Angela seemed to bounce her way down to Moira's lab, humming to herself and carrying a clipboard of papers. She quickly keyed in her personal code to the lab, a code only a select few people had.

"Moiraaaa?" she sang out, taking a quick glance around the first room of the lab, Moira's office. She set her clipboard down on her friend's desk and continued looking around. "Moira, I know you're in here!"

Angela made her way into the second lab room, the room where Moira kept her Overwatch projects. She found Moira hanging upside down from a bar tinkering with a piece of a very large machine.

"Moira, what are you doing? And what is that?"

Moira shifted herself so she could look over at Angela. "Oh hello," she greeted in a surprisingly cheery tone. She swung her body upwards to grab the bar and pulled herself upright. She then hurried down a thin ladder and over to Angela.

"That is my next investment for Overwatch," she grinned but quickly turned sour. "If I can ever get the damn thing working"

"Is there any way I could help?" Oh Angela, ever the helper.

"No, my dear. I'm done with it for the moment." Moira made her way back towards her office. "I need a break, and some tea."

Angela grinned and quickly followed her friend. "Make that two cups. I wanted to chat with you!"

Moira began heating a teapot on top of a makeshift stove. She then pulled up a second chair to her desk and plopped down in her own chair. She gave a quick stretch and then eyed Angela's mischievous grin.

Angela was resisting the urge to bounce. "Soooo," she began, "I know there have been rumors for a while-"

Moira rolled her eyes, but she still sported a grin.

"And last night, well, Lena told me - and don't worry, she only told me - that she had seen you and Gabe share a kiss."

Moira shook her head. "I knew I heard someone back there."

"So, it's true then?" Angela beamed.

"Yes, yes, the rumors are finally true. As of last Thursday." She gave a small chuckle. "Gabe really surprised me then."

"Oh?" Angela raised her eyebrow. "Tell me! I would love to know!"

Moira sighed. "I should tell you it's none of your business, but how about if I answer your questions, I can ask you about Genji."

Angela flushed bright red. She then smiled and nodded, "Alright I agree to your terms."

"Then what would you like to know?"

"How did it happen? Did he tell you? Did you tell him? Where were you? Wh-"

"Goodness, Angela, so many questions," she chuckled.

Angela blushed lightly. "I'm sorry, I just haven't seen Gabe so happy in such a long time and I, personally, was ignoring the rumors because I can relate, you know, with Genji. But when Lena told me, I just had to know for myself!"

The teapot chose then to whistle, and Moira got up. She took it off the stove and poured the water into two cups containing teabags, before adding one sugar cube to the first cup. She handed the sugar cube cup to Angela and sat back down.

Moira took a sip of her tea, ignoring the scalding heat. "Well, you're quite aware of how much time we've been spending together. We talk, we laugh, laugh about stupid stuff really, things that I shouldn't even find funny, but they are. And we have many serious conversations. He seemed to genuinely care about what I had to say. And kept coming to me for things he didn't need, just to see me."

She took another quick sip of her tea. "He had been trying to get me out of the lab, and not on a mission, for about a week before I finally agreed to Thursday." Moira's cheeks flushed lightly, and Angela couldn't help but giggle at her friend's uncharacteristic response. "Oh stop!"

"So did he tell you then, that he loves you!"

Moira hid her face behind her teacup. "'Love' isn't a word I'd throw around so lightly, Angela, but, yes, he confessed to me." She lowered her cup to take another sip. "And of course I had no choice but to go along with it because he just looked so damn-"

"Oh, you love him too!" Angela coo'd.

"God I'm not a child with a crush; I'm a grown woman, stop with your insufferable comments forcing blood to rise to my cheeks!"

Angela giggled. "Come now, isn't it fun to act young again? To be freshly in love, happy, full of those hormones that makes life ever so wonderful!"

Moira gave a happy sigh. "I suppose it is. It's certainly a...new feeling, I would say"

"Really?" Angela knew Moira wasn't the most outgoing and social person but surely Moira had been in a romantic relationship before?

