1 00:00:00,500 --> 00:00:02,169 - Your honor, I move to suppress admission 2 00:00:02,169 --> 00:00:05,214 of the blood sample report on grounds the chain of custody 3 00:00:05,214 --> 00:00:06,840 has been broken. 4 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:09,801 That is to say that we have been denied access to Mr. 5 00:00:09,801 --> 00:00:11,512 Gallagher's blood sample. 6 00:00:11,512 --> 00:00:15,098 And since no other evidence has been introduced by the DA 7 00:00:15,098 --> 00:00:17,726 to lay an appropriate foundation for the claim 8 00:00:17,726 --> 00:00:20,062 that my client was inebriated at the time 9 00:00:20,062 --> 00:00:22,231 this unfortunate accident occurred, 10 00:00:22,231 --> 00:00:24,358 I move for dismissal of all charges. 11 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:27,402 - Your honor, while it's true that the blood sample was, 12 00:00:27,402 --> 00:00:30,989 in fact, lost or broken, the expert from SID 13 00:00:30,989 --> 00:00:32,866 will testify under oath as to the manner 14 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:35,494 in which he conducted the test, as well as to the results. 15 00:00:35,494 --> 00:00:38,830 And his credibility, of course, can be assessed at that time. 16 00:00:38,830 --> 00:00:40,999 Who is that? 17 00:00:40,999 --> 00:00:42,668 Deputy DA Grace Van Owen. 18 00:00:42,668 --> 00:00:43,627 - And independent-- 19 00:00:43,627 --> 00:00:45,420 I'm in love. 20 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:46,588 Take a number. 21 00:00:46,588 --> 00:00:48,257 - I see no choice but to dismiss. 22 00:00:48,257 --> 00:00:50,425 - Your honor, this is clearly relevant evidence, 23 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:52,344 which under federal law, would be admissible. 24 00:00:52,344 --> 00:00:56,223 And this court knows, or ought to know, under proposition 8, 25 00:00:56,223 --> 00:00:59,142 that this evidence should also be admissible under California 26 00:00:59,142 --> 00:01:00,894 State Law. 27 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:03,438 - I would remind the Deputy DA that in spite of the fact she's 28 00:01:03,438 --> 00:01:05,482 running for judgeship in District 7, 29 00:01:05,482 --> 00:01:08,777 she need not lecture this court on the validity of proposition 30 00:01:08,777 --> 00:01:10,529 8 as pertains to this matter. 31 00:01:10,529 --> 00:01:13,782 And I might add as well that proposition 8 is anything 32 00:01:13,782 --> 00:01:15,576 but clear on this point. 33 00:01:15,576 --> 00:01:17,077 My ruling stands. 34 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:19,454 - Your honor, with all due respect, you're wrong. 35 00:01:19,454 --> 00:01:21,748 And we're going to take this up to the appellate court. 36 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,793 - Assuming you can find time between campaign appearances, 37 00:01:24,793 --> 00:01:26,336 you're welcome to do so. 38 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:29,756 - My aspirations to the bench notwithstanding, 39 00:01:29,756 --> 00:01:32,926 the bottom line here is this court is releasing back onto 40 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:37,264 the streets an habitual and dangerous drunk driver who 41 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:38,932 murdered an eight-year-old boy. 42 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:40,892 - That's gratuitous and self-serving. 43 00:01:40,892 --> 00:01:43,687 The bottom line is you haven't made your case. 44 00:01:43,687 --> 00:01:45,981 And you're trying to pass the buck to me. 45 00:01:45,981 --> 00:01:47,691 - Your honor-- 46 00:01:47,691 --> 00:01:51,278 - When and if you win election to the bench, Ms. Van Owen, 47 00:01:51,278 --> 00:01:53,322 you may have the last word. 48 00:01:53,322 --> 00:01:55,907 In my court, I get it. 49 00:01:55,907 --> 00:01:57,326 Case dismissed. 50 00:01:57,326 --> 00:01:59,161 20-minute recess. 51 00:01:59,161 --> 00:02:03,707 - Judge-- we'll reconvene in 20 minutes. 52 00:02:03,707 --> 00:02:04,833 Arturo, no. 53 00:02:04,833 --> 00:02:05,625 Arturo. 54 00:02:05,625 --> 00:02:06,668 [spanish] 55 00:02:06,668 --> 00:02:09,296 Is it our turn yet? 56 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:10,630 Right after recess. 57 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:13,467 - Do you mind explaining this to me again? 58 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:15,802 - You plead guilty to misdemeanor theft, 59 00:02:15,802 --> 00:02:19,264 $500 fine, one year informal probation, 60 00:02:19,264 --> 00:02:21,308 treatment by your private therapist. 61 00:02:21,308 --> 00:02:23,352 If there are no further shoplifting arrests, 62 00:02:23,352 --> 00:02:25,520 we can have it expunged from your record. 63 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:27,022 I wasn't stealing it. 64 00:02:27,022 --> 00:02:29,191 I just wanted to see if the diamond 65 00:02:29,191 --> 00:02:30,817 had any fire in the sunlight. 66 00:02:30,817 --> 00:02:32,569 [gunshot] 67 00:02:32,569 --> 00:02:34,321 [concerned screams] 68 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:35,614 Drop the gun. 69 00:02:35,614 --> 00:02:40,118 - Everybody down on the ground, move. 70 00:02:40,118 --> 00:02:40,952 Drop it. 71 00:02:40,952 --> 00:02:42,579 Stay out of the way. 72 00:02:42,579 --> 00:02:44,998 [speaking spanish] 73 00:02:46,875 --> 00:02:48,627 Put it down. 74 00:02:48,627 --> 00:02:49,836 [speaking spanish] 75 00:03:11,817 --> 00:03:12,692 Dropped it. 76 00:03:12,692 --> 00:03:13,527 Right now. 77 00:03:17,030 --> 00:03:18,448 [speaking spanish] 78 00:03:22,035 --> 00:03:22,994 Are you OK? 79 00:03:22,994 --> 00:03:25,580 Everything's all right. 80 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:26,873 Go about your business now. 81 00:03:26,873 --> 00:03:28,583 You could have got me killed. 82 00:03:28,583 --> 00:03:29,459 Just a reaction. 83 00:03:29,459 --> 00:03:30,460 You know, a reflex? 84 00:03:30,460 --> 00:03:32,879 So is that. 85 00:03:32,879 --> 00:03:35,882 [theme music] 86 00:05:15,565 --> 00:05:17,776 - My eight-year-old son was murdered with 87 00:05:17,776 --> 00:05:19,861 no justice in that courtroom. 88 00:05:19,861 --> 00:05:22,572 - I sympathize with your pain, Mr. Figueroa. 89 00:05:22,572 --> 00:05:24,866 Still, it's a very serious thing you did. 90 00:05:24,866 --> 00:05:26,451 Are you a father? 91 00:05:26,451 --> 00:05:27,869 No. 92 00:05:27,869 --> 00:05:30,080 - Then don't tell me, because you can't know. 93 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:33,583 Mr. Justice, my boy is dead. 94 00:05:33,583 --> 00:05:34,334 His killer is free. 95 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:36,086 And I'm in jail. 96 00:05:36,086 --> 00:05:37,921 - Well, I should be able to do something about that at least. 97 00:05:37,921 --> 00:05:41,174 Look, I think there are a lot of extenuating circumstances here. 98 00:05:41,174 --> 00:05:42,717 I think that I might be able to get 99 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:45,053 you off without any jail time. 100 00:05:45,053 --> 00:05:47,472 Please, Mr. Sifuentes. 101 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:50,183 You've got to get me out of here. 102 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:51,601 No more shooting. 103 00:05:51,601 --> 00:05:56,398 I just want to go home to my wife and my baby. 104 00:05:56,398 --> 00:05:58,775 - You got yourself a lawyer, Arturo. 105 00:05:58,775 --> 00:06:00,777 I'm going to try my best to get you out of here. 106 00:06:00,777 --> 00:06:03,113 And Mike Kuzak is going to file a wrongful death 107 00:06:03,113 --> 00:06:04,990 case against Gallagher. 108 00:06:04,990 --> 00:06:06,575 That'll get him where it hurts. 109 00:06:06,575 --> 00:06:08,702 [speaking spanish] 110 00:06:18,253 --> 00:06:21,506 - Excuse me, Mr. Becker, I wonder if you 111 00:06:21,506 --> 00:06:23,258 could reach that book for me? 112 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:28,221 ALR 14. 113 00:06:31,975 --> 00:06:33,476 I just had to get close to you. 114 00:06:33,476 --> 00:06:35,854 I was going out of my mind. 115 00:06:35,854 --> 00:06:38,231 You were totally hot last night. 