Kate Beckett quotes from Castle

I speak for the entire Wellesley family when I say you can expect our full cooperation in this investigation.

Castle

But? You can tell, there's a "but" coming.

Not a "but", a "however". Like I said, we'll cooperate, however, we request these unannounced interviews come to a stop.

Beckett

Here we go.

Montgomery

Beckett, let's hear him out.

I apologize if I'm coming off like one of those guys, Detective. It's just that these impromptu visits are a bit awkward. My nephew Trent said you spoke to him when he visited my mother. Mother became very confused, very upset. I'm sure there's a better way to facilitate this.

Beckett

Like what?

Well, I propose that all further interviews be coordinated by me and conducted at my offices. What do you think?

Montgomery

Thank you for your offer, Mr. Wellesley. It's very nice of you.

[rising up from his seat] Not at all. I'll give you my number-

Montgomery

Hold on. I, too, have a "however". Thank you for your offer, however, my detectives will conduct their investigation in any manner they see fit.

Captain, I can get the commissioner on the phone in under a minute.

Montgomery

Well, tell him I said hi, and I could really use a raise. [Rising up] I think we're done here. [Lets out his hand to shake, but Blake walks away. After he leaves…]

Castle

That was awesome!

Montgomery

Whatever you guys are doing, keep doing it. They're circling the wagons.

Castle

[rising up, and pointing at Montgomery with a grin] Awesome!

[Regarding his handcuffs] Hey, you guys mind if I take these things off? I'm starting to feel like a stereotype riding around in the back of a police car wearing them.

Beckett

Sure. Do you want my key?

Nah, I got it. Thanks. [Undoes his handcuffs]

Castle

How did you do that?

I've always been good with locks. When I was in the joint, I was thinking how can I take this and make it more productive, you know? So, I've been applying for locksmith schools, but, you know, they won't let me in on account that I'm a felon. Can you believe that?

Beckett

A felon who wants to be a locksmith. What could possibly go wrong there?

You don't have to be mean about it.

Castle

Yeah. Wow.

Beckett

How does a prosecutor get into business with a criminal?

Castle

Well, it's hard out there for a pimp who's also a DA. Ooh, that be a good character for a novel. A star prosecutor who's always excelled at everything he's ever done. He couldn't possibly imagine that being a pimp would be a bigger job than he can handle by himself. But one day he gets a call, one of his girls has been knocked around by a client. He realises there's nothing he can do about it, he's a very public figure. So, a white collar prosecutor decides to hire a blue collared enforcer. Can't exactly take out an ad on Craigslist for that. But fortunately enough, he has a big stack of qualified candidates sitting right on his desk.

Beckett

Which is where he found John Knox. A criminal who mostly managed to stay out of prison.

Castle

Which makes him a smart criminal.

Beckett

Yeah.

Castle

Buckley offers him a deal. "Come work for me, I'll throw your case." And Knox does. For a while, everyone's happy. But then Knox decides he's not happy being number two anymore. He takes Buckley's client list, tells Buckley to take a hike.

Beckett

Knowing that Buckley can't do anything about it without risking exposure.

Castle

But Buckley's never backed down from a fight in his life. He gets the cops to drag Knox down to his office to remind him who's boss.

Beckett

But Knox took it up a notch, sending a warning shot across Buckley's bow by threatening his brother-in-law.

Castle

And when Buckely wouldn't back down, Knox threw him off the roof of the parking garage.

Beckett

Jeez, if only we had some proof.

Castle

Who needs proof? What a great story.

Castle

Thanks.

Beckett

For what?

Castle

For not saying "I told you so."

Beckett

Oh, that starts tomorrow.

Montgomery

[looking in the room] Is that our vic's wife?

Beckett

Fiancée.

Castle

[pointing to the other room] The wife is over there.

Montgomery

Come again?

Beckett

[tilts her head toward one room] Fiancée.

Montgomery

Mmm-hmm.

Beckett

[tilts head toward the other room] Wife.

Montgomery

Hmm. [chuckles] Oh, boy.

Castle

I know, isn't it delicious?

Beckett

…but changing your identity? The math doesn't quite add up for me.

Castle

You know what math doesn’t add up for me? Two wives.

Beckett

One wife too many for you?

Castle

Two wives too many.

Beckett

Seems like the common denominator in that equation is you.

Castle

Well?

Beckett

Alexis? She's fine.

