Hey, sorry for the long wait. I've been busy with school and I had a 5K over the weekend and this chapter ran long. As asked Rizzles romance towards the end so here's your warning. I'm proud of this chapter. Let me say writing the last bit of this chapter was hard because it is not something I'm great at writing but hopefully you'll enjoy it. There's another chapter, maybe two haven't figure it out yet. So thanks for staying with me, please let me know what you think, and as always enjoy.
Chapter 11
Initially Alex believed that Detective Rizzoli had only agreed to her request to get what she needed to close the case. She wouldn't have blamed the detective if that was the case. Alex had no right watching an interrogation. She had no right being informed of an arrest. She had only been Grace's friend and she knew Cody wanted nothing to do with her. The truth was Alex needed closure. She needed to know why Fin had killed Gracie. Alex shook her head. She didn't even know if Fin was the killer, she only assumed he was. Not that it really mattered in the long run.
Alex stepped outside the hospital and took a deep breath of fresh air. For the longest time she had hated hospitals. Having spent weeks in a stark white room after her assault Alex had sworn she would never go back. Now she wished she had gone with the medics after Cody attacked her. The doctors had kept her overnight and had found she had suffered from a concussion, her jaw had healed properly but her nose had set at a slight angle. It was barely noticeable but it was there.
"Need a ride?"
She turned towards the voice and found herself smiling. Detective Rizzoli stood leaning against her car. Alex walked over to Jane. She couldn't help but be surprised that the detective had shown up at the hospital.
"I take it this isn't a social visit?" Alex doubted they'd have many social visits even after the case was closed.
"We had a deal," Jane said. "The information you gave us and the gloves you handed over? Lead us right to him. My partner is picking Fin up as we speak."
"Are you hoping on getting a confession out of him?"
"That's the plan," Jane confirmed. "My partner and I are good at what we do Alex. We'll get a confession."
Alex wanted nothing more than to trust Detective Rizzoli. But after having been in an interrogation with the detective she knew that she skimmed the line of what was legal. If Jane pushed too hard the defense would say the confession was coerced and the statement would be out. It didn't mean Fin would go free but it did mean the prosecution would have to work that much harder to ensure Fin was sentenced.
"Then let's not keep them waiting." Alex said.
"Get in."
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Alex stood alone behind the two-way mirror. In the other room Detective Rizzoli and Detective Korsak sat across from Fin Johnson. She had stood in observation before during her short time working for the DA in New York. Back then it had been her job to decide what to do with the suspect or witness and how to proceed with the case. Now she was just an observer. A woman who wanted to know why her friend was murdered.
She sighed. It didn't feel right. She shouldn't be there.
"You must be Alex."
Turning, Alex found herself face to face with the woman from the elevator. The woman had her name but Alex had no clue who she was. She took the hand she had been offered. As they shook hands Alex got a better look at the woman. Average build, shorter than Alex by a few inches, blonde hair, hazel eyes. Her clothes suggested that she wasn't a cop. A lawyer maybe? No. Alex knew lawyers and the woman wasn't one.
"I'm sorry but who are you?" Alex inquired of the woman.
"I'm Dr. Maura Isles." Maura came to stand next to Alex as she spoke. "I assume Jane didn't mention I would be observing."
"It's nice to meet you." She turned her attention back to the interrogation room. "Is it normal for you to be here during interrogations?"
"Only when they ask me to be."
"Did they?"
"No. But I saw no harm in watching while waiting for Mr. Johnsons blood test come back."
She could feel the doctor's eyes on her more than likely trying to get a feel for Alex. She did her best to ignore the uncomfortable feeling of being watched. As much as Alex found Dr. Isles attractive that wasn't her reason for being there. The only thing she cared about at the moment was why. Why had Fin killed Grace? She needed to know if it had been her fault.
