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Previously on "All Rise"...

Me and Rachel working together is weird, right?

[ laughs ]

I received this two days ago, anonymously.

This could lead to charges against Deputy Rashel.

And you want me to testify. Yeah, I don't think so.

Don't do it alone. Put together an army.

That means going against the sheriff,

their union, and a host of powerful people.

What about Tony Carver? What's his take?

You've worked police shootings, right?

Until I barked up a tree that bit back.

You wanna help me walk on eggshells?

Look at this.

Why are you so keen on this case?

At last count, there were seven cops in my extended family.

And you're gonna do this? You're gonna take down a cop?

I'm gonna try.

♪♪♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time of year ♪

♪ Cocoa and carols ♪

♪ Laughter and cheer ♪

♪ Jingle, jangle, it's Christmas time ♪

First jury trial since COVID.

A dozen jurors, pregnant judge.

I don't have to deliver a verdict on my own.

Swarming with risks.

Trust me, Sherri. It'll be great.

It'll be great.

Never thought I'd see a real jury trial this year

because of COVID, but it's actually happening.

Don't expect fanfare.

This case seems fairly straightforward,

a good one first to ease back into with the jury.

Orientation begins in three, two... [ mouths words ]

[ computer chimes ]

Hello. I am Judge Carmichael.

Welcome to the first jury orientation

in Los Angeles Superior Court since the pandemic.

♪♪♪

Thank you for getting dressed,

at least from the waist up, and for traveling

at least as far as your kitchen tables

to begin this sacred civil service.

♪♪♪

[ chuckles ]

Oh!

Nice decorating, Juanita.

Hmm, no, the neighbors did all that.

- How you holding up? - Not sure how much longer

I can manage these kids alone with Leon in jail.

It's been four months. Damn shame.

Well, trial starts tomorrow, so hang tight.

If you would have told me I'd live to see my son stand trial

for protecting his little girl from a creep, the--

[ door opens ]

Miss Emily!

6 feet, Levi. Put your mask on, okay?

I was hoping I'd see you guys this time.

I brought you a little something to wear in court.

- Thank you, Miss Emily. - [ chuckles ] You're welcome.

So you'll both look sharp for trial.

So? Dad won't even get to see us.

He knows you'll be there for him.

Is he coming home for Christmas?

[ horn honks ]

Oh, that'll be Mrs. Robinson.

Hey!

Never miss a week, huh, Roxy?

Well, I could say the same thing about you, Emily.

[ dog barking in distance ]

Is that...

Ah. [ laughs ] Yeah, that's Bean.

Oh!

Judge Carmichael has been glowing at work.

Well, I wouldn't know, sweetheart.

Because of COVID, Lola is satisfied

seeing her dad and me only on FaceTime.

But I guess it could be worse.

Look at this family, barely getting by.

Don't forget to tell Daddy I love him.

I won't.

LOLA: 12 of you may be selected

to determine the facts presented at trial.

Based solely on these facts and the law,

you must deliver a unanimous verdict

beyond a reasonable doubt.

You will determine guilty or not guilty.

- I just wanna, um... - Yes. Juror number 2.

I'm just confirming, reasonable doubt

is a thorough consideration of evidence that--

That leaves you with an abiding conviction

that the allegation is true, yes.

Noted. Is there intake protocol?

Do we get hazmat suits, PPE?

- A mask will suffice. - One more thing--

I appreciate your enthusiasm,

but unfortunately, that is time.

Thank you, everyone.

- Dude is gonna be extra. - There is always one.

It almost feels back to normal.

[ cellphone chimes ]

[ squeals ]

[ giggling ]

Aw.

One week until Robin is home for Christmas.

♪ Reunited ♪

- ♪ And it feels so good ♪ - ♪ Feels so good ♪

- Peaches & Herb. Classic. - Who?

♪ Reunited ♪

Peaches & Herb.

[ humming ]

♪ Towards the end of December ♪

♪ When the weather is chilly ♪

I'm sorry. My client check-in turned into a pep talk.

I mean, why landlords thought they could get away

with evictions during COVID, I will never know.

Whoo, they'll regret that Amy Quinn is on the case.

Yeah. How's the Rashel case shaping up?

I got my evidence vetted and ready

to present the case to Choi.

You're pitching to Choi without your victim's cooperation?

Omar will come around.

Well, if he doesn't, you don't have a case.

Not true. And... can we table this?

I am hunting for the perfect tree. This is nice.

I haven't celebrated Christmas in God knows how long.

