- [first lines]
- Constable Henry Higgins: What a way to die. Mauled to death.
- Constable George Crabtree: Henry... you don't know that's what happened.
- Constable Henry Higgins: You didn't see it, George. Those terrible scratches on his face alone would let you know if you did.
- Constable George Crabtree: Sir.
- Detective William Murdoch: What have you, George?
- Constable George Crabtree: Sir, the man who discovered him was checking his snares this morning. He seemed... surprised, a-a-almost disappointed to find that he'd snagged a human. Suppose he was expecting his dinner.
- [last lines]
- Detective William Murdoch: You have to look your best, little man; you're about to meet someone very special.
- [Mr. Connor opens the door as Murdock approaches]
- Detective William Murdoch: Mr. Connor.
- Harold Connor: Detective Murdoch.
- [takes the baby]
- Harold Connor: He... he is a miracle.
- Detective William Murdoch: Your son, Roland.
- Harold Connor: He's a... he's a lovely little man.
- Detective William Murdoch: And it's been our honour to care for him.
- Harold Connor: You are the very best of people.
- Detective William Murdoch: I have some things for him that you might find useful. I'll arrange to have them sent over.
- Harold Connor: I cannot thank you enough times.
- Baby Roland: [Roland gurgles at Murdoch] Da.
- Baby Roland: I wish you a long and happy life together.