Maura was the first to wake up. She climbed out off bed careful not to disturb Jane, who for once seem to be sleeping soundly. After showering and pulling on her sweat pants and one off Jane's tank tops she decided to start breakfast. She was just about to start breakfast when her phone started ringing. She pulled it from her pocket and looked at the number. It was one that she didn't know. "Dr Isles." She answered.

"Morning, Doc. It's Frankie."

"Oh, good morning Frankie. I didn't recognise your number."

Frankie chuckled. "Yea, kinda had to buy a new phone. Long story. Are you and Jane back safely?"

Maura smiled wondering now what Frankie had done to end up buying a new phone. "Yes. We got back early hours this morning. Do you want me to come and pick Bass and Jo up now? Jane's still asleep and I don't want to wake her."

"No, you're okay doc. I'll drop them off now and hopefully I'll be able to stay until Jane wakes up?" Frankie asked hopefully.

"You're more than welcome to stay. Have you only just got off from work?"

"Yep. How did you know?"

Maura smiled. "The voices in the background gave you up. Would you like some breakfast?"

"Doc, you don't have to..." Frankie started.

"It's the least I can do. I'll see you in a while." Maura smiled as she ended the call. She turned to her fridge to see what she had in. once she found she did indeed have things in for breakfast she decided to get the water for Bass and Jo ready as well as putting a little food down for Jo, and preparing a little fresh fruit and veg for Bass's breakfast. After all that she glanced at the clock and realised nearly an hour gone past since she put the phone down to Frankie. Jane still wasn't awake, so she put the coffee maker on in the hope of it not waking Jane. Finally she sat down at her kitchen table drinking her first coffee of the day.

Less than fifteen minutes later Maura hears a faint knock at her front door. Finishing the last of her coffee she pushes herself away from the table and heads for the door. She opens the door to find Frankie stood and struggling to keep Bass in his arms with his weight, Jo rushes past her before she even sees the little dog. She's suddenly grateful that she remember to close the bedroom door behind her. At least Jo won't wake Jane up. "Please, come in." Maura smiles.

Frankie walks in and puts Bass straight down. "He weighs a hell of a lot, Doc." Frankie smiles.

"He doesn't weigh as much as you think." Maura laughs. "How was work?"

Frankie shrugged. "Okay, I guess. Nothing special."

Maura walked back into the kitchen, Frankie following. "What would you like to eat? Pancakes? Waffles? Even got cereal if you want?"

"Waffles. I mean if that's okay?" Frankie smiles.

Maura nods. "Of course it is. Drink?"

Frankie nods. "How about coffee?" When Maura nods, Frankie walks over to the coffee maker, "It's the least I can do. You're making me breakfast. Would you like another?"

Maura smiled sweetly. "Yes, please." She turns and puts Bass's breakfast down for him. "I've missed you little one." She whispers to her tortoise. "Have they both behaved?" Maura says turning back to Frankie.

Frankie nods. "No problem at all." He pours and hands Maura her cup off coffee. "I take it Jane still ain't up?"

"No. Not yet." Maura smiles. "She drove all the way back last night, wouldn't even let me drive for a while. I don't want to wake her up. She hasn't had much sleep."

"Is she doing okay?" Frankie asks, his voice full of concern.

Maura sighs. "She is...She's still getting there." Maura knew she couldn't say much more. The last thing she wanted was for Jane to think she has betrayed her by telling people to much. She knew Jane didn't want anyone to know about the nightmares.

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Jane panicked when she woke up to an empty bed. She bolted upright after another nightmare but Maura wasn't in the bed with her. She reached for her gun when she heard scratching at the bedroom door. Climbing out of bed she walked slowly to the door. She held her gun tightly in her hand and it wasn't until she heard the scratching again along with a little whine did she open the door and bend down just in time to catch Jo in her arms. "Hi buddy. I've missed you. Did Maura already come and collect you?" Jane couldn't stop chuckling when Jo started whining again. "Come on, let's go and see Bass."

Jane placed Jo back on the floor and headed towards the kitchen. As soon as Maura came into her view she stopped for a few seconds before she walked into the kitchen. She walked up behind Maura and wrapped her arms around her waist. "Mmm. Good morning, baby. This smells delicious." Jane whispered as she placed a soft kiss to Maura's neck. She spun Maura around in her arms and soon caught her in her lips in a chaste kiss. "I missed you this morning." She whispered when she pulled back.

