Castle (TV Series)

Time Will Tell (2013)

Molly C. Quinn: Alexis Castle

Quotes 

• Richard Castle : I have tried to be generous and understanding. I have tried to be tolerant. But, Alexis, it's been over a month, and Pi is still here.

  Alexis Castle : I know, Dad. And he feels bad about it. We both do.

  Richard Castle : I don't care if he feels bad. I want my couch back. I want my house back. You go back to college next week. What then? Sweetheart... he has to go.

  Alexis Castle : You're absolutely right. He's been here way too long. It's not right, and it's not fair to you.

  Richard Castle : [sighs]  Thank you.

  Alexis Castle : You're welcome. And the best news is I think we found a place.

  Richard Castle : Honey, that is so great.

  [realizes what he heard] 

  Richard Castle : Did you say "we found a place"?

  Alexis Castle : Yeah. Pi and I talked it over. He can't afford a place on his own, so we found one together.

  Richard Castle : Together?

  Alexis Castle : Yeah. That way the rent's totally affordable. I can cover my half with a work-study job, and it's right next to school. Plus it'll save you having to pay for university housing this year.

  Richard Castle : You don't... honestly think I'm gonna let you do this, do you?

  Alexis Castle : Let me? Dad, I'm nineteen.

  Richard Castle : Exactly my point. Far too young to be moving in with someone.

  Alexis Castle : Really? Because I was old enough to sign the lease. And weren't you living with your girlfriend when you were nineteen?

  Richard Castle : Yes, but that was different.

  Alexis Castle : How?

  [Castle at a loss for words] 

  Alexis Castle : Trust me, Dad. We've thought this through. Makes total sense.

  [cut to Castle and Beckett arriving at the crime scene] 

  Richard Castle : In what universe does that make sense? I'll tell you what universe. The one where she's blinded by emotion and not thinking straight. It's like watching a car accident in slow motion.

  Kate Beckett : You know, Castle, my dad wanted to kill the first guy that I moved in with. He did everything he could to try and talk me out of it. And all that did was make me wanna do it even more.

  Richard Castle : I just wish her future self would come back and talk to her present self. Let her know what a mistake she's making. Save her from a...

  [sees the victim] 

  Richard Castle : ... a world of hurt.

• [last lines] 

  [entering the loft, he sees Pi's stuff is gone] 

  Richard Castle : You're really doing this.

  Alexis Castle : I am. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking I'm making a huge mistake.

  Richard Castle : What if you are?... This isn't something you can just go back and undo. Why don't you wait a year, okay? Move into the dorms. I'm sure Pi can take care of himself. And if after a year, you still wanna move in together, I- I won't say a word.

  Alexis Castle : Yes, you will... I don't know how this is gonna turn out, Dad. None of us do. But it's my life. My future... I have to find out for myself... Who are you always saying is the smart one in the family?

  Richard Castle : You.

  Alexis Castle : Dad, I know what I'm doing... It'll be okay.

  Richard Castle : [quietly, after Alexis leaves]  Too soon.