"So! What time are they coming?" Jane shouts from the otherside of the bathroom door whilst rushing to get ready. Once again she completely forgot about the dinner date and arrived home late from work.
Convinced that her wife has selective hearing. "I told them 7:30pm" Maura shouts back, while putting the last finishing touches to her make-up.
Coming out of the bathroom whilst wrapping a towel around her. That has got to be the fastest shower she has ever done, Jane thinks to herself. "My god!" Jane says taking tiny steps towards the blonde woman in front of her.
"What" Maura says suddenly feeling conscious and starts looking up and down her dress hoping she hasn't gotten something on it.
"You..look..stunning" Jane says starting to pepper soft kisses along the smaller woman's neck.
Jane always knows how to push my buttons, Maura thinks to herself. She knows they haven't got time for this, but oh it's so intoxicating. "Oh Jane" she says letting out a low moan.
Increasing the kissing, Jane's lips make their way to Mauras. The kissing intensifies, hands wanting to touch skin. During all the heavy petting Janes towel has fallen to the floor and she is standing there completely naked. She doesn't care, she just wants to consume her. Then there's a knock at the door.
Grabbing Jane's arms and pushing her away "It's Cameron and Maddie" Maura says breathlessly.
"Shit" Jane says. "We'll finish this later" she says giving her a wink before heading over to the wardrobe to put some clothes on.
Smiling, Maura heads out the bedroom whilst calling over her shoulder "I'll hold you to that.''
Opening the front door of their family home, standing there is Cameron and Maddie. "Hello, please do come in," Maura says.
"Are you ok Maura, you look a bit flushed" the younger woman asks sounding concerned for her friend as she walks past her.
Maura's hands go to her face and feels her cheeks are slightly warm "It's nothing, I'm just a little warm" she says trying to not give away any clues that Jane and she were just fondling each other upstairs. "Maddie! Why did you not let yourself in?" she asks, leading the guests into the living room.
"I don't feel comfortable just letting myself in when I'm not working" Maddie says trying to not look uncomfortable. "These are for you" handing Maura a nice bunch of flowers.
Taking the flowers from Maddie she heads towards the kitchen to get a vase for them. "Maddie they are lovely, thank you" she says filling the vase with water. "And you know you're always welcome here" Maura says turning and flashing the younger woman a warm smile.
"I know, and you have made me feel very welcome" Maddie says with a smile. "But you and Jane need your time too" she says with a cheeky hint in her voice.
Maura is wondering if Maddie has figured out why she looked flustered when answering the door. She can start to feel herself getting embarrassed, before she can respond to it a disembodied voice comes down the stairs "Damn right!".
All three turn to see Jane hurrying down to meet her guests.
"I got you these" Cameron says handing her a 6-pack of beer.
Taking the beers she then envelopes him in a hug. "Cheers Cam" Jane says.
Breaking away, he then turns to Maura "And for the lady" he says flashing her a cheeky grin, whilst handing her a bottle of red wine.
"Thank you Cameron" Maura says taking a look at the label. She's about to put it into the kitchen before she stops and turns around to look back at him. "Cameron, I can't accept this" she says with shock in her voice.
Both Maddie and Jane are looking at them confused, wondering what's wrong with it.
Cameron pushes the bottle back towards Maura, refusing to take it back. "Please, I know you'll enjoy it" he says with a warm smile.
"It's too much," Maura says, still stunned by the thoughtful gift.
"Jeez Maur..it's only a bottle of wine" Jane says laughing.
Maura steps forward and shows her wife the bottle. "This isn't just wine Jane. This is a wine from the Piedmont region of Italy. Part of the Artist label range, this bottle being the Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 1987 vintage. And expensive" she says looking back at Cameron.
"Ok, I get it, it's good wine, and it's like a $50 bottle," Jane says, taking the bottle from her wife to look at it.
Maura steps closer to her wife and takes the bottle out of her hands as she is passing it from hand to hand. "More like $500" she says trying to hand it back to Cameron.
"Please Maura, It was given to me as a gift. And I've been saving it for a special occasion" Cameron says, returning the bottle back to Maura. "You both know what it's like in our line of work that sometimes to just be able to socialise can be so hard. And these are the moments that are precious" he says with sincerity.
Maura doesn't know what has come over her. Whether it's the expensive wine or what Cameron has just said. But it's struck a nerve and has resonated with her. She places a kiss on his cheek and wraps him in a warm embrace. "Thank you" she says with wet eyes.
"My pleasure Maura" he says softly.
Jane always knew Cameron had a good heart. But to lighten the mood she changes the subject. She punches his shoulder "Hey, what did you mean AND for the lady?" she says laughing.
"Jane, you were never a lady" he says laughing followed by another punch.
Maura returns back to the group with drinks, she can hear them laughing from the kitchen. "I do try to make her more ladylike" she says letting out a little laugh. "But" she says walking over to Jane "That's not what made me fall in love with her" she says looking into the brunettes eyes.
"It wasn't" Jane says in a soft raspy voice.
Maura places her well manicured hand over Jane's heart. "It's your big heart" she says leaning in and placing a gentle kiss on Jane's scarred cheek.
Jane smiles back at her wife with love filled eyes. Glancing over the smaller woman's head she can see both Cameron and Maddie looking at them with smiles on their faces too. Suddenly feeling very conscious. Clearing her throat "Shall we take our seats at the table, the food should be ready soon," she says with a smile.
"Wow" Jane says after taking a sip of her red wine. "This is some really nice wine, Cam" giving him a big smile.
