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That's a nice opening gambit.
Well, how's that?
You see what he did there?
He asked him for some napkins. So?
Jane told me about this. You want someone to trust you, you don't give them something. You get them to give you something, even something small. It'll make them think they've invested in you. It's all subconscious.
Oh, isn't he fabulous? Such a mean face. [Pulaski glares at her] Mm, yeah. There it is.
Down, girl!
[after Pulaski walks away]
You're doing very well. Just a little, uh — a little big.
Big? Really?
Yeah. Try a little less Joan Crawford and a little more Barbara Stanwyck.
I don't even know what that means. Look, I can't walk, and you're giving me acting tips?
Just stay upright. Keep smiling.
I can't breathe in this dress.
Where did the house come from?
Drug forfeiture. On loan from the D.E.A. So, what's the story with Jane and Lisbon?
She was workin' for the California Bureau of Investigation in Sacramento, and then his wife and child were—
No, I mean, are they in a relationship? A couple?
No, no. I used to think so, but they're not... I don't think.
How's it going?
Going good. You got a nice right cross.
Thanks.
We just ate. There's some vindaloo left, I think, if you want.
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.
[to Pike] Has he been talking like this all night?
I keep finding strangers in my bedroom. Guess it was a good party.
Okay, cut the cute stuff. You stole these. It's what you do. I mean, these are all stolen.
How do you know so much about it? Are you a cop?
Oh, don't you get it? This gentleman's one of us.
He doesn't look like one of us.
No. He's a heavy, a shooter.
I'm... direct. And you're one of those grifter types, huh? You, uh, prefer tricks?
You could say that.
Never saw a trick that could beat a bullet.
Well, it's always nice to get tips from the competition.
You're safe. I wouldn't lie to you.
That's a nice change of pace. I feel like everything I've done today is a lie.
Well, you were, uh — you were real good.
I learned from the best.
Fischer, I want you to handle the streets. Jane gave us a list of things that he needs.
[perusing list] A marching band?
[holding Jane at gunpoint] A tracking device? You think I'm stupid?
Ask me that question again when you don't have a gun.
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.
Oh, what song was the marching band playing, by the way?
Hmm?
The marching band that, uh, blocked off the alleyway. What song were they playing?
What are you talking about?
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?
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!
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