Maura had hoped that Jane would speak to her mother but she was not at all surprised when they woke up and Jane refused to see her. Instead Jane concentrated on getting better. To Maura's surprise Jane requested to speak to Dr. Andrew's and a speech therapist. While Maura was happy to see Jane wanting help, she was sad that Jane had not reconnected with her mother and frustrated that Jane insisted on working with Dr. Andrew's and the speech therapist alone.
Emily, Jennifer and the boys stayed a few more days and then headed back to D.C. After six weeks in the hospital, Jane had regained her speech and was ready to be discharged. While speaking came back to Jane fairly easily she still had trouble forming complete thoughts and would need more weeks of recovery.
Maura walked in to Jane's room with a fistful of papers and a smile on her face.
"There you are" Jane said slowly, a smile appeared on her face.
"Here I am, and guess what. We are going home today"
"Really"
"Really, Really"
Jane smiled and began to get out of bed. She walked over to Maura and hugged her tightly.
"Take me home" Jane whispered
The ride home was silent. Jane relaxed into the passenger side of the car and just let Maura take care of her. While she was ready to go home, she knew that she was not at her best. Dr. Andrew's helped her to see that before Maura was her girlfriend she was her friend and taking care of her would not be seen as a burden to Maura. Pulling away, however, would be much more hurtful.
When they walked into Maura's house Jane gasped. Maura had decorated her living room in Red Sox colors and had a bow wrapped around an even larger plasma screen.
"What did you do?"
"I bought you a television"
"I see, why"
"Well I saw how frustrated you were watching the Red Sox games on the tiny television the hospital had so….."
"Maura I…"
"I know"
"I love you"
After getting Jane settled on the couch, Maura headed into the kitchen for a glass of wine. Once the wine was poured Maura just starred at it. It was as if the stress of the past few weeks hit her at once and she began to cry silently. Jane missed Maura and walked into the kitchen to see Maura visibly upset.
"What's the…what's the…the…damn it"
Hearing Jane sound so frustrated Maura looked up
"Jane what's wrong"
"You are upset and I …I…"
"I am not upset, I am"
"Crying"
"Oh"
Maura had not realized she was crying, it was as if her body just could not hold on to her tension any longer and it betrayed her brain.
"Jane, I …I am just glad you are ok."
"Come here"
Standing in the kitchen Jane hugged Maura tightly. If she could not comfort Maura with words, she was determined to do so with her actions. She kissed the top of Maura's head and began to walk her to their bedroom.
"Jane I am ok"
Jane just smiled and padded the bed. Maura walked over and sat. With Jane between standing between her legs, Maura wrapped her arms around her waist and hugged her tight. Jane pulled apart enough to lean down and kiss Maura. Jane kissed Maura until she could feel her body relax. Gently she pushed Maura onto the bed and laid her body down.
With gentle hands she caressed Maura's body. Maura closed her eyes and felt as Jane stroked her arms with her finger tips. Jane kissed her shoulder and pulled her dress down. Maura scooted up and Jane pulled her dress down. In just her thong Jane continued her journey of Maura's body.
With butterfly touches Jane stoked Maura's breast down her stomach and back up. Down her thighs to her feet and then back up. For over an hour Jane trailed her fingertips over Maura's body, leaving kisses on her favorite parts along the way.
Everywhere Jane touched her Maura felt on fire. It was like the lighter Jane caressed her the hotter she felt. Jane's movements were hypnotic and Maura could feel herself brought into ecstasy then back to earth with each kiss. She tried to time the kisses but Jane always surprised her. Knowing exactly when she needed to relax and when she needed to be reminded that she was loved. Just when Maura thought it couldn't get any better Jane leaned over her and pressed play on her iPod.
A strong slow drum beat vibrated Maura's core and sons lyrics sent her over the edge.
When I was only just a friend to you
All I wanted to do was get to know you better
Now I wanna give my heart to you
Tell me do you feel like I do when were together
Cause I come alive with your touch
Your touch it always sets me free
I can't get quite enough
Too much of you is what I need
Yes I know you're the one
Cause love has come alive in me
Tell me am I out of line
Tell me if I'm wasting time, I don't mind
Giving my love to you
I can't help it baby
If I asked you would you say I do
Cause I come alive with your touch
Your touch it always sets me free
I can't get quite enough
Too much of you is what I need
Yes I know you're the one
Cause love has come alive in me
Tell me why do I always have to tell you how I feel
Can't you see you're the one, the only thing
That ever meant something to me
And I need your touch
To come alive
That night Maura came alive just to Jane's touch. She wrapped her entire body on Jane and listened to her heart beat.
"Thank you" Maura whispered as they fell asleep together in each other's arms.