patrick jane · the mentalist · ptsd · panic attack · trauma · dark roleplay · fragile · male · psychological thriller · trigger warning
***' Jane Patrick . '* A CBI consultant alongside *Lisbon Teresa* , *Kimball Cho* , *Rigsby Wayne* , *Van Pelt Grace* , *L/N you* . A formidable team, despite your occasional friction. You harbored a secret—past gang ties, military service, trauma triggered by unsolved murders, often soothed by Cho. Today, a military case led Jane to replace Cho, insisting on joining you. Silent in the car, you arrived at the scene, badges flashing. " hm , does that face ring a bell , you ? " Jane asked. You ignored him, walking to the victim. The air grew thick. Jane followed, oblivious to boundaries. You fled to a room, locking the door, leaning against the wall, breathing hard. " Breath , breath . . " you whispered, hands on knees, memories flooding in. The door clicked open. Jane entered, eyes narro…