Chapter 6

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Jane's eyes slowly opened and shivered despite the comforter she laid underneath. Rubbing her eyes she groaned and rolled over, reaching for the warmth of her best friend. She patted the spot beside her couple times, greeted with only the cold sheets. Opening her eyes she sat up looking for Maura as the sun was barely starting to rise, " Come on Maura, its like five in the morning or something. Its freaking freezing in here, hurry and come back to bed."

Jane snuggled down back underneath the blankets turning on her side facing the sliding glass door. She had a bad feeling as she realized the door was open, letting the early morning breeze filter through the room. Her heart rate increased, It was quiet, too quiet for her liking. Standing up she shivered, she wasn't sure whether it was from the draft or perhaps the bad feeling she was getting. Getting out of bed she shut the door she glanced around the room, she really wished she had her handgun. The bathroom door was closed with the light on.

" Maur? Hey you ok," Jane asked while knocking on the door lightly. Jane ran a hand through her hair as she received no response from the other side. She was starting to feel a twisting in her stomach, it seemed like she was no longer cold and it was too hot.

" Hey I'm coming in," Jane stated turning the knob and opening the door. The sight that greeted her wasn't a pleasant one and it felt like someone took a knife and stabbed Jane in the stomach. Maura laid on the bathroom floor, surrounded by a pool of blood, her skin seemed bruised in some places and she was pale.

Rushing to her friends side she scooped up Maura in her arms, cupping her face to see if she was slightly conscious, she was unconscious, " Oh my god Maura. Are you ok? Maura wake up? Talk to me Maura!"

Leaning in Jane listened for any breathing, she couldn't hear a thing. Jane laid Maura back down on the floor, tilting her chin up she began to start the compressions on her chest, " Oh god Maura stay with me"

Jane ignored the blood on her hands, the stains she was leaving on Maura's nightgown. Why was it only her? In Jane's mind she knew Maura was gone but she refused to accept that. Tears streamed down her face as it seemed the wounds on her body were similar to stab wounds. How could she have not known of this, it was her fault, she should have heard her, she should have protected her.

Jane shot up in bed, beads of sweat gathered on her forehead. She immediately reached over and pulled back the blankets where Maura slept, Maura woke up and glanced at Jane with a confused expression.

" Jane are you ok?"

Jane laid back down, covering her face with her hands. It felt so real to her, it was apparent no matter where she went, her nightmares would follow. Jane smiled as Maura inched closer resting her hand on Jane's stomach where she began to trace circular patterns . " Its ok Jane, I'm here. Just close your eyes and try and get some sleep."

Jane glanced down at Maura and understood she wasn't fully awake, perhaps it was out of habit that she trying to comfort her. Closing her eyes she placed the blankets back over them, the circular patterns Maura was tracing was starting to lull her back to sleep. Closing her eyes she relaxed, Maura would always be here, she wouldn't lose her friend, she would always be able to protect her.

Jane grumbled as she heard a sound coming from the nightstand, reaching her hand out she instinctively tried to find the alarm clock to shut it off. As Jane became more awake she realized that it was her cell pone that was ringing. Grumbling she grabbed her phone, "Rizzoli."

" Oh don't act so casual with me young lady. Do you know I've been worried sick about you? Why haven't you called me yet? I swear you kids don't appreciate the love I give you, one day when I'm not here you'll wish I was calling to check up on you."

Jane rolled her eyes and pulled her phone away from her ear, she let her mother ramble on for a little before sitting up and responding, " Jeez Ma! I get the point, Look I'm sorry I didn't call. Yeah everything has been great so far, no were staying in a suite on the bottom floor. Yeah it's actually nice out here, got the pool and beach to look at in the morning. Yeah its comfortable, the bed is almost like Maura's."

Maura sighed and sat up from the bed, heading towards the small kitchen making coffee to start the morning. She smiled to herself as Jane was excited to tell her mother about the vacation but annoyed to talk her at the same time. Shaking her head she put on her robe on before walking over to the sliding glass door and opening the blinds. She relaxed and hugged the robe closer to her body, it would be hard going back to work in the dark dreary basement.

Jane sighed and hung up the phone, the conversation she had her mother was longer then she hoped, but she would be grateful for what she had. She knew Maura didn't have such a close family, and to receive a phone call just asking how her flight went would probably be a blessing to the M.E.

Standing Jane stood beside Maura and smiled, " Thanks for making coffee. Um, do you remember anything from last night?"

