Wow. For my first foray into Mentalist fic, I have to say I approve! Your handling of such a traumatic situation was absolutely spot-on: Jane's emotional and physical clinging, but of course him trying to fight it, his reluctance to learn to defend himself, the way his home felt violated as well as his person. Just wow. Super authentic. And I'm won around to liking your Bosco! I hope he lives in your 'verse. ^_^