1 00:00:00,240 --> 00:00:02,480 Last Christmas on L .A. Law. 2 00:00:02,700 --> 00:00:03,700 And thank you. 3 00:00:04,180 --> 00:00:05,119 For what? 4 00:00:05,120 --> 00:00:06,900 For being a friend when I needed one. 5 00:00:07,340 --> 00:00:08,340 Oh, that was my pleasure. 6 00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:14,020 I want to spend Christmas with my son and my wife. 7 00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:19,000 And without the holidays factoring into the equation, would you still want to be 8 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:20,000 coming home? 9 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:23,660 Well, I'm getting a lawyer, Stuart. 10 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:26,160 Is everything always about money? 11 00:00:31,580 --> 00:00:32,640 Merry Christmas, Rose. 12 00:00:35,240 --> 00:00:36,240 Merry Christmas. 13 00:00:40,560 --> 00:00:43,360 I'd like to help, but I've got this TV thing. You should be talking to Ann 14 00:00:43,360 --> 00:00:46,400 Kelsey. Arnie, this woman needs a killer. She needs you. 15 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:48,020 CJ, I am flattered. 16 00:00:48,820 --> 00:00:51,140 But my plate is pretty full right now. Excuse me. 17 00:00:51,880 --> 00:00:54,020 It's not your run -of -the -mill custody case. 18 00:00:54,860 --> 00:00:57,960 When they were divorced two years ago, the father was drinking. He never 19 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:02,760 contested the mother getting the kids. But now he's AA, a churchgoer, and about 20 00:01:02,760 --> 00:01:05,400 to be married. He's cleaned up his act and he wants custody. 21 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:07,780 Arnie, it is more complicated. 22 00:01:08,900 --> 00:01:12,220 Evidently, he has been thinking about this for some time. He hired an 23 00:01:12,220 --> 00:01:15,320 investigator and found out Maggie was involved with someone. 24 00:01:15,520 --> 00:01:19,060 She's been divorced for two years, right? The relationship started during 25 00:01:19,060 --> 00:01:22,200 marriage. If the husband didn't bring it up during the divorce, he'll have a 26 00:01:22,200 --> 00:01:23,200 hard time now. 27 00:01:23,820 --> 00:01:26,060 She's a good mother, right? The best. 28 00:01:26,380 --> 00:01:31,020 Okay, so the affair is nothing to worry about. If Anne has the time, this is a 29 00:01:31,020 --> 00:01:33,560 piece of cake. Arnie, the lover is a woman. 30 00:01:34,520 --> 00:01:38,900 The children are six and eight. Father claims they're better off with him. On 31 00:01:38,900 --> 00:01:43,140 Friday, Maggie fired her lawyer. He said David would probably win. Not 32 00:01:43,140 --> 00:01:47,740 necessarily. In California, homosexuality isn't grounds for denying 33 00:01:47,980 --> 00:01:49,140 Yeah, but we both know it happens. 34 00:01:49,440 --> 00:01:52,300 Okay, okay, there's judicial bias, but according to the law... 35 00:01:52,540 --> 00:01:54,920 Being gay is only relevant if the woman is promiscuous. 36 00:01:55,380 --> 00:01:57,380 She's bringing the wrong kind of people home to her kids. 37 00:01:57,620 --> 00:02:01,400 What's this other woman like? Do we know anything about her? A lot, actually. 38 00:02:02,820 --> 00:02:03,820 It's me. 39 00:03:59,620 --> 00:04:03,140 Next up, Barnes v. Barnes, petition to modify a custody order. 40 00:04:03,340 --> 00:04:06,780 This is yours, Arnold? I brought it in. Mrs. Barnes is a friend? No, Leland. 41 00:04:07,440 --> 00:04:11,900 She was my lover, which is why her husband is trying to take her children 42 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:14,380 Seems to me there's a conflict of interest here. 43 00:04:14,620 --> 00:04:18,040 We don't see each other anymore. Mrs. Barnes is aware of the possible 44 00:04:18,459 --> 00:04:21,959 She still wants my representation. It's her call. I make no judgments about 45 00:04:21,959 --> 00:04:25,000 anyone's personal life, but... What if there's publicity? 46 00:04:25,220 --> 00:04:26,460 What does this say about the firm? 47 00:04:26,780 --> 00:04:29,680 It says we don't discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or sexual 48 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:31,240 orientation, right? Absolutely. 49 00:04:31,580 --> 00:04:36,920 Yeah, right. Moving along to holiday miscellanea. The partners voted $1 ,000 50 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:40,900 ceiling on staff Christmas bonuses, except for Benny Stolowitz, whose bonus 51 00:04:40,900 --> 00:04:44,260 up to $1 ,500 in lieu of a scheduled raise we can't honor. 52 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:46,960 I hope no one gets wind of this yuletide generosity. 53 00:04:47,340 --> 00:04:50,420 Next, we're seeking a second draft Santa. 54 00:04:50,800 --> 00:04:52,480 Oh, that's me. 55 00:04:53,180 --> 00:04:55,300 Sorry, guys, I'm a screw. No, you got picked again? 56 00:04:55,580 --> 00:04:56,259 Mm -hmm. 57 00:04:56,260 --> 00:05:01,320 And as much as I hate to miss an encore, I have other plans. Well, I always 58 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:04,920 wanted to be Santa, but I'll be out of town this year. We're short more than a 59 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:09,000 Santa, people. Gwen wants to be relieved of planning the Christmas party. Ho, 60 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:10,000 ho, ho. 61 00:05:11,180 --> 00:05:13,440 Let me sneak this in. 62 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:18,760 Thanks, Betty. The bells are sugar, and the trees are gingerbread. 63 00:05:18,980 --> 00:05:19,980 Great. 64 00:05:24,840 --> 00:05:26,000 I thought we weren't having her back. 65 00:05:26,260 --> 00:05:30,440 Roxanne assures me the woman will be a floater covering phones this week only. 66 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:35,940 Once again, I'm looking for a volunteer for St. Nick and or planning the 67 00:05:35,940 --> 00:05:38,060 Christmas party. I'm in Washington, Florida. 68 00:05:38,300 --> 00:05:43,200 It's just a matter of planning. We could forego the party this year. Several of 69 00:05:43,200 --> 00:05:46,780 us can't attend. Some of our major clients have sent their regrets. We 70 00:05:46,780 --> 00:05:50,860 just have a quiet holiday toast with the staff. Yeah, sounds kind of nice. Come 71 00:05:50,860 --> 00:05:51,679 on, guys. 72 00:05:51,680 --> 00:05:52,800 We're decided then. 73 00:05:53,020 --> 00:05:54,020 Hand adjourned. 74 00:05:58,440 --> 00:05:59,500 You were looking for me? 75 00:06:00,980 --> 00:06:03,840 Does Leland still open his personal mail? As far as I know. 76 00:06:04,040 --> 00:06:05,040 Is there a problem? 77 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:06,200 There could be. 78 00:06:06,660 --> 00:06:07,940 If he gets one of these. 79 00:06:12,360 --> 00:06:14,300 Thinking of you this holiday season. 80 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:18,800 Rosalind Shays? 81 00:06:19,220 --> 00:06:20,280 Read the postscript. 82 00:06:21,620 --> 00:06:22,700 Hope you can... 83 00:06:23,590 --> 00:06:26,610 Drop in for my annual open house? 84 00:06:26,990 --> 00:06:30,130 Apparently a service has sent out her cards for several years. 85 00:06:30,410 --> 00:06:34,950 After her accident last spring, no one thought to cancel. 