Maura continued to closely watch Alex as they stood there. She hadn't been lying about her reason for being there. She hadn't necessarily told the entire truth as to her presence either. Over the entirety of the case Maura had only once had contact with Alex and for only a brief moment. That brief meeting had been enough to catch her interest. Her curiosity grew when she saw how much Jane was effected by her encounters with the woman. It was not unusual for Jane to have a certain dislike for suspects but this was different. Maura wasn't a psychologist but she understood human behavior and she wanted to understand Alex.
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In the interrogation room Jane and Korsak sat side by side across from Fin. Both were on edge. While Fin was being escorted by two officers something had set him off and her attacked the two men. It took three officers to subdue him. They fray had caused Fin to get a bloody nose, luckily enough for the detectives. They immediately sent a sample to the lab to test for use of steroids. Of course even if they couldn't get him for murder, which they could, he would be held for assaulting an officer.
They had advised him of his rights which he had promptly waved. Fin was extremely cocky. He would eventually slip up and confess to the murder. Jane was sure of that. His resistance to the police after he had already been brought in was a testament to that.
"You understand why you're here correct?" Korsak asked.
"You think I killed someone." Fin shifted in his seat as he responded. "If you have enough to arrest me then your job is done isn't it?"
"We wanted to give you a chance to explain what happened the night of the murder. I'm sure the DA would be more willing to offer a plea bargain in exchange for a confession."
"I appreciate the gesture Detective but you're wasting your time. I didn't kill anyone."
He was definitely arrogant. Of course Fin was most likely not aware of the DNA that had been found on the victim as well as the DNA they had obtained thanks in part to Alex. Jane figured if Fin had been aware of the circumstances of his arrest he would have been more inclined to ask for a lawyer.
If Fin wanted to play innocent Jane would let him. Korsak would play the lead for the time being. Once Jane felt they were where they needed to be for a confession she would start her line of questioning. The route they were taking brought the risk of Fin lashing out again which would basically undue any progress they made. Jane needed to make sure Fin was completely aware he could ask for council at any time. They would have to rely on hope that he wouldn't ask for one.
"See I want to believe you but you lied to us about where you were the night Grace Harper was murdered." He wasn't sure if the good cop bad cop routine would work on someone like Fin but he tried anyway. "You have to understand that you lying to us makes it hard for us to believe you."
"This is bullshit," Fin growled. "I don't even know who this woman is. Why should it matter where I was?"
"Because we know you did it Fin," Jane declared. "Why did you do it Fin? She piss you off like those officers did? Or did you just pick a fight because she was an easy target?"
"Shut up," Fin warned.
"Do you make a habit out of attacking women?"
Korsak held up his hand signaling Jane to stop. "That's enough Detective Rizzoli." To Fin he said: "Are you sure you don't want a lawyer?"
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Alex was enamored by the tactic the two detectives were using on Fin. It was nothing new. Alex had seen it done before and on weaker suspects it usually worked. Fin was a ticking time bomb. He would eventually snap and more than likely attack Jane and Korsak. Alex was still figuring out what the two detectives wanted out of Fin.
She was growing impatient with the time it was taking to get him to talk. She didn't want to wait for them to push Fin to the point of confessing. It was agonizing. Alex had lived with the pain and guilt of Grace's murder for months. Another hour should have been bearable. Instead it felt like it might kill her.
"I don't know why I thought this would be easy." She was talking about waiting to learn the truth but she didn't think Dr. Isles took it that way.
"I know both of the detectives well. They'll get him to talk. If not, they have substantial evidence to put him away for life." Maura's response surprised Alex. For the most part Maura had remained silent.
"I've known Jane since she became a detective," Maura replied. "And Detective Korsak I've known just as long."
Momentarily Alex forgot about the interrogation. Instead her attention moved to Maura. She hadn't seen it before because Maura had been watching her but now the doctor's attention was in front of her. Alex briefly glanced back into the interrogation room then back at Dr. Isles. She realized that Maura was only watching Detective Rizzoli. Alex closed her eyes. The look Dr. Isles had told her all she needed to know. Alex was no stranger to that look but no one so much as glanced at her like that anymore.
It was then Alex understood why Jane had been in that bar a couple nights ago. Jane hadn't been willing to talk about it. But Alex knew the woman next to her was that reason.
