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Chapter 3 – 2 Years Later
Chapter Note: Words in italics are direct quotes from the show, bold italics are thoughts of Jane or Lisbon.
Spoilers: 6x09 My Blue Heaven
2 Years Later
It had been two years since Jane and Lisbon fled USA after conspiring and murdering Red John. Their life on the island was calm and happy, they had established routines, they also traveled frequently. In the last two years they had visited the Czech Republic, China, Korea, Russia, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, the Greek islands and even several cities of Venezuela. They were happy with each other, although they still hoped to start a family.
Cho on his side had joined the FBI and surprisingly worked for Abbott's team; studying the entire CBI team he had begun to notice how good and talented the five were in their work and he liked having Cho on his team.
Grace and Rigsby lived in San Francisco, had formed an electronic research company and were taking care of their two children, Benjamin and little Maddy.
Abbott had been determined to find Jane and Lisbon since the Red John and the Blake association disaster; but the closest he had been was when Jane and Lisbon got married in the Bahamas, that was the first and last news he got from them. However, now he was exploring a solid clue. Maddy Rigsby had turned a year three weeks ago and her parents held a party for her where several former CBI members like Cho, Hightower, LaRoche and Ardiles met. During the party the birthday girl received a surprise gift, a luxurious personalized doll house; but in the same package there were many other gifts, t-shirts, jewelry, watches, souvenirs and even seashells; these gifts weren't intended for the little girl, but for her parents and friends; Agent Kim Fisher of Abbott's team was present at the party as Cho's company and commented to Abbott about it, who immediately suspected Jane and Lisbon and had the package traced. It was quite complicated given that it had been sent by some people called Pete and Samantha Barsocky, who were carny artists and couldn't find the connection. Investigating, he learned that they were old friends of Jane and managed to trace the package to Venezuela. The country didn't have relations with USA, so extraditing them wasn't an option, but he wanted to sit down and talk to them, so he sent Agent Fisher to a reconnaissance operation, to confirm that they were there and he would fly to the country to see them.
Fisher arrived to the island and stayed at the Ikin Margarita Hotel and Spa, her mission was to mix with the people on the island and find Lisbon and Jane, she had no idea how simple it would be. Jane and Lisbon liked the hotel restaurant in front of the beach and it was common to they went there at least three times a week to have lunch or dinner. During her second day on the island, Fisher had the opportunity to have them seated at the table next to hers. They are them definitely, she thought, they had not changed and they were talking in English about the results of some cooking competition they had seen on TV, apparently, they didn't agree with their favorites to win. She tried not to get notice by them, but it was in vain, with two people so perceptive, she watching them while pretending to read a book that was obviously in English wasn't going to happen to be perceived by that pair.
- Hi, how are you? My husband and I noticed that you have been watching us and listening to us for a while. Are you American? Are you here alone? Need help? Would you like to join us for lunch? - Lisbon said
- Excuse me, it wasn't my intention to intrude, is that surrounded by so much Spanish I thought it was strange to hear two people speak English so fluent, more when I don't speak any Spanish - Fisher said
- Well in that case we insist that you accompany us to lunch, so you will have someone to talk to - Jane said and he and Lisbon made a gesture for her to sit down with them. This wasn't part of her plan, but well it was time to improvise.
- Thank you - Fisher said and sat at the table
- No problem. You're American, what brings you here, alone? - Lisbon ask
- Escape the routine. I was offered a promotion at work and I'm taking the time to think if I really want it - Fisher said
- Wise decision, take your time to reflect, this is an excellent place to do it - Lisbon said
- Yes, it's true, we say it from our own experience - Jane said and he and Lisbon laughed a little
- And what are you doing here? What do you do? - Fisher ask
- We are here to have fun and enjoy. We spent a few hard years and now it's time to relax and enjoy - Jane said
- Well, it sounds like you guys retired, but you seem too young for that - Fisher said laughing
- No quiet, you're right, not to that end - Lisbon said and the three laughed
The lunch passed happily while they talked about food, travel and music. Fisher was surprised at how much she like Jane and Lisbon, they were really lovely.
