Chapter 2 (Red Herring)
It has been a couple hours since Lisbon talked to agent Suzane Darcy. She was devoted and had shown Lisbon every file she wanted. Of course she had no interest whatsoever in reading them but she had to fake it long enough so Rigsby had the time to plant a chip under agent Darcy's desk, the rest was piece of cake.
"Hey boss" said the tall agent breathless
"so how did it go ?" Lisbon whispered approaching him
"like a charm I just hope no one is gonna find out" he said looking around him to be sure no one was listening to their conversation
"yeah me too" Lisbon said
"have you talked to Jane ?" Rigsby asked hands on his hips
"not yet" she lied "but we should get more information soon…excuse me for a second" she said
At the same time her cellphone rang and she answered it
"no problem" Wayne sighed
"speaking of the devil" Lisbon said to Rigsy when she saw Patrick Jane's name on her phone display "Jane what is it ?" she asked whispering
"Lisbon I can't talk to you for long but I am at the FBI right now I made diversion into the filing room" Jane said
"WHAT ? ARE YOU OUT OF YOU MIND ?" Lisbon said yelling
"Lisbon please I don't have time for this" he told her after moving away his cellphone for a while to not ear his boss shouting "would you just please help me out here ?" he begged
"fine" she said in frustration
"great can you ask Rigsby if he can check the name of Gordon Walker ? tell him to look for anything particular like a restraining order or and old criminal record" he adds
"Rigsby can you check the name of Gordon Walker into the security system and check his background ?" Lisbon asked the tall agent shifting her cellphone aside
"got it boss" Wayne replied as he immediately rush to his computer desk "Gordon Jeremy Walker. 25 years old. Lives in San Francisco but his parents live in Sacramento. He's got a juvenile record was arrested for holding drugs when he was sixteen but he was released after two nights his oncle paid the bail his name is Wesley Walker" Rigsby said while scrolling down the computer pages
"Rigsby says he's got a juve record when he was sixten but was released shortly" Lisbon said nonchalentely
"perfect should do the trick" Jane said satisfied
"I am going to regret this am I ?" Lisbon said in despair
"don't worry Lisbon I'm always gonna save you in the end" he said and she could ear him smiling at the other end of the phone
"so I'm the one who's gonna get in trouble then" she said almost angrily
"what do you want Lisbon I'm a gentlement ladies first" he said chuckling
"you're a jerk" she said with immense satisfaction
Jane ignored the last comment
"oh and before I forget I need to bring Lorelai in interrogation room 5 when I come back I have an excellent play and motion" he said enthusiastic
"heard that before" Lisbon said trying not to laugh
"I should be back in half an hour" he said "see you soon" he adds
"take care" Lisbon said before hanging up on the phone
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Lorelai had been transferred in interrogation room 5. All the way down, Jane had accompanied her with other FBI agents making sure nothing happened to her or that one of Red John's mole wouldn't try to get rid of her. Before her and Jane made their way to the small room, Jane motionned to the guards he could managed himself and he firmly gripped Lorelai's arm before dryly forcing her to sit on the cold metal chair. He then reinforced Lorelai's handcuff and locked it to the security hook on the table. He shook the bracelet teasingly to show her it was pointless to try to escape. He then sat on his own chair and gave her his best smile.
"oh seems you like it though Patrick" she said teasing him back "I captured that on our night together…too bad we didn't bring the handcuffs though…could have been fun" she said evasively "speaking of handcuffs…you didn't bring your lovely cop with you ?" she asked with a sensual voice
"oh but she is here" he said pointing out the tainted window of the interrogation room with his hand as to mean Lisbon was on the other side
"nice change of game…last time you were the one hanging in the shadows" she said
"what do you want I like to watch and play" Jane said letting slip the innuendo
"ouch nice one" Lorelai said bending forward getting close to Jane
"yeah I know" Jane said with a smile laughing smoothly
"I was glad to finally meet her you know, I hope she wasn't too mad about you and I. I have nothing against her really just a good old matching point between two women. Me and her would probably be the best of friends in another life" she said
Jane wanted to laugh openly at her last comment. Like her and Lisbon had something in common ; the ressemblance was purely physical period.
"Don't play with me Lorelai I know exactly what you're trying to do and it's not working. What do you think I'm a fool ?" he said abruptly.
"of course not, I would never think that lover. But still if fooled you once" she said with her usual wry smile.
Patrick Jane couldn't help but laugh at her in his mind. If he couldn't hurt her physically he could taunt her with words.
