At the sound of heels clicking across the floor, Jane looked up from her glass, grinning nervously as Maura slid into the booth across from her.

"Hello Jane" Maura nodded at the waiter, who knew the two of them enough to understand she would want a glass of red. "I've had such an exhausting day! Susie mixed up some DNA and we had to retest it." Maura shook her head, her brow furrowing, "half my day wasted right there." She smiled gratefully at the waiter as he handed her a glass, and she took a small sip. "It was a great idea to meet for drinks tonight Jane. The Dirty Robber is perfect to unwind." Jane bobbed her head along, wringing her hands together beneath the table. Noticing Jane's fidgeting, Maura stopped talking and quirked an eyebrow. "Jane, is there something wrong? Your current physicality suggests you are nervous."

Jane sighed, running a hand through her hair. "Maur" she started, gathering her courage, "There is something I need to tell you." Maura set down her glass, folding her hands on the table, blinking expectantly. "Casey proposed to me." Jane said quickly.

"Oh my" Maura said, shock crossing her face.

"And I said yes."

"Oh" Maura breathed, "Oh my God."

Jane let out a huge rush of air, not sure how to read that response. "Well I mean yeah, it was pretty surprising to say the least. But you know how Casey is, all big actions and out-of-the-blue declarations of love." Jane watched Maura's face, trying to follow the emotions that raced across it. A sticky feeling rose from the bottom of her stomach, and suddenly she felt like she had done something very wrong.

Maura drew herself up, looking down while she needlessly rolled a bracelet up her wrist. Flashing her socialite smile Maura lifted her face, eyes meeting Jane's. "Well then congratulations are in order!"

Jane blinked, momentarily confused at the quick shift. "Uh yeah I guess, thanks"

"Really, this is very exciting! I mean its kind of a bad time, work has been so busy as of late, and you do get so cranky when you're stressed."

Jane squinted, trying to detect any insincerity in her voice. "Maur," she said, her voice soft, "I know this a shock and I know you didn't really care for Casey…"

Maura waved a hand, dismissing Jane with a glint of her new manicure. "Please Jane. My feelings are not germane here. I'm very happy for you. "

It was faint, but just for a second Jane heard a creak in Maura's voice. The doctor stood up abruptly. "I should go, but congratulations Jane. I am glad you are happy and in love" Before Jane could try to comprehend what had happened, Maura was already out the door.