An Alternate Universe fiction set in 1860 United States. Jane and Maura journey the California Trail in the wake of the Gold Rush as the States come unbound by the pressure of the impending Civil War. They form an unlikely friendship and eventually Romance over the backdrop of a tumultuous nation. Saddle up, Rizzles fans.

This is an AU R&I fic where Maura ends up dating the girl next door, Jane's neighbor Detective Riley Cooper. Jealousy and Rizzles ensue. This IS NOT a Maura/Riley story. This is a slow burning Rizzles story.