A/N: Hi everyone, I'm back, but just for one chapter. I don't have any story ready yet, I was to busy here with the television festival. Monaco is so beautiful and warm. I met Robin Tunney and she is so nice. I think she's more beautiful than in the show and so Friendly. That is why I could not update sooner.

Here's the last chapter. I have an other week without internet so I'll try to translate an other story for when I go back home.

I hope you'll like it.

Epilogue

Agent Kimball Cho sat behind the wheel of his car. He had dropped the file containing the Peters case on the passenger seat. A slight smile appeared on his lips. It was something that rarely happened to him. He was happy that his boss Teresa Lisbon and her consultant Patrick Jane were together at last. He didn't think that day would ever come. He is reassured now since he had seen it with his own eyes. They had managed to overcome their personal barriers and they're moving forward. They had both suffered during this investigation. However, they had found a way to overcome it all.

He started the engine then drove back to the office. There was still some paperwork left. Normally it was something that Lisbon accomplished but she had better things to do at the moment. He would not blame her either. It did not bother him. Paperwork just was part of the job and he accepted it. The only thing that bothered him was that he would have to explain the absence of their boss to his coworkers. They would have certainly found out where she and Jane were now that the investigation was over. He would have to find some good reason. He certainly did not want them to meddle in their private lives.

Cho quickly arrived at the office then moved directly to the floor of major crimes. He sat at his desk avoiding the prying eyes of Rigsby and Van Pelt. They acted exactly as he expected. He began creating his report when Rigsby came to stand next him.

- "So, where are Lisbon and Jane?" he asked.

- "It does not concern you" he replied simply.

- "They are still there?" inquired Van Pelt.

- "They need to rest." Cho responded.

The other two officers sent a look that spoke louder than words and resumed their work. If Jane and Lisbon were together that was good news. They were happy for them. They deserved this chance.

- oooo -

It had been two days since the investigation was over and since Patrick and Teresa had confessed their feelings to one another. After the departure of Cho, they got to know each other better and enjoyed every moment together. It was the first time since Angela for Patrick and Walter for her. But together they learned or rather relearned the feel of two bodies press together or the feel of skin to skin. They were now lying in bed. Lisbon lied across his chest catching her breath after another intensive session of discovery. She knew that Patrick was a loving man. It was not even a question now. She had spent the two happiest days of her life in his arms and refused to leave.

Yet, she knew they could not stay in the room until the end. They would have to come out eventually. For now the reason of Patrick's recuperation and her abduction had been a good excuse. These reasons could not last forever. Teresa looked at her lover then a smile lit up her face in finding that he was fast asleep. This was cause to celebrate since it did not happen very often that he sleep so well. She gently lifted from him not wanting him to awake. Getting up she found her clothes scattered all over the floor. She quickly dressed before leaving the room. She went straight to the hall to find something for them to eat.

Upon arriving she met Dr. Harrison. The woman smiled at her. At that moment Lisbon knew that their cover was blown. Teresa was very surprised that the Doctor had not realized who they were earlier. The two women found themselves in a quiet area away from all eavesdroppers.

- "So Mrs. Jane or should I say Agent Lisbon…" The Doctor began.

- "I'm sorry I lied to you Doctor" she apologized immediately "but ..."

- "It was for the purpose of your investigation" cut Dr. Harrison. "You know I guessed from the first day that you were not married. I also saw that there was something between you. It was obvious. I just waited to see when you would acknowledge it."

- "I ..." Lisbon faltered not knowing what to say to that.

- "Your feelings for this man scared you. I can see that you are not someone who easily opens your heart. I think your little stay here had helped you finally open your eyes." The Dr. said.

- "Jane and I ..." began Lisbon, searching for words, "Well we've been friends for a long time. I did not want to force anything."

- "You're a good woman Teresa, a woman of heart" added Dr. Harrison, "but now do not waste any moments."

Finished speaking the Doctor turned around then left. Lisbon was alone with her thoughts. They were not very good as actors since Dr. Harrison had immediately realized who they were. The Dr. also knew there were real feelings that existed between them before they did. Lisbon would have to hand it to Patrick. His instincts were correct. The reason they came to the institute, although if it was for an investigation, it was a good idea. With this excursion it gave her the opportunity to confess her feelings to him. She was dumfounded to learn that he reciprocated those same feelings. They had made a big step forward and now they were a couple. She just hoped that it would last forever. She could not bear to have another broken heart.

She was eventually broken out of her reverie then returned to her senses and walked into the hall. There she was met with the compassionate eyes of all the other couples who had learned about her abduction. She politely responded with a small smile. She had only one desire to find something to eat and leave as soon as possible then to lock herself and Patrick in her room. She could not bear the pity that shone in their eyes. She was a cop. It was expected that kind of thing would happen. She had been well prepared for it. She rationalized the people here would not know who she was. To them she was only a person like themselves who had enrolled at the institute to help her marriage. Therefore, she could not blame them. That didn't mean she liked all the looks and the kind words though.

Lisbon finally arrived at the buffet then prepared a dish that she would share. Everybody was still looking at her. Did they really have nothing else to do? It was increasingly unbearable for her. She had to keep her composure. She was not particularly excited at the risk of sounding crazy to everyone. She tried to be the most discreet as possible although, that was hard. As she was leaving she felt a hand on her arm causing her turn around. The hand was attached to Stacy Peters, Jeff's wife. The woman seemed uncomfortable with her tearful eyes and Lisbon took pity on her. She placed the plate she was holding on a nearby table.

