Simple Diversions

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Chapter 16

Lisbon was sitting in her office typing on her computer. She, Rigsby, and Cho had come back from the crime scene with no news... As usual.

What did she expect, it wad Red John. Obviously there wasn't going to be any evidence.

It was three o'clock in the afternoon and it was pouring with rain.

Lisbon raised her arms above her head to stretch out the stiffness when she noticed a familiar head of blonde curls walking past her office door.

Lisbon stood from her desk with a look of confusion as he saw Jane walking towards the elevator.

"Jane?" Lisbon said as she walked out of her office. "Where are you going?"

"Oh, I just thought that I would take the rest of the day off." Jane said simply as he turned towards Lisbon.

"Really?" Lisbon asked with surprise. Jane never, ever took the day off.

"Why not?" Jane said. "It's a Red John case, so we aren't really gonna go anywhere with it anyway."

Lisbon looked at Jane with a look of concern, but some understanding was mixed in too.

"OK," Lisbon replied softly. "I guess I'll see you on Monday."

"See you Monday, Lisbon." Jane said with a small smile as he walked to the elevator and got inside.

Lisbon decided that she would let him go for now but she would keep an eye on him.

xxxxx

Meanwhile, Mia was at Sac PD walking to Daniel's office.

She knocked politely on the wooden door and Daniel called her in.

"Oh, Mia," Daniel said with a small smile as he realized who it was. "Is everything OK?"

"Yeah, everything is fine," Mia replied with a semi reassuring smile. "I just wanted to know if I could take the rest of the afternoon off?"

Daniel was a little surprised at this request, but he could tell deep down that Mia really needed a break.

"Sure," Daniel replied as he walked around his desk to stand in front of Mia. "We don't have any active cases, so I'm sure you could take a day."

"Thanks Daniel." Mia said as she turned to leave.

"Mia, wait," Daniel said a he put a hand on her arm. "Are you sure you're alright?"

"Yeah," Mia replied. "I'm just a little tired, that's all."

"OK," Daniel said as he took his hand off of Mia's arm. "I'll see you on Monday."

Mia started walking out of Daniel's office and had just made it to the door when Daniel called out, "Get some rest."

"Thanks," Mia replied as she walked out of the door. "I will."

xxxxx

Jane was sitting in his car, driving around in circles.

He had nothing to do now that Mia was gone. Besides, it was Friday, so there was no real excitement.

Jane pulled his car into the parking lot and sat in front of the florist, thinking as he looked at all of the roses in the window.

Then an idea came to mind.

He was Patrick Jane... He didn't give up so easily.

A grin spread across Jane's face as he started to formulate a plan.

Mia's favorite flowers were roses... Right?

This was gonna be a perfect plan.

xxxxx

Mia had pulled into her parking space at her apartment block.

It was still pouring with rain and Mia realized that she would have to run through the rain, because she didn't have an umbrella.

At least she wasn't wearing one of her more expensive three piece suits.

Mia made a quick run for it as she headed straight for her apartment door.

As soon as she was on the front step, she felt the chill of the air mixed with her damp clothes.

Only then did Mia notice that Jane was sitting on her doorstep with a small smile.

"Patrick?!" Mia asked incredulously. "What are you doing here?"

Jane stood from his seat and Mia noticed that his clothes were also quite wet.

"I came here to get you back." Jane said plainly as he took Mia's cold hands into his warm ones.

"Patrick..." Mia began with a sigh, but Jane cut her off.

"No, Mia, please," Jane said desperately. "Look, I was stupid earlier. I can't go a single day without you. Not even a couple of hours. I need you and I want you. I'll even give up this chase for Red John and I'll give the gun to Lisbon. Please Mia, I'll do anything for you."

Mia stood frozen as the impact of Jane's words sunk in. All of his promises warmed her heart and she couldn't help but smile.

"Mia?" Jane asked as Mia still didn't say anything. "Am I forgiven?"

"What do you think dork?" Mia asked with a wide smile.

"Well, judging by your smile," Jane began. "I'd say yes?"

"Of course," Mia said with a giggle as she threw her arms around Jane's neck. "You are forgiven."

Jane hugged Mia tightly as he cherised the warmth that radiated from her body.

"Good," Jane said as he pulled away. "Because I have something else for you."

Jane bent down and lifted something off of Mia's doorstep.

Mia's eyes sparkled as she looked upon the bouquet of roses.

