A/N: Thanks for reading and taking the time to enjoy my story. I'm sorry for any and all grammar mistakes. Please see the end for song credits. I don't want to give anything away. :)
I don't own Rizzoli and Isles, but I wish I did.
R & I R & I R & I
"Really, Jane? Can't we take Maura's Mercedes?" Frankie gazed longingly at the garage as the group pulled out of the women's driveway.
Jane shook her head. "Hell, no! If we want Maura to have the authentic experience, then we need to show up in my Jeep. Shit, I think it was made in '94. Isn't that fitting?"
"Fair point," Frost agreed, "but hold on. Pop this in."
Frost retrieved a CD from the pocket of his jacket. "Here. I got this for tonight."
Before inserting the disc into the player, Jane read the writing scrawled across the top in messy sharpie.
Frost's Kick Ass Prom '99 Mix
"Seriously, Frost? Where did you find this?" Jane couldn't believe that Frost still had the CD mix that he had made for their prom all those years ago.
Frost shrugged it off, "Mom was cleaning out the garage, and I managed to snag it before she threw it away."
Jane's face lit up. "Do you even remember what's on here?"
"Not really," Frost chuckled.
Jane turned in her seat, "Well, Maura, enjoy your high school experience. I apologize in advance for our singing."
"Apology accepted," Maura teased.
"Well here goes nothing…" Jane slightly cringed as she slipped the CD into the player. Who knew what they would find?
Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide,
No escape from reality…
Open your eyes,
Look to the sky and...see!
The brunette glanced in her rear view mirror, catching both Frankie's and Frost's eyes. Wordlessly, they assumed each of their parts for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Freddy Mercury would have been very proud.
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Everyone except for Maura exited the Jeep groaning pitifully.
"Ugh!" Frost grumbled as she stumbled out of his seat. He was still a little dizzy.
Frankie ungracefully stepped out of the backseat. Gingerly, he touched the large red mark forming on his forehead.
"Ow," Jane whined as she rubbed the back of her neck.
Maura happily got out of the front seat no worse for wear.
"You know, I think we're a little old to head bang anymore," Frost admitted as he steadied himself against the side of the Jeep.
"Yeah, I got a little too into it. Sorry for hitting your seat with my head, Maura." Frankie apologized.
"It's quite alright. Are you all ok?" Maura checked.
"Yeah,"
"Mmhmm"
"Don't worry about us."
The trio replied simultaneously.
"Alright," she smiled. "But I refuse to go inside until I have checked you all out. You especially, Frankie."
After the doctor had inspected the trio to her satisfaction and ensured that there were no concussions, the group left Jane's Jeep in search of food.
For once, Maura didn't feel guilty about using her name to get a table at the most exclusive sushi restaurant in Boston. She knew that they had a limited amount of time before they were required to chaperone prom, so why wait if it wasn't necessary?
Jane and Frost argued that going to such a nice restaurant was an atypical prom activity. The nicest place any of them ever went was the Chili's that was four blocks from school. Any restaurant that belonged to a chain and served food other than pizza was a step up for teenage Jane and her friends.
Still Maura refused to budge.
As a treat for giving her the prom experience, the doctor insisted on paying for everyone's dinner. On a teacher's salary, the group would have barely had enough to spilt a roll for the entire table.
Once the party filed back into the car, the off-key singing and laughter resumed. Usually, Maura would have scolded the group for listening to their music as loudly as they did, but what was the harm in one night? Needless to say, she was only slightly embarrassed to pull into the school parking lot with Smash Mouth's "All Star" blaring from the speakers.
As Maura walked into the gym she was awed by its transformation. Streamers and balloons adorned the walls and crisscrossed the dance floor. Tables loaded down will all sorts of food and drinks lined the back wall of the gym. Also, someone had managed to hang a disco ball from the ceiling.
"Yep, looks like prom." Jane remarked.
"Oh, Jane! It's wonderful!" Maura clapped her hands in excitement.
The brunette slipped her hand into the doctor's and gave it a soft squeeze.
"Tonight's going to be fun, Maura. I promise."
Jane had never uttered a truer statement.
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Twenty painfully slow minutes ticked by as the group watched the kids stand around the edge of dance floor.
Maura's brow knitted in confusion, "Jane, why aren't they dancing?"
"Good question. We need to fix this. Wait here." Jane squeezed Maura's hand before pulling Frost aside.
"C'mon man, you and me. We have to get the kids dancing."
Frost, who had been drinking a cup of watered down punch, replied, "Yeah, it is pretty painful to watch. They're wasting so many good songs to dance to."
"We need to grab a kid who'll draw others out on the floor." The man glanced around the gym, trying to locate a good candidate.
