A/N: My apologies for the delay! I honestly got myself stuck and side-tracked with another work. But, do not fear. I will finish this. It's taken on a life of it's own and I'm curious to see where it goes! If you enjoy, or don't, please feel free to drop me a line!

The exchange with Sarah still gnawed at Maura through the day. She felt conflicted on whether she should tell her friend or not. It seemed wrong to not do so, as if she were somehow lying to Jane if she didn't tell her.

By the end of the day, thanks to working together as Jane and Maura did so well together, the case was solved.

"Hey, Dr. Isles? You did great work today," Riley said as she'd stopped by Maura's office.

Maura blushed lightly but looked surprised. "Thank you, Det. Cooper. I was just doing my job," she smiled.

Riley reached her hand to Maura's arm. "Just Riley, please? I feel we're not just colleagues. Perhaps that isn't mutual, though?"

Again Maura smiled. "One can't have too many friends, Riley. So, please, just call me Maura. Heading off for a nice night?"

"Quiet but nice, I suppose. Unless you'd like to grab a drink?" She smiled.

Maura thought for a moment. "That would be nice. I have to stop and talk to Jane for a moment. So," she looked at her watch. "Wherever you'd like to meet in about an hour?"

Riley smiled and nodded. "Sure! The Dirty Robber? That'll be great. See you there." The woman gave another smile before heading out.

A few minutes after she left Jane walked into Maura's office. "You texted you needed to talk? You could have just walked upstairs."

"What I needed to talk about was private, Jane. Would you like to have a seat?" Maura asked as she motioned to them with her hands.

Jane shook her head and looked confused. "This sounds serious. Maura, what is it? Just tell me."

Maura took a breath. "It's not life or death. I ran into Sarah at the Division One this morning."

Jane still looked confused. "Okay. And she told you I like to be spanked with a G.I. Joe during sex?"

Now was Maura's turn to look confused. "I...no." She shook her head. "Why would a lesbian want to be spanked by a male-"

"Maura! I was kidding. What is it? What happened with Sarah?"

"She hit on me. Which of course I am flattered though I was shocked for you as she's your lover. I'm sure you two have a casual situation. She did say you'd be jealous of her actions but not for reasons I'd think. Which I have no idea what that's supposed to mean."

Slight color rose in Jane's cheeks as she knew exactly what the woman had meant. "It means...I'll take care of it."

"Okay. I suggest whatever you do doesn't involve male action figures," she added.

Jane shot a look to her friend. "Funny, Dr. Hilarious. Thank you." She rolled her eyes. "I'm gonna head out. You okay tonight?"

"Riley's asked me out for drinks," she nodded with a smile.

At the name and idea, hairs on Jane's neck bristled. "She did now? Isn't that lovely," her tone conveying sarcasm Maura didn't catch.

"I thought so. Have a nice night, Jane. I'll see you in the morning."

"Hey Maur?" Jane thought to add before she left.

Maura looked up again. "Yes, Jane?"

"Uh, just have a good night." She smiled as she grabbed her phone thinking how she was going to ring her partner's neck.

Again Maura smiled. "Thank you. You too."

As she headed out, Jane began an almost diatribe text to Riley. You so much as think of touching one hair on her, Cooper, I will kill you. You do not fuck coworkers!

Technically, she is my friend now, Jane

Do NOT mess with semantics. I am not someone to cross. You should know this

Oh, indeed I do. Do not worry. I won't sleep with your girlfriend

She is NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!

Me thinks thou doth protest too much

Shut it, Shakespeare and keep your hands off Maura With that the text war stopped. Jane's blood was now boiling over Sarah's earlier actions along with her fears of what might transpire with Riley and Maura. 'Maura's straight. Nothing is gonna happen, Rizzoli.' Jane tried to tell herself.

For the moment Jane had to put that situation on the backburner. She had to head over to the hotel and deal with Sarah.

As she drove she just got more riled up. "What the hell did she think she was doing?" Jane asked to no one. While she was at a stop light, her phone showed a text.

Fed and walked Jo. Decided to bring her over to the guest house. Have a good evening, honey. Drop by and pick her up when you're done or I'll bring her home in the morning. Love ya, Ma

Jane shook her head but had a smile on her lips. "Why do you sign it? The ID shows me who sent the text."

Before long Jane was pulling up to the valet at the hotel. She got out and a young man came up holding his hand out for the keys. "Enjoy your stay, Miss," he smiled.

