A/N: Hello Everyone. Again I want to say thank you to all of you who are reading my story and another thank you for those reviewing. Your words are inspiration and makes me want to write just that much more. Again I have to say thank you to artgrrl1989 for her help. A disclaimer for all those reading, Rizzoli nor Isles belong to me. This story will contain Rizzles and possible M chapters. Hope everyone enjoys the chapter. Please review =o)
Jane was the only one sitting in the bullpen lost in her case when the buzzing of her phone startled her.
You're late. M.
Jane all but smacked the palm of her hand against her forehead. Shit.
Sorry. On my way. J.
Jane rushed and closed her folders and packed up the case files for the evening. Grabbing her blazer off the back of her chair she hurried for the elevators trying to get out of there as fast as she could.
Jane stopped by her apartment first so she could grab Bass' best friend, Jo. She hurried up the steps and burst into her apartment. She grabbed Jo's leash off the counter noticing an envelope sitting on top of the counter with her name written on it. Not sure where the note came from she opened it up surprised to see two Boston Red Sox tickets with a note.
Hey Jane. Dropped by to give these to you. I won't be able to go cause the boss is making me work this weekend. Catch a foul ball for me. Tommy.
Upset that she missed her brother drop by, she was still excited by the prospect of going to see her favorite team play. No way. These are for the Sox vs. Yankees game. Excited, she stuffed the tickets in her pocket and headed for the door. Jo Friday could only stare at her owner in confusion thinking she was going to be left behind.
Jane stopped right before she walked out remembering she was about to leave Jo behind. Turning around she looked down at Jo and said "sorry girl." Jane grabbed the leash and hooked Jo to it and headed out the door and headed to Maura's.
Jane headed up the walkway with Jo on her leash in one hand and a pizza in the other. Trying not to drop the pizza and let Jo go she was able to ring the doorbell. Maura answered the door looking not happy.
"You're late."
Jane held up the pizza as a peace offering and smiled. "I promised Italian."
"You promised homemade Italian."
"Come on Maur, I got caught up in the case and didn't realize how late it had gotten."
Maura decided Jane's punishment was going to be the silent treatment. She left Jane standing at the door in shock as she watched Maura walk in the house towards the kitchen leaving her to let herself in.
Jane kicked off her shoes and let Jo off her leash so she could find her friend. I think she's actually mad at me. Jane walked into the kitchen hoping she would be able to get herself out of deep water.
"Maura. Are you mad at me?"
No answer.
"I brought dinner for us."
No Answer. Maura pulled two plates out of the cabinet.
"I've come bearing gifts."
This got Maura's attention but still no answer.
She's really gonna make me work for it isn't she. "I have tickets."
"To the Beethoven concerto by the Boston Pops?"
Jane raised an eyebrow. "No."
"Well fine. To what then?"
"To the classic rivalry of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees."
"Jane, I don't follow baseball, you know that."
"I know but you don't have to follow the game to enjoy watching it."
"But I don't watch it." Maura brought the plates over to the coffee table setting them down.
Feeling better that Maura was not about to shoot daggers through her Jane eased her way over to the couch with the pizza. "I meant live and in person. Nothing beats the feeling you get when you are watching a classic rivalry like the Sox and the Yankees."
"So these teams hate each other?"
"That would be an understatement."
"So when are we going to this classic rivalry?"
"It's this weekend on Saturday at 1pm." Jane sat on the couch and opened the pizza box taking a slice. Maura sat down with Jane and put a slice of pizza on her plate.
"Ooh. I like to see you get dirty," Jane teased Maura.
"I'm not dirty. I'm actually clean. I took a shower before you arrived."
"I'm talking about you eating pizza with your hands, getting them 'dirty.' Never mind."
Maura just shrugged not understanding Jane's sarcasm. Maura grabbed the remote and turned on the TV and turned it to a documentary about penguins in Antarctica.
"It just amazes me what they go through to be able to bring new life into the world."
"It amazes me how it looks like they are wearing tuxedos." Jane could not help but laugh at her own joke. The way Maura was staring at her only made her laugh even harder.
They finished eating the pizza and got in their comfort mode. Jane stretched out her legs to rest them on the coffee table and stretching her arms to rest them on the back of the couch.
I wonder if she would mind if I curled into her side. I don't know why but she makes me feel so secure. Maura slowly leaned into Jane resting her head on Jane's shoulder and tucking her legs underneath her.
Jane jumped a little when she felt Maura against her side. Jane immediately tensed up and Maura could feel it but she ignored it and stayed where she was. Maura I don't know what you're doing to me. You're killing me but at the same time I really like this. Jane felt like she was in high school wanting to put her arm around Maura's shoulders. Little did she know but Maura was having the same thoughts.
A little more than halfway through the documentary Jane could tell Maura was asleep by her even breaths. Seeing a lock of hair that had made its way from behind Maura's ear she gently pushed the strand of hair back behind her ear. Jane had a realization. I like her but more than a friend. Jane decided not to bolt like she did the other night and just allowed herself to enjoy the company of her friend. What she doesn't know won't hurt her right?
Jane stayed awake for the duration of the documentary. She was tired too and decided she better not drive home. Gently nudging Maura she said "hey Maur, come on, let's get you to bed." Maura just snuggled tighter against Jane. She nudged her again and she swore she heard Maura mumble something about not wanting to go to school.
Guessing she was going to have a hard time waking Maura she decided to get up and picked Maura up to carry her to her room. Jane laid Maura on the bed and pulled back the covers to cover her with. Jane turned to head into the guest room but Maura woke up briefly to ask Jane where she was going "please stay."
