Hey guys. Here's the third chapter. This may or may not be the last chapter. Let me know if you want an official story to wrap this up. Happy reading.
Maura's heart raced as she tried to muster every possible amount of strength to pull Jane up. The woman's body was not heavy, but they were fighting gravity and they were not in the position to win. She held Jane's wrist tight, determined to not let go.
"Damn it, Jane. You have to help me." She panted.
"Maura, I'm kind of hanging from the side of a building."
"This is not the time for sarcasm, Jane." The woman rolled her eyes and tried to climb up the side of the building. She managed to pull herself up enough that Maura was able to reach behind her and pull her all the way over by her belt loops. They fell back on the hard cement together, panting from the increased levels of adrenaline in their systems.
"If I ever see you on this rooftop again, I'll kill you myself, Jane Rizzoli." Maura told her after several moments of silence.
"I'm sorry for shooting your father." Jane said sheepishly as she looked at Maura out of the corner of her eye. The older woman stared up at the sky, a new stars shining through the immense light pollution. She thought back to the first time Maura took her to her cabin in Maine.
"Jesus, is this cabin in the middle of nowhere?" Jane complained from the passenger seat. When she looked out the window, all she saw was grass and trees. The city girl in her screamed to turn around.
"It is somewhat off the beaten path but who I am to complain about the beautiful sights surrounding us." Maura told her tersely. She was growing tired of Jane's childish behavior. Her hands gripped the steering wheel tighter with each 'are we there yet' like question. She knew Jane could get on one's nerves when tired and hungry but even the patient doctor had her limits.
"Maura-"Jane began again.
"I swear, Jane, if I hear one more word out of your mouth, I will leave you on the side of the road." Maura told her hardly. She ignored the glare she received and continued to look at the road. Jane grunted and turned away from her. Maura rolled her eyes. "You're such a child."
Having being given the silent treatment the remainder of the drive, Maura was left to her own thoughts, a dangerous thing in a great mind. She briefly turned to the pouting woman and her heart melted.
This trip would be good for Jane. The stress of the increased murders in Boston during this sweltering summer caused the detective to neglect her physical and mental health. For the last few weeks, Jane was short tempered and everyone near her felt like they were walking on egg shells. When Jane took a swing at a suspect after he called her a dyke, the Lieutenant had no choice but to suspend his best detective for six days. Jane huffed and puffed in her apartment until Maura showed up early one morning and told her to pack a bag. Her best friend had taken time off to plan a trip for them with the intention to allow the tense woman to release any pent up energy she was harboring.
When Maura told Jane that they were staying in a cabin, Jane completely overestimated what Maura meant by a cabin. The doctor was known for living lavishly on her trust fund and there was no harm in that. Her earnings as a medical examiner went to charities all around the world. When they pulled outside of a modestly sized wooden cabin, Jane was dumbfounded.
"Wait, we're staying in an actual cabin?" Jane asked, shocked.
"I told you that. What did you expect?" Maura told her, annoyed at her friend.
"I don't know. I expected it to be more grand and what not. It doesn't seem very you."
"I'm sorry I have not met your expectation." She said curtly before exiting the car and grabbing her things from the back. Her went inside the cabin without looking back to see if Jane was following her.
"Aw, fuck." Jane moaned. "Stop being such an ass, Rizzoli."
Instead of following Maura inside, Jane chose to walk the property, allowing Maura the time needed to cool down. The grounds were glorious. Jane had never seen so much green in her life. The tall trees and fragrant flowers painted a spectacular picture. Everything was so natural. You'd never seen grass this green in Boston without the assistance of chemicals and pollutants. The air was crispy and fresh. The sun beat down on her tired body. Hypnotized by the magnificence, Jane took it upon herself to lie on the grass, directly in the sun. It was not until she felt the warmth of the sun leave did she realize that she'd fallen asleep. Maura stared down at her longingly, as if she were trying to memorize every crinkle and every line of a relaxed Jane Rizzoli's face.