- I really love spending this time with you two, thank you very much for the lunch. By chance you know a good place to go to dinner, my treat - Fisher said
- Yeah, we know some. We would love to go - Lisbon said
- We pick you up here at 7pm, ok? - Jane ask
- Excellent, see you later - Fisher said and said goodbye to both with a hug
Upon returning to her room Fisher called Abbott and told him everything about her meeting with Lisbon and Jane and that she would see them in the night. Abbott immediately took the first flight to the island with four other agents as his companions.
Lisbon and Jane on the other hand took Fisher to dinner at "El Remo", where the dinner was fabulous and went very well and even Jane gave some tips to Fisher to help her make her decision about the promotion at work.
Abbott arrived on the island the next morning and met Franklin, who he ask about Jane and Lisbon.
- Good morning, do you speak English? - Abbott ask
- A little, how can I help you, Mr.? - Franklin ask
- Did you happen to see these two people today? - Abbott ask showing him a picture of Jane and Lisbon together from when they worked at the CBI. They were next to each other sitting on Jane's couch, the picture had been taken by Grace and since it was in Jane's place it had ended up in Abbott's hands when he close the CBI
- No, sir, I haven't seen them - Franklin said
- Well, if you see them, let me know - Abbott said, placing a $ 20 bill in his pocket
Abbott went up to talk to Fisher in his room while Franklin went directly to call Jane.
- Good morning, Jane residence, who do you want to talk to? - Francelis answer the phone
- Hola hermana, ¿Puedo hablar con Jane? (Hi, sister, can I talk to Jane?) - Franklin said
- Hola, seguro, un momento (Hello, sure, one moment) - Francelis said
- Mr. Jane, Franklin is on the phone and wants to talk to you - Francelis said to Jane to give him the phone
- Good morning Franklin, what can I help you? - Jane said
- There's a sir, he came to the hotel today and he was asking about your wife and you - Franklin said
- Really, and how does he look like? - Jane ask
- He is big, bald, black, walks with four other men dressed in black, they registered a few minutes ago and went up to their rooms - Franklin said
- Thanks for the information Franklin, I really appreciate it - Jane said
- You're welcome Mr. Jane, anything for you - Franklin said and hung up the phone
Jane went to the balcony where Lisbon was sitting reading a book, he sat next to her and kissed her hair
- Hi! honey - Lisbon said
- Franklin just called; you know sometimes I'm surprised at my abilities. I was right about Kim, she's an FBI agent; Abbott just checked into the hotel and is asking about us - Jane said
- It shouldn't surprise me, although it was a bit obvious, she watched and spied on our conversation, it was not very subtle. And what are we going to do about Abbott? - Teresa said
- I think we should pay him a visit, he came from so far away, we should return the courtesy; besides, he cannot do anything to us here - Jane said
Jane and Lisbon got ready and decided to go visit Abbott. When arriving Franklin informed them that he was alone in the restaurant eating his lunch, so they decided to accompany him.
- Hello. Does it bother you if we accompany you? - Jane said while he and Lisbon were standing in front of him
- Mr. Jane, Miss Lisbon or do you now prefer Mrs. Jane? I'm glad to see you, I thought it would take me a lot of work to find you, please take a seat - Abbott said smiling. Jane opened the chair for Lisbon and she sat down and he sat next to her.
