“Unfinished Business” quotes from Criminal Minds

Benson

[about the flowers from Rollins' boyfriend] Those are pretty.

I said, not at the office. And he said they're not for me.

Benson

Who are they for? [Rollins gestures to her pregnant belly] Ah. Smooth.

How was court?

Benson

How do you think?

I don't care if she is crazy. That woman needs to be taken from the Earth.

Benson

You know, last night, I put Noah to bed, I kissed him goodnight, I turned out the light... and I just stood there watching him sleep for 2 hours.

I did the same thing.

Benson

Sometimes life just sucks. [pause] Amanda, you should keep those flowers.

Why?

Benson

Because... because sometimes we just need a little pretty.

This other woman, the one you saw saving your family from the suffering, did you say anything to her?

Excuse me?

You testified that it was like watching another woman. I just want to know if you spoke to her before she stabbed your husband and your children.

No.

Did you try to stop her?

She wasn't real.

But you thought she was, isn't that right? I mean, that's your proof that you're insane.

No, I didn't try to stop her.

Because you wanted them dead, isn't that right?

Because I wanted to protect them. They're better off now.

Better off than what?

From facing a world without...

Without what, Mrs. Mill?

Isn't it obvious?

No, it's not.

Without me!

[disgusted] I've got news for you, Mrs. Mill... You're not so great.

Objection!

Sustained.

I sheltered them. I protect them. It is a hard world, Mr. Stone, and I didn't want to watch my babies be swallowed up by it!

Then why didn't you just kill yourself?

To have any chance at trial, I'm going to have to convince Kayla to testify.

Benson

No arm-twisting, Peter.

[smiles] Don't worry. I've been watching someone who's pretty damn good at this.

My sister was murdered by the people I was prosecuting. I have to wake up every morning and convince myself that it wasn't my fault. The only way I can do that is if I believe I can stop it from happening to somebody else.

My feet haven't hurt this bad since I waited tables.

Benson

I had no idea. When did you wait tables?

I was 16. Aunt Betty's Cabin. Best chicken-fried steak you have ever had. [pause] You know, truth be told, none of this culinary grab-ass surprises me.

Benson

You were assaulted.

One of my regulars wanted a little extra sugar with his coffee. Instead he ended up with a raw steak in his eye.

We just heard you testify that you don't remember what happened between walking home and waking up. You could have consented and not remembered you consented.

You think I wanna be here?

You tell me.

Roger Madden raped me. The only reason I'm here is that I believe if I can face the man who raped me, if I can get justice, I can somehow get my life back.

Fin, cards on the table: did he do it?

Fin

[hesitantly] She definitely believes he did something.

Sonny

Of course she does, but he's our friend, and he said it absolutely did not happen. No chance!

Okay, we all realize that this sucks...

Sonny

You know what sucks, Rollins? This is what sucks: A busload of nuns could swear Peter Stone was in Albuquerque at the time of this rape, but somewhere in the back of my mind, every time I see him, I'm gonna wonder, "Did he?" That's what sucks.

Sonny

Look, Rollins, I know our job is to believe survivors, that we start from there. But on this one, I believe him.

You're allowed to feel that way.

Sonny

I don't think I am.

Benson

Peter, I'm sorry for everything you went through, and I'm sorry if it seemed like I doubted you.

Don't be. That's why I work with you. The thing is, when all the noise was going on, there was a moment where I doubted myself.

Benjamin

So, this "Bobbi" boy.

Fin

He was dressed as a girl.

Benjamin

Ah, a faygelah.

Fin

Uh, yeah, I don't think it's okay to use that word anymore.

Benjamin

Why not?

Fin

Because it hurts people.

Benjamin

It's just a word.

Fin

Yeah, but words can hurt more than a gun.

Benjamin

Hurt who?

Fin

The people they bother.

Benjamin

Then, everyone should say it, and no one will get hurt.

Benson

If you haven't left the house since 1973, how is it that you got a computer to write on?

What, you got a computer?

Benjamin

[sarcastic] No, I drew hieroglyphics on the crapper wall!

Benjamin

The eggs always think they're smarter than the chicken.

Benson

You know, we've heard this sex-games-gone-wrong story a hundred times before. You buying it?

Well, Botox and cupcakes? Sounds tempting.

Sonny

[holding up Heath's handcuffs] Whatever happened to champagne and candles?

Fin

You don't really want me to answer that, do you?

Have you ever made love to a woman? [Benson and Rollins look uncomfortable] Oh, I... I know you want to. You want someone who understands you. Your needs, your fantasies, your body. Someone with gentle lips and a curious and generous tongue searching your mouth while a man takes you hard, rough...

[cuts her off] No, that's okay.