A/N: So you thought the last chapter was fluffy? Wait for the next one! Also, fair warning: I know the events in this chapter aren't really realistic, especially not in Texas, but artistic license.
Disclaimer: Nothing is mine.
'Light years away'
Chapter 10
"While the accuser has a very strong case, stronger, one would argue, than the defendant's case, the latter party has one vital piece of evidence that the accuser doesn't; proof that Mister Marcus Pike might have been guilty of human trafficking."
Nobody had told Lisbon yet, Jane suddenly realized, but he decided in that moment he would explain it all to her in a few moments, if he got the chance.
"And this, this changes everything. While the jury still finds Teresa Lisbon guilty, there is now the probability that Miss Lisbon acted out of self-defense."
Come on, cut to the chase, wig.
"Due to the sudden arising of a reasonable doubt of Miss Lisbon's true guilt, it is impossible for the court to keep her charged for this offense. This means that as of August 8th, which is in two days, Miss Lisbon will be released, and all her charges dropped."
Jane actually yelled his relief and happiness into the room, receiving several pats on the back for his good work.
He could only look at Lisbon, who was simply staring at him, tears streaming down her face.
He'd done it. He'd gotten her out.
~…~
He was waiting for her August 8th outside the prison. For some reason, he still felt as though any moment now, they would come and tell him that she would have to stay. For thirty more years.
The heavy doors opened and then his heart stopped beating inside his chest, and he simply stared. She came down the stairs slowly, not trusting her feet. Only in her own clothes did he see how unbelievably skinny she had become. The sharp contrast of her black blazer and her pale skin made him almost break down.
And then, she was standing in front of him. For a while, he didn't know what to say or do, but she eventually was the first to move; she dropped her bags and slowly but surely reached out her arms. He smiled, and did the same, slowly pulling her closer, until all that he could feel was her.
Finally.
She started crying but he knew it were happy tears. He just didn't want to let go of her, afraid she might slip away if he did.
"Thank you," she whispered through her sobs. He smiled faintly and kissed the top of her head.
"Any time, Lisbon."
They stood like that for what only seemed seconds but were actually minutes, until he finally pulled away.
"What do you want to do now that you're a free woman again?"
She smiled, exhaustion written all over her face.
"I just want to go home."
"Pretty boring, but okay, I'll go with it."
For the first time in months, he actually heard her chuckling. She grabbed his hand as they walked to the car.
A/N: So, let me know, please!
