Simple Diversions

A/N: So, here is the chapter I'm sure you have all been waiting for! Enjoy!

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

Chapter 35

It had been six, almost seven hours since Mia had disappeared so that the doctors could try and save her life and that of the baby.

Daniel had joined Jane and Lisbon shortly after Mia had gone into surgery. He had anxiously been pacing for the past half hour.

"What could be taking so long?" Daniel asked somewhat angrily as he ran his hand down his face and checked his watch. "Surely we should've seen a doctor by now."

"Why don't you go home Detective?" Lisbon offered as she could feel a headache coming on from Daniel's continued pacing. "You could use some rest."

"No, I have to stay here and make sure Mia's OK." Daniel said as he eyed Jane and carried on pacing.

"I'll let you know if anything comes up," Lisbon said. "Besides, when Mia comes out, she'll probably want to make sure that you got some rest."

"I guess," Daniel said as he slowed his movements. "Alright, but you have to call as soon as she comes out."

"I will," Lisbon said with a small smile as she realized that she had won the tiny competition. "Have a good night Detective."

Jane breathed a sigh of relief as Daniel walked out of the hospital doors. He already felt bad enough about what had happened to Mia; he didn't need Daniel's constant glares to remind him.

"You OK?" Lisbon asked as she lightly touched her hand to Jane's forearm.

"Yeah," Jane replied softly. "I'm good. You?"

"Yep." Lisbon replied.

Silence again.

Jane looked towards the doors that they had taken Mia through, hoping that a doctor would just walk out and give them the least bit of news.

Jane's hopes lifted as a man in a doctor's coat rounded the corner and started walking towards where he and Lisbon were seated.

"Anyone here for a Miss…" the doctor ducked his head to look at his clipboard and Jane held his breath in anticipation. "Mia Black?"

"Yes, that's us," Jane replied as he hurriedly stood from his seat.

He had washed his hands, but his shirt still had some blood on it.

"Of course," The doctor, Dr. O'Connell, said slowly. "Any family?"

"Yes, sort of," Jane replied. "I'm her boyfriend. She doesn't have anybody else."

"Alright," Dr. O'Connell replied. "May I speak with you in private?"

Jane looked to Lisbon briefly and got a small nod from her.

"Yes," Jane replied.

"Right this way." Dr. O'Connell replied as he led Jane through the doors that Mia had disappeared through.

"The surgery went well," Dr. O'Connell said as they stopped outside of a room that Jane assumed was Mia's. "She lost a lot of blood, but we managed to close up the wound and prevent infection."

"Good," Jane said slowly. "But, what about… the uh… the baby?"

"Ah, yes," The doctor said thoughtfully as he looked down at his clipboard. "I'm very sorry, I'm afraid we couldn't save the baby."

Tears started to form in Jane's eyes again at the news and the doctor placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"Can I, um, can I see her?" Jane asked as he held the tears in.

"Of course," Dr. O'Connell replied. "Take all the time you need, visiting hours won't apply at the moment."

"Thank you," Jane said softly as the doctor gave one last smile and walked away.

Jane took a deep breath before opening the door and seeing Mia for the first time in six, almost seven hours.

Jane's heart broke as he saw the many pipes attached to Mia's slim arms and heard the beeping of the heart machine.

Jane walked in slowly after closing the door behind him and pulled a chair from the corner. He put the chair as close to Mia's bed as possible and sat down slowly.

"I'm so sorry Mia," Jane said as he ran a hand over her pale face. "I never wanted this to happen."

Jane let the tears roll down his cheek as he took Mia's delicate, soft hand in his large, rough one. Jane ran his hands through Mia's hair slowly as he watched her closely.

"Don't worry beautiful," Jane said softly. "I'll be here all night."

xxxxx

Jane didn't realize he had fallen asleep until the object his head was resting on started to move and a small, delicate hand started running its fingers through his unruly curls.

Jane lifted his head slowly and was met by a beautiful smile.

