A/N: So, I'm sorry my endings are lamitude. But enjoy! Look for more from elisheva!
Lisbon picked something educational for the next day so the foursome found themselves at a children's museum where they walked around reading information and getting the rest form Jane. Lisbon wasn't sure how much of Jane's trivia was actually correct but she made herself a mental not to never play him in Trivial Pursuit just in case.
After the tour was over they decided to watch the IMAX movie that was playing and then Jane bought them some things from the gift shop.
"I wish you'd stop, Jane," Lisbon said as the kids brought forth their souvenirs. "You're spoiling them."
He grinned softly. "I want them to have a good time. Besides, it's nice to have some kids to spoil."
She couldn't say anything after that.
The rest of the time went by so fast. Miniature golf, mall, movies, more Skee-call for the unicorn. Before Lisbon knew it, it was Saturday night and Jane was kicking their ass at UNO. Her cell rang and she took it in the other room to answer it.
"Lisbon."
"Hey, sis."
"Harry!" She hadn't recognized the number or area code. "Where are you?"
Harry Lisbon sighed. "Phoenix. Work grabbed me yesterday and there's no way I could change it."
"Is Katie coming for the kids tomorrow then?" she asked.
"She can't. Her mom is in the hospital and she doesn't want to leave her for long."
"Well, I can't do it. I have to go back to work Monday, no buts, pleases, or can Is." She thought for a moment. "I might be able to spare Jane..."
"No, no, no!" Harry protested. "They've flown plenty of times. You will watch them get on the plane and Katie will watch them get off. No big deal, sis."
"I'm a cop, Har. You know I've seen real life horror stories start like this."
"They'll be fine, Teresa. Katie will call you when they make it. Their plane tickets are in their bags."
The following morning Lisbon's nerves still hadn't settled around the whole idea although Celina and Jaden were perfectly fine with the idea. They just didn't want to leave their aunt and uncle.
As they waited for the plane at the airport Jaden climbed into Lisbon's lap while the too big Celina got into Jane's to be held.
"Jane, maybe I should go," Lisbon said for perhaps the fifth time that morning.
He released one arm around Celina to take Lisbon's hand to comfort. "We've been through this, Teresa. First, a round trip would zap you and make you useless tomorrow at work. And, second, and most importantly there are no available seats on the plane."
She glared at him but failed to release her hand either by design or lack of notice. "Harry's not going to be on that plane," she pointed out. "And we both know with my badge I can get on that flight."
Jane ran his thumb over Lisbon's knuckles in an act to sooth her. "Hey, Celina, you said last night you're not afraid to fly with just your brother. Have you done it before?"
The little girl shifted in Jane's lap. "Oh, yes, Uncle Patrick. Always when we go to Grammies."
"There, Lisbon, my dear. Seems they are ahead of the game."
Lisbon's badge at least let them stay to watch the plane take off. As they waited Lisbon wrapped her arm around Jane's to try to feed off some of his calmness. "You really think they will be ok, Patrick?"
He turned to look at her. "Yes, Teresa, I think they will be fine. But will you?"
She gave a grin. "There's always next summer."