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Darkness Before the Dawn by
Vinividivinci reviews
An alternate AU story to Blue Bird. Patrick is hurt and angry Teresa didn't tell him she was moving to D.C. with Pike. Rather than stay and fight for her, he leaves. Now Teresa really can't figure out what to do.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 47,119 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 8/23 - Published: 5/12/2018 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Caged Tyger by
mayzee reviews
Being locked up doesn't mean Thomas McAllister is finished playing his game with Jane and Lisbon's team just yet. Jane's decision to remove himself from the board is rocked when Lisbon brings him some devastating news. Set around six months after my one-shot Endings. As ever, reviews are always appreciated. T/M rating.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Crime - Chapters: 6 - Words: 25,031 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 7/12 - Published: 10/19/2018 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., Wayne R.
Reconnect by
mayzee reviews
Sequel to Chance Encounter set eleven years later as Jane and Lisbon meet again under complicated circumstances. What has happened to each of them in the intervening years? Can they help each other confront and solve the problems in their lives now? Can they find love with each other again? Rated T but may have some M rated scenes. Multichapter. Reviews are much appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 40 - Words: 130,627 - Reviews: 1118 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 209 - Updated: 7/5 - Published: 9/24/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Virgil M., Kimball C.
Eighteen Hours by
Leafenclaw reviews
AU to 7x12 "Brown Shag Carpet". This time, Lazarus' target isn't Jane. [Rated M for violence.]
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 60,378 - Reviews: 351 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 5/1 - Published: 10/31/2017 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.]
The Long Way Back Sequel by
LouiseKurylo reviews
AU: Done with Austin and free of the FBI, Jane and Lisbon chart their future in what remains a murky, dangerous world. Set realistically circa 2016-17 US, it immediately follows events in The Long Way Back. It stands alone, but is best after reading its precursor. / Any M sections are ID'd in the chapter. / I do not own The Mentalist and reap no economic benefits from this story.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 26 - Words: 133,255 - Reviews: 336 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 2/19 - Published: 1/6/2017 - Teresa L., Kimball C., Red John, D. Abbott
Back to Austin by
smudgyfingers394 reviews
AU. After jane confesses to lisbon in bluebird she still leaves and gets married to pike. Now its 2 years later and she is back in Austin. Why is she back, what does she plan to do and how will Jane respond? Multichapter. Disclaimer: I dont own The Mentalist
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,480 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 1/16 - Published: 8/31/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
this year's for me and you by
notwithhaste reviews
Originally written for Darvey Secret Santa fic exchange. At a New Year's Eve ball thrown by Louis, Donna takes part in the dating auction. With Harvey there, the evening goes as well as you'd expect. A bidding war, a jealous Harvey and some hard truths.
Suits - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,249 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 17 - Published: 1/15 - Donna, Harvey S. - Complete
Broken by
mayzee reviews
Jane still works at the CBI but Lisbon is living a very different kind of life on the other side of the country after suffering a gruelling ordeal. A case brings them into contact again when Jane asks for her help, hoping by solving it she can banish her demons and he can find the woman he loved once again. M for both violence & sex scenes. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 161,318 - Reviews: 1013 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 190 - Updated: 1/9 - Published: 2/6/2016 - Patrick J., Grace vP., Teresa L., Kimball C.
Crimson Hat Trick by
nitro9 reviews
#055 - On the 10th anniversary of the death of his family, Jane gets drunk and visits Lisbon's house late at night. Things happen and they end up having sex. Then he leaves for Vegas the next morning without a word. One month later Lisbon finds out she is pregnant with Jane's child. Will Jane ever come back and will he ever love another child given the killer of his first child is
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 67,631 - Reviews: 180 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 12/10/2018 - Published: 9/23/2018 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
So Eden Sank to Grief by
half agony and hope reviews
"He can't say the words, but he has to. He has to. So he does. 'Escape with me,' he breathes. He knows what her choice will be, but he wants a chance to say goodbye. 'One last time.'" A variation on Nothing Gold Can Stay.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 858 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/7/2018 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Meadowlark by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Fic prompt for Grrarrggh: Sometime during the two years Jane is away on the beach, Lisbon has to fake her death.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,811 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 10/9/2018 - Published: 10/7/2018 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
The Bribe by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
TM Creative Fest Prompt #115: When Jane refuses again to attend a mandatory seminar in the CBI and threatens to wreak havoc if he's forced to go, Lisbon resorts to bribery in a last-ditch attempt to get him to behave. It works surprisingly well once she finds the right bribe.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,786 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 9/27/2018 - Published: 9/23/2018 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Life, Death and Truth by
Cutebeekeeper reviews
Jane calls Lisbon after Dr. Steiner's death. Created for the TMCreativeFest celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our beloved show. A shout out to Leafenclaw for spearheading this celebration!
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,374 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/24/2018 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Qumran by
J. Roddam reviews
"Lisbon wonders if she and Jane will spend their entire lives from now on apologizing to each other." AU after Red John's Rules.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,723 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 8 - Published: 9/23/2018 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Is there a reason you're naked in my bed? by
ImNotStubborn reviews
It's not what you think. Unless you think it's me missing the hell out of these two and filling that silly title prompt to cope, then it's exactly what you think. (Set post 6x11)
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,389 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 9 - Published: 9/20/2018 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
all this reckless ache (is yours to claim) by
notwithhaste reviews
Harvey's wanted Donna for a very long time. Darvey. Multichapter. Now complete.
Suits - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 27,903 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 9/19/2018 - Published: 7/29/2018 - Donna, Harvey S. - Complete
Reset by
J. Roddam reviews
In each universe, in every reality, his soul leads him to her.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 58,741 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 8/24/2018 - Published: 6/18/2018 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
The Mentalist: Mr Right by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Patrick Jane is the bachelor on a reality dating show called "Mr. Right". Unexpected circumstances throw Teresa Lisbon in the running for his affections-along with twenty-four other willing ladies. Does Teresa alone hold the key to his lonely heart? Extreme AU. Romance, humor, suspense. Rated T/M for adult situations.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 46,085 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 7/24/2018 - Published: 3/4/2018 - Patrick J., Grace vP., Teresa L., Walter M.
Pink Taffeta by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"I'm glad Van Pelt and Rigsby found their way back to each other in the end. I just wish Van Pelt had decided to change the color scheme of the wedding to something different from the one she planned with O'Loughlin," Lisbon sighed. "Then at least I wouldn't still be stuck in that God awful bridesmaid's dress." AU after 3x24, Strawberries and Cream.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,684 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 7/1/2018 - Published: 6/30/2018 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
The Best Year of My Life by
I Dream of Scotty reviews
"A good man, but not the right man." Teresa Lisbon is in a relationship with Marcus Pike, but when she meets his blond haired, charming, playful business partner, Patrick, she starts to wonder if Marcus is really the one for her. This is an AU Jisbon fic.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,068 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 6/12/2018 - Published: 12/31/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L., OC
Damned if We Do by
half agony and hope reviews
"Jane, we're damned if we do and damned if we don't. And quite frankly, if we're both going to hell, I'd rather travel there together." Post Red John's Footsteps.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,263 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 12 - Published: 6/10/2018 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Wild Card by
Idan reviews
Patrick Jane is a resilient man, but now he realizes there might be something he can't cope with: his teenage daughter dating. Is her boyfriend up to something, or is he just imagining things? Sequel to Second Hand, which was a sequel to In the Cards, but don't worry if you haven't read those.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 35 - Words: 164,458 - Reviews: 580 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 5/18/2018 - Published: 12/27/2015 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Moving on by
Lleira reviews
If you enjoy stories with no major plot, or drama, just a bit of talk between two friends, who might end up being more than friends, there is a slight possibility that this wont be such a waste of time. It s quite short :) Thanks to anybody who will give it a go. I don t own The Mentalist, nor the characters.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 35,946 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 1/16/2018 - Published: 3/5/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Hunt by
Lleira reviews
A completely AU story, Patrick Jane is a psychic not touched by any drama, living without family, while Lisbon is an ex-agent, hunting down Red John after he destroyed her life. Rated M for some explicit language and reference to violence.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 48,239 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 1/15/2018 - Published: 5/6/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C.
The Mentalist: In With the New by
Donnamour1969 reviews
The New Year is a time to reflect on past mistakes, and maybe even apologize for them. One-shot set in Season 5. Hint of Jisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,687 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/29/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Le Filou by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"I wasn't sure what to think of it, at first. It's kind of…sneaky." Kim visits Teresa in Paris and finds her friend has left out a few critical details about her summer abroad. One shot sequel to "Red Violin."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15,076 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 13 - Published: 12/4/2017 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] K. Fischer - Complete
The Mentalist: Christmas Nookie by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Every woman, including Teresa Lisbon, has certain...needs. Sexy, fluffy Christmas one-shot. Rated a strong T for adult content.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,595 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/3/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Exhale by
half agony and hope reviews
Because breathing without the other doesn't really feel like breathing at all. A variation on Grey Water and White As the Driven Snow.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,224 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 12 - Published: 11/30/2017 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
The Mentalist: Judge and Jury by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NOW COMPLETE! Patrick Jane is a jury consultant; Teresa Lisbon a prosecutor. They are on different sides, until fate brings them together on a court case involving Red John. Will they risk their hearts and their lives to work together against a dangerous killer? Extreme AU. Romance, drama, suspense. Rated T/M for adult language and content.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 39,139 - Reviews: 188 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 11/26/2017 - Published: 8/13/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., Red John - Complete
Sleeping Sickness by
DirtyPopsicles reviews
Suffering from vicious nightmares after her run-in with Red John, Lisbon is a walking zombie. That is until Jane offers her a way to get the sleep she desperately needs. As they share the same bed, the unspoken things between them have free reign of their nights, and Lisbon's secrets and past won't easily let Jane rest, either. Post MBH. Re-edit/Re-upload. Ongoing.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 19 - Words: 59,854 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 9/12/2017 - Published: 10/8/2016 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] Kimball C., Wayne R. - Complete
Black Hearts by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Fic exchange prompt: Lisbon's phone doesn't ring in "Black Hearts" when she's talking with Jane on the couch, allowing them to finish their conversation, which takes an interesting turn.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 14,295 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 8/24/2017 - Published: 8/22/2017 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Roses are Red by
amie94 reviews
Red John decides to make Teresa Lisbon his new playmate. He knows a secret from her past which she had managed to hide from almost everyone around her for past 15 years. Naturally, the serial killer won't hesitate to use that secret to hurt her beyond repair. Will Jane be able to save her? Jisbon. Will be rated M for some chapters for violent or sexual themes.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,493 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 8/21/2017 - Published: 5/12/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John
The Story of My Life by
Hayseed Socrates reviews
Starts as a tag for the episode Red John. After Jane disappears, Lisbon makes a revelatory discovery that informs her future. Written for Hope's fanfic challenge from a prompt.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,574 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 8 - Published: 7/31/2017 - Complete
A Lapse in Judgement by
half agony and hope reviews
"'I almost died,' Lisbon whispers. 'And we panicked; we overreacted. It's understandable. To be expected, even.'" Jane and Lisbon try to work through the attempt on her life. Post Red John's Footsteps.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 21,099 - Reviews: 247 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 7/2/2017 - Published: 10/9/2016 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Someplace Fabulous by
Hayseed Socrates reviews
What would have happened if Jane had asked Lisbon out at the end of Violets? A one shot.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,315 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 11 - Published: 5/9/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
This Is Not A Drill by
Pellegrina reviews
From Blue Bird to Love Birds: Jane and Lisbon explore their new relationship and build a home together while working undercover on a case with high stakes. Looks like the story of their love just continues to grow... M-rated but only mild. AU after episode 6x22. Cover image by Austinpd1.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 43 - Words: 333,377 - Reviews: 709 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 263 - Updated: 4/2/2017 - Published: 6/4/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] D. Abbott, Kimball C.
Beyond Measure by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Lisbon could barely believe she was still alive, let alone that Jane had kissed her—several times, actually—and that she'd agreed to come over to his hotel room for a bath. Especially that she'd agreed to come over to his hotel room for a bath. Sequel to "The Tiger and the Lamb."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 77 - Words: 291,132 - Reviews: 1055 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 3/19/2017 - Published: 3/2/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Cracks In The Foundation by
PoppingVestButtons reviews
With a betrayal waging war between them, can Jane and Lisbon come together and forgive each other before the cracks in their strong foundation begin to grow? With Lisbon's reputation and very life in jeopardy, Jane must decide where his own loyalties lie, and just how much he's willing to let go of his broken soul. Veers into AU after 6.08. Ongoing. R R appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,931 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 3/19/2017 - Published: 2/11/2017 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] Kimball C., Wayne R.
Settling in, together by
jacketandboots reviews
Post Blue Bird. Jane and Lisbon had two weeks before returning to work. A story on how they explored the new relationship with Jane helping Lisbon getting re-acquainted and many more things. Jisbon moments and fluff. Rated T but may move to M in some chapters.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 31,769 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 3/16/2017 - Published: 12/6/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Closed Doors by
mayzee reviews
Set directly after There Will be Blood (5.16). Lisbon visits Jane in his attic after Lorelei Martins is found murdered by Red John. Three shot tag that breaches into AU. Warnings for Jane and Lisbon warring, occasional bad language and sexual scenes. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 17,775 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 3/9/2017 - Published: 2/14/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Mistake by
FandomObsessedGirl1 reviews
Jane and Lisbon have a bit too much to drink at the Christmas work dinner, and Lisbon unexpectedly invites Jane back to her apartment. A few months later, Lisbon discovers something about that night which will change their lives (and relationship) forever... Lots of Jane/Lisbon fluff, a few M rated scenes, and eventual romance...
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 18 - Words: 72,788 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 2/23/2017 - Published: 8/26/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Messenger by
missingJane reviews
Jane and Lisbon are in love. While working together at the FBI, Jane rebuilds his run-down cabin by the lake. He is planning ask Teresa a big question, but before he can, a tragedy sweeps him away from her. Will he be able to find his way back to her before time runs out for him?
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 42 - Words: 102,938 - Reviews: 254 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 2/7/2017 - Published: 12/4/2016 - Complete
His Little Games by
NotebooksAndCoffee reviews
He points a finger at me and looks me up and down. "I'm guessing black dress, fitting, but not too tight. No heels." He shakes his head with mock disapproval. "It's a shame, you'd look better in green." He walks towards the elevator then spins around and grins at me. "And heels." *** Takes place after 6x09, from there I've mostly veered off from canon into my own take on Jisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 26,700 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 1/28/2017 - Published: 1/9/2017 - Patrick J., Teresa L., K. Fischer
The Long Way Back by
LouiseKurylo reviews
AU: Jane returns 2 years after killing Red John. He and Lisbon resume their relationship. Their world remains murky, tense, complicated, and dangerous. Different Fischer and Abbott. Jane and Lisbon are together, but the main focus is external events. Any M sections will be ID'd in the chapter. / I do not own The Mentalist and reap no economic benefits from this story.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Friendship - Chapters: 48 - Words: 158,913 - Reviews: 588 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 1/6/2017 - Published: 1/10/2015 - Patrick J., D. Abbott, Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
Blue Christmas by
mayzee reviews
Jane spends his first Christmas on the island, set six months after he has killed Red John. Some tequila and a late night visitor. Oneshot. Reviews, as ever, are appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,244 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/23/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: What Lisbon Wants by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Collaboration with waterbaby134. Jane is a fake psychic who occasionally consults for the CBI, but a case goes wrong and Jane awakens to find he really CAN read minds, particularly that of a certain beautiful CBI agent. Will his new "gift" help him become worthy of Lisbon's love? Inspired by the movie "What Women Want." AU/Romance/Humor/Fantasy. Rated T/M for language/adult content
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Fantasy - Chapters: 9 - Words: 51,457 - Reviews: 258 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 12/16/2016 - Published: 9/5/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Transparency by
DirtyPopsicles reviews
She wasn't supposed to stir these feelings in him. It wasn't supposed to turn out this way. He was supposed to suffer. He was supposed to remember the guilt and the sorrow he inflicted on himself and his family. But she is. Lisbon is stirring up thoughts he hadn't had about a woman in years. Can he move on? Does he even remember how? Fugue In Red (4x10) extended tag.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,835 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 12/14/2016 - Published: 12/5/2016 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Second Chances by
Littleforest reviews
Set Post-Season Six. "Lisbon knew that she could never force Jane to talk about his past, not when it was clearly a sore point for him for all manner of reasons, but she couldn't deny the fact that it would hurt her irrevocably if he chose to run from this conversation now."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 33,195 - Reviews: 118 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 12/10/2016 - Published: 5/29/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.]
