A/N: here's chapter 13 guys. I try to translate one chapter a day, because I know that you want to know if Lisbon is really dead. You don't know how much I want to tell you if she is or not, but I also want to surprise you.

Next chapter tomorrow. Thanks again for all the reviews.

Chapter 13: The video

Sitting on the couch Jane saw the screen come to life. There was an image which appeared on the screen. It was a person he knew though his face was not visible. It was hidden by a hideous mask. His blood began to boil with rage. He wrestled with his self control.

The man grinned as if he could see and hear Jane's hatred. It acted as if it was a video conference and not just a video recording made only two days earlier.

"Hello Mr. Jane, I'm glad to see that you've found my little treasures. I know that it is you and only you who would have found what I have left in our dear Teresa's bedroom.

I feel your hatred against me for using her name but she has such a pretty name that I can not decently call her by her surname.

But maybe you want to see her?"

Red John moved away from the camera so that Jane could see a shape on the ground. It was a motionless form. He was horrified to see that it was Lisbon. The woman was unconscious and pale but he could not see any injuries. Jane realized why the killer had record this. He hesitated to continue though he knew he would suffer even more. He had to find something a clue perhaps a misstep that would play in his favor.

He then saw Red John slowly approaching Lisbon. Jane noticed that her hands were tied behind her back. Positioned so it was impossible to defend herself.

The man leaned over the woman. He caressed her face then sniffed her hair. Jane fists clenched more with every movement of his enemy in an impotent gesture. He kept his eyes on Lisbon.

He observed how the outline of her eyes was red. She had been crying. It was his fault he was responsible for her death as well as those of his family. It was only him and his damn selfishness.

Red John moved away from Lisbon enough so that Jane could calm himself. Jane knew there was more to suffer because this video was nothing but more of the same thing. He had a picture of Lisbon possibly dead. Now he was going to witness her death in real images. It was worse than simple photos of a crime scene. Worst of all the nightmares he could have had in his life. He prepared himself mentally for what was to follow.

Red John had returned to Lisbon with a knife in his hand. He turned away from the camera.

"My dear friend, you will now witness the last moments of your friend.

I know you're more than willing to meet me to make me pay for the death of your wife. I know that your daughter is alive from the beginning.

But I know that you will not find me soon.

Well, enough now my friend, we must act now."

But when the knife was about to plunge Lisbon opened her eyes. Red John's look told Jane he had not expected it. He recovered quickly then approached Lisbon who had tried to back away from him. Her mouth was gagged but Jane could still hear small moans. His heart sank further if it was even possible.

Red John whispered something in her ear then she turned to the camera. She then seemed to understand what was going to happen. Her eyes widen accepting her fate.

A few tears escaped from her eyes. She begged Jane with her eyes to forgive her for what she had done. What was going to happen because she knew he would blame himself. She had kept him out of the story to protect him but she knew it had been useless.

The first plunge took her by surprise then she doubled over trying to hold back the cry of pain but did not succeed. The second one had her screaming in pain then blood began to spread all around her. Jane could not stand her pain or see her bleed to death knowing he could do nothing. It was more than he could bear.

He was about to stop the video when Red John whispered something into her ear again. She seemed surprised then a look of understanding appeared on her face. Jane was perplexed what could that be?

Jane sat on the couch clasping the picture in his hands. He leaned forward to see more of the screen. He tried to understand what Lisbon understood. Despite all his efforts he still could see anything. This was worst than dying he was in limbo.

Jane saw Red John remove the gag from Lisbon's mouth then untie her hands. She was now free to move around but too weak to attempt anything. The knife touched her one more time, but she felt nothing. Jane could see her stand. Jane realized she was numb. She let her head roll off to a side to face the camera and Jane. She murmured something that even the killer did not hear. Jane suspected that she was trying to communicate with him. This was the clue Jane had been hoping to see.

The Mentalist tried to understand what she was trying to tell him. He rewound then watched the video several times. Each pass he learnt more and more. He still didn't know what she was trying to say. He continued until he could understand. After a dozen times he realized he would not succeed like that he needed help.

He stood up then stopped the video. He took his jacket then went for walk again. He needed to think about it all he had witnessed. What Lisbon was trying to tell him and only him. She was leaving the clue to who Red John was. Jane was wondering how to interpret her clue. Who was he? Was he part of his or hers past or maybe both? He had more questions than answers this made him frustrated.

He walked trying to empty his mind. Only bad memories were present. He needed to banish those and replace them with happier images. Ones like the times he went to Lisbon's office to annoy her. But he knew that she loved it. Even in the middle of the case his disturbances were welcomed though she would always state otherwise.

He remembered the test of confidence they had done long ago. That day despite a slight hesitation Lisbon had trusted him completely. She never had cause to regret it. It proved she could always count on him. But he hadn't kept that promise. Now she was dead because of him.

With that realization the bad and sad thoughts invaded his mind. He let a few tears roll from his eyes onto his cheeks. He had never cried so much since those dark days of his long ago past. He knew he would cry more often now.

The Mentalist finally arrived in town then soon found what he sought. He could no longer walk so he returned in a taxi. Once home he installed everything. He knew nothing about computers. Using the software he tried screen capturing stills from the video. At the right time he zoomed so he could read Lisbon's lips. It was what she wanted him to know. He could even hear her weak voice that tore his heart. He repeated until he heard everything.

He sat up quickly in his chair. He was excited. He was unable to believe what he had discovered but it had to be true. Why had he not thought of that before? How could he have missed that? How could he let that man's hands fall on Lisbon? Now he knew who his worst enemy was. It was imperative that he would be found then made to pay.

While he pondered his revenge Lisbon's voice was heard in his head. Jane stopped then remembered what Lisbon's last words were to him. He had to warn the others. He had to catch Red John in order to see his daughter again. He missed the teenager already. Lisbon had told him his name but not where to find him.

This man had ruined his life twice and he had to pay for it. Yes he would pay by ending his life in prison. He would be locked away from everything and everyone. Jane might still be alive. He would always miss something. It was spot which Lisbon would occupy forever in his heart along his wife. He would never forget the woman he had loved at first sight which made him a man and a happy father. Then he could never forget the woman who had helped him overcome his grief and taste the life again. She was the one who had sacrificed her life for his daughter and him.

Jane pulled out his phone from his pocket then called Cho. The man answered quickly and Jane was brief.

- "I have new information about Lisbon's death. I need the team together. I will explain later." Jane said.

- "We don't have the case" Cho stated.

- "I know. There is no one more trustworthy of this information so call them." Jane urged.

- "OK I'll tell the others." Cho agreed.

The two men hung up then Jane put away everything. He did not want to compromise the evidence nor did he want to burden them with Lisbon's death. He needed them on this. It was essential that they were fully in the investigation. This was not going to be easy but they should take responsibility. They had to deal with the revelations he would give.

Less than thirty minutes later the team arrived. Van Pelt, Rigsby and Cho were in his living room. He took a deep breath then launched.

- "I know who Red John is." Jane announced to the stunned gathering of friends.

TBC ...

A/N: I know this chapter was not easy to read. Just tell me what you think of it.

Next chapter tomorrow.