Criminal Minds (TV Series)

The Instincts (2008)

Matthew Gray Gubler: Dr. Spencer Reid

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• Dr. Spencer Reid : [closing quote, voiceover]  Bob Dylan once said "I think the truly natural things are dreams, which nature can't touch with decay."

• Dr. Spencer Reid : Dr. Norman gave me permission to sleep on the couch in your room tonight if it's all right with you.

  Diana Reid : [to Dr. Norman]  If anyone tries to keep him in here any longer, I'll scratch your eyes out.

  Dr. Norman : [to Spencer]  One night only.

  [Dr. Norman walks away] 

  Diana Reid : It helps if they think you're crazy. They don't argue.

• Derek Morgan : I thought you didn't believe in dream analysis?

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Freud has been discredited, but Jung still has its merits

• Dr. Spencer Reid : Hotch? Do you think it would be possible to wait till tomorrow to return home?

  Aaron Hotchner : [Shakes yes; then to Derek]  You think you could find something to do in Vegas for the night?

• Diana Reid : I'm proud of you, Spencer.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : For what?

  Diana Reid : Saving that boy.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : [looks confused]  How'd you know?

  Diana Reid : I told you. A mother knows.

• Derek Morgan : [to Reid after he has a nightmare]  What the hell is scaring you?

  Dr. Spencer Reid : This boy is gonna die and there's nothing I can do to stop it.