Happiness. That basically sums up this chapter and I think it was necessary. Hope you all will agree!

Enjoy! -J

Chapter 31- A Boston Experience

The sunlight shining through the crack in the bedroom drapes woke Jane early one Sunday in the beginning of June. The brunette, who had been sleeping with her arm wrapped around her girlfriend, carefully moved out from under the blonde, stretching out her limbs, which ached in reminder of the night she had spent with Maura. Smiling, Jane looked to her girlfriend, who peacefully slept on, the sun shining over her golden hair, only a thin sheet covering her still naked body.

Not knowing how she ever got so lucky as to have someone like Maura in her life, Jane grinned, unable to resist placing a kiss first on the blonde's forehead, followed by two more on each of her cheeks.

"Jane?" Maura mumbled sleepily, her eyes fluttering open. "Mmm good morning," she smiled as Jane placed a lingering kiss upon her lips.

"It's a very good morning," Jane smiled, her voice still raspy from sleep, making Maura shiver. "I'm pretty sure any morning I get to wake up like this is a great morning. Last night was amazing."

"I couldn't agree more," Maura nodded, wrapping her arms around Jane's neck and pulling her down into a kiss.

"You know you really shouldn't start something we can't finish," Jane laughed as she pulled away, still hovering over the blonde, leaning up on her elbows. "Mia will probably be up soon. It's a big day today you know."

"Oh trust me I'm aware," Maura chuckled, tucking Jane's hair behind her ear. "I've heard of nothing else all week. Amelia could not be more excited," she smiled. "And I'm fairly certain that you're looking forward to it just as much."

"I am, without a doubt," Jane grinned wide. "I just really want to share today with you and Mia. I mean I know it's not really your thing but I think Mia's gonna love it," she continued. "And I really think you'll have a good time. I mean it's gonna be a true Boston experience."

"You don't have to convince me Jane," Maura assured the brunette. "I told you I'm looking forward to spending the day with you and Amelia, especially doing something I've never done before. It will be fun," she smiled, leaning up for another quick kiss. "Now come on, what do you say we conserve some water before the little one wakes up and shower together?"

"I love the way you think Doctor Isles," Jane replied, rolling off the blonde and hopping out of bed. "I'll race you there."

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Jane was downstairs helping Maura make pancakes when the sound of Amelia's feet on the stairs reached her ears. Excited about the day ahead, Jane turned her attention towards the stairs, breaking out into a big grin when Amelia was in sight; the little blonde dressed in her brand new Red Sox jersey that went down to her knees over a pair of black leggings, a baseball cap on her head.

"Janie, Janie it's game day," Amelia shouted, running around the kitchen island and into the brunette's arms, Jane immediately picking her up and placing her on the counter. "It's finally here! Do I look like a real Sox fan Janie?"

"You sure do Bug," Jane kissed the little girl's cheek. "You look great! And look I even got your Mom to dress for the event," she said, gesturing towards Maura, who like Jane, was sporting a Red Sox t-shirt with jeans, their caps sitting on the counter. "Don't you think she looks great?"

"You look real good Mommy," Amelia nodded seriously, while tangling her fingers through Jane's dark curls. "Are we going to the game now?"

"Not quite yet kiddo," Jane replied with a smile, knowing how anxious the five year old was for their day out, as she had been talking about it all week. "We're gonna have some pancakes first and then we'll head out before lunch. We're gonna have such a good time today Bug," she then said, lifting the little blonde onto her hip, moving around the island to place her on one of the stools there, placing a kiss on top of her head. "We're gonna have baseball park snacks, and we can get souvenirs and you'll get to see a real good game. You'll love it. I used to love going when I was a kid."

"Did you like to go when you were little too Mommy?" Amelia asked as Maura placed a plate with pancakes on it in front of her.

"Actually I never went to baseball games when I was younger sweetheart," Maura replied. "I spent most of my free times at museums or art galleries, so this will be a first for me as well."

"But hopefully not a last," Jane said as she sat down next to Amelia. "I mean as much as I'll love taking Frankie and Frost to a few games, I think I would really rather use my passes to spend time with you and Mia."

"I'd like that as well," Maura smiled, as all three began to dig in to their breakfast. "Amelia honey don't forget your fruit," she eventually said when she noticed the young blonde strategically avoiding the fruit her Mother had placed on her plate.

"I just want pancakes," Amelia replied with a pout. "Don't like fruit."

"You do so like fruit young lady," Maura resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "And if you want to eat junk food this afternoon then you better eat that fruit."

Sighing loudly, Amelia seemed to consider this for a moment before turning towards Jane. "Janie? Do I gotta?"

