Thanks for all the reviews; you guys are awesome. This is not the best chapter ever written, partly because, like Lisbon, I am coffee deprived and have just come home from work. Nevertheless, your reviews compelled me to update as soon as possible; keep them coming.

Disclaimer: Still don't own The Mentalist.

Chapter Four:

After a tour of the office, which much to Jane's dismay did not include a couch, the team shared a debriefing from both Grimshaw and Lisbon as they shared what little information they each had about the case.

'So all we have is the fact that the two victims were shot with the same gun, bullet to the head after being tied to their desk chair with rope. Both men were powerful, rich and well connected with links to Red John's network.' Lisbon stated in tone that let everybody know that this was going to be an exteremly difficult case to close, with very little evidence to go on.

'If I may interject Agent Lisbon,' Colin stopped ogling Van Pelt long enough to contribute to the discussion, 'while we all know that these two men were part of Red John's network; the evidence we have is all circumstancial. Sure we have bank statements that hint at their shady dealings and a few coded messaged here and there but that's nothing concrete for us to go on. We have nothing basically.'

'Sure we do, if you just think a little logically.' Jane added whilst trying not to pull a face at the strong coffee he was being forced to drink; oh for a cup of tea.

Dashwood looked offended to have been spoken to in such a flippant and disrespectful manner. Rigsby, on the other hand appeared to have perked up immensely. It was obvious that he greatly disliked this posh Englishman already.

Lisbon glared at him and pleaded with him using her eyes. She really didn't want to get off on a bad foot with these people yet here he was, already offending everyone within a mile radius of him.

'I Think what is trying to say Colin,' came the husky voice of Samantha Jones who had remained quiet for the whole afternoon, 'Is the fact that making the link to Red John has taken a lot of time on our part looking through their personal, business and financial histories. It takes resources. Resources that we have; but not the sort of resources available to your regular guy.'

Jane nodded in understanding; he was glad that he wasn't the only person putting the peices together.

'And by that notion we are dealing with a killer who has connections, resources.' Added Nikki. Jane could practically see the cogs quickly spinning in her head. 'So we have two distinct possibilities. Either the killer is somebody equally well-connected, was a member of the Red John Network and is now taking out these men in order to prevent exposure himself. OR, the killer is well-connected and carrying out some vigilante mission to punish these men from assisting Red John for so many years.'

The room suddenly filled with a slight tension in the air at the mention of a vigilante for everybody knew exactly where Patrick Jane stood on the topic of exacting revenge on Red John. The CBI tried to avoid having conversations about that messy situation. Lisbon shuddered briefly at the memory of those events that occurred eighteen months ago. Sure, she had forgiven Jane for killing Red John; after all she knew she would have done the same if it had been a member of her family . Her and Jane were still as close as always, but there remained this giant elephant in the room that they never spoke of; because she knew that if she had to speak about it then she would simply get angry and she was worried about losing the bond that they shared. Frankly, her main objection to him seeking revenge all these years was not the legal issues but the fact that she was scared about him leaving the CBI. Of course she could never say this out loud or even admit it to herself.

'Good thinking,' Lisbon said, desperately trying to distract herself from thinking about Jane. 'So do we have any leads?' she asked, turning her attentions towards Harry.

'Well I have arranged interviews with Farnely's family and work associates tomorrow. His family have agreed to come here to the station, but half of us will have to mission it over to Canary Whaf to talk to the rich douchebag bankers at Smithson's bank. I should probably head up the team that goes there; I can't begin to tell you how difficult these guys are and to be honest they won't respond too well if the team interviewing them is lead by an American. No offence.'

'None taken. I'll stay here with a team to interview the family and gather background information. But we should mingle our teams together; balance out the expertise.'

'Exactly what I was about to suggest. Now how are we going to split this?'

The rest of the team sat on the edge of their seats; each equally eager yet nervous at the prospect of getting split up from their leader. The feeling was similar to that of waiting to be picked for a team on sportsday.

After much deliberation it was decided that Cho, being the team's best interrogator, would join Harry, Samantha and Colin at Smithson's bank and Lisbon would stay at Scotland Yard with Jane, Van Pelt, Rigsby and Nikki; who would incidentally do all she could to make sure their American guests became comfortable with their new surroundings.

'Actually Lisbon I think my talents are needed more with Harry and his team.' Jane chimed in, just when they thought that they had sorted everything out.

'What do you mean?' she replied, a little lost. She hadn't even thought twice about keeping him on her team; it was second nature, they always worked together where she could keep an eye on him. 'Don't you want to interview the families?'

'Meh, I'm more interested to meet his business associates. Plus I've always wanted to visit the docklands. Could be fun meeting the posh bankers who helped cause the recession.'

'Well as much as i want you to have fun I don't think that DCI Grimshaw is ready for your particular brand of crime fighting.'

'sure he is. He's a big boy; he can handle me. Right Harry?'

Caught off guard the DCI replied with a shy nod before shooting a playful wink at Lisbon adding, 'But you're helping me with the paperwork should anything go wrong.' This was the main reason Jane wanted to go with him; to get a clearer idea of the man who clearly had the hots for Lisbon. He also felt a certain pull towards Samantha and was intrigued to see her work.

Darkness quickly came, despite the fact that it was only half past seven in the evening, and everyone deduced that it would be better to call it a day and get a decent night's sleep.

Nikki then proceeed to hand each memer of the CBI a small envelope containing a two keycards. She really was very welcoming, Patrick thought. She was clearly one of those girls that made her way through life by genuinely being polite to people; no bitchiness there at all.

'Okay guys these envelopes contain your access passes to these Offices and your room keys at your hotel. We've booked you into the Westminster Loch. Kinda posh but Colin knows the owner so feel free to order anything from room service, free of charge, just don't go crazy. It's just around the corner so I'll take you there now and you can get some much needed rest. Plus being only five minutes from this location means that you have a longer lie-in.'

'You're very efficient Nikki.' Jane smiles. 'Can we take you back to Sacramento with us?'

'Do you know a good pub around here?' Rigsby asked tentatively, trying not to sound unprofessional. 'It's just that we're all still really buzzed from too much travel and too much coffee. I think we all need a glass of wine and a hot meal to help us actually feel sleepy.'

The rest of the CBI nodded in agreement.

'Actually there is a really good bar, restaurant area in your hotel,' Colin replied, 'In fact, how about we join you guys? A team that plays together, stays together,'

Rigsby looked ever so put out at Van Pelt's enthusiastic response to this suggestion; but nevertheless he didn't want to seem like a spoilsport to appeared to agree with this plan.

'You coming Harry?' Dashwood asked his boss as everybody began to gather their stuff together.

'Not this time mate I'm afraid. Paperwork. You guys have fun though and don't get carried away trying to impress our California friends; a hangover will not suffice tomorrow.'

As the CBI and CID teams made their way out of the Scotland Yard building they were greeted with yet another rainstorm.

'Oh looks like you'll be needing this Lisbon.' Jane said as he handed Lisbon the pink waterproof he had purchased for her which garnered laughs from everybody else.

'Right, off to the pub.' He quickly added, trying to ignore the death-ray that Lisbon was currently aiming his way. Some things never change no matter what side of the Atlantic they were on.

Things to come in upcoming chapters: Jane insulting rich people, a bridget jone's style fight between two men, JISBON moments, how Lisbon will cope not having complete control, the CBI visiting famous London landmarks and MUCH MORE. Will happen faster with reviews ;)