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.
[Beckett, unsure if she can continue the case, speaks to her father]
JBJim Beckett
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."
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.
Ten years since we came home and found that detective waiting for us. Ten years since we crossed that yellow tape and went into that alley. And every time I cross the tape at a crime scene, I think of that night.
