Nichols quotes from Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Stevens

[examining a body] Her panties are probably down.

So, raped, but then he dressed her again.

Stevens

Modest. The righteous are always the worst.

We would be remiss in our professional obligations if we didn't mention a plea.

A plea?

Stevens

We have evidence, witness testimony, all that's needed for a murder conviction. If you allocute, avoid a trial, it saves the state a lot of money.

You might do better than life in SuperMax.

I want a trial.

Stevens

Still desperate.

Your act means that much to you, huh?

It's not an act. That I am eternal means I have nothing to fear.

Well, I think you might be wrong about that, Jonathon. Locked in an 8 by 10 cell, no human contact, no hope of parole. And there you'll sit... being eternal.

This wine goes poorly with my medication... You know, Zachary, I have another secret.

I imagine you have several.

Was it just me, or was there something creepy about that guy?

Stevens

You mean, "chop up a woman" creepy?

You know, in therapy, when we've had a really good session, we jokingly say, "Today, we've been to Lourdes".

Meaning you've achieved a miracle cure?

No, just meaning that it was a very good session. But I believe that, maybe... you and I have been to Lourdes.

Should I take that as approval?

[smiles] Don't presume. Don't presume.