"Seizure" Quotes

This is one of my favorite episodes, but I really can’t say what it is about this one versus so many of the others that appeals to me. It just does. I suppose it has to do with a woman allowing herself to be so completely dominated by a man that she would commit a murder for him…just pick someone at random and kill them. I know we live in a horribly violent world, it’s just hard for me to wrap my brain around such blatant and senseless violence.

Now, having said that, I consider myself to be a peaceful, non-violent person. I hate guns and weapons in general. In my experience, a sharp tongue wielded properly can be a pretty vicious weapon on its own, so who needs a gun? But there is something about Bobby when he pulls out his gun, or – his pocket knife – that “really” gets to me. I’m sure a psychiatrist would have a field day with me, but that’s a post of a very different nature.

Without further ado, and ready or not, I give you my humble observations of this episode. To begin, the badges are once again draped with the black ribbon out of respect for a fellow fallen officer.

I “cringe” every time I watch this episode when Bobby makes the comment about Rosa (the victim) not being much of a housekeeper. Later he says she was a “slob.” I used to be a good housekeeper, I used to care…now I don’t. Suffice to say, Detective Robert Goren wouldn’t think much of my housekeeping abilities either.

Ah, a man who pays attention to what his mother teaches him. I am, of course, referring to Bobby’s line on the playground when he asks the intended first victim to please not lie to them. He goes on to tell her that her ears are turning red and his mother had taught him what that meant. I love it when the writers reveal to us little bits and pieces of what makes Bobby “tick” like that. And I noticed that Eames was jotting down the notes from their conversation…usually Bobby does that in that big ol’ leather binder he carries.

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Did anyone “really” believe Bobby when he clanged the chair in the interrogation room to awaken the sleeping suspect and then said, “Sorry about that, Johnny.” And I noticed that Johnny is in handcuffs. I don’t recall all that many suspects interviewed in the Major Case interrogation room being cuffed during the questioning. I mean, he didn’t appear to be that much of a threat. He folded like a cheap tent when Bobby confronted him with the money evidence they had. They didn’t have to resort to good cop…bad cop with this suspect. And his tone certainly changed when he realized they thought him complicit in a murder.

I like this scene…for so many reasons. The whole thing with the knife when Bobby cuts his hand to prove a point. Talk about “driven” – a man who is “into” his job. Then we segway to Deakins, Eames, and Carver as they are treated to a mini-Bobby-lecture on syncope. They just stand there – mesmerized, stupefied, fascinated – as he meticulously explains the condition that Johnny has and why he couldn’t possibly be the doer. That’s my Bobby, never misses an opportunity to impart knowledge.

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Moving on, we arrive at Reddick’s bail hearing and the scuzzy little skank wannabe “spreading” her legs for the scumbag serial killer. The look of abject disgust on Eames’ face is priceless. I can’t quite put my tired brain on an apt description of Bobby’s expression; he doesn’t appear surprised or appalled…it’s more of a smug “gotcha” look than anything. His disgust of the girl becomes evident, however, in the subsequent interview scene back at 1PP when he refers to her as “Kevin’s submissive little doggie" and slams his notebook onto the table.

As silly as Karyn is, I do understand where she’s coming from. I mean, just listening to Bobby talk makes me want to do things for him…and with him…and TO him. Thankfully, Bobby is not a serial killer, but he is definitely and undeniably HOT. Don’t you just love it when Bobby hears a piece of information that makes him “perk up?” Like when Karyn mentions that Reddick has a brain disease.

Eames gets some good lines in this one. Like when she shakes her head in dismay after Karyn leaves the interview room and bemoans serial killer “groupies.” Then she goes on to say she thought she was pathetic with her ABBA fan club card. I wasn’t a card carrying fan either, but I did like some of their songs...still do.

Ah, leave it to Eames to keep the boys “on point.” When they visit Dr. Buckman’s office, Bobby and the doc become engrossed in discussing the doctor’s theory of violent behavior in certain individuals. Eames, being the practical soul that she is, steps in to bring the conversation back to the matter at hand.

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This episode has a number of memorable scenes for me…the next one being one of my favorites. Bobby makes it quite obvious that he wants to question Dr. Dwyer without Buckman hanging around, so he “dismisses” him with a cursory thank you. Then he very quickly assesses Dwyer’s obsessive compulsive tendencies and promptly goes about pushing every OCD button she’s got.

I have to admit that I typically miss a lot of the dialogue in a scene like this because I am so focused on Bobby’s antics…what he’s doing…more that what is being said. I mean if Vincent D'Onofrio is like this in "real" life, I'm surprised his wife hasn't conked him over the head with a skillet by now. Anyway, in this scene, he keeps grabbing the film and fiddling with her files and books…deliberately creating chaos in her orderly little world.

I love the “confrontation” scenes between Goren and Carver. You know, when Bobby has to bring Carver around to his way of thinking about a case or a suspect. This one was particularly well played, I thought. Carver is, at first, reluctant to believe that Dwyer could be the doer because she is a university researcher with a PhD.

