When Jane finds Lisbon is ticklish!

It was a hectic week at the FBI. The entire team had worked hard to solve a gruesome double murder. Jane sensed that Lisbon was stressed out. He could always tell even though she tried hard to hide it. So Jane had planned a surprise getaway for the both of them.

Early on Saturday morning they set out in Jane's airstream (or as Jane liked to call it 'Our Airstream'). Lisbon tried hard to make Jane spill the secret location but to no avail. After about an hour of driving, Lisbon fell asleep. Jane really wanted to talk to her. But he knew how tiring the week had been. So he let her sleep. Jane really liked how Teresa looked while asleep. So peaceful. He wondered how he could be so lucky. Having Teresa by his side despite screwing up so bad in the last 10 years.

After a while they reached their destination. It was nice and warm with a light breeze. Jane could hear birds chirping. Lisbon was still asleep, slightly snoring. Jane chuckled at that. Teresa always denied that she snored. One day he was going to record her. But that was for later. Jane loathed to wake her up. But he wanted to show Lisbon their beautiful surroundings and also make sure she ate a little. They just had 2 bear claws, a coffee and tea between them for breakfast. Since they had got together Jane made sure that Teresa ate well to make up for the years of erratic schedule and surviving on coffee. He cooked for them often which his dear Teresa appreciated.

Jane tried to wake Teresa by calling her name softly. But she didn't stir. So he ran his hand up and down her shoulder, down to her waist. Teresa slowly stirred and suddenly flinched. Jane was a bit alarmed at first but then his face held a boyish grin. His Teresa was ticklish! But that was for later.

They got down from the Airstream and explored a bit trying to loosen their stiff muscles form the trip. Later Jane spread out a blanket and two cushions he had brought. He had also packed a picnic hamper which had some sandwiches and a bottle of red wine, the kind which was Teresa's favorite. After having a sumptuous lunch, they lay down on the blanket; Teresa's head on Jane's shoulder. Teresa was pointing out some clouds. "Look Jane, that one looks like an elephant, doesn't it?" Jane hummed in response. Lisbon stretched her neck to look at Jane. He seemed to have other things on his mind. "Hey, what's on your mind?". Jane's eyes had a mischievous glint in them. Instead of replying he poked Teresa on her waist.

Teresa shrieked and sat up suddenly. "What was tha..". Before she could complete her sentence Jane had launched a tickling attack and Teresa was left squirming. "Stop! Please" she said, half laughing, half crying. Jane was having a lot of fun. His suspicions were confirmed. Finally he stopped. Teresa was totally spent. After recovering a bit she half-jokingly said "You will regret this." and attacked Jane with a pillow. They fought with their pillows for a while until Jane's pillow tore spilling feathers everywhere. Now totally tired, they napped in each others embrace, basking in the warm sunshine. Today they felt like small kids, without any responsibilities after so long. All was well.