Nina helps Angela clean up the kitchen. There is enough food left for everyone to take some home. Jane fights to keep the extra cannoli and zeppole. Everyone leaves around 11:45, Angela heads to the guest house about midnight.

"So, Dr. Isles, we're finally alone", Jane says while raising her eyebrow, like she does.

"Mmmm...yes, we are, Detective. What do you have in mind?"

"Well, what I have in mind we really can't do, given your limitations right now. We can cuddle like we did this afternoon. If you want to."

"Jane, yes. I just want to be close to you. I want to feel my body close to you. I felt so safe with your arms around me today."

Jane bends down and kisses Maura softly on the forehead. "Do you need anything before we head to bed?"

"I could use some water, please. I need to take all of my meds. I need to finish the antibiotic they gave me for these cuts. I don't want any pain medication tonight. I want to ease into sleep with you. I don't want to pass out."

"Are you sure? I don't want you hurting."

"Really Jane, I'm fine."

Jane wheels Maura into the bedroom. "What would you like to sleep in? I can get it out for you. We need to find something that we can manage over your cast."

Maura looks at Jane with a really cute, kind of pouty face, "Did you bring an extra t- shirt that I can sleep in?"

"You want to sleep in one of my old t-shirts?"

"Yes, I do. They always feel so soft, and they make me feel closer to you."

Jane opens up her suitcase and gets out an old Red Sox shirt for Maura and a pair of shorts and a tank top for herself.

Jane asks Maura if she needs help getting undressed. Maura says that she wants to try it on her own.

Jane leaves her to that while she locks up the house and makes sure

everything is all good before bed. She gets both of them some water and heads back to the bedroom.

Maura has managed to get Jane's shirt on. With the cast on her leg she can't wear her normal stylish pants. She has on sweatpants. She doesn't like sweatpants. Well, she doesn't mind them on Jane. She has managed to get the sweatpants off. Jane walks in and Maura is sitting on the edge of the bed, in Jane's Red Sox shirt. She doesn't see Jane standing in the doorway.

"Just when I didn't think you could look any sexier, there you are in my shirt", Jane says while wiggling her eyebrows.

"Is there anything I can do that won't make you say that?"

"Probably not. I have a few years of compliments to give you, that I didn't give. I was afraid to tell you when you looked sexy or something that a best friend wouldn't normally say."

"Oh, Jane, like when?"

Jane walks in and sits on the edge of the bed, next to Maura. "Well, when you're all wrapped up in what you're doing, hunched over a body, carefully examining stomach contents. Your beautiful brain at work. In those scrubs. That is just one instance when I find you sexy."

"Really? Then??"

"Oh my God, Maura, yes. Watching your brain work the way it does. There is so much sexy going on right then."

"Well, Detective, when you have all the answers to your questions, and all the evidence, and you have the right suspect in interrogation. Watching you talk to them, with the intensity in your eyes, the way you walk around the room, circling the suspect, hand on your hip. The way your voice changes tone when you tell them that you have them right where you want them. That, to me is sexy. You, Jane, you are sexy."

The two women look at each other. Jane brushes hair away from Maura's face, tucking some behind her ear. She softly touches Maura's cheek. Maura looks up and right into Jane's eyes. The tender look they give each other is nothing but pure love. Jane places a soft kiss on Maura's lips. Maura entangles her fingers in Jane's hair. They fall back on the bed together, never letting their lips part. The passion grows in the kiss. Jane breaks the kiss and starts to kiss Maura's neck and behind her ear. Maura let's out a moan, "Oh, Jane, yes..."

"Maura, I want to make love to you, but I'm scared. I have never been with a woman. I'm sure that I would just go with the flow, but I'm scared. Yes, Jane Rizzoli is scared."

"Jane, don't be scared. It's okay. I want you to make love to me. I want to make love to you. However, tonight, it's late. I'm in multiple casts, this isn't the most optimal time to take this big step. Jane, I really want to feel your hands all over my body. I've thought about this for a very long time."

"Okay, so, let's just get into bed and cuddle like we did earlier, but can we add some kisses that we didn't have before the nap?"

"Yes, Jane. I definitely want more kisses from you. Your kisses make me feel loved. Wanted. Desired."

"Oh, Maur. You are loved, wanted and desired. I've wanted to kiss you for years."

"Now, Detective, help me into bed. I can't lay across it the wrong way."

"Maura, you have on my t-shirt but you only have on panties. Do you want some shorts or something?",

Jane asks, blushing a bit. She doesn't want Maura to put on anything, but she can't say that.

"No, Jane. I'm comfortable like this. Thank you for asking."

Jane smiles at Maura, "Yay! I get to cuddle with my beautiful, sexy, half naked girlfriend. How did I get so lucky?"

"Baby, I'm the lucky one. I not only have a tall, beautiful woman, but I also have a protector. My best friend. Someone that can make me laugh, smile and feel comfortable. I never have to worry about being judged by you. I don't feel awkward around you. You love me for me, that makes me love you more."

Jane gets into bed, right next to Maura. She places her head on Jane's shoulder. She looks up at Jane and they start kissing again. Their lips part. The intensity of the kiss increases. The two women give into the passion. This continues for quite a while. Hands in hair. Lips on skin. Tongues dancing with one another. They fall asleep wrapped up with one another, just like their nap.