Author's note: Second chapter. Woo. I didn't really proof-read this, so any mistakes are my own. Enjoy~ Oh and you'll find out soon enough what happened to Adult!Maura and all that jazz okay.

Disclaimer: We don't own anything. Just the plot-line(Mostly Luann's doing ok)

Chapter Two

Since Jane really had no clothes to speak of aside from the ones she was wearing, or any personal items for that matter, she lied and told Andrew she'd pick up what little she had later. Andrew didn't question her, just nodded and showed her to her room.

"Mrs. Isles has asked that I make sure you understand, that if you need anything, I am here at your disposal. The fridge is always stocked and the only thing you are to worry about is Maura. Here is a credit card. Anything Maura needs, you are to use this card to pay for it. I am also to ask that you meet her in the sitting room in fifteen minutes. She will be leaving earlier than expected and would like to talk to you before then." Andrew handed over the credit card and nodded curtly before turning on his heel and leaving.

"Er…thanks." Jane said to the empty doorway before she turned to finally look at where she would be staying. She wasn't sure what she had expecting, but she certainly wasn't expecting it to be so nice. Of course, this was the Isles home, why wouldn't it be anything less than perfect?

She took in the soft color of the walls, the large bed with fluffy white pillows and two teal throw pillows over them. The duvet was white as well with a teal throw blanket folded neatly at the end of it. There was an end table on each side and a bathroom en suite on the farthest side of the room. To the left of the door as she walked in there as a closet that was bigger than the one she had back at her apartment. The room was very spacious and inviting, but it wasn't home.

Before Jane could get too caught up in the feeling of being homesick, she realized she should probably go down to meet Constance. With a heavy sigh and an equally heavy heart, Jane shut the door to her bedroom and headed down the stairs. She heard Constance before she saw her, causing her to pause briefly as she sighed almost irritably.

"I'll be back in a few weeks, Maura. I don't see why you're getting so upset." Jane heard her say. She inched around the corner quietly and peaked into the sitting room. Constance was going through her purse as Andrew began picking up some of her numerous bags.

Maura stood next to her mother, looking up with watery eyes as she tried to hide back her tears. "But-but, mommy, you always leave so much." She sniffled lightly and fidgeted with her hands, looking as though she wanted to reach out for Constance.

Jane's heart sunk a little at the sad look on the little girl's face, the way she was trying so hard not to cry, wanting more than ever to get Constance to acknowledge her existence.

Constance spared her a soft smile and leaned down to cup a rosy cheek, pressing a light kiss to it. "I'll bring you back a surprise." She said before she stood back up to her full height.

"Will daddy come back with you this time?" Maura asked, not looking all that excited about the prospect of a surprise.

"Yes, darling. Now, you'll have fun with Ms. Richardson, don't worry." Constance said absently as she turned to check how Andrew was fairing with her bags. Jane decided this was the time to make her presence known. She cleared her throat as she entered, trying to look as though she hadn't just been listening in on the mother and daughter's conversation. "Ah, Ms. Richardson," Constance said as she nodded with a smile.

Jane smiled back warily. "Jane, please. I hope I'm not interrupting. Andrew said you were leaving earlier than expected and wanted to see me?" She stood a little awkwardly, unsure what to do with her hands as Constance moved to grab her purse again. Maura eyed Jane cautiously from one side of the room.

"Yes, I wanted to give you an advancement on your paycheck, for being able to start right away." She pulled out her wallet and opened it up, counting out three 100 dollar bills. "I hope you don't mind it being in cash, though. I'm afraid that Maxwell has the checkbook." She said as she held out the money for Jane to take.

Jane tried not to stare in awe as she took the money. Having it in cash was fine with her because for one, she didn't have a bank account and two, she didn't have a legitimate ID on her to even cash a check. "I'd prefer it always be in cash anyway, if that's alright with you." She said as she stuck the money in her pocket.

Constance nodded. "If that's what you want. Alright, I've got to run before I'm late. Maura, be good for Jane, okay?" She leaned down and kissed each of Maura's cheeks before she headed for the door.

A moment later, it was just Jane and Maura standing in the sitting room, staring at each other.

"So…" Jane started awkwardly, running a hand through her hair. "Are you hungry?"

Maura peered up at Jane, looking thoughtful before she finally shook her head in the negative.

Jane shrugged gently. "Well, I'm starving, so I'm gonna go get something to eat. Will you show me where the kitchen is?"

Without saying a word, Maura turned and led Jane out of the sitting room and down the hall until the little girl pushed on a white swinging door and they were in the kitchen. Jane looked around in awe at the spacious kitchen. It was spotless and everything was stainless steel like some sort of restaurant kitchen.

Moving to the large pantry, she opened it to find an array of food. Her eyes lit up as she spotted the right ingredients for a peanut butter fluff sandwich. She set out to making it, setting the needed items on the counter while Maura watched her curiously.

Jane smirked. "Are you sure you don't want something to eat?"

Maura bit her lip before she again shook her head in the negative

Jane chuckled. "Okay." she said as she went about fixing another peanut butter fluff sandwich anyway before putting everything away and taking both plates to the kitchen table. She set them down and took a seat, watching as Maura moved like a skittish little deer toward the chair. Her little body climbed up awkwardly before she sat down in the chair.

Jane chuckled softly and took a bite of her sandwich as she watched the little girl from the corner of her eye. Maura stared at the plate of food, looking as though she'd never seen such a thing in her life. "Mmmm. This sure is delicious…" Jane said around a mouthful of food.

Maura glanced at Jane and back at the plate in front of her before she finally picked up the sandwich and inspected it carefully, head cocking slightly to the side as little brows furrowed. It was a full minute before the little girl took a tiny bite.

