Next chapter for you all. Thank you again for your comments. I hope you like it. Also just an FYI people from Boston generally don't pronounce their 'r's' which I've noticed on the show that Jane's parents have the Boston accent. So when you see an 'a' at the end of a word, it was an 'er' also in this chapter you'll see "pahking" which is parking.
It was around dinner time when Frankie came into Jane's room. "Hey Janie. Dr. Isles."
"Hey Frankie, I thought you were being discharged today?" She asked her brother.
"I am. I'm waiting for Ma and Pop. Ma's car wasn't working again, so I have to wait for Pop to get out of work. You know how he is," he said sitting on Jane's bed.
She was up in the recliner chair playing with her food.
"Yep, I know how he is. I also know how Ma is too. I bet you he's running late, and Ma is ranting about him forgetting about you or something."
The siblings laughed thinking about their mother yelling over nothing.
"There you are. You weren't in your room and the nurse said you were already discharged. You're lucky I brought Jane some dinner tonight."
"Sorry Ma. I didn't see the point of continuing to occupy the room. So I went over all the paperwork and came in here," Frankie replied getting up to give his mother a kiss.
"So you're not mad at me anymore?" Jane asked her mother when she gave her a Tupperware container full of home cooked food.
"Maybe a little, but you're my daughter. I love you more," she replied giving her daughter a kiss on the cheek.
"Where's Pop?" Frankie asked at the door way.
"You're fatha is waiting outside. God forbid he pay for pahking"
"Then we shouldn't keep him waiting. I'm ready to go Ma."
"Can't I visit with my daughter?"
Jane and her brother both rolled their eyes. "Ma its ok, I love you too. Bring Frankie home. I know if I was in his shoes I'd be dragging you out the door."
"Speaking of leaving when will you be discharged?" her mother asked.
"Doctor said maybe day after tomorrow. All depends on the x-rays," Jane informed her mother.
"Ok. Please let me know when you are leaving, or at least when your home."
"Yes Ma. I promise, and if I forget I bet Maura will remind me."
"Good point," her mother said giving her daughter a hug. She turned her attention to the other woman in the room. She was sitting quietly by the window watching the family interact. "Maura please make sure my daughter lets me know she's being discharge. Or you call me. Hell you can even text me if you want. Just let me know."
"I will Mrs. Rizzoli. I again apologize for not letting you know about Jane waking up and being moved."
"Bye Janie," Frankie went and gave his sister a hug. "Bye Dr. Isles."
"Bye Frankie. Take care," Maura waved from her seat. She turned her attention to her friend. "Did she bring you anything good?"
"Classic Italian dinner, chicken parmesan and pasta," Jane replied opening the container. "Help yourself. There's something with Ma and giving me enough food for two."
"It's an Italian mother thing," a voice said from the door.
Maura and Jane turned their attention away from their food to the woman standing at the door. "Hey Angela, what are you doing over here?" Jane asked.
"I got here a little early, and so I figured I'd come and check on you. After everything that happened the day before you came over here I wanted to make sure you're doing ok."
"I'd be doing better if I didn't have this tube in my chest, but what can you do?"
"Not much. How are you doing Maura?"
"I'm doing alright. We haven't been getting much sleep over here though."
"Yea, it's a different world over here."
"That and I'm convinced all other nurses are just stupid," Jane replied.
"You're saying I'm stupid?" the nurse said trying to sound offended.
"No I said all other nurses, see you were excluded," Jane retaliated.
"How would you know? You were sleeping most of the time you were my patient," the nurse retorted.
Jane turned her attention from the nurse to Maura. "I like her."
The two women laughed at Jane's remark. "It's nice to be liked," the nurse commented.
"I don't like many people. So consider yourself lucky"
"Now remember you said that."
"Why?"
"It's just something I say," the nurse said laughing. "Listen I could stay here all night and talk to you both. But I gotta earn a living. I'm glad to see you doing so well Jane; and nice to see you again Maura."
"Bye Angela," the two said in unison, waving to the nurse.
"Why was it nice to see you again Maura?" Jane asked her friend.
