I had to add a short one to find out how Jane's Sunday went. Shall we see?

As always, I own nothing, but have fun borrowing!

Sunday

Jane awoke with the sweet taste of Maura's lips on hers. She rubbed her fingers together, imagining how soft Maura's skin felt. 'Merry Christmas Darling' left such a peaceful feeling in her.

OMG. Shit. Another dream! Seriously - a best friend does not dream of her bff giving her personal underwear fashion show! I am in so much trouble. She's my best friend. I can't lose her as that.

Jane sits in bed with her head in her hands.

Jo Friday noses her knee.

Mom? Mom? Are we playing peek-a-boo?

"Hey, Jo. Mom's got a lot on her mind right now girl. What am I going to do? I know, the solution to all your problems is a good belly rub or a walk. Do you need to go out?"

Jo gave a bark.

"Ok, let's go girl. Mom needs to think, but I really don't want to think. Know what I mean? Maybe I can just ignore these dreams. Life must be pretty easy as a dog." Jane continues to talk to herself.

She gets back to her apartment and takes a shower, a cold shower. Flashes of dream Maura flash in her mind and she growls. Maybe it's a good day to drink beer on the couch and watch sports. Maybe she'll call Frankie, see if he's free, keep her mind occupied.

She gets out of the shower and hears her phone beeping, a text message from her mother.

Ma: Family dinner at Maura's. Lasagna at 2:00.

Jane groans. She really wanted to avoid the honey blonde until the dream faded, but saw no way to turn down the dinner invitation from her mother.

Jane: Ok, see you in a little while. Can I bring Jo?

Ma: Maura says of course Jo can visit.

Jane looks at Jo. "Hey girl, want to go visit Maura and see your buddy Bass?"

Jo runs around in circles and barks.

Oh, boy! Visit to nice-lady-Maura and Bass!

Jane balances a 12 pack of beer and a bottle of one of Maura's less expensive bottles of wine along with Jo's leash as she walks through the door. "Hellooo, we're here!"

Maura comes out to greet them.

"Hi there Jo, oh what a good girl you are!" She bends down to scratch the dog's belly.

"What a little traitor you are Jo! A simple belly rub and you forget all about me!"

Maura laughs as she stands up and notices the beverages in Jane's hands.

"Oh, Jane, you shouldn't have, but thank you."

Jane could feel a blush creep up her neck. "Ya, I know, but I heard Frankie is also coming and there is football on, so that's a beer kind of thing."

Jo headed off to find Bass and the heat lamp she knew was probably on.

The day went along and Jane started to feel normal and relax. Ma was nagging her. Maura laughing at the two of them going back and forth. Frankie came over. The popped a couple of beers and started watching a game while the dinner cooked.

Jo and Bass sat under the heat lamp watching their humans.

Bass - "How are things going in your household?"

Jo - "Jane-Mom is acting stressed. She's having vivid dreams and she moans your Mom's name. I can smell arousal on her, but she is in a state of denial when she wakes up. How are things here?"

Bass - "Maura-Mom is planning. She emails and talks to her friend Angela. Things are going to happen, soon I hope. My Maura-Mom takes care of herself in her bed shouting out your Jane-Mom's name. She's very relaxed in the mornings. We have to work on your Jane-Mom to stop fighting what she feels!"

Jo - "Tell me about it. It's challenging to act the simple, care-free dog and try to push her in the right direction."

Dinner is ready. They gather and eat. Funny stories are told and laughter is shared. It's time to clean up and Jane offers to help Maura.

Jane hands Maura a dish to put away.

"Jane."

"Ya, Maura?"

"Want to guess what color underwear I'm wearing?"

Shit, really? I was finally relaxing. Things were normal... Ok, get a grip Rizzoli. This is just a game to her right now.

Jane sighs and looks Maura over.

"Uh, greenish/teal?"

"No, I'm sorry Jane. I guess that was a trick question. I'm wearing candy cane pattern panties. Very erotic!"

Jane laughs. "You consider candy canes erotic?"

Maura tilts her head and asks innocently, "How do you eat candy canes, Jane?"

Without thinking, Jane answers. "I lick and suck..." Oh, fuck. Fell right into that one, didn't I?

Maura lowers her voice and leans into Jane to whisper in her ear. "Exactly."

Jane shudders.

"Time to go, Jo!"

LOL. And our Janie is off and running again. For being such a brave, fearless person, she is a wimp in the love/sex department!

Someone asked a good question. This updates are happening "real time". For expample - tomorrow won't be Christmas. Basically, you are stuck with me for another 3 weeks, if you so choose.