1 00:00:55,323 --> 00:00:56,887 Morning, Burton. 2 00:00:57,015 --> 00:00:58,101 Hey, Peanut. 3 00:00:58,227 --> 00:00:59,696 What? 4 00:00:59,825 --> 00:01:01,740 l said good morning. 5 00:01:01,867 --> 00:01:04,104 You called me Peanut. 6 00:01:04,230 --> 00:01:05,827 Term of endearment, honey. 7 00:01:05,953 --> 00:01:07,295 No, it's not. 8 00:01:09,209 --> 00:01:10,966 lf I can't, you can't. 9 00:01:12,146 --> 00:01:14,830 Oh. I know, I know. 10 00:01:14,956 --> 00:01:16,776 l left my book upstairs. 11 00:01:47,101 --> 00:01:49,019 - Good morning, Lulu. - Yeah. 12 00:01:49,145 --> 00:01:53,011 Do you, uh-- Is that case for, uh, me? 13 00:01:53,135 --> 00:01:54,477 Like it? 14 00:01:54,603 --> 00:01:55,849 What? 15 00:01:55,977 --> 00:01:57,287 New omice. 16 00:01:57,413 --> 00:01:58,435 No. 17 00:01:58,561 --> 00:02:00,320 Oh. 18 00:02:00,446 --> 00:02:02,459 Samantha Gray, 12 years old. 19 00:02:02,585 --> 00:02:04,086 We're trying to establish a standby guardian for her. 20 00:02:04,212 --> 00:02:05,139 Trying? 21 00:02:05,265 --> 00:02:06,799 Yeah--Social Services, someone, 22 00:02:06,926 --> 00:02:08,299 maybe the mom, kind of dropped the ball. 23 00:02:08,427 --> 00:02:09,992 Why do you need a standby guardian? 24 00:02:10,117 --> 00:02:12,675 Her mother's sick. She contracted AIDS through a needle, 25 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:15,196 so we're trying to transition Samantha to the mother's best friend. 26 00:02:15,322 --> 00:02:17,654 Her name's Angela Evers. It's all in the file. 27 00:02:17,779 --> 00:02:19,855 So, you'll need the mom to fill out the paperwork, 28 00:02:19,982 --> 00:02:21,547 and you'll need Mrs. Evers' signature also. 29 00:02:21,674 --> 00:02:22,855 Where will I find the mother? 30 00:02:22,983 --> 00:02:25,540 - Valleyside Hospice. - Hospice? No. 31 00:02:25,665 --> 00:02:26,783 You've got to get a signature. 32 00:02:26,910 --> 00:02:28,123 - No. - Why not? 33 00:02:28,250 --> 00:02:29,432 l just-- 34 00:02:29,559 --> 00:02:32,179 Nick, come on. It's my first day. 35 00:02:33,518 --> 00:02:35,371 That case--do you need to-- 36 00:02:35,498 --> 00:02:36,680 No, no, Nick's got it. 37 00:02:36,806 --> 00:02:38,275 So... 38 00:02:38,402 --> 00:02:39,360 Yeah. 39 00:02:39,488 --> 00:02:41,117 How do you want to do this? 40 00:02:41,179 --> 00:02:43,512 l don't know. I just want to try to figure it out, I guess. 41 00:02:43,637 --> 00:02:45,394 I'll just go through the old cases, 42 00:02:45,521 --> 00:02:47,406 weed out the filing cabinets. 43 00:03:01,801 --> 00:03:03,718 Excuse me. I'm looking for Agnes Gray. 44 00:03:03,844 --> 00:03:05,154 Uh, sorry. 45 00:03:06,493 --> 00:03:08,794 Uh, that's her room over there. 46 00:03:11,379 --> 00:03:13,263 Mrs. Gray? 47 00:03:19,358 --> 00:03:21,148 Hi. My name is Nick Fallin. 48 00:03:21,275 --> 00:03:23,479 l have a form here for you to sign. 49 00:03:28,584 --> 00:03:31,331 All right, I'll put the form here, 50 00:03:31,457 --> 00:03:33,310 and I'll tell the nurse. 51 00:03:34,587 --> 00:03:37,845 My business card is on the top of the form. 52 00:03:40,844 --> 00:03:42,345 The hot water. 53 00:03:43,462 --> 00:03:45,441 Mrs. Gray? 54 00:03:51,282 --> 00:03:53,806 Uh, OK. The form's here, and my-- 55 00:04:00,252 --> 00:04:02,041 Oh, God. 56 00:04:02,167 --> 00:04:03,669 Are you the nurse? 57 00:04:14,425 --> 00:04:16,375 ♪ Well, there is trouble ♪ 58 00:04:16,500 --> 00:04:18,514 ♪ In my mind ♪ 59 00:04:19,630 --> 00:04:21,546 ♪ There is dark ♪ 60 00:04:21,673 --> 00:04:24,645 ♪ There is dark and there is light ♪ 61 00:04:36,006 --> 00:04:37,859 ♪ There is no order ♪ 62 00:04:37,985 --> 00:04:39,614 ♪ There is chaos ♪ 63 00:04:39,740 --> 00:04:40,892 ♪ And there is crime ♪ 64 00:04:41,018 --> 00:04:43,094 ♪ There is no one ♪ 65 00:04:43,221 --> 00:04:45,712 ♪ Home tonight ♪ 66 00:04:45,839 --> 00:04:48,426 ♪ In the empire of my mind ♪ 67 00:04:48,552 --> 00:04:51,523 ♪ There is trouble in my mind ♪ 68 00:05:02,097 --> 00:05:03,791 [Alvin] Another whiskey for my friend Danny, 69 00:05:03,918 --> 00:05:06,154 and some more coffee for me, please. 70 00:05:06,279 --> 00:05:09,379 l don't know that the sum of the thing is bigger than its parts, 71 00:05:09,503 --> 00:05:11,196 but it adds up. 72 00:05:11,323 --> 00:05:13,368 l mean, a kid dies. 73 00:05:13,493 --> 00:05:16,146 Some people would say my actions were responsible, right? 74 00:05:16,271 --> 00:05:18,828 But that decision could never have taken into account 75 00:05:18,953 --> 00:05:20,295 the events that followed. 76 00:05:20,421 --> 00:05:23,041 Right? So-- 77 00:05:23,166 --> 00:05:25,338 And then, so, other things happen. 78 00:05:25,465 --> 00:05:27,798 Like deaths that are random and violent. 79 00:05:27,924 --> 00:05:29,712 And me hitting some guy. 80 00:05:30,957 --> 00:05:33,065 And, again, I wonder... 81 00:05:33,127 --> 00:05:35,299 about my part in these things. 82 00:05:36,669 --> 00:05:39,258 And another thing-- with Lulu-- 83 00:05:39,383 --> 00:05:41,172 the fact that she is how she is. 84 00:05:41,298 --> 00:05:42,736 And now she's my boss? 85 00:05:42,863 --> 00:05:44,427 And I'm supposed to, after all these years, 86 00:05:44,555 --> 00:05:46,216 report to someone like her? 87 00:05:46,342 --> 00:05:50,017 But, then again, I am a lawyer who wants to advocate for children. 88 00:05:50,142 --> 00:05:52,506 And, uh, I still have the opportunity. 89 00:05:52,632 --> 00:05:55,826 But every time I walk into that place-- 90 00:05:55,952 --> 00:05:57,485 which, by the way, I created-- 91 00:05:57,612 --> 00:05:59,911 and I'm told to take over another woman's omice. 92 00:06:00,038 --> 00:06:02,403 l think I must-- 93 00:06:02,528 --> 00:06:04,668 l must say no to this. 94 00:06:04,794 --> 00:06:06,296 Don't you think? 95 00:06:06,422 --> 00:06:08,531 Or am I wrong again? 96 00:06:08,657 --> 00:06:09,967 Or not. 97 00:06:14,722 --> 00:06:16,638 You would like another drink. 98 00:06:19,574 --> 00:06:21,331 You've been very, very quiet. 99 00:06:23,182 --> 00:06:24,556 My solution? 100 00:06:24,683 --> 00:06:27,878 Heh. I think I know your solution. 101 00:06:29,056 --> 00:06:30,876 Go to the track. 102 00:06:46,007 --> 00:06:48,148 Mrs. Aaronson, Mr. Aaronson. 103 00:06:48,274 --> 00:06:49,583 Hi. 104 00:06:52,487 --> 00:06:54,372 Your father told me 105 00:06:54,498 --> 00:06:56,702 that you knew your way around these kind of things. 106 00:06:56,828 --> 00:06:58,745 l am familiar with custody issues. 