What's in Whistler's briefcase?

[candyrose]

Yes, it was I who said that but still........oh yea, I forgot about all the Mahones and Susies flying around Panama.......what a strange breed they are......

[zaheer12a]

I think he's a hitman (not one with a barcode on the back of his head)
A 9mm in the case, shining as it is new. Fully loaded of course. And three full mags next to it. And last but not least a shiny new silencer.

[joeyjoejoe]

Originally Posted by zaheer12a

I think he's a hitman (not one with a barcode on the back of his head)
A 9mm in the case, shining as it is new. Fully loaded of course. And three full mags next to it. And last but not least a shiny new silencer.

I'm not sold on the hitman theory.....he just seems like too big of a wuss.....I guess you could say that's his cover, but he broke pretty early when the general was questioning him.

And I don't see why lots of people in the Company would risk themselves to get him out, unless there's a very important target (political/religious leader) he is supposed to take out?

The reason I'm not sold on the hitman theory is because a fisherman would be a good cover if he had to go away on travel for months at a time, but not to do hits. Seems to me that "fisherman" would also be a much easier lie to expose than say "computer salesman" ala Schwarzengger from True Lies or something. I wonder if Linc will pry Sofia for information about their relationship in this regard.

He also seems very intent on telling Michael/Mahone that he is a fisherman. If he isn't a fisherman, why is he going to such lengths to convince other people that he is one? It's not like anyone is saying "Boy Whistler seems to be a super-assassin" or something. He hesitated a lot when he had a chance to kill Michael as well. Plus, bar fight doesn't seem to be the way professional hitmen take people out.

Don't worry smiley, you aren't alone.


My guess -- the briefcase is going to be chunk change compared to what's coming in the next few episodes.

[candyrose]

You made an interesting, well thought out point. For that, I would like to give you some kudos because that is rare around here.
I have to agree that it doesn't make a lot of sense that the company would go to such lengths to break out a simple hitman. In my mind, I would think a hitman could somewhat be easily replaced. If there was an important target, they could easily find someone else to do the hit.
Regarding his cover, I'm sure he could have come up with a better one, but this doesn't necessarily rule out the hitman theory. He if were a salesman, as you put it, then this would mostly relegate him to the US....at least in the common idea of what a typical salesman is. If he worked on an international level, this cover wouldn't make as much sense.
Perhaps he is so insistent on telling everyone that he is a "simple fisherman" because that's all he can really do. If he had revealed other information, then perhaps Mikey would have been more reluctant to work with him. I know, he had LJ and Sara to think about....but we all know that Mikey has been super cautious when it comes to unleashing so-called "evil" people into society. He did that once with T-bag, and I don't think he wants to make the same mistake again. Even if he decided to go through with the escape plan, he could have planned a way to use Whistler (betray the deal) to get back at the company. I think perhaps he hesitated because he feels that Mikey might be his only way of getting out of Sona. There are also other possibilities as well.

[joeyjoejoe]

Kudos to you for an equally thoughtful reply.

You have a good theory as to who he is? What do you make of the whole "I've only got a few days left to go there" line he spouted to Susan in Vamonos? We learned in Dirt Nap that he and Susan knew each other for a while, and that Susan was returning his correspondence to someone via cell phone/blackberry.

Do you think maybe Susan and Whistler met in the military? I've been wrapping my head around that angle today.....

[candyrose]