Driven To Desolation by
DirtyPopsicles reviews
Patrick Jane saved Teresa Lisbon from the brink of death. He never suspected that doing so would lead him on the path of his past, and onto the road full of redemption and understanding. But what is Teresa Lisbon hiding? Could she know more about his past? And can she trust him enough to let him get close to her? To reveal her own haunting past? AU.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 52,690 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 12/4/2016 - Published: 6/26/2016 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Past, Present, and Future by
half agony and hope reviews
"I don't dare inquire any further. I've already bypassed toeing the line for stepping over it altogether. But Jane takes matters out of my hands, the words flowing out of his mouth like a stream over a waterfall." Post Every Rose Has Its Thorn.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,016 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/4/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Birdsong by
mayzee reviews
A tag to Blue Bird to add to the million others out there. Lisbon's thoughts as she waits to see Jane and just beyond it. Hope you enjoy. Reviews, as ever, are appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,484 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 9 - Published: 11/26/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Chasing Storms by
Leafenclaw reviews
AU to 6x06 "Fire and Brimstone". Jane's car dies on the road before he has a chance to leave Lisbon stranded – and it doesn't take much time before they find themselves on the run, thrown in the midst of murder attempts and conspiracies as they attempt to find and defeat Red John.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 70,015 - Reviews: 351 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 11/23/2016 - Published: 10/5/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Someone Else's Sin by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Two years after killing Red John, Jane comes back to find out that Lisbon has been in prison, convicted for helping him commit murder. What happened to Lisbon while in prison? Can Jane find a way to fix the rift between them after all of this? Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 100,200 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 10/6/2016 - Published: 7/10/2015
A Night at the Airstream by
mayzee reviews
Two shot episode tag that verges into AU for 6.21 Black Hearts. Lisbon comes to visit Jane after Pike's proposal. Jane's POV. Mixture of angst and fluff. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,709 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 9/11/2016 - Published: 9/9/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Attempting Fate by
DirtyPopsicles reviews
After 3 years apart, Lisbon comes back into Jane's life with a personal request. This simple request will send them on a race against a maniacal convict with a personal and dangerous attentiveness toward Lisbon, and have Jane and Lisbon revisit their complex relationship with each other to see what went wrong and how to move on together. AU. Post 6.09.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 48,700 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 8/29/2016 - Published: 3/22/2016 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
Serendipitous Saturation by
mayzee reviews
AU where Jane and Lisbon have yet to meet. She works for the CBI, he runs a diner. A brief crossing of paths on Christmas Eve leads to love as his mother attempts to act as matchmaker. Mostly lighthearted but there is some angst later on, but some humour too. Rated T, some M later on for sexual scenes. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 15 - Words: 53,344 - Reviews: 414 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 8/28/2016 - Published: 12/23/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., OC - Complete
The Mentalist: Red Devils by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NOW COMPLETE! Journey back in time to "The Crimson Hat," 4x24. Now forget what happened in that episode, because this is revisionist history. Imagine Lisbon is in on Jane's plot to trick Red John and Lorelei in Las Vegas. How might that have changed their paths, both to true love and to Red John? Romance/Drama/Humor/Jisbon. Rated T/M for language and adult situations.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 41,551 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 8/24/2016 - Published: 6/18/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John, Lorelei M. - Complete
Always by
Brooklyn79 reviews
AU. Based after S7. Just as Jane and Lisbon are starting their newly married life something happens to make Jane go AWOL. Will they be able to get back on track after everything that has happened? and what is Lisbon now hiding? Yes another romantic Jisbon drama filled story with a little crime/angst thrown in. A twist to their 2yrs apart. T rating but M later on.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 120,779 - Reviews: 296 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 8/18/2016 - Published: 10/26/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., J. Wylie
Why Can't I Remember? by
FicFanofFanFic reviews
Post Red John, CBI still intact, no island exile. Jane & Lisbon are keeping their relationship a secret. She'd wanted to make sure they could make things work first. They'd been living together for 4 months and Jane was ready to let everyone know. Just when Lisbon agreed to make their relationship public, she mysteriously goes missing and Jane is the prime suspect.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Mystery - Chapters: 21 - Words: 57,284 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 8/6/2016 - Published: 7/13/2016 - Patrick J., Grace vP., Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
Night and Day by
Zedzminohy reviews
Jane is a mess after killing Red John. Lisbon wants to help. In this story, they caught Red John sooner and Jane did not fled. Be warned, there will be fluff. My very first story, ever, so don t hope for too much :)
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 22 - Words: 43,350 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 7/24/2016 - Published: 5/15/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
A trace of green by
Keilfleckbaerbling reviews
A few weeks after "White Lines" (6x11). Jane and Lisbon are still adjusting to their new jobs and to working with each other again, when suddenly everything turns upside down. Faced with her career, her freedom and even her life at risk, Lisbon has to outsmart an old adversary, whilst the system she used to believe in turns against her.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 112,816 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 7/20/2016 - Published: 5/19/2015 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
It Doesn't Have to Be That Way by
Carebearmaxi reviews
It's Christmas Eve. Pearson Specter Litt is letting everyone go home early. After Mitchell leaves Donna with no plans, she goes with Harvey to spend the Christmas weekend. Mitchell wants her back and Donna says no. Does Mitchell accept this gracefully or not? Darvey but all cast eventually plus new characters.
Suits - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 66,131 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 7/7/2016 - Published: 3/17/2016 - Complete
True Colors of the World by
Bethy1416 reviews
AU - A twist on the Blue Bird ending. What if Lisbon hadn't been persuaded to stay by Jane's endearing words? Will be quite angsty, something I've not really tried before. But hang with me!
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 18,516 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 6/22/2016 - Published: 1/3/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Unhinged Admirer by
FicFanofFanFic reviews
Sequel to I Have Needs Too. Jane and Teresa are back from their short honeymoon, ready to start their lives as an expectant, married couple. On their first day back at work, a bouquet of flowers is waiting for Teresa. The card reads, 'Hope you have a great day. Love you', but they're not from Patrick. Someone has sent his wife flowers and Jane wants to know who.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Mystery - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,831 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 6/10/2016 - Published: 5/27/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., J. Wylie - Complete
Personal by
nic73 reviews
Jane's enjoying his life away from the FBI, making a home for his wife and child, but then a case gets personel. Last chapter posted
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 15 - Words: 27,576 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 6/1/2016 - Published: 6/10/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Poison Tree by
Thorntons reviews
Set post Scarlet Ribbons, Jane and Lisbon are battling malign forces within law enforcement and the outside world with help from some familiar characters.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 36 - Words: 121,785 - Reviews: 258 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 5/31/2016 - Published: 11/27/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
You'll Never Have To Be Alone by
uiytrcgvhbvyi reviews
A look at the future after White Orchids. Jane and Lisbon are married, Cho is struggling with some issues.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 29,112 - Reviews: 134 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 5/31/2016 - Published: 3/24/2015 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.]
Retribution by
FicFanofFanFic reviews
Jane's and Teresa's life has been almost perfect since getting married and settling down with their new child. However, things are about to change. What seems like a simple accident turns into much more. Set after Season 7. This is my first FanFiction story. I miss the Mentalist so I thought I would feed my desire for more episodes. Hope you enjoy!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 28,080 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 5/15/2016 - Published: 4/28/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., J. Wylie - Complete
Careful Negotiations by
mayzee reviews
Lisbon and Abbott discuss working together, the CBI closure...and Jane, naturally. My take on a missing scene in Green Thumb. Oneshot. Reviews, as ever, are appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,784 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/8/2016 - Teresa L., D. Abbott - Complete
We Remain by
half agony and hope reviews
"Lisbon is still not entirely sure that fleeing Sacramento is the best decision. However, she also recognizes that her current injury is a major liability for the group—she cannot protect herself, and she certainly cannot protect Charlotte. And Charlotte, of course, has become her and Jane's top priority. So flee they must." Sequel to "Til Our Souls Catch Us Up".
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,803 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 4/17/2016 - Published: 2/5/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Fortnight by
half agony and hope reviews
"'You're here,' he says weakly, disbelieving, and she props herself up on one elbow. His eyes rove over her face, and she knows he is cataloguing her features in the soft sunlight so he can revisit this moment in his memory palace." A glimpse into the two weeks between Blue Bird and Nothing But Blue Skies. Two-shot.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,633 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 3/31/2016 - Published: 3/25/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Trust by
mayzee reviews
After a year apart Jane and Lisbon meet again. Can they rebuild their relationship and work together to fight a common enemy? Can they ever trust each other again? Love each other again? CBI based that breaches into AU. Rated T/M for some sexy scenes. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 53 - Words: 175,419 - Reviews: 1459 - Favs: 179 - Follows: 186 - Updated: 3/29/2016 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Patrick J., Grace vP., Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
Red Tattoo by
Stoug reviews
After being abducted by Red John, Lisbon struggles to reconnect with her old life. She takes comfort in Jane's arms only to fall after into lies and deceipt to protect what matters most against Red John. Rated M for Violence and Jisbon sexytimes.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 27,992 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 3/19/2016 - Published: 6/23/2015
Virtual Season 8 by
TM Virtual Season 8 reviews
What happened after Jane and Lisbon married? Here's one interpretation of what we might have seen on screen. Developed and written by VS8 fanfic writers project team.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Crime/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 69,133 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 2/8/2016 - Published: 1/21/2016 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., J. Wylie
Twenty Two Seconds by
TheIllustriousMadamRed reviews
It's amazing how much can change in the blink of an eye. How quickly a happily ever after can come tumbling down into shards of broken glass and a frantic shout in the dark. (I've tried to keep it pretty spoiler free. so you should be safe in reading :D)
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,317 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 2/5/2016 - Published: 12/25/2015 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
While She Sleeps by
Vinividivinci reviews
He'd hated moonlight for a long time. But no longer. Jane watches Teresa sleep.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,249 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 7 - Published: 1/1/2016 - Patrick J. - Complete
Red Violin by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Patrick Jane flipped through his program impatiently without attending to the details of its content. He'd read quite a bit about the San Francisco Symphony's new solo violinist, and he was anxious to see her in action. All the reviewers raved about her. He wanted to see if she lived up to the hype. AU/Romance
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,565 - Reviews: 256 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 12/25/2015 - Published: 12/13/2015 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Blood Falls by
mayzee reviews
My first collaborative fic. Co-write with Brooklyn79 & Consulting Patrick Jane. Jane has just returned from South America when he and Lisbon are sent undercover to investigate a serial killer who is murdering honeymooners in Niagara Falls. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 19 - Words: 90,002 - Reviews: 440 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 133 - Updated: 12/18/2015 - Published: 8/15/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Return of Virgil Manelli by
Vinividivinci reviews
Jane meets up with his old boss, Virgil Manelli. Short and sweet.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,620 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/4/2015 - Patrick J., Virgil M. - Complete
The Return of Walter Mashburn by
Vinividivinci reviews
The title says it all. Walter Mashburn returns, his eye still on Teresa.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,929 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/21/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Walter M. - Complete
Just You and Me Kid by
Vinividivinci reviews
Set pre-Bluebird. Jane is lonely and hurt as he watches Teresa with Marcus Pike. But then a new lady enters his life. Will it take the pain away? Will things be different now? Don't worry - this is a Jisbon story.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 39 - Words: 134,974 - Reviews: 736 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 229 - Updated: 11/13/2015 - Published: 11/10/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., OC - Complete
A Bad Idea by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"What if I'm him?" Tag to 5x22, Red John's Rules.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,690 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 13 - Published: 11/1/2015 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Blood Is Thicker Than Water by
missingJane reviews
Enemies can hide for a long time, as patience is often their forte. This story takes place after Patrick and Teresa become man and wife. Teresa is working until her maternity leave begins, and Patrick is busy finishing up the cabin. This is a peaceful time in their lives, much to their mutual enjoyment. Little do they know that evil is just around the corner...
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 42 - Words: 149,615 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 10/30/2015 - Published: 9/2/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., J. Wylie - Complete
Destinies by
mayzee reviews
AU of how Jane & Lisbon meet. He works as a detective in San Diego when she is assigned as his partner. They discover tragedies in their pasts that interfere with their working relationship and their burgeoning personal one, making them reconsider choices they've made. Ongoing multichapter. Rated T but may have some M rated chapters later. *STORY CURRENTLY ON HIATUS*
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 33 - Words: 73,962 - Reviews: 640 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 10/25/2015 - Published: 2/10/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Fugue in White by
Brooklyn79 reviews
Based after S7 finale White orchids. Patrick Jane suffers severe memory loss causing him to revert to his old ways, as well as not remembering Teresa Lisbon, his current life or tragic past. Can Lisbon help him get back to himself & will he fall in love with her all over again? Or will she fall him despite his fugue state. It's an AU story. (Inspired by episode 4:10)
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 30 - Words: 116,722 - Reviews: 398 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 9/28/2015 - Published: 4/16/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., D. Abbott, J. Wylie - Complete
The Mentalist: Red Specter by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NOW CONCLUDED! Patrick Jane is a psychic and a conman, his life untouched by tragedy until he makes one fatal mistake. With Red John plotting revenge, Jane seeks protection from retired CBI Agent, Teresa Lisbon, whose personal loss makes her Jane's perfect ally. AU. Rated T/M for adult language and content. Thanks to whomever made this awesome cover for me!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 38,618 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 9/27/2015 - Published: 9/3/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
Chance Encounter by
mayzee reviews
Story based on Jane and Lisbon meeting as teenagers. He is nineteen, she is eighteen. What might have happened between them if they had met before Jane encountered Angela? Rated T but may have some M rated chapters later on. Multichapter. Sequel planned where they are adults. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 9 - Words: 32,583 - Reviews: 294 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 9/22/2015 - Published: 7/18/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Vegas Variation by
mayzee reviews
What would have happened if Lisbon had bailed Jane out after getting arrested in Vegas and not Lorelei? Here's my take on what might have occurred in 4x24 in place of what actually did. Multichapter. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 35,754 - Reviews: 366 - Favs: 107 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 8/18/2015 - Published: 6/26/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Nursing Jane by
MyWritersBlock123 reviews
SET IN THE CBI - Lisbon planted a soft kiss to his shoulder. She closed her eyes, pressing her nose into his black t-shirt, feeling the warmth of his skin. He smelled undeniably Jane-like, and she began to doze in the comfort of having him alive and by her side.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,570 - Reviews: 357 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 8/9/2015 - Published: 3/30/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Eventide by
half agony and hope reviews
"She'd always thought she would be safe from Red John. Untouchable. Jane had thought so, too. 'If he harmed you—if he touched you—the game would be over. I'd quit.' She hadn't needed to ask what he'd meant by quitting." AU after Red Rover, Red Rover.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,999 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 13 - Published: 8/7/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Musings and Memories by
starry19 reviews
"It seemed to him that they had managed to squeeze more into a single lifetime than average people. The thought made him smile a bit wistfully. No, they weren't average, any of them. They were extraordinary." My last TM story.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,846 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/23/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Mrs Jane by
Vinividivinci reviews
Tag to 7x12, 7x13. Done to death but here's my version. Set at the wedding and goes through the wedding night, honeymoon and afterward. Will be a few chapters. How does one handle pure and utter joy after years of pain and loneliness? Patrick is about to find out. T for now, but may venture later into M.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 27 - Words: 99,719 - Reviews: 543 - Favs: 244 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 7/10/2015 - Published: 2/22/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Swan Song by
TheIllustriousMadamRed reviews
We don't get to choose what happens to us. We don't always get the chance to choose who we love, or the direction that our lives will take. But sometimes, sometimes we get to make a choice that stands for something that matters.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,781 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 6/28/2015 - Published: 6/12/2015 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
The Making of the SCU & A Makeshift Family by
LouiseKurylo reviews
How did the SCU start? How did a motley group of people become a tightly-knit team and makeshift family? By necessity Jane doesn't appear till chapter 5 since this story takes it back to the formation of Lisbon's team and the gradual team bonding. Promise it will be interesting anyhow! / I do not own The Mentalist and reap no economic benefits from this story.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Mystery - Chapters: 31 - Words: 119,882 - Reviews: 325 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 6/27/2015 - Published: 10/8/2014 - Teresa L., Patrick J., Kimball C., Wayne R. - Complete
Missing by
mayzee reviews
Lisbon goes missing. When Jane and the team find her they are faced with a shocking discovery of what has happened to her during the missing month, leaving both she and Jane disoriented. Can he help her become the person he fell in love with again? Can she put the pieces of herself back together? Can they find those responsible? Reviews are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 46 - Words: 99,239 - Reviews: 853 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 6/25/2015 - Published: 1/10/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
And Their World Came Tumbling Down by
missingJane reviews
Patrick and Teresa just need to get away for a few days. They set out in the Airstream to find a relaxing spot to unwind after their whirlwind engagement and then, marriage. They never do get to have that holiday. Someone decides to change their plans, with devastating results. Can they survive their deranged captors?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 32 - Words: 102,474 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 6/22/2015 - Published: 4/29/2015 - Complete
Shakespeare & Scrutiny by
mayzee reviews
Episode tag/what if scenario to 4x20 where they investigated the murder of a high school teacher and Jane managed to infiltrate himself into a play to catch the killer. At the end of the episode they received a text from Rigsby announcing the birth of his son Ben. It picks up just after Jane left the bullpen looking upset. Angst & a little bit of fluff. Threeshot. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,948 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 6/21/2015 - Published: 6/13/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
What a Girl Wants to Hear by
Idan reviews
A what-if/alternate ending for Il Tavolo Bianco. At dinner, Lisbon answers Jane's question in a different way. And then they have a serious discussion, like grown-ups. Wacky idea, I know.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,704 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 14 - Published: 6/21/2015 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Rebel With A Cause (Old Habits Die Hard part 2) by
Brooklyn79 reviews
Sequel story. Just when life had settled down and things are going good for the Jane family, one eventful night turns Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon world on it's head once more, starting a dangerous new game. Can Jane save his family? Will evil De Santis get his revenge on Lisbon? And who's playing who?
