As expected, after calmly listening to everything Richard Castle had to say about the murder of Beckett's mother, Gianna, who was accustomed to the deceitful dealings of the underground world, sneered at Castle's current plan: "Since you already have clues about the killer of your police girlfriend's mother and dirt on the person behind it, why are you using such cumbersome methods? Of course, your plan to wait until your girlfriend becomes the captain of the 12th precinct before investigating the senator, turning this case into her political achievement and show, is good. But aside from the fact that you can't easily touch the powerful senator, your cautious collection of evidence is really petty!"
Castle humbly sought advice from the experienced Gianna: "Then what should I do?"
At this point, Gianna, who had been laying low due to her pregnancy, revealed her formidable family-trained prowess: "I know you lack manpower and are cautious because this matter involves your police girlfriend, but if it were me, I would use the evidence you have to straightforwardly arrest the killer under suspicion of drug smuggling. As long as you have solid evidence proving the killer is now a drug dealer, would the senator behind the scenes really dare to intervene to save this pawn?
This is an open scheme. If the senator can't understand it, he wouldn't have become a senator in the first place!
And your reason for having the police investigate the killer is because of his drug dealings, not the old cases. I don't think the senator will intervene."
Castle understood Gianna's method of using power openly but had a different view: "Didn't I say that this killer is working with a guy named Vulcan Simmons in drug dealing, and a large portion of the dirty money from Vulcan Simmons is used to fund the senator's campaign? If the police arrest the killer and Vulcan Simmons, the senator would still have to find a way to deal with the loss of this dirty money."
Seeing Castle's stubbornness, Gianna patiently explained the difference to the political novice: "This is not a problem. First, you need to take it step by step. Your plan is to eventually take down the senator, so start with the small pawn. Isn't this just right?
According to what you said, the first step is to investigate the killer for drug trafficking. The senator won't immediately react to such an investigation, right?
Then, logically, the investigation will lead to Vulcan, who funds the senator's campaign with drug money. Isn't that reasonable?"
Enlightened, Castle's eyes lit up: "Yes, this fits perfectly with Beckett's career plan. Right now is crucial for her to take over the 12th precinct. If she investigates the killer under the guise of a drug smuggling case, it will conceal our real intention."
Gianna was prepared to give Castle a thorough political lesson. She stopped him from celebrating prematurely and continued: "You want your girlfriend to smoothly take over as the captain of the 12th precinct, right?
You're mistaken if you think the position only requires solving cases. She needs to balance various personnel and departmental conflicts within the precinct and manage resources, not just solve more cases. That's the thinking of a field commander!"
Seeing Castle and her boyfriend sit up and listen attentively, Gianna smiled smugly: "Rick, if your girlfriend was only leading a field team, your approach would be correct. Providing her with intelligence support to solve big cases is fine for an action department leader.
But!
She wants to lead a precinct, which has many departments besides the major crimes unit!
You need to shift your focus from solving cases to coordinating the relationships within the precinct. She can't lead her team from the front line as a captain, right?"
Castle, who had never considered this, suddenly realized: in the original show he watched in his previous life, even after Beckett took over Montgomery's position, though she often led her team from the front, she spent more time dealing with paperwork and reports. How could he have forgotten this crucial point?
Gianna was right. Once Beckett becomes the captain, she can no longer partner with him to investigate crime scenes. She needs to coordinate the precinct's internal relationships!
Damn, if he doesn't solidify his relationship with Beckett before she takes over, he won't have the same ideal environment to woo her anymore!
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Castle voiced his concerns, hoping Gianna could help him sort out his next steps.
John, sitting nearby, was amazed by Castle's shamelessness. To pursue a long-legged policewoman, Rick would do anything, even collecting clues privately to help her solve cases?
Yes, Castle attributed his knowledge of the plot to his private intelligence gathering, which left the emotionally clueless John Wick in awe.
But Gianna, hearing about Castle's efforts, was envious of Beckett. To her, Castle's actions were incredibly romantic. Remembering her own tough pursuit of the cold-blooded killer 'Night Demon' John Wick, Gianna shot a fierce glare at John, silently telling him to learn from Castle.
Why did she have to work so hard to reverse-pursue John?
Look at Castle!
Damn, it infuriated her. Why did she get stuck with this unromantic idiot?
Returning to the task at hand, Gianna kept her advice to Castle short and simple: stop being like a shy boy with his first crush and take action. According to Castle, Beckett likes him too, so take this opportunity to win her over.
Gianna made it clear that once Beckett becomes the captain, Castle won't have the same access to her. No police department would let a non-cop writer constantly shadow their captain. Isn't that ridiculous?
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