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(dramatic music)

(upbeat music)

(happy music)

(crowd chanting)

- This morning, in judge Miriam Howard's court house,

very bizarre civil right case will unfold.

A very successful and educated financial investors,

otherwise seemingly normal man,

wants to challenge county's rules, on marrying his pet dog.

As you can see the protests, this civil right case

has become a controversial stoop.

Whatever happens, we will see one thing

we would never thought we would be able to see.

Both straight and gay marriage activists have United

against (indistinct)

- Randy please marry me instead of Koko, please.

- A young women is even out here proposing.

We will see what judge Howard thinks

about this strange case.

- [Officer Rice] All rise.

Court is now in session.

The honorable Miriam Howard presiding.

- Thank you officer Rice.

Good morning everyone.

- [Audience] Good morning.

- Today we will hear arguments in a civil rights

violation case filed by plaintiff Randy Bobbs,

against the County regarding its arcane

and narrowly minded restrictions

on the definition of marriage.

Mr. Bobbs wants to marry his dog.

Now this one is gonna take some explaining.

Are you the counsel for Mr. Bobbs,

attorney Michael Curtison?

- Yes, your honor.

Good morning

- Mr. Curtison, I'm surely hoping that,

this isn't some kind of publicity stunt.

Have you seen the mob out there?

Don't make a mockery of my courtroom.

- No, not at all your honor.

This is my client's life at stake here.

I'll explain how my client, Mr. Randy Bobbs

has lost so much in his life, and should be allowed

to marry his true love Koko.

In fact your honor, before filing this case,

Randy tried to get married at a church, but he was denied.

- Marriage is the ultimate commitment

between two living souls.

Do you know what it means to get married?

Do you know what it means to get married in a church?

It's so much more than two people falling in love.

It's a decision made before God and the church.

The two are brought together for God's Providence

and for God's purpose.

(door squeaking)

Randy, so good to see you.

- You too. - I'm glad you came in.

And you brought your dog, what a beautiful animal.

Oh my God, I love animals.

How long have you had her?

- We've been together for a little over six months

but I knew she was the one, the moment I met her.

- I'm a little confused.

Weren't we supposed to meet your fiance?

- She's here, I want to marry Koko.

- Excuse me.

- It's like what you said on the sermon.

The love I have with her, I wanna celebrate

the highest honor by marriage.

She's loyal to me and she's faithful to me as I am to her.

That's why I want to marry Koko.

- You didn't hear a word of my sermon.

You didn't understand a word of my sermon.

- No, sir, I did, I completely did.

And I wanna honor the relationship I have with Koko

through marriage.

- You don't marry a dog, it's an animal.

Human beings don't marry animals.

Where are you getting this?

- She's more than just an animal though.

She's she's my soulmate.

- No soulmate, that's an animal.

You gotta get outta here, you have to leave.

You're wasting my time.

I don't have time for this.

- But sir...

- Look, please, please.

(soft music)

- Come on, Koko.

- And Mr. Curtison, just,

how did you come about representing Mr. Bobbs

in this nobel course?

- Mr. Bobbs and I were college roommates,

during our undergrad years, we've remained close ever since.

Seen each other through life's ups and downs.

Randy Bobbs is a normal guy,

but it's important to know what he has gone through.

I met Randy on the first day of college.

He was moving his boxes,

my parents were moving my boxes,

we were roommates.

(door knocking)

- Oh, hi.

- I'm your new roommate.

Oh, hi, I'm Randy Bobbs.

- Michael Dwayne Curtison, but I go by Mike.

- I was just gonna take this downstairs,

do you need it for yourself or?

- Oh, no thanks.

I wanted to do it myself but,

my dad insist on hiring movers.

- Okay, well.

What side did you want?

Cause I I'm good with either.

- Wait.

We can flip a coin.

Heads I win, tails you lose.

Cool?

- Wait, what?

- (laughs) Just testing to see if you're paying attention.

- Okay. I'll call it in then.

Tails.

- Your choice.

- So do you always use a coin to make decisions or?

- It's my lucky coin.

- Okay. And I'll take this side.

- Done.

Wanna go grab a pizza?

- Yeah, yeah, let's go for some food.

Oh Mike, this is Ralph.

This is my roommate, Mike.

- Hi Mr. Ralph, I gotta use the restroom.

So I'll meet you down in 15?

- Sure, see you there.

All right.

- If your parents were here to see you off to college.

Wow, they would be so proud of the man you've become.

- I'm here because of you, Ralph.

And now is probably the time to say, thank you.

- Well, that's everything, have a good semester.

Don't forget, you have a very busy week in front of you.