"You're close then?" Alex asked. "You and Detective Rizzoli I mean."
"We've been friends since we started working together." Maura paused realizing exactly what Alex was fishing for. "It isn't really important."
And it wasn't. it wasn't any of Alex's business. Maura didn't know Alex and she doubted she ever would.
"I'm sorry," Alex professed realizing her mistake. "I didn't mean to pry."
"You weren't." Maura assured her.
"I'm just having a hard time. It's just nice to have a conversation with someone." Alex wasn't trying to make excuses. She just felt so alone.
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"We have video surveillance of you strangling Grace Harper, Fin. Lie to us all you want you're done for." Jane shoved the file she had in front of her towards him. "Go ahead and take a look. We know that is you."
Fin glanced at the images before him. He sneered shoving them back to Jane. "Those? You've got to be joking. That could be anyone!"
"It could be," Jane agreed. "But it isn't. Take a closer look. That tattoo on your hand? And that jacket? We know you have one just like that."
"Dozens of people have a jacket like that," he stated.
Jane was aware that this was the truth. As Alex had told her each weight class had a different color jacket and each gym had a different patch on the breast. Nina had worked her magic and enhanced the emblem. It wasn't the best quality but it was enough to match to Baker's gym. That, coupled with the DNA and the tattoo, was damning evidence against Fin.
"Look, let me make this clear, there is nothing I would like more than to send you off to booking and let a jury decide what happens to you." Jane leaned back in her chair attempting to appear indifferent. "My partner on the other hand wants to give you a chance. So cut the shit and tell us what happened that night."
Fin shook his head angrily. Jane was starting to get under his skin. He just wanted it to be over but he refused to be bullied. All they had was a crappy picture that was it. He wasn't going down for this.
"I. Did. Not. Kill. Her," he said firmly.
"Then tell me how your DNA ended up on her body?" she asked.
"What are you talking about?"
"We found DNA on her body," Jane repeated. "Your DNA. Forensics confirmed it. What do you have to say about that?"
They watched Fin sink back into his seat. He clearly had no idea that they had DNA evidence. Jane wondered if it would be enough to get him to talk. If it wasn't there wasn't anything they could do but pass the case over to the DA.
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Maura and Alex jumped when the door to the observation room opened. One look told Alex that the man worked in a lab most likely under Dr. Isles. He must have come up to pass on information.
"Dr. Isles the results came back on the blood tests you asked me to run," he said handing a file to Maura. "You were right about the steroids."
Maura skimmed over the information in the file. She nodded to herself. "Thank you Kent. Have the officer give this to Jane."
XXX
All three of them turned to face the door when a uniformed officer walked in. He held a file in his hand. The officer ignored Fin and moved right to Jane. He leaned down to whisper something in her ear before handing her the file he held. Jane glimpsed at the two-way mirror to her left and nodded. She took her time to scan the information that had been handed to her. once she was satisfied with what she saw she handed the folder to Korsak.
"Maybe I ran into her or something, I don't know," Fin exclaimed when neither of the detectives spoke. "I don't know her. You've got the wrong guy."
Korsak nodded. Jane rose from her seat, she had what she needed and was ready to finally obtain a confession. She walked up to the two-way. And even though she couldn't see through to the other side she knew Maura was there with Alex. It was time.
"You know the use of steroids without a prescription is against the law don't you?" Jane asked.
Jane wasn't looking at Fin but his reflection told her he was taken aback by the sudden change in questioning.
"Are you serious Detective?" he asked. "You've already accused me of murder now your adding a drug charge? What is this?"
"Detective work, it's my job," Jane said. "We have you. You're not doing yourself any favors by lying to us. Last chance Fin. What's it going to be?"
Jane moved away from the glass. She came over to stand behind Fin, her arms crossed, an air of determination around her. Fin had fallen silent. He understood that Detective Rizzoli wouldn't but up with his bullshit any longer. He realized he could make a decision. He could always ask for a lawyer. He didn't want one. Instead he chose not to speak, he found a spot on the wall and stared at it.
