Angela's body finally relaxed and she took big deep breaths trying to get it under control. She felt the hot mouth place wet kisses up her body, making her skin tingle and the already smile on her face grow even bigger.

"Wasn't that just the best orgasm you have ever had?" the sensual voice whispered into her ear. She couldn't stop the blush that spread across her face.

"I would be lying if I said no" she finally replied, and a soft laugh filled the room. Angela finally opened her eyes and could only see the luscious brown hair of her lover as lips, tongue and teeth attacked her neck. The sensations where amazing. Making her belly tingle and the ache between her legs began all over. She bit her lip and ran a hand through the dark hair.

"I never knew it could be like that" she said softly. Talking about sex was certainly not one of her strong points. It always made her feel embarrassed and a little uncomfortable. The brunette finally looked up at Angela, eyes shining.

"Well it's certainly no myth that lesbians have the best sex. I mean who knows a woman's body better then a woman?" she grinned as she gently ran her hand up Angela's side.

"I don't think I would have even considered something like this is I didn't have those shots" she laughed, causing the woman on top of her to laugh as well.

"Alcohol does make you more adventurous that's true. Any regrets?" she asked. Angela thought for a minute and then shook her head. The brunette smile and leaned down and kissed Angela softly. She pressed her body into Angela's, causing her to moan softly.

Angela bit her lip again as she felt the woman's mouth back down her body. Who knew sex could last this long?

Jane and Maura stepped off the elevator and headed through to Jane's desk.

"Well why didn't you ask who it was? It is your house too" Jane was saying but stopped when she saw someone sitting at Korsak's old desk. He had only retired a month ago and there was idle chit chat about finding a replacement but Jane never thought they would actually go ahead and do it.

"And who are you" Jane said to the woman behind the desk. She turned and smile at Jane, then stoof up and out stretched her hand.

"Detective Sergeant Alison Riley. You must be Detective Jane Rizzoli" she smiled as Jane took her hand and shook it. Maura watched Jane closely and smile at Alison.

"I'm Chief Medical Examiner Maura Isles" she said with a smile. Alison turned and looked at her, offered her hand again.

"I've heard a lot about you. I look forward to working with both of you" she shook Maura's hand and smile at them both and took her seat. Jane nodded and went over to her desk, Maura following her.

"Talk to my mother. If she is picking up strangers from bars, I need to know about it" Jane said softly continuing their previous conversation. Maura rolled her eyes, but agreed and left to head to her office.

Jane had just come back up from getting her third cup of coffee for the day and sat back at her desk when her mother, Angela, walked in.

"Janie I brought you some left over gnocci for lunch" she walked over to her daughters desk and placed a container down.

"I also brought some for your brother. Have you seen him around?" she looked around the office and stopped when she spotted Alison at Korsak's old desk. Alison was looking at her with a smile. There was no mistaking that exotic.

"Alison" she said, not really believing her eyes. Alison stood up.

"Nice to see you again Angela" she replied with a smile. Jane looked between both of them.

"You two know each other?" she asked, paying close attention to her mother's reaction.

"Um. We, she brought me a drink" Angela quickly said, still not taking her eyes off Alison. Alison then looked at Jane.

"I kept your mother company the other night. Or should I say, she kept me company" she explained. Angela straightened and turned back to Jane.

"Give this to your brother" she placed a second container on her desk.

"Nice to see you again" she said to Alison and quickly left, leaving both women watching her leave. Alison smiled to herself and sat back down and onto her computer. Jane watched her.

"So, how well do you know my mother?" she asked crossing her arms over her chest. Alison shrugged, her eyes not leaving her computer screen.

"We talked. You know, the usual. It was nice. She seems like a great woman" she said. Jane continued to watch her.

"Yeah, she is" Jane took the containers of food and went to find her brother.

Once Angela was in her car, she took out her mobile phone and sent Alison a text. 'You never mentioned you got transferred to Boston PD! Can you see me after work?' she let out a sigh when she had sent it and put it back in her purse before driving the short distance to the dirty robber to get ready for tonight's service. When she pulled up, she took her mobile out of her bag and there was a message from Alison. 'Sure. When and where?'. Angela thought for a moment. 'There is a pub not far from you called the dirty robber. Meet me here when you are free' she put it back in her purse and got out of the car. Her heart racing just a little bit at the prospect of seeing Alison again. The other night was fantastic, there was no question about that. She had never been with a woman like that before and didn't think she ever would again, but seeing Alison again today in her black pants and blouse with the top buttons undone and that sweet smile, something went clicked and she wanted the brunette. This fact both scared and excited her.

