<P> While Van Pelt is away at the computer intensive, Rigsby is shown to still have very strong feelings for her . In the episode "Red Velvet Cupcakes", Van Pelt and Rigsby go undercover as a couple with relationship problems . After the case is closed, they sleep together again . Though not stated outright, it's heavily implied that they're back together in the following episode . In "Wedding in Red", Rigsby proposes to her and she accepts; they are married later in the same episode . </P> <P> In the episode "My Blue Heaven", it is revealed that Rigsby and Van Pelt have a daughter named Maddy . </P> <P> Van Pelt is well liked by the rest of the team; Lisbon even lets Grace take the lead on one interview, despite the fact that she is still a rookie . She always refers to Lisbon as "Boss" or "the boss", even when Teresa isn't around . In another episode, Grace is shot (while wearing a kevlar vest) and is taken to the hospital . Just before she gets into the ambulance, Lisbon is visibly upset and tells Grace sweetly: "Don't you do that to me again", indicating her fondness of her . In the opening of season four, Lisbon addresses Grace as her friend while encouraging her to get help . Jane appears to have a fondness for Grace, much as she does for him; theirs appears to be rather like a sibling relationship, and Jane tends to favor her over Cho and Rigsby . It has been shown that Jane gets enjoyment from messing with Grace . He offers Grace more support than most people, but they tend to clash over spiritual issues such as the after - life . She seems to enjoy working with Cho; she is open with him and considers him a friend, although she doesn't always appreciate his straightforward manner . </P>

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