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Previously on The Firm.

A friend of mine's been charged with murder.

I want you to represent him.

He told you about our arrangement.

If we get your friend released, do you leave us alone?

What was the deal?

We finish this now, whatever it takes to put the Moralto family behind us.

Alan Harper is a problem. He is smart, ambitious, thorough.

How thorough?

Why? Is there something that he shouldn't find out? In college, there

was a girl.

Wendy Vale? Yes. She filed a complaint against me with the campus police.

He tried to choke you. I tried to stop him. I told him to stop, but to look in

his eyes, it was rage.

I'm upset about what I said on the stand, that I knew he wanted to kill me.

It wasn't like that.

Why did you lie?

Mr. Harper was pushing me.

Did you coach that witness? No, I did not.

Somebody got to her. We are moving that Alan Harper would be disqualified.

Have your officers sign someone else. You're out.

Good work should be rewarded.

You're not cut out to be boss.

You kill Antonio, but McDeer still lives?

Well, there's the door.

Uh,

he knows I'm here.

Mr. Reynolds is in a business meeting.

You want to go tell him to hurry up?

Anything?

Not yet.

He's Johnny's brother. He doesn't want to talk.

Johnny Ducks.

One of my father's best guys.

I don't know who took the shot, but Johnny had to give the order.

We'll find him.

The worst part is he's one of my best earners. Killing him is going to cost me

money. Listen, boss, we need to talk.

I mean, all this fighting within the family, we still got to do business out

there.

We've got a big problem.

How big?

About the size of Moscow.

The Russians are stepping things up. They hijacked two of our trucks this

week alone.

They put cash on the streets.

Cut our interest rate by 7%. I'll deal with the Russians.

We need to send a message. I said I'll deal with it.

Right now, I got one concern.

Ending Johnny Ducks.

I get it.

Johnny's your brother. You don't want to give up where he's hiding.

But you will.

I could beat it out of you old school, or we could try something a little more

progressive.

You give me his location, and I give you his book of business.

I try to bring you people into the 21st century.

What's up?

Just making sure that we're on the same page. You know that I'm moving forward

with the theory that Patrick was framed.

By Antonio, we talked about this.

You understand what that means.

That if we argue that Antonio framed Patrick, we have to tell the jury why.

He was jealous.

They both wanted to be my top guy. That means we have to admit to the jury that

you are the head of a mob family.

Not an option.

I agree.

We need to claim that you run a legitimate business.

And Antonio and Patrick are both legal employees jockeying for a position for

their boss.

No problem. Come back later. I'll get you whatever you need to prove my

company's legit.

Joey.

I don't like this.

Paying off witnesses, taking down prosecutors, lying about your business.

It's just not who I am. Let me tell you something.

I wasn't supposed to run this family.

My father never wanted this for me, but you sent him to prison.

And I wanted revenge.

So I became everything I never wanted to be.

Now I can repay the favor.

I can make you...

everything you didn't wanna be.

That's horrifying.

Who was he? I don't know. I've never seen him before. At least I don't think

so. He was pretty beaten up. And we're supposed to argue that Joey's a

legitimate businessman.

It's our only play.

We can't tell the jury that Patrick's the new conciliary for the Italian mob.

Why not?

At least then maybe I'd actually believe that he was framed.

You know, a rival mobster puts a dead guy in your bed. A rival co-worker, not

so much. The mob angle helps Patrick's defense, but it also exposes Joey and

Patrick to federal racketeering charges.

Okay.

That's a wrinkle.

Knock, knock.

Tammy. Hi.

Hey, welcome home. Thank you.

Hey, congratulations on your divorce.

That's not something you hear every day.

Oh, ignore him. He's just angry because I told him we were getting married this

weekend. This weekend? Wow, that's fast.

Exactly. I don't like being told when I'm getting married.

Oh, please.

We're working for Joey Marolto. We could go back into WIP Pro at any point. If

that happens, I want to be five McDeers, not four in a hemp hill.

Very romantic.

It is to me. Be insulted, but be on time because we're having a wedding this

weekend. If we lose this case, you will be starting your honeymoon on the run.

Oh, yeah, Ray filled me in on everything. So I'm here now. How can I

help? You and I are choosing a jury tomorrow. I want you to get started on

these jury questionnaires. And, Ray, get back to the victim's timeline.

