Ep 13. Red Alert

The Mentalist season 3 episode 13 titled "Red Alert" follows the story of Patrick Jane, a former psychic who utilizes his keen observation skills to solve complicated cases as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation. In this episode, Patrick and his team get involved in a case that involves the abduction of a wealthy socialite named Scarlet Price.

The CBI team is called in to investigate Scarlet's disappearance after her husband reports that she has been kidnapped and a large amount of money, $10 million, was demanded as ransom. Scarlet's husband, Jack, is a businessman who made his fortune by developing security software for banks. The husband claims he received a call from the kidnapper, who instructed him to bring the cash to a remote location in the woods.

The team first tries to track down the kidnappers by following the money, but they hit a dead end. Meanwhile, Agent Cho and Rigsby, two members of the CBI team, are sent to the remote location to negotiate with the kidnappers and deliver the ransom.

As the situation unfolds, Patrick realizes that something is not right about the case. Scarlet had been abducted for over a week, yet the kidnappers had not hurt her or made any demands other than the ransom. Patrick suspects that the motive behind the crime is something more than the money.

Patrick also discovers that Jack's security software could have played a role in the kidnapping. He starts to dig deeper into Jack's past and discovers that he had been under investigation by the FBI for money laundering. The investigation had resulted in nothing and had been dropped, but Patrick believes Jack might have had something to do with Scarlet's abduction to cover up his shady dealings.

With time running out, the CBI team races against the clock to find Scarlet and apprehend the kidnappers. The team eventually catches the kidnappers, and Scarlet is found unharmed and returned safely to her husband.

The episode concludes with Patrick telling Agent Lisbon, his boss, that the case shows how greed can lead to desperate actions, but it also highlights the power of love and loyalty. The Mentalist Season 3, Episode 13 "Red Alert" is an exciting and engaging episode that showcases Patrick's sharp observation skills and his ability to piece together complex situations. The episode keeps the viewers on their toes until the very end and ends with a satisfying conclusion.