- Yeah, I'm excited about starting work on campus,

you know, between the job and the scholarship,

I won't have to use any of the funds my parents left me.

- Sounds like you've became a bonafide financial advisor.

Okay. Don't let me keep you.

Touch base anytime, anything, you know.

- Thank you.

- Been a pleasure, have fun tonight.

- I will.

(upbeat music)

♪ I have started to regret ♪

♪ Every dollar that I have spent ♪

- I like this place, it looks nice.

- The lighting.

- I think this is our waitress.

- Hey there, Mike, Randy.

I'm Shauna.

- Wow, you daunt moment there.

- You know that actually happens a lot.

What can I get you guys to drink?

- Two light beers, please?

- What? You're ordering beer?

- Just testing you.

Two coke Shauna.

- Coke it is.

The student's special today is a large

two tropical pizza for 5.99.

- How about pepperoni and mushroom?

- Wait, that was gonna be my suggestion.

Maybe they pair us up based on common interests.

I don't remember pizza question though.

(Randy chuckles)

- I will be back with your coke guys, okay?

- So Mike, let's start with the basics.

What's your major?

- I was a math nerd in high school

but I did kick ass on the debate team.

My father is a lawyer and his father was a lawyer

and so forth.

I'm free law, it's in my genetics,

then it's off to law school.

I might go on with my dad's firm but,

he does a lot of business law and corporate stuff.

Not like the stuff you see on TV.

I wanna get out there and fight for the little guy.

You know what I mean?

So what's your story?

- I'm a business finance major.

- You don't talk much, do you Bobbs?

- I say what I need.

I'm sorry, it's just been really hard for me to open up,

ever since my parents passed away.

- Wow, when did that happen?

- I was eight years old.

My whole family, my parents, my sister, my dog,

they all died in a pretty bad car accident.

- I'm sorry if I brought stuff up that you don't wanna talk

about, we can switch gears if you want to.

- It was a long time ago.

(upbeat music)

- Hey, you guys okay?

- Life. Life is hard Shauna.

- Yeah. Tropical pizza is coming up.

- Like, I'm not trying to be nosy but,

I thought Ralph was your dad.

Like, who raised you?

Did you grow up in foster homes?

- I had to, until Ralph got full custody.

He's a friend of my dad's from the army

and from high school.

- The custody is being placed to this guardian,

Mr. Ralph Williamson, unto this minor until his legal age.

- Thank you, your honor.

I'm prepared to raise Randy and provide from a nurturing

and caring environment for him to grow up in.

His father and I were in the army.

He has no living relatives he can go to.

- Yes Randy, you do want to say something.

- Thank you for letting me stay with Mr. Ralph.

I don't wanna go back to foster home anymore.

I'll be good, I promise.

- Oh yes, Randy I know you're a good boy.

- Mr. Ralph, are you my dad now?

- No, but I will be the next best thing.

- He's the next best thing I have,

to still having my real dad.

- That's awesome.

My dad's so busy being a lawyer that,

I just grew up on my own.

- It's cool.

- All right, bon appétit, boys.

There you go.

- That's good Shauna.

I caught you looking at Shauna's boobs.

- And then she says, "bon appétit."

- And then we both thought about, bonny Shauna.

(Mike and Randy laughing)

Hey, that brings me to my next question.

- What?

- Gay or straight?

- I didn't really date in high school,

but I know I'm not attracted to guys.

I just never been with the girl alone.

- Wait, so you're saying... (laughs)

- Yeah, yeah, I'm a virgin.

I just didn't see having sex as a priority.

I had to do well in school

so I can get into a good university and do my family proud.

There was never time for dates or to ask girls out or...

Sorry man, I didn't mean to spill so much on you.

- Well, you don't talk much, you sure had a lot to say.

I guess he was, (laughter drowns out speaker)

(Mike laughing)

- You are too funny.

- Just testing you man.

To us Bobbs and a hell of the next four years.

(acoustic music)

(indistinct chatters)

Your honor, Randy was never good at meeting girls,

but he fell in love with Jessica.

- Hey Jessica, come here.

You two don't bite,

So the usual pizza today, huh?

- The name in bold, don't fix it.

Actually, something different sounds nice.

- You can try Hawaiian style, that's my favorite.

- Oh yeah, that sounds good.

- All right Randy, shaking it off.

So a Hawaiian with pineapple and ham

and two coke, coming right up.

- Wait a minute, classy stare, flush face.

- You're turned on by the new chick, aren't you?

- Come on, not funny.

- Do you know her?

Well, does she know you exist,

or is this some distinct stalker type thing?

- She knows.