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,271 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 6/19/2015 - Published: 5/20/2015 - Complete
Cannoli & Confession by
mayzee reviews
What would have happened if Pike had not been at Lisbon's house the night Jane showed up at her door with the cannoli from Il Tavolo Bianco? Here's my (ultimately) romantic take on what may (should?) have happened that evening. A little bit of angsty fluffiness. Twoshot. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,540 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 5/29/2015 - Published: 5/28/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Jane's Error by
Donnamour1969 reviews
A modern gothic story, somewhat inspired by the likes of Jane Eyre. Jane is a brooding widower in a creepy old house, where Teresa Lisbon is hired to be the nanny to his daughter, Charlotte. As with most gothic tales, this is riddled with mystery, darkness, suspense, and, of course, romance. Rated T/M for language and adult situations. Lovely cover courtesy of phoenix2812.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 11 - Words: 54,310 - Reviews: 361 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 5/25/2015 - Published: 2/28/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Old Habits Die Hard by
Brooklyn79 reviews
Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon have been married less than year and have beautiful baby son. Find out what life is like for beloved crime fighting duo. Plus a a old face returns causing trouble for our beloved couple along with a crazy trip to Vegas once again.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 76,247 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 5/20/2015 - Published: 3/1/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., J. Wylie - Complete
Trouble in Paradise by
Brooklyn79 reviews
COMPLETE. Set 4 months after bluebird. Jane & Lisbon have their first major fight which leads Patrick Jane returning back to his South American Island. Can Teresa Lisbon bring him back home? Can they work things out? Or is this the end for our beloved duo? (I've never written a ff story before so be gentle...)
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 40,058 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 5/20/2015 - Published: 10/1/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
Where do we go from here? by
LadyPetunia reviews
Post-Blue Bird. Jane and Lisbon have been dancing around each other for so long, how do they make the switch from friends and colleagues to romantic partners? Rated M for later chapters.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,986 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 5/15/2015 - Published: 4/1/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Hope by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Red John is dead but his final act has destroyed the team. Five years later Lisbon has to work with them again when a new killer steps into the wings. Now she has to face Jane and his betrayal along with the mistakes she made and the sins she committed as well. Will they learn to forgive each other? Jisbon NOW REVISED!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 113,072 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 4/3/2015 - Published: 10/7/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
White Shadows by
glindalovesshoes reviews
"Just leave me alone!" And that's what he'd done. He'd let her pack her few belongings and take the taxi to the airport. When realization had hit him, it'd been too late. For the second time he'd lost the woman he loved." What would have happened, if Jane hadn't been able to reach the plane in time and tell Lisbon he loves her? Set in a Blue Bird AU. Jisbon. Romance/Drama
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 50,931 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 3/31/2015 - Published: 8/31/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Precious Days by
Hayseed Socrates reviews
Travel with us many, many years into the future, where a married Jane and Lisbon must temporarily enter an assisted living facility. Expect humor, murder, hanky panky, detecting, and the occasional tug on the heartstrings. This story is a collaboration with the talented Donnamour1969, and Donna's concluding chapter is now finished.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 22,658 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 3/16/2015 - Published: 1/11/2015 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Reichenbach by
half agony and hope reviews
When Red John discovers that Jane has been faking his breakdown in Vegas, he forces Jane into a deal: Lisbon is allowed to live, but Jane must break her heart by first romancing her and then making her believe he's taken his own life. AU after Red Rover, Red Rover.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15,021 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/14/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Forbidden Fruit by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
AU: Jane and Lisbon met in San Francisco and had a brief affair. Now six years later they meet up again at the CBI and are still facing the consequences of their actions. Eventual Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 56,090 - Reviews: 228 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 160 - Updated: 3/13/2015 - Published: 1/11/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Baby's Breath and a Shoe Full of Rice by
starry19 reviews
7x13 Tag - "Lisbon joined him in this, muttering darkly about how this had better be the last damn time she had to do this. Sometimes he forgot how much her life had been uprooted this past year and a half. By his count, this was the third time in eighteen months she'd loaded her possessions into cardboard boxes."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,468 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 23 - Published: 3/10/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Into the Blue by
half agony and hope reviews
The rational thing to do—the safe thing to do—would be to walk away from Jane as though this moment had never happened. The stakes were already high enough now with Red John so close, and tensions were escalating between them both. But despite all that—or perhaps because of it—Lisbon was tired of rationality, of reason, and of safety. Post Red John's Rules.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,202 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 2/27/2015 - Published: 1/24/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Three of Us by
starry19 reviews
7x13 Tag AND a collaboration with Donnamour1969 and waterbaby134. Picks up immediately post White Orchids.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,791 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 2/25/2015 - Published: 2/20/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Fool Me Once by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Lisbon calls Jane to help her with a serial killer in Los Angeles that reunites them. As Jane struggles to put aside his scars that destroyed his relationship with Lisbon, a twist in the case exposes them once more as an old villain returns. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 35,344 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 2/24/2015 - Published: 11/10/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John
A Tryst, A Tackle & A Trio by
mayzee reviews
Tag to both 7.09 and the series finale. Some sexiness and fluff covering my take on the conception of Jane and Lisbon's baby and the morning after they wed from Jane's POV. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Twoshot. Complete.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,828 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 2/20/2015 - Published: 2/2/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Nights and New Beginnings by
starry19 reviews
7x11 Tag - '"Teresa," he said, willing her to meet his eyes. "Hey," he said, quieter. "Look at me." She did, and he saw fear and uncertainty and a multitude of other things in those emerald depths. Not all of it was case related. He'd done a great deal of damage all by himself.'
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,809 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 19 - Published: 2/17/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Hands and Hotel Rooms by
starry19 reviews
" She drew a finger down his cheek, studying the lines there, brought on by years of darkness and stress. She wondered if some of them had been put there by her."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,650 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 18 - Published: 2/11/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Running Scared by
mayzee reviews
Tag to 7.10. Contains major spoilers for the episode so please don't read if you haven't watched it yet. (Hopefully) satisfactory conclusion posted to Jane's dilemma. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,164 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 2/9/2015 - Published: 2/5/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L., D. Abbott - Complete
Proof and Points by
starry19 reviews
7x10 Tag - "This was probably her fault. After all, she'd been the one who was stupid enough to think that love would be enough to fix Patrick Jane, with all of his cracks and flaws and the profound damage that marred him. "
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,718 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 18 - Published: 2/5/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Mr President by
Donnamour1969 reviews
CONCLUSION NOW POSTED! Patrick Jane is President of the United States. (Yes, you read that right!) How does the most powerful widower in the world find love with a CBI agent? Please take a chance and find out. Extreme AU, partly inspired by the movie "The American President." Rated T/M for adult content and language. Beautiful cover courtesy of the awesome phoenix2812!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 48,516 - Reviews: 447 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 2/3/2015 - Published: 12/9/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Some Days by
TheIllustriousMadamRed reviews
Teresa is almost certain that if one of the criminals they chase doesn't kill him, she just might.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,617 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 2/2/2015 - Published: 10/28/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Working the Odds by
mayzee reviews
Tag to 7.08. Picks up at the end of the episode. Please don't read unless you've viewed it as it contains spoliers. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Oneshot.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,284 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 8 - Published: 1/28/2015 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Thoughts by
Vinividivinci reviews
Teresa's thoughts on her relationship with Jane from Blue Bird through Season 7, The Whites of His Eyes.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,662 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 13 - Published: 1/27/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Reparations and Rock Ballads by
starry19 reviews
7x07 Tag - "He couldn't be sorry for what he'd done. She was his first priority, his only priority, and if he had to incur her wrath to protect her, so be it."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,845 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 17 - Published: 1/22/2015 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Strained Relations by
mayzee reviews
Jane's father comes back into his life and asks for his help. Set six months after Blue Bird. Reviews, as ever, are appreciated. Rated T/M for some sexy scenes. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Family/Mystery - Chapters: 24 - Words: 43,580 - Reviews: 263 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 1/16/2015 - Published: 11/23/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Timeless by
Pen99 reviews
Two weeks before Red John's final stand, Patrick Jane receives a call that could change everything. As the clock is running out, Jane and Lisbon find that their time might be as well. Rated T for language and adult situations. Jane/Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 42,000 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 1/14/2015 - Published: 1/14/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Pieces and Particulars by
starry19 reviews
7x06 Tag - "He could feel the slight cracks in the enameled surface, the places where she'd glued it back together. She'd done an excellent job, but it would never look like new. That was okay, in his opinion. It meant more this way. It meant everything."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,286 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 1/13/2015 - Published: 1/8/2015 - Complete
Inebriated by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"Lisbon!" he cried happily when he saw her. That was her first clue that he was drunk. Of course, the sight of him half-lying on the grass with his head propped up against the wall of the church with a half empty wine bottle balanced on his chest and his elbow resting on a Civil War era drum was another pretty significant piece of evidence. Post ep for 6x03, Wedding in Red.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,316 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 11 - Published: 1/10/2015 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Not Your Average Fairy Tale by
mayzee reviews
New Year's fic. Two-shot. Romance with a large sprinkling of angst. Jisbon naturally. Hope you enjoy. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,535 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 12/29/2014 - Published: 12/26/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Consequences of Fear by
mayzee reviews
Starts around three months after Blue Bird. Jane and Lisbon are living together happily when a disastrous event threatens to drive them apart forever. Can they get their lovelife back on track? Rated T/M for some sexy scenes. Reviews appreciated. Last chapter 44 just added! Finally complete, again!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 44 - Words: 84,675 - Reviews: 566 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 12/26/2014 - Published: 8/1/2014 - Patrick J., Grace vP., Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
Little Pink Christmas Ornament by
I Dream of Scotty reviews
A little one-shot - all fluff, all Jisbon. Patrick and Teresa spend Christmas reflecting on their love for each other and how it has stood the test of time.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,672 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/24/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
What's Past Is Prologue by
Idan reviews
Tag to 7x03, Orange Blossom Ice Cream. Jane tries to come to grips with what the past means for his future with Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,016 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/17/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Beirut Reflections by
mayzee reviews
One shot inspired by 7.03. Warning! Season 7 spoilers. Jane's thoughts as they fly back to Austin after the assignment. Reviews, as ever, are appreciated.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,375 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/16/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Jealousy and Justifications by
starry19 reviews
7x03 Tag - "It wasn't until they were nearly back to the hotel that he noticed Lisbon's triumphant smile. He was happy for her, happy she'd had her moment, and hopeful that Erica would no longer be an issue between them."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,006 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 14 - Published: 12/15/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Comforts and Constants by
starry19 reviews
7x02 Tag - ""Well, jailbird," he murmured eventually. "First night on the outside. What are you gonna do?" She hummed a little, musing. "I want to take a shower." She sounded very definite. "Without flip flops."'
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,007 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 12/9/2014 - Published: 12/5/2014
Tea for Two by
Idan reviews
Jane and Lisbon confront fears and the future. Tag to 7x02, The Greybar Hotel.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,780 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/9/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
I Knew You Were Trouble by
I Dream of Scotty reviews
AU - Teresa Lisbon is in trouble and there is only one person she can turn to but is he the answer to her prayers or has she just taken on far more trouble than she can handle? Jisbon!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 36,813 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 12/8/2014 - Published: 8/9/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Greybar Concerns by
mayzee reviews
Warning! Spoilers for Season 7! Jane's worries about Lisbon when she is asked to take part in an undercover operation. Short multichapter. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,959 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 12/2/2014 - Published: 11/29/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., D. Abbott - Complete
Plans and Promises by
starry19 reviews
7x01 Tag - "This is pretty big for me, too," she said. "I've never been with someone I've secretly been in love with for a decade. Someone who literally notices everything. Do you know how careful I am when I shave my legs these days?"
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,332 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 53 - Published: 12/1/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Just a Kiss in the Moonlight by
23Sammy reviews
"He wrapped his arms around her again, forgetting fatigue and exhaustion and pulled her close. The kiss they shared was slow and sweet and this time no one was telling them to stop. So they didn't. For a while." Dreams, hope, love, rest, cool-aid, plastic flamingos, the ocean and the full moon. In short: The "Blue Bird"-tag I've never meant to write. Multi-chapter.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 69,000 - Reviews: 219 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 11/30/2014 - Published: 8/15/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
With All My Heart by
Vinividivinci reviews
He worried that he was forgetting her, his wife, the mother of his child. But now he had a new love, the chance for a new life and he doesn't want to lose it. Then Pike confronts him and forces him to make a painful decision. Post Blue Bird, pre season 7
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,815 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 7 - Published: 11/27/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Black Dress by
mayzee reviews
An alternative ending to episode 6.17. Short multichapter. Reviews, as ever, are appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,358 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 11/27/2014 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., D. Abbott - Complete
Waves and Wonders by
starry19 reviews
'"This is a little different from the last sunset we saw together, isn't it?" he murmured. She smiled, though there was no humor in it. "A little," she agreed. '
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,224 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 11/26/2014 - Published: 11/13/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Pretender by
Idan reviews
Lisbon and Jane ponder truth, lies, and their relationship as they encounter a woman from their past. Based on spoilers for episode 7x03. Thanks to the fabulous From7heAshes for the cover!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 57,711 - Reviews: 352 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 11/23/2014 - Published: 8/29/2014 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Crossroads by
mayzee reviews
A tragic event brings Jane back into Lisbon's life in D.C. A rough start but if you keep reading it will hopefully prove worthwhile in some later fluffier chapters. Jisbon. Rated T/M for some sexy scenes. Reviews, as ever, are much appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 40,871 - Reviews: 278 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 11/22/2014 - Published: 10/26/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
Couch Confessions by
mayzee reviews
Alternative ending to the scene in Violets where Lisbon placed the throw around Jane. A little piece of fluff I hope you'll enjoy. Reviews are appreciated as always.