Angela was just stocking up one of the bar fridges when she heard the door open and close.

"We're not" she started to say as she stood back up but stopped when she saw Alison walking in, her hand in her pockets.

"You said to come by when I was free" she said with a shrug. Angela nodded.

"Of course. Um, did you want a drink or something? I can get you some coffee?" she felt like a nervous teenager on her first date all over again. Alison smiled and nodded and sat on one of the bar stools.

"Coffee would be wonderful" she watched Angela disappear into the back and reappear a few minutes later with a mug of coffee and put it down in front of her.

"I can tell it was a bit of a shock seeing me today" she started as she took a small sip of the hot liquid. Angela smile and nodded.

"You mentioned you just moved her for work, but never said what it was you do" Angela continued to fill the bar fridges as they spoke.

"Yes, well in my experience, you start telling people you're a detective and it puts them off. Whether they hate cops or feel intimidated, I'm still not quite sure" she took another sip of coffee.

"Well I'm sure you met both my kids today, so to hate cops or feel intimidated would be hypocritical" she threw a few empty bottles in the bin and grabbed her polishing cloth and started on the glasses.

"I'm sure you didn't expect to see me again" Angela then said. Alison laughed and looked at her.

"No, I didn't think I would. Didn't think I would even hear from you again. But I'm glad I did" Angela stopped polishing the glass in her hand and looked at Alison, who was staring at her with a grin.

"I-I really enjoyed the other night. And a part of me would like to do it again" she blushed and looked down at the glass in her hand.

"But my kids, they wouldn't understand and they are the only family I have left" she said softly. Alison smiled softly and reached over the bar to touch Angela's arm.

"Hey, I'm not proposing marriage here" she laughed and squeezed her arm gently making Angela smile softly.

"But I am saying, if you want me to be a one woman woman, then I'm quite happy with keeping it on the down low" she smiled and Angela nodded.

"I would like that" she said softly. Alison sat back down on the stool and took another sip of her coffee, this time making no effort to hide the fact she was looking Angela up and down. This made Angela laugh and go back to polishing the glasses.

"You need to stop that when Jane is around. She is a great detective. Stubborn of course" she said with a laugh.

"No doubt she takes after you" Alison grinned and Angela flicked her with the polishing cloth making her laugh.

"Hey, I was talking about being a good detective, not the stubbornness" Alison finished her coffee as Angela just rolled her eyes at her and continued with her glasses.

Jane sat on one of the stools at the bench while Maura poured herself a glass of wine.

"So she has been out twice this week?" Jane asked as she took a sip of her beer. Maura nodded.

"And she was out three nights last week. Jane this is a good thing. She is obviously getting back out there like you said you wanted her too" Maura took a sip of her wine as she watched Jane play with the label of her beer.

"I just wish she would tell me who this person is. I just worry that maybe one night she won't ever come back" she took another sip of her beer.

"You've been watching those case file shows on Netflix again haven't you?" Maura asked with a small smile.

"No. Well yes a few, but I know it happens. I've seen it happen Maura. I just don't want anything to happen to her" she said looking at her beer bottle. Maura smiled softly and walked around the bench to stand in front of Jane.

"Did you ever think she isn't ready to tell anyone just yet? I mean you aren't ready" she said running her hand up and down Jane's leg. Jane nodded and sighed.

"Maybe you're right. She didn't tell us about her and Cavanaugh for a long time" Jane looked at Maura and her eyes went wide.

"Oh god what if she has started dating someone else at work?" Jane said with a laugh, making Maura laugh as well.

"I doubt that very much. Remember she met someone when she went out a few weeks ago. That's when all this started" Maura reminded her.

"Now come on, as long as your mother is out, we may as well enjoy ourselves" she grinned cheekily at Jane who didn't need any more explanation.

