Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series)

Trophy Wine (2011)

Julia Ormond: Paula Gyson

Quotes 

• Detective Robert Goren : I thought a lot about last week.

  Paula Gyson : Oh, you did?

  Detective Robert Goren : About what I said, that everybody lies. It's childish. You're right. The truth is that there are people that I trust.

  Paula Gyson : Anyone in particular come to mind?

  Detective Robert Goren : Yeah, my partner. Yeah, she always has my back.

  Paula Gyson : Tell me a little bit about her.

  Detective Robert Goren : Well, she's a good cop. You know, she's more practical than I am. She's smart... You know, works hard, commands respect...

  Paula Gyson : Okay, I know what she does. What's she like?

  Detective Robert Goren : She grew up here. Her father was a cop, her husband.

  Paula Gyson : Oh, she's married?

  Detective Robert Goren : No. He died in the line of duty before we met.

  Paula Gyson : And she never remarried? How long have you been together?

  Detective Robert Goren : Um... You know, there have been... Breaks. Uh, I guess, like, 11 or 12 years...

  Paula Gyson : How do you feel about her?

  Detective Robert Goren : I told you, I respect her, I admire her. She puts up with my crap, you know? And as you're learning, that's not easy.

  Paula Gyson : Do you love her?

  Detective Robert Goren : What? I... She's... my partner! A profess... I mean, the last thing she would need is for me to hit on her...

  Paula Gyson : No, I didn't ask you what she needs. She's a major relationship in your life. Do you have any romantic feelings for her?

  Detective Robert Goren : No. She's like a sister to me.

  Paula Gyson : Do you have a sister?

  Detective Robert Goren : I have a brother. Now he's gone too.

• Paula Gyson : So she's like a sister? It's important to you that I know that there aren't any romantic possibilities between the two of you, isn't it?

  Detective Robert Goren : I don't get it. I mean, what...? You know... when... A man can't have a working friendship with his partner? I mean, it has to be more than that?

  Paula Gyson : This is not my point. I'm wondering if you think romantic feelings for someone you admire and respect are at odds. Are there any women in your life?

  Detective Robert Goren : The last few years I've been dealing with a lot of loss.

  Paula Gyson : More than your fair share. And before that?

  Detective Robert Goren : I've had... Relationships. It's just that in my work... You know, the hours aren't conducive. You know, a man of my age... Single a long time, you know? All of my problems... It's too late. I mean, that's what you're thinking.

  Paula Gyson : What else am I thinking?... Look, between your work and your affect, you've created an emotional drawbridge that's protected you in many ways. It's a good thing. Do you ever feel lonely?

• Paula Gyson : How long have you been together?

  Detective Robert Goren : Um... You know, there have been... Breaks. Uh, I guess, like, 11 or 12 years?

  Paula Gyson : How do you feel about her?

  Detective Robert Goren : I told you, I respect her, I admire her. She puts up with my crap, you know? And as you're learning, that's not easy.

  Paula Gyson : Do you love her?

  Detective Robert Goren : What? I... She's... my partner! A profess... I mean, the last thing she would need is for me to hit on her...

  Paula Gyson : No, I didn't ask you what she needs. She's a major relationship in your life. Do you have any romantic feelings for her?

  Detective Robert Goren : [emphatically]  No. She's like a sister to me.