86 00:06:35,170 --> 00:06:36,170 Oh, my gosh. 87 00:06:36,390 --> 00:06:40,270 We need to intercept Leland's card. I don't think it'll do much to elevate its 88 00:06:40,270 --> 00:06:42,430 spirits. The ghost of Christmas past. 89 00:06:45,710 --> 00:06:46,710 I'll take care of it. 90 00:06:48,190 --> 00:06:51,810 Oh, so is it true we're canceling the Christmas party? 91 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:55,160 We thought we'd keep things simple and get people home early. Don't you think 92 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:56,079 that makes sense? 93 00:06:56,080 --> 00:06:57,080 Yeah. 94 00:06:57,140 --> 00:06:59,680 But since when is a party supposed to make sense? 95 00:07:01,460 --> 00:07:04,560 She has a point. We have something more important to worry about. 96 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:07,540 I just received a call from Ed Kravitz. 97 00:07:08,460 --> 00:07:10,680 He wants us to terminate Bill Castaburdy. 98 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:15,940 Why? When Kravitz went public, Bill did the due diligence on the offering. 99 00:07:16,160 --> 00:07:21,040 The estimates of the company's future profits were not accurate, but Bill... 100 00:07:21,710 --> 00:07:23,330 I didn't catch it. My God. 101 00:07:24,130 --> 00:07:25,890 Is he suing us? No. 102 00:07:26,510 --> 00:07:31,850 No, but he wanted to leave the firm. I persuaded him to stay, but I had to 103 00:07:31,850 --> 00:07:34,510 promise to fire the attorney involved. 104 00:07:35,790 --> 00:07:37,110 We have no choice, Douglas. 105 00:07:37,890 --> 00:07:39,610 We have to let Casterbury go. 106 00:07:40,930 --> 00:07:41,930 Merry Christmas. 107 00:07:43,790 --> 00:07:46,070 He's wasting his time. David won't drop this. 108 00:07:46,430 --> 00:07:48,270 Hey, look, Arnie is very good. 109 00:07:49,100 --> 00:07:51,220 He and David's attorney will work something out. 110 00:07:51,900 --> 00:07:54,800 You're not a great liar, but thanks for trying. 111 00:07:56,980 --> 00:07:57,980 I miss you. 112 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:01,100 I just thought it would be easier. 113 00:08:01,640 --> 00:08:02,640 Easier for who? 114 00:08:05,300 --> 00:08:06,300 Yes. 115 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:08,000 Thanks, Gwen. 116 00:08:08,440 --> 00:08:09,440 Padlet just left. 117 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:12,800 20 minutes, not a good sign. 118 00:08:13,100 --> 00:08:14,100 Hey. 119 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:19,880 Sorry, it won't budge. 120 00:08:20,860 --> 00:08:22,720 They want to take it to court. 121 00:08:24,240 --> 00:08:29,580 According to Pavlik, David insists that your new lifestyle is, quote, damaging 122 00:08:29,580 --> 00:08:31,320 to his children, unquote. 123 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:32,740 You want to talk damage? 124 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:36,220 He didn't see Tim and Jenny for a year after the divorce. 125 00:08:36,500 --> 00:08:39,659 That doesn't count. All that counts is who I've slept with. The worst thing you 126 00:08:39,659 --> 00:08:41,679 can do is let your emotions take over. 127 00:08:43,400 --> 00:08:46,480 David is going to play hardball. He is going to bring up the incident at your 128 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:47,399 son's school. 129 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:50,680 That may help them prove psychological damage, and they will drag in anything 130 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:51,960 make you look like an unfit mother. 131 00:08:52,300 --> 00:08:54,440 Now, if you're going to the bars, you should stop. 132 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:57,140 I've never been to a gay bar. 133 00:08:57,380 --> 00:09:00,360 Ronnie, this isn't necessary. I don't want them to have anything else to use 134 00:09:00,360 --> 00:09:01,099 against you. 135 00:09:01,100 --> 00:09:04,940 Now, to be absolutely safe, I wouldn't spend the night with anyone. 136 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:08,020 Above all, I wouldn't bring anyone home. 137 00:09:08,680 --> 00:09:09,800 You don't have to worry. 138 00:09:10,380 --> 00:09:12,660 Good. I'll see you here at 9 o 'clock tomorrow. 139 00:09:12,860 --> 00:09:13,860 Go over your testimony. 140 00:09:14,100 --> 00:09:15,100 Thank you. 141 00:09:18,440 --> 00:09:20,420 That's okay. I can find my way. 142 00:09:26,340 --> 00:09:28,980 So this year, it's an extra thank you. 143 00:09:29,580 --> 00:09:31,620 Merry Christmas from Mackenzie Bracken. 144 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:33,040 Thanks, Roxanne. 145 00:09:36,860 --> 00:09:38,760 No, this isn't right. 146 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:43,080 Oh, I'm used to it. Please don't feel badly about getting your bonus when I'm 147 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:46,060 not getting a bonus. It's part of being a temp. 148 00:09:46,590 --> 00:09:50,550 I don't expect to be treated like family, even here. 149 00:09:50,850 --> 00:09:53,190 I pay the price for my independence. 150 00:09:54,050 --> 00:09:55,610 It's what I've chosen. 151 00:09:56,250 --> 00:09:58,250 No, this is wrong. 152 00:09:58,490 --> 00:10:00,610 The checks were too much. It's a mistake. 153 00:10:01,470 --> 00:10:02,770 There are no mistakes. 154 00:10:03,250 --> 00:10:08,290 When a gift comes your way, you take it, or the universe will be offended. 155 00:10:20,340 --> 00:10:21,340 What do you think? 156 00:10:21,660 --> 00:10:26,660 I think it's great. It's... I don't know. Maybe a little crooked, but... 157 00:10:26,680 --> 00:10:27,680 that's its charm. 158 00:10:29,060 --> 00:10:30,700 Well, then... Do you want your wine? 159 00:10:30,920 --> 00:10:31,920 Sure. 160 00:10:35,480 --> 00:10:36,580 Uh, Zoe. 161 00:10:37,320 --> 00:10:39,520 I decided I ought to go to my family's for Christmas. 162 00:10:39,740 --> 00:10:40,880 I leave Friday afternoon. 163 00:10:41,360 --> 00:10:42,740 Oh. Sure. 164 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:46,020 You know, it's the first year none of the kids are home, and... I think it 165 00:10:46,020 --> 00:10:47,020 be hard for my parents. 166 00:10:47,220 --> 00:10:48,220 It might. 167 00:10:49,480 --> 00:10:50,760 You okay with it? Of course. 168 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:52,900 I mean, I'll miss you. 169 00:10:53,280 --> 00:10:56,600 I thought about dragging you along, but it just... It's a little early for that, 170 00:10:56,660 --> 00:10:57,479 don't you think? 171 00:10:57,480 --> 00:11:01,120 Yeah. Besides, it solves the whole office party dilemma. 172 00:11:01,660 --> 00:11:02,720 It wasn't a dilemma. 173 00:11:03,100 --> 00:11:06,540 In fact, we both agreed that it would be a good time to let everybody know that 174 00:11:06,540 --> 00:11:07,540 we were seeing each other. 175 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:09,440 But it's not a party now anyway, so... I was kidding. 176 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:12,500 It's really okay, Jonathan. 