A/N: Wow, I am stunned to see all the reviews I got on chapter 4. I knew that if did something to Lisbon I would draw your attention. So, here's chapter 5. I know that by the end, you will hate me but let me explain. This chapter is the same as the last one but from Lisbon POV. So, the end is the same. But, I have chapter 6 already translated and ready for you.

I want you to know that I like Lisbon, very much. And I never kill the characters in my stories, I just can't. I hurt them, a lot, but never kill them.

Many thanks to phnxgrl, idonthaveaname, make-mine-kiaora, Jud98, Dodge1989, Jayno, MyDreamsForYou, spacemonkey26, Misfit1-3, Kate17, Sisterspy and Marcia Santos for all the reviews.

Chapter 5

Teresa was on the Elevator going down. She had just left Patrick alone with little Amy. Staring at the closed door she had a heavy heart. Something told her that she would not see them again for a very long time. She was suddenly afraid to leave. She fought the urge to return to Patrick and Amy. There was something wrong. She could feel that cold hard pit of dread. Was it going to happen during the "interrogation" of Newman? She did not know but a feeling of disquiet enveloped her.

She thought of pleasant things like Patrick and she were finally together. Well maybe not yet. However, she wanted to believe his emotions were real. They had started something she had never believed possible. She had dreamed of this for so long that she was still wondering how she could have waited for so long.

Mike and Teresa sat in the agent's car in total silence. Teresa didn't know what to say and it seems that Mike couldn't either. After several minutes Mike decided he could not take the unbearable silence which fell in the car any more so he spoke.

- "So Teresa…" he began "how long have been working with Patrick?"

- "About six years" she said.

- "If I may ask…Are you two together?" He asked wondering what would be the answer.

- "Well, you could say that we've only been together since this morning." Teresa answered.

- "You're lucky" Mike said nonchalantly.

He said it without expecting her to respond.

- "Lucky…? How…?" Teresa asked suddenly curious for this man's reasons.

- "Patrick is not really a womanizer. He does love his independence" explained Mike. "Apart from Angela he has not known many women intimately."

- "Oh…" She said.

Teresa found his answer surprising. It was not what she had imagined.

Patrick was an independent man. She knew that to be true. She also knew that he was not really interested in women in general. True he used them to get him what he wanted. He even used his smile to charm them. She was including in that group initially. She still remembered the first time he had smiled at her. She understood that since the tragic death of his wife he was a bit cut off from the rest of the world. He would prefer the solitude but she didn't think he was like that before his marriage.

Mike cut her thoughts short by explaining how Patrick Jane was when they were children. He was a charming boy with a demanding and abusive father. At this mention Teresa felt bad. So they both had experienced an abusive father? She never would have thought of it. Of course he had never talked about his family so how could she have guessed?

Mike continued then Teresa learned a lot about Patrick. How he became who he was. What he loved and a whole bunch of other things she would have liked Patrick to tell her himself and not second hand.

Because of their conversation the trip was quick. They arrived at their destination which was Newman's address. They got out of car but before getting to the house front door Teresa pulled Mike to the side giving him some last minute instructions.

- "Listen, this guy is dangerous. He has already been in prison and I doubt that he will take well the fact that we're here. So you are to say nothing, stay behind me and do what I tell you when I tell you. Are you clear on that?" Teresa asked.

- "Yes ma'am" said Mike while understanding the whole situation.

He smiled to disarm her. Teresa smiled back. He was acting exactly like Patrick did but still she liked him. She knew after this business arrangement was done. She would like to do an evening with friends and invite him. She was sure he would set the mood for Patrick to relax.

They headed toward Newman's house. Teresa was armed in case there would be trouble. She knocked on the door then waited for an answer. Seeing that nothing happened, she knocked again then finally the door opened. A man stood in the doorway. He was tall, muscular, and had blond hair. He had prison tattoos all over his arms. Along with a large scar on his left cheek it gave him an appearance of Frankenstein's creature.

She swallowed then discreetly checked that Mike was right behind her. She was reassured on seeing him in his bodyguard mode. She was glad to have listened to Patrick for once. The guy at the door didn't inspired confidence in her abilities. He was a bit scary. Patrick knew what would happen when she would face Newman.

- "Hello, I would like to see Tom Newman." Teresa nicely asked.

- "Why…?" growled the man.

- "I'm a friend of his ex-girlfriend Esme and as I haven't heard from her I wanted to know if he have seen her." Teresa decided to tell the truth than lie.

- "Esme was a pain in the ass" muttered back the man.

Teresa noticed the use of the past tense which was not a good sign. Either he spoke of her in the past because of the fact that she had helped to send Newman to jail. Or this guy and Tom had removed her. She preferred to think of the first option. It gave her a possible chance to find Esme alive. The fat guy had disappeared in the house but didn't close the door completely. Teresa overheard him speak to a man who seemed not to be in a good mood. It was probably Newman. She heard him grumble because his friend had opened the door. He still came out to meet her.

As she expected he was also tall even bigger than the first guy. His head was even more scared too. She felt Mike closing so she was reassured. He really took his role to heart. Patrick really had good friends and she should thank him for his thoughtfulness.

- "Mr. Newman, Hello, I'm Teresa Lisbon, Esme's childhood friend." Teresa said in a friendly tone.

- "Ya…?" said Tom in a somewhat abrupt manner.

Teresa was taken back by his manner. He had broken no law so she could

not arrest him yet. She continued.

- "As I haven't heard from her for some time I was wondering if you have seen her." Teresa sweetly asked.

- "No and if I ever see ..." the man stopped and didn't finish his sentence.

- "I'm worried about her and Amy her little girl?" Teresa asked.

- "I don't know if she has a kid or not." The man answered but Teresa knew he had just lied.

He must know something but he didn't want to tell her. He had probable felt ashamed in doing something. Chills ran through her back at the mere thought of the young woman alone with these two guys. She herself didn't feel comfortable and yet she was not alone because Mike was backing her up.

- "Well, Thank you for your time. If you do see Esme tell her I'm looking for her goodbye" Teresa said backing away from the door.

Tom Newman slammed the door in their face.

Teresa's hair flew in her face from the slam then she turned to Mike. She walked away from the house then called Patrick. She wanted to reassure him that she was safe and returning unharmed. She also wanted to hear from Amy.

She didn't have to wait long before he answered.

- "Teresa…Is that you?" He asked with his voice quaking.

- "Patrick I am safe. We are leaving Newman's. He claims not to have seen his ex since his arrest and didn't know he had a daughter." Teresa said alleviating his fear.

- "And you believe him?" He inquired.

- "Not at all…He had lied" She said. "He didn't let us go inside either ..."

She didn't have time to finish what she was saying as she noticed Mike running toward her then she heard him scream.

- "Teresa…Watch out" yelled Mike who was behind her.

- "Teresa…?" Patrick called out but was unanswered. "TERESA!"

It was the last thing he heard when she was thrown to the ground by Mike. Her phone was smashed on the ground. Then everything for her went black. Her last thought was for Amy, the little girl who had indeed lost her mother. Then Patrick, the man who made her heart beat and that she loved more than anything.

TBC ...

A/N2: I know, a cliff again. Don't kill me now, next chapter will be up later but I have to go and I don't have time to update it now.

This story is far from the end, 5 more chapters to go.

So, see you later for chapter 6.

Sweety