116 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:42,736 Tonight? 117 00:06:45,947 --> 00:06:48,116 I don't know. 118 00:06:48,116 --> 00:06:49,618 I'm scared. 119 00:06:49,618 --> 00:06:50,619 Of what? 120 00:06:50,619 --> 00:06:52,203 You. 121 00:06:52,203 --> 00:06:53,330 You scare me, lady. 122 00:06:53,330 --> 00:06:55,206 You could break my heart. 123 00:06:55,206 --> 00:07:00,045 - Oh, Arnie, I would never do anything to hurt you. 124 00:07:00,045 --> 00:07:01,713 Well, maybe just a little. 125 00:07:06,176 --> 00:07:08,178 [knock on door] 126 00:07:08,178 --> 00:07:10,430 Come in. 127 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:14,059 Yeah, hi. 128 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:15,477 Hi. 129 00:07:15,477 --> 00:07:19,064 - I hope you liked them, the-- 130 00:07:19,064 --> 00:07:20,315 they're from me. 131 00:07:20,315 --> 00:07:21,983 They're beautiful. 132 00:07:21,983 --> 00:07:22,817 Thanks. 133 00:07:28,740 --> 00:07:31,701 - Did you get all my phone messages? 134 00:07:31,701 --> 00:07:33,995 Until the tape ran out. 135 00:07:33,995 --> 00:07:36,414 - I kind of got a little carried away, huh? 136 00:07:43,588 --> 00:07:46,925 - Look, Stuart, I'm kind of distracted right now. 137 00:07:46,925 --> 00:07:48,927 The Celia Robinson thing. 138 00:07:48,927 --> 00:07:51,513 - Oh, yeah, sure, I understand that. 139 00:07:51,513 --> 00:07:52,514 How about a late dinner? 140 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:54,182 We can talk then? 141 00:07:54,182 --> 00:07:55,058 I can't. 142 00:07:55,058 --> 00:07:56,976 I can't spare the time. 143 00:07:56,976 --> 00:07:59,145 It's going to be pretty crazy for a couple of weeks, 144 00:07:59,145 --> 00:08:00,605 at least. 145 00:08:00,605 --> 00:08:02,607 - I just talked to Celia Robinson, I told her-- 146 00:08:02,607 --> 00:08:04,109 oh, I'm sorry. 147 00:08:04,109 --> 00:08:05,777 No, no, it's OK. 148 00:08:08,613 --> 00:08:10,031 I'll-- I'll see you later. 149 00:08:20,208 --> 00:08:20,959 Nice flowers. 150 00:08:20,959 --> 00:08:21,793 Yeah. 151 00:08:24,671 --> 00:08:25,880 What about Celia Robinson? 152 00:08:32,387 --> 00:08:34,973 - What the hell are you doing interfering in my case? 153 00:08:34,973 --> 00:08:35,890 Which? 154 00:08:35,890 --> 00:08:37,350 Your one-eyed caterer? 155 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:39,310 Leland said it was my case. 156 00:08:39,310 --> 00:08:41,271 So why is my client calling from the hospital 157 00:08:41,271 --> 00:08:45,275 to tell me that Lester Messman is waving a $150,000 check 158 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:48,570 in her face, an offer he says was approved by her lawyer, 159 00:08:48,570 --> 00:08:49,738 Douglas Brackman? 160 00:08:49,738 --> 00:08:53,283 Messman called me. 161 00:08:53,283 --> 00:08:55,827 Thought I might be able to expedite the matter. 162 00:08:55,827 --> 00:08:57,370 - You mean sell her down the river. 163 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,747 The woman didn't die. 164 00:08:58,747 --> 00:09:00,373 She lost an eye. 165 00:09:00,373 --> 00:09:02,000 She isn't Picasso. 166 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,251 She's a cook. 167 00:09:03,251 --> 00:09:07,046 Under the circumstances, $150,000 168 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:09,299 doesn't sound like such a terrible river to me. 169 00:09:09,299 --> 00:09:12,135 - Under the circumstances, it isn't even worth discussing. 170 00:09:12,135 --> 00:09:14,262 - Your opinion is she should reject the offer? 171 00:09:14,262 --> 00:09:16,097 - I already told her to tear up the check 172 00:09:16,097 --> 00:09:19,684 and not to accept any phone calls from Messman or you. 173 00:09:19,684 --> 00:09:21,394 - Then you had better hope that you 174 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:25,607 can pull some very big rabbits out of your hat, Ms. Kelsey. 175 00:09:25,607 --> 00:09:28,943 Because if you can't, I seriously suggest you 176 00:09:28,943 --> 00:09:30,320 start looking for another job. 177 00:09:37,744 --> 00:09:38,828 Let us recap. 178 00:09:38,828 --> 00:09:42,207 Petramco is proceeding apace. 179 00:09:42,207 --> 00:09:45,960 A negotiated settlement is being explored in good faith 180 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:48,379 in the Celia Robinson case. 181 00:09:48,379 --> 00:09:51,716 The Lewis tax audit is scheduled for the 19th-- 182 00:09:51,716 --> 00:09:52,967 18th. 183 00:09:52,967 --> 00:09:54,886 I stand corrected. 184 00:09:54,886 --> 00:10:00,225 And Mr. Sifuentes has recently acquired Figueroa case, 185 00:10:00,225 --> 00:10:03,353 should yield a primo wrongful death suit. 186 00:10:03,353 --> 00:10:05,897 Nelson Gallagher is one of the wealthiest real estate 187 00:10:05,897 --> 00:10:10,235 developers in California, mucho bucks, a tip of the 188 00:10:10,235 --> 00:10:12,987 sombrero, Victor. 189 00:10:12,987 --> 00:10:14,656 - In consideration of which, we're 190 00:10:14,656 --> 00:10:18,076 agreed we won't charge Figueroa for his criminal defense. 191 00:10:18,076 --> 00:10:19,786 As you wish. 192 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:23,832 Penultimately, the reading of Norman Chaney's will, 5:30 193 00:10:23,832 --> 00:10:26,209 PM this afternoon. 194 00:10:26,209 --> 00:10:29,879 Speaking of which, and as you've observed, 195 00:10:29,879 --> 00:10:32,382 I seem to have inherited Ms. Braunschweiger 196 00:10:32,382 --> 00:10:34,384 from the Chaney estate. 197 00:10:34,384 --> 00:10:40,974 And last item, summer law clerks, our final determination 198 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:44,269 as to which of you shall be asked to join the firm 199 00:10:44,269 --> 00:10:47,856 will be announced after tomorrow's partners meeting. 200 00:10:47,856 --> 00:10:50,233 Very well, people, I believe that brings 201 00:10:50,233 --> 00:10:52,777 us current with our agenda. 202 00:10:52,777 --> 00:10:55,405 Not quite. 203 00:10:55,405 --> 00:10:58,491 I'd like to know what the significance of Mr. 204 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:01,327 Sifuentes joining the firm is? 205 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:04,831 - I'm not sure I take your thrust, Mr. Taylor? 206 00:11:04,831 --> 00:11:06,791 As pertains to my future. 207 00:11:06,791 --> 00:11:10,461 - If I understand your question correctly, 208 00:11:10,461 --> 00:11:14,340 advancement within the firm is a function of performance. 209 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:16,217 No more, no less. 210 00:11:16,217 --> 00:11:18,303 I take issue with that. 211 00:11:18,303 --> 00:11:19,804 It's a function of-- 212 00:11:19,804 --> 00:11:24,434 of style, of relationships, cronyism, of color. 213 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:27,562 - I don't think a staff meeting is the proper venue 214 00:11:27,562 --> 00:11:28,855 for this debate, Andrew. 215 00:11:28,855 --> 00:11:30,398 Why not? 216 00:11:30,398 --> 00:11:33,443 Excuse the pun, but let's call a spade a spade. 217 00:11:33,443 --> 00:11:36,446 You brought me on with promises of meaningful 218 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:38,781 work, advancement. 219 00:11:38,781 --> 00:11:40,200 I believed you. 220 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:41,826 But what did I get? 221 00:11:41,826 --> 00:11:45,121 I got cocktail parties. 222 00:11:45,121 --> 00:11:46,164 My, aren't we liberal? 223 00:11:46,164 --> 00:11:48,958 Doesn't he look grand in a suit? 224 00:11:48,958 --> 00:11:51,920 But when Kuzak here needs a body, does he look in house? 225 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:55,506 No, no, he goes outside, with your blessing, 226 00:11:55,506 --> 00:11:56,716 to find his own boy. 227 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:58,176 I'm not anyone's boy. 228 00:11:58,176 --> 00:12:00,803 - And neither am I. And I'm not going 229 00:12:00,803 --> 00:12:02,680 to be a house nigger no more. 230 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:06,935 - I wouldn't tolerate that language about you, sir. 231 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:08,895 I won't tolerate it from you. 232 00:12:08,895 --> 00:12:11,606 And you won't have to, sir. 233 00:12:11,606 --> 00:12:12,482 I quit. 234 00:12:37,924 --> 00:12:39,926 - If you want to reconsider a decision 235 00:12:39,926 --> 00:12:42,095 made hastily and in the heat of the moment. 