A/N: I never forgot about this but just couldn't find inspiration. Anyways, it's short but it wraps up this story. Last chapter.
Disclaimer: Not mine, JTam make them canon etc.
Ch. 3 - Date Night
Jane had dressed up voluntarily. Dress, makeup, shoes, the whole enchilada. Oh, enchilada would be nice but they were having Italian this evening. She had picked up the daffodils and was making good time on her way to Maura's. The drive felt longer than it should have been soon she was at Maura's place. Nervously fiddling with the flowers in her hand she strode toward the door. With sweaty hands she pressed the doorbell signaling she had arrived. Maura opened the door, Jane's mouth going instantly dry at the sight of her.
"You look beautiful, I knew you had a dress I hadn't seen before." Maura beamed at her, her pearly whites flashing quickly at Jane. Maura was wearing a designer dress, paired with some spectacular shoes Jane hadn't seen before. But Maura always looked like she was about to go down a runway strutting her stuff, but she looked different tonight. Jane couldn't quite put her finger on what was different but she was sure liking it.
"Thank you Jane, you are looking very beautiful yourself tonight, all this just for me?"
"Yeah, I thought you'd appreciate me making an effort. And I don't want to get kicked out of the restaurant for being a slob, thought now that I think about it, they might."
"You're with a very reputable doctor so I don't think that'll be an issue." Jane handed over the flowers and much to her delight Maura beamed at her.
"Golden, like your hair." Maura beamed even harder at Jane, Jane blushing lightly. "Get those in a vase so we can get going."
"Yes Jane." Jane stood in the hallway, fiddling again with the hem of her dress waiting for Maura to return. This had to be the single most awkward she'd ever felt in Maura's house. Maura came back quickly and the got going. Jane opened the car door for Maura, just feeling like it was a natural thing to do. The drive over to Sorellina's was filled with idle chit chat, comfortable air around both women. Once seated at their table they thoroughly enjoyed a good meal and excellent company. At one point the head Chef Mammano came out and greeted Maura, making sure the food was up to par. He ended up pulling up a chair and conversing about many things, taking a great interest in Jane and her work. He left them both with kisses to the cheeks and made them promise to come back soon.
"Just tell them you know me, no reservation needed."
"We'll take you up on that soon Chef, thank you so much for an exquisite meal and even better company." Jane looked a Maura effectively schmooz and charm the pants off everyone she met, world-famous chefs included. They had a very tasty dessert that Jane described colorfully.
"This is like a mouth orgasm! I think my taste buds just came all over my mouth!" Maura's laugh pierced the restaurant murmur with delightful giddiness and Jane just sighed, Maura's laughter being the best thing in the world to listen to.
Thanking the staff on their way out Jane led Maura to a park nearby. The summer warmth still permeating the city that was now nearly all dried up again. They walked around holding hands, enjoying the company as so many times before yet with something new brewing. They took their time but ended up next to the car sooner than they expected.
Jane dropped Maura off, walking her all the way up to her door. Maura had hinted at a nightcap that Jane declined gently. Too soon.
"I had a wonderful night Jane. Who knew going on a real date with your best friend would be so wonderful?"
"Tonight was great, I agree." Maura shifted slightly on heels, keys in hand and opened the door, momentarily with her back toward Jane. As she spun back she felt Jane press against her, faces close. Jane leaned in, staring at Maura's lips before pressing her own on them. The kiss is chaste, spreading warmth throughout the body, so little contact yet such big surge of emotions. Both lean back looking in to each other's eyes. Jane smiles and Maura lets out a small sigh.
"Thank you for tonight. I'll see you tomorrow for our usual run." Maura not wanting to part with Jane just yet grabs her arm as Jane starts walking away and gives her another kiss, this one a bit more aggressive but still with the same soft emotion.
"No, thank you Jane." Jane smiles her trademark grin as she finally gets to her car without interruption. In the silence of her car she lets out a big sigh of content not wanting the emotions to leave her. They don't. Life was smiling and Jane was smiling with it.
Fin.