AN : My sincere gratitude to all those who love my story and appreciate all the effort I put into it.

Disclaimer : I do not own Rizzoli and Isles.

''Are you sure you don't want me to come with?''

''No Ma, its ok. Thanks though. I spoke to Casey last night and he said he packed away most of the stuff anyway. So it's just a few remaining things''

''Is Maura alright?'', Angela asked nosily.

''Not completely. But she said she'll be fine. I tried and failed to talk her out of coming with me''

''Honey, you have to understand that the situation is hard on her. And it's normal for her to feel a little insecure''

''But I haven't given her reason to feel that way. I love her, and I have said it and shown her in every way I can. Why should she not trust me to go to Casey's alone''. Jane felt like she had failed in her love life a bit. She wanted Maura to understand that she meant the world to her. And she wanted the doctor to not worry about her meeting Casey. But if Maura felt insecure, Jane considered it her fault because she hadn't given Maura enough reason to trust her on that level.

''If you were in her shoes Jane, and don't deny it cause we both know it, you would have been punching the wall and arranging for mover to pick the things up. So let her be, ok?'', Angela placed a soothing hand on Jane's arm. ''There is nothing for her to worry about. So let her come with you and find it out herself. If you keep pushing her to stay then she's bound to be suspicious''

''You're right I guess'', Jane hated to admit it when Angela was right.

''I'm heading out. Call me if you need anything ok?''

''Sure. Thanks Ma''.

Angela walked out, leaving Jane making breakfast for her and her girlfriend. Maura had been getting changed so they could be off to get Jane's items. They hadn't showered together that morning because Maura was faintly vexed with Jane for trying to get her to remain. Maura had made it very clear that she was going with Jane and it wasn't up for discussion. Jane was a wreck; she didn't know how to react in the midst of her former lover and current lover. Take about oddities.

Jane had eaten cereal with her mother, but still felt hungry so she joined her girlfriend for another round of breakfast. ''I'll be in the car'', Jane called out to Maura as she made her way outside when they were done. She sat in their rental car for ten whole minutes before Maura showed face. She was going to ask what took so long, but Jane was treading on thin ice with the doctor that morning so letting petty things go was the best option.

They pulled up into Casey's driveway a few minutes after eleven a.m. A moment of deafening silence fell upon them before Maura spoke, ''this is going to be quick right?''

''Yes. I'm sorry to put you through all this'', Jane said sincerely.

''I'm sorry I insisted on coming'', Maura hung her head.

''You are the woman I love, so you have the right to go where ever you want to go with me ok. Anywhere, anytime'', She smiled at Maura, who returned the smile. Jane jumped out of the car and rounded it to open the door for Maura – she is cute like that.

''Thanks'', Maura said pressing her lips against Jane's. Jane forced her tongue into Maura's mouth and the two shared a long kiss before going to knock at the door.

Casey opened on the second knock. ''Jane'', his mood dampened a little when he noticed Maura standing almost behind Jane.

''Hello Casey'', she grabbed Maura's hand, ''this um…this is Maura'', she faltered a bit.

''Yes, Maura. I have heard a lot of wonderful things. It's lovely to finally meet you….properly'', he added.

''Like wise'', she stretched her hand to him.

Formalities out of the way, Jane felt like she needed to set the direction for her two companions to follow. ''Maura and I are just going to pick up the stuff and we'll be on our way''.

''Please'', he move to let them in. ''So how was your vacation?'', the question seemed to be directed towards Maura because Jane was already scoping out the place to see what she needed and didn't need.

''It was eventful at the least, and very necessary'', Maura responded. Casey wasn't sure what to make of the reply so just smiled back. Jane had told him (the night they broke up) that Maura was a little funny with her words.

''I'll just be out of your way. If you need anything I'll be in the kitchen''. Casey was jealous, obviously. But he wasn't going to fight for Jane; he knew he couldn't give her what Maura could. So he manned up and took a side step – preserving his pride.

''Thanks''. He walked away leaving the two women in privacy. Maura's heart sank a little. She wasn't expecting him to be so nice and understanding; it just made disliking him that much harder.

''C'mon Maur, lets pack and get outta here''. Jane noticed Maura's internal conflict, but decided to address it later, choosing instead to focus on the task at hand so they could leave. After gathering a number of things into 4 boxes, Jane discovered they only had one more box to pack and they would be gone. Everything seemed to have cruised smoothly with no bumps along the way, that wasn't exactly a day in the life of Jane Rizzoli; something had to happen, no matter how miniscule. And it did.

''OUUUUCH…'', Jane yelled. Maura was immediately by her side.

''Jane, what happened?'', Maura yelled too. Casey soon followed.

Just fucking great, Jane thought. I almost made it out of here with no hiccups.

Maura stripped off her cardigan and applied pressure to Jane's foot. She had brushed against a mirror on the wall (holding one of the boxes) which subsequently fell onto her foot, leaving a very painful open cut wound.

''I wish you had listened to me and not worn those flip flops. Sit down here''. The detective acquiesced – in too much pain to protest and also knowing Maura was right.

''Do you have a bandage?'', Maura asked Casey.

''Son of a bitch!'', Jane screamed in pain when Maura applied more pressure to the bleeding foot.

''Jane!'', Maura admonished her language.

