BeckettOf 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.
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?
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.
Beckett
The bloodier the better.
(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?
Yeah. (He follows, smiling to himself.)
[Castle is at Beckett's apartment telling her to stop with her mother's murder investigation]
Beckett
What's wrong?
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.
No, you're not. They are. And if you don't stop, they will kill you, Kate.
Beckett
What are you talking about?
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?
In order for the deal to work, someone had to make sure yo weren't pursuing it.
Beckett
Are you a part of this?
I was just trying to keep you safe.
[Beckett is shocked and in disbelief]
Beckett
By lying to me about the most important thing in my life?
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?
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?
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?
Beckett
Listen to you? Why should I listen to you? How am I even supposed to trust anything that you say
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.
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.
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.
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.
What do you want, Ms. Beckett?
Beckett
The truth.
Never expect that from a politician. Besides, if you really had information, wouldn't you already know the truth?
Beckett
Roy Montgomery, McCallister, John Raglan, my mother. Everyone that you've ever had killed, I want you to admit to it.
Your mother’s death was a tragedy, and I am deeply sorry for your loss. But I can’t give you what you want. When I was fourteen, I got to be friends with this boy in the neighborhood, Lamar Dokes. Sweet kid. I used to help him with his homework after school. Well, one day, he doesn’t come to school. so I went by his apartment and the door was open. I walked in and…I found Lamar lying on his mattress… dead; his little sister the same way. His mother was in the bedroom. She had hanged herself. Now she left a note. She’d list her job. She was being evicted. And I thought, how could a woman be so desperate, so without hope, that she could crush up pills, put them in hot chocolate, and give them to her kids? And that was the moment, the moment I knew I wanted to help make people’s lives better. And I have. I strengthened the safety net to protect kids like Lamar. I created jobs in those neighborhoods. I’ve done great things. Just as you’ve done great things.
Beckett
Who do you think you're talking to? How can you justify yourself to me? My mother was stabbed in an alley because of you. She bled to death alone in a pile of garbage! So save me your campaign speeches about the great things.
You sound a bit delusional, you know? But then again, who are you? You're a disgraced cop, obsessed with her mother's murder. And who am I? I'm a decent man looking out for the little guy. That's who the public sees. And every time they elect me, I'm humbled. I strive harder to live up to that ideal. I want to be that man. And I won't let you or anyone else get in my way.
Beckett
I don't think you're in a position to threaten, senator.
See, here's what you don't understand. It's not who has the gun, it's who has the power. Do you really think that's you?
Beckett
I have the file. Smith had another copy. 08672241. That's the number of the bank account where you deposited the money orders. So you're right. It is about who holds the power. Now I could release that file and destroy you, but what would that mean for my life expectancy? So here's how it is. The deal that you had with Smith, that's our deal now. And if anything happens to me or anyone that I care about, that file goes public. Am I clear? That's a yes-or-no question.
Beckett
And one more thing. Whoever it is you think I am, whatever it is you think you know about me, you have no idea what I’m capable of or how far I will go. I am done being afraid. It’s your turn now. [swings pistol at the Senator's face] That's gonna leave a nasty scar. Every time you see it, think of me.
Your resignation has been accepted. The matter’s settled.
Beckett
Sir, I have the top case-closure rate in the precinct. And now that the man that shot me is dead, that particular case will no longer be an issue.
Really? Because it seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. I’m told we put a Michael Smith under guard at the hospital. What was his role in this?
Beckett
I don’t know.
I don’t believe you. You’re covering for someone and I know who it is. But I don’t intend to dig up the past and tarnish Roy Montgomery’s reputation. The fact is, I admire your loyalty. I hope you feel that for me someday.
I figured out what’s different. You’re having sex.
Beckett
Excuse me?
Oh, don’t try to deny it. There’s a glow. I know that glow. So, who’s the guy?
Yeah, Beckett, who’s the guy?
Beckett
Nobody that you would know, okay?
Are you sure? I know a lot of guys.
Beckett
I’m sure.
Beckett
Do you actually buy this whole ‘just friends’ thing?
Beckett
Yeah, it’s possible. But it’s not probable.
I don’t know. You and I were just friends for four years.
Beckett
Except you were trying to sleep with me that whole time.
Beckett
Mmm hmm.
Excuse me, it was you that was trying to sleep with me.
Beckett
What?
Don’t tell me you dress like that for Esposito.
Beckett
Nothing.
(At the same time.) Don’t worry about it.
Look, I tried everything to get away. I-I hid under the counter. I was hiding in the bathroom. At one point I tried to pull a Cape Fear up under the piano.
Beckett
Yet when I walked in, she was straddling you on the couch
Right? She’s like the Terminator of sexpots.
Beckett
What is that even supposed to mean? She just keeps on coming?
What? That’s… [grabs her arm and pulls her to the side] The only reason I went on the date in the first place was because you made a big deal about being single in public.
Beckett
Castle, I have 12 missed phone calls from Chip the sportscaster because he thinks that I’m single, but that doesn’t mean that I’m gonna let him mount me in a Speedo just to prove it.
You didn’t tell me he called.
Beckett
Really? You’re gonna play the jealousy card now?
Okay, look, I’ll make it up to you, all right? Whatever you want.
Beckett
What I want is not to have this image of a bikini-clad woman stuffing her boobs in your face. So good luck with that.
Don’t I even get credit for figuring out who the killer is.
Beckett
No!
Beckett
Can we say that we will talk about dating other people, but we won’t actually date other people?
Yeah, I can…No, I can do that.
Beckett
Okay, good. ‘Cause I have a gun and you don’t really have a choice.
Clearly, I don’t have a choice.
Beckett
Yeah, well, the key to Wendy’s murder might be in that junk and we’re about to lose it. There’s no way I can get a warrant in time.
May not have a warrant, but I got something better. Checkbook.
MManager
Auctions are cash only, hotshot.
Oh, no. What are we gonna do? Is 2 grand enough?
Beckett
What are you doing with 2 grand in your pocket?
I’m a best-selling author. Why wouldn’t I have 2 grand in my pocket?
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