Maura and Frankie were sitting in the living room hanging out. Maura lounged on the couch while Frankie sat on the floor playing some video game. The trial was just over a week away and Jane had been busy with the detectives and DA's that were trying the case. She had been back and forth from Boston to Connecticut multiple times and Maura could tell as the trial date approached Jane was getting more tense.
"You can't not tell her Maura," Frankie said for the umpteenth time as he unsuccessfully tried to navigate a battle field on the screen.
"I am not going to not tell her…I'm just waiting until after the trial."
"Can you wait that long," he asked knowing he wouldn't be able to?
"I can…plus I have a good feeling I am not worried."
"But still this is like the biggest decision of your life."
"It's not so much a decision…just information."
"Of which you will have to make a massive decision on," Frankie stressed.
"I know," she sighed.
"You have to tell her."
"Oh my god Frankie I will," she huffed.
Frankie and Maura both jumped slightly when a third voice joined the party.
"What will you tell me," Jane asked walking into the room?
"Jane you're home," Maura smiled standing up to greet her girlfriend.
"I am home," she confirmed accepting the blonde's kiss.
"How was your meeting at BPD?"
"Pretty good…I am glad they are letting me use their office and videoconference with the DA's office instead of always going up to Connecticut."
"It helps Vince Korsak was involved in the initial investigation and was transferred down here," Frankie added his two cents in.
"Yeah, so what will you tell me," Jane asked again.
Maura momentarily panicked not wanting this to come out before her trial.
"Oh umm I wanted to surprise you but I was thinking of taking you to a Patriots game this weekend. You know get your mind off this trial for a little bit and have some fun," Maura said proud of herself for thinking on her feet.
She did want to take Jane to a game so it wasn't a total lie and Jane did need to get her mind off of this trial…yeah she could justify taking Jane to a game without fainting on the spot.
"Seriously," Jane asked getting excited?
"Yeah, I know how much you love them. I just have to call and get the passes," Maura said like it was no big deal.
"Passes?"
"Yeah for the parking and to get up to the suite."
"Suite," Frankie asked now fully engaged in this conversation. "What about me I love the Patriots too," he playfully whined.
"Hey I am the one going through a trial here," Jane said trying to bring humor to an otherwise serious situation. "Stop trying to butt in on my party," Jane said shoving her brother.
"But…but I knew her first," Frankie shot back.
"Really? That is what you're going with here," Jane smirked.
"Yeah, really top that," he challenged.
"Ok," Jane said pulling Maura close to her and giving her a passionate kiss.
For Frankie's benefit Jane let out a little moan and smiled when she heard Frankie gag.
"All right god you win," Frankie pouted.
Jane gave a wink to Maura.
"You can come…but only because I like you so much," Jane smiled.
"Thanks Janie…Maura are you going to be able to get a pass for me?"
"Oh it won't be a problem."
"Maura you have to tell him," Jane said knowing the bombshell that was about to be dropped on her brother.
"I thought it would be fun to surprise him," she said with a pout.
"Tell me what," Frankie asked getting impatient?
"Maur, tell him or he is going to totally embarrass us and fan girl out to the max degree."
"Guys come on tell me," Frankie whined.
Maura nodded her head signaling Jane could tell her brother.
"Our seats will be in the owner's box," Jane said casually.
"THE OWNERS SUITE," Frankie yelled nearly falling as he jumping over the back of the couch. "Seriously the owner's box…like the owners of the New England Patriots? Like Robert freaking Kraft."
Frankie bouncing around the room jumping with excitement.
"See why we needed to tell him now…he would have been doing this in the owners suite if we didn't tell him now….hey Frankie can we tone it down a bit and act like you have been here before."
"But I haven't been here before….Janie the OWNER SUITE ….THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS OWNERS SUITE."
"I get it kiddo…its super exciting…but we will be there as guests and we need to act like it. We are bound to see some pretty important people there and we can't act like a 5-year-old girl meeting Justin Bieber."
"I knoooooow…doesn't mean I can't act like it right now," he said still jumping around.
Maura just laughed and her sister sighed.
"I am going to call and let them know the three of us are coming," Maura informed Jane.
"Just out of curiosity who do you call?"
