Disclaimer: I do not own Rizzoli and Isles

Maura and Jane spent the rest of Sunday recovering from their 'after-dark' activities. It was the last day they would spend together before Jane was back to work Monday morning. They were in no hurry, as they didn't have to check out until 9pm that night. And they found it refreshing not having to worry about cooking; Jane jokingly asked Maura if they could have 'house-service', as she had so called it. Maura just laughed and promised she'd take care of it since she wasn't going to be working for a bit.

''You still haven't decided when or if, you will be coming back to work?''

''Yes. I still have a lot to do Jane. Getting a house and furnishing it isn't a job to take lightly''

''I guess you're right''.

They had just finished taking a shower together and they were lying in bed just relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

''Watchu wanna watch?'', Jane asked picking up the remote and scrolling through the movie channels.

''Anything really. Preferably something light''

''Something light?'', Jane laughed. The orgasms must have gotten to her head. That wasn't really Maura-talk. The doctor had a penchant for complicating and over explaining things.

''You know, something that doesn't require too much focus. Something I can just watch and have a good laugh at''

''On it doctor'', Jane saluted and earned a beautiful laugh from her girlfriend.

After going through almost the whole list she settled on a very old movie she was sure Maura had never even heard of.

''The Parents Trap. I presume you haven't watched it'', Jane boasted.

''Who's in it'', Maura asked curiously.

''Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson'', Jane recited.

''That hardly sounds like a movie you would be interested in watching Jane. Lindsay Lohan, really'', Maura tried to imitate the way Jane would have said it. It was very inaccurate and funny. They both just laughed for a while.

''My little cousins used to love it. And I swear they would be watching it every time we went to their house. I was like 19 or something, and I thought it was really stupid. But one day I actually focused and watched it with them. It was pretty entertaining''

''Well Parents Trap it is''. They snuggled into each other on the bed and enjoyed the movie together. It was hilarious and they both got a good laugh out of it. They stopped midway to order some food and they ate whilst finishing it off.

''If anyone had ever asked me if I could ever spend the whole day in pyjama's watching Lindsay Lohan and snacking on junk I wouldn't have said it was a possibility. But here I am, doing all these crazy things with my beautiful Jane.'', she smiled at the brunette. ''I would never give this up for anything, ever''. Jane leaned in to kiss Maura.

''Neither would I''

They continued watching.

''Do you think he will go back to his ex-wife or just stay with that useless woman?'', Jane quizzed.

''In the movie, yes I do think he will go back to the mother of his children. But real life situations are different. It would-''

''Maura. I was just talking about the film'', Jane had to stop Maura before she launched into scientific explanations of sorts.

''I think having twins would be great'', this caught Jane off guard.

''You would like to have twins'', the brunette asked in shock.

''I think so, yes. It's a fascinating phenomenon and I would relish in the opportunity to watch them every day and study their interactions and-''

''You want them for scientific experimentation?'', Jane asked in horror.

''Of course not Jane. Don't be silly. It's just an added advantage getting to see how two people look the same and came from the same place at the same time but have vastly different likes and dislikes. Or maybe even the same. I don't know. It would just be wonderful don't you think?''

''I guess so'', Jane shrugged.

''We better get to work then detective'', Jane saw the mischievous smile on Maura's face as hers split into a smile too.

After yet another session of love making, the love birds saw it fit to get ready and head back home. By the time they reached Angela's it was a little before 8pm and the Rizzoli matriarch was not at all ready to go to bed.

''Ma! Will you drop it'', Jane yelled from the bathroom. The elder woman had been quick to interrogate them about their romantic dinner and night together. Angela knew Jane would shut her up immediately so she targeted Maura whenever Jane turned her head.

''We're going to bed now if you don't mind. You have the rest of the week to badger my girlfriend whilst I'm at work''. One might have thought Angela won the lottery. Her face spoke volumes about the trouble Maura was in. Maura sat on the kitchen chair looking like she could jump into a fire just to save herself from Angela's wrath. ''If Maura so much as looks like she wants to complain Ma, we are going to have serious problems. Let it never be said that I didn't warn you beforehand'', Jane spoke seriously, pointing at her mother. The woman knew her daughter's tone and chose not to argue. Well in all honesty, the reason she let Jane go was because she knew Maura was a softy and wouldn't want Jane yelling so she'd not say anything. The one thing Angela had forgotten was that Maura couldn't lie.

So on Monday evening when Jane came back from work, the two Rizzoli women had a minor falling out. Angela wouldn't stop questioning Maura about her intimate relationship with her daughter- not to forget the baby talk, and Jane didn't want Maura feeling uncomfortable in any way. It didn't help matters when Maura told Jane she hadn't made a dent on her to-do list because Angela was all up in her nose. It was the first time Angela had alone time with Maura in a long while, and a world of things had transpired, so the woman definitely had an ocean of topics to cover.

