The entire week Maura and Jane were inseparable. Jane spent the night a lot at Maura's apartment and she'd go home to get clothes then come back. They went to movies. Out to eat a lot. Went shopping for some essentials for Jane. Maura was sad that Jane was leaving from October to December. But Jane assured her everything would be okay...

Boston 3:15pm

"I can't believe you're leaving for 16 weeks." Maura said sighing.

Jane looked at her "Hey it'll fly by" Jane said trying to be encouraging. "And I'll be home for Thanksgiving and Christmas." she said smiling.

Maura smiled at Jane. "That is reassuring but it's still a long way aways." she said. "What will I do without you?" she said sighing.

Jane stopped in front of Maura. "Hey I promise you I'll write you every single day." she said. "And you have my Ma, Pa, Frankie, and Tommy to keep you company." she said smiling. "And this puppy." she said picking a little puppy up from the cardboard box.

Maura smiled. The puppy warmed her heart. "It's a Long Haired Dachshund puppy. Male. approx. 6 weeks old." she said. Jane laughed at her. She loved how her best friend knew everything.

"Let's name him Buddy." Jane said smiling.

Maura agreed and smiled "I like that. Molly" Molly barked excitedly. She was eager to go home.

"Did we just adopt a dog?" Jane asked laughing.

Maura nodded "Yes I think we just did."

The women laughed as they went to get a few essentials for Buddy.

"You know." Maura said. "Since you're over all the time, I was wondering if you wanted to move in. I'd love to have a roommate. And I feel rather comfortable with you." she said.

Jane smiled. "I'd love that actually. But I don't think I'll be able to move until after I get back." she said. "I mean considering I leave tomorrow." she said.

Maura hated that Jane was leaving for 16 weeks. It saddened her. Who would she talk too? Who would she go to when she needed advice? The thought made her head hurt.

"That sounds perfect." Maura said to Jane.

Jane smiled. "Great! She said smiling. "I need to get home tonight." she said. "I'm all packed, but I should go home tonight."

Maura's smile faded. "Oh." she said looking down.

"Hey I have an idea." Jane said smiling. "How about you stay at my place tonight. It's not as fancy as your apartment, but it's a good place and you haven't seen it!" She said smiling.

Maura pondered the thought then nodded. "Sounds perfect!" she said smiling. "Wait I don't have pajamas.." she said.

"I've got extra clothes." Jane said.

Maura nodded and they headed towards Jane's apartment.

When they got there, Maura was shocked. It really wasn't anything like where she lived. It was infact smaller.

When they got up to Jane's floor, Jane pulled out the key.

"Welcome to my home!" She said opening the door allowing Maura to walk in first.

"It's definitely smaller." she said. "But I like it, it's cozy."

Jane smiled. "That's what I like about it." she said smiling.

Maura set Buddy down to go explore the house.
"So." Jane said sitting on the couch next to Maura. "You excited for your fall break?"

Maura shrugged. "I guess." She said.

"Anything planned?" Jane asked.

"Nothing exciting." Maura said. "Maybe go to Paris, but probably not." she said sighing. Jane remembered Maura saying she didn't have a close relationship with her parents.

"Well you know if you get bored, you can always be a Rizzoli while I'm gone." Jane said winking.

Maura laughed. "I could." she said laughing. Even though she'd only just met the entire Rizzoli family, she thought of them as a second family.

"And you know." Jane said. "You will most likely be required to go to Sunday night dinner." she said chuckling.

Maura smiled. "Well I love your mothers cooking." she said winking.

Jane laughed. "Keep that up and my mother might adopt you." she said.

Both women shared a laugh before getting mesmerized by a show on TV.

Before either of them knew it, it was 11:30.

Jane yawned and looked over to see Maura asleep on her shoulder. Jane smiled at the peaceful girl. "Maura." she whispered. Nothing. Jane chuckled softly. Jane poked her nose "Maura wake up." she said laughing.

Maura scrunched up her nose "So.. comfy." she mumbled.

Jane couldn't help but laugh at her. Maura was so adorable. "But it's 11:30 and my shoulder is already falling asleep." she said. "Plus don't you wanna change into comfy clothing?" she asked.

Maura yawned. "I guess." she said sitting up.

Jane chuckled. "Ok then c'mon." She said pulling the sleepy redhead up.

Maura padded into Jane's room. "Here." Jane said handing her a Boston Red Sox shirt. and BPD sweats.