"Well we did spend two nights together while you slept," Maura informed her.
"Really? You two spent two nights together. You gonna give me all the dirty details?" Jane asked raising her eyebrows.
Maura gave Jane's leg a playful slap. "Very funny Jane, you know what I meant."
"Hey you said it not me," Jane retaliated holding up her hands.
"Yes I did say that, but you twisted it around to mean more than what I said."
"It's what I do."
The next morning Maura and Jane were again woken up by the nurse to draw from her line; followed by radiology and then Dr. Millan.
"We're gonna take the tube out."
"Yay. What about this thing?" Jane asked lifting her left arm.
"You're labs have been good. We can change the IV Vanco to PO, uh by mouth. But if we take it out you'll have to be stuck in the morning by lab, and have an IV placed instead," the doctor informed her.
"Ugh. Ok we'll wait till tomorrow," Jane replied. "Is it gonna hurt taking the chest tube out?"
"Probably."
"Then can I have something for pain first?"
"Uh yea, I'll have the nurse give you something. I also have to get the supplies to take the tube out."
Dr. Millan left to find the nurse.
"One more day," Jane exclaimed.
"Don't forget we need to let your mother know."
"I know. Did you ever let Frost and Korsak know how I was doing?"
"Yes. I informed them of your condition yesterday. I didn't tell them where you were."
"I can live with that. After I'm dressed I'll call them."
The nurse returned with dressing supplies and a pain pill for Jane. Dr. Millan was behind her ready to take the tube out. "Ready?"
"I was ready yesterday."
The doctor slowly removed the dressing around the tube, cut the suture keeping the tube in place, pulled it out, and replaced the dressing. "Alright, all set. So if everything goes according to plan you should go home tomorrow."
"Thanks doc."
Dr. Millan left to see her other patients. "Do you need anything else?" the nurse asked before leaving.
"Just some towels and washcloths to get cleaned up," Jane answered.
"I'll be back."
Jane turned to Maura, "Will you help me get washed up again?"
"Yes, and thank you for asking today," Maura responded.
The nurse returned with Jane's request placing them on the bed. "Thanks"
Maura went to set up the bathroom again for her friend. Jane waited for Maura to appear in the doorway before heading into the bathroom. She didn't need her to carry anything for her. She sat down again allowing her friend to wash her hair.
"Sit up," Maura ordered, drying Jane's hair.
Maura went through the same process helping Jane washed. She finished helping Jane clean all but her midsection. She stood in front of Jane again, thinking.
"I know that look."
"You can clean your midsection, but you won't be able to get dressed by yourself."
Jane looked down and the gown keeping her covered. "No I can't can I? Um, I'll finish getting cleaned up, and I'll call you when I'm done to help me get dressed."
Maura walked out trying to figure out Jane's thought process. She also was wondering why Jane was being so modest. When they did yoga together Jane wore a sports bra and pants, showing off a lot of her body and figure.
Jane finished getting herself cleaned. She was standing in the middle of the bathroom naked except for the socks Maura put on her feet. Part of her wanted to call Maura back in, to see her reaction. The other part told her not to push it. The hospital bathroom was not the place to test Maura's attraction; especially if something physical happened in the process. She looked around the bathroom trying to decide what to use to cover her body. She decided a towel will have to do. She picked it up trying to wrap it around her body. It would only cover half of her chest, and the width was way too short. It didn't even cover her genitals. Jane flipped it around, vertically, holding it with her arms. It didn't cover her back but at least covered her chest and a few inches past her vulva.
"Maura!" she finally yelled for her friend.
Jane watched the doorknob turn, opening to reveal her near naked body. Maura was wondering what was taking Jane so long. She was half expecting Jane to have attempted getting dressed. Instead she saw Jane standing in the middle of the bathroom with nothing on, but a small towel barely covering the front of her body. Maura didn't say a word. She went straight to Jane's clothes trying to keep her eyes off of Jane's exposed body.
"Top or bottoms first?" Maura asked not knowing where to start.
"Bottoms, please," Jane answered.