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,874 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 11 - Published: 11/21/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Vested Interest by
mayzee reviews
Warning! Possible Spoliers for Season 7. Lisbon's brother Jimmy phones her in trouble and she and Jane head to Chicago. Reviews appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,049 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 11/19/2014 - Published: 11/3/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
You Don't Know Me by
Hayseed Socrates reviews
A multichapter that starts a week or two after Silver Wings of Time (6.17). A person from Jane's past unexpectedly surfaces during a case, providing Lisbon with some much needed insight. (Departs from canon, but eventual Jane/Lisbon.) The final chapter 16 is now up and the story is complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 63,143 - Reviews: 289 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 11/16/2014 - Published: 4/15/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., K. Fischer - Complete
We Had Today by
Mlle M's reviews
Time was ticking, and Jane couldn't even remember how many seconds they had left- not many. He only remembered feeling his blood go cold when he saw Lisbon running towards the death contraption. Pre-Blue Bird. A story about how a bombed car almost took a life away and changed the course of many things. Two people realizing that they'll never be as happy as when they are together.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,880 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 7 - Published: 11/16/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Dance with me by
TheIllustriousMadamRed reviews
Sometimes words are meaningless. Sometimes they don't make things better. Sometimes what we really need, when we're suffering, is to dance.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,610 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 11/14/2014 - Published: 2/16/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Sunny with a Chance of Pickles by
Another Fine Pickle reviews
Jane and Lisbon's first day as a couple. Lots of banter, fun, flirting, and some monkey business too. Last chapter brings rating up to M, but probably closer to T.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 16,076 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 11/12/2014 - Published: 9/22/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
Shouldn't Be a Good in Goodbye by
Mlle M's reviews
She had no idea what he read on her face, which emotions she had let slip, but it was enough. She watched as his smile faltered and his face fell, a flash of comprehension crossing his eyes. "You took your decision." "I did," she confirmed, her voice raspy. "D.C. offered me a job." If Lisbon had told Jane in 6x21... And how their goodbyes could've looked like.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,566 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 10 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Of Happiness by
Vinividivinci reviews
Another continuation of Blue Bird. How do Jane and Lisbon begin their new life together? What obstacles do they have to overcome and will they find happiness or will the past get in the way?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 41 - Words: 158,352 - Reviews: 458 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 11/8/2014 - Published: 8/24/2014 - Complete
Confrontation and Candlelight by
starry19 reviews
'Jane couldn't help himself, and he looked around as though he was searching for something. "Hm, well, I don't see any art thieves on our floor, and definitely none where you're standing." '
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,602 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 16 - Published: 11/7/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Messages and Miracles by
starry19 reviews
"Even more painful was the realization that she was correct in her accusations. And that if he lost her now, it was no one's fault but his own. Not Red John's, just his. A flawed man, too scared to cross the distance that had bridged them for so long."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,104 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 18 - Published: 11/3/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Deception by
mayzee reviews
AU of how Jane and Lisbon meet. Lisbon works for the CBI when 'psychic' Patrick Jane comes into her life just as Red John's obsession with her deepens. It's a little more light-hearted than it sounds. Jisbon. Rated T/M for some sexy scenes. Reviews appreciated. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 37 - Words: 82,979 - Reviews: 476 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 10/31/2014 - Published: 9/12/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John, Virgil M. - Complete
The Problem With Atonement by
starry19 reviews
"She was starting to wonder if they would ever be able to truly be free of the past. If they would ever stop being afraid of closed doors at the end of hallways or if long-forgotten demons would ever stop being resurrected."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,603 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 10/28/2014 - Published: 9/19/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Not Yet by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
One shot sequel to Say Something: Jane is forced to go to California to go see Lisbon and Alex, spending time with them makes him think about his choices and the baby steps he is taking to move on. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,069 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 11 - Published: 10/18/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
This Is Home by
Mlle M's reviews
It was obvious that Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon shared a strong and special bond. The scene earlier with the fallen envelopes only confirmed that they were close. But it didn't look like they were together; they didn't communicate with touches but with their eyes. And he still wore his wedding band. AU about how Jane and Lisbon's relationship is seen by the other condo owners.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 13,296 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 9/28/2014 - Published: 9/7/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Gentle Beginnings by
superwoman1015 reviews
Newly admitted love can be a beautiful thing. It can be hard and fast, or it can be slow and gentle. Giving the couple a chance to warm up to each other and remember all the times in their past that they were close but never touching. Gentle conversations and slow touches and just being able to be together
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,250 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 9/23/2014 - Published: 9/17/2014 - Complete
Hearsay by
hardly loquacious reviews
"I believe his exact words were, yes of course I love her," Rigsby continued. "I mean, I'm not sure he meant to say them, but..." "He only admitted it because you badgered him into it," Cho muttered. "You kept bringing up Pike, asking Jane if he had a plan." Lisbon overhears something unexpected and somewhat unwanted. Alternative to Blue Bird.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,376 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 19 - Published: 9/11/2014 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
One Last Phone Call by
Mlle M's reviews
She swallowed, waiting for him to say goodbye; time was in the essence, in both their cases, yet she couldn't bring herself to say it first. She could still hear him breathing hard. But the next words that escaped his mouth weren't the ones she had braced herself to hear. "Good luck, Teresa, I love you." What if Lisbon got to answer Jane's phone call in 6x08?
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 13,498 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 9/7/2014 - Published: 5/29/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Expectations and Evenings by
starry19 reviews
"...And then she'd gotten on a plane. He didn't mind this time, especially since he had gotten on the same one."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,156 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 17 - Published: 9/5/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Moving Forward by
Idan reviews
Sequel to Recalculating. Jane and Lisbon's new relationship is challenged by a case with a personal angle for Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 52,031 - Reviews: 262 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 8/22/2014 - Published: 6/14/2014 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
The Mentalist: The Final Frontier by
Donnamour1969 reviews
CONCLUSION NOW POSTED! Jane and Lisbon are in love. They are free to be together, but things-the FBI, NASA, turbulence-keep getting in the way. Will they ever get a break? Post-"Blue Bird," so spoilers all of Season 6. Romance/Humor. Rated T/M for language and adult situations.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 27,192 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 8/14/2014 - Published: 7/10/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott
Beginnings and Bedsheets by
starry19 reviews
"He was frighteningly shaky, both metaphorically and literally, and he felt very strange, like he was sleepwalking. Baring one's soul was an exhausting thing. But worth it, as it turned out."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,717 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 24 - Published: 8/6/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
New Beginnings by
mayzee reviews
Set just after the kiss from Blue Bird, Jane & Lisbon coming to terms with the changes to their relationship and feelings for each other as a new case opens up old wounds for them both. My first fanfic, hope you enjoy, reviews appreciated. Rated T/M for some sexy scenes. Finally complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 38 - Words: 58,335 - Reviews: 245 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 7/31/2014 - Published: 6/18/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
Cons & the Cape Cod by
Brown Eyes Parker reviews
I hope that I am doing the right thing here. I hope that we get out of this alive. . . AU. Jisbon. Some spoilers for season 6. Rated T.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 21,081 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 7/30/2014 - Published: 4/9/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John - Complete
The Guy Next Door by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
AU- In a world where it wasn't Red John to take away Jane's family, Patrick and Teresa still meet; but what happens when she is a workaholic CBI agent, set on her career, and he is her nosy, loud and handsome new neighbor? Will spark fly, and what will they need to heal their old wounds? Written for the Mentalist BigBang, with cover and beta-reading byKathiann Superwoman 1015.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 52,794 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 7/26/2014 - Published: 6/7/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Learning to Breathe by
starry19 reviews
'Jane squeezed her fingers. "Anxious to get going?" he murmured. "We're just lucky some idiot didn't sneak on board and disrupt proceedings. I hear the TSA really frowns on that sort of thing."'
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 26,032 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 7/14/2014 - Published: 6/4/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Violet Secrets by
Idan reviews
Sequel to Secrets, set during and after Violets. What would have happened if the episode took place in the Secrets AU?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,560 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 15 - Published: 7/4/2014 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
The Psychic Next Door by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NOW COMPLETE! Teresa Lisbon is a college student, doing her best to raise her younger brothers on her own. When her worst fear is realized, will the psychic next door be able to help her? AU set in Chicago, 1994. Romance/Drama/Mystery. Rated T/M for language and adult content. Cover created by the amazing phoenix2812.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 34,016 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 6/30/2014 - Published: 5/17/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
You've got mail by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
Written for the Mentalist Big Bang on Lj. In a Red John free future, Jane and Lisbon are struggling with finding love. But what happens when Grace plays Cupid, hoping that, falling in love on the net, will help them admitting their real feelings for each other? What will happen when they wil finally understand that May Flower and Alexanderson are, in reality, Teresa and Patrick?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 21,015 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 6/27/2014 - Published: 6/10/2014 - Complete
Episode Tag: Red Rum by
starry19 reviews
Tag to 1x12 - 'Van Pelt knocked on her office door early the next morning. "Jane's lighting stuff on fire in the break room," the redhead told her, just barely inside her door. "Thought you might want to know."'
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,021 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 10 - Published: 6/19/2014
Episode Tag: Red Handed by
starry19 reviews
Tag for 1x06 - "Weird case, huh?" he asked after an easy pause. The wife having an affair with the casino manager, the daughter being a veritable prostitute, and the son in law who was a murderer. "Yup," she agreed. "I bet their Christmas cards will be interesting this year."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,627 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/9/2014 - Complete
Did He Mean It? - Yes I Meant It! by
uiytrcgvhbvyi reviews
Missing scenes from Blue Bird. Lisbon on the plane thinking about Jane. Jane arrested thinking about Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,688 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 5/30/2014 - Published: 5/28/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
The Mentalist: Blue Bird, Redux by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Suppose dinner at the Blue Bird Lodge had gone differently. An alternate ending to the finale. Two-shot. Spoilers, 6x22 (sort of). Romance/Drama/Humor. Rated T/M for language and sexuality.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,744 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 107 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 5/27/2014 - Published: 5/26/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Recalculating by
Idan reviews
A few months after moving to DC, Lisbon is called to testify in an old case in Austin. Seeing her again leads Jane to question the decisions they both made. T/M for language and eventual sexytimes. Multi chapter. Goes AU after Black Hearts.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 24,197 - Reviews: 277 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 5/25/2014 - Published: 5/8/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Epiphanies and Ever Afters by
starry19 reviews
6x22 Tag -"He would never, never forget the second when he began to believe that maybe, just maybe he wasn't going to have to be alone anymore."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,476 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 16 - Published: 5/20/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Love for Sale by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
AU/Noir-ish. SACPD Detective Teresa Lisbon didn't know what she was expecting when she entered room 416 to investigate an apparent robbery, but not surely that her past was going to catch up with her, in the form of family alliances, nor that a blonde gigolo, witness to the murder, was going to turn her world upside down, with an insatiable passion and a killer hot on their tails.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 10 - Words: 40,865 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 5/18/2014 - Published: 4/19/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Depths and Determinations by
starry19 reviews
6x19 Tag - "Lisbon's words - 'he makes a point of always being there for me'. She might as well have said the rest of it out loud, too - 'you aren't.'"
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,366 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 5/13/2014 - Published: 4/28/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Pressure and Pink Dresses by
starry19 reviews
Or "The Time When Patrick Jane Decided Good Enough Wasn't Anymore." 6x21 tag/birthday present for Donnamour1969.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,538 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 13 - Published: 5/12/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Casablanca by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"Everything okay?" Marcus asked, concerned. "Yeah." The lie was unconvincing even to her own ears. Since most rational human beings wouldn't be reduced to tears by the delivery of Italian pastry, obviously there was more to the story than that, but Marcus knew enough not to pry. Post ep for 6x20, Il Tavolo Blanco
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,969 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 12 - Published: 5/11/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Blooming Violets by
DKateri reviews
"Because she was breathtaking. And he was a fool." Two short missing scenes and one slightly longer AU ending for 616 Violets.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,018 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 5/11/2014 - Published: 5/9/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Fancy by
Idan reviews
After Silver Wings of Time, Jane reflects, Cho makes threats, and Lisbon throws a punch. Facing a new phase in their relationship, Jane and Lisbon try to adjust.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,856 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 5/10/2014 - Published: 4/14/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] Kimball C. - Complete
The Mentalist: The Three R's by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NOW COMPLETE! Lisbon is a young cop on her first undercover mission. Guess who blows her cover. AU set in 1996 San Francisco. Romance/Mystery/Humor. Rated T/M for language and adult situations. Thanks to phoenix2812 for the beautiful cover pic!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 9 - Words: 39,266 - Reviews: 354 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 4/26/2014 - Published: 1/26/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., Samuel B. - Complete
Send Off by
Idan reviews
Jane, Cho, liquor, and cats. This isn't how Lisbon envisioned her night. Speculation on how things might evolve after Forest Green. Skip if you haven't seen that and don't want to be spoiled!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,614 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 15 - Published: 4/23/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] Kimball C. - Complete
You're In My Veins by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Companion to A Sad Beautiful Tragic Love Affair: A month before her own wedding, Jane comes back into Lisbon's life and turns it all upside down once more. They both have to sort out the pieces of life after Red John and the life Jane rejected five years ago. Jisbon of course.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 94,224 - Reviews: 275 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 4/20/2014 - Published: 10/9/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Road Trip by
Idan reviews
Spoilers for White as the Driven Snow, picking up right after the episode ends. What do Lisbon and Jane do during the long ride home? Talk, of course.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,134 - Reviews: 261 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 4/19/2014 - Published: 3/25/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
6x17 Tag: Now or Never by
Colourful Glitter reviews
Lisbon pays Jane a visit after her date with Pike because she has questions that only Jane can answer.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,320 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 14 - Published: 4/15/2014 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Desperate Acts by
SteeleSimz reviews
Jane will do anything to keep Lisbon from leaving but will it be enough? Will be Jisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 18,098 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 4/15/2014 - Published: 2/23/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C. - Complete
Couches and Conditions by
starry19 reviews
6x17 Tag - "Story of his life - too late. Too late to save Angela and Charlotte, too late to be with the only other woman he had ever loved. Life was just grand, he thought bitterly."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,695 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 20 - Published: 4/14/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Ruminations and Red Pajamas by
starry19 reviews
6x16 Tag - "And then she sat on the floor of her shower, hot water streaming all around her, telling her heart to shut up. It was time she did something for herself. Marcus was kind and thoughtful and, best of all, he wasn't wearing a wedding ring."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,212 - Reviews: 237 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 4/11/2014 - Published: 3/31/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Post Red by
wimmer511 reviews
A year after Red John's death, Lisbon runs into Jane unexpectedly. He intends on keeping a promise he made her before leaving, despite her protestations and the presence of Walter Mashburn in her life. It is an A.U., but not extreme. It will be very in canon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 54,151 - Reviews: 153 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 4/11/2014 - Published: 10/4/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Walter M. - Complete
Words by
Idan reviews
Lisbon tries to get Jane to say the words before it's too late. Based on a spoiler for the rest of the season.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,582 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 24 - Published: 4/6/2014 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] Kimball C. - Complete
Pretty Red Lady by
glindalovesshoes reviews
Teresa Lisbon is a desperate young hooker, who lost all faith in life, until she meets Patrick Jane, an arrogant businessman. With Teresa being the first woman in a long time to surprise him, Patrick is on his way to become a better person, whereas she has the chance to finally get away from the streets and start her life all over again. Extreme AU / Romance / Humor
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 17 - Words: 85,548 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 4/1/2014 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Dreaming of White by
23Sammy reviews
"In the end it was her choice. But every possible scenario he came up with ended with the same thing. A broken heart. Either his. Or Lisbon's." A romantic offer, jealousy, heartache, daydreams and in the middle of it all a crazy killer on the loose in an approaching snow-storm. What could possibly go wrong? Spoilers for 6x15 & beyond. Jisbon. Angsty fluffy multi-chapter :)
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 56,306 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 3/30/2014 - Published: 2/2/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Whys and Wherefores by
starry19 reviews
'There were several moment of hesitation before she opened the wooden door. Her eye make-up was smudged, like she had swiped at her eyes a fair few times. "Who's leaving who now?" he asked without preamble.'
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,968 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 3/28/2014 - Published: 3/21/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: I'm Really Here by
Donnamour1969 reviews
A special birthday one-shot for starry19. Jane and Lisbon have a secret. Set in season 6. Romance and fluff. Rated M for Jisbon sexytimes.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,247 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 21 - Published: 3/19/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L., K. Fischer - Complete
Jealousy by
Idan reviews
A sequel to "Habit," also sort of a tag to The Golden Hammer. Spoilers for some upcoming episodes as well. "It annoyed Jane that with all his knowledge of her and skill (though admittedly rusty) at seduction, he couldn't win this contest hands down. It should never have been a contest in the first place, he felt."