236 00:12:42,095 --> 00:12:43,096 Well, it was heated. 237 00:12:43,096 --> 00:12:45,473 But it wasn't hasty. 238 00:12:45,473 --> 00:12:48,226 I've got no partnership potential here. 239 00:12:48,226 --> 00:12:49,435 The writing was on the wall. 240 00:12:52,397 --> 00:12:57,068 If it was, I didn't see it. 241 00:12:59,195 --> 00:13:00,321 You don't read graffiti. 242 00:13:06,035 --> 00:13:07,620 - You're welcome to use the office 243 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:10,415 till you find another position. 244 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:12,458 You'll receive eight weeks severance pay. 245 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:15,378 And I'll write a strong letter of reference. 246 00:13:15,378 --> 00:13:18,506 - Is that what it costs to buy off your guilt? 247 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:20,842 - Your failure to succeed with this firm 248 00:13:20,842 --> 00:13:22,468 belongs to both of us. 249 00:13:22,468 --> 00:13:25,346 I may have been remiss in not paying closer attention 250 00:13:25,346 --> 00:13:27,265 to your needs, Andrew. 251 00:13:27,265 --> 00:13:33,521 But face it, you didn't do the job. 252 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:35,231 You never let me. 253 00:13:35,231 --> 00:13:36,899 Grow up. 254 00:13:36,899 --> 00:13:39,861 Nobody gives you power. 255 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:42,488 You have to take it. 256 00:13:42,488 --> 00:13:46,576 Now, you've got a choice. 257 00:13:46,576 --> 00:13:49,495 You can locate an area of the law that excites you 258 00:13:49,495 --> 00:13:51,914 and you can work your butt off to excel at it, 259 00:13:51,914 --> 00:13:54,667 or you can nurse your anger forever. 260 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:57,503 But it will not serve you in the long run. 261 00:14:02,967 --> 00:14:09,307 As I grow older, I have a tendency to pontificate. 262 00:14:09,307 --> 00:14:10,600 I'll write the letter. 263 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:13,978 Use it or not. 264 00:14:13,978 --> 00:14:14,812 Good luck, Andrew. 265 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:25,698 - Mr. Becker, may I steal a moment of your time? 266 00:14:25,698 --> 00:14:27,450 - If this is about the associate position, 267 00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:29,535 - you know I'm not at liberty-- - No, it's not that. 268 00:14:39,629 --> 00:14:40,880 I've left my husband. 269 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,381 - This is the same husband who shared 270 00:14:42,381 --> 00:14:44,383 his drink with your dress at the Mackenzie party? 271 00:14:47,762 --> 00:14:49,597 - Yesterday, he picked up our three-year-old 272 00:14:49,597 --> 00:14:50,973 from nursery school. 273 00:14:50,973 --> 00:14:52,350 And he was drunk. 274 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:54,143 He got into an accident. 275 00:14:54,143 --> 00:14:55,436 Was the child hurt? 276 00:14:55,436 --> 00:14:59,065 No, he was scared. 277 00:14:59,065 --> 00:15:01,859 We got into a fight about his drinking. 278 00:15:01,859 --> 00:15:04,987 And when I told him that I would leave him if he didn't stop, 279 00:15:04,987 --> 00:15:06,948 he became abusive. 280 00:15:06,948 --> 00:15:08,366 And he threatened me. 281 00:15:08,366 --> 00:15:10,743 He said that he would never let me take Eric. 282 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:12,870 And whether I'm asked to stay with the firm or not, 283 00:15:12,870 --> 00:15:14,622 I would like you to represent me. 284 00:15:14,622 --> 00:15:16,374 And I'll pay whatever it costs. 285 00:15:16,374 --> 00:15:18,501 - Whether you're asked to stay with the firm or not, 286 00:15:18,501 --> 00:15:20,128 let's not worry about the fees. 287 00:15:20,128 --> 00:15:21,963 Let's worry about getting an immediate court 288 00:15:21,963 --> 00:15:23,631 date and an OIC. 289 00:15:23,631 --> 00:15:26,342 - I can't tell you how grateful I am. 290 00:15:26,342 --> 00:15:28,511 - Consider it a professional courtesy. 291 00:15:28,511 --> 00:15:29,554 Thank you. 292 00:15:29,554 --> 00:15:30,388 You'll owe me. 293 00:15:34,225 --> 00:15:36,018 Mr. Messman. 294 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:38,437 - I appreciate your seeing me without an appointment. 295 00:15:38,437 --> 00:15:42,150 - We have nothing to talk about, Mr. Messman. 296 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:43,818 I would think otherwise. 297 00:15:43,818 --> 00:15:45,945 It would seem a quick and timely disposition of this case 298 00:15:45,945 --> 00:15:47,697 would be to the benefit of all concerned. 299 00:15:47,697 --> 00:15:50,491 - My only interest, Mr. Messman, is Celia Robinson. 300 00:15:50,491 --> 00:15:52,577 - We are not without sensitivity to Mrs. 301 00:15:52,577 --> 00:15:53,995 Robinson's circumstance. 302 00:15:53,995 --> 00:15:55,621 - Is that why you went to her behind my back 303 00:15:55,621 --> 00:15:57,540 with that insulting lowball offer? 304 00:15:57,540 --> 00:16:00,251 - My direct offer to your client was not intended as an insult 305 00:16:00,251 --> 00:16:01,836 to either one of you. 306 00:16:01,836 --> 00:16:05,089 You are an extremely able and, if I might say, also 307 00:16:05,089 --> 00:16:07,300 an extremely svelte person. 308 00:16:12,930 --> 00:16:15,892 So if you would be disposed to accepting an apology, 309 00:16:15,892 --> 00:16:20,479 we might move along to a more meaningful dialogue, by which I 310 00:16:20,479 --> 00:16:23,941 mean we are prepared to make you an offer substantially higher 311 00:16:23,941 --> 00:16:26,402 than before, in hopes that we could all 312 00:16:26,402 --> 00:16:29,113 avoid a costly and lengthy litigation. 313 00:16:31,782 --> 00:16:34,076 $250,000. 314 00:16:34,076 --> 00:16:36,704 I have a signed check right here in my breast pocket. 315 00:16:36,704 --> 00:16:37,914 Abby? 316 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:39,999 - Bad faith insurance cases, Globe 317 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:42,752 Casualty versus Kauffman, $8.2 million in favor 318 00:16:42,752 --> 00:16:43,836 of the plaintiff. 319 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:45,504 Mutual Indemnity of North America 320 00:16:45,504 --> 00:16:49,133 versus Hernandez, $7.1 million in favor of the plaintiff. 321 00:16:49,133 --> 00:16:52,011 Massachusetts Fidelity and Life versus Tagliaterro, 322 00:16:52,011 --> 00:16:54,639 $3.4 million in favor of the plaintiff. 323 00:16:54,639 --> 00:16:56,891 On appeal, the judgment was increased to $5 million. 324 00:16:56,891 --> 00:16:58,643 - Are you getting the drift, Mr. Messman? 325 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:04,565 - What'll it take to settle this out? 326 00:17:04,565 --> 00:17:09,111 - $1 million on my desk by the end of business today. 327 00:17:09,111 --> 00:17:09,946 I don't know. 328 00:17:09,946 --> 00:17:11,197 That's very high. 329 00:17:11,197 --> 00:17:12,573 I'll have to put this to my superiors. 330 00:17:12,573 --> 00:17:14,659 - Put this wherever you like, Mr. Messman. 331 00:17:14,659 --> 00:17:17,203 But if the check isn't on my desk by 6:00 PM today, 332 00:17:17,203 --> 00:17:20,748 the price goes up $100,000 per day. 333 00:17:20,748 --> 00:17:23,167 - You got a lot of hormones, lady. 334 00:17:26,879 --> 00:17:27,964 Sorry I'm late. 335 00:17:27,964 --> 00:17:29,507 You should have been there. 336 00:17:29,507 --> 00:17:31,884 Your buddy Martin Weisbord gets up-- 337 00:17:31,884 --> 00:17:33,010 excuse me. 338 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:34,512 Gets up to address the jury. 339 00:17:34,512 --> 00:17:37,598 And for 20 minutes, they smirk and titter. 