Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
Goliath (2005)
Mariska Hargitay: Detective Olivia Benson
Quotes
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Det. Elliot Stabler : Our shrink ruled out PTSD. Both men were hallucinating, violent, suicidal.
Dr. Trainer : Any other symptoms?
Detective Olivia Benson : Vivid dreams, paranoia...
Det. Elliot Stabler : Not to mention, they both attacked their wives.
Dr. Trainer : [smiles, shakes his head and shrugs] There's really nothing I can do to help you.
[walks outside]
Det. Elliot Stabler : [as he follows Dr. Trainer] Sir? Sir, I was in the Marines, so I understand the need for discretion, but we've got a pattern here.
Dr. Trainer : You'll have to take it up with the Pentagon, Detectives. I'm sorry.
[goes down steps and walks away while Olivia and Elliot look at each other in question]
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ADA Casey Novak : Tommy Callahan and Wes Myers are criminally liable for rape and murder, respectively. No criminal liability for either Lifshin Forner Pharmaceuticals or the U.S. Army, although the jury believes that the matter deserves further inquiry.
Sherm Hempell : Well, at least that's something.
ADA Casey Novak : Not really. At least Branch let me cut a deal with Myers, so he'll be in a mental health facility for at least a year and then we'll see.
Detective Olivia Benson : No telling how long the effects will last.
Det. Elliot Stabler : [as everyone looks at the footage on TV of the U.S. troops coming home] Or who else is next.
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Dr. George Huang : I don't think it's PTSD.
Det. Elliot Stabler : Why not?
Dr. George Huang : Callahan reports no change in his sleep patterns or eating habits. He exhibits no exaggerated startle reflex. His nightmares are vivid and bizarre, more like hallucinations, and he experiences paranoia and suicidal ideation.
Detective Olivia Benson : So if it's not PTSD, what is causing all this?
Dr. George Huang : Well, if this were an isolated case, I'd say that he might have developed schizoaffective disorder or it could be organic, a brain tumor for instance.
Det. Elliot Stabler : But it's not isolated, it's two different guys. What are the odds they'd both come down with the same disorder?
Dr. George Huang : It's next to impossible which leaves us with an environmental cause. Both soldiers affected by the same toxin.
Detective Olivia Benson : Gulf War Syndrome has been blamed on everything from chemical weapons to depleted uranium bullets.
Det. Elliot Stabler : Yeah, the Marines gave me a physical when I finished my tour. I'll bet the Army does the same thing.
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Dr. Trainer : Actually, DOD says post-deployment physicals are optional for soldiers now.
Detective Olivia Benson : Did Wes Myers or Tom Callahan opt to take one?
Dr. Trainer : No, ma'am. Just filled out the required health questionnaire.
Det. Elliot Stabler : Either man report any problems?
Dr. Trainer : [as he looks down at a survey] Not a thing.
Det. Elliot Stabler : Could we take a look at the surveys?
Dr. Trainer : I can't make that call for you, Detective. Have to take it up with the unit commander.
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Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola : Callahan's either a great guy or an unpredictable bastard, depending on who you talk to.
Detective Olivia Benson : That's helpful.
Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola : Well, it's better than Munch's evil twin theory.
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Officer Kristen Vaill : [to Olivia about Tommy] He slapped her, once in the heat of an argument after Jamie hit him numerous times.
Detective Olivia Benson : Did you talk her out of reporting it?
Officer Kristen Vaill : No. She elected not to press charges.
Detective Olivia Benson : So you ignored the domestic violence must-arrest policy.
Officer Kristen Vaill : Tommy is their only source of income. They're expecting a child and with one misdemeanor DV conviction, Tommy loses his gun and his job. If it were your partner, what would you do?
Detective Olivia Benson : You did nothing, Kristen.
Officer Kristen Vaill : Wrong. I gave Jamie my card. I told her to call me if it ever happened again. Tommy promised me he wouldn't. He's not like that, usually.
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Detective Olivia Benson : Are you sleeping with him?
Officer Kristen Vaill : Let me be very clear, Detective Benson. I'd be more inclined to have an affair with you.
Detective Olivia Benson : Got it.