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They were driving to Nathan's preschool to search for a lead, any possible suspects or tips that would point them in the right direction. He knew the way there by heart, and called out the necessary this ways and that, until they found it.
"See, he's already helping!" Jane reasoned to Lisbon. He knew she was still unsure about all this, but Nathan's hug had definitely made her soft. The kid was a natural.
She just sighed in response and got out of the SUV. They walked together into the front entrance, all the while Nathan was raving about them meeting all of his friends and teachers. They went into the front lobby and found loud, stuck up, gossiping parents, everywhere. There had to be at least 30 of them.
" This is gonna be great." Lisbon said, sarcasm dripping from every word.
" Well...good luck with that, Lisbon." and he turned to leave, but she grabbed his arm.
"Where the h-" but she was stopped mid swear when she realized that Nathan was starring right at her. " Where do you think your going, Jane?"
He mouthed, "good save" and then said, " Nathan wants to show me some stuff, i'll be back." She was not pleased to say the least. Was she really getting ditched for "some stuff" when she actually needed his help. He was the people reader, the boy wonder, and she didn't have the time or patients to interrogate 30 intimidating women on her own. Was he nuts? He leaned in close so that only she could hear him. " Lisbon, there has to be at least one person in this room that knows what happened right?"
" I guess."
"And what do all these people have in common? Kids! So, chances are, if one of these mothers know something, then their child is probably well aware of it too, considering they are constantly immersed in their parents gossip. But these women are very secretive to anyone outside there usual social circle,that's why i'm going to go talk with the kids. They're to innocent for their own good." He pulled back and looked in her eyes to make sure she understood that she wasn't being blown off.
She nodded, "Alright, i'll come find you when i'm done."
" Great, bye Lisbon!"
"Bye,Tess!" Nathan chorused.
And then there was one. She swallowed her pride and started to mingle. Because really what else could she do. Showing her badge was probably a bad idea, so she tried to blend in, converse and manipulate.(She learned from the best.) And hopefully she would come across a lead.
Nathan took Jane to his class. As they knocked on the classroom door, Nathan said, "I have 8 whole friends!"
"I'm glad, 8 and a half would be a problem, now wouldn't it?" He whispered as the door opened, earning him a giggle. He tried to muffle the sound by placing both hands over his mouth, he didn't want the teacher thinking he made fun of her. But she just smiled and welcomed them in.
" Hello, Ms. Brennan."
Hi Nathan, who's your friend?
"This is Patrick!" he stated with is famous toothy grin.
Jane shook hands with the teacher, "Patrick Jane" he re-introduced.
Your with the police, i assume?
"Yes, i'm going to have some questions for you later on, but in the meantime, do you mind if i sit in while you teach the kids?
"Not at all."
"Great." And that's what he did. He was making assumptions, analyzations and conclusions about everything and anything, But at the same time, rather enjoying himself watching Nathan in his element. He never put up his hand, but always answered the questions correctly. He had questions about everything, mostly consisting of "why" and " what if" but he was never rude. Always the gentlemen. He laughed to himself, this kid was he's reincarnation, it's almost scary how alike they are, and Jane loved it. Nathan was growing on him big time.
At recess time he had a chat with and most of the students. It was amazing how much kids absorb from their parents. He made some interesting discoveries , definitely note worthy. When he thought that his job was done he showed the kids some magic tricks, played Legos and built, what went around to be" The most awesomest castle ever!" according to Ms. Brennan's whole class. He wondered if they'd ever tear it down...probably! Kids do get bored fast.
After the dismissal bell had rung, and everyone was gone. Jane and Nathan stayed behind in the classroom, Lisbon would come for them soon enough. And with great timing there she was, standing in the door way looking confused and amused at the same time.
" Jane, what are you doing in a box? I expect him to be questioning people, finding leads, looking for suspects, but no, he's in a huge cardboard box with a paper hat and and eyepatch. Only jane.
He lifts his eyepatch momentarily and says,"For Your information, Lisbon, this, is a boat, and we are sailing!"
" Yea Tess! Can't you see. we're Pirates!" Nathan pops his head out from behind Jane's back and she sees him wearing a matching hat and patch. She laughs, "Of course, how did i miss that?"
Jane looks at Nathan and loudly whispers," I think she's the Shark we've been bumping into, nows our chance!"
At this the both pulled out matching Nerf guns and aimed it at Lisbon.
" You wouldn't!" she warns. She holds up her finger to protest but Nathan yells "Fire!"
and its all over. They pelt her with disk after disk and it's all fun and games until Jane gets her in the forehead.
Now she has a serious expression and they drop their weapons. With both their hands up as a sign of defeat, She is slowly walking towards their "boat" and Nathan whispers, "Did we get her?"
"Nope, we only pissed her off." He didn't even notice his slip of language but neither did Nathan, they had bigger problems to worry about. The main one now only 3 feet away.
"What now?" Nathan asked, hoping for a plan B.
"RUN!"
They flew passed Lisbon and she grabbed the Nerf Guns. She started an assault of her own and got Jane in the Head,(twice) and Nathan in the butt before they both ran out the door. All she could hear was the sound of running footsteps and laughter, and when they faded she figured they had made it outside.
She laughed, " They forget, i'm their ride home. I have the keys-" she padded her pockets. Empty. Dammit Jane!
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