Jane sat with his hands in the air and a smile on his face. He had never felt so calm in all of his life, so free, happy. He knew the consequences for doing what he did, but hopefully his plan will help him get him out of that. Then he let his mind shift to something else.
It was Lisbon and if she was all right. He had grown quite fond of her lately especially after she had the bomb strapped to her torso just a week ago.
Before his mind could go any further on that topic the police dragged him and took him to the local police station. This is where they said he would be charged with the murder of an "innocent" man. Before he even got to the interrogation room, his eyes gave him a surprise. He walked in and saw his co-worker and good friend Agent Kimball Cho.
Cho, of course, had his serious face going, arms crossed, and ready to give Jane a good, long lecture. He definitely was an Ice Man, just like his former gang had said. He took his arresting officer aside and insisted that Jane be released into CBI custody.
"Look, I know what he did was wrong, but he is still an employee of the CBI." Cho explained, "We have a holding cell in the basement and he can stay there until he is put on trial."
The officer agreed to hand over Jane to Cho. Jane gave Cho a look of sincere gratitude and both of them walked out together, Jane still in cuffs. They walked over to Cho's car and got in. Cho, obviously, driving and Jane sitting beside him in the passenger's seat. They did not talk and the car did not move for about ten minutes.
To break the awkward silence Jane said, "How's Lisbon? I am worried about her if you can believe that."
Cho gave a sigh and said, "Look what I just did for you in there was a big deal and you owe the team, Lisbon, and my self big time. But even though you are technically a murderer and I shouldn't say this I will anyway. Good job Jane. Thank you for killing that son of a bitch. He deserved it." With that little speech he patted Jane on the back and they drove back to the HQ and Sacramento in silence.
Cho got Jane out of the car and started taking him to the front door when he stopped and stepped in front of Jane.
He started to explain, "Look, I told the arresting officer you were to be put in a holding cell here at CBI. What he doesn't know is that I am going to let you roam where the team is until night. Then I, personally, will take you to the holding cell and that's where you will sleep."
He took a breath and continued, "There is only one rule and you have to follow it. I don't care what you have to say or your opinion you must do this. You cannot, and I mean cannot, leave the CBI without me or someone else on the team present. Do I make myself clear?"
Jane shook his head. Cho then said, "By the way, I wouldn't expect any warm welcome. Even though we secretly commend what you did we have to treat you like a criminal."
Jane nodded. He was worried that Cho would say something like that, but he understood where he was coming from. After all, it was his job and who was he to argue. Especially at a time like this. This was the one time that Jane understood that he had to keep his normally big mouth shut.
They walked into the elevator together, went up to the third level and walked to his team's office. He didn't say a word to Rigsby or Van Pelt. What he did do however was give them a nod. They did not respond with any gesture they just stared at him.
With that Cho sat Jane on the couch, took off his cuffs, and handed Jane three things. A book of sudoku puzzles, a crossword, and the local paper.
He said, "Enjoy. If you need anything talk to me, I am in charge until Lisbon is out of the hospital."
Jane just nodded, but then bravely and secretly worried asked, "Cho? Could you or Van Pelt take me to see Lisbon?"
Cho and Van Pelt both nodded and it was decided that Van Pelt would take Jane considering Cho was in charge and should probably stay at the CBI.