Birthday Wishes
The last week had been pure hell for the Det., as the case was slowly winding down she had received a call from the prison holding Hoyt saying that he wished to see her one last time to give her some information. She beat herself up constantly for falling for it, for letting him hurt Maura. He’d stunned the blonde woman and attempted to slit her throat with a scalpel, that’s when the Det. completely lost it gaining the upper hand on the crooked guard who had been attempting to keep her subdued. That bastard, she thought as her fists clenched reflexively. He’d made her feel vulnerable for the last time she’d killed him. It’s over, finally.
This wasn’t how the Detective had been expecting to spend her birthday; apparently her mother had called off the surprise party at the Robber since no one was there when Jane showed up, she had secretly been looking forward to it. It would be the perfect something to distract her from the week she’d been having, Hoyt, and Maura. Maura, she thought as gripped the steering wheel. The Detective didn’t know what to do about her situation, after almost losing Maura Jane couldn’t handle the thought of not having her in her life, even more so not telling her how she really felt.
Jane trudged up the stairs to her apartment with her body undeniably sore, I’m getting too old for this shit. Thoughts of a relaxing shower and warm bed taunted her as she keyed open the door of the dark apartment and flicked on the lights.
“SURPRISE!”
The Detective nearly jumped out of her skin at the sudden outburst, “God, almighty. JEEZ!” Jane let out as she breathed in calming herself. She took in the smiling faces and the…pony decorations. Ma really took what I said seriously, she thought herself smiling.
“I looked everywhere for My Pretty Pony, I hope this is okay,” Angela Rizzoli explained searching her daughters face for approval, causing Frost and Frankie to chuckle.
“It’s fantastic Ma, thank you,” Jane smiled as she walked toward the bar in the kitchen as Maura handed her a beer. Even after all that happened today she’s still so gorgeous.
Jane noticed Maura tipping her own beer to her lips, “Wow, Dr. Finicky drinking beer out of a can?”
“And a lot of it after today,” Maura added jokingly, quickly adding, “Although I can taste the Aluminum.”
Jane laughed and wondered how the woman could continue to have such a happy demeanor after something like what happened today with Hoyt, it was that—that she loved about her. It made her seem, innocent. Jane admired that.
Jane’s smile faded as she took on a more serious tone her voice low and raspy, “Well, I got my wish Hoyt’s dead.”
“A gift to the world, Happy Birthday Jane,” Korsak replied sincerely as Frankie pulled her into a strong embrace.
When they separated he thrust an envelope toward his older sister, “Hey, Happy Birthday sis.”
Jane eyed the enveloped and opened it her eyes scanning over the paper as she read, “You got a 96 on your exam? Oh yeah you really bombed it,” she finished sarcastically as smirking as she hit him in the chest lightly.
“Well, he had a pretty good tutor,” Korsak boasted as he stretched.
“Why you taking all the credit,” Frost interjected, “I’m the one who taught him everything he knows. Huh?”
Frankie and Frost shook hands smiling while Korsak rolled his eyes, “Psh.”
Maura handed Jane a polka dotted box with a loving smile, “I got this for you.”
“Oh Maura you shouldn’t have,” Jane said as she returned the same smile while she opened the box and inspected its contents. The detective pulled out a pair of funky looking shoes, “Gee Maura, really you SHOULDN’T HAVE.” Jane joked playfully as the two laughed causing Angela to sternly reprimand the brunette, “Young lady that is not how you thank someone for getting you a gift. I’m sorry Dr. Isles I raised her better than this, but somewhere down the line they just stop listening you know.”
Neither girl was really paying attention to the mother as she walked off further into the kitchen to get the food mumbling something about ungrateful daughters and pretty ponies. Everyone else was either socializing or stuffing their faces.
“Thanks Maura for the, uh, driving shoes,” Jane looked at the shoes then up at Maura with a nervous smile.
“Racing shoes,” Maura corrected, “They’re fully lined with fire resistant DuPont Nomex.”
Jane nodded still uncertain in the honey blonde’s choice of gift as she spoke, “Uh yeah, I need these…because…um….” On cue Maura handed the brunette an envelope that she then hurriedly opened. “Racing school?” Jane was obviously surprised, “You’re sending me to racing school!”
Jane couldn’t hide her excitement as Maura began to explain, “Well, My little pony’s highest speed is 40 miles per hour, while the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640’s high speed is 211.” Before the ME could get her whole sentence out Jane had pulled her into a tight embrace, “Thank you, Maura.”
“That’s not all,” Maura whispered into Jane’s ear her warm breath caressing the shell of it causing Jane’s breath to hitch as she fought back a moan, “My house tomorrow night at ten. Don’t be late.” They pulled away from each other realizing the hug had lasted a bit longer than necessary; Jane blushed as she nodded her head in agreement.
The little get together had come to an end both Maura and Angela had stayed behind to help the Birthday girl clean up. After Jane said her goodbyes to her mother, who informed the doctor that’d she’d be waiting in the car, the two girls were finally alone for the first time all night.
“Maura we need to t—,” Jane was silenced by Maura well-Manicured finger pressed to her lips.
Jane found herself releasing a breath that she wasn’t aware that she’d been holding; she swallowed as her eyes searched the shorter woman’s face. Maura traced Jane’s soft lips with her finger then as her other hand gripped the bottom of Jane’s shirt as she pulled her closer closing the distance between the two.
“I know Jane , I know, ” their eyes met in a silent dance as Maura closed the distance, placing a feather light kiss on the Detective’s soft lips.
Jane didn’t move; she was stunned her heart was beating out of control. Jane felt Maura pull away immediately missing the contact. Maura was nervous, had she pushed the envelope too soon? She was reassured in her actions as the Detective gripped her by the waist pulling her closer crushing her lips to hers as her back lightly hit the door. Maura moved her hands up into the messy dark tresses gripping them deepening the kiss as Jane’s hands cupped her supple ass squeezing it in return. Maura whimpered into the kiss causing Jane to moan, “Mmm.” Soon oxygen became an issue, they pulled away breathing hard staring each other in the eyes. Jane was the first to speak shaking her head as she came out of her stupor, “So tomorrow at ten?”
Maura nodded in confirmation, “Don’t be late.”
Jane leaned in for another kiss but received another soft finger to the lips, “Ah, ah, ah save that for tomorrow. Besides your mother’s waiting on me.”
With that the ME left the arms of the Detective and was gone, leaving the brunette alone with her thoughts.
