Hi, sorry to make you wait. Here it is finally. :) Thank you again CaseUnknown for Beta reading chapter 4. Also thank you Cagney for giving me help with the text. I tried my best. Thank you all. :)

Yours,
SingingRiverRose

After a long day at work, Jane and Maura finally made it back home. They had first driven to Maura's house to take Bass and some food for him and then headed to Jane's. Jane opened the door and was soon greeted by a happy Jo Friday jumping and yipping around. She put Bass on the floor and let Maura in.

The minute Jo Friday saw the bigger dog she went silent and stopped her jumping. Maura wasn't very used to dogs, but using her basic knowledge of new dog's meeting each other's she stayed still and let the smaller one, whom territory she was stepping into, be the first to greet. Jo Friday approached slowly wagging her tail and sniffed the husky. The husky stayed still and put her tail down to signal that she wasn't threatening.

See, Jo Friday, honey. It's only me. The husky slowly wagged her tail as an act of kindness.

"She's only Maura. You know her, right? She's still the same kind person you like, but in a different form. Oh, and she smells a bit different too I suppose," Jane said and kneeled down to place her hand husky's shoulder. That Jo Friday didn't like.

Jo Friday had always been a very loyal and friendly small dog, she knew that. And now, suddenly, her very own owner had decided to get another dog to pet! A bigger dog it seemed! Was it to replace her or to show her that she wasn't good enough anymore?

I knew you'd remember me! Maybe dog sign language isn't so hard at all. Husky lowered her head to pretend to be interested to accept and live with the smaller dog.

Then Maura felt something hitting her nose. It was Jo Friday's paw.

Did I just get bitch slapped by an actual bitch?! The husky quickly lifted her head, utterly confused.

Jane and Maura both watched with opened mouths as Jo Friday, offended, walked away into her bed.

"Wow, Maura, you just got bitch slapped by Jo Friday." Jane could hardly keep her laughter under control. She thought that introducing the dogs to each other would be smooth. But apparently, Jo Friday saw a rival in Maura. Jane had imagined that somehow her dog would realize it was Maura in a dog form, but of course not, how could she know that? Jane had to do something.

"I'm going to give her a tasty bone. Those are her favourite," Jane muttered as she got up and headed towards the top shelf where she kept Jo Friday's treats. Then she had an idea, she could give the bone first to Maura, and then, Maura would give it Jo Friday to show her that she was still well liked and that the bigger dog showed her respect.

She told her plan to Maura.

No way I'm putting that thing into my mouth and carry it over to her! Do you know how much bacteria are found on the surfaces of dog's treats? Billions! Even though there are much more enzymes found in dog's saliva to kill those things, compared to humans, I still refuse. The husky turned her head and kept her mouth close.

"Aww, com'on Maura. What is it now?" Jane asked and finally put the bone on the ground and saw, out of the corner of her eye, that Jo Friday was watching and looked very interested with the bone. Of course, she couldn't run to get it since it laid down in front of the bigger dog.

"Just take it to her," Jane sighed and walked into a kitchen. They were both adults and human beings, at least mentally, and Maura should be able to deal with one offended little dog.

Alright, I can do this. Don't think about the bacteria. Think about enzymes and saliva. The husky watched as Jane disappeared into the kitchen, and when Jane was gone, Maura turned her head down to the bone. Slowly, she opened her mouth and took the bone in between her front teeth and started to walk towards Jo Friday.

When she got there, she carefully placed the bone in front of Jo Friday and backed away keeping her tail and head low to show that this house was Jo Friday's, as well as the bone, dog bed, and Jane. The smaller dog took the bone happily and started to gnaw away. She never meant to cause a fight with the bigger dog, only to show her who really was boss here. It's not the size, but the attitude that matters. And Jo Friday knew it.

I never thought that I'd have to fight my friendship to Jane with a dog. The husky disappeared into a kitchen shaking her head. There, she was greeted by the lovely smell of dinner.