Charlotte left Joey's club at 10.12 p.m., and Patrick claims he found her

body in his bed at 1.19 a.m. Which leaves a gap of about three hours.

She drove away from the club in her car. I'm gonna start there.

Okay, I'm gonna go with you. All right. I'll go see Joey, our legitimate

businessman.

So you're saying that Charlotte's car was also impounded? Police found it

parked in Patrick's garage, but there's no record of when it got there. So what

are we looking for?

GPS. It's a long shot, but maybe she punched it in the dress before she left

the club. Is it? You know the drill won't touch anything? Thank you.

Not our lucky day.

No GPS.

It's pretty clean.

It's actually too clean.

Hey.

Whoever cleaned out the car missed on WC.

Wiltern Condominiums. That's where Charlotte lived.

It's okay, boss. Take it easy.

I thought you said we were keeping the mob out of this trial.

I am working on it. Yeah, well, not hard enough. The prosecution served me with a

subpoena this morning.

It's... Just a subpoena, it doesn't mean they get to ask you about the family.

All right, I'm sure the prosecution just wants to show the jury what an

upstanding guy I am.

Look, I'm not testifying, not for you and not for the government, not unless I

get a guarantee that I won't be asked about the mob.

It is a courtroom, Joey. There are no guarantees.

Well, then I'm out. I can file a motion asking the court to exclude any mention

of organized crime. Then you do that.

Otherwise, you're gonna have to defend Patrick without me.

Thank you for your help.

I already told the police. Charlotte was here the night she was killed.

Here? You sure?

Of course. I'm the night attendant.

I saw her drive in just after 10.30. Can we prove that with the key card?

You need the card to enter the garage, and when you swipe, it gets logged into

the system.

Charlotte was always real nice.

Sorry, but I hope they fry your client.

They don't fry people anymore.

Okay, that's not from the right night.

No, that's the date.

Something's wrong.

What do you mean?

I was here. I saw Charlotte drive in, but according to the log, she never came

home. Do you think somebody might have changed the log?

I don't think so. I mean, maybe, but you need access to the main server.

Why would someone do that?

She's asleep.

God, it must be so weird to be the only kid in school being followed around by

federal marshals. Yeah. At least we know she's safe during the day.

I'll tell you what. It could be true. Patrick could have been framed.

You think? An anonymous tip from a drunk driver, a garage log that was changed.

You know, very professionally done.

We should go to Charlotte's apartment.

If she went home after she left the club, she could have been killed there.

Maybe someone drove her car to Patrick's garage.

Look out, honey. She's coming for your job.

I'll ask for a court order to inspect her apartment.

How's it going with the jury questionnaire?

I got some good ideas.

Who's your favorite Beatle? I can't ask that, Tammy.

It is the perfect question. People who say John are anti-establishment and more

liberal-minded.

Paul's seem more liberal-minded, but if you look closer, they're actually more

conservative. George wasn't conservative.

George, you could go either way. He's got that tolerant, spiritual side, but

he was also a victim of a crime.

And Ringo?

Nobody likes Ringo the best.

If they say Ringo, they're hiding something.

Okay, speaking about hiding something, how are you gonna keep the mob out of

this trial?

I'm not sure. The hearing's tomorrow morning.

Okay, we should let you get some rest. Come on, Tammy, it's your throw.

Actually, babe, I'm gonna stay here tonight.

Tonight and every night before our wedding.

What, are you serious?

That is a really bad idea.

It's romantic, and you wanted romance.

Look, I'll show you romance tonight at home.

Oh, come on. It'll make our wedding night that much more special. I want to

blow your mind after we say I do.

You put her up to this?

Hey, don't look at me. I'm just the maid of honor.

Mr. Rolto, what's your connection to Patrick Walker?

My attorney can answer that.

To be clear, I don't represent Mr. Moralto.

Patrick Walker is my client, and we look forward to a fair trial.

Mr. McDeer? One more question. Yes, sir.

Thank you for bringing Joey to the courtroom for the cameras. You're making

my case for me.

