Written In The Stars 15

Berg Coffecup26

Disclaimers: See Part 1

I know there's something in the wake of your smile
I get a notion from the look in your eyes yeah
You've built a love but that love falls apart
Your little piece of heaven turns to dark

"Hey," the raspy voice smiled. "I hear someone owes me a few lunches?"

Jane began to cry and laugh at the same time. "That's the understatement of the year Barry Frost."

"How's Jenna?"

"She's good."

"Maura?"

Jane paused and nodded. "We're getting there." She looked back to Keri who nodded and stood.

"I'll let you two talk," she smiled and walked out.

"Okay what's on your mind Rizzoli?"

"What do you mean?"

"You've got that 'something's going on' look. So…what's going on?"

Jane sighed. "I found out those answers I wanted to the questions I didn't really know."

Frost shook his head. "Must be the meds," he smiled, "cause I actually followed that sentence."

Jane smiled. Slowly it faded. "Maura's running."

"From?"

"Her ex."

Frost nodded. "Is there more to it than that?"

"Much more," Jane sighed and walked to her jacket pulling out a file. "Maura and Colin 101."

"Wow," Frost looked at the folder. "Is that mostly her or him?"

"Him of course," Jane shook her head. "He is bad news."

"You don't have to tell me," Frost nodded. "I found out the hard way."

"I'm so sorry…I…"

"Jane," Frost cut her off. "We're cops. Serve and protect. It's part of the job. I'm just glad I'm okay. You're okay. And that kids okay."

Jane slowly brought her hand up to her bandage. "Yeah. I'm lucky. I'm thick headed."

"I've been saying that for years," Frost winked. "Did you talk to her yet?"

"I'm on my way there now," Jane smiled sadly.

"You love her." It wasn't a question

"With all my heart."

Listen to your heart
When she's calling for you
Listen to your heart
There's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
And I don't know why
But listen to your heart
Before you tell her goodbye

Maura smiled at the older swing set among some of the shiny playground toys. She didn't need to turn around to know it was Jane approaching her. "I haven't been back here since…well sixth grade I'd say."

Jane laughed. "Takes you back doesn't it," she sat down next to Maura on the swing.

"I almost didn't feel right leaving her," Maura looked at Jane. "But…I trust Keri."

"She's a good woman," Jane nodded.

Where to begin? Jane smiled. "I loved you before I was old enough to realize what love really was…and when I did…everywhere I turned I was told it was wrong."

Maura just watched Jane and listened. "When you left…I don't think I left my room for weeks," Jane laughed. "When I finally did…I was ready to go to college."

"We didn't hang out that much in high school," Maura smiled. "You were kind of the jock."

"And you were kind of the brain," Jane teased back. "Look at you now though. Saving lives."

"I wish I could save my own," Maura said half joking half serious. "and for your info- I noticed you too."

Jane laughed. "You did not," she smiled. "You're just trying to make me feel less dork-like."

"Honest," Maura smiled and reached out to take Jane's hand. "I love your hands," she said softly. "I used to go to the basketball games and just watch you play."

"I never saw you," Jane said almost sadly.

"Well you were kinda busy," Maura laughed. "come on. Lets walk."

They got up and began walking. "I see the tire kingdom is still up and running."

"Are you kidding me," Jane laughed. "These things won't start to break down till 2089," she smiled.

"I wonder if we can fit under the old bridge," Maura smiled and ducked down taking small steps till she reached what the kids called the 'Pirate Holding Area'.

"God last time I was under here…" Maura smiled looking around the small secluded area.

"You kissed Kevin Swanson."

Maura turned to see Jane right behind her. "You're right," she nodded. "I was like…twelve. He's the only one I kissed in here. I thought I was so cool."

"Well this was the make out place," Jane laughed.

"Did you ever kiss anyone in here?" Maura asked.

"One time," Jane nodded.

"Details Ms. Rizzoli," Maura moved in a little closer, enjoying the safeness she felt with Jane around.