Moira nodded. "But that's enough about me, miss Angela. Now you get to tell me about Genji."

Angela grinned shyly. "Genji is just so sweet. He's so nice, he brings me flowers, and holds the door open for me. When I'm sad he lets me cry and just holds me. When I'm happy, I can see the sun shining in his eyes at his happiness," she sighed dreamily. "He even asked me the first time if he could hold my hand. I told him of course!" she laughed.

Moira smiled at her friend. "Surely that's not new to you though? Being so beautiful, boys and girls alike must have fallen for you at every turn."

"Yes but," she sighed, "not all of them were nice. I mean, I've met a few really nice people in my life, very sweet. But so many just pretended to be nice, just so they could kiss me, or more. They'd hold the door open for me but when I wouldn't kiss them, they'd call me prude."

Moira sat upright. "How dare they? If you want, my dear, we could find their addresses. I am in need of a few more lab rats."

Angela gave a small laugh. "No, no, it's all in the past. I started here at Overwatch when I was nineteen, I only had to deal with those people for a few years, and then I got to come here! And meet a plethora of kind hearted people!"

She looked at Moira, and tentatively asked, "so was there no one you liked?"

Moira chuckled. "I was too busy playing with bugs and rats when I was young." She though a moment. "Well there was this one boy when I was twelve. He was also a science nerd and I thought to myself the best way to impress him would be to win second place to his first. Well, I won first, and he didn't like that."

Moira then gave a hardy laugh. "Have you -" she laughed "Have you ever been called a science slut because," she stifled her giggles, "I have!"

Angela tried not to laugh at the term 'science slut' before huffing. "You know, Moira, we could find that boy's address. Didn't you say you needed more lab rats?"

Moira laughed again. "No, it's alright. Throughout the years I would develop small attractions to a few people of all genders but very rarely would I act upon it. And when I did, it wasn't reciprocated. But that never bothered me; always meant more time for me to focus on my projects."

"Still," she smiled, "it's nice to sleep with Gabe's arms around me. I never thought that could be so comforting."

Angela smiled sweetly at her friend. "It's the same with Genji. He was always just so sweet to me, with no expectations. And it wasn't just because I saved him, this was different. This was the same as you said with Gabe, he'd come to me about things he didn't truly need, just to see me. He'd ask about my day, and I about his. It was quite lovely."

"So, you were so curious about who made the first move for me. Who told who first?" Moira grinned.

"Actually, believe it or not, it was me!" Angela beamed. "I told him I had noticed how kind he had been, and asked if there was a reason. After stumbling around his words for a few minutes, I finally told him I felt the same. After that we just cuddled all night." She smiled fondly.

Moira smirked at her before staring down at her cup. "Hey, Angela," she started. "Can I, um, ask you something? As, you know, that thing that a lot of people have..." she laughed nervously.

"You mean a friend?" Angela giggled at her.

"Yes, that," she laughed before continuing. "You're quite observant, and also a friend to both of them. I'm sure you're aware of Jesse's affection towards Gabe."

Angela winced. "Yes."

"I've noticed he's become more withdrawn since Gabe has been spending more time with me. He has also come to me with questions about Gabe's well being. He, too, is observant; and despite our romantic relationship being new, I am sure he's noticed. Not to mention the rumors that had been going around for months," she sighed.

Angela nodded. "Yes, he's," she's hesitated. "He came to me about a nightmare not long ago. Well, he's had nightmares for a while, and when he has them, he sleeps in my room, on the sofa." she waved her hand. "But anyways, he told me about one of them. He usually doesn't. But he was afraid he was losing Gabe."

Moira sighed. "I certainly don't want to interfere with their relationship; they share a special bond and Gabe always speaks fondly of him. I feel as though if Jesse had told Gabe his feelings long ago, they would indeed be romantically involved."

"Oh you can't think that, Moira! Things worked out the way they did, and whatever Gabe's feelings for Jesse, he cares very much for you!"

