Hey. That was a long pause, I know. Sorry. Anyway, here it is. Thanks for reading.
Jane got out of the restaurant immediately. She couldn't believe what she just saw. Maura kissing another woman is too much to process. She sat on her car for about a minute to ride out the shock.
For the years that they've been together, Maura rarely talks about her college years. She only knew a considerable amount. Granted Jane's not asking, but she couldn't help but think. How could she not tell me about this? It certainly would've saved Jane days of squirming because of her feelings. Jane shook her head. She couldn't believe how stupid she's been acting for the past few days. Now someone's trying to steal Maura away from her. No. If the speech from Amanda Delgado didn't light a fire under her ass, this did. Still, she couldn't help but smile. She felt like she was answered. Finally. Green light.
Morning came. Jane came to the office earlier than usual. She wanted to come before Maura so she could prepare her declaration. She went in the cafeteria and saw her mom.
Angela: Jane Rizzoli! How come you never answer your phone?
Jane rolled her eyes. She hasn't bought a phone.
Jane: My phone broke, Ma.
Jane went straight to the coffee counter and poured coffee, two cups.
Angela: Then why don't you buy a new one?
Jane: I plan to. I'm just a little busy.
Jane lidded both coffee cups, took them and faced her mother.
Angela: Little busy doing what?
Jane: My job?
Jane looked at the clock. She has 10 minutes. She knew Maura always comes at a particular time. She never wavered.
Angela: Is that all you've been doing?
Jane looked at her mother, she tried to read what she just said. She decided to play dumb on this one.
Jane: Yeah. My job, Ma. Why were you calling me? Did you need to say something?
Angela sighed. Jane knew it was about the meal. Her heart raced a little faster.
Jane: Tell me Ma, what's the problem?
Angela: Not a problem, necessarily.
Jane: You can tell me anything. What is it, Ma?
A couple of guys came in and ordered. Angela had no choice but to attend to the orders but she still shot glances at her daughter. Jane noticed that she was forcing a smile at the costumers which made her more nervous.
Jane: Ma? You're making me nervous. Are you pregnant?
Angela was horrified at Jane's terrible guess.
Angela: No! How can I even be, No! Jane, you don't have to be nervous. It's a small thing.
Jane: You have a new part time job?
Angela: Something like that. Here you go, Sir.
Jane breathed out. She'll take it. She looked at her watch again. 7 minutes. She needed to go.
Jane: I'll talk to you later, Ma. I love you.
Angela: I love you too, sweetheart.
Angela stopped and smiled at her daughter. She wished Jane would be as understanding when she hears the actual thing she's gonna say.
Jane went straight to Maura's office. It was still locked so she asked the janitor to open it for her. She waited at Maura's uncomfortable couch. She rehearsed while waiting. She was gonna talk about how long they've been friends, all the things they've been through and what she was feeling. She was gonna do this and nothing's gonna stop her.
Jane looked at her watch. She has been waiting for an hour and a half. She sighed. It isn't Maura to take a day off without telling her yet she was there, back aching because of Maura's unbelievably stiff couch. Then she remembered not having a phone. This is stupid. She looked at the ceiling and shook her head. She imagined it more romantic than this.
Maura: Jane?
Jane looked back and saw a frazzled Maura. Her hair was a mess and her shirts still untucked. She also still hasn't applied make up. Maura passed by her and even in her state, she still smelled amazing.
Jane: You smell good.
Jane couldn't resist. Maura looked at her and smiled.
Maura: Thank you.
Jane: What happened? You're not usually late.
Maura put down her things on her table and sat down. She run her fingers through her hair twisted it and let it lay on her shoulders. Maura looked up to Jane.
Maura: I had a late night.
Late night. Jane didn't even want to listen to the voice in her head that saying what that means. Maura started arranging herself. Jane swallowed.
Maura: Did you need something, Jane?
Jane grabbed the coffee but realized half way that it was pointless.
Jane: I got you coffee but It's already cold.
