Hi everyone! I know this chapter is very short but it was needed so I could branch out with the Ian drama as you will find out why when you read on! There will be a new update very soon so don't think I've forgotten about all you lovelies! Love you all and thanks for the reviews as always :D
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A light sliver of light ghosted over Maura's sleeping face as Jane watched on at the pregnant woman in awe of her beauty. Jane couldn't help but be mesmerised at how the woman put her own needs aside so her daughter wouldn't think any less of her father. Yet the detective couldn't shake the foreboding feeling she had surrounding Maura's husband making a reappearance and made it her mission to at least try and persuade Maura into filing a restraining order, the thought of coming home to find Maura dead or Arabella missing was too much for the raven haired women to handle. Home? You're getting to far ahead of yourself, Jane thought with a shake of the head.
"What time is it?" The raspy sound of Maura's voice dragged Jane from her dark thoughts as she pulled herself up to sit on her elbow looking down at the yawning blonde.
"Just after half nine." Jane replied as she lent over and pushed some hair that had escaped the blondes hair tie during the night, aware of how intimate the gesture was the detective went to pull her hand away but was stopped short.
"It sounds silly now I think about it but.. Nobody's played with my hair since I was a little girl and I find it quite relaxing. Sorry it's really silly." Jane decided there and then that the shy look that graced the woman's face was the most adorable she had ever seen and would ever see.
"It's not one bit silly. How's about later I braid your hair or something? That is if you decide you want a movie day." Jane questioned, aware of the women's indecisiveness about going out in public just yet.
"I think a movie day sounds good but could we just lay in bed for a while? This little one kept me up kicking through the night." Maura's hand rubbed soothing circles over her stomach as she yawned again, emphasising how tired she was.
"Of course we can. You should have woken me up last night, I was just right next to you. I wouldn't have minded y'know, I could of talked to little slugger or got you some of that fancy tea." The detective shrugged nonchalantly but Maura was moved by Janes statement to the point where tears were gather in the corners of her eyes.
"Are you okay Maur?" Worry began to set in on Jane as she thought she had went too far but Maura halted the detectives fears as she clasped their hands together.
"You genuinely care about me and my baby don't you?"
"Of course I do. How could I not? I've never met someone with so much love to give in my whole life. Your daughter is the most cutest little girl I've ever met and if that's anything to go by then your son is going to be just as sweet. Maura if I have to I will remind you of just how amazing you and your children are everyday." The more Jane said the more tears streamed down Maura's face.
"You're pretty amazing yourself Jane, don't forget that." The blonde couldn't resist pulling the dark haired women down to rest next to her so she could look into her eyes as she told her, afterwards laying her head into Janes shoulder. The two women lay in silence for so long that Jane thought Maura had fallen asleep until a confession was whispered into her neck.
"I'm scared he's going to come after me." The exact same thoughts that plagued Janes mind were mirrored in the doctors.
"Maura, I know it's hard to think about but how often do women end up on an autopsy table because they don't file charges against their abusive partners? It's a hard reality but Arabella couldn't survive without you and neither could slugger."
"I'm going to have to file charges aren't I?" The deep sigh that was released conveyed to the detective just how Maura felt about the idea.
"I can't decide for you Maur but I wouldn't want anything to happen." A kiss was lightly placed on top of dark blonde hair as a scarred hand passed through hair that felt like silk.
"I'll file charges tomorrow, I just want one last day of normalcy. You better have some good films lined up for the afternoon, Arabella is a hard girl to please." As Maura began to snuggle back into Janes side, the dark haired woman started to rethink her film ideas.