Jane had expected Fin's silence. Korsak nodded to her. If things went south, he needed to be ready to restrain Fin.
"Alright fine, don't say anything. I feel like I have an idea of what happened that night." She cracked her knuckles as she spoke. "So I'll run through what I think happened that night. If I get something wrong feel free to correct me. No matter what you're going to prison."
XXX
"What the hell is she doing?" Alex asked. "She does realize if she coerces him into a confession it will hurt the case. Even if she has enough to convict him it could call her into question."
"Just wait Alex," Maura assured her. "Jane knows what she's doing."
Alex clenched her jaw. There was a lot that could go wrong. But there was nothing she could do but trust Jane.
XXX
"We talked with a few of your fellow boxers and they told us about the problems you've had with Alexis Eldsfield. When we talked to her she told us about your temper. I assume that was a side-effect of your steroid use. And you're right the drugs have nothing to do with the murder." Jane planted her hands on the table so she was at eye level with Fin. "It does however link you to Grace Harper. You see the night of the murder she had gone out with Alex. I figure you saw them and lost your temper. You couldn't kill Alex so you settled for the next best thing."
"No," Fin growled. "Fuck Alex and fuck you too. So what Alex and I didn't like each other. It's a long way from murder."
"I've been wrong before," Jane admitted. "So what was it Fin? Why did you kill her? what did she do to make you so angry!"
"Enough!" Fin shouted jumping up from his chair with enough force to knock it against the wall. "You don't know a thing!"
"Sit down!" Jane ordered doing her best to square up against the man.
"Alex is a worthless excuse of a human being. I wouldn't waste my energy with her."
"So you wasted it killing Grace Harper."
Korsak had no time to react before Fin shoved the table towards him. Her partner fell back, stunned from the sudden impact. Jane went for her gun. She was to slow. Fin was on her pinning her against the wall. His hands wrapped around her throat. She struggled. Clawing at his hands and arms trying to get him to release her.
"It's over Fin…you're done," Jane gasped.
XXX
"Shit!" Alex yelled watching Fin lunge at Jane.
The detective hit the glass with enough force to shake the frame. Fin had a tight grip on Jane. Every nerve in Alex's body told her to help the detective. Korsak was still on the floor having hit his head against the wall. The officer outside hadn't seemed to notice the commotion. Alex stood there unsure of what to do.
Luckily Maura seemed to react faster than Alex. She was in the hall shouting at the officer to get into the interrogation room. Seconds later the same officer that had given Jane the file entered the room and grabbed Fin from behind. Fin let go of Jane long enough to throw the officer off of him.
"God damnit," Alex growled.
She threw the door open. If the officer hadn't been able to take Fin down she doubted she would be able to do much better. Her plan wasn't to subdue Fin. She just wanted to get him away from the detective.
She maneuvered around Fin into a position she could jump onto his back. She wrapped her arm around his neck and squeezed as hard as she could. She needed to give the officer enough time to recover.
"Get off of her Fin!"
Alex could feel Fin struggling for air. She applied more pressure until she felt him drop his hands from the detective. He stumbled back. As he did Alex let go and moved out of the way. At the same time the officer and Korsak, who had got his senses about him launched themselves at Fin. Effectively taking him down.
Between coughs and gasps for air Jane caught her partners gaze. They hadn't been expecting him to have such a reaction. The officer was cuffing Fin who was still shouting.
"The bitch had it coming! You understand me!"
Then he was gone. Taken from the room and off to booking. Fin was done. He had dug his own grave.
With help from Korsak, Jane sat down in a chair allowing herself to recover. She rubbed her neck. It would probably bruise which wasn't something she was looking forwards too. No one spoke. They had all been caught off guard.
Maura finally joined the three. Her concern was with Korsak and Jane as the had both been injured. Korsak waved her off insisting it had only been a bump on the head. Jane tried to wave her off as well with no success.
"Are you alright Jane?" Maura asked.
