Hello my fellow fan fiction lovers! I have to admit: Mentalist is one of my favorite fandoms to write in. Teresa and Patrick are some of the most fun characters to write about. If you cannot tell, I am having a LOT of fun writing this story :) I appreciate the reviews let me know that you are also enjoying the fun and I hope that you will also like this chapter. ENJOY!

Teresa opened her eyes very slowly. She was staring a white wall that she was unfamiliar with. She was lying on a pillow that she did not know. Sunlight was poring in from some window behind her and she felt hung over. But one thing stood out to her.

She was also naked, with only a sheet and a blanket on her.

But that was not the thing that was completely bothering her. What was bothering her was her mind was clear enough that she remembered what had happened last night. And so, as she turned over, she was not at all surprised to find the face of a newly awakened Patrick Jane looking at her.

Neither said anything for a long time, both just calming looking at the other. There was no horror this morning, not like in Vegas. They both perfectly remembered what they had done. Now they were just trying to figure out what to do next.

Lisbon was the first to move, getting into a sitting position in leaning against the headboard.

Patrick sat up and joined her, clearing his throat and said, "So, what now?"

Teresa shrugged, a small grin tugging at her lips. "I have no idea. All I know is that I am sick of being hung over. Really makes drinking unappealing."

Patrick nodded. "See, tea does have its benefits," He sighed, "I guess now would be a good time to talk."

Teresa looked at him. "Talk about what?"

"Well, us. I think we can agree that drinking is not a good thing for us to do, but when it always leads to this," he motioned at the bed, "I think we have some underlying issues to deal with."

Teresa sighed, almost glaring at the sheets. "You're right, we do have some issues to deal with. But what do you suggest we do? I know, I do, that getting an annulment would not get rid of the awkwardness between us, but what else can we do?"

Patrick sat silent, staring at the wall opposite the bed. Teresa stared at her hands, trying to understand what she and Jane had done the previous night. Nothing as wild as their 'wedding night', but it was still intense. Perhaps she should not be surprised. She had seen the intoxication make people go from calm to crazy, so of course it would make her and Jane go completely mad. Of course, she tried to avoid thoughts of why they would go mad in that direction, why they would decide to get married. She was saved from having to think too much on this ideas by Jane moving.

He looked up at her with a raised eyebrow. "Why don't we give this marriage a shot?"

Teresa stared at him. "Give it a try? Why in the world would we do that? We got married while we were drunk, not the best way to start a vow of commitment."

Patrick nodded. "Yes, our marriage may not have begun on the traditional foot, but I think we can still make this work. Wait," He held up his hand at her retort, "Hear me out. I know that you want to have some idea of what our marriage could be like, what I have to offer as a husband. We hardly ever see each other outside of work, so why don't we spend this weekend together. We can leave our phones off and spend the time together getting to know each other, like dating."

Teresa thought for a moment and then glared at him. "Is this some kind of trick?"

Patrick shook his head, slightly hurt. "No, I am being completely honest."

Teresa pursued her lips. "Then why do I want to agree to this insane idea?"

Jane grinned and reached down to get his shirt off the floor. "Tomorrow is Friday, and think we should spend the weekend here so I can get everything ready."

Teresa glared at him, but there was not much intensity behind it as she grabbed her clothes off the floor. "Hey! I did not say I agree, I just said I want to agree."

Jane turned to her, still grinning, his pants and shirt back on. "Well, if you want to agree than why not just go with that?"

Teresa buttoned her shirt, rolling her eyes. "Fine, I agree. But I want us to be sure to come to a sure decision by the end of Sunday, or we will go through with the annulment. And no drinking. Deal?"

Patrick nodded. "Deal. By the way" he reached down and picked up something. "I think I found your underwear."

Teresa glared at him, full intensity this time, catching it in air when he threw them. It was going to be an interesting weekend.

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