Theories of fan_of_the_mentalist (26)

A few random observations.

Something bothers me about the scene in Jane's living room.  Haffner knew it was about RJ.  Yet, when PJ said so, he said he was leaving.  Why?  If it's him, perhaps the others don't know his identity, even though my bet is on McAllister.  Still, it doesn't make sense.

I do believe RJ is trying to kill off the other 6 on PJ's list.  For what purpose?

One thing that narrows it down for me is that the actor playing the Young Man bears a strong resemblance to Haffner and McAllister.

Another clue I believe we've been feed concerns coffee.  Smith likes his with cream and sugar and Haffner, black.  Anyone else know about the others and how this might tie in?  It was certainly done on purpose.  (I am hesitant to say this, but Carmen Lee can be an anagram for 'lean creme'  -- makes me either think coffee or uniform).

Does anyone else think that perhaps Roy Tagliaferro might be a disciple of RJ, as well as Jay Roth?  Or must they be RJ?

I previously mentioned the song MacArthur Park, Lisbon's 'happy memory'.  SPOILER: we know Jane kills PJ in a park.  We know the song is a metaphor about a relationship that is crumbling, that took a lot of time to build ("the cake out in the rain").  I think it alludes to the demise of RJ, because in the TV guide it is stated that RJ wants a relationship with Patrick.  Not all of the suspects do.

Well, those are my random thoughts. Hopefully, there will be answers soon!

A few observations about the Fire and Brimstone tattoo reveal scene:

Watch it again and keep your eyes on McAllister the whole time.  You'll notice he's very controlled.  Keeps his arms crossed when PJ says 'one of you is RJ' (after covering his face with his hands...to smile, perhaps?).  ALSO has same stance when PJ says one has a tattoo, no change of countenance, and he KNOWS he has the tattoo.  So, same face with both accusations.
When Haffner stands and PJ gets his gun, McAllister is motioning with his hands very calmly.  He then tries to calm "Patrick" down with words. 
Some have said RJ wouldn't deny being who he is, but wouldn't you deny it to keep the game going?  If he's found out right there, PJ kills him, game over.  Also seems to me the writer would WANT the most dramatic tattoo reveal to be the real RJ.
Notice how Haffner and McAllister share a knowing glance as they're removing their shirts.  As do the 3.  Stiles protects McAllister from being shot by PJ.
But perhaps the most telling thing to me is McAllister's body language as he stands up and looks at Smith.  The camera angle shows just enough of his face where you can see him smiling behind Patrick's back.  Then he walks to Bertram and gives him a knowing glance.  Do the others with the tattoo know RJ's identity?  I don't know. 
Bertram certainly keeps someone updated (Strawberries & Cream and
F&B phone calls to reveal PJ's plans).  If they don't know, RJ has protected his identity by making them all have the same tattoo as him.
Others have said this and I agree: the bomb is probably hidden in McAllister's hat.  He still had most of his sheriff gear on and could have hidden a detonation device in it.  I saw no other suspect with any other belongings brought into the house.  Plus, he could have another type of weapon on his uniform that might go unnoticed.

Thoughts?

Someone was asking about Nick Nordella, cast as Young Man in Episodes 7 and 8. Here's a link to a twitter post where a fan posted a side-by-side of him and Xander Berkeley. Fans have also made comparisons between him and Reede Diamond. Pretty sure he IS the young RJ.

https://mobile.twitter.com/nicknordella/status/398566644131590144

Just realized something. We've discussed previously the 'pigeon clues' that appear in Episodes 1-3 of this Season.
1: in the house
2: in the park
3: in the bell tower

(For whatever it's worth, there are also birds chirping in E03 when McAllister doesn't want to look at the view or go up the ladder.)

But then in Episodes 4-6, we have had coffee clues.
4: in the park (Kirkland & Smith)
5: in the park (Cho & PI)
6: Smith (garage) & Haffner (cafe)

I'm assuming these are bread crumbs from the writers to the fans, but I can't figure out what they mean. My best guess is that they're tied to RJ, some pigeon connection & also the way he likes his coffee.

Thoughts?