And I'm BACK! I am trying my best to get back into writing but it has been hard as I've been super busy lately! Stick with me though, I promise I haven't given up on this series yet!
So let's get back into things and see how our lovely ladies are doing! -J
Chapter 1- 3 More Weeks
Jane was not normally an early riser. More often than not the brunette had to be pried from her bed, hating every morning that she was woken by the shrill ring of her cell phone alerting her that another crime had been committed. Jane enjoyed sleeping in while Maura was the early riser but it seemed like lately they had switched roles.
Rolling over to face her wife, Jane smiled as she found Maura still fast asleep, her mouth opened slightly and her breathing deep. It had seemed that the blonde had been exhausted as of lately and was sleeping deeper than she usually did.
"So beautiful," Jane whispered to herself, moving down to her wife's stomach. "3 more weeks until I get to meet you little Gummy Bear. Mommy, Mia and I cannot wait to meet you. I can't wait to know you little one," she continued to whisper, putting a hand over her wife's stomach, feeling for the baby's kicks, which immediately put a grin on her face. "I think you're going to be a soccer player little girl. Are you and your sister going to play soccer together?"
"Or they'll do ballet together," Maura's groggy voice startled the brunette who jumped, eventually giving her wife a goofy grin. "Perhaps she's doing her stretches in there."
"Perhaps," Jane chuckled, moving back up the bed to give Maura a kiss. "Good morning Beautiful."
"Good morning," Maura smiled, loving catching her wife during sweet moments like this. "I thought we agreed that you weren't going to refer to our daughter as Gummy Bear anymore?"
"Actually you said I shouldn't call her that. I never agreed to stop," Jane replied, laughing at her wife's stern look as she simply gave her another kiss in an attempt to distract her.
"Jane, Harper is not…"
"Hey! No! We agreed not to call her that until we see her," Jane interrupted before Maura could say anymore. "What if we meet her and she doesn't look like a Harper? We can't start calling her that and then just change it when we meet her. We need to wait."
"Jane that's ridiculous," Maura told her, shaking her head. "She'll just be a baby. She isn't going to look like any one. She will become the name we give her."
"Which we will give her when we meet her," Jane said, ignoring the disbelieving look on her wife's face. "We have to make sure the name suits her before we give it to her."
"Whatever you say Darling," Maura shook her head just as there was a knock at the bedroom door.
"Mommy? Mama? Are you awake?" Amelia called from the other side of the door. "Can I come in?"
"Yeah Bug come on in," Jane replied, smiling as the door opened to reveal the messy haired seven year old, looking adorable in pajamas as she rubbed at her eyes sleepily. "Good morning little girl, did you just wake up?"
"Mmhmm," Amelia nodded, still standing in the doorway.
"And are you planning on joining us?" Maura asked, patting the bed and watching as the little blonde ran towards the bed, climbing in so she could lie between both women. "Did you have a good sleep darling?"
"Uh huh," Amelia nodded, her eyes still sleepy. "Is my sister coming today?" She then asked, just like she asked every morning.
"Not today Bug," Jane chuckled, leaning forward and kissing the little girl's head. "Just three more weeks now though. She'll be here before you know it."
"She's taking a long time," Amelia sighed tucking her face into Maura's neck as she rested her hand over the older woman's baby bump.
"I know Honey," Maura smiled, running her fingers through blonde locks. "But you know what? Your Mama's right, your sister will be here really soon and things are going to be very busy once she gets here," she explained. "Mama and I are going to need your help a lot once the baby is here, so how about we spend some extra special time together these next couple weeks okay? How does that sound?"
"I like extra special time!" Amelia beamed happily. "Can we go to the movies and get popcorn and then go to the bookstore and buy new books?" She asked excitedly, missing the snort of laughter Jane was unable to hold in; amused by the fact that her daughter's idea of a good time was going to the bookstore.
"Of course!" Maura grinned, always thrilled by her daughter's enthusiasm for books. "Anything you like darling," she smiled at her wife. "Anything you want."
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"Hi Maura," Angela greeted her daughter in law later that afternoon, finding the blonde sitting at the kitchen island, browsing something on her laptop. "What are you up to?"
"At the moment?" Maura sighed. "Wishing I was at work to be honest," she glanced at the older woman. "And shoe shopping," she laughed. "But don't tell Jane that part."
"Your secret is safe with me," Angela laughed, moving into the kitchen and taking a seat next to Maura. "You're missing work already? It's only been a week."
