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.

38. Maybe you're projecting

This begins episode seven: Seeing Red.

I do not own The Mentalist. I make no money from this. Which may be why I got off track when my work kicked into full gear in the new year. But enough excuses. I'm glad to be back.

chapter 38: "Maybe you're projecting."

She is smooth, attractive, articulate... and either deluded or dangerously deceitful. Possibly both. I know a sociopath when I see one, and anyone who would prey on the beliefs of the gullible is not to be trusted under any circumstances.

If she wants to "help" us, the most likely reasons are a desire for attention or...guilt. A desire to cover up her involvement.

I won't be sucked in. I know better. This woman is a manipulator. Even if she is not behind this murder, her so-called profession is beneath contempt.

And who should know better than me?