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Lisbon and Jane stood there, staring at LaRoche, not sure what to say.
Lisbon's brain was going over every possible explanation for how LaRoche could have known about the pregnancy, while Jane was suspicious over LaRoche's knowledge of their private lives, especially after the whole picture/coupon incident.
"Well?" LaRoche asked, raising an eyebrow.
Jane decided to be the one to explain. "We were going to tell everyone once the news of our marriage had settled down, but I think you owe US an explanation for how you knew that, when we barely even just learned it ourselves."
"I didn't know for sure. Someone sent me a letter, to my home, that said that not only were you two married(I confirmed that after hearing rumors around the office), but that you were to be expecting a baby together."
"Do you still have that letter?" Jane asked.
"Of course, it was too suspicious to toss out." LaRoche pulled a small envelope out of his briefcase and handed it to Jane, who read it along with Lisbon, the two getting more and more astounded as they read.
The letter stated in basic terms the situation of Jane and Lisbon getting married in Vegas, then explained the most assured fact that they would be expecting a baby in a few months. What was really creepy was the fact that the letter described how Jane and Lisbon had been living apart, but getting together on the weekends, complete with a description of who went to who's house and how long they were there.
When they were done reading, Jane asked, "May I keep this?"
LaRoche nodded. "I suppose you may, unless there is a case involved with it, I have no reason to keep it," He sat back down, "I think you two should go back to work, and let me know if you come up with any answers as to who could have known all those details."
Lisbon and Jane nodded and headed out, but Jane peeked his head back in, "Just one last question. Where did you find the letter at your house?"
"On the mat in front of my front door."
"Okay, just wanted to know." Jane closed the door.
Lisbon led the way back to her office, where she closed the door and they both sat down. Lisbon began, "Who the heck could have written that letter? There is no reasonable explanation for anyone knowing all those details."
"Of course there is. Anyone could have found our marriage certificate, concluded that we got married when we were intoxicated, and then they could have followed us around and seen when we spent the night together."
"But how could anyone have figured out that we were pregnant?"
"I don't know. Probably however the person who sent us that picture and coupon figured it out."
"You think those two are connected?"
Jane nodded, twirling the letter in his hand. "Oh yes, more definitely. In fact, probably the same exact person who is doing it. All we need to find out is why anyone would have the obsessiveness to watch us so closely that they would find out that we got married, and then why they would want us to find out if we were having a baby, and then why they would think of telling LaRoche any of this. There has to be a reason, and I intend to find out what it is."
Lisbon sat back. "Alright then, what's our next move?"
"To live at your place, if you want to."
"What? No, Jane, I meant..."
"I know what you meant," Jane grinned, "I'll put my feelers out and contact old associates who might be able to five ms a clue. In the meantime, I think we should focus on figuring out our new living arrangements and prepare for our baby."
Lisbon sighed, putting her head in her hands. "You are right, that's what we should be focusing on. How about we meet back at my place after work to discuss our moving decisions?"
Jane jumped up. "Great, I'll go see if VanPelt has any new cases to go over."
Lisbon nodded. "Alright, I have a lot of paperwork to fill out, so I'll see you later, oh, and Jane," Jane stopped half way out the door.
"Yes?"
"Cancel that order for those mugs, we don't need the clutter."
Jane stared at her, and then left, his mouth beginning to form a pout.
That night, the two arrived at Lisbon's apartment without incident, and settled down to eat take-out and talk.
Jane was all for moving into Lisbon's apartment, the bigger of the two apartments, but Lisbon thought they should try and get a bigger place with an extra bedroom, which Lisbon's place had but was currently covered in storage boxes and papers.
"I just think that getting our own place would be the best plan. Even just a rental would work," Lisbon explained while taking a bite of chicken with noodles.
Jane shrugged, munching on some veggies. "Perhaps, but do you really think you are up for looking for a house? With your job and all the drama that will be coming out concerning our pregnancy..."
"I thought we already went through that drama?" Lisbon interrupted.
"Well, the close-to-us drama. I am talking about what will happen when the press gets a hold of this news."
"Why would the press care?"
"Because they are the press, and we have worked many high-profile cases together, so I am in the news a lot. Just wait, you will have to get to used to being the wife a celebrity."
Lisbon raised an eyebrow. "Celebrity? More like Celebrity Babysitter."
"Ha ha, very funny. Anyway, I just think that we should wait a while for things to cool down before looking for a place," Jane took another bite, then said, "On the other hand, if you do wish to buy or rent a place, I am sure that I could look around while you work, I happen to know several nice Realtors, a couple of them out on probation, that I am sure..."
"We'll wait until things cool down." Lisbon decided, the thought of Jane finding them a house slightly scaring her.
"Well, if you insist."
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