She barely said a word to Casey.

Reasonable was definitely not how she was acting today. Her courtesy was gone a long time ago, and part of her couldn't stop being competitive with him. The doctor wondered what triggered her possession over Jane to the point where she wanted to destroy Casey. She wanted to show him how she was already part of the Rizzoli family and how everyone embraced her, unlike him, who still seemed alienated around them. She even brought Angela's favourite wine and dessert from the best Italian restaurant in town, mostly to make him realize how little he knew about the only person in the family that actually liked him. On another note, Maura was acting especially attentive about her best friend. Taking every chance to brush lightly against her, touch her forearm and make sure she knew she cared for her. Frankie noticed and smiled at her. Foolishly enough, it made her feel like she was winning the contest against Casey, even if she knew she was the only player. The doctor was being an idiot, but, she didn't care. Besides, she had all the time in the world to feel ashamed and guilty afterwards.

Maura took a sip of her wine and rubbed Angela's arm, laughing at Tommy's anecdote. Then, it happened...

J: "Ok, listen up. The real reason why I wanted you all here is because...Casey and I are getting married."

The doctor froze on the couch, immediately losing her sense of hearing and notion of space and time. It was like the time when she didn't know how to answer in class and ended up collapsing in front of everyone. She could see others hugging Jane and Casey, but her body wouldn't react, nor she knew how to. Her brain was trying hard to make her focus, get up and congratulate them, but it wasn't working. She was too furious to put her needs beneath her friend's wants and to pretend everything was great. Maura allowed herself to be selfish.

J: "Maura?...Please say something."

Jane moved close to her, making the doctor get up and stand in front of her.

M: "What do you want me to say?"

J: "Congratulations would be nice."

M: "Why?"

J: "I...I'm getting married..."

M: "To him?!"

Jane obviously hurt, looked to the floor for a few seconds.

M: "Do you love him?"

J: "Wh-...Maur-"

M: "I just want to make sure this is really what you want."

J: "I-"

M: "Is it?"

J: "Y-yes."

Filled with anger and unable to control her tears anymore, Maura stepped away from her, leaving the wine glass on a table. Then, grabbed her jacket and started to walk out.

J: "Maura..."

F: "Jane, leave her."

It had passed over 10 hours, and yet the doctor was still holding on to tissue papers. There were no more tears left to cry, but she kept them in case they would start unexpectedly. When she was leaving, she could hear Jane and Frankie arguing with each other, but she didn't know what they were saying. He didn't told her either, and she didn't ask. He just showed up with dinner, and they spent the night complaining about Casey. But, mostly, he made sure she had someone to vent. Now, Maura laid on the couch with her head sitting on his lap. Him, holding her hand and caressing her hair. If someone had told her, last year, they would become so close she would've laughed in disbelief.

F: "There must be something we can still do."

M: "It's over, Frankie."

F: "I hope she made a good decision. Sorry..."

M: "It's ok. I hope too."

F: "I hate to see you like this. What can I do?"

M: "You can tell me more about Linda."

F: "You sure?"

M: "Yeah, and tell her I'm sorry for stealing you for the night."

F: "You can help me find a nice restaurant to take her next week."

M: "My speciality!"

F: "Exactly. You decide."

M: "Do you want it to be elegant or layback romantic?"

J: "What the...I told you to get the hell away from her!"

The doctor jumped as soon as she heard her friend. Frankie reacted the same. Jane hadn't used the spare key in such a long time that Maura completely forgot about it.

F: "It's not what you think."

J: "You, shut up! Why the hell did you leave?"

M: "Jane, I'm too tired for this."

J: "I don't care! You're my best friend. I'm gonna marry. Why can't you be happy for me?!"

M: "I-I..."

J: "What the hell is your problem? Do you want me to be like you? Single forever? Not able to keep a guy for longer than a month? Is this what you want?"

M: "I'm sor-"

J: "No! For how many years do we know each other? Just because you're happy with our night outs and meeting men, it doesn't mean I am. I want to be with someone and have a family. Why is it so hard for you to get it?"

F: "Jane, calm down."

Frankie tried to touch Jane's arm, but she got away from him and moved closer to her friend, invading her personal space.

J: "What is wrong with you? Why can't you be happy for me? Why can't you stop being selfish, and why don't you want me to be happy? Since when are you so damn selfish?!"

Maura had been hyperventilating for a few minutes but seeing Jane, hopelessly, yelling at her made her even dizzier. The last thing she remembered was noticing the detective had tears on her face while trying to support herself on the couch.