Olivia Janville, I requested the assignment after you got Alan Harper

bounced. Look, I don't know what you heard about that. So I heard enough from

Alan. Let's just say he's my mentor, and you're gonna miss him a lot.

Your Honor, this is a murder case.

The mob has no relevance.

A lot of things have no relevance, Mr. McDeer. And yet you felt the need to

file a motion specifically excluding the mob. Because the prosecution subpoenaed

Mr. Joseph Meralto.

Mr. Meralto is a legitimate businessman, which these documents clearly prove. Mr.

Meralto is the head of the Meralto crime family based in Chicago. If you could

prove that, he would be under arrest.

Our theory is that Patrick Walker was framed.

The man responsible is a rival employee in Mr. Miralto's company.

His name was Antonio Servino. He was not an employee.

He was a mobster. A mobster who shot twice in the head, execution style, just

last week.

We don't know anything about that, Your Honor. How convenient.

Your Honor, Patrick Walker was not framed by his co-worker.

Co-workers do not kill people and then leave them in your bedroom.

Exactly. But are you sure you want to bring the mob into this?

If I were you, I'd consider leaving it out.

I think the jury should know that the defendant is a mobster, not an

upstanding businessman.

Oh, I don't agree.

This murder was about rough sex, not the mafia.

The mafia is a shiny object, the kind that distracts jurors from actual

evidence. Thank you, Your Honor. Hold your applause, Mr. McDear. You've only

half won.

If the prosecution calls Mr. Miralto, then they cannot bring the mob into the

trial. But if you're not careful, you will. If you call Mr.

Miralto... and his testimony raises any red flags, I will open the door.

Your Honor. That's only fair, Counsel.

Mr. Miralto testifies at his own risk.

It's your call.

You may not touch, tamper, move, or disturb anything in the apartment.

Hey, I'll have to confiscate that, but no pictures. You never said no pictures.

You said don't touch anything.

That's not funny.

It's not... Is that video?

That's unauthorized wiretapping of a federal official.

Relax. We'll shoot one to your Facebook page.

According to the court order, you may only inspect.

And inspect from the Latin inspectus, to examine, look into.

Yes, exactly.

Looking only.

Can we remember?

Of course. Then think of it as a memory aid.

Red flags?

It's a joke.

Of course, they get to decide what is or isn't a red flag.

I told you, Joey, in the courtroom, there are no guarantees. And I told you,

keep my family out of this trial or find another defense.

Joey, listen. You can do this.

We rehearse your testimony.

Make sure you don't say anything that they can use against you. No.

It's my only defense.

I understand that you want to protect yourself.

But I am looking at life.

For a murder I did not commit.

I don't know who framed me, Joey.

Maybe it was Antonio.

But whoever it was, the odds are it's because of my association to you.

Well, so I owe you.

That's what you're saying?

Look, this family's changing.

And if the future isn't loan sharking, it's a microchip factory in China. I

know.

For that to happen, people need to see me as legit. I can't have some federal

prosecutor calling me a mob boss in the papers.

If they try, you can always take the fifth.

Actually, there are consequences to taking the fifth. You have restaurants.

They could pull your liquor license.

No, the judge won't be fair.

The minute I get up there, he'll find a reason to open the door. You don't know

that.

I'm sorry, Patrick.

I can't risk it.

The framed offense won't work without me.

Find something else.

Well, that was a waste of time. I don't think so. Look at this.

Her glasses and contacts are still there. She got ready for bed.

She was staying in for the night.

Not only that, how did she drive to Patrick's without one or the other?

Maybe she didn't.

The killer did.

So that's it.

The frame theory's gone.

No.

Patrick could testify to the rivalry with Antonio.

It just won't be nearly as effective without you supporting his defense.

You should have seen this coming. You didn't tell me I had to testify.

Joey. You said if Antonio was out of the way that we could argue that he framed

Patrick. And we can.

I'm just not sure it will work without you. You're not sure? What the hell good

is that to me?

I don't need you to not be sure.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I killed one of my best men.

A man who was loyal to my father and his family for 40 years.

I didn't ask you to do that. You said we needed him out of the way! No.

I said he was standing in the way of our best defense.

You didn't kill him to help Patrick's case. You killed him because you were

afraid. You knew he was angry about Patrick. You wanted him gone. That's not

true. It is true. Now, if you want me to win this case, then stop questioning

everything I do and let me do my job. You lied to me. You said the frame

defense would work.