"Mr. Kraft's assistant why?"
"You always just amaze me," she smiled giving her a little kiss before letting her go to secure their passes for the game.
By the time Sunday rolled around both Rizzoli kids were pretty excited for the Jane. Maura could tell her girlfriend was beyond excited for the game although Jane was doing a pretty good job of hiding it. Maura just knew her too well…her speech was faster and there was an anxiousness in getting to the stadium.
Maura arranged for a car to take them not wanting to have to worry about parking in an already congested area. Frankie took the front seat while Maura and Jane took the back. Jane's leg bounced up and down as the car drove closer to the stadium.
"Hey relax," Maura said softly rubbing Jane's leg.
"Sorry, I guess I am a little nervous. I don't want to do anything to embarrass you," Jane admitted.
"You are not going to…just be yourself and enjoy the game. Don't pay attention to the people around you they will be a lot of corporate suits but most will be just as big a fan of the Patriots as you are."
"Do you think…do you think Mr. Kraft will be there?"
"I know he will be there and I will introduce you and Frankie. He is a nice guy Jane don't worry…and he will love to meet two of the Patriots biggest fans."
Jane smiled feeling slightly more at ease. She usually didn't care about "famous" people but maybe that was because she knew she never would meet any of them…that was until today. Robert Kraft might not be an "A list" celebrity but he was the most powerful person Jane had ever met and he was the owner of her favorite team.
They were dropped off at a private guest entrance but still had to go through security. Even though Maura was wearing a Patriots jersey she still looking like she was about to walk the Paris runway. Jane and Frankie were both in Patriots jerseys, Brady and Gronkowski respectively, and jeans looking like typical fans.
"Maura is there a dress code in here," Jane asked nervously walking into the suite?
"What? No, I told you Jane there will be a bunch of corporate people here because they are working. Don't worry about it."
"Right, no worries," Jane mumbled.
Frankie was less nervous and more excited immediately walking out to the seats that overlook the stadium. It was still over an hour before kickoff and most fans were still out tailgating. The stadium really looked beautiful like this, both teams on the field in warm ups awaiting to be joined by almost 70,000 fans.
"Jane go stand with your brother and I will take your picture," Maura said knowing it would be a picture Jane would cherish forever.
"Is that ok," Jane asked?
Maura just raised an eyebrow, Jane quickly complied. The two siblings stood side by side, Jane's arm wrapped around Frankie's shoulder and the field in the background when Maura took a couple shots.
"Want to jump in with them," a suite attendant asked?
"Yeah, Maura come on we have to get a picture together," Frankie begged.
Maura handed the phone over to the staffer before Frankie pulled Maura in-between the two siblings. The attendant took a couple pictures and was about to hand the phone back over when Jane signaled for one more. She nodded to Frankie and knew what she wanted. Both Rizzoli siblings kissed Maura's cheeks as the final photo was snapped.
"I think that is the best shot yet," the staffer said looking at the photo before handing the phone back.
"Thank you so much we appreciate it," Jane said with a smile.
"No problem. My name is James and if there is anything I can get you don't hesitate to ask," the young man offered before taking his post back in the suite.
The three took a couple seats near the front but off to the side. The suite seemed to fluctuate with people coming and going, however more stuck around as the game got closer. Jane looked around and while she was probably sitting among corporate executives she didn't recognize anyone.
"You want anything to drink or eat," Maura asked?
Jane looked at the game clock and saw there was about 20 minutes until kickoff.
"I would say yes but I really don't want to miss anything."
"What do you mean," Maura asked confused?
"To leave and get food…the lines are probably really long."
"Jane we don't go and get food we tell them what we want and they bring it to us."
Maura glanced around before finding what she was looking for.
"Here…this is the menu. I have the app we can just place the order and they will bring it out."
"There is an app for that…seriously?"
"Yes, and the food and drinks come with the tickets so get whatever you want."
That was music to Frankie's ears and quickly looked over the menu. The menu was something you might expect to see if a fine dining restaurant and not so much in a football stadium, but it was the owner's suite. After the food was ordered Jane went back to looking over the stadium and taking in all the pregame festivities.
