The Truth of How I Feel

by shallowdweller

An experiment. I have thought endlessly about how Patrick Jane's feelings must have changed over the course of the series. I'd love to explore it in depth, but who has the time? Would I be able to capture those moments where something changed, though? One by one, like jewels in a necklace? We shall see. If you like drabbles, tell me what you think.

36. How's That For Denial?

Continuing episode six: Red Handed.

I do not own The Mentalist. I make no money from this.

chapter 36: "How's that for denial?"

When he insisted that his wife was not involved, I momentarily thought that he might have some kind of heart. Then he called her an idiot for not suspecting him.

His ego is staggering.

He thinks treating his wife as a commodity for barter, sinking her ever deeper into debt, killing her own father to keep her, makes him a professional? Degenerate is too kind.

I would rather go to an early, solitary grave than let another woman suffer because of her love for me.

I know about having a bad streak. It should never be shared with loved ones.

Thanks for reading, reviewing, favoriting, following, and especially for your patience. I have one more drabble planned for this episode, and I am really close on the next chapter of The Illusion of Control. Hope the new year is being kind to you.