“Hollander's Woods” quotes from Castle

Beckett

What are you guys fighting about?

Ryan

Uh, the first case that Captain Montgomery partnered us on, 10 years ago today.

Castle

Really, it's your anniversary? And I didn't get you anything.

Esposito

There's still time.

Beckett

Guys, is there any way to check police records from 30 years ago? See if there were any abandoned cars ticketed within a 50-mile radius of Hollander's Woods?

Esposito

Sure. We just have to call all the municipal police departments in the area...

Ryan

And wait for them to stop laughing long enough to beg them to check their dusty storage rooms.

Ryan

You're serious?

Beckett

We need to know exactly what we're dealing with here. So, happy manniversary.

Beckett

[After being verbally attacked and thrown out of a what she thought was a performance review for Captain] You're wrong, sirǃ

Excuse me?

Beckett

I said "you're wrong". In every case you have referenced, I have not only successfully brought the killer to justice, but I did so with the utmost respect for the law and for the department I represent. And regarding my relationship with Mr. Castle, he has proven to be a brilliant partner, and he's always had my back. And as for his fictional representation of me, I'm proud to have been his inspiration. And I am proud to be his wife. You asked, how do I expect to lead? By continuing to fight for what's right, not for what's easy. My job is to protect the citizens of New York and I will do it by doing my job better than anyone else and getting results. I don't cross the line; I put myself on it. And if you have any other questions, then you can ask the families of the victims that I have served!

Detective Beckett, sit down. That was an impassionate and powerful response. In fact, that was exactly what we were hoping for.

This wasn't a performance review.

Beckett

Then why would you attack me like that?

We wanted to see if you can defend yourself. Kate, this was an audition.

Beckett

For what?

Your future! We were looking for someone like you, someone who is incorruptible, certifiable hero where the people can get behind. Kate, you're bigger than what you're doing now, you know it. It's why you went to D.C., it's why you took the captain's exam. You want a bigger station, we wanna give it to you. We think you have an amazing future.

Beckett

Doing what?

We'd like you to run for New York State Senate.

Beckett

[Gasping for air]

Castle

If Noah ends up walking, you're gonna have to have me committed.

Beckett

Listen, if after seven years of your crazy theories you haven't already been committed, then I think you're pretty safe.

The danger of facing your demons is that, sometimes, the demons win.

Castle

I've spent a lot of time over the past few days thinking about how I got here. The long hours. The blank pages. Most people think that writing is a solitary profession, that we spend our days in our imaginary worlds, fighting, loving, dying. But we don't do it alone. Because anything that's good in our writing comes from truth. And the truth is, I'm here because of the people in my life. Mother, you will always be a star in my eyes. And, Alexis, you amaze me every day. You two are my redheaded pillars of unconditional love. To my friends at the 12th Precinct, you let me in. Especially you two, Javier, Kevin. You made me your brother-in-arms, and I thank you for that. And, Kate. Seven years ago, I thought I would never write again, and then you walked through the door, and my whole world changed. You were right. You said I had no idea. But now I do. This is because of you. Because of us. Always.