177 00:11:13,220 --> 00:11:14,360 It's only for five days. 178 00:11:15,150 --> 00:11:16,150 Five days? 179 00:11:19,490 --> 00:11:21,130 Think you can make it up to me? 180 00:11:25,650 --> 00:11:26,750 Can I start now? 181 00:11:27,230 --> 00:11:28,230 Mm -hmm. 182 00:11:36,810 --> 00:11:39,210 The cab was dispatched 15 minutes ago. 183 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:42,760 You've got plenty of time. Yeah, I just hate to get to the airport at the last 184 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:44,660 minute, you know. Honey, it's not the last minute. 185 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:48,000 I can't believe the IRS wouldn't reschedule this thing. 186 00:11:49,040 --> 00:11:50,040 There it is. 187 00:11:50,200 --> 00:11:51,620 Look, honey, don't worry. 188 00:11:51,900 --> 00:11:54,940 I'll pick up Matthew's birthday cake on the way back from the airport. It's 189 00:11:54,940 --> 00:11:57,240 right on the way. Honey, we can take care of it. 190 00:11:57,660 --> 00:12:00,680 Look, a man turns two years old once in his life. 191 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:02,680 I'm with Dad. I want to be there, okay? 192 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:07,300 And I want to make up for last night. 193 00:12:08,720 --> 00:12:10,200 Last year was last year. 194 00:12:12,740 --> 00:12:13,780 Hurry home. Okay. 195 00:12:15,120 --> 00:12:18,020 Hey, look who woke up to say goodbye. 196 00:12:18,500 --> 00:12:19,500 Hello. 197 00:12:20,940 --> 00:12:24,120 Give Daddy a big kiss. Big kiss. 198 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,000 Grace, you got a second? 199 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:46,760 I've been in since seven. I can take a break. I gotta show you these. 200 00:12:47,840 --> 00:12:49,500 Bloom sent them from Maui. 201 00:12:50,160 --> 00:12:51,640 Grace, this is paradise. 202 00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:54,580 Hmm? I've never been to Hawaii. 203 00:12:54,900 --> 00:12:55,900 No, me neither. 204 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:59,080 When I was with Zoe, we talked about going, but we never did. 205 00:13:00,140 --> 00:13:05,280 But I could always see myself sitting right on this beach here doing 206 00:13:05,280 --> 00:13:06,280 nothing. 207 00:13:07,260 --> 00:13:08,320 Sounds like heaven. 208 00:13:08,540 --> 00:13:09,560 Then why don't we do it? 209 00:13:10,820 --> 00:13:12,460 Oh, look, this is not a come on. 210 00:13:13,580 --> 00:13:15,480 We go as friends, period. 211 00:13:15,740 --> 00:13:19,460 We both need to get away. This place is a whole other state of mind, and I can 212 00:13:19,460 --> 00:13:21,680 get us a real sweet deal on the plane fare. 213 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:23,560 What are you doing, Tommy? Me? 214 00:13:24,060 --> 00:13:25,060 Nothing. 215 00:13:26,960 --> 00:13:30,780 Okay, I thought the holidays might be a little rocky for you this year. They are 216 00:13:30,780 --> 00:13:31,780 for me. 217 00:13:31,820 --> 00:13:34,020 We're probably both spending too much time alone. 218 00:13:34,300 --> 00:13:35,300 You're right. 219 00:13:35,960 --> 00:13:37,600 But I don't think Hawaii would help. 220 00:13:37,820 --> 00:13:41,180 Nothing like flying over a volcano to get your mind off of things. 221 00:13:42,120 --> 00:13:46,360 And then you got your tropical breezes. 222 00:13:46,660 --> 00:13:48,480 Maybe a swim before breakfast. 223 00:13:49,080 --> 00:13:50,080 I can't. 224 00:13:52,100 --> 00:13:53,720 Send me postcards, okay? 225 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:56,900 Don't fall into any craters. 226 00:13:57,860 --> 00:13:59,000 I really miss you. 227 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:03,520 My marriage had problems. 228 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:05,960 And I admit, some are my fault. 229 00:14:06,330 --> 00:14:07,330 I'm an alcoholic. 230 00:14:08,290 --> 00:14:11,970 I'm recovering now, but before I was divorced, I was still drinking. Did your 231 00:14:11,970 --> 00:14:13,130 drinking affect your children? 232 00:14:13,390 --> 00:14:20,150 I'm sure it did. They were probably confused and scared, and I'm very sorry 233 00:14:20,150 --> 00:14:25,930 that. But I never hit my kids or even yelled at them. What about your wife? 234 00:14:26,210 --> 00:14:27,210 Yes, we had fights. 235 00:14:27,550 --> 00:14:31,430 I thought it was because of my drinking. You say you thought the fights were 236 00:14:31,430 --> 00:14:35,310 about your drinking. Wasn't that the case? That was Maggie's excuse. The 237 00:14:35,310 --> 00:14:38,610 were really about sex. Objection. Move to strike, Your Honor. How far off the 238 00:14:38,610 --> 00:14:41,990 track are we going to get here? It's directly relevant, Your Honor. Mr. 239 00:14:41,990 --> 00:14:45,670 drinking during the marriage was partly a response to being deceived about his 240 00:14:45,670 --> 00:14:49,090 wife's sexual preference. That's ridiculous, Your Honor. I'm overruling 241 00:14:49,210 --> 00:14:51,630 Becker. I think Mrs. Barnes' behavior is relevant. 242 00:14:52,010 --> 00:14:56,190 Do you feel your wife lied to you, Mr. Barnes? Yes, I do. 243 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:59,740 She never admitted to me that she didn't like men. 244 00:14:59,940 --> 00:15:01,620 And our marriage was a lie. 245 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:05,760 And I think that hurt Tim and Jenny far more than my drinking. 246 00:15:06,020 --> 00:15:09,860 Why do you want custody of your children, sir? I am not the same man I 247 00:15:09,860 --> 00:15:14,280 years ago. I don't touch alcohol. I am very active in my church. 248 00:15:15,260 --> 00:15:19,820 I'm about to be married to a wonderful woman. And I believe that I can make a 249 00:15:19,820 --> 00:15:22,460 happy, normal home for my kids. 250 00:15:22,780 --> 00:15:23,780 Thank you. 251 00:15:25,719 --> 00:15:30,020 Mr. Barnes, three years ago when your daughter was five and having difficulty 252 00:15:30,020 --> 00:15:32,400 learning to read, didn't you call her stupid? 253 00:15:32,900 --> 00:15:38,460 I'm so sorry about that. I had a hangover. Your son is six. He plays 254 00:15:38,460 --> 00:15:39,460 soccer. 255 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:43,660 Three months ago, didn't you force him to finish a game when he had a sprained 256 00:15:43,660 --> 00:15:45,160 ankle? We didn't know it was sprained. 257 00:15:45,720 --> 00:15:47,820 And he wanted to play. You pressured him. 258 00:15:48,380 --> 00:15:50,100 You told him to act like a man. 259 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:51,420 What's wrong with that? 260 00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:55,220 He needs a real male role model, not... 261 00:15:55,689 --> 00:15:58,410 Women pretending to be men. Move to strike. So ordered. 262 00:15:58,710 --> 00:16:01,650 Isn't it true, sir, that when you and your wife were divorced, you showed no 263 00:16:01,650 --> 00:16:06,250 interest whatsoever in getting custody of the children? My wife had convinced 264 00:16:06,250 --> 00:16:07,790 that I was a bad parent. Weren't you? 265 00:16:08,770 --> 00:16:13,170 Didn't you spend Saturday with your friend, Sunday sleeping off binges? 266 00:16:13,170 --> 00:16:17,430 your wife have to explain to Timmy that Dad was too sick to come to the school 267 00:16:17,430 --> 00:16:20,070 play because you were passed out drunk? 