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1. What the Heart Wants » reviews

He had used the phrase so often, flippantly as it applied to others. Now they stood forehead to forehead, eyes closed. He infused the words with everything he felt for her . . .

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 34,917 - Reviews: 132 - Updated: 8-24-12 - Published: 7-9-12 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

2. Stress Point » reviews

Jane had returned to the fold, but Lisbon's acceptance and—he feared—her forgiveness had seemed to have found its limits, and while much was the same, it felt as if everything was different. A short series follow-up to The Substance of Things Hoped For, my tag to the Season 4 finale.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 24,946 - Reviews: 97 - Updated: 6-28-12 - Published: 6-7-12 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

3. The Substance of Things Hoped For reviews

Tag to 4x24 Crimson Hat. In Lisbon he had more than faith—an unfailing foundation, a blind reliance. He only hoped he could one day offer her something of substance in return.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,956 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 5-18-12 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

4. The Company She Keeps reviews

Tag to 4x22 So Long & Thanks. This place was her haven,a safe harbor and the evidence of her success. But he had come to feel the same, its light and shadows a shelter from the persistent midnight that gripped him. And she had come to be glad to share.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,013 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 5-7-12 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

5. Cheap Imitation reviews

Tag 4x17 Cheap Burgundy. She was weighted by a bad case of doldrums with a touch of despair from which she desperately needed rescue. Fortunately, that sort of thing was what Jane excelled at in general and was expert in with this subject in particular.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,713 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 3-9-12 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

6. Cadencia reviews

Tag to 4x14 At First Blush. Red John may still be his obsession, though that was somewhat muddy now, but she had the distinct impression sometimes that she was his pet project.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,010 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 2-10-12 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

7. Heart Courageous reviews

Tag to 4x12 My Bloody Valentine. She scoffed at his continued assurances that he wanted to protect her and consistently rebuffed his suggestions of deniability, but he hoped that when they came to the end she would realize he had kept his promises.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,613 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 1-22-12 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

8. What's a Fugue Between Friends? reviews

How the sheep dip did she get into these situations? Jane whispered a snicker into her ear, and not only did she have the only possible answer to that question but a pounding urge to hit someone as well.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,596 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 1-16-12 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

9. By the Will reviews

Tag to 4x11 Always Bet on Red. She hadn't lied or exaggerated for dramatic effect when she'd told him she had known from the first that she would lose her job because of him one day. But she hadn't comprehended just how undone everything could come.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,081 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 1-14-12 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

10. Journeys End in Lovers Meeting reviews

He had managed control in the car, but when she tempted him into the apartment the heat of her touch swirled up his arm and spiraled down his body, stirring his blood and pooling in his abdomen, a liquid fire. Installment #12 in the Holiday/Next Series.

Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,449 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 12-31-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

11. The Twelve Days of Crimson » reviews

Lisbon had eventually accepted the changes in him as absolution for his killing Red John, but it had not taken Jane long to realize he could not be content with absolution alone. Installment #11 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 45,559 - Reviews: 160 - Updated: 12-26-11 - Published: 12-12-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

12. Behold All Things Are Become New reviews

Tag to 4x10 Fugue in Red. She had followed him into the shadows and brought him out on the other side then forgiven him his trespasses. It was more than he would have asked or hoped but no less than he would have expected of her.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,235 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 12-16-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

13. Safely Gathered In reviews

He was amazed at his own selfish, insatiable desire to pursue what he wanted. It would take time, and much of the work would be one-sided. But he also knew it would be worth it. And he knew he had to try. Installment #10 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,071 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 11-23-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

14. Family Is As Family Does reviews

Tag to 4x06 Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien? He had given her time, knowing the good-bye had been difficult, and he knew she wouldn't want him or anyone else to see even the residual effects. But he was here now to give comfort and assurance.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,825 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 10-28-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

15. Where the Tide Takes Us reviews

Tag to 4x05 Blood and Sand. Lately, he couldn't deny the feeling of something ebbing and flowing in him, swirling and eddying, against the "can't be's" and "no way's" to include at least a few "what if's" and "just in case's".

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,674 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 10-21-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

16. Take a Page reviews

Tag to 4x04 Ring Around the Rosies. This had been the first time in a long while that they had worked different cases at the same time. And he had missed her. He had missed her, and he had hoped she would sit on his couch and have tea.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,004 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 10-14-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

17. 20 20 reviews

Tag to 4x03 Pretty Red Balloon. She pushed away from her desk and walked stealthily toward the bullpen. Pausing at the doorway, she leaned against the frame and just looked at him for a moment, curious as to what she might see.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,492 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 10-7-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

18. Myrddin's Moon reviews

She blinked away a trembling that broke on the quiver of her bottom lip. Seeking to forestall the forming of tears in her lovely eyes, he acted on a very rash but altogether irresistible impulse. Installment # 9 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,503 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 9-23-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

19. I Only Search for You reviews

In spite of the intoxicating assault on their senses, neither of them was willing or brave enough to take that step forward, so they stood stock still in silent, frustrating stalemate. Installment #8 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,244 - Reviews: 34 - Published: 8-14-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

20. Rockets' Red Glare reviews

These next times are seriously damaging my calm, he thought wryly. But he knew he wouldn't give them up. Not unless she did first. Installment #7 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,519 - Reviews: 33 - Published: 7-4-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

