I still can't believe that this story has had 490 views! Thank you to everyone who has supported me... I must admit that I almost thought about deserting this piece after the first chapter. I can assure you that I will publish more Mentalist stories so don't give up hope! It's a little short but here it is... the final chapter of I Did It To Protect you.
Lisbon lifted her son into her arms as they walked up the long hill. "Are we going to see daddy again?" he asked innocently. She bit her lip and nodded.
"Yeah Danny." He smiled happily and buried his face in her neck. When they got to the top Lisbon saw three figures standing around a grave.
"Hey buddy!" Daniel turned around and outstretched his arms to get held by Rigsby. Lisbon chuckled and handed him over.
"Sometimes I think he likes you two more than me," she said with a smile. Van Pelt gave the little boy a kiss on his forehead and grabbed her husband's hand.
"He's a little piece of Jane for all of us. I think he would have wanted it that way." They all looked at the gravestone in front of them.
In Memory Of Patrick Jane
Devoting Husband, Loving Father,
Outstanding Friend
Died 24th November 2013
Aged 39
Finally with Angela and Charlotte
Daniel scrambled to get down from Rigsby's arms and ran over to his mother. Lisbon bent down to pick him up. "Will I ever get to see daddy?" She brushed his hair out of his eyes.
"Of course you will baby. And when you do we will be a family again." He snuggled up to her, content.
"I can't wait," he said happily. Lisbon held him close.
"I can't either."
If you liked this and read NCIS fanfiction I recommend reading 'Hostage Headquarters' by mousanony. The final chapter inspired the ending of this story.