Thanks for the reviews. I intentionally chose to believe that they did not have sex yet. There's no way I can be convinced at this point that they consumed their love yet. There are a bit too cautious IMO. But, eh, it's just my point of view. I think it gives more depth to their on-screen time together and also a bit of the tension we shipped them for so long is still there (if it makes sense). Anyway, hope you'll enjoy reading my story...
Abbott called me in his office just a few minutes ago. He told me about Erica. Jane is on the case obviously.
My first reaction was to laugh, which surprised Abbott.
"Lisbon, is there something funny in what I just told you?"
"No, sir. It's... we know Erica... She's special..."
"...And? Does this mean you won't collaborate on the case?"
"No, no, sir. I will." I had to stop laughing nervously like that. I am pretty sure Abbott did not buy my casual amusement. His face was dead serious.
"Lisbon, if you need some time off... I've asked you to come back to work earlier than scheduled a few weeks ago; you can take a few days to recover from the inside job you've just been pulled into."
"That is fine, sir. I'm fit for duty and will help Jane on the case. Plus Erica knows she can't fool me." I had resumed my serious face. There was no way I would let Jane deal with this couple-breaker on his own. And I know Jane has a soft spot for her.
"Okay then. You'll be on your way as of 5pm tomorrow. You can take the rest of the day off."
I did not move straight away from Abbott office and he asked me:
"Is there something you need to tell me, Lisbon?"
"No sir. Sorry sir."
I exited his office and faced Cho almost instantly.
"Are you okay Lisbon?"
"Yeah..."
"Okay, then". And he left for his desk.
The good thing about Cho is that he is absolutely not noisy and shows no sign of curiosity. He stays factual and I appreciated him for that. He does care if Jane and I are together as long as we are good partners to him. I'm wondering if he knows though... He wouldn't care anyway. Good, now is probably a good time to have a chat with Jane. I need to tell him I'm coming with him. But he is nowhere to be seen in our open-space. His couch shows no trace of a recent usage. I go to the kitchen check on the cupboard. His teacup is still there, untouched, though it's not in its usual place.
"It's Michelle. I told her not to touch Jane's cup."
"Wylie! You shouldn't come unannounced like that. You startled me!"
"Sorry agent Lisbon. I didn't mean to..."
"Michelle?"
"Yeah, agent Vega."
"Oh, you're already on the first name basis! Good..."
"She doesn't know... and frankly I'm pretty sure she wouldn't approve.."
"So she did use Jane's cup then?"
"Rookie's mistake. I think she won't do it again."
"Talking about Jane, have you seen him?"
"Well, yeah, about 30 minutes ago. He said he was going to be back within an hour. I don't know where he went though."
That's weird. But I guess I'm already used to him disappearing for no apparent reason. Hope he's not trying to avoid me though.
"Okay. Thanks Wylie. Let's wait and see then."
Still a short chapter. I promise next one will be more consistent. Thanks again for all the kind reviews.
In parallel I'll update my other story, She's my One and only, from Jane's POV.
