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"Should I go get anything at the store?" Maura asked. She was moving around Jane's living room, straightening up as she went. She was nervous. It was Sunday and Jane's family was coming over to watch the game and eat.
"No, Maur," Jane replied smiling at her girlfriend. She was sitting on the couch watching Maura's busy work. "My mother will bring whatever she needs with her." Once Maura stepped out of the room, Jane grabbed her phone and called her brother.
"Hey Janie," Frankie answered. "What's up?"
"Hey Frankie," Jane said, "I need a favor."
"Anything," Frankie replied.
"Can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way here?" Jane asked.
"Sure," he answered, "but you know Pop's bringin' beer?"
"Yeah, I know. It's not for me. Maura's not letting me have alcohol while I'm on the meds. It's for Maura," Jane told her brother. "She's not gonna say anything, but I know she prefers wine. She's nervous about today and I want her to be comfortable."
"Damn, no beer must suck," he laughed. "Why's she nervous? You've brought her to Sundays at the Rizzoli's before."
"Yeah, but this is the first family thing where she's here as my girlfriend," Jane replied.
"That's ridiculous. We love Maura, and we're all glad you two finally got together," Frankie told his big sister.
"I know, but still," Jane said. "Get something good, too. Not the cheap shit. I'll pay ya back when you get here."
"'Kay, will do," Frankie said. "See ya in a bit sis."
"Thanks Frankie, bye," she said before hanging up. Maura returned to the room as Jane put her phone on the table. "Maur, babe, come here," Jane motioned her girlfriend over to her. Maura complied and once she was within reach, Jane pulled her down in her lap.
"Jane!" Maura squealed as she fell onto her lover's lap.
"Babe, you need to relax," Jane said before kissing her. "My family loves you." She could tell that didn't lessen Maura's anxiety. "More importantly, I love you."
"That was before they knew I am your girlfriend."
"Maur, when Ma called yesterday she wanted to make sure that you were gonna be here."
"Really?"
"Yes," Jane told her, gazing into her lover's eyes. "She said that you are a part of the family and you should be here."
"She called me family?" Maura inquired surprised.
"Yes, M. She knows how much I love you," Jane said before pulling Maura down to kiss her.
"I love you, too," Maura said, returning the kiss. When she heard Jane moan into her mouth, the blonde repositioned herself so she was straddling the taller woman. Maura continued the assault on the brunette's lips. She ran her tongue along Jane's bottom lip. Jane quickly parted her lips to allow Maura entrance. Maura began to massage Jane's tongue with her own, causing Jane to moan again, louder this time. Maura put her hands on either side of Jane's head on the back of the couch to brace herself. She bit down on Jane's bottom lip, pulling it out as she broke the kiss, eliciting yet another moan from the detective.
Maura hovered over her lover, gazing into her eyes. "I love you, Jane."
"I love you, M," Jane breathed out. She rested her hands on Maura's hips.
Maura leaned back in and placed one last kiss on Jane's lips before moving to her neck. She bit down on the detective's neck and smiled when she heard another moan escape Jane's lips. She loved that she could make Jane moan like that. I can't wait to hear the sounds that escape her lips when I am able to make love to her, Maura thought. She smiled as she ran her tongue along the bite mark, and then began to suck on it.
"Mhmm… Maura," Jane moaned in response.
Just then the front door swung open. Jane looked up in time to see her mother walk through the door.
"Ma!" Jane yelled.
Maura froze. Her face turned five shades of red before she practically leapt off Jane's lap. Jane stood up with her, taking her hand and pulling her into the bedroom. She closed the door behind them and wrapped her arms around the blonde. "Hey, you okay?" Jane asked as she gazed into her lover's eyes. "Maur, breath," Jane smiled and kissed Maura's forehead.
"Jane," Maura finally said with a shaky voice, "Your mother just walked in while we were making out on the couch like a couple of hormonal teenagers." Jane chuckled. "I was straddling you. Jane! This isn't funny." Maura was mortified.
"I'm sorry, babe," Jane said as she hugged Maura tighter. "You want me to make them leave?"
"No," Maura replied. "Just give me a minute. I'll be fine." She leaned into Jane's embrace until her face returned to its normal shade. Once it did, she straightened up and looked into her girlfriend's deep brown eyes.
"Ready?" Jane asked releasing her hold. She took Maura's hand as she turned to walk back out to the living room. Maura pulled her back kissing her one last time.
"Now I'm ready," the blonde replied smiling. They walked back into the living room hand-in-hand.
"So Ma…ever heard of knocking?" Sane shot at her mother as they entered the room.
"I'm sorry Janie," Angela replied. "I'm just not used to you having anyone in here with you."
"It's still my apartment," Jane said. "I gave you that key for emergencies, not so you can barge in whenever you want."
"You knew we were coming over today," Angela replied defensively.
"Yes, but I still expect to have some semblance privacy in my own home," Jane said, still mad.
Maura gently squeezed her hand. "It's okay, sweetie," she whispered.
Jane took a deep breath. "Fine," she sighed. "Just from now on…knock."
"Okay," Angela raised her hands in an 'I give up' fashion. "I'm gonna go start the food."
"Let me help you," Maura offered.
"Thank you Maura," Angela replied. "You can start with the salad."
"Babe, you don't have to do that," Jane told her girlfriend.
