Richard Castle quotes from Castle

Beckett

Well, we don’t have a body, we don’t have a crime scene, we don’t have any witnesses, but-

Castle

At least we have each other.

Beckett

We still have a homicide to solve.

Castle

And that.

Castle

Do you think the military took him out?

Beckett

I don’t see how they could.

Castle

Because they wouldn’t cross that line?

Beckett

Because in my experience, huge bureaucracies don’t act with that kind of efficiency.

Castle

That’s comforting.

Beckett

How many drones were in the air this morning?

That information is classified.

Beckett

Colonel Fortis, was there a drone flying over New York City at 8:15 a.m.?

That’s classified.

Castle

Okay, how about this? Did anyone else have access to the drones? Any federal agencies? Corporations?

That’s classified

Beckett

Okay, then I’d like to take a look at your flight logs-

This meeting is over.

Keep in mind, the waivers you signed prohibits you from discussing what was said here.

Castle

Nothing was said here.

Well, then we shouldn’t have a problem.

Castle

Touche.

Beckett

[noticing a man in the next room] That man over there, he was at the crime scene. Who is he? Does he work for you?

Castle

Don’t bother. It’s classified.

So what do you want to know?

Beckett

Why don’t we start with who are you?

Jared Stack. Special Investigator for the Attorney General’s office.

Castle

I’ve never heard of it.

[whispering] You’re not supposed to.

Beckett

And what’s your connection to Dale Tanner?

Tanner was under scrutiny by the FBI, DHS and the Pentagon, not to mention the NYPD Counter-Terrorism Unit. Somebody objective needed to look into his death, so they picked me.

Beckett

When did you realize that he was killed by a drone and not a car bomb?

Once our people examined the wreckage.

Castle

Why the fake ID?

I didn’t know where this was headed. The AG needs deniability.

Castle

“The secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions.” It’s Mission: Impossible.

Pretty much. I’m even wearing a mask.

Castle

Really?

[whispering] No.

The fact is, we’ve lost a number of drones, some of them have fallen into enemy hands.

Beckett

So one of our enemies killed Tanner? With a drone?

Castle

That theory is highly improbable. And coming from me, that’s saying something

Castle

That’s Warburg? I was expecting-

Ryan

Dr. Evil?

Castle

Or someone a little less nerdy.

Castle

Warburg is here. I can feel it.

Beckett

Castle, you’ve said that about every place we’ve been to so far.

Castle

Yeah, but this time I mean it. The Force is stronger with this one.

Beckett

I don’t understand what a car driving through the desert has to do with Dale Tanner.

[holding the photo up] Intelligence reports said there were three high-ranking Afghan militants in this car. It was the right make and model, traveling at a high rate of speed. So the drone pilot was given the green light to strike. But then, he saw those red dots on the trunk, and he had a feeling. So he aborted the mission. There were no militants in that car. The red dots were roses; because the young couple driving down that desert road had just gotten married. That’s when I knew I could no longer be a part of the drone program.

Castle

But I don’t understand why. The pilot didn’t fire.

Because the next generation of drones won’t have pilots. The new AI software will give drones decision-making capability. They’ll assess the data and take lethal action all on their own.

Castle

Really will be rise of the machines.

Those new drones would turn that car to ash without hesitation. That’s why, when lives are at stake, we need a man who sees roses. We need the human factor.

Castle

For Richard Castle, press one. For Beckett, press two

Esposito

Yo, how about I just talk, jackass

Detective Beckett, and Mr. Castle. Both the President and the Attorney General have asked me to convey their thanks for your work on this case.

Castle

[raising his hand] I don’t suppose the President’s appreciation could come in the form of a blurb for my book?

Yeah, that’s not gonna happen.

Esposito

Crystal Sky? That name’s so fake it sounds like something out of one of your books.

Castle

Right? [chuckling at first, but then stops] Whoa. What is that supposed to mean?

Esposito

What do you mean, “What is that supposed to mean?” Derrick Storm, Nikki Heat, Jameson Rook? Would it kill you to name someone “Gonzales” every once in a while?

Castle

Maybe Erika was some kind of Erin Brockovich, you know. A crusader for good, delving into the seedy underbelly of the legal system in order to uncover some seamy truth.

Beckett

Or maybe she was just hired by a rival firm to steal privileged information.

Castle

Now why must you be so cynical?

Beckett

It’s in my job description.

Castle

Which is why you need me.

Esposito

So no one at the law firm knew what she was looking for either?

Beckett

Either that or they’re covering something up. But the only evidence of what she was up to is on that missing laptop.

Castle

So without it, we’re dead in the water. Much like Erika.

Too soon.

Beckett

I'm sorry...I shouldn't have kept secrets.

Castle

It's who you are. You don't let people in. I've had to scratch and claw for every inch--

Beckett

Castle--

Castle

Please let me finish. I've been doing a lot of thinking about us, about our relationship. What we have. Where we're headed. I've decided I want more. We both deserve more.

Beckett

I agree.

Castle

So whatever happens...whatever you decide...[Castle gets off the swing and kneels in front of Beckett] Katherine Houghton Beckett...[he pulls out an engagement ring and holds it up] will you marry me?

Castle

Kate, I'm not proposing to you to you to keep you here, or because I'm afraid I'm gonna lose you. I'm proposing because I can't imagine my life without you. If that means when things get difficult we have to figure them out, then I'm willing to figure them out. Assuming you're willing to figure them out with me.

Beckett

Well, in that case…Richard Edgar Alexander Rodgers Castle, yes. Yes. I will marry you.