I usually just crash Lola's Christmas.

And Roxy even got me a stocking.

- Oh, did she fill it with coal? - Vic might've if he ever

bothered to remember it was Christmas at all.

Yeah, well, holidays can be a buzzkill.

- Whoo! Not this year, Mama. - Why is that, hotshot?

♪ 'Cause I found the perfect tree ♪

Dude, it's beautiful. Look at this thing.

[ chuckles ]

♪♪♪

How are Jillian and Levi? Ae they staying out of troubl?

They're being really strong.

They're excited to see you at trial.

- I told them to stay home. - They'll be safe.

They'll be masked and watching via closed circuit.

Levi says to tell you that he loves you.

If Angie could see me in cuffs,

our kids living at my mom's...

you need to put me on the stand so I can say my truth.

If I do my job right, and I will,

you will not have to take the stand.

With all due respect, Ms. Lopez,

I know the jury considers more than just the facts.

One look at me, they may think they have all they need to know.

I need to say my piece.

Tell the jury I pulled the trigger

in a fight to stay alive.

Not for me, but for my kid.

If you testify, you waive your Fifth Amendment right

not to self-incriminate.

Our defense is strong.

The only reason that you should ever take the stand

is as a last resort.

I may never see Jillian and Levi agai.

Just trust me.

♪♪♪

Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

♪♪♪

Another trial against Maggie Palmer.

- The one with the pantyhose? - [ chuckles ]

Yup. She offered a plea deal with time served

while still maintaining a felony on his record,

hoping that Leon would... [sighs] take anything

to get released from jail.

They're betting on recidivism.

My office rejected the offer,

so she's gonna go for the jugular, but I'm ready.

I wish I could see you take her down.

Well, how about you come with me

to the H.O.J. Christmas party instead?

Qué lindo. I'll go, on one condition.

- Oh. There are conditions? - Meet me at my house tonight.

Bring an old sweater, glue, and some jingle bells.

Jingle bells? You're seriou?

Oh, yeah. As a heart attack.

Um...

- Hey, Sara. - Well, uh, I'll call you later.

- Okay. - Okay?

- Bye. - Bye.

[ cellphone chimes ]

Joaquin is coming to the Christmas party.

And you're frowning because?

Too much too soon?

No. This is definitely good news.

How are your grandparents? Store fixed yet?

Renovations are almost done.

All they've got to do is paint.

Thank God I won my cash playing poker.

Hmm.

Had to buy enough chisels, paint,

and spackle to do the whole bodega.

RIP my wallet.

Well, at least it's his property.

SHERRI: I suggest always having hand sanitizer

on your person at all times.

Squirt it in your palm. Freeze, Ms. Lopez.

Ms. Castillo, sanitize upon entering and exiting.

Stock each sanitation station with gloves,

face shields, and masks.

I want 6 feet between each juror.

They are going to be in the jury box.

They are going to be in the gallery,

There will be germs, germs, germs everywhere.

- Got it? - BAILIFFS: Got it.

Where are we seating the jury?

Two in the jury box, the rest in the gallery.

Well, what about the gallery?

We have two public spots in here.

The rest can view the trial from an overflow room. COVID-safe.

- [ sniffing ] - Executed safety protocols

with frightening efficiency, Sherri.

We're going to get through this in one piece, Your Honor.

♪♪♪

All right, everybody, here we go.

Ms. Palmer, your first witness.

Jamie Hallford, Your Honor.

BAILIFF: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth? - I do.

- Ms. Palmer, you may inquire. - ROXY: I'm so sorry.

I have one of the public seats today. Where are they?

Oh, thank you.

[ whispers ] Hi. I'm Roxy.

Ms. Palmer.

Mr. Hallford, please tell the jury

what happened on the night in question.

I played ball at Downey High back in '08.

That night, I stopped by the tailgate

to pregame with some alum, and I see this cute girl.

PALMER: Did you know this girl?

Nah, but she looked my way, so I blew her a kiss.

Then brother man runs up on me.

What happened after the defendant ran up on you?

He yells, "Stay away from my daughter."

Starts going off. Backs me into the food table,

then kicks me out of the tailgate for good.

So the defendant was the aggressor?

- Objection. Leading. - Sustained. Next question.

What happened next?

After the game, old dude rushes me with a gun.

I take off running. Then he shoots me, then dips.

So the defendant brandishes a gun,

and as you run for your life, he shoots you, correct?

- That's correct. - Nothing further.

LOLA: Ms. Lopez?