"Lead the way" she grabbed her beer and took another sip as Maura took her hand and they headed towards the stairs. But they both stopped when a set of headlights shone in the front of the house and a car pulled in and the engine stopped. They both stood there listening to what was happening outside. They could hear muffled voices, followed by the closing of two car doors and then footsteps going around the side of the house.

"I have to go see who it is" Jane went to go for the back door but Maura pulled her back.

"Jane, let her come to you. Just wait it out" she said softly. Jane sighed and nodded, then continued to follow Maura up to the bedroom.

Angela opened the door to the guest house and turned on the lights, Alison following her inside.

"Are you sure it's okay?" she asked again, closing the door behind her. Angela took her jacket off and hung it up.

"Of course it's okay. They are both inside doing god knows what. Make yourself at home" she smiled as she slipped her shoes off. Alison nodded and took her jacket off laying it over the chair.

"How are you feeling about all of this? Still wanting it?" Alison suddenly asked, taking Angela off guard.

"Yes of course. Have I done or said something to make you think I don't?" she now suddenly felt worried she had done something without even realising it. She did it all the time with Frank, though he always let her know when she did straight away.

"No, not at all. I just wanted to make sure" Alison smiled and walked over to Angela and took both her hands in hers and squeezed. Angela smiled and relaxed a little.

"Would you stay the night?" she suddenly asked softly. Alison smiled and nodded.

"I would love too. Is that also code for you would like to go to bed?" she raised an eyebrow in question, making Angela laugh and nod.

"I blame it on old age"

"Age has got nothing to do with it. I wanted to be in bed an hour ago" Alison laughed and kissed Angela's cheek.

"Plus you only have 4 years on me. Not that big of a difference" Angela nodded and blushed slightly.

"Alright, well you can use anything in the bathroom. Let me just get you a spare toothbrush" she went into the bathroom, found a toothbrush in the draw and left it on the sink. She quickly brushed her own teeth and removed what little make up she had put on and came back out. She stopped when she saw Alison laying her pants on the same chair with her jacket. She was now only in her light blue blouse and black lace panties. Alison smiled when she saw her standing there.

"Is this okay?" she asked standing up straighter, making her shirt rise a little more. Angela nodded and cleared her throat.

"Yes. Perfect. Bathroom is all yours" she replied, not talking her eyes of the woman in front of her. Alison grinned as she made her way to the bathroom. Angela got changed, locked the door, turned on the lamps so she could turn off the main lights and got into bed and waited.

Soon enough Alison emerged from the bathroom, turning off the light as she exited and headed for the bed and climbed in next to Angela.

"Light off?" she asked before fully getting comfortable. Angela nodded.

"Please" she replied with a small smile. Alison reached over and turned the lamp off then settle down in the bed and sighed happily. She stared up at the black ceiling and smiled.

"You know this is the first time we have actually just physically slept together" she grinned, although Angela couldn't see it. Angela turned to look at her, only just making out her outline in the darkness.

"Does that bother you?" she was a little concerned, until Alison laughed softly.

"Not at all. It's actually quite nice. Come here" she reached out for Angela and pulled her in close, wrapping her arms tight around the other woman and kissing her head as she rested it on her chest.

"It's lovely" Angela agreed with a satisfied sigh. She couldn't remember the last time she felt this safe and content in someone's arms. Sure Sean made her feel safe and protected, but there was always something not quite right. But this, this felt totally different. This felt like what she remembered her first love to be like. So happy. So content.

Angela was wiping the top of the bar, almost ready to close up for the night when Franky walked in. She looked up and smiled.

"Franky, what are you doing here? It's so late" she said walking around from behind the bar to meet him. He gave her a quick hug and kiss on the cheek.

"I know, I just wanted to talk about the engagement party" he said quickly. Angela nodded.

"Sure, what's up? I've ordered extra beer and champagne, Kiki is taking care of the food, Korsak has one of his music friends coming in" she started rambling off everything that she had taken care off. Franky smile and nodded.

"No, I know you have everything under control there. I've just been talking to Jane and she mentioned you are seeing someone" Franky said treading carefully. Angela crossed her arms over her chest. Although she liked to know the ins and outs of her children's lives, letting them in on what was going on in hers was another thing.

"Did she?"

"Yeah, and well I just thought, if you wanted to bring them along to the party, I wouldn't mind" he gave her a sweet smile. One that always melted her heart and got him out of trouble. Well almost always. She sighed and smiled.

