- Dr. Seth Hazlitt: Grown men do not like to knock on strange doors at night. For fear they may have to answer to husbands with shotguns.
- Jessica Fletcher: And when was the last time that you had to answer to a husband with a shotgun?
- Dr. Seth Hazlitt: Jessica, a gentleman simply does not discuss such matters.
- Deputy Andy Broom: Speaking of crying, you'd better get that paperwork right. The sheriff can be a real bear.
- Deputy Olsen: Hey, I've noticed... He reminds me of my father.
- [first lines]
- Johnny Carter: I can't believe how fast you're growing. Oh. You must've gained a pound since yesterday. Oh, how you doing, big fella? You gonna be my buddy? Huh? We'll have lots of good times, you and me. I'll take you on hikes, teach you howto swim, ride a bike. You like that, huh? Yeah. You and me, we're gonna do lots of fun things, huh?
- [last lines]
- Amy Walters: Only for now she said it might be a good idea not to tell too many people.
- Dr. Seth Hazlitt: Just what we need, huh? More secrets.
- Jessica Fletcher: Well, Amy, with your uncle Seth around, I don't think that'll be much of a problem.