NOTE: Please be advised that English is not my first language.
After last night's episode, the show did a great job to give closure for Rigsby and Van Pelt. I need to apologize in advance for the HUGE review, but there is a lot to say.
We begin the episode just where we left; Rigsby calls Van Pelt and tells her he's drinking something with the guys, then she falls asleep... and that's the moment when we see a dark figure appears behind her bed.
In the meanwhile, Jane, Cho and Rigsby are enjoying their company in a bar. That scene felt like the old time with the former gang who had some relax after closed a case. What made me laugh was Rigsby's comment about Jane and Lisbon:
"Grace and I we always thought that you and Lisbon would, y'know, get together." Jane simply can't put on a front... just like Lisbon. He smirks, maybe he thinks this is a bit funny, maybe he's never thought about he and Lisbon in a romantic way? Truth is, looking back, the old CBI team have always known Jane and Lisbon have a special relationship. So no wonder, after 2 years they've barely spoken, Rigsby asks that. Cho mentions the pony Jane gave to Lisbon in season 1... one of the sweetest gifts Jane gave to her. I wonder if we ever get a chance to see the pony again. Anyway, it's up to Jane and Lisbon to figure it out what do they mean for each other.
The horror paints in Rigsby's face when he realizes Van Pelt isn't answering on her phone. The horror becomes reality when he and Cho can't find her at the inn. Back to the FBI building, Abbott reunites everyone in order to locate Richard Haibach, number one suspect behind Van Pelt's kidnapping. But Haibach is already there. Self-controlled and safe with a lawyer on his side, Haibach knows no one can touch him. But he's wrong when Jane makes him guessing what he would have done to Van Pelt if he were the kidnapper. This move only makes Rigsby to attack him in the interrogation room. Wayne Rigsby acts like a concerned husband and a careless father - the scene where he was speaking to Ben by computer was really touching. When your wife or your children are in danger, you loose your mind. Jane knows very well what he's been going though. Jane lost his wife and daughter, and he was about to loose Lisbon too in episode 6.02. After those episodes, Jane has managed to handle the panic and the concern. Of course Jane is still the king of the mind games and that's what we like about him. When he breakes into the interrogation room and threatens Haibach in front of his lawyer and Abbott, he knows exactly what he's doing.
"He came here with a plan and we don't know what plan is, but he does. We need to break that pattern." The plan was there all along. Jane just needs to let Haibach do what he wants to do, only in this way he and Rigsby can save Van Pelt. And he left him do that. Neither a girl talk between the lawyer and Fischer could let Haibach to stay a little bit at the FBI building.
Meanwhile, Grace manages to escape from the basement where she's found herself locked. Just when she comes out, I got the sense of humour in the title. White as the driven snow. I just pictured Van Pelt as Snow White who escapes from the tower where she was trapped and asks a driver for help. Too bad, that woman reveals to be Haibach's sister, Hazel, aka the Evil Witch. Van Pelt is smart enough to use the mind games Jane taught the old team. So she tries to bribe Hazel with the power of words, but the woman's already unbalanced. Van Pelt is enchained again. The five following minutes, where the showdown takes place, are intense. Rigsby does a great job when deceives Haibach who points at him an unloaded gun, so Rigsby could take the loaded one and he and Jane take control of the situation. I had goosebumps when Hazel shot Rigsby twice, because he fell on the ground with Van Pelt screaming. Jane himself felt responsable for that. Outside, Jane and Van Pelt are the witness of the Haibach brothers madness, and only the cold-blood-Rigsby can stop them by shooting. By the way, why is everyone so obsessed with cutting Jane's fingers off?
The nightmare is over and the last reunion with Rigsby and Van Pelt is one of the sweetest and touching moment of the episode. As good listeners, Lisbon and Cho are all ears when Rigsby and Van Pelt tell them how it ended with Haibach. Then Lisbon agrees, the lovely couple needs some rest. Time to say goodbye, to hug and receiving some flowers - a cute gesture by Fischer and Abbott, both glad to see they're ok. Abbott is impressed by Rigsby's talent, and makes him an offer he can't refuse. But Rigsby is happy with his life: it's time for a new beginning. Now he and Van Pelt can raise their children as civilians and have the life they've always wanted. As for Cho, I swear he was about to cry before saying goodbye to Rigsby and Van Pelt. The end scene is a new beginning for Jane and Lisbon too. Anyone could say they look like a couple. Lisbon can't deny the fact she was worried and scared, thinking she would have lost Jane because he didn't tell her about his plan. Despite Lisbon says she doesn't believe him, he's truly sincere. Back in the past, Jane wouldn't never let Lisbon in and 'read' his mind - and his heart. Jane had his family back, and let his 'kids' go and live their lives.
What did you think about the episode? Will you miss Rigsby and Van Pelt? Share your comments below.
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stanakaticland.tumblr.com for the gifs.
