Jane had made it to her apartment, showered, changed and even managed to clear the mess to one side of her apartment before thoughts of Maura finally crept into her mind again. Jane had found that over the last week the more she had tried to physically distance herself from the Doctor the harder it became to drive thoughts of her away and the more haunted she had become.

Jane had felt confused and more than a little embarrassed by what had happened between them and she felt really guilty about Casey. Maura was not alone in being ignored over the week; Jane hadn't felt up to seeing either of them with all the mess that was going on in her head.

Which is why Jane had found Casey at her desk yesterday just at the moment that Maura had chosen to come and remind Jane in person that girls night was at her place tonight and that she would be cooking rather than ordering pizza. Maura had clearly decided to take matters into her own hands after Jane had failed to reply to another text and had come to issue the reminder in front of witnesses leaving Jane with no real option but to comply with Maura's plans.

Casey had then had to settle for arranging to see Jane in the morning and had kissed her cheek and said that he had missed her this week. Maura had promptly fled the scene and Jane had made some comment about needing to get back to work.

Maura had acknowledged Casey civilly, some would even say pleasantly but Jane had gotten the sense not long after she and Casey began to get serious that Maura really didn't like him. Jane had never asked Maura about this and she didn't really need to know the reasons, she just let it be. Maura was a big part of all aspects of Jane's life from her work to her family but it seemed right that she wasn't really a part of Jane's romantic relationship now that it had become an actual relationship.

Jane and Jo Friday had arrived at the park just in time to see Casey arrive.

"So, you working a big case?" Casey asked after the initial greetings, hug and a few moments of comfortable silence.

Jane held Casey's hand and tried to slow her natural pace.

"No nothing big... just...you know, time consuming, lots of paperwork...all caught up with me."

Casey nodded quietly."You get a chance to do any wedding planning yet?" He glanced sideways at Jane as they walked hand in hand, Jane shifted slightly at the question and tried not to tense up or flinch.

"Not really, I mean, I don't know where to start, it's not really my thing. But I figure since we only want something small it shouldn't be too much of a problem right?"

Jane was hoping for reassurance, she was hoping Casey wasn't expecting much from her when it came to the organisation of their wedding. Jane would be happy if the two of them just said the vows and signed the papers but she knew that other people not least her mother would never let her get away without marking the occasion.

Casey nodded a knowing smile on his face. "If you wouldn't be offended, I could take over most of the organising. I know it may not be traditional, but you are not a traditional kind of girl." He shrugged.

Jane stopped in her tracks and looked up at Casey who just smiled fondly at her, their hands still together, fingers laced. Jane considered for a moment then smiled broadly and leant in to kiss Casey softly.

"That would be great, Thank you." Jane said as the couple started off again in response to an impatient yap from Jo Friday.

"No problem." Casey said. "Besides it may stop your Ma calling me 28 times a day, or at least give me something to tell her when she does call.

Jane stopped again. "What?" Jane frowned. "How did she even get your number?"

Casey looked a little pained as he answered. "She asked me for it when we went over to announce the engagement. When you went to the bathroom, she kinda cornered me." He smiled a little.

"Unbelievable!...Well, welcome to the family I guess, you better get used to it." Jane broke off to admonish Jo Friday. "Jo, No, do not lick that Jo Friday!."

When Jane returned her attention back to Casey he continued.

"Your Ma said you had been to try on some dresses?"

Jane scowled. "Yeah she dragged me to some place and made me try on some big frilly ass things she had already picked out then she cried so many "happy tears" that I had to leave."

Casey chuckled "Well you don't want me to have to pick out your dress. Why don't you ask Maura along, she is the fashion expert right?"

Jane was quiet for a moment but nodded "I guess."

Casey gazed at the floor for a moment like he was about to say something difficult but before he could Jane's phone rang loudly into the quiet. Jane rolled her eyes and answered quickly.

"Rizzoli."

Jane entered the crime scene to see Maura crouched over the body of an Asian young woman.

"Hey." Jane called lightly.

Maura raised her head briefly. "Jane." The Doctor went back to her initial external examinations.

Jane stood quietly by for a few moments enjoying the opportunity to watch the M.E'S intense concentration. Jane admired Maura at work; she was simply brilliant at what she did and commanded everyone's respect when it came to her profession.

"She looks young...pretty girl." Jane mused.

Maura nodded. "She has ID, looks like a college pass. Saba Kahlid."

Maura put the ID card in an evidence bag and handed it over to Jane, who smiled gratefully at her.

"Looks like she died here, wouldn't be a great choice of a place to dump a body, out in the open, nice neighbourhood."

"I should be able to confirm that when I determine manner and cause of death." Maura said as she looked more closely at the girls head. "There are some small lacerations to the face and head and fresh bruising on her left wrist."

Maura looked over the rest of the body before returning to the head. "Some signs of blunt force trauma." Maura addressed no one in particular.

Jane glanced over to Frost who was speaking to the young mother who had called it in. The woman looked shaken but Frost was calming her down.

Jane looked back at Maura who was now speaking to a crime scene tech. Jane took the chance to watch Maura from a slight distance again and then mentally slapped herself for doing so.

A moment later Maura returned to the body.

"Maura, I need to ask you something." Jane gestured for Maura to join her at the edge of the scene.

Maura carefully stepped toward Jane in her designer heels. "Go ahead." She said quietly.

Jane shifted uncomfortably. "Would you help me find a dress?" she looked directly at Maura.

Maura beamed. "Of course, I have offered to shop with you many times Jane." Maura stopped as she caught the unhappy look on Jane's face and the slight shake of the head.

"I mean, for my wedding dress." Jane said in a hush.

Maura's face fell before she could quickly restore it to a smile, she hadn't expected this.

"I...you...want me to help you pick out your wedding dress?"

"Well, you are my best friend and you know fashion and appropriate wedding ...stuff. And I can't take Ma bursting into tears again or telling anyone who'll listen how she never thought she would see the day." Why did Jane feel like she had to justify this. They had agreed to go back to normal after all.

Maura had recovered fully now and smiled. "Well if you promise not to squirm like a five year old Jane I promise not to cry." Maura was trying to make a joke but finally heard what she had just said and felt a little unsure of herself, she turned abruptly back to the dead young girl.