Edgar and Homelander in “Unfinished Business”

Edgar

You do have a hell of a view from up here. I'll give you that.

Homelander

You should see it from space. [pause; stares at Edgar] Unbelievable. 80 over 60. Your entire life is imploding and it's as if you're reading fuckin' John Grisham. I heard about your, uh, temporary leaves of absence by the way. Those things do have a nasty habit of becoming permanent, though, don't they? Don't blame Vicky, either–

Edgar

I don't. If there's one thing I taught her, it was to play all sides. She's more like me than I ever imagined. But I am curious. What did you give her?

Homelander

A little respect, Stan. Something you should've given me.

Edgar

What good would that do? Where would it even go but to the bottomless, gaping pit of insecurity you call a soul?

Homelander

[shudders playfully; laughs] Oh, God. You wanna know something? I used to be intimidated by you. I did. And now I look at you, I'm just… I–I have no idea why. Truly, you're not even pathetic. You're–You're just... nothing.

Edgar

Then why are you still here, looking for my approval like I'm your daddy? And even if I were, what would there be to approve of? The company is yours. No one left to stand up to you. But I think you'll come to sorely regret that.

Homelander

And why is that?

Edgar

Because there's no one left to cover for you either. Eventually–probably soon–the world will recognize you for the pitiful disappointment you are. You are not worthy of my respect. You are not a god. You are simply bad product.