She reached out turning Jane's head to get a better view of her neck. The area was red and in some places already bruising. Maura ran her fingers over the raw skin. Jane flinched but didn't pull away.
"I'm fine Maura really," Jane insisted. "This is not the worst thing I've had happen to me."
"Still you could have been seriously hurt." She looked up at Korsak. "Both of you could have been seriously hurt. You understand someone who abuses anabolic steroids is prone to RoidRage don't you? Pushing him like that was dangerous."
"I know Maura, we had planned on it," Jane stated. "It was the only way we were getting anything out of him."
"It was incredibly stupid of you," Maura said.
Jane shrugged. She understood Maura's concern but it was over and done with. It had been a necessary risk. They may have been shaken up but not much more than that.
Maura shook her head at Jane's indifference to what had happened. She could be so stubborn sometimes.
"Alex?"
The woman looked up from her hands. After Fin had been dragged out by the officer she had retreated to the side. She wanted to give the detectives and the doctor space. Now their eyes were on her. She swallowed hard preparing herself for whatever Jane was going to say to her.
"Yes Detective?"
"Thank you. I owe you one."
Alex shook her head. She appreciated the sentiment but she didn't deserve it. "You don't owe me a thing. You got the guy that's all that matters."
Jane arched an eyebrow. Alex seemed to have shut down in the past couple of minutes. She kept staring at her hands and feet. She kept breaking eye contact with Jane. She wouldn't even look Maura or Korsak in the eye. She still blames herself for what happened. Even after seeing how easy it was for Fin to lose his temper she received no closure. Jane felt a pang of guilt. She'd allowed Alex to be there so she could find out why. Now that Alex knew it could have been anything that caused Fin to kill Grace she was left wondering if she could have prevented it.
"We should get this squared away," she suggested.
No one argued.
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Half an hour later the four of them sat around Jane's desk. No one spoke for a long time. It was unusual for such a silence to fall over them after closing a case. With Alex there something changed. She had hardly spoken since they had moved out of the interrogation room. Jane could see Alex was fighting with herself. The conflict was clear as day in her gray eyes.
"So what are you going to do now?" Jane finally asked breaking the uncomfortable silence between them.
"I honestly don't know," Alex sighed. "I came here to get away from what happened in New York… I guess it followed me here."
"I really am sorry Alex."
"We all are," Maura added.
"Don't be. It's none of your faults," Alex insisted. "Bad luck just seems to follow me."
Jane squeezed Alex's shoulder in an attempt of reassurance. She really felt bad for the woman. Alex hadn't asked for any of this to happen. She definitely hadn't deserved any of it. She had been a broken woman holding down a career and trying to get away from her past. She hadn't done anything to be anything less than another face in the crowd.
"I've got nothing left here. One of my friends is dead, the other hates me and wishes I was dead. I lost my job a couple of weeks ago and I can't box anymore." She smiled finding humor in her predicament. "All I've got is that dog… Speaking of which where is my dog?"
"I left him with Detective Rizzoli, he'll bring him up," Korsak said.
Alex gave Jane a confused look. "You mean to tell me there's more of you?"
Jane chuckled: "He's my brother."
"I figured that much."
They fell silent again as they waited for Frankie to bring up Blue. It was only a few minutes but it felt like forever.
When Frankie walked in with Blue there was an immediate change in Alex's demeanor. She jumped up and went right to the pitbull. They seemed equally excited to see each other. Alex hugged the dog tightly as he tried to lick her face. The others watched the reunion. Alex had only been away from Blue for a day. It almost was like she had been gone for a year.
Finally, Alex stood up and thanked Frankie. He nodded and moved away. Alex turned back to the group. Her smile was genuine this time.
"Thank you, for everything," she said. "And Detective Rizzoli…you're not as bad as I thought. I really misjudged you."
"I misjudged you too Alex," Jane said. "Take care of yourself."
Alex nodded one last time before starting towards the elevators. Together Jane, Maura and Korsak watched her until she stepped on the elevator and the doors slid shut. Jane found herself searching for Maura's hand.