"I was seven," Jane said.

"Wow," Maura smiled. "you were young."

"She was seven too. I found her in here…hiding," Jane smiled warmly.

"What was she hiding from?"

"Some boys who were trying to lift up her dress with a stick."

"Boys," Maura rolled her eyes. "What happened."

"Well first she told me she was never coming out again," Jane smiled. "I told her she didn't have to worry. That I'd save her."

"Always the cop," Maura said smiling lovingly.

"I will you know…" Jane looked into Maura's eyes. "Save you."

Maura just stood there…hearing Jane's words. Slowly in sunk in. "You kissed me in here?" Maura asked trying to remember.

"First and only kiss I had in Pirates Hold," Jane smiled. "Though a point five second 'be my best friend' peck doesn't really matter," Jane laughed. Maura held her eyes.

"It matters," she whispered and leaned forward, capturing Jane's lips with her own. Slowly the kiss began to turn to something much more passionate. The sweetness of the innocence recaptured turned into something far more adult within seconds.

Maura pushed Jane back against the tire wall, wrapping her arms around her waist. Jane's hand went to Maura's head, running her fingers through fine silky hair. Maura tilted her head back, allowing Jane's kisses to explore her neck, and ears. Maura couldn't help the moan she let escape. Jane knew exactly how to touch her to make her feel complete.

Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams

Jane felt Maura's hand caressing the front of her stomach, her nails skimming and slowly reaching for her shirt, pulling the small cotton fabric up. A part of Jane knew Maura needed this contact…but the truth was, Jane needed it as much if not more. She was closer now to having the thing she loved and dreamed of her entire life…and she wasn't about to lose it. Jane pulled back. "Wait…wait."

"What?" Maura pulled back from her kissing.

"I…"

Maura watched a million emotions run across Jane's face. "What is it?"

Jane just smiled and stroked the side of Maura's face. "I love you so much Maura. I just need to tell you that."

Maura crushed her lips to Jane's own, pulling away and kissing her neck and ear, brining her lips just within whisper distance. "I love you too…I want you Jane."

And as a million and one teenage fantasies involving one Maura Isles came crashing to the surface, Jane just lost it. She flipped Maura and helped her to get her shirt off as well. "I can't believe we're going to do this in the here," Maura giggled as she felt Jane slipping her hand to the button and zipper of her jeans.

"I can," Jane winked.

Listen to your heart
When she's calling for you
Listen to your heart
There's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
And I don't know why
But listen to your heart

And there are voices that want to be heard
So much to mention but you can't find the words
The scent of magic, the beauty that's been
When love was wilder than the wind

Though no images could be see- the device was clearly broadcasting the sounds of the two lovers from within.

'Ohhhh'

'God that feels god.'

'no one has ever made me do that before.'

He adjusted his pants and wiped the stupid smile off his face. Hey- just cause it was work didn't mean he couldn't enjoy it somewhat. He dialed his bosses number.

"It's me. Yeah you're suspicions on that cop…you're right. They are…well…let's just say you're right. What do you want me to do?"

He waited and nodded. "Okay boss. No problem." He shut the phone. Poor bitch didn't stand a chance.

Listen to your heart
When she's calling for you
Listen to your heart
There's nothing else you can do
I don't know where you're going
And I don't know why
But listen to your heart

Sitting against the tire wall, half dressed, half naked, Maura held Jane in her arms. "Wow."

Jane smiled. "I take back every bad word I said about this place."

Maura looked down at Jane. "I remember…"

"What?"

"When you came in here…and kissed me. I remember." She smiled. "You told me not to be afraid. That you'd handle it."

"I did handle it."

"You did," Maura smiled.

"And I will again…just don't leave." Jane looked into Maura's eyes. "I don't think I could bare it."

"I'm not going anywhere," Maura whispered. "But you do realize what you're taking on don't you?"

