Dr. Gillian Foster quotes from Lie to Me

So what, we, uh, we get back in with the Devil's Spawn and we see what she knows?

Gillian Foster

The 'Devil's Spawn? What is with you on this one?

This pompous douchebag flies around the country on his private jet, he gets people to give him their hard-earned money -- steals it-- and then they act like we are are persecuting him.

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Where have you been?

Gillian Foster

Can I talk to you for a minute?

I'm a little busy right now. I could have used you a couple of hours ago. I called you, I think, twice.

Gillian Foster

Just a minute. Please?

What? What do you want?

Gillian Foster

I'm on my way to meet with Carolyn Holland. But I just wanted to make sure that you were okay.

I'm fantastic.

Gillian Foster

You know, because I can put Holland on hold for a while until things quiet down around here.

No, I told you. I'm fantastic.

Gillian Foster

You didn't make it to your meeting with the mayor.

I canceled it.

Gillian Foster

No, actually, you didn't, and it's been on the books for three weeks.

Well, I meant to cancel it.

Gillian Foster

Cal.

Go mother someone else. Everyone back to work, please.

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I just figured that if his daughter was guilty, a man like Holland wouldn't hesitate to eat his young.

Gillian Foster

Look at a man like he's the devil and you'll never understand his motives.

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There must be some reason why they killed themselves.

Gillian Foster

I know you don't want to hear this again, but I'm going to say this to you anyway. It doesn't matter how many you find a reason for. It wasn't your fault.

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You have to put these people away or they will keep coming back like a cancer. You cannot let them think they can do this and not get punished.

Gillian Foster

When you're the boss, make whatever call you want.

(Gillian closes the door on Eli. He walks away angrily.)

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(Vital information on a case is leaked to the SEC. Gillian suspects Eli of leaking it.)

Gillian Foster

It was very convenient for you.

Why would I lie about this, Gillian? This job means everything to me. You think I wanna lose it?

Gillian Foster

You're deflecting. Did you leak it?

Of course not.

Gillian Foster

Okay. (she walks back to her desk)

'Okay,' you believe me or 'okay' I'm not showing any signs of lying?

Gillian Foster

(without looking at him) Get back to work.

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Gillian Foster

I've got an early meeting tomorrow that I need you and Loker to take on your own.

Ria Torres

Did you find Dr. Lightman?

Gillian Foster

FEMA confirmed he's at the disaster site. I'm heading out there now while there's still one or two people he hasn't had time to alienate. (She walks off)

Ria Torres

Better drive fast.

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(Cal and Gillian provoke a response from someone they are interviewing by staging an argument which culminates in Gillian slapping Cal across the face. Later, as they're walking away...)

Gillian Foster

You almost didn't sell it. I'm going to have to hit you harder next time.

You know, you take a little bit too much pleasure in that one.

(Gillian smiles.)

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(Gillian's phone rings.)

Gillian Foster

(to Cal) It's Loker. Give me a second. (talking on the phone) Yeah? Take it. Yeah. Yeah. (hangs up)

What was that, a job?

Gillian Foster

Yeah.

Want to tell me what it is?

Gillian Foster

(shakes her head 'no') I don't need your permission to take on a case.

That depends on the case, doesn't it, really?

Gillian Foster

(strongly) It'll be fine. I promise.

That usually means I'm getting screwed.

Gillian Foster

Usually.

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Gillian Foster

Why do people always think they're the only one with a secret?

Human nature, I suppose.

Gillian Foster

(sits down and sighs) If the mayor had told the truth... or Blunt had been honest about his illness, none of this would've happened. If the lies... hadn't come together.

They always do.