Jane put down the coffee on Maura's table. It wasn't the scenario she had in mind. In her mind, Maura was on time, she would look as beautiful as she normally does and she would get the coffee hot. But she didn't care, Maura was in front of her and she couldn't wait until she knows.
Maura: Thank you but Cat-
Jane: We've been best friends for five years, right?
Maura stopped what she was doing. She looked at Jane seriously and nodded.
Maura: Yes.
Jane: And we've been through a lot. A lot more than normal friends go through.
Maura: Yeah, why?
Jane had a long speech in mind. She wanted to go to specifics but Maura's right in front of her waiting and she couldn't stop herself anymore. She needed to say it.
Jane: I'm just gonna say it, I love-
Catherine: Maura?
Fuck. Jane's breath got caught. She was surprised with the intrusion. Her mind went into overdrive, thinking of what to say next. Maura looked at Jane and at the one who called out her name but mostly on her. Jane knew she had to say something. She was slowly running out of oxygen to breath.
Jane: ...Bacon. I love Bacon. They're delicious. Crispy.
Jane breathed out. She then realized how ridiculous she must've sounded. Bacon?!
Catherine: Am I interrupting something?
Maura eyes were still going back and forth for Jane to Catherine. Jane sighed and looked back. She saw the woman from the restaurant.
Maura: No, uh. Jane was just telling me how she loves Bacon, apparently. Come in.
Jane looked at Catherine as she came in. Unlike Maura, she was properly dressed and she looked beautiful. She made a paper bag appear and took out a coffee from it.
Catherine: Here you go. Americano, three shots-
Catherine then looked at the coffee cup on Maura's desk.
Catherine: But you already have coffee.
Jane: It's already cold and probably unpotable.
Maura took the coffee from Catherine and looked at the two. The tension in the air was so thick. Someone needed to talk and Maura knew it had to be her.
Maura: Thank you. By the way, Jane, this is Catherine.
Catherine looked at Jane and smiled. Damn, she's beautiful. The other brunette lend out a hand. As they were shaking hands, Catherine made an observation.
Catherine: So, you're the best friend?
Jane nodded awkwardly.
Jane: Yup. I'm the best... friend.
The handshake broke off and they both looked at Maura. She smiled at both of them.
Catherine: I'm gonna go. Don't forget, later.
Maura: Okay.
Catherine: And on Friday.
Maura: Yes.
Jane got piqued. That's an awful lot of appointments. She knew she had to do something.
Jane: What's on Friday?
Maura: Just um, dinner. My house.
Jane: Can I come?
Maura and Catherine looked at each other. Jane read their facial expressions and Maura seems to be telling Catherine to say no. That only made her want to go more. Whatever's about to happen, she has to stop it. Again, should something happen to Maura.
Maura: Sh-sure. 08:00.
Catherine: Okay then, I'm really gonna go.
Catherine walked over to Maura and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Jane looked away. She just heard a 'Nice to meet you, again' which she choose to ignore and heels coming out of Maura's office. Maura drank some coffee and started tucking in her shirt.
Maura: You love Bacon?
Jane: Yeah, who wouldn't love Bacon? I'm late for work. I'll see you later.
Jane walked out without letting Maura say something. She felt so defeated. She has seen the opponent up close , has gone on Round 1 and lost. But Jane knew, this isn't over.
Frost: You're late.
Jane sat down on her table and put her things down. Frost was on the phone and looked like he was on hold.
Jane: And good morning to you too. I wasn't late by the way. I was here early.
Frost: Then where did you come from?
Jane narrowed her eyes at Frost.
Jane: I was eating bacon.
Frost looked at her. Jane looked back and cocked her head to the side. She needed Frost to drop the subject. Frost dropped her stare when the party on the other line responded. Jane looked down and took her stress ball. She took her anger out on the ball for the moment. When finally punctured the center of the ball, she put it down.
Riley: Didn't Angela say that her marriage with Johnny Delgado was perfect?
