Hi all! Slightly different formatting today!

I don't own the lovely ladies and their friends, but love to borrow them!

Jane's Home

Jane is pacing her apartment, running her hand through her long curls, growling.

"I can't catch a break. I'm just giving up! Everyone and thing is against me, including my own dog!"

Her phone buzzes a text alert.

Angela: How goes it darlin?

Jane: SHITTY!

Angela: Uh, oh. What's the matter.

Jane: Fates are against this! The moms, my DOG, Frankie gets hurt... you name it!

Angela: Frankie? Who's Frankie and is he ok?

Jane: My brother. Ya, he's ok. But seriously Angela! I'm going to be just friends with her. Throwing in the towel.

Jack and Angela's Home

"Uh, oh."

"What's the matter, Ang?"

"I have to shake Jane up a bit and get her back in the saddle. I better see how Maura's doing.

Angela: Hey sweetie, you there?

Maura: Good morning Angela. How are you?

Angela: Great! Playing with Jack and Michael. Thanks for your email. Sounds like you had a great time with your mother.

Maura: Yes, I did, but I'm glad to be back now.

Angela: How are things going with Jane?

Maura: Oh, I don't know Angela. I'm getting all these conflicting friend signals now. Maybe I should be satisfied with being friends with her.

Angela rolls her eyes. "I've got my work cut out for me Jack!"

Angela: Maura. Sweetie.

Maura: Yes?

Angela: NEVER settle! Your New Year's Resolution is going to be: I will seduce Jane Rizzoli and tell her how I honestly feel about her. Do you understand me?

Maura: I really don't know if that will work.

Angela: Maura! This is not up for discussion. Put your big girl thong on and starting tomorrow. GO GET HER!

Maura: LOL All right Angela

Angela: Luv you sweetie. I'll check in with you tomorrow.

Maura: Bye Angela

Angela sighs. "Ok, one back on track. Jack sweetie, give me our little man. Mama needs a hug. C'mon Michael, help Mommy look for some pictures of Auntie Maura for Auntie Jane."

Maura's Home

Jo sits down next to Bass.

I messed up yesterday Bass. I thought Maura-lady wanted to play.

Don't worry Jo. Things are going to work out ok. Just stay next to me when it gets close to midnight, ok?

Ok, Bass.

Frankie's Home

"Ma. You don't have to be here."

"Frankie, I'm your mother, let me help you. I'll cook you some lunch."

"Ma, what are you doing tonight?"

"I don't know yet, Frankie. Why do you ask?"

"Well, uh... Did you happen to know that there's a, uh, betting situation at work?"

"Oh, you mean the one about Janie and Maura?"

"Ma! How did you know about that?"

"Please, Frankie. You may think that I'm old, but I'm not clueless. Not only do I know about it, I already lost. I had Thanksgiving."

Frankie shakes his head and laughs.

"I have tonight Ma. If you help me win, I'll split with you."

"What do you want me to do?

"Can you stay someplace else tonight maybe? You know, give them some privacy?"

"Well, I suppose I could go stay at my mother's and help her cook for tomorrow."

"You are the best Ma!"

"Thanks for finally noticing, Frankie."

"Ma..."

Jane's Home

Angela: Jane. Guess what day today is?

Jane: Can't wait to hear.

Angela: It's "Make Up Your Mind Day"

Jane: I did make up my mind

Angela: Trust me - no you haven't

Angela: pic - Maura sitting in a flower garden

Angela: pic - Maura studying a book

Angela: pic - Maura and Jane laughing together

Angeal: pic - Maura in a bikini on a beach

"Damn"

Jane: That is totally unfair

Angela: All is fair in love and war sweetie ;) Now, go get that girl!

Jane takes a deep breath.

Jane: Hey Maura

Maura: Hello Jane

Jane: Do you want to play in the snow today, or do you want me to pick you up later and we'll go to the Dirty Robber?

Maura: If you don't mind, could we play in the snow more tomorrow? I want a sufficient amount of time to prepare for going out this evening.

Jane: That's fine Maura. Remember, we're only going to the Robber and you always look like you're walking down the runway.

Maura: Thank you Jane! What time should I expect you?

Jane: 7:00

Maura: See you then

"Shit! Where is that bag?" Jane finds the bag that contains a black shirt decorated with subtle sequins."I'll hang this in the bathroom when I shower and any wrinkles should be steamed out!"

