Maura's softball game adventure continues. I'm so glad you all loved the last installment. Here's the rest and then we get into some other unexplored relationship territory near the end. Hope it's cool with everyone. Thank you for all the reviews and love :)
A few uneventful innings and it was Homicide 5, Harbor Patrol 2. The stitching on Maura's jersey was managing to hold together despite the stress it was under, and Nicky was keeping her mouth shut and feet to herself. Jane had relaxed enough to get back to just enjoying the game. Maybe she wouldn't have to break up a catfight after all.
That's what she was thinking before she saw the look on Maura's face as her girlfriend got up to bat. After being thrown out at 1st, Jane jogged back to the dugout, stopping to talk to Maura before she got to the plate.
"I know that look."
Maura only shrugged.
"That's the look you get on your face when you're figuring something out, and right now I know you're figuring out the vectors or some shit for cracking one down the third base line."
Maura just shrugged and took a few warm up swings. "Just a warning shot," was all she said, walking past Jane and up to the plate.
Jane rubbed a palm over her face, and dropped down on the bench next to Frost. "You got some serious past and present girl problems going on here my friend."
Jane nodded. "Maybe I should just let them fight it out."
"No way. I do not want to have to arrest Dr. Isles, and you know that if they fight, she will kill Nicky."
Jane nodded again in agreement, but her attention was turned back to the game, as she heard Maura's bat make contact. The ball whizzed down the line, a foot from Nicky's ducking head, and rolled deep into left field. Maura's quick feet landed her on 2nd, where she took the opportuntiy to shoot a triumphant smile towards 3rd.
"Oh lord," Jane groaned, as Frost got up to bat. Korsak slid down the bench next to Jane.
"My money's on the doc. I didn't think she'd be the jealous type, but there's a crazy look in her eyes I've never seen."
Jane cringed as Frost sent one flying, and Maura started towards 3rd. Luckily, only nasty looks were exchanged as Maura made her way around to home.
She skipped giddily into the dugout. "I did it!" She squealed. "I got all the way around."
Jane stood up as Maura threw herself into outstretched arms. "You did, and without bloodshed, yay!"
Maura kissed Jane's cheek. "Oh, I think I put that bitch in her place."
Jane shot her doctor a look. Hearing Maura swear was like seeing a dog walk on its hind legs. She couldn't think of a thing to say, so she just sat back down as Maura took a sip from her water bottle. At least no one had gotten killed.
The team celebrated their first win of the season, with pitchers and greasy pizza. Maura was still hopping with excitement in her seat. She'd never been part of a team before. This kind of comeradery was exhilarating and made her very happy. Jane's hand on her knee under the table also added to her happiness. This was a life she had never imagined for herself. Drinking beer, playing softball, wearing a sweaty, dirty jersey, one of Jane's old zip-up hoodies thrown over her shoulders, and deliriously in love. This was a wonderful life.
She leaned over and kissed Jane's cheek, as Frost enthusiastically told a story. "I love you," she whispered, entwining her hand with the one on her knee.
Jane turned her head and smiled. "I love you too. You wanna get out of here?" She asked with a wink.
Maura grinned and nodded.
"Alright guys," Jane said to the team, standing up along side Maura. "We're taking off," she added, dropping a few bills on the table to cover their share. "See you on Monday."
The guys playfully whistled and made the usual kissy faces at Jane, while everyone offered polite good-byes to Dr. Isles. Jane gave them all the finger when Maura had turned her back.
Leaving the Robber, they walked hand in hand to the car. "You know, you don't have to be worried about Nicky or any other girls right? That I'm all yours." Jane said, just wanting to make sure Maura knew that there wasn't a person in the world who could be remotely considered competition for her affections.
Maura wrapped her arms around Jane's waist and squeezed, looking up at the beautiful face, she loved so much. "I know that, but sometimes I just need to remind the other girls who may not be aware."
Jane chuckled and dipped her head to capture Maura's lips in a slow, warm kiss. They were interrupted by a vibrating phone. Jane groaned at the interruption. Maura pulled back and fished her phone out of her hoodie pocket. She nearly dropped it. "Oh my!"
Jane looked at her. "What?"
"It's my mother," Maura whispered as if her mother was capable of hearing her over the unanswered phone.
"Well you better answer it."
Maura fumbled with her phone before pressing the desired button. "Hello," she answered. "...No, sorry, I can hear you mummy, I'm just on the street. "
"Mummy," Jane mouthed with a little laugh. Maura swatted at her.
"You and daddy are home from Europe early... that's wonderful...of course I'd love to see you and hear stories...six months was certainly long enough...I have been very busy...I played softball today...yes softball...yes I did make it all the way around, it was quite exhilirating."
Jane laughed at Maura's adorableness and kissed her forehead. Then she heard something she hated hearing a girlfriend say. "Dinner this evening would be wonderful. I'll just need to go home and shower...okay...I'll be there at 7," she looked up at Jane flashing the smile she knew could not be resisted. "We'll need a table for four though...yes i will be bringing someone..alright...I'll see you soon mummy...bye."
She hung up her phone and continued to smile up at Jane. "Yay, my parents!"
Jane shot a look she didn't mean and opened the car door for Maura. This day was coming eventually. Jane wasn't too thrilled that it was this day, but it was time to meet the parents.