Jane: Yeah, why?
Riley: Someone down at Suffolk told me she filed a 209A.
Jane looked up at Riley. She processed what Riley said and a question lingered.
Jane: How-
Riley shot a look a Frost who was still busy talking to someone on the phone. She leaned in.
Riley: We didn't find it because it was halted during the background check. It was buried after.
Jane: Who told you about this?
Riley took a deep breath and leaned in a little bit more. She got a bit too close to Jane than she would've wanted. Jane backed up a bit.
Riley: The court clerk's my cousin. I brought up the case yesterday. She told me that she remembered that name and then told me the story.
Riley backed up and Jane looked at her. Her hunch was being fed. She has to track it down. She stood up and walked to Korsak.
Jane: Korsak, we're gonna pay Amanda Delgado a visit, Korsak.
Korsak looked apprehensive but he saw Jane's face. She was on a mission. Korsak nodded and the two were off.
Riley: Do you think it's Amanda?
Jane was deep in thought about what they are about to do. She turned to Riley.
Jane: That's what were about to find out.
Riley nodded. The drive to Amanda Delgado's house was a long one. Jane needed to talk to Riley about what happened to Maura and her but she doesn't know where to start. She thought that casually talking about things will get her there.
Jane: Something happened with Maura.
She winced. Canon ball. Riley looked at her.
Riley: Well, finally. Is that why you were late?
Jane: Not like that. I uh... followed her yesterday. She went on a date with a college friend and her name was-
Riley: Her?
Riley was with big eyes.
Jane: Yes.
Riley: Okay, that is a huge green light. Did you go for it?
Jane: I did, I went to her office and before I could say anything, the date came. Everything went downhill after that.
Jane sighed. Riley was obviously disappointed.
Riley: Are they an item?
Maura didn't verbally confirmed it but that kiss yesterday said a lot. I guess they are.
Jane: They looked like it.
Riley: If you tell me you're not gonna do something, I'm gonna hurt you.
Jane: I am. I'm gonna fight for her. It's just that things didn't go according to plan.
Riley got out her phone and called someone. From what Jane heard, she was booking a restaurant. She pushed Riley a bit and mouth "What are you doing?". Riley continued speaking and pointed at the road. She finished making reservations after a minute.
Jane: Riley, I'm not proposing. What the hell are you doing?
Riley: You should, you waited long enough.
Jane shot her a look.
Riley: I get it. You want it to be private but it also has to be special. I got the VIP table at that Italian restaurant Scicolone. Now, you can say everything without anyone interrupting and it will be romantic.
Jane thought about it. She did plan a somewhat romantic scenario earlier. What's more romantic that this? Jane nodded.
Jane: Okay, is it tonight?
Riley: No, lunch.
Jane turned to Riley in horror.
Jane: What?! You're the least romantic person if you think that'll do it. There's a reason why people don't date during lunch. If it goes bad, the rest of the day would be awkward. If it's-
Riley: Rest of the day? As far as I can see, this whole week's been awkward. Just take it.
Jane gripped the steering wheel and wiggled it a bit in anger. She sighed as Riley laughed.
Riley: You need to get laid, bad.
Jane: Okay, that's just...
No better way to do this. Jane accepted Riley's help.
They've been knocking on Amanda's door for some time. Riley was looking at the mirror to see if somebody was home.
Riley: Nothing. I'll check the back.
Jane nodded and continued knocking. The knocking gradually turned into banging as her patience tampered.
Riley: No one's home. We should out a BOLO out.
Jane peeked inside and saw a relatively empty house. The records said they've been residing in this home for more than two years.
Jane: Hold on. I have to check something with Korsak.
Riley: What?
Jane: Empty house. Why was the 209A halted?
Riley: I asked but she wasn't sure why. We should put a BOLO out first, Amanda could be in the wind now.
Jane: Maybe she should. Cmon.
Jane walked to the car. They both went back to the station.
Korsak: Good, you're here. We couldn't reach you.