You mentioned blowing a kiss at a young girl.

- Was she a student? - I don't know. Maybe.

So you don't make t your business

to know the age of young girs before hitting on them

at a high school?

MAGGIE: Objection. Irrelevant.

LOLA: Sustained. Move along, Ms. Lopez.

You said that you went to pregame with old teammates.

- Were you drinking? - I had a little buzz.

Isn't it true that Mr. Parson removed you

because you were belligerent? - Objection. Argumentative.

- Sustained. - [ Roxy grunts ]

Please continue, Ms. Lopez.

- Do you own a gun? - Sure do. A 9-millimeter.

- And where is that gun now? - I lost it.

- When? - Maybe three, four months ago.

Did you report that to the police?

Nope. Figured it'd turn up.

Huh. The medical report says that

you were shot with a 9-millimeter round.

That's the same caliber as your gun, right?

I guess so.

In fact, you did not lose your 9-millimeter gun, did you?

It was the same gun that you were shot with

during the incident, correct? - No.

- Thattagirl. - Quiet in the gallery, please.

Deputy Rashel said he shot Omar Aziz to protect himself,

but that screenshot shows otherwise.

You get Omar's statement yet?

I was waiting for your take on charges.

It's risky. Might be a job for the feds.

I prosecuted this case eight years ago

without all the facts.

Now with this new evidence,

I should be the one to retry it, not the feds.

Why not focus on exonerating Omar first?

- After that, we-- - If I clear Omar first,

it'll tip off the sheriffs that we're going after Rashel

before D.A. Bravo has a chance to file the charges.

Fine. I'll try to get you a meeting with Bravo.

But a warning, Callan.

"Keep this quiet. There's no telling who's listening."

He said that? Choi's spooked.

You didn't tell Choi that Omar gave you the finger?

And risk having him kill the case

before I get Omar on board?

Yeah, there's no case without him.

Let's just shore up the evidence first.

No, no evidence beats hearing the truth

straight from the horse's mouth.

What's the latest on Deputy Rashel?

Seems that man can't stay put.

Six transfers in two years, no explanation.

Yeah. Even my buddy over at the South L.A. station

came up dry. - I can get intel.

What? I have a source.

Nothing surprises me anymore.

Did I miss the memo?

Just finishing lunch.

Gotta run. Trimming the tree tonight.

So...

you wanna go to the Christmas party together?

Sure.

♪♪♪

♪ Silent night ♪

The evidence screams that Rashel framed Omar.

Somebody sat on it for eight years. Why drop it now?

Mark, Choi's afraid of prosecuting Rashel,

and Omar won't testify?

You shouldn't push.

You--you need both of them on board.

I can't ignore this, Amy.

Deputy Rashel probably isn't the only sheriff

who scrubbed evidence to cover his ass.

You just need to take it slow. You know, do it right.

You push too hard. You put yourself at risk.

♪ Holy infant ♪

- Ugh. - Okay.

I haven't seen this in years.

Uh, uh, my mom bought this

for our... [ sighs ] Christmas family gatherings.

One of the few times I would see her giddy. [ chuckles ]

I forgot I packed this when I left Missouri.

If it's a family heirloom, it's going on the tree.

- Come on. - No, I--it--

- Yeah. - It clashes.

All right, lady. [ grunts ]

Oh. [ laughs ] Mwah. Perfect.

♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪

Oh.

♪ Peace ♪

Ms. Hashemi, tell us what you saw.

I was waiting on a passenger across from Downey High School.

I drive for Lyft. I saw a man packing boxes.

A second man approached a younger,

also African American.

They started arguing. I couldn't hear the words.

Both men fell to the ground,

punching and kicking. I heard a gunshot.

Then the younger man fell over, injured.

For the record, you clearly saw

the defendant shoot the younger man?

Yes, ma'am, in the stomach.

After the defendant shot his victim,

what did he do next?

- He ran away with the gun. - And then what happened?

I called an ambulance.

You called the polic, not the defendant

who accidentally shot his victim?

What is your question, Ms. Palmer?

I withdraw. Nothing further.

LOLA: Ms. Lopez?

Ms. Hashemi, do you know

either of the men you saw that night?

No, I do not.

You testified that the younger man

approached Mr. Parson first, is that right?

Uh, yes, that is true.

Did you see a gun on Mr. Parson

before the aggressor approached him?

No, ma'am.

And when the men started arguing,

did Mr. Parson have a gun then? - No.

Did you see who brought the gun?

