Jane POV

"Thanks for the ride home Coach", "Yeah, thanks again", I hear Nat and Cindy say to me as I pull up to Natalie's house.

"Sure no problem girls; anytime. Don't stay up too late; you girls have a training session tomorrow morning." I say having a quick glance at the girls then and Natalie's front door; then straight ahead.

"Hey Cindy, I'll meet you inside, you can put your stuff in my room; I just want to talk to Coach for a sec." Natalie says to Cindy. Cindy nods her head and makes her way to the front door. I hear her say hi to Maura. I turn my attention to Natalie.

"Whats up kid?" I ask Natalie

Natalie moves to the front seat, so we can talk face to face.

"My mom is so sorry Coach, she is so sad and she is crying herself to sleep at night. I don't know all that happened cause no one wants to say anything to me; Mom misses you, and so do I." Nat says sounding sad.

"Nat, I'm always here for you, you know that" I say to her, touching her arm.

"Yeah but you're not here with me, or with mom" Nat says sounding frustrated. "Is there anything I can do, or say to get you to stay for dinner at least. We haven't had a real family meal since before New Years. I just want you to come have dinner with us." Nat says.

"I'm not sure that a good idea Nat, your mother and I are going through a rough patch right now; and I think it will be a little harder to get over than I thought it would be. I'm still hurt by some of the things that happened. I'm sure your mom is too; just know that I love you both very much. Please tell your mom I love her and-

"No! You can tell her yourself" Natalie says jumping out of the range rover and running into the house; presumably up to her room.

I try to stop Natalie from leaving; making eye contact with Maura again; she has tears in her eyes. Seeing her just reminds me how that night and our relationship went to hell.

New Years Eve Flashback

Jane/ Maura Phone Convo

"Jane I wish we could spend New Years Eve together, but we will be together in the New Year; we have brunch with your family remember." Maura says to Jane over the phone.

"Yeah but I wanted to kiss you into the New Year and maybe a little more into the wee hours of the morning baby" Jane replies sounding a little winy.

"Aww my poor Janie Bear, well we'll just have to make up for the missed hours another day. I have to attend this Gala for the Isles Foundation, tickets are already sold out; and even if you are rich and famous you still cant get in; ask Tom Hanks. I wish you could go with me, be my date; I never really liked these things in the first place. I'm sorry Jane." Maura says sounding upset as she has to tell Jane no once again.

"Fine, Fine; I'm not too big on super formal uppity Galas anyway; maybe I'll just ring in the new year with Natalie." Jane says sounding a little bit better.

"She's having a sleepover with the Cindy and the other girls; to ring in the New Year remember. We talked about it over dinner a couple nights ago." Maura says.

"Damn, that's right, I must have forgot." Jane says. "Guess I'll be going stag tonight, maybe I'll see what Frost is up to, or maybe I'll attend the poker night that I keep getting invited to.

"Anyway I'll miss you, and I'll call you every hour up until Midnight, Happy New Year baby; I love you." Jane says to Maura.

"Oh Jane, I love you too; and believe me I want to be with you; I'll see you soon my love." Maura says before hanging up.

Hours Later

"Goldfish!"

After getting stern but playful looks, "Ok, Ok, geeze; I call" Jane says. Jane and several different men having been playing Texas Holdem style poker for roughly 3 hours. The constant invitations that Jane had received from her manager; were actually for children and fighting hunger charities throughout the United States. So when she actually read the newest invitation, it was for New York and New England's Children's Homeless Shelters; Jane couldn't refuse.

"So Boys, I recognized some of you from other functions; and some of you are famous. What about you other handsome gentlemen." Jane asks a few of the older looking men drinking a form of Scotch.

"Allow me to introduce; I'm Mathew; Plastic surgeon to the stars. The man to my left is Jacobs; fashion designer based out of Milan, and the distinguished gentleman to my left is Richard; Old money and tenured professor at Harvard and Oxford; he picks and chooses when." Mathew says going around the table.

