*Hey everyone…I guess some of you have noticed how long it seems to be taking me to get each new chapter out and I've been asked if I'm okay…the answer is mostly but not really. Back in September of last year, I injured my elbow and two cortisone shots and six months of physical therapy have lead nowhere. I will be seeing a neurologist to determine if I have an entrapped nerve and hopefully get some answers. And what does this have to do with my writing…well…typing has become painful so I have to take it in small doses and that is the reason why it has been taking me longer than normal to get each chapter out. So, with that being said, I am thankful that you are all still here reading this and I appreciate the reviews and the concern that some of you have shown. I also really appreciate all the guest review that I can't respond to personally…each and every one of you makes a huge difference. Anyway…thanks so much…I hope you enjoy this one. *
A Sudden Change in Plans
Standing in front of the window of their hotel suite, Jane looked out over the busy city scape as the sun dipped lower in the sky painting shadows across the passing cars that sped by on the street below. Even on a Saturday, the traffic was just as bad as any other day of the week. She let out a sigh of relief that they weren't fighting their way up and down those streets like everyone else seemed to be. She was also relieved that everyone was currently settled in their rooms giving them all a reprieve before their evening out. It had taken some planning but things fell into place easily, almost too easily for her liking.
Glancing over her shoulder, Jane saw the tablet they had used to facetime with Valley and she smiled at the memory of Maura reading a bedtime story as Gerry and Nance tried to tuck the excited toddler in bed. As usual, she had gotten a stern reprimand from Maura for winding little Valley up by making funny faces at her but Jane didn't regret it one bit. Instead, she had laughed at Valley's attempts to copy her. When it was obvious that Valley wasn't going to settle down, Maura pulled out the big guns and threatened to get Angela and Constance, better known as Nonna and Gigi but this caused Jane and Valley to giggle uncontrollably because everyone knew the grandmas were total pushovers. It wasn't until she felt Maura's elbow make contact with her side that she realized she was in trouble and should probably do something to help settle Valley down. She was surprised at how quickly Valley's attitude changed with the promise of letting her meet Joe Friday the next time they talked. Now she just needed to remember to get the little pup from Korsak.
The sound of the shower being turned off pulled Jane from her thoughts. Running her fingers through her wet hair, she looked over at the open bathroom door with the hopes that Maura wouldn't bother to put a towel on but then she frowned when she realized there wasn't enough time if they wanted to make it their dinner reservations on time. A shiver ran through her body in anticipation of things to come since they had agreed to put off any 'hanky panky' as Maura had put it, until later.
With a sigh, Jane placed a hand on the tinted window and leaned against the glass. She didn't need to turn around to see Maura because the reflection that greeted her gave her a glimpse of things to come. It surprised her to see that Maura was wearing nothing but a pair of black panties, but none the less, she braced herself for the touch that already had her skin tingling.
"What're you doing?" Maura asked as she moved to stand behind Jane.
"Nothing…just looking out the window."
"See anything interesting?'
"Nah, just lots of traffic. What about you?" Jane continued to look out, her back to Maura.
"Well…" Maura moved closer. "I do see something very interesting."
"Really?" Jane asked without turning around. "Care to elaborate?"
"Do you have any idea how sexy these boxer briefs make you look?"
"I may have heard it a time or two…" Jane shifted her weight from one foot to the other.
"A time or two?" Maura murmured as she wrapped her arms around Jane's waist.
The feeling of Maura pressed against her almost broke Jane's resolve, but she managed to hold her own as she continued to look out the window. "Maybe…" she let out a heavy sigh when she felt Maura pull her close. "I don't think we have time for this…" her voice was breathless.
"We have time…" Maura murmured as her fingers began to lazily trail up and down Jane's stomach.
"We'll be late for our dinner reservations…" Jane hissed through clenched teeth as Maura's feather light touch teased her.
"I don't care."
Closing her eyes, Jane took a deep breath before slowly exhaling. "Since when do you not care about being late?" She could feel her muscles twitch under Maura's gentle ministrations and the sensation was delectable. Her skin burned with each sensual touch and she wondered if Maura could feel the fire under her skin that was threatening to burn out of control at any minute. The taste of desire on her lips almost buckled her knees, causing her to place her other hand against the window to hold herself up. "Jesus Maur, are you trying to kill me?"
"No dear, I am not trying to kill you…incapacitate you maybe…but definitely not kill you. I'm rather fond of you…" Maura said as she moved her hands higher. "And these…" she said as she cupped Jane's breasts covered in a sports bra. "But I prefer them au-natural." Giving a gentle squeeze, she emphasized what she was talking about.
