[ She... can't comment on Gregson's family or whether he had children. The inspector seemed content to keep to himself, and he can only guess how accurate Iris's stories are. If she really was estranged from his wife, she would've dared not ask him about it.

Even so, she'd like to agree with him, both for his sake and Gina's. ]

Last I checked, she was... trying very hard. [ Progress was a struggle, but progress nonetheless. ] In truth, I don't know whether I can hope in good conscience that she will show up here, but...I shall be happy to introduce you if she does.