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Previously on L .A. Law. Roger Beekman is out front.

We shared a cell at county.

I told him to look me up when he was released.

I listened to this tape.

The story you tell is touching.

It even bears a remarkable resemblance to my own adolescence.

Two men who share a six by nine room have no secrets.

Roger disappeared.

Now I'll never see how my life story ends.

Do you notice since we started dating, no weird gifts, no midnight hangups on

the phone?

You're too smart, Gwen.

You're right.

It was me all along.

I, um, took a home pregnancy test.

We're gonna have a baby.

We're gonna have a baby.

Not long ago, I had to raise capital and take on a silent partner. You're

referring to Eric Shuler? Have you met my husband, Mr. Beckham?

No, ma 'am. Where is Shuler? Right under your nose.

What's for breakfast?

Depends on what you're making.

How does this thing work?

Um, actually, I don't know. I use it mostly as a clothes rack.

So, how do you stay toned?

Got high metabolism.

I worry a lot in chase after Lucy.

She's still sleeping.

Come on.

Show me how this contraption works.

What part of your body do you want to concentrate on first?

Boobs.

You mean pecs.

Daniel.

Yeah? My life is finally making sense.

Mentally and physically, I am approaching my peak.

Me too.

Going to law school.

Being with you, having missed you in my life, I couldn't be happier. That's

good, Gwen.

What are we talking?

Working out.

Let's go for the run.

Thank you.

Time's a -wasting, colleagues. There's much to be discussed.

Let's get started.

First up, people versus Emery Lewis and Gary Stubb. I'm assisting Tommy Mullaney

in prosecuting Stewart's attackers.

What? What's going on?

Why is this table so sticky?

It seems to have affected the finish.

Real bargain on the cleaning crew, Douglas.

Holy cow.

What a mess.

Tempest Fugit pressing ahead? I'm afraid to ask. People versus... Claudia Von

Ralt, a .k .a. Mistress Vigna. Our client is facing a rep for involuntary

manslaughter in the wrongful death of Eric Shuler. I thought Ben Flicker was

charged with that crime. Had been until the police investigation revealed that

Shuler actually died during a B &D session.

Mackenzie Brackman defending a bondage and discipline dominatrix? Not while I'm

drawing breath. Douglas, no one is more aware than yours truly that image is

everything. But this case and its ramifications could affect our firm. Ben

Flicker, Worldwide Studios.

I've been with us every step of the way, Ace.

Lead counsel.

Son of a gun.

Move along, Douglas.

City of Santa Monica joined by the NAACP as amicus versus Alan Ajamian. Judge

Wishburn.

is hearing the city's emergency application to remove a statue of Martin

King from Mr. Ajamian's building.

Yeah, I saw a picture of that statue.

It was a little too reminiscent of a lawn jockey for my taste.

Why are you defending him? The right to expression should be at the heart of any

free society.

Wait, so you don't think he's perpetuating a racist stereotype?

I find the statue offensive.

You won't feel like a token black defending someone? I have to interrupt.

Alan Ajamian is a longtime client. When this controversy arose, Jonathan

approached me about this case feeling strongly that he was the only attorney

this firm who could walk into court and not be called racist.

I wouldn't have it. No, no, no. I admire Jonathan's ability to put aside all

personal conflicts in pursuit of the greater good.

No one has anything to add?

Meeting's adjourned.

Table is finished.

Roxanne, it's about time.

I don't work for you, Douglas.

Does that give you the right to traipse in here 47 minutes late?

Arnie knew I had a doctor's appointment.

Are you ill?

No. Well, then you haven't any excuse.

What did I say?

Mr.

Baker, you represent Santa Monica in this suit.

Describe your 1 % public art program.

The ordinance was conceived to foster a partnership between developers and City

Hall. Approvals for new structures depend upon 1 % of building costs being

allocated for major works of art. Does the ordinance specify subject matter or

medium? No, that's left up to the developer. However, the preamble states

the art should enhance our urban landscape.

In your judgment, as chairperson of the arts program, has the statue

commissioned by Mr. Jamien enhanced... The urban landscape?

Absolutely not. There have been demonstrations.

Rocks and bottles thrown, windows broken, not to mention continued threats

violence. Have you been forced to take action?

Yes. The chief of police assigned officers to patrol Mr. Ajamian's

Why protect the statue at all?

We're on notice.

If the demonstration escalates or if something happens, in my opinion, Mr.

