Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Dearly Beloved (2019)

Shiri Appleby: Kitty Bennett

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• Kitty Bennett : I just wanted somebody to know.

  Olivia Benson : Well, now everyone does.

• Olivia Benson : [to Kitty]  We spoke with Dr. Hensley's receptionist and there's no record of any appointment.

  Kitty Bennett : What are you saying, that I made this up?

  Olivia Benson : I'm just trying to understand what really happened.

  Kitty Bennett : I mean, look, I'm not like some choir girl. I've made some bad decisions in my life, but that is why he thought he could get away with this. And you know something? You're proving him right.

• Olivia Benson : So, Kitty, I know that it doesn't feel like it, but you're strong, and you're gonna get through this.

  Kitty Bennett : Well, a judge can't make me keep it.

  Olivia Benson : No, of course not.

  Kitty Bennett : Good, 'cause if Dr. Hensley tries to stop me from getting an abortion...

  Olivia Benson : Listen, even if he is the father, he has no right to do that.

  Kitty Bennett : Good, 'cause I could never love a baby who was conceived by a monster. You don't think I should keep it?

  Olivia Benson : You know, whatever whatever you decide.

  Kitty Bennett : What would you do?

  Olivia Benson : If it was me... you know, I'm... I'm... um, It's hard for me to be objective. But I think that you're raw right now, and with some distance, you'll realize that that this baby is half yours. And no matter what happened to you, he or she, it's not their fault.

  Kitty Bennett : All right, and if I wait and it's too late to do anything...

  Olivia Benson : Yeah, but that's why maybe, maybe you should talk to someone.

  Kitty Bennett : Another psychologist? No, thank you. I mean, as soon as these labs come back, I'm going right to the clinic. I'm getting rid of this thing.

• Lana Stallworth : [to Kitty]  Go ahead and kill him! I know you're telling the truth! I know that Josh raped you!

  Kitty Bennett : Oh, God, how dare you?

  Lana Stallworth : No, please! Listen to me. You said those exact same words to me! Remember, Josh? The first time we had sex after you raped me.

• Amanda Rollins : [to Kitty about Dr. Hensley]  How did you know he was getting married today?

  Kitty Bennett : Instagram. I started to look at his photos. I know that it's crazy, right?

  Olivia Benson : Well, it's normal to be curious after something like this happens.

  Kitty Bennett : I mean, I never thought that the police would be getting involved.

  Olivia Benson : But you did want people to know that he had raped you.

  Kitty Bennett : I guess I wanted him to be punished. You know, to be humiliated like I was.

• Kitty Bennett : I had this doll when I was five, Penelope. She came with a bottle and a diaper. My imaginary husband was this handsome prince named Sebastian. I never thought that my baby's father would be a man who raped me.

• Kitty Bennett : [as she holds a piece of broken glass to Dr. Hensley's neck]  Listen, you come any closer to me and I'm just gonna do it.

  Amanda Rollins : And then I'll have to shoot you.

• Kitty Bennett : Did you arrest Dr. Hensley yet?

  Olivia Benson : Well, there are a few things that we need to clear up first.

  Kitty Bennett : Like what?

  Olivia Benson : Well, we spoke to a few people that you've been in contact with. Uh, virtual strangers, really. And from what I understand, you've engaged in some behavior that might be considered stalking.

• Priest : Marriage is to be entered into reverently, deliberately, in accordance with the purpose for which it was instituted by God. If anyone assembled has just cause why this man and this woman should not be joined together, speak now or forever hold your peace.

  Kitty Bennett : [standing up]  I do. And I have a good reason.

  Lana Stallworth : Josh, who is that?

  Kitty Bennett : Dr. Hensley raped me.

• Kitty Bennett : [to Olivia]  Yeah, I mean, I've been seeing the therapist you recommended. She's really helping me already.

  Olivia Benson : Very glad to hear that. You know, you've been through a lot.

  Kitty Bennett : I mean, I still have a lot of work to do. I haven't decided what I'm gonna do about this baby. I mean, I thought for sure I was gonna get an abortion.

  Olivia Benson : And now?

  Kitty Bennett : I felt the baby kick this morning. It really reminded me of what you said, you know, what happened to me is not this baby's fault.

  Olivia Benson : That doesn't mean that it's not gonna be hard. You know, I've known women in your exact position who have decided to raise their daughter or their son. And some days, they don't even think about it, and other days... you know, even though your baby was conceived in an act of violence, your baby is innocent and deserves to be unconditionally loved. Promise me that if you decide to become a mother that you'll remember that.

  Kitty Bennett : I will.