Stabler and Paxton in “Unfinished Business”

Stabler

I don’t work for you.

I’m not gonna watch you brutalize a prisoner in custody.

Stabler

I didn’t lay a finger on him.

Oh, really? Could've fooled me.

Stabler

I was transferring him to central booking.

Well, under the circumstances, that’s not appropriate.

Stabler

It’s my case!

No. You’re not the case, detective. You’re the victim! [Stabler looks offended] I'm sorry. Does that word offend you? Big strong Elliot Stabler can’t be anyone’s victim, right?

Stabler

You don’t know me.

Trust me. I read your file.

Stabler

You wanna know something? You’ve had a hard-on for me since the day you walked into this squad.

No, hon, not at all. I got problems with anybody who doesn’t play by the rules.

Stabler

No. Your rules! You act like the law's Holy Scripture. You don't give a damn about the law. You want control. You don't know me. You know me? I know you. I see perps like you walking here everyday of the week. They gotta have control. The whole world falls apart, but inside they're scared, weak, damaged--