"Patrick," Mia said with a wide smile. "They're absultely beautiful. Look at all of the different colors."

"Every single one of them has a meaning." Jane said as he placed the flowers into Mia's hands. "But I think we should go inside before I tell you. I don't think I'm the only one who's freezing."

"Of course," Mia said as she pulled her keys out of her pocket and opened the door for the two of them.

They walked into the warm house and Jane pulled off his suit jacket and waistcoat. Mia put the flowers in Jane's waiting hands as she too removed her wet suit jacket and waistcoat.

They went over to the couch and Jane sat as close to Mia as he could.

"So," Mia asked as Jane laid the flowers down in his lap. "What do all of those beautiful roses mean?"

"Well," Jane began with his heart-melting smile. "The first one is the yellow one, which means 'Friendship'."

Jane pulled the yellow rose out of the bouqet and handed it to Mia.

"This is the first, because we started out as friends." Jane said as he watched Mia smell the rose and set it down on the table.

"The second one is deep pink and means 'Thank You', because I want to thank you for accepting my past." Jane handed the rose to Mia with a small smile.

"Third is the white one," Jane said as he held the white rose out to Mia. "In our case it means 'Secrecy', because we both still have secrets and because our relationship is secret."

Mia gave a cheeky grin as she accepted the rose and laid it down with the others.

"Next comes the orange rose," Jane swallowed slighty as he handed Mia the rose. "It means 'Desire', because I desire you."

Mia gave a small smile as she leaned in and pecked Jane lightly on the cheek.

Jane cleared his throat and continued, "The lavender rose is next. This one means 'Enchantment', because from the moment I met you I was enchanted by you."

Mia blushed slightly at this revaltion and held the rose close to her heart.

"The next two are very important." Jane said as he pulled out two roses that were attached with a white ribbon. "These two red roses together mean 'Love' and 'Passion', because out relationship is filled with both."

Mia gave a smile and took Jane's hand in hers.

"And last, but ceryainly not least," Jane said with a smile. "These two roses are a definite package deal, kinda like us."

Jane lifted the two roses out of the paper that they had been wrapped in. The red and white flowers had been delicately wrapped in a silken, red ribbon. "Together they mean 'Unity'."

Mia took the last two roses and put them on the table. She put her hand on Jane's cheek and leant in for a passionate kiss that conveyed all of her emotions.

"Thank you so much Patrick." Mia said softly as she kissed him again.

Jane place his hand on Mia's hip and tried to deepen the kiss, but she pulled away.

"Look,"Mia began with a sigh. "You don't have to give up your quest for Red John. Just promise me... that when the time comes... you'll let him get arrested and you won't kill him."

"I promise," Jane said sincerely as he lifted Mia's hands and kissed them.

"And I guess you can keep the gun..." Mia said somewhat reluctantly. "As long as it's for self defence only."

"Yes, I promise," Jane replied. "Self-defense only."

"Good," Mia said with a smile as she pecked Jane on the cheek.

They sat for a while, listening to the rain and looking into each other's eyes.

Eventually Jane kissed Mia and picked up the mood with his hand under her shirt.

"Let's go," Jane mumbled against Mia's lips.

"Yep," Mia complied as she stood and they started making their way towards the bedroom.

xxxxx

They lay in a tangle of sheets and limbs as the rain pattered on the roof.

Surprisingly it was already ten o'clock at night.

Mia lay with her head on Jane's chest and her arm draped over his middle.

Jane leaned down and placed a kiss on her curly head as he ran his fingers up and down her arm.

"You awake beautiful?" Jane asked.

"Yep," Mia replied with a smile. "I'm an insomniac too, remember?"

"Right," Jane said with a little chuckle.

The silence settled in once again as they just cherished the time they had with each other.

"I've got an idea," Jane said. "Why don't we go away tomorrow? Just you and me?"

"Where would we go?" Mia asked with confusion as she lifted herself on her elbow.

"How about Malibu?" Jane asked with a little bit of uncertainty.

"Why Malibu?" Mia said as she moved a stray curl out of Jane's face.

"I have something I wanna show you." Jane said simply as he took Mia's hand in his own. "But we'll have to stop by the hardware store before we leave."

"OK," Mia replied. "I guess a day at the beach could be fun."

"Good," Jane said as he kissed Mia sweetly. "But we better get some sleep, because it's a long drive."

Jane pulled Mia on top of his chest and closed his eyes, readying himself for sleep.

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