Ajamian would sue the city in a second.

Your witness.

Mr. Baker, there's a mural.

on 4th Street that has the likeness of Louis Farrakhan. Now, that mural was not

part of our program.

Yes, but nevertheless, a picture of Mr. Farrakhan might offend some of your

Jewish citizens.

We want art to contribute to the community, not disrupt and destroy.

And the connoisseur at City Hall will tell us which art contributes and which

does not.

Objection, Your Honor. Argumentative.

Sustained. Anything further?

No. Counsel, I have chosen to make this a closed hearing.

However, I was unable to clear more court time until 9 tomorrow.

Until then, in light of the rowdy crowds which continue gathering outside Mr.

Jamien's building, I urge you to meet in private. Try reaching an accord that's

acceptable on all sides.

Before it's too late and there's real trouble.

We're adjourned.

Let Claudia cop to reckless endangerment. Prosecutor won't go for

the plan? Barney, relax. We'll see how it unfolds. The judge could suspend

Fenton if Claudia pleads to assault with a deadly weapon and agrees to hand up a

grip. Ben, attending this trial is a lousy idea.

No, Rischke, I'd have to protect my interests.

Besides, I've been cleared of obstructing justice.

We all would have been better off if you hadn't hidden Shuler's body in your ice

rink. What would you have done? I was staring down the barrel of a major

at the shareholders' meeting.

I had to try keeping my partner's current affair out of the hard copy.

know. Only your conscience got the better of you. Plus, there's no such

bad publicity.

Say cheese.

You're smiling now, Ben. This may be your last picture.

You were actually worth a business partner to me. He was a life partner.

I've lost my husband.

You don't think I'm sensitive to your situation?

I took the law into my own hands, hoping to spare you the humiliation of

discovering the cause of Eric's death. This wasn't a personal favor, Ben.

You've been buying time, trying to keep things quiet until after Worldwide's

annual stockholders' meeting.

Claudia's here. I suggest Ben leave and the rest of us retreat to opposite

corners. Otherwise, there will be a scene we'll all regret.

Ben.

All right, I'm going. I'm going.

Hello, Arnie and Daniel.

Claudia. So, you're the one who killed my husband.

For a whore.

You disguise your sickness well.

See you inside, Beatrice.

Hiya,

Fender. Don't you fender me.

Where in the living Hades have you been? We had an agreement.

A man's word is his bond.

I've been writing.

My book?

Our book. Whatever.

I'm almost finished.

Roger, you don't know what a relief this is.

All these weeks, my stomach's been in knots.

Here, I know.

I heard you in the stall.

You need more brand.

Roger, I must say, you're looking rather respectable.

Thanks to you for giving me your father's old suit. That was nothing.

Well, not nothing. After all, you are wearing 100 % wool.

Worth... $900 when you correct for inflation.

These clothes have proven invaluable.

Influenced my storytelling by helping me think like a brat man. Roger, you're a

far cry from the ex -clown who shuffled into these offices almost a month ago

and began writing my book. Our book? Whatever.

The manuscript.

Only two more chapters to go. And the bowels of the brute.

Bowel. I like it. Has a certain resonance.

I'd written my name a million times before, but never on the wall of a roach

-infested jail cell alongside the names of rapists, muggers, and thieves.

I, Douglas P. Brackman, Jr., born into the hallow temple of the American legal

system, was now behind bars, imprisoned.

Like it?

Love it.

As worthy as your earlier effort, this reeks with feeling.

Now, let's get busy and finish my book.

Our book. Whatever.

Any chance this is about the Froska deposition?

No. No, this concerns our new insurance carrier.

They want to exclude you from coverage because you fall into a high -risk

category.

Apparently, a doctor sent them some information.

Well, the letter doesn't specify what sort.

Then you'd like an explanation.

Well, I am concerned.

But your health is your business. I only wanted to apprise you of the situation.

Thank you.

Leland, this is between us.

Of course.

My father died of Huntington's disease. It's a neuromuscular disorder.

There's no cure.

I'm sorry.

And that's why you believe you're being denied coverage?

Recently, my brother was diagnosed.

The disease is passed on genetically. Children have a 50 -50 chance of

inheriting Huntington's.

Symptoms don't appear until a person's late 30s, early 40s. I believe there's a

way to detect this beforehand.

Yeah, there's a blood test.

I'm not sure if it's a blessing or a curse to see the future.