Yes, the younger man pulled it from his jacket pocket.

Take a look at Defense Exhibit A.

Do you see the aggressor here?

This man.

And you are certain this is the man

who brandished the gun first? - I am.

For the record, Ms. Hashemi identifies

Jamie Hallford as the aggressor in the attack.

Mm-hmm.

Mrs. Robinson, one more peep,

and you will be held in contempt.

Nothing further.

Ms. Palmer, do you have any more witnesses?

The People rest.

Your Honor, I'm sorry. I have a question.

Thank you.

What the...

The Court has received a jury question.

I will review and send my answer shortly.

[ gavel pounds ]

[ gavel clatters ]

♪♪♪

♪ O come, Thou Key of David, come ♪

What's the matter? Sarita, hija.

Mm. Christmas without everyone's just not the same.

I'm glad to be here with you two, though.

Cures the holiday blues.

Ever since the looting, I've been blue, too.

Damn protests. It's all those people's fault.

Shame on them. Useless criminales

exploiting the hard-working people, hija.

Those people are protesters. They're not criminals.

Not looters.

[ laughter ]

What is so funny?

We're talking about the insurance adjusters.

[ laughs ] They've been nickel and diming us

ever since the looting.

I thought you were against the protests.

Unh-unh. They stand with us when we get deported.

We stand with them when they're losing their lives.

- ¿Que no? - Should have known better.

Ay!

♪♪♪

Omar, third message this week.

We need to talk ASAP. Call me back.

- I got updates. - [ sighs ]

Maybe Luke can help? I feel weird excluding him.

The fewer people involved, the better.

- What's the update? - Rashel's transfers.

Each happened after he was reported

for excessive use of force on duty.

So Omar's not his only victim.

This establishes a pattern of violence. I need names.

Not admissible in court

under the Police Officer Bill of Rights.

Gotta go through Bravo first,

but this kind of information helps. Thank you.

[ sighs ]

Omar, Mark Callan again. I got news.

[ door closes ]

[ knocks on door ]

What did that juror's note say?

He asked me to clarify

the premeditated murder allegation.

It's a little early for that, isn't it?

Agreed. That juror definitely gave me

the weirdest feeling, that stare.

Oh, I wonder how Ms. Lopez feels.

The jury's clarifying charges

before she can even begin her defense.

Sherri, about Roxy...

Ah. On it, Your Honor. [ chuckles ]

Ooh! [ chuckles ]

You...good?

You see that woman over there?

That's Judge Carmichael's mother, Roxy.

- Why is her mom here? - She advocates for victims,

and I have to tell her to leave.

That is bold.

She can be a little...distracting.

Oh, well, if you need some help, I could...

Yes. You should meet Roxy.

Mrs. Roxy? Hi. Ness Johnson.

Um, Judge Carmichael requested that you vacate the courtroom.

- She thinks that-- - My daughter said what?

Uh, Judge Carmichael.

Um, she thinks that you're a distraction.

Mm!

Uh...ma'am, can you please vacate the courtroom?

No. This is a public place.

Bailiff? Some assistance, please?

Don't you dare.

Mnh-mnh.

[ exhales deeply ]

♪♪♪

Sam, we need to figure out a way

to get these transfer records into the evidence.

Now I need to find a way.

Maybe there's some precedent we don't know about?

On it. I'll stop by the C.E.U. first.

I never liked the C.E.U. Kinda grungy.

I'm headed there now.

I'm happy to drop your files off, save you a trip.

Can't let these rookies get off too easy.

She wants a shot at Special Trials,

she's gonna have to earn it. - Special Trials?

Then you must be Mark Callan.

- New guy. - Not so new.

Ms. Powell, meet Sergeant Wayne McCarthy,

board member of the Association of L.A. Deputy Sheriffs.

Union guy, three generations and counting.

- Hey, is that Big Mick? - Watkins.

- [ laughs ] Hey! - You traded a badge for a tie?

Is it a clip-on?

McCarthy was my training officer in the Sheriff's Academy.

Hey, you have time for quick coffee?

I'm in.

Ms. Powell. Mr. Callan.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming down?

Oh, man.

When was the last time

a Sheriff union board member just popped by?

We need to get Omar on board now.

Prosecution's rested their case.

- Already? - We are in great shape.

That juror's note can't be good.

Leon, please do not read into the note.

They straight up asked

if the shot was premeditated and deliberate.

Yeah, but the DA has no proof

that you planned to kill Jamie.