"I know, but I'm not used to having so much free time," Maura replied, shaking her head. "I don't really know what to do with myself, especially with Amelia at school. I really would have preferred to continue working until I gave birth."
"Yeah, but your Doctor told you that was a bad idea," Angela reminded the Medical Examiner, who had been distraught when she found out her Doctor wanted her off work completely until after the baby was born. "You work yourself too hard; you and Janie both. You girls really need to learn how to relax. You're going to have a baby soon Maura; enjoy the peace and quiet while it lasts."
"I guess you have a point there," Maura chuckled. "I'm just getting so anxious about the baby arriving. I'm so excited to meet her and work provided the distraction to keep my mind off of things," she explained. "Now I feel like I'm simply sitting here waiting until I go into labour…and buying shoes I won't be able to wear until after I give birth," she added with a laugh, gesturing towards her computer screen which displayed a rather high pair of red heels. "Although I really think I need these."
"They are pretty nice," Angela nodded with a laugh. "But how about we take a break from online shopping and we do something else? I thought maybe I'd make some meals we can freeze for after the baby gets here. It'll make things easier on you girls. Do you think you'd like to help? I can teach you a few tricks," she said.
"You know what?" Maura closed her laptop. "That sounds perfect."
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"You know you've checked your phone a lot in the last hour for someone who's supposed to be searching for leads," Korsak called out later that afternoon, startling Jane who immediately dropped her cell phone onto her desk. "What are you doing over there? Have you found out where our vic was last night or not?"
"I'm sorry," Jane sighed, pushing her hair back in frustration. "I'm working on it, honestly I am," she told him. "I was just…I'm…listen it's hard all right," she finally admitted. "Maura's due date is getting so close and now that I don't have her here at the office I just…I am obsessively checking my phone to make sure everything is okay. I'm sorry. I need to focus. I know."
"Well as long as you know," Korsak chuckled, shaking his head. "How is Dr. Isles feeling? Is she doing okay being off work?"
"She's going crazy being off work," Jane replied with a laugh. "But she's doing pretty good considering," she shrugged. "I can tell she's getting pretty uncomfortable though and she keeps talking about how second pregnancies tend to result in earlier labour and it's kind of starting to freak me out. I just don't wanna miss anything because I'm at work, you know?"
"Yeah I get it," Korsak nodded, slightly amused by the fact that the normally calm and cool detective was freaking out. "I totally get it, and if Dr. Isles needs you I promise you I will let you go, but we've kind of got a job to do here," he pointed to the file in front of him. "I kind of think we owe it to Taylor and his family to give this thing our whole attention," he said, referring to their victim who had been found stabbed to death early that morning.
"I know, I know, I'm sorry," Jane sounded guilty. "Where's Frost though anyways? I could really use his help with this," she pointed to her computer screen. "He's better at the whole digital footprint stuff then I am."
"He's checking out a couple things with Frankie but he should be back soon," Korsak told her. "Taylor's girlfriend and brother should be here soon, you wanna do the interview and leave the search to Frost? I'm sure him and Frankie will be back soon too."
"Yes, please!" Jane was relieved to get out of doing searches, which had always been her least favourite part of the job. "Can you do me a favour though?" She asked, Korsak nodding for her to go on. "Can you keep my phone in case Maura calls while I'm in the interview?" She had to ask.
"Sure thing Janie," Korsak smiled, easily catching the phone that Jane threw his way.
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"Jane are you on your way home? I'm picking up Amelia now," Maura answered her phone in the car Friday afternoon using her Bluetooth. "We can swing back by the house and pick you up before the movie."
"I have bad news," Jane sighed, Maura able to tell from the sound of the brunette's voice that she was likely pinching the bridge of her nose in frustration.
"You're not coming?" Maura guessed, knowing there was nothing else that would upset her wife more than missing the special night they had planned with their daughter.
"We caught a break on the case and I can't get away right now," Jane sounded more than disappointed. "I'm so sorry Maur! We had this whole plan and I'm completely messing it up. It was supposed to be our special night and…"
"Jane," Maura interrupted, turning into the school parking lot. "It's work. I understand," she told her. "If you want we can move our night to tomorrow and…"
"No!" Jane was quick to disagree. "No! Mia has been looking forward to this night all week, you've got to take her," she told her wife. "Just…just tell her I'm so sorry okay! I promise I will make it up to her…to both of you!"
