Simple Diversions

A/N: SOOOOO sorry for the lat update! Writer's block is a real beast... I am going to be on a plane to the USA in eleven days, so I might not be able to get another chapter out before then, but I will try my best!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Mentalist or any of the characters or ideas. I only own Mia Black who is watching over my shoulder as I type XD

Chapter 27

Friday came along with a case for the CBI that meant Jane and the team had to go to Los Angeles.

"Do you really have to go?" Mia asked as she lay watching Jane pack a small suitcase.

"Yes, I do," Jane said with a small smile as he looked at Mia, only wrapped in the bed sheets. "You could always come with, you know."
Mia seemed to mull it over as Jane walked over to the closet and grabbed a few things he would need.

"What will your team say?" Mia asked as she knew nobody knew about her and Jane yet. "They'll definitely know about us then."

"They don't have to know you're coming with." Jane said with a shrug. "I'll be driving down on my own, unpacking at the hotel, and then will I head over to the crime scene to meet with the others."

"I guess it could be kinda romantic." Mia admitted with a small smile.

"I'll try and solve the case as quickly as possible," Jane said as he shut his suitcase and put it on the floor. "Then, maybe we can have a lovely weekend in a wonderful hotel.

Jane sat on the bed next to Mia and leaned down to kiss her sweetly, trying his best to convince her that a weekend in LA would be nice.

"Fine," Mia said after Jane had pulled away. "I suppose I could accompany you to Los Angeles."

"Thank you," Jane said as he stood and got down a separate suitcase for Mia to use. "But I suggest you start getting ready, I have to leave soon."

Mia quickly got up from the bed and made her way to the bathroom to have a much needed shower, while Jane started looking through her clothing.

"I'm surprised you trust me to pick clothes for you Mia," Jane said as he heard the water start running in the bathroom.

"Well, I know you won't pick anything silly or inappropriate, because you know I have many plans for payback." Mia said from the bathroom.

"That is true my dear," Jane said as he took some things and put them in the suitcase. "That is too true."

xxxxx

The drive was fairly long, but it was worth it as Jane and Mia checked into the hotel and looked at their lovely room.

"This is nicer than I thought it would be." Jane said as he put the two suitcases on the floor. "Very roomy too."
"With a nice view of the ocean." Mia said with a sigh as she looked out of the window.

"That too," Jane said as he came up behind Mia and pulled her against his chest while rubbing his hands up and down her swollen belly.

"I guess you better get going," Mia said as she turned in Jane's arms and put her arms around his neck. "I don't think you're team will be very happy if you're late."

"Meh, they'll expect it from me." Jane said as he leaned his forehead against Mia's.

"Well, maybe you should surprise them then." Mia said with a small smile as he knew that Jane probably wasn't listening to her.

"Maybe next time," Jane said slowly as he pressed his lips against Mia's with a feather light touch.

Mia let out a small moan as Jane increased the pressure a little. She threaded her fingers through his hair as Jane pulled her closer and felt her rounded bally pressing against his muscular one.

Mia deepened the kiss as she felt Jane rest one of his hands on their unborn child.

Slowly Mia realized that Jane was leading them to the double bed that lay in the middle of the floor.

With a smile Mia felt her knees hit the side of the bed and she slowly lay down as Jane covered her body with his.

"You need to go," Mia mumbled against Jane's lips unconvincingly.

"In a minute," Jane said as he switched to Mia's neck, placing sweet kisses along her soft skin.

Jane pulled Mia's leg around his hip as he returned to her lips.

Unfortunately, they were interrupted by Jane's ringing cell phone.

"I told you you should go." Mia said with a knowing smile as Jane reached for his phone.

"Yes dear," Jane said as he stood. "But you enjoyed it, admit it."

Mia just smiled to herself as Jane answered the phone.

After a few 'Yes Lisbon's and some 'I understand's Jane hung up and looked to Mia with an apologetic look, meaning that he really did have to go.

Jane went over to Mia and gave her one last lingering kiss before saying goodbye and walking out the door, leaving Mia to explore the hotel room.

xxxxx

"It's about time you got here." Lisbon said as Jane walked over to their group. "What took you so long?"

"Oh, I got lost trying to find the hotel." Jane lied easily. "But never fear, I finally made it here."

"Good," Lisbon said a little sarcastically. "The local authorities say it was a man in his sixties. Some cyclists found the body this morning."

"How did he die?" Jane asked as they all started walking towards where he assumed the body was lying.

"Blunt force trauma." Cho said as they all gathered around the body.

"Do we know what the murder weapon was?" Jane asked as he knelt down next to the body.

"Nope, but I think it was probably something like a baseball bat." Rigsby said.

"I guess we'll know once the coroner gets here." Grace said as she crossed her arms in front of herself.

"Hmm…" Jane hummed as he started to sniff the body. "He was with a woman last night, probably someone in her twenties judging by the strawberry-like fragrance."

"You just assume that older woman don't wear strawberry-like perfume?" Lisbon said with disbelief.

"Nah," Jane replied. "Older woman tend to go for citrusy smells. It just appeals to their advanced noses."

"Advanced noses…" Lisbon scoffed under her breath.

Just then one of the LAPD detectives came over to introduce himself, but he faltered slightly as he watched Jane sniffing the body again.

"Um, hi, I'm Detective Green." The detective said as he shook Lisbon's hand.

"I'm Agent Lisbon and these are Agents Van Pelt, Rigsby, and Cho." Lisbon said as she introduced her team. "Oh, and our consultant Patrick Jane."

"Does he usually do that?" Detective Green asked hesitantly.

"Pretty much," Lisbon replied a little awkwardly. "Jane, could you please stand up and greet Detective Green?"

"Of course," Jane said as he stood and dusted his hands off on his pants. "Patrick Jane, nice to meet you."

Jane shook the young detective's hand and noticed that he seemed a little weary around Jane.

Must be a rookie. Jane said to himself.

"Do we have any witnesses?" Lisbon asked Detective Green.

"No," Detective Green replied. "We only know what the cyclists have told us."

"Alright, let's get his personal records and see what we can find out about this guy." Lisbon said with a sigh.

"We have some equipment set up for you and your team to use while you're working this case." Detective Green said as he led them toward a building that looked fairly well used.

"Thanks Detective, but we also brought some equipment of our own." Lisbon said as they entered the building and Lisbon showed her team to start setting up.

"Of course Agent Lisbon, feel free to set up anywhere you like." Detective Green said with a little bit of nervousness in his voice.

"Thank you," Lisbon said with a small smile. "Alright guys, dig up everything on this guy."

"Yes boss!" Came the chorus of replies from the other three agents.

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