"You know, if we start this…we'll never make it out of here tonight." Jane's voice was husky and low as she struggled to find her breath. She could feel Maura's breasts pressed against her back, soft and curvaceous, punctuated by hardened nipples grazing across her skin in the most tantalizing way.
"I have faith that we'll make it to dinner. A little late maybe, but we'll make it." There was a confidence in Maura's voice that brokered no argument as her hands continued wandering over Jane's body. "I told everyone that we'd be a little late and to go ahead without us."
"You did, huh? I'm sure that was met with a few eye rolls."
"A few, but again, I don't care."
"You've been saying that a lot lately." Jane closed her eyes and sucked in a breath when Maura's fingers slipped past the elastic waist band of her boxers.
"The only thing I care about right now is you." Maura sighed as her fingers dipped lower to discover that Jane was as ready as she was. "I want you, right here…right now. I don't think I could make it through dinner if didn't get to have you before." She withdrew her hand from the boxers and spun Jane around so they were now facing each other.
"Yeah?" Jane gave a sheepish grin as her eyes fell to the curve of Maura's breasts. "What are ya gonna do about it then?" She teased.
"What am I gonna do about?" Maura smirked as she pushed up on her toes so they were eyelevel. "First…" she said placing her hands along Jane's hips and pulling her closer so their mouths were merely inches apart. "I'm going to kiss you."
Jane's eyes fluttered shut at the touch of Maura's mouth against her own. The kiss was soft, delicate, and painstakingly slow as Maura's tongue slid past her lips. The velvety touch along her own tongue caused her to moan and lean back against the window. She twisted her fingers in Maura's hair to steady herself as the kiss deepened, threatening to take her breath away. But then disappointment washed over her when she felt the pressure of Maura's lips lighten so their mouths were barely touching. Opening her eye's, she saw Maura biting down on her bottom lip and staring with an intensity that could start a fire.
"Wanna know what I'm gonna do next?" Maura whispered against Jane's lips before moving to the line of her jaw.
Swallowing hard, all Jane could do was nod her head as Maura skimmed her tongue along her jaw and down the line of her neck. She felt her sports bra being pushed up and over her head and her eyes widened in surprise as she watched it sail across the room. But then her attention was captured by the feeling of Maura's mouth sliding down lower to kiss the tops of her now exposed breasts. "Oh God…" she let out a shaky breath as she felt herself being surround by warm wetness.
The feeling of Jane shivering from her touch caused Maura to smile against the skin she continued to trail her tongue along on the way to her destination. She didn't pause to tease this time, instead she wrapped her lips around an erect nipple before gently grazing her teeth across the hardened bud in her mouth. The shiver that ran through Jane's body was so strong that it vibrated through them both. Taking her time, she used her tongue to soothe the tender flesh under her teeth before moving to the other breast. This time, she used her tongue to trace lazy circles around the light pink nipple that strained for her touch, but it was a touch she was content to withhold as she took this opportunity to tease.
And it was a slow, torturous tease with the occasional swipe of the tongue that caused Jane to moan and wrap her fingers tighter in Maura's hair. It was almost too much for Jane to bear and just when she thought she had reached her threshold, the feeling of Maura moving lower set her on fire. She could feel Maura's breasts skimming along her stomach and then down her thighs as her boxer briefs followed, exposing her to Maura's hungry eyes.
"And now…" Maura said as she peppered the insides of Jane's thighs with soft kisses. "For La petite mort…" she whispered as her mouth found the apex of Jane's desire.
"Fuck…" Jane gasped at the feeling of a hot tongue gliding against her, leaving her breathless. She could feel herself becoming unsteady on her feet and was grateful when Maura lifted one leg over her shoulder, pressing her back against the window for reinforcement. Her hips began a slow steady grind against the rhythm Maura set with each stroke of her tongue and Jane's fingers tangled in honey-blonde locks seeking more contact. "Yes, yes…right there…" she threw her head back and moaned when Maura's tongue traveled over her most sensitive place. "Please, don't stop. I'm so close."
The urgency in Jane's voice caused Maura to add more pressure and move faster as she brought Jane closer to the edge. She knew how close Jane was when she felt strong finger's tightening their hold in her hair and she didn't want to tease anymore. She wanted to feel Jane come apart so she could put her back together piece by piece and then they could start all over again. When she felt the trembling in the thighs pressed against her cheeks, she knew it was time, so she wrapped her arms around Jane's hips to hold her steady and pressed harder and faster until the body in her arms stiffened and quaked from the waves of pleasure that washed over them both.
