Jimmy quotes from Third Watch

When I was a kid, fireman's all I wanted to be.

Jimmy

Yeah, I wanted to be a running back. What the hell are you doing here?

Jimmy

[about Kim] I don't want Joey anywhere near her right now.

If you're gonna be angry, Jimmy, do your son a favor and don't let him see it.

Jimmy

How could she do this to him? He just lost Bobby, who was like a second father.

He only needed a second father because you haven't been there.

Jimmy

What the hell do you know what I've been there for?

Who baby sits? You were staying on her couch, and you never saw anything was wrong.

Jimmy

You see her everyday. Did you? You know, I wasn't supposed to have Joey until Saturday, but I'll trade a few day shifts and I'll pick him up at school tomorrow.

No. You should keep to the regular schedule.

Jimmy

Yeah, well, I'll decide what he needs.

You know, he doesn't need you riding in on your white horse to save him. He's not a fire. You want to be the hero, but as soon as the crisis is over, when things get boring, that's when you lose interest. It's easy being a hero, what's hard is the day to day. And you know what? That's most of his life. Look, if you want what's best for your son, just stick to Saturday. He'll be fine.

Taylor

How's Joey?

Jimmy

Kim thinks the world stops because she doesn't wanna be in it anymore. It' doesn't.

Taylor

Jimmy... You know Kim loves Joey. Imagine how much pain you'd have to be in to do something like that.

Jimmy

There's not enough pain in the world.

Jimmy, what are you doin'?

Jimmy

Pickin' up my son and takin' him home.

He's better off with me and you know that.

Jimmy

Catherine, when this all blows over and he wants to come stay a night or two, I'll let you know. Catherine, I appreciate you always being there for him. I know you love him. And I know I haven't always been the father that Joey needs. But I want to be and he is my son. He belongs with his father right now.

Kim

What's this? (opens up envelope and reads the papers in it) What?

Jimmy

It wasn't an easy decision for me.

Kim

Custody? You want custody?

Jimmy

Keep your voice down.

Kim

My voice? What is that your plan? To do this in front of your friends so I don't make a scene?

Jimmy

It's nothing I planned. First time I saw you all day.

Kim

Sole custody?!

Jimmy

If something were to happen to me, what would happen to Joey?

Kim

He would have his mother.

Jimmy

You're still working things out.

Kim

Oh, don't patronize me.

Jimmy

You tried to kill yourself.

Kim

It was an accident. If you think that justifies taking away my son you're out of your mind. (throws the papers in his face)

Jimmy

There's other copies.

Kim

Yeah, well, you can shove those, too.

Jimmy

Mrs. Johnson, if there's anything that we could do...

Can you tell me why?

Jimmy

Excuse me?

"You wanna do something for me, Jimmy?

Jimmy

Yeah, if I can.

Then tell me why this happened to my husband. Because it sure isn't the money. He works three extra jobs just so we can keep our kids in a decent school. The people honked their stupid horns and waved for one week two years ago and then went back to ignoring all of you! The city's heroes! But you're not heroes! None of you! You're husbands and wives and sons and daughters! And, God help me, I don't understand why! Why you would want to do a job that leaves a wife to explain to her children why that monster in there is all that's left of their father! Can you do that? Any of you?! Because if you can't, then just, just leave me the hell alone.

Kim

I want to tell everyone.

Jimmy

What?

Kim

I want everyone to know.

Jimmy

What are you talking about?

Kim

About us. I want them to know.

Kim

I can't marry you, Jimmy.

Jimmy

I've changed.

Kim

I know. You already have a wife and I'm not willing to share you with the job anymore.

Kim

I'm gonna miss you.

Jimmy

No, you aren't.

Kim

I'm not?

Jimmy

Oh, you think just 'cause you gave me the ring back I'm giving up? I'm way tougher than that, Kimmy. Way tougher...I'll see you soon.