Hey guys :) Another chapter, the last i'm afraid. I know it's not completely 100% fully wrapped up, but i needed to finish something, and this is pretty much a natural ending point for this one. I have far too many on going fics, and i'm not just talking about my mentalist ones, there's others. But i hope you like the ending anyway!
Chapter 4
A few days later, and Lisbon was still in hospital and bored out of her mind.
"I want to go back to work," she complained to Jane who was again sat on the bed with her, "There's nothing to do here except watch crappy day time TV, machines around me are constantly beeping and buzzing and I can't sleep."
"You have me to talk to," he said, smiling at her moaning. It was a good sign really.
"You don't have to stay," she said seriously.
"Yes I do," he told her, equally as serious. There hadn't been a repeat of the 'moment' that Grace had innocently interrupted. Most of the time there was at least two of them there visiting, in fact this was on of the few moments he'd had alone with her. Grace, Cho and Rigsby were chasing up a lead – on her stabbing. It was decided he wasn't allowed to come, Lisbon's orders, in case he killed the suspect. She'd said it jokingly, but she was a bit worried about just what he might do when they caught him.
"I still think I should have been allowed to go," he said.
"Come on, I just want him to do time. He'll get what he gets. Which should be a lot, Judges and Jury's don't like the criminals that stab law enforcement officers. Besides I want your company."
He looked at her, "I'm just glad you're ok."
"Me too," she replied watching him, "Look, Jane-"
She was cut off by the feather light kiss he placed carefully, delicately on her lips, she closed her eyes and enjoyed the sensation. When she opened her eyes he was looking at her. She wanted more, this time she kissed him, and he kissed her back.
What felt like several minutes later, they stopped, and he carefully wrapped his arms around her, avoiding any wires or things that might be attached to her. Breathing her soft scent, and feeling her arms around him cherishing the moment. He didn't ever want it to end. A tea fell down his cheek, "I so nearly lost you," he told her.
"But you didn't," she whispered.
"I could have, and, and it's taken this to happen to make me open my eyes and see that I take seeing you everyday, being with you, annoying you," she smiled a little at that, "I take it for granted. Without even realizing it. And when you came in, and I saw you, blood everywhere, pale and clinging onto life by a thread I realized there was no way in hell I could live without you."
She pulled back from the hug, and wiped his tear away. And kissed him softly again. "Are you sure?" She asked, uncertainty in her eyes.
"I'm falling in love with you," he told her, "If I haven't already, it's just a shame it did take this for me to get that."
Her eyes looked bright, and she looked so alive it made him wonder whether he'd imagined the cold, lifeless body on the floor a mere few days earlier.
"Are you ready for this?"
"Can we take things slow?"
"Yeah, I don't expect you to ever completely get over your wife. She was your wife, I know you can't ever love me as much, but slow, slow is fine. Slow is great."
"You're wrong there, I can love you as much and I will, just in a different way."
She smiled at him, eyes sparkling. "I love you,"
"Really?"
She laughed at him, "Yes, really."
"Teresa, thank you." He said seriously.
"For what?"
"Saving me."
Yes i know it was fluffy, i was in a fluffy mood :P
Kinda sad it's over, but it was only a short one. I have a favor to ask, that i do (along with probably most authors on this site) every time i finish a fic. To everyone who read, just please drop me a line it only takes about five seconds. I hope you liked it!
Thanks to everyone who read, particularly those who reviewed.
Emily xxxx