Jane watched in amusement as Maura chewed slowly with her mouth closed, and set the sandwich back down.

"It's good, isn't it?" Jane grinned as she took another bite of her own sandwich.

Maura looked at Jane and smiled a little for the first time. "What's that white substance" The little girl picked up her sandwich again, not even noticing the look of astonishment on Jane's face.

She suddenly felt her chest swell with emotion as she recalled her Maura asking her that. She swallowed back tears and chuckled softly. "It's fluff." Maura's brows furrowed and before she could even ask what Jane knew she was going to ask, she said, "Marshmallow."

Comprehension dawned on Maura and she nodded before she took another dainty bite. "it's really good." She said after swallowing her food.

Gradually, Maura became more and more comfortable with Jane, chattering away about her favorite books until it was finally time for a bath. "So, how do you usually do this?" Jane asked as she followed Maura up the stairs and passed Jane's room, to a bathroom across from Maura's.

"Usually, someone sits with me while I bathe." Maura said as she walked into the spacious bathroom. The tub was huge and Jane thought she would have loved it as a kid, perfect for bubbles.

"You don't have any toys you play with in the tub?" Jane asked curiously as she searched for a towel, finding one in the bathroom closet and setting it on the counter.

Maura looked confused. "Toys? Bath time isn't for playing, Jane." She said, looking at Jane as if what she had just said was the most absurd thing she'd ever heard.

Smirking, Jane moved to the tub and started up the water. "Sure it is," she said as she looked at the various bottles of shampoos and soaps. She grabbed a bottle of body wash and poured some in the tub and began to swish the water around, making it bubbly. She turned her head to look at Maura who was looking at her as if she'd grown three heads.

"What are you doing?" Maura asked as she stepped up next to Jane, who was now on her knees.

Jane chuckled. "Making bubbles, duh." She said pulled her hand from the bubbly water and rinsed it. "Is the water warm enough?" She asked, moving aside so Maura could check. The little girl nodded and peered over the tub. "Ready to get in?"

Maura nodded again and Jane began to help her get undressed. Gently, Jane lifted the little girl by her arms and set her in the tub. The bubbles were up to her chest. She looked confused at it all and Jane grinned at the sight.

Reaching in the tub, Jane took a handful of bubbles and blew it at Maura's face, eliciting a small giggle from the little girl who now cupped a handful of bubbles and blew some back. "See? Bath time is a time for playing too." Jane said as she took another handful of bubbles and began to give herself a beard. "How do I look?" She grinned as Maura giggled, and began adding more to Jane's 'beard'.

"Like a gentlemen," Maura said as she now began to give herself a beard.

Lots of laughs and splashes later, Maura was all dried off and in her pink night gown, sitting in Jane's lap on a purple, twin bed as she brushed through the child's hair.

"Okay, kid. You're all set and ready for bed." Jane said as she lifted Maura up from her lap and bouncing her on the bed. Maura laughed and crawled to the head of the bed, pulling back the purple, flowered duvet and settling in. Jane moved to tuck the child in and smiled down at her. "You need anything before I go?" She asked as she stood up.

Maura thought about it before she shook her head. "No thank you. Goodnight, Jane." She said on a yawn.

Jane smiled, her heart melting at the sight of Maura snuggled up under her blanket. "Okay. I'll be down the hall if ya need anything. Night." She said softly as she flicked off the lights. Just as she was about to shut the door, Maura called her name.

"Jane," She said a little hesitantly. "Will you please leave the door cracked?"

"Of course." Jane replied, doing just that.

Once Jane had finished her nightly routine, she sunk into the large bed and groaned in pleasure. This was the softest bed she had ever felt. She snuggled under the blanket and closed her eyes, attempting to sleep and ignore her racing mind.

She'd deal with all of that later. She was too exhausted to think anything over.

Just as she had fallen asleep, something pulled her back into the conscious world. There was a light tapping on her arm and a soft, "Jane, Jane."

Jane opened one eye and through the dark she could make out a little face staring at her. Maura was rubbing her eye with a fisted hand and sniffling. "J-Jane…" She repeated softly, and it was then that Jane could tell the little girl had been crying.

"What's wrong?" Jane asked as she sat up on an elbow.

Maura bit her lip and glanced around her warily, the darkness making her nervous. "C-Can I sleep with you? I had a bad dream."

Jane scooted over and held the blanket up as she spoke. "Sure, sweeite." She said softly.

"R-Really?" Maura asked as she clambered up into the bed. "Mommy never let's me sleep with her when I have bad dreams." She whispered sadly.

Jane impulsively pulled Maura into her arms at this, holding her close. It was evident that Maura was surprised by the action when her little body stiffened, not used to such physical contact, but it gradually relaxed and she scooted closer to Jane, resting her head on Jane's arm and snuggling closer.

"Well, you can sleep in my bed anytime you need to." Jane finally whispered back, her fingers trailing up and down the little girl's back. "Do you wanna talk about your dream?" She asked, hoping it would help the little girl.

Maura buried her face in the crook of Jane's neck and gripped the hem of Jane's shirt. "Chromobacterium Violacium…" Her voice trembled as she said it.

Jane wanted to laugh, but she simply said, "The flesh eating virus…" Of course… She thought with a soft smirk. "Well, you're safe now. I wont let anything happen to you." She said softly, pressing a light kiss to the little girl's still damp hair.

"You promise?" Maura whispered, her breath tickling Jane's neck.

Jane's eyes filled with unwanted tears as she thought of her Maura, adult Maura. "I promise." She said shakily. "Now, get some sleep."