Hi again dear readers! I was quite pleased to see that the last chapter left you all guessing :) I hope that who I chose meets your expectations. As a side note, one of my readers noted that she wished for this story not to become a typical 'Lisbon gets pregnant' kind of story. I have only read one story where she got pregnant, but I think I understand what kind of story that would fall under. I promise that this story will not become that. In fact, I have several 'fun' things that will happen throughout the story, so just stay tuned. However, if you feel like this story is becoming corny, just let me know so I can adjust. Anyway, just wanted to address that issue. On with the story! ENJOY!
Everyone spun around at the voice, to see Hightower leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed and an eyebrow raised.
Lisbon tried to speak, but was unable to form sentences or even thoughts, after seeing the woman who had been through practically hell standing there revealing Lisbon's secret marriage.
Hightower looked at the couple expectantly. "So, did you?"
"Yes, we did. Quite a story to go with that, actually," Jane answered, pleased that Hightower was the one to break the ice.
The other three occupants were still processing this information. Cho was not surprised, but wanted to know the details; Van Pelt was pleased and excited for them; and Rigsby, well, he was just plain shocked and confused.
Jane turned to them. "So, what you guys think? Any well wishes, angry fits, even sobbing to add?"
Van Pelt rolled her eyes and stepped forward to give Jane a hug. "I am very happy for you two. I thought you two were acting strange, and this seems to be a good thing to act strange about."
Lisbon could only smile as Van Pelt gave her a hug, still trying to figure out what to say next.
Rigsby shook their hands awkwardly. "Well, I must say this is a shock, but, hey, good for you two. I wish you the best." The couple nodded their thanks, then Cho stepped up to shake their hands.
"Congratulations. Glad to see that you two finally woke up and smelled the roses." Lisbon and Jane just stared at him, flabbergasted at this response.
Hightower waited until the end to come up and give the two a hug. "I wish you two the greatest happiness possible, and also lots of luck, since you will be needing that even more."
"Um, yeah, thanks," Lisbon replied, still unsure as to why Hightower was even there.
Jane decided to explore that issue. "So, Madeleine, what brings you here?"
She smiled sadly. "Well, I have to go and report to LaRoche about everything that happened when I was in hiding."
"But I thought you already went in for questioning and gave them your report?" Van Pelt asked.
"I did, but apparently LaRoche wants to clear up a few more things before I am allowed to go back to my normal life," Hightower headed towards LaRoche's office, when Lisbon suddenly realized something.
"Wait, how did you know about Jane and I being married?"
Hightower just smiled. "Just a guess."
The couple just stared after her, not quite sure what that meant.
During the rest of the afternoon, everyone went back to working on cases, but Van Pelt was the one to sit in Lisbon's office and learn the story of the Las Vegas marriage. Jane couldn't stop grinning and was actually able to solve two cases with Rigsby, while telling him the whole story. Cho kept working, but listened to every word.
At lunch, Jane and Lisbon met in her office and decided against revealing her pregnancy until the marriage surprise had sunk in.
By the time work was done, half the office knew about the marriage, while LaRoche's knowledge of it was still a mystery. But, the couple did not want to have to worry about their boss for the day and proceeded to leave the office together, although driving away in their separate cars.
Lisbon was in high spirits as she headed to the grocery store to get some dinner for her and Jane. Her team was happy with her marriage, Hightower seemed to be doing well, and she was beginning to get excited about her expectant motherhood.
Jane was likewise ecstatic about his impending fatherhood and was whistling as he drove, excited about getting some wine and heading over to Lisbon's place.
Okay, so no cliffhanger this week. Well, unless Which Wine Does Jane Pick Out? How Many Frozen Dinners Will Teresa Go Through Before She Finds One That She Likes? does it for you in the thrilling question department. I am sorting out the details for how the story will go, but I thought I should update this story now while I plan my next chapter. Please REVIEW and until next chapter, Li Li.