107 00:06:58,871 --> 00:07:00,596 We want to sue. 108 00:07:00,723 --> 00:07:02,096 Oh. OK. 109 00:07:02,224 --> 00:07:04,108 We spent thousands of dollars at that clinic, 110 00:07:04,235 --> 00:07:05,672 undeM/ent painful procedures, 111 00:07:05,799 --> 00:07:08,130 and they fertilized my wife's egg with the wrong sperm. 112 00:07:08,256 --> 00:07:11,100 Or...my sperm with the wrong egg. Or both. 113 00:07:11,225 --> 00:07:13,845 We've done the research. There have been other cases. 114 00:07:13,971 --> 00:07:16,271 My father said that you wanted to keep the child. 115 00:07:17,482 --> 00:07:18,792 Of course. 116 00:07:18,919 --> 00:07:21,251 But they should pay for their mistake. 117 00:07:21,378 --> 00:07:23,486 Has the clinic contacted you about this? 118 00:07:23,612 --> 00:07:24,986 They denied they did anything wrong. 119 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:27,093 My wife is up nights, 120 00:07:27,155 --> 00:07:29,135 afraid that someone is going to take her baby away. 121 00:07:29,263 --> 00:07:32,554 Well, by law, if she carried the child 122 00:07:32,679 --> 00:07:34,180 the child is yours. 123 00:07:34,306 --> 00:07:37,404 We can go after the clinic with medical malpractice, 124 00:07:37,530 --> 00:07:38,903 pain and sumering. 125 00:07:39,030 --> 00:07:41,331 But you will have to do some basic tests 126 00:07:41,457 --> 00:07:43,342 to determine paternity or maternity. 127 00:07:43,468 --> 00:07:45,770 See, honey? I told you they can't just do this to us. 128 00:07:45,894 --> 00:07:48,642 l can get my paralegal to get you the forms for the blood work, 129 00:07:48,767 --> 00:07:50,844 and I will work on putting together your complaint. 130 00:07:50,969 --> 00:07:52,886 lt's really nice to see you. 131 00:07:53,012 --> 00:07:54,642 Thanks. 132 00:08:06,281 --> 00:08:07,688 Samantha. 133 00:08:08,869 --> 00:08:10,210 Um... 134 00:08:11,868 --> 00:08:13,497 My name is Nick. 135 00:08:13,624 --> 00:08:14,710 l remember. 136 00:08:14,836 --> 00:08:16,434 When my mom died, you were in the room. 137 00:08:20,967 --> 00:08:22,692 l missed it. 138 00:08:22,818 --> 00:08:25,087 l was supposed to. 139 00:08:25,149 --> 00:08:26,651 l promised her that I'd hold her hand 140 00:08:26,775 --> 00:08:28,117 so she wouldn't be scared. 141 00:08:31,820 --> 00:08:35,047 You didn't hold her hand, did you? 142 00:08:35,172 --> 00:08:36,673 Uh, no, no. 143 00:08:36,801 --> 00:08:39,324 Right, of course. Why would you? 144 00:08:39,450 --> 00:08:40,792 Right. 145 00:08:42,099 --> 00:08:43,536 Did she seem scared? 146 00:08:45,994 --> 00:08:49,062 Samantha, in court... 147 00:08:49,186 --> 00:08:51,455 we need to find you a place to live. 148 00:08:51,579 --> 00:08:53,721 l thought I was going to stay with Angie. 149 00:08:53,847 --> 00:08:56,083 No. Uh... 150 00:08:56,209 --> 00:08:59,083 she was not aware of that plan. 151 00:09:00,838 --> 00:09:02,306 She changed her mind? 152 00:09:02,434 --> 00:09:04,831 No, your mother never asked her. 153 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:08,916 Oh. Well... 154 00:09:10,925 --> 00:09:13,257 Do you have any other family that could take you? 155 00:09:14,469 --> 00:09:16,323 l don't know. 156 00:09:16,448 --> 00:09:18,558 What about your father? 157 00:09:18,683 --> 00:09:20,408 l don't know him. 158 00:09:22,610 --> 00:09:24,079 Do you know his name? 159 00:09:24,206 --> 00:09:26,697 l don't know him. 160 00:09:26,823 --> 00:09:28,452 [Woman] I'm due in court now. Could you please handle this 161 00:09:28,579 --> 00:09:30,687 and call me at my omice later? 162 00:09:30,814 --> 00:09:32,315 Just wait here a minute. 163 00:09:33,814 --> 00:09:35,379 - Laurie. - Nick. 164 00:09:35,506 --> 00:09:36,880 - What's going on with her father? - What? 165 00:09:37,006 --> 00:09:38,060 Samantha Gray, the blind girl. 166 00:09:38,187 --> 00:09:39,499 l can't find anything out about the father. 167 00:09:39,625 --> 00:09:40,998 That's because his parental rights were terminated. 168 00:09:41,125 --> 00:09:42,274 What happened? 169 00:09:42,402 --> 00:09:44,159 He was a heroin addict. He got high, 170 00:09:44,285 --> 00:09:45,914 there was a car accident about eight years ago-- 171 00:09:46,041 --> 00:09:47,031 a head-on collision. 172 00:09:47,159 --> 00:09:50,417 He killed the other driver and caused his daughter's blindness. 173 00:09:50,543 --> 00:09:52,077 So, his rights were terminated. 174 00:09:52,203 --> 00:09:53,927 Where do you want to send her? 175 00:09:54,054 --> 00:09:56,897 The Special Needs Wing of Metropolitan Hospital. 176 00:09:57,022 --> 00:09:59,354 Your Honor, Samantha Gray isn't mentally ill. 177 00:09:59,480 --> 00:10:01,364 There is simply nothing else available 178 00:10:01,491 --> 00:10:04,175 for a 14-year-old girl with Samantha's disability. 179 00:10:04,301 --> 00:10:06,058 - What about the school for the blind? - There are no openings. 180 00:10:06,184 --> 00:10:07,270 What, because it's private? 181 00:10:07,397 --> 00:10:08,388 This is not about money. 182 00:10:08,514 --> 00:10:10,624 l would just like to know that you have exhausted all other options. 183 00:10:10,748 --> 00:10:13,689 We are trying to locate an appropriate foster family 184 00:10:13,815 --> 00:10:14,964 or a special needs group home. 185 00:10:15,091 --> 00:10:17,742 Your Honor Metropolitan Psychiatiic Hospital 186 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:20,264 is not an appropriate placement for Samantha Gray. 187 00:10:20,389 --> 00:10:23,263 Miss Solt, you are confident there are no alternatives? 188 00:10:23,390 --> 00:10:24,925 Yes, I am, for now. 189 00:10:25,050 --> 00:10:27,223 I'll adjudicate Samantha dependant 190 00:10:27,349 --> 00:10:30,065 and place her in Metropolitan for 30 days. 191 00:10:30,190 --> 00:10:32,139 We'll revisit her placement next month. 192 00:10:32,265 --> 00:10:33,734 [bangs gavel] 193 00:10:38,172 --> 00:10:39,705 What does that mean, ''dependant''? 194 00:10:39,831 --> 00:10:41,428 lt means that you're a ward of the state. 195 00:10:41,554 --> 00:10:43,535 Ward of the state? 196 00:10:43,661 --> 00:10:46,473 Mr. Evans is here from Metropolitan to take Samantha. 197 00:10:46,598 --> 00:10:49,442 Uh, Laurie's going to take care of you now. 198 00:10:49,568 --> 00:10:51,899 - Where am I going? - I'm here, sweetie. 199 00:10:52,026 --> 00:10:53,815 You'll go with Laurie and Mr. Evans. 200 00:10:53,940 --> 00:10:55,729 - This is Mr. Evans. - Who's Mr. Evans? 