Chapter 7
Maura was the first to break the kiss
"I'm… Sor" she stopped "I'm sor…" she couldn't lie.
"You're sorry?" Jane looked at Maura with a blank expression on her face
"I'm not sorry. Not one bit" Maura quickly replied
Jane smiled
"I've wanted that to happen since the moment I met you" Maura carried on. "I know that sounds so silly but…"
She trailed off her sentence as she looked into Jane's eyes
"I wanted that too"
"Really?"
"Really" Jane smiled "You looked so good in that blue dress"
Maura blushed "Thank you"
Jane smiled. She slowly moved a bit of Maura's hair that had fallen over her face.
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"Not really. I'm still trying to process the events in my head. One minute I was asleep in bed, the next I was in a van, the next I was in that basement"
Jane stayed silent. Waiting for Maura to carry on.
"I think they used chloroform to knock me out"
"Did it smell like grass?"
"Yes"
"Yeah, chloroform"
"How do you know what it smells like?"
"Don't ask questions I'm not allowed to answer"
Maura laughed "Yes ma'am" and gave a salute
Jane laughed.
"Did I miss anything whilst I was gone?"
"Errr, I don't think so. We've pretty much been looking for you the whole time"
"Frost said you spent time in hospital"
"When did you… When did he?"
"He picked me up from the hospital. He didn't tell me voluntarily. The nurse made a comment about how 'this one was less fighty than the last one he came to see', he just said that they were referring to you"
Jane sighed
"Yeah, I had a PTSD episode. I ended up in the hospital, and needed to be restrained"
"Are you feeling better now?"
"Definitely. Nothing a good nights sleep won't fix" Jane smiled
"I'm not too sure that's…"
"I'm seeing a therapist about it." Jane cut Maura off before she finished her sentence. "I've not had an episode in nearly 2 years, you don't need to worry about it happening again"
"Ok."
"Did he…"
"No"
"Good"
"The only injuries I have are some bumps and scratches from being taken… And the scalpel mark on my neck. I know nothing else is wrong, so I didn't see the point in any further tests and checks. They took a blood sample and I left. I'd rather be in my own bed than in a hospital bed."
"I understand" Jane said, caressing Maura's cheek "I'd rather sleep anywhere else"
Maura smiled. She took Jane's free hand and interlaced their fingers.
"We should probably get some sleep" Jane broke the silence "I don't know about you, but I've had a long couple of days"
Maura giggled
"I agree. Good night" She lent over and kissed Jane. She smiled, and turned
Jane put her arm around Maura and pulled her
Jane's alarm went off at 6am, she heard the sound but it didn't register with her. It wasn't until she felt something moving in her arms that she properly woke up. She felt Maura stretch over her to reach the phone on the bedside table. Maura snoozed the alarm and lay back down.
"Thank you"
"You're welcome" Maura replied, snuggling back into Jane.
They lay like this for 10 minutes until Jane's alarm went off again. She groaned.
"I should get up. I need to shower"
She turned off her alarm, and noticed a text from her boss
You have 47 days of unused vacation time. You're taking 10 of them now. NON NEGOTIABLE.
"Guess I'm not in a hurry" she said as she showed Maura the text
"Oh good. You can come back to bed then" Maura smiled, patting the space that Jane had just got up from.
Jane smiled and got back into bed.
"Do you want to talk about last night?" Maura asked
"I thought we did?"
"Ok, let me rephrase"
She paused for a moment, thinking about the right words"
"I would to pursue a relationship with you, but I'm not sure how that would affect your job"
"I'd probably get fired. Or reassigned somewhere that wasn't here"
"Oh" Maura said glumly
"Don't get me wrong, I really want something more, but I also don't want to get fired.
They stayed silent for a few minutes, neither knowing what to say
"we'd need to keep it secret" Jane whispered
Maura looked at Jane, searching for any signs of a joke.
