Lucyanne Elizabeth Lison Jane

by Munkeyfump20

Patrick and Teresa was bringing their new daughter home form the hospital. When they get home a letter arrives in the post from a Solicitor from Ireland stating that Patrick had been named in a Great Aunts will. Thanks for all your reviews

10. Chapter 10

Thanks you for all the lovely reviews it was a bit of a surprise that the person who was attacking the Jane's family was none other than Marcus Pike never did like that character.

This is where Patrick and Teresa take Lucyanne and Jen to Ireland on their belated honeymoon and to sort out the will. There are going this time. Honest.

I don't own the Mentalist or the lyrics to the song by Rick Price. I also have not been to Ireland so please be kind with me as its all from within my head. Sorry if I have upset anyone.

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Chapter 10

Eight Months Later (The Vacation to Ireland) Part 1

Patrick and Teresa had been up early that morning as it was the day they would be flying to Ireland. After the problems they had with the attack and Patrick being hospitalised the vacation had been put on hold. They had packed the SUV the night before and were now just getting ready to have breakfast before they would have to leave for the airport.

Teresa was talking with Jen who was accompanying them so that when they needed to go to meetings etc, then Lulu had someone she knew to stay with. After the attack on her house Jen did not feel safe staying there so Patrick offered to help her get it to a decent state then helped her to lease it out to a family of three. They also asked her if she would like to be the live in Nanny to Lulu and part of the family which she jumped at.

Jen had already got Lulu ready and she had already had her breakfast and was now sitting on the living room floor reading one of her books. Teresa was making sure that they had packed everything that they were taking with then and Patrick was making sure that they had all the paperwork ready and their passports and money and other valuables that would need to be taken on as hand luggage.

As it was nearly the beginning of the season Sam and Pete and the carnival folk were still staying on the property so Sam and Pete was going to look after the place while they were away. Patrick was leaving them with all the codes and a pass key that would open all the doors in all the buildings. Also Sam and Pete where staying in the guest room in the cabin so that they had better access to the amenities.

When they were nearly ready Sam and Pete came into the living room from the back of the cabin then helped them out with the last of their luggage they were taking into the SUV. They then give each other hugs and the Jane family and Jen then got in and drove away while Sam and Pete waved them down the lane.

Patrick and Teresa talked for a bit about their trip while Lulu had fallen asleep Jen just sat and looked out the window. Soon they were nearing the airport and they got into a queue that was waiting to get into the long stay parking area near the airport entrance. They eventually arrived and parked up they got a trolley from the trolley coral and placed their luggage on that, then took their keys to the office who then gave then a pass card for when they got back. They then walked to the airport terminal entrance Teresa holding Lulu and Patrick pushing the trolley and Jen walking behind.

They went into the entrance and looked up at the board that told them where they needed to go. Patrick noticed that it was at the same boarding and arrival area that he had come to pick Paddy up from. They walked towards the corridor that led them to the door that took them to the boarding lounge. Soon the announcement came over that the flight to Germany, stopping at Lax, Dublin and Heathrow, is now boarding please make your way to your boarding area. They stood in the queue waiting to pass their tickets and passports to the air hostess and their luggage. They then walked down the corridor, through the plane door. They were flying first class so they turned towards where they needed to be. They found their seats Teresa made Lulu comfortable in the seat in front of theirs and made sure that her seatbelt was on Jen sat beside her. The Air Hostess had given Teresa a booster seat so that it would be more comfortable for Lulu. While she was doing that Patrick was placing their hand luggage in the over head boxes. She sat down in the window seat while Patrick was sitting next to her on the isle seat. They all got comfortable Teresa had put some books ready in the back pocked of the seat in front of Lulu so that Lulu would have something to read after they had taken off.

Teresa knew that Patrick did not like flying so she caught hold of his hand, as they started to take off Patrick squeezed her hand tightly. As they levelled off he relaxed his hand a bit and turned and smiled at her which she did back.

"Ok" she said.

"Yeah" he said but with some trepidation in his eyes. "Thanks I needed that.

Lulu asked for one of her books to read so Jen passed her one which she then started to read. Soon Patrick had nodded off and Teresa had a smile on her face as he was lightly snoring she will have to tease him about that when he wakes up.

They had been flying for 2 hours and they had all nodded off. They were woken up by one of the cabin crew who asked if they would like some lunch. Lulu said yes please and so did Patrick and Teresa and Jen. Before the hostess had come back Lulu asked if she could go to the toilet. So Jen got up and took her it was not far to go. After they came back and sat down the hostess brought them a pasta dish for the grown ups and some sandwiches and fries for Lulu. They ate silently and when they had finished the hostess asked if they would like something to drink. Of course Patrick asked if they had any tea and Teresa ask for a glass of juice for her and Lulu, Jen asked for a coffee.

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It was another 6 hours of flying before they arrived at Dublin airport. As they landed they waited until the other passengers of first class vacated their seats before they got themselves ready to leave the plane. On and off through the flight they had all got some sleep. They were tired and sore from sitting in one place; they did get up to walk to the toilet a few times but most of the flight had been sitting in their seat. Lulu was asleep so Patrick was carrying her while Teresa was carrying the hand luggage with Jen helping. When they came out they went to get a trolley then made their way to the luggage conveyer belt, where they waited to collect their luggage. Soon they were on their way out of the terminal towards the arrivals lounge.

As they came out of the door of the arrival lounge, they noticed a young lad with a sign saying Jane's family. They went up to the young man and asked what had happen to Paddy. The man said his name was James O'Maley and that he was asked by Paddy to pick them up and take them to their hotel and he would then come to meet them for dinner.

They walked out of the terminal at Dublin airport and followed the young man to a mini bus parked outside the door. On the side of the bus was the logo The Mentalist Experience Express. Both Patrick and Teresa chuckled and both looked at each other.

"Looks like we have been picked up by one of my fans" he said to Teresa.

"Yeah it looks that way" still chuckling. "Looks like we are going with style" she said smiling.

James then told them it's called the jalopy and then helped them with the luggage. They also noticed that a child's car seat had been placed on the back seat ready for Lulu. James told them that Paddy had said that they would need it so they had bought one specially. Patrick and Teresa thank him for the thought.

They all got in the bus and James then moved out into traffic on the wrong side to the way they drove in Texas.

James drove for a short while before turning to the left and then parking up in front of a large hotel. He got out and directed the doorman and porter to the back of the bus where he had placed their luggage. Teresa and Patrick then got out and Patrick lifted Lulu out of her seat and sat her down on the pavement out side the hotel. Jen was waiting for them by the side of the bus. They then walked behind James and the porter into the hotel and up to the reception desk. Here James then took his leave saying that he or one of his fellow fans will be taking turns to ferry Lulu and Jen around the city and to any place they wish to go and see.

They then was taken up the lift to their suite of rooms on the third floor and then left to settle in.

The suite was very spacious. It had three bedrooms each en-suite, there was a large sitting room that the large windows led onto a balcony that over looked the city, and a small park over the road. There was a large TV in one corner and also one in each room opposite the bed on the wall. They decided that they would all have a nap before getting ready for dinner and to meet up with Paddy.

Teresa took Lulu into her bedroom and got her to lie down and try to get some sleep, but as soon as her head hit the pillow and her eyes closed she was sound asleep. Teresa lent forward and kissed her on her forehead. Jen had gone into her room to rest and told Teresa she will have the monitor in her room. Teresa then went into her room and notice Patrick already waiting for her to come and lie down by his side. They both wrapped themselves around each other, and then with Teresa's head on his chest they both drifted off to sleep.

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Patrick has asked at the desk for an alarm call so he was woken up by the phone ringing. He turned towards it and picked it up.

"Mr Jane"? The person on the other side of the phone enquired.

"Yes speaking" Patrick replied with a sleepy voice.

"This is your 18:00pm alarm call that you asked for said the lady".

"Thanks you" "Where do we need to go for dinner I think someone has booked us a table at 8pm"? He asks.

"When you come down to the lobby ask at the desk and they will guide you to were you need to be" the lady said. "I hear you have a young lady with you staying with us". "Would you be needing a high chair or a booster seat"? She enquired saying that one would be supplied ready for when they arrive.

"Booster seat please" replied Patrick "She's nearly 2 years old but she is old for her age" he said with a smile. He noticed and felt Teresa stirring so he thanked the lady and put down the phone.

He then turned back to face Teresa and she looked up that tussled sleepy look that turned him on. He pulled her towards him and kissed her so passionately that she looked up with loving eyes. "

"Seems someone is a bit frisky this evening" she says with a wicked smile I can feel something is protesting" she said moving her hand down to feel his hard on through his pant.

"I don't think that's a good idea" he said because I don't think I could stop stripping your clothes off and making passionate love to you" he said with a grimace. "I'm going to have try and calm myself down first before we go anywhere".

"I can help you there if you want" she said with a wicked smile and started to rub her hand up and down.

Patrick let out a gasp and caught hold of her hand. He turned to her and asked if he could do it to her also and she just smiled, so he got up and locked the door. And then back on the bed and started to remove her clothes and she his. When they were in their underwear her in her matching bra and panties the green ones he loves and him in his boxers. He started to unclasp the bra and then he started to kiss her down her neck and to her breasts kissing and nipping then soothing with his tongue so that she gasp with the sensation growing in the pit of her stomach. He then started nipping and kissing down her body stopping at her navel and sticking his tongue in and twirling it around sending shock waves through her body and she started panting. He then got off the bed and pulled her down to the bottom so she was sitting on the edge with her legs hanging over. He knelt down and slid her panties down her legs and placed them on the floor, he then lifted her legs over his shoulders and started kissing up her upper thigh and then he came to her core. At first he just kissed her throbbing clit then twirled his tongue around it sending waves again down her body. He then put two fingers in and curled them around going in and out. Then his tongue joined his fingers and she started panting hard and her body arched up as he knew she was close he twirling his thumb around her clit then she exploded and he smiled as her juices flowed which he savoured with his tongue. He then got up after she came down from her high. And worked his way back up her body kissing as he went until he reach her mouth and he started kissing her and she opened her mouth to let him have access so she could taste herself on his tongue.

"Mmm" she hummed. "Now it's your turn" she said with a sly grin.

He smiled at her and said "don't you want me to make love to you instead".

She looked at him and shook her head. "No you can do that later now I'm going to pleasure you" she said asking him to lie down like she had done on the edge of the bed, which he did. She then pulled down his boxers and knelt down and run her hand up the inside of his thigh then started placing kisses where her hands and fingers had been. She then moved up and started to lick and kiss and suck on each testicle making him gasp and put his hands in her hair and massaging her scalp with his fingers. She then started to lick and kiss her way up his penis before licking the precum from the head twirling her tongue around the top making his body push forward towards her. She smiled as she could feel the waves radiating down his body as she took his penis into her mouth and moved it up and down twirling her tongue around as she does. He started to pant and pushed himself deeper into her mouth still holding her head and moving it up and down. She could feel the heat radiating from him as he started to get closer she then went back up to the head and licked it and sucked on it until his body tensed and he exploded into her mouth filling it with his semen. After he had come down from his high she then looked up at him and swallowed then licked her lips.

