The Mentalist · Season 6
They'll try again. They just need to be lulled into a false sense of security.
And how do we lull them like that?
We need to arrest someone else and charge them with Whitaker's murder.
We can't arrest people under false pretenses.
We can't?
[in unison] No.
Why not?
It's illegal.
Oh. Well, that's a problem. I guess we need to think outside of the box.
That's always a bad sign.
Hey, are you gonna be home for dinner?
Uh, yeah, sure.
Wait. Are you at that dirty taco truck?
[Rigsby crams the rest of his taco into his mouth]
[sighs] I can literally hear you trying to think up an excuse.
No, that's the sound of me eating a taco. Salad tonight, I promise. I love you, bye.
I'm Special Agent Marcus Pike. This is Agent Searls. You're Patrick Jane, right? Abbott's guy.
Well, he's my guy.
Thanks for, uh, sharing your floor with us.
You people need some help, huh?
[laughs] What makes you say that?
[gestures to Searls] His shoulders.
[readjusting his posture] Hey, now, uh—
Hey, now, I'm just saying, if you need some help, I could help you. I mean, murder is my business.
Sure. I've heard good things about you. We'd be happy to have your input.
You volunteered us to handle the case?
I decide what cases we take next.
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?
Uh, nothing at all. That's why it'll be fun.
[Fischer laughs]
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.
They've done about six jobs between Dallas and Phoenix in the last two years, taken down about $100 million worth in art and artifacts.
We're in the wrong business.
My plan is a little more elaborate, but it's much more entertaining.
Of course it is.
You already have a plan?
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.
So how do we do that?
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.
You'll get used to it.
Where does all this stuff come from?
It's stolen.
What do you mean?
Sometimes we get just part of a haul, and we sit on the art so the crooks don't know have a lead, and we keep it here while we investigate the rest of it.
And nobody knows about it?
Well, we keep a pretty tight lid. Our own secret museum.
Impressive. You bring dates here?
No... Just...Once or twice.
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.
You sure about that?
[Wylie enters, carrying a notepad and several paper bags]
Morning!
Where's Jane?
Still at the party house.
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.
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?
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]
[Lisbon unfolds it to reveal a form-fitting cocktail dress]
Yowza!
It's a bit much, isn't it?
This is for you.
Oh...
[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.
And then what happens?
Uh... [consults notepad] "And then the fun really starts." That's a direct quote.
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.
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