The first thing Jane saw when he stepped into the bedroom was big, red smiley face on the wall. He looked away and shuddered. Just another case like all the others; completely normal. He told himself that to calm down his nerves. On the outside he looked like every other day, but on the inside he was a mess. Nobody saw it, how could they after all, only one brown haired woman who stepped next to him seemed to have an idea about what was going on. It was scary and reassuring at the same time how she could read him. Of course he would never admit it. Just the thought that someone seemed to understand what he was thinking made him feel a little better. " What do we have here? " He asked and turned to aforementioned woman. He actually didn't even have to ask. It was more than obvious what they had here.

" Red John… " She whispered and looked at him worried. " I told you that you don't have to come here; you can skip this case. "

" No no no… I won't let you alone with this. " He answered and started looking around.

" I'm not alone; I've the team! " She smiled, what probably should make him feel better but just made him feel guilty that Lisbon had to worry about him.

" Meh… "

She rolled her eyes. " They do a good job! And don't think we can't solve the case without you! " She was nearly pouting which made him smile.

" I didn't say that… "

" But you thought it; that was enough. " She said and handed a file to Cho. " Go ask the neighbors. Take Van Pelt and Rigsby! Then you can go home… I don't expect you to find anything interesting."

" 'kay, boss. " He said and shot Jane a wondering glare before he left.

" Why did you sent three people for a job that even I can do on my own? " Jane asked.

" Because. "

" 'Because' is not an answer. " He said and flipped through the pages of what looked like a diary. " If you don't want to tell me, at least think of a good lie. "

" Because now we can look around without anybody watching us. I mean I don't know what we will find… "

" Wow, Lisbon, that is really a good thought! I'm so proud of you… " He grinned.

Sighing Lisbon left the room and let Jane look through the things.

About 30 minutes later he came to into the kitchen and saw Lisbon dozing on a chair. This was totally unlike her, but he understood it. They've been up all night after all.

Quietly he kneeled down next to her chair and whispered in her ear. " Lisbon…! C'mon, let's go back to the office. "

Surprised she jerked and jumped up. " I haven't been sleeping! "

" Of course you haven't… " He smiled and they left the crime scene just as the sun started rising.

Back at the office Lisbon picked up Cho's report from his desk, she wondered why he had brought it here although he could've gone home earlier, and sat down on the couch in her office. Jane already guessed that there wouldn't be any hint in it who Red John actually is, so he just sat down on his couch with a steaming cup of tea 'till Lisbon walked towards him, looking pretty annoyed. " What about helping me?! "

" Oh, I thought you could do it on your own… " He smiled.

" Well, then your thought was wrong. " She said and pointed him to come with her.

Sighing he got up from his comfortable couch and walked towards Lisbon's office.

She was sitting on her own couch and had a file in her lap.

" What is it you wanted me to do? " He sat down on a chair opposite to her.

" Nothing. Just didn't want you to relax while I have to work! " She said without looking up.

" You never mind that! I do that all day! " He complained.

" Well, now it annoys me! "

He guessed it was the lack of sleep which made her so grumpy, so he just ignored it and tried to cheer her up a bit. " Find anything interesting? "

" No. " She said icy.

" Do you think it's necessary to read it then? "

She looked up and sighed. " We have to. "

Suddenly she closed her eyes tightly.

" What's up? " Wondered Jane.

" My right eye hurts… " She murmured while Jane sat down next to her on the couch. She turned to him. " Can you look if you can see anything? "

" Well, isn't this a bit clichéd, Teresa? When you want to kiss me you just have to ask! " He teased, grinning.

" Ha-ha. " She said sarcastically. " I'm serious, Jane! It really hurts! "

He took her face in his hands and lean closer to look at her eye. " I don't see anything; it's just pretty red and there's an eyelash in it. It looks pretty painful though… You should go home and get some sleep. "

She pulled away. " I don't need to sleep, I'm fine, thanks. "

" Seriously Lisbon, you really need to sleep! You don't look good; rather bone tired… " He was a bit worried.

" C'mon, I'm ok! " She said and smiled weakly.

" Are you trying to fool me or yourself? If you don't go home now, I swear I'll carry you to your car and drive you home! "

Sighing she put the file onto her desk and stood up. " Good night then! "

" Night! " They walked to the elevator and Jane watched the doors closing behind Lisbon.

Walking back to his couch through the still empty office, he realized that he actually would've loved to carry her… He wondered how it would feel to have her in his arms for more than a quick hug. Would she feel warm or how would she smell? Probably cinnamon or vanilla… He was pretty sure that she is fragile like a small flower. You just needed to hug her one second to feel that.

He smiled at the thought of this… What a memory…