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Everyone lets out a sigh of relief when the game's interrupted by the news that Jane has a visitor. He shrugs and throws down his cards and starts to collect his winnings.

"Sorry guys but that's my girl coming to visit."

He can't keep the grin off his face as he's led to the visitor's room. This detention is a piece of cake. His guards obviously know his story and don't see him as a real prisoner or a threat. As the only detainee they've been relaxed with him and it only took a couple of hypnosis sessions to help one guard stop smoking and one to lose weight, plus a few card tricks and they've been putty in his hands. If it wasn't that they were keeping him away from the love of his new life, he would enjoy this latest stint of incarceration.

The guards open the door then let him pass before them into the visitor's room. She sits in a chair all alone in the room. The sound of the door opening has caught her attention and she's looking straight at him. A smile spread across her face as their eyes lock on to each other. Jane reluctantly tears his eyes away from her and turns to the guards.

"Could you leave us alone please"

They nod and one of them speaks:

"We'll be right outside the door."

He lowers his voice.

"Is that her?"

Jane nods.

"Well worth it, I'd spend a month in detention for her."

Jane's brow furrows.

"Er.. thank you, but be a little more respectful guys, that's my girl you're talking about.. and she carries a gun."

The guard turns a little shame-faced.

"Sorry man."

Jane beams at him and pats him on the arm.

"It's okay."

They back out the door and Jane turns around and enjoys his second look at Teresa as he makes his way to the table. She raises her eyebrows at him.

"I see you've got them twisted around your little finger. It didn't take you long."

Jane shrugs.

"Makes life a little easier inside when one's doing penance for his girl."

"It's what you deserve for being an idiot and not speaking up sooner. Now you're living the life in here while I clean up a mess."

"Ouch, don't I even get a kiss first."

He leans in and they kiss. He can taste the mint she popped in her mouth after the bad coffee she drank while waiting for officialdom to let her in to see him, and he appreciates her thoughtfulness. During the past thirty-six hours since she left him, he's relived their first kisses over and over again. Every moment of them locked in his memory palace. Now this third one brings new sensations and memories. It's amazing how the same two lips can ignite so many different tastes, emotions and stories. The first a tender exploration of a new understanding, the second filled with desperation and longing at their forced separation. This one a reminder of what he's missing and an overwhelming desire to make up for all their lost time, holding the promise of many discoveries to make. He feels her move beneath him and she stands and wraps her arms around his neck pulling him further in to her, all without them breaking contact, he approves of her skill. Finally they break to breathe and search each other's faces. She looks the same as she always does but new. Now she's his, now he belongs to her.

He lets his hands graze her arms and feels her shudder under his touch.

"How did it go with Pike?"

Her eyes tell him that it had been a difficult conversation.

"He tried to be understanding but I could tell he was hurt and angry. He's a good man he doesn't deserve to be treated like this."

Jane reaches across the table and takes her hand.

"I'm sorry. Next time we see him I'll let him punch me, that should make up for it. People seem to get a great deal of satisfaction from punching me."

Jane's relieved when he's rewarded with a smile.

"How's it going in here?"

He shrugs.

"You know it's hell but I can put up with it, it's only a week after all even if each hour lasts a day."

"Shhh, you have them eating out of your hand."

"Meh, but the last part's true."

Lisbon nods her head.

"I've brought you the things you requested"

"Including the tea bags?"

"Of course, priorities right?"

"Right."

As they're talking Jane's playing with Lisbon's hand in a similar manner as he plays with his own. Rubbing across her fingertips, gently stroking her knuckles, Lisbon intertwines her fingers through his. She looks at intensely at him.

"I miss you."

A small smile appears for a wistful moment.

"I miss you too."

They hold each other's gaze and then Lisbon breaks into that embarrassed self-conscious smile he loves.

"Does this seem a little weird to you?"

He flicks his head to one side.

"A little, but in a good way."

Her smile broadens in relief.

"Definitely in a good way."

Jane heart sinks as he hears the door open, he sees the same reaction in Lisbon, her hold on his hand tightens. He hears from voice behind him.

"Sorry Jane it's time to get back. Time to lock the doors."

The two of them slowly rise from their seats. Jane can hear the two guards making their way towards them.

"Just give us a minute guys."

The footsteps stop.

He closes the space between him and Lisbon and takes her in his arms, her eyes are watery and he kisses each one, her instinct to close them causing a tear to fall. He brushes it away. His voice is husky with emotion.

"I can have you bring me a blueberry muffin if you like."

Lisbon chokes out a small burst of laughter and smiles.

Jane moves away an imaginary hair off her cheek.

"That's better."

He gives her a quick kiss.

"See you tomorrow."

"She nods her head. He places his hand behind her neck but he doesn't need to apply any pressure she comes up willingly to meet him.