At 6:30, Jane is looking at herself in the mirror. "Not a bad job with the mascara and eye-liner. At least I don't look like the first time I met her." Jane chuckles to herself remembering the meeting. She tries to control her curls one last time and gives up. Time to go to Maura's.

As Jane pulls into Maura's driveway, she notices the guest house is dark. She goes to the door and decides to ring the bell. Maura opens the door and Jane does her best to not have her jaw drop to the floor. Maura is STUNNING. There is no other way to put it. What would be a simple dress on anyone else, is a dream on Maura. It fits her snuggly in all the right places. A solitaire diamond is nestled above Maura's cleavage.

"You look, uh, beautiful."

"Thank you, Jane. You look stunning, black is your color."

"Uh, thanks. Ready to go?"

"Let me grab my coat."

"Where's my Ma?"

"She mentioned something about staying with your grandmother tonight and cooking for tomorrow?"

"Ok." Oh, really?

They arrive at the Dirty Robber and find Frost, Korsak and Frankie.

"How ya doing, little brother?"

"Don't you mean, big hero?" Frost jokes.

Everyone is happy being together. Teasing the younger Rizzoli for getting a phone number at the hospital. They enjoy the buffet that the Robber has, surprised at the choice of selections. Men try to come over to buy Maura drinks, but Jane's glare stops their approach. She feels her phone vibrate and checks. A text from Angela.

Angela: Go to youtubeaddressofyou'vegottokissthegirl

Jane follows the link and it is the song, 'Kiss the Girl' from the Little Mermaid. She quickly quits out of youtube before anyone can hear what is playing.

Jane: Stop pressuring. I'm working on it!

Frankie keeps looking at his watch.

"What's up Frankie? You expecting someone?"

"Nah, Jane. I was thinking that it may be good to leave soon, ya know? Before the drunks get on the road."

Why didn't I think of that? I could be alone with Maura in her house and not worry about any of these creeps kissing her at midnight.

"Good idea, Frankie. Are you ready to go Maura?"

"I believe Frankie has made a valid point. We can watch the ball drop at my place."

They say their goodbyes and go back to Maura's.

"Would you like to change into something more comfortable? We could have some cheese and crackers or some fruit while we wait."

"That sounds like a perfect idea. I think I have some extra clothes in your spare room."

"You do. I'll meet you back down here in a few minutes?"

Jane goes into the spare room and finds a tank top and basketball shorts. Ok, Rizzoli. Stay calm. Breathe. 30 minutes until midnight. I want the midnight kiss under the mistletoe since I missed that kiss at Christmas. How to get here there.

Maura is in her room, rummaging through her yoga clothes. These pants fit very nicely, I believe. Now, a top, this one. No bra. Let's see if she notices.

They meet back downstairs. "Jane, could you get a fire going while I make a tray for us?"

"I can do that."

They settle on the couch and turn on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve...'.

Jane looks at her watch. 11:55. "I'll go pour the champagne."

"Thank you, Jane."

Shit, this is it. OMG.

"Hey, Maura? What glasses do you want to use?"

"I'll get them for you Jane."

Jo

Yes, Bass

Do you know how to trip a human.

Bass, tripping a person is bad

Not this time Jo. Can you trip my Maura-Mom

Yes, Bass

Jane is standing almost directly under the mistletoe. Maura is walking toward her. The crowd on the television set is counting down:

'10'

'9'

'8'

'7'

'6'

'5'

NOW JO!

'4'

Jo scampers across the floor in between Maura's legs. She begins to fall forward.

'3'

'2'

Jane steps forward to catch Maura. They are directly under the mistletoe...

'1'

'Happy New Year!'

Jane looks up at the mistletoe. She looks down at the woman in her arms. "Happy New Year," Jane says in a low, husky voice. She bends her head and presses her lips against Maura's.

She lifts her head and sees Maura's shocked look.

"Oh, my God. I'm sorry, Maura!"

"Don't you dare be sorry! I've been waiting to kiss you forever! Happy New Year, Jane!" Maura threads her fingers in Jane's hair and pulls her down for another kiss.

Good job, Jo!

Happy New Year Bass.

Happy New Year Jo.

And an official Happy New Year to all of you lovely readers. Now, don't you dare complain that this went no further tonight. I am TIRED and just couldn't write it with as much care as I try to put in. There will be a continuation of New Year Eve night, I promise! You all are the best! Here's to Health, Love and Laughter in 2013!

Hugs!