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The Wire · Season 5, Episode 4

“Transitions” quotes from The Wire

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“Transitions” · Season 5, Episode 4

In this episode: Proposition Joe (2), Omar Little (1), Marlo Stanfield (1), Ervin Burrell (1), The Greek (1)

Marlo is Marlo, man. He weren't the one that put me in this trick bag. The motherfucker who snuggled up and whispered in Marlo's ear did that.

The young man makes a point. You're right. These are volatile times. It is not unreasonable to carry insurance. Who can say what tomorrow will show us?

You might think it'll be different... when you sit here... but it won't. You will eat their shit. Daniels, too, when he gets here.

I treated you like a son.

I wasn't made to play the son.

...

Proposition, then--I just step out the way. You never hear from me again. I just disappear.

Joe, you'd be up into mischief in no time. Truth is, you wouldn't be able to change up any more than me.

How you still alive yo'?

DDonnie

They needed to send a message. (motions to Big Guy) Tell him.

BGBig Guy

They said 'Tell Omar he put his hand in the wrong pocket'.

DDonnie

And you need to know, Marlo's dogs didn't let Butchie go easy.

Oh, I'm gon' work them. Sweet Jesus, I'm gon' work them.

DDonnie

I want in.

Nah this one on me, yo'.

DDonnie

But you don't know them people.

(Donnie tosses Omar a shotgun)

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