Kings (TV Series)

Chapter One (2009)

Christopher Egan: David Shepherd

Quotes 

• King Silas Benjamin : You and I are gonna make this tragedy into an opportunity. You will go south, and do whatever is necessary to bring back what was stolen.

  David Shepherd : Sir - I know I lied to you about me and Michelle. I know that was wrong; I'd do whatever it takes to earn your forgiveness.

  King Silas Benjamin : Prove you're better than the lie. The Charter was stolen; bring it back.

  David Shepherd : As you ask.

  King Silas Benjamin : You will go now, telling no one - not your family, not Michelle. Supported only by your wits, a gun, some money, and a phone - should you wish to call and declare failure. Succeed, and history will remember you... and you'll have my forgiveness *and* my daughter. But come back empty-handed, and that's all we'll see - empty hands.

• David Shepherd : [sliding an envelope onto the bar]  You hear a lot tending bar.

  Bartender : People pay twice that to keep me quiet.

  David Shepherd : I used to work in a garage; I know what it's like to be invisible. People forget you're there - they say things.

  Bartender : Trust me - you're not that anonymous. Errand boy for Silas, combing the south, looking for the Charter - hitting everyplace that moves product. Go home... before you get hurt.

• [in his dream, David finds himself next to his father at the piano] 

  Judah Shepherd : Follow the time, David; you know the meter... One and two... one and two... one and two...

  David Shepherd : Dad - is it really you?

  Judah Shepherd : You haven't learned your lesson, David.

  David Shepherd : My lesson?

  Judah Shepherd : Keep playing; if you stop, I'll have to go... One and two... one and two... one and two... Look at you - you *have* practiced.

  David Shepherd : But I failed...

  Judah Shepherd : Remember what I always told you - if you find yourself lost, follow the time; you'll find your way.

  [in his dream, David now finds himself in the king's boardroom, with Silas standing behind his chair facing him] 

  King Silas Benjamin : It's time you learned your lesson, David.

  [now David finds himself at the front of the boardroom, with the queen, Michelle, Thomasina and other court members around the table; in front of them, he is faced by his own self, dressed in business attire] 

  King David Shepherd : Follow the time.

• King Silas Benjamin : Must have been a hell of an adventure.

  David Shepherd : It tested my faith - in many things. Did you intend for me to rescue your Charter, or to die trying - as perhaps you've sent others to die before?

  King Silas Benjamin : I intended it a test of mettle, no less than I would ask my own natural-born son - to come out deserving or dead.

  David Shepherd : Then here I am.

  King Silas Benjamin : Here you are.

  David Shepherd : My eyes opened.

  King Silas Benjamin : To see my arms opened wide, rejoicing in your triumph - and giving you leave to press any noble intentions on my daughter. Our country welcomes home its Charter - and its hero.