"Mmm" she hummed that was so nice we will have to do that again sometime" she said with a wicked smile.

"You like doing that don't you"? He enquires.

"Yeah" "I find it a turn on" "It means I'm in control" "and there's nothing you can do to stop me".

"Come here he" said pulling her up from her kneeling position, "I need to hold my wife and kiss her senseless" he said "or would you like to accompany me in the shower"? He enquired with a wiggle of his brow and a big sly grin on his face. She giggled and caught hold of his hand and walked him towards the bathroom.

The shower was huge so they both walked in and started the water which was the right temperature instantly. They wash each other and shampooed each others hair. Then of course he started to caress her and they ended up this time making love up against the wall of the shower. By the time they finished getting dressed it was time to go and see if Jen and Lulu was also ready.

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They both walked into the sitting room and saw both Jen and Lulu already watching a children's programme on the large TV. When Lulu notice them come out of the room she jumped up off the couch and rushed over into her mother's arms.

"Mummy you're up and I'm hungry" she said. "Can we go now for something to eat". Teresa kneels down and hugs her baby.

"Yeah" "come on then" turning to Jen and saying. "Jen is everything ok you don't look ok".

"I got a phone call from the letting agency while you were resting it seems that someone tried to break into my house" "if it had not been for the special locks that you had fitted" pointing to Patrick. "The family there would have been hurt". "They rang the police and the person was arrested" "But it scares me" she said with a sad sigh. "When is it going to end" she walked up to them and Patrick put his arms around her and gave her a hug.

"Its ok Jen" "I'll inform Cho and Wiley to look into it for you ok" "I'm also glad now that I had the security fitted including the special locks".

"How did you know that they would still attack the house or who ever lives there I don't understand" Jen said with a tear falling down her cheek.

"Well he doesn't know that you're not there, he will have someone keeping an eye on the place also ours and when the family moved in they thought it was you".

"Why do that I'm only the babysitter" she said with a little fear in her eyes.

"Well since he was one of Red Johns minion's, that's what Red John would have done".

"What do you mean"? She asked.

"Well Red John always attacked and killed anybody who got close to me or I was fond of and made me happy" he replied to her. "And a lot of the things he tried to do was just like Red John - Aka Thomas McAlister – who always seemed 2 steps a head of us because he had moles in the CBI and also in every law enforcements establishments" "also our boss was one of his followers". "Because you were our babysitter and child minder you were part of the family so that's what made you a target and also you had close custody of Lulu when she was with you".

At that point Lulu started to tug on Teresa's hand.

"Mummy I'm hungry" she kept saying over and over.

"Ok Princess" "come on then" grabbing Lulu's hand and Patrick picked up her other while Jen walked behind with a small bag of toys and books so to occupy Lulu while Teresa and Patrick were talking with Paddy. As they were walking down Patrick and Teresa was swinging her lightly between then which made Lulu squeal with delight.

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As they walked out of the lift doors into the Lobby, Patrick saw Paddy sat in a large leather arm chair near the opening that went into a large bar area. They walked up to him and shook hands and Lulu just hugged his leg.

"Hello uncle Paddy" she said.

"Hello he replied" "I didn't think you would remember me". He said looking down at her with a smile.

"You're nice" she said.

"Thank you" he replied "So are you" as they made their way through the arch way that led into the bar area and then through another door into the restaurant.

They was ushered to their table by a young girl who then gave them a menu each for the adults and a small menu for Lulu to look at and some crayons and a small book with pictures and other things to occupy her.

They ordered from the menu then when the waitress went to get their drinks Patrick asked Paddy was everything ok as Paddy looked far away at times.

"Yeah" he said "I would like you to come to the office tomorrow so we can get the will sorted out then we can get your holiday started" he smiled. "Also want to talk to you about the other thing we were talking about that happened in Austin some things have been said to me I think you should know but I don't want to tell you here" he said with a grimace. "I will get one of my friends to come and pick you and Teresa up tomorrow and bring you to the office then when we have finished they can take us out to the Manor and you can meet the staff.

"What time do you want us to be ready"? Patrick asked.

"9:30 am would be ok" "then the offices would be open 30 minutes so I can get everything sorted before you arrive".

The drinks were brought to the table the same time as the food arrived. The adults ate in silence while Lulu and Jen talked about the picture Lulu was drawing and colouring in. After Lulu had finished her dinner Jen said she was going to take Lulu back up to their rooms and watch some TV so that they could talk with out interruptions from Lulu. Patrick and Teresa gave Lulu a hug and kiss and told her they would come in before they went to bed and wish her good night. Jen and Lulu then left to go upstairs.

After they had left the restaurant Paddy and Teresa and Patrick all moved to the lounge area of the bar where a loan pianist was playing music and singing while some people were dancing on a small floor near the piano. They found a table and sat down and ordering some more drinks before talking about the next day. About 10:30 pm Paddy took his leave and Patrick asked Teresa if she wanted to dance, so they both got up and moved to the small dance floor where the pianist was just started to play and sing a slow song.

I could dream my life away
What would I care anyway
It'd be so fine
If you were my baby

I'd be walking ten feet tall
With your love, girl
Why should I worry at all
If you were my baby

I'd never be lonely
If you were my only love
If you were my baby
I'd take my last breath
Before I would let you go
And I promise I'd love you forever and ever
If you were my baby

If you were my baby by Rick Price.

After the music finished they then made their way up to their room via the front desk where Patrick asked the receptionist for a 6am wakeup call. As they were walking towards the lifts Teresa asked why a 6am call, and Patrick said that he wanted to have morning sex with his wife before Lulu would be awake. Teresa just giggled at the thought then when the lift came they walked in and she then turned to him and got up on her toes and gave him a passionate kiss.

"What is that for" he asked.

"Just a little something for you to look forward too" she said with a sly smile.

"You're a minks" he said but pulled her in for another kiss then broke away as the lift doors opened on their floor.

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The next morning Patrick was awoken by the phone ringing and when he answered and said thank you he put the phone down and then turned to Teresa and started to kiss her. Teresa slowly started to wake up and to herself she thought that Patrick gave the best wake up call. She slowly turned towards him and started kissing him back. Soon the kisses got more passionate and then they started to make love to each other. After they had come down they both got up and went into the bathroom to have a shower together before getting dressed and going out into the sitting room.

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At 8:30 a call came through from reception that their ride was here. They said good bye to Jen and Lulu who were going to go into the city to do some shopping before going down in the lift then out side. They realised that it was not the mini bus that was waiting for them it was a black limousine. It was not James this time but a very tall man in a chauffer's uniform, called Pete Jamison, who had been told to drive them around where they wanted to go. It was the Agency that employed Paddy that had hired the limousine for the day.

The chauffer greeted them and then opened the door and helped them into the car.

"Where are we going first" Patrick asked as the car moved through down town traffic.

"Mr Riley has informed me that I have to drop you off at his office first and when you have finished to take you out to the manor" Jamison informed them. "Then if you want to go any where else after that you have me for the rest of the time you are staying with us" where Jamison then turned into a large parking area in front of a large impressive building.

"Is this Paddy's offices" Teresa enquired.

"This is the complex that is owned by the Family of Mrs Riley. Their office's is on the top floor" Jamison replied while parking up at the entrance to the building.

Teresa and Patrick got out of the car and walked into the building. They went up to the reception desk and told the very pretty lady on the desk who's name tag said Rosely Hammond that they were here to meet Patrick Riley who was expecting them. She directed them to the top floor then rang a head that they were on their way.

They went to the lift doors and pressed the button for the top floor and waited until the door open then went in. As the lift ascended they both remained silent. The doors opened onto a very long corridor that must have gone right across the whole building. Just as they stepped out a small woman in a very nice dark blue dress suit was waiting for them. She introduced herself as Madeline Smithson secretary to Mr and Mrs Riley. She welcomed them and then guided them along the corridor to the fifth door on the right. She asked them to take a seat and Mr Riley would be with them shortly.

They sat down on the two very nice execrative chairs in front of a large mahogany desk. Patrick surveyed the room and noticed a large mahogany book case down one wall full of legal books. He turned around and next to the book shelves was a door leading out of the office. He then turned to look at the wall down the other side and there he found a sofa and a drinks cabinet and a large TV on the wall. At the back of them was the door they came in and to the side of that was a large conference table with a number of chairs placed around it and on the wall behind the door was another large TV. He turned back to the desk which was in front of a very large floor to ceiling window that looked out onto a large garden area at the back of the building. This window had a very nice view of trees and a large lake and pathways and seats and quite a few flower beds that was full of every colour of the rainbow and more. They only had to wait a short time when Paddy entered and came up to Teresa first and gave her a hug and then caught Patrick by the hand and shock it strongly.

"Thanks for coming this morning, "And sorry for the wait" he said as he walked around his desk and sat down. "I asked you here instead of at the hotel because it is not safe to tell you what I have heard as hotel rooms have ears".

"What is the problem" Patrick asks him. "Has anything gone wrong with the will".

"No nothing wrong with that that's all in order and when you have finished here we will be going to the manor so that you can start to take over when ever you are ready". "The government has passed the estate and everything that goes with it over to us and it is ready to hand to you".

"No this is about the incident, that occurred a few months ago when you could not come to Ireland".

"Oh" said Patrick and Teresa together but it was Patrick who answered next. "Why what has happened"?

"Well it was something that was said at the Mentalist meeting a couple of weeks ago" "we were discussing that you were coming on holiday with your family and that would anyone be able to ferry the family around". "James of cause volunteered to meet you at the airport and Pete was actually hired by the agency whose owner is one of our members and he said that he would have Pete (who's one of his chauffeurs), to drive you around the rest of the time you are here".

"So Pete is going to meet us everyday from now on"? Patrick enquired.

"Yeah" "I know it's for publicity for the Agency but it makes our lives easier as well" "I hope you don't mind"? Paddy asked looking a little worried.

"No that's ok" Patrick replied while looking at Teresa to make sure that she was in agreement also. She just nodded.

"What is so worrying to you"? "Why the secrecy"? Patrick asked.

While they sat Paddy told them about what Robert had said had occured before he left America. He was in a bar in the town where he lives in Napa County, that a man had come up to him and asked him had he heard of the serial killer Red John. Robert informed him that he had and he had also known the killer personally but did not know that he was a killer until the man Patrick Jane had killed him. Robert then described the man as being about Patrick's height and had long dark hair and a long beard. He said that the man needed information about Patrick Jane and he would pay a lot of money if he would go to Ireland and find out information from me, as I had met you and knew where you lived in Austin Texas. He also said that the man asked him to find out what information he could get about why I was in Austin. Robert said that he was only able to find out that Patrick lived somewhere in Texas and was not able to find out any other information. Robert said he was sorry for what he did but the man had threatened to kill his family so he had no choice.

"Where is he now"? "Has he gone back to America" Teresa asked.

"Went back home last week" Paddy replies.

"Well Paddy we have found out some other information about Robert it seems he is related to Patrick" says Teresa "we found out that Robert is the youngest son of Patrick's half sister".

"Wow the plot thickens" Paddy replies with a smirk "It sounds like a scene from a TV series" he said with a chuckle "sounds so cheesy" chuckling some more.

