Warning: The sappiest of sappiness ahead...

May 17

6:32pm

W Haven St, South End, Boston, Massachusetts

The door to the Rizzoli household swung open.

"For heaven's sake, Janie! How could you scare your wife like that?! Driving like the devil is at your heels. I swear to Saint Mich-"

"Ok Ma! I know! I just got here for god's sake." Jane let go of Maura's hand, hobbled into the living area, and sat down next to Frankie. "At least the story was believable." She whispered to him and they both laughed together at the secret.

"Angela, please. Jane is ok and that's all that matters." Maura received a hug for the both of them and tried to appease the older woman. "Now, how can I help?" She placed her purse and keys on the kitchen counter and followed the Rizzoli matriarch into the kitchen.

"You hear that you lot?!" Angela yelled out. "This woman is a saint I tell ya."

"We know, Ma!" The chorus of three Rizzoli sibling's voices sounded together.

"She's perfect!" Jane's voice added.

The doctor smirked at the comment. Jane had said it to her many times in their few years together but her favourite recollection had been their wedding day.

…

Maura stood nervously on her own, ready for her big day. She knew she was about to be a part of- actually, she knew she had already been warmly welcomed to be a part of an incredible family but she still felt the loss of her parents not being there today.

She fought back the overwhelming emotions and took a deep breath.

A knock sounded at the door.

Frowning slightly in confusion, the doctor opened the door and her eyes widened in surprise. She stopped the door from opening any more than a fraction. "Jane! You can't be here!"

"Really? Please, let me in." The brunette begged.

"Jay-"

"I just wanted to make sure you were ok…"

Maura couldn't refuse. How did this amazing woman know her so well? She opened the door to her very soon-to-be wife and all thoughts of loneliness and feeling sorry for herself disappeared.

Jane stood in the doorway in a beautiful, long black dress with modest heels. Her hair was out, looking wild, the way Maura loved it. She looked stunning.

"Oh wow." The honey blonde breathed out. "Jay, you look-"

"You're perfect." Jane whispered softly. She was awestruck that this stunning woman was about to become her wife. The cream coloured wedding gown accentuated Maura's figure and complexion incredibly.

The ex-assassin stepped forward and placed her hands on the doctor's narrow waist. "I want to kiss you so bad."

"Badly." Maura corrected, on auto-pilot. She reached up and placed her hands on either side of Jane's neck and pulled her down slightly, kissing her on the corner of her mouth. "You're perfect, darling. I can't wait to be your wife."

It took everything inside of Jane to not take Maura into her arms and kiss her senseless but she knew she had already pushed the boundaries by seeing her bride-to-be before the ceremony.

"I can't wait either, baby." The brunette leaned in to kiss a soft cheek and stepped back. "I'll see you out there in a moment. You sure you're alright?"

"Couldn't be better, my love." Maura smiled at Jane and closed the door once she had left.

"I'll send Ma over anyway. She's driving me nuts!" She knew Maura would appreciate a bit of fussing aimed at her. She loved Angela deeply.

Their wedding was perfect… and that wasn't just their opinion.

…

"You bet your ass she's perfect!" Angela yelled back. "Just don't you dare cause her anymore grief. Especially when you decide to give me grandbabies! You'll be the one to carry won't you Maura?" Without waiting for a response or looking up at the doctor's surprised face, she continued, "Could you imagine Janie, pregnant?! Oh Lord!"

They both laughed at the hilarity of the idea.

"Oh goodness no, Angela…" Maura agreed that there was no way Jane would or could do it. "Personally, I would love to see her pregnant. She'd be stunning but you're right, she would never have the patience for it!"

Jane entered the kitchen and wrapped her arms around her wife's middle from behind, kissing her neck. "Mmm, what are you two conspiring about tonight."

Maura turned her head to place a kiss on Jane's lips. "Nothing important, sweetheart." She turned back to continue chopping vegetables.

"My grandbabies are very important!" Angela exclaimed and smiled adoringly at the couple. For so long she watched her daughter bury herself in her job (a job that she, to this day, believed was data analyst). It was a wonder to see her so happily married and to such an incredible woman.

"Of course, Ma. I'm sure Frankie is working on that for you." The ex-assassin laughed at her own response. Maura snickered along too.

