Author's note: this story takes place after third season's finale. I assume that the man Jane shot and killed was the real Red John, and that Jane has been set free after his trial.
Guns and Arrows
Chapter 1
"I guess I'll never understand how you women can enjoy such a terrible chick flick".
Grace took another handful of popcorn. "I actually don't understand why I invited you in this evening. I could have watched my favorite movie all by myself, without your remarks spoiling it".
Jane smirked. "Oh, I know exactly why you asked me in. Human beings are social by nature, after all. Even you have grown tired of facing your demons all alone".
"You always think you know everything".
"I do – most of times".
"And for sure modesty is your besetting sin, isn't it?"
He shrugged. "Well, maybe".
"Sometimes I really hate you".
"That's exactly it".
Suddenly Grace looked interested. "What do you mean?"
"You chose me because I'm safe. You don't really care about me, so there's no way I can hurt you. We're both damaged and unable to form proper relationships. No way we're getting too close. We can just sit here together with our own demons, and pretend we're not alone".
She held his gaze for a moment, then sighed in defeat. "Fair enough".
There was a long pause.
"Wanna some more popcorn?", she asked him at length.
"Nope. Time to go home, I deem".
"Home being your motel room or the CBI attic?"
"Mm. I think the attic is calling my name tonight".
"Well, goodnight then".
"Goodnight. Try to get some sleep, if you can".
"Coming from the man who barely sleeps two hours a night…"
"See you tomorrow morning", Jane cut her short, stepping outside her apartment front door.