You know, I've been trying to think a bit on just how innocent he may or may not be. He if were indeed a fisherman, then why hasn't he been able to keep his story straight. Sure, he has continually said that he was a fisherman, but some of the details don't correspond with one another. And what about Photo Finish?? The man recognized Whistler and called him by a different name....Whistler seemed very uncomfortable with this and tried to avoid the discussion/mentioning of the man recognizing him.....he seemed caught off guard.And then there is the fact that the same man ends up being murdered. Is it a coincidence that Whistler had a run in with him shortly before his murder and that he was seen where the crime took place when it supposedy happened? Yes, Mikey found the knife under Mahone's mattress, but it seems a little too convenient. Mahone was started to nose around a bit, wanting in one the plan. The fact that he wasn't in his right mind, dealing with his drug problem, and threatening to go ahead of schedule and escape on his own threatens the whole escape plan, which provides additional motive for Whistler. Essentially, if he did kill Tyge, he was killing two birds with one stone because framing Mahone would possibly result in his death by Lechero. We also have to look at how Whistler reacted to news of Sara's death...he didn't look too surprised and seemed really anxious to get away from Mikey, like he just didn't want to hear it or have to answer any potential questions. And then there is his reaction with Susan..if he were in fact a simple fisherman who was being threatened and had to do what he was told, his interaction with her would be much different. He treats her more like a respected colleague than anything else. At times, it even seems that he is the authority over her.....
People want to say that he gave up some information too quickly when he was being tortured, but I'm beginning to think that maybe he knew it didn't matter. He knew Susan could take them on and knew that they were so skeptical about Mikey's story that they would under estimate her and therefore be unprepared. He had to make it look like he was on Mikey's side in order for Mikey to continue helping in the escape. If he had refused to give up any information, Mikey would have been more skeptical--once again--and therefore be more reluctant about going through with the escape. Furthermore, this would threaten what little understanding or trust Whistler has been trying to establish with Mikey. In essence, it works in his best interest to manipulate Mikey, to try to avoid talking about the company, so he can humanize himself in way that detours Mikey from placing the blame solely on Whistler. IF Whistler can convince Mikey that he is in the same boat as he is in....you know, that he has suffered the same hardships at the company's doing, then perhaps his manipulation can be more effective--at least in his mind.

[candyrose]

Now, if we look at how Whistler has operated and how he has interated with others--including how he reacts to threats of violence--then perhaps the hitman theory may be a little weak...or at least only part of the story. I think he has relied more on his wits and ability to manipulate and lie than anything else as opposed to using force to get his way. Perhaps he was some sort of undercover agent who had infiltrated some organization or small group in order to gain information for the company (sorry I didn't word it any better). Now, if this is true, then it would explain his importance to the company because getting a man on the inside is something that is hard to do. They can't just find someone else to infiltrate a small cricle of people because gaining their trust is something that takes time, time they may not have. Not to mention, Whistler is probably in possession of information they need....and being that he is in Sona, he has leverage over them. Perhaps he is the one in power here....Maybe he said get me out of this place or I'm not giving you the information you need. This, in conjuntion with what I said earlier, would provide more motive for the company's vigorous attempts to get him out of Sona.

[candyrose]

Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that he doesn't love his girlfriend....yes, he lied to her, but how many times have we seen someone who works for an organization or is affiliated with top security government agencies conceal this from their loved ones in TV and film......

[smileyone]

Originally Posted by joeyjoejoe

I'm not sold on the hitman theory.....he just seems like too big of a wuss.....I guess you could say that's his cover, but he broke pretty early when the general was questioning him.

And I don't see why lots of people in the Company would risk themselves to get him out, unless there's a very important target (political/religious leader) he is supposed to take out?

The reason I'm not sold on the hitman theory is because a fisherman would be a good cover if he had to go away on travel for months at a time, but not to do hits. Seems to me that "fisherman" would also be a much easier lie to expose than say "computer salesman" ala Schwarzengger from True Lies or something. I wonder if Linc will pry Sofia for information about their relationship in this regard.

He also seems very intent on telling Michael/Mahone that he is a fisherman. If he isn't a fisherman, why is he going to such lengths to convince other people that he is one? It's not like anyone is saying "Boy Whistler seems to be a super-assassin" or something. He hesitated a lot when he had a chance to kill Michael as well. Plus, bar fight doesn't seem to be the way professional hitmen take people out.

I'm much in agreement with everything you said here Couldn't have put it better myself

Don't worry smiley, you aren't alone.

OMG.... I knew there was more who believed lovely Whistlers firsherman story..... Don't worry James... we believe you even if the rest of the world don't!!!!!!!

My guess -- the briefcase is going to be chunk change compared to what's coming in the next few episodes.

I think he's a hitman (not one with a barcode on the back of his head)
A 9mm in the case, shining as it is new. Fully loaded of course. And three full mags next to it. And last but not least a shiny new silencer.

Zaheer ... Surely if Whistler was a seasoned Hitman.... his silencer wouldn't be all shiny and new!!!! LOL!!! I dunno.....

[Agent Paul Kellerman]

Pieces of Sarah are in the case