So guys, thanks for the reviews, I took the liberty to write this chapter 5 years after the previous one. I wrote several Rizzles wedding already and was scared to be redundant... So I figured jumping time was the best thing to do!

Chapter 36 :

Meet the new ME :

5 years have passed since Jane asked Maura to marry her on the roof her precinct.

After being engaged for about 6 months the young couple managed to finally get married despite the lack of time they had at their disposal to organize their wedding.

Maura had started her residency a month after Jane started as a homicide Detective and both women were working endless hours. After struggling for months trying to organize their wedding both women decided to simply fly to Hawaii with their families and friends and get married on the beach, no fuss, with the sunset behind them.

At first Jane was convinced that Maura wanted a fairy tale wedding and had already started to save up to be able to give her the wedding of her dreams. Luckily for her Maura had changed since they started dating and came to realize that the only thing that mattered was that they were going to link their destinies together and that all they needed was their close friends and families.

Yes Maura had changed a lot since she started to date Jane. In order to make things easier for Jane she decided to do her best to adapt to Jane's world, to learn to appreciate the bars Jane enjoyed, to watch baseball games thinking it would be easier than to ask Jane to try to fit into her world. Luckily for Maura the transition from her world to Jane's world went more smoothly than expect and she actually rapidly started to enjoy being a Rizzoli. Even if at first she was a bit reluctant to go to the Dirty Robber to drink beer and eat burgers she slowly started to enjoy herself being among Jane's colleagues. Watching Jane seating among fellow police officers seing how much they respected her Maura couldn't help but being so proud to be Jane's girlfriend and feeling so safe being at her arm. But what Maura enjoyed the most was spending time with Jane's family, especially her mother Angela.

Growing up Maura was never close to her parents and had actually been raised by nannies and sent to boarding school when she was 10. So when she first met Jane's mother who was the typical italian mother : loud, warm, carrying, she was a bit frightened, not knowing if she would ever be able to fit it. Luckily after only a few weeks Maura was completely comfortable being around the Rizzolis and stared to get closer and closer to Angela. As the months and years passed Angela became Maura's confident, she would go to see her when she needed ideas for birthdays gifts or when Jane and her were having marital problems, which didn't happened very often. Actually the main problem Maura and Jane had to face through the years was the lack of time and the fact that their careers literally took over their lives keeping them from being with each other as much as they would have wanted to. Maura and Jane always had a very symbiotic relationship and not being able to see each other sometimes for 72 hours straight was hard but they managed to hang in there knowing that things would be much easier once Maura finished her residency.

Now 5 years after getting Maura had finished her fellowship and had taken a few months off to be able to consider the various job offers she received. Thanks to her hard work during medical school and residency Maura had received several offers to work in different hospital or police stations as an ME and also in several private labs as a forensic pathologist. Unfortunately for all the establishments who were dying to hire her there was only one place Maura wanted to work and only one team she knew would teach her and allow her to grow as an ME.

While Maura was trying to make the right decision for her future Jane was still working a lot but knowing that Maura would be home waiting for her at night the way she used to when they had just started dating somehow motivated her to go home as early as possible. Jane always denied being traditional but she had to admit that she really enjoyed coming home to her beautiful wife cooking dinner for her. Fortunately for Maura Jane understood that she was everything but a housewife and had always encouraged her to work hard in school . Yes for the past 5 years Jane had supported Maura as hard as she could, she had helped her studied, supported her when she doubted herself without ever complaining. Even if Jane was also working hard it was really hard for her to see Maura working so hard and not being able to see her as much as she used to when they started dated. Fortunately Jane knew how hard Maura had worked and wanted nothing more than to help her to realize her dreams, knowing that being appart would only be temporary.

As Maura had finished her fellowship with honors Jane had also started to make her name for herself in the Homicide unit. About 6 months ago, four years and a half after being promoted to Detective Jane had received a new promotion after saving the daughter of a diplomat who had been kidnapped. Right receiving her new promotion and the pay check that came with it the happily married couple decided it was time for them to move out their one bedroom apartment and to buy their own house.

So 5 years after marrying the love of her life Detective Jane Rizzoli found herself at her desk, on a quiet day looking at houses on the internet. Sitting in front of her computer playing with her wedding rings looking at the pictures of the two of them on their wedding day Jane started to think about the past 6 years.

Thinking about it there was no doubt in Jane's mind that Maura had changed her life for the best. 6 years ago when she met her wife Jane was a player, willing to do everything in her power and willing to use any ruse to sleep with as many women as possible. She remembered how she felt waking up next to all those women without even knowing their names most of the times, feeling empty inside. Now she got to wake up every morning with Maura in her arms feeling completely happy and fulfilled. Jane who used to bounce out of bed as quick as possible now would take the time to look at Maura sleep sometimes for an hour before gently waking her up pressing her lips against hers. Obviously even if the past 6 years had been more fulfilling than Jane could at possibly hoped it has also been a challenge because changing wasn't as easy as she had hoped. Even if she knew from the first time they kissed Maura that she was going spend the rest of her life with her Jane had to fight had to fight hard to prove to Maura and also to herself that she could change. It hasn't been easy, especially at first because as much as she wanted to change Jane didn't know how. After living on her own for so long, she didn't know how to be with someone, to open up, to trust and to be completely honest. Luckily for her Maura never gave up on he and even when things were bad and Jane old nature resurfaced she never gave up, she loved her and trusted her with all her heart and all her soul.

