Money Can't Buy Happiness But It Can Help
By: BeForeverYoung
When Jane watched as her fellow officers hauled Kenny out of the morgue. Within seconds of them leaving Jane was standing in front of Maura looking for injuries.
Reaching forward she grasped Maura's face in her hands staring into her eyes, "Are you okay," chocked out Jane emotions straining her voice.
"I am okay," nodded Maura seeing the conflict in Jane's eyes.
"God Maura if I would have been just a few minutes late," rasped out Jane, "he could have...you could have..."
Reaching up Maura grabbed Jane's hands from her face and cradled them with her own, "I am find Jane," whisepred Maura. "See I am fine, not a scratch on me..."
Her sentence however was muffled as Jane's mouth came crashing down on Maura's.
Perfect, that was the only word that Maura could use to describe the kiss. It was soft and short, but as they parted and their eyes met full of passion, a chaste kiss turned into a passionate driven battle between two forces.
Wanting more Jane bit lightly on Maura's lower lip causing her to gasp. Jane tongue took full advantage of her open mouth. With hands roaming over each others bodies and tongues battling for dominance. Jane smirked into Maura's mouth; she was not letting her gain dominance over her. She was a fighter and she loved that about her.
Jane's mouth left Maura's as she began placing kisses on her chin and down her neck, sucking lightly. As she placed a chaste kiss on her collar bone a moan of approval left Maura's mouth. Jane smirked into her neck. She would take great pleasure in discovering all of the spots that make her moan. Kissing back up her neck and then behind her ear Maura let out another throaty moan which turned into growl of sexual frustration. Jane pulled back and smirked at her, she gave her an icing glare.
Jane could tell that Maura was cursing her for starting something they both knew they couldn't finish in the morgue. Jane gave her an apologetic smile and leaned in kissed her in a way Maura' had never experienced before. It was beautiful; it was as if Jane was putting all of her passion for her, fear of losing her, and her love for her into one chaste kiss. It literally took Maura's breath away which resulted in her having to pull away from the kiss before either one of them wanted it to end.
Jane and Maura's foreheads rested against one another as they both tried to catch the breath that their counterpart just stole.
That was yesterday and since then the two have been stayed inside Jane's house kissing and cuddling.
Jane and Maura were currently cuddling on Jane's couch. Jane was sprawled out on the couch and Maura was lying on top of her, her head curled into the crook of Jane's neck. Ever so often Maura would softly kiss the side of Jane's neck emitting a sigh from Jane at the contact.
"You know we can't stay in here forever Maura," whispered Jane feeling Maura smile into her neck.
"Can't we try," mumbled Maura.
"So does that mean you don't want to go on a date with me" whispered Jane.
Maura pulled her head back and stared at Jane with smile, "You want to go on a date" asked Maura smirking.
"Yes," nodded Jane, "actually on this day I just so happens to do something every year and I have never brought someone with me" said Jane leaning down and kissing Maura, "come with me?" asked Jane smiling against Maura's lips.
"Hmmm…" Maura hummed into her lips. Breaking the kiss Maura looked into Jane's eyes, "where are we going?"
"That my lady is a surprise" said Jane with a smirk.
"Really" said Maura raising an eyebrow, "Well what am I supposed to wear?"
"Preferably nothing" said Jane sweetly but the half-hearted glare she received from Maura caused her to answer truthfully. "Well seeing as though I will be in a dress I believe you should were something along the lines of formal."
"Wait what?"
"You are wearing a dress?"
"You own a dress?"
"Where are we going Jane?"
The questions came out in a rush from Maura's lips as she stared up at Jane in shock.
"Yes I am a wearing a dress, yes I own a dress, and no I will not be telling you where we are going" smirked Jane.
Maura opened her mouth to protest but was silenced when Jane pulled her into a smoldering kiss ceasing all her protests instantly.
Pulling back slightly Jane spoke, "Be ready at seven I will pick you up at your house" as she resumed kissing her.