340 00:17:37,598 --> 00:17:39,308 Until finally, Judge Hanson mercifully 341 00:17:39,308 --> 00:17:41,227 points out what everyone else in the courtroom 342 00:17:41,227 --> 00:17:45,356 has already taken note of-- that Weisbord's fly is wide open. 343 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:47,733 Whereupon, Weisbord asked for a mistrial. 344 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:49,151 Hansen denies the motion. 345 00:17:49,151 --> 00:17:51,320 And he proceeds to lecture the courtroom 346 00:17:51,320 --> 00:17:54,865 ad nauseam on the pros and cons of judicial decorum. 347 00:17:54,865 --> 00:17:55,825 Grace Van Owen. 348 00:17:55,825 --> 00:17:57,326 Michael Kuzak. 349 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:58,244 Would you like a beer? 350 00:17:58,244 --> 00:17:59,912 Love one. 351 00:17:59,912 --> 00:18:00,955 So? 352 00:18:00,955 --> 00:18:03,833 OK, this is our best offer. 353 00:18:03,833 --> 00:18:05,459 We drop the gun possession. 354 00:18:05,459 --> 00:18:07,753 Figueroa cops to one count felony assault. 355 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:09,213 He does a year and a day with time 356 00:18:09,213 --> 00:18:10,715 off for being a perfect citizen. 357 00:18:10,715 --> 00:18:13,301 He's out in seven months, not bad for shooting up 358 00:18:13,301 --> 00:18:14,635 a crowded hallway. 359 00:18:14,635 --> 00:18:16,053 - Come on, Gracie, this one's a wobbler. 360 00:18:16,053 --> 00:18:17,930 You could go misdemeanor just as easy as felony. 361 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:20,057 - Victor, people could have been killed. 362 00:18:20,057 --> 00:18:22,268 Under the circumstances, this is a great deal which I 363 00:18:22,268 --> 00:18:23,519 fought like hell to bring you. 364 00:18:23,519 --> 00:18:25,021 You want circumstances? 365 00:18:25,021 --> 00:18:27,440 I got a client with an otherwise spotless record 366 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:29,942 who sits in a courtroom and watches the drunk driver that 367 00:18:29,942 --> 00:18:32,403 ran over his little son go free because of a screw up 368 00:18:32,403 --> 00:18:33,988 by the cops. 369 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:35,698 In his grief and outrage, he takes a shot at the guy 370 00:18:35,698 --> 00:18:37,199 and misses. I can't wait to go to court. 371 00:18:37,199 --> 00:18:38,409 I doubt if I'm going to lose. 372 00:18:38,409 --> 00:18:40,411 But even if I do, you lose more. 373 00:18:40,411 --> 00:18:42,580 I can just see the headlines now, 374 00:18:42,580 --> 00:18:44,206 distraught father convicted. 375 00:18:44,206 --> 00:18:45,708 Killer of little boy walks. 376 00:18:45,708 --> 00:18:48,586 DDA Grace Van Owen says, quote, "I feel bad 377 00:18:48,586 --> 00:18:50,755 about Mr Figueroa's family going on welfare 378 00:18:50,755 --> 00:18:52,381 while he does his time. 379 00:18:52,381 --> 00:18:54,091 But he should have thought about that sooner," unquote. 380 00:18:54,091 --> 00:18:56,052 What are you looking for? 381 00:18:56,052 --> 00:18:58,054 - Reduced to a mis, suspended sentence. 382 00:18:58,054 --> 00:18:59,263 You got to be kidding. 383 00:18:59,263 --> 00:19:02,016 OK, then let's go to court. 384 00:19:02,016 --> 00:19:04,268 - I know this is none of my business. 385 00:19:04,268 --> 00:19:09,482 But what about six months on the misdemeanor, which with time 386 00:19:09,482 --> 00:19:12,401 off, reduces it to three? 387 00:19:12,401 --> 00:19:14,737 - I'd try to sell that to my boss. 388 00:19:14,737 --> 00:19:17,198 - Well, don't bother, you'll never sell it to me. 389 00:19:17,198 --> 00:19:18,949 - What are you trying to get for this guy? 390 00:19:18,949 --> 00:19:20,451 Sainthood? 391 00:19:20,451 --> 00:19:22,703 - Look, the man is not a threat to society anymore. 392 00:19:22,703 --> 00:19:24,914 What is the point in locking him up? 393 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:27,208 Give me four months probation with public service, 394 00:19:27,208 --> 00:19:29,585 and two months jail time to be served on weekends. 395 00:19:29,585 --> 00:19:31,629 Come on, Gracie. 396 00:19:31,629 --> 00:19:34,548 Think like the great judge that I know you're going to be, 397 00:19:34,548 --> 00:19:38,302 justice tempered with mercy. 398 00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:39,720 Nice meeting you, Mr. Kuzak. 399 00:19:42,807 --> 00:19:44,100 You, I'll get back to. 400 00:19:51,023 --> 00:19:56,821 - And to Stuart Markowitz, my friend, my trusted colleague, 401 00:19:56,821 --> 00:19:59,115 and my financial advisor-- 402 00:19:59,115 --> 00:20:00,700 Forgive me. 403 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:01,659 Traffic was a mess. 404 00:20:07,748 --> 00:20:12,586 - I bequeath my complete tax law library as well 405 00:20:12,586 --> 00:20:15,881 as my nonbinding, but deeply felt, 406 00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:20,511 personal hope that this firm will recognize his talents with 407 00:20:20,511 --> 00:20:24,682 a long-overdue partnership. 408 00:20:24,682 --> 00:20:29,395 To Arnold Becker, a man I have long admired, 409 00:20:29,395 --> 00:20:37,736 I bequeath my entire collection of Indian and Chinese erotica. 410 00:20:37,736 --> 00:20:42,783 To my good and loyal Hilda Braunschweiger, 411 00:20:42,783 --> 00:20:45,453 I bequeath the sum of $50,000. 412 00:20:45,453 --> 00:20:47,163 [gasps] 413 00:20:47,163 --> 00:20:50,458 - And to my most valued and unique friend, Georgia Buttner, 414 00:20:50,458 --> 00:20:53,961 to whom I owe much, and with the wish that she 415 00:20:53,961 --> 00:20:57,590 may find true peace and happiness, 416 00:20:57,590 --> 00:21:01,343 I bequeath the sum of $250,000. 417 00:21:01,343 --> 00:21:02,261 What? 418 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:05,097 This is an outrage. 419 00:21:05,097 --> 00:21:06,807 - Douglas, this is none of your business. 420 00:21:06,807 --> 00:21:08,392 Yes, it is. 421 00:21:08,392 --> 00:21:12,438 It's an insult, a mockery of all of us in this firm. 422 00:21:12,438 --> 00:21:15,608 I say we should contest this will. 423 00:21:15,608 --> 00:21:21,197 This thing was obviously exercising undue influence. 424 00:21:21,197 --> 00:21:22,406 Douglas. 425 00:21:22,406 --> 00:21:24,325 - Who knows what kind of perversion-- 426 00:21:24,325 --> 00:21:26,035 How dare you? 427 00:21:26,035 --> 00:21:29,038 I've conducted myself with total love and honesty. 428 00:21:29,038 --> 00:21:30,581 Honesty? 429 00:21:30,581 --> 00:21:34,168 You're not even straight enough to be a decent homo. 430 00:21:34,168 --> 00:21:36,837 [grunts] 431 00:21:39,590 --> 00:21:40,424 Excuse me. 432 00:21:44,929 --> 00:21:48,098 You all witnessed it. 433 00:21:48,098 --> 00:21:51,769 Unprovoked assault. This could be 434 00:21:51,769 --> 00:21:54,980 permanent neurological damage. 435 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:57,358 - Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. 436 00:21:57,358 --> 00:21:58,192 Oh. 437 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:04,031 Andy, wait up. 438 00:22:04,031 --> 00:22:05,533 - Listen, I just don't want there 439 00:22:05,533 --> 00:22:07,117 to be any bad blood between us. 440 00:22:07,117 --> 00:22:10,371 I mean, guys like us, we shouldn't be in competition. 441 00:22:10,371 --> 00:22:13,374 - You mean interchangeable token men of color? 442 00:22:13,374 --> 00:22:15,209 - You think it was all thought out like that? 443 00:22:15,209 --> 00:22:17,086 Trade Black for brown? 444 00:22:17,086 --> 00:22:20,005 - Well, that's the way it worked out, isn't it? 445 00:22:20,005 --> 00:22:23,842 - Look, me, I've never gotten where I was going 446 00:22:23,842 --> 00:22:25,886 by crawling over another body. 447 00:22:25,886 --> 00:22:29,223 Now, if I'm responsible for you losing your job in any way, 448 00:22:29,223 --> 00:22:30,099 then I'm out of here. 449 00:22:30,099 --> 00:22:30,891 The truth? 450 00:22:30,891 --> 00:22:32,226 You did me a favor. 451 00:22:32,226 --> 00:22:33,811 You brought something to head I've been 452 00:22:33,811 --> 00:22:37,022 doing my damnedest to avoid. 