Supergirl (TV Series)

In Plain Sight (2019)

Jalen Thomas Brooks: Simon Kirby

Quotes 

• James Olsen : So, my sister's planning a homemade dinner tonight. She's an awful cook. You know, you'd be doing me a solid if you came by and ate with us.

  Simon Kirby : I broke into your house, camped out in your living room, and I can make it up to you by coming over and eating bad food?

  James Olsen : Yeah. Misery loves company. So... what do you say?

• James Olsen : So, how long you been living in my aunt's house?

  Simon Kirby : Couple months. Sometimes we crash with friends, sometimes we just camp out in the woods.

  James Olsen : Where are your parents?

  Simon Kirby : Haven't seen my dad since I was... five? My mom got busted last winter stealing a space heater from the hardware store. The judge wouldn't even give her a chance to explain. They gave her ten years for stealing a thirty bucks heater.

  James Olsen : Since when does petty theft get you that kind of time?

  Simon Kirby : It's a racket. The cops, judges, lawyers, everyone's in on it. They keep the prison full, the prison keeps their pockets lined.

  James Olsen : How's nobody stood up against them? Called these guys out?

  Simon Kirby : Like who? Nobody's gonna speak up and risk themselves. Anyways, you can't beat the system, so what's the point?

  James Olsen : There is a point, Simon. You have to stand up and fight against injustice.

  Simon Kirby : Everyone's just out for their own skin. It's the way it is.

  James Olsen : Not on my watch.

• James Olsen : I know you, right? You're one of the kids from before from the house.

  Simon Kirby : Uh, yeah. So?

  James Olsen : So, you have a name?

  Simon Kirby : Simon Kirby.

  Kelly Olsen : It's nice to meet you, Simon. I'm Kelly.

  James Olsen : I'm James.

  Simon Kirby : I know who you are. I read the news. CatCo. Guardian. Duh.

• Grocer : [catching a shoplifter]  That's it, I'm calling the cops.

  Simon Kirby : I was gonna pay for it!

  Kelly Olsen : Hey, get your hands off of him.

  Grocer : He was stealing.

  Kelly Olsen : Last time I checked, it wasn't stealing when you're still in the store.

• James Olsen : The newspaper might've been a bust, but good news. The best lawyer in National City has decided to take your mom's case.

  Simon Kirby : For real?

  James Olsen : Yeah, I wouldn't kid about that. And don't worry about her fee. I'll cover it.

  Simon Kirby : Wow. When do we meet her?

  James Olsen : I could probably set up a meeting with you guys next week.

  Simon Kirby : You mean you won't be there?

  James Olsen : Oh, no, no. I... this was a visit, Simon. I-I can't stay here.

  Simon Kirby : Right. Of course, why would you? This town is a hellhole.

  James Olsen : Hey, no, no, no, it's not like that.

  Simon Kirby : No, it's cool. I get it. It's not your problem. Thanks for the help and the food. See you around.

• Simon Kirby : Wow. Can't believe you came back. That you bought the paper.

  James Olsen : [amused laugh]  What can I say? I like a challenge. And who knows, maybe you and I could fix this town together. By the way, you know how to work a camera?

  Simon Kirby : Like, on my phone?

  James Olsen : No, not like on your phone. Like a real one. My dad gave me this camera. And now it's yours.

  Simon Kirby : Thanks, chief.

  James Olsen : Don't call me chief. It's Jimmy.

• Simon Kirby : That was so cool, what you did for me at the store.

  Kelly Olsen : Anyone would've done the same.

  Simon Kirby : No, nobody would've done it. Nobody risks their neck for anybody around here. But you did. It was badass and selfless.