Object

Simon Donovan's Bow Tie

Simon Donovan rips the silk bow tie from his collar in one fluid yank, fabric whispering free as fluorescent lights catch its crisp pleats. He wrenches the suspect's arms behind his back, knots the accessory with surgical speed into tight restraints that bite into wrists, holding firm against desperate lunges. This slim strip of evening formalwear morphs into battlefield improvisation, straining taut mere heartbeats before gunfire erupts, its elegant folds now twisted testament to Simon's vanishing heroism.

2 appearances

Purpose

Improvised handcuffs to bind a robbery suspect's hands securely behind his back during a sudden confrontation

Significance

Crystallizes Simon's razor-sharp resourcefulness and unflappable poise under fire, transforming personal attire into a symbol of control snatched from chaos—its hasty deployment heightens the gut-wrench of impending tragedy, amplifying the episode's raw pulse of random violence shattering lives.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E21 · Posse Comitatus

Simon Uncovers Robbery and Heroically Subdues Suspect Before Fatal Ambush

Simon yanks off his own bow tie, twists it into improvised cuffs binding suspect's wrists behind back post-confiscation, transforming elegant accessory into tool of restraint that highlights his ingenuity amid crisis.

Before: Worn around Simon's collar

After: Tied tightly around suspect's wrists

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S3E21 · Posse Comitatus

Simon Subdues Robber with Improvised Bow Tie Restraints

Simon yanks off his own silk bow tie, twisting it with surgical precision to bind the suspect's wrists behind his back post-disarmament—improvised restraint elevates formal accessory to heroic tool, blending evening elegance with street grit to secure the scene before backup.

Before: Worn around Simon's collar as formal attire

After: Knotted tightly as cuffs on suspect's wrists

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