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Jane was the first to wake the next morning. She looked over at the woman lying next to her, wrapped around her side. She smiled at the memory of the night before. The images kept running through her mind. Holding Maura in the shower. Maura leading her into the bedroom, pushing her down onto the bed, and climbing on top of her. Her hands and lips all over her. That felt so amazing, the detective thought. Then she heard Jo whimper from the living room. "Dammit." She kissed Maura's temple and slowly untangled herself from the blonde.
After watching Maura sleep for a few seconds, she rose from the bed, found a button up shirt in her closet and a pair of sweatpants, and went to go check on her dog. "Sorry Jo," Jane said to the dog. "Maura and I got distracted last night, I guess." She leaned down to open the dog's kennel. "Come on, let's go for a walk." Jo jumped up excitedly as Jane tried to hook the leash to Jo's collar. "Settle down. Don't forget, I'm hurt," she reminded the small dog with a chuckle.
Once she got the leash on they headed downstairs. Jane walked Jo to the corner to a patch of grass. "Sorry we can't go for our normal walk yet Jo. I just don't think I should push it." After the dog finished her business, Jane cleaned up the mess and they headed back upstairs.
Jane opened the door and walked in just in time to catch Frankie backing out of her bedroom. "Holy shit!" he practically yelled. He then turned around and saw Jane standing in the doorway, a look of both anger and fear on her face. "Jane."
"Frankie! What the hell are you doing here?"
"I was gonna sneak Jo out for a walk," he replied raising his hands up defensively. "Ya know, do something nice for ya."
"Well, I just took her out," Jane said angrily.
"I see that now," he replied. After a beat he added, "Is that Dr. Isles in your bed…naked?"
"Shut up Frankie," Jane almost yelled at her brother. "You'll wake her up."
"So…you two are…?"
"Yes," she reluctantly confirmed. "Now please get away from the damn door so you don't wake her up."
"So…last night…you two?" Frankie inquired.
"Not that it's any of your business, but…no," Jane shot back. Frankie raised an eyebrow at his sister. "Well…almost…we started to but then this damn this started bleeding," she confessed, gesturing towards her wound. "Now, I'm done talking about my sex life with my little brother. I'm gonna make breakfast, you hungry?"
"Sure," Frankie replied. "How can I help?"
"Can you just grab the frying pans off the top shelf for me?" Jane asked. "I can't reach up high without pain yet."
"Here you go," Frankie handed her the pans. "I'll start some coffee."
"That would be great, thanks," Jane smiled appreciatively at her little brother. Jane wandered around the kitchen gathering things for breakfast. She got things ready for pancakes, bacon, and eggs.
Once the coffee was brewing, Frankie sat down on the opposite side of the counter. "So, how long have you two been together?" he inquired.
"Officially?" Jane started, "since the hospital."
"What do you mean 'officially'?"
"Well, it turns out we've both had feeling for each other for a while now," Jane told him. "We both just assumed that it wasn't mutual. Hell, I never thought she'd feel that same way about me that I do about her."
Just then Maura padded out of Jane's bedroom. All she had on was panties and Jane's Red Sox jersey. She walked up behind the brunette, wrapped her arms around her lover's waist, and placed a soft kiss on her shoulder. "Good morning," Maura said, her lips just centimeters from Jane's skin. "Did you sleep okay? You usually aren't up this early."
Jane turned around to kiss her girlfriend. "I slept amazingly."
"Why did you get up so early?" the doctor asked concerned. She hadn't noticed Frankie sitting there.
"I was just gonna stay in bed and watch you sleep, but I heard Jo whining so I took her out."
"You took the dog out by yourself?"
"I'm a big girl Maura," Jane answered. She saw the concern of her girlfriends face so she added, "don't worry. I took the elevator, not the stairs, and we only went as far as the first patch of grass."
"Still Jane, you could have injured yourself."
"But I didn't," Jane replied. "I'm fine. See, no blood," she lifted her shirt to reveal the bandage. "Now stop worrying." She kissed Maura softly and then added, "Look, we have company." Maura blushed when she looked towards the counter and Frankie waved at her. Jane saw the twin looks of embarrassment and fear flash across Maura's face so she added, "Don't worry, he knows."
Those words caused relief to rush over her. "Good, this could have been very awkward and difficult to explain otherwise," she said. "I'm suddenly very glad I decided to put this shirt on," Maura leaned in to kiss Jane again then added, "and I'm also realizing that I should put some pants on." She kissed Jane one last time before heading back into the bedroom to retrieve some pants.
"Sorry about that Frankie," Jane said. She was a little embarrassed that her brother witnessed the obvious display of affection she just shared with her girlfriend. She never showed her feelings in such an obvious way before, especially in front of her family.
"Don't worry about it Janie," he said to her. "I'm happy for the two of you. She obviously makes you happy."
"That she does," Jane couldn't help but smile.
"Plus…she looks hot it that jersey," he smirked.
"Hey!" Jane punched him on the shoulder. "That's my girlfriend you're talking about."
"Ow! Sorry," he said laughing and rubbing his rapidly bruising shoulder. "Seriously though Janie, I'm glad you found someone that makes you that happy. You deserve it."
"Thanks," Jane replied. Just then Maura walked back into the kitchen. "Looks like you found some pants," the detective smiled at her. She was wearing a pair of Jane's pajama bottoms.