I take it you've elected not to find out.

Well, it's a long process, Leland.

First, you're counseled.

told in detail about the disease. I guess the doctors want to see whether

be suicidal if you get the bad news.

Anyway, I've decided against the test.

I'm trying to go on like everybody else, thinking I'll live to be 100, or

tomorrow, get hit by a bus.

Gwen, if it's all right, I'd like to pursue this with the insurance carrier.

Well, what's the worst that could happen?

I take the test.

I find out I have Huntington's.

And I decided I'd rather be hit by a bus.

Thank you. Dr. Patrick, you examined Eric Schuller after the autopsy? That's

correct. What was the cause of death?

Technically, coronary arrest.

but the condition of the body suggested a possible homicide.

Could you explain further?

Mr. Shuler had been frozen in ice for some time.

After he thawed, I discovered roughly 30 second -degree welts on his buttocks,

approximately 8 inches in length.

People offer into evidence this whip recovered from Mistress Vina's room.

Objection! The fence is already stipulated to the evidence. This is

Sustained. Please. Please continue, Doctor.

There were also contusions in the ankle area, indicating the deceased had been

suspended upside down. Given Mr. Schuller's medical history of heart

your professional estimation, was the beating administered by... The word

beating is a value judgment.

Sustained. Last question shall be struck from the record.

You mind?

Jump in quicker. Give me a chance.

Was the...

treatment Mr.

Schuller received at the hands of Mistress Xenia, sufficient to cause a

and fatal heart attack? Yes.

The shock of blows from that whip, along with the inverted position, would have

been sufficient to induce a heart attack in someone whose circulation was

already compromised.

Nothing further.

Dr. Patrick, you were Mr. Shuler's physician for nearly 13 years. In fact,

according to your records, you saw him every other week after his first heart

attack. Correct. Did you advise your patient he could resume sexual activity?

There isn't... Yes or no, Dr. Patrick. Did you advise your patient, Eric

he could resume sexual activity? Yes, however... Thank you.

Nothing further.

Tommy, glad you got here early.

Let me find... Oh, gee, and actually, I came early so I could talk to Roxy.

Oh, well, I'll be in my office.

Oh, sure, it won't take but a minute.

Hey, gorgeous.

My body chemistry's out of whack.

I'm an emotional train wreck.

This morning, Douglas yelled at me, and I actually took it seriously.

Ah, to heck with him.

How's our baby?

Oh, Tommy.

Tommy? Only Arnie and Stuart know.

I've got a client in 45 minutes. Maybe we could get started. Sure, okay.

Roxanne, I can't make heads or tails that are Roger's dog -eared mess.

What do you want, Douglas?

I need these typed on the QT, ASAP, and PDQ.

That's alphabet soup to me, but I'll do the best I can.

Two dollars a page.

How's that?

You wouldn't want me using company time to do your personal business.

You're not the only hen who can hunt and peck around here.

Dennis? Stuart?

Let's go take a walk.

Actually, Stuart, we have to go over your testimony.

It's a beautiful day, and I want to take a look. Stuart, you've been avoiding me

for weeks.

No, no, I haven't. I have an audit starting soon, and if I dredge up what

happened and clog my head with testimony, I'm not going to be able to

concentrate on the audit. Okay, we go to travel in a couple of weeks.

How about tomorrow? I promise.

Okay.

Roxanne, you're the only person I can trust.

Would you, please?

Two and a quarter a page.

The hand comment was uncalled for.

Deal.

Single -spaced. Narrow margins.

And not on your computer. I don't want this coming up on someone else's screen.

Well, the question is, is it legal to deny Ms. Taylor coverage for a condition

which she doesn't currently have?

There is nothing in the California Insurance Code precluding insurers from

making underwriting decisions based on genetic makeup.

That's discrimination.

What's next, excluding people with family histories of heart disease or

Genetic links to cancer and heart disease are tenuous. In Ms. Taylor's

there's a definite chance of her developing Huntington. And an equal

I won't. I'm sorry, but in order to cover subscribers at affordable rates,

need to screen for bad risk.

I refer to page 13 of your policy, where you list conditions excluded from

coverage.

Huntington's disease is not among them. No, but page 15, subheading F, excludes

all pre -existing conditions.

If Miss Taylor does have Huntington, she's had it since the day she was born.

In addition, on your policy application, question 23 asks, are there any pre

-existing conditions? You wrote no. There wasn't any pre -existing

and there still isn't. I don't mean to sound glib.

