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Mentions of rape!
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Maura's head fell back against Jane, feeling like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. It feels so good to admit it, Maura thought.
"But it was 3 days ago ..so any biological evidence would have been washed away.." Maura was beginning to become flustered which the other doctor picked up on.
"Maura do you want me to do the rape kit? It's completely up to you but as you probably know in Massachusetts we can still perform the rape kit up to 5 days after the rape took place." The doctor explained to Maura.
"Okay, do it." Maura replied. Jane looked over at Maura about to ask if she wanted her to leave whilst the procedure was taking place when Maura asked with tears gathering in the corners of her eyes "Jane? Can you stay?"
"Of course, if that's what you want then sweetie, I'll be here just like I promised" Jane said with an even raspier tone as she struggled to reply with all the anger towards Ian boiling within her. How could this man continue to break this woman day after day?
The doctor approached the hospital bed, picking up the hospital gown from the chair in the corner of the room where she had left it earlier. "Do you want to change into the gown in the bathroom?" The doctor asked.
Maura took the gown from the woman, wincing as she stood up from the bed. The doctor reached out to help but Maura just shook her head and offered a weak smile.
"Just say if you need any help Maur." Jane shouted as the bathroom door clicked shut.
Jane, yet again, felt a blush rising up her cheeks at the use of a nickname that had slipped out of her mouth after only knowing the woman a couple of hours.
On the other side of the bathroom door Maura smiled at the nickname and began to remove her clothing as carefully as she could.
Jane glanced over at the clock in the corner of the room. 9:36, maybe I'll be able to catch Cavanaugh. Jane pulled her mobile from her pocket and flicked through her contacts until it landed on her lieutenants number. Lifting it up to her ear as it rang she waited for an answer.
"Cavanaugh." The man in the other end answered.
"Hi lieutenant, it's Rizzoli. I know it's late and I have an open case right now but I was phoning to ask for a few personal days?" Jane asked. Please say yes, please say yes.
"I never thought I'd see the day where Rizzoli would ask for a day off! Take a week! HR have been on my back for months about the holiday time you have stacked up. Don't worry about the case, I'm sure Korsak and Frost will be just fine." The older man rambled on.
"Okay boss, I'll see you in a week then." Jane replied happily, knowing she could be there for Maura if she needed her. But what if she doesn't? How stupid are you Rizzoli? She doesn't even know you!
"Jane? Are you okay?" Maura asked, pulling Jane out of her thoughts.
"Yeah I'm fine!" Jane replied.
Maura took her answer as it was and began to situate herself on the hospital bed. Fear washed through her body as she realised the true extent of her abuse that was about to be revealed. Jane's hand easily found its way back into Maura's as though it was an old habit, squeezing the doctors hand to reassure her it would all be okay.
"Okay Maura" The older doctor began to talk "I know you'll know how the procedure is carried out but would you like me to explain it anyway?" The doctor asked and received a strangled "No" from the blonde.
"Can you please lift your legs up to your chest or as far as you can and then drop your knees to the bed" Maura took a deep breath to calm herself before carrying out the instructions.
As the doctor began the procedure Maura couldn't contain her sobs anymore and played her shaking hand over her mouth as though to trap them inside. Jane, sensing the woman needed a distraction, began to ramble again.
"Hey Maura? Who's Bass?" Jane asked the blonde.
Maura, who wasn't expecting the question, glanced over at Jane with a confused look in her face.
"Oh I heard your father saying to Arabella she had to give Bass a cuddle and I just wondered if it was her teddy or maybe a dog?" The conversation seemed to distract Maura as she was concentrating on Jane.
"Bass is an African spurred tortoise, my parents bought me him when I was a little girl. Arabella loves him to pieces, can't go to bed unless she gives him a cuddle." Maura have a slight chuckle despite the tears marring her face.
"A turtle?" Jane teased "I've never seen one in real life."
"A tortoise Jane! There is a difference, tortoises live predominantly on la-" Maura stopped mid sentence and placed her hand over her face as though protecting herself from a slap. Maura pushed away the doctor at her feet and curled up in a fetus position.
"Maura?" The raven haired woman asked, placing her hand on the other woman's hand that was protecting her face.
"Please don't hit me Ian!" The woman sobbed, shaking violently. Jane sensed the woman was having flashbacks of being attacked and was unsure of what to do so continued talking to the woman to try to calm her down.
"Sweetie? It's Jane, we met a couple of hours ago. I'm not going to hurt you in any way I promise, I just want to make sure you're okay? Can you look at me? Please?" Jane pleaded, feeling overwhelmingly protective of the beautiful woman in front of her.
Maur slowly lifted her head and looked into the hazel eyes of the other woman. Sensing she was safe, Maura allowed herself to lower her arms and unfurled herself from her protective stance.
"Are you okay?" Jane asked. Of course she isn't okay you idiot! She's been abused, for months, possibly years and you think she's going to be okay? Jane cursed herself.
"I am now, thank you." Maura replied calmly. Glancing over at the doctor who was writing down notes on her chart Maura felt embarrassed by her behaviour. "Dr Petroff I am terribly sorry for how I ac-" However the blonde was cut off by the older woman.
"Maura, don't apologise. I'm completely fine and I can't begin to understand how you feel right now. I'm done with the kit and I've updated your chart. A nurse should be along in a while with some pain relief so you can sleep somewhat comfortably tonight. Is that okay with you?" The doctor questioned.
"Yes, thank you Dr Petroff. Would you possibly be able to find a doctor who could set Jane's nose?" Maura asked, looking over at the raven haired woman who was sporting a swollen nose.
"Can't you just do it for me Maur?" The detective whined. I feel like I've known her forever, Jane thought to herself.
"No problem Maura and please do try to rest, it's been a stressful day for both you and Baby Isles" The doctor commented as she left the room.
As soon as the door shut over Jane looked over at Maura who had her face toward the opposite wall from her "Why can't you just set it for me? You're a doctor right?" Jane chuckled.
Maura totally disregarded the comment and turned to face Jane.
"Jane, I don't know what do to. What if he takes my babies away from me? I can't live without them! I need to see Arabella now, please Jane." Maura begged.
"Maura you need to stay in the hospital, for little slugger here" Jane reached won and stroked Maura's stomach "and for you." Jane finished by rubbing her hand up the medical examiners arm.
"Jane?"
"Yes sweetie?"
"I know its very selfish of me and I would totally understand if you didn't want to.. I mean hospitals aren't very nice to stay in let alone when you don't even have to but I was just.. Well I wondered.." Maura stuttered over her words, blushing at how much of a mess she was becoming in front of the gorgeous detective.
"Of course I'll stay with you Maur. I promised I would be there for you and y'know us Rizzoli's, well we don't take promises lightly I'll tell you that much. You're stuck with me until you tell me to beat it." Jane winked as she finished her little speech. I just hope she doesn't ask me to beat it anytime soon.
I would happily be stuck with you forever, Maura thought.