Jezzie Flannigan
Dr. Cross, Agent Ben Devine. Agent Devine is security systems supervisor.
Well, for now. We're going to be thrown to the wolves, as soon as they find Megan Rose dead in a ditch.
Alex Cross
Now what makes you so sure that's what's going to happen?
Me getting fired or the girl in a ditch? Sorry. I'm having a pessimistic day.
Alex Cross
You do what you are Jezzie.
Jezzie Flannigan
You mean you are what you do.
Alex Cross
No, I mean, you do what you are. You're born with a gift. If not that, then you get good at something along the way. And what you're good at, you don't take for granted. You don't betray it.
Jezzie Flannigan
What if you do, betray your gift?
Alex Cross
Then you betray yourself. That's a sad thing.
Alex Cross
Wow. Imagine the patience... the dedication...
Jezzie Flannigan
You sound like an admirer.
Alex Cross
Well, he's like a spider. I happen to like spiders.
Jezzie Flannigan
Would you kill another partner?
Alex Cross
You're not my partner.