They all started laughing and then settled down to talk about the Manor. After 30 more minutes and all the paper was signed Paddy got up and ushered them out the office door that Patrick noticed before that led into another room that was some sort of private living room, at the other side of the room was lift doors. Paddy explained that all the rooms on this floor all had personal lift access to the basement where the staff car park was. They got into the lift which took them down a long way before the door opened into an underground parking area. Paddy explained that many years ago Ireland was bombarded with the IRA and all new building needed to be bomb and near enough attack proof so because we are on the top floor access needed to be in place so that we can escape. There are fire escape stairways as well. He also said that each office on the top floor has a suite of rooms too.

When they arrived they walked out of the doors and walked over to the Limousine that Pete was standing next too. They all got in and then Pete droved off and went down a tunnel towards large concrete doors which slowly opened as they approached.

Pete then drove along a driveway at the back of the Offices then out onto a busy highway. They seemed to have been driving for an hour leaving the city and into lush countryside. As they were approaching a large gate and railings that looked like they went all long the road for miles Pete turned and drove between tall black gates and stopped at the gate house to talk with the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper came out and up to the car and Paddy then wound the window down and talked with the gatekeeper. Paddy introduced the man as Harry Baldwin to Patrick and Teresa and informed him that these people where the new owners. Harry shook hands with Patrick as he was next to the window and topped his hat to Teresa. They then proceeded down a very long driveway that had tall trees on either side as they came out of the tree line there in front of them was the manor an impressive house with steps up to the front door.

The house sat in the middle of the estate. Behind and around the house was a small forest that flanked it on both sides, and to the back in the distance. The driveway went in front of the house curved around in an arch. The front of the house was made up of red and grey bricks; there was a flight of stone steps that led up to the front door that was white in colour. There was 6 windows running across the front of the house on the first floor, each side of the door was 2 small windows and each side of them was 2 large ones. There were windows running across the front each side of the steps that indicated that there was a basement. The house seemed to be made up of four parts that radiated from front to back. It was very impressive to look at.

Teresa and Patrick looked up at it in awe as they both got out of the limousine. Paddy then walked them up the steps and rang a large bell that they could hear echoing in the house. The door was opened by a large dark haired man called Brian Coolridge who turned out to be the butler.

"Ah Mr Ripley" "nice to see you again" Coolridge said while looking at Paddy.

"Yes Coolridge" "I have brought the new owners to look over the house and meet the staff" he said as he ushered Patrick and Teresa inside the door into the reception area of the house.

"Yes sir" Baldwin rang to say you were on your way sir" he replied with a bow to Teresa and Patrick. "Its nice to meet you both" "and welcome to the Rambling Rose Manor" "Please follow me and I will show you to the sitting room and order you some refreshments" "What will you like me to get for you sirs madam".

"Tea for me and Mr Jane and some coffee for Mrs Jane please" Paddy replied and can you make sure that the milk goes in first and the water is boiling hot and that you dunk the teabag 8 times as that is how Mr Jane likes his tea" Paddy said politely.

"That is fine sir I will make sure that is brought to you as soon as possible" Coolridge said as he bowed and turned to leave to make sure that the order had been carried out.

After he had shut the door Patrick and Paddy and Teresa looked at each other and just burst out laughing. They sat together for a while just discussing what the couple were going to do before Coolridge knocked on the door and entered with a large tray that had a teapot and china cups and saucers and small plates that had an assortment of pastries and sandwiches on each. One of the cups was placed in front of Patrick, which had been specially prepared as required. Coolridge told them that the cook had been baking all morning knowing that they would be arriving today and hope that it is to their satisfaction and that they will enjoy. They all thanked him and Paddy told him that they would like all the staff to meet in the big hall at 2:30 so that all staff can be introduced and that they will all be told what Mr and Mrs Jane will be doing with the estate. Coolridge then left them again to go and arrange for all the staff to be ready when they had finished their snack.

After they had finished their snack and drinks Patrick stood up and walked around the room looking at what was in the sitting room. He turned to Paddy and with a look of awe he said "Is this actually all mine and Teresa's" he asked.

"That's right all yours and no one can say any thing different it is officially yours" "It's been registered with the land registry as in your name" said Paddy with a smile.

"Wow they both said together".

"Well what have you and Teresa decided to do"? Paddy asked. "We have to be ready when we go into the big hall".

"Well we decided that Teresa and I will take the rooms that my aunt us so they will be private to us so we can come and stay here when we come on holidays". "The rest of the house and grounds can be opened as normal and run by the trust so that it can still be maintained as before". He then asked if there was a manger, who looked after the estate which Paddy said there was and has been working here for over 30 years, was his aunts manager when she was alive. He asked if they would like a tour of the house by then it will be time to go to the big hall if we go around back ward we will then end up at the big hall, we passed it coming it through the main door it's the big double door to your right.

Patrick went over to Teresa and helped her up from the sofa she was sitting on and then followed Paddy out the door into the corridor. They turned left and walked down the corridor that they had come down from the main hall. As they followed Paddy down the corridor they went into many rooms one was a library and then a drawing room and a couple more sitting rooms all lavishly decorated. They then went down some steps at the back of the house and found themselves in the staff's quarters and the kitchen and wash rooms. They walked around down there for a short while. As they neared the front of the house again they came to another set of stairs that took then back up to the large hall at the front of the house. They took the stairs to the next floor where they found the bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. At the back of the house was a suite to itself this was where his aunt had lived so Patrick and Teresa decided that this was where they would stay and have as they private suite. They then went back down stairs and then found that it was time to go into the Big Hall that was to the right of the main entrance door.

As they walked in Coolridge was waiting for them at the door. He then ushered then down the line of staff introducing them to each one. Patrick and Teresa thanked then all and told them that they were not going to do anything with the running of the estate and that since they were all doing a very good job keeping the place going they would carry on with that. But they did say that the suite upstairs that was used by their late aunt would be still be private and that they would use this when they come to visit. Patrick also asked the estate manager if he would stay and discuss the running of the estate and then dismissed the other staff to go back to what they had been doing before they had been disturbed.

Patrick and Paddy then went to the estate office which was housed in some out buildings at the back of the big house. While they were doing that Teresa went to explore around. She decided she would have a look in the library. As she walked up to the door the cook Mrs Coolridge (wife of the butler) came up to her and asked if she and Mr Jane was staying for afternoon tea and what she would like preparing.

Teresa was taken back and realised that now she was the lady of the house and needed to give orders, and she had no idea what to say she asked her what she suggest would be suitable. The old cook and housekeeper said that she'd look into it for her and left her to go into the library.

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The old library was huge it ran near the whole width of the back of the house. It had large windows all along the back wall of the house with big French door in the middle leading out on to the large colourful garden at the back. On each side of the lawn was out buildings and at the bottom near a lane that join the oval one in the front was a long line of garages well that's what they looked like. When you walked into the library the first thing you see in front of you was a very ornate fire place with a large mirror placed on the wall above. There were family pictures each side of the fire place. As you turned to the left of the door there was wall to ceiling shelves all full of very expensive looking books that ran from the door around the corner of the wall and along the next wall around the next corner and right up to the fire place. The other side of the fireplace again the book shelves started and went alone the next wall to end at the windows. Behind the door to the right and loads of book shelves went down to a corner then it turned around a corner as the library it seems was in a L shape and along that wall. Where the L part start there is tables and chairs and sofa's so people can sit down to read while looking out of the window onto the garden. Teresa went up to the fireplace to have a look at the pictures that was placed on the wall there. She could see the resemblance between Patrick and his ancestors. There was a very young picture of she thought Aunt Masie who looked like she was in her twenties but you could not tell if she had blonde hair as it was only in black and white, and the lady had a hat on that covered all her hair. There were some coloured pictures there but they were of her in her later years and her hair then was pure white. This Teresa thought was such a beautiful room and she chuckled as a picture of Cho came to mind knowing he would like this room when he came to visit the house, as she knew that once he was aware of this room they would not be able to get him to come out, she chuckled.

Teresa walked up to the French doors and opened them as she did so an alarm went off some where in the house. Soon Coolridge and some other man came running into the library to see if someone was breaking into the house. When he noticed Teresa had just walked out of the doors Coolridge just turned to the other man and asked him to re set the alarm as it was the mistress so not to worry.

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While this was happening to Teresa, Patrick and Paddy was in the out building on the left as you came out of the French doors to the library, talking with James Main the Estate Manager. At that moment they were discussing about an up and coming festival that had been put on for the last 10 years. This festival was put on every other year and this year was when it needed to be staged. Earlier in the day at Paddy's offices Patrick had asked him if he would be the go between himself and the estate manger and the estate. Paddy had agreed and so from now on if there is a problem Paddy would be the one that they would contact. If there was something that needed Patricks or Teresa attention as Paddy had (on Patrick's authority) had also put Teresa's name on the registry so that if anything happened to him everything would go to her. After Lulu had been born Patrick had gone and sorted out all his financial affairs and had had a will drawn up and everything had been left to Teresa and Lulu. He had also checked on all his accounts that he had squirreled over seas and it seems that he was worth a lot of money the last count was over $300 million dollars, and it was still rising. And with this estate in Ireland he was even richer than before. He knows that he has not told Teresa exactly what he (well now she also) is worth which is something he needs to inform her.

As they came to a close on the management of the estate Patrick stood up and said that he need to go and find his wife. He shook the managers hand and asked him if he could keep him inform through Paddy who will be coming for up date regularly who then will inform him. He then left the office with Paddy and they then made their way out of the building towards the house. As they came out they noticed Teresa sat on a stone bench near a fountain that was in the middle of the garden. He asked Paddy if he could have a moment alone with Teresa so Paddy nodded and walked towards the house leaving Teresa and him alone.

Patrick walked up to Teresa and because she had her back to him he surprised her by coming from behind and putting his arms around her and kisses her neck. She jump in surprise and gave him tap on his arm and told him that he was a jerk but she moved her head to one side so he could kiss and nip her neck. She shivered and sighed.

"Isn't this a wonderful place" he whispered in her ear "I cannot believe our luck" he said before letting her go and them moving around the bench and sitting down next to her and then putting his arm back around her shoulders and pulling her closer to him. She put her head on his shoulder and then looked up at him as she did he lowered his head and kissed her on her lips.

"I love you" he whispered again in her ear.

"I love you too" she replied scooting closer until there was nothing that could get between them.

"How did you get out here" he asked quizzingly.

"I came through the library doors" she replied they are over there as she indicated the open French doors.

"Oh ok" just as he said that Coolridge came up to them and informed them that afternoon tea was being served in the drawing room, too which he indicated them to follow him. As they followed him into the library Coolridge them closed the doors and directed them to the drawing room where they found Paddy already sitting on one of the sofa's there. There on the table in front of them was an assortment of cakes, buns, scones and sandwiches and drinks of various kinds waiting for them to eat. Patrick then turns and thanks Coolridge and also would he thank his wife for the wonderful spread that she as painstakingly done for them just before the man left the room.

As they had finished their tea Paddy said that it was time that he got James to come and pick them up and take them back to his offices and the hotel.