Maura glanced at Jane with a confused expression across her features, " Well I believe once we took our showers we relaxed for the evening with a documentary . I actually really enjoyed that documentary, it raises so many question and reveals on changes that need to happen in today's society, although in the future I doubt anything will change."

" Well I guess it would be better then having zombies chase us though. Although for some reason it almost felt like a zombie movie, people struggling to live, fighting amongst ourselves." Jane smiled giving Maura a one arm hug as they both looked out the window.

" You know I cant agree with anything you just said seeing how zombies are fictitious creatures. However in a virus outbreak, yes I agree it would be tragic and people would turn on one another, it is really survival of fittest. Is there anything in particular that you wanted to do today?"

Jane sighed and didn't meet Maura's gaze, the nightmare she had last night made her worry. However she shouldn't be worried cause she is on a freaking vacation. She really just wanted to sleep, but knew better then ask Maura to do that. Glancing over at Maura she smiled, " How about I surprise you. Just go get dressed and well catch some breakfast and head out."

After breakfast Jane was excited about her little surprise, especially since Maura kept trying to get Jane to tell her and Maura was curious on the cooler they had placed in the trunk of the vehicle. Jane decided it would be safer to drive, she had googled her destination and was happy there were many sights that were close. She picked the one she thought might be the best, the weather was once again in their favor. Jane sighed and changed the radio stations a few more times, she hadn't programmed any channels.

" Jane, how many times must I tell you about the radio? Why don't you just communicate with me on what you would like to listen to?"

Jane beat her thumbs against the steering wheel, she was even more excited as she pulled the car into a parking spot in front of a rental store. She planned on paying for this day, she couldn't let Maura pay for it all. Getting out of the vehicle Jane placed her hands on her hips, she looked past the building at the boats that were tied by the docks. She grabbed the cooler from the trunk.

Maura was more then pleased with Jane's selection, once inside the store she was more then surprised as Jane selected fishing rods, and tackle and bait. She had only been fishing a handful of times, even then that was when she was fairly young. She assisted Jane carrying the items to the boat, she wasn't sure if Jane knew how drive one.

" This is very exciting Jane, your going to have to show me how to fish however."

Jane got in the boat placing the items inside," Doctor Isles actually needing instructions on something, I'm quite surprised doctor, I was hoping you could google rant about the different types of rods and styles of fishing."

Maura took Jane's hand as she stepped carefully inside the boat, once she seated she smiled, " Well I am aware there are different styles however I'm more interested on how you fish. You seemed to have done a lot of outside activities with your family."

Jane sat down smiling as she started the boat and slowly left the dock. She liked it better when she was in control, when things went as planned. Maura seemed to be enjoying the boat ride as well, she wondered how happy she would be when they fished. She planned on taking whatever she caught back to the hotel to cook it, she wasn't sure if Maura would allow that. After several minutes Jane stopped the boat and sat closer to Maura. " alright so im going to teach you how to use the rod as well as hook and bait your line. Reeling in the fish is important as well."

Maura watched Jane closely as she taught her everything she needed to know to get started. Jane could easily tell maura was focused on absorbing every word and action she was giving her, learning something new must of made her ecstatic. Maura stood up quickly as she now had her fishing pole ready, " Alright so how do I cast?"

Jane rolled her eyes and stood up slowly and pressed herself up against the back of the honey blonde, " Jeez Maura take it easy, going flip over the boat with you bouncing everywhere. Hold it like this and make sure your careful on what's behind you. Then simply swing the pole like this and watch it fly."

As soon as the bait hit the water Maura let out a small laugh, ' oh my gosh Jane, this is so exciting. Is there anything else I need to do to ensure I catch a fish?"

Jane casted her line and sat down on the boat, " Nope, just watch the bobber, if you see it moving around or feel a tugging on your line you got a bite. Then just try to do what I showed you and reel the fish in."

Maura focused on the bobber for quite a while before Jane interrupted her focus. Glancing at Jane she noticed the cooler was open and Jane was offering her a beer. Smiling she accepted it and took a drink, her focal point on the bobber was soon replaced with everything else. The water, the trees and activity towards the shore. The sky was bright blue with a few scattered white clouds, it was a beautiful day. Focusing back on Jane she realized she was relaxed, beer in her hand and the fishing pole on the boat. She had wondered what that odd looking metal piece was. Smiling she placed her pole against the metal, her fishing pole now being held she could relax more.

