A/N: hi guys. Here's the last chapter. I don't know if there are still people reading my story. I hope you will like this last chapter.

Lisbon and her team have 72 hours to find a fourteen years old girl wha has been kidnapped before her abductor kill her. But this case bring back a past that Lisbon wanted to hide to everyone.

Epilogue

It was two weeks since Jane had requested Cho's help in researching Annabelle origins. Jane finally got word that Cho needed to see him. He had not yet returned to work. He was bored. Jane did not like being idle. He had read all the books that were in the apt and there was a limit to daytime TV he could watch. He spent much of his time outdoors sitting at the nearby park. He hated that his freedom of movement was so limited. There was only so much he could do one handed.

Lisbon had returned to work a week earlier. He was on his own during the day. He kept his phone on him at all times since Lisbon loved to surprise call him. It felt good to be loved once again to know someone cared. Living with Lisbon was the best thing that had happened to him since the death of his family.

His arm was slowly improving. Lisbon was still worried about him when he was not near. She liked to do everything which would make his life easier. He normally did not appreciate all the extra attention. However, with Lisbon it was different. He loved when she was preparing his tea in the morning and their evening watching TV together. He loved when she helped him dress because his arm did not allow him to do it alone.

This woman was extraordinary. She seemed even more psychic than himself. She knew exactly what he wanted before he did most of the time. The only thing she did not help him to do was take a shower. Though, she did undress and waterproof the bandage for him. They were not intimate. They were not ready to take that step. Eventually it would come after he was completely healed. Now it was still too early. They did other things to show affection. They kissed and cuddled each other. They understood that it was not yet time for anything more than that. They did not care they had all the time in the world to accomplish those other things.

This morning Lisbon had an early appointment with her boss. She had to leave earlier than expected. Jane had assured her he would be able to dress himself so she did not have to worry. She hesitated on hearing that. She was still afraid he would hurt himself while dressing. Finally his reassurances overcame her reluctance, he had won and she was about to leave. He wanted to have breakfast with her before she left. It was to enjoy this moment together. They sat in the kitchen quietly drinking their morning beverages consisting of coffee for Lisbon and tea for Jane. Jane was still dressed in a robe which she had given him on the first day she allowed him to move in. She really liked the color it brought out the brilliant blue in his eyes. The quiet morning was broken when Lisbon spoke up.

- " What are you going to do today?" She asked wondering what her partner does all day.

- " I think I'll go to the park" he said. "It's quiet and very beautiful. I want to enjoy it while I still can. It won't be too much longer that I'll be back at work with you. You need to recharge by drinking in the beauty which is nature. Besides it was doctor recommended."

- " Ok Jane just take it easy. Do not do much with your arm" she recalled. "You should not make too much an effort. Please do not forget…"

- " It is not likely I would forget..." Jane said.

He was still smarting from the pain he suffered the last time he tried to use his arm.

- " I know you are frustrated. I assure you it will not be too much longer" she said sipping her coffee.

- " I know but I so badly want to use it." Jane said pouting.

Lisbon smiled rose then leaned over to kiss him on the lips. Rising she took her jacket off the back of the chair leaving Jane alone. He immediately grabbed his phone and called Cho who responded immediately.

- " Lisbon left a few minutes ago" Jane informed. "She went to see Bertram. That should distract her for awhile. We will meet at the park."

- " I'll meet you at the park in twenty minutes" Cho said hanging up.

Jane went to the bathroom to get ready. Since he still struggled to move his arm, he decided to dress simply. He grabbed a T-shirt from the drawer and pants then entered the shower. He was careful not to force too much on his arm, but it was not so easy. He felt a shooting pain through the shoulder into his hand, but decided to ignore it.

After showering he dressed. He was panting. The pain was very strong. He chose he would not take anything for the pain. He did not like feeling tired and weak. The pain for the most part was bearable. He went down to the living room. Picked up a jacket and his phone then left the apartment. Cho would be there in a few minutes. He did not want to be late. This meeting was something far too important. He would not make his colleague wait.

When Jane arrived at the park, he found Cho sitting on a bench with a book in hand. Cho looked up as he approached then grabbed a folder next to him. He handed it to Jane. He was curious to know what it contained. He would not open it here. He preferred to do it in the privacy of the apartment.

