Criminal Minds (TV Series)

From Childhood's Hour (2011)

Isabella Hofmann: Carolyn Baker Rossi

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Quotes 

• David Rossi : You know, I'm really glad you called me. It would be nice if we saw each other more than once every three or four years.

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : Maybe we can.

  [pause] 

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : So, give me the update. Anybody serious in your life?

  David Rossi : Well, there are all those serial killers. They're pretty serious.

• [last lines] 

  David Rossi : Hey, what's going on with you?

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : Um... You know, I... I don't know how to say this, except to just say it.

  [pause] 

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : Last year, I was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease.

  David Rossi : Carolyn...

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : Like you always said, nobody lives forever.

  David Rossi : Why didn't you call me earlier? I could have...

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : Please let me finish. Because if I don't get this out now, I don't know that I ever will. I've had this disease for over a year. To live 18 months is a gift. The last few weeks I've started noticing the signs. It won't be long now. I came to ask you when the disease reaches the point, and I'm too weak or too afraid, I want you to help me leave this world on my own terms. When it's time, will you help me end my life?

• Carolyn Baker Rossi : The Cioppino was delicious.

  David Rossi : You gotta love any dish that recommends the wearing of a bib.

• David Rossi : I am really sorry. I had to take that.

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : It's okay. Fruit plate? Whatever happened to the usual bacon and eggs, extra grease on the side?

  David Rossi : Well, I've changed. Okay, the cantaloupe is for your benefit. When we were married, you were always warning me about clogged arteries.

  Carolyn Baker Rossi : And you would always say to me...

  David Rossi : Nobody lives forever.