#silverbriefcase

Curious Kitties, Shiny Cases, Future Dreams, & Murder -- Silver Briefcase

Ahhh!  It's hard to imagine two people who are enjoying falling in love more than Teresa Lisbon and Patrick Jane.  We see that clearly in #SilverBriefcase, an episode directed by Simon Baker who has mastered the art of  creating beautiful images and warmth on camera.  But there is one slight shadow in all this-- Jane is starting to talk about wanting to do something else and Lisbon isn't so keen on the idea.  This thread will continue.  

As weak as the cases were in season 7, I thought this one really stood out as a well crafted mystery in a classic Columbo style.  The audience knows at the beginning that the Colonel was in the house when his wife was killed and it's all about how Jane can catch him.  In the end, some may still think that the mistress did it, but I can't believe that.  I doubt a man like the Colonel could allow a civilian woman to be in charge of a plan that would involve him in a felony.  Nor do I believe she would have had the capability to plan everything so carefully, clear down to the clothing change, the heat settings, and abandoning the car.  No, in my mind he was definitely the instigator.  Besides, I think the wife would have fought more and would have possibly injured the mistress if the mistress came at her with a knife. 

However, let's face it.  The case was incidental to the progression of our divine duo's relationship.  They are in a perfect groove with each other professionally and they trust each completely.  They are also very happy with their personal life as shown in the looks exchanged and the small touches.  Still, they are trying to figure out what happens beyond the now and they're discovering that they each have different visions.  He wants a carefree existence and she needs a purpose.  It will be a continuing conversation.  

I hope you can join us to rewatch #SilverBriefcase, Tuesday May 9th at 5pm DST eastern time zone USA.  We will be live tweeting our thoughts and our reactions to different aspects of the case and the Jisbon.  Don't be shy; give us a try.  ;-)  If you are unable to watch with us, I hope you'll take the time to watch this Great 38 entry on your own.  You can always review our tweets by searching #SilverBriefcase on Twitter or feel free to browse around my timeline, @finewineornot.  

Thanks for sticking with this project.