Simple Diversions
A/N: Here is the next chapter, with ANOTHER twist, but don't worry... No one is getting hit bu a car in this chappie ;)
Disclaimer: I don't own the Mentalist or any of the characters or ideas.
Chapter 25
After Lisbon had begrudgingly stopped somewhere to get lunch for everyone, all three of them headed back to CBI with takeout in hand.
Jane placed the Chinese takeout containers in the kitchenette and started to prepare tea for Mia and himself.
When Jane got back to the bullpen, he saw Mia curled up on his couch, sleeping so peacefully.
Jane didn't want to wake her, so he placed both cups of tea on his desk and grabbed the blanket that was sitting on the backrest of his couch and threw it over Mia's sleeping form.
Jane leaned down and kissed Mia's neck gently, not caring if anyone in the bullpen saw him.
Once Mia was covered, Jane sat at his desk and slowly sipped his tea, wondering if Red John was trying to send him a message.
"Hey, Jane?" Van Pelt said from her desk, disturbing Jane's thoughts.
"Yes Grace?" Jane said as he turned to the redhead.
"Do you think Red John had something to do with the guy who smashed into you and Mia?" Van Pelt asked with some concern in her eyes.
"I don't know Grace," Jane replied as he sipped his tea. "I really don't know."
Van Pelt could tell that Jane wanted to think in silence, so she dropped the questioning and carried on with her work.
"Um, Jane? Sorry to bother again," Van Pelt said as she turned to the blond once more. "Could you take a look at this?"
"What is it?" Jane asked with a sigh as he stood from his seat.
"It's footage from the street cameras where you and Mia had the accident." Van Pelt replied. "There's the car that hit you going at normal speed, but then he suddenly speeds up and charges straight at you guys."
"I remember that part." Jane said jokingly.
"Right," Van Pelt replied with some embarrassment. "But what I noticed was that this guy on the side walk pulls out a phone, makes a quick call and as soon as the other guy hit you, he walks away."
"Hmm…" Jane hummed with a thousand thoughts going through his head. "Can you biggify it and see the caller's face?"
"Sorry," Van Pelt replied while trying to keep herself from laughing at Jane's words. "He wasn't facing towards the street cam."
"Because he knew where it was." Jane said with a sigh as sat down heavily at his desk. "Thanks for trying Grace."
"No problem," Van Pelt replied as she apologetically turned back to her computer screen.
Jane stood from his seat at his desk and took his and Mia's teacups to the kitchenette.
Once Jane had rinsed out both cups, he made his way back to the bullpen and sat on his couch with Mia's head in his lap.
Jane slowly ran his hands through Mia's hair as he tried to piece everything together.
What was Victor's connection to Red John? Was the man who had driven onto them, Carlos Rosa, also connected to Victor and Red John, or was he working for someone else? After all, Jane had angered many people in his time with the CBI.
Eventually the bullpen started clearing up and it was only Jane, Mia, and Lisbon left on the floor of the CSU.
Jane was humming softly to himself as Mia slowly opened her eyes and tried to remember where she was.
"Patrick?" Mia said, her voice groggy with sleep.
"Yes beautiful?" Jane said as Mia turned to look up at him.
"What time is it?" Mia asked as she slowly sat up and stretched out her stiff muscles.
"Um, it's eight thirty," Jane said as he looked at the little clock that sat on the table next to his couch.
"Oh," Mia replied as he pulled her feet underneath her and snuggled into Jane's side. "It's been a long day."
"That it has my love," Jane agreed as he put his arm around Mia and placed a kiss to her temple. "That it has."
"Did anything important happen while I was asleep?" Mia asked softly as she struggled to stay awake.
"Not really," Jane replied as he pulled the blanket around the both of them. "All you missed was Daniel coming to see if you were OK."
"Did he yell at you?" Mia asked.
"Not really," Jane said. "He was more worried about you than me."
"Huh," Mia said simply. "Guess I should have seen that coming."
Jane chuckled as he felt Mia relax in his arms and nuzzle his neck with her warm nose.