As the limousine arrived Paddy and Patrick and Teresa thanks all the staff for looking after the estate and also they would be back with their daughter and her nanny before they ago back to the states in a couple of weeks time. Patrick said that has his daughter loved animals she will be wanting to go to the animal park and the farms to look around and so could Coolridge arrange something with Paddy so that they can be escorted around the grounds the next time that they come. They will get Paddy to contact time before the date. They all thanked them again before getting in the car and it leaving the estate.

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Pete drove them back to the city dropping Paddy back at his offices and then dropping them off at the hotel. Patrick thanked Pete and told him he was not sure what they were doing tomorrow but he would text him when he would be needed and then thanked him again for driving them around.

As they walked into the hotel they were stopped by a young woman who they new to be one of the hotel receptionists.

"Arh Mr and Mrs Jane" "I've been asked to inform you by your nanny that when you come back to go to the children's room as that will be where they are as she was worried that you would wonder and get upset when you got back if you could not find them".

"Thanks you" "could you tell us where that room is please"? Teresa asked.

"Yes of course it is down that corridor by the side of the lifts and it is the 3rd door on your left" the woman said as she turned and went back to the reception desk.

They followed the directions and knocked on the door before trying it but it was locked just as they were thinking this Patrick notice a sign on the wall by the side of the doors saying that they needed to press the button on the intercom so they could then get access to the room. They had been given an access code that was unique to them when they had arrived the first day. The receptionist had informed them that as they had a child that the security for their room had been hyped up and that when they were out and only the child and the nanny was in the room they security would he heightened and the room would be checked regularly. So Patrick pressed the button on the door and waited for the person inside to answer when they had got access they opened the door and walked in. What they found was a very large room that was just decorated and equipped for children. A lady in a bright green uniform came up to them and introduced herself as the nursery and children's room manager and that they daughter was in the jungle room with her nanny. They were ushered down the long room towards a door that lead into a long corridor that had loads of door leading off it. They followed the lady down until they came to the door that had jungle room on it. The lady opens the door and showed them into the room before she shut the door behind them. The room was full of vines and trees which had all types of stuffed jungle animals climbing or walking the floor of the room. They found a walkway through that led them to that looked a clearing (if it had been a real jungle) in the middle of the room. Here there was tables and chairs and easels a large blackboard and other items that is needed for children's play rooms. As they walked in, Lulu noticed them and jumped up and ran to her mother and jump up into her arms.

"Mommy Daddy" she shouted "Your back" "Did you have a nice time at that place" she said.

"Yes sweetie" "we will be taking you sometime before we go back home to see the animal park and the farms, and you can look at the house as well" giving Lulu a huge hug and swinging her around making Lulu squeal.

Teresa put down Lulu then walked over to Jen and asked her how their day had gone. Jen told then that they had gone shopping in the city centre and that Lulu had bought them a pressie each which they had placed on the table upstairs in their room. Also they had gone to see a couple of museums and they had had time to go and see a film in a very old cinema that Jen was sure Patrick would like to see, not the film she added but the building itself. They then made their way out of the playing centre and made their way back up to their room.

When they arrived in their room, Patrick asked Jen and Lulu if they would prefer to have their dinner in their room or would they like to come down with them to dinner. The two opted to stay in the room so that they could watch TV and also have an early night because they were both tired. So Patrick and Teresa went into their bedroom to get ready to go down to dinner. They decided to get a shower together and then got themselves ready before giving Lulu a hug and kiss then left for the evening.

They sat at the same table they had done the night before and then they both decided they would go into the lounge bar and have a couple of drinks and do some dancing. They sat talking about their day and also got up a couple of time for a dance. They then made their way back up to their suite and settled down for the night.

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The next day Patrick and Teresa had arranged the day before with Paddy for them to go and meet all Patrick's fans that was going to be that evening. In the mean time they were going to go and look around the city centre and Patrick was intrigued last night when Jen had said that he would be interested in the cinema.

Pete picked them up at 9:30 in the limousine and then took them into the city centre. They were dropped of in front of the cinema. Patrick told Teresa that this was very unusual the building look more like a church than a cinema. They both walked into the cinema and Patrick went up to the ticket window and asked the attendant what was the history with this building. The lady told him that it used to be a church and that everything inside the room was just had it been when it was a church except the big screen that was over the altar. Patrick asked it he could see the room before the film started as he was interested in the building itself. The lady agreed and then showed them in before going back to her kiosk.

When they had finished there it seemed that it was time for something to eat and drink so they both made their way towards the main shopping centre. As they neared a small tea room shop they both entered and sat down at a table right next to a window that looked onto the busy shopping centre. They ordered some cake and of cause tea for Patrick and coffee for Teresa. They sat there for a while until they had finished and just as they were getting up to leave a young lady came up to Patrick and asked for his autograph. The look on Patrick's face made Teresa smirk behind her hand as the picture of surprise made her giggle.

As Patrick signed the lady's book more people started to crowd around and Teresa seemed to be pushed to the back of the circle. Standing by the side of Teresa was the waitress that served them. Teresa asked her what was going on and the girl told her that Patrick Jane was a big celebrity in the city and that the fans of the Mentalist were huge here. She also told her that once every year there had been a big convention at the stadium where fans from all over the world would congregate for that week. The girl asked how she knew him and was she his agent. Teresa just smiled at her took her phone out dial a number then said pick us up, and turned to the girl said no not agent wife then she just pushed through the crowd and walked up to him.

"Patrick dear" "I think we have to go" "schedule remember" she said sternly "You be seeing your fans later" she said as she caught hold of his arm and ushered a stun Patrick out of the shop. As they walked out of the tea room Pete was waiting out side to escort them to the limousine that was waiting for them on the street. They both got in the car and then Pete drove out of the centre and then back towards the hotel.

"How did Pete know we were there"? He asked her after they had settled into the back of the car.

"I rang him" was all she answered.

"Well thanks" and with that he turned and pulled her into his arms and give her a thankful kiss that made her toes curl.

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That night Pete came and picked them up to take them to the club house to see Patrick's fans. The car drove through the city centre and just on the outskirts of the city it turned into a drive way that snake its way up until it stopping outside a very large building which had lights on every where.

As they got out of the car Pete told them to ring him when they are ready to leave and he will then take them back to the hotel.

They both walked up the steps and into the reception area. Patrick looked around and notice a petite lady with short red hair sat behind the desk, and who got up as they approached.

"Can I help you"? She asks. Which Patrick asks for Paddy and the lady tells them to sit down as she knows that they are expected. They both sit down on a very large sofa and sat talking about their day when Paddy and James come into the reception area and walks up and shakes their hands. He then takes them back through the door that he and James had come through which took them into a very large room that had a stage at one end and too the right a very long bar. The room was not overly crowded but a fare number of people were sat, standing around just talking and drinking.

Paddy and James ushered them to a table near the stage and sat them down in the middle looking towards the centre of the room. James had gone to the bar to get them some drinks. When he came back he sat down the other side of Paddy to Patrick. Paddy got up and tapped a mike that was in front of his seat to get everyone in the room's attention. He started the meeting with the agenda and went through all that had gone on through the month since the last meeting. When that had been attended to he then stood up and introduced the Real Patrick Jane.

"Ladies and Gent I would like to introduce our friend The Mentalist the one and only Patrick Jane".

The noise in the room rocketed as they all cheered and whistled. Patrick stood up and thanked them all and that he was happy to come and see all his fans. He also thanked them for volunteering to take his daughter and her nanny around the city. After the introduction everyone started to line up to have a word with Patrick who left Teresa with nothing to do, so she got up and went to look for the rest room. When she arrived back in the main room Teresa started looking around the to see where Patrick had gone as he was not sitting at the table. As she walked up to the table Paddy came up and said that Patrick and some of the fans were in the other room getting some food for you both. As he told her that she espied him coming out of large double doors to her left. He walked up with two plates in his hand that had some food on. He passed her one plate then with his free hand he pulled her too him and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"I missed you" he said in between kissing her on her cheek.

"I missed you too" she replied with a smile. "Come on and sit down and we can talk a bit" "As I kind of think that after the food has finished that you will be back to ignoring me again" she said looking at him with sad puppy dog eyes.

"Oh Teresa are you jealous of my fans" he said with a wink" she just looked at him with a hurt smile.

"I love you too" she said sarcastically while putting her plate on the table before she sat down.

"Oh Teresa don't be like that" "you'll have me all to yourself later on and I'll let you do what you want with me" he said with a sexy smile on his face, which made her laugh and blush.

"Right I will hold you to that" and turned then to talk to Paddy.

After the food had been eaten and every one had sat down in their seats, Paddy got up again and the meeting continued. As the meeting came to a close, Paddy then got up and said that there was now going to be some surprise entertainment for us and then introduced Patrick to get up on stage. Patrick got up and held his hand out for Teresa to accompany him also. Under her breath she asked him what he was doing and so as they walked up on stage he told her that Paddy had asked him to do some entertainment as the money that was taken tonight was going to charity and he was going to do the show that they had rehearsed for when they caught Pike. She just nodded her head and then stood to one side waiting for her turn to help.

Patrick then started with his magic act and doing his card tricks. Teresa would help him with giving him his props and then going into the audience and asking for items for Patrick to guess what they were while blind folded. The show actually went on for and hour and soon they were getting to the end. When they had finished and they both taken a bow then Paddy then announced that they had raised £5,000 Euros and this was going to the local hospital for the Children's ward.

When the night drew to a close Teresa then rang Pete to come and pick them up. As they got into the car Paddy leant in the door way and thanked them for being there tonight. They shook hands and then Pete drove off to take them back to the hotel.

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The next day they all got up early Patrick had woken up first and had gone into the bathroom for a shower. Teresa was woken up by a lovely sound Patrick was singing in the bathroom. She listened to the words and remembered that it was the song that the pianist sang when they dance the first night they were there. She still could not get over that Patrick only had to hear a song once and he could sing every word perfectly, she also loved to hear him sing. She got up and walked into the bathroom and got undressed and walked into the shower and put her arms around his waist which made him jump with surprise.

"Morning darling" he said with a smile "did I wake you with my singing" he said with a chuckle.

"No" "and don't stop it sounded nice" so Patrick started again with the same song.

"Isn't that the song we danced to the first night we were here"? She asked him while taking the sponged and washing his chest and shoulders.

"Yeah I cannot get it out of my head" he replied then turned to give her a kiss on the lips.

After they had had their shower they both got dressed and then went out into the living room. Lulu and Jen were already in there watching early morning children TV shows.

The afternoon, before they went out to visit the fans, they had decided that they all would go back to the manor so that Lulu could see the animals and that Patrick and Teresa could explore the house. When they were there the other day Patrick had asked the Estate Manager to get the plans of the house so that he had an idea what it looked like. After they had all agreed Patrick had rang Coolridge and told him that they would be visiting them tomorrow to have a look around and could get the private quarters ready to look around. Coolridge said that everything would be ready for them when they arrive. They ordered breakfast to be delivered to their room and as Patrick and Teresa came out of their room there came a knock on the door and Jen went and let the bell boy in with the trolley of food and drinks.

