Shout-outs go to:
Phoenixmagic1, Jisbon4ever, Anna, Frogster, Country2776, Lisbon94
No, Jane won't be surfing in this chapter. But he'll have his shirt off. . . use your imaginations ladies. And if you need oxygen, call 911 (LOL).
IV. "Getting to Know You. . ."
"So, what are your plans once you get to Hawaii?" Shani asked Lisbon after they had been flying for a few hours.
Lisbon shrugged. "I don't know. Patrick planned this whole thing, you see. It was a total surprise. I mean, I didn't even know about Hawaii, or a honeymoon, or you guys until we got here."
"You didn't know you were going on a honeymoon?" Shani looked surprised. "That's unusual. Most brides at least know about that part—"
"I don't know if Patrick told you this, but I'm very dedicated to my work."
She nodded. "He did mention that."
"Yeah," Lisbon said, nodding. "So, we agreed that. . . we wouldn't go on a honeymoon."
"So, this was a bad surprise for you then?"
Lisbon looked over at Jane, who was playing Quelf with Tavis, April, and Daisy. She smiled gently and shook her head. "No Shani, this was a wonderful surprise for me."
"Why do you think Patrick chose Hawaii for your honeymoon?" Shani asked glancing over in the direction that Lisbon was staring.
"Oh, because there's this place in Hawaii called the Seven Sacred Pools. When you're in it, it feels like a million kisses all over your body. He just told me about it last week, and he wanted to go right away. But I had last minute wedding details to wrap up, and paperwork to file. You know typical stuff like that."
"You know him very well, don't you?"
"I've known him for six years," Lisbon answered. "I should know him."
Shani smiled. "You really love him, don't you?"
Lisbon was startled. "Love him? Of course, I love him. In fact, I love him more than anybody."
"No, love him, love him," Shani replied. "Like the kind of love you hear about on movies and in books, and love songs."
"Oh. . . I've never really thought about it," Lisbon said, laughing slightly. "Love him. . . of course I love him. I mean, I married him. Right?"
Shani's smile was a little more reserved this time. "Of course you love him. Excuse me for asking such a personal question."
"No! It's okay. You have a right to wonder. . . I mean, he has been through a lot in his life. And you don't want to see him get hurt again."
"I don't think you're going to hurt him," Shani said. "I think he found another soul mate in you."
"There's no such thing as soul mates," Lisbon replied.
"MMH. . . but you can get pretty close."
"You're so sure?"
"Yes." Shani glanced at her watch. "Oh, wow. . . nine 'o clock. It's time to get Daisy ready for bed."
"She can sleep on the plane?"
"You'd be surprised." Shani answered. "She can sleep anywhere. Daisy! Bedtime, boo!"
"But mom—"
"No buts. It's bedtime!" Shani replied.
"Come on Lisbon!" Jane called. "Come and take Daisy's place!"
"No, that's okay," Lisbon said. "I have a book to read, and about twelve hours of sleep to catch up on—"
"Come on Auntie Tess! It's fun!" April chimed in with Jane's pleading.
"Come on," Jane said. "I'll let you win."
"Uncle Patrick!" April said, sounding horrified.
Lisbon looked at Shani, who nodded her head encouragingly, and then she went over to join the group. She rolled her eyes at Jane and took a seat next to him. "If you cheat so I can win, you'll be sorry."
"Okay, I'll cheat so April can win then."
"You'll be sorry," April parroted.
"Oh, I'll be sorry?" Jane asked. "You and Aunt Tess will be sorry when I cream the two of you."
"You have some competition," Tavis said. "You seem to forget, that I'm playing with you guys. And I'm a fierce competitor."
"Oh, how could I forget?" Jane answered. "You've given me a run for my money on more than several occasions. But Cooper, you forget who you're playing against."
"The Mentalist, yeah, yeah," Tavis said. "That got old about fifteen years ago."
"It may be old, but I'll still beat you." Jane smiled. "Ask Lisbon."
"Is it true Tess?" Tavis asked. "Will Jane really beat me?"
"Well, you should be able to answer that," Lisbon said. "But the answer's yes. He'll beat you. I've seen him do. . . things you wouldn't believe."
"Tess could just entertain us with stories all night," Tavis said. "We don't even have to play Quelf."
"Daddy," April pleaded.
"Fine," Tavis conceded. "One more game of Quelf, then you Agent Lisbon-Jane has to fill us in on everything that Patrick hasn't filled us in on."
"Oooh! Count me in!" Shani said, coming out of the bathroom with an already sleeping Daisy in her arms.
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Lisbon rested her head on Jane's shoulder two hours later and sighed contentedly. "Good night."
Jane looked over at Shani and Tavis, who were squeezed into one chair and already sleeping, he smiled and brushed a kiss on top of Lisbon's head. "Good night, darling. Good night April!"
April stuck her head out from under her blanket. "Good night Auntie Tess. Uncle Patrick."
At 6am, they were in Hawaii. Jane and Tavis went to rent cars while Lisbon and Shani watched over the luggage. They decided to check into their hotel, which was an hour away from the airport, and then get breakfast together. Afterwards, they would go their separate ways.
"Don't be mad, but. . . I could only get reservations for one hotel room," Jane said to Lisbon when they were alone. "I tried to get two rooms, but the woman I made reservations with, wouldn't hear of a Mr. and a Mrs. having separate rooms. I couldn't even charm my way out of that one."
Lisbon shrugged. "I'm not mad. I mean, it's not like you did it on purpose. Right?"
"Of course not." Jane looked up at the top that was covering their car. "I don't know about you, but I feel like watching the sunrise while we drive. Do you mind if I put the top down?"
Lisbon smiled at him. "What good would a convertible in Hawaii be if the top weren't down?"
"Good point." Jane put the top down, and turned back to Lisbon. His breath caught in his throat as the early sun reflected off the ocean and caught Lisbon's hair, as the sunlight captured her green yes. "Wow!"
"Wow what?" Lisbon asked, suddenly self-conscious.
"You look beautiful. . ."
Lisbon looked at Jane, and was caught off guard too as the sunlight made his hair look blonder, and the ocean made his eyes look bluer. Her heart stopped. "You. . . you look beautiful too."
They both turned away, embarrassed. Jane tried to concentrate on the road and following Tavis, while Lisbon tried to concentrate on the passing scenery. Both trying to ignore a glaring truth. . . that this trip was going to change their lives, and their relationship with each other. . . forever.
TBC. . .