And Ana's testimony proved that

you were defending yourself. Don't overthink--

- If I testify-- - If you testify,

the D.A. gets to question you,

and she will try to make you look as guilty as you she can.

Jamie accused me of trying to kill him

in front of my family, my neighborhood.

I need to speak for myself.

My advice--

give our defense a chance to sway the jury.

And if it doesn't,

I don't get to wake up my kids

on Christmas morning.

I have to speak for myself.

That way, I know I did all I could to come home.

♪♪♪

Why were you at the tailgate that night?

I volunteer at Jillian's high school.

She's my oldest.

My son Levi is 6.

EMILY: Do you knw Jamie Hallford?

No. Not at all.

Did you approach him that night?

Only because he blew a kiss at my daughter.

She's 15. I asked him to stop, and he got mad.

- And then what happened? - He pushed past me

and stumbled into the food table.

Knocked over all the concessions.

So I made him leave. I thought it was done.

After the game, when I came back to clean up,

that's when Jamie came out, hollering and slurring.

I told him to calm down.

and he took out a gun and pointed it at my chest.

And what happened next, Mr. Parson?

I lunged for the gun, and we wrestled over it.

And he climbed on top of me.

I could see his finger was on the trigger,

but I managed to snatch the gun away from him,

and in trying to defend myself, I fired.

He fell over,

I got in my truck, and I drove off, scared.

When you fired the gun, were you trying to kill Jamie?

No. I was trying to keep myself from getting killed.

Nothing further.

Ms. Palmer, you may cross-examine.

Would you say Jamie blowing kisses at your daughter

made you really angry?

Enraged, even?

I was concerned. Any father would be.

So you intentionally pulled the trigger

of the gun that shot Jamie? - He had me pinned down.

And after you shot Jamie, you ran away with the weapon,

leaving him potentially to die, correct?

Yes, I panicked. Uh, he attacked me.

Did you report that to the police?

Please answer the question.

No, I-I... I didn't report it.

I didn't think anybody would believe me.

Believe what?

That-- That the gun wasn't mine.

So you disposed of it?

- I didn't know what else to do. - Yes or no?

Yes.

Nothing further, Your Honor.

Ms. Lopez?

When you and Mr. Hallford wrestled,

did you feel your life was threatened?

Yes.

And is that the only reason you pulled that trigger?

Yes.

Nothing further, Your Honor. The Defense rests.

Your Honor, I have another question.

"Can intent to kill be proven by circumstantial evidence?"

Of course it can. Reply "yes."

Simply replying "yes" could sway the jury toward conviction.

The explanation should be nuanced.

A direct question gets a direct answer.

Well, it's not up to you.

Your concern is well-taken, Ms. Lopez,

but Ms. Palmer is correct. I must answer directly. Yes.

What's the worst-case scenario?

Should the jury return a guilty verdict

and find the "willful, deliberate,

and premeditated allegation" true,

it carries a mandatory seven years to life sentence.

All this for protecting my daughter?

I'd miss Jillian and Levi's entire lives.

And my mom?

[ sighs ] Oh, God.

Your Honor, I would like to request

a family visit for my client. Please.

Granted. 10 minutes.

And then we will go directly into closing arguments

and give the jury the case.

Thank you, Your Honor.

♪♪♪

LEON: You been taking care of your sister, Levi?

Yes, Daddy. I beat Jillian at "Fortnite" five times.

- Oh, 'cause you cheated. - Did not.

Hey, easy. [ laughs ] You know she's letting you win, right?

Dad.

- How your schoolwork coming? - Still virtual.

[ singsongy ] But I made honor roll this semester.

LEON: Now that's my girl!

Hey, you taking care of Grandma, being the man of the house?

LEVI: Yeah.

[ sighs ] How long do you think the jury will deliberate?

It's hard to say on this one. The constant questions--

Do you think the jury will convict?

That's not for me to say, Ness.

[ cellphone ringing]

Ugh.

[ rings ]

I can't have my family waltzing into every one of my trials.

You are an NAACP rep helping the defendant.

It makes me look biased.

I didn't call to discuss the tria.

Why have I been kept away from Bean?

Mom, please. We are both in at-risk groups.

It's not worth it. And it's not like

we were having family dinners anyway.

Oh, in times like this,

we should be together, have quality time.

Poor Leon doesn't have the luxury

of seeing his family, yet here you are.

Yeah. Here I am, doing my job as a judge.

Except not right now, because I'm on the phone

arguing with you when there is a man who--

who thinks that the justice system that,

that I have let him and his family down, that I...