201 00:10:55,856 --> 00:10:57,133 He's here from Metropolitan. 202 00:10:57,261 --> 00:10:58,954 I'm supposed to go with Angie. 203 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:00,774 Where are you taking me? l want to go with Angie! 204 00:11:00,901 --> 00:11:02,114 [Laurie] Sweetheart, you can't go with Angie. 205 00:11:02,242 --> 00:11:05,020 Let go of me! No, I want to go with Angie! 206 00:11:08,465 --> 00:11:10,926 Sir? Sir? Excuse me, sir? 207 00:11:12,297 --> 00:11:14,341 That girl--Samantha Gray-- where are they sending her? 208 00:11:14,467 --> 00:11:15,617 What? 209 00:11:15,744 --> 00:11:18,109 l met you yesterday at the hospice. l showed you where Agnes' room was. 210 00:11:18,170 --> 00:11:19,416 Oh, right. Yeah, thank you. 211 00:11:19,543 --> 00:11:20,789 Where are they sending Samantha. 212 00:11:20,915 --> 00:11:22,258 How do you know Samantha Gray? 213 00:11:22,384 --> 00:11:23,949 - I'm just interested. - Who are you? 214 00:11:24,077 --> 00:11:25,706 I'm her dad. 215 00:11:25,831 --> 00:11:27,205 Jim Gray. 216 00:11:28,449 --> 00:11:30,621 She's, uh-- 217 00:11:30,747 --> 00:11:32,249 l mean, she's all alone in the world-- 218 00:11:32,375 --> 00:11:34,708 Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Gray, but your parental rights have been terminated. 219 00:11:34,834 --> 00:11:36,176 Yes, I know that. 220 00:11:36,302 --> 00:11:38,922 lt's just... I started making preparations when I heard about Agnes-- 221 00:11:39,048 --> 00:11:40,613 As long as you understand there's nothing I can do. 222 00:11:40,739 --> 00:11:42,943 Your parental rights have been terminated. I'm sorry. 223 00:11:43,070 --> 00:11:44,155 Just talk to me for a second-- 224 00:11:44,283 --> 00:11:45,466 There's nothing I can do. 225 00:11:45,592 --> 00:11:47,253 I've got a nice apartment now, you know? 226 00:11:47,381 --> 00:11:49,425 And I got a good job. I'm working hard. 227 00:11:49,550 --> 00:11:51,434 Can't you just talk to me? 228 00:11:52,838 --> 00:11:54,596 She's my little girl. 229 00:11:56,158 --> 00:11:59,577 Well, I hope you at least send her to someplace nice. 230 00:12:08,864 --> 00:12:10,877 [knock on door] 231 00:12:12,534 --> 00:12:14,803 [knocking] 232 00:12:20,995 --> 00:12:21,985 - Hi. - Hi. 233 00:12:22,111 --> 00:12:23,229 I'm here to see Shannon. 234 00:12:23,357 --> 00:12:25,370 Oh, are you a friend of hers? 235 00:12:25,495 --> 00:12:28,083 Yes, sir. I'm Hank. I'm supposed to help her with some geometry. 236 00:12:28,208 --> 00:12:29,997 Oh. 237 00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:31,562 She didn't say anything about that. 238 00:12:31,689 --> 00:12:34,979 Oh, we just talked about it today. She was at soccer practice. 239 00:12:35,105 --> 00:12:37,341 She's, uh-- She's not feeling well right now. 240 00:12:37,466 --> 00:12:39,191 Oh. 241 00:12:39,317 --> 00:12:40,435 What? 242 00:12:40,563 --> 00:12:43,184 She's got a little problem that makes her feel, uh... 243 00:12:43,309 --> 00:12:44,490 not well. 244 00:12:44,618 --> 00:12:46,311 OK. 245 00:12:46,438 --> 00:12:48,546 - I'll tell her you came by. - Cool. 246 00:12:48,673 --> 00:12:50,014 - Hank, right? - Yeah. 247 00:12:50,139 --> 00:12:51,832 OK. 248 00:13:03,420 --> 00:13:04,665 You're working late? 249 00:13:04,793 --> 00:13:06,455 Yeah. 250 00:13:12,422 --> 00:13:14,371 So, my first day was, uh-- 251 00:13:14,497 --> 00:13:16,286 Oh, right. How was it? 252 00:13:16,412 --> 00:13:17,755 Heh. 253 00:13:19,063 --> 00:13:21,810 Heh. I think I'm in over my head. 254 00:13:21,936 --> 00:13:24,076 [Alvin] I'm back from the track. 255 00:13:24,202 --> 00:13:25,799 OK. 256 00:13:25,925 --> 00:13:28,097 I'm going to stay late, go over some of this stuff. 257 00:13:28,224 --> 00:13:30,908 You know, it's amazing-- some of these kids. You forget. 258 00:13:37,099 --> 00:13:38,663 You going to work late, too? 259 00:13:38,790 --> 00:13:40,068 No. 260 00:13:40,195 --> 00:13:44,093 Well, maybe we could, um... 261 00:13:46,005 --> 00:13:47,538 go get something to eat? 262 00:13:47,665 --> 00:13:49,518 I'm kind of hungry. 263 00:13:49,644 --> 00:13:51,817 [elevator dings] 264 00:13:54,242 --> 00:13:55,935 That's mine. 265 00:13:59,955 --> 00:14:01,552 [Nick] How did you get out? 266 00:14:02,701 --> 00:14:04,266 They weren't watching me. 267 00:14:04,392 --> 00:14:05,957 Because I'm blind. 268 00:14:07,808 --> 00:14:10,236 They didn't think I'd just walk out. 269 00:14:11,447 --> 00:14:13,460 lt's very loud at Metropolitan. 270 00:14:15,439 --> 00:14:17,067 l could hear the kids... 271 00:14:17,193 --> 00:14:19,334 and other people, screaming. 272 00:14:19,461 --> 00:14:21,760 lt was worse than at the hospice. 273 00:14:21,886 --> 00:14:23,003 lt was worse. 274 00:14:23,131 --> 00:14:25,207 So... 275 00:14:25,334 --> 00:14:27,188 l walked till it was quiet. 276 00:14:27,315 --> 00:14:29,967 Well, the judge isn't going to be very happy to know 277 00:14:30,090 --> 00:14:31,592 that you ran away from Metropolitan. 278 00:14:31,718 --> 00:14:33,890 I'm not crazy. 279 00:14:35,038 --> 00:14:36,379 l know. 280 00:14:36,506 --> 00:14:38,105 l don't want to go back. 281 00:14:38,232 --> 00:14:39,764 I'm not crazy. 282 00:14:55,895 --> 00:14:58,355 Appreciate you coming in so promptly, Mr. Fallin. 283 00:14:58,479 --> 00:15:00,812 We're hoping to put this to rest today. 284 00:15:02,216 --> 00:15:05,220 l received a copy of the test results, along with your complaint. 285 00:15:05,343 --> 00:15:06,334 We're-- 286 00:15:06,397 --> 00:15:08,154 The tests indicate that my client gave birth to a baby that-- 287 00:15:08,281 --> 00:15:10,677 That is genetically related to the woman, the mother 288 00:15:10,803 --> 00:15:11,890 but not to the father. 289 00:15:12,016 --> 00:15:14,668 She undeM/ent in vitro fertilization in your clinic 290 00:15:14,793 --> 00:15:17,253 and gave birth to a child that is half-African-American. 291 00:15:18,943 --> 00:15:20,604 She didn't get pregnant from that procedure. 292 00:15:20,731 --> 00:15:22,200 She got pregnant after. 293 00:15:23,221 --> 00:15:24,307 After? 294 00:15:24,434 --> 00:15:27,308 That's what you'll find when we produce Dr. Braxton's records. 295 00:15:27,435 --> 00:15:30,118 There haven't been any African-American men in this clinic. 296 00:15:30,244 --> 00:15:32,671 Actually, it's interesting, if you care to think about such things. 