Richard Castle quotes from Castle

Castle

You’re not gonna mangle anyone today, are you?

I like to keep my options open.

Oh, our intrepid heroes have arrived. And Castle.

Castle

Ah, Perlmutter. I will treasure these special moments we’ve shared.

Castle

That’s a lace cuff. Hand-stitched. Pearl buttons. I’d say this was circa 1870.

Castle

I did a lot of research on the era. I was writing a book. A comedy about the Civil War. Turns out – not so funny.

You don’t say.

Castle

Now, Charlie made this 911 call moments after the attack. Does it sound like he’s faking to you?

Beckett

It sounds like Charlie’s having a psychotic break. What if his guilt made him snap and he created a fantasy in which zombies killed David and not him?

Castle

I’m not so sure. I mean, his voice does have that authentic ring of pants-wetting terror.

Beckett

You do not believe in Charlie’s story.

Castle

I believe he believes it.

Beckett

Okay, well, whatever you believe, all evidence points to the fact that Charlie Coleman is our killer.

Esposito

Maybe not all the evidence. CSU analyzed that bite mark on Charlie’s arm. Turns out that it matches the bite mark on our victim.

Beckett

Maybe Charlie bit David and then he bit himself?

Esposito

Well, I was thinking the same thing, but CSU also says that the bite marks weren’t made by Charlie’s teeth.

Castle

Oh, wait, um… Sorry. Let me make sure I understand so that I might properly relish this moment. You’re saying the evidence shows that Charlie and the victim both were bitten by an as yet unknown third party?

Esposito

That’s what I just said-

Castle

Perhaps even a mindless, shuffling undead third party?

Beckett

Castle, just stop. There’s no such thing as a zombie.

Martha

You’re rather upbeat, considering you said this was your last case with Beckett.

That’s because I am going out with a bang. I have one word for you, Mother. Zombie.

Martha

Too much makeup?

You look lovely. I’m referring to our victim being killed by one of he walking undead. And I mean that literally. A zombie. Security camera caught him in all his putrefying glory.

Martha

Whoo. I don’t suppose you downloaded this video, by chance?

Absolutely not. That video is police property. It would be very, very wrong of me to get a screen grab of it and e-mail it to myself.

Martha

Well, it’ll be our little secret, darling.

I’m actually surprised at your interest in this case, Mother.

Martha

Well, I really do know the difference between a first-rate makeup job and actual decay. You wanna see some real zombies, check out the red carpet at the Tony Awards.

I thought I… I thought I put this away.

[Looking around] Where is she? Where is she?

Alexis

[Speaking villainously] You were a fool to buy my act yesterday, and now you’ve fallen right into my trap.

[Dramatically] You will pay dearly for your treachery. [To Martha] Et tu, Mother? For luring me here?

Martha

Why, whatever do you mean?

Mmm. [Back to Alexis] That’s my girl.

Alexis

[Unhooking herself from the rope] So what’s this about a zombie?

Beckett

He won’t leave?

Ryan

Charlie’s pretty convinced about this whole zombie thing.

Beckett

Yeah, but that’s just… That’s ridiculous.

Castle

Or is it? Charlie has not been wrong yet. Maybe our killer is Patient Zero, out there right now in the streets of New York, building an army of the undead.

Beckett

Castle, what we are looking for is not a zombie, but a very smart criminal who murdered David Lock and is now making our only witness look crazy. And he also dressed up in makeup and a costume to hide his identity.

Castle

Unless that’s not costume or makeup.

Ryan

I mean, he does look like a real zombie.

Esposito

A real zombie? I’m embarrassed for you, bro.

Beckett

Okay, then explain this. Why would a zombie go after a currency trader at 4:00 am in a garage?

Castle

This one’s easy. The more intelligent the victim, the more delicious the brains.

Ryan

I’m telling you, that guy was dead.

Esposito

Remind me never to choke on a chicken bone in front of you.

Ryan

Hey, you checked that guy! So did the paramedics.

Beckett

Whoa, you guys! I’m sure that there’s a medical explanation for it.

Castle

Oh, there’s an explanation, alright.

Beckett

Besides that one.

Castle

Come on, you were there, you saw it. He rose from the dead.

Beckett

He didn’t rise from the dead, Castle. He wasn’t dead in the first place.

Esposito

He’s not a zombie, Castle. He’s just a murderer.

Castle

Well, then, what was his motive for murder, Detective Esposito? Kyle sold insurance. He had no criminal record. There’s no evidence he even knew our victim.

Beckett

He’s a human killer, with a human motive

Castle

Or he’s a zombie killer, with a zombie motive

Beckett

(Running from the room.) Castle, call for backup!

Castle

(He grabs the phone, then looks at the keypad.) How, how do I...?

Nine. Nine.

Castle

Nine. (He presses it.) Is there a police code for ‘zombie on the loose’?

Ryan

Castle, do you really believe in all this zombie stuff, because I would swear on my nana’s grave that Kyle Jennings was dead.

Castle

No. You know what I do believe in? Driving Beckett crazy.

Ryan

Yeah, I have to say, it’s good to see you guys hitting it off again.

Beckett

You think he remembers?

Castle

When a life altering moment occurs, people remember.

Beckett

Well, maybe it’s too big to deal with. Maybe he... can’t face it just yet.

Castle

You think he ever will be?