"I know, but I want to," Maura replied. Then she said to Angela, "I just need to get Jane her antibiotics first." She then went to the kitchen to retrieve a glass of water and Jane's meds. When she returned she handed them to her girlfriend.
"Thanks M," Jane said with a smile.
Maura placed a chaste kiss on Jane's lips, then replied, "you're welcome, sweetie."
"You two seem to be doing good," Angela said as Maura entered the kitchen.
"Yes, we are. Thank you," Maura replied.
"I've never seen Janie this happy before," Angela continued. "Thank you for being here for her, taking care of her."
"You're welcome, Mrs. Rizzoli," Maura said, "but honestly, there's nowhere I'd rather be than here with Jane. I love her."
"Well, I'm happy for the two of you," Angela said with a smile. "And please, call me Angela."
"Thank you, Angela," Maura replied.
Jane walked into the kitchen to put her glass in the sink. "How's everything going in here?" she asked as she wrapped her arms around her girlfriend's waist. Maura let her head roll back onto Jane's shoulder when she felt her hold her, a small sigh escaping as she did.
"We're good," Angela replied. "Go sit down before you hurt yourself."
"I'm fine Ma," Jane said, annoyed.
"Your mother is just worried about you, sweetie," Maura said to Jane. "Isn't the pre-game show about to start?"
"Yeah."
"So go relax. I'm sure your father would love your company."
"Fine," Jane relented. "But if she starts asking too many questions, you don't have to answer them."
"I'm fine, Jane," Maura answered with a smile.
"I love you, babe," Jane said. She kissed Maura's neck before returning to her spot on the couch.
Maura glanced over at Angela, who was grinning from ear to ear. Maura felt a blush start to creep up her neck. She then began intently starting at her hands.
"There's no reason to be embarrassed honey," Angela said to Maura. "I think the way you two interact with each other is cute. It's really not that different from before you two started dating, except of course for the kissing. As far as I know anyway," Angela chuckled.
"Yes, that part is new," Maura said as she continued staring at her hands. After a moment she said, "I sometimes forget where I am or what I was doing when she touches me. I am so in love with your daughter. She's the most amazing person I've ever met."
Angela walked over to Maura and placed her hands on top of Maura's. "I can tell how much she loves you by the way she looks at you. She is very much in love with you, too. I've never seen her look at anyone the way she looks at you. That, and she let's you touch her hands. Since…the incident, she's never let anyone touch them. Not even me. The only reason she let the doctor touch them is because she had to. She trusts you. She's not as strong as she likes people to think she is."
"I know. I'm so grateful for the fact that she lets me see her vulnerable side; that she let's me past her carefully constructed walls. I understand why she has them. In her line of work, you can't show weakness. She also feels as though she still has to prove herself to the men she works with. She's the smartest, strongest, most brave detective I have ever had the pleasure of working with." Maura finally met Angela's gaze. "Thank you."
"For what?" Angela asked.
"For letting me talk about this with you," Maura replied. "Jane is really the only person I have that I confide in and it feels good to tell someone else my feelings for this remarkable woman. It's not as though I can discuss this with my own mother. I'm not close with my family like Jane is with hers. I envy her that."
"Anytime, honey," Angela said smiling. "You're a part of this family now."
Frankie arrived as Maura and his mother finished making lunch. "Sorry I'm late," he said as he walked in. He handed the bottle of wine to Jane. "Is this good?" he whispered to her. "Hey Pop," he added waving to his father.
"It's perfect, thank you." Jane said getting up to greet her brother. "How much do I owe ya?"
"Don't worry about it, Janie," he replied. "I got it."
"Thanks, but I can pay for it," Jane said to her brother. "It is for my girlfriend after all."
"Well, consider it a thank you for what you two did for me," he said smiling at his sister.
"That isn't necessary."
"I know, but I want to."
"Well then, thank you," Jane replied with a smile.
"Don't mention it," he said.
Angela called them all to the table for lunch. Maura sat down and watched as Jane walked passed her into the kitchen. Jane poured a glass of wine for Maura and brought it over to the table for her. She leaned over and kissed Maura on the cheek as she set the wine glass on the table. "Here you go," she said with a smile while taking a seat next to her girlfriend.
"Where did that come from?" Maura asked incredulously. "You were all out."
"I had Frankie pick it up on his way here," Jane answered.
"That was sweet, thank you," She said to Jane. Then to Frankie, "and thank you."
"Don't mention it," Frankie replied.
The rest of the afternoon went by fast. Jane loved how well her family adjusted to the fact that Maura was more than just her friend. They had always been welcoming of her, but she had been worried that it would be awkward now. She was relieved that it wasn't. She was also surprised with herself. She had always hated public displays of affection, especially in front of her family. It surprised her that she didn't instinctively pull her hand away when Maura reached for it, or that she didn't mind when Maura leaned over to kiss her. I guess when you really love the other person it doesn't matter who's looking, she thought to herself.
After the game, Jane practically shoved her family out the door.
"They didn't have to leave so quickly," Maura said.
"Yes, they did," Jane replied, quickly closing the gap between them.
"Why?" Maura asked.
Jane captured Maura's lips in a passionate kiss, pressing their bodies together, keeping the kiss going until they both needed air. "So that I could do that," Jane whispered as she pressed her forehead against Maura's
"Oh," was all Maura said as she tried to catch her breath.
"You wanna go lie down?" Jane asked.
"Yes."