Maura picked up the cotton panties from the pile. Walked in front of Jane and squatted down. Jane placed her left hand on Maura's head to steady herself as she lifted right leg. Maura kept her eyes down, helping Jane step into her panties. When Jane lifted the left foot she nearly lost her balance. Maura dropped the panties reaching up to the outside of Jane's thighs to steady her. Maura looked up "You ok?"
"Yea I just lost my balance. Uh how about I sit first," Jane suggested.
Jane sat went to sit down, but stopped. She noticed Maura still had her hands on her thighs.
"Maura?"
"Hmm?"
"You with me? I'm gonna sit. You don't have to steady me anymore."
"Oh sorry," Maura said releasing Jane's thighs. "I didn't want you to fall.
Jane sat down, trying her best to keep the towel in place. "I know me either. I appreciate the gesture."
Maura went back to helping Jane get her panties on. She pulled them up to her knees before grabbing Jane's pants. She went through the same process with the pants, but this time she didn't have to steady Jane. Maura stood up waiting for Jane to do the same. "Need help?
"No, I'm good," Jane grunted as she stood up.
Maura reached down to Jane's knees, taking hold of her panties on the outside of Jane's thighs. Slowly she pulled them up to Jane's hips. Standing as she did. Moving her fingers along the elastic waist band, surrounding her waist. Maura did the same thing with the sweat pants. When her hands reached Jane's hips her lips where over Jane's shoulder. Jane could feel her breath on her neck, sending chills through her body.
"Are you cold?" Maura asked seeing the goose bumps forming over her body.
"Yes," Jane breathed out.
"Let's get your shirt on, right arm first."
Maura helped Jane slowly pull her arm away from her body. She slowly maneuvered the shirt up Jane's arm to her shoulder. She pulled it to go over Jane's head, and then held the left sleeve wide for Jane to slide her arm through. Jane stood there for a moment thinking about what to do with the towel. She decided to just let it drop exposing her chest to her friend. Maura inhaled a sharp breath seeing Jane's tan breasts. She helped her into her shirt, kicking the towel out of the way.
"Good?" Maura asked when Jane was finally fully dressed.
"Yes, thank you Maura." Jane placed her good hand on her friend's shoulder. "I appreciate all you've done for me these past few days." She moved her hand to Maura's cheek. "You have been an amazing friend."
Maura reached up placing her hand on top of Jane's. "It's what friends do."
Jane moved her hand to the back of Maura's neck pulling her into a hug.
Jane finally called Korsak telling him he and Frost can come and visit. Under the condition that they come with food. Maura left when they arrived to get Jane's apartment ready. She stopped by her place to pick up more clothes to leave at Jane's. Followed by grocery shopping at Stop n Shop before heading to the apartment. She unpacked the groceries, and picked out a comfy outfit for Jane to leave in tomorrow.
Korsak didn't bring Jo and Bass with him to the hospital. The two detectives stopped by on their lunch break, and he didn't want to leave the animals unattended in his car or at the precinct. He said he'd stop Jane's apartment with their four legged companions when they were home. He did however bring Jane's belongings that was left at the precinct.
Maura returned in time for the detectives to leave for work.
"Take care Janie. Let me know when your home so I can bring Jo over," Korsak said giving Jane a hug.
Frost stood there unsure of whether or not to hug his partner. He decided it was best to just shake her hand. "See you Rizzoli," he said before turning to leave.
"The apartment ready?" Jane asked when her coworkers left.
"Yes. I think this is the most full your refrigerator has ever been."
"Well I stock it with wine, beer and left overs."
"I rest my case. Sorry though, no wine or beer for a while."
"Why?" Jane asked sticking her bottom lip out.
"You're going to be on Percocets for a while. You don't mix the two. It can cause –"
"I get it Percocet and alcohol bad combination," Jane interrupted. "What if I don't take the Percocets and just drink?"
"No. If you drink too much, you could potentially do more damage to yourself."
"Doctor buzz-kill."
"No, I'm Doctor keep you alive. Who do you think rushed to save you after the bullet went through?"