268 00:16:20,390 --> 00:16:21,390 Yeah. 269 00:16:22,170 --> 00:16:23,410 I admit all that. 270 00:16:25,450 --> 00:16:29,630 I did terrible things when I was drinking. And you need to make up for 271 00:16:29,710 --> 00:16:34,250 so you want your kids back. I love my kids. I always have, and they know that. 272 00:16:34,710 --> 00:16:38,110 I am just trying to do what is best for them. Like trashing their mother's 273 00:16:38,110 --> 00:16:39,410 personal life in open court? 274 00:16:40,070 --> 00:16:43,090 To you, that's being a good father? Objection! Argumentative! 275 00:16:43,410 --> 00:16:45,230 Withdrawn. I'm done here. 276 00:16:47,730 --> 00:16:49,870 I have no excuse. I screwed up. 277 00:16:50,350 --> 00:16:51,470 But it was one mistake. 278 00:16:51,970 --> 00:16:53,570 Unfortunately, a crucial one. 279 00:16:54,010 --> 00:16:57,670 The client could take a huge hit. And it isn't just that Kravitz forced us into 280 00:16:57,670 --> 00:16:58,429 a corner. 281 00:16:58,430 --> 00:16:59,430 Your billables are down. 282 00:16:59,910 --> 00:17:03,530 And I'd spoken to you previously about the Renfrew cause of action. And I 283 00:17:03,530 --> 00:17:09,190 responded to your concerns. Leland, I recognize this is a serious error. 284 00:17:09,970 --> 00:17:12,430 But I can guarantee it won't happen again. 285 00:17:12,770 --> 00:17:14,470 Bill, we both wish there was some other way. 286 00:17:14,670 --> 00:17:18,430 But there's not. We can't trade a million -dollar client. 287 00:17:19,230 --> 00:17:23,230 For a second chance. Since we had no choice, we opted to tell you now. 288 00:17:23,450 --> 00:17:26,829 But that doesn't mean you have to leave right away. We won't announce this till 289 00:17:26,829 --> 00:17:27,789 the first of the year. 290 00:17:27,790 --> 00:17:31,790 You'll get a month's severance and the best recommendation we can give under 291 00:17:31,790 --> 00:17:33,270 circumstances. Thanks. 292 00:17:34,410 --> 00:17:35,410 That'd be great. 293 00:17:36,330 --> 00:17:38,070 If there were any other jobs out there. 294 00:17:45,290 --> 00:17:48,830 So I told Mom what time my flight got in, and she said, well, that's great, 295 00:17:48,910 --> 00:17:51,430 baby, but we're not going to be here. You're kidding. 296 00:17:51,630 --> 00:17:56,070 No, they figured it's, thank you, their first year alone, and they leave for 297 00:17:56,070 --> 00:17:57,070 London tomorrow. 298 00:17:57,130 --> 00:17:58,350 You're not going out of town? 299 00:17:58,710 --> 00:17:59,710 No. 300 00:18:00,710 --> 00:18:01,710 Well, I am. 301 00:18:02,190 --> 00:18:05,930 I just bought a non -refundable ticket to Maui a half an hour ago. You're 302 00:18:05,930 --> 00:18:09,630 kidding. Well, I got to thinking. I mean, I got a whole week off. I've been 303 00:18:09,630 --> 00:18:11,610 working like crazy, and you are going to be gone. 304 00:18:12,170 --> 00:18:13,830 Why not go Lyman, man? 305 00:18:14,490 --> 00:18:15,490 I could blow it off. 306 00:18:15,710 --> 00:18:16,950 No, no, no, you're right. 307 00:18:18,230 --> 00:18:19,230 You should get away. 308 00:18:20,250 --> 00:18:21,250 It's non -refundable. 309 00:18:23,110 --> 00:18:26,470 I could come along, but... You'd only have a few days. 310 00:18:26,810 --> 00:18:27,950 Look, it's no big deal. 311 00:18:28,710 --> 00:18:29,710 Go. 312 00:18:30,270 --> 00:18:32,230 I'll stay here and be lonely. 313 00:18:32,850 --> 00:18:33,990 We still have New Year's Eve. 314 00:18:34,390 --> 00:18:35,630 Well, actually, 315 00:18:36,390 --> 00:18:42,130 my return is January 1st. Oh, you think you can squeeze me in sometime in 92? 316 00:18:44,780 --> 00:18:45,900 I know it's frustrating. 317 00:18:47,740 --> 00:18:48,740 We're late. 318 00:18:49,080 --> 00:18:52,580 Well, at least you're on the early flight, and Matthew won't mind if you're 319 00:18:52,580 --> 00:18:53,580 fashionably late. 320 00:18:54,020 --> 00:18:55,020 Hold on, honey. 321 00:18:55,500 --> 00:18:57,880 Yeah. You've got a call on two. 322 00:18:59,080 --> 00:19:01,020 Do you know who it is? 323 00:19:04,420 --> 00:19:05,420 Sorry, babe. 324 00:19:06,280 --> 00:19:07,280 Stuart? 325 00:19:08,760 --> 00:19:09,760 Stuart? 326 00:19:17,520 --> 00:19:21,920 This is too much money. I couldn't sleep last night. Nonsense, Benny. We wish we 327 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:25,820 could have done more. Ready, Ann? Yep. But I heard we couldn't afford a party, 328 00:19:25,860 --> 00:19:29,360 and I think it's because you gave me too much. Benny, I wouldn't have signed the 329 00:19:29,360 --> 00:19:30,780 checks if the partners hadn't agreed. 330 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:32,000 You deserve every cent. 331 00:19:33,960 --> 00:19:37,660 I can't take that temp anymore. I'd rather answer my own phones. 332 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:40,180 Have a nice lunch, Mr. McKenzie. 333 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:43,300 That was Mr. Brackman, Betty. Oh, right. 334 00:19:44,140 --> 00:19:45,140 Any messages? 335 00:19:45,200 --> 00:19:46,200 Oh, um... 336 00:19:47,760 --> 00:19:52,100 The travel agent called with your flight information from Maui. Maui? 337 00:19:52,920 --> 00:19:55,500 Oops. That was from Mr. Mullaney. 338 00:19:57,080 --> 00:19:58,080 Mrs. 339 00:19:59,640 --> 00:20:03,040 Barnes, in your opinion, is your ex -husband a good father? 340 00:20:03,340 --> 00:20:07,100 He lost him and Jenny. But when he was drinking, he was never there. 341 00:20:07,380 --> 00:20:11,640 He'd promised to take the kid to Disneyland or Magic Mountain and then 342 00:20:11,640 --> 00:20:12,640 six hours late. 343 00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:15,400 I couldn't stand it. I was... 344 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:19,480 Relieved when David decided to move out. Was that the only reason? 345 00:20:19,780 --> 00:20:20,780 No. 346 00:20:20,880 --> 00:20:22,560 We didn't have a marriage anymore. 347 00:20:23,100 --> 00:20:24,220 We never talked. 348 00:20:24,620 --> 00:20:28,380 And after the divorce, how often did your husband see Tim and Jenny? 349 00:20:28,640 --> 00:20:30,240 That first year, twice. 350 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:34,360 David didn't start taking the kids on weekends till he got sober. 351 00:20:34,640 --> 00:20:37,280 Now, you work as a commercial artist. How much time do you spend with the 352 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:40,500 children? I'm there when they come home, and I have them every weekend they're 353 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:41,319 not with David. 354 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:44,020 And you help support your children financially, is that right? 355 00:20:44,280 --> 00:20:48,220 Yes. When we were divorced, we agreed to split everything 50 -50. 356 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:50,380 Did your ex -husband make his payments promptly? 357 00:20:50,820 --> 00:20:55,280 No. That first year, I'd always have to beg him for the check. 358 00:20:55,480 --> 00:20:56,480 Thank you, Mrs. Barnes. 359 00:20:56,720 --> 00:20:57,880 I have no more questions. 360 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:06,640 Mrs. Barnes, has your husband ever missed a child support payment? 361 00:21:07,100 --> 00:21:09,680 No, but there were many times... And even when he was drinking. 362 00:21:10,480 --> 00:21:14,480 David Barnes never lost his job and he contributed equally to the family's 363 00:21:14,480 --> 00:21:15,720 support, didn't he? 364 00:21:15,960 --> 00:21:19,320 Yes. You had lesbian affairs during your marriage. 