Dressed in tank tops and shorts with lace up canvas shoes, Maura and Jane walked Jo Friday up and down the maze of streets of Boston, their pinkies linked together as their arms swung by their sides. The pace was casual, giving Jo the option to stop whenever she wanted.

The skies of their pictures peeked over the tops of the shirts, the bottom of Jane's showing when Maura would occasionally slip her hand under the shirt to hook her fingers around the brunette's waist and pull her a little closer. When Jo stopped to sniff the base of a tree, Jane and Maura would turn to face each other; smiles painted across their faces, and that special sparkle of love twinkling in their eyes.

They chatted about the weather and what they might do on their next day off, or whatever else popped into their minds. Jo seemed to like the longer walk but was slowing down soon enough, getting ready to rest her little body. Jane led them into one of Boston's many parks and over to a bench near a drink fountain. Maura sat on the bench as Jane filled her cupped hands with water for Jo to lap at.

When the dog had had enough she lay down at the women's feet as they sat together on the bench. Jane draped her right arm across the back of the bench behind the blonde, revelling in the feeling of being so open about her relationship with Maura. To anyone passing, they were just a sweet couple with their dog. Angela was the only one that Jane was nervous about telling, but since that already happened, she was fine. Maura felt more confident knowing that it was Jane that she was dating, so she didn't mind if people saw. She was very excited about the idea of walking into the BRIC to hand Jane some evidence from an autopsy and kissing her cheek before leaving.

Neither thought it would be a necessity to sit people down to tell them. They were just dating after all. They weren't the first people to ever do it, so what was the need. Frankie probably already knew anyway, as Angela would've needed to tell someone otherwise she'd pop, and he may have mentioned it to Korsak, but if he hadn't, the older detective would find out soon enough, and they were sure he'd be happy for them.

Other couples walked through the park, hand in hand, some young, some old, some with children, some with dogs, some on a first date, some just on an afternoon walk, just like they had every week for years. It brought a smile to Maura's face as she leant her head on Jane's shoulder and placed her hand on the detective's thigh.

Off to the left, there was a playground with kids running around madly, and others climbing all over the equipment and dangling of bars. A few had their parents running around madly, trying to keep up with them, and others knew the play gym like the backs of their hands.

"Jane, do you want kids someday?" Maura quizzed, rubbing her hand gently up and down Jane's thigh.

"Yeah, I would. You'd make a great mother, Maura."

"So would you, Jane."

"I have an awesome idea," Jane began in a slightly over the top excitement, making Maura spin to face her. "Maybe we should have kids together!" She opened her mouth wide at the end to show her amazement at the obviously brilliant idea. Maura chuckled at her girlfriend as she settled back into her embrace.

"I think that's pure genius, Jane."

"I know," Jane replied with a not-so-humble grin. They relaxed back into each other for a few more peaceful moments before Jane spied a young couple on the opposite side of the park, the young man on his knee whilst the woman held her hands to her mouth in joy. "Of course, I'll make an honest woman out of you first."

"Why, Jane, is that a marriage proposal?"

"We haven't even been officially dating for a whole day, and you're already hinting at marriage. You and my mother."

"Haha! Oh, Jane! I was kidding."

"I can see us getting married though."

"Me too." Maura turned her head to place a kiss to Jane's neck. "But we'll have to negotiate on the 'wedding over home plate' idea."

"Oh, alright," Jane said in mock disappointment.

"I suppose I'd have to come then."

"Oh, you can cum all you like, babe," Jane whispered into Maura's ear.

"Jane!" Maura gasped, playfully slapping Jane's leg.

"Oh, sorry. Yes, I suppose you would have to come to the wedding." Jane chuckled as she rested her head on Maura's head. She liked this; the banter that still continued between the two of them, especially now because of what they were bantering about.

She closed her eyes and pictured Maura walking down the aisle towards her, her golden hair cascading over her shoulders which were covered in simple lace sleeves that went half way down her upper arms. The lace covered her cleavage as well, leaving her chest bare except for a simple teardrop necklace. The satin bodice of the dress hugged Maura's gorgeous frame before flowing out into a beautiful skirt, edged with the same lace from her sleeves.

She couldn't see what shoes Maura was wearing, but she supposed she wasn't wearing any as they were apparently having the wedding on a beach. The aisle was marked out by pebbles and frangipanis leading all the way up to the alter where she stood. She looked down on her own dress (she crinkled her nose at that), but noted that it wasn't that bad. It was rather Greek Goddess like, with a simple design. Plaited gold straps that held up her loose-fitting dress, pulled together at her waist with a simple band of white that tied into a lazy bow at the back.

She, too, was shoeless, so she imagined her toes burying themselves into the sand in nervousness as Maura approached. She quickly looked out at their audience and spotted Korsak and Frankie with his date for the event, her mother sitting with Cavanaugh, and Frost. She tried to open her eyes, but then she saw him smile at her and give her a hearty thumbs up. She smiled back and felt Maura at her side.

"Jane?" She smiled at Frost one more time, then turned to her future wife. "Jane, time to go home."

She opened her eyes and saw that the park had gotten significantly darker. "Did I fall asleep?"

"I think you may have." Maura answered as she helped Jane stand up. She tugged lightly on the lead for Jo to follow as she linked arms with Jane.

Most of the other people had gone home or were heading home as Jane looked around the park. As they were nearing the exit, they passed the young couple from before. Jane noticed the ring on the girl's finger and gave them a smile to congratulate them. They smiled back in appreciation before linking their hands and walking on. Jane's smile stayed on her face for a few moments longer as she felt Maura's shoulder brush against hers.

They took a shorter way home, going down main roads instead of back streets as the light had begun to dim even more and the night's cooler air crept in. Jane breathed in, smelling dinners cooking, the cigarettes of by-passers burning and Maura's forever sweet scented hair.

Maura glanced up at Jane and noticed the peaceful expression on her face. She'd never seen Jane so happy. Perhaps it was just the relaxing mood of the day mixed with the company, but Maura felt the same way. She could spend many a day doing just what they did today. Not rushing to any crime scenes, not grumbling about families and their issues, not overdue paperwork (not that she ever had any of that); just the enjoyment of life.

She took a deep breath in, knowing that the slow pace of the day would soon catch up with her and she'd begin to feel sleepy. "Jane?"

"Mmm?"

"What were you dreaming about?"

Jane smiled to herself as she recalled the dream, every detail still dancing joyfully in her mind. "Our wedding." Maura smiled to herself as she slid her hand down to Jane's to lace their fingers together. "Barry was there." Maura looked up at Jane, a small smile on her lips and her eyebrows raised, wondering if Jane was sad because of it. Jane just smiled back, the happiness reaching her eyes, for if she had the thought that he could be there, then it was almost real.

She squeezed Maura's hand a little tighter as they approached the shorter woman's home. She let Jo off her leash when they entered, and moved to the kitchen counter as Maura pulled out her menus for take-away. "Why not stay in the lazy mood?" she finished with a shrug. Jane chuckled as she shrugged in return.

"I'll go have my shower," Jane stated as she leaned over to kiss Maura's cheek. "Join me when you're done?" Maura smiled, kissing in Jane's direction before she turned to head upstairs. Maura screwed up her face in an ecstatic grin to herself before composing herself to order Chinese for dinner.

A/N: Hiya :) I was feeling in a lazy holiday mood today (because I am on holidays and I am being lazy) and this happened. Hope y'all like it :) xo