"Oh, you two! C'mon, what's it gonna take for you to give me some gorgeous little bambini to dote on?" Angela was serious but it wasn't the first time Jane and Maura had to navigate this conversation.

"None of your business!" Jane retorted, jokingly, and smoothed her hands over her wife's belly. "Although I do think Maur will be the sexiest pregnant woman ever." The couple shared a gentle smile, knowing that they had already had a few conversations about having children. They weren't quite ready yet, especially in light of the ordeal of the last week, but they weren't far off.

"Your wife is gorgeous, Janie. You are very blessed." Angela noticed that Maura had finished her duty. "Now, out of my kitchen! Both of you!" She shooed them off.

They enjoyed the rest of a lighthearted evening with the Rizzoli clan and bid them all goodnight when Jane's pain medication started to wear off.

The couple got ready for bed and snuggled under the covers together. Maura turned and wrapped an arm gently around the brunette's middle, looking at her tenderly, "I love you." She leaned in and kissed Jane, pulling back to look into her eyes.

"Love you too, Maur." Jane kissed the honey blonde's lips again and asked, "How are you doing? I mean, how are you really doing, babe?" The ex-assassin rolled to face her wife and placed her hand on the doctor's hip, caressing it softly.

The conversation had been a few days in the making. They hadn't really talked much at all. They hadn't let each other out of the other's sight either. Maura knew they would need to talk. She supposed now was better than later.

"I'm ok, darling. I- It was really hard. Everything was… It happened so quickly and I don't think I have even really processed it all but I think I'm ok. You're here and safe. I'm here and safe. That's all that matters to me." She wrapped her arms around Jane and pulled her closer for another kiss. Jane's arms held her tightly and her hands began to wander.

Maura moaned when soft lips grazed her pulse point and strong hands roamed over her lace-covered backside, sliding under her silk slip. "What about you, Jay? How are you?" She moaned again when Jane kissed back up her neck, along her jaw, and engaged her mouth in a passionate kiss.

Breaking their lips apart for a moment, Jane stared into the hazel eyes she loved so much. A serious look crossed her face and she pulled her wife so close, not even a breath could pass between them. "Maura, I was so fucking scared. I have never been more desperate in my life. I don't- I never want to go through anything like that again. If I lost you-" She couldn't continue to voice that thought. "Like you said, you're here, I'm here, and we're both safe. That's all that matters to me, but sweetheart, I have no regrets. I'd do it all again to get you back."

Before Maura could respond, Jane captured her lips hungrily and moved on top of her to settle between her legs. The smaller woman's hands ran up the muscular, tattooed back, and under Jane's shirt, removing it and throwing it over the side of the bed. She wrapped her arms around her wife's neck and kissed her zealously.

Jane slipped one leg over a smaller one, moving their hips slowly against one another and ran a hand over Maura's chest, down to where she needed her most.

The two lost themselves to one another until they were too tired to continue.

Pressed against each other, hands still gently caressing, Maura asked Jane, "So, how do you feel about carrying our baby?" She wasn't quite able to keep the look on her face serious enough to trick her wife.

"Ha ha, Maur. You and I both know that's never gonna happen." Jane nipped at the doctor's neck, playfully.

"It was worth a try."

"Mmm, I'm looking forward to a lot more trying." Jane laughed.

Maura joined her a moment later when the joke sunk in. "You can try all you like, my love, unfortunately it isn't going to be the way I will conceive."

"So, I can't knock you up huh?" Jane grinned cheekily. After a few seconds, her face turned thoughtful. "I can't wait to see you like that." The ex-assassin's tone softened. "I love you, Maura."

"I love you too, darling." Maura responded and brushed a curl from Jane's forehead, smiling at the thought of carrying a child for them to love and care for. To bring them into a family where their parents adored each other, their grandmother would lavish her affection upon them, and their uncle's would spoil them.

The conversation that followed was naturally about family and future. It was the only way forward after everything they had been through. It gave them hope and made them feel more settled. Most importantly, the conversation served as a way for them to connect and heal together. It seemed like it wouldn't be too long before Angela Rizzoli got what she was hoping for.

THE END

Thanks everyone for sticking with me through this story. I have really enjoyed writing it!

Read my others if you have enjoyed this and please send any ideas my way for more stories.

Thanks - LJ