297 00:15:32,797 --> 00:15:34,395 She must have undergone the procedure, 298 00:15:34,522 --> 00:15:36,151 had a delayed egg release, and then-- 299 00:15:36,278 --> 00:15:39,216 You can prove you've never had an African-American client? 300 00:15:39,343 --> 00:15:43,719 Dr. Braxton's clinic doesn't draw sperm from the general public, Mr. Fallin. 301 00:15:49,973 --> 00:15:51,537 Nick, hi. 302 00:15:51,664 --> 00:15:55,370 l had to wait for the nanny to get back, so...sorry. 303 00:15:55,495 --> 00:15:56,516 lt's no problem. 304 00:15:56,644 --> 00:15:57,762 You needed to talk to me? 305 00:15:57,890 --> 00:15:59,327 Yeah. Do you want a drink or something? 306 00:15:59,454 --> 00:16:02,329 Oh, no. I'm not, um-- Not right now. 307 00:16:04,018 --> 00:16:05,679 Jackie, those tests-- 308 00:16:05,806 --> 00:16:08,042 it turns out that you are the biological parent. 309 00:16:08,169 --> 00:16:10,470 Oh. 310 00:16:11,711 --> 00:16:14,268 lt doesn't surprise you that you are the mother of the child, does it? 311 00:16:14,393 --> 00:16:15,607 No. 312 00:16:16,755 --> 00:16:18,864 Uh, could I have a vodka rocks, please? 313 00:16:21,884 --> 00:16:24,536 l met with Dr. Braxton and his attorney this morning. 314 00:16:21,881 --> 00:16:24,536 l met with Dr. Braxton and his attorney this morning. 315 00:16:24,662 --> 00:16:26,132 Right. 316 00:16:26,260 --> 00:16:29,075 - Regarding your lawsuit. - Right. 317 00:16:29,199 --> 00:16:31,725 - There is no lawsuit. - Right. 318 00:16:31,853 --> 00:16:34,636 Because you got pregnant after the procedure. So... 319 00:16:36,106 --> 00:16:39,463 before I contacted your husband, l thought that we should talk. 320 00:16:39,588 --> 00:16:42,563 We couldn't just keep this between us? 321 00:16:45,119 --> 00:16:46,782 That would be very dimicult. 322 00:16:46,909 --> 00:16:48,412 Right. 323 00:16:49,882 --> 00:16:51,289 OK. 324 00:17:06,053 --> 00:17:07,846 - Mr. Gray, this is-- - Jim. 325 00:17:07,971 --> 00:17:09,250 We met. 326 00:17:09,376 --> 00:17:10,624 This is Laurie Solt. 327 00:17:10,752 --> 00:17:13,152 Mr. Gray, I'm your-- Samantha's social worker. 328 00:17:13,276 --> 00:17:15,036 Good to know. 329 00:17:15,163 --> 00:17:17,593 - So, where is she? - She's in a shelter. 330 00:17:17,719 --> 00:17:19,128 Shelter? 331 00:17:19,255 --> 00:17:22,357 She's at Metropolitan Psychiatric Facility. 332 00:17:22,483 --> 00:17:24,499 Did something happen to her? 333 00:17:24,623 --> 00:17:26,797 No, she's fine. 334 00:17:26,925 --> 00:17:29,388 There's just no other alternatives. 335 00:17:32,775 --> 00:17:36,006 You know, um, l would've seen her lots and lots. 336 00:17:36,130 --> 00:17:38,528 Once I got out of prison and all that, l was going to see her a lot. 337 00:17:38,655 --> 00:17:40,573 Um... 338 00:17:40,701 --> 00:17:42,814 - but me and the city-- - The city? 339 00:17:42,938 --> 00:17:45,400 l don't come to Pittsburgh anymore. l can't. 340 00:17:45,528 --> 00:17:47,319 - You're here right now. - Yeah. 341 00:17:47,446 --> 00:17:49,587 That's right. I am here. 342 00:17:52,175 --> 00:17:54,607 Mr. Gray, about your request-- 343 00:17:54,733 --> 00:17:57,036 why should you be allowed to adopt your daughter? 344 00:18:00,198 --> 00:18:02,405 That's a two-year coin. 345 00:18:02,531 --> 00:18:04,548 I'm clean, you know? 346 00:18:04,675 --> 00:18:07,489 l have been good. I'm clean, you know? 347 00:18:07,613 --> 00:18:09,693 l have a good job, a nice apartment. 348 00:18:09,819 --> 00:18:11,131 l go to church. 349 00:18:11,257 --> 00:18:13,687 l live down in Bedford County, work for the highways, 350 00:18:13,814 --> 00:18:15,415 put in long hours, it tires me out, 351 00:18:15,540 --> 00:18:16,788 l come home, go to bed, that's it. 352 00:18:16,915 --> 00:18:19,761 Church, bible, bed. l have been good. 353 00:18:20,909 --> 00:18:22,925 And when I heard about Agnes-- who I loved very much-- 354 00:18:23,053 --> 00:18:25,355 l started to make plans. 355 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:26,760 Now... 356 00:18:29,188 --> 00:18:30,979 this is what the Social Services lady wrote 357 00:18:31,107 --> 00:18:32,545 when she came out to see my place. 358 00:18:32,672 --> 00:18:34,751 Look, right here. 359 00:18:34,877 --> 00:18:36,507 ''Acceptable.'' 360 00:18:38,458 --> 00:18:39,736 This is Bedford County. 361 00:18:39,863 --> 00:18:41,367 lt doesn't have anything to do with the potential adoption. 362 00:18:41,493 --> 00:18:43,572 But it's a home study. 363 00:18:43,699 --> 00:18:45,459 l mean, by a professional, just like you. 364 00:18:45,585 --> 00:18:47,953 Mr. Gray, I've been a social worker for 30 years. 365 00:18:48,079 --> 00:18:49,934 ln that time, I've recommended 366 00:18:50,059 --> 00:18:53,003 very few terminations of parental rights. 367 00:18:53,129 --> 00:18:55,527 lt's the legal equivalent of a death sentence. 368 00:18:55,654 --> 00:18:57,989 Do you understand? Termination. 369 00:18:58,051 --> 00:19:01,153 The court clearly thought your daughter would be better om without you. 370 00:19:01,280 --> 00:19:03,582 l understand what you're saying. 371 00:19:03,708 --> 00:19:05,724 Do you understand that I've changed? 372 00:19:11,986 --> 00:19:13,746 Fill out the application. 373 00:19:16,206 --> 00:19:17,580 [sighs] 374 00:19:20,647 --> 00:19:23,366 l was a junkie, you know? Yes, and I was sick. 375 00:19:23,493 --> 00:19:24,676 Yes, but that-- 376 00:19:24,803 --> 00:19:26,850 Right, so, you're going to need to hire a lawyer. 377 00:19:26,977 --> 00:19:28,480 l had problems. 378 00:19:28,607 --> 00:19:30,686 But that does not mean I didn't Iove my wife and or my little girl. 379 00:19:30,812 --> 00:19:33,115 And I lived with that, and I have made most of my amends. 380 00:19:33,241 --> 00:19:34,968 And I am here to get my little girl back. 381 00:19:35,095 --> 00:19:36,662 lf you're going to represent yourself, 382 00:19:36,791 --> 00:19:38,294 then I will help you fill out the forms. 383 00:19:38,421 --> 00:19:41,170 Here's my card. OK? 384 00:19:41,296 --> 00:19:42,512 How's Samantha doing? 385 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:44,143 Well, she seems fine. 386 00:19:45,451 --> 00:19:47,947 You know, I'd watch her at the hospice. 387 00:19:48,072 --> 00:19:50,376 She doesn't even look like a little girl anymore. 388 00:19:52,994 --> 00:19:55,873 So, are you going to tell her about this? 389 00:19:55,999 --> 00:19:57,374 Yes, she's my client. 390 00:19:57,501 --> 00:19:59,356 Well, good luck with that. 391 00:20:16,072 --> 00:20:17,671 You taught English in high school. 