Chapter 1
Jane hardly waited for Red John's execution to be over before disappearing.
Lisbon had expected nothing less, as a matter of fact. She actually marveled that he had bothered to leave her a note at all.
Not that the note in itself really made any sense. She read it all over again, trying to figure out its meaning.
My dear Frodo,
I think it's high time for me to part from my Precious. It goes to you, my most trustworthy friend.
I've kind of hidden it, but I'm sure you're going to find it in the end.
Keep it secret, and keep it safe.
This is farewell.
Love.
J.
Sighing, she folded it again and strode into the bullpen. Luckily, Cho was still sitting at his desk.
"May I ask you a favor?"
"Sure thing, boss".
"Do you happen to know, by any chance, someone or something called Frodo?"
Cho raised an eyebrow. "It's a character from the Lord of the Rings. Why do you ask?"
Lisbon bit her lip, as realization suddenly hit her. "Never mind. Thanks".
"You're welcome".
She barely heard his reply as she headed towards the attic. After a quick search she found what she was looking for – tucked under a pile of junk inside a drawer.
Jane's wedding ring.
She wondered why on Earth he'd left it to her.