Thanks for all the lovely reviews.

Also, I guess I sort of worded one of the sentences in the last chapter funny. I think I said something like "Garrett and I got married when I was 24, 6 years after the kids were born." What I meant by that was, the twins were born when Maura was 18, and then 6 years later she married Garrett. I suppose that would've been an easier and less confusing way to word it.

Sorry about that!

After Maura and I made plans for dinner tomorrow, we decided to head out. She drove me to my car that I left in the parking lot at work. When we drove up to the parking lot she walked me to my car and gave me a hug, but this hug wasn't a 'see you later' hug. It was more of a 'can I stay in your arms forever' hug. If it wasn't for that asshole that just had to get somewhere, we may have had a moment. He blared his horn at us which brought us both back to reality and I cleared my throat.

"Hm, hm, um, thank you, Dr. Is—I mean Maura—for dinner. I had a great time." She smiled that beautiful smile and said it was no trouble at all, she enjoyed herself and couldn't wait for tomorrow.

I made my way into my car and just sat there for a good 40 minutes just thinking to myself. Damnit Rizzoli, you have it bad for this woman and it has only been a day. It always was the straight ones that got to me, but this can't continue, I have to get over her. Maura opened up to me tonight and I feel like I can do the same with her so I cannot screw this up.

When I got home I was greeted by an eager Jo Friday.

"Hi sweetheart, you wanna go for a walk?" She eagerly barked and ran in circles as I went to grab her leash. We went for a stroll around the block and I must have been walking forever because when I looked at my phone it was almost 1:30 in the morning. I was thinking about Maura when we started walking and must have gotten carried away. I mean, how can you not get carried away? Those hips, her beautiful hazel eyes that I get lost in every time, and oh god, her boobs. I sound like a horny teenager but who cares, her boobs are perfect. I just want to hold them and kiss them. There you go again Jane, day dreaming about a woman you cant have. I mean she is married and has children for fucks sake.

I finally found my bed for the first time in about 12 hours and drifted of into a much needed slumber.

It's now Sunday morning and I am going out of my mind. I am actually freaking out over what to wear to dinner tonight. I was thinking of wearing a dress which that idea in itself is a major mindblow. This never happens. I am not the girly type at all. I remember I even asked my mom if I could wear jeans to my confirmation when I was 11. So me wanting to wear a dress is a new thing, but I want to do something different for Maura because she is different and I like it.

I decided to go shopping for a dress to wear that night for dinner. So, I went into this little botique I ran across a couple weeks ago. I think I must have looked completely lost because not even ten minutes later a red headed woman, about 5'2, with beautiful blue eyes came up to me and asked if she could help with anything.

"Do I look that confused?" I said with little to no dignity. She giggled a bit and nodded.

"My name is Rachel, you don't do this often do you?" she smiled. I shook my head.

"No, I actually never do this to be honest, but I need a dress for dinner tonight." I replied.

Her bright and big eyes seemed to look a bit defeated when I mentioned a dress for dinner, which took my by suprise. Was this woman interested in me? I put that idea in the back of my head and followed her when she told me she had the perfect thing for me.

She pulled out a black strapless dress that had a bow across the chest area. She handed it to me and told me to go try it on so we made our way to the dressing rooms. I slipped on the dress and I have to admit I looked pretty hot. Rachel called me out so she could see and I swear I saw her eyes fall out of her head. She motioned for me to turn around, and I complied and I heard her cat call at me. She laughed and blushed a bit when she saw my stunned face and said that it looked amazing on me, and that the man taking me to dinner was very lucky.

It was her turn to blush when I said "About that, there is no man. I am about as straight as a circle."

She raised and eyebrow and said "Ahhh, I see. Well come with me, you dont want to keep this lady of yours waiting."

Rachel rang up the dress, which was less expensive than I thought it would be, and I made my way home to get ready. It was almost 6 when I was finished and to my suprise I looked pretty damn hot. My thoughts immediately stopped when I remembered last night and how I told myself that I had to get over Maura. I recollected myself and got my clutch and headed to the car to get Maura.

I pulled up to this huge house and I was starting to think Maura gave me the wrong address. Jeez, how rich is this woman? All of boston could fit in this house.

