A little happiness after my last story which I admit had some rather sad passages
(Arthur Isles, Jane, Angela)
A little happiness after my last story which I admit had some rather sad passages
(Arthur Isles, Jane, Angela)
Jane was at home and for once she was delighted that Maura was detained by her work and by the fact that her mother wanted to spend time with Korsak in his house. She could therefore telephone peacefully. She dialed a number that she rarely called
"Hello?
Professor Arthur Isles?
Who is asking for it?
Jane Rizzoli
Ah hello Jane. You know that you can call me Arthur. Is Maura okay?
Yes Maura is fine, she is away at the moment, she is detained by her work
What do you want?
I am calling you so that you can help
What problem do you have?
Is your wife with you?
No. I am still at my office. Why?
I am going to propose to Maura. You are the first to know. »
There was a moment of silence and then Arthur continued
"Thank you for your trust Jane and congratulations and best wishes for happiness. What can I do?
I know you know a lot of people
Yes, that's right
I want to propose on Sunday at Fenway Park during the Red Sox vs. Yankees game, in front of everyone
That's very bold.
I want to prove to Maura that my love for her allows me to go beyond limits, I want you to rig the kiss cam so that it goes to Maura and me
I see what you mean and it's not a problem. I'll spare you the details but it will be done. Give me two days. It's been a while since I've seen a baseball game but this one, I won't miss it
Thank you very much Arthur. I owe you a favor
Do you want to do me a favor Jane? Okay! I ask you one thing
What is it?
Make Maura happy and be separated only by death after a very long and very happy life where you will be great grandmothers
I don't know if we will be great grandmothers but I promise to make Maura happy until I die which will come when I will be a very old woman
Then, that suits me. I'll take care of everything. I'll call you back to tell you that everything is done. See you soon Jane
See you soon Arthur"
Once Jane had hung up, she sighed. The die was cast, she couldn't back down, this was the big step forward. Jane was lost in thought and she jumped when she felt a hand gently rest on her right shoulder and she screamed and the other woman too
"MA!
JANE!
My God Ma! You could warn me! That's what we had agreed on anyway
Don't scream like that. My poor heart! I'm not twenty anymore! I know Maura is still at work
What if I had planned something for Maura?
Well in that case, do what we had planned, that is to say, close the door. That's what I do when Vince is there and that...
No, no, no! Ma! No! I want to be able to look Vince in the eye when he arrives at work in the morning
Jane! He looks you and Maura in the eyes every morning and yet he knows very well that you are a couple
That's true. What did you want Ma?
I came to get tea for Vince and me
Vince drinks tea now? And since when?
Since shortly after he started living here and he even started a diet
Ma? Are we talking about Detective Sergeant Vince Korsak of the BPD Homicide Squad? The guy addicted to YouTube kitten videos? The guy who can only drink his coffee with pastries, yours in this case, and who loves your cooking?
Yes, yes, that's him we're talking about and Maura explained to him the benefits of tea and healthy eating and he's following her advice. You should do the same"
Jane groaned a little annoyed
"Maaaa!"
Angela smiled and said:
"Anyway, you were lost in your thoughts. Is everything okay with Maura?
Yes, everything is very good. Why?
Because like I told you, you were lost in your thoughts"
Jane thought it was time to tell her mother what she had planned
"Ma!
Yes?
I'm going to...
What are you going to do? »
Jane took a breath and exhaled and then said,
"I'm going to propose to Maura next Sunday at the Red Sox game!"
Jane watched as her mother gaped in amazement and then her mother took her daughter in her arms and gave her a bear hug and kissed her cheek and said,
"Oh Madonna! Santa Vergine Maria! Mio Dio! Are you getting married?
Yes! It's time, I want to surprise her. I already have the ring, I'll show it to you, that is if you let go of me so I can move and breathe."
Angela took a tissue and wiped her tears and Jane went to get her ring and showed it to her mother. It was a gold ring with an emerald and engraved "Jane & Maura eternal love."
Angela said
"It's beautiful. A beautiful emerald. Why this stone?
To remind Maura of her Irish roots. To show her that she's the one I love, the woman she is and I don't care that she's Paddy Doyle's daughter.
Oh Jane. I'm so proud of you."
Angela hugged her daughter again and said,
"It must have cost you a lot.
Not really. You know I rarely take vacations and so all the overtime I've done has allowed me to have a small reserve of money that I had put aside in case of emergency but anyway no matter the amount, Maura is well worth the price of this ring.
But how are you going to do that?
I called Arthur Isles and told him everything and he agreed to help me. Aren't you upset?
About what? That you told him before me? No, don't worry, since it's to help you.
You all need to be there at the game next Sunday.
I'll take care of your brothers and Nina, Vince and Sean
I'll take care of Frost, Susie and Doctor Drake, he works with Maura, I'm not leaving him alone
Angela took her daughter in her arms and said
"I've been waiting so long to see this. My prayers have been answered. I swear to you that even if I have a broken leg, Sunday I'll be there. Thank God"
Angela wiped her tears again and kissed Jane on the head and said
"My Jane, my little Janie is getting married. I hope it's sooner rather than later
You know that Maura will have a say in this?
I know but I've been waiting for this for so long but Jane?
Yes?
Who's going to take you to Maura? Your father or Vince?
Vince has been like a father figure to me even before Pa left but I have made peace with Pa and he accepts my relationship with Maura, at least he is not against it and that suits me so if Maura accepts my request and I do not see why she would refuse, Vince and Pa will take me to Maura. I owe a lot to Vince and he makes you happy, he deserves this reward and I think I will choose Frost as my best man
That is a good idea. I can't wait for Sunday
Me too Ma, me too"
Jane heard a car and said
"Maura is back, I entrust you with my ring and you can tell Vince tonight because I know you will not be able to stop yourself from telling him but you must not say anything until next Sunday! I insist!
Okay Jane"
Angela took the tea she had come to get then went back home, leaving Jane with her partner. Jane, for her part, was certain that she had made the best decision.
The End