392 00:20:17,798 --> 00:20:19,141 Ninth and tenth grades. 393 00:20:19,267 --> 00:20:20,675 You have a son. 394 00:20:20,801 --> 00:20:23,490 Anthony, 19. He attends Colgate. 395 00:20:23,616 --> 00:20:25,598 Oh, excellent. Good. 396 00:20:25,725 --> 00:20:27,644 So, how many, uh-- 397 00:20:27,769 --> 00:20:30,168 how many years have you been a nanny? 398 00:20:30,294 --> 00:20:31,861 Three years. Um... 399 00:20:31,989 --> 00:20:33,909 l was working with twin boys. 400 00:20:34,035 --> 00:20:37,298 The reference letter is in the folder I gave you. 401 00:20:37,423 --> 00:20:38,702 Oh, OK. 402 00:20:38,830 --> 00:20:41,419 Mr. Fallin, I don't mean to be presumptuous, 403 00:20:41,545 --> 00:20:44,423 but I like to know what the parents' expectations are. 404 00:20:44,550 --> 00:20:46,151 Expectations? 405 00:20:46,277 --> 00:20:49,539 Well, Shannon's your foster child. 406 00:20:49,664 --> 00:20:51,680 You don't know how long you're going to have her. 407 00:20:51,742 --> 00:20:54,780 She's in a new home, a new school. 408 00:20:54,905 --> 00:20:56,537 l just-- 409 00:20:56,664 --> 00:21:00,088 I'm just concerned about adding yet another element. 410 00:21:00,211 --> 00:21:02,100 Oh. 411 00:21:02,226 --> 00:21:04,464 Well, I appreciate that, Helena. 412 00:21:04,590 --> 00:21:07,022 But, uh, you're the one I want. 413 00:21:07,147 --> 00:21:09,964 So, just name your price, Iet me know when you can start. 414 00:21:10,089 --> 00:21:12,518 lt's not just about the money. 415 00:21:13,733 --> 00:21:15,651 Well, then come meet Shannon, 416 00:21:15,777 --> 00:21:17,696 and I promise you, you'll love her. 417 00:21:17,823 --> 00:21:20,638 l can promise you that. 418 00:21:22,874 --> 00:21:24,985 Your father is in Pittsburgh. 419 00:21:25,111 --> 00:21:26,935 - My father? - Right. 420 00:21:27,060 --> 00:21:29,363 He came here to see me? 421 00:21:29,488 --> 00:21:32,432 Uh, he wants to try and adopt you. 422 00:21:34,476 --> 00:21:35,979 What's he like? 423 00:21:37,320 --> 00:21:40,136 Well, he seems like he's-- he's trying. 424 00:21:42,884 --> 00:21:44,194 Can I see him? 425 00:21:44,321 --> 00:21:47,263 Samantha, how much do you know about your father. 426 00:21:49,433 --> 00:21:51,064 My mother said that he was a drug addict, 427 00:21:51,191 --> 00:21:52,565 that he made me blind. 428 00:21:53,686 --> 00:21:56,277 Do you understand that his parental rights have been terminated? 429 00:21:56,402 --> 00:21:59,185 No. No one told me that. 430 00:21:59,311 --> 00:22:02,061 That means that legally he isn't your dad anymore. 431 00:22:02,186 --> 00:22:04,106 lt's impossible? 432 00:22:04,233 --> 00:22:05,642 Even if he's changed? 433 00:22:05,767 --> 00:22:09,157 lt's highly unlikely. 434 00:22:11,296 --> 00:22:15,199 Even if I maybe wanted him to be? 435 00:22:15,324 --> 00:22:17,884 You said yourself you don't know him. 436 00:22:19,159 --> 00:22:20,854 Even if you did-- 437 00:22:22,419 --> 00:22:24,755 What I mean to say is, there's no reason to believe-- 438 00:22:24,881 --> 00:22:26,545 Right, but... 439 00:22:26,670 --> 00:22:28,813 do you think that l could just see him? 440 00:22:35,909 --> 00:22:37,730 You're getting her hopes up for no reason. 441 00:22:37,859 --> 00:22:39,618 No judge is going to overturn a termination. 442 00:22:39,744 --> 00:22:40,704 OK. 443 00:22:40,831 --> 00:22:43,231 Why do you even think this guy is worth our time? 444 00:22:43,356 --> 00:22:44,635 Nick. 445 00:22:44,763 --> 00:22:46,137 Laurie. 446 00:22:46,264 --> 00:22:47,639 Hi. 447 00:22:48,788 --> 00:22:50,259 I'm sorry. 448 00:22:51,570 --> 00:22:52,850 Hi. 449 00:22:56,110 --> 00:22:57,196 Alvin. 450 00:22:58,570 --> 00:23:00,872 - Where have you been? - The track. Why? 451 00:23:00,999 --> 00:23:02,439 You got a case for me? 452 00:23:11,355 --> 00:23:13,784 - Hey, Mr. Fallin. - Hey. 453 00:23:13,912 --> 00:23:15,799 These, uh-- 454 00:23:15,925 --> 00:23:18,101 These forms you gave me for the adoption stuff are really confusing. 455 00:23:18,227 --> 00:23:19,987 - Mr. Gray, we just met-- - Jim. 456 00:23:20,112 --> 00:23:22,768 Jim. Jim, we just met with Samantha. She's agreed to meet with you. 457 00:23:22,893 --> 00:23:24,077 Really? 458 00:23:24,203 --> 00:23:25,771 - When? - Tomorrow afternoon. 459 00:23:25,899 --> 00:23:27,721 [laughs] That is-- This is great. 460 00:23:27,848 --> 00:23:29,608 Thank you. Thank you. l mean, this means something, right? 461 00:23:29,733 --> 00:23:31,622 Well, it means that she's agreed to meet with you. 462 00:23:31,747 --> 00:23:34,146 This is great. l don't know what to say. 463 00:23:34,272 --> 00:23:35,712 Could you help me with these? 464 00:23:35,837 --> 00:23:38,589 Not yet. Let's just meet with her and see what happens, OK? 465 00:23:38,715 --> 00:23:41,562 OK, yeah. It's just-- one of them is this essay 466 00:23:41,687 --> 00:23:43,862 about why I want to be her dad. And I am her dad, right? 467 00:23:43,989 --> 00:23:46,355 lt's about explaining myself, I guess. 468 00:23:46,481 --> 00:23:48,977 - I'm sure you'll do fine. - You think? 469 00:23:49,103 --> 00:23:51,502 OK, well...thank you. 470 00:23:51,629 --> 00:23:53,036 Do you want to grab a cup of coffee? 471 00:23:53,162 --> 00:23:54,792 l have to get back to work. 472 00:23:54,920 --> 00:23:57,446 OK, all right. Thank you. And, Mr. Fallin... 473 00:23:57,573 --> 00:23:59,684 do you know where there's a meeting around here? 474 00:23:59,810 --> 00:24:02,658 You know, ''Hi, my name is Jim. I'm a drug addict.'' 475 00:24:02,784 --> 00:24:04,414 Um... 476 00:24:06,682 --> 00:24:10,201 l think there may be one on 5th, 477 00:24:10,325 --> 00:24:11,734 at the old Calvary Church. 478 00:24:11,861 --> 00:24:13,620 OK, I appreciate it. Thank you. 479 00:24:13,748 --> 00:24:15,666 Thank you, Mr. Fallin, thank you. 480 00:24:27,189 --> 00:24:29,719 Big doings at the country club Friday night. 481 00:24:29,844 --> 00:24:31,446 What? 482 00:24:31,573 --> 00:24:33,526 Annual Father-Daughter Dance. 483 00:24:33,653 --> 00:24:35,447 l made reservations... 484 00:24:35,575 --> 00:24:37,367 if you're game. 485 00:24:37,494 --> 00:24:38,582 Heh. 486 00:24:38,710 --> 00:24:40,151 What did you tell Hank? 487 00:24:40,215 --> 00:24:41,559 Who? 488 00:24:41,686 --> 00:24:43,767 Hank, that boy who came over here. 489 00:24:46,743 --> 00:24:48,664 You told him about my period, didn't you? 490 00:24:48,791 --> 00:24:51,320 You said I wasn't feeling good. l was feeling fine. 491 00:24:56,151 --> 00:24:58,553 You know what, honey? 