AN: I wrote this today and I apologise if it's a short chapter. Blame my mind, please.
Disclaimer: Like I said before, I don't own a thing and I'm not so happy with the new Boss... :/ I don't like her, but maybe that's because she's planning to turn Jane and Lisbon against each other... :
Fic: Wish and Dream
Written for: Jello Forever April Chalenge
Prompt: Wishes
Rating: T
He watched his daughter yawn for the umpteenth time in 20 minutes.
He had finished reading the story and he took his time to observe his little miracle.
Rachel had turned 5 a week ago and he and his wife and thrown a little party with their family.
"Daddy?"
"Yes Rach?"
"Mommy told me you has to work t'morrow"
"Mommy's right, but I'll be home soon"
"Pwomise?"
"I promise"
He kissed her forehead and bid her goodnight, getting up. He was almost at the door when his little girl's voice stopped him again.
"Daddy?"
"Yes sweetheart?"
"Mommy said that if I wish for something real hard, I can get it"
"Really? Mommy said that?"
"Yeah. I already made one"
"What did you wish for?"
"You never leave me, daddy"
Her words broke his heart, because there was truth in them.
He was almost at the studio or with his clients, having no time for his little treasure. His wife had complained about his job.
Being a fake psychic and working as one had its advantages, but it took a lot of time away from his family. And now his agent told him that the Director of the CBI wanted to hire him as a consultant to solve the high profile cases and help the police.
"I love you Rachel and I promise I will never leave you"
"Really?"
"Yes. You and your mother are everything to me and I love you both"
"Ok daddy. G'night"
"Good night sweetheart"
He kneeled on the grass near their graves and cried.
His daughter's wish would never come true.
The promise he made was broken from the moment he walked out of the door to go to the live show that day.
It had been three days since his life was taken by Red John…
One week since his daughter's wish…
His heart was shattered… There would be no more promises or wishes to fulfil…
He had already paid a high price for breaking them.
He wouldn't do it again.
"I am so sorry Rachel"