I hesitantly walked up to the door when I heard a man and a woman who was most likely Maura yelling at each other. Me being the nosy person I am started to listen. All I could hear was,

"Really Maura you are going out with a co-worker!? Tonight is my night with you! You are married to me, not this co-worker!" He sounded absolutely furious.

"Garrett it isn't the end of the world, I'm just going out to dinner with my friend. I am not a piece of property! I can go out if I feel like it. I am not a screw toy! That is all you ever want from me now, so go." My heart stopped when I heard a loud smack and a whimper from Maura. Did he just fucking smack her? I didn't stand there long enough to wait, I pounded on the door and when he answered I didn't hesitate to smack him across the face.

He stood there stunned.

"What the hell!? Who are you!?" he exclaimed. "Maura is this that damn 'friend' of yours?!" She came over wiping tears from her eyes and I think my heart broke at that moment. She moved him out of the way and hugged me. It was almost as if she didnt care that he was there. She looked at him and said,

"I'm leaving and I dont know what time I'll be back. Have fun tonight by yourself Garrett." She started to head for the car and I followed after I registered what she said.

I opened the door for her and then went around to get in. She pulled down the visor, wiped her tears and began to fix her makeup. I just sat there and watched her until she was done, not wanting to do anything to further upset her. She put the visor up and turned and looked at me and smiled a bit.

"Im really sorry you had to see that, Jane. I don't know what has gotten into him lately. It is like he doesnt care and quite frankly I am at my witts end with him," she said frustratedly.

I gave her a half smile and said, "Don't worry, Maur, it's fine. But if he ever hurts you again, I swear I will have his balls cut off. He can't treat you like that. You deserve the world, Maur. You are such a beautiful person inside and out, you need someone who shows you that and treats you like a princess."

She had the biggest smile on her face and she thanked me.

"Where are we going, Jane?" she questioned when we were on our way to go eat. I raised an eyebrow and looked at her.

"Well it isn't a high-end fancy restaurant, I'll tell you that. And it is Italian, but it is nothing like the food we ate yesterday. This place is like heaven in your mouth. You will absolutely love it."

I pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant with the sign "Corleone's" in the front. I walked over to Maur's side and opened her door and we made our way arm-in-arm to the front. We went in, and I went to the desk and the maitre d' asked if we had a reservation. I looked at him, nodded and said "Rizzoli for two."

He smiled and said, "Ahh Vincenzo said he had a special place to seat you. Come follow me." Maur gave me a questioning look and smiled, then I linked our arms together. He led us up to this balcony that was secluded and hardly anybody knew existed. It had a perfect view over Boston. He told us our waiter would be right over and I pulled out Maura's chair for her and she smiled and sat down.

We started talking and she ordered us some fancy wine that I can't pronounce for the life of me. She stirred her glass and looked at me.

"Jane you look stunning. I wasn't able to acknowledge it earlier with all the chaos but you look absolutely gorgeous." I felt the blush creep up from my neck.

"So do you, Maur. You look beautiful. There isnt a word that can do you justice to be honest." Our waiter came by and I ordered us the Corleone's famous lasagna for us to share, and for dessert some cheesecake and none other than their delicious cannoli's.

It was around 9:30 or 10 when Maur suggested we go for a drive. I smiled and held out my arm and lead our way to the car.

"So I'm guessing you know the family that owns the restaurant we were just at?" Maura questioned.

"Sure do, they are close family friends. They still keep in touch with my parents so that is the way I keep up with how they are doing." I half smiled. I slowed the car down and told Maur to roll down her window. She looked out and seen the amazing view of the city, all the lights.

"Wow it's gorgeous" she said in awe.

"Yeah like you" I mumbled under my breath.

"What was that?" She asked.

"Oh nothing. I was just saying that it was getting pretty late. Shouldn't I be taking you home?" I said stuttering a bit. Maura looked a bit sad and half nodded.

"Yeah I suppose we should start heading back."

We pulled up into her driveway and I let her out of the car. We made our way to the doorway and she gave me a huge hug. She just held me and everything stood still, it felt so right. When she let go she gave me a tiny peck on my forehead and smiled then said, "I had a very nice time with you tonight Jane. It's been a really long time since I have enjoyed someone's company this much. I'm really glad we are friends." Maura then said goodnight and made her way into the house.

I somehow ended up home, how you ask, I am not exactly sure, but all that was replaying in my mind was "I'm really glad we are friends."

Friends Rizzoli.

Just friends.