- So go talk to her.

- Come on, because, I just don't wanna break my hopes.

- Here you go, you're welcome.

- Hey, where is that new shadow?

- Oh, her training is over, she's in the back somewhere.

I'll be back with pizza, okay?

- I got to go take a leak.

If she comes over here, pull some balls, talk to her.

(door banging)

Jessica Evans, meet Randy Bobbs.

Randy Bobbs, Jessica.

There you go, hardest part is done.

You two continue, I got to go study

- Here, sit down.

- So last I was here it was Randy and Mike.

Now we have Randy and Jessica.

Man, the world is moving too fast (indistinct)

- Yeah, it's spinning pretty fast.

Jessica, did you want a coke?

- Yeah sure, that'd be great.

- Yeah here, just take mine.

- Aww, sweet.

- Randy, tell me a little bit about you.

- No, I thought you would go first.

I always wondered what it would be like to hear

the sound of your voice.

- Do you like what you're hearing so far?

- Yes actually, very much.

Your face suit your voice.

I don't really know what I mean by that.

See, this is why I want you to go first and me to listen.

- Okay, okay.

Well, I'm originally from Kansas.

I lived there till I was 13,

and then my dad moved to Indiana.

♪ I go for you ♪

♪ My heart is new ♪

♪ Easy as a sea ♪

♪ You go for me ♪

♪ Sometimes we are tired ♪

♪ Then we're inspired ♪

(indistinct chatters)

(crowd cheering)

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday dear Randy ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

(crowd cheering)

- Hey Andy, thanks for coming.

- I'm so excited to be here,

and thanks for choosing a dog friendly restaurant.

You know I don't go anywhere without my dog.

- You're crazy.

- Oh, you know I love my dog.

- Randy, let's cut the cake.

- First I just wanna say,

how great this birthday is everyone.

And thank you for sharing with me.

These last three years, I can't imagine

what it would be like, without you all.

- Okay, okay, let's dig in.

- [Crowd] Yeah.

(indistinct chatters)

(man laughing)

- Great birthday, bro.

We had a great time.

(background noise drowns speaker)

- We got to bounce man.

- Yeah, yeah.

- Thanks still young Bobbs

- And you need to get rest.

It was great seeing you.

- You too. Thanks for come down here.

- No problem.

- So your birthday's not over yet.

- Thanks mike.

- Let's go. - Bye guys.

- I really hope you enjoyed your birthday

and this is the card I got for you.

(soft music)

And we can do whatever you're comfortable with.

Order room service or...

(soft music)

(indistinct chatters)

- I'll see y'all later, right?

- So Bobbs, do you feel like a man now?

- If you're somehow asking about what happened

after the party, you can wonder all you want.

I know, you know what Jessica wrote in that card.

And besides a real gentleman, doesn't kiss and tell.

- Wow. Kill joy.

- I'm gonna ask Jessica to marry me.

- Don't get carried away here, man.

- What are you trying to say, man?

- I just don't want you to make a long-term decision

experience in the first act of love.

- I didn't just do it.

In my heart I felt a closeness, a trust.

- That's just the blood rushing from one head to the next.

- Look man, we're friends and all,

but I don't think I like what you're trying to say

about Jessica.

- Hold on dude, I'm not saying anything

you shouldn't be thinking yourself.

I know she's your first and all,

she might not be your one and only.

Just make it a long engagement.

(soft music)

- okay. So can you tell me what we're doing here?

I probably know what you're gonna say.

- You will see.

- [Waitress] Enjoy.

- Thank you.

Cheers.

(glass clinking)

- Randy, are you about to do anything big and dumb?

- Just wait, it's about to start.

(fireworks crackling)

(melodic music)

Jessica Evans, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife

for the rest of my life?

- Yes, yes Randy.

♪ You know we love each other very much ♪

♪ Sometimes love just gets in the way ♪

- Okay, we have part of the story.

You two graduated together.

Randy got engaged with Jessica.

When are you gonna get more specific

and get to the point, at any time soon now Mr. Curtison,

speed this up.

- Yes, your honor.

If you allow me.

So after graduating, Randy moved up the corporate ladder.

He and Jessica moved into a nice home

in a nice neighborhood.

They were doing very well together.

- I'm so proud of you, Randy.

We could have gone out to celebrate, you know.

- It's perfect, my lady.

Celebrating another promotion

and another raise is best here, just the two of us.

- Randy, we've been saving and now you're making more,

does this mean we can finally get married?

- Jessa, I thought we decided to wait

until we can afford the huge wedding you want.

And after you finish college.

- I know, but I can finish college after we get married

and we can do that now.

