I like this Chapter, short, but some things come to light. Hope u love it!
They still had a good 20 minute ride before they would be seeing Sacramento again. So They talked. About the case, about Nathan, about whatever came to mind really. And for once it was nice, there was no bickering (well, hardly any, considering what their accustomed to) and they just had a real conversation.
"So, did you find anything interesting on the case? She asked.
"Yea, he's sitting in the back seat."
"You know what i meant, a lead, anything?"
"Ah, yes actually. Joyce-Kim's mom got into an argument with our victim Leah Sanders a few weeks back. Some threats were made but nothing actually happened. Now, Jared's Dad, head of the parent council had found out that this little spat took place on school grounds, and naturally,he got very upset. He had appearances too keep up."
"Do you know what the argument was about?"
"There's the rip, it's all a vicious circle. Joyce-Kim's mom was secretly dating Jared's Dad. When he heard about the argument, he also found out why Leah was so angry with her in the first place." he left it hanging for her to finish.
"Your saying that Joyce-Kim's mom was having an affair with Leah's ex...Nathan's Father? it was like a scene out of a movie.
"Very good. So when Jared's dad heard the he was being cheated on,that this very delicious piece of gossip was being spread on the "playground", he went ballistic."
"So he shot Leah Sanders to keep her quiet about him being cheated on."
"Exactly."
" But wouldn't it make more sense to kill Joyce's mom, She was the one that was cheating."
"It would, but these people Lisbon, they only care about appearances, not about whats actually going on behind the curtains. He could have cared less that he was being cheated on, they weren't in love and used each other for sex. But when other people find out, that's when it goes downhill, reputation, name, popularity, the whole bit.
"And you got all this from a few Preschool children?"
"Well...not in so many words, but the pieces were there, i just fit them together."
"Impressive." she said only half sincere.
"Would you expect any less, my dear?
she smiled "Modest too."
By the time their conversation was over, it was 9:30 and they were pulling into the parking lot of Lisbon's building. Jane got out and quickly ran around to open Lisbon's door. She didn't know what it was with Jane and doors, but she couldn't remember the last time she opened one for herself when he was around. Not that she was complaining. He closed the door after she got out and opened the back one to find Nathan snoring. This kid was dead to the world when he was asleep. Jane undid his seatbelt and scooped him up, while Lisbon grabbed his bag. His head was resting on Jane's shoulder, and his arms, as if on instinct, immediately wrapped around Jane's neck.
They made their way up to Lisbon's apartment. When they got in, Jane went to put Nathan in the guest room. He tucked him in, and kissed him on the felt a little warm, but dismissed it. He was probably being paranoid. When he left, he kept the door slightly open, just in case. He met Lisbon in the living room and collapsed on the couch beside her. She already had water boiling for his tea, and the coffee maker on in the kitchen. They sat in a comfortable silence for a while, taking in the events of the day. They were sitting close to each other. Their legs where almost touching, but neither of them seemed to notice. And if they did, they didn't care. Cause lets face it, the professional ship has sailed on this one. They were taking care of a kid together for crying out loud!
The kettle started making that whistling noise and pulled them from their thoughts. They both got up.
" I got it." he said.
" Thanks." she said. She didn't know why, but she could never stay mad at could get mad at him, that was a well known fact. But in the end, she could never win against that smile. He just smirked in reply as if he knew what she was thinking, and disappeared into the kitchen.
She sat back and sighed. If someone had told her that one day she would have a kid in her guest room and Jane in her kitchen, she would've laughed in their face. As if! Yet here she is in that exact situation, and she can't help that little happy pang in her chest she gets when they're all together.
" Tess?" Nathan is awake, and he's holding his stomach. Not good.
" Hey sleepy, what's the matter?" he has a bed head, and his wavy locks are everywhere. He looks as adorable as ever, but she can tell he's feeling under the weather.
"I don't feel so good."
Yup! Nathan's sick! every parent has to deal with it at some point right? Great set up for some Jisbon too ;) Please revieww!