"Thank you honey. I will certainly ask. Now go home. You look exhausted" she hugged him once more then pushed him out the door. She sighed and walked back over to the bar and grabbed her phone and called Alison.

"Hey babe" Alison answered quickly. Angela smiled at the endearment.

"Hey, I'm not bothering you am I? I know its later"

"No not at all. I was just doing a little reading. What's up?". Angela paused, not really knowing how to ask the question.

"Ang? Is everything alright?" Alison was starting to get worried. When people paused in a phone conversation, or any conversation for that matter, it normally meant something bad or disappointing was coming.

"Franky has invited you to the engagement party on Friday night" she finally said.

"Oh? As his boss or..." she trailed off knowing Angela would get her meaning.

"As my partner. Only he doesn't know it's you. Jane told him I was seeing someone and he was happy for me to invite them to the party"

"And what do you think about that? Having all your friends and family there when you initially come out to them?" she knew this would be a bigger deal for Angela then for herself. Angela paused again while she thought about it.

"I would like you to be there. I think it would be the perfect opportunity. Tell everyone at the same time and save having to repeat myself" she decided with a small smile.

"Then I would love to come. But if you change your mind before then, I will understand" she said softly.

"I won't. It's time. I don't want to lie to everyone anymore" she got up and went into the back to grab her coat and bag, ready to leave.

"Friday it is" Alison confirmed. They said their goodbyes and Angela drove home. Although she was relieved to finally get this secret off her chest, she was still extremely anxious as to how everyone would take it.

Angela wouldn't let anyone know how nervous she was about this party. Not because she didn't think it wouldn't run smoothly, she knew it would. She was rather nervous about her friends and family meeting her girlfriend. They all suspected she was indeed dating someone, but they all assumed it was a male. She smoothed her hands down her dress, trying to wipe the sweat off them before she had to great people.

Korsak was helping set up the music and lights while Kiki was double checking the food. Angela went to help the girls in the bar, but stopped when they shooed her away. She checked all the tables to make sure they had their small vase of flowers.

The first to arrive of course was Franky and Nina, followed by Jane and Maura. People slowly started to fill up the space of the bar. Angela was making sure everyone had a drink when she heard a strangled 'Grandma' over the music and then the impact of a small body hit her. She smiled and looked down at the grinning face at her legs.

"There's my big boy" she bent down and picked up TJ and kissed both his cheeks.

"I have a new shirt. See" he says pulling at his navy collared shirt. Angela smiles.

"It's very nice honey. Makes you look all grown up" she says and then greets Tommy. TJ wriggled down from Angela's arm and ran towards Jane and Maura.

"Sorry we're late Ma. It was such a hassle to get him into that shirt. I ended up telling him you wouldn't talk to him if he didn't wear it" he grinned and Angela laughed.

"Threats always did work with you too. Go say hi to Franky" she said pushing him towards the crowd of people. She smiled at them all. Everything seemed so perfect. Everyone was having a great time, the music and lights were fantastic. She looked towards the door as Alison walked in and she instantly smiled. She had never seen her so dressed up, but she certainly liked it.

"Hi. I like that dress on you. You have great legs" Alison greeted her with a wide smile. This made Angela blush slightly

"Thanks. You look beautiful" they stood there a little awkward not really wanting to get too close before they tell everyone. TJ came running over to them and stopped when he spotted Alison and instantly grabbed Angela's leg. She looked down and smile at the young boy.

"TJ this is my friend Alison. She also works with Aunty Jane and Uncle Franky" Angela introduced them. Alison smiled and kneeled down to the boys level and held out her hand.

"It's very nice to meet you" she said with a smile. TJ looked at her for a minute before smiling shyly and took her hand with his own. He then pulled at his shirt again.

"This is my new shirt. Do you like it?" he asked with big brown eyes. Alison smiled and nodded.

"It's a very nice shirt. The nicest shirt I have seen in a very long time" she said making him grin and then he ran away to tell Tommy. Alison stood up and looked at Angela.

"He is adorable. Certainly a little heart breaker in the making" this made Angela laugh. She then took a deep breath.

"Shall we do this?" she asked looking at Alison.

