Merlyn Temple quotes from American Gothic

Merlyn

What's happened with my brother?

Lucas

Notice a little change have you? Now why don't you help me out of here and I'll explain everything over a cup of java?

Merlyn

I want you to die.

Lucas

You may get your wish, Merli-ann. But what you seem to have forgotten is that Caleb will just pick up the sword. If he hasn't already.

Merlyn

His behavior is changing.

Lucas

And I'm only sick. Imagine how charming he'll be after I suffocate. Get me out Merli. I get healthy and Caleb will turn around. But if I die, you'll see a monster in that child like you've never known before.

Caleb

I smell a ghost.

Merlyn

You don't have to be this way. You have a choice.

Caleb

I think I smell a sermon too.

Merlyn

I'm your sister, Caleb. I'm just as big a part of you as Lucas is.

Caleb

You are nothing but ashes. I'm tired of your preaching. I'm tired of your white dress and I don't want to see you no more. So why don't you just go somewhere and decompose.

Merlyn

Caleb, what are you doing?

Caleb

Taking what's mine. And if you just try to stop me, you might die twice.

Merlyn

Well, at least you're alive. And since I helped bring you back, you're going to do the same for Caleb.

Lucas

Are you suggesting that we had a deal.

Merlyn

Yes.

Lucas

News to me.

Merlyn

Look I don't have time for your games, Lucas. Gail is pregnant with your child.

Lucas

So? That's just a little insurance policy, case the boy don't go my way. An heir and a spare.

Merlyn

The heir is about to eliminate the competition.