A tight coil of anticipation tightened in Jane's belly to an almost unbearable pleasure that she wasn't ready to let go of yet. But when the fireworks began to rain down behind her closed eyes, her body took over and that coil sprang free spreading warmth throughout her body almost causing her to topple over. As everything fell away, all that was left was the radiating warmth that pulsed deep inside of her carrying her away in blissful contentment. She was so lost in the moment that she didn't fell Maura move up to hold her. It wasn't until she felt Maura bury a flushed face against her neck that she finally came back to the moment. And as she allowed Maura to continue to hold her, her breathing slowed down and she could feel every muscle in her body relax against the body pressed against her.
"Wow…" Jane let out a heavy breath.
"Ummhmm..." Maura snuggled closer and placed a gentle kiss to the skin her cheek was resting against.
"You, my dear…are a very dangerous woman." Jane said as she kissed the top of Maura's head. "Um…this window my ass is pressed against…no one can see in, right?" Glancing over her shoulder, she hoped she wouldn't find a crowd below looking up at her full moon on display.
"They are tinted, one-way windows. We can see out but no one can see in." Maura couldn't stifle the chuckle.
"Remind me to wipe the window down before we leave so I don't leave the imprint of my butt cheeks on display for the maid to see."
"Aw…but they are such nice butt cheeks." Maura reached around to pinch the body part she was referring to causing Jane to try to wiggle out of her reach. "Oh no you don't…" she held tighter so Jane couldn't get away. "I'm not done with you yet."
Letting a heavy sigh, Jane glanced down at Maura who was now grinning up at her. "As much as I wish we could just stay right here all night, you know the family won't let us. I think that Carly and Ryan might be able to buy us thirty minutes tops…but then the wrath of Angela will come down on us. And now she has your mother in her corner…"
"I know. But we do need to shower again and I think we should just do it together to save time and water…and who knows…" Maura wiggled her eyebrows suggestively.
"Like I said…" Jane kissed the tip of Maura's nose this time. "You are a very dangerous woman…but one I can't refuse."
Maura started to pull away but then hesitated and looked up at Jane, a question in her eyes. "Umm…" she struggled to find her words.
"What is it?" The concern in Jane's voice was as evident as it was in her eyes.
"I was just wondering…" there was the hesitation again. "We've never really talked about…"
"What, Maur? We've never talked about what?"
"We've never talked about using toys…" Maura finally looked back up at Jane who had a confused look on her face.
"Toys? You mean like Star Wars toys or easy bake ovens…? Shouldn't we wait until Valley comes to live with us before we buy anything?" Jane asked.
"No, I'm talking about a different kind of toy." Maura ran a finger along Jane's cheek then down to her chin.
"Oh?" Jane asked then her eyes widened and her eyebrows shot up to her forehead. "Oh! Are you talking about…dildo's?" She couldn't help but whisper the last word.
"Yes, my dear…that is exactly what I'm talking about." Maura said as she kissed the tip of her finger and pressed it to the dimple in Jane's chin. "Is that something you would consider?"
"Um…I don't know." Jane frowned as she recalled her attempts in the past to use one. It hadn't gone well for her and she had never quite gotten used to wearing it.
"What's that frown for?" Maura pressed.
Shrugging, Jane just shook her head. "I never really got used to them. I always felt silly with that thing hanging off me."
"Okay…good to know." Maura gave an understanding smile as she continued to look up at Jane. "Would you be willing to try again…with me?"
Jane was quiet for a minute as she contemplated her answer. The thought of using one with Maura had a certain appeal and she couldn't help but smile. "Maybe…" she could feel her cheeks burning with the blush that was racing across her face.
"Do you think you would let me use one on you?"
Maura's question caused Jane to cough nervously and shift her weight from one foot to the other. She could see a glint of excitement in Maura's hazel/green eyes and it caused her to slowly nod in agreement. "I guess I would be willing to try it, but I'm not sure it's something I would enjoy."
"Just the fact that you're willing to give up control so we can try something different says a lot. I appreciate it. Plus, just the thought of having you take me that way…umm…." Maura shivered at the thought. "It makes me tingle all over."
"Okay, then I guess we need to do some online shopping…" Jane started to say but Maura interrupted with a wave of her hand.
"Oh, no…there is this cute little shop that Carly told me about called Lucy's Love Shop."
"You mean you're actually gonna make me go to a place like that?" Jane looked horrified.
