Sorry for the slow update. I've had some computer problems. I'll certainly try and post more often now that things are fixed!
Everybody Goes to Joe's
The set had just started when Patrick glanced toward the entrance and was surprised to see Kim come in followed by Adams with Cho as rear guard. He stood and waved them over. Adams smiled a charming smile toward Lisbon and Kim went to get him a beer, a water for Cho and diet soda for her since they were on protective detail.
Lisbon didn't want to talk during the music but did give Cho a questioning look. Adams didn't miss it and leaning close to Lisbon's ear whispered "I can be very persuasive when I try. Agent Kim said she was the person in charge so I persuaded her. I really, really didn't want to miss Joe playing again."
It was at this point that the lights blew and the odor of ozone hung in the air. Again. Cho grabbed Adams and flung him to the floor while Lisbon and Kim ran to the alleyway door, guns drawn. It had all happened so fast Jane was still sitting looking at the doorway. Joe slowly headed to the room that held the generator, swearing slightly under his breathe.
The bouncers and bartenders got the crowd under control and seemed to remember the drill from the previous night. They checked IDs and wrote down names and addresses before letting anyone leave.
Lisbon came back in, the generator kicked on, and Cho released Adams.
"I can't believe it." Lisbon said. "There's another body in the alleyway. What the hell is going on here?"
Joe took this moment to return and looking at her said, "well, I would believe neither of us are suspects anymore."
All eyes turned to Professor Adams. "Thanks for that vote of confidence, Joe. I thought I was in protective custody, didn't think I was a suspect!"
"Look people, Kim is in the alley, Cho give her a hand, you know the drill. Jane and I are going to take Professor Adams and Joe Dawson into protective custody and go to a safe house where we can hopefully find out some answers. Obviously, this is some type of vendetta and I'm not going to have anyone else killed on my watch."
Adams and Dawson were a little awed at the fierce demeanor of the petite woman. She seemed to have changed from a sweet little kitten into a fully grown tigress in just seconds. Jane could see they were both enamored with her at that moment. Two nights in a row! He hadn't even gotten to touch her hand accidentally tonight. AND, and now Joe and Methos both were looking at her like Marcus Pike did. Why had he ever even mentioned going to Joe's Blues Bar?