"oh please, you really think you'd fooled me ? He must have told you not to trust me and still you actually thought i had feelings for you, for a cokctail waitress in Las Vegas oh my…" Jane said with a sarcastic tone still laughing at her.
But she interrupted him angrily knowing she had let her emotions go out. When he saw her expression slowly shift and her smile fade away he was pleased with himself to had found in her the same weakness Red John had found in her and he used it mercifully.
"so I see, you only have eyes for her. Red John had warn me about it you know. The way you look at her she really must mean a lot to you. Would be sad to see her drowning in her own blood, her throat cut off wide open especially with that little pretty face of hers" she said softly regaining her nerve-racking smile.
Jane tried his best to not let his emotions eat him raw. But still every threat towards Lisbon was like a stab in the flesh- a deep carved nick at the bottom of his heart slowing down his pulse everytime. Took him all of his strength to withdraw the pain in the mould of his chest.
"Wow, did you ever considered to get into acting you'd be at your ease my dear you're a natural I can see that" he said witch an icy smile
"well I tried a couple of times but I gotta say what Red John has offered me is way beyond everything else inimaginable Patrick" she said eyes sparkling
"oh I'm sure it his" Jane said sarcastically.
"and yet he was willing to offer you what he had most precious and you turned him down…poor miserable soul" she said looking at him narging him again.
He laughed to himself at the irony
"and what it might be ?" Jane asked sarcastically
"love" she said still looking at him laughing more than ever
"is that what he offered you really ? because last time I checked the last person he gave it too is sleeping at the morgue wainting for burial" he said drastically.
"I don't know what you're talking about, lover" she said with a nervous smile double-blinking.
Jane mused himself at the subtle insinuation he had inplanted in Lorelai's mind. It was the second time he had get to Lorelai's mind today. Red John had make her feel unique, giving her precisely on a plate what she craved for. And now Patrick had took it back shamelessly, let her starved to death drooling over her endless need of attention.
"see for yourself sweatheart was nice to chat with you" he said laughing at her
"now you're just trying to be mean" she said and he could see the hole he had made in her heart when he saw her light-brown eyes grow darker
"As much as I'm enjoying this little conversation I'm not here to talk about my colleague nor you friend's mission of love. Finding Red John is a bit more holding back my focus right now" he said getting more serious
Her wry smile dropped even more then previously
"you should really find a new hobby Patrick it had start to become unhealthy besides I can't think of anything much to say about my friend and even if there were I would not betray him for anything" she said lips pursed
"oh but you will my dear…I will break you like a nutshell" he starts with his best evil smile "I will make you sung like a bird and trember like leaves in the wind" he adds
"it is very poetic" Lorelai said getting back a little trying to hide her fear "you and Red John have a lot more in common than you think" she said
It was not the first time someone connected the dots between him and Red John ; emphasizing their similarities, their complicity of mind. His thoughts slightly wondered to Rosalind Harker, the blind women that had the opportinity to met his nemesis in person. She had told him that she knew for sure Red John was a good men as much as she could feel the ground beneth her feet.
"oh really ?" he asks "since you mention it I've always wondered how much do we ressemble each other…just a thought I had" Jane said with a grin.
She laughed at him
Before Jane add something more Lisbon bashed in the room now looking angrily at Jane
"Jane out" said Lisbon looking furious.
"Lisbon I told you to stay out of this" Jane said trying to stay calm "for the sake of God please stay out of this" he adds.
"Jane I'm not gonna say it twice" she said even more angry "or for only the Lord would forgive me I'm gonna get you out of here myself"
"threatening me Lisbon is not gonna help" he said trying to stay calm but the rush of blood to his head was evident now. "stay out of my way"
"enough Jane" Lisbon said now almost shouting "the FBI knows you're here and they agreed to remove you from the Red John case now get your ass out of here before…" she said in furry but she was interrupted by an outbursting Jane "before what hein ?"
"before I cuff you and let you rotten in a prison cell next to Lorelai" she said "is that what you want ?" she asked.
Obviously Lorelai was enjoying herself and her huge dark-brown eyes were glued to the scene in front of her.
"you would never do that" Jane said "only words no action" Jane said trying to get her upset and pointing a very offensive finger a ther
"oh really ?" Lisbon said "I told you stay the hell away from our convict and here you are not giving a crap about what I say you leave me no choice" Lisbon adds now squeazing strongly Jane's arm trying to cuff him.
"don't touch me" Jane shout and as the minut as she tried to pin him to the wall Patrick Jane saw red and violently slaps Lisbon in the face.
As he retired his hand he saw the little cherry-red spot forming on her cheeck. He then realized what he had done.