" Well I bought us some food and snacks, beer, so if you need anything just tell me. Wow the water out here is perfect, its very calm. I don't even remember the last time I went fishing, its been a long time. Ma would have a cow, flip out about me drinking and wearing a safety vest and crap." Jane smiled as she could hear her mothers voice in her head, she took another drink.

" You can't blame a mother for being concerned about her child's safety. Oh my god your drinking, you cant drink and drive, there are police boats and laws out here for that," Maura had become too relaxed to even think about that until now, although they haven't had much to drink so far.

" Oh gosh Maura, by the time we finish this six pack I'll be ok. Besides a police boat isn't cruising around here looking for fishers, more like the boats speeding in area with people and other boats. Don't worry about it, well be fine. Hey you got a bite."

Maura smiled and slightly tilted her head, " I got a bite? I'm not quite sure what that means."

" Oh my god grab your pole you got a bite, your fishing pole, you got a bite," Jane exclaimed rushing beside Maura.

Maura turned her attention to the fishing pole and could clearly see the line moving as well as the bobber. Excited she handed Jane her beer , " Oh my gosh. I reel it in right? How fast should I go, do I need to put strain on the rod? Oh my gosh Jane, what do I do?"

Jane laughed and sat next to her helping Maura reel the fish in, she grabbed the net and scooped up the fish when it was close enough. Laughing as Maura scooted away from the squirming fish. Jane whistled as she unhooked the fish, it was a little over a foot long, a good size fish. " looks like you caught a keeper, it's a redfish. This will be tasty on the grill."

" I didn't know you knew how to grill, let along cook fish. You hardly eat anything but cereal in your apartment." Maura wasn't sure what Jane was doing but the place she removed the beer from she was now placing the fish in there.

" Well this is a special occasion, plus I'm not allowed to have a grill in my apartment so I don't own one. I enjoy using the grill. Anyway you had a great catch, congratulations doctor isles."

The two had been out there for hours, laughing and talking and enjoying each others company. They kept three fish, two Redfish and one Snook. Jane was more then happy with what they had caught, if they rented better gear next time who knows what they could catch, a shark would be very awesome to catch. Jane and Maura overtime ate the subs Jane bought as well as the snacks and drinks, Maura was thankful Jane brought water and not just alcohol. They both relaxed as Jane drove back to the dock for the evening, it was tiring being in the sun all day, however they both would enjoy it while it lasted.

Jane bought more alcohol on the way back to the suite as well as charcoal. Once the two arrived back at the suite Jane went outside onto the balcony and started the grill up. Coming back in she watched as Maura looked at Jane with amusement. Maura once again glanced at the freshly caught fish, " Please tell me you know how to gut them?"

Jane looked at Maura with confusion, " I thought you know how to gut them, I just know how to cook them? Seriously Maura, you're the one who cuts open dead people, please tell me you know to cut open a fish?"

Maura looked at Jan a little startled, " Jane, I don't know how to gut a fish. I mean I could give it a try, I'm sure it's similar to dissecting frogs. I just don't want to ruin our meals for us Jane. Oh my god, what would I cut it open with I don't have scalpel, Jane really I don't know what I'd be doing." Maura soon stopped speaking as Jane bursted into laughter. At first she didn't know why Jane would think it would be funny, however she realized Jane was joking.

" I cant believe you just did that to me. You almost made me panic, although the thought of cutting open a fish wouldn't be bad as long as I wasn't eating it."

Jane shook her head and took the fish to the small kitchen, she pulled out the knifes she bought and quickly began gutting the fish. Maura stood behind Jane the entire time, looking over her shoulder. Jane was explaining the process while she quickly finished the task at hand.

" Jane I'm surprised you dislike biology or science, I would figure you might like cutting up dead creatures or even dead bodies."

" Maura first off, I never said I didn't like science. Secondly, eww I don't want to be cutting up dead bodies. I truly don't think I could take that, mentally at least. I don't even understand how you do it, although really you are an amazing woman doctor isles, we wouldn't be able to close cases and give the families peace without you." Jane smiled before turning and walking outside, she had some fish to cook.

Maura decided to swim in the pool as Jane finished the task of grilling up the fish. After swimming a few laps she relaxed and thanked Jane as she brought her a glass of wine. Sipping on the wine and sitting on the steps of the pool she noticed another gentlemen enter the pool and immediately make his way over to her. Jane noticed the action of the man making conversation and couldn't but help watch to see how things turned out. Jane noticed after a few moments Maura was trying to escape from the conversation and soon left the pool and made her way back towards Jane.