"Absolutely. We have to make sure it fits right and everything." Maura sounded surprised that Jane didn't realize she would have to be fitted correctly. "Maybe that's why it didn't work for you before…because it didn't fit right."
"Maybe…" Jane muttered under her breath as she rolled her eyes. "Do they have to be matching colors?"
"Oh, I don't think so…there are so many to choose from that I think we can find one that fits each of us perfectly."
"Okay…um…let's take this conversation to the shower…shall we? I think we may be pushing the time." Jane tried to reason as an attempt to change the subject. Although she found Maura's idea intriguing, it also made her nervous and uncertain. But for Maura, she would try anything at least once.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." Maura gave Jane's side a gentle pinch as she stepped aside to allow Jane to lead her to the bathroom. She paused as Jane moved away from her then called out. "Hey…thanks."
"I should be thanking you." Jane stopped and turned around.
"Well, yeah…but thank you for being honest with me and for being willing to try something different. It means a lot that we can talk like this…openly and honestly. I don't want us to ever be afraid to talk about things…even if it makes us uncomfortable."
A slow grin spread across Jane's face in response. "I agree…" she reached out a hand for Maura to take. "Have I told you today how much I love you?"
Maura paused and tilted her head as she thought about Jane's question. "Actually…no I don't think so."
"Well, I do...so why don't you come over here and let me show how much." Jane took Maura's hand and pulled her into a hug. "I love you."
"I know." Maura gave a saucy wink as she pulled away from Jane's arms and sauntered towards the bathroom without looking over her shoulder to see if Jane was following.
"Like I said…dangerous…" Jane laughed and shook her head as she followed Maura to the bathroom.
"What the hell?" Jane growled as she pulled her sweat pants on and pushed her wet hair away from her face. "We're only thirty minutes late…" she shouted at whoever was pounding on their suite door. "Hold your horses…I'm coming…"
"Open the fucking door, Jane!" Ryan's voice was filled with tension as she continued to pound on the door.
Hearing the desperation and anxiety that laced Ryan's words, Jane's nonchalant stroll turned into an all-out sprint. When she reached the door, she pulled it open with such force that she almost knocked herself over. The sight of Ryan, Carly, Constance, and Angela all with anxious looks on their faces greeted her and she moved aside just in time as Ryan pushed past her helping Carly towards their bedroom.
"Maura!" Ryan shouted as she struggled to help Carly towards the bed. "Please…somethings wrong!"
"Ma, what's going on?" Jane slammed the door shut and ran after everyone.
"I don't know. Carly's having cramps and she's spotting…" The look on Angela's face caused Jane to pause and wrap an arm around her mother. "Where's Maura?" Her voice was unusually high as she looked around trying to find their salvation.
"I'm right here." Maura appeared with her medical bag in her hand. She had managed to pull some pants on but her shirt was still unbuttoned as she rushed to where Carly was now laying curled on her side, holding her swollen belly.
"It hurts Maura…" Carly ground out through gritted teeth and tears.
"Here honey, let me take a look." Maura bent over Carly and tried to help her roll over. She wasn't surprised to find a large wet spot growing between Carly's legs. "You're water just broke…you're in labor."
"But what about the blood and pain?" Ryan interjected excitedly.
"Well, I'm going to take a guess and say that the blood is probably the mucus plug that blocks the cervix."
"Speak English!" Ryan threw her hands up in the air in exasperation.
Glancing at Jane for help, Maura took a deep breath and tried to think of the best way to explain what was happening to calm Ryan down. But then her mother came to the rescue.
"I believe what Maura is trying to tell you, is that Carly is in labor." Constance looked over at Angela for her to concur. When she got an emphatic nod of the head as an answer, she smiled. "Looks like you'll be parents a little sooner than you expected."
"So, everything is okay?" Ryan looked from one face to another seeking reassurance.
"Well, we should call an ambulance just to be safe. Sometimes things can move fast, especially with your first baby." Maura grimaced when Carly grabbed her hand and squeezed it tightly. "And it seems that the contractions aren't far apart."
"I called the ambulance already, Frankie and Frost are waiting in the lobby to bring them up." Ryan leaned over to push some sweaty hair away from Carly's face. "Breath baby…breath…" she placed a quick kiss to Carly's forehead. "Remember what we learned in Lamaze class."
"Fuck Lamaze…there aren't enough breathing exercises to take this pain away." Carly panted and squeezed her eyes shut.
Ryan looked to Maura for help as Carly continued to growl like a rabid animal. "Do something!"
"Hey…let's go wait for the paramedic's in the other room and let Maura help Carly." Jane jumped in and got a grateful smile from Maura.
