[Oh no way, man, screw that. They've started this, they're going to finish it, and Nick leans forward to grab Kotetsu's wrist, trying to keep him there.]

Are you serious? What, you think going to college actually made me qualified for half the stuff we run across? The only thing that makes you qualified for this shit is the training you get on the job, man. And you are agood cop, one of the best I've known.

[His grip tightens a little.]

Don't believe me, fine, but believe this: if you think Edwards actually had anything to do with hiring you, your ego's getting the better of you.