- " You read this file?" He asked Cho.

- " I have" he replied.

- " Did you tell anyone?" Jane asked because utmost secrecy is needed if the file contains what he suspects it would.

- " Not a soul" he deadpanned.

- " Thanks Cho, it is important and I promise I'll explain everything to you later." Jane said rising.

- " No need, I know…" the officer stated.

- " You ... you know everything?" Jane stammered as he stopped in his tracks then turned to look at his friend still seated on the bench. "How…?"

- " Yes I do. I'm a detective I figured it out just like you did!" Cho said.

- " I'm sorry Cho, but I could not tell you…" Jane apologized.

- " I know and I do not blame you." He said.

Jane did not know what to say. Cho was a really good friend to both him and Lisbon. Jane knew he could count on him for his digression. There was nothing left now but to return to the apartment. Read the file and see if it confirms his suspicions. Jane was fairly confident it would though,

- " I think I'll go home now" said Jane. "Thanks again for your help."

Cho Nodded and watched as Jane left the area.

Jane clutched the file in his good hand as he went back to the apartment. He held the record tightly between his fingers. He certainly did not want the papers within spilling out by his carelessness. He would have confirmation on who was Lisbon's daughter and where she lived. He hoped that it would be Annabelle. This child looks so much like her when she was young. It would be difficult to learn otherwise.

He finally arrived at the apt. He opened the door by shifting the file to his sling and getting the keys out. He shrugged off the coat and placed it in the closet. Then he sat down on the couch placing the file on his knees. He hesitated to open it. He had asked Cho for the research. Now he was having doubts. He did not know if he had the right to read the results. This was Lisbon's right not his. He argued with himself. What if the file contained something shocking? Could he take the risk of inflicting her more pain? No, he had to read it before saying anything. His logic overcame his fear once again.

- oooo -

Lisbon opened her apartment door at about seven o'clock. She had spent the day at work completing reports behind her desk. She did not even take time to eat lunch. She did call Jane to see if everything was okay though the day. Each time he sounded conflicted. His word did not match the emotion. Though, he assured her that everything was fine. That his arm did not hurt too much. She suspected he had hurt himself again and was trying unsuccessfully in covering up the pain. He told her he wanted to talk to her on their last conversation before she left for the day. On the drive home she was left wondering what sort of topic did Jane want to speak with her? Whatever it was he sounded serious. That would bode no good Lisbon thought.

She took a cleansing breath before she went to search for him. She found him in the kitchen preparing tea. She did not especially like him doing that but she held her tongue. It was very hard not to scold him but disturbing him could cause much more damage than letting him finish. Once he had placed the hot kettle back on the range top she walked up and encircled his waist with her arms. She leaned her head against his good shoulder and kissed him on the back of the neck.

-" What are you doing Lover?" Lisbon purred in his ear.

- " You're back already?" Jane squeaked being surprised.

- " I could not wait to see you" she replied. "After that last phone call I had to leave, I was worried. How did you hurt yourself this time? Don't deny it I heard the pain in your voice."

- " Yes, about that…I did hurt myself taking the shower and getting myself dressed." He admitted. "But this conversation is not only about me. Please Teresa sit down and get comfortable on the couch. I have something to show you."

He quietly moved away then grabbed a folder on the table. Lisbon did as he asked to sit quietly on the couch.

Jane stood in front of her with the folder. He handed it to her then sat next to her.

- " What is this?" She asked.

- " Teresa I did some research well I did not actually do it but it was done for me. I want you to keep an open mind. I did this for you. Do you remember our discussion two week ago about your Daughter?" He asked

- " So this file…" Teresa said with her hands trembling.

- " Yes Teresa it does it hold the answers you seek…I love you so much I could not stand you not knowing. I wanted to bring peace to your troubled mind. You see I listened to the pain in your heart. Please do not get mad at me. I really want you to have some closure." Jane earnestly pleaded. "You are free to open it and know or ignore it. I will be fine and we will be fine either way."

He rose to return to the kitchen. He was leaving Lisbon making her decision.

- " Patrick wait" Teresa said. "Please stay with me."

