Elliot: So, how was last night, Denise?
Denise: I ended up staying here and finishing my casework.
Elliot: What the hell? I mean, at least with my patients, I'm used to being ignored, like Mr. Cooper after his triple bypass. I told him to start eating healthier. He goes right back to scarfing down bacon burgers. And do you want to know where he is now, Denise?
Denise: He's dead, isn't he?
Elliot: No, he just moved back to Phoenix. I was going to say that he was dead, but I think saying that about people who are still alive is a huge jinx. Look, when I kicked you out of the hospital last night... [cell phone rings] Please don't be Mr. Cooper dead. Please don't be Mr. Cooper dead. Nope, just my mom. Ignore.