At 9:30 Pete was waiting for them as they came out of the hotel and then when they got in he drove them towards the manor.

This time as they went through the gates, Pete did not stop at the gatehouse but drove straight through the gates and up the drive to the house. He stopped out side and then helped them to get out of the car. He told them to ring him when they were ready to go back to the hotel and he would not be far as he would be going around the back of the house and be staying at the staff quarters behind the stables.

They all walked up the steps and Patrick was just about to ring the bell when it was opened by Coolridge who then allowed them to enter. Patrick thought to himself well he owned the place why did he had to ring, so he asked Coolridge was the door locked and if so could he have a key to get in themselves. The butler told them that the door is never locked in the daytimes as the house has CTV camera's everywhere Coolridge informed him that his aunt had had them installed as near the end of her life she didn't feel safe. Coolidge asked them what they would like for lunch as they would be staying for a while. Teresa told him that she would leave it up to Mrs Coolidge as she would have an idea. Coolridge ask if there was anything that they could not have but they all replied no.

After Coolridge had left them they decided to have a look around. First they went to the door on the left of the main door to the house. Here they found out it was a drawing room with two large sofas and some very big easy chairs dotted around the room, the sofas in the middle. There was a large fire grate in the wall opposite the door just like the library had. Around the walls was paintings and this room was decorated in a light maroon red, it looked very nice and cosy. The next room along the corridor was a small room that looked like it had been used as a study, as there was a big desk (that looked like oak), at one end of the room under a large window. They followed the corridor finding a cupboard/ storage area, a sitting room then they came to the library. Since they had been in that and new what it was like they then decided to check the door on the right had side. The room next to the library was another sitting room come dinning room and off that at the back of the building was the kitchens and staff quarters that also went down to the basement. They then carried on back along the corridor until they come back to the Big Hall. In the middle of the hall way the stairs then went up to the next floor.

Before they were going to go up the stairs Coolridge came back with a young lady who Patrick remembered was the head of the animal park and children's area. They were introduced to her who's name was Pat Armstrong and Coolridge told them that she had come to take Lulu and Jen on their trip around the park and farms. Coolridge also informed them their daughter and her nanny will be having their lunch at the animal park café and also told them that their lunch would be ready at 1:30pm in the dining room. Patrick and Teresa gave Lulu a hug told them to enjoy themselves but also be good. Patrick thanked him then got hold of Teresa's hand and pulled her up the stairs so they could explore the first floor.

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As they got to the top they came out onto a T shaped landing that had doors each side of the stairs. They turned to the left and then went into the first door. This led them into a large room that was over the hall and lobby and sitting room down stairs. It seemed to be the master bedroom as it had a four poster bed up again the far wall with all other bedroom furniture around the room. The other door the other side of the stairway was another exit to this room well it seemed to go into an en-suite changing room and bathroom, with another door that came into the bedroom.

They went out of the door walked down the stem of the T and on each side of the corridor there was door that led into other bedrooms and sitting rooms, all decorated and adorned with paintings and furnishings from when the house was built. As they got to the end of the T they found themselves outside large double doors. They opened them and found that this was the door into the private rooms. They went into the corridor that seems to go on forever and they walked into the first room on their left which turned out to be a small kitchen come dinning area. The kitchen units were modern and tastily done. The next door they came to was a sitting room nicely furnished in more modern décor. Patrick commented that it seems that his aunt had updated her private quarters for some more comfort. They then went into another room that was a study it had a large desk in front of a very tall window and shelves all along one wall that seemed to have files on them. Patrick then told Teresa that they should be some good reading when they stay here which Teresa just chuckled and said well that should keep you quite for a while still chuckling. Patrick just shrugged with a pout on his face, Teresa just laughed even more which then put a smile on his face, he loved it when she laughed it was such a wonderful sound to his ears.

They carried on down the corridor looking into rooms that they found was bedrooms and at the back of the house they came into a very large room that ran the full length of the back of the house and in here was a sitting room with large TV and the window that ran the length also looked out onto the parkland at the back of the house which was beautiful to see. They stood looking out of the windows at the scene until a phone started to ring. Patrick went up to a table that the phone was on and answered it. It was Coolridge saying that dinner was served. They both left the room and made their way down the corridor the stairs and then into the dinning room where on the long table plates glasses and cutlery had been placed out for them at one end of the table. When they sat down Patrick rang a bell that was on the table and then Coolridge came through a door carrying a tray with plates with silver lids on. He then placed the tray down on the table then lifted the lids to plates filled with meat and vegetables. Coolridge explained that Mrs Coolridge thought it would be nice to make you what we call Sunday dinner a full meal with meat vegetables and gravy. They sat down and started to eat. After they had finished they had enjoyed it and was very full so they got up and went back up to finish off exploring upstairs. They found that there were a number of bedrooms in the private suite so that meant they did not need to use the state bedrooms when people came to visit with them. That meant that the stated rooms could be left in tact for day visitors to look around.

They went back down an hour later and went to find Coolridge. While they were up in the private suite Patrick suggested to Teresa what if they finished their holiday here in the manor, and that they ask Paddy if him and his wife and daughter would like to stay in their suite at the hotel for the rest of the time they are here. Teresa said that she thought it was a good idea it was theirs and could get the staff to sort it out, also the hotel suite was paid for in full so that was no problem.

They found Coolridge with his wife in the kitchens and told them what they had decided. Both husband and wife was thrilled so Teresa stayed in the kitchen with Mrs Coolridge so she could get information on how to run a big house like this and Patrick with Coolridge in tow went to the office so that he could ring Paddy and arrange with him and the hotel about the new arrangements.

After Mrs Coolridge had explained briefly the running of the house, with curiosity she asks Teresa what she did for a living in America. Teresa was a bit taken back that this lady was interested in her and just gave her a brief account of her life leaving out the personal stuff. Mrs Coolridge then asked about Patrick and was it true that he was physic which Teresa said that there are no such things as physics and that Patrick was just very observant of things and people around him. She then asked her about him killing Red John and explained that it is a big thing here. Teresa gave her the short version of how the serial killer had killed his first family and that he had been trying to find him and that it took over 10 years before he was found. She also told him that they now work for the FBI and that Patrick had to work for another 3 years before his sentence is quashed. While they were talking Mr Coolridge had been making a coffee for Teresa. After drinking her coffee and putting the mug in the sink, Teresa then got up and thanked Mrs Coolridge and then went out of the kitchens to find Patrick. She found him in the library looking at the books on the shelves and the pictures on the walls. As she walked in he turned round and scooted over to her and pulled her into a tight embrace and kissed her with so much passion that she started to blush.

"What is that for"? She asks "but don't stop" she said blushing some more and only seeing Patrick grin widen.

"I love to see you blush it is so beautiful on you" "I cannot get enough" he said as he pulled her even closer and kissed her senseless.

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They stayed at the manor until late in the afternoon still exploring around the inside and out until Jen and Lulu came back from their tour. Lulu had a big stuffed elephant in her arms which Jen said that the staff of the animal park gave her as a gift. Patrick had informed Coolridge that over the next few days that they would need the private rooms made ready for them to stay in. Coolridge advised them that it would all be ready for them. They left after they had had afternoon tea in the drawing room with Lulu going out with Jen in the garden to play before Coolridge announced that their car had arrived to take them back to the hotel.

That night Paddy had come for dinner with his wife and daughter. It seemed that Lulu and Carly hit it off straight away and became firm friends. They sat at the dinner table talking and drawing and having fun. After they had finished their dinner, Jen took both Lulu and Carly up to the suite so that the adults could get to know each other better.

After they had finished their dinner the adults then again made their way into the lounge and found a seat so they could relax with after dinner drinks. Maddie seemed to be a very nice lady and her and Teresa also seemed to enjoy each others company and did seem to have a few things in common like that Maddie also had 3 brothers and was the eldest and that she also likes shooting guns. They talked for a few hours listening to the music and also had a couple of dances then they made their way up to Patricks and Teresa's room so they could see where they needed to come in a couple of days and also to pick up Carly so they could go home.

After they had left and Teresa and Patrick had popped in to say good night to Lulu they made their way to their room where they got themselves ready for bed as they both felt very tired after their long day. Ever since they have got married and had a relationship both of then had no problems getting to sleep as long as they were both together curled up around each other they were ok.

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The swopping day soon came around and Paddy Maddie and Carly arrived with they luggage at the hotel in the car chauffeured by Pete. They went up to the suite to find Patrick and Teresa not in the room except Jen and Lulu who was waiting for them to come back. Jen asked if they wanted any drinks which they declined. Just as they had settled down Patrick and Teresa arrive back into the room with bags of fruit and other items of groceries that they were going to take with them for their kitchen. They apologised to them and then said their goodbyes and Patrick told Paddy that everything had been sorted out with the hotel and that he only had to go down and register in after they had gone. They left not long after and Paddy did as he was told and that started their holiday too.

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They were driving along the road that led to the large black gates that was the entrance to the Manor and the estate. Pete had driven them up the drive not stopping again at the gate house and parked up in front of the house. Coolridge was waiting with two other gentlemen who then went to the boot of the car and picked up their luggage and started taking them up to the private quarters. Coolridge asked them if they'd had their breakfast because Mrs Coolridge was making breakfast for the house staff and so she would be honoured to make them some. They thanked him and said they'd love some. With that they went up to the private rooms and made themselves at home. Patrick and Teresa went into the master bedroom that was right near the sitting room. Lulu had the next room to them and Jen took the one opposite to them both.

After they had breakfast in the dinning room down stairs Patrick had decided that he would like to have a read of the files in the study upstairs and Teresa decided she needed a nap. First of all Jen and Lulu had decided to watch some Children's programmes on the TV but soon Lulu got bored. She asked Jen if they could go exploring so that what they did.

They first of all walked around the sitting room and found a door near the dining area. Jen open it and they found a flight of steps that went down. They followed it down and found themselves in the kitchens of the house. There they bumped into Mrs Coolridge who smiled and told them that that was the staffs entrance to the private rooms and also the fire escape for them upstairs. They thanked the lady for the advice and then asked her was there any other doors and places they could explore. She told them to go back up stairs and go out of the private rooms onto the landing and turn to the right and at the far end there is a door that leads up into the attics. She said that the door is normally locked so that day trippers cannot go up there but she told them that the key is on a hook near the top of the door next to the window. She also informed them that no one had been up there for many years so that it will be very dusty and dirty. They thanked her again but before they go back up she did tell them to inform Mr and Mrs Jane where they are so that they do not get worried. They walked back up the stairs and then went into the study as they passed and informed Patrick where they were going and would he like to come with them to explore. Patrick decided that it would be best to leave a note for Teresa so he wrote down where they were on a postit and walked into the master bedroom and placed it on the side table next to the side Teresa was on who was fast asleep. He went out and then walked with Lulu and Jen out of the private rooms and turned towards the door.

