Good day my wonderful readers! I am back with another chapter, yay! I did get one suggestion from one of you that had be laughing my head off. Thank you Viviskilener-jisbonist4ever for brightening my day with your ideas. Now, on to the chapter, ENJOY!
Van Pelt frowned at Patrick's idea. "Are you sure you want to do that? Can't you just go and knock on her door like a regular person?"
Patrick grinned. "Ah, but you see Grace, I am not a regular person. I like to make things interesting, and Teresa needs to have an interesting day. She needs to be distracted for a bit."
"Why? Did something happen to her over the weekend that she wants to forget?"
Patrick quickly shook his head. "Oh, no, no, nothing bad happened to her over the weekend. Whatever gave you that idea?"
Van Pelt glanced at Teresa's office and leaned towards to Patrick. "She has been acting kind of strange today. When I am talking with her, at times it is like her mind is off somewhere else. She seems to be nervous about something. I want to see if she is okay, but I don't want to get into her personal life."
Patrick put his hand on her shoulder. "You are a good friend Grace, and an observant one. Trust me when I say that Lisbon is not worried about anything bad. I think it is mostly just stress from work. The whole Hightower thing has put her on edge."
Van Pelt nodded. "Of course, she was the one who had to deal with all the press coverage and be the one to explain what happened to all our superiors. I thought that Las Vegas would have helped her relax, but it seems to have stressed her out even more."
Patrick shrugged. "Possibly. But that is why I need your help with my plan, Grace, so that we can help Lisbon relax and loosen up a bit. Are you in?"
Van Pelt nodded. "I'm in. But how do I get a dress in your size?"
Teresa was in her office, mentally cursing her computer for taking so long to print her report. Apparently her computer and the printer were having a couple's squabble. Either that or the printer cheated on her computer with a laptop. But whatever the case, Teresa was not pleased that she could not print the last sheet of paper that she needed in order to be done with boring paperwork for the day, so she could focus on possible case leads.
She was also tired of comparing everything to marriage(couple's squabble indeed). It seemed like everywhere she looked she was reminded of marriage, Las Vegas, or Jane. Of course, it did not help that Jane kept watching her from outside her office. She had been getting a bit annoyed with him constantly watching her, but he finally disappeared at some point, letting her focus on her work, and on trying to find a couple's therapist for her computer and printer.
Alas, she should have known better than to think that Patrick Jane had gone away to do something good or at least non-trouble-making. She should have been instantly worried when he was out of eyesight. Instead, she was completely shocked when Patrick Jane suddenly walked in her office and said, "Hello. Are you busy?"
Hmmmm, perhaps I should be super duper evil and end the chapter right there. Would that be the worst cliff hanger I have ever done? Maybe. But, I feel that it would be cruel to leave you all hanging like that after such a short chapter. So, because I am sooooo nice and loving and kind and wonderful and perfect of an author, I will continue. And yes, I enjoy sarcasm and making you guys wait slightly long to read more. Okay, okay, on with the chapter!
Teresa gaped at him, not fully comprehending what he was wearing.
Van Pelt had done her magic to find Jane an old blue grandma style dress(perfectly fitting him), with a white wig, black heel shoes, an oversize brown purse and a purple hat on top. He also wore old-fashioned spectacles on his nose, where he peered down at Teresa, a completely innocent look on his face.
Teresa slowly stood up and calmly said, "Jane, what in the name of sanity(Doctor Who reference :) are you wearing?"
Jane pretended to be confused. "I have no idea what you are talking about. What I asked was are you busy?"
Teresa shook her head, still staring at his wig. "Not really. I am having a slight printer issue, but..."
"Perfect! Come with me." Patrick grabbed her purse, threw her cell phone on the desk, gave the purse to her and took her hand. "Follow me!"
"But, Jane, what, what, what about my phone?" Teresa tried to ask as she stumbled after him.
Patrick shrugged. "You will not be needing it where we are going."
"But where are we going?"
Patrick stopped and gave her a grin. "A surprise."
Teresa began to wonder if she should yell for help, or if she should just pray that Jane's 'surprise' would not be absolutely terrifying. Although being hauled around police headquarters by a Patrick Jane dressed up in an old lady outfit was pretty terrifying in itself.
Alright, this is finally the end of this chapter. But I want to know: how many of you would think that being kidnaped by Patrick Jane in an old lady outfit would be scary? Or would it be fun? Or are you hoping right now that Patrick Jane will be at your door dressed like that in order to take you away on an adventure and/or romantic getaway? :) I enjoy asking questions like that, it makes me feel like laughing since I probably know what at least half of you would say(at least the screaming fan girls would say). Anyway, moving on, please REVIEW, and until next chapter, Li Li.