453 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:38,858 I wish you a lot of luck. 454 00:22:38,858 --> 00:22:40,776 - I wish you luck because these guys are going 455 00:22:40,776 --> 00:22:42,570 to tell you anything going in. 456 00:22:42,570 --> 00:22:43,571 What they dangle to you? 457 00:22:43,571 --> 00:22:45,281 A class action, pro bono? 458 00:22:45,281 --> 00:22:50,578 - Andrew, I-- 459 00:22:50,578 --> 00:22:51,996 I don't know what to say. 460 00:22:56,458 --> 00:22:59,503 - Well, no-- no insult intended. 461 00:22:59,503 --> 00:23:01,797 But that's always been the problem with the partners 462 00:23:01,797 --> 00:23:02,631 in this firm. 463 00:23:08,554 --> 00:23:09,388 Good night. 464 00:23:13,684 --> 00:23:18,230 Ann, I'm almost afraid to ask. 465 00:23:18,230 --> 00:23:19,106 Check come? 466 00:23:19,106 --> 00:23:20,274 No. 467 00:23:20,274 --> 00:23:21,775 Any word from Messman? 468 00:23:21,775 --> 00:23:23,527 No. 469 00:23:23,527 --> 00:23:25,279 Maybe it's on the way. 470 00:23:25,279 --> 00:23:26,739 - I'll stay around a little longer. 471 00:23:26,739 --> 00:23:28,824 But I'm not holding my breath. 472 00:23:28,824 --> 00:23:30,284 Call me if it comes in. 473 00:23:30,284 --> 00:23:31,577 You'll be the first to know. 474 00:23:33,996 --> 00:23:34,914 Good night, Stuart. 475 00:23:38,208 --> 00:23:39,918 - So are you making any dinner plans yet? 476 00:23:42,504 --> 00:23:43,756 Thanks, Stuart. 477 00:23:43,756 --> 00:23:45,716 I've got to work late, Petramco stuff. 478 00:23:45,716 --> 00:23:46,592 I'll order out. 479 00:23:46,592 --> 00:23:47,468 Order for two. 480 00:23:47,468 --> 00:23:49,595 I'll keep you company. 481 00:23:49,595 --> 00:23:59,188 - Look, Stuart, what happened between us 482 00:23:59,188 --> 00:24:01,315 was one of those things that occasionally just 483 00:24:01,315 --> 00:24:03,984 happens between two people. 484 00:24:03,984 --> 00:24:06,278 - I was of looking forward to it happening again. 485 00:24:06,278 --> 00:24:07,404 I don't think it will. 486 00:24:10,157 --> 00:24:12,618 You mind telling me why? 487 00:24:12,618 --> 00:24:17,331 - Stuart, you are a wonderful man and a wonderful lawyer. 488 00:24:17,331 --> 00:24:19,333 - But I'm not what you're looking for, isn't it? 489 00:24:19,333 --> 00:24:20,793 I'm not looking at all. 490 00:24:20,793 --> 00:24:22,836 It's not that I don't want a relationship with you. 491 00:24:22,836 --> 00:24:25,589 I'm not looking for a relationship with anyone. 492 00:24:25,589 --> 00:24:28,592 - Look, Ann, I don't want to push myself on you, believe me. 493 00:24:28,592 --> 00:24:31,345 But I'm not a kid. 494 00:24:31,345 --> 00:24:36,058 I have adult needs and adult feelings. 495 00:24:36,058 --> 00:24:42,898 I'm standing here telling you that I love you. 496 00:24:42,898 --> 00:24:43,899 - Oh, Stuart-- 497 00:24:43,899 --> 00:24:47,277 No, no really, I love you. 498 00:24:47,277 --> 00:24:50,447 I do. 499 00:24:50,447 --> 00:24:53,117 Look, I'm not saying I can't live without you or anything. 500 00:24:55,744 --> 00:24:57,329 I'm saying I'd rather not have to. 501 00:25:00,457 --> 00:25:03,919 I don't know what to say. 502 00:25:03,919 --> 00:25:06,213 Think about it. 503 00:25:06,213 --> 00:25:08,424 Think about me. 504 00:25:08,424 --> 00:25:10,092 Would you do that, please? 505 00:25:10,092 --> 00:25:11,760 Yes. 506 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:12,594 Good. 507 00:25:17,891 --> 00:25:19,601 Are you going to do it now, or-- 508 00:25:19,601 --> 00:25:20,477 Good night, Stuart. 509 00:25:20,477 --> 00:25:21,311 OK. 510 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:30,237 [music playing] 511 00:25:42,458 --> 00:25:44,001 Mr. Kuzak. 512 00:25:44,001 --> 00:25:45,753 To what do I owe this pleasure? 513 00:25:45,753 --> 00:25:47,171 - Well, I was in the neighborhood. 514 00:25:47,171 --> 00:25:48,881 I thought I'd drop by. 515 00:25:48,881 --> 00:25:50,466 This used to be my office. 516 00:25:50,466 --> 00:25:52,134 Really? 517 00:25:52,134 --> 00:25:54,511 - Look, I don't know how you feel about stuff like this, 518 00:25:54,511 --> 00:25:57,431 but if we promise not to talk about work, 519 00:25:57,431 --> 00:25:59,433 would you like to get some dinner? 520 00:25:59,433 --> 00:26:02,978 - Mr. Kuzak, I have three rules, two of which being I 521 00:26:02,978 --> 00:26:05,773 never date lawyers and I never date anyone I work with. 522 00:26:05,773 --> 00:26:06,982 Well, what's number three? 523 00:26:09,985 --> 00:26:13,405 - You already disqualifying one and two. 524 00:26:13,405 --> 00:26:15,199 Well, here's a hypothetical. 525 00:26:15,199 --> 00:26:17,785 If you and I were to take separate cars 526 00:26:17,785 --> 00:26:23,874 and meet up at Muzzo and Frank, would that constitute a date? 527 00:26:23,874 --> 00:26:26,084 Yes, definitely. 528 00:26:26,084 --> 00:26:28,921 - How about this, you and I, separate cars, 529 00:26:28,921 --> 00:26:31,548 Muzzo and Frank, Dutch. 530 00:26:31,548 --> 00:26:34,134 Is that a date? 531 00:26:34,134 --> 00:26:36,136 A cheap date. 532 00:26:36,136 --> 00:26:37,679 I go to Muzzo and Frank. 533 00:26:37,679 --> 00:26:40,057 I grab a seat at the counter. 534 00:26:40,057 --> 00:26:42,893 I'm sitting there eating my lamb chops when you happen to fall 535 00:26:42,893 --> 00:26:45,395 by for a house salad to go. 536 00:26:45,395 --> 00:26:49,608 Hey, nice to see you, sit down, take a load off. 537 00:26:49,608 --> 00:26:51,652 Now, you can't tell me that that's a date. 538 00:26:54,655 --> 00:26:58,617 - No, not to the strict letter of the law. 539 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:00,160 So I've got a date tonight? 540 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:01,036 No. 541 00:27:01,036 --> 00:27:02,538 Got to eat. 542 00:27:02,538 --> 00:27:04,248 - I thought maybe I'd grab a salad or something 543 00:27:04,248 --> 00:27:05,666 at Muzzo and Frank. 544 00:27:05,666 --> 00:27:08,919 - Nice place, I go there myself now and again. 545 00:27:08,919 --> 00:27:10,254 So are you going to tell me? 546 00:27:10,254 --> 00:27:11,338 What? 547 00:27:11,338 --> 00:27:13,924 Rule number three. 548 00:27:13,924 --> 00:27:16,051 - I never sleep with a man on the first date. 549 00:27:26,562 --> 00:27:27,521 Good morning. 550 00:27:27,521 --> 00:27:28,564 How are you? 551 00:27:31,316 --> 00:27:32,317 Good morning, Elizabeth. 552 00:27:32,317 --> 00:27:33,318 Good morning, Michael. 553 00:27:33,318 --> 00:27:34,736 Any calls, messages? 554 00:27:34,736 --> 00:27:37,239 Messages somewhere. 555 00:27:37,239 --> 00:27:39,074 - A Grace Van Owen, by any chance? 556 00:27:39,074 --> 00:27:41,410 - No, no, doesn't sound familiar. 557 00:27:41,410 --> 00:27:42,870 - Would you try her for me, please? 558 00:27:42,870 --> 00:27:44,496 - She's in the DA's office. - Sure. 559 00:27:44,496 --> 00:27:46,206 Morning, Michael. 560 00:27:46,206 --> 00:27:48,041 - Arnie, you wouldn't happen to a good florist, would you? 561 00:27:48,041 --> 00:27:50,252 - Your basic 50 bucks thanks for the referral basket, 562 00:27:50,252 --> 00:27:52,838 called Bennett's, used my name, tell him the Julia Lippencott. 563 00:27:52,838 --> 00:27:56,675 - I think I need something a little more personal than that. 564 00:27:56,675 --> 00:28:00,470 - $75 potted cymbidium, that's the Linda Maslo. 565 00:28:00,470 --> 00:28:02,973 - Grace Van Owen, please, Michael Kuzak calling. 566 00:28:02,973 --> 00:28:04,975 Well, would you leave word, please? 567 00:28:04,975 --> 00:28:10,814 - Right, Kuzak, K-U-Z-A-K. Thank you. 568 00:28:10,814 --> 00:28:14,526 - 150 bucks worth of sterling roses, orchids, alstromeria. 569 00:28:14,526 --> 00:28:17,613 Tell Bennetts it's the Kristina Amarali. 570 00:28:17,613 --> 00:28:21,116 Should get your garden hosed. 571 00:28:21,116 --> 00:28:24,411 - Ann, Ann, Lester Messman is in reception. 572 00:28:27,664 --> 00:28:28,498 Oh, hi. 573 00:28:32,753 --> 00:28:34,922 The check as per your request. 574 00:28:34,922 --> 00:28:37,424 Please have your client sign the enclosed releases 575 00:28:37,424 --> 00:28:38,508 and messenger them back. 576 00:28:38,508 --> 00:28:40,052 Thank you. 577 00:28:40,052 --> 00:28:44,056 - Mr. Messman, just a moment of your time, please. 578 00:28:44,056 --> 00:28:45,933 I'm afraid there's a mistake. 