Beckett

Hopefully. If he feels safe.

Castle

How does somebody put something like that behind them? He’s gonna need therapy.

Beckett

It helps. First he won’t even be able to deal with it. It’s gonna take everything that he’s got to just put one foot in front of the other and get through the day.

Castle

I didn’t know you were seeing a therapist.

Beckett

Yeah, well, I didn’t wanna make any excuses, I just wanted to put in the time, do the work. But I think I’m almost where I want to be now.

Castle

And where is that?

Beckett

In a place where I can finally accept everything that happened that day. Everything.

Castle

I think I understand.

Beckett

And, um, that wall that I was telling you about... I think it’s coming down.

Castle

Well, I’d like to be there when it does.

Beckett

Yeah, I’d like you to be there too.

Castle

Only, without the zombie makeup.

Beckett

I don’t know. I kinda think that the zombie makeup suits you, Castle.

Castle

Yeah, I make it work.

Beckett

Tomorrow?

Castle

Tomorrow.

Beckett

Of course you don’t understand why she’s taking her graduation speech. You were probably the guy that had nothing on but boxers underneath his gown.

Castle

That is so insulting. If you must know, I was naked underneath.

Beckett

Oh, I’m sorry. I stand corrected. So, how is the father of the graduate taking it?

Castle

I already have a plan to drown my sorrows after the ceremony. My mother goes off to the Hamptons, Alexis will be doing her all nighter. I will be distracting myself with a double feature of The Killer and Hardboiled.

Beckett

Wow. That is a double feature.

Castle

You like John Woo?

Beckett

The bloodier the better.

Castle

(He stops walking.) You wouldn’t wanna... join me, would you?

Beckett

Actually, I’d love to. (She keeps walking, then stops to look at him again.) You coming, Castle?

Castle

Yeah. (He follows, smiling to himself.)

Castle

Kate.

Beckett

What's wrong?

Castle

You, um, You have to stop. This investigation, you--you have to stop.

Beckett

Castle, we already talked about this. I'm fine. I'm in control.

Castle

No, you're not. They are. And if you don't stop, they will kill you, Kate.

Beckett

What are you talking about?

Castle

Before Montgomery went into that hangar, he sent a package to someone, someone...he trusted. It contained information damaging to the person behind all this. Montgomery was trying to protect you. But the package didn't arrive until after you'd been shot. Montgomery's friend struck a deal with them. If they left you alone, the package and the information inside would never see the light of day. But they made one condition-- you had to back off. And that's the reason you are alive, Kate, because you stopped.

Beckett

How do you know this?

Castle

In order for the deal to work, someone had to make sure yo weren't pursuing it.

Beckett

Are you a part of this?

Castle

I was just trying to keep you safe.

Beckett

By lying to me about the most important thing in my life?

Castle

That lie was the only thing that was protecting you.

Beckett

Castle, I didn't need protection. I needed a lead, and you sat on it for a year. Now who is this person? How do I find him?

Castle

He's a-a voice on the phone. He's a shadow in a parking garage.

Beckett

You met with him? How do you know that he's not behind my mom's murder? How do you know that he's not involved? And how the hell could you this?

Castle

Because I love you. But you already know that, don,t you? You've known for about a year.

Beckett

Are you kidding me? You're actually bringing this up right now, after you told me that you just betrayed me?

Castle

Kate, listen to me --

Beckett

Listen to you? Why should I listen to you? How am I even supposed to trust anything that you say

Castle

How are you s-- Because of everything that we have been through together! Four years, I've been right here! Four years just waiting for you to just open your eyes and see that I am right here. And that I'm more than a partner. Every morning, I-I bring you a cup of coffee, just so I can see a smile on your face. Because I think you are the most remarkable... maddening... challenging... frustrating person I've ever met. And I love you Kate, and if that means anything to you, if you care about me at all, just don't do this.

Beckett

If I care about you? Castle, you cut a deal for my life like I was some kind of a child. My life. Mine. You don't get to decide.

Castle

You keep going with this. They're gonna decide. They're gonna come for you Kate.

Beckett

Let them come. They sent Coonan and he's dead. They sent Lockwood and he's dead. And I am still here Castle. And I am Ready.

Castle

Ready for what. To-To die for your cause? This isn't a murder investigation anymore, Kate. They've turned it into a war.

Beckett

If they want a war, then I will bring them a war, straight to their doorsteps.

Castle

Well, I guess there's just nothing I can say is there?... O.K. Um. Yeah, You're right Kate. It's your life. You can throw it away if you want to, but I'm not gonna stick around to watch you. So, this is, uh, over. I'm done.

How’s your speech coming?

Alexis

I have watched or read every graduation address ever written and compiled all the best advice into one speech. And then I read it out loud, and guess what I sounded like? A pompous ass. I’m 18 years old. What the hell do I know?

[Embraces her] Hey, look, everything you know, everything you will know is what’s true for you.

Alexis

And I know everything’s changing. Everything’s going to be different. And I’m so scared.

Of what?

Alexis

Moving on.

Write about that. [Kisses her forehead] That feels true.

Castle

Beckett. What do you want?

Beckett

You. (She steps inside and kisses him.) I’m so sorry, Castle. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. (She kisses him again.)

Castle

(Pushing her away slightly.) What happened?

Beckett

He got away, and I didn’t care. I almost died and all I could think about was you. I just want you.