She sat there simply staring at her, had she truly just said what she thought she did? Did she truly just hear that the woman she loves isn't in love with her? How was she meant to react? What was she supposed to say? They were due to be married in next year. Tears flew down her cheeks before she could stop them.

Jane had her back turned to her, looking out of the window as rain ran down the windows. She saw the reflection of her heartbroken lover in the glass of the window. Her heart broke in two. She didn't want to hurt the woman she loved, but she thought it was for the best.

Maura could barely breathe, she felt like the whole world was coming down around her, "What ..what do you mean Jane?" she said softly as she got up, and walked closer to her, raising her hand to up her ex-lovers cheek.

Her dark haired ex lover sighed and tried her hardest not to lean into Maura's touch. It took all her strength not to touch her, to tell her she loves her and she was pushing her away for a reason.

Jane sighed and pulled back, turning away to hide the tears, "I realized I never loved you to begin with..I'm sorry...it is what it is" she said as though she had just said something as simply as she is going to try a different brand of lipstick.

Maura looked into her eyes, " Look at me Jane, Look at me and tell me you don't love me" she said looking directly at her. Trying to figure it out in her own head.

Rizzoli sighed and looked at her, "Idontloveyou" she said in a rushed voice, and quickly tried to barge past her.

Isles grabbed her ex lovers arm, and pulled her back, "Don't you dare walk away from me" she said annoyed, with tears streaming down her face.

Jane tried to mumble again, "Idontloveyou"

Maura took her ex lovers cheek and kissed her deeply, "Try again" she said softly

Jane bit her lip, "Idontloveyou" she whispered

Maura pushed her up against the wall and kissed her passionately, running her hand through Jane's soft hair, and holding her close, "Try again" she whispered softly into her ear

Jane sighed, "Please Maura...let me go..." she said looking at her with teary brown eyes.

Maura shook her head, "Never" she said simply

Rizzoli bit her lip, "Please" she begged tearfully

Isles pressed a soft and tender kiss to the woman's lips, "I know what you're doing" she whispered wrapping her arms around her

The darker haired woman looked at her surprised, "What...?" she said in barely a whisper

Her ex lover sighed, "I know your sick Jane, don't pull away from me... please don't" she said tearfully, "I love you"

Jane smiled, and kissed her deeply while holding her close.

Even though many want to protect their loved one from their illness...it is always best to tell them..it hurts less in the long run..if they have a chance to be with you ...