492 00:24:58,678 --> 00:25:00,535 And I should've told you this earlier. 493 00:25:00,664 --> 00:25:03,064 But I think that you need a woman in your life 494 00:25:03,191 --> 00:25:07,194 to talk to, help you with your homework, cook for you, and... 495 00:25:07,320 --> 00:25:09,048 What are you talking about? 496 00:25:09,177 --> 00:25:10,392 I'm talking about a nanny. 497 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:12,186 - A nanny? - Yes. 498 00:25:12,313 --> 00:25:15,708 And this afternoon l interviewed a young lady, 499 00:25:15,834 --> 00:25:18,393 and I think she's absolutely terrific. 500 00:25:18,521 --> 00:25:20,027 [doorbell rings] 501 00:25:20,153 --> 00:25:22,523 Guess what? I think that's her. 502 00:25:22,649 --> 00:25:23,642 Burton-- 503 00:25:23,769 --> 00:25:26,171 Honey, I just want you to meet her, all right? 504 00:25:26,298 --> 00:25:29,021 See if you like her, OK? 505 00:25:33,787 --> 00:25:35,324 [Burton] Thanks for coming. 506 00:25:37,049 --> 00:25:39,450 So, Shannon, say hi to Helena. 507 00:25:39,513 --> 00:25:40,763 This is Shannon. 508 00:25:40,889 --> 00:25:42,683 lt's a pleasure to meet you, Shannon. 509 00:25:42,811 --> 00:25:44,574 Helena was a teacher. 510 00:25:44,700 --> 00:25:48,573 l thought maybe she could help you with some things, and, uh... 511 00:25:59,485 --> 00:26:01,629 - Nicholas, good morning. - Good morning. 512 00:26:03,292 --> 00:26:05,214 Did, uh, you-- 513 00:26:05,341 --> 00:26:08,831 Did the two of you have a chance to discuss your situation last night? 514 00:26:08,956 --> 00:26:10,559 That's why we're here. 515 00:26:12,317 --> 00:26:13,790 Mrs. Aaronson, did you-- 516 00:26:13,917 --> 00:26:17,087 Not really, just regular talk. 517 00:26:18,654 --> 00:26:20,383 OK, uh-- 518 00:26:20,509 --> 00:26:22,335 Well, uh-- 519 00:26:22,461 --> 00:26:26,369 l don't like to be in the middle of a person matter. 520 00:26:26,493 --> 00:26:28,288 But, Mr. Aaronson, there's been a development-- 521 00:26:28,414 --> 00:26:30,176 We want to keep our baby. 522 00:26:30,303 --> 00:26:33,217 So, this whole suit thing-- it's so stupid. 523 00:26:33,343 --> 00:26:34,368 What's the development? 524 00:26:34,495 --> 00:26:36,162 Honey, come on, let's go home. 525 00:26:36,224 --> 00:26:38,367 This whole thing is so stupid. l don't even know what we're doing here. 526 00:26:38,494 --> 00:26:40,258 No. What's the development? 527 00:26:40,383 --> 00:26:41,951 l think what Mrs. Aaronson is trying to say 528 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:43,968 is that she doesn't think this suit makes sense anymore. 529 00:26:44,095 --> 00:26:45,504 Why? 530 00:26:49,407 --> 00:26:51,682 - OK. - What, Jackie? 531 00:26:51,809 --> 00:26:53,891 - I got pregnant. - You got pregnant. 532 00:26:54,017 --> 00:26:55,585 After I went to the clinic. 533 00:26:55,711 --> 00:26:57,217 - After. - With another-- 534 00:26:57,345 --> 00:27:00,419 You got pregnant with another man. 535 00:27:02,818 --> 00:27:04,900 - Whose baby is it? - Albert-- 536 00:27:05,025 --> 00:27:06,691 Whose baby is it? 537 00:27:08,450 --> 00:27:12,772 I'm sorry. Uh, we no longer have a claim against the clinic, so... 538 00:27:22,657 --> 00:27:25,574 Elaine. Esther. Bob. 539 00:27:27,395 --> 00:27:29,314 l didn't know there was a board meeting today. 540 00:27:32,642 --> 00:27:34,436 You know, it's funny. 541 00:27:34,563 --> 00:27:37,414 Looking at these old cases makes me wonder-- 542 00:27:37,540 --> 00:27:38,885 did we make a difference? 543 00:27:39,012 --> 00:27:41,574 I mean, çan we make a difference? 544 00:27:41,701 --> 00:27:44,777 Are we butterfly wings? Are we the wind? 545 00:27:44,900 --> 00:27:46,406 lt's like the horses. 546 00:27:46,532 --> 00:27:48,743 You try to figure out which one's the best fit for the track, 547 00:27:48,869 --> 00:27:51,495 runs harder, or prettier. 548 00:27:51,620 --> 00:27:54,087 But when you admit that it's chaotic-- 549 00:27:54,213 --> 00:27:56,071 Alvin, thank you. 550 00:27:56,196 --> 00:27:58,406 We can talk after the meeting. l can take it from here. 551 00:27:58,533 --> 00:28:00,135 Yeah, you'll, uh-- 552 00:28:00,261 --> 00:28:02,150 Give you, what, a half hour or so? 553 00:28:02,277 --> 00:28:03,398 Probably. 554 00:28:03,525 --> 00:28:05,735 Right. Uh, I might be gone by then. 555 00:28:05,862 --> 00:28:07,623 But, uh, maybe not. 556 00:28:07,749 --> 00:28:09,414 Let's just see. 557 00:28:09,541 --> 00:28:11,305 Right. Let's just see. 558 00:28:15,943 --> 00:28:19,273 Now, this essay about why l want to be Samantha's dad. 559 00:28:19,398 --> 00:28:21,609 Um, should I read it to you? 560 00:28:21,735 --> 00:28:22,985 [knock on door] 561 00:28:23,111 --> 00:28:24,841 l think I'm going to head out to the track. 562 00:28:24,967 --> 00:28:27,465 - Mind telling Lulu for me? - OK. 563 00:28:27,591 --> 00:28:29,001 Thanks. 564 00:28:30,697 --> 00:28:31,913 Can I read this to you? 565 00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:33,863 Uh, no, that's fine. 566 00:28:33,991 --> 00:28:36,011 There's this part in it about my sponsor, 567 00:28:36,138 --> 00:28:37,642 if you think that's OK. Um... 568 00:28:37,769 --> 00:28:39,017 Your sponsor? 569 00:28:39,144 --> 00:28:41,321 Yeah, how he said it's OK for me to be in a relationship-- 570 00:28:41,448 --> 00:28:43,178 have a relationship, you know? 571 00:28:43,305 --> 00:28:45,545 l mean, you're supposed to wait a little while, 572 00:28:45,671 --> 00:28:47,434 make sure you're ready. 573 00:28:49,449 --> 00:28:52,140 Uh...we should go. 574 00:28:54,409 --> 00:28:57,004 Lulu, Alvin wanted me to tell you he's gone to the track. 575 00:28:57,129 --> 00:28:58,571 Hey, do you have a second? 576 00:28:58,697 --> 00:29:01,261 Yeah. I'll be right there. 577 00:29:01,387 --> 00:29:03,500 l think that Alvin's trying to get me to fire him. 578 00:29:04,649 --> 00:29:05,771 Do it. 579 00:29:05,899 --> 00:29:07,372 [sighs] 580 00:29:07,498 --> 00:29:09,804 - Are you busy with that case? - Yeah. 581 00:29:09,931 --> 00:29:11,852 Well, I heard that woman died when you were there. 582 00:29:11,981 --> 00:29:14,029 l mean, I didn't think about your mother. 583 00:29:14,154 --> 00:29:15,178 That's not important. 584 00:29:15,306 --> 00:29:16,267 - I should've thought about it. - I'm fine. 585 00:29:16,395 --> 00:29:18,284 Well, I'm sorry, Nick, to have to send you there. 