Moira laughed. "Oh, I know. I'm very aware, and confident, of where I stand in Gabe's life. But Jesse isn't. And a small part of me," she hesitated again, "feels a slight pang of guilt."

She wan't used to being so open about her emotions. She always retained a cool demeanor, never growing too close to anyone. Gabriel had been the first to truly break through, and Angela was slowly becoming the next.

Angela didn't quite know what to say. But there was one question nagging at her mind. "Are you, okay with this? I mean, Jesse's feelings for Gabe, and Gabe's potential feelings for Jesse?"

Moira nodded. "It certainly doesn't bother me in a jealousy sort of way. I'm aware that a person is capable of loving two or more people at the same time. But it does concern me that Jesse might be. And I, for one, appreciate his company and how friendly he's always been towards me. I don't want him to harbor any resentment. But more than that, I don't want him to be," she searched for the right word and wasn't sure. "Upset. Or depressed. Or-"

"I understand." Angela nodded. "You, too, care for him. You care about his well being." She smiled. "It's sweet."

"Oh hush." Moira swatted at her friend. "I guess I do. I mean, I don't harbor romantic feelings for him. But I acknowledge his feelings toward Gabe, and would be open to including him, if he so wished."

She paused. "I would have to speak to Gabe about it first. No need to torment Jesse with potentials. But I am almost certain Gabe feels the same. He just worries, mostly about the age difference, about Jesse looking up to him, taking advantage of that, and not wanting to ruin their mentor to friend relationship. He's also quite oblivious that Jesse feels the same. He was almost sure I wasn't going to reciprocate his feelings." She laughed. "What a dummy," she added fondly.

Angela smiled at Moira. "I think that's a good idea. Talking to Gabe first, I mean. Get his opinion on how he might want to go about it." She nodded. "But also, if Gabe does feel the same, tell him to let Jesse know he's welcome to sleep in his room after any nightmares, even if it's just on the sofa. Jesse would appreciate that more than anything."

Moira nodded. "I'm honestly surprised Gabe hasn't offered. Or maybe he has and Jesse worried about being a bother. That would be just like him." She sighed. "Relationships are so complicated; there's a reason I tend to avoid them."

"Complicated. But oh so worth it. "Angela beamed at her friend. "It'll work out in the end; things always do."

"I suppose so." She paused. "I should speak with Gabe as soon as possible."

"Well, I'd give it some time, honestly, Moira. Your relationship is still new. He might be confused about you questioning his feelings for Jesse. He might not fully understand, and possibly worry you don't want to be with him."

Angela placed her hand atop Moira's. "I'd say give your romantic relationship with Gabe a little while, settle in as being a couple. But also include Jesse as much as you can. Don't let him feel like he's losing Gabe to you, because he's not. And he knows that, but it doesn't help how he feels."

Moira sighed before nodding. "I suppose you're right. I've, um, actually been sleeping in Gabe's room. I usually sleep in my lab, but he insisted I actually sleep in a bed. But what you said earlier, about Jesse being welcome after a nightmare. I'll personally let Jesse know, and tell Gabe to insist because I doubt Jesse would believe my words over his own feelings. You're right about him needing to know he's not losing Gabe."

The two sat in silence for a few moments, each sipping the last of their tea.

"Thank you, Angela." Moira finally said. "Your advice has been quite helpful."

Angela beamed again. "I'm glad I could help!"

Moira suddenly started fidgeting. "Are you hungry? Because I think the last time I ate was yesterday morning," she laughed.

"You really shouldn't do that to yourself," Angela warned. "You should make sure you eat, ideally, throughout the day."

Moira laughed. "Stop being so healthy. Food is fuel, nothing more."

Angela sighed. "And this is why you're so thin, Moira."

Moira stood up and held her hand towards Angela in a mock a bow. Angela giggled and grabbed Moira hand before standing herself up.

"Shall we find some fuel, my dear?"

"That sounds wonderful!"

The two hurried to the cafeteria, each finding their favorite foods, sitting down to chat some more.