"Not this time, Skippy. But thanks." She handed him the keys, taking a tag from him and heading inside.

There was a knock at the door that slightly startled the photographer. Sarah went over to the door and looked through the peep hole. "Jane?" Her voice sounding surprised as she opened the door.

"Heard you ran into Maura today at the precinct," her tone was flat.

Sarah blushed slightly as she shut the door behind Jane. "She doesn't have any idea on why you'd be upset so I really didn't do anything that wrong. She is a gorgeous woman. And as much as you want to think she's not gay? If it weren't for the fact she was at work and knew you and I were sleeping together? She was totally checking me out. Partly yes because she wants me and partly because she's sizing up competition."

"You didn't do anything wrong? You practically told my best friend the reason I'd be jealous was because I wanted her in those ways! Unlike you, I wouldn't just fuck her and leave," Jane huffed.

"I know. Do you think for one second if I thought I stood a chance for more with you, I'd go willingly? Not in a thousand years! You're a catch. Everyone knows that. Remember you were telling me the other night you found it funny since you and Maura have been friends, you really don't do 'relationships' anymore? Because you don't HAVE to! You've got Maura to be your wife and random women to have sex with when you get the urge. Well, scratch that itch with her! Stop letting all us other women fall for you only to know you're hers even if you won't admit it."

Jane stood there stunned, her insides shaking at the truth of Sarah's words. "H-How do you know she's gay? How are you so damned sure I wouldn't be ruining the best friendship I've ever had? What if she is gay and isn't into me like that!" She almost spat.

Sarah reached her hands, grasping Jane's shoulders. "Okay I guess technically she's bisexual. And admitting how you feel won't ruin anything. It will enhance everything. I see how you light up when you talk about her. I know she's who you think of when we've had sex. I saw how she reacted to me, Jane. Just…trust me. Do you honestly think for a second I'd lie to benefit someone else? Hell no! If I were going to lie I'd tell you that you're right and she's straight and be with me. But, I can't do that."

Jane listened, letting the words sink in. She wanted to keep questioning and objecting but knew it was silly. Sarah would just reiterate everything she'd just said.

"Where is she at?" Sarah asked softly.

"The Dirty Robber for drinks with Riley." Jane grimaced as she answered.

Sarah thought for a moment. "You're sure?"

"Well, that's where we all go. I could text and ask, but it's a safe bet. Why?" Jane's tone turned quizzical.

Sarah smiled. "We're going to the Dirty Robber. Come on," she said as she went to grab her purse.

"Whoa, what? We can't!" Jane exclaimed.

"You're taking me for a drink and it's my choice where. If we happen to run into them? Oh well," she winked as she went to the phone and rang the valet for her car.

Jane shook her head. "I cannot do that, Sarah. Come on. I can't see her sitting there with Riley drooling all over her."

"Maura's focus will be you, Jane. That's all that matters. The car will be around in five. Let's go," she said with a smile, reaching for Jane's hand.

Reluctantly Jane let her take it and headed out of the hotel room. "I think this is a stupid plan that won't work."

"Opinion noted. And when it works? You owe me an invite to your wedding," Sarah said with a wink.

They got to the Robber. Instead of Jane gallantly getting Sarah's door, the woman insisted and got Jane's. They walked in, arm in arm.

As if feeling Jane's presence close, Maura's eyes shot up from Riley and landed on, "Jane? What are you doing here?"

"Sarah's heading out soon. I thought I'd take her to Boston's finest place to get a beer. I didn't realize you two would be here. If we're intruding we can-"

Maura waved a hand. "Don't be silly. We're just friends having drinks. I'm sure Riley doesn't mind?"

When Maura's attention was diverted, Riley waved her hand to wave them away but when Maura's gaze fell on her, she forced a smile. "No, of course I don't mind."

"Wonderful," Sarah smiled and got into the booth with Riley leaving Jane to get in next to Maura.

"So, it's nice to see you again, Dr. Isles," Sarah said with a smile. "I saw you all broke your case on the news. I think that deserves a round of drinks on me." She motioned a waitress over.

Maura gave a polite but tense smile. "Hello, Sarah. Well, Jane, Korsak and Riley did the hard work but yes, it's wrapped."

"Whoa, don't discount your role, Maur," Jane spoke up. "You do a great job. You found the stuff about the insulin pump. Helped break the thing wide open."

Seeing Maura's attentions fall to Jane, Riley agreed. "Absolutely. We can't do it without you. Yeah, Jane figured it out but not without your incredible help," she smiled.