"Jane..." Maura said, nervously.

Jane interrupted. "You could have woke me up before you picked Jo and Bass up, I would have come with you."

Maura smiled softly. "Actually...I didn't pick them up."

Jane was confused. "If you didn't pick them up, how did they get here?"

Frankie cleared his voice. "I've just dropped them off."

Maura felt Jane tense up as soon as she registered Frankie's voice. She saw the mixture of shock and scared looks. She should have warned Jane Frankie was here, but then again she didn't even know Jane was up until she felt Jane's arms being wrapped around her waist.

Jane turned around, keeping her arms around Maura's waist so she could look at her brother. "Frankie...this,"

Frankie cut her off. "Don't you dare tell me this isn't what it looks like? I'm your brother, Janie? How could you lie to me about this? Is this why Robert..."

"Shut up." Maura said looking at Frankie. She pulled out of Jane's arms and stepped forward. "Don't you dare say that man's name in my house."

Frankie looked at Maura and then back at Jane. He continued where he left off. "Because you were having an affair?" He looked back at Maura. "And you let this happen? She was married."

"Frankie..." Jane said. She waited until Frankie looked at her. "That bastard didn't do what he did because I was having an affair with Maura. He did what he did because I was leaving him. I was going out of town. As in leaving for good, with Jason. Maura knew nothing. And we weren't having an affair. Yes he thought we were, but he also thought I was fucking every single guy I saw."

"But..." Frankie started, but stopped when he looked at Maura. "You need to back off."

"Okay." Maura smiled. She heard Jane take a sharp breath before continuing. "I will back off. But I will only do so if Jane asks me to herself. I will not back off just because you want me to."

Jane pulled Maura back against her. "You aren't going anywhere." Jane said to Maura, wrapping her arms back around her waist. "Frankie...I've only got two things to say to you. First is that I love Maura and I'm so grateful she returns my feelings. I've always loved her, Frankie. Second...Don't make me choose, baby brother. You know me. I'm still the same sister who beat up every kid who hurt you, who used to look after you, who loves you."

"I won't make you choose, Jane. You know I wouldn't do that." Frankie said. "But this...you two, it'll take a bit of getting used too."

Jane nods weekly.

"Did you tell Ma? Is that why you went to New York?"

Jane shook her head. "No, I told Ma about a week an half before. She was okay with it. I left because she tried to set me with one of your school mates. She knew how I felt about Maura and she was okay with it but then she went and did that. I'm sorry, Frankie." Jane sighed and rested her head on Maura's shoulder. The little strength she had left her.

Frankie stood up and walked around to where Jane and Maura were standing. Maura pulled out of Jane's arms again for the second time in less than ten minutes. She was quite surprised when Frankie pulled Jane into a hug. "She needs time. We all do, Jane. I don't think anyone will expect this. But...hey, listen to me. We will get used to this. Some quicker than others. But I love you both. Can that be enough for now?" Frankie asked smiling.

"Wait a second..." Jane started.

Frankie chuckled. "I know it might seem cruel but I had to do that. I needed to make sure Maura was who you wanted. I don't want either of you to get hurt and loose everything you have." Frankie turned to a shocked Maura. "I'm sorry, Maura."

Maura nodded.

"I've got to go. I'm on duty soon and I want to get some sleep. Enjoy your day. And Jane..." Frankie stopped as he neared the door. "Ma will come around. I promise."

Jane nodded. "Drive carefully. How about you come around and watch the game with me later?"

Frankie smiled. "I'll be here for eight."

Once the door closed signalling Frankie had left Maura turned to face Jane. "Did you expect that?"

Jane shook her head. "No. I mean I always thought Frankie would be okay. That we wouldn't have to worry about him. But then all that stuff he said...once he said why he said it, it kinda makes sense. He just doesn't want us to get hurt."

Maura nodded and took a step towards Jane. "Are you okay with Frankie knowing so soon?"

Jane smiled. "Yep. I mean we need to start telling people why not know. I know we said we would wait a while but I want to be able to kiss you without having to worry about people being in your house."

"And without you having to look around every room you walk into." Maura laughed.

Jane's smile grew. "That too."

"Okay. Then we'll start to tell people."

Jane took the last step towards Maura and pulled her flush against herself. "Come back to bed with me?"

"What about breakfast?"

Jane leaned in and gave Maura a soft kiss. "Breakfast can wait."