Dodds quotes from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Lisa Munson. Is she all right?

She is, thanks to you.

[grunts in pain] Ow. I blew it, dad.

No, no, no, you didn't.

I didn't search the guy. I should have known better.

You saved a woman and her two children. You know, after this, you can put the hero thing aside for a while.

Whatever you say, pop-pop. I bet you're pretty pissed off at me right now.

'Cause you got yourself shot?

No, 'cause you had to call mom.

His last day at SVU, he does this. He knew better. He's known since he was six, since I was a beat cop. DV is the most dangerous situation in the world. What the hell was he thinking?

Benson

That he wanted to be like his father. A hero.

The rape claim has nothing to with the terrorism charges. It could make her more sympathetic in the eyes of the jury. Raise the question of whether she was really a willing participant in the crime.

Put the brakes on the rape investigation for now, 'til the trial is over. Let the defense claim rape all they want.

Benson

I understand that there is something bigger at play here, I really do. I get it. But I'm not sure that should matter.

Are you serious?

Benson

With all due respect, Chief, I can't not do this. I'm just trying to do my job.

With all due respect, you doing your job cost my son his life!

He didn't mean it.

Benson

Sure he did. He's not wrong, either.

Are you a cop or a defense lawyer?

Benson

I did what I thought was right.

You are aware that our goal is to win this case?

Benson

I am. What did you want me to do? Perjure myself?

I just got done talking to the chief, the D.A., and the mayor. They're livid. Already looking for a head to serve up on a shiny, silver platter. They stuck their necks out with the feds just to get this case. Losing is not an option. So please, pretend you're on our side, not theirs.

What's happening to this country? It's like all of a sudden, people feel free to say all the horrible things they're thinking out loud. No common decency. No filter.

People have always felt this way. Now they just feel empowered. They have permission.

Fin

Nobody's home.

Where is she?

Fin

Probably enjoying a little time off.

I heard they found her son.

Fin

Yup. Turns out he was on a little road trip with grandma.

And I can assume she followed my order to stay away from this case?

Fin

Last thing I heard, she was at home, waiting by the phone.

[skeptically] By herself?

Fin

You'd be right on that.

[knowing smile] Glad you're on our side, Detective Tutuola.

Fin

Count your blessings, Chief. [Dodds leaves] Dick.

How's the little guy doing?

Benson

He's great. He's stayed up past 10:00 every night this week. And last night, I let him finish an entire ice cream sundae, while watching cartoons, in my bed.

And you?

Benson

Well... as long as I don't close my eyes, I'm good.

After the military, Mike decides he wants to tend bar at this dive, Lucky's.

Benson

Yeah, in Hell's Kitchen.

Before it was chic. After he died, every night for... six months, I'd go into Lucky's. And order one too many vodka sodas. I could tell you not to beat yourself up over Sheila. But if there's one thing I hate, it's a hypocrite.

Benson

Optimum Air knew that Carter raped her, and still they put her in that cockpit with him.

Fine. But if you proceed with this case, I suggest you get yourself a big umbrella, 'cause the skies are gonna open up and a lot of federal crap is gonna come raining down on your head.

Benson

My umbrella is... plenty big.

Fin

[entering as Dodds leaves] Want me to cut him? You know I'll do it.

If we strike at the king and miss, it'll be both our heads on the chopping block.

Benson

So let's make sure we don't miss.

I'm being sent to Coventry. As of Monday morning, I'll be riding point for the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Task Force on Staten Island.

Benson

No, no, no, they can't do that.

Feathers were ruffled, so a head has to roll.

Benson

I will call the press. I will call 1PP. I will call whoever I have to. This is ridiculous.

Liv, let it go. I've had a good run. And it's not time for you to stick your neck out.

Benson

I'll be the judge of that.

No. You've still got work to do and gas in the tank. It'd be a wasted sacrifice, Captain. [Benson looks stunned] I made it a condition of my exile. Don't worry about me. I'll be back.

Benson

You're a good man, William Dodds.

You are a class act, Olivia Benson. Long may you run.