There was a long silence and Jane finally got out of the place followed by an angry Lisbon leaving Lorelai out in the blind. She was now smiling more than ever. They are pathetic she thought. The can't even put a plan together without tipping on each other's toes. They would NEVER catch Red John.
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It had been almost an hour since Lisbon had taken Jane out to fake his dismissal at the CBI. They were now in her black SUV and she was pretending to held him captive for desobediance (interrogating Lorelai without his superior consent) and assault on an officer of the law (slapping Lisbon in the face was not an appropriate behavior so to speak) before she supposedly deliver him to the FBI. Of course in was all part of the con and they had immediately told their team afterwards. It was then agreed they all had to keep it a secret so it would work.
"I'm deeply sorry" Jane said softly as he sat next to her in the passenger seat "but you gave me no choice" Jane said with a sad smile
"excuse me ?" Lisbon asked with a half-smile "I don't need to remember you it was my idea" she said pointing at herself with a hint of amusement in her eyes
"well I certainly didn't have to agree to it you know I would never hurt you for real" he said with his most genuine smile looking at her with a gleam of tenderness in his eyes
Lisbon couldn't help but blushed at little her cheeks becoming even more red then they already were. Jane was certainly referring to the moment he had faked to shoot her in her office when she was in fact wearing a bulletproof. It was needless to say Lisbon knew he wouldn't have armed her. He smiled at her reaction and an awkward moment went by before she speak.
she starts as she geetly scratch her still red cheeck "so you really think she's gonna contact him hein ?" Lisbon asks
"of course she will" Jane said next to her "what else would she do ? she's Red John's little mouse she brings back home every peace of information like the good little mistress she his" Jane said looking out of the window to watch the road.
"yeah I sure hope so" Lisbon replied still blushing
"Lisbon I know you have a lot of things on your mind right now things that need to be answered" he said gently looking back at her "and I promise I will tell you anything you want to know when the time comes" he said a little shy
Lisbon didn't say anything but was listening very closely to be sure she was not dreaming about this.
"and I know you don't trust me entirely so I was hoping that maybe you could do an exception this time" Jane adds before she speaks
And here comes the deception Lisbon thought to herself.
"so you want me to let you do everything you want without any approbation" she said starting to get a little nervous "is that what you're trying to say ? because if so this is ridiculous" she asked
"it's more like a full-time trust pass" he said pouting
"a full-time trust pass sounds exciting" Lisbon said sarcastically "and what it is exactly ?" she asked
"it is exactly what it sounds like" he said smiling at her "except it's temporary" he said
"right" Lisbon replied with a huge smile "and what do I get in exchange ?" she asked now smiling even more
"what do you mean by what do I get in exchange ?" he asked almost offended
"turnabout is fair play it means I do something to help you and you do something in exhange" she said still smiling
"ok fair enough" he said looking at her "and what does Teresa Lisbon want in exchange ?"
"only the truth" she said seriously her hands sinking on her stiring wheel
"such a waite of words for so less to ask" Jane responded "I already told you I was going to tell you anything you wanted to know besides when was the last time I lied to you Lisbon ?" he said in defense
"first I am not going to respond to that and second you never said something about telling me the truth" she said in denfense "admit defeat Jane from now one I'm always gonna be the one to snag you out" she said triumphant
For one of the first time she had known Patrick Jane, Lisbon had finally got the last word and she was savouring the moment. At first she thought he was gonna mourn about the defeat of his deception skills towards her but the only response he gave her was a brillant smile.
Deep down, Jane knew his boss was always up to the challenge with him and that is why he would always argue with her just for the thrill of it. Now he was really proud of her because she had figured him out, outsmart and unmask him completely at his best game, he almost felt naked.
The SUV pulled out in front of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. When they arrived agent Darcy was waiting for them at their greatest surprise.
"Patrick Jane, what gives us the pleasure of your presence ?" said the chesnut women with her usual overbearing and cheerful tone
"he's accused of obstruction of an ongoing investigation and assault against an officer of the law" Lisbon said pointing at her still red cheek "it is in the jurisdiction of the FBI to detain and judge this men for his felonies" Lisbon said in a platonic tone
It was all part of the plan but Lisbon was still scared agent Darcy would figure out the flimsiness of the situation. After all Lisbon was always the one to forgive Patrick Jane unconditionally. That is one of the reasons she had asked him to slap her in the face in order to make it more realistic, that this was the ultimate act that showed she had loose total faith in her consultant. Of course, if agent Darcy was not the mole it was surely an awkward situation for her.
