Royce quotes from Castle

“And now for the hard part, kid. It’s clear that you and Castle have something real. And you’re fighting it. But trust me, putting the job ahead of your heart is a mistake. Risking our hearts is why we’re alive. The last thing you want is to look back on your life and wonder, ‘if only’”.

Beckett

Did you kill Carver for the map?

Oh, come on, kid, you know me better than that.

Beckett

[Coldly, hurt] I don't think I do. Because the man I knew wouldn't betray me like this.

I gotta go.

Beckett

Mike. I was in love with you.

Oh, Kate. Don't.

Beckett

You were the only one who understood the obsession that drove me. Who didn't tell me that I would get over my mother's murder and that she wouldn't want me to do this.

[Shaking his head, sadly] Just -- just trying to do right by you, kid.

Beckett

I dreamt about you. The night I shot the guy that killed my mother, I dreamt that I was the one who was on the ground dying, and that you came up to me and told me to stand up, 'cause there was still work to be done. [Longingly] When I woke up that morning I just wanted to call you, but we hadn't talked in so long.

You should've called. I never forgot.

Beckett

I'm going to catch Carver's killer, Royce. And then I'm going to recover Lloyd's score. And when I arrest you, you're going to realize that what you destroyed today was worth a hell of a lot more than money. [She hangs up. Speaks to Ryan, suddenly distant, and unemotional] Did I keep him on long enough?

Ryan

[Shocked] Uh, uh...

Esposito

Yeah, we got an address.

Beckett

All right, let's go.

Castle

Wh-what? All of that was just an act, to get a trace?

Beckett

Of course. [She turns and walks out, her face contorting with silent tears]

You should have stayed out of this, Royce.

You have no idea the hell that’s about to rain down on you.

Scary. [Shoots Royce, killing him]