"I'm in so much pain," Jane groaned as she sat at Maura's island. She rested her head on the counter, closing her eyes. Their first day ended in more sprints and conditioning. Jane hadn't taken the second half quite as hard as the first half. But, she was the captain now. She had a team to lead. If she didn't give one hundred percent, nobody would.

"No sleeping," Maura laughed. "Eat your dinner," Maura pushed a plate full of carbs and protein along with a glass of water. "Eat and then we'll take a bath," Jane groaned as she lifted her arms to force food into her mouth. She started to eat when her phone rang. She pulled it out of her pocket and looked at the caller ID.

"It's Katie," she groaned as she accepted the call. "What's up?" Jane said with a mouthful of food.

"Are you eating?" Katie laughed

"Yeah Maura's feeding me and then she's going to rub my boo boo's," Jane sighed. "My whole body hurts."

"As it should," Katie laughed again. "I wanted to talk about this 'L' word you said today."

"What about it?" Jane put more food into her mouth. "It's not the first time."

"It is the first time. With a girl you're dating," Katie pushed. "You've never said that word to anyone but your mom and I. It's a big deal. I wanted to make sure you mean it."

"Of course I mean it. I wouldn't have said it if I didn't mean it," Jane frowned as she looked at Maura.

"You okay?" Maura whispered from the other side of the island.

Jane nodded her head as she spoke into the phone, "We'll finish this tomorrow Katie. I've got a girlfriend and I need to get her naked." Jane winked at the blonde.

"Ew, too much information Jane," Katie laughed from the other side of the phone.

"I meant a bath Kate," Jane laughed. "I'll talk to you later," Jane placed her phone on the counter.

"This is delicious, Maur," Jane mumbled. She gulped down the rest of the food and swallowed the rest of her water before she stood up. "I thought I was in shape this year," Jane laughed. "Clearly I was wrong." Jane stood to grab a beer from the fridge.

"Nope, water only. You need to rehydrate yourself after today. Especially, since you've already come to me twice with cramps in your legs. Water," Maura handed her another full glass. "You definitely pushed yourself too hard for the first day," Maura scolded. "You did the exact opposite of what I told you this morning."

"I couldn't let Ruby win. She's been plotting my downfall ever since she walked into the locker room," Jane finished the glass of water in front of her. "I think she's going to be a problem this season."

"What makes you say that?" Maura pulled the brunette closer, massaging her biceps.

"She's got anger in her. I'm not sure if she's just mad that I'm starting and she's not or if it's actually homophobia. It seems like she knew about us… before. Almost like she's the one who released the story about us to try to get me to run," Jane shrugged. "I don't know. It's just a feeling."

"Well, why don't you drop the feeling for now and take a bath with me?" Maura pulled Jane in the direction of the stairs.

"You have no idea how good that sounds right now," Jane sighed as she followed the brunette up the stairs and into the master bath.

Maura ran the hot water and filled the tub with some lavender salts. She peeled Jane out of her clothes and watched her climb into the warm water. Jane rested her head against the back of the tub and spread her legs waiting for the blonde. This was their normal position when they took a bath.

"Not today," Maura smiled. "Scooch," Maura gestured for Jane to sit up so she could climb in behind. Maura sat in behind Jane and pulled the brunette against her chest. She began to massage the sore muscles, starting at the shoulders and moving down towards the lower back.

"Maur," Jane groaned. Her stiff muscles reveled in the bliss of the warm water and the soft hands on her back. "This feels so good." Jane leaned her head back to rest against the blonde's shoulder. "Don't stop," Jane moaned.

"You'd think I was giving you an orgasm," Maura laughed as she massaged her fingers into Jane's lower back.

"You might as well be," Jane moaned again. "This almost feels better," Jane turned to kiss the blonde. "I wouldn't complain about an orgasm though."

"You're funny," Maura feigned laughter. "No orgasm for you tonight. You can barely move."

"You're not wrong," Jane grimaced as she readjusted her body.