586 00:29:18,410 --> 00:29:19,820 Thank you. 587 00:29:22,027 --> 00:29:23,437 Ready? 588 00:29:23,564 --> 00:29:25,644 One, two, three. 589 00:29:25,772 --> 00:29:27,693 One, two, three. 590 00:29:27,820 --> 00:29:30,156 One, two, three. 591 00:29:30,284 --> 00:29:33,165 One--and make a little turn. 592 00:29:33,292 --> 00:29:34,573 And that turns into a box step. 593 00:29:34,702 --> 00:29:36,111 - Hi. - Hey. 594 00:29:36,237 --> 00:29:39,022 No, don't stop. That was excellent, sweetheart. 595 00:29:39,149 --> 00:29:41,198 She's learning the foxtrot as well. 596 00:29:41,325 --> 00:29:42,733 Oh, great, great. 597 00:29:42,859 --> 00:29:44,558 So, you want to-- 598 00:29:44,685 --> 00:29:46,126 you want to dance? 599 00:29:46,254 --> 00:29:48,624 - Burton. - No? 600 00:29:48,749 --> 00:29:51,312 I've got to-- My homework, OK? 601 00:29:51,437 --> 00:29:52,752 OK. 602 00:29:54,284 --> 00:29:56,753 That was, um-- That was nice of you. 603 00:29:56,880 --> 00:29:58,640 No problem. 604 00:30:00,879 --> 00:30:02,095 She's a good dancer. 605 00:30:02,222 --> 00:30:05,393 Yes, she is. I'm sorry we made a mess. 606 00:30:05,518 --> 00:30:07,890 Oh, no, don't worry about that. 607 00:30:08,016 --> 00:30:10,354 So, what do you think about Shannon? 608 00:30:10,480 --> 00:30:12,082 Well, l-- 609 00:30:12,207 --> 00:30:14,033 l think that she's-- 610 00:30:14,160 --> 00:30:16,722 She has good instincts, but she's, um-- 611 00:30:16,847 --> 00:30:20,468 she's at least a grade behind, and she can-- 612 00:30:20,593 --> 00:30:22,513 she has a way with the truth. 613 00:30:22,640 --> 00:30:23,665 [chuckles] 614 00:30:23,792 --> 00:30:25,329 A way with the truth, right. 615 00:30:25,393 --> 00:30:28,499 Listen, if you're asking me if it's too... 616 00:30:28,625 --> 00:30:30,227 Too late? 617 00:30:30,353 --> 00:30:32,724 lt's never that, Mr. Fallin. 618 00:30:32,849 --> 00:30:34,355 Never. Never that. 619 00:30:34,482 --> 00:30:37,653 So, you want to-- you want to stay? 620 00:30:38,834 --> 00:30:40,884 - Yes. - Good. 621 00:30:41,011 --> 00:30:42,771 Good. 622 00:30:42,897 --> 00:30:44,530 Thank you. 623 00:30:46,097 --> 00:30:47,282 She's, um-- 624 00:30:47,410 --> 00:30:49,876 she's really excited about this dance. 625 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,891 A night out with you, a new dress. 626 00:30:52,017 --> 00:30:54,484 She's really excited. 627 00:31:03,634 --> 00:31:05,686 Do you want to call me Dad or Jim? 628 00:31:07,348 --> 00:31:08,596 Dad. 629 00:31:08,725 --> 00:31:10,037 l think Dad's nice. 630 00:31:10,163 --> 00:31:11,573 Yeah. 631 00:31:11,700 --> 00:31:14,614 And you? Um, are you Samantha or Sam? 632 00:31:14,741 --> 00:31:16,248 Samantha. 633 00:31:16,373 --> 00:31:21,562 You've just--you've just grown up so beautifully, you know? 634 00:31:21,685 --> 00:31:23,157 - I have? - Yeah. 635 00:31:24,661 --> 00:31:27,703 You should see me. I'm kind of goofy-looking? Ha ha! 636 00:31:28,950 --> 00:31:30,616 Lucky for you, you look like your mom. 637 00:31:30,741 --> 00:31:31,957 You think Mom was pretty? 638 00:31:32,086 --> 00:31:34,328 Yes, she was. She was really pretty. 639 00:31:37,973 --> 00:31:40,247 Do you mind if l-- 640 00:31:41,752 --> 00:31:42,808 What? 641 00:31:42,933 --> 00:31:45,305 Can you lean toward me? 642 00:31:46,423 --> 00:31:47,992 ls that allowed? 643 00:31:52,536 --> 00:31:54,168 Here. 644 00:32:09,240 --> 00:32:10,521 You're not that bad. 645 00:32:10,648 --> 00:32:12,057 [laughs] 646 00:32:12,184 --> 00:32:15,195 l got both my eyes, my nose, my mouth. 647 00:32:15,322 --> 00:32:16,954 [clicks] All my teeth. 648 00:32:17,081 --> 00:32:18,362 Me, too. 649 00:32:18,488 --> 00:32:20,089 Yeah. 650 00:32:21,689 --> 00:32:24,348 Samantha, um, about everything-- 651 00:32:24,474 --> 00:32:25,755 You don't have to say anything. 652 00:32:25,882 --> 00:32:27,548 Well, let me--let me-- 653 00:32:27,674 --> 00:32:30,044 l did this to you. 654 00:32:30,170 --> 00:32:33,116 And if nothing else comes of this, 655 00:32:33,242 --> 00:32:36,285 at least you can finally hear me say how sorry I am. 656 00:32:38,521 --> 00:32:41,404 I'm--I'm really sorry, honey. 657 00:32:42,842 --> 00:32:44,411 [crying] I'm sorry. 658 00:32:47,163 --> 00:32:48,828 She doesn't belong there. 659 00:32:48,956 --> 00:32:52,384 l mean, it's for retarded people. She doesn't belong in that place. 660 00:32:52,509 --> 00:32:54,749 Samantha signed a consent form. 661 00:32:54,875 --> 00:32:55,963 - Do you understand? - Yeah. 662 00:32:56,090 --> 00:32:57,340 Are you ready for the hearing? 663 00:32:57,468 --> 00:32:59,518 About that--do you think I could make it home before Thursday night? 664 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:00,924 Thursday night? 665 00:33:01,053 --> 00:33:02,621 Yeah, there's this meeting l usually speak at 666 00:33:02,748 --> 00:33:03,965 back home in Bedford, 667 00:33:04,092 --> 00:33:06,047 and I just don't want to be in Pittsburgh any longer than I have to be. 668 00:33:06,173 --> 00:33:08,446 l don't think we can get it done that fast. 669 00:33:08,571 --> 00:33:10,591 Man, I just don't know. l don't know what I'm doing. 670 00:33:10,718 --> 00:33:11,677 What? 671 00:33:11,806 --> 00:33:13,695 l mean, you've seen her, you know? She's beautiful, 672 00:33:13,822 --> 00:33:16,032 and she's grown up, and my life is a joke. 673 00:33:16,157 --> 00:33:17,407 lt's just-- 674 00:33:17,533 --> 00:33:18,974 l don't know. I don't-- 675 00:33:19,037 --> 00:33:20,703 [sighs] 676 00:33:20,829 --> 00:33:22,975 This is how I used to think about myself, I know. 677 00:33:23,103 --> 00:33:25,888 - I can do this, right? - Right. 678 00:33:26,014 --> 00:33:28,160 Because I'm better now, right? 679 00:33:29,951 --> 00:33:32,352 l can do this. I'm her daddy. l can do this. 680 00:33:36,990 --> 00:33:38,337 This is where I'm staying. 681 00:33:41,536 --> 00:33:42,656 Nice place. 682 00:33:42,782 --> 00:33:43,999 [laughs] 683 00:33:44,128 --> 00:33:45,921 Not really, but it's cheap. 684 00:33:46,048 --> 00:33:48,546 l live two hours away from here-- you know, in Bedford. 685 00:33:48,672 --> 00:33:50,018 - Do you know it? - No. 686 00:33:50,144 --> 00:33:51,937 Bedford's really nice. 687 00:33:52,064 --> 00:33:54,084 lt's quiet, it's peaceful. 688 00:33:56,481 --> 00:33:59,812 Do you want to come up for a while, maybe watch a movie? 689 00:33:59,938 --> 00:34:01,890 No, no. 690 00:34:02,016 --> 00:34:04,739 l, uh-- l can buy you dinner. 