But why not find out whether you have the Huntington's gene?

If the test comes back negative, we can cover you.

What if it's positive?

At least you'll be able to prepare for the future.

Almost finished.

Roger?

I'm not sure you're aware how much that phone call meant from Marvin Rosenthal,

longtime friend, senior editor at Harper, Dutton & Rowe, wants to read my

Our book? Whatever.

As soon as Roxanne types the first three chapters, I'll read and messenger them

over. Give Marvin a whiff to whet his appetite.

Spencer, don't you think we should wait?

At least until you've gone through the entire book yourself.

When will you be done?

Just two more words.

The end.

Excellent.

Tell you what.

Where are you staying?

The YMCA.

I have a clean bed, a hot shower, and a morning judo. You, rush back to the Y.

Get a full night's sleep.

Tomorrow, we meet back here, work on a strategy to sell my book. Our book.

Whatever.

I did it.

You're so smug. It's only that I am unaccustomed to this role of patron of

arts. Jamion, you wouldn't know art. Gentlemen.

Please.

I will pound that statue into floor tile, if that's what you want.

Mr. Jamien? If City Hall wants that eyesore removed, so be it.

The cost is $275 ,000.

You arrogant slob. If you want, I will take a 10 -year tax abatement.

By the time the voters wake up, this administration is long gone.

Jonathan, I am wasting my client's time.

How about you give him a break on the next project? Jamien has burned his

bridges in Santa Monica.

See you in the morning.

Fallen from grace, how is one to carry on?

I ask you.

Mr. Jamion, is this just a big joke? I'm afraid so.

And not a very good one.

I can understand how someone would find that statue offensive, but that is not

my problem. You're responsible for putting up the statue. How do you

yourself from what you did? This is business.

In the future, the city will think twice before they start telling developers

how to spend their own money.

Perhaps I should testify. Perhaps you shouldn't.

Lee.

You are a beautiful sight.

You know, ever since we met, I haven't been able to forget you.

You've been on my mind too, Jonathan.

That's why I called your office.

But when I found out you were down here actually protecting this guy, how can

you... Hey, I don't like defending this Ajamian guy, but I believe in the First

Amendment. The First Amendment was written by slave owners.

If we let ourselves be threatened by someone else's expression, then who is

master? I'll never understand how lawyers detach themselves from the

defend. Lee, I chose this case because during the short time I was on the road,

I traveled through Nigeria.

Zambia. Military rule, one party states. Places where the government dictates

your rights. No one has a choice. There is no choice.

You can't hide behind an American Express card. You know what? I don't

for this.

I don't need it.

That's enough.

Maybe that's what you're about.

Always running away whenever there's a problem.

I know testifying has been difficult, Mrs. Shuler.

Just a few more questions.

I'll do my best.

With Mr. Zinnia's contention, the punishment given your husband was not

extraordinary. That, in fact, he had submitted to such treatment on a regular

basis for quite some time. Objection assumes fact, not in evidence. Mr.

Zinnia has not testified.

Sustained. The jury shall ignore the last remark.

Mrs. Shuler, can you think of a reason why Mr.

Zinnia would want your husband dead?

Objection. Overruled.

I'd like the witness to answer.

Not long ago, my late husband rewrote his last will and testament.

His executor plans on making those changes known next week.

Until I'm proven otherwise, I have reason to believe that Ms. Van Ralt

Eric into leaving the controlling interest of Worldwide Studios to her.

One final question.

Did you ever notice welts of any sort on your late husband's body?

Never.

Thank you, Mrs. Schiller.

Mrs. Shuler, how would you describe your marriage to Mr. Shuler, especially

during the last ten years?

Not without its ups and downs.

Actually, the two of you were heading for a divorce, isn't that true?

Yes. You once warned Arnold Becker, and I quote,

If you ever meet my husband, make sure you have firm footing, otherwise he'll

cripple you too.

Correct?

My husband could be a cruel man. Yes or no, Mrs. Shuler?

Yes. Is it true, in fact, you and Mr. Shuler barely remained civil these last

ten years, sleeping apart, sometimes not exchanging a word for weeks on end?

Yes. And is it also true there was no physical intimacy whatsoever between the

two of you? Yes.

Since my spinal injury, I've been unable.

What difference does it make?

For starters, if you didn't see him naked, how could you have known about

wealth? that may or may not have been on your late husband's body.

