It was late summer, the sun was shining high in the sky and not a singular cloud was in sight. The temperatures were at a high, Boston was suffering a heat wave which people seemed to be quite enjoying. It was a Saturday so neither Maura or Jane had to work that day.

Jane was sat on a lounger chair on the patio beside the built in swimming pool, the grass surrounding the garden was freshly cut and there was a swing set, climbing frame and even a tree house in the garden.

The Detective wrapped her arms around Maura and tugged her back to lay against her before pressing a kiss to the side of her head, "I love you so much", she said softly with pure love and adoration in her voice.

"I love you too", Maura said with a bright smile, her hazel eyes shining in the sunlight, she turned and pressed a kiss to Jane's lips lightly before turning back to watch their children play.

Two year old Leona was playing on the grass with a mix of dolls along with her 13 year old sister; Faith. Inside the swimming pool, splashing enthusiastically were their other two children; Grace who was 9 and Emery who was 11.

The two women laced their hands together happily, Jane smiled brightly as she watched the children.

Maura began to move, she didn't let go of Jane's hand but stood up. Jane looked at her confused, "Where are you going?", she asked softly.

"I'm going to get some food and drink for the girls and I", Maura said softly, her hand on Jane's cheek with the other holding the woman's hand.

"What do you mean?", she asked confused, "We've just had lunch, how can you be hungry already?". They had a picnic for lunch in the park and hadn't long gotten back, Jo Friday was fast asleep in the shade after being worn out by playing chase with the girls.

"When I get back I expect you to wake up okay?", the Medical Examiner said with a sigh, "We need you to wake up".

"Maur', you aren't making any sense", Jane said in frustration.

"I'll be back soon", she said softly, "The girls will stay here with you".

Jane was confused and she was getting incredibly frustrated, "Maur', what an earth are you talking about?".

Suddenly the hand holding hers began to pull away and she reached out but Maura took a step back. "Maur'", she called out, "Maur'!". The woman began to fade as she walked backwards, the sound of heels on the patio faded out and she was gone.

The woman looked confused at the children.

Leona had been adopted by Maura two years ago when her mother died in childbirth. Grace, Emery and Faith had been born during the time that Jane had been married to Casey, they had divorced whilst she was pregnant with her third child, not that she knew at the time.

"You've got to wake up Mamma", Grace said nudging her mother slightly.

"I am awake sweetheart", Jane replied

"Wake up", Faith said with desperation

"Please wake-up", Emery said taking her mother's hand

Leona was sat on the bed, "Wake up".

"I am awake", Jane said with frustration, "Why does everyone keep telling me to wake up?".

A/N - Just an intro chapter so if you want me to continue then drop me a review… don't worry guys, I haven't forgotten about my other R&I stories 'Jane's Girl', 'Saving Maura' or 'Only Hers'. It has been a tad hectic here and I've been reading more than I've been writing … .whoops?