579 00:28:45,933 --> 00:28:47,601 The amount, Mr. Messman. 580 00:28:47,601 --> 00:28:48,852 $1 million. 581 00:28:48,852 --> 00:28:51,605 - No, the agreed amount was $1,100,000. 582 00:28:51,605 --> 00:28:53,190 You said $1 million. 583 00:28:53,190 --> 00:28:55,901 - If you'll refresh your recollection, I said $1 million 584 00:28:55,901 --> 00:29:00,238 if received prior to 6:00 PM yesterday, $1,100,000 today. 585 00:29:00,238 --> 00:29:01,531 This isn't about your client. 586 00:29:01,531 --> 00:29:02,699 It isn't even about winning. 587 00:29:02,699 --> 00:29:04,242 It's just about busting my chops. 588 00:29:04,242 --> 00:29:06,662 - It'll be $1,200,000 if you wait until tomorrow. 589 00:29:06,662 --> 00:29:07,621 You're dreaming. 590 00:29:07,621 --> 00:29:09,414 See you in court, butch. 591 00:29:09,414 --> 00:29:12,709 - Your honor, as the respondent husband has failed to appear, 592 00:29:12,709 --> 00:29:16,004 I would request that the orders be entered at this time. 593 00:29:16,004 --> 00:29:19,424 - You're asking sole custody, extremely limited visitation, 594 00:29:19,424 --> 00:29:21,843 and a restraining order? 595 00:29:21,843 --> 00:29:25,138 - The respondent husband is alcoholic and violent. 596 00:29:25,138 --> 00:29:27,557 The most direct testimony of which 597 00:29:27,557 --> 00:29:30,644 is unfortunately evidenced by my client's physical 598 00:29:30,644 --> 00:29:33,772 appearance today. 599 00:29:33,772 --> 00:29:35,857 - How did you acquire the injuries, Mrs. Perkins? 600 00:29:38,443 --> 00:29:42,239 - Last night, my husband came by the house. 601 00:29:42,239 --> 00:29:45,534 He was drunk and upset. 602 00:29:45,534 --> 00:29:47,744 He asked me not to go through with the divorce. 603 00:29:47,744 --> 00:29:50,872 And when I said no, he-- 604 00:29:50,872 --> 00:29:52,749 he grabbed me by the arm. 605 00:29:52,749 --> 00:29:55,127 And he started twisting. 606 00:29:55,127 --> 00:29:56,545 Then he choked me. 607 00:29:56,545 --> 00:29:59,756 And he banged my head against the wall, 608 00:29:59,756 --> 00:30:02,884 screaming at me not to do it. 609 00:30:02,884 --> 00:30:04,052 Eric came running in. 610 00:30:04,052 --> 00:30:07,305 He was-- he was scared to death. 611 00:30:07,305 --> 00:30:11,059 Eric just stood there and cried as his father kept hitting me. 612 00:30:11,059 --> 00:30:12,310 Mr. Perkins. 613 00:30:12,310 --> 00:30:13,353 Yes? 614 00:30:13,353 --> 00:30:15,731 You're more than an hour late. 615 00:30:15,731 --> 00:30:16,606 Abby, please. 616 00:30:16,606 --> 00:30:17,649 Sit down, Mr. Perkins. 617 00:30:17,649 --> 00:30:18,900 - Abby, please don't do this-- 618 00:30:18,900 --> 00:30:21,486 - Sit down, Mr. Perkins, or the bailiff 619 00:30:21,486 --> 00:30:23,030 will take you into custody. 620 00:30:23,030 --> 00:30:27,117 - Do you have a lawyer, Mr. Perkins? 621 00:30:27,117 --> 00:30:32,289 - The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers. 622 00:30:32,289 --> 00:30:35,500 Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part II. 623 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:37,961 - Mr. Perkins, are you capable of understanding the 624 00:30:37,961 --> 00:30:40,297 serious nature of this hearing? 625 00:30:40,297 --> 00:30:42,966 This kangaroo court? 626 00:30:42,966 --> 00:30:45,761 - The proposal before me is that you be denied access 627 00:30:45,761 --> 00:30:48,930 to your son, except when supervised by an attorney 628 00:30:48,930 --> 00:30:50,974 or police officer. 629 00:30:50,974 --> 00:30:52,350 He's my son. 630 00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:54,728 You can't do that. 631 00:30:54,728 --> 00:30:55,562 You bitch. 632 00:30:55,562 --> 00:30:57,981 That's enough. 633 00:30:57,981 --> 00:31:00,692 Frankly, Mr. Perkins, your demeanor before this court 634 00:31:00,692 --> 00:31:04,321 would strongly incline me toward granting your wife's motion. 635 00:31:04,321 --> 00:31:07,365 However, this is an extremely serious matter. 636 00:31:07,365 --> 00:31:10,410 Therefore, I will grant you a one-week continuance, in which 637 00:31:10,410 --> 00:31:12,704 time, I strongly suggest that you sober up 638 00:31:12,704 --> 00:31:15,207 and find yourself a lawyer. 639 00:31:15,207 --> 00:31:17,709 In the interim, this court orders 640 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:19,961 that temporary physical care and custody 641 00:31:19,961 --> 00:31:21,630 remain with Mrs. Perkins. 642 00:31:21,630 --> 00:31:24,591 No visitation rights in respondent father. 643 00:31:24,591 --> 00:31:26,968 Further, Mr. Perkins is enjoined from coming 644 00:31:26,968 --> 00:31:29,513 within 100 yards of either Mrs. Perkins 645 00:31:29,513 --> 00:31:31,056 or the minor Eric Perkins. 646 00:31:48,740 --> 00:31:50,534 - Damn it, you said it was my case. 647 00:31:50,534 --> 00:31:53,120 That I should run with it as I saw fit. 648 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:55,956 If a Mike Kuzak did what I did, you'd call it 649 00:31:55,956 --> 00:31:57,874 aggressive hardball lawyering. 650 00:31:57,874 --> 00:32:00,210 But if a woman does it, she's a steamroller. 651 00:32:00,210 --> 00:32:04,965 - This has nothing to do with sexism, and you know it. 652 00:32:04,965 --> 00:32:08,635 - I made a judgment call that I had to back up what I 653 00:32:08,635 --> 00:32:10,178 said to the insurance company. 654 00:32:10,178 --> 00:32:12,305 Or they would never take me seriously the next time. 655 00:32:12,305 --> 00:32:14,432 - There's a hell of a difference between a judgment 656 00:32:14,432 --> 00:32:16,726 call and negligence. 657 00:32:16,726 --> 00:32:20,730 Your cavalier dismissal of a $1 million settlement offer 658 00:32:20,730 --> 00:32:25,068 could conceivably expose this firm to a malpractice suit. 659 00:32:25,068 --> 00:32:27,195 - I hardly think that's likely, Leland. 660 00:32:27,195 --> 00:32:30,448 I had Celia Robinson's authorization. 661 00:32:30,448 --> 00:32:32,409 I did what I considered to be in the best 662 00:32:32,409 --> 00:32:34,035 interests of my client. 663 00:32:34,035 --> 00:32:36,788 - What you did was indulge your ego 664 00:32:36,788 --> 00:32:39,249 at the expense of your client. 665 00:32:39,249 --> 00:32:41,084 They can drag this thing out five years 666 00:32:41,084 --> 00:32:43,795 before you ever see the inside of a courtroom. 667 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:45,839 - If you don't like the way I'm handling it, 668 00:32:45,839 --> 00:32:48,091 you can take the appropriate steps. 669 00:32:48,091 --> 00:32:50,135 - It will be on the agenda of this afternoon's 670 00:32:50,135 --> 00:32:53,096 partners meeting. 671 00:32:53,096 --> 00:32:53,930 That's all. 672 00:32:59,352 --> 00:33:01,104 - Let's forget the reading of the minutes. 673 00:33:01,104 --> 00:33:02,898 Sorry, I was in court. 674 00:33:02,898 --> 00:33:04,649 Quite all right, Arnold. 675 00:33:04,649 --> 00:33:07,527 In your absence, we voted that I be given the Cheney office. 676 00:33:07,527 --> 00:33:08,987 Hey. 677 00:33:08,987 --> 00:33:10,614 I jest, Arnold. 678 00:33:10,614 --> 00:33:12,324 - Gentlemen, we have a very full agenda. 679 00:33:12,324 --> 00:33:14,492 - The first item of which I would presume 680 00:33:14,492 --> 00:33:16,620 is Ms. Kelsey's unconscionable handling 681 00:33:16,620 --> 00:33:19,539 of the Celia Robinson matter. 682 00:33:19,539 --> 00:33:21,458 - After some thought, I've decided 683 00:33:21,458 --> 00:33:25,212 to let that wait a week, see where the dust settles. 684 00:33:25,212 --> 00:33:27,214 - I say we sweep it out the door. 685 00:33:27,214 --> 00:33:28,590 Give her four weeks' notice and-- 686 00:33:28,590 --> 00:33:30,467 - We'll bring it up at the next meeting. 687 00:33:30,467 --> 00:33:33,678 All right, summer clerks, discussion. 688 00:33:33,678 --> 00:33:35,847 - I don't think that there's much to discuss. 689 00:33:35,847 --> 00:33:38,725 Bruce Pollock was an editor of the Harvard Law Review, 690 00:33:38,725 --> 00:33:41,686 number three in his class, a pleasing personal demeanor, 691 00:33:41,686 --> 00:33:44,022 no dependents, and has done superlative work 692 00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:45,857 since he's been here. 693 00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:48,193 - I'd have to concur with Douglas on this. 694 00:33:48,193 --> 00:33:51,071 Bruce is a very, very impressive young man. 695 00:33:51,071 --> 00:33:54,699 - Thank you, thank you very much. 696 00:33:54,699 --> 00:33:57,244 I'm honored, of course. 