Author's Note: Hey, everyone! I finally got this done! Woot! I'm very happy. Sorry about the delay, assignments and then getting sick did not help me get this done sooner. But the good news is that it's done. Chapter 21! Eep! So, here it is. I hope you all enjoy it and that it was at least sort of worth the wait. :)

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The next morning they received an envelope with a letter inside. The letter told them that they were being given a 'couples day' and that Melody was able to hang out in the 'kids zone' to be watched while Jane and Lisbon had free roam of the park alone together. Lisbon was a little bit hesitant at first because the whole point of being at Disneyland was for them to all spend time together, but Jane convinced her it was a good idea.

"We'll see you in a few hours." Lisbon crouched down and gave Melody a big hug and kiss on the cheek.

"Okay." Melody smiled and returned the gesture.

Jane gave her a hug as well.

"Have fun on all the big kid rides." Melody told them.

"We were having fun on the rides we went on before." Jane told her.

Melody's face fell into an expression that clearly told him that she knew he was lying to her. In typical teenage fashion-something she had probably picked up from Annabeth- she said, "No you weren't. Lets face it, Patrick. The big kids rides are more funer than the stupid baby rides I can go on."

"No." Jane defended. "I had lots of fun. I got to go on the rides with you." He poked her nose with the emphasis of 'you'.

That made Melody smile a little.

"Of course." Lisbon seconded Jane's statement. "You have lots of fun today, though. I want to hear all about it, okay?" She kissed Melody's head.

"I'll try." Melody nodded.

"I love you." Lisbon said, standing back up.

"I love you, too." Melody smiled and followed the park kid-sitter into the Kid Zone building.

Lisbon sighed heavily when Melody was out of sight.

"Don't be so worried." Jane told her.

She glared at him and harshly whispered, "The last time I left her with a babysitter, she was taken hostage by a psycho with a gun."

"You really shouldn't blame yourself so much for that. It wasn't your fault. You couldn't have foreseen that outcome." Jane shrugged.

"It's my job to foresee that outcome."

"Well you're not at work right now. So stop thinking so much about your job and start focusing on having fun. Goodness, woman. It's a good thing I love you." Jane nudged her elbow and smiled.

She rolled her eyes, but followed him into the adult section of the park. Or, as Melody referred to it, the 'big kid' section.

"What should we go on first?" Jane asked.

"I don't know." Lisbon replied. "Lets just see what catches our eye as we go."

"Fair enough." Jane took her hand in his and they started down the crowded path towards some rides. "That one!" Jane announced suddenly and grabbed Lisbon's arm, pulling her in the direction of the ride that had caught his eye without giving her the time to protest.

"Ah!" Lisbon gasped in surprise as all of a sudden she was being hauled off. "Jeez, Jane! What ride is this anyway?" She looked up at the sign that named the ride they were now in line for. "Oh, come on." She groaned. "These rides are so lame. Look. There's a roller coaster. I vote we go on the roller coaster." Lisbon turned to walk away, but Jane grabbed her arm, making her stay in place.

"We can go on the roller coaster after. I saw this first." He smiled. "I'm being romantic."

"Is that what they're calling it when someone is annoying?" Lisbon raised a brow.

"Why are you objecting so much to this ride?"

"Because it's tacky and lame."

"You haven't even been on it."

"It's called 'Lover's Cave'. That ensures that it will be tacky and lame."

"The only reason that the decorations and music is tacky is because no one on the ride actually pays attention to them."

"What else am I supposed to do?"

"We'll think of something."

"I am not making out with you for-how long is this ride? Like, five minutes? Not happening."

"Fine." Jane shrugged. "We'll just cuddle."

"I can't believe you." Lisbon grumbled.

Jane just chuckled and they waited in line. Jane helped Lisbon into the little white swan boat first and then got in himself. Lisbon still wasn't happy about the whole thing, crossing her arms in defiance when she was seated. That only seemed to amuse Jane more. It didn't take long for them to get strapped in and the ride started. It was dark inside the fake cave, with faint lights lighting the side of the man-made river. Some pink and red hearts were hung from the walls.

"God, this is so lame." Lisbon muttered.

Jane laughed. "Cheer up, Teresa."

"I'll cheer up when we get on that roller coaster."

"Why can't we just enjoy each others company?"

"Because roller coasters are more fun?"

"Don't be such a spoil sport. Everyone else was excited to get on this ride."

"Yeah, well, 'everyone else' were basically teenagers." Lisbon retorted.

"So?"

"Oh, my god." Lisbon rolled her eyes. "I'm not explaining this again."

"I don't want you to make out with me. I just want a hug." Jane pouted.

"Riiiggghhhhtttt." Lisbon replied sarcastically. The boat hit a small bump, causing it to sway. Lisbon let out a yelp and leaned as far from the edge of the boat as she could, causing her to lean heavily on Jane.

"Scared, Teresa?" Jane chuckled and wrapped his arms around her, hugging her tightly.

"No." Lisbon blushed a little bit embarrassed and tried to sit up, but Jane didn't let go.

"Really? That sure sounded like a scared squeal to me."

"I do not squeal." Lisbon said indignantly.

"I think it's cute."

"Shut up." Lisbon blushed and tried to sit up properly again. "Will you let go?"

"Hhhmmmm…no." Jane kissed her head.

Lisbon sighed and just leaned against him.

"Does this mean I can have a kiss now?" Jane asked after a little while of silence.