''Sorry, it hurts Maura''

''I know love. Just give it a while ok''

Casey was watching the exchange intently. He felt like a complete ass hole. Firstly for fucking up the chance he had with Jane, then for wasting his time waiting for Jane to love him wholly. The love radiating from the two was unmistakable, he couldn't help wonder what people thought of him and Jane when they were together.

He walked out feeling hurt all over again, but still going to get a bandage for the woman he loved. When Maura was done cleaning Jane's wound and bandaging it, her and Casey helped Jane to the car – lover and ex-lover on opposite sides. The scene looked like it was pulled from a Jeremy Kyle episode.

''I will put the remaining things in the box for you Jane. Please just relax and wait here for me. And don't pull that bandage off, I know you''. They had a mini staring contest and then Maura kissed her, satisfied Jane was going to comply.

''Sorry about your sweater''

''Jane. Compared to your foot, you know that holds no ground'', Maura smiled sweetly before backing away from the passenger side. Casey felt invisible in the presence of the two women.

Maura walked back into the house to pack the remainder of the things, giving Jane and Casey a few minutes to themselves. She didn't like the idea, but part of her felt like it was the mature and respectable thing to do. She trusted Jane, and that had to be enough. Maura had fished Jane out of Boston in a heartbeat, giving Jane only a few hours to settle things with Casey. It was unfair to an extent, and Casey being the nice enough man he seemed to be, he at least deserved a few minutes to bit Jane farewell. So Maura packed while the ex-couple talked.

''She's just as wonderful as you said she was''

''She is. Thank you, Casey. For having us here, and for understanding''

''I care about you a lot Jane, and I still love you. I would lie if I said this was easy for me. But loving someone is putting them first. I messed up in the past, now I no longer have the option to have you back'', he paused, filled with emotion, ''so the best thing I can do is let you be happy. You're the best person I know, I sincerely hope she deserves you''

''She does Casey. She's the best person I know''

''Take care of your foot ok. I'm happy for you''. He embraced her and walked back to the house. Jane was a little nervous about the pair having 'alone time' in the house without her. But she knew Maura had intentionally given them some privacy, so she returned the favour.

''Do you need a hand?'' He asked Maura, leaning against the wall.

''No, thank you. I am about done here'', she stood up from her swat position.

Silence loomed.

''She's a wonderful person Maura.''

''I know'', the blonde responded firmly.

''I hope you don't make the same mistake I made''

''It's not possible. I love Jane with all my heart.''

''So do I'', Casey countered.

Silence again.

''What do you want from me Casey?'', Maura was no longer sure where the conversation was headed and why Casey was still standing there looking at her.

''I have accepted that Jane doesn't love me anymore, and I am moving on. But I will always have her best interests at heart. Always. Don't break her heart''. Casey knew he had no business vetting Jane's love interests, but he couldn't help himself. He genuinely wanted the brunette to be happy.

It was a warning. But Maura was surprised by what it was that stabbed her the most. It was the fact that Jane had a back-up plan. It was the thought that if things didn't go well with their relationship Jane had somebody else who loved her. She couldn't believe that Casey had questioned her love for Jane. That he thought she would do what he did. The last was an irrational pang. Casey didn't know her, so he had every right to think what he wanted about her intentions with Jane. It still hurt though.

And after careful analysis, Maura realized Casey was absolutely justified in his perspective. When Casey came back into Jane's life, Maura was nowhere to be found. Casey had been there the entire time Jane had been losing her mind looking for her. So yes, Maura had done a similar thing. The same way Casey had stayed in Afghanistan and left Jane hanging without so much as consulting Jane about his decision, she had flown off to an unknown place and stayed in secrecy till showing up one day like a thunderstorm on a warm summers day.

The next few moments took Maura down memory lane. She started analysing her life all over again, as she had done many times before. How many times she had wished she had someone who loved her the way Casey loved Jane. A person that could live through hurt if it meant making the one they loved happy. Casey could have blown things out of proportion; he could have produced scenes and fought back. He could have passed nasty comments and said hateful words. But the man was collected, put together and understanding. He was respectful and considerate. He put Jane's wants and needs before anything else. He wasn't selfish (at least not anymore).

Maura started questioning whether she was at all right for Jane. She was mad at Jane when she found out Jane was dating Casey. And over the weeks she had forgiven Jane and told herself she understood Jane's actions. But in truth, she learned, she hadn't. It was only in this moment that it was becoming clear to her. It made sense how Jane could fall into a relationship with this man. He was the epitome of a perfect guy, except for short-fallings in the past. But it seemed the man had corrected that attribute by settling in Boston and getting a permanent job.

The doctor understood how Jane fell into Casey's arms during her absence. The Rizzoli's all liked him, and Angela could finally get those grandchildren she so wanted. Casey had got a home for him and Jane, and was preparing for a life Jane deserved, a life that would fulfil Jane.

Maura had ripped that away from Jane, vehemently stating her love for the brunette. She didn't doubt she could give Jane all the love she had. But was love enough? Casey seemed to be able to offer Jane fulfilment. Jane wouldn't have to worry about struggling in the lgbt community, and Casey could give her wonderful children. Those are the two things Maura couldn't give Jane, fulfilment and children. And the intelligent woman was only realizing that now.

AN: Oh Maura…..