Jane is so happy to be home. Her mobility is still limited due to her broken ribs, and at the moment picking Amelia up is difficult. This means that Maura can't avoid there daughter now, know matter how much she would like too. Jane knows it's only because her wife has struggled bonding with Amelia. Given time, she is confident that the awkwardness and uneasiness will disappear. And that it will soon become second nature to the blonde.

Waking up in the armchair, Jane hadn't realised she had dozed off, the last thing she remembers is reading the newspaper, which is now on the floor in a mess at her feet. Without even thinking she reaches down to pick up the paper. Instantly regretting it, the pain knocking the wind out of her. 'Fuck!' she mutters in between gasps.

Waiting for the waves of pain to subside, in the background she can hear Amelia crying. After what feels like an eternity, her breathing returns back to normal. Once she is sure she is ok, she gets up out of the armchair. Concern starts to rise inside her as Amelia is still crying, slowly and delicately she starts to climb the stairs. After completing what felt like a mammoth task. As she is nearing the nursery the door is ajar, and now the crying is almost ear shattering. Letting out a sigh of sadness, Jane waits for a moment before entering the room. Maura has been struggling to get Amelia to latch onto her breast for feeding. The nurses have advised her to pump as much baby milk as she can, to reduce the soreness in her breasts as well as providing milk for Amelia. The times that Maura has tried to breastfeed resulted in failure, resulting in the blonde breaking down in tears. Jane has tried to speak to her about it, but it just makes her wife feel useless as a new mom.

Half expecting the same outcome, Jane realises Amelia has stopped crying. Instead something magical is happening, Maura singing. Watching silently from the doorway, not wanting to disturb this beautiful moment between mother and daughter.

"Baby mine, don't you cry, baby mine, dry your eyes" Maura sings to Amelia, gently rocking her back and forth in the nursing chair. Feeling this tiny baby finally latching onto her nipple and suckling. Feeling nothing but happiness a single tear falls down her cheek. She continues to sing. "Rest your head close to my heart, never to part, baby of mine".

Listening to her wife singing to their daughter makes Jane smile. Not only is it such a tender, loving moment. But she thinks back to only a few weeks ago when TJ had come over to visit. And they had all sat down and watched Dumbo. Maura had never seen it let alone ever heard of it. Remembering back to that afternoon, the small blonde woman seemed so transfixed by the film. Never realising that this song had obviously struck a nerve with her wife.

"You're not much, goodness knows" Maura sings whilst gently rocking back and forth in the chair. "But, you're so precious to me, Sweet as can be, baby of mine". Feeling overwhelming happiness that finally that connection she has been craving between herself and Amelia is happening.

Entering the room, feeling like she has been standing and watching her wife for long enough. Jane gently places her hand on Maura's shoulder. Who turns to look at the brunette.

'Oh Jane, how long have you been standing there?' Maura asks looking a bit surprised.

Letting out a little laugh, 'long enough' Jane says leaning forward and placing a kiss on her wifes head and then on Amelia's. 'That was beautiful baby' she says with a massive grin on her face.

'How did you manage to get up the stairs on your own?' Maura asks with concern in her voice.

Finally taking a seat in the other chair opposite her wife. 'With great difficulty' Jane says letting out another little chuckle. 'Besides I thought you might have needed some help with Amelia, but clearly' she says whilst pointing at Maura and then daughter, 'you didn't need any help whatsoever' giving the blonde a proud look on her face.

'I think I've got it covered' Maura says beaming from ear to ear. Feeling so proud and happy with herself that whatever fears she has, have melted away and now is placed with a bond between her and her daughter that will never be broken.


The very next day whilst sat around the table having breakfast. Maura noticed there seemed to be a cloud hanging over her wife's head. Her head was hanging low and she could see the pressure bearing down onto Janes shoulders.

'Sweetheart, everything ok?' Maura asks placing her cup of coffee down onto a very ornate looking placemat.

Fidgeting in her chair, Jane plays with the scrambled eggs on her plate. Letting out a loud sigh she puts the fork down and looks at the blonde. There's no point in lying to Maura, she knows her too well for that. 'There's something I need to discuss with you' she says tentatively. Still looking at her wife 'It affects all our lives' she says gesturing with her hands to Maura and then pointing upstairs towards the babies room.

Maura has learnt to never jump to conclusions as it is not rational nor scientific but she still can't help her heart flutter a little bit as the nervousness starts to creep in. 'Jane, whatever it is you know I'll always support you'. Reaching over the table and taking her wife's hands in her own giving them a gentle squeeze. 'No matter what' she says smiling at her.

'Do you remember what I said in the hospital after being attacked?' Jane asks trying to hide the tremble in her voice remembering how overcome with emotion she was.

How could she not remember, Maura think's to herself. 'About not wanting to be a cop anymore?' she asks softly

'Yes' Jane says more as a matter of fact than as a rememberance. 'Well I never told you this because I didn't see the point….plus I wasn't going to go anywhere anyway….and you were doing so well in your job and that….

'JANE' Maura says loud enough to stop her wife from talking anymore. 'Sweetheart, your rambling' she says.

Pausing for a second before continuing, knowing she should just spit it out. 'Sorry' Jane says before getting up out of her chair and starts to pace back and forth. The whole time Maura is patiently watching and waiting. 'I was offered a teaching position at the FBI, initially I turned it down' Jane says. This time she takes the seat next to Maura, making her turn the chair round to face her. Taking the smaller woman's hands in her own she continues 'I called them yesterday and the position is still available, should I accept it?' she says with hesitation and doubt in her voice.