I will tell you what I'm gonna do.

I'm going to show my face at this party

and then research my options for trial.

And then I am going to go home and lay in my bed,

without my husband, mind you,

and without any more of your guilt trips.

[ scoffs ]

Good night, Mom.

[ sighs ]

♪♪♪

Hard for me to get pumped about the party.

I keep thinking about those kids.

Leon barely trusted me before this started.

He will blame me if this trial flies off the rails.

♪♪♪

And get this. I thought Lupita and Miguel

were trash-talking the protesters.

They were going off about how those people are criminals--

What'd you say?

I mean, we kind of argued until I realized that the--

Well, there's no excuse to lump protesters in with looters.

I'm not making an excuse, if you'd just let me--

Sara, you know what?

It just--honestly, it just seems like

you have been more upset about lost property

than lost lives. - What?

I mean, of course I care about the people who died,

but I also care about what my grandparents are going through.

- I get that, but-- - But what?

It seems real easy for you to dismiss

my grandparents' store, Emily. - I'm not dismissing.

Well, you kind of are. I'm trying to talk to you

about what's going on in my life,

and you can't even listen long enough.

Honestly, the thing is, it just seems like

you don't speak up as much as you probably should.

Well, not everyone wants to rock the boat, Em.

I have to do things in my own way and on my own time.

And anyway, Lupita and Miguel

were talking about the insurance adjusters,

but you didn't let me finish.

You know, I just needed my friend to be...

[ scoffs ] You know what? Just forget it.

Okay. Sara, you can't just up and leave.

Sara!

♪♪♪

♪ Baby, it's Christmas ♪

[ exhales deeply ]

- Hey-o. - Hey, back, back!

- Bean's orders. No Amy? - Yeah. Working late.

She already got her rapid test results.

We'll meet at the party once I get mine.

- Yeah. Still waiting on mine. - [ sighs ]

- So how can I help? - Omar's dodging my calls.

My whole pitch to Bravo rides on his statement.

Did you try to subpoena him?

And have him testify against his will?

- That would make him an-- - Uncooperative witness.

A bomb waiting to implode on your case.

[ sighs ] All right. Just...

I wanna make it right. How's trial?

Oh! Prosecution witness got impeached,

evidence wasn't credible, and still,

the jury sent two questions.

It was a full day of deliberations

on what should be an open and shut case.

It sounds like they don't buy the defense.

If this were a bench trial, I would find him not guilty.

Like you tell me, trust the system.

[ sighs ] I see this Black, widowed father.

He reminds me of the men in my family.

He's innocent, by all accounts,

and he still may go to prison. It's wrong.

It ain't over till it's over, Lo.

- You give them the speech? - I gave them the speech!

Well, then trust the jury.

Was that a little Mark-Yoda action?

I mean...mm, mm, mm.

Don't pop your collar.

[ cellphone chimes ]

Oh.

Negative.

Same!

Let's get this over with.

♪♪♪

Lisa, this is incredible.

I can't believe you pulled this off.

The rapid tests were a nice touch.

Only way a non-essential assembly

would comply with L.A. city ordinances.

- I see Rachel and Amy. - Let's go say hi.

Oh, watch out for the eggnog. It's spiked.

Good to know.

♪♪♪

Ooh.

[ chuckles ]

You know, I-I did not think that I was

an ugly Christmas sweater kind of girl,

but you converted me.

Well, you deserve a bit of fun.

Take your mind off the trial for a night.

You know what else would take my mind off

the trial for tonight? - What?

- [ chuckles] - Emily.

Luke...and Sam. Hey.

- Hi. - Uh, Luke Watkins, D.D.A.

Joaquin Luna, PhD.

- Nice jingle bells. - Oh, thanks. Uh--

- You look great. - Emily sewed them for me.

- Oh. - Green is your color.

- Thank you. - That's...nice.

Yeah. You know. [ chuckles ]

So, um, do you wanna go get--get some food?

- Yes. Let's do it. - Okay.

- Yeah. Ah, um... - Yeah, of course. [ chuckles ]

- We'll... - [ chuckles ]

- Okay. - Go ahead.

- Have fun. - Thank you.

See you later.

LUKE: Judge Benner.

So nice to see you! Thank you for coming.

- Got it? - Yeah.

- Let's do this. - [ Rachel laughs ]

The landlord bribed me

with a flask of aged rye to drop the lawsuit.

Girl, what did you tell him?

That I'd see his ass in court. [ laughs ]

I can't lie. He's got great taste.

