Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Confession

Scene Context

In this particular scene, Detective Jake Peralta (the main character) is interrogating a suspect named Philip. Philip is accused of murdering his boss, Robert. Jake is trying to get a confession from Philip by painting a detailed and plausible scenario of how the crime occurred. This technique, often used in police interrogations, is meant to make the suspect feel cornered and prompt them to confess.

Key Words, Phrases, and Jokes Explained

"I'm about to monologue"

• Meaning: A monologue is a long speech by one person. In this context, the character is about to speak for a long time without interruption.

• Joke: It's humorous because it's unusual for someone to announce that they are about to talk for a long time, especially in a police interrogation.

"Son, I better make it quick. You only got eight minutes."

• Meaning: The detective is urging the suspect to hurry because they have limited time.

• Phrase: "Make it quick" means to do something quickly.

"Addicted to diazepam"

• Meaning: Diazepam is a medication used to treat anxiety and other conditions. Being addicted means the person is dependent on it.

• Context: This sets up the story that the suspect is telling.

"Junkie scum"

• Meaning: A derogatory term for someone who is addicted to drugs.

• Context: The suspect is referring to themselves negatively.

"Addiction is a disease"

• Meaning: This phrase acknowledges that addiction is a medical condition, not just a choice.

"Murdered a man"

• Meaning: The act of killing someone intentionally.

"Let me paint you a picture"

• Meaning: This phrase means "let me describe a situation to you in detail."

• Phrase: It's a metaphorical way of saying "let me explain."

"Found out I was stealing meds"

• Meaning: The boss discovered that the suspect was taking medications illegally.

• Phrase: "Found out" means to discover or learn something.

"Gonna file a police report"

• Meaning: The boss threatened to report the suspect's illegal activities to the police.

• Phrase: "File a police report" means to formally report a crime to the police.

"Snapped"

• Meaning: Lost control of emotions suddenly.

• Context: The suspect is explaining why they acted violently.

"Bludgeoned him to death"

• Meaning: To bludgeon means to hit someone very hard with a heavy object.

• Context: The suspect is saying they killed the boss by hitting him hard repeatedly.

"Surgical suite"

• Meaning: A room where surgical procedures are done.

• Context: This is where the suspect claims the murder took place.

"Sterilized"

• Meaning: Made completely clean and free from bacteria.

• Context: The suspect is saying the room can be cleaned easily, removing evidence.

"Carpeted office"

• Meaning: An office with a carpet on the floor.

• Context: A carpet would make it harder to clean up blood, so it’s lucky for the suspect the crime happened in a surgical suite.

"Wheelchair"

• Meaning: A chair with wheels used by people who cannot walk.

• Context: The suspect used it to move the body.

"Garage"

• Meaning: A building for housing cars.

• Context: Where the suspect took the body.

"Corpse"

• Meaning: A dead body.

• Context: The suspect is referring to the body of the person they killed.

"Panicked"

• Meaning: Became very scared and lost the ability to think clearly.

• Context: The suspect describes their emotional state after the murder.

"Pine Barrens"

• Meaning: A large area of forest in New Jersey.

• Context: The suspect drove there to hide the body.

"Melted it back down"

• Meaning: The suspect melted the murder weapon (made of a special dental polymer) to destroy evidence.

• Context: Explains how the suspect tried to cover up the crime.

"It's already in the patient's mouth"

• Meaning: The melted polymer was reused in a dental procedure, making it impossible to find.

• Context: Cleverly hiding the murder weapon.

"Son of a..."

• Meaning: An incomplete insult or expression of frustration/anger.

• Context: Shows the detective's shock and frustration.

"Oh damn"

• Meaning: An exclamation of surprise or realization.

• Context: Shows the detective's reaction to the suspect’s confession.