A/N - The idea came to me when i recently went to see the Pride Parade in London; got to thinking it would be fun to see Jane and Maura in this setting. I've currently planned it to be 3 or so chapters long. It's just a fluff piece, with humour and a Rizzles ending. Anyway hope you all enjoy. Reviews are always welcome.
Also i should note, i haven't given up on "London Calling". It's just that story is really involved and well i need to get the ending perfect; so it's going to take time.
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PRIDE OF BOSTON
CHAPTER 1
"Hey Detective Rizzoli…can I have a minute.." The voice belonged to the LGBT Liaison Officer Lexi Walker who had walked into the Division One Café.
Looking up from her plate of pancakes, Jane popped the last portion in her mouth. "Yeah what's up... Officer Walker.." Jane answered.
Sitting down opposite the Detective, the young Officer handed Jane a leaflet. "Well you know it's the Boston Gay Pride Parade tomorrow..." She paused slightly.
"Hmmm.." Jane murmured as she took a sip of her coffee. Her eyes gazed lazily over the leaflet. She hadn't realised nor had the slightest interest in the Boston Gay Pride Parade tomorrow.
The Officer continued. "Well…I was wondering if you would like to join us in the parade tomorrow." A hopeful smile crept over the young Officers face.
Jane almost choked on the remains of the bunny shaped pancake. She gave a slight cough to regain composure. " Ahh…Walker..I was.." Jane was trying tactfully to answer the young Officer, but was becoming increasingly flustered.
Maura Isles walked into the Café, her eyes found Jane talking and sitting with Officer Walker. As she approached the table, she gave both women a polite smile.
"Doctor Isles...morning.." Lexi smiled as she looked up at the Chief Medical Examiner.
"Morning..Officer Walker.." Maura returned the smile.
Lexi looked back to Jane who had taken another sip of her coffee. "So Detective...I'll add you to the list, yes?"
Jane squirmed in her seat, she really didn't want to disappoint the young Officer "Ahh..the thing is Walker.. I have.." Jane was trying hard to come up with some sort of excuse, something to justify herself with.
Maura noticed the rainbow coloured leaflet that was laying on the table, picking it up she glanced over the details. "Count us in.." Maura smiled to Lexi.
"Fantastic! Thanks Doctor Isles.." Lexi beamed, she practically leaped from her chair "See you both tomorrow morning here... early.." The officer said as she bounded out the café.
Jane looked to Maura as she sat down in the now vacant seat opposite her. Crossing her arms over her chest, Jane leant back in her seat. She was sizing the Doctor up before she spoke.
"You do realise what you just got us into Maura, don't you?" Jane brows frowned.
"Oh come on Jane; you weren't doing anything important tomorrow anyway…" Maura smirked.
"Aha...and how do you know.. I may have had a busy day planned… and we" Jane pointed back and forth to Maura and herself "aren't gay." Jane whispered loudly as she leant forward in her seat.
"Jane, I know exactly what you would be doing tomorrow … sitting on my couch watching a silly baseball game...and beside you don't have to be homosexual to show your support… I should think that you would want to support your place of employment in a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade. " Maura smiled triumphantly.
Pursing her lips together, Jane rolled her eyes. "The only reason I am going to let this slide is because I will TEVO the game and watch it tomorrow night.."
Maura rolled her eyes as she picked up Jane's coffee and took a sip.
As the day passed; this morning's conversation with the young Officer had slipped further into the back of Jane's thoughts. She was preoccupied with finishing up the paper work of recently solved case. As the end of the working week was fast approaching, Jane looked forward to putting her feet up tonight and relaxing. Closing the last file, she tossed it gently on top of the completed files. Glancing up at the clock, she realised that she only had twenty minutes left. Picking up her blazer and slipping it on, she headed down to the Morgue to see what Maura was up to.
As the lift doors open, Jane confidently strode towards Maura's Office, she didn't bother to knock as she entered the M.E's office. Jane noticed Maura hunched over her laptop.
"Oh so divine….and you shall be mine" Maura smiled to herself as she clicked away on the mouse.
