Chapter 1
November 3rd 2020. 8pm.
"Maura, I'm so glad you could join us for dinner"
"I wouldn't want to be anywhere else father. Today is probably the most important day of your life"
Arthur laughed "Most important day so far"
Maura smiled. She was very nervous. This was the most nervous she's ever been in her life. She couldn't understand why. It wasn't her day after all, it was her father's.
Constance on the other hand, was the picture of serenity. You can't change what has been done. That was her philosophy
But Maura was still nervous. If tonight went as planned, she would have to leave her job as the Chief Medical examiner of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She wasn't sure if she was ready to give up a job she had worked so hard too achieve, but she understood why she had to.
Arthur's phone buzzed. The whole room went silent. Constance and Maura stopped what they were doing, and turned to look at him
"Hello"
"Good evening Senator Isles, or should I say Mr President…"
January 20th 2021 - Inauguration day
Arthur, Constance and Maura walked inside The White House after a long Morning of speeches, pictures and meeting all his staff. They were getting a guided tour of the whole building by the head of the secret service, living quarters, bedrooms and finally, The Oval office.
They walked inside to every member of the secret service that were assigned to protect the family, bar the ones that were currently assigned to the permitter of the building. They got introduced one by one.
"Maura, this is Barry Frost, Jane Rizzoli and Vince Korsak. Vince will be your driver, Frost and Rizzoli will be your personal protection detail."
Maura could not take her eyes off of Jane Rizzoli.
"OK everyone. Please take up your positions. We have a president and his family to protect"
With that, everyone moved out of the room leaving Arthur, Constance, Maura and the head of the secret
"Your guards are waiting outside this door. If you need to leave this room, you need to take a guard. If you leave this house, you need to take a guard. Any Questions?"span
They all shook their heads
"Excellent. I've left a copy of everyone's rota's for the next 6 months on your desk Sir. If you need anything else, I'll be right over here." And with that, he went and stood at the door at the back of the
Arthur went over and sat on his chair, at his desk.
They day was tiring for everyone. Arthur was busy, so Maura and Constance decided to go and get some lunch in the living quarters. As they left, the secret service followed them. Maura turned around.
"Why are you following us?"
"It's our job Ma'am" Jane replied
Maura was about to say something, but stopped herself. Of course they were following her. That has literally just been explained to them 30 minutes ago
"Forgive her, please. She's not used to all this" Constance said as she gestured around her "She's only used to your lot sitting outside her house, and an escort to and from work"
Constance linked her arm with Maura's as they continued to the kitchen
"This will take a bit of getting used to Maura, for both of us."
"I know mother. I foolishly forgot things would change when he won"
They arrived at the living quarters, the guards walking in first as per protocol.
Maura turned up her nose
"Whats wrong dear?" Constance asked, noticing the expression on Maura's face
"Its not to my taste"
Jane laughed. Maura turned to look at her
"Sorry Ma'am. That was very unprofessional of me"
Maura smiled "Don't apologise"
Jane dropped the smile on her face, and regained her rigid posture "Yes Ma'am"
Constance laughed and made her way to the kitchen. Jane and Maura were alone.
"Lets set a few rules, since your stuck with me for 4 years"
Jane looked at Maura confused.
"You can call me Maura when it's just us, if you are not permitted to use my first name in the presence of your superiors, then I will have to insist you call me Dr Isles."
"Yes Doctor Isles"
Maura's eyes narrowed
"Maura, the chef is preparing lunch" Constance called from the kitchen door
Jane moved silently past Maura and held the door open
"Thank you Agent Rizzoli"
Jane smiled and nodded
As the chef made lunch for the Isles' the agents made themselves busy. Maura couldn't help but watch Jane.
"Maura… Maura"
Maura didn't hear that her mother was calling her. Constance put her hand on Maura'
Maura jumped
"Sorry mother"
"It's alright dear. I was just asking how you were feeling. Its a lot to take in"
"I'm fine. Just…"
"Distracted?"
"Overwhelmed. Why would I be distracted?"
"You've not stopped looking at Agent Rizzoli"
Maura went to protest, but found she couldn't.
"I didn't think the secret service had women"
"We both thought you'd rather have protection that didn't stick out like a sore thumb. So we insisted upon a female, that way it would look more like you were out with a friend"
"She looks like secret service"
"She does"
They both laughed
"If things do progress into more than "Secret Service Agent Daughter of current President" you need to be careful. She could lose her job.
"Don't worry Mother. It will stay professional."
When they had finished their lunch, Constance had to attend to what can only be described as "First Lady Duties". She left Maura in the residence on her own, so Maura went in search of something to
She discovered a library at the rear of the building and decided to investigate. It was full of books from top to bottom. It had everything from a copy of The Constitution to Harry Potter.
She picked up a book and started to read it, but found she couldn't concentrate. She put the book back and decided to investigate the house further. She looked in every room, met all the staff for the house and then found herself back in the kitchen where she
At a loss for something to do, she went to find the living room. She left the kitchen and noticed Agent Rizzoli standing by the front door.
"Do you have to just stand there all day Agent Rizzoli"
"Technically, Yes. But if you don't feel comfortable with me being in the house, I can stand on the other side of the door"
Maura looked at Jane with a confused look on her face
"Did you think I was going to follow you round the house?"
"Yes actually" Maura laughed, realising how silly that was.
Jane smiled. Maura melted.
"Agent Rizzoli, Would you like to watch television with me?"
"Um, I'm not really supposed to…"
"Are you not supposed to protect me?"
It was Jane's turn to look confused
"Are you not supposed to check rooms to make sure they are clear?"
"I'm a secret service agent, not a cop" Jane stated "I make sure that you are safe, your residence is guarded 24/7, with only authorised personnel allowed in. The maids are trained to check for bugs, bombs and hidden threats. The chefs have test kits to make sure your food is not poisoned or otherwise compromised and all staff have to go through a metal detector upon entry to the residence"
"A simple no would have sufficed, Agent"
Jane smiled weakly
"What if I requested that you join me in the living room?"
"Then I would have to join you in the living room"
"Consider this a formal request then Agent" Maura smiled
"Jane"
"Pardon?"
"Jane. You can call me Jane when it's just us two."