Hearing the fear in Jane's voice, breaks her heart. But Jane is right, this affects them all as a family. 'I can't make that decision for you...only you can answer that' she says. 'But know this... I'm one of the best Medical Examiners in the country, I'll get a job where-ever we go' she says with a big grin on her face.

This causes both women to laugh. 'I love you Maura Isles-Rizzoli' Janes says before placing a tender loving kiss on the blondes soft lips. 'Virginia here we come' she says. Filled with hope and excitement for what the future is going to bring for the Rizzoli-Isles family.


The next few days have felt somewhat a bit hectic, as both and Maura have both been letting their respective employers know of their location and job changes. As luck would have it Maura knows the chief medical examiner of Virginia. She had trained under her nearly 20 years ago. If her calculations where correct she should be nearing her retirement age.

Picking up her phone she starts to dial the number to Dr Sheridans office in Virginia. After the first couple of rings, she hears the familiar voice of her mentor. 'Dr Felicity Sheridan'.

'Hello Dr Sheridan, this is Dr Maura Isles-Rizzoli calling you from the M.E's office in Massachusetts' she says trying to hide the nervousness in her voice.

'Maura!...Maura Isles?' Dr Sheridan says with surprise and happiness in her voice. 'What a lovely surprise my dear, how have you been?' she asks with excitement. Completely surprised that her protege would be calling her after so long.

Hearing her old mentor sound so happy brings a smile to the blondes face. 'I'm doing well thank you, I'm now married and have a baby girl' Maura says.

'That is wonderful to hear Maura, I'm so proud of you' she says 'And also becoming one of the youngest Medical Examiners of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts too' she says with such pride in her voice.

Maura hadn't realised how much she has missed speaking to her mentor, she had always made her feel at such ease. 'That's why I'm calling, my wife has recently accepted a teaching job at the FBI's academy at Quantico. I'm wondering if you know of any M.E positions that are coming available?' she asks softly.

'As always dear, you're timing is impeccable' Dr Sheridan says whilst letting a little chuckle. Hearing that Maura was married to a woman came as no shock to her. With all of her promising students she has kept tabs on what they have been doing with their lives. And Maura and her wife are quite well known within law enforcement circles. 'I've been wanting to retire for sometime now, but haven't been able to find a suitable replacement for myself' the older woman says, 'That was until now'.

Feeling the rush of excitement and happiness spread through her body. 'I would be delighted and honoured to become you're replacement…..and I hope I will live upto your standards and reputation' Maura says.

'Maura my dear, you have more than exceeded my reputation at such an early age, and The Commonwealth of Virginia will be lucky to have you and your high standards' Dr Sheridan says with overwhelming pride in her voice.

Maura can feel her cheeks start to flush at the praise she is receiving from her former mentor. 'That's very kind of you to say, thank you', she says.

'My office will contact your office and we shall start sorting out contracts as soon as possible' Dr Sheridan says with relief in her voice.

Butterflies have begun in Maura's stomach, feeling excited about the new job. 'Thank you once again Dr Sheridan'.

'It's been my pleasure Dr Isles...Rizzoli' she says 'and I shall see you in a months time' and with that Dr Sheridan hangs up the phone.

A huge smile spreads across Maura's face, this was the new she wanted to hear. Now that her job is sorted she has to start to prepare dinner for tonight. Both Jane and herself have agreed that they should invite over family and close friends so that they both can tell everyone about the next chapter in there lives as a family.


'Right guys, can I have everyone's attention' Jane says whilst tapping a wine glass with a knife. Looking around the table at the faces of those that she loves. She pushes her chair back and stands up. 'Maura and myself asked you all here tonight, as we have some important news to tell you all' she says.

'What that Maura married the wrong Rizzoli' Frankie says jokingly. Which causes everyone to laugh.

Giving her younger brother a playful scowl. 'In your dreams little brother' Jane says letting out a little chuckle. 'In all seriousness though...after what we have been through recently as a family, it has made me….us re-evaluate our lives'. Pausing for a few seconds, she looks at her wife sat opposite her and sees an approving nod to continue. 'I've been offered a training job at the FBI's academy at Quantico….and I've accepted'.

Disbelief first hits the guests sat round the table then elation from everyone. 'Oh Janie, that is wonderful news' Angela says feeling so happy that finally her baby girl has took herself out of harm's way.

'Way to go Rizzoli' Frankie says 'Or should I start calling you Special Agent?' he says with a playful wink at his older sister.

Korsak loves Jane like a daughter. 'I'm proud of you Jane' he says with warmth in his voice.

'Yeah me too Janie' Tommy says 'Me and TJ will definitely come and visit you all'.

Feeling overwhelming love and support from her family and friends. She's about to raise her glass to make a toast when Maura interupts her.

'Just one more thing I would like to add' Maura says, she can see the look of confusion on Jane's face. 'You are now also looking at the new Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia'.

There are more cheers coming from the table. 'What!, you serious?' Jane says with shock in her voice. 'Since when?' she asks.

'Since this afternoon….there current M.E is my former mentor and coming up to retirement age' Maura says unable to hide the massive grin on her face. 'And she is more than happy for me to take her job position'.

Jane feels like everything is coming together for them as a family, and the fear she felt has melted away and is filled with happiness instead. 'I would like to make a toast' she says whilst lifting her wine glass. 'To friends and family' she says before taking a sip of her wine.

'To friends and family' echos around the dinner table.

Taking her seat again Jane watches her family and friends all chatting and joking amongst themselves. Just wanting to capture this moment for as long as possible. And although she will miss having this. She is excited at this next chapter in their lives as a family. The future looks good, the future looks really fucking good.


Authors Note:

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. It follows the series in the sense of Jane's job role but in my world Maura doesn't go to Paris.

Sorry for the wait. Hope it was worth it :-)

Peace and love

Paula