The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV Series)

Word of God (2005)

Sharon Small: Sergeant Barbara Havers

Quotes 

• Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers : And I thought love conquers all.

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : That's because you've never been married.

• Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers : Good Morning!

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : Is it? I haven't noticed.

• Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers : How'd you know that paper was ancient Arabic?

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : Benefits of a Liberal Arts education.

  Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers : I suppose that makes you an expert on everything?

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : Of course! Uh, except... women.

• Sergeant Barbara Havers : I've never been married. I've never had anything you could call a relationship... . so you find something else that gives you the reason to get up in the morning. And I have that, don't I?

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : We both do.

• Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : I got a letter from Helen yesterday. She's going on holiday and would like to talk when she gets back. I think she's going to ask me for a divorce.

  Sergeant Barbara Havers : But you don't know that

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : I feel so powerless. I was just over at Christine's place just now. She had asked me out tonight. I got as far as the doorbell and I couldn't do it. What's wrong with me?

  Sergeant Barbara Havers : How 'bout you're still married? I saw the way you looked at Narima when you found out she was pregnant. It must be almost a year since Helen lost the baby. These things take time to get over and I think you're still grieving

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : Not just for the baby. For my marriage. For the life I had.

  Sergeant Barbara Havers : Then why don't you tell Helen that? Go back and fight for her.

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : What for? I don't know if I love her anymore. I don't know if I ever did love her. Well, I loved the idea of her. I loved that my mother was delighted by her. She's my best friend. But did I love her like Nareema loved her husband? I don't know what I feel. Ain't that terrible?

  Sergeant Barbara Havers : No, it's human.

  Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley : I can't go back to my house tonight.

  Sergeant Barbara Havers : You can stay here. You can kip on the sofa. I'm sure this will look better in the morning.