"of course agent Lisbon, the FBI would never tolerate such behavior within it's members I understand perfectly your concern don't worry we will take care of this personally" she said insisting on the last word and looking at Lisbon "I'm sorry Patrick but those are the rules you can't always escape them" agent Darcy said
Jane could see the contempt in the eyes of agent Darcy towards him something she had always try to hide impeccably and keep a secret. But Patrick Jane was no fool and figured it out almost from the start. If she turned out to be the mole, it would no longer be a surprise for him. Before the agent could bring him into custody, Jane looked at her to ask her something
"can I talk to Lisbon before I go ?" he said "I can't do no arm" he begged showing her his cuffed hand with a dejected look
"yeah sure" the agent said looking down
Jane gently got closer to Lisbon and pressed a gentle kiss on her temple. He saw her tensed and her cheeks flushed to red. He had innevitably cought her by surprise. At the same time he took the opportinity to slip a little yellow note paper in the interor of Lisbon's left jacket-pocket making sure agent Darcy couldn't see him.
"I'm sorry" he said honestly and looking her in the eyes before pulling back
Lisbon knew it was needless to say something here because it was all fake. At the same time, it also felt so realistic she felt her knees swollen. The bastard had some acting skills she thought. Or maybe he really meant it. Maybe he said it in hope that she would see the meaning behind it for all the times he had deceived her and her team, for all the times he owed her all the apologies in the world. When she saw him go away she don't know why but her eyes felt watery. She instinctively washed away the tears in her eyes and got back to her black SUV. As she pulled open her car door someone called out her name.
"agent Darcy" said Lisbon as she saw the chesnut women speeding after her in her usual black high-heels
Lisbon must admist the sight of it and the anticipation of the women stumbling made her laugh in her mind.
"I just wanted to say I am deeply sorry about Patrick we all knew eventually he would deceived us all. A rotten apple is always a rotten apple once it gets mixed up it corrupts everything around you see" she said with a wry smile looking at Lisbon in the eyes
Lisbon felt a shiver ran through her spine. The way she talked about her consultant showed her how much faith the other agent had in the men that is to say none. Lisbon also didn't like that agent Darcy almost felt happy about the the situation. Maybe Jane was right after all she could potentionallly be the mole. If she really was, the chip under he desk would not take long to show her true colors.
"thank you agent Darcy" Lisbon said
"no problem we will take care of Mr. Jane's case effectively" she sais with an annoying smile Lisbon didn't like "of course we will keep you informed on our decisions you don't have to worry" she said
"and before I forget I was glad to hear you're little visit at the FBI was very succesfull. After the capture of Miss Lorelai and now agent Walker I realize the CBI is a very valuable asset to help us catch Red John" she said
"new travels fast" Lisbon said with a forced smile
Darcy returned her the smile
"Agent Bertram told me thought I can't say I'm satisfied with the news. Agent Waker was one of our best agent, a promising career. I can't believe he betrayed us to a merciless psycopath like Red John. Anyways nothing surprises me anymore" she said drastically
"me neither" Lisbon said
Lisbon was about to get in her car when agent Darcy called upon her
"since Mr. Walker is one of our agent I would…I mean we would like to see him maybe ask him a couple of questions. Maybe he could give us some useful information about Red John" she said persuasively
"The CBI is holding him into custody but you can send one of your agents to talk to him. We would be pleased if you did so" Lisbon said
Strangly agent Darcy didn't seemed pleased with the other agent's answer
"yeah sure" she said before turning back and heading back to the FBI
She then turned halfway and gave Lisbon a wry smile she didn't like. More shivers ran down her spine. When the chesnut women was finally out of the view Lisbon pulled out the small paper Jane had spliped in her vest. For the past two days he had send her numerous paper notes or text giving her every bit of information he found out. Only four hours ago when she was sitting at her desk office he had called her to tell her he had gossip to the chief of CBI Gale Bertram about agent Walker beeing the mole (which of course wasn't true). This is why Lisbon wasn't even surprised that Darcy had found out right away. When she opened the paper Lisbon found out a very short message that said :
TRUST NO ONE
sincerely Patrick Jane
Author's note : I know Jane beeing held in custody by the FBI is not really realistic but you'll se it'll be very intertaining I promise xDD still hope you liked this chapter ! it was a little less darker than I expected except towards the end I guess. Next chapter we will finally know if agent Darcy is the mole yeahhhh :D I know it was a long wait but I hope it was worth it. Also we will know if faking Jane's arrest was a good plan and if it worked. Maybe an insight on Red John I don't know yet lol ;) don't forget to comment always appreciated…criticism is a free property use it for good so everyone can keep owning it's right :P