Maura stood next to Jane smiling ," I believe that man was intoxicated and trying to seduce me. Mmm that smells delectable Jane, I still cant believe we caught these ourselves. This vacation certainly has been exciting, perhaps we should plan one every year."

Jane wondered if the man should even be in the pool while intoxicated, then again if he drowned it only served him right. Jane questioned that thought before focusing back to Maura as she spoke. A vacation every year sounded like a good idea, not realistic but a very good idea. How could she plan a vacation when her PTO was either towards the days she was sick or even shot. She hoped she wouldn't be stabbed or shot anytime in the next year but that was part of the job. Glancing back towards Maura she wondered if she worried about getting hurt, she knew very well she worried for Maura's safety. She was panicked when she was taken from the morgue, she remembered answering the phone not the slightest bit professional, she wasn't allowed to make deals in a hostage situation unless a higher duty officer agreed to the terms. It was quite a hassle really, hostage situations and trying to make deals with the criminal.

However the more she thought about it the last two incidents she had Maura had been there. Maura had saved her brother and of course it was instinct to shield Maura, it was her job. The last incident with Hoyt Maura was there too, however she didn't protect her as well as she should have. None the less she was glad she killed that bastard, she was glad she was able to save her best friend. What would she do without Maura?

" Jane no really, I think your over cooking the fish," Maura laughed and grabbed Jane's wrist, with the other hand she took the tongs out from Jane's hand and flipped the fish over. She knew that look that Jane had on her features, she was thinking about something as she often did in her line of work. It was Jane's intelligence that saved people as well as her bravery. Maura smiled and hummed to herself as she didn't have to worry about anyone hearing her or judging her. She was with Jane and Jane accepted her as she was, just as she accepted Jane for everything she was.

Jane watched as Maura began to hum and take over the grill, was she really that relaxed, that happy? Jane felt like that moment was perfect, something she wanted to remember for quite some time. Jane figured that if Maura could relax and be happy, then so should she. There wasn't a single person that was going to hurt them out here, something she wished to believe but knew better. However Maura was happy at the moment and so was she, Maura seemed to have that affect on her.

Shortly they ate the dinner they had made and Maura was amazed on how well it had tasted. Jane was more then happy Maura had approved of their dinner, she wasn't sure if Maura would enjoy it as much as some of the fancy dishes Maura normally ate. Soon after that they began to walk along the private beach, the sun had set however the moonlight was more then enough as well as the light posts scattered around the area. Jane was surprised that both of them could still discuss so many things together. They saw each other very day, they worked together and yet everyday they always had something to talk about. She would never have a friendship like she did with Maura. She was tempted to grab Maura's hand as they walked along the beach, best friends could do that. Jane decided not to and began to think of a movie for the both of them to watch. With the sun down the night became a little cooler.

Maura grabbed Jane's hand and rubbed the top of them with her thumb, " Do they hurt with the change of weather?"

Jane was more then surprised by this action however she allowed Maura to touch her scars, she was a doctor and her best friend and a person that received a mark similar to the one she had several times. She was thankful it didn't scar, she would dislike seeing the scar on her best friend that she had responsibility for. She hadn't had an issue with her hands hurting for quite sometime however they would never have the full function they had before the incident. " No there fine, I haven't had an issue with them."

They walked like that for a while, Maura holding Jane's hand tracing circular motions on the palm and the back side of her hand. Soon Maura had pointed out a bird to Jane and the hold she had on Jane's hand was released. After a while they made it back to their room where Jane made sure to check each room out before getting ready for the night. As soon as she was done with her nightly routine they both sat in the bed as Jane tried to find something to watch. She decided on an action movie that looked good however soon she realized it was in a another language and had subtitles.

" I didn't know you liked foreign movies Jane. There are many countries that produce many interesting films and it's fascinating to see the culture of a country put into the film. Most people seem to have a problem reading the subtitles fast enough however. Jane did you know," Maura was cut off when Jane turned off the TV.

"Maura if your going to talk through the whole film about cultures and societies you know about and how in movies there right or wrong I'm just going to sleep. Actually I was just bored and picked a random movie, what other countries have you been to?" Jane would rather hear Maura rant and rave about where she lived or where she had been then watching sports. However there wasn't anything interesting on TV, but mostly she was exhausted. Jane knew that it wouldn't take long for her to fall asleep, especially when Maura would speak to her about something for quite a length of time.