“Unfinished Business” quotes from Criminal Minds

I have a love-hate relationship with these ceremonies. Each one is a reminder that we've lost a member of our family. Leslie Shay was a great paramedic. There are no words that can fill the hole that she left. The woman who rode alongside her from her first day to her last, Gabriela Dawson, would like to say some words.

A lot's changed at 51 since losing Shay. We've welcomed in new friends, we got a new rig and, uh and a dream of mine came true. But here's what hasn't changed: this house, this family. It's all as strong as it ever was stronger even, because I think, um I think that deep down in the quiet moments we think to ourselves: Shay would want us to be better. She'd want us to lean on each other. And she'd want us to represent her, every time we go out.

[to Dawson] You're a hell of a firefighter and I'm not sorry I'm the one who gets to lead you. And I get to look out for you too, if I'm being honest.

We are both fresh out of serious relationships, looking to have some fun. Fool around, go on a cross-country crime spree.

Battalion Chief Pat Pridgen will fill in the void. Treat him right. His own house, 17, was closed last year by our old friend Ms. McLeod.

Aw, come on. McLeod wasn't all bad. As soulless assassins go.

Severide

[sits down in Pridgen's office] What can I do for you, Chief?

Ahh, I wanted to get your take on Lieutenant Casey.

Severide

You mean my roommate and good friend, that Lieutenant Casey?

This would of course be an entirely confidential discussion.

Severide

Ok, well, Matt Casey is about one of the finest firefighters I've had the opportunity to work with in the entire CFD.

He runs a sloppy company and he lacks respect for his superiors.

Severide

I disagree. But, you know, you're entitled to your opinion. [gets up] If there's nothing else...

Help me keep an eye on him.

Severide

Keep an eye on Casey?

I'll make it worth your while.

Severide

Chief, this kind of stuff, this scheming behind closed doors and "keeping an eye" on other officers, that's not how we do things here at 51.

Folks, I think we all learned a lesson here today about why we don't freelance. Isn't that right, Gutter Ball? [looks at Otis, who is covered in smoke]

Don't talk to my guy like that.

What'd you say?

He made a great save today. That old man would be dead if not for him. And if he got a little too eager out there, it's only 'cause he was trying to prove himself to you.

I don't like your tone, Lieutenant.

I don't like yours. Otis and everyone here at 51 have already proven themselves. You ought to treat 'em with respect Chief.

[furious] I want you in my office in five minutes, Lieutenant! You too, Severide! [leaves]

Otis

[to Casey] That was really stupid of you. But thanks.

When I took this job I didn't know we did our own maintenance work.

We've a theory. No one likes broken appliances because we have to spend more money at the vending machine.

Great vending machine conspiracy. You could get published in JAMA with that.

We do our jobs. We help these people. Don't let the rest of it mess with your heads.

You need anything, lady?

Time machine.

You and me both.

The good people of Chicago Med, you made us proud today. [motions to himself and the other firefighters] We are very grateful for the service that you do for us and for the city. It's not said enough.

Thank you, Chief. We want you all to know that everytime those doors crash open, there are good people, strong people, people at the top of their game ready on the other side.

[raises his beer bottle] Hear, hear.

Hear hear.

[hands Casey his t-shirt] Your shirt that you lent me to, you know, wear home. Um, I washed it.

You didn't have to do that.

Common courtesy. We agreed that what happened wasn't gonna change anything between us, that we were still just friends. And if a friend lent me a shirt, I would wash it.

Fair enough.

No special treatment, right?

[smiles] Right. Hey, um...great night, though.

[smiles] Yeah, it really was.

Hey, what do you guys know about Erik McAuley? [everyone groans in response]

[chuckles] McAuley the paramedic. He's the worst. Mr. Doom-and-Gloom.

Total bummer. Why?

Since Mills is working Squad, McAuley's gonna relieve him on ambo.

Oh, God!

No. No, he's not. [notices Boden] Chief, are you bringing McAuley in?

Yes, I'm short a medic.

No! No way. I'll go work on ambo before McAuley comes back here and brings the whole house down with his Eeyore routine.

Okay, good. Casey. You willing to give up your candidate for a few shifts till I find myself somebody permanent?

Wait, what?

Sure.

Thank you, Dawson.

Yay! Hey, great. Help me with inventory.

[glares back] Yeah, okay. Great.

[looks at the papers Casey is filing] What's..."Stilettos"? It sounds like a strip club. [Cruz and Otis turn to look] Oh, God. It is a strip club, isn't it?

Yes...I landed a construction contract expanding a club called Stilettos. Permits just came through.

[clears throat] Lieutenant. I've been meaning to ask you, do you, by any chance, need any strong backs for your side business? 'Cause I could use a little scratch.

[deadpan] You don't say.

Otis

Oh, are you looking for guys, Casey? Because I know my way around a toolbox.

[glares at them] Fine.

Otis

Where are the girls?

They're in the other room, working, which is what you're supposed to be doing. Hand me that rafter square, huh? [Otis looks at the toolbox] Sure, you know your way around a toolbox. It's the blue triangle.

Otis

Then why'd you call it a square?

Do you guys want something to drink? Jack asked me to take good care of you.

We're good, thanks.

You're the boss?

More like wrangler.

Well, I'm Katya.

Hi.

Jack asked if you could come by the club on Saturday around 8:00 pm.

Sure, I'll swing by.

Great. I'll see you then.

Okay.

[grins] This job rocks!

Okay, everybody, listen up. Here at 51, we are together 24 hours of the day, and we are indeed a family, and we have been very fortunate not to have much turnover. So I'm gonna say this with the utmost respect. [looks at the crew] Get over it.

Otis

Mills was here for three years, Chief. You can't expect us to just flip a switch and get over it.

[glares at everyone in the room] And I have been here for 22 years, Otis. Now, my orders are, welcome in the new PIC. Any one of you, you have a problem with that, you come in my office. If you have a legitimate reason, we will discuss it. Other than that, you stop looking like somebody just pissed in your coffee!