"I can handle him…"

"I didn't mean Colin," Maura said the name with a low hate. She didn't want to bring him up in this special moment. "I meant Jenna and I. You're not just dating me. Now you're dating a woman who has a kid. You sure you're up for this?"

"Well if worse comes to worse," Jane smiled kissing Maura's neck. "I can call backup."

Maura just laughed.

I felt the water hit my face. Slowly I opened my eyes.

"Come on sleeping beauty. Up…up," he said.

I felt myself being picked up. Opening my eyes, I took a deep breath. I didn't think it was possible to hurt in this many places. "Where am I?"

"Losing it already," the voice from behind the thug said. I knew that voice. It was the voice that had haunted me these last 48 hours. Is that how long it had been?

2 days.

God.

Maura must be out of her mind with worry. At least she's safe…and Jenna's safe.

"The things running through your mind," he hissed walking closer to me. "Normally I don't get this involved in their business dealings," Colin laughed at me. "but for you- I was willing to make the exception."

"Lucky me."

"The question I've been asking myself all along is why," Colin smiled at me.

I would play his sick game…if it meant keeping me alive just a bit longer. "Why what?"

"Why didn't you just walk away from it?" Colin looked sincerely interested in my answer. "I mean once you did your back ground check and you knew just who I was and what it was I am truly capable of…why not walk away?"

"Because I don't do that."

"You don't do that," Colin nodded at me, rubbing his chin. "You're too good for that. I get it now," Colin smiled. "You had to play hero," he laughed. "Nice job hero…let me ask you…are all your rescue missions this successful?"

"Depends on how sick the pervert is I'm dealing with," I wheezed out between coughs.

"Tsk tsk," Colin waved his finger at me. "Now isn't the time to be trivializing the moment…nor is it the time to be making idol if not laughable threats."

Just a bit longer Jane. Come on. Just a bit longer.

"So tell me Colin," I breathed out heavy. "I'm curious."

"What about?" Colin asked slightly smug.

"How does it feel…knowing the only way you could get your wife to touch you…was by killing her father simply to take over as head of a mod family?"

"Bitch…" I saw Colin hand lift back and then blackness engulfed me.

Previously

Jane and Maura sat side by side on the swing. "What's that?" Maura asked feeling Jane's leg.

"My side arm."

"Oh," Maura nodded.

"I'm sorry. With everything that's happened I'd just feel safer knowing if I needed it- it's there."

"Do you think you'll need it?" Maura asked worried.

"Hopefully not," Jane shook her head. "I spoke to the DA and gave her all the info I found on Colin."

Maura visibly shook. "I know you hate to hear his name," Jane said softly. "I'm sorry."

"There was a time," Maura began as her eyes looked across the backyard to where Jenna was playing with two other girls, "that I didn't think I'd be able to open my eyes let alone go on." She paused and glanced at Jane. "That's how bad it was."

"But you got out," Jane said taking Maura's hand.

"I had no choice."

"Does Jenna know about Colins…history?"

"No," Maura shook her head. "If I had my way she wouldn't know about him period."

"How did she find out about him if she has never lived with him?"

"Someway…somehow Colin found out I was pregnant."

"So…you didn't get pregnant on purpose?"

"No," Maura shook her head and looked back at her little girl. "Something so beautiful came from something so…" She felt herself choke up.

"What is it?"

"The night of Jenna's conception…Colin…I don't remember it at all." Jane just remained quiet as Maura went on. "I knew he was evil…but I had no idea how bad it was till that night. It wasn't till later when I had learned what he'd done to my biological father; I discovered who he really was."

"So you left?"

"Two months later I bought a test at a drug store. Went to the doctors after that to be sure. And 7 months later…Jenna came into my life."

"She looks like you," Jane whispered, "she loves like you. She's sweet and charming, and 100% your daughter."

Maura smiled. She looked at Jane. "I'm glad."

"About?"

"You talked me into staying. Otherwise…"

"You would have run."

"It's all we've ever know Jane," Maura said sadly.

TBC