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 68,509 - Reviews: 372 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 3/16/2014 - Published: 1/18/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Prescription For Love by
Pellegrina reviews
OBS: 2nd chapter added! Based on spoilers for ep. 6.16 plus x. Their friends have finally had enough: Jane is depressed and Lisbon is dating another man - what the heck is going on? This is an AU story, written before 6x16 had aired, and the characters' actions are OOC.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 22,967 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 3/12/2014 - Published: 2/28/2014 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] [Wayne R., Grace vP.] - Complete
Discoveries and Destinations by
starry19 reviews
"In typical fashion, Jane had just started taking over her personal space. Of course, that was about par for the course as far as Jane was concerned. In this case, she had to admit that she didn't mind in the slightest."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,256 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 23 - Published: 3/3/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Confrontation by
hardly loquacious reviews
She'd been hoping for a knock on her door. She hadn't expected something far closer to banging. Lisbon tried to keep her grin contained as she let the door swing open. "Jane." Jane, on the other hand, didn't seem to have any trouble keeping a smile off of his face. "Lisbon. You're home." Consummate-verse, sequel to Connection, set during 6.12
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,899 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 12 - Published: 3/2/2014 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Poison and Wine by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Post Red John: Volker is released from prison pending a new trial and is targeting Lisbon. Cho seeks Jane out to get his help in putting Volker away, he returns to Sacramento to face his sins and the life he threw away. He has to decide if what he once said wasn't enough to save him...maybe actually is. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 74,625 - Reviews: 268 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 172 - Updated: 3/2/2014 - Published: 2/11/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Shadow of Your Smile by
Hayseed Socrates reviews
Set post Green Thumb. While Jane is trying to earn Lisbon's trust, and eventually her love, unexpected developments threaten to have disastrous consequences. Turns out Jane isn't the only one who wants his revenge. Now complete!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 10 - Words: 31,121 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 2/23/2014 - Published: 11/28/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., D. Abbott - Complete
Connection by
hardly loquacious reviews
Over the years, after a tough day she'd also gotten used to a cup of tea and an absolutely-not-hovering consultant (a compensation the Washington Sheriff's office had never boasted). It seemed that the FBI came with that service though (more than compensating for the occasional mortal danger). Lisbon and Jane try to deal with their shifting relationship. Sequel to Consummate.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,508 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 12 - Published: 2/16/2014 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
4x10 Episode Tag: Never Really Forgotten by
Colourful Glitter reviews
How I would have liked the episode 'Red Fugue' to end after Lisbon takes Jane back to his house in Malibu to jog his memory. The show never told us what happened, so this is my dream ending to the episode. Light T for mild language.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,735 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 2/2/2014 - Published: 7/1/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Consummate by
hardly loquacious reviews
Even if most things about his return to the U.S. are better than he deserves, at least one thing is unacceptable. He's determined to fix it though. He hopes he can. He certainly wants to. Jane drops by Lisbon's apartment, long after the case is closed, with an unexpected question. And she isn't sure how to react. For Chibs, set immediately after 6.11.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,732 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 24 - Published: 2/1/2014 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
A Sense of Timing by
waterbaby134 reviews
Jane's waited too long to make his move, so somebody else beats him to the punch. Loosely based on season 6 spoilers.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,461 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 15 - Published: 1/30/2014 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
The Wages of Sin by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Co written by Tinuviel Undomiel: AU from 4X10 Fugue in Red. Lisbon let Jane go still in his fugue state, almost a year later his memories return and he is furious that she let him go and refuses to forgive her. But Jane begins to recognize that things happened after he left, things he cannot remember. And Red John is playing a brand new game...but it isn't with Jane. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 32,483 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 1/12/2014 - Published: 4/9/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John
Somewhere Beyond by
starry19 reviews
"He was coming alive again, almost before her eyes, and it was all she could do not to stare."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 21,483 - Reviews: 336 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 1/3/2014 - Published: 12/10/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: That Certain Smile by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NOW COMPLETE! What if Lisbon had been the one sent to South America to retrieve Jane? Alternative to "My Blue Heaven," so some spoilers. Romance/Drama/Humor. Rated T/M for adult language and situations.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,672 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 124 - Updated: 1/1/2014 - Published: 12/28/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Be Home For Christmas by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
One-shot Companion to You Are In My Veins: A Christmas visit to her family forces Lisbon to reveal her father's identity to Dani while she struggles with the past. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,891 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 10 - Published: 12/31/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
A Christmas Confession by
Colourful Glitter reviews
After Jane kills Red John, the CBI is still intact, but Jane still can't bring himself to tell Lisbon how he feels. As Christmas begins to roll around Jane can't stand the thought of spending another Christmas alone and decides to tell Lisbon how he feels by giving her the best Christmas he possibly can.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,101 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 12/30/2013 - Published: 12/23/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Approaching Storm by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Jane hated Texas. Still, it wasn't all bad. At least Lisbon was with him. Of course, they were about to enter a recently evacuated office building to look for a terrorist in the middle of a hurricane, so he supposed things weren't exactly ideal.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,511 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 10 - Published: 12/26/2013 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Making Yuletide Bright by
hardly loquacious reviews
Jane plans to keep this first Christmas back in the U.S. relatively low-key. Until Lisbon surprises him with an unexpected gift. Christmas fluff based on the new direction the show is going. Enjoy!
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,867 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/24/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
My Blue Christmas by
starry19 reviews
Now complete! Collaboration with MleeWrite and Donnamour1969. Featuring regrets, remedies, making peace with the past, and one very merry Christmas.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 26,950 - Reviews: 333 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 12/24/2013 - Published: 12/10/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
There Will Be Blood by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"'She had it coming,'" Lisbon quoted to him. "You tell her you're sorry, and then you turn around and tell me 'she had it coming' Was that for my benefit, Jane? Did you think for some reason it would make me feel better to hear you say that? Because let me tell you, it most certainly did not."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,065 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 13 - Published: 12/23/2013 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Reunions and Remnants by
starry19 reviews
6x09 Tag - "In truth, though, it wouldn't have mattered if she was a federal agent in the heart of Washington, DC. She belonged with him, and he wasn't going to do this without her at his side. He had gone two years without her, and he refused to do so any longer."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,198 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 23 - Published: 12/2/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Hellos and Havens by
starry19 reviews
Pre 6x09 - "They had been through so much together over the years, dealt with murders and conspiracies and corruption. Had shared knowing looks across the bullpen, kept vigil at each other's hospital beds, had killed people in the other's defense. No one else would ever understand what her life had been. But Jane did."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,566 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 17 - Published: 11/27/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
In the Details by
wimmer511 reviews
In the aftermath of s04e24. Spoilers. With the team's help Jane tries to get information from Red John's friend while trying to find some normalcy in recent tragedies. He can sense changes in his relationship with Lisbon and doesn't know what to do about it. Romance/Angst/Humor, and all the good stuff that's incorporated in the show. Rated T, for now.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 39 - Words: 182,392 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 213 - Updated: 11/25/2013 - Published: 6/18/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Wedding Planning by
Idan reviews
Follow up to Wedding in Red, which felt really unfinished to me. Jane and Lisbon talk about weddings. Hypothetically, of course. Or so Lisbon thinks.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 45,959 - Reviews: 325 - Favs: 231 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 11/24/2013 - Published: 10/14/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Credit Cards and Concussions by
starry19 reviews
"She must've been distracted, he figured. Otherwise there was no way that she would have left him unsupervised in her apartment. Free to wander and roam and discover. He felt few scruples about it. It probably made him a sociopath, but this was a goldmine. "
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,729 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 14 - Published: 11/14/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Roads and Retribution by
starry19 reviews
6x06 Tag - "She had just been so damn blinded, so certain she was about to get what she had wanted for so long that she had forgotten that this was Jane, and nothing was ever the way it looked. "
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,479 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 11/8/2013 - Published: 11/4/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Catch A Tyger By His Tail by
Pellegrina reviews
A visit to the carnival sets in motion a series of unexpected events in the lives of Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon... Fifth and final part and the conclusion of my story arc. With the special appearance of one notorious serial killer…
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Crime - Chapters: 69 - Words: 257,517 - Reviews: 297 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 11/3/2013 - Published: 1/20/2013 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] Red John - Complete
The Tiger and the Lamb by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
In this story, Lisbon is the one with the crazy bulletin board.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 41 - Words: 166,164 - Reviews: 458 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 10/29/2013 - Published: 9/21/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Compasses and Coincidences by
starry19 reviews
6x04 Tag - "There were nights when her sins weighed heavily on her, nights when she would lie awake long after she had gone to bed, staring at her darkened ceiling, wondering what the price for her transgressions was going to be. "
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,453 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/25/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Fallacies and Fantasies by
starry19 reviews
6x02 Tag - "Shamefully, selfishly, the only thought that crossed his mind had been 'not again.' The door on the far side of the darkened living room became the door at the end of his hallway in Malibu."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,210 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/8/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
A Sad Beautiful Tragic Love Affair by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
One-shot. Red John is captured and time has passed, the team has gone its separate ways and Lisbon is still trying to come to terms with what happened and the scars that were left on her. The reunion at Cho's wedding gives her an opportunity to face those demons again...or maybe just continue to break her. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,481 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 21 - Published: 10/1/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Episode Tag: 5x20 Red Velvet Cupcakes by
glindalovesshoes reviews
In the night after the case, Jane listens to Buddy Hennings' "Love Doctor" show and is surprised to hear a familiar voice asking for help. Goes AU after the episode. Jisbon/Fluff/Romance
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,853 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/21/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Price You Pay by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Post Season 6 (possible spoilers): Red John is dead but the consequences have ripped the team apart. Jane is working for a new team and they are living almost entirely separate lives. But when a case crosses ways with Lisbon they are all forced to work together to face a new threat who is not afraid to try and destroy what little hope remains. Jisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 19,377 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 9/17/2013 - Published: 8/31/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Mentalist: Red Roulette by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Collaboration with the wonderful waterbaby134. Set post season 5 finale. Jane and Lisbon must deal with Red John's changing rules, while being forced to play a new game of their own. But when tragedy hits close to home, will they be able to get past it to catch Red John, before he catches them? Spoilers 5x22. Drama/Romance/Angst/Humor. Rated T/M for language, violence and sexuality
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 71,836 - Reviews: 396 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 156 - Updated: 9/15/2013 - Published: 5/14/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
27 Minutes by
Idan reviews
"For twenty-seven minutes today, I lived with your death. And I spent every one of those minutes hating myself for all the things I never told you, things I was too afraid to face."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,960 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 24 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Penitence and Presumptions by
starry19 reviews
"She kept coming back to the look in his eyes - the shattered, broken one that said he truly felt he had just been betrayed by her. By her, the one person he thought he could trust."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,808 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 13 - Published: 9/10/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Under Covers by
glindalovesshoes reviews
When Lisbon goes undercover with Mancini, Jane moves in next door to keep an eye on her...and things get messier than either could have imagined. / Jisbon / Goes season 5 AU after 5x04
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 110,110 - Reviews: 229 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 9/8/2013 - Published: 1/31/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: Amore a Roma by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Jane and Lisbon travel to Rome, Italy for a wedding, but will The Eternal City put them under its spell as well? Jisbon romance, humor and the beauty of Roma, with the added bonus of a little Cho-mance. Spoilers, Season 5. Rated T/M for mild language and adult situations. NOW COMPLETE!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 37,737 - Reviews: 354 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 8/31/2013 - Published: 7/15/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Kimball C., Virgil M. - Complete
In the Cards by
Idan reviews
NOW COMPLETE! Jane teases Lisbon about her poker skills, which leads to a conversation that surprises them both, spirals into plots and counter-plots, and leaves them facing a dilemma they never imagined, but might secretly want. Minor spoilers for early season 5, but goes AU from there. Thanks to phoenixx87 for the cover!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 62 - Words: 293,789 - Reviews: 1068 - Favs: 408 - Follows: 287 - Updated: 8/30/2013 - Published: 10/16/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Existence and Endings by
starry19 reviews
"It had been two weeks since The End. Two weeks that had seen his life change in such a dramatic fashion that he wasn't entirely sure what was going on, and instead, he simply was trying to hold onto something solid. That something turned out to be Lisbon."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,078 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/19/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
I Am Revenge by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Companion to Lavinia: When Sanford's arraignment takes an unexpected turn, Lisbon is forced to face the possibility that her rapist will go free, meanwhile another case makes her question her decision to face her past alone. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 20,867 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 8/11/2013 - Published: 7/12/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L., Red John - Complete
House of Cards by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
After Red John's death, Jane and Lisbon's reckless decisions led to even more pain and heartache. Now a year later Jane brings Lisbon back to California to help catch Red John's remaining followers intent on memorializing their dead master, as they both try and mend the wounds they caused. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 42,142 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 7/30/2013 - Published: 6/3/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Art of Sanctuary by
starry19 reviews
NOW COMPLETE "But now he had to choose - love or revenge? Darkness or light? Loyalty to his past or hope for his future? And with every moment that ticked by, someone got closer to making that decision for him, only they weren't faced with his options. All they had to work with was life or death."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 59,127 - Reviews: 664 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 7/29/2013 - Published: 5/6/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Confess Already! by
Colourful Glitter reviews
Jane and Lisbon still haven't addressed their feelings for each other outwardly and even Red John is getting impatient. So, he decides to take matters into his own hands and push things along.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 22,732 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 7/7/2013 - Published: 5/7/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: The Red Planet by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Now complete. With a case that divides the sexes in the good old CBI, Jane and Lisbon make a bet that has them questioning everything they thought they knew about sexual stereoptypes. Set late Season 5, but with no Red John, no angst; only humor, romance and the age-old battle of the sexes. Rated T/M for adult language and sexuality. Jisbon/Rigspelt.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 26,214 - Reviews: 215 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 7/5/2013 - Published: 6/8/2013 - Patrick J., Grace vP., Teresa L., Wayne R. - Complete
Secluded in Red by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Co written by SteeleSimz: When another Red John case happens Lisbon worries over Jane's obsession, a thoughtless pronouncement leads to surprising results. And Jane realizes that his worst nightmare barely scratched the surface of the terror Red John can unleash. Jisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 115,194 - Reviews: 275 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 5/28/2013 - Published: 1/19/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Next to You by
lisbonandjanealways reviews
Lisbon makes a shocking discovery that will change her life forever, and she must make a decision. Will she, or will she not, bring Jane along for the journey? Or will he even give her a choice in the matter? J/L, No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,037 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 5/27/2013 - Published: 5/11/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Tell me something nice by
hardly loquacious reviews
"If you're not going to tell me the truth, then at least tell me something nice." "I was telling you the truth! You just chose not to believe it!" "Oh please!" "And another thing, why do you assume that something true and something nice are mutually exclusive?" "I... what?" For juupke.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,763 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/16/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Good Night's Sleep by
AAnitab reviews
In the future, Jane and Lisbon get a good night's sleep. And something more along the way. It's finally Jane/Lisbon shippy even if I had to beat in their skulls with a crowbar. Updated again. Lisbon thinks she has the flu... but that's not why she's in the bathroom this morning. As she, Jane, and half the building find out.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 24,673 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 123 - Updated: 5/5/2013 - Published: 10/20/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Redwood by
Katrina reviews
"We're up, guys. Another body has been found dumped along the 299 a few miles south of Willow Creek this time." Jane and Lisbon are forced into a deadly game when they try to catch what they think is a new serial killer. JANE/LISBON. Set some time after season five episode, 'Red Sails in the Sunset'. Goes AU from there. Some minor spoilers. Rated T for minor language.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,743 - Reviews: 258 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 5/2/2013 - Published: 1/20/2013 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] Kimball C., Wayne R. - Complete
Costs and Compromises by
starry19 reviews
5x21 Tag - "It was a strange and unusual situation, knowing something that Jane didn't. It was surprisingly difficult to not barge up to the attic and tell him. At all costs, she resisted using the phrase "hold her tongue." Not a sentence she could utter now, possibly not ever again. "
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,291 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/1/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Under a Blood Red Sky by
bloodwrites reviews
Sequel to The Red and the Grey. Red John is dead and his psychotic protege Ellie Jennings has taken the reins; under the guise of working with Interpol on a jewel heist case, Jane manages to get Lisbon and Co. overseas to apprehend Ellie and avenge Tommy Lisbon's death. Meanwhile, Jane tries to convince Lisbon he's the man for her... by any means necessary.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 7 - Words: 35,204 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 4/24/2013 - Published: 3/7/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
Relationships and Reimbursements by
starry19 reviews
5x20 Tag - "Some day, he hoped her personal relationships weren't so complicated that she needed to actively seek out advice from a conniving therapist. Some day, maybe they could just be normal. Fights over where the milk went in the refrigerator or what kind of toothpaste to buy."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,130 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/24/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Red shadows in the sunset by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
To make amend for his past and protect his future Jane finally killed Red John, at the cost of his newfound love with Lisbon. When, one year later, she is forced to take him back, she doesn't know if she could handle him. But with a new killer at large, there is too much at stake, and the game is on for all of them. And the price to pay could be just to high. Eventual Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 11 - Words: 36,482 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 4/24/2013 - Published: 3/31/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Mentalist Episode Tag: Red Velvet Cupcakes, 5x20 by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Set post episode. Lisbon notices a growing tension between Jane and her. Humor and a hint of Jisbon. Spoilers, 5x20. Rated T for language and adult innuendo.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,117 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/23/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Happiness and Hopelessness by
starry19 reviews
"With all of these things, her stress, her worry about Jane, and knowledge - but not acknowledgment- of the feelings between them, perhaps it wasn't so very surprising when one night after a particularly brutal case, she crossed the lines she had put in place for the safety of her own heart."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,837 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/18/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Ideas and Ice Cream by
starry19 reviews
"It was a complicated game they played. No one wanted to be the one to re-write the rules, to cross lines that there was no coming back from. In no way did that mean they didn't desperately want the other to do so. "
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,227 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/9/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Awakening by
waterbaby134 reviews
Sometimes a small thing prompts a big revelation.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,353 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/9/2013 - Grace vP., Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Best Mistake by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
"All I can do is ask for forgiveness." "No. I can't forgive you." "I understand." "No you do not, No one in my entire life has ever hurt me the way you did. You made me feel guilty for breathing. I thought you hated me..." The path to forgiveness is long and hard and Jane knew it might be impossible, because no one had treated her as badly as he had. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 220,492 - Reviews: 684 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 4/2/2013 - Published: 11/18/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Temptations and Touch by
starry19 reviews
"It had been interesting, watching her try to avoid her feelings for him for the past several years. He, however, was much more pragmatic in these situations. He was probably better at hiding his emotions than she was, but he certainly hadn't hidden them from himself. " A birthday gift for CharmingNotDarling
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,507 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/28/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
5x18 Tag: Missions by
Colourful Glitter reviews
Jane tries to make Lisbon understand his suspicions about Kirkland and his fear for her safety after she finds him in the hospital talking with Kirkland. He has to get her to understand what's going on. (Minor spoiler for 5x18)
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,052 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/28/2013 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Mentalist Episode Tag, 5x17: Red, White, and Blue by
Donnamour1969 reviews
CHAPTER 2 IS UP! AU sequel to my 5x15 tag, subtitled, "Step Five." Spoilers for 5x15, 5x16, 5x17. Romance, humor, Jisbon. Rated T for sexual content.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,256 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 3/24/2013 - Published: 3/19/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Pasts and Palaces by
starry19 reviews
5x17 Tag - "They had called a truce regarding Lorelei and Red John, at least for the moment. He had given in to her requests, and she had stopped looking at him like he was breaking her heart. He supposed he probably was - it wasn't the first time he had done so, and, unfortunately, it wasn't likely it wouldn't be the last time, either."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,580 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/18/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: Ruby Tears by
Donnamour1969 reviews
A disturbed young woman pursues Jane. He must convince Lisbon that the teen isn't as innocent as she seems, before he too gets caught in her trap. Set in Season 5. Drama/Jisbon romance. Rated T/M for adult content, language, and sexuality.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 43,850 - Reviews: 452 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 3/17/2013 - Published: 1/23/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Periwinkle by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Patrick Jane lay on his couch with his eyes closed, thinking about the latest mystery in the Serious Crimes Unit. It wasn't a murder, for once. It wasn't even a crime. No, the mystery was simply this: Lisbon had left early, and he wanted to know why.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 22,558 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 149 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 3/15/2013 - Published: 3/7/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Reverence and Revelations by
starry19 reviews
5x16 Tag - "Something flickered in his gaze, something that looked remarkably like pain, but she must've been imagining it. Nothing she said had the ability to hurt him. She had learned that the hard way."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,296 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/11/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Seas and Saltwater by
starry19 reviews
5x15 Tag - "Once, what seemed like a lifetime ago, he had told her she was still looking for magic in her life. An ocean glittering with starlight wasn't exactly what he had been imagining, but it was a start."