365 00:21:19,540 --> 00:21:20,860 Isn't that true, Mrs. Barnes? 366 00:21:21,100 --> 00:21:22,540 I had one relationship. 367 00:21:23,320 --> 00:21:24,760 It wasn't an affair. 368 00:21:25,340 --> 00:21:26,440 I fell in love. 369 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:28,320 And you were unfaithful to your husband. 370 00:21:29,380 --> 00:21:33,540 You started sleeping with this woman, Cara Jean Lamb, and you didn't tell him 371 00:21:33,540 --> 00:21:34,249 about it. 372 00:21:34,250 --> 00:21:37,730 You let him go on believing he had a normal wife. Objection to the implied 373 00:21:37,730 --> 00:21:40,690 characterization of Mrs. Barnes' sexual behavior is abnormal. 374 00:21:41,090 --> 00:21:42,090 Sustained. 375 00:21:42,430 --> 00:21:48,190 Mrs. Barnes, have you ever kissed or fondled your female lover in front of 376 00:21:48,190 --> 00:21:49,790 children? We've ended the relationship. 377 00:21:50,290 --> 00:21:51,850 Please, answer the question. 378 00:21:52,550 --> 00:21:56,670 No, I have never fondled my lover in front of my children. 379 00:21:56,910 --> 00:21:57,910 Did you kiss her? 380 00:21:59,330 --> 00:22:02,730 Yes, and I don't believe it traumatized my children. 381 00:22:03,130 --> 00:22:07,130 Did you ever talk to them about Ms. Lamb? I explained to them that CJ and I 382 00:22:07,130 --> 00:22:11,090 loved each other and that some people might not understand. 383 00:22:11,510 --> 00:22:14,930 Don't you think that confused them, Mrs. Barnes? Maybe even frightened them? 384 00:22:15,150 --> 00:22:18,290 I think if anything frightens them, it's what David is doing now. 385 00:22:18,490 --> 00:22:23,970 Your son physically injured another child because that child said you were a 386 00:22:23,970 --> 00:22:28,150 lesbian. My son was shoved up against a wall by some older boys who were teasing 387 00:22:28,150 --> 00:22:31,370 him. He hit one of them back and gave him a bloody nose. 388 00:22:31,710 --> 00:22:32,810 I am not sure... 389 00:22:33,050 --> 00:22:35,330 Timmy even understood what the teasing was about. 390 00:22:35,610 --> 00:22:39,790 Mrs. Barnes, your personal life seems to be in constant turmoil. 391 00:22:40,410 --> 00:22:44,190 First you're married, then you decide you're gay, then you end that 392 00:22:44,190 --> 00:22:49,230 relationship. How can you possibly provide a stable home? My personal life 393 00:22:49,230 --> 00:22:50,510 business, Mr. Pavlik. 394 00:22:52,930 --> 00:22:56,670 It has never kept me from loving my children. 395 00:22:57,200 --> 00:23:02,400 or being there for them. And you honestly believe that being raised by a 396 00:23:02,400 --> 00:23:05,420 mother is better than a heterosexual environment? 397 00:23:05,880 --> 00:23:07,920 If I'm the mother, yes. 398 00:23:08,500 --> 00:23:09,680 I have nothing further. 399 00:23:27,820 --> 00:23:28,659 Hey, Ben. 400 00:23:28,660 --> 00:23:29,660 You're in early. 401 00:23:30,020 --> 00:23:33,560 Yeah, I'm in early. 402 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:36,800 You ready for Christmas? 403 00:23:37,140 --> 00:23:40,780 Well, I thought I was, but I had a little surprise yesterday. 404 00:23:41,260 --> 00:23:42,640 Sort of threw me for a loop. 405 00:23:43,040 --> 00:23:44,039 Me too. 406 00:23:44,040 --> 00:23:45,060 Well, what's the problem? 407 00:23:45,620 --> 00:23:52,160 Well, what if you have something big that you want to give somebody 408 00:23:52,160 --> 00:23:55,160 and you know they'll like it? 409 00:23:55,660 --> 00:23:57,420 And you have the money for it. 410 00:23:58,120 --> 00:24:03,320 But you're worried that they might think it's... Too much? 411 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:09,180 Yeah. Well, if a gift comes from the heart, that's usually the kind of 412 00:24:09,180 --> 00:24:10,180 people like. 413 00:24:13,240 --> 00:24:14,240 Billy? 414 00:24:14,600 --> 00:24:15,600 Yeah? 415 00:24:17,600 --> 00:24:19,320 I told you a secret. 416 00:24:20,380 --> 00:24:21,860 Could you maybe help me? 417 00:24:23,620 --> 00:24:24,620 Sure. 418 00:24:27,500 --> 00:24:30,980 Dr. Latimer, you're the psychologist assigned by the court to evaluate the 419 00:24:30,980 --> 00:24:32,080 Barnes children, is that correct? 420 00:24:32,420 --> 00:24:37,260 Yes. And Jenny seems to be a normal, outgoing eight -year -old. She's bright 421 00:24:37,260 --> 00:24:38,260 well -socialized. 422 00:24:38,420 --> 00:24:42,820 But doesn't your report refer to a certain sadness when Jenny feels she 423 00:24:42,820 --> 00:24:43,599 being observed? 424 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:46,060 Yes, and I felt that was because of her family situation. 425 00:24:46,580 --> 00:24:51,380 Jenny's situation includes a lesbian mother who brought her female lover 426 00:24:51,500 --> 00:24:54,140 Could that be the cause of Jenny's sadness? Objection. 427 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:55,780 Speculation. Overruled. 428 00:24:56,220 --> 00:24:59,520 Yes, I think Jenny's feelings are related to her mother's sexual 429 00:24:59,740 --> 00:25:01,820 What were your observations about Timothy Barnes? 430 00:25:02,140 --> 00:25:03,079 Tim is six. 431 00:25:03,080 --> 00:25:07,360 He's also bright, but he's developed behavior problems which seem to be 432 00:25:07,360 --> 00:25:11,080 worse. He's been acting out. He's been fighting at school. 433 00:25:11,380 --> 00:25:15,340 And this aggressive behavior is directly related to his confusion over his 434 00:25:15,340 --> 00:25:17,660 mother's homosexuality? In my opinion, yes. 435 00:25:17,920 --> 00:25:20,980 Do you feel that psychotherapy is indicated for Timmy Barnes? 436 00:25:21,260 --> 00:25:24,840 I think it would help. What he's been through would be disturbing for any six 437 00:25:24,840 --> 00:25:25,499 -year -old. 438 00:25:25,500 --> 00:25:26,500 Thank you. 439 00:25:26,920 --> 00:25:31,660 Dr. Latimer, isn't it possible Timmy Barnes has problems because his father 440 00:25:31,660 --> 00:25:34,740 an alcoholic who never paid much attention to him before he sobered up? 441 00:25:34,980 --> 00:25:38,460 It's possible, yes. And isn't it also possible that it's his father's 442 00:25:38,460 --> 00:25:41,460 toward his mother that might be the cause of Timmy's aggressive behavior? 443 00:25:41,840 --> 00:25:45,380 Again, it's possible, but... And there is no clinical evidence that having a 444 00:25:45,380 --> 00:25:48,160 parent... Damages a child, is that right? 445 00:25:48,380 --> 00:25:52,040 No, but Clint... Or that the children of gay parents grow up to be gay. Well, 446 00:25:52,080 --> 00:25:55,340 we're not sure how that imprinting takes place. In fact, isn't it true that most 447 00:25:55,340 --> 00:25:58,120 homosexuals are raised in heterosexual families? 448 00:25:58,920 --> 00:26:03,280 Yes. So if a straight family doesn't guarantee a straight child, why should a 449 00:26:03,280 --> 00:26:04,780 gay family guarantee a gay child? 450 00:26:05,640 --> 00:26:06,840 Well, it doesn't necessarily. 451 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:09,160 No more questions. 452 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:13,000 You may step down, Doctor. If there are no more witnesses... We would like to 453 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:14,380 call one more witness, Your Honor. 