The doctor noticeably blushed at the attention. Fortunately for her the waitress came over and began taking everyone's orders.

Sarah smiled and started the orders. "Can I please have a whiskey sour? And anything these lovely ladies want on my tab," she winked.

Jane ordered her usual Blue Moon, Maura grabbed another red wine and Riley ordered a screwdriver. As she ordered it, her gaze could have bored into Maura.

The waitress went off to place the orders and the table fell into awkward silence for a moment. "So, Jane tells me you two have known one another for over two years, close to three?" Sarah asked.

"We have," Maura nodded.

Sarah shook her head. "That's a good chunk of time. You two must know each other really well. Almost, intimately?"

Jane shot a dirty look to Sarah. "That's an odd word choice, don't you think?"

"Intimacy is a key in any healthy relationship, Jane. Be it friendship, romantically or otherwise," Sarah smiled innocently.

Riley rolled her eyes. "So, what do you do, Sarah?" She asked, hoping to draw the conversation off any notions of intimacy between Jane and Maura.

"I'm a photographer," she smiled. "I live in Tennessee but I was hired by the city to take shots for a campaign. You know what? I was so rude. I'm Sarah," she extended her hand to the other detective.

"Riley Cooper, or Det. Cooper, depending on who I'm talking to." She shook Sarah's hand.

The southern redhead smiled. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you. And Dr. Isles, we met earlier though I've already heard so much about you."

"All good things, I hope," Maura said with a smile.

Sarah shot a little smirk to Jane before she nodded. "Very good, I assure you."

As the night went on the women enjoyed a few more drinks before heading out. "Oh, I forgot I have something to attend to. Would it be possible for you to give Jane a ride home, Maura?" Sarah asked the medical examiner.

Given the hour, Maura thought it was odd but nodded. "That's fine. Thank you for the drinks," she added politely.

"My pleasure. It was wonderful to get to know you better. Take care," she smiled before hugging Jane.

"I am gonna kill you," the detective whispered into her ear.

Sarah just patted Jane's back. "Mmhmm, I bet you will. I'll miss you too," she said with a smile as the embrace ended.

Before Jane and Maura got to Maura's car, Sarah texted Jane. Don't screw this up. Just see what happens. She's so into you she could be a set of Ben Wa balls.

Jane almost ran into the car as she read the text, her cheeks coloring considerably at the notion. Oh my god! Can you not?

Nope. Night xxx

They each got into Maura's car and she headed off. "Do you want me to take you to your place or just sleep in the guest room?"

Jane thought over the question. "Ma's got Jo Friday so I don't really have to head home. Mind if I stay in the guest room?"

Maura shook her head. "Of course I don't mind, Jane. I Wouldn't have suggested if I minded."

"I was just being polite, Maura. I know. So, how's Kate?" Jane asked casually.

Maura thought for a moment on how to respond. "It seems things with Jefferson aren't well. When she'd come over the other night, I called to let him know where she was and he was surprised she'd left. He didn't even realize his wife had left. And…" she paused. "She's revealed she has a strong sexual attraction to a woman."

Jane's eyes got big at that confession. "Whoa, what? Is she saying she's bi?"

"I think more accurately at this point it would be bi-curious. She's never acted on anything with women before. I'd actually be labeled bisexual sooner than she would be."

Per usual, Maura shared a little too much but with what she shared, Jane didn't mind. "You would?" She looked curiously at her friend. "All this time we've known each other you never shared being with women."

"It never came up. Whenever we talked about your dates we were focusing on you. My dates lately had been with men. Over the years I went out with a few women but there wasn't cause to mention it, like I'd told Kate, because there wasn't potential for more. I didn't want to lead anyone on by introducing them to friends and family." Maura relayed the logic cooly.

Jane shook her head in disbelief. "I...how did I not know? I mean granted, whatever 'gaydar' is, I don't have it, but still. I'm in shock right now."

At a red, Maura looked at Jane. "Really? The subject didn't come up, Jane. I didn't purposely hide anything. You know I can't lie."

"I get that, Maura. I just...I feel like this is something I should have known. I mean, you joked you hadn't been with French women. I apparently wrongly assumed it was the 'women' part you were speaking on."

"Technically Rene was French Canadian so I couldn't honestly speak on the state of women from France," Maura noted as she pulled into the driveway. "Is this really a huge issue, Jane? I hadn't wanted it to be."

