In the pristine confines of Maura Isles' laboratory, Detective Jane Rizzoli fidgeted nervously, her gaze fixated on a particularly unassuming spot on the floor. Beside her, Dr. Maura Isles observed with a mixture of concern and curiosity, sensing that something was amiss.

"Jane, is everything alright?" Maura inquired, her brow furrowing in concern. "You seem... unsettled."

Jane shifted uncomfortably, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she struggled to find the right words. "Uh, yeah, Maura, it's just... I have this, um, weird mole on my, uh, you know... butt."

Maura's eyes widened in surprise before a professional demeanor settled over her features. "Ah, I see. Well, Jane, as your friend and colleague, it's important to address any concerns you have regarding your health. Let's take a look, shall we?"

"Now?"

"Yes now."

With a mixture of trepidation and relief, Jane reluctantly complied, gingerly maneuvering herself into a position that allowed Maura to conduct her examination. As Maura meticulously inspected the offending mole, Jane's discomfort only intensified, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.

"Just as I suspected," Maura declared after a thorough examination. "It appears to be a benign nevus, nothing to be concerned about. However, I would recommend monitoring it for any changes in size, shape, or color."

Jane breathed a sigh of relief, her tension dissipating as she absorbed Maura's reassuring words. "Thanks, Maura. I guess I was just being paranoid."

Maura offered her a warm smile, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "It's only natural to be cautious when it comes to matters of health, Jane. But rest assured, I'm always here to help."

Just as Jane began to relax into the comforting reassurance of Maura's presence, their moment of tranquility was abruptly shattered by the unmistakable sound of footsteps approaching the lab. Before either of them could react, Detective Vince Korsak burst through the door with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop.

"Hey, guys, sorry to interrupt, but I need your help with-" Korsak's sentence trailed off as he took in the scene before him, his eyes widening in disbelief.

Jane and Maura froze in mortified horror as Korsak's gaze landed squarely on their compromising position, his expression oscillating between shock and amusement. For a moment, the room was enveloped in a deafening silence, broken only by the sound of Jane's rapidly escalating heartbeat.

Then, without warning, Korsak erupted into raucous laughter, doubling over with mirth as tears streamed down his cheeks. "I always knew you two were close, but this is a whole new level!"

Jane's face turned a shade of crimson that would put a ripe tomato to shame, while Maura struggled to maintain her composure, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. In that moment, all they could do was laugh along with Korsak, their awkward encounter serving as a reminder that even the most serious of situations could descend into hilarity in the blink of an eye.

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