(Angela & Jane & Maura)

Angela Rizzoli had taken advantage of her lunch break to bring a home-cooked meal to Jane, Frankie and Nina, who were working tirelessly on a complicated case. Once she arrived at Jane's floor, , Angela saw her son Frankie and her daughter-in-law Nina who thanked her for bringing them the asked

"Frankie? Do you know where your sister is? I thought she would be here"

Nina replied

"She went down to see Maura. She had something to ask him."

Angela thanked her daughter-in-law then went downstairs and headed towards Maura's office in the morgue but she stopped short when she saw the door ajar. Angela glanced discreetly inside and saw Jane and Maura, entwined on the couch, exchanging passionate kisses. Angela stood transfixed at the scene, unsure whether to enter or leave. She observed the two women with curiosity and emotion. She noticed the way Maura stroked Jane's hair, the way Jane nibbled Maura's ear, the way they looked at each other with tenderness and desire. She heard their sighs and their murmurs, their sweet words and their laughter. She realized that they were madly in love with each other. She felt overcome with a mixture of surprise, joy and relief. She had always known that Jane and Maura were more than friends, but she had never dared to confront them about it. She remembered all the times Jane had refused her attempts to set her up on dates with men, claiming she was too busy or not interested. Now she understood why. Jane was in love with Maura. Angela smiled as she was happy that her daughter had found love with a woman as intelligent, kind and beautiful as Maura. She hoped they would be happy together and not be afraid to take responsibility for their relationship.

Angela gently closed the door and decided to leave them alone for now, but she promised herself that she would talk to them later and tell them that she supported them and that she loved them.

For two months Angela observed Jane and Maura look at each other with tenderness, touch each other's hands with affection, smile at each other with complicity.

Angela respected their choice to keep their relationship a secret. She also knows that it is not easy for them, that they are afraid of the judgment of others, that they have difficulty accepting their feelings. Angela would like to help them, reassure them, encourage them. Angela is waiting for the right moment to speak to them, to tell them that she supports them and that she is happy for them.

One evening, while the three of them are gathered in the kitchen, Angela decides to break the silence. She sees Jane and Maura moving closer together, as if seeking comfort. She notices their hands intertwined under the table, their gazes meeting with tenderness. Angela senses the tension in the air, Jane and Maura's need to confide, to free themselves. She looks at Jane and Maura, who seem surprised and nervous, and says to them with a kind smile:

"Don't hide anymore girls, I know! I have known for a long time that you love each other"

The women were surprised and Jane said

"Ma… You know… How do you know?"

First of all, I'm not blind and I can see how you two have been acting for a while and then two months ago, I wanted to bring you something to eat and since Nina told me that you went to see Maura so I came down...and I saw you two kissing. Close the door next time! Imagine if Vince, Frost or Frankie or even Sean had seen you. »

Jane and Maura remembered that day and what they had done in Maura's office and they blushed and Angela said

"Relax! I am very proud of you. You don't have to be ashamed of your love, it is beautiful and sincere. You deserve to be happy together, and it's about time you took the plunge and know that I will always be here to support you. Jane, you are my daughter and I love you and I have always dreamed of having a doctor in the family and what's more it's Maura so it's perfect. As for you Maura, I'm very happy that Jane finally admitted that she loved you. I consider and love you as my second daughter so I couldn't be happier."

Angela smiled and said

"Yes, there is one thing that will make me even happier, it's when you give me grandchildren."

Angela hugged Jane and Maura and both women thanked her for her support and love. Jane and Maura were happy and decided that day to no longer hide, to live their love out in the open.

End