'Yeah it's a huge issue! I coulda hit on you ages ago!' "No, not an 'issue' in the sense you're thinking," she answered as she got out of the car.

Maura paused for a moment. "That would be assuming on your part again, Jane. What issue does it cause?" She asked as they walked into the house. When Jane shut the door, Maura went over to the keypad to reset the alarm.

"It, we're fine, Maura, okay? I've had a little too much to drink so I'm kind of fuzzy. No matter what you're still my best friend. That's all that matters, right?" Jane asked, needing desperately to not answer Maura fully.

Though confused and wanting to press the matter, Maura let it drop. "Alright, Jane. Would you like me to bring down a nightgown for you?"

Jane wrinkled her nose at the thought. "I'll just sleep in my shirt, Maur, thanks. You can wear your fancy nightgown."

"Actually, as of late, I've been sleeping nude. It helps maintain optimal body temperatures when sleeping. You should try it sometime," she smiled.

Jane's throat went dry and all she could do at the moment was think of her best friend nude. "Wait, you said Kate is into a woman? Anyone you know?" Jane's mind almost spun out needing to get her attention elsewhere.

Maura bit her lip knowing she couldn't lie. "It's really her matter. I wouldn't feel right divulging that. You understand?"

"Sure. You're right, Maura. Sorry. Get some good sleep?"

"You too Jane," Maura smiled. Maura headed up to her room as Jane wandered off to the guest room on the first floor, not trusting herself knowing Maura would be laying naked just feet away.

A knock at the door woke her. "Maura?" Jane asked.

"It's me, Jane. I know it's silly but I had a bad dream and hoped I could get in bed with you? My self-soothing techniques aren't working."

Jane got up and went to the door, unlocking it. "Sure, Maura. It's your bed. Come in."

The always-put together doctor stood wearing a purple satin robe, her hair hanging perfectly around her face. "I know, but it could seem impolite," she smiled as Jane showed her inside.

Jane got into the bed and looked at Maura. "Aren't you getting in?" She asked as she reached, opening the door.

Maura nodded but reached and undid her robe. There she stood, completely naked. Jane's eyes seemed to bounce, not knowing what to take in next. From firm breasts with hard nipples and freckles peppering her skin to a very smooth mons, she felt an ache to touch, lick and kiss everything. "I said I sleep in the nude. Is that alright?"

Jane licked her lip. "V-very."

With that Maura slid under the covers. She turned, laying on her side and looking at Jane for a moment. "Thank you for letting me sleep with you," she smiled.

"Technically we're not sleeping, Maura. I-I should let you get some sleep, though." Jane pointed out nervously.

Maura smiled still. "Well, I think I owe you a good night kiss," she stated.

"But we're not dat-" Before Jane could finish her sentence, Maura's mouth was on hers. Lips that started timid became fierce as the kiss deepened. Jane pulled back for a moment. "M-Maura. Are you sure?" Her voice slightly panicked.

"I did have a bad dream but I could have easily put clothes on if I didn't want this, Jane. I want you," she stated as she began lifting Jane's Property of BPD tee up.

Jane groaned in pleasure and assisted in removing her clothes. Maura's hands went straight to Jane's breasts as they kissed again. Jane moved them so she was on top of her friend.

"You've been very naughty, Dr. Isles. Tight dresses? Cleavage? You've been teasing me for a very long time." Jane's voice almost sounded like a growl as she spoke. With every infraction, she nipped at Maura's neck.

"Oooooh I hadn't meant to tease you. I just love fashion. If I had known I was arousing you all that time, I certainly would have enjoyed taking care of it," she blushed and squirmed at the sensations Jane was giving her.

Jane grabbed Maura's hands and pinned them to the bed above Maura's head as she began kissing over Maura's chest. "God, how long have I wanted to kiss these." She took her time kissing and then dragging the tip of her tongue from the top of one breast, swirling it around a nipple before doing the same to the other.

Without warning she leaned in and took a nipple into her mouth sucking hard before drawing her teeth over it.

"Mmmmm fuckkkkk," Maura moaned, her toes curling with the pleasure Jane was giving her.

"I'm not yet," Jane said with a smirk before doing the same to the other nipple. "But," she reached a hand down, cupping Maura's sex. "I won't make you wait." Jane felt how wet Maura was and teased her clit with her fingers.

Maura gasped and whimpered. "Mmmm please don't tease me, Jane? Take me. Make me yours," Maura almost seemed to order her.

"My pleasure," Jane grinned as she easily slid three long fingers into her lover as her thumb stroked the stiff clit. With every thrust and pump Jane was rewarded by a symphony of moans.

