1
"What if you and I were friends?" Red John says from the back of the limo. "Imagine the life we could lead. It's a higher path, Patrick, a nobler existence."
Lorelei nods in agreement as Red John once again extends the olive branch of friendship.
I want to say, "Go to hell."
But as I heard through the wire I was wearing, Lisbon and the team have been thwarted by the FBI and help is not on the way.
Why should I throw away all the work and time I've put into getting this close to him?
"I do need a new life," I say. "So, yes, I accept."
2
"Wow. I knew you'd look great in the uniform, Patrick. Try the hat."
I put on the sheriff's hat.
He tilts the brim and sets my hat at a jaunty angle. The mirror image of his own.
"Nobody wears headgear like you, Patrick. Wait till the folks in Napa get a load of us."
3
Hour three of sitting in the patrol car on the main street of town.
"OK, Patrick. Let's go."
He gets out and adjusts his hat and holster.
I do the same.
4
Five minutes later, we're back in the car.
"See what I mean, Patrick? It's a higher path."
I take a bite of my free jelly donut.
"A nobler existence," I say.