"Only if you're really ready" she replied raising an eyebrow in question. Angela nodded and took Alison's hand and they walked towards the crowd of people. She saw Korsak and signalled to quieten the music so people could hear her. When he did they all looked around and saw Angela standing with Alison.

"Hello everyone. Thank you for coming to celebrate Franky and Nina's engagement. Before we really get into it, I just wanted to tell you, my friends and family, something that I have kept secret for quite a few months now. I just hope that it doesn't change the way you feel about me" she looked at all the faces staring back at her and then over to Alison. Jane and Franky exchanged a glance before looking back at the two.

"Alison and I have been dating for just over 6 months now. I wanted to tell you all sooner, I just didn't know how" Angela said, her voice strong but her heart beating way too fast. She watched as everyone looked at each other then back at her. Her eyes fell on Franky and Jane who were standing near each other. They both looked shocked, and if she wasn't mistaken, Jane looked pissed off as well.

"You do this now? You couldn't have waited until after and tell us individually. I-I have no words" she handed Maura her glass and walked towards the back door and disappeared before Angela or anyone could say anything. Franky just shrugged.

"Ma, this isn't you" was all he said before he turned his back and downed his beer. Angela felt Alison squeeze her hand as Korsak got the music back on to try and get rid of the awkward silence. When she turned to Alison, she could tell she was close to tears, but she smiled anyway.

"Well that was better than I expected" she sniffled. Alison sighed and rubbed her arm.

"Oh honey I am sorry. What can I do? Should I go?" she asked. Angela shook her head.

"No, please stay. Just, I just need to talk to them. I will go talk to Jane" she gave Alison a small smile and headed for the back door but Korsak stopped her.

"Maybe I should go in first. Calm her down" he suggested. Angela nodded, thankful that he suggested it. He was always a great mediator.

"Thank you" she sighed.

"Go take a seat and have a drink. Be right back" he disappeared behind the door and she did what he suggested. She took the first free bar stool and grabbed a flute of champagne.

"Angela?" she heard someone say her name. When she looked around she saw Kiki next to her and she smiled.

"Hey, can I get you a drink?" she asked instantly, turning back into hostess. Kiki smiled and shook her head and held up her already half empty glass.

"Still going. I just wanted to come over and see if you were okay? I mean that must have been really hard for you to do and in front of everyone. But I can totally understand why you did it" she reached out and rested a hand on Angela's shoulder. Angela relaxed a little bit.

"Thank you. It was harder keeping it a secret. I just hope they don't hate me. Jane just looked so angry and Franky, god, he looked so disappointed" she sighed and shook her head.

"Angela, the fact you kept this hidden for so long is a shock to everyone. And I think that's why they are angry. Not the fact that you are dating a woman, who happens to also work with them. Just give them time okay? You're a great mother, they could never hate you" Kiki gave her a hug and left to go check on the food. Angela took another sip of her champagne when a hand on her back startled her.

"I still love you Ma" Tommy said as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders, making her smile.

"Thanks honey. This really doesn't bother you?" she asked looking at him. He looked kind of shocked at her question.

"No, why should it? You seem happy and she sure is great with kids. Look at TJ" she turned around and saw TJ doing some of his magic tricks for Alison, who acted so surprised after every one. This made her smile more.

"She certainly has taken all his attention" she said softly.

"And plus, she's a cop so I know she will look after you" he said matter of factly, making her laugh.

"God I love you" She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tight. Maybe Kiki was right. Maybe Franky and Jane were just annoyed that she kept it secret for so long. She let him go and he went back to the party. She looked over at the back door just as it opened and Korsak called her in. She got up and went inside, the door closing behind her. She saw Jane leaning against one of the benches further down, her arms crossed over her chest. It was clear that she had been crying. She looked at Korsak and then back at Jane.

"Go ahead, tell her what you told me. But Angela, let her talk. No butting in" Korsak said and Angela nodded. Jane took a deep breath and then let it out before speaking.

"I am not angry that you are dating a woman. Yes it's a shock. A bloody big one. I am pissed that you hid it from all of us for so long. There were so many opportunities for you to tell us and yet you refused. You decide to tell us at Franky and Nina's engagement party. I was finally ready to tell everyone" she paused and looked up at both of them.