As Jane was deep in her thoughts rocking herself in her chair picturing their dream house she suddenly almost jumped off her chair when her Lieutenant arrived in the squad room.

"Well you look awfully quiet today Rizzoli." The older man Joked realizing he almost woke her up.

"Yes Sir, the past week has been pretty quiet because until we get a new ME to replace Cavanaugh we really can't afford to receive a triple homicide." Jane replied trying to stand straight in front of her respected Boss.

For the past 5 years Jane had worked hard to earn the respect of her fellow male officer but also of her Lieutenant. She knew that her Lieutenant from her other precinct had recommended her for the Detective position and she had made it a personal mission not to disappoint him and to prove to her new Boss that he made the right choice. Also for the past 5 years Jane had been partner with the legendary Detective Korsak and had learned a lot. Working with Korsak was probably the biggest opportunity in her career and even if she never enjoyed receiving order Jane respected him deeply and always followed his order without complaining. After 5 years of being together up to 14 hours a day the two Detectives had became close friends and Korsak who never had child actually considered Jane as his daughter. He had witnessed Jane's evolution : he had seen the young, impulsive and reckless Detective turning into a Smart, well respected, resourceful Detective who turned out to be an exceptional leader. Observing Jane growing up as a cop and a woman Korsak started to feel more and more that the city would be safe once he decided to retire.

"Well I might be able to help you with that." A smile on his face the Lieutenant was looking straight into Jane's eyes waiting for her reaction

"You found a new ME?" Korsak innocently asked as if he knew nothing about it.

"Yes I did, ladies and gentleman your new ME." The Lieutenant proudly announced stepping aside revealing the new ME who has been standing behind him the entire time.

"Holly crap." Standing there in the middle of the squad room Jane couldn't believe her eyes and had to pinch herself .

"I believe you all know Doctor Rizzoli-Isles . Don't hesitate ego come see me if you need anything but I'm pretty sure you 're going to feel very comfortable here." The Lieutenant unable to stop smiling seing the reaction on Jane's face.

"Thank you Lieutenant, well you can call me Maura, except for you Detective Rizzoli you know how much it turns me on when you call me Doctor." Maura joked taking a step towards Jane and Korsak who were standing a few feet from her.

"Maura…Gee I'm at work please…"Jane grinned looking around seeing that the entire squad room was looking at them.

"I'm sorry, I suppose it's my place of work now too and I should learn to watch my language." Seeing the expression on her wife's face Maura knew she had made the right decision.

Over the past 6 years the couple had often joke about Maura coming to work at homicide with Jane but what the young Detective didn't know was that it was more than a joke for Maura, it became a dream. So for the next few years Maura had worked really hard and had turned down numerous job offers that were far more lucrative only to have the opportunity to work with her wonderful wife.

"Maura, you finally decided to accept our offer, I'm glad.." Korsak smiled opening her arms to Maura.

"You knew about this?"Jane asked punching Korsak's shoulder .

"Of course he did, I came to see him a few weeks ago when I received the offer to work as your new ME. I wanted his opinion and make sure it wouldn't be a problem for him or for you to work with me."

"Gee Maura it's...unexpected. I always thought you would settle for a position in a fancy private lab or something." Taking a step towards her wife wrapping her arms around her Jane suddenly didn't care if the entire precinct was looking at them.

"Well that was my original plan but after we started dating it became my back up plan which I completely forgot about when you told me that one of your ME was retiring. "

"So you just came to see our Lieutenant to apply?"

"Yes, he was very impressed by my resume and recommandations and didn't seem to be bothered by my lack of experience or the fact that we were married. So he made me an offer about two weeks ago which I accepted this morning."

"It took you two weeks to realize to accept?"

"Yes, I wanted to make sure to consider it carefully. I know how independent you are sometimes and I didn't want you to feel that I was violating your place of work. But after considering it I remembered that we always talked about working with each other..."

"God I love you. "Jane said interumpting Maura as she pressed her lips against hers lifting her feet off the floor.

Standing in the middle of the squad room kissing each other the two women suddenly felt that this moment was the beginning of something great and new : a professional partnership. At first Maura was anxious at the idea of working with Jane knowing how independent she was and not willing to overwhelm her by basically being being her back at work. She knew how important Jane's work was for her and that it was really important for her to feel free to express herself freely. After Jane got shot it took her a while to trust her to be more careful but after 5 years of being a Detective Jane only had mineures injuries and Maura felt she was right to trust and to encourage her. So when she had the opportunity to become the new ME Maura new she had to consider this carefully because she didn't want Jane to believe she didn't trust her or that she wanted to spy on her and take her freedom away from her by being with her at work. Fortunately holding Jane in her arms feeling her joy and excitement Maura knew that she had made the right decision.

Looking back at the past 6 years the two women could barely believe how lucky they had been. Thinking about it they knew that nothing could have predicted that two women who were so different would ever meet, let alone fall in love. But every time they kissed, every time they made love the two women were convinced that even if being together might be the most unpredictable thing in the world it was also the most natural thing they ever did, it couldn't be explained by word, it was just destiny.

So guys, when I started writing this chapter I thought it would be the last one. I felt that this story had ran its course and that there was nothing more to write about but now that I finished writing it I feel that I might actually continue it for a few chapters...What do you think?Is this a good ending or do you think I still have things to write about?