- Welcome agent Abbott, I'm glad to see you. We were waiting for you - Lisbon said
- Seriously, Mrs. Jane? - Abbott ask
- Yes, your infiltrated agent wasn't at all subtle, you should tell Kim to join us - Jane said
- I can't, she is on her way back to Austin. But I'm here. My congratulations to you two, you have evaded me well in these two years, but I always knew that your former agents would be your weakness, although the idea of sending them gifts with your carny friends was brilliant - Abbott said
- What exactly do you want Abbott? Why did you come? You can't arrest us here - Lisbon said
- It is not my intention. I came to give you an offer. (Abbott paused) I've been studying your cases, reviewing your work for the past two years, it's very good, excellent actually. You two and your team closed every case assigned to you, which is why we at the FBI want you to come and work for us. We are willing to ignore and give you immunity in all charges of which you are accused as long as you work for us for a minimum of 5 years - Abbott said
- We don't believe you - Both Jane and Lisbon said at the same time
- Well, it's a real offer, you can return to the US with your friends and family. Here I have the offer, you can study it if you want and give me your answer - Abbott said giving them the sheets with the offer. They took the sheet and got up from the table
- We'll think about it - Jane said
- All right, I'll be here until the day after tomorrow, I'm waiting for your answer - Abbott said and Jane and Lisbon left and he continued with his lunch.
When they returned to their apartment, Jane and Lisbon locked themselves in their room to read and discuss the offer presented by Abbott.
- This is crazy, after all Abbott did to us, he wants us to go to work for him - Lisbon said
- It's crazy, but it's not a bad deal at all, working for the FBI was always a dream of yours when we were in CBI, you can also see your brothers - Jane said
- I'm not sure I want to see what disasters those three probably made over the last two years and I'm not sure that working for the FBI is even my dream anymore Patrick. It's not just my life now, it's ours and we will make a decision that we can both live with - Lisbon said
- You're right, love, we should both agree on this - Jane said hugging and kissing her
They talked for a while longer until they both agreed with their decision and even wrote some things on a sheet of paper. After that, they decided to have dinner with Abbott.
The three of them sat in the restaurant, they seemed calm and cheerful, inside the only one calm was Jane. They ordered and remained silent for a while, until they were served their food, Abbott was impatient.
- And you came to an agreement regarding my offer? - Abbott ask all of the sudden, showing a little anxious
- Yes, Teresa and I talked about it and we considered the pros and cons of your proposal - Jane said
- And what decision did you make? - Abbott said
- Maybe we can work for you, but there are certain considerations with which we must agree so that this can happen - Jane said and Lisbon took out a sheet of paper from her purse and gave it to Abbott
- What is this? - Abbott asked surprised
- It is a list of our own terms, which we want you to read and accept before us accepting or denying your offer - Lisbon said
- So political of you two, it surprises me. Ok let's see what you wrote here - Abbott said and start reading their terms
Patrick and Teresa Jane Work Terms
1.- We will work for the FBI as long as we work together on the same team.
2.- No federal parole. We are free people.
3.- The FBI will provide the CBI couch and will place it near where my wife will be assigned.
4.- I will use the surname Lisbon as professional name. It isn't allowed to address to me as "agent Jane".
5.- We will establish ourselves in any part of Austin that seems appropriate to us. We will live under our own roof and not under one provided by the FBI.
- Well, it's reasonable, although the second one remains to be seen. The charges pending against you are homicide, obstruction of justice, aggravated assault, grand theft auto, etcetera. You're looking at 20 to life. I don't think the FBI agrees not to have you guys on probation, considering that we already know you represent a flight risk, both of you proved to be excellent at it - Abbott said
- What is on the list is not negotiable Abbott, we will not return if we can't live on our own terms - Jane said
- I get it. Let me talk to my superiors. I go back in a minute - Abbott and he got up from the table, went out of the restaurant to talk on the phone with his superiors in Austin. Abbott was out for a few minutes and then sat down again with Lisbon and Jane
- Talk to my superiors and they are willing to not impose the federal parole, but you will be under my supervision, if you screw up, run away, do anything that I do not like, you two will go to the jailhouse. Sign, and we have a deal - Abbott said
- We can live with that – Both Jane and Lisbon said, looking at each other first and them Abbott who had smile on his face
Jane and Lisbon took two days to prepare to return to the US, they had several things in their apartment that decided to pack because they wanted to take them with them, many were souvenirs and things they had bought in their trips. They decided to leave the apartment to Francelis and Franklin, who thought it was crazy and a very expensive gift, but they insisted, and promised to visit them.