And it might, but not without you taking some risks.

Go ahead.

Tell me about taking risks.

I kept you alive to do this job, and if you can't do any better than this, then

maybe I don't need you to do it at all.

So, we know that Charlotte went home when she left the club.

But we can't prove anything because the garage log got changed.

But the night attendant saw her, so we don't need the log. And also, we have

her contacts and her glasses.

Circumstantial. That's what Mitch is gonna say, right?

Mitch?

Right. So you think Charlotte was murdered in her apartment?

It's possible.

Well, then go back to her building. Somebody there had to see or hear

something. Are you okay?

Yeah, I think we should try for a plea.

Okay, but didn't Joey say no plea?

Actually, he said no plea under any circumstance.

I know, but we are running out of time. I'm about to choose a jury and I don't

even have a defense.

The frame theory was always a stretch even before the mob element.

And to sell it, we need to put Joey on the stand to support Patrick.

Joey's not gonna go for it.

Find something, Ray.

All we have are questions. Do your job and find some answers.

Sorry. It's cool.

We're all on edge.

Something wrong with your ear?

No, no, no. I gotta call Danville.

In a minute.

You do some redecorating?

Shabar's certificate.

What happened?

Meralto wasn't happy that he killed Antonio and that the frame theory was

disqualified. He admitted it.

So he fired a shot.

That's why you can't hear.

After you saved his life?

I pushed back and he didn't like it.

We can hit him.

Ray. Look, I know that's not what we do, but look around.

None of this is what we do. You want out of this? Then let's get Patrick out and

finish up our end of the deal. What if Joey doesn't hold up his end?

Well, then we will talk about what we need to do to protect this family.

I'll look into a plea. You check out Charlotte's apartment.

You can't be serious.

A plea?

I'm not asking you to set him free. I'm asking what kind of time you would need.

Life. So we can prove that she was in his bedroom. He got rid of her clothes.

Her body was in his trunk.

You said Alan Harper was your mentor.

What did he teach you about being overconfident?

There are holes, Olivia.

You can't prove that Charlotte and Patrick spoke at the club.

The anonymous tip sounds fake, and I have a witness who says that Charlotte

went home that night, not to Patrick's apartment.

You really think you can sell this frame?

I think I have a shot, yeah. I think it gets better every day, and I think you

know that.

If he's innocent, why plead?

Maybe he won't. But if the number's right, it'd be crazy not to consider it.

Fifteen. Ten.

Fifteen. And only if the victim's parents sign off.

It's office policy and a murder charge.

Charlotte was almost never here. If she came home that night, I didn't see her.

Sounds. What kind of sounds?

Maybe a fight?

Screams? Anything out of the ordinary?

Nah. Charlotte wasn't a screamer.

Mrs. Johansson, two hours down, she's a screamer. My husband and I argue that's

not a crime.

Mr. What's-His-Name can mind his business.

All I can say is I think she was here.

And not by herself.

She had people with her.

People? I heard voices in the hallway.

Men's voices.

Thank you for meeting with me.

I know it can't be easy to consider a plea like this. You're damn right.

I have a daughter of my own.

I am very sorry for your loss.

Let me ask you something.

Did he kill Charlotte?

Your client? He wants a plea.

Is he admitting it?

No, not yet.

And to be honest, I am not sure that he would even take one.

But given the evidence, I would recommend that you take an offer very

seriously. No.

Mr. Miller, trials are living things.

They change and surprise you in ways you can't expect or predict.

Meaning what?

I have a job to do.

I will argue that Patrick Walker was framed.

I don't want to.

The last thing I want to do is go after your daughter's reputation.

To attack her history.

You would do that?

Yes.

I would hate to put you and your husband through that.

But as I said to Miss Danville, I am not asking to let him go.

But if 15 years puts him away and saves you a trial, we'll think about it.

We need time to discuss this.

Of course.

I didn't see Charlotte, but something did happen that night.

Something? Some guy.

I was coming out of the laundry room. Miss Plunkett from 5 was coming in the

front door, and some guy slipped in behind her. He didn't use a key.

You're sure this was the same night? I'm sure.

