A/N: Thanks again for all of your continued support with this story. Please notice I've changed the rating to "M" because we are going to start getting into the good stuff ;) With that said, next chapter will contain what I'm sure you've all been waiting for. Thanks again and please review! xxxx

They both realized that while they felt at fault for the accident, they couldn't change anything that happened. Maura was alive and well and that's all that mattered.

Maura pulled Jane into her and kissed her with fortitude and resolution. Her kiss told Jane that she was safe and she wasn't leaving Jane.

"I'm never going to leave you, Jane. I love you."

Chapter 5

As Jane hysterically rushed around Maura's bedroom, she couldn't help but feel like she was forgetting something.

Yoga pants? Check. Comfy BPD t-shirt? Check. Sports bra and underwear? Check. Sandals? Check.

Jane glanced around the room, making sure she didn't leave any evidence of her entry into Maura's room. When she was satisfied that she had everything Maura needed, she left the luxurious house and drove back to Mass General Hospital.

It had been a week since Maura's accident and she was being released from the hospital in just two hours. Jane went to Maura's house to get her some clothes since her outfit the night of the accident had been ruined. Thankfully, Jane didn't need to clean Maura's house or feed either of their animals all week. Angela, Frankie, and Tommy had all taken over those responsibilities for the women while visiting Maura whenever they had the free time. Angela had finally been able to get ahold of Maura's parents and once they learned that she was going to be fine, they decided to stay in France.

Jane was nervous and excited about Maura coming home. Her nerves were caused by fears of not being able to protect Maura again. She needed Maura with her and she couldn't imagine her life without her.

As Jane pulled into the hospital parking lot she attempted to push all thoughts of fear out of her mind and put a smile on her face for Maura's homecoming. When Jane made it up to Maura's room, she saw Maura sitting in the bed signing her discharge papers.

When Maura saw the detective, her detective, walk through the door, she instantly beamed. She couldn't wait to go home with Jane and finish what they had started.

"I'm almost ready to go. I just have to finish filling out these forms and then you can take me home," Maura's hazel eyes were glowing when they met Jane's dark ones.

"Good, the car's out front and here are your clothes," Jane handed Maura the change of clothes and sat in the chair while Maura went into the bathroom to change. The nurse from earlier in the week walked in and briefed Jane on Maura's recovery.

"While Ms. Isles is doing great and in much better shape, she will most likely suffer from some headaches and nausea. She has been prescribed some painkillers which she may need for the next week or two. She can take one in the morning and one at night as needed. Your mother has gone to fill the prescription already."

Jane was grateful that her mother had already gotten that taken care of. She just wanted to take Maura straight home and relax. Jane had slept at the hospital every night since they've been there and she knew her and Maura could both use a good night's sleep in Maura's comfy bed.

Maura walked out of the bathroom and Jane couldn't help but stare at the way the yoga pants hugged her body in every right place. What I would give to be those pants. Jane quickly shaked that thought from her mind, deciding that thinking about all the things she wanted to do to Maura was not appropriate for right then.

"Thanks for the clothes, Jane. Especially this t-shirt of yours, it's so comfy," Maura leaned down to kiss Jane on the lips.

The nurse wheeled in a wheelchair to take Maura downstairs and to Jane's car. It was hospital policy to have their patients leave in a wheelchair and if Maura was being honest, her left side by her ribcage where her spleen was located had been pretty sore all day.

Jane wheeled her downstairs and brought her car up to Maura while she waited at the entrance of the hospital. Maura was excited to go home with Jane, she couldn't wait to sleep in her own bed. She let her mind wander to thoughts of Jane holding her close while they slept. While they had cuddled before, this time it would be different because they've actually started a relationship now. She got goosebumps and chills just thinking about Jane's legs right up against hers and Jane's arms around her waist. Then, Maura's mind took an unexpected turn when she thought about Jane's hips pressed up against her ass. She suddenly felt butterflies and heat shoot through her core before Jane pulled up to her and snapped her out of her trance.

The ride home was quiet and uneventful. The women held hands the entire car ride, afraid to let go of one another. When they pulled into Maura's driveway, Jane ran around to the passenger side of the car to help Maura out.

"It's just me and you for a few hours. Ma's coming over to make us dinner later," Jane informed Maura.

Maura smiled up at Jane, "Okay, that sounds good".

When they got into the house, Jane helped Maura get upstairs and sat her down on the bed.

"Wait here, I've got to do something really quick." Jane hurried into Maura's bathroom and she started a bath for Maura. She poured some lavender bubble bath into the tub that she had found and placed a towel by the bathtub. When it was ready, she opened the bathroom door and helped Maura into the bathroom.

"Oh, Jane. You didn't have to do this," Maura couldn't help but smile as she thought about how gracious Jane was to her.

"I figured you would want a nice bath at your own house and it might make you feel a little better." Jane was about to leave Maura to the bath by herself when Maura stopped her.

"Jane, would you mind staying with me?" Maura looked up at Jane shyly.

Jane grinned at Maura, "Of course". She was secretly thrilled that Maura had asked her stay with her. She walked over to Maura and helped her take her clothes off. At the touch of Jane's fingers on Maura's bare skin, both of their breathing hitched and Maura got chills through her entire body. Jane couldn't help but scan Maura's body with her eyes, tkaing in the breathtaking view. There was a large scar forming on Maura's side where she had surgery. Jane leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on the area before she helped Maura get into the tub.

"You know, I'm sure you don't feel so clean either, Jane. You should get in with me."

Jane blushed at the seductive look in Maura's eyes but started to strip. Maura's eyes didn't leave Jane's exquisite body until she climbed into the tub behind Maura. Maura slid right between Jane's open legs and Jane pressed her body against Maura's backside. Both women let a comfortable silence fall over them as Jane began to wash Maura's body for her.

Maura had goosebumps all over her body at the electricity that Jane was sending through her body at ther touch. The goosebumps didn't go unnoticed by Jane who was mapping every inch of Maura's body that she could. Jane felt heat form between her legs when she felt her hardened nipples brush against Maura's back. Jane let out a deep sigh at the contentness of their bath. Maura leaned back closer into Jane and wrapped Jane's arms around her.

"Thank you for everything you've done for me. I don't know what I would do without you."

Placing a kiss on Maura's head, Jane responded, "It's the least I could do. I'm so glad you're safe and that we're home together".

Maura smiled as the words Jane just spoke sunk in. "You said 'we're home together'." She let a silent pass before she continued, "Does this mean that you think of this as our home".

Jane smiled shyly, "Yes, but only if that's okay with you".

"Of course it is! We've practically been dating for three years, Jane. I think this became your house as well when your mother moved into my guesthouse."

The women giggled and cuddled for a few more moments before getting out the now luke-warm water. Jane wrapped the towel around Maura before helping her into the bedroom. Jane could tell that Maura was really sleepy and she grateful, because she felt as though she could lay down and sleep for days.

Jane made Maura lay down in the bed and pulled the covers over her before she crawled into the other side. "Let's take a little nap until Ma gets here to make dinner"

Maura let out a little moan as she began to cuddle with Jane, "That sounds perfect". Jane wrapped her arms around Maura and pressed her legs against Maura's as close as she could get them. Placing one last kiss on Maura's head, they let sleep overtake them as bliss washed over them.