Jane was walking back to her table when Korsak stopped her.
Jane: My phone's broken, remember?
Korsak: It is? Anyway, we have a situation down at Sterling. Hostage taking, they're calling us in.
Jane: Hold on. The body of Johnny Delgado is still here, right?
Korsak: It was checked out an hour ago.
Shit. Jane looked at her watch. 11:39. Someone got lucky. An hour ago, they were at Amanda's house. Now, she's more fired up to know what the hell is going on.
Korsak: C'mon, Jane.
Jane: I'll be right there.
Korsak shook her head. He grabbed his gear, stood up and walked out of the bullpen. Jane went back to her table and started putting the pieces so far of the Johnny Delgado case. Clean records, empty house, and Amanda running away. She's beginning to think this is-
Riley: It's almost lunch.
Jane looked up.
Jane: Huh?
Riley: Your lunch date is in 20 minutes.
Jane: Right, right.
Jane still wasn't finished thinking about the case. She's close to something, she can feel it. She needed someone to bounce of ideas to. Maura. She stood up and patted Riley on the back.
When Jane peeked inside Maura's office, the blonde's back was to her. She looked more polished that earlier. She readied her smile, took a deep breath and knocked. Maura looked back.
Jane: Maura.
Maura turned. She looked like the usual Maura now.
Maura: You need something?
Jane came in.
Jane: Why do I always have to need something? Can't I just come in and talk to you?
Maura: You haven't for the past few days but sure...
Ouch. Maura smiled. She gestured to her couch and sat down. Jane nodded and sat down.
Jane: Actually, I do need something.
Maura shot Jane a knowing look.
Jane: Did you save any DNA for Johnny Delgado? I need to run it through CODIS.
Maura sat up.
Maura: No, I didn't. Why do you need to run it?
Damn. She needed that for confirmation.
Maura: But maybe I can do something.
Maura stood up and went to the Autopsy Room. Jane followed and saw Maura digging through the trash. She pulled a cotton swab that had blood in it.
Maura: Everything that we used on him has been sterilized but not this.
She held up the cotton swab. Jane smiled big. Maura put down the cotton swab.
Maura: I'll run it through CODIS.
Jane: Yes!
Jane jumped at Maura and hugged her. Maura hugged back. They haven't been this close since Monday and Jane missed this. She hugged Maura tighter.
Maura: You're welcome, Jane but you're squishing me a bit.
Jane: Oh.
Jane broke off the hug. Maura breathe out. She took the cotton swab and prepped it.
Jane: You're amazing, you know that right?
Maura: I do.
Jane: Let's go to lunch, now. Leave the sample. C'mon.
Maura swinged her chair to Jane.
Maura: Lunch? I actually have something-
Jane: Cancel it, have lunch with me.
This is it, I'm gonna say it.
Maura: I can't cancel, Jane. I made a commitment with someone. I can't just-
Jane: C'mon, Maura. Just go to lunch with me, please. Let's go now.
Maura: Jane, I'm sorry. I can't.
Jane: You're going with Catherine, aren't you? Please Maura, just go to lunch with me. Blow her off.
Maura sighed. She stood up and crossed her arms.
Maura: I can't do that. No, I won't do that. I'm not gonna drop everything and be here when you're available. You ignored me for days.
Jane: I said I was sorry, Maura. I'm sorry.
Riley was right. Jane wanted to take back the last few days and just start again on Monday. If Maura won't come with her, she needs to do something. Something big that will get her to forgive her for being stupid or at least make her forget for the meantime. Jane walked up to Maura. Maura backed away slowly but Jane took her shoulders. Maura looked up to her. Jane smiled down at the blonde.
Jane: Maura, I-
Catherine: What's happening?
Jane: For crying out loud.
Jane put down her hands and backed away from Maura. Catherine came in.
Catherine: Are you ready?
Maura looked like she just took her first breath. She had to hold on to the slab railing.
Maura: I uh... I'm gonna get my bag.