Nothing further.

Hi.

Have a seat, and roll up your sleeve.

Does it matter which palm?

Either one.

And make a fist.

Weather's gorgeous this time of year in California.

Almost like we have seasons.

I'm originally from New York.

Where about?

A little town called Tharmock, Westchester County.

Rolling hill, lots of trees.

How pretty.

Not this time of year.

Too cold.

Relax your hand.

Sorry.

The worst is over.

There's dominance and submission in all human sexuality.

When someone hugs you, part of them is possessing, holding you captive.

But submissive people, those like Mr. Shuler, outnumber dominance seven to

What position of submission was Mr. Shuler in when he suffered his heart

He was bound and gagged, hanging upside down by his ankle.

It was the first time in more than a decade of sessions that he dropped the

ball.

Dropped the ball?

Whenever one of my clients is gagged, we put a ping -pong ball in their hand.

If the pain becomes too severe or there's any undue discomfort, they let

the ball and we stop immediately.

And there is no sex in these sessions?

None.

Clients may have an orgasm, a tremendous release of tension, but no contact.

When Mr. Schuller dropped the ball, what did you do?

Immediately had one of my assistants dial 911.

Then we administered CPR until the paramedics arrived.

Were you aware Eric Shuler had had a previous heart attack?

Yes. However, he told me his doctor said exertion of a sexual nature wasn't a

problem. Ms. Monroe, was it necessary to strike Mr.

Shuler repeatedly and with force?

Yes. The therapy session... Objection.

Defendant is not a qualified therapist. Defendant has a PhD in behavioral

sciences.

Overruled. Witness may continue.

Mr. Shuler had a high threshold.

If I didn't hit hard, he felt I didn't care.

Did you care?

He was a dear friend.

It broke my heart to know the burden of guilt he carried.

Any idea what caused this guilt?

Objection. Overruled.

Unresolved trauma involving his deceased mother.

Mr. Schuller felt he never lived up to her expectations.

To the best of your knowledge, did his mother strike him? Never. That is

significant. Freud suggested children who aren't punished and never spanked

then forgiven in love sometimes become masochistic.

Eric Schuller paid me to be his mother, to whip him, and afterwards put my

arms around him and say I loved him.

What would happen then?

He would break down and cry.

Thank you.

Mistress Xenia, this honorable profession of yours... Actually, Mr.

do consider it honorable.

I help people.

I know I helped Eric Schuller. Does it give you sexual satisfaction?

Are you turned on?

Occasionally. Were you aroused when you beat Eric Schuller?

Sometimes.

Most day, I felt sorry for him. About $250 an hour, I feel sorry for him, too.

Objection. Sustained.

The money is important.

It helps remove the guilt.

I see. You felt compassion for Eric Schiller.

So you beat him to death.

Objection. Withdrawn.

The human figure is a sculptural tradition, old as Pericles.

Aren't you concerned that many have found your work to be offensive, even

racist? My art demands that be of no concern to me. In Mexico City, an angry

defaced Diego Rivera's mural at the Hotel Del Prado.

The Mona Lisa was considered revolutionary.

Frankly, I am surprised that my statue was such a point of controversy. Thank

you. Nothing further.

Mr. Verderamo, how can you be surprised by the controversy?

Where is your nude statue of Margaret Thatcher? To the best of my knowledge,

a warehouse.

In Brighton, England.

Because when you tried to exhibit it, you and the statue were pelted with

were you not?

That's right. However, I'm... A moment ago, you mentioned the riot caused by

Diego Rivera.

What part of that mural was defaced?

The words, Dios no existe.

God does not exist.

Fighting words in a Catholic country, wouldn't you say?

Perhaps. It's a bit like shouting fire in a crowded theater, isn't it? Isn't

that what you're trying to do with your work, Mr. Verdamo?

Shot fire in a crowded theater.

So when to your delight there's a stampede, you can sit back and simply

who, me?

Objection. I have no further questions for this artist.

You may step down, Mr. Verderamo.

You were... Describe the man who pulled you from your car.

I remember the breaking of the glass and...

The door's swinging open, but I can't... Stuart, the night of the police lineup,

you said he was wearing a blue shirt.

Did I say blue shirt?

If you're not razor sharp on these answers, your credibility as a witness

come into serious question. Yeah, I know, Ann.

Look, can we wrap this up? I'm really tired.

