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P/A QUOTES: THE CLONE WARS (2008)

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Season 2, Episode 4: Senate Spy

[Anakin arrives on Padmé's veranda, where she stands watching the horizon. She turns when she hears Threepio announce him.]
Padmé: "Anakin! [hurries toward him, face lit up] That will be all, Threepio."
Threepio: "Are you sure, my lady?"
[She and Anakin smile at each other]
Padmé: "Yes, Threepio. Now go..."
Threepio: "Oh, very well."
[Their smiles widen and she runs to Anakin; he twirls her around. Anakin holds out a box in one hand.]
Anakin: "I... brought dinner."
Padmé: "How did you manage this?"
Anakin: "I had to hitch a ride on a cargo freighter."
Padmé: "What happened to your military transport?"
Anakin: "Ehhh... it blew up."
[He begins walking to the couch; she smiles resignedly at him.]
Anakin: "Anyway, the freighter captain was bringing a shipment to a restaurant here, and he gave me something to bring home. We just have to..." [he pauses at the look on Padmé's face] "What?"
Padmé: [beaming] "You called this... home."
Anakin: "Well, what else would I call it?"
[He smiles, leans forward and pecks her on the lips, taking her hand and leading her quickly toward the couch.] Padmé: "The Naboo Ambassador gave me something, I think I still have it here somewhere..."
Anakin: "Must be something good." [flops back on couch]
Padmé: "It is! It'll be perfect. Five-blossom bread - my specialty."
Anakin: "You have a specialty?"
Padmé: [gestures flirtatiously] "I know how to make lots of things! When I was little, I cooked every day." [eyes him coyly] "I've been saving it for a special occasion."
[She joins him on the couch; Anakin takes one hand, wraps an arm around her as she snuggles against him.]
Anakin: "An evening alone with you? I can't think of an occasion more special."

[Meanwhile, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, and Yoda are discussing in the main Council chamber...]
Obi-Wan: "If Senator Amidala has already refused to spy on Senator Clovis of the Banking Delegation, I am not sure how we can change her mind."
Mace: "That is why we asked you to summon young Skywalker."
Obi-Wan: "I have been signaling him all night. I don't know where he could be."
[Is that someone's pants on fire that I smell?]

[Anakin and Padmé are holding each other on the veranda, watching the evening cityscape.]
Padmé: "I wish it could always be just like this."
[Anakin smiles and takes the hand resting on his chest.]
Anakin: "Me too."
[They move to embrace more intimately; Anakin's comm beeps. Anakin growls in frustration.]
Anakin: "I have to report to the Jedi Council."
Padmé: "Right now?"
[Anakin runs a hand through his hair, looking away awkwardly.]
Anakin: "Actually, about seven klicks ago. If I keep delaying, Obi-Wan will send a clone squad out to find me. I've been ducking his signals all night."
[Padmé turns away, sighing in her own frustration.]
Padmé: "I understand."
Anakin: [gently] "I can sense that you're angry."
Padmé: [refusing to look at him] "Don't think that you can read my mind."
Anakin: "Padmé... you shouldn't take this personally. Duty comes first, especially in war time."
[He kisses her on the cheek, leaving her still unhappily looking away.]

[Anakin has just been briefed on the Council's intent to recruit a fellow Senator to spy on Clovis.]
Yoda: "Selected Senator Amidala, we have."
Anakin: "You want her to spy on Clovis? I don't think that's a good idea." [shakes his head, pacing] "There has to be someone else who's more qualified for this."
Mace: "We chose Senator Amidala because she and Clovis entered the Senate in the same year. They served on the same committees. They were... good friends."
Anakin: [surprised] "I... didn't know that."
[Obi-Wan raises a suspicious eyebrow.]
Yoda: "Personal matters for the Senator, these are. Know them, why would you?"
Anakin: "It's just that... I wouldn't expect Senator Amidala to have a friend in the Banking Clan."
Mace: "Master Yoda has already asked her to spy on Clovis for us. And she refused."
Yoda: "Trust you, she does, Skywalker. That is why, convince her, you must."