Castle

You know, her first day at preschool, I hid outside in the bushes all day just to make sure she was all right.

Montgomery

First time my son went to summer camp, I followed the bus all the way to the Adirondacks.

Beckett

You two are both either very sweet or very creepy.

Ryan

…Maybe it was a pride thing.

Castle

Yeah, but you factor in the sublet, not to mention gas, that's a high price to pay for pride.

Beckett

Yeah, well, never underestimate the fragility of the male ego.

Ryan

Oh, see, that's just a stereotype-

Castle

Don't. Don't. That's… She is baiting us, all right. Just ignore her, and she'll lose her witchy powers.

Beckett

You wish. All right, let's go off to Parker's office. [As they rise, Beckett looks around and checks her pockets]

Castle

Lose something?

Beckett

Um, where… where, um… Where's my broom?

This is crazy. I told you already, I was in class when Mr. Fink was killed.

Beckett

Nobody remembers seeing you there.

I sat in the back.

Castle

The naughty kids always do.

Beckett

[to Ryan and Esposito]: Aren't you guys supposed to be running background checks?

Esposito

We are.

Ryan

On the bride. All day yesterday, I kept feeling like I'd heard the name 'Kira Blaine' before and then it hits me - the dedication of Castle's second book [points to cover of book] "A Rose For Everafter"

Esposito

[reading from book]: For Kira Blaine - you make the stars shine.

Beckett

[pause] When I'm not here, do you guys braid each other's hair and debate who's the coolest Jonas brother?

Esposito

No. But it's totally Nick.

Ryan

Absolutely Nick.

Lanie

[amused] Girl, I'm gonna smack you! You work side by side everyday. He writes a sex scene in his book about you that had me reaching for ice water. Now, little miss bride shows up. Don't tell me you're not the least bit jealous.

Beckett

Oh, please. You've been inhaling too many autopsy fluids. [Beckett begins to leave the room.]

Lanie

Honey, just because you can't see whats goin' on [Voice escalates as Beckett starts leaving] doesn't mean everyone else doesn't see what's going on!

Beckett

[from outside the room, in a singsong] Shut up!

Lanie

[to Sophie, the corpse] Mm-hmm. I see it. You may not, but I do.

Castle

Bridesmaid dresses are supposed to be hideous.

Esposito

Really? Why?

Beckett

So that the bride looks more beautiful in comparison.

Castle

Ah, see? Not a woman alive who doesn't think about her wedding day, not even Kate Beckett. Tell me you never tore a picture of a wedding gown out of a magazine.

Beckett

[pointedly] I've never torn a picture of a wedding gown out of a magazine. [walks away and smirks]

Castle

You're lying. She's lying.

Ryan

Mmm-hmm.

Castle

Hello, Sheila.

Richard. Figures you'd be at the heart of this mess.

Castle

Detective Beckett, this is Sheila Blaine, mother of the bride. So, I guess I didn't end up homeless or teaching at a third-rate college in New Hampshire after all.

There's still time.

Castle

I've missed our special talks. [to Beckett] Sheila didn't approve of struggling artists. [to Sheila] You must like Greg, though. He's from money, right?

It was never about the money, Richard. It was about character. And you would know that, if you had any.

Beckett

Wow! Just imagine, if things had worked out, you'd be spending Thanksgivings with her.

Beckett

It wasn't your fault, you know.

Castle

I overstepped. I came down here to say that I'm sorry... and that I'm through. I can't shadow you any more. If it wasn't for me --

Beckett

If it wasn't for you, I would never have found my mom's killer. And some day soon I'm gonna find the sons of bitches who had him kill her. And I'd like you around when I do. And if you tell anyone what I'm about to say there's gonna be another shooting, but... I've gotten used to you pulling my pigtails. I have a hard job, Castle, and having you around makes it a little more fun.

Castle

...Your secret's safe with me.

Your mother always said that life never delivers anything that we can't handle. She lived by that, you know. Called it "Johanna's Immutable Law of the Universe." And for years, I thought she was wrong. Because I couldn't handle losing her. Now, I can almost hear her whisper, "I told you so."

Beckett

[smiling] Four of Mom's favorite words.

Look, she was a devout believer in the truth. And if she were here right now, she'd tell you the truth can never hurt you. You know, this may be your mother's way of reaching out to you, Katie. And reminding you that the truth is still your weapon to wield. Not theirs.