Abbott quotes from The Mentalist

Jane

They'll try again. They just need to be lulled into a false sense of security.

And how do we lull them like that?

Jane

We need to arrest someone else and charge them with Whitaker's murder.

We can't arrest people under false pretenses.

Jane

We can't?

[in unison] No.

Jane

Why not?

It's illegal.

Jane

Oh. Well, that's a problem. I guess we need to think outside of the box.

Lisbon

That's always a bad sign.

You volunteered us to handle the case?

I decide what cases we take next.

Jane

Well, I was just being neighborly, and the art squad seemed all for it.

Well, of course they were. They've been chasing this group for years, with no luck.

And what do you know about catching art thieves?

Jane

Uh, nothing at all. That's why it'll be fun.

Okay. We'll take it. Get a hold of Agent Pike in the art squad and get up to speed on this thing. Let's show 'em how it's done.

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?

Morning!

Where's Jane?

Still at the party house.

Lisbon

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?

He gave me notes.

Ah.

[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...

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.

Oh, yeah. That's easy.

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]

Yowza!

Lisbon

It's a bit much, isn't it?

This is for you.

Oh...

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.

Lisbon

And then what happens?

Uh... [consults notepad] "And then the fun really starts." That's a direct quote.

Fischer, I want you to handle the streets. Jane gave us a list of things that he needs.

[perusing list] A marching band?

All right, let's be very clear about something. We don't need you to say anything. We already have the rest of your crew in custody. We have FBI witnesses for armed robbery, assault, kidnapping. We have enough stolen art to start a museum. And, best of all, we have the paintings that prove you killed John Hennigan.

Lawyer.

Lawyer. Well, that is your right.

Jane

Oh, what song was the marching band playing, by the way?

Hmm?

Jane

The marching band that, uh, blocked off the alleyway. What song were they playing?

What are you talking about?

Jane

Well, I requested The Yellow Rose of Texas. Were they playing The Yellow Rose of Texas?

The garbage truck, the marching band — you did all that? You steered me to the cab, huh?

Jane

The illusion of control. It made you feel safe enough to go where you kept the paintings. Now, unless you have any further questions about how I played you like a big old bassoon, I have someplace fabulous to go. Au revoir!