"Mia," Jane said softly, his voice gravelly from sleep.

"Hi," Mia replied as she continued playing with Jane's curls.

Jane, now that he was awake, noticed that he was pressed right up against Mia's bed with his arms next to her side. He had obviously fallen asleep with his head on Mia's bed and his body still in the hospital chair.

"How are you feeling?" Jane asked as he took Mia's left hand in his own.

"A little sore," Mia replied. "But I'm glad that you're the first person I woke up to."

Jane smiled as Mia's hand came to rest on his stubble covered cheek.

"How long have you been awake?" Jane asked.

"Just a few minutes," Mia replied. "Did you guys catch him?"

Jane knew who Mia was talking about and he remembered the phone call that Lisbon had received when Mia was in her third hour of surgery.

"No," Jane replied sadly. "They couldn't find him. But don't worry; I'll make sure he never touches you again."

Mia smiled but Jane could tell that there was a question she wanted to ask.

"What's the matter my love?" Jane asked as he pulled Mia's hand from his cheek onto his neck.

"Did the… did the baby…?" Mia didn't bother to finish her sentence because she could already guess what the answer would be.

Jane simply nodded his head no and kissed Mia's hand as the tears started to form in her eyes.

Mia started to cry and Jane sat upright, pulling Mia's head onto his shoulder slowly. He held her to him as she cried and he whispered sweet, comforting nothings into her ear.

After a while the tears stopped and Mia simply lay with her head on Jane's shoulder, fiddling with the fabric of his dress shirt.

"What's gonna happen now?" Mia asked softly, breaking the silence.

"What do you mean?" Jane asked with slight confusion.

"I mean, what do we do now that Red John is gone and we don't have a baby to look forward to anymore?" Mia said as she tilted her head up to look into Jane's blue-green eyes.

"I don't know," Jane replied truthfully. "I suppose we'll have to see what the future holds."
Mia nodded her head as she lifted it from Jane's shoulder. She scooted over a little and patted the spot beside her on the bed, motioning for Jane to join her.

Jane removed his waistcoat and laid it on top of his suit jacket that was resting on the back of his chair. He also kicked off his worn brown shoes and joined Mia on the bed.

Mia cuddled into his side and Jane pulled the thin blanket up over the both of them.

Mia looked up to Jane and he rested his right hand on her cheek lightly.

Mia leaned up and the two lovers' lips met in a soft kiss that was somewhat of a conversation between the two. The conversational kiss was slow and soft as all of the stress, pain, worry, and love came out.

"I still love you, Patrick," Mia said after they had pulled away. "I always will."

"I will always love you too," Jane said as he pulled his arms tighter around Mia, but not tight enough to hurt her. "No matter what happens… I will always love you."

xxxxx

Nurses and doctors came and went and Mia and Jane stayed in each other's arms.

Eventually, Mia persuaded Jane that he had to go back to her apartment and have a shower and a shave and put on a fresh set of clothing.

Jane agreed somewhat reluctantly but understood that he needed some cleaning.

After Jane had finished showering and dressing, he called Lisbon for an update and to update her before he went back to the hospital.

Since Jane had left, two security guards had been posted outside of Mia's room to make sure that nobody but authorized doctors and other personnel could get in.

"Hi," Mia said as Jane walked into her room. "Feeling cleaner?"

Jane chuckled before he replied. "Yes, I do. How do you feel?"

"A lot better," Mia replied as Jane sat in his chair and took her hand in his. "These pain drugs are amazing."

Jane chuckled again before placing a kiss on the top of Mia's hand.

"I spoke to the doctor and he said you should be able to go home in a couple of days." Jane said as he leaned back in his seat.

"Yay," Mia said softly with a smile. "I just want to be in my own bed."

"Don't worry; soon we'll be in a familiar bed." Jane said with a somewhat cheeky smile.

Mia simply smiled as she gave Jane's hand a squeeze.

So... Mia's ALIVE! YAY! :) Please review!