Abbott, his men, Jane and Lisbon arrived in Austin almost at noon; Abbott took them to the JW Marriott Austin hotel and left two agents with them, he wanted to give them time to change and get ready before taking them to the FBI to sign the final contract and introduce them to the team members. He wanted to win the sympathy of Jane and Lisbon so he arranged so that not only Cho was there when they arrived, but also Rigsby and Van Pelt, they would be very pleased to see them. Jane and Lisbon had lunch in their room, took a shower and prepared to go to the FBI. Jane dressed in a 3-piece gray suit, as he used to and Lisbon also did, she dressed in a white blouse, black jacket, dark jeans and black boots.
- Agent Lisbon returned - Jane said looking at her
- Also, my troublemaker, headache consultant - Lisbon said
- Auch, that hurt - Jane said with a hurt puppy face
- It's not true, do you want me to tell you a little secret? - Lisbon said almost in a whisper
- Please, tell me - Jane said
- This look of yours I always found it exciting. I have a few fantasies that involve you using this suit, my office, your CBI loft and your couch too - Lisbon said with a flirty voice
- Well darling, later we can take care of that - Jane said flirting too
- I like that idea - Lisbon said and then she kiss him
Jane and Lisbon were taken to the FBI building in Austin by their two bodyguard agents. When they arrived, Abbott was waiting for them in Lobby.
- Welcome to the FBI, come with me, I have a welcome gift - Abbott said smiling and guiding Jane and Lisbon up the stairs. He directed them to a kind of empty conference room, he went to the door on the other side of the room, opened it and signaled someone to enter, at that moment Grace, Rigsby and Cho entered and for the first time in two years Jane and Lisbon get to see them. Grace shout of emotion, while everyone else just smiled and shared long and strong hugs.
- Jane, boss, I'm so happy to see you - Rigsby said
- Yes, me too, we have a lot to catch up, what are you guys doing here? - Cho ask
- The two look very good, actually fabulous. Thank you very much for the gifts, how did you hear about Maddy? By the way, she loved the doll house - Van Pelt said talking really fast
- Wow, one of the three of you is going to let us talk? and I'm not your boss anymore, I thought it had already made that clear - Lisbon said smiling
- I'm sorry boss, but you are always going to be our boss - Cho said with a smile
- Very well. I understand the feeling, why don't you all sit down and I explain what you all are doing here. Don't worry, after I'll give you all the time you want to catch up and believe me when I say you have lots of things to catch up with - Abbott said smiling looking at Lisbon and Jane
- I've been planning to have the five of you in the same room for a few months now, I've been studying your cases - Abbott said but Grace interrupted him
- For what? Because you couldn't accuse us all about Blake's association and Red John you decided that you would look for something else to catch us with? - Grace said angry
- Mrs. Rigsby could you let me finish? Thank you. No, I don't seek to accuse you of anything, neither by Red John or any other case. Actually, I spent the last two years studying the cases of all those who work at CBI, trying to find out who were members of the Blake association. As I have already told Agent Cho and Jane and Lisbon I am impressed with your work, it is brilliant. The skills of you as a team are incredible, excellent indeed; Lisbon's leadership and training, Jane's strategies and observation skills, Cho's persuasion and combat, Rigsby's arson experience and Val Pelt's computer and hacking skills make you a fearsome team. You closed every case assigned to you, you don't give up, I like that - Abbott said
- Ok, and you brought us here to apologize and praise us? That's weird - Grace said
- No, that's not entirely true either. As Jane and Lisbon already know, I brought you here with the intention not only to bring you all together, but to offer you guys a job - Abbott said
- What? - Rigsby and Van Pelt said surprised, while Jane, Lisbon and Cho remained silent
- Yes, I brought you to offer you a job as part of my team. Agent Cho already works for me along with another trained agent Kim Fisher and two rookies Jason Wylie and Michelle Vega. Jane and Lisbon also agreed to come to work on the team, so I only need you two Rigsby and Van Pelt - Abbott said. Grace and Rigsby were impressed while Jane, Lisbon and Cho still didn't say anything.
