Reminder: I don't own these lovely ladies, just like to borrow.

Jane walks into Maura's house and let's Jo Friday down. Jo goes scampering off in search of her playmate, Bass.

"Hi Maura. Hey Ma." Angela Rizzoli is in Maura's kitchen making homemade lasagna and garlic bread. Jane leans over and gives her mom a peck on the cheek. "Smells good, Ma. Anything I can do to help?"

"No Janie, I'm all set for right now. You and Maura can help later with the garlic bread and salad. This is going to be a good, comfort Italian meal for the chilliness outside."

"Can't wait, Ma! Are you excited about the new episode of The Walking Dead tonight?"

Maura walks into the kitchen at Jane's last comment. "I know I can't wait to see what happens tonight! I love the character of Michonne. How do you describe her Jane?"

"She's kick-ass, Maur. Totally kick-ass with that sword!" Jane makes swinging and cutting motions as if she is wielding the katana.

Maura and Angela laugh at Jane's antics. Jane loves strong female characters and Maura wonders if she could use that to her advantage. Maura has been doing a little research that she wants to test out.

"I think she has excellent musculature. Have you noticed her arms and abdomen, Jane? I find it very attractive to have toned muscles on women."

"Of course she has excellent arms, Maur. It's from swinging the sword!"

Maura sighs. This is going to be more challenging than she thought.

"Jane, did you ever watch, 'Xena, Warrior Princess', when you were younger?" Maura innocently asks.

Angela chuckles. "That was one her favorite shows, but I don't think that she would admit that to anyone."

Jane looks a little embarrassed. "Ya, but it totally rocked. Two women, best of friends, going out and protecting the weaker people. It was a good show." Jane sounds a little defensive.

"Yes, it was a very good show that showed strong women. Jane, do you remember that there was always sexual tension between Xena and Gabrielle?"

Angela jumps in, "What? No, Maura. They were just very close friends, isn't that right Janie?"

Jane looks back and forth between her mother and Maura.

"Uh, right. Just friends."

Maura raises her eyebrow. Yes, time to rethink what needs to be done.

"Jane, wouldn't it be fun to have a Xena marathon on a snowy day? I didn't get to see the show, only read about it, so you can tell me all about it while we watch." Maura smiles at Jane.

Jane's eyes lights up. "Sounds like a great idea!"

"Girls, why don't you go into the living room. I'll call you when I need you." Angela shoos them out of the kitchen area.

Jane settles on the couch and sees Maura's laptop up and running.

"Whatcha doing, Maur?"

"Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It's also the first day of 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, Jane." Maura looks seriously at Jane. "You know that the Isles Foundation do as much as we can to support women's shelters. That is only a part of what we all can do."

"Right now, I am communication with as many people and groups that I belong to, to spread the word. Knowledge is power. If people don't know about the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism , the first thing to do is to make them aware."

Tears begin to fill Maura eyes. "Jane, do you realize how many broken and brutalized female bodies end up on my autopsy table?"

Jane opens her arms wide and holds the honey blonde. "I know Maura. I know. Thank you for caring as much as you do." She kisses the top of Maura's head and pushes her slightly away to look into her eyes.

"I try to catch the bad guys as often as I can, right? Tell me what else I can do, before the violence happens. Let's go all Xena and Gabrielle on them, ok?"

Maura gives her a small smile and nods her head. She knew that not only would Jane understand her passion on this topic, but also be willing to stand beside her in this fight.

Hi all. I know! I tried to balance a serious subject with some fun, but that is a serous topic and I'm doing what I can to spread the knowledge!

Now, I need your help on some total fluff. Reader participation! What kind of Christmas Tree will Maura have? and why? Now, this isn't YOU, this is Maura with Jane's influence. What do you think?

And finally, thank you, thank you, Thank You! I love the reviews and PMs that you send me! They totally make my day :)