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Patrick found the key hidden behind a curtain hanging on a hook. He opened the door that creaked when opened which made them all laugh. They walked up two flights of steps which then brought them out onto a landing. The attic was partitioned off into small rooms except the one room over the private rooms was one very large room that had large windows in the roof that let in a lot of natural light. Patrick was thinking on what could be used for these rooms as he started walking around the attic. They came to a locked door. Patrick got out his lock pick and opened up the door. Behind it they found a lot of paintings and ornate boxes and some very old furniture. Patrick thought to himself he will have to come up her and make an inventory of all the items as he was thinking that these would need valuing and insured. They walked down a corridor that seemed to have rooms on each side as they went towards the front of the manor they stopped to look into all the rooms. The last one they came too was also locked but this room had a very heavy steel door that Patrick tried to open with his lock pick but found it impossible to open his pick kept slipping in the lock. Patrick made note that he would need to get a lock smith to come and open this one. After they had been in all the rooms and looked at some of the items there they decided that they all had had enough and that they were hungry so they went back down the stairs and Patrick locked the door and put the key back where he had found it then they all went back into the private rooms to have some lunch.

Before they had arrived at the manor, Patrick and Teresa had gone shopping for some groceries so that they had something in the kitchen and so they did not need to disturb Mrs Coolridge for snacks. They all walked into the kitchen and Jen walked over to the kettle and put the water for drinks on to boil. While that was happening Patrick had gone into the fridge and pulled a punnet of strawberries and some bananas and pears decided to make a fruit cocktail. He also got out some bread and butter and started to make some sandwiches. As they were talking and laughing while making lunch they did not notice Teresa stood at the door watching them until Lulu looked up and squealed when she saw her. She got up and ran to her mother and gave her a hug.

"Where have you all been"? Teresa asked. "I was looking for you so I went down stairs and asked Mrs Coolridge". "She said you were up in the attic".

Patrick told her where they had been and also how to get there. He also told her about the rooms and that there is a strong room with a big steel door, he also told her he could not open it so he would have to get a lock smith to it so they can see what is in there.

They sat talking while they ate their lunch Lulu was eating a cheese and pickle sandwich, Teresa had a ham and Cheese and Jen had chicken and mayonnaise Patrick had a ham and pickle. Teresa and Jen had coffee and Patrick of course tea and Lulu had some apple juice. After they had finished their sandwiches Patrick then shared out the fruit cocktail into dishes and then scooped some ice cream in to each and passed them around.

When they had finished and had their drinks Patrick asked them what they would like to do for the afternoon. Lulu ask if her and Jen could go out side and explore the grounds, Patrick said ok but told them to go and ask Mr and Mrs Coolridge if there are places that are off limits to them and they must obey for safety sake. They both agreed and Jen said that she make sure they kept the advice.

As the girls went to go down stairs Patrick asked Teresa what she would like to do as he tugged her to him for a hug and a kiss. How about us going for a cuddle she said to him with a sexy grin and see what's develops she winks at him which Patrick then grabs her hand and pulls her into their room and shuts and locks the door.

After they had christened their new bed Patrick got up and went into the shower and got into a more comfortable pair of shorts and a t-shirt. When he came out Teresa whistled at him and winked as she did not see Patrick dress like that often. They both then went out to the sitting room and went down the stairs and into the kitchen. Mrs Coolridge was just starting to prepare their evening meal and was just putting the stew pot on the stove to reheat as she has made the stew earlier as it needed to stew for a few hours. While she was doing that an alarm rang and Mrs Coolridge open the oven door and brought out freshly baked bread. As they walked into the kitchen, the smell was making both their mouths water and tummies rumble. Patrick asked Mrs Coolridge what that lovely smell was and she told them that it was Irish stew and newly baked bread to dunk in. Patrick asked her how they go about having the kitchen upstairs stocked with snack items so that they did not have to disturb her when they wanted something when they are up stairs. She said that she would come up and talk with Mrs Jane once a week when they go to do the weekly shop so that what items they want can be put on the list. He also asked her who does the payment for the shopping and other household items. Mrs Coolridge said that everything is jotted down all receipts are counted for and passed onto Mr Riley who then get his accountant to sort it out and pay for it. Mr Riley runs the household payments and the trust runs the Parks, but they also answer to Mr Riley.

Patrick and Teresa walked out of the kitchen into the courtyard garden. The outer buildings that surround the garden comprise of to the left was first one was the Estate Managers office's the next one was a very large storeroom that house items for the house and building and also a tool room. The ones running along the bottom were a garage a stable house and a tack room and the building running down the right side were an extension of the kitchen and the wash and laundry and storage rooms and a very large wine and cold room for the house. Jen and Lulu was playing catch down near the garage and tack room. Patrick and Teresa walked to the stone bench that they had sat on the last time they were there and sat down and Patrick put his arm around her shoulders and pulled her to him. Then after an hour Mr Coolridge came out and announced that dinner was being served in the dinning room. They all then went in to have their dinner.

After they had eaten their dinner Lulu said she was tired so she hugged her mum and dad and then went up stairs with Jen to get ready for bed. Patrick and Teresa decided to go into the Library to see what books were there. Patrick found some very valuable first additions and some very old ones too. He also found some more modern ones but they had their own small shelve on their own. They both selected a book they wanted to read while they were there and then made they way back into the kitchen where they found Mr Coolridge having a cup of tea and reading the paper. He apologised to them but they said it was ok. Also Patrick remembered about that locked strong room upstairs and that did Mr Coolridge know where the key was for it and if not that could he get a lock smith to come and open it for them. He said that there was a chest in the office in the private room on one of the shelves that had all the keys that was needed to open doors in the house and as far as he knew it was still in there. Patrick thanked him and they made their way up the staff stairway and then into the sitting room upstairs.

Patrick went into the office/study and found the large very ornate wooden casket that was on a shelf just behind the door. He lifted it up which was very heavy and walked back into the sitting room and placed it on the table between the two sofas. Teresa was sat down on one that was facing the TV which was on. He went to open the casket but it was locked so he went back into the study to look into the drawers of the desk where he found some more keys that was on a key ring. Also on the key ring was a large green stone that was imbedded in a gold looking surround. He picked them up and walked back into the sitting room and tried some of the keys then came to a small gold key which opened the casket. What he found in there was astounding. There were little boxes all ornate and each one had a gem or a gem and a key. At the bottom of the casket was a large box which had a number of keys in but also a very large key that looked like it would open a very heavy steel door.

Patrick decided that he would go and find Mr Coolridge and ask him if you would help with the door up in the attic. Mr Coolridge first went to the pantry and brought out a large lantern light so that if the lights were not working properly as no one had been up there in years before of course them exploring this afternoon. They both went back up the stairs then out on the landing and then up the stairs to the attic. They found that the lights did work but they still used the portable light just in case. They both moved down the corridor towards the large door as their neared it the light in the ceiling went out so Coolridge lit up the lantern and they proceeded on. They came up to the door and Patrick tried the key in which did not turn at first but after a lot of force the key did turn slowly. When the lock had been open Patrick tried the handle which opened and the door then was pushed back with lots of groaning and scraping. They both walked in and Coolridge put the lantern on top of a filing cabinet.

When they walked into the middle of a very large room they found rows of filing cabinets around the outside of the room and in the middle a large wooden table with chairs around. There was a desk up again the far wall and the windows to the sides of the house were all barred. Patrick asked Coolridge if he could find a light switch which he did and the room became flooded with light from the roof. Patrick went up to one of the cabinets and pull on one of the drawers it seemed that if was locked so he tried the next one again locked. Patrick turned to the large box and pulled out a big bunch of small keys and started trying them in the locks. After a few tries he found the right key for this cabinet. He opened the drawer and found lots of different files of papers and thought to himself that he needs to come up here and look through all this paperwork. He also saw a large cabinet that looked like an old fashion safe, he went up to it and opened the outer door and inside the was a very large safe door with a keyhole and a number dial which he new would need a code to open it. He also knew that for this they would need a lock smith so he turned to Coolridge and asked for him to hire one before they go home. After another couple of cabinets being opened Patrick decided he had had enough and was feeling very tired so he thanked Coolridge for the help and then they both went out of the room and Patrick locked the door and then followed the butler down to the next floor. He said goodnight to him in the sitting room and Coolridge made his way back down to the kitchen below via the staff stairway.

After Coolridge had left for the night Patrick had explained to Teresa what they had found upstairs in that room. They sat talking watching a little TV while cuddling and kissing on the sofa before they decided to go to bed.

The next morning Patrick was up early he could not sleep as he kept thinking about that room. He decided to have a look around the sitting room and noticed a picture right in the corner at the back of the room next to the big windows. He went up to have a look and it turned out to be a tapestry of the house. As he felt around the frame a light click was heard and the tapestry started to open. Patrick had found a hidden door and stairway that went up again to the attic. This time though it was into a small room that was full of nick knacks, there was an easel in one corner under a large window that looked onto the park at the back of the house. There was painting's half done some nearly finished others just pencil work. All around the walls were photos of places, people and buildings. Patrick thought to himself this must have been his aunts studio, he'd have to interrogate Coolridge about this again. He rummaged through some of the painting and also pencil sketches that he found on a table that also had tubes of paints and all types of paint brushes. The Sketches were very good some where portraits others were of scenes. His aunt seemed to be a very accomplished artist and he thought to himself it seems that's where he got his artistic talent from and then chuckled as he realised that it did not come from his father as it must have missed a few generations. He finished looking around and decided to go back down stairs and see if Teresa had woke up yet so he could show her his discovery.

As he came down and through the concealed door he noticed Teresa going through the staff's door that took her down to the kitchen. He walked over to the door and followed her down the stairs and found her talking to Mrs Coolridge who was making breakfast. He caught the last of the question that seemed she was asking her had she seen her husband and Mrs Coolridge said yes and pointed behind her as she had noticed him coming down the stairs. Teresa turned and her eyes shone as she walked up to him and put her arms around him and hugged him. He asked what the matter was and was she alright; all she did was hug him harder at that he lifted her head from his chest and looked into her eyes that had tears in them. What's the matter he asked her with concern which she just burst into tears and sobbed?

He held her for a short while, Mrs Coolridge looked at him with concern which he just nodded at her and indicated for her to make her some coffee with some sugar. When she had done that he then started back up the stairs holding on to her while Mrs Coolridge brought up the tray with some breakfast on for them as Lulu and Jen had had theirs early so that they could go and explore through the woods.

As they came through the door Mrs Coolridge put the tray down on the dining table and then nodded to Patrick then left them. He sat Teresa down on the sofa and then sat down beside her.

"What's wrong Teresa"? He asks while pulling her into his chest which made her start crying again. "You know you can tell me" which she just nodded.

"I had a bad dream and I could not save you" she started crying again. "Then when I woke up you weren't in bed and I panicked and when I could not find you I went down to see if Mrs Coolridge knew where you were" "I already new that Lulu and Jen had gone out exploring the woods but you were nowhere to be found" she said with more tears flowing down her cheeks. "I don't know why I'm feeling like this".

"Well I think we better go and get us some breakfast" he said while pulling her up from the couch and walked her over to the table where the tray had been placed by Mrs Coolridge. Teresa sat down and picked up her cup of coffee and took a sip and cooed. Patrick had put a plate in front of her which had a full breakfast on it but Teresa just turned green and rushes into the bathroom to throw up.

