From Darkness Comes Light

Chapter 2

This is probably my last story for a while, maybe until the new season returns. I'm a bit R and I out, and need to take a break. Thanks to everyone who has read and reviewed my stories. I'm really grateful, and hope season 2 lives up to its expectations.

Jane and Maura lay there kissing, and suddenly froze when they heard footfalls on the stairs. Maura practically jumped off of the detective and raced to the other side to assist the still injured woman off of the bed. Maura quickly buttoned her blouse while Jane zipped her jeans. They felt like two teenagers hiding from their parents.

Jane opened the door a crack and peered out. She could see her Uncle Alphonse making his way toward the upstairs bathroom. Maura grabbed Jane's hand and they made their way back to the picnic. Frankie was pouring vodka lemonades and handed two to Jane as she and Maura passed by him. He pointed his head in the direction of their flirtatious cousin.

"Janie, check Gina out."

Jane looked over her shoulder. "Ewww, gross! She's hitting on cousin Franny. I expect to hear banjo music any second-ba-now-now-now-now-now."

Maura nearly spit her drink out laughing. "Jane she's coming back."

"No Maura, she's circling her prey, damn nymphomaniac."

"Jane, actually it's more appropriate to call it hypersexuality, and it often can be treated successfully." Frankie and Jane just stared at Maura.

"Really Maura?" They said simultaneously.

Gina approached wearing a tight fitting sundress, and holding a glass of red wine. "I was wondering where you two went. Jane you really shouldn't keep Dr. Isles all to yourself. She has so much to offer." Gina started at Maura's ankles and raked her eyes over the M.E.'s entire body."

Jane put her hands on her hips, and looked down at the ground before meeting the other woman's gaze. "Gina, can, can I see you for a minute over here?" The two women walked over to the far corner of the yard."

"Gina, I really don't like the way you're talking to or treating Maura."

"Jane, Jane, Jane….the good doctor can tell me herself if she doesn't like my attention. Are you jealous? I always thought you had a thing for me."

Jane stepped closer to her relative just as Gina raised her glass. The detective ducked her head a bit; bringing her face close to the other woman's and whispered, "Yep, you figured me out. I've definitely got something for you."

The woman smiled smugly and brought her wine glass to her lips. Just then Jane tipped her elbow up and spilled the entire glass of wine down Gina's face and all over her dress.

"You, bitch. You did that on purpose!"

"Prove it cuz." Jane raised an irritated eyebrow.

The other woman, flustered, ran out the gate and drove away in her car.

Strutting, Jane made her way back to her brother and Maura. "Jane, what did you say to Gina that made her leave so abruptly?" Maura looked slightly puzzled.

"Oh, I didn't SAY anything. She had a dry cleaning emergency." Jane waved her hand in the air.

Jane, Maura, Angela, Frank, and Frankie finally sat down at one of the many tables setup in the backyard. The white plastic tablecloth blew gently in the wind, and the guests around them laughed and reminisced as they enjoyed plates of food, beer, wine, lemonade, and ice cold watermelon.

"Jane, what are you and Maura going to do once you're done here?" Angela asked excitedly.

Oh, I don't know Ma. Maybe…" Jane could feel a slender foot sliding up the inside of her thigh. Jane coughed. Maybe we'll catch a movie, or just spend the night in." The foot hit her crotch and Jane jumped slightly on the bench.

"Jeez Jane, you're gonna tip the table over; you got ants in your pants or somethin?." Frank steadied the wobbling beer bottles.

"Yeah, or somethin." She looked over at Maura, trying to say "stop" with her eyes. Maura snickered, and Jane thought, "Two can play at this game." Jane kicked off her sandal and stretched the calf muscles in her leg before resting her heel in the space directly between Maura's legs.

Jane flexed her foot and her toe touched Maura directly in her center. Maura jumped a bit before slipping her hand under the table and poking Jane's sole with the prongs of her plastic fork. Jane pulled her leg back quickly, striking her knee on the crossbar of the table. She stifled a yelp, and Maura had a sly grin on her face.

They spent the next few hours chatting and joking before Jane spoke up. "Ma, Pa we had a lot of fun, but we gotta get goin. Frankie see you tomorrow. Goodnight."

Jane and Maura made their way back to the car. "Jane, you're so going to pay for that."

Jane husked, "Me? You're the one who started it, and made me hit my knee on the crossbar."

"No Jane, you hit your knee on the crossbar."

Before they knew it, they were in Maura's driveway. They bickered the entire way up the walk and continued arguing once inside the house.

"You think you would be a little more grateful. I saved you from Gina today. You could have saved yourself, but that's not the point!"

"Gratitude? Is that what you want Jane?" Maura grabbed the collar of Jane's shirt and pulled her into a fiery kiss. Jane felt her insides melting as Maura got on her tiptoes to slide her body over the taller detectives. Jane shivered as Maura's ample breast slid down and over hers.

"Maura, bed now!" Jane managed to get out though Maura's lips were still plastered to hers.

Maura wasn't about to argue with Jane over that request. She grabbed Jane's hand and led her into the bedroom closing the door behind them.