Parte XI

Jane stood waiting for the elevator, staring at the closed doors as if they would provide answers to his thoughts. Lisbon came hurrying over to him right as the bell sounded.

"Jane, don't do anything rash—we can work this out, we'll fix it!"

He looked at her ironically as he entered the elevator. "I doubt that,"

But Lisbon was not one to give up so easily. "I'll come by your place tonight; we'll talk it out, ok?"

Jane smiled. It seemed to be a mixture of appreciation and reassurance, but there was a tinge of sadness in his eyes. "You're sweet," he said gently.

Lisbon looked almost ready to cry. "Let me help you!" she pleaded.

The door shut, ending the conversation.


When a woman loves a man

She senses all his cares

And fills her prayers with pleas for his stress to end

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She knows he's alone each night

She knows he's not alright

She wants to go to him and help him mend

Why shouldn't she want such a thing?

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When his mind darkens she becomes fearful

She wants to help him once more be cheerful

Why shouldn't she want such a thing?