697 00:33:57,244 --> 00:34:02,040 But I've decided to accept an offer from a Wall Street firm. 698 00:34:06,253 --> 00:34:10,548 - Mr. Pollock, if that's the case, 699 00:34:10,548 --> 00:34:12,676 might I inquire what you've been doing 700 00:34:12,676 --> 00:34:17,472 here for the last three months, wasting our time and money? 701 00:34:17,472 --> 00:34:21,017 - Well, you were so pleasant and so persuasive 702 00:34:21,017 --> 00:34:24,145 when you interviewed me. 703 00:34:24,145 --> 00:34:26,856 And I had never been to LA before. 704 00:34:26,856 --> 00:34:28,024 I had a great summer. 705 00:34:31,695 --> 00:34:34,531 Thanks. 706 00:34:34,531 --> 00:34:40,578 - All right then, let's review the bidding, Weston or Perkins. 707 00:34:40,578 --> 00:34:44,374 Their academic records are approximately equivalent. 708 00:34:44,374 --> 00:34:45,875 Arnold? 709 00:34:45,875 --> 00:34:48,211 You've been working most closely with Lisa Weston. 710 00:34:48,211 --> 00:34:50,672 How would you evaluate her skills? 711 00:34:50,672 --> 00:34:53,717 - I hate to say this because she's 712 00:34:53,717 --> 00:34:57,429 very bright, I think the woman is some kind 713 00:34:57,429 --> 00:34:59,389 of nympho or something. 714 00:34:59,389 --> 00:35:01,433 She's made repeated sexual overtures toward me 715 00:35:01,433 --> 00:35:02,976 ever since she's been here. 716 00:35:02,976 --> 00:35:04,894 It's been extremely embarrassing. 717 00:35:04,894 --> 00:35:09,024 And quite honestly, I'm concerned 718 00:35:09,024 --> 00:35:11,443 about her possibly compromising this firm's 719 00:35:11,443 --> 00:35:12,902 client relationships. 720 00:35:17,574 --> 00:35:23,538 So where does that leave us? 721 00:35:23,538 --> 00:35:25,790 I can't believe it. 722 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:27,834 I'm in. 723 00:35:27,834 --> 00:35:32,797 Oh, that's great. 724 00:35:32,797 --> 00:35:34,257 That's really great. 725 00:35:34,257 --> 00:35:36,926 I'm so happy for you, for both of us. 726 00:35:36,926 --> 00:35:38,303 Thank you. 727 00:35:38,303 --> 00:35:42,682 You have no idea how much this means to me. 728 00:35:42,682 --> 00:35:44,392 - I'm sure you ladies will be relieved 729 00:35:44,392 --> 00:35:51,066 to know that this just arrived by messenger, $1,100,000. 730 00:35:51,066 --> 00:36:02,660 As I calculate, that's roughly $366,667 for us. 731 00:36:02,660 --> 00:36:04,913 Take the rest of the day off, Ms. Kelsey. 732 00:36:04,913 --> 00:36:07,624 You've earned it. 733 00:36:07,624 --> 00:36:10,168 [phone rings] 734 00:36:18,593 --> 00:36:21,221 - Well, you might be interested to know that your girlfriend 735 00:36:21,221 --> 00:36:23,431 and I worked out a deal. 736 00:36:23,431 --> 00:36:24,974 Who? 737 00:36:24,974 --> 00:36:27,769 Deputy DA Grace Van Owen. 738 00:36:27,769 --> 00:36:30,605 Anyway, Arturo copped to the mis, credit for time 739 00:36:30,605 --> 00:36:32,065 served, two months of weekends. 740 00:36:32,065 --> 00:36:33,817 He's on his way home to his wife and child. 741 00:36:33,817 --> 00:36:35,527 And everyone lives happily ever after. 742 00:36:35,527 --> 00:36:37,362 Sounds good. 743 00:36:37,362 --> 00:36:40,031 Let's hope so. 744 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:41,741 Excuse me. 745 00:36:41,741 --> 00:36:43,243 Oh no, you don't. 746 00:36:43,243 --> 00:36:45,620 You really stink, Becker. 747 00:36:45,620 --> 00:36:47,205 - Does this mean dinner's off tonight? 748 00:36:47,205 --> 00:36:49,332 - If you think I'm going to let you do this to me. 749 00:36:49,332 --> 00:36:50,750 Do what exactly, Lisa? 750 00:36:50,750 --> 00:36:52,085 You rat. 751 00:36:52,085 --> 00:36:54,003 You told me I had a real chance at this job 752 00:36:54,003 --> 00:36:56,756 if I played my cards right. 753 00:36:56,756 --> 00:36:58,591 - Look, honey, this isn't a daycare center. 754 00:36:58,591 --> 00:36:59,592 You came on to me. 755 00:36:59,592 --> 00:37:01,136 No one promised you a thing. 756 00:37:01,136 --> 00:37:03,680 - You know I'm a lot smarter than that little twit. 757 00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:05,807 The least you could have done was speak up for me. 758 00:37:05,807 --> 00:37:06,641 I did. 759 00:37:06,641 --> 00:37:08,101 I was overruled. 760 00:37:08,101 --> 00:37:09,894 I'll bet. 761 00:37:09,894 --> 00:37:11,521 - Look, honey, I did you a giant favor. 762 00:37:11,521 --> 00:37:13,398 You just don't know it yet. You're smart. 763 00:37:13,398 --> 00:37:14,649 You're attractive. 764 00:37:14,649 --> 00:37:16,401 You're going to be a great attorney. 765 00:37:16,401 --> 00:37:17,902 But there is no way you're going to sleep your way into a job, 766 00:37:17,902 --> 00:37:18,945 not in this firm anyway. 767 00:37:18,945 --> 00:37:20,238 And you should have known that. 768 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:22,240 Yeah, you should have told me. 769 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:24,159 Would you grow up, kid? 770 00:37:24,159 --> 00:37:25,493 Oh. 771 00:37:25,493 --> 00:37:29,122 I feel older already. 772 00:37:29,122 --> 00:37:32,167 - Mentoring, Arnold, a heavy burden. 773 00:37:41,843 --> 00:37:45,305 - Hey, word on the vine is you kicked a little butt 774 00:37:45,305 --> 00:37:47,056 on Celia Robinson? 775 00:37:47,056 --> 00:37:50,727 Word further has it that even Douglas Brackman was impressed. 776 00:37:50,727 --> 00:37:52,145 Great. 777 00:37:52,145 --> 00:37:54,397 So how come I'm so depressed? 778 00:37:54,397 --> 00:37:58,776 - Well, multiple choice, A, because it's over, 779 00:37:58,776 --> 00:38:01,446 B, because you cared more about winning than you do 780 00:38:01,446 --> 00:38:05,200 about your client, C, because winning is 781 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:09,329 no fun unless you have someone to share it with, 782 00:38:09,329 --> 00:38:14,042 or D, none of the above. 783 00:38:14,042 --> 00:38:16,294 - Pretty smart for a guy who spends his life in a room 784 00:38:16,294 --> 00:38:18,755 going over the tax code. 785 00:38:18,755 --> 00:38:21,841 Yeah, well, not so smart. 786 00:38:21,841 --> 00:38:25,011 Anyway, congratulations are in order. 787 00:38:25,011 --> 00:38:27,138 So how about a celebratory dinner 788 00:38:27,138 --> 00:38:30,141 at the romantic restaurant of your choosing? 789 00:38:30,141 --> 00:38:31,893 I don't think so, Stuart. 790 00:38:31,893 --> 00:38:34,062 - Look, Ann, I hate to be a pest here. 791 00:38:34,062 --> 00:38:36,231 But I want to pursue a relationship. 792 00:38:36,231 --> 00:38:38,066 Maybe it pans out, maybe not. 793 00:38:38,066 --> 00:38:40,401 But I'm not afraid to try. 794 00:38:40,401 --> 00:38:43,905 I think maybe I am. 795 00:38:43,905 --> 00:38:46,491 - All right, look, I'll tell you what. 796 00:38:46,491 --> 00:38:47,784 I'm going to go to my office. 797 00:38:47,784 --> 00:38:49,452 And I'm going to put on my coat. 798 00:38:49,452 --> 00:38:53,331 Then I'm going to count to 100 and I'm going to leave. 799 00:38:53,331 --> 00:38:56,376 Between now and then, I hope you change your mind and join me. 800 00:38:56,376 --> 00:39:01,548 If not, I won't bother you anymore. 801 00:39:01,548 --> 00:39:09,931 One, two, ah, three. 802 00:39:14,561 --> 00:39:17,647 Congratulations. 803 00:39:17,647 --> 00:39:21,109 You played hardball and you won. 804 00:39:21,109 --> 00:39:22,902 I was lucky. 805 00:39:22,902 --> 00:39:24,612 You were right. 806 00:39:24,612 --> 00:39:26,906 I was representing my needs at the expense of my client's. 807 00:39:26,906 --> 00:39:29,158 Good lesson learned. 808 00:39:29,158 --> 00:39:30,702 Some of us never learn it. 809 00:39:33,246 --> 00:39:34,956 - Stuart Markowitz just suggested 810 00:39:34,956 --> 00:39:38,251 that I care more about winning than I do about the client. 811 00:39:38,251 --> 00:39:41,546 I think that's a little harsh. 