Lisbon's at her desk finishing off the reports, Volker and his cohorts have all been charged and it's now in the hands of the prosecutions office. Jane is laying down on her couch, listening to the rhythm of the keys. It's not as satisfying of a sound as an old-fashioned typewriter, but, it has to do.

"Are you finished yet woman?"

"Ten more minutes Jane, and then, we can get something to eat."

"How do you put up with the endless production of paperwork?"

"It wasn't so bad until you joined the team."

"Success breeds reports Lisbon."

"That's not quite my meaning."

Jane swings his legs over and sits up.

"Then what were you trying to say?"

"Oh never mind."

There's a rap at the door. Lisbon waves Tom Needham in.

"Congratulations you two, on a job well done."

"Meh, all in a days work. Though Lisbon here, would've preferred it if I hadn't cracked it so quickly.."

"That's not what I said Jane, and you cracked it! You did it all by yourself! The team and I didn't spend hours interviewing witnesses, trolling through video footage, not to mention keeping you alive."

"And it's much appreciated"

"Is that all Tom?"

Jane raises his eyebrows and mouths the word 'Tom'". Tom coughs.

"Mmm, no. I wondered if you would like to get some dinner? To thank you for closing this case for us."

Jane interjects.

"I think it was established that I closed the..."

"I would love to Tom. I can finish these tomorrow."

Lisbon shuts down her laptop

"Hey, I've been waiting for hours for us to go to dinner?"

Tom looks between the two of them.

"Well, if you had other plans.."

"Jane's a big boy, he can get his own dinner. He likes doing things by himself."

Jane's stands up, Lisbon's putting on her jacket.

"Oh I see how it is. Sure, I'll get my own dinner. You go out and enjoy yourself."

"I will Jane, good night."

Jane waves them off as they leave the office. He puts his hands in his pockets and looks around the empty room. He chides himself.

"Well mouth, you did a great job there."

He leaves to find something to eat.

Tom parks the car outside Lisbon's apartment.

"Thank you Tom, dinner was delicious and I've had a great time."

"Hopefully we will work together again soon."

"That would be nice. Goodnight Tom"

"Let me walk you to the door."

Lisbon looks out at the rain.

"Thanks, but I'm a big girl with a gun, you stay here where it's dry."

Lisbon takes out her keys ready and sprints out of the car, she quickly has her door open, she turns in the doorway and gives Tom a wave. He waves back and drives away from the curb. A figure steps out of the shadows startling Lisbon.

"Had a good time?"

"Jane! what are you doing here? Besides scaring me to death and I don't see that it's any of your business, especially at this time of night."

Jane holds his hands up in defence.

"Hey no need to be so grouchy. I could have waited inside, where it was dry, but didn't."

Lisbon notices for the first time that he's soaked.

"How long have you been out here? Come on in, I'll get you a towel."

"Thank you."

Lisbon can't help but smile, as she emerges from the kitchen with two steaming drinks in her hand, at the sight of her consultant. He's hair is wild after being towel-dried, his curls untamed. She has to admit, it's an endearing look. She hands Jane his tea.

"So why are you here Jane?"

Jane nods towards a box on her coffee table, wrapped in shiny gold gift paper and topped with a green bow. Lisbon is just taking a drink and splutter's at the sight. She approaches it carefully.

"What's this Jane?"

"Just open it. It's not going to bite, or explode, or anything."

She lifts out a fine gold chain with a delicate pair of handcuffs dangling from it. She looks up at Jane is surprise.

"Just a reminder of our time together and to say I'm sorry."

"Jane, you shouldn't have.."

"I know. I let my mouth run away with me sometimes."

"That's not what I meant."

"I know."

Author's notes: Well there you have it, the end of this explosive ride. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed creating it. I'm, sometimes, as much in the dark as you, as to where my stories are going to go, when I start them. I just knew I wasn't going to be too mean to Jane. Thanks to all your support. Everyone who's read it, and followed it. Made it a favourite and especially let me know their thoughts and supported me along the way. Hope you found this a fitting end.