Jane knew the perfect kid. "Follow me, Frost."
The brunette dragged Frost in the direction of a clump of seniors.
"Zack!" Jane called out to her favorite student. "What gives?"
"What are you talking about, Rizzoli?" Zack's expression registered confusion.
The teenager knew exactly what she meant.
"Why aren't you dancing? This is prom. You're supposed to be out there having fun!" Jane placed her hands on her hips as she waited for the young man's excuse. Her smile reassured the boy that she wasn't actually mad.
Blushing, Zach admitted, "We," he gestured to himself and his friends, "don't want to be the first ones out there."
Jane smiled and shook her head, "Don't worry, you won't be."
Frost caught Jane's eye, "You thinking what I'm thinking, partner?"
"Yep! Let's go." The two adults stalked off in the direction of the DJ, leaving a confused group of teenagers in their wake.
Moments later, Frost and Jane strutted to the middle of the dance floor. Frost shedding his suit jacket and rolling up his sleeves along the way.
"Are you sure about this Frost?" Jane laughed nervously.
"Nobody puts Baby in the corner, Jane."
Frost winked at his best friend and then cued the DJ.
Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Frost dipped Jane in a slow half circle.
Yes I swear it's the truth
and I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
and I owe it all to you
Frost surprisedJane by twirling her around with surprising grace. To her credit, Jane matched him step for step.
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by me
"Hey, guys! Look at Coach Frost and Rizzoli!" Slowly, clusters of party-goers closed in around the floor.
We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasy
Frost twirled Jane around so fast she nearly toppled over. The two almost had to stop they were laughing so hard.
Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each other's hand
'Cause we seem to understand the urgency
"I think she gets this from me." Angela bragged to Korsak, who simply rolled his eyes.
Just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
"GO RIZZOLI!" Zack's voice carried throughout the gym.
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because
I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
Jane caught sight of Maria, who was standing very closely to another girl. Jane could tell how badly the two wanted to dance together.
"Ready to do something awesome?" Jane challenged her best friend once he finished twirling her. She tossed her head in the direction of Maria.
Yes I swear it's the truth
Frost immediately caught on and grinned, "Do you even have to ask?"
One look said it all.
and I owe it all to you...
"Ok, break!"
The duo spun away from each other and danced their way towards Maura and Frankie.
Jane curled a finger beckoning Maura to join, but the doctor shook her head.
"Oh no, Jane, I can't." The blonde tried backing away into the crowd.
Ignoring her pleas, Jane's lips spread into a dazzling grin as she took Maura by the hand and led her onto the dance floor.
Never one to dance alone, Frost yanked Frankie into the center of the floor. Once Frankie allowed Frost to lead, they turned out to be excellent dance partners.
With my body and soul
I want you more than you'll ever know
Jane waggled her eyebrows at Maura who blushed furiously.
So we'll just let it go
Don't be afraid to lose control
Maura squealed in delight as Jane twirled her around.
Yes I know what's on your mind
When you say:
"Stay with me tonight."
"Think we can do it?" Jane called out to Frost, who was busy twirling Frankie.
"I'm ready when you are," Frost grinned and dipped Frankie so low that his head nearly brushed the floor.
Jane gave Maura's forehead a quick peck. "I'll be right back!"
The two teachers hastily backed away from their dance partners. With Frankie's help they pushed the crowd away from the center of the floor.
Just remember...
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
With his arms outstretched and ready, Frost shouted, "Now!"
"Well, here goes nothing," Jane muttered and sprinted towards Frost.
This could be love because
Jane leapt...
Cause I had the time of my life
...and Frost swept her up above his head in one fluid move!
No I've never felt this way before
Cheers erupted from the onlookers and the pair was nearly blinded by countless cameras' flashes.
The moment lasted only seconds before the duo clumsily tumbled to the floor.
With Zack's encouragement, everyone rushed the floor to join in the dance. Boys danced with boys, girls danced with girls, and boys danced with girls. No one cared!
Jane was thrilled to see Maria on the floor with her date. Zack was even dancing with his best friend, too.
Yes I swear it's the truth
and I owe it all to you
Jane took Maura back into her arms as the song continued to play.
'Cause I had the time of my life
"Is this a night you'll ever forget, Maur?" Jane whispered in the blonde's ear.
and I've searched through every open door
"No, Tiger, it's not." Maura's eyes sparkled with delight and love.
Till I've found the truth
and I owe it all to you!
"Well, it's nowhere near being over. Follow me!" The brunette took the giggling blonde by the hand and led her away from the dance floor.
Song Credits: "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen and "Time of My Life" by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley