Kings (TV Series)

The New King: Part Two (2009)

Christopher Egan: David Shepherd

Quotes 

• King Silas Benjamin : You *can* drink with people you hate; life's taught me that much. Come on - might be your last.

  David Shepherd : [sitting down opposite Silas]  ... So that's it, then - we die tomorrow.

  King Silas Benjamin : Odds are not in our favor... Not like the old days - then I was sure. I'd ask the outcome of a battle, and He'd answer in thunder and the answer would always be "yes".

  David Shepherd : No answer tonight?

  King Silas Benjamin : Not for some time.

  King Silas Benjamin : [heavenward]  Hey, maybe we can help You out a little.

  King Silas Benjamin : [pouring a third shot glass at the table]  Just let us know You're listening out there, and that You exist and that You care a little for the back-and-forthings of we tiny men, and that success - or death - in the outcome of battle mean a little out there in the sparkly quintessence... Just knock the glass over. An infant could do it; a breeze... No?... I guess we're on our own.

  David Shepherd : Maybe He doesn't talk to bastards.

  King Silas Benjamin : And here I thought we were getting along so well.

  David Shepherd : I know you - too well now. I'll help you tomorrow; I'll probably die, too... But I'll do it, because the people need you. They have a chance at peace with you.

  King Silas Benjamin : [as they get up to leave]  If we do survive, I owe you more than apologies - I wronged you.

  David Shepherd : The minute I see you in your chair, I'm outta here. I don't wanna see any of you again.

  King Silas Benjamin : ...Do that.

  David Shepherd : Just promise me one thing: If God ever does speak to you again, you'll listen.

  [Silas quietly nods, and the two men leave the room... not noticing that the third shot glass has been knocked over] 

• Michelle Benjamin : [disappointed]  You're leaving.

  David Shepherd : All I did was replace one corrupt king for another.

  Michelle Benjamin : You stopped a war; who knows how many lives you saved?

  David Shepherd : I can't live here. Back home, things were either right - or wrong.

• David Shepherd : You said I could go home.

  King Silas Benjamin : You were asked for... It seems God has plans other than you might have wanted; get used to that... He spoke to me again; He told me... you were meant to take my place.

  David Shepherd : Me?

  [Silas nods] 

  David Shepherd : No... no, I - I'm no king.

  King Silas Benjamin : It's not up to you, either.

  David Shepherd : But why?

  King Silas Benjamin : [exasperated]  I don't know why. Because you're good? I've been good. Because you're young? I was young too; oh, I gave Him that - everything He ever asked for. But now He turns away, loves *you*.

  David Shepherd : I don't know that He does.

  King Silas Benjamin : ...You have His favor! I doubt I could have escaped the traps I laid for you. You never knew what you were being given; but now - now I see. How long has He been whispering in your ear?

  David Shepherd : He hasn't.

  King Silas Benjamin : No? You didn't feel anything? Hm? Before your butterfly crown? After? Don't lie to me!

  David Shepherd : I never asked for anything!

  King Silas Benjamin : ...He did come to you - offered himself behind my back, yours for the taking. Shameful - the two of you laughing at me.

  David Shepherd : No; God loved you - and so did I!

  King Silas Benjamin : [he throws his drink at Shepherd and tackles him]  Listen to your lies? While you were playing me? The old fool - huh? Is that what you thought? Huh? Is that what you thought? God looked me in the eye - and lied to me! You backstabbing, cheating whore!

  [David gets out from under Silas and begins punching him] 

  David Shepherd : You're jealous! That's why He left you! Maybe I *should* be king! Maybe I should!

• [Rev. Samuels appears to David and Michelle; they do not realize he is dead] 

  Rev. Ephram Samuels : Silas did this to you.

  David Shepherd : He thinks I've stolen God's favor.

  Rev. Ephram Samuels : You haven't, David; God gave it freely.

  David Shepherd : I don't want it!

  Rev. Ephram Samuels : David Shepherd, son of Jessie, son of Judah, know this: You *were* chosen... to be the new king.

  Michelle Benjamin : ...It's true, isn't it?... Where can I take him?

  Rev. Ephram Samuels : His only place of refuge... you cannot follow - Gath. Silas would never look for you there.

  David Shepherd : Gath?... I'll be alone; I'll have nothing.

  Rev. Ephram Samuels : You need fear no evil; you, David, are never alone.

  David Shepherd : [to Michelle]  As long as we're together, you'll be in danger; I can't risk you. You have to stay here.

  Michelle Benjamin : [removing her ring]  Take this; wear it... and know that I will always love you, no matter what. Always know that.

  David Shepherd : I will never stop loving you - ever... I'll be back for you.

  Michelle Benjamin : I'll be waiting.

  Rev. Ephram Samuels : Husband and wife, if you like; vows of love, exchanged before God. You two were married long ago, and you will be married forevermore.