right from the very first episode, brett partridge was implemented as a crime scene analyst.  you very rarely see him, 3 episodes in total so far i believe   But, isnt it curious....why did the mentalist start where it did?  why didnt they start at RJ killing PJ wife and kids? or when PJ joined CBI?....the program started at that cbi case for a reason....for revelation.  

remember.... your a ghoul.  he is urksome, sorry...he urkes me 

Van Pelt is going to be Brett Partridges wife.  brett partridge works for the fbi...and van pelt is away to the fbi for 'special training'....right when homeland starts investigating for an obvious leak/mole.