Disclaimer: Neither Rizzoli & Isles nor Scott & Bailey belong to me. I am merely borrowing the characters.

London, UK. Euston Station

At 12:30 they were standing on the concourse at Euston at the top of the ramp leading to the platform for the train from Manchester.

At 12:40 Gill saw them and waved. They went over to her.

"Where's Janet?" Rachel asked.

"Change of plan. She's taken charge in Manchester because Rob's sick. Went down like a swatted fly with some lurgy just after we finished our call." said Gill.

"We've booked you into the room Detective Rizzoli was using, she's moving in with me. We'll cancel Janet's room. I hope that's all right ma'am."

"Yes perfectly. I've already cancelled Janet's room. Now let's get to Holloway."

This time they got a taxi.

When they were in the IMB office at Holloway Gill started speaking. "Two issues to talk about. Firstly what is going on over Detective Frost's death, then your long term future Detective Rizzoli.

"Detective Frost was shot in a pub called the Dirty Robber, I am told you know the place Detective. He was shot by a man who was heard to say 'and I'll get the two bitches as well.' your bosses think he may have been referring to you and Dr. Isles.

"As you know Dr Isles is currently being held here. This fact has received considerable publicity in Boston so we think the man knew this. We don't know whether he thought he'd wait until she returned in a few years or not. But it was decided with the approval of the Justice Secretary to take precautions.

"The second issue is your longer term future Detective Rizzoli. I am told you are fond of this country and would like to think about settling here. I have talked to Lefftenant Cavanaugh this morning and he has agreed to a year's initial secondment to my team in Manchester if you're agreeable."

It didn't take Jane long to say "yes".

"I will ring the lefftenant and tell him the news."

"Before you do, what about my family, might he go after them?"

"Which is why protection has been arranged"

"I'd like my mom to come over if possible so I can tell her some things in person."

"I'll arrange it."

While Gill rang Lt Cavanaugh, Jane rang Angela.

"Ma, how yer doin'."

"Jane, hi, how are you? Did you hear about Frost? Terrible."

"Yeah Ma that's partly why I'm calling. I've got to stay here until this blows over. And Ma I've arranged for you to come over too. It's for our safety."

"OK.." Angela sounded wary.

Gill put her hand over the mouthpiece of her phone: "Jane, Lefftentant Cavanaugh is making the arrangements for your mother to come over."

"Ma did you hear that?"

"Yeah, OK I'll see you then"

"Yeah ma I'll meet you off the plane!"

With that they cut the call.

Boston USA.

Frankie jr was sitting the other side of the counter at the cafe in Boston PD.

"I'm going to England to see Jane."

"That's great ma."

He knew from what Frost had said that it was likely that Jane wouldn't be coming home. This just confirmed it.

Lt Cavanaugh walked in with Korzak.

"Jane's told me about the arrangement."

"Yeah but there's been a development."

"OH?"

"We now know who it is that shot Frost. But the bad news is he is utterly ruthless so I'm grounding you Frankie, office duties only, Tommy is in protective custody, and you Mrs Rizzoli are on the next flight to England, London Heathrow. You'll be met. Manchester PD will look after you after that."

He handed her the tickets. Frankie drove her home escorted by two cruisers. She packed for her trip. They went to the airport.

London Heathrow Airport, UK about 8pm.

Angela Rizzoli had gone through passport control, baggage claim and customs, and was now looking for Jane.

"Ma!" She heard and looked round to see Jane with a tall slim woman with long brown hair.

"Ma this is Rachel Bailey. When we go back to Manchester we are going to be staying with her."

Rachel extended a hand "Nice to meet you Mrs Rozzoli."

"Likewise I'm sure" said Angela taking the hand but her voice was sceptical.

They went to get into the car the Metropolitan Police had arranged for them. They were discretely escorted by another car with armed officers on board. On arrival Angela checked in.

In her room Angela asked for some time with Jane.

"Now Jane what is going on?!"

"With what?" "Jane, I wasn't born yesterday I can see the way you and Rachel look at each other."

"First Maura and now you? Yeah you're right we're in love OK? I was going to break it to you gently in the morning but you've spoiled that now. Oh and you hear any noises through the walls it'll be me and her, we're next door."

"You mean the hotel let you book a double room?"

"This is England where they live in the 21st century Ma!"

There was a knock on the door. Jane opened it. DCI Murray stood there

"Everything OK kid? Only I couldn't help overhearing and you know my views on homophobia..."

Jane turned to her mother.

"This is Detective Chief Inspector Murray. That's one rank higher than Cavanaugh would be if he were here. She tends to arrest people who express homophobic views. This is my mother."

"Ah nice to meet you, I'm Gill."

"Angela, and likewise."

Gill turned to Jane, "Rachel is waiting in the lobby – something about going to a club?"

"What a gay club?" said Angela.

"I'll look after Angela." Gill said this so firmly that Angela shut up. Jane looked gratefully at Gill and left. Gill walked into the room.

"I know it can be shock finding out your child is in love with someone from another country and of the same sex so if you want to talk..." said Gill.

"Thank you. But I want to know what the Police's attitude is to having a lesbian officer. It wasn't long ago that women weren't allowed into the detectives."

"And I always thought the US got there first. My officers' private lives are none of my business provided they obey the law. And I have been a detective for over twenty years."

"Oh, so I guess it wouldn't be any use complaining that DC Bailey has seduced my daughter then."

"None at all, and anyway why do you care? So long as she's happy?"

"I wanted grandchildren..."

"You may still have them but if you carry on like this you're just going to push your daughter away."

"Have you got children?"

"Yes, one. A boy, Sammy."

"And his happiness is all you would care about?"

"Good grief yes."

"Husband?"

"Divorced."

"So am I."

They then fell into an easy conversation about their children.

After about two hours Angela looked at her watch and said "I'd better ring Frankie junior and let him know I've arrived safely."

Gill smiled and got up, she said "I'll leave you to it." and left.

After she closed the door she puffed out her cheeks and let out a sigh. If Jane turned out like Angela and Rachel like Sharon the relationship would be tempestuous in the extreme!

Angela picked up her mobile, found Frankie's number and called it.

"I'm here!" Was her opening gambit.

"You get to London OK?"

"Yeah and when were you going to tell me your sister's a lesbian?"

"Ma, I didn't really know, Frost thought she and this Rachel girl might be falling in love but it was speculation Ma."

"OK speculate some more for me. Do you think it's serious? Is Jane moving to the UK permanently?"

"The last part: yeah I think she is, at least while Maura is held there and then who knows?"

"Well she certainly seems to like it here and she sure likes Rachel."

"OK ma, listen good. They know who killed Frost. They're looking for him now so you might not have be over there so long and then Jane can bring Rachel over and we can all meet her. Tommy wants to know what she's like, I think he's a little in awe actually!"

"Your brother's got no chance with this one."

"This one?"

"Yeah he tried it on with Maura remember?"

"Yeah, he had no chance there either."