A/N: Here's chapter 9, almost the end guys. Hope you'll like this chapter.

Chapter 9

While Teresa took care of Amy, Patrick decided to do something for them all. This included himself, the woman he loved and the girl who deserved happiness. He took his cell phone then entered into the garden for privacy. He did not want Teresa to overhear this important conversation. She would be too disappointed if it didn't ever work. He sat on a bench near the door of the kitchen and dialed a number he knew by heart. It rang three times before a melodious voice answers him.

- "Office of the Judge Hodgins, Melissa speaking," he heard.

- "Melissa, charming as ever" he replied with a seductive tone.

- "Patrick Jane, it's been awhile since I had heard from you. What can I do for you?" She asked.

- "I would like to have a quick interview with the judge please." Jane said.

- "I'm sorry but the judge is very busy right now" she apologized.

- "It's really important that I see him and quick," he explained, demonstrating the importance of the request. "This is about the future of a six month old little girl."

- "Wait a moment I'll see if he can get between two appointments." She said "Please wait."

He was placed on hold then a few minute later he heard the voice of the secretary again. It was a joyous sound.

- "You can come at four o'clock Patrick but don't be late." Melissa warned.

- "There is little risk in that happening Melissa Thank you" he said before ending the call.

He knew the judge. He was a kind man. It should not be difficult to convince him that Teresa was the perfect woman to take care of the little girl that she loved her as if she was her own. He didn't need to hypnotize him to get what he wanted. Jane didn't want Amy to end up in a Foster home being all around those children who didn't have any family. He wanted the girl to have a happy life. Who better than Teresa Lisbon that would give it to her? He would be with her to help and to love her. He smiled just thinking about it. He would have the chance to be Amy's father and it was priceless.

He quickly prepared his cup of tea to show he had not been anywhere but here. He knew it was a ruse but an important one. He drank quietly while sitting at the kitchen table. His thoughts turned to Teresa and Amy upstairs. It was his new family.

The sound of footsteps on the stairs told him that Teresa had finished feeding Amy. She needed her coffee which he had previously warmed. When she entered the kitchen he could see such happiness radiating from her face. He knew what had given her this joy. The act of caring for a baby had changed her. It had allowed her to be more open to others to become the one she secretly dreamed of being. It had made her a mother. There was no doubt and Jane would do anything to help keep her there.

He got up then hugged and kissing her tenderly on the temple. He felt her relax even more against him. She moved her hands behind his back pulling him even closer. She was well used to hugging him. He could not live without her smile, her eyes, her skin and her kisses...He meant all of her.

He shifted slightly to stare into her eyes. He noticed that she was tired with dark circles under her beautiful emerald eyes. He blamed himself for stealing from her a good night sleep. He had no regrets for their night of love.

She yawned once, then a second and third. She would have fallen over if he wasn't holding her so close. She closed her eyes his smell was very reassuring. She dropped completely against him. She was tired, so tired, because of the events from the day and before. She had not wanted to go to the hospital. She preferred to return home with her consultant and baby. She was so tired and needed sleep. She put her hands in his back then snuggled against him. She wanted to enjoy her time alone with him a little while before having to get ready for work.

- "You should back to bed," she heard in the mists of her sleepy mind.

- "Mmmm," she growled in response.

- "Come with me." Patrick said.

He held her tightly with one hand under her knees and another on her back he carried her to the bed. Instinctively, she clasped her hands around his neck and pressed against his chest. She savored the feeling of using him as her pillow. She heard a door opened and the floor creak under his feet. She found herself placed on her bed.

He tucked her then placed a tender kiss on her forehead smiling when he heard her sigh of well being. She really had changed in the space of two days. The presence of Amy was good for her and for him. It allowed them to get closer, to confess and become the couple they dreamed to be for so long.

He got up and left the room quietly not wanting to arouse her. Once in the hallway he went to see his little girl. He wanted to make sure she was asleep too. He watched her for a few minutes. He never tired of seeing the beautiful baby. Was this a little angel, crying only when she was hungry or needed to be changed? The child was the reincarnation of the perfect child.

He leaned over her then also kissed her on the forehead before leaving the room. He went to the bathroom to get ready for his appointment. He should not be late, not this time, it was way too important. The future happiness of three people depended on him.

Once ready, he left a note to Teresa on the coffee table. It was to reassure her about his absence in case she awoke before his return. He took the keys to his car then left the house.

With a huge smile he took the road that led to the Judge Hodgins but with a slight apprehension. He prayed that everything would go well and that when he would return he would have good news for everyone.

- oooo -

Teresa awoke several hours later in bed, still in pajamas, not even remembering how she had arrived there. She stretched and yawned before getting up. She looked for Patrick but disappointed she didn't find him anywhere and her heart raced of the idea that he could be gone, leaving her alone, leaving her like all the others before him. She let a tear roll down her cheek at this simple thought. After having shown him how much she loved him, he left alone, as if that night meant nothing to him, as if she had been nothing more that a name in his list of conquests. She didn't think of him as that kind of man. He would not be that kind of man.

She stepped forward dragging in the living room and her eyes landed on a piece of paper filed prominently on the coffee table. She approached and recognized his writing. She took it in her hand and a smile spread on her face.

"Teresa,

Don't worry, I didn't leave you. I had things to do and you were so beautiful that I didn't want to awake you.

I'll be right back with everything to make a wonderful meal.

I love you,

Patrick "

Before she could put back the paper on the table the door opened. She ran then threw herself at him. He dropped his bags to the ground then hugged her. He had not expected such a reception but he took advantage of it. He too was happy finally to return with good news.

Teresa pulled away from him with her face down and her cheeks red at realizing what she had done. She felt his fingers placed under her chin then he raised her head to meet his bluer than blue eyes sparkling with joy. She smiled back then stood on tiptoe to drop a tender kiss on his lips.

- "What a wonderful welcoming home" he said while ending the kiss. "If this is the kind of reception I will get I think I could get to love it."

- "I'm so glad you're back." Teresa gushed.

- "You've been awake long?" Patrick asked.

- "No Patrick I awoke just a few minutes ago. I was scared you had left me until I saw your note. Please Patrick never leave me." Teresa implored.

- "Teresa I promise I will never leave you. If I have to go I will always return to you." Patrick said kissing her again sealing this promise too.

She relaxed in his arms. She knew one thing Patrick Jane always honors his promises. Breaking the embrace he kissed her on the cheek then picked up the bags at his feet and brought them in the kitchen. She followed. Once he had emptied the bags he turned to her and offered his hand which she took without hesitation. He pulled her to him then kissed her and gave her his best smile.

- "I have good news for you ..." He said.

TBC ...