Garland quotes from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

We just got back from a week in Orlando. Made me long for the halcion days of Com Stad meetings.

Benson

You want me to shame a celebrity into coming out of the closet so you can publicize the case?

I wouldn't say shame. Motivate.

So we're taking on Ohio?

Benson

Oh, it's more like Ohio is taking on us, and, by the way, there's an arrest warrant for you too.

I'm flattered.

Benson

The charge is conspiracy to commit murder if she has an abortion, and they're serious.

So am I. I'm a deacon at my church. I believe in the sanctity of life, but a 13-year-old girl forced to carry her rapist's baby? They want a fight, they're gonna get it.

Garland, just FYI, I have a lot more friends at 1PP than you do. And for what it's worth, the sense around the Old Guard is that you don't know your place.

That's why they're the Old Guard.

[about Chase] He's protesting way too much. He asked me to give him my word I'd keep him in the loop.

Benson

I'm so sorry.

So am I. I have a sick feeling that those donations had nothing to do with the Lord.

Why is this girl lying? Huh? Why does she want to hurt us?

[quietly] There's a video.

I don't believe it. I wanna see it.

Laura, I don't think...

This is my husband's life, Christian. I wanna see it!

Thank God. It's not him.

Laura...

It's a fake! It's not Del. You have to tell them. Tell them!

What reason would this girl have to lie? And the payments to her and her family? $250,000! I can't make this go away!

If you can't, then our relationship is over. No one in our church will speak to you or your wife or your little daughter again.

It's not the first time I've been cast out. It's a recurring theme.

Fin

Hey, listen, don't take it personally. There's a reason they call them a flock. They'll never leave him.

Captain, I know it's late, but I need a word with you and Sergeant Tutuola. Jayvon Brown has filed a lawsuit against NYPD. You've both been named.

Benson

Jayvon Brown had outstanding warrants. He wouldn't answer questions.

Fin

There was a crowd. You know how fast they turn.

Stop! You both sound defensive. These days, that's not a good look.

Benson

Chief, we were by the book.

That's the book that got us here! After George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, this city, this country are on boil. Business as usual will not work.

[about Andy] You think he was sexually assaulted by his wife?

Benson

Well, it would certainly explain why he's afraid to talk, and why she's doing damage control.

Well, what can we do about it?

Benson

As of right now, not a damn thing.

I also got a call from my dad. He's retired but he's still in touch with some guys on the job. The Old Guard wants to take me out.

Benson

What does that mean?

Dirty me up, force me off the job.

Benson

Oh Chief, I'm sorry.

It's all right. No matter what happens, I'm not going to go quietly.

When was the last time you saw Nina?

Five years ago. She came around asking for money, again, to put another hole in her arm. I told her, don't come around here anymore. I had already lost one daughter. I didn't wanna watch the other one just fade away.

I'm so sorry.

Don't be. I ran out of tears for her a long time ago.