454 00:26:15,050 --> 00:26:16,470 Ms. Cara Jean Lamb. 455 00:26:22,030 --> 00:26:23,030 You busy? 456 00:26:23,990 --> 00:26:27,470 Arrests are down. The cops have to do their Christmas shopping, too, you know. 457 00:26:31,070 --> 00:26:32,069 Something wrong? 458 00:26:32,070 --> 00:26:34,750 Would you tell me if you and Tommy were going to Maui together? 459 00:26:36,090 --> 00:26:37,550 Tommy isn't going to Maui. 460 00:26:40,110 --> 00:26:42,530 I saw his travel plans, though. 461 00:26:45,100 --> 00:26:48,880 Do you think that I would go off with Tommy and not tell you? Do you think 462 00:26:48,880 --> 00:26:51,500 that's who I am? It seems like a pretty strange coincidence. The two of you... I 463 00:26:51,500 --> 00:26:55,120 don't care what it seemed like. Ask me. Don't accuse me. I didn't accuse you. 464 00:26:55,220 --> 00:26:57,220 The hell you didn't. I did not. The hell you didn't. 465 00:26:57,640 --> 00:27:00,980 That's why you broke our date last night. So you could sit home brooding 466 00:27:00,980 --> 00:27:04,960 this. No, no, no. I thought since I was going to see my parents without you, you 467 00:27:04,960 --> 00:27:07,760 thought I wasn't all that... Why would I expect to meet your family? You don't 468 00:27:07,760 --> 00:27:10,660 even want your office to know we're involved. Come on. Zoe, we both agreed 469 00:27:10,660 --> 00:27:13,200 keep this private and give ourselves some time at the beginning... Yeah, 470 00:27:13,220 --> 00:27:14,480 for you, it's still the beginning. 471 00:27:14,910 --> 00:27:15,910 Yeah. 472 00:27:16,010 --> 00:27:19,230 I've been cautious about going public, but you're just ignoring the problems 473 00:27:19,230 --> 00:27:21,070 we're going to face. We have a problem right now. 474 00:27:23,690 --> 00:27:25,750 Maybe we just need a little time away from each other. 475 00:27:26,430 --> 00:27:27,890 Sounds like that's what we're going to get. 476 00:27:28,610 --> 00:27:29,610 Yeah. 477 00:27:32,490 --> 00:27:35,930 Miss Lamb, when you were sexually involved with Mrs. Barnes, did you ever 478 00:27:35,930 --> 00:27:37,450 relations at Mrs. Barnes' home? 479 00:27:37,730 --> 00:27:38,469 No, never. 480 00:27:38,470 --> 00:27:40,830 But you did visit her home when the Barnes children were present. 481 00:27:41,200 --> 00:27:45,560 Yes. Did you ever openly display affection for Mrs. Barnes in front of 482 00:27:45,560 --> 00:27:50,140 children? I may have put my arm around her. I probably kissed her in a non 483 00:27:50,140 --> 00:27:51,140 -sexual way. 484 00:27:51,220 --> 00:27:53,240 The children didn't seem to pay any attention. 485 00:27:53,640 --> 00:27:59,320 Didn't Tim Barnes once tell you he hated you? His father called that morning and 486 00:27:59,320 --> 00:28:00,960 cancelled a trip to Dodger Stadium. 487 00:28:01,600 --> 00:28:05,060 Tim also told his sister he hated her and the family dog. 488 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:09,060 Ms. Lamb, how many sexual relationships have you had in the past five years? 489 00:28:09,060 --> 00:28:10,900 Objection, Your Honor. That is completely irrelevant. 490 00:28:11,140 --> 00:28:15,260 It goes to the best interest of the children, Your Honor. We believe Ms. 491 00:28:15,260 --> 00:28:19,060 be sexually promiscuous, which is both a health risk to the Barnes children and 492 00:28:19,060 --> 00:28:20,060 a bad moral example. 493 00:28:20,420 --> 00:28:24,800 Objection overruled. During the time you were involved, Mrs. Barnes wasn't your 494 00:28:24,800 --> 00:28:27,560 only sexual partner. How many others were there? Two. 495 00:28:27,840 --> 00:28:30,800 Have you ever been tested for AIDS, Mr. Lamb? Your Honor, this is offensive. 496 00:28:31,140 --> 00:28:33,360 I said I'd allow it, Mr. Becker. 497 00:28:33,970 --> 00:28:38,730 Yes, I was tested for the HIV virus three years ago. The result was 498 00:28:39,050 --> 00:28:40,670 Why were you tested, Ms. Lamb? 499 00:28:41,050 --> 00:28:43,650 Because I felt it was the responsible thing to do. 500 00:28:44,010 --> 00:28:45,130 I have nothing further. 501 00:28:47,530 --> 00:28:51,230 Ms. Lamb, do you love Maggie Barnes? 502 00:28:51,750 --> 00:28:54,890 Yes. And what about Tim and Jenny? Do you care about them? 503 00:28:55,250 --> 00:28:56,250 Yes, very much. 504 00:28:56,270 --> 00:28:58,630 According to Mrs. Barnes, you know her better than anyone. 505 00:28:58,890 --> 00:29:01,570 Do you feel that her children belong in her custody? 506 00:29:01,950 --> 00:29:02,919 Oh, yes. 507 00:29:02,920 --> 00:29:06,820 Yeah, Tim and Jenny are great kids, and she raised them. What are you asking her 508 00:29:06,820 --> 00:29:09,940 for? She encouraged my wife to lie to me. That'll do, Mr. Barnes. 509 00:29:10,660 --> 00:29:11,960 I'm sorry, Your Honor. 510 00:29:12,360 --> 00:29:13,520 I have no further questions. 511 00:29:13,900 --> 00:29:15,260 You may step down, Miss Lamb. 512 00:29:15,460 --> 00:29:19,060 Your Honor, since this concerns the Barnes children most directly, the 513 00:29:19,060 --> 00:29:21,400 respondent requests that the court hear from them personally. 514 00:29:21,820 --> 00:29:25,080 Well, I think the six -year -old is too young, but I would like to talk to the 515 00:29:25,080 --> 00:29:28,200 eight -year -old. I'll meet with Jennifer Barnes at 10 a .m. tomorrow in 516 00:29:28,200 --> 00:29:30,020 chambers. We're adjourned. 517 00:29:30,720 --> 00:29:31,900 Thanks for coming, Josh. 518 00:29:32,360 --> 00:29:33,360 Bye -bye. 519 00:29:33,920 --> 00:29:35,420 He made it to O 'Hare. 520 00:29:36,820 --> 00:29:37,820 Night -night, sweetie. 521 00:29:38,060 --> 00:29:39,060 Night. 522 00:29:39,440 --> 00:29:40,440 Hi, honey. 523 00:29:41,580 --> 00:29:43,420 Well, at least it's closer than Dulles. 524 00:29:44,760 --> 00:29:48,220 If it's any consolation, there was too much chaos for Matthew to miss you. 525 00:29:49,260 --> 00:29:50,840 Ned got it all on videotape. 526 00:29:52,680 --> 00:29:53,680 Well, 527 00:29:54,200 --> 00:29:56,520 we'll keep our fingers crossed it's only flurries. 528 00:29:57,600 --> 00:29:59,280 I love you, sweetie. Bye -bye. 529 00:29:59,770 --> 00:30:01,410 That second candle really wore him out. 530 00:30:02,430 --> 00:30:05,170 Want me to change my plans for tomorrow? I don't want to leave you in the lurch 531 00:30:05,170 --> 00:30:06,670 with Stuart gone. No, we're covered. 532 00:30:07,030 --> 00:30:10,730 Matthew can go to Laura's, and Stuart should be home by noon. Oh, don't let me 533 00:30:10,730 --> 00:30:11,730 forget. 534 00:30:13,710 --> 00:30:16,010 We can't thank you enough for all you've done. 535 00:30:16,890 --> 00:30:19,690 I know you've only been with us a few months, but I've forgotten how we ever 536 00:30:19,690 --> 00:30:20,690 managed before. 537 00:30:20,710 --> 00:30:25,570 Thanks. I put something under the tree for Matthew and Stuart, and I got this 538 00:30:25,570 --> 00:30:26,249 for you. 539 00:30:26,250 --> 00:30:28,230 That's so sweet, but it wasn't necessary. 540 00:30:28,650 --> 00:30:29,750 I saw it and I thought of you. 541 00:30:29,970 --> 00:30:30,970 Oh. 542 00:30:32,310 --> 00:30:33,310 It's beautiful. 543 00:30:33,710 --> 00:30:34,710 Thank you. 544 00:30:36,870 --> 00:30:40,790 The card tells all about the properties of crystals, but the truth is I just 545 00:30:40,790 --> 00:30:41,790 thought it would look pretty on you. 546 00:30:45,770 --> 00:30:46,770 Need some help? 547 00:30:46,870 --> 00:30:47,870 No, I got it. 548 00:30:51,490 --> 00:30:52,490 It's beautiful. 