"Oh god, yes, there, there! Don't stop," Maura begged as her orgasm was on edge. Jane dipped her head down, sucking Maura's nipple again as the medical examiner rode against her hand.

The next morning Jane groaned as daylight poured through the sheers. For a moment she'd forgotten she wasn't at her apartment and was slightly startled by the scent of coffee. She rubbed her eyes a few times and noticed the dampness between her legs. Suddenly the dream flashed vividly in Jane's mind. She blushed deeply and bounded toward the bathroom knowing she'd need a cold shower before she could even think to be around her friend.

Hearing Jane awake, Maura called out. "Do you want me to wait on your coffee, Jane?"

"Yeah, Maura. I need a quick shower." She said right before she closed the door to the bathroom.

Maura wandered over to the bathroom, speaking to the door. "Shall I go get you a shirt and clean pants to change into? We don't have to be to work for a bit. You can go home and change."

Jane reached in, turning on the shower. "Sure, Maur. Sounds great. Thanks." Her heart raced knowing deep down she wished Maura would open the unlocked door and finish what her dream had started.

Before she could get too worked up Jane forced herself to get into the stall and under the icy jets. "Sh-sh-sh-shit!" She cried, surprised by how cold the pellets felt against her skin. It was more than enough to do the trick in quelling her sexual ache, however. She quickly washed down with some body wash, rinsed and began toweling off. Just as she wrapped the towel around herself there was a knock.

"Shall I pass you the clothes?" Maura asked.

Jane chuckled. "It's all clear, Maura. Nothin to see." Jane opened the door. "Thanks," she took the clothes. "I'll be out in a sec if you don't mind starting my coffee?"

"Absolutely," Maura smiled.

The deep dimples popping was all it took for Jane to know she'd have to use the bathroom now. Well, not actually use. She'd have to wipe the new proof of Maura's new powers over her. It took a moment longer than she'd planned but Jane finally left the bathroom dressed.

"Your coffee is ready," Maura smiled and handed Jane her mug. "Your mother brought Jo Friday over when she'd stopped by. I let her know you were here. She had some errands to run but said she'd call you later. Jo's in the backyard, by the way. That's why she didn't come barking in to greet you."

Jane took the coffee and smiled. "Thanks, Maur. You think of everything, don't you?" She looked at her friend who, as always, wore an outfit fit for a runway over a

"Preparedness is a good thing. How did you sleep?" She asked as she took a sip of coffee.

Jane took a sip before replying. "I slept great, Maura. I always sleep great here. I love my condo but for all the trouble that bed was, it's not nearly as comfortable as your beds."

"The average human being living to the age of 75 sleeps 25 days of their life. If you had to spend that amount of time in one place, don't you want it to be comfortable?" Maura asked.

Jane nodded and smiled. "Of course, Maura. But you know a guest room shouldn't let people spend that amount of time in your space, right?"

Maura furrowed her brow for a moment. "Of course, Jane. That doesn't mean I don't want people comfortable when they're in my home. I'm glad you enjoyed my bed," Maura added with a smile.

Jane drowned her cup of coffee. "I should head off to go change and get Jo Friday back to the condo. Need anything else from me?"

"If you're sure? I can whip us up some breakfast," Maura added.

Jane gave a smile as she set her mug in the sink. "I'm sure, Maur. Thanks, though. I'll see you later at work."

"Oh wait, Jane. I have to take you home. You don't have a car, remember? It's at...where?" Maura thought she knew but didn't want to assume.

"The Hilton. I've got my tag to get it. I'm sorry about all that. If you can just take Jo and me there, I'll take the car to my place." Jane sighed.

Maura smiled as she cleaned their mugs. "It's no problem, Jane. Grab what you need and Jo. I should head in early anyway." She headed to grab her purse as Jane went to get her clothes, put her shoes on and then got Jo from the backyard.

They drove in pleasant silence to the hotel. When they arrived, again Jane apologized. "I'm really sorry about all this, Maura," she flushed as she got out with Jo.

"Jane, it's fine. You go get changed and I'll see you at the station," Maura smiled. Just then their phones rang. "This is Dr. Isles?"

"Rizzoli?" Jane answered. The women looked to one another. "I'll be there shortly," Jane said as she hung up.

"I'll be right over," Maura said as she hung up. "Well, a case awaits," she smiled again.

Jane nodded and smiled back. "See you soon, Maura."