"Thanks." Maura said walking into the bathroom to change. Jane got into the shirt Maura let her borrow and sweats. Then collapsed onto the bed.

3 minutes later, Maura appeared out of the bathroom. She'd taken her makeup off. Natural beauty. She really was beautiful.

Maura collapsed onto the bed next to Jane & Buddy curled up at the end of the bed.

Soon all 3 drifted into a nice peaceful sleep.

The next morning they all woke up at 8:30. Jane took a shower and changed into jeans and a t-shirt. Then Maura took a shower & borrowed jeans and a sweatshirt from Jane. She put her hair back into a ponytail and let a few pieces fall. Then both took Buddy out and fed him.

"What time do you have to leave?" Maura asked.

"10:00." Jane said not really wanting to leave.

Maura sighed. She didn't want Jane to leave. She dreaded this. "Would it be alright if I came to the train station with you and your family?" she asked.

Jane looked at her as if she were crazy. "Why would you think you'd have to ask?" She said. "Of course you're coming. I'm not leaving without saying goodbye to my best friend!" she said looking at her.

Maura blinked. "I always ask. It's polite." she said.

Jane shook her head. "I love how proper you are." she said chuckling.

Maura laughed. "Well it's 9:30 now so I guess we should leave..." She said sighing.

Jane sighed. "I guess we should now.." She said sadly.

"We'll take my car." Maura said grabbing one of Jane's bags.

Jane nodded then picked up two bags. She allowed Maura to exit first, then she closed the door and locked it.

They both got downstairs and put the bags in Maura's trunk. Then both got in the car and Maura turned the radio on.

I took my love and I took it down,

I climbed a mountain and I turned around,

And I saw my reflection, in the snow covered hills,

Well the landslide brought me down.

Both women listened to the song rather carefully.

Well I've been afraid of changin 'cause I built my life around you,

But time makes you bolder,

And children get older,

I'm getting older too,

Well..

Jane looked at Maura who pretended to be interested in the road. She realized that, that one song explained exactly how she felt towards Maura. She realized she was the landslide. Jane took a deep breath. Calm down Rizzoli she reassured herself.

When they reached the train station, they were met by Angela, Frank Sr., Frankie and Tommy.

"Hey ma." Jane said hugging her.

"Oh Janey." Angela cried. "Why are you doing this?" She said trying to talk her daughter out of Police Academy for the billionth time.
"I'm following my dream ma." She said.

Angela hugged her tighter "Don't leave please."

"Ma c'mon you'll be okay. You got Maura." she said looking at Maura.

Maura looked up. She smiled at Jane and then walked closer. "She's correct." Maura said smiling. "I'll be at dinner tonight."

"Oh Maura." Angela said throwing her arms around both Maura and Jane. "I love you both so much." she said hugging them.

"We love you Ma." Jane said.

Jane said goodbye to everyone one by one. Then she reached Maura.

The two stood in front of each other. Jane trying to fight the urge to kiss her. And Maura trying to fight the urge not to break down emotionally.

Jane walked closer and both women held onto one another like they were about to be ripped away from each other forever.

"I'll miss you." Jane said into Maura's collarbone.

"I'll miss you too Jane." Maura said tearing up.

"Now boarding train 3681." Said the intercom.

"That's your train." Maura said wiping her eyes.

Jane nodded wiping hers as well. "I'll write to you." she said. "I promise." The two hugged again and then once more when they got to the loading platform.

"Take care of my family." she said. "Make sure my ma eats and my brothers don't kill one another." she said smiling her.

Maura nodded. "I will Jane. I'll see you soon." she said.

"I love you." Jane said hugging once more.

"I love you too Jane." Maura said sniffling.

Jane said goodbye once more to everyone and boarded the train. She sat down by the window and pulled her MP3 player out and headphones.

From this moment life has begun

From this moment you are the one

Right beside you is where I belong

From this moment on

Jane waved once more to everyone and locked eyes with Maura. All this emotion washed over her like a wave.

I give my hand to you with all my heart

Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start

You and I will never be apart

My dreams came true because of you

She realized then and there that she couldn't live without Maura. She loved her. A complete stranger. She saw love and her life in her eyes.

You're the reason I believe in love

And you're the answer to my prayers from up above

All we need is just the two of us

My dreams came true because of you

As that train pulled out of the station, I saw Maura and Jane lock eyes. I saw the emotion, the love, everything. In their eyes. It was almost as if time froze just for them. They saw each other in their eyes. Love. Life. Eternity.