Two in one day! Or I should say, in a 24 hour period!
As always, don't own, love to borrow. I have so much fun!
Jane runs around the apartment gathering up snow clothes for herself and a spare set for Maura. She sits on the couch to put on her shoes.
"Jo, what am I going to do with you today? I haven't been having much luck with the sleepovers, have I? Well, you can at least visit with Grandma, right? I have to stop at the store to get some hot chocolate fixings. Ready to go, Jo?"
Jane runs into a nearby store. She puts hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows and Redi Whip in her basket. She runs quickly to the toy section and finds two saucer sleds. She goes and stands in line at the cash register. She's behind a woman that is dressed sharply, professionally even, with a basket full of Legos.
"That's a lot of Legos."
The woman smiles at Jane. "I stockpile them for my kids. My wife thinks I'm crazy."
Jane laughs. "I guess there are worse things to collect. Have a Happy New Year!"
Jane finishes her purchases and is back in the car with Jo. "Think I got everything Jo. I made sure I bought both marshmallows and Rediwhip because I don't know which she likes. I even bought a couple of sleds. It's going to be a fun day."
I get to play with Bass. Visit Grandma. Maybe play in the snow! Yes, a fun, fun day!
Jane pulls into Maura's driveway and unloads her car. She deposits the sleds by Maura's front door and walks in. Seriously, locking the front door better be her New Year's Resolution!
"Hello?"
"Be right down, Jane."
Jane puts the hot chocolate and marshmallows on the counter and Rediwhip in the refrigerator. She turns when she hears Maura coming down the stairs. Maura is dressed in yoga pants and Jane's BPD sweatshirt.
OMG. I love when she wears my sweatshirt. She looks adorable!
"Hello, Jane."
"Hey." Wow, real smooth. Want to try to string some words together? Jane clears her throat. "Ready to go out and play?"
"Not quite yet. Mother's limo should be here momentarily."
"Ok, no problem."
Constance comes down the stairs. She looks at her daughter's casual attire and Jane's and quirks an eyebrow.
"What are your plans today?"
Jane decides to answer. "We are going outside. To play. In the snow."
"Yes, of course."
There is a knock at the door and Maura goes to answer it.
Constance takes the moment to speak one sentence to Jane. "Take good care of my daughter, Detective."
Jane answers without a thought. "Of course I will."
Constance inclines her head and turns to her daughter.
"I had a fabulous time during our visit Maura."
"As did I, Mother. I hope we can do it more often."
"I hope so also." Constance kisses Maura's cheeks and waves goodbye to Jane.
"Soooo, let's get you bundled up!"
Jane can see excitement light up Maura's eyes. "What are we doing today?"
"How about we start by trying to roll a snowman?"
"Does it have to be gender specific, Jane? Why aren't they just called snow person. Or perhaps snow people if we build more than one?"
Jane rolls her eyes. "Maura. Let's go outside and start rolling a snowball and see how far we get."
Maura puts on her ski suit and twirls around for Jane.
"You sure that's supposed to keep you warm and dry? We'll test it while we build Frosty. If it keeps you warm enough, you can where it where we're going next. If not, I have spare snow clothes."
Jane whistles for Jo and they head to Maura's backyard.
"Did you ever make a snowman? Jane asks Maura.
"No, my parents thought that frivolous. Winter outdoor time was spent with skiing lesson and figure skating."
"So, I guess you never have been in a snowball fight?"
"No."
"Begin by scooping up snow like this, cup your hands, make believe you are making a meatball, all right? Good, now add more snow. Good. Now, put that snowball on the ground and start to push it around, packing the snow that sticks to the ball firmly onto the ball."
Maura listens to Jane's instructions. She is on her hands and knees in the snow pushing the small snowball around until it becomes larger. Jane is beside her, packing the snow down. The ball becomes larger, needing both women to push it. Maura slips and falls into the snow and laughs. Jane is on her knees next to the bottom of the snowman. She begins to lean over Maura...