Patrick chuckles and knows for sure now that he knew what was up with Teresa. For all the time they had been in Ireland they had not taken any precautions while having sex and this just confirms it that Teresa was pregnant again. He followed her into their bedroom and then the bathroom where he found her kneeling in front of the toilet. She looks up at him as he walks in and just starts crying again, he just chuckles which makes her worse. She starts throwing up again and he catches her hair away from her face with one hand while with the other he is making soothing circles on her back.

"I think we better had a little talk" he said as he waited for her to finish being sick.

"Why"? She asks "it's just a bug something that hasn't agree with me" she says and then takes the water he hands her and the wash cloth so that she can wipe her face.

"Well I don't think this is something you have eaten" he says again with a chuckle. Then it dawns on her and she starts crying again.

When she was feeling better and the morning sickness had subsided a bit Patrick helped her up and walked her into the bedroom and got her to lay down for a nap at the same time he brought up the waste basket to the side of the bed just in case. He then kissed her on the lips and told her to get some sleep and he will pop in to check on her later. He went out into the sitting room where he went and picked up the tray from the table and walked back down to the kitchen. When he got there he explained about why the food had not been eaten and also why Teresa was being so upset. Mrs Coolridge smiled and started making her something that would be better for morning sickness she also stopped making coffee for her and instead started to make an herbal brew that would be better on her tummy. She also made him some breakfast as his had gone cold.

He asked the lady where her husband was as he needed to ask him about something's that he had found out this morning and also were there other places in the manor that was still to be discovered. She told him that he was out in the park as there had been an emergency this morning at the animal park and he was needed to assist the gamekeeper but he would be back shortly. Patrick also asked how he got in contact with the Estate Manager as he needed to ask about something there.

After she had given him the information Mrs Coolridge told him that she would go up and check on Mrs Jane so that he could get what ever he needed sorting without worrying. He thanks her and then went out to go and look for the Estate Manager.

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Mrs Coolridge made up some broth and also some herbal tea. She walked up the stairs to the private sitting room then made her way to the master bedroom. She knocked and walked in to find Teresa sitting on the bed with her head in her hands and the waste basket between her feet on the floor.

"Mrs Jane" the cooked asked which Teresa looked up as Mrs Coolridge walked into the room with the tray. "I have brought you some broth and some herbal tea as this will settle your tummy" she said while putting the tray down on the bedside table.

"Oh Mrs Coolridge I don't think I could eat anything at the moment" Teresa said while still her head stayed in her hands.

"That all right Mrs Jane this is an old family recipe that helps when someone is expecting" which made Teresa look up startled.

"How did you know" "I have only just found out myself" "well Patrick knew first as he always does" she sighed.

"Well your mood swings last night and not being able to keep anything down this morning" she answered with a smile. "And also I was a midwife before my husband came here" she smiled again and then handed Teresa the bowl of broth and told her to try it she will be surprised.

Teresa took a few mouthfuls and then looked up with amazement. "This is so nice" "What's in it"? Teresa asked while taking another and savouring it.

"It's an old family recipe handed down from mother to daughter over the years" "and since I never had a daughter but two sons I'm going to have to give it to my daughters in laws or my granddaughter". She said with a sad smile.

"You should market it you could make a fortune with this for expectant mothers" "I expect you would be a millionaire in no time if this got on the market, It's scrummy and I don't feel nauseous anymore".

Mrs Coolridge them told her to try the herbal tea as that is again one of an old family recipe for morning sickness. While they were talking and Teresa was eating and drinking Mrs Coolridge had picked up the waste basket and taken it into the bathroom to empty it and clean it out then went back into the bedroom and placed it in front of Teresa again who looked up and thanked her. They carried on talking about family and what thing they had done. Soon it was getting near lunch time and Mrs Coolridge asked her leave as she needed to go down and make lunch for the staff who would be coming in shortly. Teresa thanked her again and placed the dish and the mug on the tray which Mrs Coolridge took with her as she went back down to the kitchen.

After she had left the room Teresa got up and went into the bathroom to freshen up. She then went into the sitting room to look for Patrick. As he was not there she went then into the study and the kitchen before going down the stairs and into the kitchen to ask Mrs Coolridge where Patrick was.

She was told that Mr Jane had gone to see the Estate Manger and that she did not know where he was now as she had been up stairs with herself after he left. So Teresa went out side and walked towards the estate office. As she walked in through the door she could her voices coming from a room down a narrow corridor. She walked towards the noise and as she got closer she could hear the familiar voice that made her body tingle. She walked up to the door and knocked then walked in when an unfamiliar voice said come in.

"Good morning again" Patrick said getting up and giving her a kiss on the lips before leading her to the chair he was sitting in and helped her to sit down. "How are you feeling now" "you look better than earlier" after he had stood behind her. "Teresa this is the Estate Manager James Main" "he is the one who looks after the whole estate including the parks and farms" Patrick informed her and James got up and shook her hand and said it was nice to meet her again".

She told Patrick that she feels better since Mrs Coolridge had given her some old recipe broth and herbal tea that has done wonders. She asked him if he was busy if he could find someone to take her on a tour of the animal park and farms as she knows that Jen and Lulu had gone on a forest walk and would not be back until later on in the afternoon. Patrick leaned forward and told her that he would love to go with her on the tour as he had not seen the park yet. So he asked James if there was anyone available who could give then a tour. James then lifted the phone and rang through to the tourist kiosk and asked if there was anyone available to take Mr and Mrs Jane around the park. The person on the other end of the phone asked some questions which James just either said yes or no too, before placing the phone back on its cradle and then getting up and leading them both out of the building. He walked them down the back lane around the building at the bottom and then into a building where there was a landrover.

He asked Patrick if he could drive and that if so he needs to drive on the left and also can he use a shift drive, which Patrick said yes as he has a Citrizon. He told them that they need to drive along the lane and at the junction they need to turn left and follow it until they get to the end which will bring them out onto a main road, they need to turn right and go down the lane for about a mile and they will see the entrance to the animal park on their left, just go in there and at the kiosk just say who you are and then one of the tourist guides will stay with you and show you around. They said their goodbyes and Patrick and Teresa got into the landrover and started and drove off.

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As they neared the entrance to the animal park, just before was a large sign showing them where to go. They turned into the entrance and went up to the kiosk and told the man inside whom they were.

"Mr and Mrs Jane it is nice to see you" "My name is Jake Turin" "please will you just stop and park up over there and Pat will be with you shortly to show you around" he said with a smile also indicating where they should park up.

Patrick notices a layby near the main building where a sign saying temporary staff parking. He drove over and parked up and then they both got out and walked back towards the kiosk. As they came up to the Kiosk a young lady who they met the other day came up to them and introduced her self and then asked them to follow her.

She took them first into the large building that they found out that was where the restaurant was and the gift shop and the offices for the park. She lead them into a lift that took them to the next floor. As the door opened they came out onto a long corridor that had doors on either side. She told them that she was going to give them the tour of the offices first and then the restaurant and the gift shop, then she will get them a buggie and take them around the park.

The first door they came to was her office it was spacious and very neat. The next door took her into a very long room and either side of the room was desks and monitors on all of the walls that showed the park from all angles as there was CCTV all over the area. She introduced them to the number of employees who were manning the monitors. They went out another door further down the room which brought back out into the corridor. The next room was bathroom and washroom. On the other side of the corridor the first door was a small kitchen come dining area. The next room was the locker/ shower room that had benches around the room and the lockers down the centre of the room and at the far end there was a door that led you into the showers and toilets. The next one was another office and then so was the next two. They belonged to other officers who were at the moment out in the park as they'd had an emergency this morning and they were on duty.

She then took them back down stairs and showed them the kitchen and restaurant and the gift shop introducing the staff as they went. They then went out the back of the building and got a buggie from a parking area. Patrick had been given a map of the park by one of the ladies in the gift shop. He asked Pat if they could go to the fun fair as he was once a carnie and he would like to see if they were like the ones at home.

Pat explained about the facilities that is supplied to help visitors to enjoy their experience at the park, eg there is a small building near the entrance that hires out disable scooters for the day, and cycles, and that for a small fee they have tour buggies, like this one that takes a number of people around the park with a tourist guide. We have six of these buggies and six guides but this one was reserved for you by James when he rang earlier. She told them that tourist do not get this information as part of the tour but as you are the owners that I will explain to you everything. She carried on telling them that the park is in four segments each with a manager who oversees a number of staff in each sector. The managers are then under me. She was telling them that she has a secretary and a personal assistant who help run the offices and park. The section are broken up as follows The offices shop and restaurant, the large animals, the children's play area and small animal farm, and the fair and small museum and amusements and hobby centre. The large farms are separate and there are three of them. She then told them that she is the overseer of the park and James is the farms and the manor and buildings and the gardens and lawns around the park. The park and the farms are run by the trust and the house and building and the surrounding gardens and lawns are run by Mr Riley and of course the whole lot is run by you, giving them both a sunny smile.

As she was explaining every thing to them she also told them about all the animals that they passed. We don't have a lot of large exotic animals as we do not have the space. We have antelope, zebras, wallabies, monkeys, reptiles, amphibians, there is a butterfly house, aviaries and many other animals. She went on about the farms being dairy, horse and cereal. Teresa's ears perked up when she heard horses and asked what sort of horse farm it was. Pat told her it was stud farm and stables for the rich and famous, this had put a smile on Teresa's face as she looked up at Patrick.

"Any horses owned by the estate" she asked Pat who asked her did she ride and Teresa nodded. She was then told that there were six horses owned by the estate so yes they owned horses. Patrick asked her what sort of horses was theirs. Well there are two race horses who at the moment was in England at the Ascot races and the other 4 horses one was a Shetland there was two work horses a Clydesdale and a Shire. The other one is an Arab that was Miss Jane's horse. He is a bit spirited she replied.

"Can we ride the horses that are ours"? Asked Patrick "well I know we will not be able to ride the race horses, but the other ones would be ok", smiling at Pat who was just turning the buggie to go over a small bridge that went over a small stream.

Soon they arrived at the fair and Patrick and Teresa got out of the buggie and started to walk over to the ferris wheel. Teresa told Pat that this ride is Patrick's favourite and hoped they would be able to have a go.

"Well you do own the land and they do pay you a fee for letting then park here for the season, this is one bit you do not own".

Patrick was not bothered that he owned the land but not the fair as if he was pushed he could always pay for his carnie friends to come over for the season and maybe stay all year round or for good.

After they had finished at the fair Teresa turned to Patrick and said that she was not feeling to god and a little dizzy so they both said their good byes and then made their was back in the landrover to the manor. They arrived back the same time as Jen and Lulu who had been hiking slowly through the woods with one of the park rangers.

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After they had had their dinner (Mrs Coolridge and made something light for Teresa) and they had made their way up to the sitting room Patrick then surprised them all by showing them the secret door that led up to the studio. They looked through the painting and drawings and then went back down to the sitting room to watch some TV. Soon it was time for Lulu to go to bed so she gave her parent a hug and kiss but as she was going out the door into the corridor she turned around and went back up to her mother and asked her if she was ok. Teresa reply, that she was just a little tired and was also not going to have a late night. After they had left to go to their bedrooms Teresa leaned into Patrick's side and started to cry.