Maura walked to her office, leaving Jane and Catherine. They both looked at each other. Catherine came closer to Jane.
Catherine: Jane, right?
Jane could just nod. She was too angry to formulate sentences.
Catherine: Honey, let it go. You lost your chance.
Jane: Wh..What?
Jane's hands trembled in anger.
Catherine: You might have been friends for five years but we were together in College. Oh, and that's together together. I was her first.
Catherine then winked at Jane.
Maura: You ready to go?
Catherine nodded and walked out the door. Maura looked back at Jane.
Maura: I'll see you later.
Jane couldn't even nod. Before she could do anything, Maura was out the door. Round 2 goes to Catherine again.
Jane: Korsak, listen to me. There's something here. You gotta let me chase after this.
Korsak: Maybe but you were just shot, you should go home.
Jane stormed in the bullpen along side Korsak, Frost and Riley. After what happened at the morgue, Jane went to Sterling. She got shot by one of the hostage takers. She saw that they were about to kill one hostage and she had to do something about it. Jane moved until she reached the side of the building, she jumped to save a pregnant hostage but was shot on the process. Although heroic, the team leader wasn't too happy with Jane's move.
Jane: Grazed. Just grazed. I'm fine. Plus, they cleared me.
Frost: They actually said you should go to the hospital.
Jane shot down at look at Frost as she sat down.
Frost: They did say that.
Korsak: Jane, go home. LT would want to talk about what happened, you should be prepared for that.
Right. The Lieutenant wasn't too pleased with the last one. Jane sure is gonna get the reaming of her life because she was shot this time, good intentions and all.
Jane: I'm okay. Plus, I need to do something about Amanda Delgado.
Korsak: Take the day off and go home.
Jane threw her head back and grunted. Frost chuckled at Jane's stubbornness. She looked at the clock. 03:00 pm. Two hours until they're off. I do need to buy a new phone.
Korsak: Jane, go home. That's an order. If it will make you feel at ease, I'll make some calls about the Delgado case.
Jane was okay with that. Atleast Korsak was entertaining the possibility of the case being something more than just a suicide. She stood up from her seat and grabbed her things. Frost nodded.
Jane went to the mall and did some window shopping. It felt weird since she's not really the type to do this kind of things. Maura introduced her to it. She's much rather stay at home and order online. She looked for a phone. As she was picking, she asked the sales lady specifically for a phone than set a ring tone for a certain number.
Maura: Detective Riley.
Riley looked up and saw Maura with wandering eyes.
Riley: Can I help you, Dr. Isles?
Maura: Do you know where Jane is? Or Detective Korsak and Frost?
Riley looked over and saw empty tables. They were already called in about the shooting. Riley put down her pen and gestured that Maura sit.
Maura: I'm fine. I just need to know where they are.
Riley nodded. She noticed the angst in her tone.
Riley: Detective Korsak and Frost were called about the shooting that happened earlier. They have been in LT's office for about half an hour now.
Maura: Shooting? The hostage taking escalated to shooting? How many were dead? I wasn't called in.
Riley: Well, um... Just one was shot. Detective Rizzoli.
Waves of shock ran through Maura's body. Jane was shot. She had worry written on her face.
Maura: Is she in the hospital? What happened to her?
Riley: She was just grazed, Dr. Isles. She's fine. She's fine. You don't need to worry.
Riley's words didn't calm her down. She needed to see Jane now. She needed to know if Jane was really okay. She knew the complications even if it's just a graze. She knew Jane would try to play it down, she might be in shock that she feels fine. She knew too much that it made her brain race and draw up every bit of possibility that can happen. She tried to pace herself.
Maura: Where is she, Riley? Where is she?
Riley: Dr. Isles, calm down.
Maura whipped out her phone and tried to call Jane. She then realized that her phone was broken.
Maura: Where is she, Riley?
Riley: I have no idea, Dr. Isles. Korsak asked her to take the rest of the day off. I don't know where she is.
