“Recoil” quotes from Castle

Well. Hard to miss the irony of this situation.

Beckett

[In monotone] Senator Bracken, do you have any enemies? Is there anyone that you can think of that would like to kill you?

I get threatening letters and e-mails all the time, comes with the office. My chief of staff keeps a file.

Beckett

Anyone with a legitimate claim?

A man doesn’t get to my position with upsetting people along the way. Most of them aren’t crazy enough to wanna try to kill me. Present company excluded.

Beckett

[Sitting down] You know, Senator, I’m not the one that you should be worried about right now.

It’s just us here, Detective. A shooter on the loose, me in the crosshairs? Must be a dream come true for you.

Beckett

In my dreams, I’m the one that gets to pull the trigger. But you know what? If you’re not comfortable with me leading this investigation, you’re welcome to step outside and tell everyone why.

Beckett

Well, then I guess we’re stuck with each other. So, then let me make one thing clear. This man killed Melanie Rogers, and when someone commits murder, whoever he is, Senator, I will bring him to justice. No matter how long it takes.

Castle

Considering what he’s capable of, you would think Bracken would have more formidable enemies.

Beckett

Oh, obviously you never saw the letter that I sent him.

Castle

I did, actually. I like the way you dotted the “I” on “kill” was a little heart. It was a nice touch.

Beckett

Well, I was trying to give it a personal feel.

Castle

Well done.

Castle

Any reason why he’d [Noah] suddenly want you dead?

I assume because someone paid him a great deal of money.

Castle

You don’t seemed shocked.

There’s another world out there, Mr. Castle, one that most people don’t see. Run by money, influence, power. And the people in it will do anything they can to stay on top. But I assume that you already know that.

Castle

I wouldn’t have done it, you know, what she did. I’d have stood and watch.