Almost a year has passed after the team separated and went into their separate ways. After the notorious serial killer, Read John was slowly put to death, nothing else kept the attractive blonde from staying. Patrick Jane needed to pick himself up and start a new somewhere where nobody has any clue of who he is. He wanted to go far away from San Francisco to think clearly now that he's ready to grieve and let go of his family completely. Complete enough to be able to pursue the tough little pocket rocket agent he's been stealing glances at.
Jane knew it wouldn't be fair for Lisbon to start something with her. Not even sure if she actually would agree to it with all of the baggage that he's been lugging around. A perfect little plan hit him and grabbed his car keys, wallet and passport. Before heading to the airport, he parked into the familiar CBI parking lot. Jane wanted to drop a letter off for Lisbon to at least explain why he was leaving and what he was up to, for now.
When the elevator opened to the Serious Crimes Unit's floor, Lisbon looked up and hopes that it was Jane coming in late. She heard the familiar shuffling of his feet and her worry eased a little. Jane then appeared in Lisbon's office, ruffled, golden curls first then the rest followed.
Jane did not expect Lisbon to be working in her office. He thought she was out on a case with the rest of the team since they were nowhere to be found. He hid the shock from his face and kept his expression plain. He really didn't want to say goodbye to Lisbon in person. COWARD! He chastised himself.
He was still clutching the letter that he was suppose to drop off when he was greeted by Lisbon's worried face. His heart sank a little at the sight of her. He hated it when she worried too much and he's going to hate himself for what he's about to do.
"Hey." she greeted, her worry starting to fade.
CRAP! SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HIT HER!
Jane shifted uncomfortably and said, "I was just going to drop this off for you," waving the little white envelope back and forth.
"What is it for Jane?" not hiding the curiosity in her voice.
Lisbon placed her pen on top of the file she was currently reading and walked towards Jane. She extended her arm to take the letter.
When Jane saw her getting up, he couldn't push away the thoughts of touching her and when she reached for the letter, Jane grabbed her extended arm and engulfed her in his arms. He felt her warmth spreading all over his body and he wished he stay wrapped in her arms forever and never letting her go.
She was surprised when Jane immediately hugged her out of nowhere and then suddenly wrapping her arms around his torso. She like the world around them stopped as she indulged in the feel of his arms around her, the man she loves has his arms around her. They remained in that position for a long time and she felt his damped cheeks as he nuzzled her neck.
Pulling back slightly, Lisbon looked at Jane and was met by his tear-filled eyes. "Are you ok, Patrick?" she felt as though calling him Patrick have been a regular thing and she felt very comfortable with it.
"No," he told her sadly. "But I will be."
"You know you can always tell me what's bugging you. You know that right?"
Jane nodded silently, held her right hand and brought it to his lips then lowered it so he can place the envelope on her palm. He leaned down and kissed her lightly, marveling in her soft lips then pulled back. He had to go. If he stayed for a minute longer, he could never leave her side so he held her face with both hands with thumbs caressing her ivory cheeks saying "I know, Teresa and someday, I'll tell you all about it." And then he left.