Okay, Stuart, can you describe the man who allegedly swung the bat?

He was six feet tall, and he wore sweatpants.

Originally, you said dungarees. Ann, maybe you... I'm done.

Stuart, I need your statement.

Just put me on the stand, all right? I'll be fine. We're trying to help.

No. No, you're not. You're not trying to help. You're trying to convict these

people.

Who's to blame here, Ann?

The people in South Central for not getting their fair share or the rest of

Stuart's our key witness. If he can't testify... He'll be okay, Tommy.

I'll make sure.

This is not a case about an artist who, in the privacy of his own studio,

created an offensive statue.

This is a case about a developer who was so upset by the requirement that he

devote a small fraction of his projected cost to the public that he purposely

incited civil unrest.

Alan Ajamian has violated the public's trust.

Now Mr.

Rollins will ask, what is more fundamental than the First Amendment

free speech and expression?

But when certain forms of expression so disrupt the functioning of society, that

freedom must be suspended to preserve order. When the social fabric is torn,

the art and all the words are meaningless.

Your Honor, we might not share the perspective of an Alan Lejamian or

Verderamo, but an insecure totalitarian regime controls and censors its artists.

sends them to Siberia. But a free society exposes its art to public

And we can't always have the good without the bad. Some art endures.

This abominable disgrace may not.

Let's not confuse the messenger with the message.

The issue, Your Honor, is one of tolerance, a measure of our compassion

society.

Douglas? That the rest?

Except for the first three chapters that we sent over last night.

Roger came by and picked up the originals.

Maybe I should make a copy.

Not yet. I can't put this down.

If the other chapters are as good as those I've read so far, I should begin

sequel.

You actually helped write this?

What do you think? It is my autobiography.

Well, ever since the riots and you were tossed into jail, I've doubted that

you've changed.

But you exposed yourself.

That took courage.

I know.

Oh, I work fast. There may be some typos, especially in some of the racier

sections like chapter 15. That's why the monkey's mom invented whiteout.

Racier sections.

I put my arms around Roger and nestled against him.

My heart leaped with ecstasy, even in our bleak, dank cell.

I had found love and felt no less a man.

Where is he?

I'll roll up his ribcage like a Venetian blind.

What are you ranting about? He'll need two stretches to carry out his body.

Who's body? I offender. Don't you offender me. We never made love.

No, we didn't.

But I used to climb down from my bunk and rap myself against you. Feel your

heart beating.

You did what?

I held on to you for dear life.

And you let me.

Bless you, you let me. I was asleep.

I sleep like a heavy appliance.

Every night, Fender.

Be honest.

You're living a fantasy.

And this book is libelous. My word against yours.

Hey, it makes for a good story and controversy sells. How dare you print

face on truth.

Then give me back our book. Your book, mister. I want no part of this. Douglas,

that was Marvin Rosenthal on the phone. He wants to option the manuscript.

Not so fast.

Give me. It's mine, Spender.

Out of my way, miscreant.

This case leaves me with agita.

I am suspect of Mr. Ajaymian's intentions and dubious of Mr.

artistic integrity.

However, freedom of expression is, on occasion, the right to make some people

furious.

I am, therefore, denying the city's application for a restraining order. The

statue remains in place.

My fervent hope...

is the outraged citizens will be as forgiving as is our Constitution, and

this unrest will fade with time.

We're adjourned.

You did a commendable job.

Right.

Why are you angry?

You won. Mr. Jamion, to be perfectly honest, I don't care what you think.

Ms. Van Rolf has not been put out of business.

She's still at the same address, whipping away, charging $5 a stroke.

But Mr. Zinnia is not a sexual deviant. In fact, she only occasionally gets her

kicks beating men.

Instead, she is an entrepreneur of horror, a pain merchant,

and total cynic.

There is a limit, even as adults, to what we may consent.

Eric Shuler did not consent to his own murder, and yet that's exactly what he

got. Knowing full well of his weakened condition and earlier heart attack, Ms.

Van Ralt beat him to death and kept the money.

You must not let her get away with that.

Manslaughter is defined as unlawful killing without premeditation.

What Miss Van Ralt does for a living may be considered by most to be

distasteful, warped even, but criminal, not by law.

Eric Shuler assured Miss Van Ralt of his physical condition and voluntarily

consented to everything she did.

She knew Mr. Shuler's body, his life story, better than his own wife.

