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Angela lifts a hand to knock on the door.
The door swings open.
"Charles"
"I was just leaving."
Casey kisses Jane on the cheek and leaves.
"I didn't say a word"
"You two have to find a way yo get on, I mean it's all because of you anyway,"
"What does that mean?
Jane takes a step back and goes to the sofa.
"Janey, what did you mean?"
"Nothing...just forget it,"
"Jane talk to me"
"Just leave it."
"Janey...is there someone else."
"No, I'd never cheat on Casey"
"Do you love Casey...Is there someone you'd rather be with?"
"I don't know" replies Jane
"What about my second question?"
Jane doesn't answer.
"Jane you need to break up with Casey"
"It's not that simple."
"Seems simple enough to me."
"You don't understand," replies Jane
"You can tell me to mind my own business."
"Mind your own business," replies Jane
"Is this other person a woman?"
Jane looks at her.
"Is it Maura?"
"How..."
"Did I know...I'm your mother and also...I have eyes."
"I just...don't want to disappoint you."
"You could never disappoint me, you have never disappointed me."
"I think I did when I joined the academy."
"It's not disappointment you see, it's worry. Every time you leave for work, I don't know if you'll come back."
"I'm sorry" replies Jane
"No, I'm the one who should be sorry. I'm sorry I made you think you couldn't be yourself."
"This isn't a coming-out conversation, I'm not really sure what I am. I never questioned my sexuality until I met her...this is weird to be talking about with my mother."
"Well that's ok, kids today don't feel the need to give themselves labels. It's all about who you like not what box you fit into."
Jane looks at her mum.
"When did you get so wise?"
"Well I watch a lot of TV and I have Tumblr, so."