"Janie…Janie look," Frankie whispered nudging his sister.
"What Frankie," she asked looking at him and then back into the suite?
"It's Robert Kraft."
"So it is," Jane confirmed. "He might come over here, just relaxed and say hello ok."
"Yeah, ok."
"Maura is he going to come over here," Jane turned to Maura.
"Who? Mr. Kraft?"
"Yes."
"Well, I can't speculate on what he will do today."
"Maura," Jane groaned.
"Every time I have come here he comes over to say hello, but most of the time I am with my parents."
That really didn't help Jane determined the odds of engaging the owner of the Patriots in a conversation. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would be sitting here and it was all thanks to her amazing girlfriend. Jane leaned over and kissed her cheek.
"What was that for," Maura said with a smile?
"Nothing…just a little thank you. This really has been amazing Maura."
"You're welcome. I am glad you're enjoying yourself…you deserve it."
As the game got started Jane's focused turned 100% to the field. Knowing she probably couldn't yell like she usually had and in turn had settling for a running mumbled commentary that only people right around her could hear. Maura thought it was cute while Frankie was too into the game to really even hear his sister. On the occasional exciting play or obvious missed call, both Rizzoli's would let out a cheer or groan, but most people in the suite had done the same.
"Maura my dear I am so glad you could make the game today."
Jane froze as he heart skipped a beat looking to her right to see Robert Kraft approach Maura.
"Mr. Kraft, thank you for having me."
"Nonsense you know you and your family has a standing invitation. Are your parents here today I have not seen them?"
"No unfortunately they are both in Paris for mother's installation opening but they send their love and will certainly be out to a game this year."
"Tell your mother congratulation and I look forward to seeing everyone. Your father needs to give me a chance to earn back my Johnnie Walker Blue."
"I will let him know you're looking for a rematch."
The older gentleman looked just beyond Maura to her friends.
"And who are you're guests this afternoon," he asked with a friendly smile.
"This is my girlfriend Jane Rizzoli and her brother Frankie."
Jane stood and nudged Frankie to follow her actions.
"It is nice to meet you Mr. Kraft. Thank you so much for having us," Jane said shaking the man's hand.
"Well, any friend of Maura is a friend of mine," he said returning Jane's handshake. "Rizzoli…you the kid with the golden arm," Robert asked a now stunned Frankie.
"Um yea…yes sir."
"Well, hopefully I will be watching you in a couple years. I know John has been keeping an eye on you and they run a good organization over there."
"It would be a dream come true pitching at Fenway," Frankie beamed.
"And what about you Jane? What do you do?"
"Oh well, I want to be a police officer but I have to wait until next year to apply."
That was news to both Frankie and Maura.
"A police officer…that is a very noble profession. You get my assistants number from Maura and call if you would like to work security here at the stadium until you apply for the academy. It was nice meeting you all…I hope you enjoy the game."
"Thank you sir," Jane said shocked.
Once Robert Kraft walked away both Rizzoli siblings were left in shock. Frankie was floored the owner of the Patriots had any idea who he was let alone the owner of the Red Sox. Frankie knew he was a top baseball prospect but he often thought it was all over blown hype and someone soon would tell him he really sucked…not anymore. Jane was just offered a job…at Gillett Stadium.
"You want to be a police officer," Maura asked interrupting her thoughts.
"Umm yeah," Jane admitted sheepishly. "I know it is not glamorous or anything but after everything I have been through and working with the detectives…I really want to become a cop."
"Hey, I think that is great I just had no idea you were thinking about it."
"I guess it has been in the back of my mind but I dunno…after this past work being at BPD and working with Vince it's like it just hit me…I want to be a cop."
Maura leaned over and kissed Jane.
"I am proud of you Jane and I am glad through all this mess something really good is going to come from it. You found a passion and something you want to do with your life."
"Yea, I honestly never would have thought about becoming a cop before. Do you think Mr. Kraft was serious about working security here?"
"Yes, I will give you the assistants number and you can call her Monday."
Wow what a day. Maura's simple plan to distract Jane from her upcoming trial turned into something so much more. She knew the next couple of weeks would be a challenge but Jane had something to look forward to and a new direction in life. Now to just get through this trial.