A/N: Hey Everyone...here is the next chapter as I have promised. Sad to say that the chapter I post tomorrow will be the last one for this story. This chapter takes place after Jane talked to Maura on the phone so some things get cleared up for all of you. I hope you enjoy reading this chapter and please feel free to leave a review cause I love hearing from you all =o)
Maura heard her phone ringing on her bed from inside her closet and hurried to answer it. "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 on her phone Maura hurried to the door to answer it. Not knowing who it could have been at that time if night and not expecting anyone she called out from behind the door, "Who is it?"
"It's me." The familiar voice of Ian floated through to the other side of the door.
Opening the door quickly she immediately embraced Ian in a hug. However, unlike the last time she saw him she wasn't interested in furthering that hug anymore. Pushing Ian away but leaving her hands on his shoulders at arm length she said, "Ian, what a surprise. How long has it been?"
"At least nine months or so. God, it is so good to see you again. You look really good." Ian looked her up and down remembering the good time they had together the last time he was in town.
Maura stepped away and walked over to her kitchen island. "Thanks Ian, you too. It looks like you haven't changed a bit. Still tan as ever from that African sun." Maura pulled out her tea kettle and tea and turned on the kitchen tap and filled the tea kettle putting it on the stove for the water to start boiling.
"You should see the progress we are making over there Maura. We are doing so much good over there and the people are grateful as ever for the help that we are able to provide them."
"That is great news Ian." Maura turned around at the sound of the tea kettle whistling letting her know it was ready to come off the heat. Setting the kettle to the side she prepared the cups with the tea. "So I take it you are here for your usual supplies?"
"Yes, that and you." Ian said after taking the cup of tea that was offered to him.
"Well you are a little too late for that Ian."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that I am taken and I am happy."
"Is it serious? Because you know nothing needs to be serious between us."
Maura let out a small laugh. "Yes I do believe it is serious. I believe I'm in love."
"Oh really? Then I know this must be serious for you. So who is the lucky guy?"
"It's not a guy, actually, it is another woman."
Ian was shocked at the news he just received. "Well who is the lucky girl then?"
"Her name is Jane. Jane Rizzoli, you might remember her. You actually met her when you were here last time. You did a small procedure on her toe."
"Well it is kinda hard to remember anything from last time other than you," he gave a small grin, "But I do remember her. I could tell something was a little off between you two."
"Well we have only been together a short time but I think, actually, I know that I love her."
"As much as it pains me to carry on this conversation, does she know?"
"No, I have not told her yet. I was trying to find the right time to do it because she is the type of person that has the fight or flight type of response and the last thing I want her to do is flee."
"Do you know if she loves you too?"
"I don't know, I would hope so though."
"Well she is one crazy person if doesn't, hell, anyone is crazy if they don't love you. You are a wonderful person Maura."
Maura smiles and says, "Thank you. I have actually been saving up supplies for you since the last time you were here so you didn't have to go rushing around trying to find all that you need."
"Great. Lead the way and we'll go get those supplies."
Maura leads the way and takes Ian into her back storage room. Having most of the supplies she collected for Ian already boxed up she helped him move the boxes up to the foyer so they would be able to take the boxes out to the truck that a friend of Ian's was to bring by when he called. The supplies that weren't boxed up Ian put together some boxes so they could put the supplies in the box. After all supplies were boxed up they moved the last few boxes that were in the supply room out into the foyer.
Taking his phone out of his pocket Ian phoned his friend that showed up 5 minutes later. Ian and his friend moved all of the boxes sitting in Maura's foyer out to the truck and after securing the load and seeing his friend of Ian walked in the house to tell Maura goodbye.
"I know this was a short visit but of course you know I have to go."
"Well Ian, it was really good seeing you again. Next time you come I'll have some more supplies for you." Maura closed the distance between the two and gave Ian a hug.
As Maura pulled away from the hug Ian pulled her back in kissing her, trying to deepen the kiss. Maura felt an anger boil to the surface she had never felt before. The kiss broke when a loud bang on the door and a shattering noise made both of them jump. As Maura jumped back she immediately drew her hand back and slapped Ian across the face.
Walking away from Ian who was left rubbing the side of his face where a now red palm print was showing, she opened the door noticing a dozen red roses scattered about her porch in front of the door and shattered glass from the vase. Leaving the door open and stepping to the side she said as a taxi pulled up, "Your ride is here so I believe it is time for you to go."
Ian walked by Maura and out the door. Looking back he tried to wave goodbye but Maura wouldn't even look his way. Ian got in the taxi and was gone just as quick as he came. Walking back into the house and into the kitchen to grab the broom Maura got to thinking who would have thrown a vase of roses at her door. Wait…Oh my. Jane was coming by after she left the Robber. I bet that was her. She saw Ian kissing me and probably thought I was kissing him. Oh Jane, I'm sorry you had to see that but I didn't want it.
Going back to the front door Maura bent over and started sweeping up the mess that was on her porch. After sweeping up the mess and putting it in the trash can she noticed a small white card that she had missed sweeping up. Picking it up and flipping it over she noticed a small note that was in Jane's handwriting I love you. –Jane.
I love you too Jane.
I hope you hate me a little less after this chapter now that you know what really happened with Maura. I hope you didn't think I would allow Maura to cheat on Jane with stupid Ian. Hopefully you liked this chapter a little better than last. Tomorrow will be the last chapter. Please review if you feel like it =o)