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,680 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/8/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Mentalist Episode Tag: Red Lacquer Nail Polish, 5x15 by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Takes place post episode, then goes decidedly AU from there. I don't want to give away the surprise in the summary, so please read on. Spoilers, 5x15.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,100 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 8 - Published: 3/5/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Wine and Wishes by
starry19 reviews
"He turned his head slightly, nose skimming her hair until he found the delicate shell of her ear. "You have to admit - I have good ideas sometimes," he murmured, deliberately letting his lips brush against her sensitive skin. She didn't even bother to hide her shiver. "Sometimes," she breathed, her fingers digging into his back." Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,271 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 8 - Published: 3/1/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Where You Belong by
reig reviews
Jane and Lisbon were together, but broke up. None of them is over the other. How will they find their ways back to each other? A story inside a story: their present struggling with flashbacks of their days together!
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 54,925 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 2/25/2013 - Published: 11/14/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Dawn and Daydreams by
starry19 reviews
"An armful of Teresa Lisbon should be routine now. Not something to be taken for granted, never that, but more like a minor miracle to which he had simply become accustomed."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,817 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 10 - Published: 2/21/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Red Bluff by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"I'll come by your place tonight. We'll talk it out, okay?" A soft, sad look in his eyes. "You're sweet." "Let me help you," she pleaded. The doors closed in her face. She gave him a five minute head start, and then went after him.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 37,482 - Reviews: 385 - Favs: 193 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 2/21/2013 - Published: 2/7/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Rebuilding the Sun by
starry19 reviews
"She was more than willing to pick up the pieces, if he was ever willing to let himself shatter. But he would hold on, she knew, until he couldn't hide the cracks any longer." Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 43,309 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 2/14/2013 - Published: 1/15/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Red Leaves Of Fall by
SteeleSimz reviews
The newest victim made the case more personal and now they were putting everything on the line. Season 4 and 5 spoilers.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 36,382 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 2/11/2013 - Published: 10/19/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Lavinia by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Co author Tinuviel Undomiel: When tragedy strikes Jane and Lisbon find their roles are reversed. Lisbon is now the one who is shattered and Jane has to attempt to pick up the pieces. Jisbon. Warning: Violence and Graphic Imagery
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 251,933 - Reviews: 823 - Favs: 325 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 2/10/2013 - Published: 1/4/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Dance Me to the End of Love by
Hayseed Socrates reviews
Jane attempts to catch Red John by himself, but things do not go well. Can Lisbon help Jane conquer his demons? And hers? Not for the faint of heart, but eventual Jane/Lisbon if you hang in there. Now complete, and there's still a little surprise twist waiting in the last chapter. The title is stolen from the wonderful Leonard Cohen song.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 26,243 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 2/8/2013 - Published: 11/14/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Trials and Trepidations by
starry19 reviews
5x13 Tag - "He had discovered there was very little he was unwilling to do to make her stay, no trump card he wouldn't play. If it came down to it, he would have pushed her against the nearest wall and kissed her until she promised never to go. Now that he thought about it, it was sort of a shame he hadn't had to try at all."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,419 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 45 - Published: 1/28/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
A Red Cross Marks the Spot by
silver-wings124 reviews
The emergence of a serial killer forces Jane and Lisbon undercover to find evidence, while also dealing with the aftershocks of Jane's 'breakdown' and how that has affected their partnership and relationship. Jane/Lisbon. post 4x24.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 17,928 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 1/23/2013 - Published: 7/17/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Champagne and Couch Cushions by
starry19 reviews
5x12 Tag - "And speaking of good days," he continued, reaching for the bag he'd sat on the floor, "I feel as though a celebration is in order." He pulled out a bottle of gas station champagne, the five-dollar price tag still attached, and two plastic cups he'd snagged from the kitchen. Lisbon eyed the bottle dubiously. "I see you spared no expense."
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,251 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/14/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: The Rocket's Red Glare by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Someone is trying to kill Jane (again). Even with Lisbon acting as his bodyguard, it won't stop Jane from doing something idiotic to catch his would-be killer. Set in Season 5. Rated T/M for language and adult content. Humor/Drama/Jisbon romance.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 31,212 - Reviews: 341 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 1/11/2013 - Published: 12/12/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Fears and Failings by
starry19 reviews
Post 5x11 - "They were about to tread into some very dangerous territory, and though he knew it would do little good, it would make him feel better if she was within arm's reach." Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,228 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/7/2013 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Pinned by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
"I didn't agree to this!" Lisbon said furiously. "For the last time, we are not going steady!" Sequel to "The Arrest."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,285 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 1/3/2013 - Published: 12/26/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Clinging to Broken Glass by
starry19 reviews
Season Four story, set immediately post Fugue in Red. "Then, suddenly, he realized she was his warm place, somewhere to seek shelter and comfort. It never crossed his mind that she would push him away." Rated T/M
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,993 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 1/3/2013 - Published: 12/29/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Debts and Accounts by
starry19 reviews
"And, after a lot of effort, he had even managed to coax a smile from Lisbon. Those were very rare these days, in general. Smiles at him were virtually nonexistent. Usually, she just looked at him with heartbreak, masked with annoyance and anger. But tonight, in the midst of working a case, he'd finally succeeded in getting her to show her dimples." - Happy New Year! Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,302 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Arrest by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Jane had always expected Lisbon to be the one to arrest him. He just hadn't expected her to be crying when she did it.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 18,418 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 12/25/2012 - Published: 12/18/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Another World by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
They call it the butterfly effect. Just one small, random adjustment, and all changes. And here there is, another world. A world where his daughter has never been, his late wife is an ex and he is still a psych. And yet, few things just can't change. Some things are written in the stars, just like love at first sight.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 20,714 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 12/21/2012 - Published: 11/19/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Milestones and Mistletoe by
starry19 reviews
"I was serious about the tinsel," he told Lisbon. "It would be very festive." He tugged lightly on a lock of her hair. "And I was serious about a lot of people wanting to shoot you," she replied. -Christmas parties always get out of control, don't they?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,710 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 12 - Published: 12/18/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Starlight and Silent Nights by
starry19 reviews
Now complete -"Unaccountably nervous, he took a deep, steadying breath, fingers wrapped around the steering wheel still. This was silly - he was going to be with Lisbon, for God's sake. It wasn't really a date - they were just two lonely people who were going to be slightly less alone tonight." Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,341 - Reviews: 300 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 96 - Updated: 12/13/2012 - Published: 11/29/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
A Bad Day by
inkstainedfingers97 reviews
Upon reflection, Lisbon determined the moment her day had really started to go to hell was when Jane decided to hold her hand.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,865 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 15 - Published: 12/11/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Plots and Puzzles by
starry19 reviews
5x10 Tag - "He stared at her retreating back for a moment, then returned to her office. On a whim, he pulled open her desk drawer. Naturally, he'd rifled through her things more than once, but not recently. Really, what the hell was she doing with a hammer?"
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,203 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/10/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Making A Night Of It by
Pellegrina reviews
As the Bard said: "The course of true love never did run smooth..." Direct continuation of my story "A Mockingbird In A Fir Tree". Friendship turns into Jisbon romance. Some sexual content. This is the 3rd part of my story arc and won't make much sense without knowledge of the previous parts.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,410 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 12/9/2012 - Published: 12/3/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Poker Face by
Alydia Rackham reviews
Lisbon receives a frightening text message that forces her to reveal her hand. (Set sometime during season 5)
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,073 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 12/6/2012 - Published: 12/5/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Surety and Semantics by
starry19 reviews
5x09 Tag - "She needed to wake up, though, or he was going to be tempted to do something very stupid, like move to sit next to her and ease her head onto his shoulder. Or, stupider yet, pull her into his arms. Still, he had let his hand hover, letting what he wanted and what he knew was best war in his mind." Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,933 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 7 - Published: 11/26/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Darkness and Divinity by
starry19 reviews
5x08 Tag - "It never failed to make him feel guilty, the tears he saw in her eyes when he was like this. Instinctively, he wanted to hug her, to tell her everything would be alright. Instead, like always, he used her and pushed her away, trusting that her loyalty would still remain intact. She hadn't disappointed him yet."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,590 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/19/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Coffee and Confessions by
starry19 reviews
5x07 Tag - "Jane was waiting in her office when she pushed open the door, looking like he was full of nervous energy. She recognized his demeanor and it made her distinctly uneasy. The last time he had been in the building looking like that, he had told her he loved her and then summarily shot her."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,291 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 11/18/2012 - Published: 11/15/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Burnt Offerings by
starry19 reviews
Epilogue Added - Now complete "The question was: how much was he willing to sacrifice to save her life? If it was a trade, his life for hers, then there would be no hesitation from him. But, as he had learned, there were things much worse than death." Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 14 - Words: 37,785 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 260 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 11/12/2012 - Published: 10/24/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Instincts and Intentions by
starry19 reviews
5x6 Tag "There would be a time, he swore to himself, when he would make all of this up to her. The silence, the deflections, all of it. When he had time to think about his actions, the guilt almost consumed him." Jane/Lisbon, obviously. (Repost...x3)
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,197 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/5/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: The Taming of the Psychic by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Imagine an AU world where Red John never killed Jane's family. What would Jane be like? Can Lisbon learn to tame the savage psychic? Inspired by "Fugue in Red," but set around some events of Season 2. Rated T/M for language and Jisbon sexytimes. Humor/Romance/Fluff.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 50,931 - Reviews: 480 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 11/2/2012 - Published: 9/7/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Red Diablo by
Katrina reviews
Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon had been missing from the California Bureau of Investigations for exactly fourteen hours and twenty-seven minutes. She'd gone home for a quick change of clothes and had never come back. JANE/LISBON. Set after series four finale, sometime in the future.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 37,299 - Reviews: 202 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 10/26/2012 - Published: 9/6/2012 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] Kimball C., Wayne R. - Complete
Food For Thought by
Pellegrina reviews
Lisbon and Jane spend the evening together after the events in "Blood Feud". It turns out to be a cathartic talk between the two slightly estranged friends... They discuss some serious topics, but in true Jane-Lisbon style - with the necessary sense of humor. There's food involved as well - the apt reader might recognise the spoilers... First part of my story arc.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,370 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 14 - Published: 10/26/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Signatures and Surprises by
starry19 reviews
5x04 Tag "She was still staring at the sign when Jane came around to open her door. He held out a hand. "Coming? You're going to love this, I promise." He had a childlike innocence around him, wanting to give her a surprise he thought she'd enjoy. And it was impossible to resist him."
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,792 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/22/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Dates and Denials by
starry19 reviews
5x03 Tag – "She fixed him with a stare that she usually reserved for lying suspects that had pushed her buttons in one way or another. "For one, I didn't go on a date." He noted the contracted denial. "And for another, even if I did, it's none of your damn business." Really, how did you think Jane was going to react to Lisbon's news?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,316 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 9 - Published: 10/15/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Of Anger and Forgiveness by
starry19 reviews
Part III Added, now complete. "Someone once said that there was a thin line between love and hate. Teresa Lisbon was fairly certain she had erased this line, especially where Patrick Jane was concerned." Post 5x1. Part III also comes with a slightly more mature rating.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,190 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 10/10/2012 - Published: 10/1/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Poison and Wine by
starry19 reviews
5x02 Tag "His fingers tapped each other impatiently once more, and she knew suddenly what he was fighting against. She had been right, then, to not touch him. He was the one that got to dictate those terms. And he had managed to talk himself into not reaching for her." Conversations, apologies, and courageous actions. Jane/Lisbon, of course.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,187 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/8/2012 - Complete
One Reason Or Another by
SteeleSimz reviews
Lisbon asks Jane for answers while they are stuck in a elevator which leads them down a road they have been down before. Season 4 spoilers.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 30,637 - Reviews: 175 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 10/7/2012 - Published: 3/23/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Stitches and Suppositions by
starry19 reviews
Set sometime post 4x10. "It had been a long, terrible day. The case they had been working on had gone from the standard bust-the-bad-guy type of night to the sneaky-bad-guy-busts-you-over-the-head-when-you're-busy-being-concerned-about-Lisbon's-shouts type of night." Featuring Jane, Lisbon, head wounds, and promises.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,767 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 12 - Published: 9/22/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Combine and Complement by
hardly loquacious reviews
Six months after Red John's death, Lisbon and Jane are sent to Oregon to consult on a case involving a copy cat serial killer. While there, they share a house. Jane decides he wants to make the arrangement permanent and does his best to make it happen. Writen for hetbigbang.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 76,174 - Reviews: 468 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 9/21/2012 - Published: 8/31/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Absolution and Eggs by
starry19 reviews
Set post 4x24. "He realized anew what his leaving had done to her. She was the same beautiful Lisbon, but different. She had a new fragility around her, like she was nearly ready to shatter. Her cheekbones were hollowed; her collarbone would cut glass. In a moment, he understood: he had broken her heart. He was still breaking her heart."
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,009 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 13 - Published: 9/17/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: Red Haze by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Pre-series fic. When Jane first joined the Serious Crimes Unit, he was a different man. This story traces how the team, and especially Lisbon, help him to rise above the tragedy of his recent past. Angst/Humor/Jisbon romance. Rated T/M for adult content and some language.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 46,689 - Reviews: 285 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 9/9/2012 - Published: 7/22/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
What the Heart Wants by
LittleMender reviews
He had used the phrase so often, flippantly as it applied to others. Now they stood forehead to forehead, eyes closed. He infused the words with everything he felt for her . . .
