Heller, I have been a devoted fan and viewer of the Mentalist since the beginning. I was so pleased with the finale of season 6 in which Lisbon and Jane professed their love for each other. I thought the entire episode was well written and I appreciated the simplicity, old-fashioned, sweetness of the scenes with Jane on the plane and Jane and Lisbon in the detention area.
It was a great build-up. I would like to suggest as the next season begins that we pick up close to where season 6 ended--not so far out into the future. As a fan, I would like to see the relationship of Jane and Lisbon grow and mature into a strong, tender, passionate, committed, satisfying love.
There have been so few romantc scenes until now, I think the audience needs to see and feel their growing love, changes in their lives, recovery from the past hurts. I would like to see Jane remove his old wedding ring as a symbol of his readiness, need and desire to move forward to a bright, happy future with Lisbon. I would like to see how the co-workers and boss react to them at work as a couple.
I would like to see them in a scene where they make love for the first time. Of course, I would like it to be realistic without all of the nudity--tastefully, discreetly done to show passion, love, commitment. As other fans, I, too, hope the next season ends with a wedding and perhaps a child for them.
We need to see complications, threats to their safety, companionship and loyalty and the ability to work together as a team even though they are in a love relationship. My main concern is that we have seen them through so many challenges through the years, I would like to walk with them through this time in their lives as well--not just be updated like a fast-forward.