"Seven okay" said Maura surrendering into the kiss immediately. She let Jane take control of the kiss as Jane easily flipped them over as Jane stretched out on top of Maura her hands wandering down Maura's sides. Maura was enjoying the kiss throughouly but as if her arousal clouded mind finally opened Maura ripped her lips away from Jane's with a gasp.
"What time is it right now?" demanded Maura looking around Jane's living room for a clock.
Jane groaned and pulled out her cell phone and answered her question, "It is four right now" said Jane putting her cell phone in her pocket moving to resume back kissing her.
"FOUR!" screamed Maura pushing Jane off of her unfortunately Jane was unprepared for it and landed on the ground with a loud "Ummphhh" from Jane.
Maura stared down at Jane worriedly.
"Sorry," mumbled Maura reaching down and helping Jane up.
Once Jane was on her feet Maura seemed to do a quick examine of Jane's body to see if she was okay before speaking "I have to go get ready," and with that Maura began to run around Jane's apartment gathering her jacket and purse. Putting her shoes on she went to walk out the door but stopped as her hand reached the door knob.
Jane watched Maura stop at the door and she could tell Maura forgot something so she began to look around the living room for anything that looked like Maura's. She was so busy looking for something of Maura's she didn't even feel Maura presence in front of her until she felt a hand around the back of her neck pulling her down into a powerful kiss. Pulling back Maura gave Jane a shy smile, "See in you in a couple hours" whispered Maura and with that she ran out the door leaving a smirking Jane in her wake.
At exactly seven o' clock Jane was knocking on her door. Rustling in the house signaled to her that Maura was coming. The door opened and Jane instantly sucked in a breath at the sight before her.
Maura was stunning. She was wearing a long red dress that hugged her in all the right places. A deep cut in the dress showed off her amazing cleavage, her hair was pulled into an elegant bun with a few curled strands falling down framing her face.
"You look beautiful" said Jane stepping forward and placing a gently kiss to her lips.
"You don't look to bad yourself" said Maura, which was a clearly an understatement Jane looked damn good in her beautiful black gown.
"Thank you" said Jane giving Maura a single rose from behind her back.
"You're in a dress without being forced, saying I look beautiful and giving a flower," smiled Maura, "I am speechless."
"Yes well don't get used to it. I am just trying to get in your panties" said Jane smiling.
Maura let out a small laugh at Jane's comment before stepping forward and whispering huskily in Jane's ear, "Keep it up Detective and you just might."
Jane swallowed hard instantly becoming aroused by the woman before. "Keep that up Doctor and we will not be going anywhere tonight" growled Jane kissing her hard. Pulling back Jane moaned, "You are gonna be the death of me."
"At least it will be a pleasant death" smiled Maura seductively.
Jane just smirked at her, "Let's go Maura I don't want to keep everyone waiting do we" said Jane smiling.
They walked out her door to stand in front of a nice new black ford mustang. Maura stopped in her tracks. "Whose car is this?" she asked pointing to the car.
"Mine" said Jane shrugging.
"When did you get this?" asked Maura as Jane opened the door for her to get in.
"I just bought it few days ago car" said Jane smirking before closing the door.
Maura stared at around the car confused. How was it possible Jane could just go out and buy a car that rivals Maura's on a detective pay grade. Deciding the conversation could take place later Maura watched as Jane got in the car and put her seatbelt on before turning to Maura.
"You ready" asked Jane smiling.
"Where are we going" said Maura smiling back.
"Still not gonna tell you," smirked Jane and with that she put the car in a drive and drove away.
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Forty-five minutes of conversation and driving Maura and Jane reached their destination. Pulling into a parking lot Maura saw hundreds of cars of cars. "Where are we?" asked Maura.
Jane just mock-glared at her and pulled into a spot in the front row which said reserved.
Maura raised her eyebrows in surprise, "you know you just parked in a reserved parking spot right?"
Jane just merely shrugged and got out of her car and Maura followed. Offering her hand she walked Maura towards the giant building. Maura watched as loads of people began to walk towards the entrance but Jane steered her towards a small door where two monster men guarded.
