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Save Me From the Nothing I've Become

~Epilogue~

It was August, five months after Red John had been found, killed, and nearly killed Lisbon. During those five months several things had changed within the team. The first thing of course, had to be the media surrounding the serious crimes unit, especially Lisbon's team. Reporters acting as paparazzi swarmed around the agents, asking for a few words or a picture for a little section in the newspaper. Red John's capture had all ready made front page news and the team no longer desired to be apart of the media any longer. The second thing had to be Grace and Rigsby's relationship. Only a week after Red John's death and they were back together again, determined to make this work and not let their jobs and Hightower get in the way again. The third thing had to be Jane's relationship with Lisbon. Ever since she had departed from the hospital, Jane had been at her side ever since. Their newly repaired friendship slowly began to blossom into something else entirely, slowly taking on a more romantic side around late-April to early-May. By July, several agents were slapping down one hundred dollar bills to the designated winners of the bets.

And so much more has changed.

That's where Jane was now, standing outside a church in a tuxedo with his hands clasped in front of his body. He rolled back and forth from his heels to his toes. He was alone outside, waiting for Lisbon and Grace. Both women told him to go ahead to the church with Cho and Rigsby, but now he feared they might have gotten lost. Sure Grace had an excellent sense of direction, but he worried about Lisbon's directional skills. He still found himself smiling about that case Los Angeles…and he better not get into that.

Smiling once more, he shook his head and looked up just in time to see the blue Mustang pull around the corner. His eyes lit up and the corners of his mouth turned up higher as he unclasped his hands and started to make his descent down the stairs just as the Mustang pulled into the parking lot. They pulled into the nearest free spot and he heard the engine die down. He continued to make his way as Grace stepped out of the passenger seat, reaching up to straighten out her freshly curled red hair.

"My you look lovely," he smiled at the red head. She tossed him a smile and smoothed down her black knee-length dress. It was nice, black, strapless, and held onto her frame wonderfully. No doubt Rigsby would love seeing her in it.

She smiled brightly, "Thanks Jane," clutching onto her coin purse, she took a few steps forward, looking over her shoulder in Lisbon's direction.

He followed her eyes, his eyes widening at the sight of seeing Lisbon in that new dress she bought a few weeks ago. Like Grace's, it was strapless and came down above the knees. The only difference was that it was white except for the black fabric of a bow wrapped around her waist. It emphasized her upper body but hung loosely below the hips.

"You look beautiful," he moved towards, her, wrapping an arm around her waist and bending down to press a chaste kiss on her cheek, "Very lovely dress," he led her forward, coming up next to Grace who started forward along with them, "We need to hurry, the wedding will start pretty soon and I'm sure we will not want to miss Cho and Elise's big day," he beamed.

The ceremony was beautiful. Cho stood at the altar, waiting for Elise to come down in her traditional floor-length white dress, her bridesmaids before her in strapless brightly coloured gowns. Rigsby stood beside Cho, as his best man. The large agent continued to fidget at first due to discomfort the shoes he wore caused him. Afterwards, he had received a lot of criticism from Grace, who had told him to actually try on the shoes he was preparing to purchase. Jane smiled at their bickering and wondered when they would 'tie the knot' just as Cho and Elise had just done. He knew this time Hightower would not try to get in the way, even with them broken up those months ago they still harboured strong feelings for each other that if one were to get injured or hurt on the job, they would still act as if they were very much in love. So, Hightower looked the other way with them and decided she would let them slide unless she saw them romancing in the office.

Jane moved from his table to stand near Lisbon, who was balancing a plate with her appetizer delicately placed upon it. He lightly tapped her shoulder, effectively getting her attention.

"What, Jane," she tried not to sound too agitated, but she was slightly hungry and wanted to eat something, as she skipped breakfast, "I'm busy."

"Can I talk to you outside for a moment?" she quirked up an eyebrow, "It's kind of urgent and I would really appreciate it if we do so right now," he pointed towards the open French doors behind them. She nodded, clutching onto the plate with both hands and moved back towards their table to set it down. Wordlessly she came in step with him towards the doors.

Once outside, he put his arm around her waist and steered her to stand by the railing of the balcony, "What is it that can't wait?"

"Thank you."'

She raised an eyebrow again, hands moving to grip onto the railing, "For what?"

"You saved me," she moved away from him, wanting to examine his face, "Even though it was unintentional, I probably would have died if I were alone with Red John, even though I technically was. I would not have fought as hard if you weren't there."

She nodded, "No problem."

"No, I mean it. Seeing you there made me think for a few moments that I might not ever see you again, just as if I were to die or go to jail," she stiffened, "You saved me from becoming a monster, I don't know what I would have done without you there. Even just thinking of you makes me feel sane," she stayed quiet, looking down at her hands briefly before standing up straight, looking him in the eye.

She moved forward and brushed her lips against his, "No problem," then she applied more pressure, "I love you," his eyes had widened. Over the past five months he was the only one who exchanged those words. She never did, afraid to break her own heart into welcoming another human being.

He wrapped his arms around her, hugging her close. She saved him from going insane, going to jail in some ways, and even dying. Fate had a funny way with playing with them, but as they had been brought together, they decided to make peace with the destiny laid out for them.

"Does this mean we're the next soon-to-be-married couple?"

She shook her head against his chest, "No, I'm sure that will be Van Pelt or Rigsby," he chuckled, running his hands up and down her back, "Besides, isn't Rigsby planning on proposing soon?"

He nodded, "Yes, probably this weekend."

She pulled away from him to look into his eyes, "If you were to ask me in a few months, I wouldn't be able to say no," she smirked, watching the corners of his mouth upturn into a smile as he looked up into the sky.

He would have to take her up on that hint, he was thinking of maybe asking during the Thanksgiving holidays when she was planning on going back east to see her brother this year. It would give him enough time to meet her family and ask her hand in marriage. He was sure they would approve of him, especially because he was sure they were fond of him for saving their older sister's life a few months ago. If that did not prove he was ready to love her again, then he did not know what would prove that.

The End

So, yes, this story has come to an end. I have been thinking about doing a little sequel (I am actually working on a possible one right now) but I may turn around and not finish or post. So far I have a prologue and some of the 1st chapter written. But I also have to update my 'Immortals' (which I am also working on) and start writing my sequel to 'Titanic' (Hopefully tonight I can start).

I hope everyone liked it and HAPPY SUMMER LIZZYBETH! :)