She said in a very small voice.

- " Ok Teresa I will stay. Why don't we open the file together if you want to know?" Jane suggested as he sat beside her.

- " Patrick I would like that." Teresa said.

Jane steadied her hands as the file was placed on her knees and the cover was opened.

Teresa gasped as she read the report. He heard her sob then saw tears falling from her face. He gently wiped the tears from her eyes the kissed her forehead.

- " My Daughter," she sobbed against him, "This is my Daughter."

- " Yes Teresa she's your Daughter the report confirms it." Jane said holding her with his good arm.

Lisbon continued through the happy tears.

- " She is happy…and has a good family." Lisbon said.

- " Yes she is very happy…She has a great family as you know." Patrick said affirming everything.

Lisbon wept a little longer before raising her head to Jane.

- " This is her…Annabelle Baxter" Teresa whispered. "Annabelle is my Daughter."

- " Yes Teresa, Annabelle is your Daughter" Jane confirmed.

- " I always thought she would look like her Father…She looks like me. There is no trace of her Father as I look at her. She has nothing to do with him and I left her. I should have kept her." Lisbon wailed.

- " You should not have any regrets Teresa. I know you love your Daughter and I am sure that she also will love when you tell her who you are." Jane said.

- " No, I will not say anything," she said shaking her head vehemently.

Jane calmed her down then she spoke again.

-" I do not want to disturb her any more then what she experienced already. She knows that I am the agent who helped her and that's enough." Lisbon stubbornly said.

- " It's your choice Teresa. I just wanted you to know. This knowledge was only known to the two of us and Cho." Jane said.

- " Cho…? Why Cho? Lisbon asked.

-" He figured it out when I asked him to run the tests. He was the person who helped me do the research on Annabelle." Jane replied.

-" I must thank him" Lisbon absentmindedly said.

-" I think he would appreciate that." Jane said.

Lisbon now turned the page to read the history of her Daughter. How she ended up in Sacramento from Chicago.

Annabelle was adopted by a nice couple, the Stabler. John Stabler worked in publicity while his wife, Lois, stayed at home to look after the baby. John had found a job in California and moved when Annabelle was just a few months old. At the age of two, the family had had a car accident, killing the parents and leaving Annabelle alone. The Stabler were also orphans, thereby Annabelle had been placed in the orphanage. The Baxter had adopted her soon after and she had lived with them ever since.

A photo of Annabelle as a baby fell from the folder and Lisbon picked it up. She gazed it while feeling the tears running down her cheeks again. Annabelle was about six months old in this picture. It was taken shortly after the accident. She had pretty little brown curls, big green eyes and a smile which would melt you to the core. She was beautiful. Lisbon was proud of her Daughter.

- " I do not need to tell her the truth" Lisbon said wiping away the tears. "Now I know she's fine and happy. She has a good family and friends. I did not need more. I could go to see her as an agent."

- "As I told you, it's your choice" stated Jane holding on to one of her hands. "And I'm sure she'll be happy to see you too."

Jane leaned over to kiss Lisbon, then got up and returned to the kitchen. Lisbon remained a little while in the living room looking at the pictures in the folder and the details of her Daughter's life. She wanted to get to know everything about her. What she liked? What she wanted to be later in life. She wanted to know everything about her Daughter.

- " I love you Annabelle" whispered Lisbon to the photo of her daughter.

Then she rose and joined Jane in the kitchen.

- oooo -

Two more weeks passed before Lisbon decided to go see Annabelle. She struggled to make this decision. She would not interfere in the life of her Daughter. But the urge was too strong and Jane had agreed to accompany her. They had contacted Baxter claiming to want to see Annabelle and they were delighted. So on Saturday morning, Jane and Lisbon came to the family home. Lisbon hesitated to leave the car. She was afraid to see her even if she was waiting for this moment.

- " Everything will be fine" Jane reassured.

- " I know but I'm scared" she confessed.

- " You can always go home" he offered.

Lisbon did not answer but exited the car. Jane followed her to the door and put a hand on the small of her back. She knocked on the door and it was Loretta who opened.

- "Agent Lisbon, Mr. and Mrs. await you in the living room" she announced letting them in. Loretta held Jane's good arm. "Thank you Mr. Jane for bringing our Annabelle back I knew that you would help us."

