The Mentalist 5x16 Tag – There Will Be Blood
(Chapter 1 – The Call)
The doors of the elevator shoot behind the two Volgel's mansion family and Jane gave them their last goodbye with a friendly wave of hand. Before he returned he could sense eyes at the back of his head and knew Lisbon was still standing there behind him. As he returned he saw her burning gaze on him and he stared back which seemed to make her uncomfortable.
"what ? okay I was wrong but I followed the evidence" Lisbon said in defeat
"yes you followed the evidence" Jane repeated
In a breath of time Jane got closer to Lisbon.
"maybe you read too much mystery novels" he told her
"yeah maybe that's it" she said
"sorry but now I'm going to see Red John" Jane replied and immediately went towards the long stairs that led up to his attic before Lisbon could add something
After the end of the half hour, Jane got the habit to spend much of his time trying to figure out who Red John is. Even though she couldn't stop him from obsessing there was something about him, like there was an uncertain happiness, a reassuring ground that he could get back in his thinking room after each closed case.
Lisbon stood there next to the elevator and looked at Jane for a couple a seconds than she decided she would wait for him to get upstairs and settle down before she would join him. She knew he wouldn't appreciate the improvised invitation from anyone else but she was the only exception and she enjoyed the privilege very much. She would use it to her own advantage.
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Lisbon knocked three times at his attic's door than was followed by silence. Than it was preceded shorty by Jane's gentle voice.
"come in" he said casually
Lisbon opened the door and closed it behind her. Jane was at his desk and was writing in his usual little black book, probably writing more names that he didn't care mentioning her about. Last time she had come in his attic Jane had told her he was getting very close to catching Red John and that the names from the Elliston farm would get him even closer. But when she had asked him if there was any names at the top of the list he was hesitant. He told her that they were very interesting ones but he didn't dare to share with her mainly because he wanted to be sure and didn't want to bring the suspicion especially if his doubts turned out to be unfounded. He also said something her having to trust him and he would tell he eventually which she thought was crap and total Jane like to keep her in the dark when it came to Red John.
But today was different she wouldn't be effortless against Jane's will to say very little and she would be wiser this time.
"any updates" Lisbon said as she stood still next to Jane letting her heels clench on the floor intentionally
"hum, I'm not sure yet" Jane said
"any names ?" Lisbon said calmly
"maybe" Jane responded but still writing
"well mind me for asking but last time I was here I thought you were going to give me insights about Red John" Lisbon teased
"and now you're coming to claim your due" Jane said looking at her
"what is that supposed to mean ?" Lisbon asked a little frustrated
"it means you want to be inform of my every steps but at the very time being I'm afraid I can't tell you anything" Jane said
"I'm not done with you" Lisbon said to Jane and gave him a death glare
Lisbon was very angry with herself because once again it didn't go according to plan and she hated it but who she was kidding it was Jane after all.
Then she heard some whispers and mumble coming from behind and for a second she suspected Jane was talking to him but then she realized he was talking on the phone and then he hung up.
"what was that ?" Lisbon finally asked almost suspicious
"huh, it was Lorelai she wants to see me" Jane finally said
Lisbon didn't know how to react to this or maybe she feared this moment for a long time now and was shocked to realize her greatest apprehensions were coming to life. Because she knew that whenever Lorelai Martins was in the picture it meant only one thing, trouble for Jane but also for her because of the mess she had to clean up afterwards.
"I'm coming with you" Lisbon said with all the determination she had
"no" Jane said with all of his heart as he placed a gentle hand on Lisbon's shoulder
"she wants to see me and only me I need to be alone with her Lisbon" he told her putting a little more pressure on her shoulder for reassurance
Lisbon wanted to scream at the top of her lungs. The last time she let Jane and Lorelai alone he in the interrogation room, he kissed her as a proof of his trusting and she had kidnapped him in return. Was he such a fool or maybe he didn't tell her everything?
"don't try to soothe me" Lisbon said pushing away Jane's hand life it was an irritating gesture
"what if this goes wrong ? what if Red John is up to this and she's bringing you right into an ambush" Lisbon said almost losing her cool
"you don't have to trust her but you can trust me and I'm telling you she won't do anything stupid this time" he told her
"yeah kidnapping a consultant at the California Bureau of Investigation is far away from stupid isn't it" Lisbon said angrily
Jane wanted to tell her truth badly that Lorelai didn't kidnap him but he was the one who helped her escape out of prison and pass incognito. But from what he was seeing Lisbon so much angry already that he couldn't tell her that now but soon he will before she learns it from someone else which would be even worse. So he said the only thing he could tell her at the moment.
"well I guess you would have to trust me even more" Jane said
Author's note : I know it was a bit sloppy but I felt like I had to this for all of my frustrations against Lorelai would get out. Also I had this idea to connect 5x15's ending and 5x16 spoilers so it would fit somehow. So if you haven't seen the promo for the next Mentalist episode yet don't read this lol anyways hope you liked it and don't forget to comment always appreciated.