At first Maura pulled away but upon seeing Jane's face she took Jane's hand in hers with a smile. Jane smiled back, glad that Maura wasn't rejecting her.
"Are you just going to let her go?" she asked.
"That is how things work around here," Jane replied.
"She needs someone Jane," Maura continued. "You saw her."
"Yeah I did but what exactly are you suggesting I do?"
"Show some compassion. You don't have to be a friend but you should remind her she isn't alone."
Jane rubbed her eyes. She wasn't sure if she was up to arguing with Maura. The blonde cared way too much about a woman they barely knew. The look Maura was giving her was enough to tell her she wasn't getting out of it easily.
"How is it you can convince me so easily?" Jane asked.
"You'll figure it out eventually," Maura answered. "Now go."
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Alex stopped in the lobby after hearing someone shout her name. To her surprise Jane came up to her, panting. It appeared as if Jane had taken the stairs to catch up with her. Blue pawed at the Detective's leg but he was ignored.
"Can I do something for you Detective?"
"No," Jane said. "I mean sort of. Listen a couple of us are getting together to watch the Sox's game this weekend. Maybe you could join us."
Alex grinned: "Dr. Isles told you to invite me didn't she?"
"Yeah pretty much." No point in lying if Alex already knew the truth.
"What about you? You want me there?" she asked.
Jane rubbed the back of her neck. Having Alex join her and the others wouldn't hurt anyone.
"I wouldn't mind having some more time to get to know you," Jane admitted with slight hesitation.
"I'd like that," Alex agreed.
"I'll let you know where to be."
"Here." Alex pulled out her wallet and removed a business card from it. "It's an old card but my number is the same."
"I'll let you know where to be," Jane said. "I'll see you Saturday."
"Yes you will," Alex grinned.
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Jane sat back on the couch, her feet propped on the coffee table in front of her. Maura had stretched out with her head on Jane's lap. They hadn't spoken in over an hour. Two unfinished glasses of wine sat on the counter, waiting for the two to return and finish their earlier conversation. Jane stared blankly at the wall one hand running through Maura's hair. It was the first time that Jane had been able to relax in weeks. She was exhausted.
"Something on your mind Jane?" Maura asked.
"I'm just tired," Jane said, punctuating the statement with a yawn. "Today was a long day."
"I know." Maura ran her fingers over Jane's bruised neck. "Do you want to go to bed?"
"Only if you want to."
Maura pulled herself up with a smile. Even now Jane was putting Maura ahead of herself. For that Maura was grateful. But in that moment she wanted Jane to decide. Jane, sensing Maura's hesitation, pulled the blonde onto her lap. She wrapped her arms around Maura's waist, the buried her face against Maura's neck. She could have stayed like they were forever. Maura's hand now running through her hair.
"I'm asking you Jane," Maura reiterated. "What do you want?"
"I already have what I want," Jane muttered.
Maura took Jane's chin between her fingers asking for the detective to look at her. Tired brown eyes stared back at her.
"I won't hold it against you if you want to go to bed."
Jane reached one hand up and ran it along Maura's neck and jaw, her thumb gently stroking along Maura's cheek. Beneath her fingers she could feel the stead rhythm of the blonde's pulse. She could not begin to understand how she had been so unbelievably lucky to have this woman to herself. Only two short days had passed since Jane had admitted how she felt and she was already convinced she was in love with Maura.
Maura closed the space between them, bringing their lips together. She heard a soft sigh from Jane, and felt the detective's lips part. Maura took full advantage of the invitation and deepened the kiss. She felt one of Jane's hand on the back of her head, the other remained on her waist pulling her closer.
Jane could have never imagined that a simple kiss, that this connection between her and Maura, was all it would take to dissolve all of the self-doubt she had been living with over the years.
They finally broke away, needing a moment to catch their breath. Maura rested her forehead against Jane's. All the fear Maura had felt in Jane from before was gone. It had been replaced by something else Maura couldn't quite put her finger on.
"I've changed my mind," Jane announced. "I know what I'd like to do."
"And what would that be?" Maura asked smiling.