"Jane where are you taking me" said Maura as she led her down to the door. Jane just ignored her and spoke to the two giant men; "Hello Jerry" said Jane nodding to one of them, "Hello Carl" nodding to the other.
"Good Afternoon Detective" said both men in unison nodding their heads.
"There not big talkers" whispered Jane into Maura's ear which made her smile.
"My seat ready for me gentlemen?" asked Jane nicely.
"Let me check for you" said Carl who got on her walkie-talkie and began to talk to someone on it.
They stood there in silence until Jane broke it and began a conversation with the other man.
"Jerry how is Julie and the kids?" asked Jane nicely.
The big man smiled, "They are great Detective, thanks for checking up on that guy last week for Julie, she was dead set on that he was going to rob us."
Jane just nodded and smiled, "Your welcome he hasn't giving you guys anymore trouble has he?" asked Jane interested in how is patient was doing.
"Nope" smiled Jerry.
"Anytime you need anything Jerry don't hesitate to ask" smiled Jane. "Jerry this is Dr. Maura Isles, Maura this is Jerry McDonnell."
"Pleasure to meet you" said Maura shaking the giant man's hand.
"You to Dr. Isles" nodded the man, "After all my years I have been working this place I have never seen the Detective here bring a date" said the man smiling at Jane.
"Yes well I made an exception for this one" said Jane smiling back.
"Yes I can see why, she is very beautiful" smiled Jerry winking at Maura.
Jane just halfhearted glared at her, "Watch it Jerry wouldn't want to hurt you for hitting on my lady" smirked Jane.
Maura just laughed, because it was obvious that Jerry would break Jane in half in a real fight. The two men were bickering with each other when Maura interrupted.
"Where are we, if I may ask Jerry?" asked Maura smiling at her.
Jerry opened her mouth to reply but Jane beat her to it, "Don't say a word Jerry" warned Jane. "Nice try Maura, a surprise is a surprise."
"I hate surprises Jane!" whined Maura.
"I think you will find this surprised to be very pleasant Dr. Isles," spoke Jerry smiling at her.
"Detective your seats are ready" said Carl as she came back.
"Thank you Carl" said Jane, "You guys have a good evening, see you later Jerry."
"You too Detective" said them both in unison resuming back to their watch of the door as Jane led Maura through the door.
She led her through hallways and then on to an elevator.
As the elevator began to move Maura stood her ground, "Where are we Jane?"
"Do you really want to know" asked Jane seductively.
"Yes I really want to know" said Maura answering back and began kissing her on her neck.
Jane grabbed both of her arms and pulled her away from her smirking, "Not going to work" she said in a sing-song voice.
Maura just pouted as the elevator beeped and the door opened. "Come on Maura you will find out soon enough" as she lead her to down a hallway and then to a room, opening the door she motioned for Maura to go in.
She walked in and gasped. There were two seats over-looking a balcony and as she approached the railing she saw that she was in a giant auditorium and there on the stage were seats lined in a arch.
"You didn't" said Maura amazed gripping the railing her eyes open in shock.
"What I do?" asked Jane as she stood behind her wrapping her arms around her.
"Boston Symphony Orchestra" said Maura breathlessly.
Jane just nodded.
"But how, these seats are so rare, you have to buy them like 2 years in advance" said Maura in wonder.
"I have my ways" smiled Jane kissing her on the side of the neck. Just then the lights dimmed and everyone began taking their seats Jane and Maura sat in their seats.
Just then a woman walked on stage and everyone applauded. She took the microphone and spoke. "Good afternoon ladies and gentleman. Welcome the Princeton Symphony Orchestra; I am Diana Torri the President of the Boston School for the Arts where these fine ladies and gentleman that are about to play for you reside. Before we begin I would like to give a special thanks to all the donations we received this year, a special thanks to our Jane Doe donator who like always wishes to remain a secret, who has beat her personal best of last year by donating 750, 000 dollars to Boston. Thank you whoever you are" and with that everyone got up and applauded her. As Diana walked off the stage she looked up to where Jane and Maura were sitting and gave Jane a quick nod which Jane answered with a wink.