"You're not gonna let me live that down are you?"
"No."
"Ok, Doctor. I'll do as I'm told."
"Good especially since your making me live with you."
"You could've said no."
"I can't say no to you."
Jane reached for her hand, intertwining their fingers. "Likewise."
The next morning Jane finally got the news she was waiting for.
"You're being discharged," Dr. Millan informed her.
"Yay, so when can I actually leave?" Jane asked.
"I have some prescriptions for you, and the nurse will actually discharge you, going over everything you need to know. We also need to take the PICC out. Follow up in a week with either us or your Primary Care."
"Yes ma'am. Thank you so much for all your help."
Dr. Millan walked out to write her discharge orders and prescriptions.
"You want to change?" Maura asked when she left.
"Nope. I'll shower and change when I get home. I'm so done with this place."
The nurse came back in about an hour later. She had a sheet with all the instructions Jane needed to know. Along with her prescriptions, information about the medication, and dressing supplies. She took out the PICC, applying another dressing to Jane. Jane half paid attention to the nurse's instructions, because she knew Maura was paying full attention. She was the one who was going to be taking care of her anyways. Once everything was done, Maura went to get her car and pull it to the main entrance of the hospital. Jane was pushed out to her car in one of the wheelchairs by one of the CNA's. Maura was waiting for her when she arrived.
They arrived to Jane's apartment in only a few minutes. Jane walked into her apartment expecting to hear Jo's barking. She was saddened when she walked into the empty apartment. She remembered Korsak was to bring her home later. She also had to let him and her mother know she was home. But she just didn't have the energy.
"I'm gonna go hop in the shower. Would you mind letting my mother and Korsak know I'm home."
"Already did. When I was walking to get my car I gave them a quick call in case we forgot."
"That's why you're the smart one." Jane walked down the hallway to the bathroom.
Maura put the bags down next to the couch, and stood near the hallway. She was waiting for Jane to yell her name. As if on cue, "Maura!"
She walked to the bathroom door, knocking waiting for Jane to respond. "Just come in Maura."
She walked in seeing Jane still completely dressed and the water running in the tub. The only thing she managed to remove was her sling
"Can you help me?"
"Of course," Maura said walking towards her friend.
She reached for the hem of her t-shirt, pulling it up and away from her body. Jane pulled her left arm out of the shirt. Maura then stretched it over Jane's head to then glide it off her right arm. Maura turned to get Jane a towel to cover herself, but Jane stopped her.
"It's ok Maura. I have nothing to hide anymore."
"If you have nothing to hide, why were you so modest in the hospital?"
"It's the hospital. You don't know who is coming or going. Also there is something I need to talk to you about. I didn't want to talk about there," Jane replied taking a step closer to her friend. She was only inches away from Maura.
"Ok, what is it?"
"I heard you. I had a dream where you apologized to me for your overreaction, when the nurse Angela was checking skin including my butt. You then confessed your love. It was more than I love you between friends."
"You want me to leave?" Maura wanting to look at her hands, but didn't. If she looked down, she'd see Jane's breasts in the process. She decided to put her head down and close her eyes, listening to Jane's confession. She could feel her cheeks turning red, resisting the urge to deny everything.
Jane took Maura's hand in her's. She wanted her to look at her, but knew she was too embarrassed to. "Of course not. In my dream we were sleeping in my bed. I was holding you listening to every word you said. When you finished I tried to speak but I couldn't. Felt like there was something down my throat, later to find out that was the tube. That's not important. The thing I wanted to say was…"
Jane moved her hand from Maura's hand to her cheek. She took a deep breath before making her own confession. "I love you too."
Maura lifted her head, opening her eyes to look into Jane's eyes. She could see how genuine her confession was. Maura reached up again placing her hand over Jane's. She turned her head into Jane's hand kissing it the palm softly. Her other hand she place on Jane's hip, pulling her closer. Leaving no space between them. Jane gently guided Maura's lips to hers, lingering over her lips. "I love you Maura," she whispered in the space between.
"I love you too Jane," Maura whispered before closing the gap between their lips.