Crusade (TV Series)

Appearances and Other Deceits (1999)

Gary Cole: Capt. Matthew Gideon

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• [first lines] 

  Capt. Matthew Gideon : Personal journal, Capt. Matthew Gideon, continuing. It's now three days since our visitors arrived on behalf of Earthgov's political affairs office. There's apparently some concern with how our work here is being perceived back home. They've been assigned to help us. Before their tour is finished, I may have to kill them. Assuming Lt. Matheson doesn't beat me to it.

• Capt. Matthew Gideon : [viewing his new grey red-trimmed uniform in the mirror]  I look like a bellhop!

• Capt. Matthew Gideon : Eilerson was right about all of this. I hate it when he's right. He'll be insufferable for days.

• [Capt. Gideon just received the first of their newly designed uniforms] 

  Lt. John Matheson : Take a look at that collar.

  Capt. Matthew Gideon : Yeah, I see it.

  Lt. John Matheson : I'm not sure I'll be able to breathe in that thing.

  Capt. Matthew Gideon : Breathe when you're off duty.

  Lt. John Matheson : Yes, Sir.

• [last lines] 

  Capt. Matthew Gideon : Begin recording letter.

  Computer : Confirmed.

  Capt. Matthew Gideon : Dear Mrs. Greenberg. I was your son Stuart's commanding officer. I wanted you to know he gave his life in the pursuit of his duty. His actions saved the lives of over 300 of his fellow crewmen. I have submitted his name for a commendation. He was - He was a good man, Mrs. Greenberg. And all the commendations won't make up for his absence at the dinner table. But you should know that he was a brave man who did what needed to be done and we all owe him our lives. My sincere condolences on your loss. And should you feel the need to talk please do not hesitate to contact me.

  [Capt. Gideon looks at a foto of the killed crewman] 

  Capt. Matthew Gideon : Dear Mr. Arkham, your son David gave his life in the performance of his duty. I was his commanding officer.