A ball of fur comes hopping through the snow to lick Maura's face.
Hi Maura-lady! You want to play Jo?
Maura giggles even more with the little dog scampering around her.
"Jo! Calm down!" For crying out loud! Even my dog has it against me!
Uh, oh. Oops. Sorry Mom!
"Up you go Maura. 2 more balls to do before Frosty is finished."
The finish the two smaller balls and Frosty is done.
"I'm sorry Maura. I didn't get any coal for eyes and a mouth."
"Don't worry Jane. I have a scarf to add a little color."
Maura runs into the house to find the scarf and hat she wants and is soon back out to put the finishing touches on Frosty.
"Jane, he looks wonderful!"
"Yes, he does." Jane pulls Maura in for a one-armed side hug as they look at the snowman they made.
Maura is having such a wonderful time, she is not going to be disappointed in the friendship hug that Jane is now giving her. Maybe I shouldn't be greedy and be happy with what I have currently.
"I brought over some hot chocolate mix, would you like to go inside to warm up a little before our next adventure?"
"We're going to have an adventure?"
"Of course we are!"
Jane fixes two mugs of hot chocolate and gives one to Maura. "Are you a marshmallow or whipped cream person?"
"I have a choice?"
"Yes, you do."
"I'll have the cute, little marshmallows please."
Jane opens the bag and pours in a generous amount of mini marshmallows. For her own hot chocolate, she takes the can of whipped cream and sprays a small mountain on top.
Jane bends her head and licks the tip of the mountain into her mouth.
Oh, my!
They slowly sip their beverages and thaw out.
Angela burst through the back door. "Janie, come quick! You have to take me to the hospital Frankie's been hurt!"
"What? What's going on Ma! What are you talking about?" Jane looks for her phone to see a missed call and text message from Frost. She is already grabbing her keys.
"I don't know Janie. He was chasing a purse-snatcher and that's all I know!"
Jane looks to Maura. "I'm coming also, if I may."
"Of course you can. Let's go!"
Jane reads the text from Frost.
Frost: Don't panic. Frankie hurt, but not life threatening. See you at hospital.
Jane breathes a small sigh of relief. She trusts Frost if he says to not panic.
The three women rush into the Emergency Room and try to find out any information they can. Frost spots them and goes over to fill them in.
"He was chasing the purse-snatcher and when he tackled the guy, they both slipped on the ice and landed bad. Frankie bumped his head and the tacklee landed on Frankie arm. Frankie still managed to cuff the guy and give the woman bac her purse. He's getting x-rays done on his head and arm. Now that you're here, I'm going to head back."
"Thank you Frost. I owe you"
"No problem, Jane."
A couple hours later, a doctor comes out to speak with them. "I'm Dr. Waters. Officer Rizzoli has a good bump on his head, but no concussion."
"See Ma? I'm not the only one with a hard head."
"Shush, Janie."
Dr. Waters smiles and continues. "No broken bones in his arm, but it is sprained. I'd like him to keep a sling on for a couple of days. We should be able to release him within the next two hours. Over the counter pain medication, as needed."
Maura nodded. "Thank you, Dr. Waters."
Two hours later, Frankie comes walking down the hall with a cute nurse. She hands him a piece of paper that he tucks into his pocket. "He's all set to go home." She winks at Frankie and goes back up the hall.
"Frankie! Are you ok?"
"I'm fine, Ma!"
Jane teases him. "My little bro, the big hero! Saves the day, and gets the girl."
Frankie grins at Jane.
"What if I drop you and my mother at your place, Maura. I'll pick up Jo and bring Frankie to his place."
"Do you want to come back to my place?"
"It's geting pretty late and I want to make sure that Frankie is settled in with everything he needs."
"Ok. I can keep Jo if you'd like. You will be back to my place tomorrow, correct?"
"Yes. We can continue our adventures in the snow tomorrow if you would like."
"Oh, yes. I love playing in the snow with you, Jane."
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