"Move to the other side so I can massage your legs," Maura instructed. Jane did as she was told and felt Maura massage her legs. She dropped her head against the side of the tub and moaned in pleasure. "You should move in." Maura blurted out.

"What?" Jane lifted her head up and opened her eyes wide. She stared at her girlfriend.

"I think you should move in," Maura shrugged as she massaged Jane's foot. Maura avoided Jane's eye contact. She has been wanting to ask for a couple of weeks. Jane has been staying almost every night anyway and she has a section of the closet. But, Maura knew Jane liked her independence and was afraid of the rejection.

"Maur," Jane laughed. "I heard you the first time. I'm just surprised," Maura could hear the hesitation coming from Jane's tone.

"Before you say anything," Maura got up the courage to finally look up at Jane and smile. "Think about it," Maura dropped her foot into the tub and smiled. "Let's get some sleep," Maura stood and reached her hand out to Jane. Jane rose out of the tub and grasped her girlfriends hand. They quietly wrapped themselves in towels. Jane leaned down to kiss the blonde.

"Thank you for the bath," Jane whispered as she pulled back. "I love you. I know I give you grief about taking care of my stubborn ass. I do appreciate it," Jane pulled her girlfriend close and kissed her softly.

"You're welcome," Maura smiled. "Let's get to bed, you have to do it all over again tomorrow," Maura pulled the brunette into the bedroom as she heard a long groan. She pulled the brunette's towel off and pulled back the covers. Jane climbed in and felt Maura wrap her arms around her and whisper in her ear. "I love you Jane."

"Maur," Jane turned in her girlfriend's arms. "I'd love to move in with you," she leaned in to kiss the blonde. "I basically live here anyway."

"Really?" Maura was shocked at the statement. She was fully prepared for a rejection. Maura smiled up at the brunette and deepened the kiss. Pulling the brunette on top of her. "Seriously?"

"Absolutely," Jane laughed. "We'll work on it this weekend. But right now, I need to sleep. I'm so tired," Jane rested her head on her girlfriend's chest. .

"Good night Jane," Maura laughed. She tucked the sleepy brunette into her side and stared up at the ceiling.

Six months of dating the beautiful woman by her side. She's already imagining a future. The two of them in this house with two young kids running around. Did Jane even want kids? Maura thought. She has never thought about kids. Never thought that they were even in the cards for her. Laying here with Jane, the woman she loves, makes her want to think about it.

Maura laid awake in the middle of the night. She felt Jane stir and lift her head. "Why are you awake?" Jane mumbled.

"Just thinking," Maura smiled down at the brunette.

"I know, I can hear your brain working," Jane snuggled closer to the blonde and nuzzled her head in Maura's neck. "What are you thinking about?"

"It's not important. Go back to sleep, you need your rest," Maura pushed as she stroked Jane's back. Even soothing strokes, willing Jane to let it go and fall back asleep.

"Not until you tell me why you're thinking so loud," Jane sighed.

"I was just thinking about how much I love you," Maura smiled. It wasn't a lie, she was thinking about that.

"You love me too much to sleep?" Jane laughed. "That's funny. Seriously what is it?"

"That's it," Maura confirmed.

"You know, the longer you deny what you were actually thinking about, the longer I'm going to be awake," Jane lifted her head up to look into the blonde's eyes.

"Do you want kids?" Maura whispered.

"Do I want kids?" Jane confirmed the question and watched her girlfriend nod. "I guess I haven't thought about it. I know I personally don't want to have them, but I like the idea of kids running around. Being a mom could be fun," Jane lifted her arm and stroked Maura's cheek. "Why?"

"Because now, all I can think about is you, me, and a couple of kids running around this house. I don't know why I can't stop picturing it," Maura covered Jane's hand with hers. "It just hit me."

Jane leaned down to kiss her girlfriend. "Of course I'll have kids with you Maur. But, can we maybe wait a year or two?"

Maura laughed, "of course we can." Maura pulled Jane closer and relaxed against the mattress. "Let's get some sleep," she suggested.

"You and I both," Jane kissed the blonde's bare clavicle as she closed her eyes. "I love you Maur."

"I love you too."