"I am finally ready to tell everyone about Maura and I and you go and steal the spotlight. If you think you did well hiding your relationship, Maura and I have been hiding ours for almost two years" she said. Angela gasped and looked at Korsak who just nodded. She looked back at Jane and took a few steps towards her.

"Honey you and Maura are dating?" she asked and Jane just nodded.

"That's fantastic! Why would you hide something like that? I mean it's clear you two are just perfect for each other. Always hanging out and cooking for each other" she smiled and Jane sighed.

"Because of you. You were always on my back about finding the right guy and getting married and settling down. How was I supposed to tell you when you expected all that from me?" she asked, her voice raising a little. Angela shook her head as she moved closer.

"Janie I just wanted you to be happy. I would rather have you dating Maura then that Casey Jones. How many times did he break your heart?" she said raising an eyebrow. Jane watched her for a minute.

"If I had told you this before you met Riley, would you still be this happy?" she asked. Angela nodded.

"Of course I would have. I just want you to be happy and safe. I actually think Maura has been a great influence on you" she smiled, this made Jane laugh and shake her head.

"Why, because she can get me into dresses?" she asked pointing to the knee length black dress she was currently wearing.

"No, not just because of that" Angela laughed.

"Because she makes you easier to work with" Korsak said with a laugh and they both turned to look at him.

"Hey, I am a pleasure to work with" Jane stabbed back and they all laughed. Angela looked at Jane.

"Janie, I am sorry. I had no idea. I just, I didn't want to have to keep repeating myself and thought they best place to tell everyone would be here" she said softly. Jane looked at her and nodded.

"I know, that was my idea too" she walked forward and wrapped her arms around her mother.

"I love you Ma. I want you to be happy" she sighed "Even if that means dating Alison Riley" she pulled back and looked at Angela.

"You know she drinks way more coffee then I do" she said raising an eyebrow, making Angela laugh.

"Sweetie it's decaf. She just likes the taste" she smiled. Jane smiled and nodded.

"I'm happy for you Ma. Just please, no funny business while I'm around" she said screwing up her nose.

"Sure honey. I think we can handle that" she smiled and they all left the room and back to the party. Angela found Alison talking to Kiki while the others were on the dance floor, including little TJ. Angela walked over to them and took Alison's hand, as Korsak walked over and put his arm around Kiki.

"Everything okay?" Alison asked looking at both of them with smiles. Angela nodded.

"Everything is great. Have you two eaten yet?" she asked noticing the emptying buffet table.

"No, we decided to wait for you two" Kiki answered.

"Well lets go eat" Korsak said leading them over to the buffet

A few people had started to leave as it was starting to get rather late. Everyone who was left were on the dance floor. It was mostly the couples who were enjoying a nice slow dance. Angela had her arms wrapped around Alison's waist, while Alison's arms were around her neck.

'Love me like you do,
Lo-lo love me like you do,
Love me like you do,
Lo-lo love me like you do,
Touch me like you do,
To-to touch me like you do,
What are you waiting for?'

Alison grinned and moved her hands down Angela's back and down towards her ass, but Angela shook her head.

"No funny stuff, remember?" she said with a laugh. Alison stopped her hands at the small of Angela's back.

"I was just following the song" she said in her defence. Angela laughed and kissed her cheek and rested her head on Alison's shoulder. She looked at the others.

Jane had her arms wrapped tightly around Maura, who's head was resting on her chest, eyes closed but mouth moving like she was singing along to the song. Jane kissed Maura's head and it made Angela's heart swell to see the pair so relaxed and so happy.

Kiki had her arms around Korsaks neck, and his arms around her waist. They seemed to be having a heartfelt conversation as they danced around the floor, laughing and kissing each other softly.

Then there was Franky and Nina. They were much like Jane and Maura, though it looked like Nina was about ready to go to sleep. Franky smiled at her and nodded, as if finally giving his approval. She smiled back and pulled back to look at Alison.

"I love you" she said staring into her eyes. Alison smiled.

"I love you too" Angela leaned in and gave her a quick kiss, not caring at this point about her promise to Jane. It was unlikely she would have seen it anyway. They wrapped their arms around each other tightly and Alison kissed her cheek.

Angela and Alison sat opposite each other on the bar stools talking. Alison's hand resting on Angela's naked thigh as they picked at some of the left- over food.

