Simple Diversion

A/N: This is more of a filler chapter, because the plot bunnies were having a sulk. Here it is anyway, but I warn you it's kinda shorter than I would've liked...

Disclaimer: I don't own the Mentalist or any of the characters or ideas.

Chapter 11

Mia and Jane has just arrived back at CBI and were heading towards Lisbon's office to inform her who the killer was.

"Where have you two been?" Lisbon asked angrily as Jane led Mia into the agent's office.

"We were having a cup of tea and formulating a plan to catch the killer." Jane replied easily as he and Mia sat on the couch, rather closely.

"How could you possibly know who the killer is?" Lisbon asked in frustration. "You didn't speak to any of the witnesses or suspects."

"Ah, but we did my dear Lisbon," Jane replied with his signature smile. "We spoke to Jessica's art teacher."

"How did you know she did art or even had a teacher?" Lisbon asked.

"I smelt the thinners on her fingers." Mia replied before Jane could speak.

"But how did you find the art teacher?" Lisbon retorted.

"We found a trail of paint in the river that led us towards the art studio." Jane replied.

"Yeah, well we don't have solid evidence yet." Mia added as she turned to look at Jane. "But we think that maybe Jessica found out about the paint in the river and decided to confront Madam Bortacelli, the art teacher, and the self centered woman killed Jessica in a fit of rage."

Lisbon was speechless as she took in all of the information.

Jane and Mia simply sat on the couch with triumphant looks upon their faces.

"What did you say the art teacher's name was again?" Lisbon asked with a sigh as she grabbed a pen and a piece of paper.

"Madam Bortacelli," Both Mia and Jane replied in unison.

"Alright, I'll have Rigsby and Cho check it out." Lisbon replied as she waved them away.

Jane and Mia walked out of Lisbon's office and headed to the attic instead of the bullpen.

"We are so right," Mia commented as she collapsed heavily on Jane's make-shift bed.

"I can already smell the closed-case pizza." Jane replied as he lay down next to Mia.

"With extra cheese," Mia replied with a giggle as Jane leant down and pecked her on the lips.

Mia wasn't keen on the idea of just a simple peck, so she pulled Jane's face back down to hers and kissed him deeply.

Jane placed his hand on Mia's hip as she ran her fingers through his silken curls and came to rest her hands on his cheeks.

The kiss carried on until they had to desperately part for air.

"I am so glad I met you," Jane said with a smile as he brought his hand up and stroked Mia's cheek. "You are amazingly gorgeous and perfect."

"I wish," Mia scoffed as she looked into Jane's crystal eyes."If I were perfect I would probably be in Hollywood or something."

"Ah, but then you would never have met me," Jane replied with a grin as he pecked Mia again.

"Too true," Mia replied with a sigh as she and Jane continued where they left off.

xxxxx

Jane and Mia eventually went down to the bullpen after stopping for a cup of tea on the way to Jane's couch.

The two consultants settled into the worn leather side by side and caried on a silent conversation as the buzz of the busy bullpen continued.

Van Pelt stood from her seat behind her desk and walked over to Cho and Rigsby's desks with a small smile.

"Psst, guys," Van Pelt whispered as she came closer. "Is it just me, or do Jane and Mia seem closer, like a lotcloser."

Cho and Rigsby glanced over to the two consultants in question and shared a glance.

"I guess," Rigsby replied.

"What about you Cho?" Van Pelt asked with a grin.

"They're definitely sleeping together." Cho replied in his typical monotone voice.

"Do you reallythink so?" Van Pelt asked excitedly.

"What does it matter Grace?" Rigsby as curiously.

"Dah," Grace replied. "That would mean that Jane has finally moved on."

"Oh," Rigsby replied, stretching the one syllable word.

"Yeah," Grace replied, copying Rigsby's tone.

"But there's no way he would've forgotten about Red John." Rigsby replied.

"So what," Grace retorted. "He finally looks happy."

Suddenly a laugh came from the old worn leather couch. The agents turned to see both Mia and Jane laughing to themselves as Mia placed her head on Jane's shoulder.

At that moment Lisbon came out of her office and saw that her agents weren't working.

"Guys, we need to go and check out the art teacher," Lisbon said as she craned her neck to see what the other three were looking at.

Van Pelt seemed to wake up as she heard her boss' voice. She turned towards Lisbon quickly as she replied, "Right away boss."

Van Pelt slammed her file down on Rigsby's desk, effectively getting his and Cho's attention.

"Let's go guys," Van Pelt said as she motioned for the two men to follow her.

They grabbed their gear and quickly made their way to the elevator.

Lisbon walked over to the couch where Jane and Mia had continued their silent conversation.

"I have to go and discuss the case with Daniel, Lisbon said as she came to stand in front of the two consultants. "You guys coming?"

Jane was about to decline when Mia said, "Yeah, I should be getting back to Sac PD anyway."

"Alright, I'll meet you guys in the parking lot," Lisbon replied as she started making her way back to her office.

As soon as Lisbon's door had clicked, Jane turned to Mia and said, "Can't you stay a little bit longer?"

"I wish I could," Mia replied as she placed her hand on Jane's cheek. "But I have to spend time with my team as well."

"I understand," Jane replied. "You don't want the kids to start feeling neglected."

Mia smiled as she kissed Jane sweetly and said, "I'm glad you understand."

Jane stood from his seat and reached out his hands to pull Mia off of the couch.

The two walked side by side to the elevator and made their way to the parking lot.

After all, they had another killer to catch.

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