Chuck (TV Series)

Chuck Versus the Subway (2010)

Scott Bakula: Steve Bartowski

Quotes 

• Steve Bartowski : [Last words to Chuck]  You're special, son. Always remember... that you're special.

• Steve Bartowski : If we're not back in 20 minutes, run!

  Ellie Bartowski : I need to hear you say it. I need to know there's a reason you left us.

  Steve Bartowski : It's a long story. I wanna tell you everything, but I gotta - I gotta take care of this first, okay?

  [Hugs Ellie] 

  Steve Bartowski : This is the last time I'm going to walk away from you, I promise. Love you, baby.

• Steve Bartowski : I'm your father. You cannot ask me. Please do not ask me to put my own son in jeopardy.

  Chuck Bartowski : I can't just walk away, dad. Why did you come back this time? You came back because you wanted to protect Ellie and me. Because you knew no matter how far you ran, you couldn't live with yourself if something happened to someone you love.

  Steve Bartowski : If we do this... we gotta be smart. Not think emotionally. We can do it. We're Bartowskis!

• Steve Bartowski : [to Chuck]  There may come a time when if you want to protect them, you have to go.

• Steve Bartowski : That's what the Ring wants you to think. There's always a choice.

  Chuck Bartowski : What choice would that be, dad? To run away?... I'm not you, okay? I'm not going to spend the rest of my life in hiding. I can't leave the one I love behind...

  [to Sarah and Casey] 

  Chuck Bartowski : Let's go!

• Sarah Walker : Chuck, wait! Where are you going?

  Chuck Bartowski : Sarah, I have to leave. My - my dad is coming.

  Sarah Walker : No, you can't. You have to stay and fight. If you run, they'll put a burn notice on you, and you'll be running forever.

  Steve Bartowski : [Steve Bartowski arrives]  We have to move. Right now!

  Sarah Walker : You can't do this. If you run, there's a bullseye on your back. They will *never* ever stop looking for you.

  Steve Bartowski : If you stay, everyone you love will be in danger. You have to decide. Who do you want to protect: you or her?

  Chuck Bartowski : Dad please don't -

  [the alarm starts blaring] 

  Steve Bartowski : Right now, Charles! You have to run to protect her!

  Chuck Bartowski : I'm sorry, Sarah. I'm sorry, but if I have to choose, I will always choose to protect you!

  [Kisses Sarah] 

• Steve Bartowski : Son, your brain is working fine so far, right? Who wouldn't be paranoid in your shoes? Your cover's blown, your secret base discovered, you dead partner and girlfriend's ex-lover was a double agent.

  Chuck Bartowski : Way to talk me down, dad.

  Steve Bartowski : What I - what I'm trying to say is: your courage makes me very proud. But there's some battles you have to walk away from.