ER (TV Series)
When the Bough Breaks (1997)
Eriq La Salle: Peter Benton
Quotes
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John Carter : [to Benton] You know, I'm not your student anymore.
Peter Benton : I know that.
John Carter : Then you can treat me like any other colleague.
Peter Benton : You're not a colleague. You're an intern!
John Carter : For three years, I did everything you asked of me and more. I deserved your respect because I earned it.
Peter Benton : And you threw it away!
John Carter : Why? Because I don't want to be like you?
Peter Benton : No, because you wasted my time.
John Carter : This isn't about your time. This is about your egotism.
Peter Benton : Yeah, yeah, right, Carter. I'm egotistical. You know what? I got a lot of people that worked that damn hard to make sure I am where I and for them, I got be self-centered. I don't take time for anything. But, you... man, man. I did for you, Carter. I did, man. You decide you don't want to be a surgeon, you don't come to me. You go to Anspaugh.
John Carter : Well, I was afraid you'd talk me out of it.
Peter Benton : I wish I had the chance to try.
John Carter : Hey, okay. You're right. I'm sorry.
Peter Benton : Can I go home now?
John Carter : Yeah.
Peter Benton : You know what, Carter? You don't wanna be treated like my student? Stop seeking my approval.
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Elizabeth Corday : [to Benton] You have another surgery?
Peter Benton : Yeah. An emergency spleenectomy just came in.
Elizabeth Corday : I thought you'd left.
Peter Benton : I did.
Elizabeth Corday : Here, I'll do it. You should go.
Peter Benton : No, no, no, no. You know, I got it.
Elizabeth Corday : Don't be so stubborn. It's your baby's first day home. I, on the other hand, have no life.
Peter Benton : Look, I, uh, appreciate it, but it's okay.
Elizabeth Corday : You should take advantage of my generosity when it comes around. Trust me. You'll see it rarely.
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John Carter : [as Dr. Benton is heading for the El train] Dr. Benton! Dr. Benton, hang on, I want to talk to you.
Peter Benton : Not now, Carter.
John Carter : No, wait. You know, for a long time, I bought into your abuse and your humiliation because I thought I was learning something.
Peter Benton : You were.
John Carter : But, okay, even if there was a point to it then, there's no point to it now.
Peter Benton : Good night, Carter.
John Carter : You know, I'm really tired of you blowing me off! You're going to have to talk to me.
Peter Benton : You wanna talk? You want to talk now?
John Carter : Right now!
Peter Benton : [as Carter blocks him from leaving] Carter...
John Carter : No.
Peter Benton : Carter, move.
John Carter : No.
Peter Benton : Carter, move.
John Carter : No.
Peter Benton : Carter, get out of my way.
John Carter : [gets a hold of Benton] You're not going...
Peter Benton : Get off me!
Peter Benton : [shoves Carter to the ground]
Peter Benton : [tries to help Carter off the ground] You okay?
John Carter : What, you care?