"Wait!" screeched Maura, as the audience died down and the orchestra made their way on stage. Maura turned to Jane with wide eyes. "Did she just nod at us?"
"Did she?" asked Jane innocently.
"What is going on Jane?" asked Maura for the first time in her life she was beyond confused with what was going on.
"There is something you don't know about me," sighed Jane.
"Yes?"
"I have money, Maura," sighed Jane.
"Money as in?" asked Maura slowly.
"A lot of it," whispered Jane staring at Maura obviously trying to gauge her reaction to the news.
Maura stared a Jane for a second obviously taking in the information before speaking, "How?" asked Maura.
"Well when my grandparents died in a car accident when we were 20 there life insurance was really good. They left me and Frankie and Tommy 100,000 dollars each seeing as we were the only grandkids. Frankie still has all of his money, Tommy blew all his and my family thinks I lost all mine in with a crooked account manager…."
"But…" supplied Maura.
"Well I really didn't lose all my money," sighed Jane. "One of my first weeks on the job I arrested this man for being drunk and disorderly. He was a really good guy. Turns out he was getting drunk because his contract fell through with the bank and he couldn't start his business. He was going to lose his building and the two years worth of work he has put into building this business. I felt bad for the guy, he was going to lose all his money, his business and his family was going to be put on the streets…so I gave him all my money and invested into his business."
"Who was the man?" asked Maura staring at Jane as if she magically grew two heads.
"Gregory Gardner," whispered Jane as she waited for Maura's reaction to the man's name.
"Gregory Gardner! As in Gregory Gardner the millionaire who owns all the major clubs on east coast!"
"That would be him," nodded Jane.
"So you own a portion of the Gardner stock?" asked Maura with wide eyes, she knew that stock was very expensive per share.
"40%" nodded Jane.
"Is this one of those moments where I don't pick up on the joke?" whispered Maura.
"No," said Jane shaking her head. "I am being 100% honest here."
"So you have a lot of money?" Maura slowly.
"Millions," nodded Jane. "I didn't want any of it but Greg won't let me sell my stock to him, says that I deserve the money because of what I did for him all those years ago," shrugged Jane.
"But…but… why do live in such a small apartment if you have so much money" said Maura clearly confused.
"Maura just because I have money doesn't mean that I need to live in some elegant mansion driving 100,000 dollar cars. I have everything I need in that apartment, my dog and a decent T.V." smiled Jane.
Seeing Maura still didn't understand Jane sighed.
"Look Maura," said Jane softly reaching over and grabbing her hand. "All my life I have never had money up until then. My family was never poor but we got by and I like living like that. What we didn't have in money we made up with love."
"But Jane you don't have to work…"
"You know I love my job more than anything," whispered Jane, "All my life I wanted to be a cop and just because of some dumb luck stock market deal I made wasn't gonna change that."
They sat in silence for a few seconds until Maura decided to speak with a smile upon her face that made Jane's heart melt just looking at her.
"If you have so much money then how come you don't donate to my studies in the Morgue" teased Maura.
"I do" said Jane smirking back at her giving her hand a squeeze. "I also own most of my dad's company and I have helped out a few other people to," she said cryptically.
"Really because I don't remember receiving any checks from you" laughed Maura.
"You wouldn't I have my accountant manager do it for me" smiled Jane, "I believe you know him, his name is Dennis Bishop."
"BISHOP" screeched Maura, "You supplied the money for whole last year!"
Jane just nodded, "It is not that much because if you really think about it," smirked Jane.
"But you have been supplying my morgues grants for the past 2 years" smiled Maura.
"Don't look to much into it I am once again just trying to get into your pants" smiled Jane.
Maura just laughed, "You're getting there Jane" smiled Maura as she leaned forward and placed a chaste kiss to Jane's lips, as the sounds of the orchestra starting filtered through the air.
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As the last not filtered through the air and everyone stood up in applause.