[Anakin hurries up to Padmé in a Senate corridor. She regards him coolly as they walk together.]
Anakin: "Senator Amidala."
Padmé: "General Skywalker. You finally found some time for me."
Anakin: [leaning in, nudging her side] "Are you still mad about last night?"
Padmé: "Why would I be mad? I'm not mad."
Anakin: "Good. Now tell me about your dealings with Senator Clovis."
Padmé: "So you're here on Jedi business." [sighs] "I already told Master Yoda. I don't want to spy on a colleague - and an old friend."
Anakin: [irritated] "'Old friend'? How well do you know Clovis?"
Padmé: "Why does that matter? That was before we were together."
[Anakin discreetly leads her into a Senate pod, launching it out into the dome.]
Anakin: "I am just trying to get a sense of who this guy is. I'll need to brief whoever does end up spying on him."
Padmé: "Oh. I thought you were here to talk me into becoming an agent for the Jedi."
Anakin: "That is not a job for you." [crosses arms and sighs] "I don't agree with the Council on this. If Clovis is involved in a Separatist conspiracy, the last place you should be is anywhere near him."
Padmé: "Clovis is conspiring with the Separatists? Yoda didn't tell me that! I can't believe Clovis would do that. This is terrible. I never expected that from him." [sighs] "Someone has to find out the truth."
Anakin: "Someone does. Just not you."
[He glances to the side and hits a button on the pod, bringing it to a stop and presumably sound-proofing it.]
Padmé: "Why not me?"
Anakin: "Because it's going to be dangerous! Whoever takes this mission will be putting their life at risk."
Padmé: [voice raising] "I've been in many tough situations before! It never seemed to bother you. I never stopped you from facing danger. You're constantly getting shot at -"
Anakin: "I've been trained for that. It's very different from spying on a traitor."
Padmé: "You mean... I can't handle the mission."
Anakin: [exasperated sigh] "I mean I'm not going to let you do it."
Padmé: "You're not going to let me? It's not your decision to make! It's mine."
Anakin: "Lucky for us, you already decided to refuse."
Padmé: "Actually... I just changed my mind. You've convinced me that it's vital to learn what Clovis is doing. I accept the mission to spy on him."
Anakin: "Even though I'm telling you not to?"
Padmé: "Don't take it personally, Anakin. Duty comes first... especially in war time."

[Anakin and Padmé stand before the Jedi Council.]
Padmé: "Clovis and I haven't spoken in a long time."
Yoda: "Surprising that is, given your past."
Anakin: "What does that mean, Senator?"
Padmé: "Clovis and I were... close." [Anakin looks surprised and pained.] "It was my choice to return things to a strictly professional level. Clovis... didn't take it well."
Mace: "Do you think you will be able to rekindle your... friendship with him?"
Anakin: "Master, Senator Clovis is a very dangerous man. If he realizes she's trying to trick him - "
Padmé: "I'm aware of the risks, Master Jedi. But I know I can regain Clovis's trust."
Obi-Wan: "Good. The closer you can get to him, the better."
Padmé: "I understand. I'll do whatever is necessary to succeed in my mission."
Anakin: "And I'll do whatever I have to to protect her."

[Padmé and Clovis board her ship, Anakin just behind.]
Clovis: [to Padmé] "If you get tired, you could rest your head on my shoulder."
[Anakin rushes ahead of them.]
Anakin: "Allow me, my lady."
[He hurriedly unfastens the seat restraints, breaking the middle one so Padmé and Clovis can't sit together.]
Anakin: "Oh... and this one's... broken! Too bad."
[He grins at them. Padmé, eyes narrowed, shakes her head slightly.]

[Anakin runs in to find Clovis and a poisoned Padmé arguing.]
Anakin: "Get away from her! If you want to live." [runs to her side, glaring at Clovis] "Padmé..."
Clovis: "How dare you speak like that to me... I'm a Senator!"
Anakin: What's wrong with her?"
Clovis: "Lott Dod poisoned her. She's dying."
Anakin [stricken] "I'll take her to the doctors on Coruscant."
Clovis: [puts his hand on Anakin's shoulder] "There's not enough time for that! Lott Dod must have an antidote.
[Anakin thrusts the hand off his shoulder, turning to glare angrily.]
Clovis: "She's stolen a very valuable disk from me. Return it, and I'll get the antidote from Lott Dod."
Anakin: "I'd prefer to negotiate with Lott Dod in person."

[Anakin has brought Padmé to the cockpit of the ship and administered the antidote.]
Padmé: "I'm sorry..."
[Anakin gazes at her tenderly.]
Anakin: "What for? We got away and we have the hologram. The Jedi will use that information to destroy Count Dooku's foundry. Your mission was a success."
Padmé: "But I made you doubt me."
Anakin: "Never."
[If only...]

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