549 00:30:52,910 --> 00:30:53,910 I'm glad you like it. 550 00:30:56,970 --> 00:30:57,970 Merry Christmas, Anne. 551 00:30:59,910 --> 00:31:03,210 And you have a good Christmas, too. A great Christmas. 552 00:31:05,070 --> 00:31:07,350 So, I'll see you next week, right? 553 00:31:07,650 --> 00:31:09,290 Right. See you soon. 554 00:31:09,530 --> 00:31:11,710 Okay. Bye -bye. Bye. 555 00:31:16,010 --> 00:31:18,310 I'm not firing Betty. She's a temp. 556 00:31:18,670 --> 00:31:23,150 I'm just letting her go a day early. The day before Christmas? Come on, that 557 00:31:23,150 --> 00:31:28,190 hurts. She deleted the entire client billing file. Because I was rushing her. 558 00:31:28,190 --> 00:31:30,250 got it back. How can you be so patient? 559 00:31:30,550 --> 00:31:33,870 I hate to see someone lose a job like this. Huh? One more chance? 560 00:31:34,070 --> 00:31:36,370 Oh, I give up. You were sent the Salvation Army. 561 00:31:36,670 --> 00:31:37,629 Thanks, Rox. 562 00:31:37,630 --> 00:31:39,290 Oh, good night, Mr. Brackman. 563 00:31:40,290 --> 00:31:41,890 I'm Mr. McKenzie, Betty. 564 00:31:42,590 --> 00:31:48,030 Oh, I found this card addressed to you, Mr. McKenzie. 565 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:50,480 It must have been thrown away by mistake. 566 00:31:55,260 --> 00:31:58,160 You know, you could make a wreath out of your cards. 567 00:31:58,580 --> 00:32:00,460 I used to do it all the time. 568 00:32:01,820 --> 00:32:03,060 When I got more cards. 569 00:32:03,700 --> 00:32:08,340 Well, thank you. Would you leave it on my desk for me? 570 00:32:24,430 --> 00:32:25,830 Do you know what this is all about, Jenny? 571 00:32:26,090 --> 00:32:27,090 Mm -hmm. 572 00:32:27,290 --> 00:32:30,150 If me and Timmy are going to live with my mom or my dad. 573 00:32:30,450 --> 00:32:31,650 How do you feel about your mom? 574 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:32,950 Do you love her? 575 00:32:33,010 --> 00:32:34,010 Yes. 576 00:32:34,310 --> 00:32:35,350 What's she like to be with? 577 00:32:35,790 --> 00:32:37,790 Is she happy most of the time? 578 00:32:38,010 --> 00:32:39,570 Uh -huh. She likes to do stuff. 579 00:32:39,930 --> 00:32:43,290 Go shopping on Melrose and hiking in the mountains so she can draw. 580 00:32:44,390 --> 00:32:45,850 She listens to us, too. 581 00:32:46,070 --> 00:32:48,310 Even if Timmy's acting like a weenie. 582 00:32:49,030 --> 00:32:50,030 What about your dad? 583 00:32:50,330 --> 00:32:51,330 Do you like to be with him? 584 00:32:51,390 --> 00:32:53,410 Yeah. He doesn't yell at us anymore. 585 00:32:53,950 --> 00:32:55,010 He takes us places, too. 586 00:32:55,210 --> 00:32:56,590 And Cara Jean Lamb. 587 00:32:56,930 --> 00:32:58,070 How do you feel about her? 588 00:32:58,270 --> 00:32:59,770 Oh, CJ's way cool. 589 00:33:00,190 --> 00:33:01,890 She sure decided to spit through your teeth. 590 00:33:02,130 --> 00:33:04,930 And she had a cat one time that didn't even have a tail. 591 00:33:05,890 --> 00:33:10,210 How do you feel when CJ and your mother are together? 592 00:33:10,590 --> 00:33:12,450 They don't fight like my mom and my dad. 593 00:33:12,750 --> 00:33:13,890 CJ makes her laugh. 594 00:33:14,250 --> 00:33:16,930 Did you ever see them hug or kiss each other? 595 00:33:18,710 --> 00:33:19,689 It's okay. 596 00:33:19,690 --> 00:33:20,730 You can tell her. 597 00:33:21,730 --> 00:33:26,680 Well, one night... I got it for a drink of water, and my mom didn't know it. 598 00:33:27,660 --> 00:33:31,020 CJ was going home, and I saw her and my mom kissing. 599 00:33:31,640 --> 00:33:32,640 Did that bother you? 600 00:33:32,900 --> 00:33:35,940 Yeah, but I told my mom, and we talked for a long time. 601 00:33:36,740 --> 00:33:39,840 She said if I didn't like her, CJ wouldn't come over anymore. 602 00:33:40,540 --> 00:33:41,620 But I said I did. 603 00:33:41,880 --> 00:33:45,520 Well, do you still feel that way about CJ? Do you still like her? 604 00:33:45,800 --> 00:33:49,140 Yeah, but she can't come over anymore. My dad doesn't want her to. 605 00:33:49,440 --> 00:33:50,440 Why do you think that is? 606 00:33:51,130 --> 00:33:53,230 Because my mom loves CJ and not him. 607 00:34:01,830 --> 00:34:06,290 Okay, so far you've straightened my books, you adjusted my lamp, you played 608 00:34:06,290 --> 00:34:08,210 the toy, now you picked up my sofa pillows. 609 00:34:08,530 --> 00:34:09,810 Want to talk about Maggie? 610 00:34:10,070 --> 00:34:11,409 I still haven't heard anything yet. 611 00:34:11,650 --> 00:34:14,010 No, I didn't mean the custody case. 612 00:34:14,330 --> 00:34:16,130 Oh, it's so bloody stupid. 613 00:34:16,790 --> 00:34:18,210 I called it off, you know. 614 00:34:18,510 --> 00:34:20,270 Third time in two years. 615 00:34:21,810 --> 00:34:23,030 You'd think I could let go. 616 00:34:23,429 --> 00:34:24,429 Maybe you don't want to. 617 00:34:25,429 --> 00:34:28,130 Maybe that's why you got her a lawyer and you're stuck by her. 618 00:34:28,350 --> 00:34:29,429 Tommy, she wants a future. 619 00:34:30,330 --> 00:34:32,230 I have trouble committing to next week. 620 00:34:33,110 --> 00:34:35,330 I love her kids, but I don't want the responsibility. 621 00:34:35,889 --> 00:34:38,250 So you write her off? She's just out of your life. 622 00:34:38,510 --> 00:34:40,150 Well, better to hold on like you and Zoe. 623 00:34:41,170 --> 00:34:42,909 I'm sorry. I am sorry. 624 00:34:43,949 --> 00:34:45,090 That was a low blow. 625 00:34:45,429 --> 00:34:46,429 Yeah, that was. 626 00:34:47,440 --> 00:34:51,860 I think I should leave before I spread any more Christmas cheer. Hey, CJ, I 627 00:34:51,860 --> 00:34:52,860 didn't take offense. 628 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:57,420 You're right, I held on to Zoe for too long and it killed me to lose her. But 629 00:34:57,420 --> 00:35:02,020 Zoe and me, I mean, we'll always know each other because what we had between 630 00:35:02,440 --> 00:35:05,080 we don't just throw that away. 631 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:10,200 Just wait. 632 00:35:12,760 --> 00:35:15,100 I thought if we talked to each other... 633 00:35:15,400 --> 00:35:17,660 Face to face instead of through our lawyers. 634 00:35:17,880 --> 00:35:19,260 Oh, you think that's going to soften me up? 635 00:35:19,700 --> 00:35:21,560 That you'll get around me like you did during the divorce? 636 00:35:22,200 --> 00:35:24,900 I tried to tell you what was happening. You wouldn't listen. 637 00:35:25,120 --> 00:35:26,120 So it's my fault. 638 00:35:26,860 --> 00:35:31,520 You cheat on me with women and that's my fault. Look, blaming her is only going 639 00:35:31,520 --> 00:35:33,940 to punish your kids. What do you know about it? I'm divorced too. 640 00:35:34,780 --> 00:35:35,900 Mine was my fault. 641 00:35:36,180 --> 00:35:37,740 I wanted to punish myself. 642 00:35:37,940 --> 00:35:40,720 You want to punish everybody else. Look, she is the one who has been sleeping 643 00:35:40,720 --> 00:35:42,060 around. That's not the point. 644 00:35:42,260 --> 00:35:43,500 The point is... 645 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:48,420 I still had feelings for my wife, and so do you. My marriage was over. There 646 00:35:48,420 --> 00:35:52,160 wasn't any hope, and it didn't make any difference. I still loved her, and a 647 00:35:52,160 --> 00:35:53,160 part of me always will. 648 00:35:56,200 --> 00:36:01,940 I didn't mean to hurt you, David, but I can't change what happened. 