Saturday night used to be my big night out.

Now, with three kids under the age of four, the laundry room is my big weekend

hang. This guy, could you describe him?

Blonde, well-built, maybe 6'2". He gave me what my son calls the creepy

crawlies.

Blonde, so it couldn't have been Patrick.

This man did, uh, say anything to you?

No, he got in the elevator behind me and just stood there, silent.

I was relieved when he got off at the third floor.

Charlotte's floor.

Now I wish I would have called the police, but he could have been a guest.

I don't know for sure if this guy did anything wrong.

What do you think?

He made a decent case. I'd say he gave them something to think about.

And you?

I think a client's guilty, but 15 years is real time.

Danville.

You're kidding.

When did it come up?

Okay, thanks. I'll be right there.

I can't prove that your client knew Charlotte Miller. Is that the big hole

in my case? One of them.

Not anymore.

We swept Charlotte's apartment, took everything.

Hairbrushes, toothbrushes, an ashtray with a few cigarettes. So? So, DNA just

came in.

Saliva tests confirmed that those cigarettes were smoked by your client.

Cigarettes are portable. Whoever framed Patrick could have... Save your breath,

Mitch.

You're a good lawyer, but you're not that good.

Oh, and even if the Millers want a plea, it's off the table.

You know I'm right.

You want to stay with Joey Jr., or you want to come with me?

A guy who knows how to run a family.

Antonio was loyal, but Joey took him out to protect some kid he thinks is the

future.

Who's next?

You? Me?

We spent decades building this family.

Loan sharking, hijacking.

I don't apologize.

But my future's here on the street, not in some factory in Beijing.

Joey Jr.

Speak of the devil.

Your brother's in the ICU at Central.

Thought you might want to send flowers.

What did you do to him? He was tougher than I thought. Took him two whole hours

to give you up.

I should have killed you when I had the chance. I will not make that mistake

again.

Come and get me.

Central Hospital, now!

You know what I'm gonna say.

I never met Charlotte Miller.

I was never inside her apartment. Those cigarettes are not mine. They're yours.

I know from experience, always challenged the DNA.

But odds are, you smoked these cigarettes.

Then how did they end up inside of Charlotte's apartment?

I mean, one of two ways.

You're either lying to me, and you left them, or whoever's framing you, they

know what they're doing.

I'm not lying to you.

Please, at least tell me that you believe that.

I'm starting to.

But all I can do is drive holes in the government's case.

We don't have a case of our own. Look at this.

They call Johnny Ducks a Marolto mobster. Can they do that?

Well, you could sue him for libel, but you would have to get on the stand.

You know what?

Let him talk.

I feel good today.

What's next?

Jury selection.

We get the wrong 12, doesn't matter what we argue.

This is where cases are either won or lost.

Okay, so I broke down every answer on the questionnaire, and our perfect juror

is an Italian mobster who likes killing people and degrading women.

Okay, bad time for humor.

Here's the plan.

Strike anyone who doesn't seem to question authority.

I respect the police.

So if I suggested that a police officer had lied... It's possible, but I had my

purse stolen a few months ago, and the officer was lovely.

Your Honor.

We ask the court to thank and excuse this juror.

Anti-establishment types are better for us. But Danville Sharp, I doubt she'll

let any slip through. So you're saying that you don't believe the government

has the right to put the defendant on trial?

I'm saying I don't believe in government.

Excused. A young woman was murdered, so we can't have parents who see their own

daughter when they see the victim.

We have two boys and a girl. Our daughter just started college.

We'd like to use a peremptory challenge, Your Honor. We need divorced men, guys

with money who won't resent Patrick's education and success, but who think

they got screwed.

My ex said she didn't want kids, but she got remarried a year ago, and she's

pregnant.

Are we using a peremptory challenge?

Patrick was framed. We need someone who's been accused of doing something

they didn't do.

They said I stole money from petty cash.

I was fired.

I didn't even get to see the evidence.

Peremptory challenge, your honor.

How's it going?

I look like a waiter.

You know how to tie one of these.

Brian, you look very handsome.

Can I get you something else?

Coffee, maybe a dessert menu?

I'll tell you I love it.

Did she tell you about the cigarettes they found in Charlotte Miller's

apartment?