[ laughs ] So, Mark,

do you remember when Lola whupped you

so bad at my trial? - Whoa, whoa, no.

- She did not whup me. - Oh, I whupped you.

After I spent all night prepping you.

We know there were a few distractions.

Okay! [ clears throat ] Ms. Audubon, objection.

Let's put the booze away. Come on. Come on.

[ stammering ]

- You--I knew-- - Bye, guys.

- Bye. - Let me get out of the chair.

- Bye. - RACHEL: Okay.

It was a long time ago.

Right. Hiding it? Kind of weird.

It never came up.

- [ scoffs ] - My turn.

Why didn't you wanna put the angel on the Christmas tree?

What, did you think I didn't notice?

Why haven't you been celebrating Christmas all these years?

It's...complicated.

Okay.

What's on your mind?

The usual. You?

Oh, just how crazy 2020's been...

and how you've been the best part of it.

Agreed.

♪♪♪

- Mm. [ kisses ] - [ chuckles ]

I don't know what I'd do without a friend like you.

Yeah, yeah.

Same.

[ Tegan and Sara's "Make You Mine This Season" playing ]

♪ You're the only girl ♪

Hey!

Woman: That's pretty.

♪ I've got on my list ♪

Mm-mm.

[ laughs ]

♪ I know it's foolish ♪

♪ But I chase the feeling ♪

[ laughter ]

♪'Cause you keep me dreaming♪

Am I up?

♪ That I could make you mine ♪

♪ Make you mine this season ♪

Oh, great!

- Great. - Uh, that was my...

Right here, right here.

♪ Make you mine, make you mine this season ♪

Talk about a blue Christmas.

Right, blue Christmas.

[ camera shutter clicks ]

♪♪♪

♪ Have I been good enough? ♪

- Ugh! - Okay, hair is on point.

[ singsongy ] I am ready!

Oh, it's time for a toast, ladies.

You guys, wait.

♪ You're the only girl I've got on my list ♪

I will have...

- Here we go. - Ahh!

Sorry, babe, I just got a text from Leon's daughter, Jillian.

"Babe"?

♪ You keep me dreaming ♪

Woman: Okay, both of you together.

♪ I could make you mine ♪

Sara.

♪ Make you mine, make you mine ♪

♪ This season ♪

- Cheers to you. - Yeah.

Everything okay?

- You guys are so cute! - Yeah. Everything's great.

Right here. Right here.

♪ You're the only girl I've got on my list ♪

- Nice. - ALL: Cheers!

♪ I know it's foolish ♪

[ camera shutter clicking ]

♪ But I chase the feeling ♪

♪ 'Cause you keep me dreaming ♪

- Send me that one? - Sure. No problem.

- You wanna get out of here? - Mm-hmm.

♪ Make you mine this season ♪

BENNER: What was the first question again?

How to define "willful, deliberate,

and premeditated" more clearly.

And what was the second question?

How to determine if Mr. Parson intended to kill.

Not great for the defendant.

Oh, jury wants to put this guy away.

Right? I don't know what I could do to--

No. Nuh-unh. Do nothing. Zilcho.

Lisa, what do you think?

Judges can't interfere with the juries.

[ cellphone chimes ]

It could cost you the bench.

[ buttons clicking ]

Where are you going, Carmichael?

I just got a third jury question.

Three in a row. Bad news! The defendant's a goner.

♪♪♪

I assembled you here

to address a third jury question that arrived last night.

Can the "willful, deliberate, and premeditated allegation

be proven with circumstantial evidence?"

I have serious concerns given these questions

that the jury is not listening to the evidence properly.

I need not remind you,

should the jury deliver a guilty verdict,

I have no judiciary discretion.

Ms. Palmer, you offered a deal for time-served and probation.

I strongly urge you to consider re-extending this offer.

He already refused that plea offer.

- Your Honor-- - Ms. Lopez, please.

Ms. Palmer?

I want a factual basis plea for time served,

six years prison suspended, five years' probation,

45 days of community labor,

and 26 weeks of anger management.

Your Honor--

Any screw-ups or missed classes,

missed classes, Mr. Parson goes straight to prison.

- Well, I need an answer. - Okay. Back off, Palmer.

Just...

[ sighs ]

Taking a chance with the jury may not be worth it.

Mr. Parson?

If I plead...

I plead guilty and, uh...

I'm a felon.

I understand that this is an impossible decision,

No one knows more than you what's at stake here.

The verdict is in.

