John Reese quotes from Person of Interest

Harold Finch

So the property's in a kind of limbo. It doesn't exist.

John Reese

Neither do you. I did a little digging.

Harold Finch

I recognize, Mr. Reese, that there's a disparity between how much I know about you and how much you know about me. I know you'll be trying to close that gap as quickly as possible. But I should tell you... I'm a really private person.

Harold Finch

About that... I don't like firearms very much.

John Reese

Neither do I. But if someone's going to have them, I'd rather it be me.

John Reese

What do I need?

Harold Finch

You need a purpose.

Harold Finch

Nice room.

John Reese

I took the liberty of booking the whole floor. Your card.

Harold Finch

Guess I can use the miles.

Lionel Fusco

Hey, you don't talk to people who just walk into the joint!

John Reese

Lionel... you worried about me? I'm touched!

John Reese

And here I was thinking we were getting a little closer, Harold.

Harold Finch

I told you I'm a very private person.

John Reese

You're going to need to trust somebody at some point.

What kind of skills?

John Reese

You have a .45 under the counter and a shotgun next to the register, and I can get to them both before you.

Harold Finch

Don't you knock?

John Reese

Not if I can help it.

Time to use this. [taps Reese's head]

John Reese

Okay. [head butts the banker in the head]

John Reese

Fusco will stay in line.

Harold Finch

Your detective is a nice pet to keep, Mr. Reese. But sooner or later he'll bite you back.

John Reese

It's an innocent question.

Harold Finch

No question is ever innocent from you.

If people ever find out... When they find out, I don't think I can protect you.

John Reese

Go play with your son.

John Reese

He said we don't need to worry. He might even help us someday.

Harold Finch

I was listening in, Mr.Reese.

John Reese

I was reading between the lines.

Harold Finch

I suppose only time will tell which one of us is right.

John Reese

Thank you.

Harold Finch

I beg your pardon?

John Reese

For giving me a job.

Harold Finch

Try the eggs benedict, Mr. Reese. I've had them many times.

John Reese

She does favors for a price. She's a fixer.

Harold Finch

Assuming that she's the victim, any idea who'd want to take her out?

John Reese

Who wouldn't?

Zoe Morgan

You want to get out of here?

John Reese

Where are we going?

Zoe Morgan

To do something illegal.