Jane's friends/colleagues were glad she was back and so was Jane. Monday had gone well all in all. She missed Maura though, so they practically spent the whole day texting each other. Jane was happy it was a slow day, so besides catching up on all that happen in her absence, she had little paper work to do and she could balance that and texting the most gorgeous woman on the planet.

On Tuesday morning Maura wouldn't let go of Jane when the detectives alarm rang at 7am.

''Don't go Jane'', Maura sobbed. ''Yesterday was horrible….I don't mean your mother, '' she quickly interjected. ''I missed you a lot''.

Jane turned in her arms, ''I missed you too sweetheart. If you came back to work, we wouldn't be having this problem now would we'', Jane said in the hope that Maura would change her mind. The detective was subtly trying to coax her girlfriend into getting back to work. The truth was that it all stemmed from selfish reasons. Jane hated the new M.E, and she also wanted to spend the day seeing Maura. But for some reason the doctor seemed hell bent on not returning.

''If I come back to work, that means we'll have to live here for a very very long time'', Maura countered.

Jane thought about it for a little while. ''you have a point'', they both laughed.

So when Jane left for work, Maura finally started seriously looking for a place. She met with her attorney Mr Perkins to discuss which areas where on the table. Maura was already looking at things like schools in the area, parks nearby, reported paedophiles. And the other obvious like, distance from the station, and from the other Rizzoli's. Gyms nearby, and anything else along those lines. Between the two of them, it took about three hours to come up with a few areas and pull up the houses for sale therein. It was enough progress for one day so Maura left Mr Perkins office to head to the precinct.

Maura had worked there for a while and the place always brought comfort. When she became friends with Jane and her circle of people she was often in the bullpen and never thought twice about it. Now, one of the reasons she didn't want to go back to work was because she knew she wouldn't be able to concentrate and enjoy her job while thinking of everything around her. She wondered what people would think, or if they even knew about her attempted suicide. Rationally she knew those that knew would never spread word, but one can never be too careful. And then there was Korsak. She had shot the man for fucks sake. Dealing with him at family dinners or whatever was ok, but she wasn't sure how working with him and seeing him on a daily basis would impact her. So she had basically ruled out going back to be a M.E at BPD. She hadn't spoken to Jane about it yet. She also hadn't lied to her, because she was just coming to that conclusion as she walked into the precinct on Tuesday afternoon.

It was almost 1pm and she had in hand three khaki bags.

''Maura'', Frost called out first. Jane and Korsak turned to see the beautiful blonde making her way in. She had on a simple skirt, flats and a long sleeved cardi. Her hair was tied at the back and she looked super cute – well at least to Jane.

''Hello Barry. Korask, Jane'', she acknowledged them all. ''brought you guys lunch. You clearly seem to be working hard'', she attempted a joke upon seeing Jane with her feet on the table chatting with Korsak animatedly while Frost played with his 'doll'.

''My my, our Jane here sure knows the art of influence. She got you being all sarcastic and shit''. They all laughed as Jane stood to embrace Maura and then she gave her a light peck on the lips.

''I was starving'', Jane said pulling one bag from Maura's grip.

''I'm sure you were'', that was another attempt at a joke. Because normally she would have gone on to say how Jane wasn't starving because she had ate a good breakfast before setting off for work. ''this is for you…..and you'', Maura said again handing the other two bags to Frost and Korsak.

''Thanks doc'', the two detectives said in unison. ''boy, I sure need me a woman like that'', Frost muttered to himself, albeit a little too loudly.

''Great. Now i have to keep an eye open. I don't trust you anymore partner'', Jane said jokingly.

''I hardly think you have anything to worry about Jane. While Detective Frost is a very attractive man-''

''OK, Maura. Got it – trust you'', they all laughed. Jane wasn't going to sit and hear her girlfriend go on about how attractive her partner was but wouldn't date him because of God-knows-what she was going to say.

Maura sat around for close to an hour while they all had their lunch before heading out. Jane escorted her to her car and finally let go when she had started considering a quickie somewhere secluded.

The new practice became a habit now for Maura. She would make Jane coffee and breakfast in the morning, then look through houses with her attorney or at home before bring Jane and the guys lunch (If they weren't in the field). After a week Maura had complied a list of houses she was going to begin viewing and they would take things from there.

''I still don't understand why you brought me here. I thought the plan was for you to go with Ma to see the houses then bring me with you when you found something you thought was good'', Jane whined on the afternoon they were going to look at the first house Maura had on file.

''Need I remind you, this house is for the both of us, not for your mother and me''

Jane just rolled her eyes.

''It will be fun Jane, come on'', Maura beamed pulling Jane along with her like a toddler. The blonde had managed to convince Angela to stay so that she could experience the new adventure with Jane.

