Victoria Gates quotes from Castle

Gates

I think the two of you should stop whining like two little schoolgirls who weren't invited to the dance and be happy that your friends, your very dear friends, have found a way to make it work. Especially after all the hell those two have been through.

Gates

You know, when I first got here, I couldn't figure out what Beckett saw in you. But you know what she said? "He sees the story. I see the evidence, where it leads, but he sees the story." That man got inside your head, and you let him. You wanna help her, you gotta get inside his. What's his story? What's his next move gonna be? Now you figure that out, and we'll find her.

Gates

What about the victim? Any closer to an ID?

Beckett

Based on blood, Dr. Parish determined that our victim is a male, so we’re looking for missing persons reports of men in that area.

Gates

Men? You’ve narrowed the victim pool down to men?

Castle

Uh, well, in New York City, that actually eliminates over four million women, so…

Gates

Mr. Castle, I don’t know what the mayor sees in you, but I know how you’re alike. He’s term-limited. [walks away]

Castle

Maybe if I sent her flowers-

Beckett

No. No.

Gates

I have a special task for you. I hear that you’re quite the speed reader, and in the time that I’ve known you, you’ve shown, well, on occasion, an exceptional attention to detail.

Castle

That’s the first time you’ve ever payed me a compliment. Go on.

Gates

We’ve conducted over a hundred interviews so far. Someone needs to review them swiftly looking for information that can help us ID our suspect. And I believe you’re my best man.

Castle

(He turns to Kate.) I think she’s finally starting to like me.

Gates

No, I’m not.

Castle

(Whispers.) Wearing her down.

Gates

How do you explain the fact that Maddox, the killer we’re searching for and the man who shot you last year, is the one lying there dead?

Castle

Bad karma.

Gates

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.

Gates

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.

Gates

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.

Martha

Captain Gates? Captain Gates.

Gates

What are you two doing down here?

Martha

Well, after I got a call from Detective Esposito, I became very concerned, so I checked in with-

I can’t reach Katie. What’s the situation?

Gates

There’s no cause for alarm. It’s just that we’re having trouble pinpointing their precise location-

Martha

Oh, please stop. You are a terrible actress. There is no way that anyone would’ve called me if they weren’t really worried, and I wanna know what is going on here.

Gates

Okay. They went to interview a witness and we lost contact. But we’re doing our best to find them. So I suggest you both go home and I’ll call you the second I know more.

Martha

I am not leaving until I know what has happened to our children.

Neither am I.

Martha

All right, where is that fancy coffee machine that Richard bought for the precinct? Over there?

Gates

The break room.

Gates

[Whispering] I don’t want to have to tell those two that I lost their kids. Tell me you have something on Dolan.

Gates

My mother-in-law is a licensed pilot, as she keeps reminding me. Part of a larger effort to make me feel inferior. I’m sorry. Did I just say that out loud?

Ryan

Sounds like she’s staying with you, Captain?

Gates

One day soon, your in-laws will visit, too. And when they do, think hotel. [walks away] Oh, Lord, I hate the holidays.

Castle

[sotto voce] Yet another quality she has in common with the Grinch

Gates

[Looking down at her ringing phone] Oh. Speaking of people having their homes stolen.

Beckett

Is that your mother-in-law again, sir?

Gates

Detective, if you happen to receive a report of a homicide tonight at my address, do me a favor. Ignore it.

Beckett

[Laughs] Yes, sir.

Castle

You're a fan of "Wives Of Wall Street"?

Gates

Oh yes, the best show on TV, why?

Castle

I don't ... I just assumed that, uh, a woman like you would prefer more ... sophisticated fare.

Gates

[Indignantly] Excuse me, what did you just say?

Gates

Okay, I spoke with the Commissioner, and he's agreed to provide Vaughn with a protective detail.

Beckett

Uh, great. I actually have a few uniforms that I'd like to recommend for duty.

Gates

No. Mr. Vaughn has requested you.

Castle

He what now?

Beckett

Sir, I'm a homicide detective, not some bodyguard.

Gates

Trust me, I know. But this comes directly from the Commissioner.

Castle

Then why doesn't Vaughn just hire a private army? He can afford that.

Gates

I don't know why, Mr. Castle. I just know what my orders are. He wants Detective Beckett, and only Beckett. [turns and leaves]

Castle

Can he even do that?

Beckett

I think he just did.

Beckett

Hey, Castle, listen... Thank you for staying with me.

Castle

Always.

Castle

That's...

Castle

[to Ryan as they hug] Perfect timing.

Ryan

Definitely.

Esposito

[to Beckett] You good?

Beckett

Yeah, did she see it?

Esposito

No.

Gates

Glad to see you, Detective. Even you, Mr. Castle. I have to say, I don't know too many men who would've done what you did.

Beckett

Neither do I.

Gates

Oh, for heaven’s sake, Detective. Just kiss the man.

Beckett

Sir, you know?

Gates

What? Do you think I’m an idiot? I needed to maintain plausible deniability, which I can continue as long as you two both act professionally at the precinct.

Castle

I know I can, but, Captain, she has a long history of coming on to me at work-

Beckett

I don’t think it’ll be a problem, sir.

Gates

Good. Meanwhile, as long as we're on neutral ground here, I'd say, uh... he deserves it, wouldn't you?

Beckett

Yes, sir, I would.

Gates

You're about to experience one of the most important days of your life. I'm so happy for you, Detective.

Castle

Hey, guys!

Gates

In spite of who you're marrying.

Gates

Mr Castle! Just what in the hell do you think you're doing?

Beckett

Did you give that TV station the precinct number?

Castle

Well, I'm not going to give them my home phone. That's private!

Gates

The NYPD is not your personal secretary! Do you know how many man-hours this little stunt of yours is costing us? The phones have been ringing off the hook!

Castle

Did you hear that? Ringing off the hook? [kisses Gates and grabs a stack of phone messages] We have leads.

Gates

W... w... what just happened?

Gates

I'm sorry. Without the sheriff's cooperation, there's only so much we can do.

Beckett

So, we're just gonna let him get away with this?

Esposito

Kind of like how we let you get away with not inviting us to the wedding?

Gates

Well, at least you were invited to the champagne toast.

Beckett

Sorry, sir.

Gates

Oh, no, no, no. I'm sure it was Mr. Castle's fault.