Here's the last chapter. I was a bit disappointed about only one review on the last chapter, so a big, big thanks to that one reviewer! Thank you to anyone who has read this story, hope you have enjoyed it. Would love to hear what you think of the last chapter.

Lisbon was released from hospital the next day after it was determined that she wasn't reacting negatively to the surgery or any of the medication. Before she left the hospital Van Pelt came to take a statement from both Jane and Lisbon. However, this was done in vain considering Lisbon remembered very little about the attack.

When Jane had left the hospital the night before he had gone to Lisbon's apartment and assessed the state of it. They had been undercover for the week so Jane went shopping to fill her empty fridge and cupboards. Since he rarely slept anyway, he spent most of the night cleaning her apartment, including doing her laundry. He knew Lisbon may not appreciate him snooping around her place, but he hoped she would be glad to come home without anything to do.

Given his sleepless night Jane arrived at the hospital early. While she still slept he held her hand and thought about what was going to happen now they were going back to the 'real world'.

The reality was he wanted to be with her, but he was very wary if starting a relationship. Red John was still at large, and as he had shown many times, Lisbon was already in his sights and Jane was worried that a relationships between then would increase the threat.

He was well aware that Lisbon could protect himself, but that knowledge did nothing to suppress his worry. As he continued to ponder his next move, for the first time in 24 hours he began to drift to sleep.

"Wow, Jane you outdid yourself," Lisbon noticed the work Jane had done in her apartment as the arrived there later that day. Not that she was a extremely messy person, nor was she usually home long enough for a mess to occur, her apartment hadn't looked this spotless in ages. She noticed Jane had picked up clothes, dishes and even dusted, something she rarely got done often enough.

"I didn't want you to come home to work," Jane was still in the doorway, still unsure whether she wanted him to stay or leave for the night.

"Thank you. Are you going to stand there all day or are you going to come in?" Jane grinned as he steeped inside and shut the door. Lisbon had already collapsed on the couch and he was quick to sit beside her. Once he was next to her she moved closer to him and wrapped her arm around his waist and leant her head on his chest. Jane couldn't deny the rush he felt with her so close to him.

They sat together in silence for several minutes. Both knew they had to address what had happened undercover, but neither knew what the other wanted so were both wary to approach the subject. Jane was the one to finally break the silence.

"So, I guess we need to talk about everything?"

"That's probably a good idea," Lisbon wanted him to speak first, because she knew about his issues and was still unsure about his state of mind. One thing Vegas had taught her was that she couldn't take anything at face value when it came to Jane, she would have to hear what he had to say before she believed him.

"I assume you want me to all first. Lisbon, to start I want to say that I meant what I said. I love you. I do want to be with you, but there is always the issue of himhanging over us. I'm not going to deny that I'm scared, I am terrified that something could happen to you because of me. I just don't want anything to happens to you."

Lisbon stared at him for a few moments before she leaned in a placed her lips on his. It was brief and gentle, but she hoped it conveyed what she was trying to say.

"Jane I know you're worried, but I made myself a target as soon as I started working the case. Regardless of what happens between us he will be after me. Why let him dictate our happiness, if he's going to get me I'd rather enjoy everything before that. I love you and this may be my only shot, I don't want to throw it away. We'll keep it quiet, no one else has to know, we'll just enjoy ourselves. You deserve to enjoy life and have happiness. Don't let him take any more of your life away."

Lisbon was nervous when she finished speaking. She hoped he agreed with her and they could enjoy some form of relationship. She didn't have to wait long when Jane kissed her. They didn't part for a few minutes before he broke away. He looked at her for a short moment.

"Okay."