Still racing with every worst case scenario in the book, she blew a gasket over what Riley just said.
Maura: How could you not know?! You're together!
Silence. The whole bullpen heard what Maura said. Maura looked down and calmed herself. She took three deep breaths. Riley on the other hand just nodded once and understood Maura's outburst. Maura did sit down.
Riley: Jane is fine, Dr. Isles. The paramedics treated her wound. They did advice her to go to the hospital just be sure but it's nothing.
Maura looked at Riley and nodded. She was still calming herself but now it's mixed with embarrassment. She took a deep breath.
Maura: I'm sorry about screaming. I don't know what came over me.
Riley: That's alright. You were just worried about her. But I don't really know where she is. Most likely she went home.
Maura nodded. She uncrossed her legs and motioned to stand up. Before she stood up, Riley touched her arms. She sat back down and looked at her.
Riley: And, Dr. We're not together. I'm not the one she's in love with.
Riley smiled after and patted Maura's arm twice. Maura smiled back and stood up.
Jane finally decided on a phone. She went with the one the sales lady recommended. She took it out of the store and started fiddling with it. She programmed her Ma's number in and designated a ringtone. She did for the rest of the family and Frost and Korsak. When she programmed Maura's number, she remembered the DNA of Johnny Delgado. She called her up.
Maura: Dr. Isles.
Jane: Maura, it's Jane.
Maura: Oh my god, are you okay? Where are you?
Jane: Uhh... at the mall? Why?
Maura: You were just shot. What are you doing at the mall?
Jane sighed. Maura's being overly protective again.
Jane: I bought a phone, the one I'm using to call you right now. I'm fine, Maura.
Maura: I need to take a look at the wound.
Jane: Why? You do dead persons. I'm not dead... yet.
Maura: That's not funny, Jane.
Jane: Hold on, I didn't call to be scolded, Dr. Death. I called about Johnny Delgado. What did the run show?
Jane heard a sigh on the other end of the line.
Maura: You need to come see me about that.
Shit. Jane knew what that meant. The files are tagged. Jane sighed and started walking to her car. She looked at her phone to see the time. 04:30.
Jane: Okay. Korsak asked me to take the rest of the day off so I'm gonna be there at about 6. Can you wait?
Pause from Maura. Jane wished for a yes.
Maura: Okay, I'll wait.
Jane ended the call.
Jane went home and took a bath. After she changed, she drove to the precinct. The drive took her longer than expected due to traffic and she made it into the office 30 minutes late. She ran to the morgue.
Jane: Good, you're still here. Sorry, I'm late. It was traffic.
Maura looked up from the papers in her desk and Jane walked in.
Maura: That's fine. How are you feeling?
Maura stood up and walked over to Jane. She saw the bandage in Jane's shoulder and touched it.
Jane: Ouch! Maura?!
Maura: I knew something was wrong. You should go to a hospital.
Jane: Well don't kill me before I get there.
Maura: Take off your shirt.
Jane moved back a bit.
Jane: I'm fine.
Maura: I need to look at the wound. Just do it, Jane.
Jane looked at Maura. She wanted to argue with another "I'm fine"
Maura: I'm gonna take it off.
Jane pulled her neck line, showing the bandage. She didn't want to take her shirt off. Maura took off the bandage and checked the wound. Jane was getting uncomfortable so she started talking.
Jane: So, the files were tagged?
Maura: Yes, they were.
Jane: A request has to be made, should be signed by you. Okay.
Maura: I have to have something concrete to sign that request. Do you have anything?
Unfortunately, it's all speculation. Jane needed the results for something concrete but now that they can't have it, she's got nothing.
Jane: Nothing. Anyway, thanks for trying.
Maura: Okay, nothing unusual.
Maura closed back up the bandage. Jane arranged her shirt. Maura punched her in the arm.
Jane: Ow! Maura, are you really trying to kill me? Why did you do that?
Maura: You got in the cross fires again, didn't you? Why do you always do that?