Jane could not resist so she climbed into the bed next to Maura like many other times but feeling different this time because Jane was realizing she was having more than friendly feelings towards Maura. Jane was not too far behind Maura and was asleep before she knew it.
Sarah Jenkins gripped the bar tightly as the crowded room began to spin. She was definitely rethinking her third shot of tequila. She and her friends had been at club Coyotes dancing and celebrating her 25th birthday. The music was deafening and the bass was pumping loud. For the hundredth time that night she was flashed in the eyes with a strobe light so she decided it was time to call it quits and to go home for the night. It seemed like they had just made it to the party but it was already 2am. Sarah was ready to go home, take off her ridiculously high heels, and slip into a drunkenly, oblivious sleep.
Outside the bar sat a black vehicle with a man inside watching the people go in and out of the bar. As he sat there watching fresh woman enter and then tipsy ones tumble out of the club, he would shake his head in disapproval. Still he could not find the definitive qualities for any of the girls to be the right one.
Sarah came teetering of the club feeling a little unsteady but knew she needed a cab more than anything. Her friends were not quite ready to go home just yet so they decided to stay. They begged her to remain with them but she was resolute and Sarah decided to go home. Luckily for her, there were plenty of waiting cabs outside Coyotes waiting for the many patrons who would be streaming out inebriated and looking for a ride home. Sarah was one of those girls.
The man in the vehicle saw Sarah come out of the bar and shook his head to himself in agreement that she was the one. Sarah hopped into the cab and automatically spouted off her address to the cab driver. The cab pulled away from the curb and headed out to take Sarah home. Unbeknownst to the driver or Sarah, a black vehicle pulled out after the cab following it.
Sarah woke up not too hung over and glad tequila did not have that effect on her like beer did. When she drank beer, she was like the walking dead all the next day. She proceeded with her morning ritual of turning on the shower to warm up, going into the kitchen to start the coffee brewing, and headed back to the bathroom to get herself ready.
Sarah finished her morning rituals and grabbed her coffee to leave for work four hours later I am getting way too old for this. Just as she was about to walk out the door she forgot her favorite part of the morning. She walked back into the bedroom and watched her girlfriend sleep for a minute before walking over to the side of the bed and kissing her girlfriend Jamie goodbye. Walking out the bedroom she picked her keys and coffee up and headed out the door.
Sarah walked out the door and stopped to look at her birthday present to herself, a new Chevy Cruz. After admiring her accomplishment she got in and brought the car to life by turning the key. She pulled out of the driveway and started off to work. As she pulled away on Oak way she didn't notice the black vehicle pulling out behind her following her to work.
Pulling up to the stop sign just up the street Sarah took a second to reach for her cup to take a sip of coffee. In that second she did not notice the black vehicle coming up behind her until she heard the screeching of the tires and felt a heavy thud and coffee being spilt everywhere. Really? I just got this car earlier this week. Give me a break. This jerk better not drive off cause I'm gonna be pissed. Sarah looked in her rearview mirror and saw the gentleman get out of the car so she felt more at ease despite the situation and grabbed her insurance info and proceeded to get out of the vehicle to exchange information.
"I am so sorry ma'am. I was distracted by my phone ringing. It's not even 6:30 and I'm already getting calls from my office." The man held out his hand for Sarah as an offer to shake.
"We all have our bad days." She took his hand in hers and they shook hands. "My name is Sarah Jenkins."
"Pleased to meet you Sarah. Sorry it is under these circumstances. My name is Dr. James Sweeny."
"Here is my information so you can copy. The damage isn't that bad so I don't think we need to involve the police but I think I am going to need it towed. I can't really drive around with the bumper scraping the road."
"Mine isn't either," he said, "we can just let our insurance companies take care of it. Are you okay? Cause I did smack you a little hard."
"Yeah, I suppose you did. But now that you mention it my neck is starting to feel a little stiff."
"I hope I didn't give you whiplash. My office is up the street. I can take you by there and give you a look over to make sure everything is ok."
"Well I just can't leave my car here. I need to get it towed."
"I know a great repair guy. I have used him for years and recommend everyone to see him. Not to mention he tows so there wouldn't be an extra cost."
Mom always said never go with strangers. But I don't think I can consider a doctor a stranger. "Well I suppose but I have to be to work in a little bit so I can't be too long."
"Not a problem. I'll have you in and out in a jiffy."
James walked over to the passenger side of his Lexus IS 250 opening the door for Sarah. Wow. Now this is a nice car. I should've been a doctor. James got in the driver's side and started the car and pulled away headed towards his office.
"Here is some Tylenol. It will help with the stiffness in your neck."
"Thank you. Anything that will help is very nice."
Sarah took the two pills offered to her. James handed her a bottle of water. "I haven't drink out of it yet. Still new."
Sarah took the water offered to her and swallowed the pills with a long drink of water. Sarah and James sat in silence for a minute before she asked "where is your office?"
"It's just about five minutes up the road. Only a couple blocks away."
By this time Sarah was starting to feel a little woozy. What the hell did he just give me? "I'm starting to not feel good. Can you pull over?"
"Sorry, can't do that."
Sarah started reaching for her phone and started dialing a phone number before James ripped the phone out of her hand and cleared the number trying to be called. Sarah tried to stop him but could no longer function correctly. Her last thought was I love you Jamie before she blacked out.
Not a movie night but close enough. Anyone think we have a serial killer yet? I guess we'll see ;o) I'm dehydrated and reviews are my water. Please rehydrate me (yes, I know, that was dumb but you can't blame a girl for tryin') =o)