Yeah.

Bad fact.

Can't just say Patrick was framed.

Need real evidence.

Jurors aren't idiots.

We're not a time-ass.

What about the club? If Charlotte didn't talk to Patrick, who else did she talk

to?

Nobody.

Her girlfriend, Melanie Reed, but we didn't get anything out of her.

Pulled some stills from the camera that night.

She spent the entire time talking to Melanie. The only other person she spoke

to was a bartender.

Wait a minute, that wide angle.

Charlotte's neighbor, the one who saw the guy enter without the key, what was

the description?

Blonde, well-built, 6'2". Maybe he didn't talk to her.

That could be him.

No objections to this juror?

The defense also has no objections, Your Honor.

Ah, I love the smell of compromise.

The juror is seated, and that makes six.

We're doing okay.

Four men and two women. Not a Rush Limbaugh fan amongst them.

Four college graduates, two in finance, mostly Democrats.

So far, so good.

I'm a mechanical engineer.

Take a look at this one. I like this guy.

He's been studying in the room. Real detail-oriented.

We'd like to thank and excuse.

Sidebar, Your Honor.

Why this drink? He's an engineer. Engineers are notoriously tough on

prosecutors. They want perfect proof.

That's not a valid reason. I'm assuming a Batson challenge. I think you struck

him because he is Italian.

Oh, what difference does that make?

None to me.

But my office is not the one connecting my client to Joey Miralto in the press.

He's right, Ms. Danville. You need a better reason. I'm seating him.

That makes seven.

I think we've done enough for today.

We'll pick up first thing tomorrow morning.

How many jurors do you have?

Seven. I hate to say it, but with Harper gone, we've got the edge.

It keeps getting better.

Who is he?

We don't know, but he was at Joey's club the night of the murder. And Charlotte's

building. Our witness just confirmed it.

It's great work.

I'm telling you, this could be our guy. We find him, you've got your defense.

You're obsessed.

It's him.

He was watching Charlotte at the club. When she left, he followed her and got

into her building.

Well, we don't know that he was watching her. We know he was there.

So it's just a coincidence he got off on her floor?

If he was visiting, why didn't someone buzz him in?

Why didn't he use a key?

You're right.

It could be him.

I just want to say good night. Good night, Tammy.

Don't let Claire keep you up talking all night.

Are you kidding? Tammy's like the big sister. You find out everything and then

come and tell us.

I will.

Ray must be going crazy without her.

I think it's sweet.

You know, she just wants to make their wedding night special.

Romantic.

Some things are worth waiting for.

Until the time is right.

Who is he? Well, I was hoping you guys could tell me. He was at Rome at the

night of the murder. Oh, so were a hundred other guys. Yeah, but a hundred

other guys didn't break into Charlotte's building or get off on her floor.

Well, look who's finally starting to bring his A-game.

My brother Ray is working his connections. If he did time, Ray will be

able to find him and get us a name.

We should get his face out to the precincts.

There's got to be a cop or detective who knows who he is.

Abby is meeting with Lewis Coleman.

He'll be able to check the Fed's database.

We'll reach out to our guys in uniform.

Oh, right. You're completely shocked to hear the mob has a few cops in its

pocket. Even if we don't find him, this photo buys us a defense.

That and the neighbor who saw him at the apartment.

That's true. In fact, it might be better if we don't find him.

That way we can build him up to be whoever we want to a jury. No, I

wouldn't go that way.

Without a name, we can argue that he did this. But with a name, we can put him on

the stand and confront him.

We'll find him.

So close and yet so far. By my count, we have 11 jurors. One more and we have a

panel.

And so now we turn to seat number 12, Mr. Gregory Burke.

Does the defense have any objections to this juror?

Okay, what do you think?

I don't like him. I say we strike Burke and seat the next guy, the first

alternate. I don't know. I've got a good feeling about Burke.

Are you kidding? He's ultra-conservative. He donates to police

charities every year. He's got it. degree in physics, he knows things

aren't always as they seem.

Mitch, go with the alternate.

He helps immigrants pass their citizenship exam.

Jackpot. Mr. McDear, you have one more strike. Do you want to use it?

One question for the first alternate, Your Honor, if I may.