"No…I'm not leaving her." The desperation in Ryan's voice was tinged with sorrow.
"She's in good hands." Constance wrapped an arm around Ryan's shoulder and tried to guide her towards Jane.
"Carly…?" The tear's in Ryan's eyes glistened as a helpless feeling washed over her. "What do you want me to do?"
"Go with Jane, baby…I'm alright. Maura's got me." Carly tried not to grimace as another contraction crawled up and over her belly.
"Are you sure?" Ryan hesitated as Constance tried to pulled her along.
"Please, Ryan…it's okay." The tear's in Carly's eyes leaked out and rolled over her cheeks as the pain almost overwhelmed her.
"Go on…I need to check and see how dilated she is." Maura waved everyone off as she switched into doctor mode. "Angela…would you please stay and help. I think you've had more experience with this than anyone."
Nodding, Angela gave Ryan an encouraging smile as she shooed everyone from the room. "Everything is going to be alright…" her eyes met Jane's and they shared a silent prayer.
Maura let out a sigh of relief when Angela shut the door, giving her some peace and quiet to work in. "Would you grab the gloves from my bag please?" She instructed Angela who moved quickly to do as she was asked. Taking the gloves, she nodded towards Carly indicating she wanted Angela to sit next to her on the bed.
Angela nodded her understanding as she climbed on the bed alongside Carly. Running her fingers through the tangle of dark hair, she lifted Carly's head to rest in her lap so she could continue gently stroking the young woman's forehead.
"Okay Carly, this might feel a little uncomfortable but I have to use my fingers to measure how dilated your cervix is." Maura pushed the black skirt up to the tops of Carly's thighs. Adjusting herself so she was situated between Carly's legs, she worked as quickly as possible. When she was finished, she glanced up at Angela with a small smile before she pulled the gloves off with a snap. "You're about four centimeters along Carly. Everything looks good as far as I can tell. The baby has turned and is dropping down into the birth canal. However, I don't think it's going to take very long so I hope the paramedics get here soon so we can get you that epidural."
"See, sweet girl…" Angela bent her head to place a kiss on Carly's forehead. "I told you everything was okay. And I called your parents…the whole clan is meeting us at the hospital."
"Thanks Aunt Angela…" Carly said between pants as another contraction took over. "Why does it have to hurt so much?" She looked at Maura.
Maura didn't know what to say, so she just took Carly's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. It was something she instantly regretted when Carly squeezed back, ten times harder causing her to cringe.
"Hey…" Jane stuck her head in the door, reluctant to bother them. "Um, Ryan's chomping at the bit out here. Can I tell her something?"
"Things look good here…but where are those paramedics?" Maura asked.
"Frankie just called and said they were heading up in the elevator. The should be here any minute. Can I let Ryan back in…please?"
"Yeah…" Maura was ready to let Ryan take over the hand holding job.
Jane barely got Ryan's name out when she burst through the door, bounding in the room like a gymnast. In a matter of seconds, she had replaced Maura at Carly's side. "The paramedics are on their way up, my love…it won't be much longer." She cooed in Carly's ear in-between gentle kisses.
Maura waved Jane over and pulled her towards the bathroom. "Keep an eye on them while I finish getting dressed. I'll ride with Carly and Ryan in the ambulance and you can bring everyone with you and meet us at the hospital, okay?"
"Yeah, of course. But…um…" Jane hesitated as she glanced over her shoulder towards the bed. "Everything is okay, right?"
"As far as I can tell, yes. She's definitely progressing quickly but hopefully we'll get to the hospital in time for her to get that epidural."
"Epidural…that's the thing they stick in your back to block the nerves below your waist, isn't it?"
"It is…" Maura didn't get to finish what she was going to say because she was interrupted by the sound of the paramedics coming in. "Let me get dressed…I'll be out before they have her stabilized on the gurney."
"I love you." Jane leaned over and placed a quick kiss on Maura's cheek. "You're my super hero."
"Get out of here and let me get dressed." Maura grinned and gave Jane's rear a quick slap. "And don't forget we've got some shopping to do later." She winked suggestively causing a heated blush to race across Jane's cheeks.
"You're very good at being bad." Jane called over her shoulder.
"You don't know how right you are." Maura said as she buttoned up her shirt.
"Like I said…dangerous." Jane couldn't help but laugh as the tension from earlier started to melt away. Even though their evening out had been cancelled, there would be a new little Rizzoli to welcome into the world and she couldn't wait to meet the little bugger.