Criminal Minds (TV Series)

The Inspired (2013)

Thomas Gibson: Aaron Hotchner

Quotes 

• Aaron Hotchner : [closing quote]  "They mess you up, your mom and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had and some extra, just for you" - Philip Larkin

• [last lines] 

  Aaron Hotchner : I've just heard that the Attorney General is, uh, very pleased.

  David Rossi : Now, they seldom call with just good news.

  Aaron Hotchner : They were also so happy with the way things turned out, that unfortunately, they've withdrawn my name as a candidate for section chief.

  David Rossi : I'll drink to that.

  [they clink glasses] 

  David Rossi : So that means we've got a new boss. Any idea who?

  Aaron Hotchner : They didn't say, but they did say that they were thinking outside the box.

  David Rossi : Uh oh.

  Aaron Hotchner : Exactly.

  David Rossi : Well, whatever happens, I'm sure it will be interesting. Always is.

• Alex Blake : So Mom's been manipulating Jesse from the beginning. To do what?

  Aaron Hotchner : To kill Wallace.

  Jennifer Jareau : Is she capable of that?

  Aaron Hotchner : She's a vindictive narcissist whose entire self-image is wrapped up in being the perfect mother.

• Aaron Hotchner : Mr. Robbins, which son is this?

  Bill Robbins : [moves his right fingers and sees the son's fingers moving]  That's Wallace. He's teachable. I taught him to do that whenever he gets nervous.

  Aaron Hotchner : Wallace Hines, you're under arrest.

  Wallace Hines : Mom? Mom, what do I do now? Mommy, no! Mom!

• Aaron Hotchner : Her ideal scenario, Jesse kills Wallace and she gets to stay the perfect mother.

• Aaron Hotchner : Your client was arrested as we were closing in on his brother. You're telling me that was a coincidence?

  Mark Anderson : I'm going to "yes, and" you. Yes, and I can prove it in a court of law.

• Carla Hines : Wallace was out of control. He forced us to come here. He was gonna shoot us both. Thank God, Jesse was stronger than he was.

  Wallace Hines : [pretends to be Jesse Gentry]  I'll only talk to my lawyer.

  Aaron Hotchner : Take them both into custody.

  Alex Blake : Show me your hands.

  David Rossi : We'll fingerprint him at the station, see who matches who.

  Aaron Hotchner : Fingerprint analysis isn't an exact science. A good defense lawyer can poke holes in it.

  David Rossi : Juries expect DNA, and DNA isn't gonna make the case here.

  Aaron Hotchner : No, but behavior might. Sergeant, I need you to do something.