"That was amazing" smiled Maura at Jane.
Jane smirked at her, "It gets better every year."
Holding out her hand to Maura, "You ready to go to dinner?" asked Jane.
"We are going to dinner too" smiled Maura taking her hand. "I get the Boston Symphony Orchestra and dinner" said Maura laughing as Jane pulled her into her body kissing her gently.
"You haven't seen anything yet" whispered Jane as she placed a soft kiss on Maura's lips before walking her outside.
Soon they found themselves outside walking to the car. Jane opened the door for her to get in, which brought instant smile to Maura' face as she got in the car. Jane walked to other side and got in the car. Putting the car in gear she drove off, Maura turned to her and spoke, "Where are we going?" she asked.
"Mirichi's" said Jane.
"Really, another place in which you have to reserve years in advance to get in" smiled Maura, "Did you call them two years ago just on a chance that you were going to ask me out" asked Maura.
"No" smiled Jane, "I just called them and said table for two and then they gave me a table" smirked Jane.
"You are so full of shit" laughed Maura.
"You want to bet" asked Jane.
"No," smiled Maura.
"What are you scared" laughed Jane.
"No," laughed Maura. "I don't know what to know what you are capable of doing anymore."
Jane parked that car and turned to smile at Maura
"Come on Maura" smirked Jane, "I don't want to wait to prove you wrong" and with that they both got out of the car and walked into the restaurant.
They were instantly greeted by a woman with blonde hair, "Hello Jane, your seats are ready for you" smiled the woman.
"Thank you Jackie" smiled Jane at the woman, Maura just merely raised an eyebrow at her wondering how she knew the woman.
"Jackie this is my girlfriend Dr. Maura Isles," introduced Jane stepping to the side as Maura reached forward and shook Jackie's hand politely.
"Maura this is Jackie Carrington she is the head chef's baby sister," smiled Jane.
Jackie gave Jane a half hearted glare at being called a baby as she lead Jane and Maura over to the dining room.
"So how have you been Jackie" asked Jane walking with her.
"Still waiting for my brother to accept that I am a better chef then him," smiled Jackie.
Jackie opened the door revealing a totally empty dining room and just one table lit by candles.
"Good luck with that Jackie," chuckled Jane.
"Your table Jane" said Jackie smiling, "I shall tell Michael you have arrived" and with that she left the room.
Jane nodded to her and steered Maura towards the table. "Where is everyone" asked Maura clearly confused at the empty dining room.
"Mirichi's is apparently closed today" smirked Jane.
"Why?" Maura asked clearly confused, "and if they are closed then why are we here?"
"Well I asked Jackie for a little privacy on our date" shrugged Jane.
"So they just closed the restaurant down because you asked for privacy" said Maura amazed.
"I never asked them to close the restaurant," pointed out Jane. " I just asked for privacy but Michael obviously took it differently" smiled Jane.
"Michael?" said Maura still with amazement clear in her face, "You know Michael Carrington, the head chef, and the most prominent chef in Boston, Michael!"
"I am glad you think so highly of me Dr. Isles" said a voice from behind her. Maura whipped around and to see a very handsome man in her late 40's standing in a chef outfit smiling down at her.
"Jane you have told me everything about this woman but you never mentioned how beautiful she is" said Michael winking at Jane as he took Maura's hand and kissed it.
Maura blushed instantly at his words.
"Hey there slick back off she is my woman" warned Jane with a smile before standing up and embracing the man.
"Don't worry she is safe from my clutches" smiled Michael hugging Jane back before pulling away, "You know that I have no interest in woman, even though being with a woman like her would bring back some great memories" laughed Michael winking at Maura again.
"Ignore him" grunted Jane giving Michael a playful shove. "He is a flirt, he can't help it."
"I can help it" snorted Michael, "I just choose not to."
"You couldn't stop flirting if you life depended on it" laughed Jane as she took her seat again.
Maura smiled at their bantering, as they continued arguing for a few minutes Maura finally cleared her throat.
"So you know each other well apparently" smiled Maura.