"OK. I think I can do that" Maura whispered back
Jane smiled. She turned on her side to face Maura
"Do you want to go out with me?" Jane asked
"Yes" Maura answered. She closed the gap between them and kissed her
Jane kissed her back, and before she realised Maura was straddling her. Maura had lifted Jane's hands above her head and started kissing down her neck, chest and stomach, running her nails down Jane's side as she did so.
Jane moaned with arousal. Maura made her way back up to straddling Jane. She pulled Jane's sleep T-shirt off, and started removing her own.
*knock knock knock*
"Maura, are you awake?"
Maura quickly pulled down her top, grabbed Janes from the floor and threw it at her before fixing her hair and moving towards the door. Jane quickly got out her t-shirt on and pretended to be asleep.
"Mother, how are you?"
"I'm ok, sweetie, how are you?"
"I'm ok, just very tired"
Constance put her palm on Maura's face and caressed her cheek
"We were very worried about you dear. I'm so happy you're back and safe"
"Me too" she smiled
"Is Jane still here? I've not seen her this morning"
"Yes" Maura turned her head to Jane "Marshall made her take some vacation time, so I told her to go back to sleep"
Constance raised an eyebrow, Maura smiled weakly. She pulled her into a hug and whispered into her ears
"Don't do anything silly Maura, it could cost her her job"
"I know" Maura whispered back
Constance let go, smiled, and closed the door. Maura walked back to bed and released the breath she didn't know she was holding.
"That was close" Jane laughed
"Too close, I'm glad I locked the door"
"I should probably go, it might look suspicious if I stay much longer"
Maura sighed.
"Yes, it would. What are you going to do with your time off?"
"I think I'm going to go visit my family, I've not seen them in a while"
"In Boston?"
"Yeah, It's only a 7 hour drive"
"Only?"
"I used to do it all the time when I was in the FBI. Work Monday to Friday, home on weekends"
"It's still a long drive"
Jane shrugged "It's actually a nice drive"
"When will you go?"
"Today, nowish probably. I'll go pack a bag and head over. I don't want to get stuck in New York traffic"
"How long will you go for?"
"Um, I'm not too sure. If I'm not in Boston, I'd be staring at the magnolia walls of the Secret Service accommodation"
"You live here?"
"Yeah, when you get assigned to the presidential family you get the option to live here. Most don't take it up because they have families or whatever but Frost and I did. We're both a long way from home."
Jane and Maura got dressed. Jane neatly placed the t-shirt and shorts Maura had let her borrow on the chair beside the window and held the bedroom door for Maura. Maura didn't walk through it, but close it again. She kissed Jane.
"If I'm not going to see you for two weeks, I need to get it in whilst I can" she whispered into Jane's ear
Jane laughed "Yes Dr Isles" She kissed her back. And opened the door again to see Constance Isles standing there.
"Ah, Maura. I was just coming to see if you wanted some breakfast"
"Yes please mother, I was just heading to the kitchen now"
"Would you like some breakfast before you leave Agent Rizzoli?"
"No thank you Madame First Lady, I best get going"
"Ah yes, Maura said you were on vacation, are you doing anything nice?"
"Yes Ma'am, I'm going to see my family in Boston"
"Oh how wonderful, what time is your flight? Is it soon?"
"I'm driving ma'am"
Thad been walking towards the kitchen when Constance stopped dead in her tracks
"Driving Jane?"
"Yes ma'am, driving. It's only 7 or 8 hours depending on traffic and any stops"
Constance looked at Jane
"I used to do it all the time when I was with the FBI. It's a nice drive"
Constance shook her head
"Ok Jane. Well, I'm not letting you drive all that far without eating first"
"Honestly Ma'am it's fine."
"I wasn't asking you Jane, I was telling you."
She turned and headed to the kitchen. Jane stood there with her mouth open.
"I've learned that it's best to do what she says first time" Maura laughed and walked into the kitchen.
