Olivia Benson quotes from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

You're still angry.

Benson

Yeah, I'm angry.

Would it help if you threw a glass at me?

Benson

No, Burton, it wouldn't.

I'm sorry. I'm... I'm... I'm... Olivia, I'm trying to make amends.

Benson

You're sorry? You're sorry for what? You're sorry for abusing women? For using women? For hiding behind alcohol as an excuse? Look, I just want to make sure that you understand what making amends means. And not just to me, Burton, but to the other women. To acknowledge what you did to them.

That's exactly why I'm here. I hear you. And I'm trying.

Benson

Well, good. Good. So let me know when you've done that.

Benson

Carisi tells me that you've accepted a plea deal.

Sеxual misconduct. I go on the registry. Six years' probation.

Benson

Your lawyer's good with that?

Oh, no, not at all. He wanted to take this to trial. But that isn't why I started this journey. I told you. I wanted to take responsibility for my actions and the harm I've caused others. I knew this wasn't gonna be easy.

Benson

I want to forgive you.

You don't have to. You were kind enough to listen to me. That means a lot.

Benson

You got a long road ahead of you, Burton. All you can do is take it one step at a time.

Hope I make it.

Dr. Lindstrom

Most of your coworkers are in stable relationships.

Benson

Yeah, they are. And I am really happy for them.

Dr. Lindstrom

You're not wondering when your turn will come?

Benson

Not really. You know, between Noah and work... [Lindstrom shoots her a glance] Okay, so, you think that I have intimacy issues.

Dr. Lindstrom

Is that what you're hearing me say?

Benson

Can we just stop the shrink talk and you just tell me what you think?

Dr. Lindstrom

What I actually think?

Benson

Yeah.

Dr. Lindstrom

I think that you and Elliot either need to see whether there's more there, or, move on. This idealized relationship is hanging over you. Prevents you from true intimacy, Olivia, either with him, or with anyone else. That's what I think.

Hello, Liv.

Benson

Hello.

You and I spent a lot of time in this place. It's a shame they're closing, huh?

Benson

Everything comes to an end. Um, I wanted to thank you, for representing Delia.

Rollins asked for the favor. How many lawyers you call first?

Benson

Three. You think you can get an acquittal?

I'll do my best. Cabernet?

Benson

I can't stay.

It's possible, to sit with someone, and have a drink, and not say a single word to each other. I miss you, Liv.

Benson

[uncomfortable] I gotta go.

Benson

You don't know anything about my feelings for Elliot, and you don't know him.

I got a glimpse.

Benson

I've known him for twenty-three years, and he always had my back.

And you grew up without a father to protect you, I know how much that means.

Benson

Please don't. Please don't.

I grew up in a home, in a neighborhood where I got bullied. We're gonna see him through different prisms.

Benson

This isn't about him. This is about you and me, and how you betrayed me. I asked you not to defend Wheatley and you did anyway.

We're going around in circles. You're denying, you're deflecting. You defend him. It's all right. I get it. That's what you do when you love somebody unconditionally.

Benson

Please don't tell me how I feel.

In this case, I can, because I do know what it means to love someone unconditionally. When you're ready to stop feeling betrayed by me, I'll be here.

Benson

Rafa.

What?

Benson

I miss you too.

Why don't we go in?

Benson

No. We're not doing this cowboy.

Look, Benson, all due respect...

Benson

The next words out of your mouth better include "Captain".

Our marriage keeps goin' like this, we're gonna need a safe word... Captain.

Guys like me, Benson... there's two wolves fightin' in us.

Benson

Yeah. One is good and the other one's a congenital pain in my ass. But the real question is, which one's going to win in you?

The one you feed.

These "he said/she said" celebrity cases are difficult to prosecute. He's gonna hire the best attorney that money can buy.

So we don't even try? She's a victim.

Benson

Rollins. No one said she wasn't victimized.

All I'm saying is, he's claiming to be a victim, too. This is gonna come down to a popularity contest just to get a jury to convict.

I want to do the right thing.

Benson

I appreciate that, Austin, I do. But it isn't up to you, or Kelsey, or me. It's up to the DA now.

I went to my first meeting today. I want to get sober.

Benson

You know, we all have choices to make. And the kind of change you're talking about, real change, Austin, is not so much about what you put in the glass, but emotional maturity. Now, I'm guessing you didn't have the greatest role models growing up. My advice to you is, whatever you were taught about being a man, do the opposite.

Benson

Paul Greco, you're under arrest for the rape of Daniela Cruz.

I have no idea who that is.

Benson

She knows you.

I am not the monster you think I am. I've devoted my entire career to saving lives, not destroying them.

Benson

You know, men like you become so good at lying they even start to believe the ones they tell themselves.

Benson

[to Lena] You know, if we find out that you were involved in this assault, either overtly or implied, I'm coming back with a gift.

What's that?

Benson

A pair of bracelets.

Captain Benson, you got my thank you note for the bracelets you were so kind to give me.

Benson

Where are you?

On my way to Brussels or is it Dubai? Either one is so beautiful this time of year.

Benson

You trying to make me jealous or is there something that I can do for you?

You have my footage. A woman like you could do a lot with that.

Benson

You have no idea what kind of woman I am. Don't play with fire.

Well, that's no fun, Captain. [hangs up]

I need some time alone with my client.

Benson

Careful what you wish for.