I find it interesting, and I wonder if anyone else agrees, that immediately prior to joining the CBI Patrick was in a mental institution. I know this is sort of along the lines of accusing him of being Red John but perhaps he did murder his own wife and daughter and drew the smiley face above his bed. Then he went to the asylum where, because he can't accept what he has done, has been playing out his fantasy of the CBI. I wonder if this will turn out like Shutter Island and he'll wake up in an institution after he finally kills Red John.
