I don't own The Mentalist or any of its characters, This will be multi chapter most likely 3 or 4. Just some ideas playing in my head
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Chapter 1
Hey Teresa going out with Marcus again? Must be serious? Yes? No?" Kim Fischer asked her friend.
Ever since her move to Texas Fischer had made it her business to get close to Teresa Lisbon, First it was just to figure out how to handle the enigma that is Patrick Jane but she grew genuinely fond of the women and a friendship ensued.
"I guess so Kim, but it is all moving a little fast. Speaking of moving Marcus asked me to go to DC with him."
"No, Oh my God! What did you say?"
"Told him I had to think about it. Do you think he is rushing things? We haven't been together that long."
"How does it feel to you Teresa?"
"It kinda feels right Kim. I think I love him."
"Well then go for it. No offense but WE are not getting any younger, Teresa."
"Don't I know it."
The sound of the two women laughing caught the attention of Patrick Jane he was again cocooned in the sanctuary of his coach. He was too far away to actually hear their words but the body language said they were discussing something best kept secret. His curiosity was piqued with some effort he got himself standing and walking toward the chirping women.
"Have you told Jane yet?"
"No, God no I haven't even told …."
Lisbon words were cut short by the appearance of the aforementioned Jane.
"What haven't you told me, Lisbon?" He smiled that disarming smile of his but his eyes were serious pools of green boring deep into her soul.
"It was nothing Patrick." Fischer tried to diffuse the situation.
Jane completely ignored her instead focusing all his attention on the petite women to his right.
"Come on Lisbon we have no secrets."
"Really, I don't even know if you wear boxers or briefs." Lisbon scoffed.
"Well we can end that mystery right now. Which would you prefer show or tell?"
Lisbon just stared at him, then rolled her eyes.
"OK show it is!" Jane put his hand on his belt buckle never breaking eye contact.
Lisbon blinked first, "Grow up Jane." She walked away with a backwards glance at Fischer. "Talk later Kim."
"How about a drink after work, Teresa?
"Can't tonight I have plans with Marcus. I'll take a rain check for next week."
"Sounds good."
As both women started to go their separate ways Jane was determined to have the last word.
"Commando!" He yelled after the retreating women.
"Good to know Jane be careful not to chaff" Then she was gone.
Kim noticed that Jane he looked a bit sad like when she first meet him in South America.
"How about you Patrick?
"What?"
"A drink after work you and me." It was more a statement than a question.
"Sure I could use a drink."
"OK I know a bar over on Colorado Street The Cloakroom. Ever hear of it?"
It took him a minute to realize Kim was still speaking. "What?"
"The Cloakroom on Colorado ever hear of it."
"No, I don't get out much. Anywhere's fine."
"Cloakroom it is we'll drive over in my car. Meet you at 6 in the bullpen."
Jane nodded his head and walked away.
"Maybe I do a little shopping at lunch get myself a new blouse. Wonder if we can rekindle that romance we started in Venezuela?" Kim thought to herself as she walked away smiling.
Later that afternoon Fischer sauntered over to Lisbon's looking for all the world like the cat that ate the canary.
"Teresa" Do you think Patrick will like this? She held a lacy black blouse up to her chest and gave her friend a big smile.
Lisbon looked confused. "I don't think it'll fit him."
"It's for our date tonight. Will Patrick like it?"
"You have a date with Jane?
"You said you were busy tonight so I just oh I don't know threw caution to the wind and ask him out and he said yes."
Lisbon just stared at her friend.
"He said yes?"
"I know I was surprised too I mean I always thought you two had a you know a thing. I mean you were his first demand and all. But when you hooked up with Marcus I knew I had read the signs wrong. So I went for it".
"Oh" Lisbon still looked a bit sell shocked. "That's great"
'So were going over to this nice bar on Colorado they have a a jukebox maybe we can dance.
She looked so excited Lisbon hated to burst the bubble.
"Kim, does Jane know this is a date?"
"Of course why wouldn't he Teresa."
She noticed her name was said a bit to harsh.
"He still wearing his wedding ring." The that's why was implied.
"Maybe he won't wear it I mean he took it off for me before you know."
"No, I didn't know that Kim." Suddenly what ever was in Lisbon's desk drawer was of great interest.
"Well he did put it back on ..." Fischer admitted reluctantly
"Kim I'm sorry I'm sure you will have a great time Jane is a fun date. And the blouse is beautiful."
She left Agent Fischer standing there stoking her new blouse with what she was sure was dreamy thoughts of the coming night and made her way to the elevator her mind reeling.
"He Screws Lorelei, takes off the damn ring off for Fischer and God know what else he got up to in South America and what did I get? Paperwork, suspensions, migraines, lectures from clients and bosses and not even a kiss! Not one damn kiss"
She was taken back by her feelings was she jealous? She can't be jealous she had a wonderful man like Marcus who she was sure loved her. He'd asked her to come with him to Washington and share his happiness. Deep breath Teresa yes for once her life was in a good place.
"Hi honey." Marcus greeted her with a warm kiss as she stepped out into the lobby. He looked excited about something.
"What's got you all smiles handsome?"
"My Mom's coming to visit she'll be here tomorrow."
"So soon I need time to get ready. "
"Teresa don't worry she'll love you. Nothing to get ready for just be your beautiful, wonderful self."
No, I want to do something special. I know I'll make dinner for all of us tomorrow
night. What do you think?"
"You don't need to go to all that trouble"
"No I insist I should at lest use my pots and pans once before I pack them away."
"Dose that mean you've made a decision, about Washington? He held the car door open for her.
She looked up as she was slipping into the passenger seat. "Yes, I'm coming with you."
"Oh Teresa thank you." Not one for big displays of public affection he kissed her anyway long and hard. "You've made me so happy."
In a few minuted they were walking up and down the aisle of the local supermarket. Smiles on their faces so bright it was contagious.
"What dose you mother like to eat anything I can get special for her?" Lisbon was still smiling.
Marcus stopped them walking and looked at her, he was at a loss for words.
"Well there is something she asked for, well requested is more like it. But you absolutely don't have to do give in I mean not unless you want to." He was babbling and looking at apologetically.
"What Marcus? What does she want, just tell me."
"Jane she wants to meet Jane."
"Why?"
"It seems she's a fan, remembers him from his TV appearances. You know before the whole Red John thing."
The smile slide off Teresa Lisbon's face.
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