“A Dozen Red Roses” Written by Andi Bushell ... - Zen 134237

THE MENTALIST "A Dozen Red Roses" BLUE 2/18/09 22.16 CONTINUED: (2)16GABRIEL *They say. Who's they? Screw they. *I took some time out to recharge. *I've been exploring other aspects *of my life. *JANE *Narcotics and despair. *Gabriel takes the hit with a grimacing smile, and fesses up. *GABRIEL *It's been tough. I've come close *to taking a TV gig, God help us. *So yes, I'm anxious for this movie *to work. I need it to work. *JANE *Hanson's death was awfully *convenient for you then. *GABRIEL *Yes it was. Yes it was. When you *told me he was dead, my heart leapt *for joy. And then I felt terrible. *JANE *And then, you felt pretty good. *Gabriel takes Jane's hand. *GABRIEL *Listen, I'm an artist. I'm *arrogant and self involved and *dishonest and vain and childish. *But I'm not stupid. I don't think *I'm above the law. *Mitch pokes his head around the door. *MITCH *Gabe, Felicia's on set, ready to *go. *GABRIEL *Thanks, Mitch, you incompetent *weasel. *Gabriel gets up and heads for the door. *LISBON *Wait a second. *(CONTINUED)