All recognizable Rizzoli and Isles characters belong to Janet, Tess and TNT, because they are not mine. (Surprise!)
I didn't get to write last night, but today is my first day of summer break, which allowed me more time to write, and have longer chapters.
Thank you for reading...
The look of terror struck Maura's face as she took in what Jane had told her. They both knew that Angela would be ecstatic, but it just never crossed their minds. "Well, maybe after last night, she is waiting for us to tell her?" Maura tried. Jane looked at her nervously.
"Well, her being mad at us not telling will be worse than the fact that we are dating, at least." Jane pointed out. "Let's get through this first. Your parents, then mine. We can do this, right? Let's just go in now." Jane hoped for the best, even with fear that the Isles family would not like her. She truly believed that she would screw something up for Maura. "God, Maur what if I screw something up? They will never like me then!"
Maura smiled at the seeing the vulnerable side of Jane. "Jane Rizzoli, any person should be glad to know you. You can be very likeable…" She paused to think of the rest of her sentence, "…at times. Just follow my lead, but don't act differently. You know what? Here I have an idea. Just be yourself, but the 'Detective Rizzoli' you, not the side of you that is not socially acceptable here." Jane nodded, signifying, 'will do'.
At the entrance, they were asked for a name. Jane paused and looked to Maura who looked confused. She spoke up saying, "Isles." The man's eyes widened, "Ah, Ms. Isles." He said bowing and he quickly let them in.
Jane looked around upon entering and said, "Wow, this is someone's house?" She said in amazement as Maura let her continue, "What was that? He just let us in….I knew your family had power, but not like that. The man practically bowed down to you when you said your name."
"Jane," Maura lightly laughed, "This house will end up being mine later on. Well, perhaps ours, but I am surprised that you didn't figure it out. So yes, it is someone's house, and that man, is new, so he didn't recognize me. This is a charity event that my parents are holding. They bought this place when I accepted my job here." Maura nonchalantly said. "Oh, my parents, they are currently engaging in social intercourse, but appear to be coming over here." Maura stated. Jane squeezed her hand. "It's okay Jane."
"Social intercourse? Really? Maura, you know the rest of the world is just fine with 'talking with'" Jane exclaimed.
Nervous and not sure what to do, Jane let go of Maura's hand and started to plat with her hair.
"Maura, I am glad you came." Constance Isles hugged her daughter, then her husband as well.
Constance looked at Jane with admiration, and saw the same protecting detective that she saw her last visit. This did make Jane feel better, but the 'worst' was yet to come out.
"Me too, it had been a while since I saw you. Where's Jamison?" Mr. Isles said, making it evident to Jane that he and Maura had not spoken in a while, or he didn't pay attention.
Jane turned to Maura adding, "Yeah, where is Jamison?" Jane had never heard of a 'Richard' from Maura. There is no way she didn't tell me. Is this some sort of joke? Jamison, Really? Jane kept reeling memories trying to find a 'Jamison'. Nothing.
"Dad, I said I am bringing Jane." Maura deadpanned, "I brought Jamison once, because you made me." Maura was concealing her anger well, but Jane could still tell. They were both so anxious.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Isles. Detective Jane Rizzoli." Jane shook his hand.
"Ms. Rizzoli, It's nice to see my Maura had such good friends." He added. Jane smiled at his subtle approval, making her less nervous.
"She really is something, your daughter." Jane admired, catching eyes with Maura, who mouthed 'See?' "I couldn't ask for a better" Jane stopped herself, tying to cover up saying, " colleague."
"Jane is one of Boston's finest Detectives." Constance added. Mr. Isles raised his eye-brows in surprise.
"Well, Mother, Father it is nice to see you, we should go greet some people, but I have an announcement for both of you later on this evening." Maura took Jane to a table and they sat. "See, Jane, they like you. Nothing to worry about," Maura reassured her girlfriend.
"Yet..." Jane said stubbornly. "Maur, I really don't think they will understand, even if I was god. I am a female, you are a female, and most people just don't accept our love." Jane vented. She put her hand on Maura's knee and said, "I love you, and whatever comes with loving you. It is just really hard."
"I completely agree. I honestly don't think that my parents will accept it one bit. I need you to help me prove to them that you are better than any male I could ever date, because you are… you are Jane." Maura confided.
"We are both right, Maur." Jane whispered. Maura looked at her and saw big brown eyes that made her feel welcome, and loved and thought to herself, If given the choice, Jane is always going to be it. I just hope my Mother and Father don't completely shut us down.
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Everyone had left, "Mother, Father, Jane and I are dating, officially for a couple days now. Before you say anything keep in mind that Jane and I have known each other for about 5 years, so you can not tell me that I am not sure, because I am 100% sure that I have been in love with her for five years." Maura let out with slight relief.