"Ohh…yes Jane and me go way back…what about 15 years ago?" asked Michael.
Jane nodded smiling at the memory, "Michael was in my academy class," added Jane to Maura.
"You wanted to be a cop Michael?" asked Maura surprised.
Michael gave a loud bark of laughter, "God no," replied Michael, "my dad was cop for Boston for 35 years. I did it for him but as you can see," paused Michael indicating to his body, "I am not quite cop material."
"That is an understatement," laughed Jane before turning to Maura. "He quit within the first week because he couldn't stand the uniforms."
"They were atrocious," defended Michael turning to Maura his eyes taking in her outfit. "Maura darling you have fashion sense I know you know what I am saying here?"
"Don't get her started on her clothes Michael," groaned Jane.
Michael gave Jane a smirk before turning to Maura, "we will have to do lunch sometime then Maura," asked Michael.
"Ohh…yes," nodded Maura, "I still can't believe I am meeting you."
"You actually have met Michael once before" laughed Jane.
"Jane, I think I would know if I met Michael Carrington" sighed Maura not really believing Jane.
"We did meet" spoke up Michael, "I believe it was a few months ago. Jane practically had to carry you up the steps and into her apartment after she convinced you take all those tequila shots."
Realization drew on Maura's face as at Michael's words. "I don't remember anything from that night but I did have a three day hangover afterwards" said Maura glaring at Jane.
Jane just smirked at her in return, "Hey I didn't force those shots down your throat, I believe you even did two of them off my stomach" laughed Jane.
Maura groaned at the memory, "But you didn't stop me either I was your responsibility" yelled Maura.
"Yes well Jane here being the macho man that she is carried you back to her apartment and laid you on her bed" laughed Michael. "I stopped over to drop off some paper work and she told me to watch you while she went and grabbed the rest of your stuff down stairs. All the sudden you started groaning and you ran into the bathroom and hugged the toilet for twenty minutes. Who did you think held your hair for you while you puked your brains?" smiled Michael at Maura.
A look of total embarrassment crossed Maura's face, "So it was you who held my hair all night" said Maura.
"I grew up with 4 sisters. I am pretty quick with a hair tie. But yes it was me, I believe you referred to me as Prince Charming all night" smiled Michael. "Because I rescued you from the evil queen" she smiled pointing at Jane.
"You were Prince Charming" said Maura amazed remembering that bit about the night.
"Key were "WERE" said Jane, "Now I hold that title."
Maura just rolled her eyes at Jane's cave man display and Michael just smirked at his friend.
"Jane I was just as gay then as I am now" smiled Michael, "Stop the cave man display and tell me what you want eat, I don't want to keep the owner of this place waiting."
"The owner is here" said Maura looking around.
"Yes the owner would be the woman holding you at the moment" said Michael laughing receiving a glare from Jane.
"You own Mirichi's!" screeched Maura whirling around to look her in the eyes.
"I don't own this place" said Jane glaring at Michael, "I gave Michael the start up money to open the restaurant which he has already paid me back for many years ago. But the jackass decided to name me the owner of this place which I don't remember every agreeing to!"
"I just gave the forms to Dennis years ago and he slipped it to your monthly finance paperwork that we both know you don't look at before signing" laughed Michael. "You have been owner of this place for years."
Jane just sighed, "I am going to kill Dennis."
"Yes but not until you have eaten" smiled Michael, "Jane you want a New York strip like usual" asked Michael.
Jane just nodded.
"And Maura I heard you favorite dish is Fettuccini Alfredo" smiled Michael.
"Yes but how did you know" smiled Maura.
"I have my ways" smiled Michael as she did a quick look at Jane then back at Maura smiling. "Your meals will be right up and I will have Jackie bring you some wine" and with that he headed back into the kitchen.
Maura turned to Jane and smiled, "You are just full of surprises tonight aren't you?" she said.
Jane leaned over and kissed her soundly on this lips and pulled and whispered in her ear seductively, "Wait until tonight I am going to surprise your pants off, literally."
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