"Jane it's all right," Maura assured her. "Amelia will be fine. Will we see you later tonight?"
"I might be pretty late," Jane replied. "But I'll do my best to get in at a decent time."
"Okay, well be safe Beautiful," Maura said, hearing the school bell go off, meaning Amelia would be coming out soon. "I love you."
"I love you too Baby," Jane replied. "Give my little Bug a big squeeze for me. You two have fun."
Hanging up the phone, Maura got out of the car just in time to see Amelia coming out with her friends, a big smile on her face as she searched the waiting cars, her gaze eventually falling on Maura. Grinning from ear to ear, Amelia waved goodbye to the other girls before she took off running towards Maura, eventually throwing her arms around the older blonde's neck as she bent down to greet her.
"Hi Sweetheart," Maura smiled, kissing the side of the little girl's head. "I missed you today Little Girl. Did you have a good day at school?"
"My teacher gave me a list of books that I might like to look for at the bookstore tonight," Amelia nodded happily. "Where's Mama? Are we going to get her?"
"I have some bad news Honey," Maura replied, running her hand over the little blonde's head as she stood up, unable to stay knelt down for very long. "Mama is stuck at work. She isn't going to be able to make it tonight."
"Oh," Amelia looked to the ground as she took Maura's hand, obviously saddened by the news.
"I'm sorry Baby," Maura gave the little hand a tight squeeze. "And Mama is so sorry too," she told her. "She wants to be with us so much but someone else needs Mama right now."
"She's gotta catch a bad guy?" Amelia asked as Maura helped her climb into the car.
"She does," Maura nodded, making sure Amelia buckled herself in. "And she feels really bad about not being able to come tonight," she told her again. "But you know what? You and I are going to have such a good time! We'll watch our movie and we'll go look for whatever books you want. And you know what else?" She asked, waiting until Amelia shook her head before continuing. "We'll have popcorn for dinner!" She said, finally succeeding in making Amelia smile. "How does that sound?"
"I like popcorn for dinner," Amelia giggled. "Can I get gummy bears too?"
"I suppose that's an acceptable dessert," Maura smiled at the huge grin on her daughter's face. "But don't expect this kind of dinner every night," she told her, placing a kiss on the tip of her nose. "Are you ready to go?"
"Yes!" Amelia exclaimed. "Let's go!"
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It was late by the time Jane finally made it home from work; quiet as she entered the house, knowing Amelia would definitely be asleep and it was very likely that Maura would be too. Locking away her gun and badge, the brunette made a quick stop in the kitchen in search of a snack, smiling as she found half a bag of gummy bears with her name on them. Jane threw a bunch of the candies in her mouth before heading for the stairs, listening for any indication that her wife was still awake.
Figuring everyone had fallen asleep, Jane decided to check in on Amelia first, surprised when she poked her head into the room to find her daughter's bed empty. Not quite sure why Amelia wouldn't be in her own bed, Jane made her way to the master bedroom, grinning as she found her two favourite girls cuddled up together in the middle of the bed.
Jane was quiet as she approached the bed, leaning over her wife and placing a kiss on her forehead when she was near enough.
"Hey," Maura's eyes fluttered open at the touch of Jane's lips. "Are you just getting in?"
"Yeah," Jane smiled, pushing Maura's hair out of her face. "Did you two have a good time tonight?"
"The best," Maura grinned sleepily. "But we missed you."
"I missed you both too," Jane replied. "What's this little one doing sleeping in here?" She asked, gesturing towards their sleeping daughter.
"She wanted to wait for you," Maura told her. "She tried really hard to stay up but she drifted off about an hour ago. I must have fallen asleep not long after. Did you solve the case?"
"We got our guy," Jane nodded. "Which means I have the whole day off tomorrow and I can't wait to spend it with my girls," she leaned in to give Maura another kiss. "I'm going to change really quick so I can join you two."
"Okay," Maura replied with a sleepy smile, barely able to keep her eyes open.
It only took Jane a few minutes to throw on her pajamas and brush her teeth, but she wasn't surprised when she found Maura had fallen back asleep by the time she got back to the bed. Smiling to herself, the brunette climbed in on Amelia's other side and wrapped an arm around the little blonde who immediately stirred.
"Mama?" Amelia's sleepy voice called out.
"Shhh it's me Little Bug," Jane placed a kiss in Amelia's hair. "I'm here. Sleep now," she told her. "I'll be here when you wake."