"The Mentalist" Jolly Red Elf (TV Episode 2010) - Gregory Itzin as Virgil Minelli

Patrick Jane : You old assistant to me where to find you. I need your help.

Virgil Minelli : Well, that's a twist. You never needed my help when I was your boss.
Virgil Minelli : What does Lisbon think of your theory?

Patrick Jane : I can't tell her. That'd put her at risk.

Virgil Minelli : Of course, and what about me?

Patrick Jane : You're a brave old man with nothing to lose.

Virgil Minelli : Not so brave. No so old.

Patrick Jane : What do you say? Will you help me?

Virgil Minelli : You need a different kind of help. Red John is turning you into a paranoid conspiracy freak.
Virgil Minelli : What you said about that fish, you opened my eyes to some ugly truths I've been avoiding.

[Hands Jane a folder]

Virgil Minelli : LaRoche's suspect list. Secured through back channels, and personal favors. LaRoche has no idea I have it.

Patrick Jane : Thank you.

[Jane hugs Manelli]

Virgil Minelli : You need anything else, let me know.

Patrick Jane : I will. I have to go. Could you do me a favor? Could you extend my apologies to May? Perhaps you'll sit with her and have some lunch.

Virgil Minelli : I can do that, I think... Any tips?

Patrick Jane : Uh, yes. You might want to consider growing a beard.

Gregory Itzin: Virgil Minelli