- Abbott could leave us alone for a few minutes, we need to discuss some things as a team - Lisbon said
- Of course, the boss has spoken. I'll be in my office, when you have finished knock on the door and Agent Collins will call me - Abbott said and left the room
- Abbott is kidding right? After everything he did, he wants us to work for him and you three said yes? - Grace said exalted
- Calm down Grace, you have to let them speak first - Rigsby said and Grace made a gesture indicating that she was listening
- I went to the FBI academy, when I got out, Abbott asked for me to join his team, I had no choice, it is not something I could decide. However, it's not a bad team to work with, I've been with them for six months and it's been good so far - Cho said
- He offered us a deal, he won't accuse us for the murder of McAllister or anything related to it if we worked for him for a minimum of 5 years, we didn't think it was a bad deal, we had no idea that he wanted the whole team, although I have to admit that I love the idea of the gang getting back together - Jane said
- Patrick, we are not a gang, this is serious, I worry of what he will use to force Grace and Rigsby to stay here - Lisbon said
- I think he haves nothing, he would have put it on the table, and since when you call Jane, Patrick - Grace ask curiously
- Ahh well that's a long story, I can't call him Jane because that's also my last name now - Lisbon said smiling
- What? - Cho, Grace and Rigsby said at the same time
- She meant to say that now she is my wife, we are married, so she can't call me Jane, because she is also called Jane, Teresa Lisbon Jane to be more specific - Jane said showing his wedding ring and Lisbon also showed them her engagement and wedding ring
- OMG, I'm so happy, I always knew that you two would end up together - Grace said while hugging them both
- Cho, you owe me 50 $ - Rigsby said laughing
- Yeah, I know - Cho said smiling while the rest laughed
- And what are we going to do about Abbott and his offer? - Grace ask
- It's your decision, but something I can tell you is that I think this would be a good opportunity for you and your family, it's the FBI, they have all the resources you can imagine; It would also be good for Ben and Maddy, they have a nursery for employees on the second floor, with trained teachers and babysitters, the benefits are good, and Austin is a nice place to live if we ignore the heat - Cho said
- Cho is right, but let me tell you if you decide to accept it, we will help you moving here; we should buy houses next to each other, or maybe a big land and we build our houses there, so in the future our children would all grow together - Jane said excited
- Ok, honey, you've already went a little crazy - Lisbon said smiling while stirring his curls with her hand
- No, I think it's brilliant. Growing up with the family, Ben and Maddy would have their Aunt Teresa, their uncle Patrick and their uncle Kimball and their future cousins nearby. That's the truth, we're family - Rigsby said and Grace began to cry a little
- Ok, but I demand to be called Uncle Cho, I don't like how Uncle Kimball sounds like - Cho said and everyone laughed
- I agree too, the family must stay together, tell Abbott to come, we have his answer - Grace said and Rigsby knocked on the door to Agent Collins to bring Abbott. By the time he entered, he found the five of them sharing a group hug in the middle of the room. Abbott cleared his throat for their notice his presence, the five parted and stood in front of him.
- I assume you have made a decision about the offer, what is your response? - Abbott ask
- We'll take the job; you'll have the entire CBI team working here for you. The family must remain together - Grace said
- Excellent decision, in that case it is a pleasure for me to say welcome to the FBI agents - Abbott said smiling
- Thanks - The five said at the same time
- Come, I'll show you the bullpen, where you will be and I'll introduce you to the rest of the team members - Abbott said and the five followed him
Abbott showed them the bullpen; it was huge with windows that reached up to the sky. Cho had the first desk, behind him it would be Lisbon with Jane's couch behind near the window, next to them would be Rigsby and Van Pelt and next to them Wylie and Vega and Fisher have the first desk on the other corner. He would give him a week to relocate in Austin with help of the FBI, of course, Abbott was excited about the amazing team he was forming. On the other hand, Cho was happy to have his friends back, Rigsby and Van Pelt for having the family together and Jane and Lisbon were happy to be back home with their real family.