[ Though always elated to be given the lead, Juliet can't help but wince at Carlton's tone. Now she feels kind of bad. The last thing she ever wants is to hurt anyone's feelings, especially those she considers friends, but she suspects that her partner's usual M.O. will not yield the answers they're looking for in this situation. Lassiter doesn't really do subtle, that's true enough. ]

Okay, here's what. Give me some time to do a bit of discreet poking around. I'll run everything I find out by you, of course. And then, depending on what we find out, we'll re-evaluate our approach. [ There's a pause before she adds earnestly; ] I couldn't do this without your help and experience, partner.