21. No More Illusions reviews

Follow-up to "Nothing Up My Sleeve". She had said she didn't need a knight-in-shining-armor, and she was right. She carried her own. He hoped she would find someone else with whom she could lay it aside. He hadn't expected the regret to be so palpable.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,350 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 6-16-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

22. What a Fellowship reviews

He couldn't give in to the pull she unknowingly exerted. It was better to distance himself, to leave her behind. And selfish creature that he was, he just didn't think he could do that. Installment #6 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,545 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 5-29-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

23. Nothing Up My Sleeve reviews

Companion piece to 'A Magician Never Reveals', The Long Talk Part 2. "I won't be angry. We're past that now. Just tell me." It wasn't a command but an invitation. He closed his eyes and swallowed, fighting the urge to physically lean on her.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,090 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 5-16-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

24. A Magician Never Reveals reviews

Tag to 3x20. Redacted. She had stuck her neck out for the 100 times umpteenth time, put her job on the line, her career, her ass, and all the master of mentalism, the wizard of words, the conveyor of crap could come up with was thank you?

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,689 - Reviews: 29 - Published: 5-3-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

25. Lost at Sea » reviews

He had missed her, even though she hadn't really gone anywhere. Missed her arguing and needling, her fatalistic sigh when she went along with his secret plans, her widened eyes when she caught on. Yes, he had been glad to get her back.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 50,348 - Reviews: 351 - Updated: 5-2-11 - Published: 4-6-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

26. A Merry Hunt reviews

She looked at him and burst into laughter. He had never seen someone look so . . . merry. It was an old word, archaic really, out-dated and romantic. But it fit. Installment #5 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,362 - Reviews: 32 - Published: 4-22-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

27. The Eyes Have It reviews

Tag to 3x19 Every Rose Has Its Thorn. He had trusted her with his secrets and part of his secret self. He had seen her anger and fear, her uncertainty and faith, her affection and compassion, her kindness and hope. It was all in her eyes.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,197 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-8-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

28. There, And Then It's Gone reviews

Tag to "The Red Mile". Though both her presence and question had caught him by surprise, he could tell she was just as taken aback by his sudden appearance. Alone in the night and lost in thought, he had managed to find Lisbon in the midnight hour.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,301 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 4-2-11 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

29. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling or The Kindly Light reviews

She stood and gave him a tug, and he followed her onto the dance floor. A few steps in, he stopped and pulled her back to him, and she drifted into his embrace. Installment #4 in the Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,646 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 3-16-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

30. Hearts and Chocolates reviews

She smiled remembering the last time she & Jane had shared champagne. She knew Valentine's Day would be "next time". But Jane hadn't mentioned anything. Maybe he had forgotten. Not Jane-he never forgot anything. Installment #3 of Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,373 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 2-13-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

31. Just This Once reviews

"Blood on Blood" Tag. Someone should have been there for her. They should have cared, should have seen her bruises and seen through her trying to cover them up as well as the shameful secret they evidenced. She should've been someone's "just this once."

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,022 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 2-11-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

32. The End of the Beginning » reviews

He didn't realize nothing was as it seemed until it was all over. My first ever fanfic. Please give it a read!

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,342 - Reviews: 126 - Updated: 2-8-11 - Published: 8-23-10 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

33. A Midwinter's Tale » reviews

When he caught sight of the blood smear, a small handprint that swept toward the door and still seemed to desperately cling to the frame in one last attempt to resist being taken, he inhaled a sudden, frenzied breath and called Cho.

Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 45,814 - Reviews: 234 - Updated: 2-1-11 - Published: 1-14-11 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

34. A Cup of Kindness reviews

He kissed her on the cheek. He meant it to be a peck, but it felt so good he lingered an instant longer than he had intended then slid his lips to her ear to murmur, "Happy New Year, Lisbon," before pulling away. #2 in Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,491 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 12-29-10 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

35. God Bless Us, Every One! reviews

Jane watched, mesmerized and a little horrified, as Lisbon closed her eyes and a single tear, capturing a sparkle of light from the tree, trailed down her temple into her hair. At what age had she learned to cry so quietly? #1 in Holiday/Next Time Series.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,900 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 12-17-10 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

36. A Fraud If Ever There Was One reviews

"Lisbon! Lisbon, get dressed! I have an excellent play in motion!" He could count on her to throw herself into the act headlong—much better than any of the others on the team. One-shot written after 'Blood Moon'

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,713 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 12-7-10 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

37. Where We Land » reviews

Three-quel to 'End of the Beginning' and 'Somewhere from There'. It was always the same. They would get to a certain point, and she couldn't go any further. He would be patient for as long as it took, trusting that time and tenderness would work it out.

Mentalist - Rated: M - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 14 - Words: 35,865 - Reviews: 90 - Updated: 12-3-10 - Published: 11-17-10 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete

38. HIS WORST SCHEME EVER reviews

He'd been pushing them at one another throughout the entire case. Now he wasn't at all sure of how he felt about the outcome. One thing was certain: this would be his last matchmaking scheme where Lisbon was concerned. Hint of Jisbon.

Mentalist - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,473 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 11-5-10 - Patrick J. & Teresa L. - Complete

39. Somewhere From There » reviews

Sequel to 'The End of the Beginning'. He had promised her that he would stay for one year after Red John was killed, and he was as good as his word. How could he have known it would be impossible to leave her?

Mentalist - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 34,260 - Reviews: 99 - Updated: 10-19-10 - Published: 9-27-10 - Teresa L. & Patrick J. - Complete