Time's up. I cannot hold off the jury any longer.

♪♪♪

♪♪♪

You just don't know when to quit.

Omar, I can clear your name. Exoneration.

Maybe a payout from the county, too.

Help me lock Rashel up.

There you go again. Always a catch.

I don't think you understand what the benefits

of a settlement could offer you. - Save it, man.

No amount of cash will ever help me walk again.

Demons don't keep me up at night like they do you.

It's all over your face.

Hounding me for a do-over I never asked for

'cause you're the one who needs it.

You're right. I trusted Rashel blindly.

If I had thought to question law enforcement back then,

we wouldn't be here now. It's on me to fix that.

MAGGIE: Do you willingly change your plea,

thereby waiving your constitutional rights?

Yes.

Did you purposely shoot Jamie Hallford with a firearm?

Mr. Parson, did you purposely shoot...

Mr. Parson?

Yes.

To the amended count two of assault with a firearm,

how do you plead?

- Guilty. - Ms. Lopez, do you concur?

Yes, Your Honor.

I accept Mr. Parson's plea.

Mr. Parson, you are sentenced to six years in state prison.

Execution of this prison sentence is suspended.

You are placed on five years of probation,

credit for time served in custody,

26 weeks of anger management,

and 45... [ voice breaking ] days of community service.

You are not to own, use, or possess a firearm

or any other dangerous or deadly weapon.

Do you understand and accept the terms

and conditions of your probation?

- I do, Your Honor. - Then that will be the order.

Bailiff, please bring in the jury,

and I will dismiss them.

♪♪♪

♪♪♪

This is an opportunity to go after cops

like Deputy Rashel just like this office promised it would.

And I intend to. Ideally, without igniting a firestorm.

You never struck me as a man who backs away

from a challenge.

Consider the bigger picture, Mark.

The D.A.'s office depends on sheriffs for investigations.

We have to be absolutely sure.

You get Omar to willingly testify?

Didn't even need a subpoena.

Okay.

[ sighs ]

Send over the witness statement so I can review.

Then I'll decide.

Thank you, D.A. Bravo.

Didn't think you had a shot in hell of pulling that off.

[ chuckles ]

[ sighs ] Where's Ness?

Cleaning up the jury room.

For her first jury trial with us,

it was a roller coaster.

- A Lolacoaster, Your Honor. - Ha ha.

[ chuckles ]

[ knock on door]

Oh.

- Good night, Ms. Kansky. - Good night, Your Honor.

Mrs. Robinson. Happy holidays.

Mom, I love how you support these families,

but Mr. Parson walked free today.

A felon now, but free.

Leon is gonna have the best Christmas

he could hope for because of you.

♪♪♪

You know, with our family growing...

and COVID,

things are gonna be a lot different.

But you're right.

We should spend more time together.

I knew you'd come around.

But not before we established some boundaries first.

- Fair? - Fair.

♪♪♪

Good night, Lola. Good night, Bean.

[ laughs ]

♪ You said you'd love to show me off ♪

♪ And I stole your breath and I kept it all night long♪

[ sighs ] Oh.

♪ So take me home for Christmas ♪

Hmm.

♪ I'll be there for you ♪

♪ Let me be your family ♪

[ ringing ]

[ clatter ]

♪ For eternity ♪

- I--I'm sorry. - What happened to--

I, uh...I'm chucking it. [ sighs ]

Why?

♪♪♪

I'm still not quite ready to talk about it,

but let's just say the Quinn family Christmas tradition

was that we all pretended

to be one, big happy family when,

really, we were anything but.

And this angel just reminds me of that.

♪♪♪

Starting tonight, let's make some new traditions.

♪ Take me in to meet your family ♪

But first, you got to help me get the tree up

because, like, for real, man?

This was, like, the all-star tree.

Sorry.

♪♪♪

I lied to Bravo today about Omar,

get the charges approved.

- Truth is Omar ate me alive. - What's your next move?

I'm not sure.

[ cellphone ringing ]

Omar.

I never thought I'd hear a D.A. admit to being wrong.

Yeah?

I'm in.

♪♪♪

He's in.

♪ Take me home, take me home ♪

New traditions.

- Follow me. - Oh, yeah?

Come on.

- [ singsongy ] Come on. - [ laughs ]

- Okay. - [ laughs ]

♪ Take me home, take me home ♪

♪ Don't let me be alone ♪

♪ For... ♪

♪ For Christmas ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Take me home for Christmas ♪

♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh ♪

♪ For Christmas ♪

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