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Epilogue:

"Now you know everything."

The petite agent blinked once, twice. She was certain a few minutes had passed and yet she still wasn't able to formulate a coherent sentence. Surprisingly, Jane did not tease her on that point, just stared at her with expecting eyes. What was she supposed to reply she wondered? What was that look he gave her, hopeful and longing? Couldn't he leave her alone…

As if reading her thoughts, he stood up and whispered.

"Call me if you need anything. I'll let you think about this."

Lisbon could only watch him leave in disbelief. Could everything he had just said be true? Stories like these were taken from science fiction; they never happened in real life… did they?

The only thing she was certain of was the awkward waking up. Oh she remembered that morning, opening her eyes to face a solid, warm and comfortable chest, and cuddling the man she yelled at daily. He had pretended she had been delirious and quite sick, and that the only way of calming her down was to… hug her, during her sleep. She had believed him at the time, not wanting to make any unwanted suppositions –but not after chasing him away with a pillow and calling him a 'pervert' repetitively. Pervert. She hadn't understood why there was a glint of nostalgia in his eyes when she called him so at the time.

But then, if he was right, then she had been extremely ungrateful.

No words could actually describe how bad she felt right now. She had behaved like a capricious brat –a teenager in short- and used him to replace her teddy bear. When he mentioned that part, Lisbon had blushed hard and looked away, praying she hadn't done something even more embarrassing –at least for her. And alas, she had done worst. She had hit on him, tried to seduce him in the shower and attempted to jump him later. Now how was she supposed to look at him straight in the eyes now? During his speech, when he glanced at her from time to time, she had prayed she could disappear deep inside a mouse's hole. Or that earth opened up to swallow her. Piercings, red strands and a fake tattoo… insulting Hightower…what did she have in mind exactly? "Teenage rebellion" he had called it. She would qualify this of impertinence. Now she needed to apologize for her… teenage actions.

Lisbon's thoughts came back on the last events he had narrated. She, asking him to win her back.

Was she truthful when she made her demand? Wasn't she still under the recent influence of her kidnapping and seeking for a reassuring support? Living her life with Jane was… improbable. Impossible even. They couldn't stop bickering on every subject. Okay, she had to admit there was more to it. Lately, his behaviour had changed towards her. He was more attentive, even sweet sometimes. Bringing her coffee, brushing or touching her lightly. His fake grins were fading into more truthful smiles when they were together and...

Lisbon shook her head. How could she even believe him in the first place? What proof did she have? Nothing to support his saying. She could always ask someone else, see if they said the same. But somehow, she doubted they would be truthful. Her team, her boss, her colleagues… everyone would mutter some vague answer and look away or ask how she felt –the question that irked her enough to send her away. And the look in Jane's eyes was truthful. He had lied to her before; that was certain. But he would never, ever on a subject like this.

Once again, the petite agent shook her head in disbelief and stood up to make herself a sandwich.

It was close to eleven pm when Lisbon made up her mind and jumped in her car. Despite repeating herself this was just a very elaborated joke-or a twisted version of reality, she could shake the idea that maybe he was being honest. Fifteen minutes later, she was parking in front of a familiar house and ringing at the front door. About a minute later, she was greeted by the startled -and slightly tired- face of an Asian woman.

"Agent Lisbon?"

"Good evening Elise" Lisbon said quietly. "I'm sorry for bothering you so late but… is Cho here?"

"Oh, of course" the Asian woman muttered, and Lisbon suspected the tone was due to tiredness. It was late after all…

She followed Elise inside while she called after her boyfriend, feeling guilty and almost backing up when the silhouette of her co-worker appeared in the doorframe. Cho was wearing a Metalica T-shirt and jogging pants. In the background, she could hear resonating echoes of people talking and supposed they were watching a late movie –or making out in front of a late movie. Lisbon couldn't help but smile a little when she noticed Cho's puzzled expression. At least she managed to catch him off-guard for once.

"Uh what are you doing here boss?"

Now was the moment. Either she would make a fool of herself or be confronted to Jane's pure honesty. She took a deep breath and confessed:

"Jane just told me… about what happened the last three weeks."

"Oh" was the only thing he managed to say at first, surprise evident in his eyes. "What did he tell you?"

Lisbon hesitated, wondering if he was going to make fun of her gullibility if this ever occurred to be a huge hoax.

"I was turned back into a fifteen year old and was kind of a pain for everyone" she spat quickly. A few seconds passed during which she started to believe Jane had made fun of her, before a rare small grin grew on the Asian man's lips.

"He was more the real pain and you enjoyed making his -our lives hellish; like a normal teenager."

At his words, Lisbon groaned and buried her head in her hands. So Jane was telling the truth, and she had just been extremely ungrateful for his support.

"Great…"

"If you want proof" Elise suddenly said, irrupting from the kitchen with a cup of coffee and a paper in her hand "I took this picture about a week ago when we went to see this new movie"

They were standing in front of the movie theatre somewhere in north of Sacramento. Cho was glaring at the camera while a dark-haired teenager was pouting, arms crossed.

"We were supposed to see Harry Potter, but last minute you wanted to see Paranormal Activity 2. Kimball was not enthusiastic about either choice."

Lisbon widened her eyes in surprise. There was no doubt she was the one in that picture. Photos of her in her younger years would prove it.

"I… wow" she uttered with difficulties.

"Yeah, we were all like that" Cho added deadpan. "Van Pelt was the most severe with you though. She wouldn't take any of your crap. And according to Jane, you only obeyed to her at the beginning."

Lisbon smiled in spite of herself. She would have to have a conversation with the redhead and thank her for her support. Though Jane hadn't mentioned her much in his story, she could tell the rookie had been worried about her. Her decision was made now.

"I'm sorry I've hold you up so long" she eventually said. "Thank you for…"

"Don't mention it" Elise replied with a smile. "I have to admit it was fun. A little bit strange, but fun."

-SF-

She stared at her phone and hesitated. In the end, she speed-dialled Jane and waited for him to pick up.

"Uh?" was the grumpy answer. Her heartbeat accelerated wildly at the sound of his voice and she felt her doubts come rushing back. What if he had changed his mind in between? Deciding she would never have an answer if she didn't ask, she made up her mind and spoke hesitantly:

"Ja –Patrick? I… I've thought a little and I… I was wondering if you were still up for that cup of tea?"

There was an audible grunt on the other side, and then only she realised he had been sleeping.

"Teresa, it's two in the morning." A quick glance at the nearest clock confirmed his statement. Lisbon felt slightly guilty for waking him up; but then he did worse to her. "I know we don't have to go to work tomorrow but…"

"Hey" she shot back, grinning. "I'm not at fault. You never told me when I should call back."

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