"What is wrong sweetheart" he asked turning to her and putting his arms around her and pulling her to him.

"I don't know" she replies with a sob "I just feel so tired" she said with a yawn.

"Come on lets get you to bed and I'll give you a big cuddle" he said with a cheeky grin.

They both got up and walked into their bedroom and got settle for the rest of the night.

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The rest of the first week was taken up with just exploring the parkland and the manor. The first weekend Patrick and Teresa held a barbecue on the lawn in front of the Manor for the staff, some of his fans and of course Paddy and Maddie and Carley.

The second week Patrick and Main and Coolridge started on sorting out the attic. They started cataloguing all the furniture, paintings and other articles that they found in the various rooms up there. The ornate boxes when opened by keys from the casket that Patrick had found in the study, were jewellery boxes with all sort of necklaces and bangles and rings. The strong room though would take a lot longer as there was a lot of historical paperwork that went with the house and Patrick was very interested because there was also documentation about his ancestors of the Jane family. Coolridge had arranged for a lock smith to come while they were up in the attic and they had got the safe opened and the smith had reset the safe to a combination that Patrick wanted. What they found in the safe was loads of old money which today would bring a lot of money at an auction. Also jewellery and lots of important paperwork e.g. the deeds to the manor. Patrick asked Coolridge if they have any historians on the payroll, which he said he would look into and inform Paddy of his findings. Patrick also then told him that if they do have historians he would like them to come and go through all this paperwork and document and file them appropriately, so when they come back at the end of the year he would the be able to looked through it easier.

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While Patrick was sorting out the attic Teresa and Jen Lulu and Mrs Coolridge decided to go into the city to shop and look around for things that would look nice in the manor. Teresa and Mrs Coolridge seemed to get on very well since after the day when they found out that she was pregnant as Mrs Coolridge decided she would take her under her wing and show her the ropes of being a lady of the house as that was what Teresa was now. Pete had arrived early and then took them into the city and dropped them off outside Marks and Spencer.

Lulu decided she did not want to go shopping but she wanted to look around the history museum and the art one, so her and Jen went to explore, while Sam and Teresa (Mrs Coolridge's first name was Samantha), decided to go and look for some clothes for Teresa to wear. After the first day that Teresa new she was pregnant Mrs Coolridge started to make sure that she ate and drunk the right thing and they struck up a sort of friendship so Teresa asked Mrs Coolridge what her first name was and asked if it was ok to call her that when they were on their own. It was decided that she would be Sam/ Teresa when she was with her up in the private quarters and when she was down stairs Mrs Coolridge. At first Sam did not like calling her Teresa as she was the lady of the house but soon Teresa got her to understand that when they were together in private or out like they were today, then they were friends not employee/ employer.

They walked around the main shopping area for about 2 hours before Teresa said that she was hungry and also thirsty and they should go and find somewhere to eat. Sam said that there was a little tea shop just down the road and Teresa found out that it was the shop that Patrick and her had found the third day they were here. As they walked into the tea shop Teresa noticed that the young girl coming towards them was the same waitress that served her and Patrick. Good morning Mrs Jane and Grandma. Teresa turned and looked at Sam and queried. Sam told her that this was Jemma and she was her granddaughter. Jemma showed them to the same table near the window that they had been shown to the day that she and Patrick came. She explained what had happened the day they had come and that Jemma was their server and that they had sat at this same table. With that Sam explained that the building that the shop is in is actually owned by the estate but the tea shop is privately owned who is a tenent of the estate, also when they had come in they would have been ushered to this table as it is reserved for them it used to be the table that their aunt sat at when she came into the city, and that is why Jemma knew who you were. Teresa looked at Sam and then asked her what other places was owned by the estate.

They chatted on for a while eating a sandwich and some cake and drank tea for Sam and decaf coffee for Teresa. After they had finished Teresa rang for Pete to come and pick them up and take them home.

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The few days seemed to fly by and soon it was last night they would be there and that they were flying home the next day.

Teresa and Patrick had decided that when they retire they would move to the manor and live out the rest of the lives there.

The night before Patrick and Teresa had hosted a staff and friends dinner. Patrick had got Paddy to arrange caterers to do the food so that Mrs Coolridge could be there as a guest. The caterers turned out to be the kitchen staff from the Club house that Patrick's fans had their meetings. It turned out to be a success with them opening the big hall so that there could be dancing and there was a bar arranged also from the club house.

As they sat in the sitting room with the TV on low they cuddled together on the sofa while each drank wine. Patrick put his empty glass on the table and they looked at Teresa who was slowly nodding to sleep.

He turned to her and pushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear which made her open her eyes and look at him. He then picked her up bridle style and with her protesting walked into the bed room and closed the door with his foot before depositing her onto the bed. She asked him what was that for and he just turned to her and gave her his megawatt smile before slowly removing her clothes. She started to unzip his slacks but he stopped her and said that he wanted to make love to her slowly and that since it was the last night here for a while he wanted to savour the moment into his palace.

They made love then they walked into the bathroom and took a shower together before getting into bed and cuddling up to each other. As they lay there Patrick turned to her and thanked her for again giving him another child and he hugged her even tighter.

But her face changed and she looked sad, and Patrick asked her what was the matter and she said that what if she was not pregnant and it was a bug she had. Patrick hugged her again and told her they can get it checked with the doctor when they get back home. She giggled and gave him a kiss then turned so that her back was towards his front and he then tightened his arms around her and they both nodded off to sleep. Sometime in the night Teresa had turned over as in the morning her head was on his chest when he woke up.

He lay there watching her sleep it seemed for ages but it was only for half an hour before she started to stir.

"Morning" she said with a sleepy gritty voice, "How long have you been awake"? She asked with a yawn before looking up to him with a smile.

"About half and hour" "you looked so beautiful I couldn't stop myself, I like looking at you while you're sleeping".

"Creepy" she said with a giggle, "Very creepy" then she started to laugh which made him love her even more.

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They were getting ready so that Pete could take them to the airport for their flight later on that afternoon. Mrs Coolridge had made them all a large breakfast, and a small lunch before they were ready to leave. Their luggage had been brought down from their rooms and placed in the hall near the front door ready for when Pete came to fetch them. Patrick had gone out that morning to have last words with the estate manager and other staff, and to thank them for their good work of keeping the estate going after his aunt had passed away.

Teresa had been getting the luggage packed with the help of Mrs Coolridge and Jen and Lulu.

When Pete had arrived to take them to the airport Patrick asked him if they had time to stop off at Paddy's offices so that they could say their goodbyes, which Pete replied that it had all ready been arrange by Paddy that's why they were leaving a little earlier than needed.

They all said their good byes to the staff at the house and told them that they were hoping to come back sometime at the end of the year, and they would inform Paddy when that would be so that Mrs Coolridge could get everything ready for them. Teresa gave Mrs Coolridge her card and told her to keep in touch as she would like that.

They then got into the car and Pete then drove them away.

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After going and saying their goodbyes to Paddy and his wife they then arrived at the airport with a little time to spare so they checked in their luggage and then went to look around the shops and duty free places for little trinkets for the people at home.

Teresa bought a lovely Irish lace scarf for Grace and a book about Irish history and folk law for Cho. Patrick bought some Irish candy and sweetmeats for Rigsby and a magic toy for Ben. For Pete and Sam he bought a silk scarf and gloves for Sam as they were in very bright colours and Pete he got him a leather bag that had a ferris wheel etched on it, this he new would be good for his tools that he carries around with him when he is working at the carnival. Now they both were stumped on what to get Jason, then Patrick saw a DVD that was a video game all about puzzles and enigmas, even he would like one of those too so he bought 2 DVD's. For Dennis Patrick found a game about his robot thingy that he had bought for him when they first met, Teresa just laughed. Teresa saw some little things that she could take back for her brothers and their families.

Soon it was time to board so they made their way back to the departure lounge that they had arrived in.

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They arrive back in Texas sometime early hours of the morning. They were all tired so Patrick and Teresa decided to book some rooms for the rest of the day and night before making their way home the next day refreshed.

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They arrived home early the next morning. The cabin seemed very quite as they opened the front door and walked in. Patrick had picked up the post on the way up the lane he placed it on the table also with the car keys. Patrick made his way back out to the SUV and started to get the bags out of the car. He had to make 4 trips before all the luggage had been brought into the cabin.

While he was doing that Teresa and Jen had gone into the kitchen to make drinks and when that had been done Teresa went out the back to find out where Sam and Pete was. She found them both in the barn with Daisy and the animals doing the morning feed and cleaning out the bedding. She went into the barn and as soon as she entered Sam noticed her and then went over to give her a hug.

"When did you get back"? Sam asked. "Sorry we were not there to meet you" she said while still hugging Teresa.

"We have just arrived Patrick is just bringing in the luggage" she replied while turning to Pete who had just come up to them and giving him a hug.

Sam told her that there had been a couple of phone calls from Abbott yesterday and asked if they would ring him as it seems the trial had been put forward to next week and he needed to update you on the information that Wiley had formulated while they had been away. Sam also said that she could not wait to get the low down on what they got up to while on holiday and she told her that she was curious what the house looked like. As they were chatting there was a loud squeal as Lulu came into the barn and ran up into Pete's arms and gave him a big hug and kiss as he picked her up. Lulu asked him how was Daisy and where was she as she was not in the barn or outside. Pete told her that daisy preferred to be down by the lake so that she can go and wallow in the cool water as she is finding the heat uncomfortable; he told her that she is an old lady.

They stayed with Pete and Sam until all the animals had been seen too before they made they way back into the cabin for some drinks and also for Sam to go and start preparing some lunch for everyone.

After lunch Jen and Lulu went up to their rooms for a nap and Patrick started to take the cases up to the bedrooms.

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That evening after they all had their dinner and Lulu had gone up to bed with Jen. Patrick and Teresa, Sam and Pete sat down with some drinks so that Patrick and Teresa could tell them how their holiday had gone and also what the manor and the estate looked like. Teresa got out the video camera and the stills one and showed them the pictures they had taken. After a short while Teresa excused herself and went into her office and made a call to Abbott.

Abbott asked her about their trip and how did it go. He also told her that the trial had been bought forward and could she and Jane go in tomorrow for an update and also to show them the pictures of the house. She told him that they would come in later on in the morning as she needed to make an appointment with the doctor. Abbott asked if she was ok and she said it was just a check up. They carried on talking about some work issues and of cause the vacation. After a short while they hung up and Teresa went back into the sitting room and joined into the discussion.

They talked for a while then they all said goodnight to each other and made they way to bed.

Teresa told Patrick about what Abbott had said while they were getting ready for bed. They both got in and they made love to each other before they cuddled up to each other and went to sleep.

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I'm sorry that this one had taken me a little bit longer to post to you but I have been unwell and my muse was not in the writing mood plus this is the part 1 of chapter 10 I have split it up into 2 chapters. . I hope to be starting Chapter 12 shortly; this will be about the trial. I hope that you will review as it gives me ideas on how to take this story on or do I finish off after the trial I cannot make my mind up at the moment. Thanks again for reading my story.