Jane: I had to save a hostage, Maura. I saved her life-
Maura: So you decided to try and kill yourself? Jane, you may have escaped death a hundred times now but you're still not invincible! Have you even told your mother? Does she know that you almost died today?
Jane closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Maura's blowing a graze way out of proportion. She didn't like when people talk fast and loud at her because usually she's the one doing that. She tried and tune out Maura's voice while she was looking at her. Maura's tirade slowly decreased in volume until totally mute. She could only see Maura lips move. She smiled at the sight. She felt a punch on her arm again. The pain broke her away from the trance.
Maura: Are you even listening to me, Jane? You are not superwo-
Jane grabbed Maura's face, pulled her in and kissed her hard. Grand gesture, just like in the movies. Jane acted on instinct. She could spout of the most romantic lines but Catherine could walk in again so she just moved. Jane wanted to kiss Maura and she did.
Maura: Stop.
Maura spoke mid kiss. She pushed Jane away.
Maura: Did you just kiss me to shut me up?
Jane shook her head and smiled.
Jane: I've always wanted to do that.
Jane looked deep into her green eyes, saying all the things that she can't verbalize just yet. She wanted Maura how much she wanted this to happen, how long she waited, but she didn't want to ruin this moment. Jane could almost feel Maura's heartbeat race. Cheeks flushed, Maura bit her lip and smiled. The blonde raised her arms and put it around Jane's neck. Maura inched in and kissed Jane on lips lightly. Jane felt bolts of electricity run through her body. She couldn't wait any longer. She kissed Maura. Harder, kissing her more intently than she had ever kissed anyone in her life. She enveloped her arms around Maura, pulling her even closer that the distance between them finally closed. Surprised, Jane felt Maura kissing back just as hard as she was. Maura's tongue teased Jane's lips and she gladly accepted. Maura gently pushed her tongue inside's Jane's mouth. She explored every corner, tasted everything. Jane moaned to this, her knees buckling. It's taking every bit of strength for her to keep standing up. Slowly, Jane pulled Maura and made their way to the couch. Maura took her shoes off and threw them, she got ahead, sat down on the couch and pulled Jane down. As they comfortable, Maura buried her hands in Jane's hair as the brunette worked her way around the blonde's body. Jane hands trailed down and stopped on Maura's breasts. Jane hesitated touching it at first but Maura's hands helped. Maura's other hand tugged on Jane's hair, she needed to pause for air.
Jane: I can't believe I waited until now.
Jane tried to kiss her again but Maura pushed her. She sat up.
Jane: What just happened?
Maura: This is unfair. I need to go.
She stood up and grabbed her shoes. Jane looked at her confused as she put them on.
Jane: What's wrong?
Maura arranged her clothes and grabbed her bag. Jane stood up.
Maura: You can't do this to me, Jane. Not now. You can't.
Maura voice trailed off. Her eyes looked heavy, she was about to cry. Jane got closer and tried to comfort her. Maura pushed her away.
Maura: I made a move, Jane. I dropped every hint, I even said I-... No. I'm not gonna do this to Catherine. I need to go.
A tear fell. Maura walked out of her office and ran to the elevator. She pushed the up button and got in the elevator. Jane ran for her.
Jane: Maura, wait.
Jane stood in front of the elevator.
Jane: I'm sorry I waited this long. I'm sorry for being an idiot this whole week. I'm sorry.
Jane took a step to get in the elevator.
Maura: Just stop, Jane. Just stop. You are an idiot. Leave me alone.
The elevator closed. Jane stood there, beating herself up for being such an idiot. She shouldn't have waited, she shouldn't have spoke, she should've hurt Maura. Fuck. Catherine might been there to win this round but she knew, she lost.
Maura got in the car. She looked at the rear view mirror and fixed her smeared lipstick. She took a deep breath and called someone.
Maura: Hey... No, no. I'm fine... Yes... Well, I shed a tear but I'd say it was successful.