Jane sighed and followed them both in
After breakfast, Jane left the residence and went to her own. She dropped her bag, and got in the shower. She washed away all the stress of the past few days. She got out, got dried, got changed, and started packing her bag, until there was a nock at her door. She walked over and opened the door, expecting to see Maura.
"Hello Agent Rizzoli. I'm glad I caught you before you left"
"Hello Madame First Lady, to what do I owe this honor?"
Jane, opened the door wider and stepped out of the way to allow Constance in. The secret service agent assigned to Mrs Isles also followed in.
"Can you give Agent Rizzoli and I some privacy please?"
"But Ma'am I'm supposed to stay with you when you're not at residence"
"And you can stay outside, I'm sure if anything happens AGENT Rizzoli will be able to handle it"
The agent did not look pleased, but did as he was told. Once he was gone, Constance turned to Jane.
"I came to speak with you privately if you don't mind"
"Not at all Ma'am"
"You can call me Constance when we are in private Jane"
Jane nodded. She invited Constance to sit on the small couch in the room.
"I'm sure you are aware that Maura has feelings for you?"
Jane said nothing
"And it's obvious that you have feelings for her."
Jane once again said nothing
"I've come here as a mother, not the First Lady, to tell you to be careful."
She waved her hands
"I don't mean like that, I mean that if you and Maura were to pursue a relationship I would be very happy for you both, but you would need to be careful that your colleagues do not find out."
Jane stared at Constance open mouthed
"Oh, and I brought you some snacks for your car journey" She handed Jane a brown paper bag
"Thank you very much Constance. Really"
"Well something tells me that you don't stop for anything on that 7 hour car drive"
Jane laughed "Correct"
Constance stood up, and looked around the apartment. Everything was neat, tidy and in order
"Do you spend much time here?"
"No, not really. Eat and sleep mostly"
"Ok"
Jane stood up and walked Constance to the door
"Have a good trip Agent Rizzoli"
"Thank you Madame First Lady"
"Oh Agent Rizzoli, sorry I almost forgot. Arthur, Maura and I will be in Boston in 9 days to attend a function. I know you'll still be on vacation, but I would be very appreciative if you could be part of our Presidential Escort for the few days we will be there"
"Yes Ma'am"
"Excellent. I'll speak with Marshall and have him arrange it with you. Thank you"
Jane nodded and disappeared back into her apartment to finish packing her bags
9 days later Jane was leaning against a car in the motorcade near one of the runways of Logan international airport. Air force one was coming in to land, various armed forces personnel exited air-conditioned vehicles and got into position. The plane came to a stop and stairs were immediately rolled to the doors. First to disembark the plane was The President. He confidently strode down the stairs and held out his hand to help Constance off the last step, then did the same with Maura. He saluted the soldiers at the bottom of the stairs, took Constance's hand and waved to the photographers that were gathered at a distance.
Jane opened the door for them, Arthur held the door open for Constance and Maura, then got in himself followed by two secret service agents. Jane closed the door and got into the front of the vehicle. Korsac waited for the signal from the cars in front before driving.
"Have you enjoyed your vacation?"
"Yeah it's been good seeing my family again. I've missed my mom's cooking"
"How are your family?"
"They're good, Frankie is a homicide detective now. Mom's not happy. Tommy's girlfriend had a baby boy. Mom's really happy about that. Mom's even happier I'm home for a few weeks because she has more people to cook for"
Korsac laughed.
They fell into an easy chat whist they were driving.
"What's this dinner for tonight anyway?"
"Red sox are honouring their former player"
"Which player?"
Korsac looked at her "Seriously?"
"Yeah?"
"The President used to play for the sox"
Jane's head snapped round to look at Korsac
"WHAT?"
"Yeah, he used to play. He only played two games before he got a career ending injury"
"Seriously?"
"Yeah"
"Wow. How did I not know that?"
