to be comfortable and didn't enjoy drawing attention to herself. An expensive gold ring would sit in a box by her dresser till the end of time, regardless of how appropriate it was.

''What kind ring did you have in mind'', the assistant did her job.

''I didn't have anything in mind actually'', Maura told her.

''Please, do look around. This friend…what is the occasion?''

''There is no occasion-''

''I just wanted Maura to get her something because she doesn't wear any jewellery'', Joyleen piped in.

''I see. I'm guessing she doesn't like anything too fancy'', the woman probed.

''Certainly'', Maura assured her.

''Have a look here. We carry a selection of friendship rings which are good for 'no occasion'. And we have some here in….let me see'', she searched the display for what she was referring to, ''aha, platinum. It's not too flashy so it won't be that noticeable. You could pick a thinner kind, which is more comfortable for everyday wear and for someone who doesn't quite like wearing jewellery. And you see, some have engravings on the inside or outside. If you wanted, I could even do a personalised one for you'', she continued rattling off but Maura's eyes had already landed on exactly what she wanted.

''I'll take that one'', she blurted out of nowhere, pointing to the ring that caught her eye.

''A-are you sure?'', the woman stammered.

''Positive''

Maura paid for that ring and her and Joyleen were on their way. The woman was shocked to no words. This woman had walked in with a child she claimed was her daughter yet the girl called her by her first name and had a French accent while the mother had an American one. And then she just purchased a $1599 'no occasion' ring for her friend without a second thought. She briefly considered calling security but decided to just mind her own business and enjoy her commission.

''Oh my God Maura'', Jane gasped. Despite not caring for accessories, Jane was dumbfounded. She picked up the ring and scanned it with watery eyes. Both edges were a shiny platinum, while the middle was pale platinum. Tilting it a little she read out loud the inside engraving ''Friendship, Love, Trust''

''Joyleen noticed you don't wear any jewellery and suggested we get you something. Its platinum, and will never change colour when you put it in any substance. It wont dent or bend or scratch. I don't mean to say you have to wear it all the time - to work or anything. But if you decide to, its perfectly safe for anything really. They say it lasts a lifetime. And it isn't too noticeable-''

Jane cut her nervous talk off with a strong kiss. It led to tongue battling and moaning, until the need for air was pertinent. ''Do you like it? It's a friendship ring'', she asked breathlessly looking into Jane's wet eyes.

''I love it'', Jane breathed back.

''Even if we're in a relationship now Jane, our friendship still means everything to me'', she confessed.

''I never wear jewellery because no one has ever bought me any'', Jane made her own confession. ''I guess people always assumed I don't like it''

''I suppose jewellery feels nicer to wear if it's a gift'', Maura shrugged.

''Yes''

Then Maura took the ring from Jane and pulled out the detective's right hand. She sat cross-legged mirroring Jane's position and angled the ring to Jane's thin long middle finger. ''I love you Jane Rizzoli. And I hope this ring will remind you every day of what our friendship means to me'', she ran her own finger over the words 'friendship' and 'love' inside, before she got to 'trust'. ''I trust you with my life Jane. Every day, and always. But most importantly, I trust you with my heart. I know that you'll protect it, and care for it. And I know that you'd never intentionally hurt me. I just hope this ring will serve as a reminder to you of that, always'', and she pushed the ring in all the way to the base of Jane's finger. It sat there perfectly, an exact fitting to Jane - plain and beautiful, and not too feminine.

The tears rolled out of Jane's eyes without her permission. She was touched. She couldn't comprehend how she deserved someone so precious.

''I will cherish this ring Maura, together with our friendship and love. You don't ever have to worry about your heart, I promise it is in good hands'', she cleared her throat of the clogging emotions. ''you can trust me, and I promise to never let you down…never'', she emphasized.

Maura kissed the ring on Jane's finger and pulled her into a tight her hug. From the back of Maura's shoulder, Jane looked at ring again. She could feel the weight of it, and just by looking at it knew it was pricey.

''Can I ask how much you bought this for?''

''No'', Maura shot back. ''but I know you have your ways of finding out if you really wanted to''. Jane smiled coyly, happy that Maura knew her so well. ''Just know that the monetary value of this - how little or how much it cost - has nothing to do with it's significance.

AN: This was really sappy wasn't it? I managed. I somehow feel this is not my territory….you guys know best anyway. For those that follows me on tumblr...did you see that picture I posted of Jane this afternoon?...hahahaha