Surprised, since Amelia didn't often come to her in order to defy her Mother, Jane had to stop herself from letting her jaw fall open. "You know what Bug, your Mom's right," she eventually replied, knowing it was important that she and Maura maintained a united front when it came to Amelia. "We definitely need our fruit today. I'm eating mine. You eat yours okay? And then this afternoon I'll buy you a real good treat. Deal?"

"Okay," Amelia sighed again, out of other options. "Deal."

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The crowd at Fenway Park immediately captivated Amelia, who had never been a part of such a large group event before. The five-year-old walked between Jane and Maura, holding each woman by the hand, as Jane led them towards the entrance, while Amelia took in her surroundings. Practically humming with excitement Amelia was swinging both women's arms back and forth, anxious to get inside and take in the day that Jane had been telling her about all week.

"Are you excited sweetheart?" Maura asked as they waited in line, looking down to see her daughter with a beaming smile on her face.

"We're really here Mommy," Amelia nodded happily, looking up at her Mother with a big smile on her face. "We're gonna have so much fun! There's lots of people Mommy! Are you having fun?"

"I sure am honey," Maura smiled, bending down to the little girl's level. "And you're right, there are a lot of people here. You be sure to stay close to Mommy and Janie okay? You hold our hands at all times."

"Okay Mommy," Amelia nodded seriously as Jane ran her hand over her head.

"Maur relax," Jane sighed as Maura stood back up. "We won't let her out of our sight, it's gonna be fine. Let the kid have some fun," she said, ignoring the pointed look that Maura was giving her in reply. "Now what do you want when we get inside Mia? Because I was thinking we could get a couple of hotdogs and a snow cone."

"Oh Jane I don't know if…" Maura tried to interrupt, biting her tongue when she saw the look on Jane's face.

"One day Maura," Jane reminded the blonde. "You promised you would forget about your crazy nutritional rules for one day remember? It's just one day so just relax all right? And start thinking about what you want too because I'm not letting you skip out on anything. True Boston experience remember?" She said before turning her attention back towards Amelia while Maura sighed, biting her lip in order to prevent herself from saying anything more.

"I've never had a hotdog before," Amelia replied, looking up at Jane with a look of adorable confusion on her face. "Or a snow cone. Will I like them?"

"How is that even pos…you know what never mind," Jane shook her head, laughing. "You're gonna love them Bug. You're gonna love everything about today. I promise," she grinned, once again running her hand over the little blonde's head.

It was another 30 minutes before the trio finally made it to their seats right behind home plate, Jane with a big grin on her face, loving that Maura had gotten her this gift, allowing her to enjoy one of her favourite pastimes as often as she wanted, in some pretty awesome seats.

"Wow," Amelia gasped quietly, allowing Maura to help her into her seat as she took in the sight of the baseball field in front of them. "We're really close Janie."

"That we are," Jane nodded, feeling a little in awe herself despite the fact that she had already been to a game in these seats with her Brother a couple weeks ago. "Best seats I've ever had," she handed Amelia her hotdog, having promised the five year old they would get snow cones later. "You'll be able to see everything from here kiddo. You get to see all the players up close. Way better than just watching on TV," she continued, smiling as she thought of all the games she and Amelia had enjoyed cuddled up together on the couch. "What do you think Maur? You ready to take in America's favourite pastime?"

"I spent part of last night reading up on all the rules and regulations to make sure that I would fully understand what was going on," Maura nodded seriously, almost missing the incredulous look on Jane's face. "What?" She asked innocently.

"You read up on…" Jane began, shaking her head as she cut herself off. "I don't even know why I'm surprised. When did you even have time for that?"

"While you and Amelia were playing in the yard yesterday," Maura shrugged, using a napkin to prevent Amelia from getting ketchup all over herself.

"Mommy this is yummy," Amelia grinned, her mouth full, having taken a bite of her hotdog. "You gotta have yours."

"Oh Honey I'm not sure," Maura bit her lip, looking at the hotdog that Jane had bought for her rather skeptically.

"Maur you promised," Jane reminded her. "It's one hotdog. It's not gonna kill you. Come on. Live a little."

"Oh all right," Maura sighed, taking a small bite of her hotdog, Jane and Amelia watching her expectantly. "Mmmm," she said, forcing a smile on her face as she swallowed.

Beaming Amelia continued to eat, watching the field, as the game was getting ready to begin. "You hate it don't you," Jane asked, leaning over Amelia, keeping her voice low, though her amusement was obvious in her voice.

"You owe me," Maura glared as Jane simply laughed. "Big time."

