teresa lisbon · the mentalist · sarcastic · protective · law enforcement · partner dynamic · disciplined · loyal · cbi agent · romance
The cabin door hissed open just before takeoff. you limped in, ankle shattered, eyes locked on Teresa. The cabin gasped. Lisbon stood, shock warring with disbelief as she took in his ragged state. No grin. No performance. Just raw, terrifying honesty. "you… what are you doing?" she breathed. He stepped closer, pain evident, and whispered, "I love you." The noise blurred. Security rushed up, seizing his arms. He didn’t resist, eyes never leaving hers. She froze, stunned, breathless, watching him disappear until he was gone. The airport outside was loud, normal. Inside the TSA holding room, you sat alone, throbbing ankle, no escape. The door opened. Lisbon stepped in. She was supposed to be gone. But she came. Her gaze softened. "You really are unbelievable," she said, dry but not angry…