"You're an ass, Jane Rizzoli."
"I know. I'm sorry."
"Apology accepted."
That night, they went to bed together. The cabin only had one bed and they'd shared a bed enough times that there was no question this time. When the sun rose over the horizon, Maura pulled herself from the comfort of Jane's presence and went to make breakfast. After a meal, it was decided they would spend their time by the lake which was a short hike from the cabin. Upon arriving, Maura set up camp with a picnic lunch and a beach towel on the sandy shores. She lay on her back, soaking the possibly harmful UV Rays the high morning sun provided. After reapplying sun block to her pale skin, she laid her head down, preparing to take a nap. Suddenly, the sun was gone and cold water dripped on her body. She shot up and searched for the source of the disturbance. She found a wet Jane smiling down at her.
"Are you gonna sit here all day?"
"That was my intention."
"I don't think I can allow that." Jane leaned down and wrapped her arms around Maura's body. She carried her like a fireman to the docks. Maura kicked and screamed the entire way.
"Jane, put me down this instant!"
"You can swim, right?"
"Yes, Jane. I was best swimmer year 6t at my boarding school. But that does not give you permission to throw me in the lake."
"Would you be mad if I did?" Jane stopped at the edge and thought over her acts one last time.
"Yes, I would."
"Forever."
"I could never be mad at you forever, Jane." She told her kidnapper honestly. They shared a comfortable cause while Jane thought. The tall woman hummed and shrugged her shoulders. Without another thought, she dropped the blonde in the water. After a few moments when Maura's head did not bubble to the surface of the murky lake, Jane grew worried. She got on her knees and looked over the edge.
"Maura?"
Jane screamed as the blonde shot out of the water and grabbed her shoulder. Her lanky body went sailing back into the water. She held her breath as the liquid enveloped her body. After doing its job, gravity allowed her to float back to the surface. She wiped the water from her eyes and looked around for her friend. She saw nothing as she twirled in the water. She felt the water shift beneath her and two small hands wrap around her ankles and force her body into the air. Jane's arms flailed as she hit the water again.
"Maura!"
"Catch me if you can!" Yelled the angelic voice from across the water. Jane dove deep into the water, intent on giving Maura a piece of her mind.
They played in the water together for hours. The two women had more fun than they had in a long time. The sun set over the trees as they lay together, side by side, on the blanket. The stars peeked their way through the infinite darkness.
"Maura, do you think there's life beyond Earth?" Jane asked her genius companion.
"There haven't been any plants or moons found yet that can sustain human life, but who knows? We've searched such a small area of the universe. Who knows what could be out there waiting to be discovered?"
"Do you ever imagine what it would be like to meet someone from a different planet? Imagine discovering a new world with all kinds of new life?"
"I am content in the world that I am in right now, as long as you're in it." Maura told her sentimentally. Jane looked over at her friend staring up at the stars.
"I feel the same way. I don't want to imagine a world without you."
"I missed you so much, Maura."
"I missed you too, Jane. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left. But I'm not like you. I need time to process things."
"I understand. I'm sorry I made you leave."
Maura laughed. "I guess we both played our parts in this mess."
"I guess we did." Jane rolled onto her side and rested her head in her hand. She looked down at the woman who meant everything to her and who she'd come so close to losing. If it was going to be anytime, why not now? "Maura, I love you."
"I love you too, Jane."
"No, I mean, I'm in love with you."
"I know, Jane." The blonde woman said, smiling and leaning into Jane's body. "I'm in love with you too." Jane let out a sigh of release.
"God, I was scared for a second."
"Don't be. I've you loved forever. And I will continue to do so."
"Good," Jane leaned down and claimed her mouth in a long awaited kiss. A bolt of hot electricity shot through their bodies. Their tongues danced a fresh, new tango. They smiled as they pulled apart when air because necessary. "I should have done that a long time ago."
"You're right. You should have." Maura said, pushing Jane on her back and claiming her once more.
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