Ep 3. This Is How a Heart Breaks

Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles return for the third episode of the third season of Rizzoli & Isles, and things are not looking good. The episode is titled "This Is How a Heart Breaks," and that's exactly what happens to one of the characters in this week's case.

The story begins when a famous author named Tess Gerritsen (a nod to the real author who wrote the Rizzoli & Isles book series) comes to Boston to promote her latest book. Her visit coincides with the discovery of a woman's body in a park. The team is called to investigate, and they soon discover that the victim was a fan of Gerritsen's work.

As the investigation progresses, the team uncovers a web of secrets and lies, leading them to wonder if the killer is someone close to Gerritsen. Meanwhile, Jane is dealing with her own personal issues, as she struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Casey, her ex-boyfriend.

As always, Jane and Maura's friendship is at the heart of the episode, with the two women supporting each other through the ups and downs of the case, and of life. They navigate the twists and turns of the investigation together and provide us with some of the best banter and one-liners of the series.

The episode is well-paced, with plenty of red herrings and unexpected twists. The character development is also excellent, with the writers delving deeper into Jane and Maura's personal lives. We see Jane wrestling with her emotions and trying to protect herself from getting hurt again, while Maura offers her support and advice.

There's also a poignant subplot involving Detective Frost, who is still grieving the loss of his mother. We see him struggling to come to terms with his loss, but also finding comfort in the fact that his mother's death saved the life of another woman.

The episode's climax is intense and emotionally charged, as the team gets closer to identifying the killer. There are plenty of heart-stopping moments, and the resolution is both satisfying and heartbreaking.

Overall, "This Is How a Heart Breaks" is a fantastic episode of Rizzoli & Isles. It's a perfect blend of mystery, drama, and character development, and the performances are top-notch. Fans of the series will not be disappointed, and newcomers will find themselves quickly caught up in the world of Jane and Maura.