[Rigsby sets down a cup of coffee on Van Pelt's desk]
I owe her from yesterday.
ChoShe's on her way to the airport.
Oh. Yeah, for that White Hat thing. I thought there was no money for that.
Cho
Lisbon fixed it.
Oh. Would have been nice to say good-bye.
Cho
Yeah, well, cowards don't get to say good-bye when they want.
Cowa— wow. Where'd that come from? You calling me a coward?
Cho
Yep.
Cho
How long have you been pretending you're not in love with Van Pelt?
Who says I'm in love with Van Pelt? I was once, a long time ago, but not anymore. We're just... We're just... good friends.
Cho
You're a coward and terrible liar. [walks away]
Uh, says you. "Coward." What does he know about relationships? [shouting after Cho] Yeah, well, you date pregnant hookers and your— your dinosaur eats grass!
Go ahead. Say it. Now you're supposed to say "say what?". And I say "you think I'm an idiot for buying Van Pelt that orchid". You know what? I'm glad I did. Cause now the ball's in her court. I'm gonna be so zen about this. The move's hers. I'm gonna be the reed that bends in the breeze.
Cho
You're still in love with her. But instead of telling her, you bought her a plant.
That's pretty zen though, right?
Cho
You're gonna touch all of them?
Haven't touched that one. I'm looking for poppy.
Cho
Lisbon took it. If you want poppy, grab the everything bagel.
Yeah, but it has all the other stuff on it. Like those onion scrubs, I mean what are the point of those?
Cho
All I see is problems.
Cho
Just make a choice.
Cho
So you think he lied about the trip?
[over the phone] Well, I'm almost certain.
Cho
So if he's not white-water rafting, where is he?
Well, I don't know, but I'm sure you two will figure it out. And, Rigsby? Put the cupcake back.
[Rigsby places the cupcake he was holding behind on his back back on the counter]
Cho
Hey.
I can't believe they gave me a desk!
[Wylie giggles and begins setting up his desk]
You can call me "The Coyote."
Cho
I don't think so.
That's just what they call me downstairs. Don't ask me why, though. They never told me.
Cho
Your name's Wylie.
Cho
Wile E. Coyote. "Roadrunner," the cartoon?
No, it's Irish, I think. Uh, good morning, Agent Stanley. Hey... Do you know the Roadrunner and the Coyote?
SAgent Stanley
Yeah. Sex traffickers in Dallas.
[whispering, concerned, to Cho] There's a cartoon about sex trafficking?
Hey, Cho, you got a minute?
Cho
[long pause, glancing at Wylie] Yeah.
My plan is a little more elaborate, but it's much more entertaining.
Cho
Of course it is.
Well, as you know, Agent Lisbon, the key to a good con is always making the mark feel that he is in control. I mean, you can lead a man anywhere as long as he thinks that he is driving.
Well, first, we rope them in with some flash, then we steer them towards a couple of good inside men, a face. We're gonna need some art for the gaff, and then a good false blow-off.
I don't know what any of that means.
Cho
So, what's the plan to catch these art thieves?
Well, I am just as curious as you are. Jane has been playing this real close to his chest until he figures it out. He said he'll be here to brief us any moment.
Cho
You sure about that?
[Wylie enters, carrying a notepad and several paper bags]
Still at the party house.
[laughs] Wait till you see it!
Uh, w— this is his idea. How are we supposed to know what to do if he's not here to tell us?
[chuckles] Okay, very well. Please brief the team, Agent Wylie.
Okay! Uh... Here we go. We want the leader of the gang, the one who shot John Hennigan; to find him, we need to gain the trust of Pulaski. So, we know he likes to spend time at his favorite bar. That's where we rope him. We need to plant some bugs and cameras in the bar.
Cho
Why?
So I can monitor it from here. [to Abbott, handing him something from a paper bag] You're our roper. Jane said you'd know about boxing.
Oh. Well, I never told him, but, yes, I do. [Abbott unfolds and holds up a khaki jacket]
So does Pulaski. That's a good place to start. Uh, I've got some tips for you, if you, uh...
[Abbott gives Wylie a sidelong glance]
But, uh, you — you probably know what you're doing. [to Cho] You're the muscle. Jane said that you could handle your own wardrobe?
Cho
Yeah, I can do that.
Uh... oh, Jane said that the two of you could work out the choreography.
Lisbon is playing the inside man, uh, uh, woman - inside woman, with Jane. He wants you to wear this. [he tosses her something from another paper bag]
[Lisbon unfolds it to reveal a form-fitting cocktail dress]
It's a bit much, isn't it?
[Fischer opens the bag and removes a leopard-print minidress]
You're the face. Once Pulaski is at the party, you lure him into the bedroom. Uh, Jane's got some ideas...
Uh, yeah. Thanks. I think I've got it under control.
Then Jane and Lisbon take over.
Uh... [consults notepad] "And then the fun really starts." That's a direct quote.
Cho
How's it going?
Going good. You got a nice right cross.
Cho
Thanks.
We just ate. There's some vindaloo left, I think, if you want.
Cho
No, I'm good.
So, Abbott roped the mark, got him to the party, he's met the inside man — Jane, that is. Now we're just waiting on the face to lure the mark to the bedroom.
Cho
[to Pike] Has he been talking like this all night?
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