[Jo looks nothing short of relieved, her smile growing broader before she reaches to return to her own lunch, having put it on pause while they'd discussed the weight of the situation. She knows Ellen is still going to need time, still needs to get to know Simon before she actively supports them, most likely, but this is a hell of a good start-- and she's glad her mom gets it.]

Good. It means a lot, you know.

[She laughs, taking a pull of her beer.]

I could not-so-gently remind him, if you want. Be kinda fun to watch, actually. Think he's afraid of you.

[Jo will never stop thinking that guys being terrified of her mother is hilarious.]