- "Mrs. Jane" Stacy began, "I ... I'm sorry for what my husband did to you and to all those other women."

- "You don't have to apologize to me Stacy" Lisbon said, "You could not have known what he was doing."

- "But Mrs. Jane, I had my suspicions. I found him very strange for many years. He was so nice at the beginning of our marriage. He was the perfect man and I can not believe that such a man was interested in a woman like me. "

- "You were in love." Lisbon said. "It will make us over look things we should not or excuse behaviors and inconsistencies"

- "Yes, it was the first time in my life that happened to me. I'm not sexy or beautiful. I did not do anything extraordinary in my life. When Jeff chose me I was the happiest woman in the world. I just blame myself for not seeing who he really was. I could have saved all those lives."

- "Listen to me Stacy" Lisbon whispered while placing her hand on her shoulder and drawing her close "you could not have known what he had done. You could not stop him from killing. You should consider yourself lucky to be alive."

Stacy was taken back by that comment. It was true she was like his preferred victims. She had brunette hair as Lisbon along with the same green eyes.

-"Come with me, I take you to see Dr. Harrison, you should talk to her. I'm sure she will be able help you." Lisbon said holding her hand.

Stacy followed Lisbon knowing full well she was right. She had been lucky to still be alive when all these women had died after only have seen her husband maybe once. She had lived with him for years without ever seeing any of his madness or maybe she had just closed her eyes not wanting to see anything. As they say, love is blind and she loved Jeff more than anything else. Now, she had to learn to live without him. This required that she would need help. She could not do it on her own.

The two women arrived at the door of the office of Dr. Harrison. Lisbon knocked on the door then the voice of the doctor replied. Lisbon opened the door then watched Stacy enter. She glanced at the Doctor who understood what the problem was. Stacy would recover eventually she had no doubt. It would not be easy. It would take time but with the help of Dr. Harrison it would happen. She returned to her room without the plate of food. She had forgotten it. Her mind was completely elsewhere now that she had met the wife of her kidnapper.

Arriving she headed directly to the window. She had not even noticed Patrick coming out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist. The Mentalist became uneasy and joined her as quickly as possible. He placed his hands on her shoulder. She was so lost in her thoughts that she did not react. He felt his anxiety growing even more. He spun her around to make her look at him. It was only with this act that broke her out then she realized his presence.

- "Patrick, I'm sorry" she whispered hugging him "I was somewhere else."

- "I can tell" he smiled "What's wrong? What happened I thought you were getting us food?"

- "I met the wife of Jeff Peters." Teresa confessed.

- "Oh… So that is why there is no food?" Patrick asked.

- "She is not good in a good place Patrick. She is with Dr. Harrison at the moment and I think she will be okay." Teresa said laying her head on his wet chest. "Beside is food all you are concerned?"

- "No Teresa I do pity the poor woman though being married to a serial killer." Patrick said.

- "Yes, it was her first love." Teresa said with very sad eyes.

- "It's really not going to be easy but with help I'm sure she will be better." Patrick said wrapping his arms around her and gently rocking.

Teresa raised her head to look up at her lover. She was seeing for the first time the towel being pressed against her. She smiled a little. Breaking the hug she put her hand flat on his chest. Patrick responded with shudder beneath her fingers. She moved her hand up to his neck and finally caressed his cheek. She was really happy. She had in her life the most wonderful man in the world, patient, attentive and charming. How she could not have seen it after all these years. The man had ore with her every day? The answer was simple she knew that he was in mourning. She thought he was too much in love with his late wife to think of a new life. She was afraid that he could break her heart.

But now they were together and they loved each other deeply. The woman smiled before moving to the couch. Sitting down she was reminded why she left in the first place. It was Patrick's rumbling stomach which was the clue. He sat down beside her then placed his hand on her knee. He moved it back on her thigh making her smile at this very explicit request.

- "You need to eat Patrick?" she pointed out the rumble in his stomach.

- "It may well be yes. But I think I would like to choose you from the menu" he smiled leaning towards her.

- "I thought you were too tired after the last two days." Teresa teased.

- "With you…? Never…!" Patrick responded with a certain gleam in his eyes.

He captured her lips with his then he made her lay down on the couch. His hands went to explore her body that he was beginning to know so well. He would never wanted to stop kissing her or touching her or making love to her. This woman was the one he had been looking for all his life. He thought since the death of his wife at least. He knew that one day he would think of a new life even though he had vowed never to do so. His heart was beating for this woman since the day they met. He was happy since that blessed day when he met her emerald eyes.

He wanted to love her until the end of his life and now he wanted to make love to her. But not like this, not here not on this couch. She deserved more than that. She deserved to be treated like a princess. So he got up and carried her to the bed where he gently laid her. He lay down with her. She lovingly kissed him, caressed him and moaning without restraint. They could be heard but she did not care just like him. They loved each other and that's all that mattered.

Finally Teresa realized the institute had a really good name. The institute was named 'New Chance'. It was exactly what they have now a new chance. Life had offered them a chance. They had seized it and would enjoy it happily.

The End...

A/N2: that was it, the last chapter. Don't hesitate to tell me what you thought of it. One more week before my new story.

Good night everyone.

Sweety