"I'm glad we got over that so soon," Jane said, never taking her eyes off the dinner she was making. It was beef, noodles, and a small salad.

I spy with my little nose, that you are cooking something delicious over there. The husky sniffed and rose to stand, so that her front paws were on the table.

"Hey! Paws off!" Jane huffed and turned to the husky.

Paws off yourself. I would like to know what we are having for dinner. The husky started to walk awkwardly closer keeping her balance with her paws still on the table. Finally giving up, she sank to the floor.

"I'll give you some of my beef and vegetables. I'm not sure if grain is good for dogs," Jane said and started to share her food.

So, beef and vegetables. I'm fairly happy, that's something. The husky stepped back a bit and sat down to wait.

Maura watched as Jane prepared their dinner and then turned her head to Jo Friday, who was still eating her bone and wagging her tail. Then Maura thought of Angela. Then Frankie and Tommy. She imagined Angela cooking in her kitchen and how they all gathered to sit down and eat together. Over the years, Maura had grown to be part of the Rizzoli family and she loved it.

Of course she had her own family - her mother and father. She had even found her biological mother. And, of course, she was grateful of her family and what they gave - true care and love. Although, maybe not as warm and hearty as Jane's, but it was still there. Sometimes, but only sometimes, she found herself pondering if someday she would have her own really big, warm, and close family. Noisy, annoying, and messy too. Just like the Rizzoli family.

"-ra? Maura? Is there someone named Maura Isles in that dog? Here's your dinner," Jane said and laid Maura's meal on the floor. She herself sat down next to Maura.

Thank you, and how kind of you to share your meals with me. Even if it's on the floor. The husky looked into Jane's eyes, trying to convey the "Thank you," and begin to eat her food.

After finishing the dinner and doing the dishes, Jane finally sat down on the sofa and grabbed the remote. She felt the husky climbing up to sit next to her and smiled. Watching TV with Maura was fun - if they managed to agree with the channel, otherwise, it was not. Jane started surfing.

Channel 5: News

Channel 22: Lady in yellow suit holding a katana is facing her enemies

Channel 39: Animated beagle dancing with white bunnies

Channel 40: A neurology documentary

Ok, Jane. This is good. Jane felt the husky's paw touch the remote.

Jane ignored the paw and continued searching.

Channel 51: Man and a woman almost kissing, but the woman is suddenly stung by a bee

Channel 99: Baseball game

Finally, Jane thought and relaxed more into the sofa, hands resting behind her head. Her happiness was cut short when she felt a paw pushing her knee. "Hey, Maura! I'm watching the game, it's on!" Jane nearly screamed at her friend.

No you're not! I'm watching the document. Change the channel to 40! The husky pushed Jane's knee again, trying to aim the remote, but caused it to drop on the floor changing channel.

Channel 71: TV SHOP

"Aww... Look what you did," sighed Jane as she stooped down to pick up the remote.

Yes, Jane, look at what I did, I really liked those shoes! The husky let out a bark and wagged her tail.

"Oh! Maura! I never knew you watched TV SHOP. I'm shocked! With your high fashion sense, please!" Jane pretended to be surprised and fell heavily back onto sofa.

Com'on, they have some good things sometimes. Hmm, maybe I should buy them when I'm human again! When I am... if I am... The husky stopped wagging her tail and looked down sadly.

"Hey, what's wrong? We can watch the document if you want to, it wasn't even my favourite teams playing," Jane said gently, instantly regretting her yelling. She changed to channel 40, but the husky just kept looking down.

"Maura? Are you alright? I'm sorry I yelled at you," Jane tried again as felt the husky, with her ears laid down, leaning against her knee. "It's ok, when you turn back to human I'll get those shoes for you." She felt the husky sigh, and she lifted her hand to pet the husky's head softly.

"Everything will be alright," Jane whispered and closed her eyes. If they could just figure out how.

Any ideas how to turn Maura back human? Anyone?

Also placed couple of Easter eggs into this chapter.