- " I 'm glad I could help all of you" Jane smiled.

Jane came into the room to find Lisbon sitting on the couch next to Laurence. James was standing next to the fireplace deep in thought. The blonde walked up to the man then greeted him and sat down in a chair. James turned to his wife, Jane and Lisbon.

- " I know the real reason for your visit" he said. "I know about the blood tests that you have done."

- " I…I…" Lisbon tried to speak but James held up a hand to silence her.

- " You are her biological mother" he finished.

Lisbon was unable to say any thing. She did not expect this.

- " I researched her history after adopting Annabelle. I discovered as probably you did also that she was from Chicago. I know that you are also of this city agent Lisbon." Mr. Baxter said.

- " That's right...I came from Chicago." Lisbon confirmed.

- " I want to know one thing agent Lisbon. Why did you abandon your daughter? Why not keep her with you?" He asked.

- " I ... I love my daughter Mr. Baxter. But I could not keep her with me. The circumstances of her conception ..." Lisbon faltered and could not finish the sentence.

Mr. Baxter had realized what Lisbon was saying.

- "All I want is for her to be happy. I 'm not here for you to take her away from you. I just want ... I just want to be a small part of her life" Lisbon finished.

Seeing the fear in Laurence's eyes she added by directing her comment right at her.

- " I'm not trying to take your place in her heart. She knows me as agent Teresa Lisbon and I want to keep it that way." Lisbon said trying to reassure the Mother.

- " Won't it be difficult for you to see her and not confess who you are?" asked Laurence.

- " I'm not saying it will be easy. However, I think I have demonstrated that Annabelle happiness is my priority." Lisbon said with an air of authority.

Jane sensing an indecision in the Mother spoke up.

- " With my long association with Agent Teresa Lisbon I can attest she is truthful and does the hardest things possible. If she says she does not want to usurp your position that is the truth. She will move heaven and earth to keep her word." Jane said.

- " Thank you Mr. Jane for your input..." Laurence said.

- " My pleasure and I must say any association with Agent Lisbon will only bear good fruit. She is an extraordinary woman." Jane said with his love shining through.

Lisbon smiled at Jane and Mr. Baxter noticed the attraction.

- "Annabelle will return soon…she went with her best friend." Laurence informed them. "She will be happy to see you."

- " I need you to keep the secret of my true relationship with her. Please do not ever tell her" asked Lisbon.

- "Are you sure you want do this?" asked Laurence. "I mean, why not say who you are?"

- " If I did that then I would be forced to explain why I abandoned her. That information I never want her to learn. It would be totally unfair for her to learn that." confessed Lisbon. "She does not need to know."

Laurence was about to say something when the sound of the front door drew their attention. Annabelle came bounding into the living room. She stopped at seeing Agent Lisbon and her colleague, Patrick Jane. She caught the eye of her Father and walked towards agent Lisbon.

- " Hello Agent Lisbon, I'm glad to see you again" Annabelle smiled. "I never had the opportunity to thank you for saving me."

- " I was doing my job Annabelle and I 'm glad to see you too" said Lisbon.

- " But why did you come? Did Ben's Dad escaped from prison?" the girl immediately worried.

- " No, he is still there" reassured Lisbon. "I just wanted to make sure everything has gone well for you. I like knowing that the people I helped are doing well."

- " Oh, so rest assured, I 'm fine" assured the girl.

Laurence got up to join her husband. He grabbed her hand and together they watched their Daughter speak with Agent Lisbon. He could see the happiness shining in the eyes of both woman and girl. It was obvious she loved their Daughter too but she also wanted to protect her from a painful past. Annabelle sat next to the agent and motioned for Jane to come forward.

James and Laurence quietly slipped away from the room leaving their Daughter discuss her life with the Agent. She also seemed happy to talk with the woman who had saved her life. One day perhaps she would learn the true identity of this remarkable woman but for now she just knew that she was a CBI agent and that she along with her partner had saved her life.

The End.

A/N2: let me know your thought. I don't know when I'll be able to translate a new story and I don't know if I will as it seems that no one like what I write. So, if you want more, just let me know.