Quickly.

Mr. Ryerson.

If you'll humor me.

Who is your favorite Beatle?

Ringo.

We accept juror number 12, your honor, Mr. Gregory Burke.

Excellent. We have our jury.

Congratulations, Mr. Ryerson. You're our first alternate.

Good.

I'll play these 12.

I invited you here in the spirit of forgiveness.

Johnny Dux wasn't well. He suffered from... A serious condition called

delusions of grandeur.

We got problems, Joey.

Problems that don't go away because you killed Johnny Ducks.

Oh, you got problems, all right. And not just with me.

The Russians are coming.

Hell, they're already here.

And you know the way they operate. Our rules, our code of conduct.

They don't know, and they don't care. Mr. Moralto's right. These guys are

vicious.

We're looking at a war.

It's a dangerous time to be out on your own. Right now.

We gotta stick together.

And you'd let us come back just like that?

This one time.

Like I said, Johnny Ducks was sick.

He didn't know what he was doing, and neither did you.

Now's not the time to harbor grudges.

But if you stay, you do things my way.

Or you go to war with the Russians and me.

Coffee. It didn't work.

I'm an alternate.

Didn't get on the jury.

You will tomorrow.

Just make sure Patrick Walker gets convicted.

Your Honor, the missing juror has been in a serious car accident.

He won't be able to report for trial.

When did this happen?

This morning. The police say it was a hit and run.

Mr. Burke is in intensive care.

Ladies and gentlemen, as I'm sure you've noticed, one of you is not with us this

morning.

Juror number 12, Mr. Gregory Burke, was in a serious car accident a few hours

ago.

Under the circumstances, I'm going to ask the first alternate, Mr. Donald

Ryerson, to step in.

That said, I don't wish to begin this trial under a cloud of concern for our

fallen friend.

Accordingly, court is adjourned until Monday morning.

Members of the jury, please do the court the favor of fastening your seatbelts

over the weekend.

Looks like you got your alternate.

A Ringo.

Hey, Joey.

This juror's accent, you have anything to do with it?

Why, was he a problem?

I liked him. Tammy didn't. Maybe you and Patrick decided she was right. Didn't

happen. So it's just a coincidence? Who took him out?

Look, jury tampering is a serious offense.

I didn't touch him.

Look happy.

Give me your hand.

Mob boss and mob mouthpiece.

Preserved for posterity.

So, you are nowhere with our blonde guy in the photo.

Not so far. Ray is working on it. We'll find him.

I don't know.

Might be too late for us both, McDare. What does that mean?

I know Joey better than he knows himself, and I'm looking 12 moves down

the chessboard, and I know this thing plays out.

He doesn't realize it yet, but Joey's gonna take a run at me.

He wouldn't do that.

You'll think he doesn't have a choice.

Right now, we're fine.

But if things get any worse, if he starts to think I'm going down,

he'll start to worry that I'm gonna cut a deal and turn up.

He knows you wouldn't. He can't afford to risk it.

He'll try to get to me first.

And he probably will.

Joey Maralto thinks of you as a brother. He wouldn't have come to me if he didn't

need you.

In the end, it's just business.

If I were him, I would do the same.

In fact, I would advise him to do it.

My time is running out.

Which means, so is yours.

Okay.

Wow.

Look at that.

Really beautiful.

Ray McDeer, are those tears in your eyes?

No, I'm probably allergic to flowers. Maybe getting married, uh... Hey,

honey.

Anything?

Nothing. Showed that guy's photo all over town. Nobody knows him, so this

guy's either nobody or somebody huge. I just talked to Patrick.

He thinks we're running out of time, that if we don't come up with a viable

defense soon, Joey's going to take him out in prison. Why would he do that? To

stop him from cutting a deal. Patrick's probably right. And what about the

juror? Do you think Joey had something to do with the car accident?

He says he didn't, but I don't know what to believe.

I don't know either. This whole thing feels big.

Like there are moving parts and motives that we don't know anything about.

I know.

I hate to say it, but this whole thing feels bigger than even what we went

through with Noble. That's not possible.

Hey, we stay the course, we find this guy, and we get Meralto out of our

lives. Ray's right.

Finding this guy is the best way for us to stay safe.

You.