Jane slid an arm under Maura's legs the other arm moved to her back. It took Jane some effort but she managed to stand up from the couch still holding Maura. She grinned at Maura and started back towards the bedroom.
"My legs work just fine you know."
"Are you complaining?"
"Not at all."
Once they reached the bed Jane let Maura down so they stood inches from one another. Jane was sure Maura understood her intent but she had to be sure.
"Do you want this?"
"Have I done anything to make you think otherwise?" Maura leaned closer to whisper into Jane's ear. "I'm yours Jane. I have been for a long time."
When Jane didn't move Maura took it upon herself to get the brunette to act. She took Jane's hand and pulled her onto the bed. She had never seen Jane so unsure of herself. The brunette had always been the embodiment of confidence, but now all that confidence was gone. Maura didn't want Jane to be afraid of giving into her desires, which was what Maura feared was the reason Jane was so hesitant.
"Maura I…"
Maura didn't allow Jane to finish. She pulled Jane so the brunette was on top of her. They stared into each other's eyes which were both dark with want and need.
"Enough talking Jane," Maura insisted. "You started this."
Jane brought their lips together again. There wasn't so much as a pause before Jane's tongue slowly stroked against Maura's. A moan escaped one of them as they brought their bodies together. Jane was consumed with her need to have all of Maura. She broke away and began to leave a hot trail of kisses down Maura's neck, stopping only to leave her mark just above the blonde's collar bone.
Maura moaned as Jane's hands ran over her. Whatever had caused Jane's hesitation before was gone, only to be replaced with desire. Jane tugged at the hem of Maura's shirt, clearly annoyed by the piece of clothing.
"This needs to go."
Jane sat back and pulled Maura up with her. They couldn't get undressed fast enough. Jane helped Maura out of her bra and panties before removing her own bra. Maura's fingers scrapped at the elastic of Jane's boxers clearly wanting them gone. Seconds later they stared at each other. It wasn't the first time they had seen each other naked but this was different.
Maura reached out her fingers brushing against Jane' breasts before cupping them. She closed the distance between them pressing up against Jane. The detective hands were all over her. running down her sides coming back up so cup her firm breasts. Jane leaned down and rolled her tongue over Maura's hardened nipple.
"Jane…"
Maura's voice was no more than a whimper but it was enough for Jane. She pushed Maura onto her back and settled between the smaller woman's legs. There was no more waiting. Jane couldn't stand it any longer. Desire drove her. She reached down between them and was greeted with slick heat. Jane moaned. Maura was so ready for her; the blonde was pleading in her ear.
Jane pumped into Maura, curling her fingers bringing the woman beneath her closer to a climax. She knew Maura wasn't going to last long.
"Come on, Mau, let go."
Maura cried out as she arched into Jane.
Jane smiled over at the woman next to her. She loved Maura. She knew that. It didn't matter that it had only been a few days from the time she had admitted her feelings. Jane loved Maura, she always had. What had happened between them just a few minutes ago only reaffirmed those feelings. Jane didn't care anymore. She was done running. This was where she was supposed to be. Where she should have been months ago.
"Hey you," Jane grinned.
"Hey." Maura smiled almost shyly back at Jane. She had never been a shy person when it came to much of anything.
"You look tired." Jane wasn't sure what else to say. "I won't hold it against you if you want to sleep."
Maura pulled herself closer to Jane. She felt the detective's arms around her, almost protectively. She enjoyed the closeness.
"What about you?" She began tracing shapes on Jane's thigh, implying what she meant.
Jane chuckled. "We might be up all night if you aren't careful."
Maura moved so she was on top of Jane. she grinned as she pinned Jane's hands above her head and leaned in to Jane's ear. "Is that a challenge, detective?"
Jane smirked. She liked were this was going.
A/N: I plan on writing a sequel that takes place a couple years after this. I've had it in works and honestly once I finish these and 72 Hours I'm probably going to be taking a break from writing until I get some more inspiration. But again the sequel is still on the fence. It depends if you guys want more.