Cameron looks at the brunette sitting opposite him. "I'm glad that at least your tastes have become more sophisticated since being with Maura" he says giving her a cheeky wink then letting out a laugh.
The whole table follows suit. Glancing around the table at her friends and her wife, Jane can't believe how unbelievably lucky she has been in life. That after all their trauma's they've come out the end of it. And still get to share and experience moments like this. Taking Mauras hand in her own and placing a kiss on the back of it. She doesn't say anything, but she knows she doesn't have to. Knowing that Maura is feeling the same thing she is at that moment in time.
Glancing back at Maddie Jane wants to ask the younger woman a question. "So, how many dates have you two actually been on then?" she says with a hint of mischievousness in her voice.
Almost choking on her glass of wine. "I don't know what you mean, Jane?" Maddie says trying to sound innocent.
"Maddie, are you forgetting I work for the FBI and I can read people" Jane says giving her a smile. "I reckon you've been on two dates" she says.
Maura turns to look at her wife, not seeing what she is seeing. "Jane, how can you possibly know that?" she asks.
"Cameron, am I right?" Jane asks.
He just shakes his head, answering yes. "Spot on, we've been on two coffee dates, this is our third" he says turning to smile at Maddie. Who was looking a bit uncomfortable but instantly relaxing at his gaze. He takes her hand in his. "I think she's incredible" he says with the biggest grin on his face.
"You do?" Maddie asks, sounding surprised. Not by the compliment but that he thinks she's incredible.
Leaning in, he places a soft kiss on her lips, breaking apart he looks into her eyes. "Absolutely".
Getting up from the table, Maura grabs Maddie's hand pulling her to her feet. "Come with me, we need a girly talk" she says with a big grin on her face. Leading her away from the others and into her 'den' which is a cozy spot near there bay window. "We'll leave the 'men' to talk" Maura says.
"I heard that!" Jane shouts back to her wife. Patting Cameron on his shoulder. "I'm really happy for you, Maddie is amazing.
Cameron can't hide the grin from his face. "I know, thanks for introducing us Jane" he says with sincerity in his voice.
"Anytime, I'm just happy she's with someone who will care and look after her," Jane says, giving Cameron a look that says If you don't I will kick your ass.
He gets the message loud and clear. "Don't worry I will, I don't want you coming after me" he says letting out a laugh.
"I really like him," Maddie says to Maura. "There's something about him, he makes me feel safe. When I'm feeling uncomfortable or scared he just calms me. And he doesn't even have to do anything"
Maura just smiles whilst she is listening to her friend.
Noticing this "What?" Maddie asks.
"Nothing" Maura says. "You just remind me of Jane and myself".
"We do?" Maddie asks, sounding surprised.
"When I first met Jane, she was fighting her own demons" Maura says sadly remembering how troubled her wife was. "She had just survived her first meeting with Charles Hoyt" she says looking at Maddie. Even though they've never really spoken about him in the house before, she knows that the young woman in front of her has heard of the infamous serial killer before . "Jane was suffering with PTSD but hadn't told anyone. Not even those close to her. When we became friends, whatever thoughts or feelings she had seemed to disappear when she was with me".
"When did you know? That you had feelings for her?" Maddie asks.
Smiling fondly at the memory. "For me I think it was pretty instant if I'm honest" Maura says "But I knew Jane wasn't there yet. As I was always open about my sexuality but for Jane it was different".
"So Jane was in the closet?" Maddie asks, sounding confused.
Letting out a little laugh. "No, I don't think Jane was ever in the closet" Maura says smiling, "But love is fluid and that's what happened with her. It just took her some time to catch up to it. I think she was the last person to know" she says laughing. "Everyone else could see it".
"So your saying to follow my heart?" Maddie asks.
"No dear, what I'm saying is you will love who you love. And you will know. As you will feel it here" Maura says placing her hand on her heart. "Plus, if he hurts you he will have the whole of the Rizzoli-Isles clan after him" she says laughing.
It was getting late so it was time to say goodbye. "Thank you both for coming. It's been a lovely evening" Maura says.
Cameron gives Maura a peck on her cheek "Thank you for inviting us, I've had a really nice time" he says with a massive grin on his face.
Maddie is being led away by Cameron, looking over her shoulder she waves to both women. "Love you both" she shouts back.
"Love you too" Jane shouts back before closing the door. Looking at Maura "Right! Where we're we" Jane says as she starts to pepper Maura's neck with kisses again. Grabbing her and pushing her into the front door.
"Oh Jane" Maura moans as she feels her wife's hands start to roam over her body.
This evening has been perfect and is only going to get better, Jane thinks to herself. Only if she knew her world would look different in the morning and not for the better.
In the shadows waiting patiently a cruel figure who is about to turn Jane's world upside down. Watching a man and a woman get out of a car and run inside a house. Laughing and kissing each other as they enter.
They think they are all so smart, but I'm smarter than all of them. The GREAT FBI and the GREAT JANE RIZZOLI won't see it coming. This will be my gift to her before I make myself known. But before then I'm going to have some fun. First I'll let them have their little bit of fun, then it's my turn.
Author's Note:
Sorry for the wait for this update. But the past few months have been dramatic. We lost one of our old cats, then my landlady informed us before xmas she is selling the house we currently live in. And then we lost our cousin. So thank you all for being patient and still sticking with me and this story. Means a lot that you guys actually like reading my stories.
Peace and love
Paula
