A/N: here's chapter 3. I'll try to translate faster as I'm going on Holiday next month. Thank you everyone for all the reviews.

Chapter 3

Amy had finished eating and Teresa held her close. Patrick realized how this woman was amazing. On the day before she was petrified at the thought of staying alone with the little girl. Now she acted as if she had always had children. He liked this new side of her and he loved her all the more. He knew she would do anything to reunite the child with her mother. She was not afraid to take risks for it. But he was afraid of what might happen to her if ever the father of the little one became violent. Oh, of course he knew it had to be done. Hearing the description of the man in question he wanted to accompany her or at least to discourage the man from hurting her. But as she had said to him earlier, Hightower would ensure that he would remain at the CBI. Then there was most important reason of all. He had to take care of Amy. Patrick refused any help in that he was adamant.

When Teresa placed the little girl in the recliner, the consultant took the opportunity to get closer to her then place her in a loving hug. Since their first kiss he could not help but want to be closer to her, to feel her against him and knowing she was safe.

She held him close with her arms around his waist. She laid her head on his chest and listened to his heart beat. She could tell he was afraid and she herself was afraid too. She had no choice in this matter. She had to go see this guy. Maybe he knew the whereabouts of Amy's mother. She knew she was taking a risk. She was willing to do anything for the happiness of the child even if it meant putting herself in danger.

- "Patrick please I will be safe. I do not take unnecessary risks." Teresa implored

- "Teresa you can not guarantee me that." Patrick said.

- "I promise to be careful," she said tenderly. "I have people who rely on me and that matter to me."

Before Patrick could respond someone knocked on the office door and interrupted the moment.

- "Enter Rigsby…What do you want?" Teresa asked.

- " Boss I have information on your guy" he announced. "He had joined a small neighborhood gang. It is small but dangerous."

- "Thank Rigsby," thanked Teresa while taking the file.

- "Boss, you really should not go alone. It's dangerous." Rigsby said wanting to protect his boss.

- "I understand the danger Rigsby that is why I want to approach Cho." Lisbon said.

- "Cho…? Can I come with you instead I would be better company than him? Rigsby pleads.

- "Rigsby you have a son I can not ask you to jeopardize your career." Lisbon explained.

- "Rigsby Lisbon is right. It would be unfair for you to go. You do not need to risk it." Patrick said watching the two argue.

- "Thanks for the back up Jane but it is final Rigsby thanks for the file." Teresa said.

- "Okay I know when I am beat." capitulated agent, "I know Cho is capable but call me if you need more back up and I'll come."

- "Thank you very much. Rigsby" Teresa said.

- "You'r welcome, Boss." Rigsby said then left the room.

He looked worried and unhappy leaving the room. Getting to his desk he was confronted by Cho.

- "What's going on, Rigsby?" Cho asked.

Rigsby knew he shouldn't but he told him anyway

- "Lisbon wants to confront the father of the child." Rigsby said.

- "So why does that bother you?" Cho asked.

- "The guy is violent and is in a gang." Rigsby said. "This investigation is not sanctioned by Hightower."

- "So…?" Cho asked.

- "She wants to go alone." Rigsby said. "She said she was going to ask you but she only said it to mollify Jane. She is not going to ask you. I know the Boss."

- "Ok…" Cho said.

- oooo -

Jane got up from the sofa then began pace with one hand on hip and the second moving from his face to his hair. He was really worried she was only trying a ploy saying she would ask Cho. He knew that Teresa would not ask him. It was not in her nature to endanger some else's career for her aims no matter how noble the calling. There had to be another way he would not let her go alone. Thinking about people he knew he lit upon someone who owed him a favor. He pulled out his phone and looked th rough his listings. He hoped he kept it. Yes there is was. Pressing the send he waited for the call to be complete. This was just the man if he was available. Darn voice mail but what is this another number but text only? Great Patrick memorized the new number and sent a text. A few moments later he got one back. Patrick smiled.

Teresa watched Patrick pace back in forth for awhile. The man was really worried about her with good reason she was also. It was not so smart to go there alone. Amy's father was a dangerous man. Furthermore he was part of a gang this thing could quickly turn into a tragedy. He had lived enough drama in his life without this adding a layer.