649 00:36:02,640 --> 00:36:03,640 I don't understand. 650 00:36:05,700 --> 00:36:11,160 I don't understand how you can prefer a woman to me. I did love you. 651 00:36:12,040 --> 00:36:15,460 When I married you and for a long time after that. 652 00:36:15,740 --> 00:36:17,020 But I stopped. 653 00:36:17,880 --> 00:36:20,320 And that was way before I met C .J. 654 00:36:20,840 --> 00:36:27,700 I thought if I got sober, if I stayed on the wagon, that 655 00:36:27,700 --> 00:36:28,700 you would want me back. 656 00:36:28,920 --> 00:36:30,760 Well, a few years ago I might have. 657 00:36:31,940 --> 00:36:33,360 But it's too late now. 658 00:36:33,940 --> 00:36:36,440 We both just need to move on. 659 00:36:37,060 --> 00:36:38,060 Please. 660 00:36:38,760 --> 00:36:41,500 Stop using Tim and Jenny to hurt me back. 661 00:36:47,720 --> 00:36:48,720 Thank you. 662 00:36:48,960 --> 00:36:50,120 Everyone have one of these? 663 00:36:51,840 --> 00:36:58,560 To all of you, may you have the warmest of holidays. 664 00:37:24,160 --> 00:37:26,380 Do you have a designated driver? 665 00:37:27,070 --> 00:37:28,370 Uh, yeah, I got eight. 666 00:37:28,770 --> 00:37:30,530 Faster, dancer, prancer. 667 00:37:34,290 --> 00:37:35,290 William. 668 00:37:35,590 --> 00:37:37,170 Benny, this is fantastic. 669 00:37:37,850 --> 00:37:42,830 We aim at cab service and hotel rooms in case you drink too much. I still can't 670 00:37:42,830 --> 00:37:43,970 fathom how you managed it. 671 00:37:44,630 --> 00:37:46,370 Oh, I used some of my bonus money. 672 00:37:46,630 --> 00:37:49,170 You did all this in a budget of $1 ,500? 673 00:37:49,530 --> 00:37:50,930 No, $15 ,000. 674 00:37:52,430 --> 00:37:55,830 It's okay, Douglas. It was just a small mistake. 675 00:38:07,660 --> 00:38:09,080 I'm just on my way to your office. 676 00:38:09,820 --> 00:38:10,820 Hi. 677 00:38:11,640 --> 00:38:15,280 Um, yeah, I just stopped by to drop this off. 678 00:38:15,720 --> 00:38:16,720 Here, you first. 679 00:38:25,390 --> 00:38:27,130 That tropical sun can be brutal. 680 00:38:27,710 --> 00:38:28,710 Thank you. 681 00:38:33,030 --> 00:38:34,470 Non -refundable. 682 00:38:35,230 --> 00:38:36,450 Merry Christmas. 683 00:38:38,270 --> 00:38:39,270 Here's now. 684 00:38:45,110 --> 00:38:46,110 Betty, 685 00:38:49,970 --> 00:38:51,210 are you still working? 686 00:38:51,490 --> 00:38:53,470 Um, this is personal. 687 00:38:54,350 --> 00:38:55,350 I'm almost finished. 688 00:39:03,970 --> 00:39:04,970 Need some help? 689 00:39:12,290 --> 00:39:19,070 Before I go, I wanted to... 690 00:39:19,070 --> 00:39:20,950 Oh, no. 691 00:39:21,830 --> 00:39:23,770 Is this some kind of a sick joke? 692 00:39:24,280 --> 00:39:25,280 No, no. 693 00:39:25,840 --> 00:39:30,960 I understand these cards were ordered some time ago. 694 00:39:32,700 --> 00:39:36,820 Leave it to Rosalind, huh? She always did like to get in the last word. 695 00:39:37,320 --> 00:39:38,320 Yeah. 696 00:39:38,920 --> 00:39:42,000 As if she weren't unforgettable enough, huh? 697 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:45,300 No return of grace. 698 00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:15,820 Oh, damn it. I miss her. 699 00:40:17,400 --> 00:40:20,600 How can it be Christmas again? 700 00:40:21,700 --> 00:40:23,320 Am I so soon, Grace? 701 00:40:28,520 --> 00:40:32,120 CJ, she gave him more visitation. He dropped the petition. 702 00:40:32,340 --> 00:40:33,440 The kids are home with their mother. 703 00:40:33,940 --> 00:40:35,020 Yay, Arnie. 704 00:40:35,260 --> 00:40:36,460 Oh, thank you. 705 00:40:39,160 --> 00:40:40,160 Bye. Bye -bye. 706 00:40:44,650 --> 00:40:45,650 I don't want anyone. 707 00:40:46,690 --> 00:40:47,850 That's a hell of a closing. 708 00:40:49,910 --> 00:40:52,570 What? I just love you, that's all. 709 00:41:16,980 --> 00:41:20,620 Saskatoon? Stuart, I know you were desperate to get out of Chicago, but 710 00:41:20,620 --> 00:41:21,620 you think you should head west? 711 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:23,320 I did. 712 00:41:24,940 --> 00:41:27,060 You made it. 713 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:28,400 I won. 714 00:42:10,140 --> 00:42:11,560 Betty, I just want to talk. 715 00:42:12,580 --> 00:42:13,580 I'm going to come in, okay? 716 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:15,260 You don't have to worry. 717 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:17,420 You know me, right, huh? 718 00:42:18,440 --> 00:42:20,800 Bill, we work together here. 719 00:42:21,480 --> 00:42:22,480 Careful. 720 00:42:23,380 --> 00:42:24,380 Okay? 721 00:42:25,100 --> 00:42:26,100 Here I am. 722 00:42:27,200 --> 00:42:28,200 Here's my hand. 723 00:42:28,880 --> 00:42:29,880 Just take it. 724 00:42:32,040 --> 00:42:33,040 Hold on. 725 00:42:33,340 --> 00:42:34,340 Easy, Betty. 726 00:42:35,280 --> 00:42:36,280 Easy. 727 00:42:37,060 --> 00:42:38,060 It's okay, Betty. 728 00:42:38,920 --> 00:42:40,080 I'm right here with you. 729 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:41,840 I'm right here. 730 00:42:43,560 --> 00:42:44,560 Hang on, Betty. 731 00:42:46,020 --> 00:42:47,040 It's going to be okay. 732 00:42:48,140 --> 00:42:50,000 I want it to stop. 733 00:42:50,440 --> 00:42:51,460 It will stop. 734 00:42:52,180 --> 00:42:55,180 A few more days, and it's a whole new year. 735 00:42:55,780 --> 00:42:58,320 This is a crummy Christmas for a lot of us. 736 00:42:59,800 --> 00:43:02,260 I just messed everything up. 737 00:43:08,360 --> 00:43:09,500 It's not you. 738 00:43:10,920 --> 00:43:13,000 Everybody's life is a bad dream sometimes. 739 00:43:14,120 --> 00:43:17,260 Last week, my folks told me they're getting a divorce. 740 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:19,340 After 29 years. 741 00:43:20,260 --> 00:43:24,340 And just when I thought things couldn't get worse, I got fired yesterday. 742 00:43:26,160 --> 00:43:27,800 I don't believe you. 743 00:43:28,260 --> 00:43:30,080 Leland. It's true, buddy. 744 00:43:31,560 --> 00:43:33,400 I had to let Billy go. 745 00:43:34,300 --> 00:43:37,280 Now, if anybody should jump... 746 00:43:38,240 --> 00:43:39,240 It's me. 747 00:43:40,680 --> 00:43:41,680 Come on, Betty. 748 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:43,600 Give me your hand. 749 00:44:08,460 --> 00:44:12,400 She's been admitted to L .A. County for 72 hours. No visitors till tomorrow. 750 00:44:12,700 --> 00:44:14,480 Did anybody read her note? 751 00:44:14,940 --> 00:44:16,520 No. I got it right here. 752 00:44:17,500 --> 00:44:21,740 It says, My landlady thinks she's keeping my finches for the holidays. 753 00:44:22,240 --> 00:44:25,120 Tell her there's an extra case of birdseed under the sink. 754 00:44:25,680 --> 00:44:27,800 Goodbye. I wish I were stranger. 755 00:44:28,460 --> 00:44:30,040 How could she be stranger? 756 00:44:31,620 --> 00:44:32,980 It's a typo. 757 00:44:33,200 --> 00:44:35,000 I think she meant stronger. 758 00:44:37,990 --> 00:44:38,990 Benny. 759 00:44:40,050 --> 00:44:42,730 It's okay. I'm fine. Betty's hanging in there. 760 00:44:43,870 --> 00:44:45,030 Nobody went out the window. 761 00:44:45,830 --> 00:44:47,250 Hey, where's the music? 762 00:44:47,610 --> 00:44:48,610 How about it, guys? 763 00:44:48,850 --> 00:44:51,390 Are we going to let all this food and drink go to waste? 764 00:44:51,910 --> 00:44:52,910 Let's play.