In This House of Prayer
AN: Thank you all for your comments and reviews. They are greatly appreciated. If you read the last chapter but didn't have time to review thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoyed. Wanted to get this chapter out before Christmas and my beta is busy making holiday plans with her family. So please forgive me my trespasses.
Chapter Two: Calling in the Markers.
Lisbon again joined the land of the living with a stretch and the feel of her muscles popping back in to place. Jane was still asleep next to her arm thrown protectively around his most precious gifts. His wife and child.
"Patrick," Lisbon said in a soft voice but with a forceful shove.
Nothing, not even a cracked eyelid.
"Jane," a little louder this time. "You need to move so I can get up."
Bleary blue green eyes opened not too happily to the strong morning sun.
"What is with you women and all the shouting and shoving? Can't a man sleep in his own home, in his own bed."
He took a breath Lisbon knew his wasn't done yet.
"With his own wife without being assaulted by said wife"?
Now he was done the man was nothing if not verbose.
"I have to pee Jane! Now, right now!"
"Why didn't you say so, sweetheart."
An eye roll was followed closely by Lisbon's baby stepping to the bathroom, legs held tightly together.
She emerged from the bathroom looking much more relaxed and much less exasperated.
Until
"You shouldn't wait to the last minute like that. It's not good for the innards." Jane's face then collided with a flying pillow.
She must be getting soft or at lest the things she was throwing were softer he thought as he looked at an indignant Lisbon. Still his pocket rocket.
In the bright natural light of the kitchen Lisbon looked refreshed after her a good night's sleep. Not so for her bleary eyed husband.
"You look like crap. Did you get any sleep at all last night." Her expression soften while she took in a sleep disheveled Jane. It was always one of her favorite looks.
"A little." He smiled and scratched his backside. "You know I don't sleep much insomnia is my lifetime companion."
She kissed him on the forehead and reminded him that in a few months sleep will be a luxury so he should catch up now. With not too much persuasion Jane was back in bed. "for just a few minutes."
Thinking Jane was still sleeping Lisbon was about to make her escape when a large hand came from behind and pushed the door shut.
"Did you eat breakfast?"
"I'll grab something at the office."
Jane turned her around to look at him.
"I will not have my child raised on decaf coffee and bear claws."
"Patrick. I'm late. I promise I will grab something healthy."
A brown paper bag was placed in her hand and kiss placed on her lips.
"Whole wheat bagel with organic peanut butter."
Watching Lisbon leave the driveway Jane pulled his cell phone from his pocket.
"Hey Pete it's Patrick Jane I need a favor."
The voice that answered however was a very irritated Sam Barsocky.
"Oh hi Patrick how is married life treating you? You and Pepper are married right? Not that I would know not having an invite to the wedding or even a snapshot of the bride and groom. And cleaver of you dialing Pete's phone trying to avoid me."
"Sam, you were invited you just couldn't make it and sorry we're behind on thank you pictures. But I do have news that should make you smile. You're going to be an aunty in a few months."
"Oh Paddy really. I'm so happy for the two of you. How are you doing? With the news I mean."
"I could not be happier. And Teresa is glowing she's going to be a great mommy. Which brings me to my favor."
"You better not be planning on upsetting Teresa."
Jane smiled at the use of his wife's proper name. "No it's actually for Teresa. You know those paper you have the ones from when I was a child. I need them."
Silence followed his request. "I know you have them Sam."
"Yea I got 'im"
"Like I said I need them. Here's the plan."
After it was all laid out there was no problem getting Sam on board.
One down a few more to go. Checking his watch for the time he made the next call.
"Buenos Dias Wyndham Concorde Resort, Franklin speaking."
"Franklin, Patrick Jane."
"Senior Jane, so good to hear from you. You are well?"
"Oh more than well my friend, more than well."
"What can I do for you? Are you back here on the Island?"
"No, but that is what I want to talk to you about."
Franklin provided him with the local gossip, an assurance his plan could be executed as well as the another needed phone number. But first he had to get one more person on board before making the final arrangements.
Jane looked at the time and realized all that could wait. He was going to surprise Agent Lisbon with lunch. Knowing her she'll get wrapped up in her work and either skip eating all together or make due with a bag of chips. He sincerely hoped that at next weeks doctor's appointment she would be made firmly aware of how important good nutrition was to her and the baby.
Lisbon looked up when she heard the elevator ding, smiling when her handsome husband entered the bullpen.
"Patrick is something wrong? Why are you here?"
"Nothing is amiss. Can't I just want to see my lovely wife?"
"I think you are spying on me. Checking up to see if I'm eating properly."
"Teresa, you wound me. I would never..."
Lisbon picked up the container on her desk and looked at Jane with a smile.
"Want to share some very healthy, natural and actually yummy lunch with me? I think there is enough for two."
"Thank you, I'm good." Jane placed the bag he was holding on Wylie's desk.
"OK then well I was in town and thought I would stop in ask if you needed something, but I see everything is under control. Guess I'll see you at home Teresa."
Lisbon smiled at him and continued eating,
Before leaving Jane made his way to Cho's office and engaged the lead agent in a short conversation.
Lisbon looked up to see Wylie eating what appeared like a very healthy meal.
"Whatcha' got there Wylie? Looks good."
The young tech coughed a bit and then kept on eating.
Busted Lisbon thought to herself, so busted Mr. Jane.
Jane laughed all the way home he should have know she would never jeopardize their unborn child with caffeine and junk food. Shame on him for thinking other wise.
Having some spare time he made his next call. Humming to himself while the phone rang he thought of how he was finally happy. A curt hello followed ten rings.
"Walter Mashburn, Patrick Jane."
"Patrick, do what do I owe this honor? Teresa asking about me but to shy to make the call herself?"
"Really Walter, Teresa shy. Since when has my wife ever been shy"
"Well that's true … wait a minute. Your wife?"
"Yep, got a married a month ago, Sorry we didn't send you an invitation. It was kind of a small affair. Not your type of soiree."
"Sure it wasn't a shotgun wedding, Paddy?"
"Well now that you mention it."
"Oh my God, a baby too. What have you done to my Teresa?"
"Made her my Teresa."
"Touche'. So what is it you need? An exotic honeymoon at my safari lodge in Kenya?"
"Not exactly."
Jane explained what he wanted the millionaire didn't need to know all the details. Just enough to get him and Lisbon a round trip ride on Mashburn's private jet.
After concluding his business with Walter he had one more call to make before Lisbon got home.
"Father Hidalgo it's Patrick Jane."
"Senor Jane, how are you? Franklin said you would be calling. What can I help you with today?"
Jane was happy the priest spoke English because this conversation in his broken Spanish would be a disaster. After discussing the situation Father Hidalgo told him what he was planning wasn't necessary but he thought it a wonderful and loving gesture to his wife. Of course he would help.
Jane took a deep breath and got ready to make dinner. All his plans were in motion he just had to get Teresa to agree to an impromptu honeymoon. That was going to be the hardest part.