When she had found a job and decided to move to Boston, her mother had arranged for someone to purchase a house in her stead. All she did was move in, and add bits and pieces of furniture she fancied. So it was her first time house hunting and she was beside herself. Added to that was the fact that she was buying a house for herself and Jane. A house that they would turn into a home. A home that would one day house their children and hold memories she would cherish to eternity. She wanted it to be perfect. She wanted it to be a house they would both love and approve of. She wanted to experience the joy of initial witness together with Jane. And though she had told Jane she was going to do part of this with Angela then pull her in here and there, she soon changed her mind. This was something she was going to do with Jane, and only Jane. If Angela was going to tag along, so be it. If Jane was busy, she was just going to have to wait until the detective was free.

''look at the size of this place'', Jane kept complaining. The place was huge. It even had a pool in the back yard. Jane was secretly loving it though, and Maura wasn't fooled by the front she put on.

''Just imagine coming from work and finding me lying on a float in my bikini, sipping on some red wine, listening to music….'', Maura said seductively.

''Ok, we'll take it'', Jane yelled to Mr Perkins. Who apparently was now their real estate agent (Maura didn't care for anyone else' opinion other than his and Jane's)

''I don't think it quite works that way detective'', he laughed. ''it's only the first one, and there plenty more equally ravishing one''

''Fine. But I say we need a pool''

''Need?'', Maura smirked.

''It's all your fault. Don't even smile at me like that''.

The whole house hunting experience turned out to be fun, much to Jane's surprise. They had seen five houses in the first week and all were vying for first place. Jane found herself one morning actually asking Maura if they were going to see a house. Maura just kissed her girlfriend, happy that she was enjoying it as much as she herself was.

''I think we always had you doing the wrong kind of shopping'', Maura said to her. Again, they just laughed.

Things suddenly seemed so simple. They were so happy and comfortable with each other. Their temporary living arrangement with Angela was becoming bearable by the day. Though she had put up a huge fight, Angela had eventually found the value in letting Jane and Maura do their own house hunting. Casey had virtually disappeared from their lives and Maura was slowly getting closer to Korsak.

Many times Jane had wanted to bring up the issue about Maura going back to work, but thought better of it. The blonde seemed genuinely happy and Jane didn't see the need in jeopardizing that. And it wasn't as if Maura was getting bored or idle. The woman was just as busy as the detective was. And Jane was starting to like being taken care of. Maura did just about everything for Jane. At first it was weird and Jane had vehemently protested, but Maura eventually got her way – as she always did. So on Jane's days off, she wouldn't let Maura lift a finger. And when Maura had said she was still doing work by feeding herself, Jane had force fed her lunch that afternoon. Then Maura told her she was still doing work by swallowing, so Jane made them skip dinner and made love to her all night. The detective reasoned that sex would make Maura full so she wouldn't have to do anything. But they had both woken up hungry in the wee hours of the morning and that logic was slowly left to pass. When Jane was off work she also did all the cooking, and Maura loved Jane's cooking. So their lives stayed in sync this way, until they finally found the house they would soon call home.

Jane had been working on a tough case and had blown off seeing the house three times already. And on the last showing she had told Maura to go on her own, until suddenly they cracked the case. A missing piece of evidence crucial to the homicide was found and they closed it smoothly. She just made it in time to see the place. Just driving in told her everything she needed. Two car garage, lovely green lawn with impeccable flower beds. The back yard had a bean shaped swimming pool, and hot tub close to it. The basement was already made into a man-cave, pool table, mini bar and all. Jane fell completely and utterly in love with it. They had been looking around and she had barely said a thing. In her mind, Maura had already bought the house. She didn't even care what the inside looked like. Jane was blown away and that was good enough for her. She knew it was pricey and the detective would put up a fight about buying it, but she was prepared to fight that battle – and win it.

The inside sealed the package. The four bedrooms Maura consistently spoke of. The master with its own bathroom. Another bathroom and a half down stairs. A remarkable foyer and staircase, large kitchen, dining room, living room, study, and laundry room. It was anyone's dream house, and it was going to be theirs.

''This is it Mr Perkins'', Maura said. Despite all the time they spent together, they remained professional with one another.

''Jane?'', he directed the question to the normally chatty girlfriend who was mysterious quiet that day.

''It's wonderful'', was all she managed. Maura gestured for the attorney to leave them alone for a moment.

''Jane?'', Maura pulled Jane from into a hug from behind, who had been looking at the back yard from the large sliding doors. She was surprised to find Jane silently crying. ''Jane…''

''It's so perfect Maura, so perfect'', she sniffled.

''I know baby'', Maura said soothingly, rubbing Jane's abdomen.

''It's expensive''

''I know'', Maura whispered again.

Maura knew that was Jane's source of torment. She wanted to tell her that she could afford it, but she knew that would serve to make things even worse. So she just played along hoping to find a reasonable way to put Jane at ease.

''Ok. What about we let them know we are interested, see if they can come down a bit, and we can go over our finances and see how to work it out? Is that ok Jane? I really love this place''

''ok'', Jane spoke quietly.

They told Mr Perkins their conclusion and then parted ways.