Part 13

A familiar sound of heels on the floor caused the detectives to turn. It did not go unnoticed that the ME focused on one set of eyes as she headed to the group. Once she got close and was standing next to Jane she greeted the other detectives before launching into the information. "The syrup is a blend distributed to Boston's own 'Coffee Love' shop. There are only a few of them located in the city. One of which is near the campus." Maura finished and then asked Frost to pull up the location on the map.

"I would make the hypothesis that the two men went to that particular one." Maura looked to Jane waiting for a comment.

"Guessing again Dr. Isles? I do believe you are spending too much time with the detectives." Jane smirked.

"Actually, the lab managed to clear up a receipt in the second victim's wallet." Maura grinned from ear to ear.

Frost and Korsack couldn't contain their laugh either.

Jane just shook her head smiling as well. "I guess you really have been spending too much time with us, playing games and all." She couldn't resist.

"Actually, I think that just means she spends way too much time with you Jane." Frost chimed in. "You taught me everything I know." He winked at her.

Korsack saw Jane open her mouth to say something. "I don't think so Jane. You brought that aspect with you." He interrupted before she had a chance to voice her opinion.

Maura let a giggle escape before they all three looked at her and she stifled it with her hand. She took a deep breath to try to restrain herself but it caught in her throat when Jane winked at her. The boys were so focused on Maura that they didn't even notice Jane's expression. She quickly turned back to the evidence board.

"Since these two victims have the same component on their clothes as well as the other connections they are definitely being targeted. But why?" Jane spoke loud enough to bring the other three back to focus. "There are no other connections over the years?" She turned to Frost.

"I haven't seen anything pop on my searches. It would have to be something in their past." Frost was searching the campus security database using their names for anything.

"Try looking at any cases that were not reported to actual police by security as well." Jane spouted biting her nail. "Maybe security handled it." The disdain for the possibility was obvious in her tone.

"Let's run a search on their banking transactions for that same day of the coffee receipt and see if there are any other connections between the men and let's also link the third guy into the searches." Jane looked at her watch. "I'm thinking now is a good time for a coffee break." She looked over at Maura with an apologetic smile.

This did not go unnoticed by Korsak and Frost. Frost smiled to himself. "I have a lot of the computer work to get done with these searches."

"Why don't you two ladies head out to the coffee shop to flash the photos and you can get a sample of the syrup to test." Korsak threw out. "If you don't have any other immediate business downstairs Dr. Isles." He continued to look at Maura as he spoke afraid of the glare he may get out of Jane. "I will do some more background on the third guy while you take care of that."

Frost watched in awe as Jane never made a move or objection. 'There is no way she couldn't know what he was doing' was his only thought. "Korsack, why don't I run downstairs and grab us some food while the computers do their thing."

"Sounds good." Korsack walked closer to the ladies. "Now go, before I change my mind." He looked directly at Jane this time. She nodded her head and the detective led the doctor by her elbow towards the elevator, pushing the down button when they arrived.

As the two waited for the elevator they could feel the eyes on them, neither dare turn around. If they had, they might have noticed the grin on Korsak's and Frost's face.

As Maura reached and pushed the button for the main floor she brushed against Jane slightly and felt the hitch in her breath causing the small blonde to smile. 'Taking this slow could be fun.' Once the door was closed though, Jane instinctively moved closer and looked down into the ME's eyes and flashed that bright Rizzoli smile that warms her heart. They were so lost in each other's gaze that they almost didn't notice the elevator had stopped. It was the act of someone else getting on that woke them from their private world.

They both seemed slightly embarrassed from the situation and Jane quickly led the ME to her car. Jane reached over and held Maura's hand as she drove as it was the most natural thing to do. No words were spoken, they just enjoyed the comfort and calm they were feeling.

At the coffee shop, Coffee Love, Jane opened the door for Maura just as she always has and they headed for the counter. Jane pulled out the photos of the victims to show the staff while Maura collected samples of the syrup from the dispensers.

"Have you seen any of these men in here before?" Jane asked the first girl.

"No, I don't think so." The petite blonde barista answered looking at the detective. "Wait, he looks like one of the guys who comes in every so often, but I'm not sure."

Jane looked over at Maura and then almost jumped at the sound of the girl shouting to the barista at the other end of the counter. "Hey Lynn, come here."

"What do ya need Bree?" the taller blonde with a muscular stature answered as she looked Jane up and down. "Who is this?" Lynn almost smirked noticing the detective shifting in her own skin.

The flirting voice from the barista caught the attention of Maura as well. She quickly moved from her spot at the syrups and began standing against Jane. She never reached for her or said a word but it was obvious by the movement as well as the slanted grin she gave to Lynn that this detective was not available.

After an awkward moment and many exchanged glances Maura noticed that Jane seemed to have lost her ability to speak. "Detective Rizzoli is asking if either of you ladies recognize any of these three men."

"Lynn, do you think this guy is that guy who comes in semi-regular?" Bree stood there for a moment as if deep in thought. "Triple shot tall mocha, no foam, light whip." She stated as a matter of fact.

It was Lynn's turn to have an awakening moment. "Yeah, I think so. I think he was in here with these other two a couple weeks ago." She looked at Bree who was trying to remember. "I think you were off that day." Bree seemed puzzled but let it go.

"Is there anything you can tell me about that day and these three Lyn?" Jane asked looking the girl in the eyes but her voice softer and slightly lower and Maura's sudden shift next to her did not go unnoticed.

"They kept lowering their voices if anyone got close and then it looked like they were going to shout and argue. This guy," Lyn pointed to Shawn Casek "stood up abruptly and stormed out leaving the other two sitting there."

The detective and the ME thanked the girls and Jane left her card in case they thought of anything else before leaving. Jane instinctively put her hand on the small of Maura's back as she opened the door and they headed for the car.