Jane arched her eyebrow and gave a throat clearing cough. Maura sat up and closed the lid of her laptop. "Oh Jane..you scared me.."
"Shopping for shoes again?" Jane smirked.
"They are not just shoes Jane.." She pulled open the laptop lid and turned it towards Jane "These are vintage Manolo Blahnik pumps...and they are just so.."
"Divine?" Jane smirked
Maura gave an embarrassed chuckle "yes, divine...just perfect.."
"Maur, they are double my wage.." Jane said as she leant in and looked at the pair of Saturn blue pumps.
"Oh these are on sale. Normally they cost double that.." Maura said nonchalantly.
Jane's jaw dropped, she would never understand why anyone would pay that much for a pair of shoes. "Well anyway Imelda Marcos … I wanted to know if you'd like to slum it with me at the Robber tonight.."
Maura was confused by the reference to Imelda Marcos she had nothing in common with the Filipino politician. "Jane, I am not sure why you are referring me to a Filipino Politician.."
Jane rolled her eyes "oh for the love of god... Maur..it was a joke..come on" she said as she waited by the door to the Doctor's Office.
Maura closed her laptop and tucked it under her arm, in one swoop she picked up her jacket and handbag and quickly tottered out the office after Jane.
Sitting in their usual booth at The Dirty Robber, the women enjoy each other's company and Jane's hamburger. As usual Maura didn't want anything to eat but somehow wound up eating half of Jane's burger and fries. Jane pushed her plate away from her and let Maura finish the few fries that were scattered around the plate. She leant back into the cushioned booth and took a swig of her beer as she watched Maura pick up the last few fries. She was momentarily distracted by Officer Walker entering The Dirty Robber with another woman.
Jane looked to Maura who was delicately patting the corners of her mouth with a napkin. She glanced back over to the young officer who was now standing at the bar with the woman. Jane noticed how close the two were standing. Obviously they were more than friends. Maura's eyes followed the direction where Jane was staring. A smile crept over the Medical Examiner's face as she noticed the evident affection between Officer Walker and her friend. She was happy for Lexi Walker; it was obvious that she was in love. Jane glanced back at Maura.
"Nice to see her happy" Jane commented.
Maura smiled and nodded "I'd say she's in love.."
Jane shot a look at Lexi; Maura was right. Lexi Walker was definitely in love.
The small talk continued between the pair for a few more minutes before Lexi and her girlfriend sided up to the booth. Jane and Maura looked up at the young officer.
"Hello Detective Rizzoli, Doctor Isles.." Lexi smiled warmly.
"Call me Maura.." Maura smiled
Lexi nodded in confirmation "So...Maura about tomorrow, we're meeting up at the Diner by Copley Square at half seven."
"Half Seven?" Jane interjected. She sighed deeply as the thought of her lay in quickly disappeared.
Lexi nodded "We're having a Pride Breakfast in celebration. We don't have to meet the stewards until later in the morning. It also gives us enough time to get our float organised."
"Float?" Jane questioned.
Lexi nodded enthusiastically "You and Doctor Isles...sorry Maura will be our V.I.P's for the day; we need to show off Boston's finest Detective and the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts"
The colour in Jane's face drained. She thought that Maura and herself would be amongst the other walkers.
Maura clapped excitedly " Did you hear that Jane we're going to be riding the float"
Jane shot Maura a disapproving stare "yaay" she sarcastically responded.
Maura rolled her eyes at Jane before glancing back at Lexi "So Lexi is there any required dress code?"
Jane cocked an eyebrow she couldn't believe that Maura was worried about what she had to wear. Actually in hindsight this was typical of Maura. She looked to Lexi waiting for the answer.
"Um..not really Maura; we've got you both outfits but I'll give them to you tomorrow morning."
"Outfits?..oh god" Jane slumped in her chair.
Lexi's girlfriend nudged the young officer to indicate it was time for them to go, Lexi nodded slightly as she looked back at Jane and Maura "Anyway ladies, we must be off…it's so nice to you see you both together; you make such a lovely couple" She gave a quick wave and with that Lexi and her girlfriend were gone leaving Jane and Maura staring bewildered at each other.
Let me know what you think...should i continue?