First and foremost, i am so sorry this has taken me so long to update, but exams and revision have taken pride of place for the past month or so. I only have one left now, and have officially attended my last day of school, so i will pick up the slack a little.

I also have a couple more ideas for stories floating about, but i intend to finish this one first.

Secondly, :O the season three finale was magic ! I am so proud of Jane, i believe he did the right thing. It was the most wonderful two hours of tv ever created. Bruno Heller, i take me hat off to you; you are simple amazing at what you do.

Yes, yes.. i'm getting on with the story now. Thank you for your continued reading, i will try not to disappoint...

Of Many Things
Chapter Fifteen

As Cho left behind the timeless world of the hospital corridor, he caught a glance at a love he knew would last for ever. Grace VanPelt was tucked tightly into the strong arms of Wayne Rigsby; both emotionally exhausted from their tear streaked goodbyes. He tried desperately to keep up the stoic walls that he always had, but feared this was going to be a conversation that ripped them down. Lisbon deserved that; to know just how much she meant to him.

'Hey boss'

'You're the boss now Cho', Lisbon couldn't help but smile at her dear friend; he would be a wonderful leader for their team.

'You know you'll always be our boss, no one could ever replace you.' Cho seated himself beside her bed, not quite sure of what to say if he was completely honest.

'Kimball, i have the greatest faith in you. I can't think of a single soul on this entire earth that could do a better job than you will.' The sentiment flowed through Lisbon's features.

And then something that none of the team had ever seen happen before played out in front of her, and shocked Lisbon to her core; tears formed in her ever controlled agents eyes, and he seemed at a loss for words. She was ready to break, completely exhausted, and her mind was becoming a little fuzzy with medication, but she knew she had to stay strong. At least, long enough to reassure the that she had considered to be family for so many years, that he was doing a good job. Taking his hands in her own, she made sure he was listening to her, 'Cho, do not doubt yourself for a second. You are the best agent i have ever had the pleasure of working with. You have all that it takes to make a great leader. What you did for me today; it means more than you will ever know. I would give it all for a chance at life, but knowing that the monsters that did this are behind bars, it makes it easier. I won't ever understand why it had to happen to me. Why i have to die. But i can accept it now. You gave me that Kim, you gave me peace. I trust you wholeheartedly with our team. They respect you, and they'll all be looking to you for guidance. Show them how wonderful you are. Show them all that you have shown me.' It was only when Teresa stopped speaking that she felt the warm splash of tears against her icy skin. She didn't quite know why she way crying, but it didn't really matter. Now was not the time for hiding emotions. If her body needed tears, then she intended to let them fall.

'Thank you, Teresa, for everything that you have taught me, and for being all that you are.' Cho, now more himself again, had never been more grateful for another being's words in all his life. Lisbon was right, the team would look to him. He knew that his grief would be strong enough to swallow him whole, but he also knew that he couldn't let that happen. If not for himself, then for Grace, and Wayne, and Patrick. They needed him, much like he needed Lisbon. It wasn't fair; none of this was fair, but he would make the best of it that he could. Honour her memory through his work at the CBI. Keep up their team's outstanding reputation; even in the face of an unbearable loss.

And as Cho kissed Lisbon's ghostly cheek; holding her a little tighter than ever before, he vowed to make her proud. To never let anyone forget the wonderful woman that she was; not just as an agent, but as a human being.

Cho turned before leaving her room, 'It has been an honour, Agent Lisbon.' A look shared between the two showed the love that they had for each other; they had helped each other to grow into the people they were now. With a professional nod of her head, and a heartfelt smile, Teresa Lisbon wished a last goodbye to her best friend. One that shattered her already failing heart.

Thank you again for reading, and for sticking with me, despite the long wait. Hopefully i will get chapter 16 up within the next couple of days. I will try to fit some writing around my history revision :)
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Katie x