"Wow, that's pretty impressive Richard, and this is a pretty interesting table. I'm glad I came; even though I wanted to be with my lady to ring in the new year." Jane says before taking a sip of her beer.

"If you don't mind me asking; why aren't you with your lady love tonight of all nights?" Richard asks.

"She has to attend a Gala tonight; the tickets were already sold out; before we starting dating. So I'm going stag into the New Year, but I will see her later in the day for brunch with my family." Jane says looking at her cards before adding some chips to the pile.

"I don't want to come over as an old creepy fan boy; is that what the kids say these days? You're Jane Rizzoli; you should be able to get in anywhere you please." Richard says; eliciting a shock expression on Jane's face.

"Of course I know who you are; I'm tenured at Harvard and Oxford; I watch soccer all the time Go Man United but I've always been a fan and supporter of the USWNT. I love your commercials and even my wife thinks you have a tasteful modeling career. You have your own charities for the youth, I always wondered why you never accepted an invitation" Richard inquires.

"I always thought the invitation was for celebrities to get face time and win money they really didn't need." Jane says seriously.

"Wow, Richard I would have never have guessed; but yes that's me. Apparently even if you are Tom Hanks you cant get in without a ticket. Its Ok, I'm not big on huge Galas anyway." Jane says with a shrug

"Well, I think we should finish this hand and cash out our winnings to the charity bank and be on our way." Richard says standing up.

"Uh ok sure; why?" Jane asks.

"Because you my new friend will be a guess of honor at my table a New Year's event I'm attending myself. Also if we don't leave now, my wife is not going to be so forgiving no matter who is coming. Chop chop Rizzoli." Richard says.

Jane and Richard head towards a limo; luckily for Jane she didn't drive to the poker event. They get in; both already dressed for an fancy occasion, both in designer and tailored tucks.

"Oh and Jane; I know you said you are already in a relationship but Id like you to meet my daughter anyway." Richard says handing Jane a small glass of Scotch.

"Sure; I'd like that very much; there's no harm in meeting new people. Shall we?" Jane says toasting with Richard.

Closer to Midnight

Jane and Richard met up with other celebrities and other important people including several senators and the Boston Mayor himself. There was more scotch and cigars (not for Jane) received. The night was turning out to be fun, even if Jane was missing Maura; she spoke with her briefly but only for a short period of time.

"Jane" someone called after her; bring her out of a small daydream "Jane Id like for you to meet my beautiful wife; Constance." Richard says leading Jane towards the ballroom floor to his wife.

"Hello, thank you for inviting me here, this is a wonderful event ma'am" Jane says before kissing her hand.

"Be still my heart; you're bone structure is exquisite; I must draw you. Apologies; the artist in me is coming out. I'm pleased to meet you Jane Rizzoli; I hope my husband wasn't to much of a bother, he's a huge fan." Constance says.

"I was definitely not expecting it in the beginning; but he has been great. Thank you" Jane responds with a little blush.

"Oh, you must meet my equally beautiful daughter." Richard says to Jane "Where is she dear?" Richard asks Constance.

"Oh, there she is dancing with Marco Spade; never really like his mother; so chatty." Constance says as the group moves closer to the dancing figures.

Jane cant really see the woman but the man is very handsome; his hands are inching a little lower for the the woman's liking as she pulls his hands back up her back. He leans in; just as the woman turns her head; and their lips connect. At the same time; the woman has turned towards Jane, Richard and Constance.

"Jane Rizzoli, I'd like to meet our daughter M-

"Maur?" Jane says interrupting Constance.

"Jane?" Maura says breaking away from Marco and starring straight at her mother, father and Jane.

"Oh, you two no each other?" Richard asks not realizing the new tension in the air.

"Yeah, she was my girlfriend" Jane says still shocked.

"Girlfriend?" Marco, Richard, and Constance all say at the same time just as shocked.

"Was?" Maura says.

Soooooooooooooooo. Should I continue with part 2 and turn into a story? I may redo this chapter also, not sure yet how i feel about it. Gotta knock off the rust. Hey fam! whats up old friends and new friends; long time no see. Hit me up.

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