Since yesterday, he had realized that he was really attached to her as she was him. She realized she could not live without him. He felt the same way. She could not act without thinking of the consequences. She was not alone. She had someone in her life that someone who cared deeply for her.

When she saw pull out his phone, she realized he had an idea. She knew he wanted someone to go with her and maybe he knew who. Someone who would come with her and she had an idea of who this person could be. She smiled. If it was the guy that she thought then she would be safe. With her safe Patrick would be more relaxed.

She saw him close his phone and pocket it. He looked up at her with a grin.

- "Okay," he said, "You will not be alone Teresa. I am going to call your bluff on asking Cho. I called a friend and he has agreed to accompany you."

- "Thanks Patrick I did not want to deceive you. I know I can not go alone but I could not risk anyone's career too." Teresa said.

- "Teresa, I don't want anything to happen to you. I don't want you to go alone. So I solved our dilemma I trust you to take the safe route."

They smiled at each other it was special that they felt the same way. The words were not necessary their faces told the whole story. Patrick relieved turned his attention to the baby. She was still asleep in the recliner. They did all this for her to be happy. She deserved to be happy, with her mother and have a good life.

- oooo -

A little more time passed before a man knock on her office door. She didn't know him but seeing Patrick smile she knew that this was the man he had contacted earlier. The only thing she knew about him was what Patrick had told her once. This man was a childhood friend whom he trusted when things go wrong. Both had difficult lives as children and this man had always been there to defend him. Still he was there because his friend needed him. Teresa knew that with him she would be OK. Anyone who would see his taught body he might even impress Amy's father to be less violent.

- "Teresa, this is Michael Covington, a childhood friend." Patrick said.

- "Hello Mr. Covington," greeted Teresa.

- "Please…You can call me Mike." He said.

- "Well, then ... uh ... I guess Mike, that Patrick has explained the situation?" Teresa asked.

- "Yes," said Mike, "he told me that you need a bodyguard."

She turned to her consultant and glared at him. He raised his hands before him as a sign of innocence. He had a small smile which calmed her when she saw it. He knew how to deal with her. He knew exactly what to do to make her smile, to relax and to reassure her.

Teresa turned her attention to Patrick's friend. She observed him with a critical eye. He was tall, Brown hair with blue eyes. He had a certain charm, she had to admit. But she kept only Patrick in her mind eye.

The three them planned for the meeting with Tom Newman. They spent more than an hour preparing for all the different options.

Finally Teresa rose to take her bag and coat. They had finalized the plan. She had no time to lose. They knew perfectly well that they would not find Esme today. Amy would have stay with them longer. Patrick was loathed to call the social services. Michael stood up then left the office. This gave Teresa and Patrick time to say goodbye without anyone observing them.

Patrick approached her with his face dark. She could read fear in his eyes. Teresa felt the tears well up in her eyes. She was afraid she would crack but she did not. It was not the first time she left to go question a dangerous suspect. This time it was different though. It was informally. She risked her job if this thing goes wrong and possibly her life too.

The woman let the Mentalist comes towards her then stand in front of her. He passed his hand over her face. They enjoyed the touch of their skin. She closed her eyes and put her hand on his.

- "Everything will be fine," she said reassuringly. "I will not be long."

- "Okay I am going to believe you Teresa even that I'm afraid." Patrick said.

- "Patrick it is not if I was going to meet Red John. It is just a street thug. It is a run of the mill interrogation. Please take good care of Amy." Teresa said then she turned to leave.

- "Don't you worry about us. We will be just fine." Patrick said grabbing her arm then spun her for one last kiss.

Patrick hugged her tight. They kissed as if it were going to be the last time they saw each other. Then they separated. Teresa joined Michael in front of the elevator. Before getting in she took one last gaze at him. She smiled and entered the car. Patrick watched as the doors closed and he could not see her anymore. He looked down at Amy and thought she is worth it.

TBC ...

A/N: hope you like this chapter. Next will be up soon.