"I would like to add I am not going anywhere. My priorities are Maura's safety, happiness, and overall well-being. My intentions are to always put her first." Jane carefully worded.
Mr. Isles looked horror-struck and said, "Maura, interesting... choice." He looked to Jane, and said, "I see that you believe you are qualified to be with my daughter, but perhaps next time she will being someone that can protect, love and act like a man."
This made Jane cringe in anger, because of her not used to having her abilities questioned often. Maura knew that it would be time to leave soon, and that she would most likely be accompanying a Jane storming out. She would try her best to calm Jane down enough to not say anything she would regret.
"Oh, Dad, don't you dare say that about Jane, or anyone I date for that matter! Jane is the most protective, loving, loyal person I know!" Maura yelled, getting mad as well. Jane rarely ever saw Maura is defense mode, and in a twisted way, liked it. However, now was not the time to marvel over it.
Constance Isles thought about her interactions with Jane, and made a decision on what to say. "Jane, I am assured that you deeply care for my daughter, and your intentions are clear." She said.
"Thank You." Jane said with as much gratitude possible.
"However, it is going to take sometime getting used to, so I apologize in advance. I can see that Jane cares a lot about you, Maura, and that is what matters to me. You seem happy." Constance Isles took a big step.
"Jane, how do I know that you are not in it for the money?" Mr. Isles asked. Maura gave him a disapproving look.
"Money? You think that I am in this for the money? Well..." Jane went into her cop 'tell somebody off' mode, but with caution. Still, without really thinking Jane continued, "Well, to start, don't tell me that I am not protective. I am a trained cop, for god's sake. One thing they teach everyone at the academy is that your life is second to others. You know what that means? That means that every single day, any given moment, I would give my life without hesitation for your daughter. I have been in the Police force for ten years, because risking my own safety to make the world better is what means something to me. I was accepted to BU, but didn't go because I loved this job so much. Maura, she means more than money to me, if she asked me to, I would quit my job. I would give up everything I have ever worked for, because she asked me to. But that won't happen, because I love her and she loves me "
Maura was nervous, but saw Mr. Isles was slyly impressed, saying, "So what if you are a decorated cop. MY daughter does not need to be dating a woman." His anger dominating his impressed-ness, he turned to Maura, "You have 10 seconds to make everything clear."
"Dad. You made it clear that you don't accept us, but I am telling you that if you are proposing that I choose between Jane and you, that is absurd." Maura screamed, tears forming around her eyes.
"You do not need to bash Jane like that. I have seen how much Jane cares for Maura and everything she just said is true. I think that you need to see what you have just done." Constance Isles said to Mr. Isles.
"Decide, Maura, Me, or your date." He pushed.
"Dad, I…" Maura stuttered looking at Jane, seeing the big brown eyes that always comfort her. Jane saw the hurt in Maura's eyes and saw that she was beginning to cry.
Maura finished, "I don't need to choose. It's you that needs to see that out love is no different than any heterosexual couple, and…" Tears began to flow quickly, as Maura buried her face on Jane's body. Jane instinctively hugged her back, rubbing her hands up and down Maura's back, as if silently saying, 'its okay' and 'everything will be fine'.
Jane looked with eager eyes, saying to the both of them, "Thank you for inviting us. It was lovely to meet you, but we have to go now." She turned to Constance, mouthed 'thank you' and got an approving not back. She then turned to Mr. Isles, and said, "See you next time, Sir. I have got her now; there is no letting go." She reached inside her pocket and pulled out a tissue, giving it to Maura.
Maura's parents watched, almost smiling as Jane protectively and lovingly positioned her arm around Maura's shoulders. They had never seen anyone fight, or stand up for their daughter like that. Knowing that they would need to overcome what they believed, because when there is a love as strong as Jane and Maura's, nobody can deny it, no matter who's it is.
Jane pulled Maura closer, and when they reached the car, she pinned Maura to the car, giving her a slow, passionate kiss. Slowly retreating for a breath, she said, 'I'll always be here."
The two women got in the car, and drove back to Maura's house. They were about to go inside to greet Angela, but Jane stopped her by grabbing her wrist and pulling her in by the hips, saying, "I will stand by you no matter what."
Maura smiled and responded, "I know, me too. Come on, we have to tell your mother now," Maura braced herself and Jane.
Jane saw the humor in the statement, but decided not to react to it, but instead kissed Maura again, this time her hands venturing lower and lower. Maura playfully nipped at Jane's neck with her mouth, and Jane moaned, then laughed, "Not now, Maur, lets go tell my mom all about our relationship. It will be fun, after tonight."
The two held hands and knocked on the door, to which Angela opened up. She directly shifted her gaze to their hands, and then looked up, smiling.
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