A/N: As I have promised, another chapter. It's later in the day than usual but it's only cause I have to work. Well here it is another chapter and only a couple more to go. I hope you enjoy this chapter and please feel free to leave a review because I love hearing from you all. Not to mention the storyline of the story is over so hopefully these chapters will be better for you. Please enjoy =o)
As the detectives walked into the Dirty Robber they received cheers from the other law enforcement patrons. Each just smiled and waved like they had done nothing special, just a normal day at work even though their suspect was able to kill a few women before they were able to track him down and arrest him. Jane walked over to her usual table that she shares with Maura and sits down followed by Korsak and Frost who took the seat on the other side of the booth.
Still smiling from the greetings they received upon entering the bar Frost said, "Why don't you call Dr. Isles and see if she wants to come celebrate."
"Yeah, she had every part in catching our suspect as we did. If it wasn't for her and her team analyzing the hell out of those nail scrapings we may have never got any DNA and that jerk could still possibly be out there." Korsak chimed in and smiled knowing that Jane would like to have Maura there for more reasons other than being part of the team and cracking a case.
"Yeah Korsak, I think I will, she does deserve a break from this like the rest of us do." Jane picked up her phone and started texting. Hey! Come have a drink or two with us at the Robber to celebrate our catch. –J. The waitress came over and got each of the detectives drink order, each opting for some beer from the tap. Each were mulling over the details of the arrest while drinking their beers.
Frankie came over and interrupted their conversation, "Hey Jane, Frost, Korsak, I heard you got that big break on that case you were working. Congratulations." All three detectives responded with a thank you. "You up for some darts Frost? I could use you over there cause they're killing me." Thumbing over his shoulder, Frankie was pointing to his patrol buddies by the dart boards.
"Sure thing buddy, let's go kick some ass." Frost slid out from the booth and followed Frankie over to the dartboards. As soon as Frost left the table Korsak slid over more towards the center of the booth so he could be face to face with Jane.
"So how are things going?"
Jane looked at him with a quizzical look on her face, "Good, especially after today."
"I don't mean just in general, I mean how are things going between you and the doc?"
Instantly feeling the blush rise up her neck into her cheeks she didn't have to respond.
"That good huh?"
"Yeah, I guess you can say that." Jane was trying her best to hide the smile that slowly widened across her face.
"The last thing I knew between you and the doc is when we had our conversation her last time and I told you to not miss out on a great chance."
"Wow, you remember that huh?"
"I sure do. Janie, you were so down in the dumps it was like someone came along and kicked your puppy. You didn't have to tell me that you liked the doc because I could almost see it from day one when you two became friends. You two have been through thick and thin together and have come out the other side stronger."
"You're right, we sure have been through some tough stuff, huh? You know what? She never responded back to my text. I know she was going to be rearranging her closet tonight but I'd at least thought she would be able to answer my text. Let me try calling her." Finding Maura's name in her contact list Jane hit the send button.
"Hey Jane."
"Hey. Did you get my text?"
"I just got it. I'm sorry. I'm trying to alphabetize my shoe collection. I got so distracted I didn't hear your text come through."
"It's okay. I was just wanting to see if you wanted to come to the Robber and celebrate with us that we finally caught the asshole."
"Oh, that sounds wonderful, but I have shoes all over the place right now and you know how much I hate things out of place."
"No problem, I understand, your shoes are more important than me." Jane smiled even though she knew Maura wouldn't be able to see it.
"Jaaannnee."
"I'm kidding Maur, I completely understand. How about I drop by when I leave here?"
"Sounds great. Can't wait to see you. I miss you already. Oh, that was the doorbell, let me go get that and I'll see you in a little while."
"Alright Maur." Hitting the end button Jane looked at Korsak, "She's alphabetizing her shoe collection."
Without saying a word Korsak just formed an 'Oh' with his mouth.
"I know, that woman has more shoes than a shoe store I think."
Korsak chuckled. "So I take it she won't be joining us tonight?"
"No. You know how she is with making sure everything is in its correct place before she can go back to functioning like a real person." Jane laughed at her own joke.
Chuckling along with her he said "Yes, she is very meticulous."
"I don't think meticulous is the correct word. Maybe a little OCD."
Laughing again Korsak decided to change the subject. "So how is the love life going with the doc?"
"No way am I going to give you any specifics Vince."
"No. I'm not saying it like that Jane, I mean how are things going between you and the doc? Love?"
"I think you may have hit it on the head. I think I'm in love Korsak."
"Have you told her this yet?"
"No. But I really want to but we, you know, just basically started dating and I know I love her but I guess I'm kinda scared to say it because what if she doesn't love me back?"
"I honestly highly doubt that Jane. Not with the way she looks at you. She admires you, adores you, and I really do think I see love in her eyes when she looks at you."
"You think so?"
"Yes. I know so."
"I can't doubt your detective skills because I learned from the best." Jane winked at him and smiled.
"At least I can say I have done one right thing in my life, take you under my wing and watch you turn into the wonderful, smart, and beautiful woman that I know right now."
"Thanks Korsak."
"Your welcome."
"You know what? I think I am going to call it quits and head over to Maura's house, I think it is time I tell her how I really feel."
"Good luck, but I know you won't need it." Korsak smiled as Jane slid out from the booth and walked over to the other side where Korsak was sitting and leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye Jane, see you tomorrow."
Jane had one stop to make before she headed over to Maura's house. Heading over to a grocery store she decided to buy Maura a dozen roses. She only opted to go to the grocery store for the flowers because at that time of night all the florists were closed. Walking into the store she found the best looking bouquet of deep red roses and filled out a little card to go in with the flowers. Deciding not to show up on Maura's step with Roses in green cellophane wrapping she found a vase to put them in and headed to the checkout and paid.
The closer she got to Maura's house she was excited at the prospect of finally telling Maura after all this time that she loved her. I don't know what my problem was. I almost lost the best thing that has ever happened to me by being so stubborn and not following my feelings. I think I have loved Maura since the beginning. Almost love at first sight. Maybe it was love at first sight but I was just too stupid to realize it.
Pulling up into Maura's driveway she parked the car and just sat in the driver's side seat trying to calm the nerves that were trying to get the best of her. I'm really going to do this. No going back now Rizzoli. Taking a deep breath and breathing out slowly to calm her nerves, Jane grabbed the vase with the roses and headed up Maura's walkway to the door.
Just as she was about to knock on the door she could see Maura through the small windows on either side of the door. Seeing what looked like another figure inside she peeked through the window just in time to see Ian kissing Maura and Maura Kissing Ian.
Jane felt jealousy and rage coursing through her body at the same time. All the while it felt like her heart was going to drop to her feet and her stomach felt like it was doing flips. She let the anger get the best of her and she threw the vase at the door which caused it to shatter in many pieces. Stalking back to her car Jane jumped in and backed out of Maura's driveway as fast as she could trying to get as far away from what she saw as she could.
Hearing a loud bang followed by a shattering noise outside her door Maura went and opened the door looking for what could have caused the noise. Looking down at the ground she found a dozen roses strewn about her front porch with a shattered vase. Within the mess she saw a little white card and she picked it up looking at the note that was scrawled on it. I Love you. –Jane.
I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. Yes there is a little bit of a bump in the road right now but I'm pretty sure things will be okay, or will they? I guess you'll just have to tune into the next chapter to see. Thank you for reading and please review if you would like =o)