Claudia Van Ralt and Eric Shuler trusted one another. It was not her intent to

hurt.

But to heal.

How'd you make out?

I managed to grab 87 random pages before Roger ran off with the others.

I'm sorry your manuscript wasn't on a disc.

In the bowels of the brute would have ruined me anyway. It was filled with

and hallucinations.

Yes. People in the legal profession would have needed an exhumation order to

find me.

Uh -huh.

Roxanne, you were the only one to read the entire manuscript.

What was your opinion?

Runaway bestseller.

That's what I was afraid of.

Sorry, Douglas.

Roxanne, I want to apologize.

Yesterday, I made you cry.

It's not entirely your fault.

Lately, my hormones have been a little schizo.

Change of life.

In a way.

New life.

I'm going to have a baby.

Do you know who the father... I mean, who is the father?

Tommy Mullaney.

Mullaney?

He didn't force himself on you. Douglas!

Roxanne, this is wonderful.

Give the puppet a B, my congratulations.

I will.

And tomorrow, if you'd like, we could begin reconstructing your autobiography.

I thought you'd never offer.

Tommy. Hi.

Hey.

You tell Brackman if he picks on you, he's got to deal with me?

Douglas says congratulations on the baby.

That's better.

I'll walk you home.

I'll even carry your books.

Oh, Gwen.

I'm glad I caught you.

If you go along... I'd like to initiate action against our insurance carrier.

On what grounds?

Well, under California law, we have no recourse.

But the Americans with Disabilities Act appears to offer some protections.

Sounds like a long shot.

Now, this would be a test case, and it could be the usual publicity which

accompanies such actions.

I appreciate your effort, Leland, but I prefer to keep this private.

Oh, by the way, I took the test.

I'll know soon.

Have you reached a verdict?

We have, Your Honor.

What say you? In the matter of the people versus Claudia Van Ralt on the

of manslaughter, we find the defendant not guilty.

Congratulations. Ms. Van Ralt, you are free to go.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, thank you for your service.

Good job, my son.

Thank you, Father.

Ben? It's not the exorcist. Although I did have lunch in the cafeteria, so

your shoes.

Pretty good, huh?

One fitting at wardrobe.

What are you doing back here? Never spent much time in a courtroom.

Riveting. Inherit the wind. Twelve angry men to kill a mockingbird can't hold a

candle to this kind of drama.

How do you think this will affect the worldwide shareholders meeting?

I was hoping you had the answer.

Don't look so uncharted.

Well, it's just, when Schuller's will is read, if Beatrice does assume

controlling interest of the studio, I can't imagine she's going to want either

of us around.

Light a candle, Becker.

Thank you, Arnie.

You're welcome.

Did that hurt?

Worse in person, isn't it?

And you just spent two days pouring every drop of your energy into ensuring

statue remains up there. I hate this.

But I'll still defend Verderama's right to sculpt it and Jamion's right to

display it. That trash is a free pass into the white man's mind and how he

us. Lee, a single artist created this.

I'd love to see this statue crushed into a million pieces and used to fill the

potholes of our streets.

Martin Luther King fought for civil rights. Next you'll say we should turn

other cheek.

My father always warned me, when your heart's running in front of your head,

take a deep breath and let your head catch up.

My heart, once the statue removed, finished in an ectovision. My head says

can't afford another provocation.

It's time, darling.

Not this time, darling. For once, follow your heart, not your brain.

It's going to be all right.

Scientists uncovered a man's body. Check this out.

Figure it's almost 5 ,000 years old.

No one's sure why he was up in the Italian Alps.

Probably lost.

Too stubborn to ask directions.

Touche.

Daniel, can I ask you a hypothetical question?

I hate hypotheticals.

Before my wife died, she used to play games like, if something happened to

would I remarry?

Would I find Lucy a new mom?

No time for needless speculation.

Daniel, there might be a chance that I have...

Baby days.

You want me to rock Lucy?

No, why don't you grab the door and I'll...

I know how to put her back to sleep.

Hello.

Hi.

Who are you?

Bad dream.

You're worth nightmare.

Who are you? I'm the Wicked Witch. The Evil Queen.

Didn't you get me little gifts?

You shouldn't hang up when I call. Why are you doing this to me?

You refuse to stay away from my husband.

Who are you?

I'm Allison Morales.

Daniel's wife.

Lucy's mother.

That's who I am.

No, you're dead.

You're dead.

Daniel?

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