"What do you say about going home, order takeout and having a nice, relaxing bath?" Jane asked Mia as he twirled a piece of her hair in his fingers.
"OK," Mia replied as she started to lightly peck Jane's neck. "As long as I get to pick the takeout."
"Your wish is my command." Jane said with a smile as he turned his head and pecked Mia lightly.
xxxxx
Jane and Mia arrived home in Mia's car after Lisbon gave them a ride to Sac PD to retrieve the black BMW.
As Jane and Mia were about to walk through the front door, a note attached on the front caught their eyes.
Jane pulled the not off of the door and he and Mia read what was typed on the small slip of paper.
Prepare, prepare the iron helm of war,
Bring forth the lots, cast in the spacious orb;
Th' Angel of Fate turns them with mighty hands,
And casts them out upon the darken'd earth
Prepare, prepare!
I will see you soon Patrick and Mia,
Enjoy the little break while it lasts.
RJ
Jane and Mia shared a look of shock and worry as they finished reading the note at the same time.
"He's giving us a break?" Was all Jane could utter in a silent voice. "This gives us time to prepare for his attack."
"Patrick," Mia said wearily with tears in her eyes. "What are we gonna do? I'm tired of this monster dictating our lives."
"Don't worry," Jane said as he pulled Mia into his chest. "I'll get resources to monitor us and the house. We will be safe… all of us."
As Jane said this, he placed his hands on Mia's semi-swollen stomach.
"I promise."
xxxxx
The next day Jane was up early and at CBI in record timing.
He waited in Lisbon's office with a steaming cup of coffee as he thought about how he was going to start the conversation.
Lisbon had a look of surprise on her face as she saw Jane on her couch with a bribe.
"What did you do this time?" Lisbon asked, motioning towards to coffee.
"Well good morning to you too," Jane muttered. "Can't I just bring my boss a nice cup of coffee prepared just the she likes it?"
Lisbon gave Jane a look that said 'I know your talking sheep dip, so get to the point'.
Jane hesitated before admitting that Lisbon wasn't going to just accept the coffee.
"Fine," Jane said with an exaggerated sigh as he handed Lisbon the coffee. "You got me."
Lisbon sat at her desk and took a long sip of the rich coffee Jane had made for her.
"What did you do?" Lisbon said as she started unpacking her bag. "Who do I need to plead to let you off the hook?"
"It's not what I did," Jane said as he sat in the chair in front of Lisbon's desk. "It's what I need."
"Well, what do you need?" Lisbon asked with slight confusion.
"I need cameras, microphones, those fancy ear pieces, and tracking devices for cars and clothing." Jane said easily, listing his needs.
"What do you need all of that for?" Lisbon spluttered as she took in Jane's demands.
"I need it for surveillance and protection." Jane replied with seriousness in his voice.
"Protection from whom?" Lisbon asked calmly, trying to hide her concern.
"Red John," Jane replied simply. "I believe he is connected to all of the exciting things that have been happening lately."
"Besides obvious reasons, why are you so sure he is running all of this?" Lisbon asked now giving Jane her full attention.
"Let's just say that Red John has declared war against me and Mia." Jane said as he showed Lisbon the Blake poem that he and Mia had found taped to the front door the night before. "It's a poem by William Blake called 'A War Song to Englishman'."
"When did you get this?" Lisbon asked as she studied the paper.
"Last night," Jane replied, hoping Lisbon wouldn't ask where he had gotten the poem.
"I'll try and get everything you asked for, but I don't like that fact that you are trying to handle this on your own." Lisbon said as she gave the piece of paper back to Jane.
"Don't worry Lisbon," Jane said as he stood from his seat. "I'll come to you first if I need help."
Jane made his way to the door of Lisbon's office and was about to leave when he turned to Lisbon and said, "Thank you Teresa." with every piece of sincerity he could exude.
Lisbon simply nodded her head in acknowledgement of Jane's words.
Lisbon took hold of the cross on her neck and silently whispered to herself, "Please keep him and Mia safe. I don't want to lose any more friends."
As always, please review and let me know what you think! I am so glad we have made it all the way to chapter 25! XD