"I have no idea" Korsac laughed again
Korsac pulled up at the hotel, and stopped the car. Jane got out and opened the door. The two secret service agents got out first followed by The President, Constance and Maura. Maura smiled at Jane. She closed the car door and fell in line behind the
When they got into the hotel, a secret service agent handed Jane two room keys.
"Room has been swept, but wouldn't hurt to do it again"
"Thanks" she told the agent.
Jane, Maura, The President, The First Lady and two other secret service agents got into the lift and headed for the top floor. They got out of the lift and walked to their rooms. Jane opened the door to the room, and took out a device from her inside pocket. She waved it over the lamps, phones, electrical socks. Everything.
"All clear" Jane
The bellhop carrying Maura's bags, dropped put them in the middle of the room, Maura tipped him and he left as quick as he came in.
She walked over to Jane and pulled her into a kiss
"I've missed you"
"I've missed you too" Jane replied putting her arms around her and pulling her closer
Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Jane let go of Maura and looked out the peep hole. She opened the door to Barry Frost
"Hey Jane. Good afternoon Dr Isles"
"Good afternoon Agent Frost" Maura replied.
"I just came to run through the schedule with you both"
He ran through their schedule, where they would be and when, and what was going to be happening at reception.
"I'll see you both in the hotel lobby at 6pm" And with that, he was gone.
Jane got up and opened her bag, took out her dress and hung it up in the wardrobe
"I don't want to get it wrinkled"
Maura looked ecstatic. She ran over to Jane and hugged her, nearly knocking her over
"Woah, hey, what's gotten into you?"
"Does this mean you're staying in here tonight?"
"Yeah, did Marshall not tell you?"
"Marshall tells me a lot of things, and I don't always listen"
Jane laughed
"So, I'm staying here tonight. Then accompanying you on your private tour of Fenway, then dropping you at the airport"
"Oh. So you're not coming home with us?"
"No, it's my mom's birthday tomorrow. We're going out for dinner after I leave you to the airport. But I'll be coming back the day after."
Maura smiled, and Jane leaned in a kissed her.
"Ok, we only have an hour and a half to get ready. Do you want first shower?"
"Oh yes please"
At 6pm they left the room and headed down the hotel lobby to meet up with the rest of the group. Once they arrived, Jane was taken aside and given an earpiece before she was rushed into a waiting car. She sat in the front with Korsac, who was driving as
They arrived at Fenway Park at 6:30, once again, Jane got out first and opened the door for everyone to get out. She followed them into the stadium, and up into the owner's box where the party was being held.
As soon as the President walked in, the room erupted into cheers. Maura, Constance, Jane and two other agents had already been seated at the front table. Jane couldn't help but notice that he went around the room and spoke to everyone, even the kitchen and wait staff before he went to his seat.
He was being inducted in the Red Sox Hall of Fame, and this party was being held in his honour. The President, and CEO of the Red Sox, Sam Kennedy gave a speech and presented him with a lifetime season card, making joke about the President not renew his own for this season.
Jane leant over to Maura
"You never told me your dad used to play"
"I just assumed everyone knew"
Jane laughed and sat upright in her seat
Once the presentation and the dinner was over, the bar was opened and drinks were flowing. The President and The first lady were talking to the owners, and a few of the current players. People were coming over and introducing themselves to Maura, until she excused herself to go to the bathroom.
"Jane, come with?"
"You know I have to follow you anyway right?"
"I know, but it seems more polite to ask than to just walk off"
"True" she laughed.
There had been a separate bathroom provided for the President and his family, that was not too far from the room where they
They had got halfway along the corridor when Maura stopped, and pulled Jane into a kiss.
"Maura Isles, this is not the definition of being secret"
"I know, I couldn't help myself. You just look so beautiful in that dress"
Jane blushed. Maura pulled Jane closer, and kissed her again.
"AGENT RIZZOLI" Marshall, the head of the Secret Service yelled. "WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?"