J.D.: Why would you do that to me?
Dr. Cox: Because, as always, pushing your buttons amuses me. And I know you don't think I have anything left to teach you, but maybe I wanted you to see just how ridiculous you truly are, constantly chasing their approval.
Lucy: Sorry to interrupt, Dr. Dorian. I just wanted to make sure you were still gonna be my blood buddy.
J.D.: I'll be there. [to Dr. Cox] What?
Dr. Cox: You can't even help yourself, can ya? Dorian, in order for these kids to really learn, sooner or later you gotta let go of their hands.
J.D.: So I'm supposed to be like you and just rule by fear? Perry, they hate you.
Dr. Cox: Yes, they do, and sure, I could be a little bit kinder. But that's not going to happen, and here's why. We're creating doctors, not kindergarteners.
J.D.: The need me.
Dr. Cox: Do they? Because I don't ever remember holding your smooth little doll hand, and you turned out to be not too horrible a doctor.