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Just found a “goof.” I’ve watched this episode dozens of times, but this is the first time I've ever noticed this slip-up. That’s what I mean about watching them so closely when one is capturing dialogue and photos. Anyway, Eames is talking to Buckman about Dwyer’s solo sessions with Reddick and she asks if Dwyer had access to the crime reports or did “Dwyer” tell “her” any details of the killings. At first, I just thought the caption had been entered incorrectly, but I listened to it again and, sure enough, Eames says Dwyer not Reddick. I have to give credit to the other actors, though; they didn’t miss a beat…if they even noticed the error. Ah, well. I make mistakes in my job, too. I’m just surprised someone else didn’t catch it. I corrected it for my “Quotes” slideshow.

Again, I’ve watched this episode…literally…dozens of times, but this is the first time I truly took note of Bobby helping the technician spread out the sheet on the table. Ever, oh ever…the helpful Detective Goren.

I understand that the police have a job to do and that they put their lives on the line every day to make the world a safer place for the rest of us. Having said that, I have a problem with the fact that they can come into my home…even with a warrant…and search through my things and they don’t have to tell me about it ahead of time. (My editorial comment for this episode.)

Moving along, a couple of good lines did come out of this scene. Goren finds the scrapbook and notes there are no pictures of Dwyer’s dad, so he wags that damnable finger of his at Eames and says, “What did I tell you about the negligent dad?” To which, Eames replies, “I don’t know. I forgot to write it down.” Then, as Eames is rummaging through the closet, she happens upon Dwyer’s secret stash of “erotica.” Or, as Bobby promptly informs Eames…it’s domination porno for intellectuals. Figures he’d know that. Then there is his follow-up line about Dr. Dwyer liking a “strong daddy.”

Okay, am I completely insane to find the sight of his “breath” in the cold to be incredibly sexy? I know, I need an intervention. Problem is…don’t want one. I am perfectly happy and content with my Vincent D’Onofrio – Bobby Goren – obsession.

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Another favorite scene is the meeting with Reddick and his attorney. Probably, my second favorite line from this eppy comes from Carver and his comment about the tie he plans to wear to Reddick’s execution. Then there is the whole exchange between Bobby and Reddick about the “educated, uptight little scientist.” Don’t you just love it when the perp’s lawyer tries to get his client to shut up or leave the room, and they’re always so arrogant that they think they can outsmart our Bobby…and Bobby always gets them in the end. I just love watching Bobby outmaneuver this little twerp without so much as working up an intellectual sweat. Bobby rules.

“Dr.” Goren examines the PET scan and determines that he needs to see an “actual” doctor and leaves Eames standing in the dust. I mean, the man is brilliant, but – come on. On the other hand, I, for one, would love to see a “scan” of Bobby’s brain.

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The final “gotcha” scene has my favorite line of the show, but it’s at the end, so I’ll wait and close with it. It is also a long scene with lots of Bobby dialogue and close-ups and Bobby being...well...Bobby, so I had to split it into two slideshows. Don't know about you, but I find that stumbling, bumbling Bobby is always good for a chuckle or two. I’m talking about when he “accidentally” drops Dr. Dwyer’s porno publications all over the lab floor. And as for Eames’ follow-up line, stating they did not mean to embarrass her, all I have to say is: “Liar, liar…pants on fire.”

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I loved watching Bobby in this scene. I mean, could you take your eyes off of him? He simply "commands" one's attention. Getting up in Buckman's face, bobbing up and down, leaning in and out, twisting back and forth before finally telling the good doctor that he knew his theory was "crap." Oh, yeah. Dr. Dwyer isn't the only one who likes a "strong" daddy.

Actually, I sort of felt sorry for Dr. Dwyer when all was said and done. Okay, yes, she allowed herself to be manipulated by these two self…albeit for vastly different reasons…absorbed men, yet she looked so young and vulnerable. That is until the big “reveal” moment when she realized what Buckman had done, and she turned into a veritable wildcat that Bobby had to physically restrain. Hmm…being physically restrained by Bobby. I need a moment.

After another officer drags Dwyer out of the lab and Eames arrests and leads Buckman from the room, Bobby just casually strolls over to the table to collect his leather binder…like it’s no big deal…just all in a day’s work. Then as he and Carver lazily walk out of the room together, Carver serves up the lead-in line for what has become my all time personal-favorite “tag-line” of Bobby’s. Carver points out that Dwyer had a lesion and she committed murder, so didn’t that prove Buckman’s theory. So, Bobby points out that Dwyer didn’t commit a rage murder…she did it for love. “Love?” questions Carver. To which Bobby gives the following tongue-in-cheek reply, “It’s a many splendored thing.” Ah, that’s my Bobby.

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Well, that brings to close another episode. Up next is "Yesterday," although I doubt if I start working on it tomorrow...ha ha. Yeah, I know. Oh, well, till next time then.