The Mentalist · Season 3
Rest assured, I won't be pulling any vigilante nonsense.
I'm very sorry for your loss, and I'm glad you see it that way. There's no upside to taking the law into your own hands. Revenge truly doesn't work.
Well that's just a sweeping statement, isn't it? I'm sure we can all think of examples where revenge has worked splendidly.
Thanks for your input.
Just saying.
Examples where revenge worked splendidly. Nice.
I was just teasing. A little hypocritical to lecture him on revenge, don't you think?
How's that?
Uh, all these years you've been helping me seek revenge?
Well that's different.
How's that?
I'm in control of the situation.
Oh, really.
What do you mean, "you're in control of the situation"?
When the day comes when we find Red John, I'm gonna be there to stop you from doing anything foolish. We're gonna put him in front of a judge and a jury.
You really believe that?
Yes, I do.
Really? I just assumed you took that judge and jury stuff with a grain of salt.
Well, you assumed wrong. No salt.
You know the reality will be different. Red John is mine, and I will exact my revenge on him.
I think when the time comes, you'll see that violence is not the answer.
I had no idea your naïve idealism was so deeply felt.
[activates an automatic dancing toy Santa] I can't believe people buy this crap.
I sense a Christmas speech coming on.
No, I just think people can celebrate a holy day without lying to children about a magical fat guy with a sack full of toys.
So you took the whole Santa revelation badly, huh?
It crushed my heart like a cigarette.
That explains why you're still looking for magic in your life.
LaRoche is looking for you.
Well, tell him I wish him luck.
Any time anything cuts you off from experiencing your life, it's unhealthy. Right?
Wouldn't know.
Listen, ahh, I'd, ahh, I'd like to convey my gratitude--
Easy, cowboy. You just met her.
You don't wanna go back there.
[imitates Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi] These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Police, aren't you?
How'd you know?
Police and fine women always think they got a right to be wherever they're at. And you ain't no fine woman.
Mr. Lima, put your hands on your head where I can see 'em.
Mr. Mitchell left the ICU yesterday. But I'll be glad to pass on your best wishes.
Whatever. You got nothing. That notebook shorthand crap won't fly in court.
True enough. I happened to write that notebook shorthand crap myself.
A decision science consultant?
Don't start. This is way above us. If we're good to the feds, the feds will be good to us. When in doubt, don't act out.
You just made a rhyme. When are we ever in doubt?
Seriously, you start trouble and I will --
Burst my bubble?
If you're so sure that it's not the Caveman, why are you reading up on his file?
I like to read. I have insomnia. I don't like warm milk. I'm lactose intolerant. I could go on.
Did you know that habitual mockery is a strong indicator of depression?
No. But thank you for enlightening me.
Life is just one giant mathematical equation for you, isn't it?
I would like that, I confess.
Agent, I'm not opposed to extending a professional courtesy, but your man ignored a reasonable request from my officer and fled.
And he will pay the ticket.
Nah. Speed traps: legalized extortion. If you want people to slow down, park out in the open where they can see you, but no. You lay in wait like thieves in the night.
He will pay the ticket today.
I'm not going to pay it.
Jane.
I'm not going to pay it!
Stop. Stop!
[to the chief] Extortionists.
What is he doing? [to Lisbon] Could you please control your man?
Oh, believe me, she's tried.
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