"Thank you for coming tonight. It really meant a lot to me" Angela said with a smile.

"Well it is near impossible to say no to you" she said as she reached over with her other hand and moved Angela's hair out of her face.

"Come on, let me take you home. You look exhausted" Alison said squeezing her knee. Angela nodded but made no attempt to move.

"I just want to wait until the others have gone so I can lock up" she said sleepily. They could hear Kiki, Korsak, Franky and Nina in the back talking about who was taking what of the left-over food.

"You're place or mine?" Alison asked checking the time. Angela smiled and laughed softly.

"Well I think we should go back to yours. I think we need our own space tonight" she said and Alison nodded. They both looked over at the front door when they heard it open and someone walk in. Alison squeezed Angela's knee again, hoping it would be a sign that she should stay put and she would deal with it. Alison was wrong.

"Frank, what the hell are you doing here?" Angela snapped. Frank stopped and looked at the two of them, and noticed Alison's hand on Angela's knee.

"I came for my son's engagement party, but it seems I've walked in on some lesbo party instead. What the hell Ang?" he said, hands on his hips. Before Angela could answer, Alison was up off her stool and walking towards him.

"Who the hell do you think you are coming in here talking like that?" she said, standing up to her full height, which she ended up being an inch taller than Frank.

"Who the hell are you? Touching my ex-wife like that" he stared up into Alison's eyes. He was never one to back down from a fight. Angela quickly got off the stool and walked over to them.

"That's exactly right, she is you ex-wife, which means she isn't your property anymore" Alison spat back.

"Frank, leave now. You missed the party. There is no need for you to be here" Angela said standing next to Alison. The back door opened and Franky came out followed by Korsak as they could hear the raised voices.

"Pop? What are you doing here?" Franky asked as he walked over to them and stood next to Angela. Frank turned to Franky and smiled.

"Hey there he is. I came for your engagement party. Seems I miss judged the traffic though" he said patting Franky on the shoulder.

"You didn't even RSVP. Would have been nice to know you were coming" Franky said, not near as excited as Frank seemed to be. He dropped his hand and looked around now.

"Yeah well I thought I would come and surprise you. So where is the lucky woman? Nicole, right?" he said looking at all the faces.

"It's Nina. And she is asleep in the car. We were all just about to leave" Franky said, still not wanting anything to do with his father. Frank nodded.

"Right. Well, I guess I did come at a bad time. You're Mothers so drunk she let this lezzy touch her" he said with a horrible grin. Alison went to have a go at him, but Angela grabbed her arm as Franky push Frank back towards the door.

"You need to go now Pop. Maybe call me next time" Franky said and walked him out of the pub. Korsak turned to Angela and Alison.

"Are you two okay?" he asked noticing Alison was staring at the door where he just left. Angela nodded.

"He just wanted to embarrass me. He's the embarrassment" she sighed and looked at Alison, still holding onto her arm.

"Honey, we should get going" she saw Alison's jaw muscles clench and she nodded. She looked back at the others.

"Sorry" she said softly. Korsak and Kiki waved her off.

"Don't be. You were just standing up for the woman you love" Korsak said as he wrapped his arm around Kiki.

"I get that. Now let's all get out of here" they all nodded, grabbed their coats and locked up. They said goodbye to Franky outside and Alison lead her to her car. She then drove them to her apartment in silence. When they got inside, Angela finally broke the quiet.

"I am so sorry. I had no idea he was going to show up. If I did I wouldn't have" she started and so did the tears.

"Hey, stop" Alison said as she went over to her and wrapped her arms around her tight.

"It's not your fault he's an ass. And you heard Franky, he didn't even RSVP so no one knew he was going to turn up" she kissed Angela's head. She heard a sniffle and felt her body shake.

"And I'm sorry too. I could have handled the situation better. It's just when people start with the lesbian bashing, something just clicks and I lose it" she said softly. Angela shook her head and pulled back.

"Honey, you have nothing to apologise for. A part of me actually wanted you to hit him" she said with a smile as she wiped her eyes. Alison laughed and kissed her softly.

"Trust me I so wanted to and it would have felt amazing" they both laughed and hugged again.

"Now come on, let's get you out of that dress so I can admire those legs properly" Alison said with a grin, causing Angela to blush and shake her head but head for the bedroom anyway.