"They are a little long, but very comfortable," the blonde replied. "You don't mind, do you?"
"Of course not. They look better on you anyway," Jane winked at her.
"I can't say that I agree with that statement," Maura replied as she wrapped her arms around her gorgeous girlfriend.
"Well, I'm gonna get going," Frankie spoke up, "give you two some privacy."
"You don't have to leave Frankie," Maura told him. "Jane's been looking forward to seeing you. Plus, she's already started breakfast and there's no way just the two of us can eat all that food."
"Well…if you're sure. I don't want to be a bother," he replied.
"Since when?" Jane joked with her brother, giving him a playful shove. "Seriously though, we want you to stay."
"Cool," he replied shoving her back.
"Ow…shit," Jane muttered under her breath while bracing herself on the counter.
"Jane, are you okay?" Maura quickly asked.
"Shit! Jane I'm sorry," Frankie said panicking.
"You guys, I'm fine," Jane quickly assured them. "It hurt for a second, but it's gone now." The worry didn't leave their faces so she lifted her shirt to show them the bandage. "See, I'm fine. Really."
"Alright," Maura breathed out relieved. "Just, please be careful with her Frankie."
"I will," he assured Maura, then he turned to Jane. "I'm so sorry Janie. It won't happen again."
"Relax you two. I'm fine. No harm, no foul," Jane pleaded with them. "I'm not that fragile."
"We're just worried about you, sweetie," Maura replied, "That's all."
"I know," Jane said. "Just chill, okay?" They both nodded. "Now…who wants to help me finish making breakfast?"
"What's left to do?" Maura asked.
"Just the eggs," Jane answered.
"What don't you take a seat and let me finish up," Maura said, maneuvering Jane towards a chair.
"Maura, I'm capable of finishing. I was just…"
Maura cut her off, "I know you are capable, but I want to." She then gave Jane that smile and the brunette couldn't refuse.
"Fine," Jane relented as she sat down at the counter with Frankie. Maura then proceeded to retrieve three coffee mugs and poured them each a cup. She found the sugar and added a substantial amount to one of the cups. She handed the sugar-filled coffee to Jane, placing a kiss on her cheek. "Thanks, babe," Jane smiled at her.
"You are welcome," the doctor replied. She then handed one of the remaining mugs, along with the containers of cream and sugar, to Frankie. "I'm sorry I don't know how you take it."
"That's cool," he replied while adding cream and sugar to his coffee. "She's too good for ya Janie," he joked with his sister.
"Don't I know it," Jane replied. She sat there a moment, just watching Maura.
Maura noticed her staring. "What?"
"Nothing babe," Jane smiled at her. "I'm just wondering what I did to deserve such an amazing woman."
"Well, I can't be certain, but it most likely is due to the fact that you yourself are amazing," Maura smirked at her.
"Hey you two, no eye-sex during breakfast," Frankie joked.
Jane's eyes shot wide open, "What?"
"I have to deal with that at work. They way you two look at each other like that," he said pointing back and forth between Jane and Maura, "it makes me kinda uncomfortable."
Maura tried to stifle a giggle, unsuccessfully. Jane glared at her, "you think that's funny?" she asked Maura. Then turning back at her brother, "Maura and I have never had 'eye-sex' at work."
"Well…actually," Maura chimed in.
"Seriously?" Jane looked at her incredulously. She felt a blush begin to rise up her neck.
"Well, I didn't know what to think of it before," Maura started. "I thought it was just wishful thinking on my part," she continued as she poured the finished scrambled eggs onto a plate and brought everything to the table. Jane and Frankie followed behind her. "But, now that I am aware of your feelings towards me, I can confirm what Frankie is saying. The way you would gaze at me at work was slightly inappropriate."
"Maura, seriously." Jane blushed. "And it wasn't just me. You looked at me like that too."
"I know," Maura replied. She was amused at how flustered the detective had become.
"Okay…new subject," Jane said while setting the table. "How are you doing Frankie?"
"I'm doing good," Frankie replied. "I healed super fast after the surgery. Did a little physical therapy. I'm already back on the job. Thanks to Dr. Isles. She saved my life. I don't know how to thank you enough."
"That's not necessary Frankie," Maura replied guardedly.
"Dr. Isles is amazing, as I said before," Jane said noticing the change in her girlfriend's demeanor. She pulled Maura into an embrace and kissed the top of her head. "She's the best." She didn't want to make Maura uncomfortable by saying anything now, but she would remember to bring it up when they were alone. She then pulled out a chair for Maura and motioned for her to sit. "Let's eat."
The rest of the morning went smoothly. They all had a good time chatting and eating. After they finished, and he helped clean up, Frankie got up to leave. "Breakfast was great," he said. "Thanks."
"You are very welcome," replied Maura.
Jane got up to walk Frankie out. Once they were out of Maura's earshot Jane said, "Thank you for being okay with this. Me and Maura. It means a lot to me."
"Like I said before, I'm happy for the two of you," Frankie said to his sister. "I think you're great together."
"Thanks," Jane smiled at him. They exchanged a quick hug and said goodbye. After closing the door behind her brother, Jane returned to the kitchen. She saw Maura at the sink and wrapped her arms around her.