The Defenders Quotes
Betty: You're off the case.
Nick: I'm not even on it!
Betty: Good!
Betty [to Nick]: You know that look you've been giving me ever since I came into your office?
Pete: We're working on that.
Step away from the baby grand, baby.
Nick
Nick: We're not taking this case.
Pete: We just did.
Nick: We're not taking this case.
Pete: We just did.
Nick: Well then I invoke my power to veto.
Pete: Oh, ok, well according to Morelli/Kaczmerek rules, we're each allowed 5 vetoes per year and you my friend, have already used up your 5, plus 2 I gave you gratis.
Nick: I don't care.
Sleep? C'mon it's Vegas! Let's go out.
Pete
Elvis has left the building.
Nick
ADA Hunt: What the hell are you doing?
Pete: We had a date. It's a... it's a kiss.
ADA Hunt: Don't push your luck.
Pete: Have a drink with me?
ADA Hunt: Excuse me?
Pete: One drink, if things go well, maybe two.
ADA Hunt: Are you hitting on me in the middle of a plea bargain?
Pete: Yes, I've been meaning to, ever since you dumped what's his name...Ellis.
ADA Hunt: Ellis. I haven't dumped Ellis.
Pete: You should. C'mon, one drink. It'll be great. Happy hour.
Nick: I'm going out there to make my statement.
Pete: There he goes. He's going.
Nick: You better make up your mind quick.
Pete: Faster than that.
Nick: Before I talk too much.
Pete: He's got a huge mouth.
[Defense lawyers] are in the business to confuse, to mix up, to obfuscate, and to weasel. And, uh, Mr. Morelli is one of the best.
DA
I just need to know one thing. Did you really touch the blue suede shoes?
Pete
James was in his car, outside the whole time, and yet he's being charged with murder of one of the robbers. I don't know. That's just stupid!
Nick
If it wasn't for your father, you'd be in prison for 50 years. He cashed his pension, he put up the house, and he did all that so you don't spend life without parole. So, when this is over, which ever way it turns out, I expect to hear a "Thank You" and a "I'm sorry."
Nick