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 34,916 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 163 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 8/24/2012 - Published: 7/9/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Undercover Attraction by
Nekamille reviews
'I'm sorry what? Me? Him? Couple? Oh no, no, no, no, no, no and no' 'Seriously Lisbon seven no's? Now that is just hurtful.' Jane and Lisbon get an undercover mission as a couple but undercover missions with Jane never go as expected do they?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 29,301 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 8/21/2012 - Published: 4/24/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
The Mentalist: Scarlet Woman by
Donnamour1969 reviews
NEW! EPILOGUE POSTED! Collaboration with waterbaby134. How do you solve a problem like Lorelei? That's just what Jane and Lisbon must figure out. Our take on what we'd like to happen post finale. Spoilers for 4x23-24. Romance,drama,humor,Jisbon! Rated T/M for adult themes.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 58,667 - Reviews: 400 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 8/10/2012 - Published: 6/10/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Broken Hope by
lisbonandjanealways reviews
Lisbon's tragic suicide attempt leaves her in a coma, and the team is on the edge. If she wakes, what will she be able to tell furious Jane about why she did it? No copyright infringement intended. Rated T for talk of suicide.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 42,098 - Reviews: 309 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 146 - Updated: 7/15/2012 - Published: 10/30/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Undercover Attraction by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
To stop a perp obsesses with punish cheaters, the CBI goes undercover, and when the untinkable happens between Jane and Lisbon, fears and feelings and longing awake with a passion in both of them. How will they ahndle the aftermath of a night of passion, when they can't tell to each other what they really think about it, and what they feel about the other? Oneshot.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,553 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 8 - Published: 7/6/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Stress Point by
LittleMender reviews
Jane had returned to the fold, but Lisbon's acceptance and—he feared—her forgiveness had seemed to have found its limits, and while much was the same, it felt as if everything was different. A short series follow-up to The Substance of Things Hoped For, my tag to the Season 4 finale.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 24,946 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 6/28/2012 - Published: 6/7/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Domus Hadeum, or Where You Live by
MerriWyllow reviews
The House of Hades. "Where I live. Every minute of every day. I've never left. I was hoping to, after I killed Red John. Now I don't know how to leave. Misery loves company, Lisbon. And I'm going to make you live there, too." AU. M for words and actions.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 45,026 - Reviews: 154 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 5/26/2012 - Published: 8/18/2011 - [Patrick J., Teresa L.] - Complete
Deliverance by
cherryblossomcanopy reviews
Lisbon receives a letter from Red John. Rated T for strong language
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 16,468 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 5/23/2012 - Published: 2/4/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
Entrapment by
ch19777 reviews
"This should have stopped months ago. Not being with Jane, but having to meet him in secret in shabby motel rooms." AU, established Jane/Lisbon with a twist
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,359 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/22/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Long Lost Long Last by
hardly loquacious reviews
After a case involving obscure hobbies, Jane decides to bring back the long lost art of letter-writing. In spite of his best efforts, he only manages to secure a single correspondant.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 103,998 - Reviews: 564 - Favs: 235 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 5/13/2012 - Published: 3/1/2012 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
Red Highschool by
Steph-Schell reviews
The Mentalist in highschool! There will be Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 33 - Words: 50,220 - Reviews: 369 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 4/25/2012 - Published: 3/9/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
A Chance to Redefine by
liv.einziger reviews
Lisbon's recent behavior has Jane and the team looking for an explanation before it's too late. Could the recent traumas she has suffered have triggered a bad case of PTS? Or is there a bigger plot determining her actions? Co-written with SteeleSimz.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 26,991 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 2/20/2012 - Published: 10/4/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
our roads to run about by
forthecoast reviews
After Jane misses a formal CBI event, he has to apologize to Lisbon. Future fic.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,208 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 9 - Published: 2/17/2012 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: Fire With Fire by
Donnamour1969 reviews
When Jane attempts to help Rigsby win Grace's heart, things backfire in unexpected ways. Season 1 AU. Fluff, humor, farce, romance. T/M. Jisbon and Rigspelt. No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 33,630 - Reviews: 245 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 2/10/2012 - Published: 12/29/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Sanguine Slumber by
Laury the Latrator reviews
When Agent Lisbon is mysteriously attacked, her team tries desperately to catch whoever is behind it. But is there something she's not telling? Jane will do whatever it takes to save her. If only she would trust him. / Jisbon multichapter.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 30,519 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 1/6/2012 - Published: 12/12/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
the Second Time Around by
Brown Eyes Parker reviews
A sequel to "a Boyfriend For Christmas". It's New Year's Eve and Jane asks Lisbon something important.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,504 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/31/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Someone Else's Life by
Wldwmn reviews
Jane wakes up from a coma with vivid memories of events that never happened. For one thing, he believes he and Lisbon are married. Jisbon. Rated T for language/adult situations/violence. NOW COMPLETE.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 73,227 - Reviews: 481 - Favs: 320 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 12/31/2011 - Published: 8/15/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
A Boyfriend For Christmas by
Brown Eyes Parker reviews
"What if. . . what if you pretended to be my boyfriend!" Lisbon's family is coming for a visit for the holidays, and she asks Jane for help. Jisbon Christmas, AU, fluffy story.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 17,100 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 12/24/2011 - Published: 12/1/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Abernathy Undercover by
bloodwrites reviews
Jane and Lisbon, undercover at a holiday bash thrown by Mashburn in their honor, navigating a new - and very secret - romance. A little smut, a little heart, and Jane in glasses. What more could you possibly ask for?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,001 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 14 - Published: 12/10/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
The Mentalist: In the Red by
Donnamour1969 reviews
5th in my Season 3 AU series. An ill-advised night of passion comes back to bite Jane and Lisbon, leading to blackmail and revenge. Established Jisbon. Rated T/M for language,violence,and Jisbon sexytimes. No copyright infringement intended
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 30,352 - Reviews: 206 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 11/30/2011 - Published: 10/31/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Veil That Keeps Me Blind by
forthecoast reviews
With Jane's plans for revenge destroyed, both he and Lisbon are forced to take stock of where they stand - with Red John and with each other. Written for het-bigbang. AU post-3x04, Jane/Lisbon. Complete.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 38,297 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 11/19/2011 - Published: 10/10/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Flashbacks by
lisbonandjanealways reviews
It's been five years since Patrick Jane left the CBI, and upon his return to California, his intent is confessing his feelings to the woman he loves after years of silence. But things do not go as planned. No copyright infringement intended. Complete.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 30,285 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 10/29/2011 - Published: 3/19/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Someplace Warm by
Rothelena reviews
Both utterly lonely and unable to form serious relationships, Jane and Lisbon strike a deal. Starts angsty, but moves to fluff pretty fast. Not much plot, I'm afraid. Now T, may go to M later, but I won't exaggerate...this is not a piece of hotness.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,546 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 10/29/2011 - Published: 10/22/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Red and the Grey by
bloodwrites reviews
Winner, 2012 Paint it Red Best Het Romance! Spoilers up to season 3 finale; directly follows events of 3x24. A new nemesis appears on the scene to avenge Red John, targeting Lisbon to get to Jane. Creepy dollhouses, life on the lam, and sexy Jisbon times abound.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 110,869 - Reviews: 380 - Favs: 276 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 10/24/2011 - Published: 7/16/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Taking Charge by
hardly loquacious reviews
How to woo a woman as stubborn as Teresa Lisbon once you finally manage to admit to yourself that you want to? Simple. Make her think she's the one doing the wooing. Written for hetbigbang.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 50,386 - Reviews: 337 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 10/14/2011 - Published: 10/2/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Watershed by
forthecoast reviews
Another woman murdered, an all-too-familiar MO. The only problem is Red John is already dead. And they realize that it's only just begun. Jane/Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Crime/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 27,971 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 10/11/2011 - Published: 5/4/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Red Letter Errors by
love'remi reviews
Going undercover leaves Lisbon and Jane in a, uh, bonded situation, especially after Lisbon ignores a file on her desk that leaves them with a serious predicament on their hands. Totally Jisbon, with some Rigspelt and, of course, Cho.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,964 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 10/6/2011 - Published: 9/11/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Redemption Part I: Actions Have Consequences by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Co author Tinuviel Undomiel: Jane has been in prison for four years but when an old cellmate is on the run he agrees to help Lisbon find him. He learns the team has changed and Lisbon has a secret. Soon Jane learns his actions have a price... Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 72,971 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 9/28/2011 - Published: 8/19/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Beautiful Nightmare by
Rina-the-Brave reviews
Jane and Lisbon have a hard time remaining on separate sides of the line despite knowing it's best. It starts as something small, a kiss, and grows but neither expect much from the other in a romantic sense. Spoilers for all of Season 2.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,686 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 9/27/2011 - Published: 10/7/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Panacea by
boutondor reviews
"I'm sorry. I feel I've been a bit shanghaied here. It seems Lisbon is getting better and better at pulling one on me." "I'm sure Agent Lisbon never meant for you to feel cornered." Jane chuckled again. "Oh, she did. Believe me, she did."
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,393 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 9/12/2011 - Published: 1/9/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
Red Garland by
Donnamour1969 reviews
Episode tag for "Jolly Red Elf." Lisbon deals with a drunk Jane and they share an unforgettable encounter-at least it was for her. Rated T/M for language and sexuality. No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 26,603 - Reviews: 235 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 9/8/2011 - Published: 12/19/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Blind Date by
lisbonandjanealways reviews
Rigsby sets Jane up on a blind date. Van Pelt sets Lisbon up on a blind date. Coincidence? No copyright infringement intended. NOW COMPLETE, possible sequel to come.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,562 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 8/29/2011 - Published: 8/14/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Red Omen by
liv.einziger reviews
There is still a mole in the CBI and all evidence indicates that it could be Lisbon and that she could have been lying to her team all along. Now Jane needs to find the truth, but can he do it on his own? Takes place before S3 finale.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 39,361 - Reviews: 185 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 8/27/2011 - Published: 5/15/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
It'll Be Fun by
Tiva4evaxxx reviews
Lisbon and the team have to go to an outdoor activity centre for a week, camping. This could lead to some very interesting situations... Jisbon!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 26,053 - Reviews: 565 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 211 - Updated: 8/24/2011 - Published: 8/10/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
the Space and Distance Between Us by
Brown Eyes Parker reviews
To protect her from Red John, Jane sends Lisbon – against her will – to hideout with Hightower. Once separated, they learn things about themselves they never thought that they would learn. Rated T for mentions of suicide. *NOW COMPLETE*!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 18,307 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 8/19/2011 - Published: 6/13/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Under the Rose by
Wldwmn reviews
After a surprising comment on an evaluation report, Jane starts taking his usual teasing of Lisbon to new heights. But how much of it is actually a joke? Jisbon. Rated T for overall suggestiveness. NOW COMPLETE.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 19,354 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 8/11/2011 - Published: 7/18/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Blood Ties by
Rothelena reviews
Seperated from the rest of the team, Jane and Lisbon have to fight against a gruesome serial killer- and resolve their personal problems while they're at it...Rated M for later chapters!
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,648 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 8/4/2011 - Published: 7/28/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Same Blue Eyes by
lisbonandjanealways reviews
What if Red John was content with murdering Jane's wife, and left him with a terrible cliffhanger and kidnapped his daughter? Could she still be out there? J/L friendship, will turn into romance. Rated T for language. No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 41,910 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 8/2/2011 - Published: 2/19/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Mend This Tear by
information specialist reviews
Alternate title: Why Jane and Lisbon's relationship is so different in season 3. In the wake of "Red Moon" an event occurs which forces Jane and Lisbon to confront being on opposite sides of the fence. Spoilers for Ball of Fire and Red Moon. NOW COMPLETE!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 39,981 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 8/2/2011 - Published: 1/8/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Life as We Know It by
Holz9364 reviews
What happens when Lisbon is landed with her 6 month old niece and Jane decides to help her raise the baby? Life as Jane & Lisbon know it will change forever. Based on the movie of the same name! Rated T for later chapters just in case!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 12 - Words: 25,809 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 7/28/2011 - Published: 4/28/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Love Letters by
Wldwmn reviews
Jisbon. Post-finale, Lisbon and Jane write love letters back and forth while he's in prison. Multi-chapter fic. NOW COMPLETE.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 21,211 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 7/9/2011 - Published: 6/15/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Red John's Making by
Nerwen Aldarion reviews
Co author Tinuviel Undomiel: Five years ago Lisbon joined the FBI but when Red John strikes again she must return to California and Patrick Jane. The investigation turns personal as she realizes that Red John is closer to them than they realized. Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 50,925 - Reviews: 135 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 6/23/2011 - Published: 3/25/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
The Man You Love by
Wldwmn reviews
An interrogation leads to a revelation. Jisbon. Rated M for descriptions of crimes and activities of an adult nature and alternative lifestyles. Avoid if you find offensive; please no flames.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Crime/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,772 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 11 - Published: 6/13/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Restraints by
hardly loquacious reviews
Patrick Jane had a plan, a good plan, until something he could have never predicted forced him to take desperate measures to ensure its success.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 35,317 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 209 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 6/8/2011 - Published: 5/18/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Lovely As You Are by
yaba reviews
And Jane has to smile, because only his Lisbon would have doubts in this particular moment after everything they've been through together. Jane, Lisbon, and a series of moments that define what they really mean to each other. AU Post-mid S3. Future Fic.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,672 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 6/7/2011 - Published: 2/2/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
But Why? by
Tiva4evaxxx reviews
The CBI is celebrating it's 50th anniversary and they are having a ball, and it's compulsory - consultants and all. Lisbon in a dress and Jane in a tuxedo, where will that lead? Jisbon! :-
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 19,594 - Reviews: 318 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 5/31/2011 - Published: 7/4/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Dual Deception by
waterbaby134 reviews
Minelli's got a job for our favourite duo, and Lisbon's not going to like it. I know the summary sucks, but give the story a go! A secret santa gift for spyglass. Now continued! Now T!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 17 - Words: 86,265 - Reviews: 395 - Favs: 288 - Follows: 169 - Updated: 5/24/2011 - Published: 6/19/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Mentalist: Red Tape by
Donnamour1969 reviews
4th in my Season 3 AU series. Jane and Lisbon's budding relationship takes a major hit in the trust department. Can they overcome it? Rated T/M for language and sexual content. Conclusion is now up! No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 34,606 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 5/18/2011 - Published: 4/3/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Lost at Sea by
LittleMender reviews
He had missed her, even though she hadn't really gone anywhere. Missed her arguing and needling, her fatalistic sigh when she went along with his secret plans, her widened eyes when she caught on. Yes, he had been glad to get her back.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 50,351 - Reviews: 364 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 5/2/2011 - Published: 4/6/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Coming Up Roses by
Cathartes reviews
Lisbon just can't let him brood in peace.
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 7,959 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 4/21/2011 - Published: 9/26/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Good Friend and a Glass of Wine by
Holz9364 reviews
Detective Kate Beckett & Rick Castle are in California for the premiere of 'Heatwave'. Beckett is staying with her old friend Agent Teresa Lisbon and when Castle invites HIS old friend Patrick Jane and his 'date' to the premiere sparks fly! Caskett&Jisbon
Crossover - Mentalist & Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,433 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 19 - Published: 4/17/2011 - Teresa L., Kate B. - Complete
The Mentalist: Royal Blood by
Donnamour1969 reviews
3rd in my Season 3 AU series. The team is tagged to guard visiting royals. Fluff, farce, humor, and a large helping of Jisbon love. Rated T/M for adult content. No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 30,421 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 3/27/2011 - Published: 3/3/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling or The Kindly Light by
LittleMender reviews
She stood and gave him a tug, and he followed her onto the dance floor. A few steps in, he stopped and pulled her back to him, and she drifted into his embrace. Installment #4 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,646 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 7 - Published: 3/16/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
The Impasse by
liv.einziger reviews
When Jane makes Lisbon lose her job, everything is about to change between them. What will he do when he realizes she might disappear from his life? How will she react? Pure Jisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,254 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 3/13/2011 - Published: 2/5/2011 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The wedding date by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
The last Lisbon brother is getting married and Teresa finds herself posing as the single bridesmaid again. Who better than Jane to save her from blind dates arranged by the family and feeling like the third wheel? JISBON dedicated to PetitJ the encourager
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 41,120 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 2/20/2011 - Published: 1/27/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
The End of the Beginning by
LittleMender reviews
He didn't realize nothing was as it seemed until it was all over. My first ever fanfic. Please give it a read!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,342 - Reviews: 147 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 2/8/2011 - Published: 8/23/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
A Midwinter's Tale by
LittleMender reviews
When he caught sight of the blood smear, a small handprint that swept toward the door and still seemed to desperately cling to the frame in one last attempt to resist being taken, he inhaled a sudden, frenzied breath and called Cho.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 45,814 - Reviews: 256 - Favs: 243 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 2/1/2011 - Published: 1/14/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Lies, damned lies and relationships by
Tinuviel Rose reviews
Jane comes up with his craziest idea ever: trap Red John by using a new girlfriend as bait. Oddly enough, Lisbon agrees to go along with the plan - but only if she gets the part of Jane's girlfriend. Can this possibly end well?
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 14,072 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 1/13/2011 - Published: 11/23/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Slow Roasted Robusta Beans by
Hollow Nightmare reviews
"I don't like the taste of coffee." / "So?" / "Well, if you're going to be drinking it, I'm not going to be kissing you." Jane/Lisbon banter.
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,341 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 9 - Published: 1/3/2011 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Closer by
Ebony10 reviews
Jane and Lisbon find themselves in a sticky situation. Hostage type situation-rating just in case...