"Are you serious!?"

"Yes."

She tilted her head back to look at him. Even in the dim light, she saw the amusement on his face. "I just hope you know that I truly hate you."

"Aw, that's sweet. I love you too, Teresa." Jane smiled and leaned forward, pressing his lips against hers. They remained that way until they were interrupted by sunlight shining in the cave.

They pulled away and looked ahead to see the end of the cave approaching.

"Well, that was fun." Jane said as they got off the ride and headed over to the roller coaster Lisbon had said she wanted to go on.

"Fun." Lisbon grunted.

"Don't be sour just because I was right." Jane placed a hand on Lisbon's waist and held her to his side.

"Pft. Please." Lisbon rolled her eyes.

When they got to the roller coaster, Jane put the bag in one of the cubicles and then sat down to strap himself in next to Lisbon. She had already done up her buckles while he was putting the bag away and amusingly watched him fumble with his buckles.

"I'm glad to see that you're finally smiling today." Jane huffed as he finally managed to figure out the strap that had somehow become twisted.

"Don't be sour just because you can't do up your seat belt." Lisbon mimicked and stuck out her tongue.

"Funny."

The roller coaster attendants checked all the seat belts, gave the thumbs up and the coaster started.

"I think all my blood is stuck in my head." Jane blinked and shook his head slightly.

"You can't handle a little loop-de-loop?" Lisbon teased.

"You're one to talk. Spinning rides at the carnival and you're so dizzy you could pass out, but a loop-de-loop on a roller coaster is nothing to you?"

Lisbon laughed. "Should I get you a barf bag?"

"No need." Jane took a steadying breath. "I'm all right. Where to next?"

"Maybe we can go on another slow ride. Just for you." Lisbon smirked.

"Don't treat me like a child." Jane huffed. "I'm fine. Another roller coaster, then?"

"You sure you can handle another roller coaster?"

"Was that a challenge?" Jane raised an eyebrow.

"Maybe it was."

"Very well. I will accept your challenge. And if I succeed, I get that make-out session you refused me on the first ride."

"Patrick!" Lisbon smacked his arm, blushing. "Not happening."

Jane laughed. "Okay, okay. Relax. I was kidding. I'll settle for just a regular kiss."

"No." Lisbon said, just to be difficult.

"Well, then no more roller coasters."

"What!?"

"You heard me."

"Jeez. Fine. But the next roller coaster has to have at least one loop-de-loop as well."

"Okay. On to the next roller coaster." Jane put his arm around her waist and they headed off in search of another roller coaster.

-Mentalist-

It was almost dinner time when Jane and Lisbon approached the Kid Zone building to pick Melody up. Overall, they'd had a fun day. Jane had won Lisbon a little princess teddy bear at a game Lisbon had told him not to bother with. But, he had to show off, so he bothered with it anyway.

"We're here to pick up Melody." Lisbon told the park employee sitting behind the front counter.

"One moment." The young man got up and headed back into the building, returning a few minutes later with Melody.

"Teresa! Patrick!" Melody ran over to them, smiling.

"Hi." Lisbon picked Melody up and gave her a big hug. "Did you have fun today?"

"Yeah." Melody nodded.

Lisbon and Jane stepped to the side as another couple entered to pick up their child.

"What did you do?" Jane asked as Lisbon put Melody back down.

"Iplayedinthejunglegym. Andwegottogoonsomerides. And-"

"Whoa. Slow down there. I can't even understand you." Jane smiled.

The employee returned with a young boy about Melody's age with light brown hair.

"Bye, Melody." The boy waved and smiled at her a bit sheepishly.

Melody turned to look at him. "Bye, Drake." She waved back.

Drake seemed to have a moment of indecisiveness, he hurried over to Melody and placed a quick kiss on her cheek blushing all the while before joining his parents.

Lisbon covered her mouth with her hand, trying to hide her smile, while Jane held back a chuckle. Drake's parents smiled and shared a look.

"Maybe I'll see you later." Drake said to her.

"Uh-huh." Melody gave a small nod, shuffling her feet a bit, embarrassed and blushing deeply.

"Have a nice night." Drake's mother said to them.

"You, too." Jane smiled and nodded.

With that, Drake and his parents left.

Melody hugged Lisbon's legs and burrowed her face into the side of her aunt's thigh.

"You okay?" Lisbon said gently, smiling and running her fingers through Melody's hair.

Melody peeked up at her and then went back to burrowing her face.

"Aw. It's okay." Lisbon picked Melody up and placed the little girl on her hip. "You don't have to be embarrassed."

"But. He kissed my cheek."

"Yes. We saw that." Jane teased, making Melody blush harder and she sent him a small glare.

Lisbon swatted Jane's arm. "Hush, you, if you're not going to be helpful."

Jane raised his hands in surrender, smiling.

"Why'd he do that?" Melody asked.

"Drake?" Lisbon asked.

Melody nodded.

"Maybe he likes you." Lisbon told her.

"Why?"

"Because you're a beautiful girl." Lisbon responded.

"Oh." Melody looked at Lisbon's shoulder as if it were actually interesting. "I-I'm hungry."

Lisbon smiled. "I bet. We're going to meet up with the others and grab some supper. Does that sound good?"

Melody just nodded and burrowed her face into Lisbon's shoulder as they headed off for the dinner buffet.

Author's Note: And that's the end of this chapter. Please leave a review and let me know what you think.