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Boyle definitely took the divorce the hardest. It was harder for him than it was Mac, having to explain that they were still friends and how much they love each other. But Jake would never tell him how much it hurt. To see Amy be transferred against her will, being two hours away, and that's when traffic is good. He tried to be transferred as well, he really did. But the brass just wouldn't listen. When long-distance got too complicated. Too hard on Mac, they had to make a hard decision.
But he had to look on the bright side. This was a fresh start. He could get back to focusing on cases and raising his son. But right now, he just needed to muster up the strength to get out of bed.
"Jakey! You are always so late. I have a business to run and I still managed to be here on time".
"Gina! What are you doing here?".
"Well. See that is what you aren't going to like. I'm here about a case".
"Coolcoolcoolcoolcool. No doubt No doubt No doubt. Do you have another stalker? Have you been stabbed again?".
"It's actually not my case. And you may want to get Boyle or Rosa, because I don't think you will want to take it" Gina wouldn't make eye contact. She had the same awkward look that she has had since they were kids. The look when she had to tell him something that was difficult.
"What is the case?"
"Blake was robbed. Do you remember Blake?"
"BLAKE?" Jake rushed out to the evidence room, but Boyle noticed and followed quickly.
He saw Jake pacing the room.
"What's wrong, Jakey? Why does this Blake person bother you so much?".
"Because the divorce papers haven't even gone through yet, now my ex just shows up and I have to work the case. I know that you or Rosa could work it, but how would that look? And I don't want to be mean, but working this case would make me feel like I was in high school all over again. Being dumped all over again when that just happened with Amy. I know I said that I was okay, but I'm not. I miss her, I miss her so much and I can't do this. Not yet".
"Wow, Jake. I didn't know that you missed her so much. I can take Blake's case if you want me to. I know it's not much, but I want to do anything to help you. Do you know when she will arrive?".
"Actually, Blake is a boy. I like guys".