Dr. Kevin Phillips quotes from CSI: NY

Mac

I can't remember the simplest things.

It can come and go, but my guess is it's getting worse. Otherwise, you wouldn't have called me.

Mac

No, I don't know. They... gave me those coloring book pictures and name games. They gave me a bunch of exercises that don't seem to be working. I just... I just want to fix this.

Mac, it doesn't work that way. You're past the window of 'temporary aphasia'. So you're going to have to retrain your brain. It's like learning everything all over again. It takes time.

Mac

I'm in charge of people, Kevin. I've got a very demanding job. I should be able to name the color red.

I can understand your frustration, but...

Mac

No, don't do that! I don't want your understanding! I... (Pauses) I'm sorry, Kevin. I... I just want this to go away. There's got to be something medically that we can do.

No. And out of respect, I'm not gonna sugarcoat this for you. There is no quick fix, no pill, no surgery. There's just word games and exercises.

You know, your greatest gift is Christine.

Mac

I haven't told her yet.

Have you told anyone?

Mac

This is my problem. I just want a schedule and a plan that I can stick to. And I'll... I'll get better and it will all go away.

I can appreciate your optimism, but, you know, you cannot do this alone.