Quotes

Water Rats

Chief Inspector Clarke Webb: Look, I don't think Frank'd appreciate having his sick leave interrupted...
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Oh, Frank loves this place!

Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: You know, for the rest of my working life, there'll be uniforms who think I'm nothing but a corrupt dyke, but gee, I didn't expect it from you, Frank.

Det Sgt Jack Christey: I mean, you know, it's a simple request. I ask them to find a yacht in Sydney Harbour and they can't do it. I mean, how hard is that? A yacht is a very, very large object.
[as he walks away, Tommy mutters]
Sr. Constable Tommy Tavita: Yeah, there are tens of thousands of them on the Harbour you moron.

Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: I just got my bum kicked, and when I get my bum kicked, I feel the need to kick other people's bums - especially the bums that got mine kicked in the first place. The paperwork, sweetheart.

Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: What do you think they'll do? Move Michael on maybe? Get someone who wants a cushy pre-retirement job?
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: The bloke will be in for a bit of a shock.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Yeah, I'll tell ya ... I suppose one of us could leave. Let the other one ...
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: That's a great idea. I'll toss you for it ... Heads you go, tails I stay.
[flips coin]
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: Oh, heads it is!
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Hang on, I didn't see it.
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: Yeah, double-headed coin! ... Nah, to hell with it Rachel. We'll both stay. It's not our problem.

Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: If the perfect woman came along, I'd move in with her like a shot!

Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: Is there a big pond outside or something? I'm with the Water Police. Why am I here? In fact, what are you doing here?

Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: Rachel, you should go back to the office. You shouldn't be sticking your neck out like this.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Listen, mate. I have stuck my neck out so far for you, I'm surprised it's still on!

Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: [looking at a photo] Men's locker room. What is that thing stuck up is bum?
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: [Uneasily] My toothbrush...

Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: You know what I kept thinking when I was in the trunk of that car? Why'd I have to take that stupid mobile phone to the restaurant?
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: Actually, I kept thinking about the time you were away, you know after Knocker ... that replacement of yours didn't want to drive, I didn't want to drive, they refused to drive - it was a bit of a nightmare. Anyway, I better shove off.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Don't go. Stay with me.
Det. Sr. Constable Frank Holloway: If you want me to.

Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: [Michael wants Rachel to go undercover with him at a swingers party] What, you're joking? Hawker went for it?
Det Snr Cst Michael Reilly: Well, if it's a problem, I'm sure I could get Suzi to wear a wire, and she'll come with me, but I'd prefer it if you did.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Look, let's just get one this straight alright Michael? I am not taking my clothes off for anyone, alright?
Det Snr Cst Michael Reilly: Trust me.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: Why?
Det Snr Cst Michael Reilly: Because I need you there.
Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: Right, you all set then? ... Okay you'll have Jack and McCall standing by on the Harpy, and the Nemesis for backup should you need it.
Cst Tayler Johnson: We'll be there to protect your virtue Rachel.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: All right, all right! Let's not get too excited everyone, okay?
Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: [Gavin is grinning] Think about something else, Gavin.
Sr. Constable Gavin 'Sykesy' Sykes: Right ...

Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: You guys get all that gear on to go in a swimming pool?
Lindsay: Well, we are in the deep end!

Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: [Jack has a search warrant] How did he get a search warrant?
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: He's a charmer, you know.
Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: Well, he doesn't look it.
Det. Sr. Constable Rachel 'Goldie' Goldstein: I know, but he is.
Sr. Sgt. Helen Blakemore: [Jack continues to talk] Oh, shut up!

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