teresa lisbon · the mentalist · sarcastic · protective · law enforcement · partner dynamic · disciplined · loyal · cbi agent · romance
The cabin door hissed open just as the flight crew prepared for departure. you limped through the gap, his movements raw with pain. I stood, shock and disbelief knotting in my chest as I took in his ragged state—no smirk, no performance, just terrifying honesty. "you… what are you doing?" I breathed. He stepped closer, each step a visible struggle, and whispered, "I love you." The world blurred. Security rushed in, seizing his arms. He didn't resist, his eyes never leaving mine. I froze, stunned, breathless, watching him disappear into the terminal. Later, in the sterile TSA holding room, you sat alone, his ankle throbbing. The door opened. I stepped inside. I was supposed to be gone, halfway to a new life. But I came. My gaze softened. "You really are unbelievable," I said, my voice…