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Luke Cage · Season 1, Episode 6

“Suckas Need Bodyguards” quotes from Luke Cage

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“Suckas Need Bodyguards” · Season 1, Episode 6

In this episode: Luke Cage (2), Claire Temple (2), Mariah Dillard (1), Misty Knight (1), Bobby (1)

[Luke listens to Trish Talk on his morning jog]

TWTrish Walker

If you're just joining us, this is Trish Talk and we are discussing the recent events that have the residents of Harlem confused, and some even frightened. Line one, Sophia, you're on the air.

SSophia

Luke Cage is turning the neighborhood upside down and giving it a good shake. Trust me, no one wants to see what falls out.

TTrish

Are you suggesting we turn a blind eye to the problems in our city?

SSophia

No, but I've seen the news. The man is so strong, he doesn't have to answer to anybody. Can you trust a person like that? Let the police do their job, that's what I say.

TTrish

Some would argue the boys in blue don't exactly have a sterling reputation these days.

SSophia

Oh yeah missy? Well the next time trouble comes bangin' at your door, maybe you should call Luke Cage instead of 911!

TTrish

You know what Sophia? I just might. Let's take another caller. Line two, hi Amir.

AAmir

Hey Trish, I want to respond to that lady, 'cause she's got it all wrong. I know Luke, comes into the fish shop, always treats my wife and me with respect. Last week, two kids started a fight, Luke took care of it and nobody got hurt.

TTrish

I think it's noteworthy that the only people I've spoken to who criticize are the ones who don't know him personally. So many others have merely read about him or saw him on the news and jumped to conclusions.

AAmir

Trish, Luke is good people, and he belongs right here in Harlem.

TTrish

And I think it's important for all of us to realize something. We're witnessing a massive shift in the boundaries of possibility, but what is scary to some, inspires hope in others. I for one would like to thank Luke Cage for all the work he's doing in Harlem. Those of us below 110th see the good work he's doing, and we hope he's doing well.

I believe in Harlem. You know, my Harlem is saturated with jazz and good food and the pure genius that permeates the streets. Harlem is rising like a phoenix out of the ashes. I mean, that's what all of my various complexes are about, it's restoring that luster.

[Claire comes over to Luke and Bobby, who are dining at a table]

Yes.

Oh, you probably don't remember me, do you? Your girlfriend had me take care of you when you were brought into the hospital. [Luke and Bobby have blank stares] In Hell's Kitchen?

[look of recognition] Hey. [pause] Hey.

[extends hand to Claire] Bobby. Bobby Fish.

[shakes Bobby's hand] I'm sorry. Claire. Very nice to meet you.

Claire, you... you are far too beautiful to ever apologize for anything. You remember that.

[While Misty and her lieutenant are staking out Scarfe's apartment, Perez receives a text from Cottonmouth]

You're a popular man.

LPLieutenant Perez

Oh, uh... the ex-wife. Took all my money and she still needs the dick.

Glad to see chivalry isn't dead.

Swiss cheese shirt, car bounces off of you, punching through steel and concrete. Just another day, right?

You're safe and your mum's van is insured. That's all that matters to me.

After all that, you can't say you're not special.

I'm still not sure what I am.

You know exactly who you are, and what you need to do.

[chuckles] Pop used to say the same thing you're saying to me. I did right by him. Cottonmouth's in jail, and I'm done.

You're moving on?

I think so. It's time.

There's things with your powers you haven't even tested. So many good things that you could still do. Maybe I could help.

You have ideas?

Yeah!

Why don't we start by getting some coffee first?

I'm not sleeping with you.

Whoa! Did I say anything about that? Why can't coffee just be coffee?

Okay, you didn't even touch your coffee this morning, you drank the orange juice. You don't drink coffee.

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