812 00:39:41,546 --> 00:39:43,798 - If Celia Robinson walked in here right now, 813 00:39:43,798 --> 00:39:46,050 I wouldn't know who the hell she was. 814 00:39:46,050 --> 00:39:49,554 I never even bothered to meet the woman. 815 00:39:49,554 --> 00:39:52,599 Got the job done nevertheless. 816 00:39:52,599 --> 00:39:54,100 - Sure as hell didn't give her a lot 817 00:39:54,100 --> 00:39:56,019 of moral support along the way. 818 00:39:56,019 --> 00:40:00,315 - She probably had that from her family, her friends. 819 00:40:00,315 --> 00:40:05,236 What she needed from you was your anger, your expertise, 820 00:40:05,236 --> 00:40:07,030 and your courage. 821 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:09,699 Those she got in full measure. 822 00:40:09,699 --> 00:40:14,787 - A better lawyer would have given her both. 823 00:40:14,787 --> 00:40:17,749 [music playing] 824 00:40:32,388 --> 00:40:34,807 Stuart, hold the elevator. 825 00:40:39,646 --> 00:40:44,233 99 and 1/2, 99 and 3/4. 826 00:40:44,233 --> 00:40:47,195 [music playing] 827 00:41:02,794 --> 00:41:04,587 How did you get into my car? 828 00:41:04,587 --> 00:41:07,006 - I worked my way through law school as a car thief. 829 00:41:07,006 --> 00:41:09,425 - Well, now that we know that you haven't lost your touch, 830 00:41:09,425 --> 00:41:11,636 please get out. 831 00:41:11,636 --> 00:41:14,514 I called you 37 times. 832 00:41:14,514 --> 00:41:17,350 Seven times. 833 00:41:17,350 --> 00:41:19,102 Why are you avoiding me? 834 00:41:19,102 --> 00:41:20,436 I'm not avoiding you. 835 00:41:20,436 --> 00:41:22,271 I just don't want to see you. 836 00:41:22,271 --> 00:41:23,648 So if you don't mind-- 837 00:41:23,648 --> 00:41:24,941 Hold on. 838 00:41:24,941 --> 00:41:27,443 We had dinner together, remember? 839 00:41:27,443 --> 00:41:29,487 We shared a bottle of wine. 840 00:41:29,487 --> 00:41:31,322 We talked until 2:00 in the morning. 841 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:32,615 Am I crazy? 842 00:41:32,615 --> 00:41:35,243 We've got some kind of chemistry here. 843 00:41:35,243 --> 00:41:37,161 - Look, Mr. Kuzak, I-- 844 00:41:37,161 --> 00:41:39,706 Call me Michael, even Mickey. 845 00:41:39,706 --> 00:41:42,000 [phone rings] 846 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,917 Hello. 847 00:41:42,917 --> 00:41:43,710 What? 848 00:41:43,710 --> 00:41:45,378 I can't hear you. 849 00:41:45,378 --> 00:41:46,838 Speak up, I'm on the car phone. 850 00:41:50,133 --> 00:41:50,967 Thanks. 851 00:41:56,347 --> 00:41:58,057 Bad news? 852 00:41:58,057 --> 00:42:01,185 - Well, Mickey, it seems your client, Arturo Figueroa, 853 00:42:01,185 --> 00:42:02,895 just murdered Nelson Gallagher. 854 00:42:11,612 --> 00:42:13,781 Thank you. 855 00:42:13,781 --> 00:42:16,784 [crowd chatter] 856 00:42:22,165 --> 00:42:27,044 - At least let's admit it in the privacy of this table, 857 00:42:27,044 --> 00:42:29,797 we're accessories to a murder. 858 00:42:29,797 --> 00:42:32,717 - Look, the man says he's sorry, he swears he'll be a good boy. 859 00:42:32,717 --> 00:42:33,801 What do you want me to be? 860 00:42:33,801 --> 00:42:35,678 A mind reader? 861 00:42:35,678 --> 00:42:38,389 I thought we were cutting a humane deal. 862 00:42:38,389 --> 00:42:41,184 - Oh right, we all felt so guilty. 863 00:42:41,184 --> 00:42:43,936 We were so overcome with the depth of our moral outrage, 864 00:42:43,936 --> 00:42:45,605 we lost sight of the damn law. 865 00:42:45,605 --> 00:42:47,899 - Look, if you're going to bleed, don't do it all over me. 866 00:42:47,899 --> 00:42:49,901 My job is to represent my client. 867 00:42:49,901 --> 00:42:52,320 You start what iffing yourself on every deal, 868 00:42:52,320 --> 00:42:53,529 you wind up paralyzed. 869 00:42:53,529 --> 00:42:54,906 - Well, maybe we should have what 870 00:42:54,906 --> 00:42:56,074 iffed ourselves on this one. 871 00:42:56,074 --> 00:42:57,492 He did. 872 00:42:57,492 --> 00:42:59,202 But neither of us paid any attention to him. 873 00:42:59,202 --> 00:43:01,204 You were angry that he wasn't backing your play. 874 00:43:01,204 --> 00:43:04,582 And I was so busy playing politics. 875 00:43:04,582 --> 00:43:06,709 We redressed one murder with another. 876 00:43:14,842 --> 00:43:15,635 So what? 877 00:43:15,635 --> 00:43:16,511 One more? 878 00:43:19,806 --> 00:43:21,349 I'm going home. 879 00:43:21,349 --> 00:43:23,684 After this fiasco, I'll probably be in traffic court 880 00:43:23,684 --> 00:43:25,937 for the rest of my life. 881 00:43:25,937 --> 00:43:28,940 I don't need a hangover to add to my list of woes. 882 00:43:28,940 --> 00:43:33,653 - Oh, speaking of which, I've had a little too much myself. 883 00:43:33,653 --> 00:43:36,614 Could you give me a lift? 884 00:43:36,614 --> 00:43:39,158 Victor can take you. 885 00:43:39,158 --> 00:43:45,414 - I think I'm going to stay a while, or I'll take a cab home, 886 00:43:45,414 --> 00:43:47,041 or whatever. 887 00:43:47,041 --> 00:43:49,877 [music playing] 888 00:43:52,213 --> 00:43:54,423 Let's go. 889 00:43:54,423 --> 00:43:57,426 [music playing] 890 00:44:10,148 --> 00:44:11,858 You didn't need a lift. 891 00:44:11,858 --> 00:44:15,862 You hardly had anything to drink. 892 00:44:15,862 --> 00:44:17,905 You're right. 893 00:44:17,905 --> 00:44:21,492 I just wanted to spend a little more time with you. 894 00:44:21,492 --> 00:44:22,869 You're a very good driver. 895 00:44:22,869 --> 00:44:24,287 This isn't going to work. 896 00:44:24,287 --> 00:44:25,162 Why not? 897 00:44:25,162 --> 00:44:28,124 Because, that's why. 898 00:44:28,124 --> 00:44:31,127 The thing is I'm engaged. 899 00:44:31,127 --> 00:44:32,795 I'm getting married in three weeks. 900 00:44:35,756 --> 00:44:41,429 Oh, who's the lucky fella? 901 00:44:41,429 --> 00:44:43,431 His name is Kevin Crenshaw. 902 00:44:43,431 --> 00:44:44,891 The media guy? 903 00:44:44,891 --> 00:44:46,350 - Mm-hmm. 904 00:44:46,350 --> 00:44:49,228 - Oh, I suppose he's going to run your campaign. 905 00:44:49,228 --> 00:44:50,730 As a matter of fact, yes. 906 00:44:50,730 --> 00:44:52,690 - Well, that doesn't mean you have to marry him. 907 00:44:52,690 --> 00:44:54,317 Mr. Kuzak. 908 00:44:54,317 --> 00:44:55,109 Do you love him? 909 00:44:55,109 --> 00:44:56,611 Of course I do. 910 00:44:56,611 --> 00:45:00,656 - No, what I'm asking is are you in love with him? 911 00:45:00,656 --> 00:45:06,454 - Mr. Kuzak, I have been in love, more than once. 912 00:45:06,454 --> 00:45:08,664 It has its charms, no doubt about it. 913 00:45:08,664 --> 00:45:10,374 But it also has its downside. 914 00:45:10,374 --> 00:45:13,210 And frankly, I'm getting too old for roller coasters. 915 00:45:13,210 --> 00:45:14,503 How old are you? 916 00:45:17,006 --> 00:45:19,717 Would you stop? 917 00:45:19,717 --> 00:45:20,593 Just go away. 918 00:45:23,346 --> 00:45:24,347 What about passion? 919 00:45:27,266 --> 00:45:30,269 - Not that it's any of your business, 920 00:45:30,269 --> 00:45:35,232 but I enjoy his company very much. 921 00:45:35,232 --> 00:45:37,443 - Not exactly a ringing endorsement. 922 00:45:37,443 --> 00:45:40,071 We have lots in common. 923 00:45:40,071 --> 00:45:42,573 I care deeply for him. 924 00:45:42,573 --> 00:45:45,034 - But you're not in love with him. 925 00:45:48,329 --> 00:45:49,830 - Being in love with someone is only 926 00:45:49,830 --> 00:45:52,500 a stage you pass through on your way toward feeling 927 00:45:52,500 --> 00:45:54,835 lovingly to that person. 928 00:45:54,835 --> 00:46:00,383 - Well, I guess you've got it all figured out, haven't you? 929 00:46:00,383 --> 00:46:03,010 I think so, yes. 930 00:46:03,010 --> 00:46:06,847 And honestly, I'd appreciate it if you got out of the car, 931 00:46:06,847 --> 00:46:10,351 closed the door behind you, and left me alone. 932 00:46:14,522 --> 00:46:17,233 - What about these feelings that we have? 933 00:46:17,233 --> 00:46:19,402 - It's the nice thing about being a grown up, 934 00:46:19,402 --> 00:46:24,073 Mr. Kuzak, having them doesn't mean we have to act on them. 935 00:46:27,868 --> 00:46:30,746 [music playing] 936 00:46:33,290 --> 00:46:34,125 Good night. 937 00:46:39,547 --> 00:46:40,464 Good night, Gracie. 938 00:46:45,761 --> 00:46:47,263 Sweet dreams. 939 00:46:47,263 --> 00:46:50,641 [music playing]