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 22,375 - Reviews: 422 - Favs: 182 - Follows: 112 - Updated: 12/26/2010 - Published: 1/24/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Red Ryder by
Donnamour1969 reviews
1st story in my Season 3 AU series. Murder. Fog. Sounds like a fun Thanksgiving for Jane and Lisbon, eh? Plenty of humor, mystery and some Jisbon love. Rated T/M for adult content No copyright infringement intended.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 35,750 - Reviews: 335 - Favs: 204 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 12/16/2010 - Published: 11/21/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Where We Land by
LittleMender reviews
Three-quel to 'End of the Beginning' and 'Somewhere from There'. It was always the same. They would get to a certain point, and she couldn't go any further. He would be patient for as long as it took, trusting that time and tenderness would work it out.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 14 - Words: 35,865 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 12/3/2010 - Published: 11/17/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Pajamas! by
Hollow Nightmare reviews
"Hey," she slurred, "you know what your initials spell?" Jane/Lisbon fluff.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,907 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 13 - Published: 12/2/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Done by
Hollow Nightmare reviews
Lisbon finds an unlicensed gun in the CBI attic, and all hell breaks loose. Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 22,818 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 11/20/2010 - Published: 11/1/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
sinking like sand by
forthecoast reviews
Sometimes the first step is the hardest part. Or, four times they could have kissed, and the one time they actually did. Jane/Lisbon. For chizuru-chibi.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,003 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 5 - Published: 11/10/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Blood circulation by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
Spoiler for 3.6 Vezon's prompt on LJ: "Jane knows a very good way to get Lisbon's blood moving again" and when they almost kiss, they have to aknowledge the real extension of their feelings. Is Jane ready to give on up revenge and fall in love again? 4o4
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,534 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 11/7/2010 - Published: 10/29/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Billy Don's Ford by
Holz9364 reviews
A case takes the team back to Lisbon's hometown where she has some secrets she would like to keep that way. Jisbon/Rigspelt. Based on "That Song in my Head" by Julianne Hough.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 35,852 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 10/30/2010 - Published: 10/16/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Somewhere From There by
LittleMender reviews
Sequel to 'The End of the Beginning'. He had promised her that he would stay for one year after Red John was killed, and he was as good as his word. How could he have known it would be impossible to leave her?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 34,260 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 10/19/2010 - Published: 9/27/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Sappho's Puzzle by
Duppy Conqueror reviews
Set during Jane's 1st few months w/ the CBI and then 4 years later. It nods to Sherlock Holmes pastiche and romance novels. Jane wants to know if Lisbon and her team are capable of capturing Red John. This is how he finds out just how capable she is. R/R
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 15,569 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/17/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Puppeteer by
waterbaby134 reviews
Which is worse? Taking someone's life, or taking their reason for living? Jane's about to find out when Red John resurfaces again, with a proposition.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 65,726 - Reviews: 185 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 10/15/2010 - Published: 5/14/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
the Substitute Husband by
Brown Eyes Parker reviews
When Lisbon's groom leaves her high and dry at the altar, she needs somebody to take his place. And who's the best option but her consultant? And what happens, when their "strictly business" turns into love? COMPLETE
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 22,340 - Reviews: 169 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 10/9/2010 - Published: 8/16/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Personal space by
Afterglow04 reviews
Lisbon gives Jane a taste of his own medicine. J/L one-shot.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,308 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/8/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Jane's Revenge by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
Post 3.1- "I'll get my revenge" he told her at the crime scene. Now, in the security of her home, naked and high on pleasure on her kitchen table, she gets what Jane really meant... Jisbon
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,558 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 10/4/2010 - Published: 9/27/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Make Your Heart by
yaba reviews
Five times Jane and Lisbon get together, and the one time they make it last. Jane/Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,560 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/29/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Dancing on the Precipice by
yaba reviews
He knows it, and she knows it too. Sooner or later, they'll have to confront the fact that this was never just about sex. Sequel to Something in Between. Jane/Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,012 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 11 - Published: 9/23/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Amalgamation by
boutondor reviews
What if Jane and Lisbon were already married when the series started? Episode Tag fic. One fic per episode. Fic 17: Prime Trust.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 45,256 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 9/5/2010 - Published: 3/10/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
Would you be my boyfriend for 5 minutes? by
Little-Firestar84 reviews
A night out with the team, and an ex showing up behaving like nothing happened. Lisbon just wnat to make him regrett leaving her, and Jane seems to feel the same. It was supposed to be a game, but sometimes games go too far. petitj's plot bunny- R and R
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,893 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 8/19/2010 - Published: 7/29/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Favour by
FiveRoses reviews
Jane needs a date for a wedding, so he asks Lisbon because he knows she'll understand that it's not a date-date and...well, who else is he going to ask? It doesn't seem to occur to him that what he's really asking for is trouble...
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,081 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 8/13/2010 - Published: 8/8/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Life Goes On by
Holz9364 reviews
When Teresa Lisbon leaves the CBI she promises she will never look back, but 5 years later her team turn up to solve a murder case, a case in which her husband in the main suspect. Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 26 - Words: 55,499 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 8/9/2010 - Published: 6/12/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Self Analysis for Dummies by
FiveRoses reviews
The new CBI shrink tells Jane and Lisbon that instead of therapy sessions, they can keep daily journals of their emotions. Since this is the lesser of the two evils, they both comply. And maybe they even enjoy it a little... *Complete*
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 64,540 - Reviews: 297 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 8/2/2010 - Published: 3/25/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
To Begin Again by
Rina-the-Brave reviews
The team became Lisbon's family when she gave birth to her now, one year old daughter Arabella. She had thought Jane would take it hard but quite the opposite. Cases, fluff, new characters & Jane spoiling a little girl. Worth reading, I promise.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 30 - Words: 85,989 - Reviews: 536 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 128 - Updated: 7/30/2010 - Published: 8/20/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Persuasion by
hardly loquacious reviews
A single choice can destroy a relationship. What do you do when life throws you back together with the one person you thought you'd never see again? Based loosely on Jane Austen's Persuasion, though the story stands on its own.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 62,965 - Reviews: 214 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 7/16/2010 - Published: 7/7/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
The Joys of Children by
Holz9364 reviews
Lisbon is babysitting her niece for the weekend whilst her brother is on holiday, but she gets an urgent call & has to go in to solve a case, with her niece. Jane bonds with the girl & trouble ensues! Jane/Lisbon
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,769 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 12 - Published: 6/7/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Running Through Red Lights by
yaba reviews
She's ruining all his plans to remain aloof and vengeful and he finds himself liking it. Post: Red Badge. Jane/Lisbon.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 108,143 - Reviews: 584 - Favs: 363 - Follows: 192 - Updated: 5/19/2010 - Published: 10/9/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Three Ways To Monday by
Iloveplotbunnies reviews
He wishes that if they’re together they’ll finally give into the sexual tension mounting between them, considering that he’s tired of coming into work every morning to deal with the obvious signs of want, desire and pent up sexual frustration. J/L-ish.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,841 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/26/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Red Wine Cellar by
Tinuviel Rose reviews
Jane & Lisbon get locked in a wine cellar and things heat up after they have a bit too much to drink well the alternative is dying of thirst or hypothermia so who could blame them . Not much of a plot, pointless fluff really but I enjoyed writing it.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,133 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 5 - Published: 4/26/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Denim Dilemmas by
waterbaby134 reviews
Photographs of formal occasions and Jane in jeans. And Lisbon hasn't had her coffee this morning. How will she cope? A Secret Santa gift for shoppingluva91. Pure fluff all the way. Rating now T!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 43,443 - Reviews: 171 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 4/18/2010 - Published: 12/20/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Love At First Sight by
FiveRoses reviews
Lisbon falls in love and since it isn't Jane she's in love with, he doesn't cope especially well with this unexpected development. Shippers, fear not: love at first sight naturally can't compete with true love. One-shot.
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,311 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/17/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Red running shoes by
Tinuviel Rose reviews
Jane doesn't like being accused of laziness and decides to get fit. But exercising alone is boring so he follows Lisbon on her morning run. Throw in a thunderstorm and things start to get "interesting".
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,994 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 7 - Published: 4/15/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Sharing Secret Selves by
FiveRoses reviews
Jane and Lisbon are e-mailing each other under pseudonyms, and each is therefore happily oblivious of the real identity of their new-found correspondent. "You've Got Mail", anyone?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,885 - Reviews: 188 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 3/10/2010 - Published: 3/4/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Vie en Rose by
Cathartes reviews
Jane tries to manipulate Lisbon into confessing her feelings for him, using a variety of underhanded and overly-complicated techniques.
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 14,443 - Reviews: 243 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 3/3/2010 - Published: 11/11/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Roses Are Red by
Bezelburr reviews
Lisbon is annoyed because she's the only one who hasn't received a Valentine's gift from Jane.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,224 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/3/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Forever and Always by
Penelope Louise reviews
Fifteen years ago, something happened between Jane and Lisbon. While on a case, Lisbon finds herself in the midst of a dysfunctional reunion.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,206 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 1/31/2010 - Published: 12/31/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Our Song by
waterbaby134 reviews
Cos we loved it so much the first time, Jane and Lisbon dance again!
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,110 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/18/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
What If? by
superwoman1015 reviews
What if Jane had come home earlier on that fateful night? What might have happened? This is definitely an AU, so if you don't like that sort of thing, don't read it. COMPLETE!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 52 - Words: 77,164 - Reviews: 738 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 1/17/2010 - Published: 5/20/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Change Is Coming by
Tiva4evaxxx reviews
Lisbon is in her office crying, Jane comes in. She has a huge bombshell for him, that will literally change everything. She is pregnant, and the child is his. Very Jisbon! For Alice, FadeIntoTheBackground. On hiatus, sorry guys :
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 9,718 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 1/13/2010 - Published: 8/7/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Take Away by
Rina-the-Brave reviews
What if one night of comfort leads to guilt? Jane pushes down the guilt, and more nights ensue. Will Jane and Lisbon be able to maintain professionalism and friendship while learning that it's okay to lose yourself in someone? Episode Pilot-Finale spinoff
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 23 - Words: 63,683 - Reviews: 500 - Favs: 268 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 1/10/2010 - Published: 7/11/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
To hold but maybe not to keep by
hardly loquacious reviews
Post-ep to 2.03, after Lisbon is nearly accused of murder. Prequel of sorts to Mutual Liberation, but you don't have to have read that one. Established Jane/Lisbon, mild angst.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,053 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/4/2010 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
In Absentia by
Ebony10 reviews
Jane has a day off- a circumstance which leads to interesting happenings. Maybe not in the way one would think. No full on sex, but sexual situations. Is that still M?
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,988 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 182 - Follows: 20 - Published: 1/2/2010 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Nothing Else by
superwoman1015 reviews
A twisted post ep to 2x03 "Red Badge". How to explain this...Jane gets jealous, there's mentions of Bosco and the football jersey, you know the one. Like I said, it's a bit twisted. I think it's worth the read, there will be smut. multi chapter
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,284 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 11/21/2009 - Published: 10/25/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Red Herring by
Cathartes reviews
Jane doesn't have to be professional – that’s what Lisbon is there for. And when a fellow cop starts showing interest in his boss, Jane intends to take full advantage of that fact.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,912 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 11/16/2009 - Published: 8/14/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Two Red Roses Across The Moon by
SpaceAnJL reviews
The final part of Thanksgiving. Double-size chapter, for all you patient readers. And the impatient one - yes, I'm looking at you, FiveRoses...
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 47,184 - Reviews: 294 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 11/5/2009 - Published: 8/24/2009
Just A One Night Stand? by
Tiva4evaxxx reviews
Ok, so this is my celebratory fic to mark my year on FanFiction! Just a one-shot. Lisbon wakes up, and who is she with? Jisbon, of course :P
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,154 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 8 - Published: 9/21/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
A Slip of the Tongue by
Divinia Serit reviews
We all get flustered when we mistakenly say the wrong thing... Written for the August Challenge at the Jello-Forever Forum
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 6,191 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 9/5/2009 - Published: 8/15/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
One Thing Right by
Rina-the-Brave reviews
Written for the August Challenge on the jello-forever forum. Patrick Jane had disappeared without a trace after a fight with Lisbon about their relationship. What happens when he shows up two years later at her door?
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,159 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 11 - Published: 8/26/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Undercover by
Penelope Louise reviews
Things are going to get interesting when Lisbon and Jane have to go undercover... as a married couple.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,076 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 7/28/2009 - Published: 7/23/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Stay Here Tonight by
Rina-the-Brave reviews
Something was lingering in the air tonight, clouding judgement and blurring the lines of reality. Teresa Lisbon really should have left the CBI building alone, but she didn't. Patrick Jane had followed. -- Intrigued? You really should be. COMPLETE.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,143 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/20/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Love Thieves by
ch19777 reviews
A strange twist of fate brings Jane back into Lisbon's life after going separate ways for nearly two years. Although the attraction is still there, she shouldn't act on it. But can she really resist?
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,590 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 7/20/2009 - Published: 6/6/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J.
I Spy by
Rina-the-Brave reviews
What happens when Jane tags along for a stakeout and starts questioning Lisbon's control issues? Read and Find out! This is my first ever Mentalist story. COMPLETE!
Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 19,401 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 7/11/2009 - Published: 5/9/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Hidden Talents by
Tiva4evaxxx reviews
Jane follows Lisbon, curious as to where she goes after work. He hides and he watched, and he's amazed... It's certainly a new side of her. Jisbon!
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,034 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 13 - Published: 7/9/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Secret Losses by
Tiva4evaxxx reviews
“Goddamnit, you’re not the only one with losses Jane, sure they may not be as big or tragic, but you’re not the only one who carries them.” Lisbon has secrets. What happened to her that she's so desperate to hide? And will Jane find out? Heavy Jisbon!
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,490 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 5 - Published: 7/6/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
One in a Million by
ch19777 reviews
Teresa Lisbon's life is about to change drastically when she finds out she's pregnant. She'd rather get through it alone, but there's the persistence of a certain blond-haired consultant who'll turn her world even more upside down.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 43,818 - Reviews: 310 - Favs: 404 - Follows: 156 - Updated: 6/21/2009 - Published: 5/4/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Childish Capers by
Ebony10 reviews
Jane gets surprised- for once!- and has some realizations concerning his dark-haired boss.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,478 - Reviews: 178 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 5/8/2009 - Published: 4/29/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Red Collisions by
bulletproofweeks reviews
Sequel to Red Roses: The CBI team's newest case becomes personal when Teresa Lisbon is kidnapped. Jane and Lisbon explore their new relationship while Rigsby and Van Pelt try to reconcile their problems. Established Jisbon, Rigsby/Van Pelt, COMPLETE
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 54,748 - Reviews: 474 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 4/28/2009 - Published: 1/31/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L.
The Meaning of Chocolate by
Hollow Nightmare reviews
Lisbon begins receiving little Hershey's Kisses. Jane/Lisbon, Oneshot
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,583 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 19 - Published: 4/24/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Aftermath by
Hollow Nightmare reviews
After being shot, Lisbon is released from the hospital - under the condition that someone has to stay with her. Jane/Lisbon, Oneshot
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,014 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 201 - Follows: 20 - Published: 4/23/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
The Call of Duty by
Ebony10 reviews
When Lisbon is taken hostage, the race to save her is on. Progressively more and more Jisbon since I'm hopeless. :D
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 18,662 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 4/20/2009 - Published: 4/8/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
Family Vacation by
superwoman1015 reviews
Lisbon goes on vacation with her family, will an unwanted visitor upset her plans. Just a silly little fic, probably wont be very long, but it will multi-chapter, 8/8 up. Complete!
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 17,688 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 4/18/2009 - Published: 3/26/2009 - Teresa L., Patrick J. - Complete
A Single Red Rose by
superwoman1015 reviews
I really suck at summaries, but here it goes. Jane and Lisbon are washing cars and things get a little out of hand. This has morphed into more than a one shot. Now complete. Rated "T" just to be safe.
Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,306 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 3/3/2009 - Published: 2/24/2009 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
A Mentalist Christmas by
Steph-Schell reviews
Christmas is their happily ever after. Jisbon fluff with a twist of tragedy
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,773 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 13 - Published: 2/20/2009 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete
Homework by
superwoman1015 reviews
COMPLETE Jane is determined to make Lisbon happy, but how? Last Chapter is up.
Mentalist - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,323 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 2/11/2009 - Published: 1/30/2009 - [Teresa L., Patrick J.] - Complete
Red Roses by
bulletproofweeks reviews
The CBI team is required to attend a formal dinner and with that requirement comes the search for a date. Jane/Lisbon or Jisbon, Rigsby/Van Pelt, Romance, Humor, Drama, Angst, COMPLETE
Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 18,530 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 163 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 1/11/2009 - Published: 12/23/2008 - Patrick J., Teresa L. - Complete