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"That was the best day ever," Amelia called, running into the family room later that night, Maura and Jane following her inside, both looking rather tired. "I had so much fun! Baseball is awesome and the Red Sox are awesome and we won and I can't wait to go again," she rambled on, jumping up and down on the couch.

"Whoa slow down there little Bug," Jane chuckled, grabbing the little blonde around the waist and pulling her down onto the couch. "I'm glad you had a good time today, but let's take it down a little bit okay," she kissed Amelia's temple.

"I told you not to get her that Cotton Candy," Maura said as she sat next to Jane, placing a hand on Amelia's leg. "She has had way too much sugar today."

"No Mommy I didn't," Amelia shook her head, her eyes wide, making her look a little wild. "I just had a little bit. But it was so fun. Did you have fun Mommy?"

"Yes sweetie, I had a very good time," Maura laughed, leaning forward and giving the little girl a kiss. "What about you Jane? Did you have a good time today?"

"I had the best time," Jane smiled, stroking Amelia's hair as the five year old leaned against her chest. "I'm so glad I got to share that with both of you. And I don't think we could have asked for a better game. I mean seriously that was the best game I think I've ever been to."

"You were very enthusiastic," Maura nodded, smiling as she pictured Jane and Amelia jumping up from their seats, the brunette constantly shouting her feelings about the game while Amelia imitated her, not entirely sure what was going on. "You are very passionate about baseball."

"I just get into it," Jane shrugged, unable to hold back a smile. "I gotta admit I'm exhausted now though. What a long day. What about you Mia? You tired Bug? Mia?" She looked down only to find that Amelia had fallen asleep, her eyes closed and her breathing heavy, her head tucked under Jane's chin. "Well apparently the sugar coma has hit."

"We should get her up to bed," Maura chuckled, watching as Jane easily lifted Amelia up, carrying her towards the stairs. "You know Amelia had a great time today. I don't think she's going to stop talking about it for a long time," she said, keeping her voice low as the pair entered Amelia's room, Jane laying the little girl down while Maura pulled out a pair of pajamas. "And even though I'm not overly fond of the snack choices available at the park, I enjoyed today as well," she said, not missing Jane's grin out of the corner of her eye. "I like when we get to spend days together like this. Like a family."

"Me too," Jane smiled, leaning forward for a kiss before helping Maura move Amelia so they could change her into her PJs, the five year old never even stirring as she was eventually tucked into her bed. "It always amazes me just how deeply that kid can sleep," she said when they were back out in the hallway, watching as Maura took out her phone, looking at the screen with a rather annoyed look on her face. "Everything okay there?"

"Hmmm?" Maura looked up realizing that Jane had been watching her. "Oh yes, Amelia has always been a deep sleeper. I remember once night before we moved here I…"

"Maur," Jane interrupted, tilting her head. "What's going on? What's with the phone?"

"I just had a few missed phone calls," Maura shrugged, walking towards the master bedroom indicating that there was definitely more to the story.

"Okay well were they important? Do you need to call someone back?" Jane asked, sounding confused, plopping down on the bed as Maura busied herself in the closet, obviously trying to avoid Jane as she changed out of her clothes.

"No," Maura shook her head as she came back out into the room, sighing when Jane simply raised an eyebrow in disbelief, a look that Maura had learned to hate as it always forced the blonde to talk when she didn't want to. "It was just my Mother."

"Maura," Jane grabbed Maura's hand, pulling her down on the bed, lying them both down as she wrapped her arms around her girlfriend's shoulders. "How long are you gonna ice your Mother out? A few weeks ago you were desperate to have her back in your life. She's trying to do just that but you keep pushing her away," she continued, kissing the side of Maura's head, letting her know that she was still there for her; that she loved her. "I know that you're upset with her Maur. I know that it's hard, and I really have no idea how you must feel about it, but she's your Mom and she loves you. You can't push her away forever."

"Why not?" Maura asked, sounding so unlike herself that it startled Jane. "She pushed me away for most of my life, why shouldn't I push her away now?"

"Because you're not her Maur," Jane's reply was simple, once again kissing the blonde's head. "You're not her and this bothers you; I know it does. You're hurting and I hate seeing you hurt," she continued. "You've gotta talk to her. You can't keep going like this. Please Maur."

Sighing, Maura wrapped her arms around Jane's waist, closing her eyes against the threat of tears. "Okay," she eventually agreed. "But tomorrow. Today has been amazing and I just want to bask in that for a little while longer. I just want to lie here in your arms. Is that okay?"

"That is more than okay," Jane smiled as Maura placed a kiss under her chin. "Sounds perfect to me."