691 00:34:04,864 --> 00:34:06,721 There's a nice diner down the street. 692 00:34:08,995 --> 00:34:10,661 Come on. 693 00:34:10,785 --> 00:34:13,315 There's a meeting I go to... 694 00:34:13,443 --> 00:34:15,653 over at the Calvary Church. 695 00:34:15,714 --> 00:34:17,699 - What? - It starts at 8:00. 696 00:34:23,810 --> 00:34:25,188 All right. 697 00:34:38,743 --> 00:34:39,829 Hey. 698 00:34:39,854 --> 00:34:41,232 Oh, Burton, you caught me. 699 00:34:41,359 --> 00:34:43,089 Oh, no, that's all right. 700 00:34:43,216 --> 00:34:44,917 Shannon was upstairs, so I snuck a butt. 701 00:34:45,043 --> 00:34:46,421 Oh, OK. 702 00:34:46,548 --> 00:34:48,116 - You got another one? - Yeah, sure. 703 00:34:48,242 --> 00:34:49,621 Hey, Burton. 704 00:34:49,750 --> 00:34:51,415 Oh, honey, listen... 705 00:34:51,541 --> 00:34:54,522 one of my clients has a problem, so tonight might be a little tricky. 706 00:34:54,648 --> 00:34:56,123 I'm going to be there, 707 00:34:56,250 --> 00:34:58,587 - but just maybe a few minutes late. - Oh. 708 00:34:58,716 --> 00:35:01,567 Now, the good news is Nick is going to be able to drive you over there. 709 00:35:01,691 --> 00:35:03,101 - Nick? - Yeah. 710 00:35:03,228 --> 00:35:04,703 He's going to be your escort until I get there. 711 00:35:04,830 --> 00:35:06,911 You're going to have fun all the way around, OK? 712 00:35:07,039 --> 00:35:08,449 - Yeah. - All righty. 713 00:35:08,576 --> 00:35:09,952 See you soon. 714 00:35:10,080 --> 00:35:11,587 Bye. 715 00:35:22,056 --> 00:35:23,209 You wanted to see me? 716 00:35:23,337 --> 00:35:24,587 Yeah. 717 00:35:24,713 --> 00:35:26,380 Some bad news about Aaronson's wife. 718 00:35:26,507 --> 00:35:28,205 - What happened? - There was an accident. 719 00:35:28,332 --> 00:35:30,800 What did he do to her? 720 00:35:30,926 --> 00:35:32,367 lt seems there was an argument. 721 00:35:32,495 --> 00:35:33,872 She fell down the stairs. 722 00:35:33,999 --> 00:35:36,404 Potentially a blow to the head before she fell. 723 00:35:36,530 --> 00:35:38,036 Potentially? 724 00:35:38,163 --> 00:35:40,470 - I don't have all the facts yet. - Is she all right? 725 00:35:40,597 --> 00:35:42,583 No, she's badly hurt. Her brain. 726 00:35:42,709 --> 00:35:44,695 They already arrested Albert. 727 00:35:44,824 --> 00:35:47,451 l sent Clay and Sadie down there. I'll have to go down there myself. 728 00:35:47,577 --> 00:35:49,306 l promised Shannon 729 00:35:49,433 --> 00:35:52,768 I'd take her to the Father-Daughter Dance at the club tonight. 730 00:35:52,892 --> 00:35:55,168 l have no idea how long I'll be with Albert, so-- 731 00:35:55,293 --> 00:35:56,510 Oh, Dad, Dad-- 732 00:35:56,637 --> 00:35:59,360 Just drive her over there, and I'll catch up. 733 00:35:59,487 --> 00:36:01,987 - Just drive her there? - Yeah, right. 734 00:36:25,200 --> 00:36:26,929 Samantha's case is up. 735 00:36:27,056 --> 00:36:28,306 All right. 736 00:36:28,434 --> 00:36:29,939 Where is he? 737 00:36:30,065 --> 00:36:31,539 l don't know. 738 00:36:31,668 --> 00:36:33,623 Well... 739 00:36:33,748 --> 00:36:35,190 she's up. 740 00:36:37,911 --> 00:36:39,256 Um... 741 00:36:41,017 --> 00:36:42,748 will you be OK here? 742 00:36:42,874 --> 00:36:46,110 His hotel room is just a block away. I'll be right back. 743 00:37:18,609 --> 00:37:20,274 I'm late. 744 00:37:35,834 --> 00:37:37,950 Your-- Your dad went home. 745 00:37:39,709 --> 00:37:41,696 So, um... 746 00:37:41,823 --> 00:37:44,195 your next hearing is in 28 days. 747 00:37:45,762 --> 00:37:47,043 OK. 748 00:37:47,169 --> 00:37:49,541 And we will get you moved then. 749 00:37:51,141 --> 00:37:52,838 28 days. 750 00:37:54,116 --> 00:37:55,881 That's when we'll move you. 751 00:37:59,082 --> 00:38:01,004 You said that. 752 00:38:17,779 --> 00:38:19,318 Mr. Aaronson. 753 00:38:19,445 --> 00:38:21,562 Hello, Nicholas. 754 00:38:24,057 --> 00:38:25,979 Did you see your dad outside? 755 00:38:27,579 --> 00:38:29,052 Yes, I did. 756 00:38:31,356 --> 00:38:33,343 Mr. Aaronson, uh... 757 00:38:33,470 --> 00:38:35,522 about Sarah-- 758 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:37,728 Sarah? 759 00:38:37,857 --> 00:38:39,651 Your child. 760 00:38:44,325 --> 00:38:47,209 ls there anyone that can take care of her? 761 00:38:47,335 --> 00:38:49,096 She's with a nanny. 762 00:38:50,600 --> 00:38:53,869 Well, legally, the biological father has rights. 763 00:38:53,995 --> 00:38:55,244 He does? 764 00:38:55,370 --> 00:38:57,391 Legally. 765 00:38:57,517 --> 00:39:01,585 But I'm prepared to help you if you-- 766 00:39:01,711 --> 00:39:03,827 What? 767 00:39:05,777 --> 00:39:07,572 lf you wish to keep her. 768 00:39:09,428 --> 00:39:10,805 Oh. 769 00:39:12,213 --> 00:39:13,686 No. 770 00:39:13,814 --> 00:39:15,609 Thank you, no. 771 00:39:23,997 --> 00:39:25,598 Have you met the father? 772 00:39:28,192 --> 00:39:30,756 She said they were just friends. 773 00:39:30,882 --> 00:39:33,541 l even gave him a job at one of my stores. 774 00:39:34,916 --> 00:39:36,871 l gave that guy a job. 775 00:39:45,065 --> 00:39:46,122 Oh, Alvin? 776 00:39:46,250 --> 00:39:47,371 I'm on my way to the track. 777 00:39:47,499 --> 00:39:49,773 I'm up $3,000 so far-- an astonishing run. 778 00:39:49,900 --> 00:39:52,113 Alvin, understand that if you choose not to do your job, 779 00:39:52,239 --> 00:39:53,232 then I will have to-- 780 00:39:53,359 --> 00:39:55,570 - What? Fire me? - Yes. 781 00:39:55,696 --> 00:39:57,843 I've already been fired, Lulu, trust me. 782 00:39:57,969 --> 00:40:00,533 I'm already dead to this place. 783 00:40:00,594 --> 00:40:02,614 Nick. Whose baby? 784 00:40:02,742 --> 00:40:04,567 This is Sarah Aaronson. 785 00:40:04,693 --> 00:40:07,480 The biological father doesn't want her. 786 00:40:07,607 --> 00:40:10,715 Mother's dead. I've got to go. 787 00:40:12,506 --> 00:40:15,069 Hey. Hey. 788 00:40:16,797 --> 00:40:18,784 Hi. 789 00:40:18,910 --> 00:40:20,641 Yeah, it's OK. 790 00:40:23,488 --> 00:40:25,250 - Call Social Services. - OK. 791 00:40:25,376 --> 00:40:27,108 I'll set up a shelter here. 792 00:40:27,236 --> 00:40:28,613 All right. 793 00:40:47,024 --> 00:40:48,850 l think this is the last one. 794 00:40:50,099 --> 00:40:51,540 So, uh... 795 00:40:58,486 --> 00:41:00,634 You know, uh, if you want... 796 00:41:02,007 --> 00:41:04,188 l can dance with you. 797 00:41:05,787 --> 00:41:07,325 lf you want. 798 00:41:19,170 --> 00:41:20,387 Come on.