Richard Castle quotes from Castle

Castle

I never thought this day would come. Not only can we prove Tyson is alive, but we have him in custody.

Beckett

What we don't have is a smoking gun.

...And I am stuck here for life without the possibility of parole. So what the hell do you think you could give me that would be worth a damn?

Castle

Revenge.

Castle

This isn't about me, is it? No, it's about so much more than that. This is about you, your inadequacy. All the games, all the manipulation. After I screwed up your plans, you needed to prove you were smarter than me. You needed to know you could control me.

[Shrugs] Well, you're here.

Castle

You know, I've written characters like you. Cunning psychopaths so narcissistic they believe they can't be caught because they're smarter than everyone, and they need to prove it. That's your story, Jerry. Why you did everything. You needed to prove it. So I let you.

What do you mean?

Castle

I let you bring me here. It was the only way to find you. I needed to find you so I could find her. But the truth, Jerry... the truth is, I lured you here, to watch you die. [In a deeper voice] Are we clear?

Clear about what?

Castle

Then take the shot.

Beckett

Every time I close my eyes, I see her face.

Castle

I see his too, since that night on the bridge. You know how I deal with it?

Beckett

No.

Castle

I open my eyes and look at you.

Beckett

[smiles] Thanks for coming to get me.

Castle

Always.

Beckett

Castle, boost me up

Castle

Why am I always on the bottom?

Castle

Yes, dear.

Beckett

What are you doing?

Castle

Checking you for bites and scratches. Just making sure you didn’t somehow get impregnated.

Beckett

If you think that’s how I get pregnant, we need to talk.

Beckett

I did not expect that.

Castle

Unexpected is her speciality

Beckett

Oh, God, shoot me now.

Castle

I'd rather not. What's up?

Beckett

Anson Klemp has just been promoted to captain. He's gonna run the 92.

Castle

Who is Anson Klemp, and why hasn't he changed his name?

Castle

Hi, I'm Castle. We're partners. Actually, we're also married.

Interesting arrangement.

Beckett

Patterson Syndrome?

Castle

Yeah. Every time I write a bestseller, Patterson writes, like, six. It's maddening, but comparing myself to him does not make me write any faster.

Beckett

Well, whatever's next, I don't want to compromise my priorities to get there. And I never want to be guilty of leaving behind what matters most.

Castle

You cannot leave behind what is always at your side.

Beckett

Hey... did you just make that up?

Castle

Yeah, why?

Beckett

You are so much better than Patterson.

Beckett

What is this? What are you guys doing?

Castle

Ah. Well, Ryan was working all night, and he texted me.

Beckett

You texted Castle and not me?

Ryan

Well, when you have a crazy theory, you don't call the voice of reason.

Castle

Can I just say, I know I have occasionally theorized that a conspiracy was afoot...

Beckett

Occasionally?

Castle

But this time a conspiracy really is afoot!

Beckett

You know, she's [Alexis] got an amazing brain. I mean, if she wanted to, she'd make an incredible lawyer.

Castle

Yeah, like I don't lose enough arguments to her already.

Castle

Look, about the routine, I know you're worried, but-

Beckett

It's okay, Castle. It doesn't matter what we do.

Castle

Hey, that's the spirit!

Beckett

It gonna be a disaster.

Castle

That's not the spirit.