Chapter 2
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Abbott hoped clearing Jane won't be a tedious job. He knew he had to convince TSA a lot for not pressing charges for the stunt Jane pulled. He sighed. Cho had taken Fischer in Jane's rented car to get back to Austin. Abbott had to book a cab as Jane had taken his car on the way to the airport. Abbott requested the front desk for it while he finished up the work.
When Abbott mentioned the stunt Jane pulled to his team, he expected Fischer's surprised "He did what?" and Cho's stoic "It's Jane." Cho knew Jane cared a great deal about Lisbon. But now knowing that it was not the brother-sister kind of care was a new thing for him.
Abbott reached the airport mid-morning. He made his way by flashing his FBI badge. He saw the rented SUV on his way in. 'Thank God he atleast pulled the keys off the ignition.' He made his way to the cell and saw Jane and Lisbon holding hands on the table and looking lovingly at each other. They were in their own little world.
He cleared his throat to make his presence known. Lisbon's cheeks colored and she stood up removing her hand from Jane's. 'She did stay after all', Abbott smiled.
"Boss…"
"Lisbon… Jane…"
Jane just looked at both of them in amusement. Abbott took a look at Jane's injured ankle and shook his head.
"So you did get here in time."
"Yes I did."
"And it looks like it worked well."
Lisbon's cheeks couldn't have been redder. She always hated being the center of attention.
Abbott added, "I got the general idea of your stunt from the TSA agent outside, Jane. He also said that you used FBI's name in this."
Lisbon frowned. She didn't even think about that. "How did you get in the plane? Showed your badge?"
"Umm…"
Abbott interrupted, "He left his badge at the hotel room, Teresa."
"What? Then how did you manage to get there in the first place?"
Jane began," I took Abbott's SUV to the airport. I left it at the entrance and got to the security check."
Abbott cut in, "Thank you for taking the keys with you."
Jane nodded sheepishly. He continued, "They wouldn't let me in without my badge. I checked the flight details for DC and went through the back. I had to climb a fence to get to the plane. I climbed as fast as I could and jumped on the other side thus…" he pointed to his ankle.
Lisbon looked at him with shock and blinked once. Abbott looked with half admiration and half pity. Jane went on, "I shouted at the guy to keep the stairs so I could get in and told the stewardess to let me in. She asked if there was any problem and I replied with 'FBI, routine check'…" he glanced at Abbott "and you know the rest."
Lisbon couldn't even begin to comprehend what Jane said. She didn't understand whether to be amused, angry or proud. Abbott had a small smile on his face.
"So Jane, help me with this. Do you think they will just let go of all this without pressing charges? Because the flight was delayed after that. The TSA agent mentioned this."
"That wasn't my doing, Dennis." He looked at Lisbon with amusement.
Lisbon admitted embarrassingly, "Yeah Boss. It delayed because of me."
Abbott sighed, "Well then. I suppose you are staying here Lisbon."
"Yes."
"I'll talk to the agent. Apologize to him as you're under my leash." He looked towards Jane.
"Thank you Dennis. I owe you one."
"Yeah you do. Lisbon, is this the kind of mess Jane used to get himself in while at CBI?"
Lisbon laughed, "Nothing like this Boss."
Jane cut in, "Tell them I won't ever do anything like this again. Teresa is staying after all."
God, how many times was he going to make her blush in front of their boss?
But Abbott didn't seem to mind. Sighing, "All right you too. I'll talk to the agents now. We can leave for Austin after that."
"Actually I was wondering if Jane could get the day off. He could use some rest after all this. Plus we need to check on his ankle."
Jane cut in, "I'm fine guys."
"You hush!"
Abbott shook his head in amusement. "Fine Lisbon he can have the day off. And I'll need to talk to you about your paperwork now that you're going to rejoin."
"Yes Boss. I'm going to be staying with you guys."
Abbott nodded at that and left. Lisbon turned back to Jane who had a bright smile on his face.
"What?"
"It felt good when you said it again."
Lisbon smiled in return. "Well I said that when I came here, didn't I?"
"My dear, I'll never get tired of hearing that."
Jane was cleared an hour later with a warning. Both of them went to the exit and then at their SUV. Lisbon kept his arm over her shoulders to help him while he limped. He got in the passenger seat and then she drove to the nearest hospital.