It doesn't even have to be a big wedding.

And with this raise we can go honeymoon in Europe.

- Europe?

- Randy yes, please.

Let's set a date this summer.

You know we can afford it now.

- Well, for you honey, anything.

(soft music)

(glasses clinking)

(soft music)

- Hey Randy, do you know why the boss

is holding a big meeting?

- Not exactly.

- Because I'm very scared and, am I going to get fired?

- No, no, don't worry.

Let's just see what he says.

- Okay. Oh good, because I really do not want to get fired.

Are you coming with me?

- You go ahead, I'll be right there.

- Hello executives.

You all know about recent losses.

Well, I'm here to share with you that it's gotten worse.

We have to take drastic cuts now.

- Bobbs, you have that file I asked you about?

Please.

Thank you, Bobs.

(sighs loudly)

And let me say on behalf of the executives assembled today

that you have been an amazing asset of this company.

We have to cut some positions,

and I trust that you and everyone else in this room

will be here with us till the end.

This plan you've worked on Bobbs it's a good one.

We'll have to liquidate assets, employee assets,

and severely cut benefit packages and salary packages.

Even our own.

I'm sorry, it's the only way.

This company, has weathered worst storms

than this over the years.

I thank you for your dedication to the company

and your continued dedication.

Thank you all.

That'll be it for now.

(dial pad clanking)

- Bye Bobbs, I'm leaving now.

- See you Christina.

(door knocking)

- Bobbs, did you get your email?

They're cutting my pay in half, Margaret's too.

- Yes, this sucks.

- They have to, Kelly.

We all have to tighten our belts around here

otherwise the company will go bankrupt.

- I'm not doing it.

- Like the big guy said, we can weather this storm.

- Or not.

What about you Bobbs?

Are you gonna stick around?

I already have a pretty good standing offer, I can accept.

- I'm going to do redo my resume,

I'm going to look for better opportunities.

- Hey, hey, this company has been great to us.

And loyalty works both ways, right?

It may mean some mean months but the numbers say,

the boss is right.

We all stand to come back stronger than before.

- Jeez Bobbs, I wish I shared your optimism.

- Don't worry if we just have faith

and let the market do its thing, maybe--

- Yeah. Are you gonna explain it that way to Jessica?

- Let's go.

- [Kelly] This is ridiculous.

(soft music)

- So it's about work, it's bad.

The company took a huge hit in the market this week.

All of our money is gone.

- Whose money?

- The firms, our investors, ours.

- My God.

How much?

- How much have we personally lost?

Honey, everything.

And I have to handle a 30% pay cut.

- You mean we have to handle a 30% pay cut.

- Yes, we have to.

- Can you try to find a new job?

- No, the company will bounce back better than ever Jess.

I'm sure of it.

We just have to have confidence.

- How long?

A year, more?

- Well realistically, it could take three to five years

for us to rebuild.

- Randy, I had it all planned out.

We're gonna get married, honeymoon in Europe.

I was finally gonna be able to go back to college

and get my degree.

I could finally start my online business.

And now you're telling me three to five more years.

- Look, I can talk to my boss tomorrow and I'll get a better

idea of what we're really dealing with time-wise.

But until then, we just have to have confidence

and then we can have the wedding of your dreams,

of our dreams.

And you can go back to school.

- Hey Bobbs.

- Hey Kelly, what's going on?

- A few of us are going out to have a drink after work,

you wanna come?

- Thanks, but I have to pass.

- Jessica didn't he take the new so well, huh?

- We've had better nights.

(phone ringing)

- I'll talk to you later. - All right.

(phone ringing)

Hey Mike, I'm glad you called.

I can use a friendly voice today.

- I figured.

I read this morning's news and your firm

is teetering on the brink,

but how are you in a potential Mrs coping?

- Well, I could see right now, short term,

things are gonna be tight.

We're gonna have to downsize to a smaller apartment,

Return one of the lease cars,

no honeymoon in Europe.

She really wanted that.

I'm not even sure when we can afford

any type of wedding now.

- Wow.

Hey Bobbs, I'm sorry about how, the way things turned out.

- Thanks, Mike.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you tonight.

All be there in about six, 6:30.

- Sure, I usually get home around six,

and Jessica usually has dinner ready,

So I'll have her emotionally preps for you, hopefully.

And again Mike, no joking about money or my job.

She grew up without much.

It nearly broke her parents to get her as far in college

as they could until you know, their money ran out.

- Okay, okay Bobbs listen,

take a chill pill and relax.

Okay. And how about you just buy Jessica some flowers.

- That's actually a really good idea.

- Randy, Jessica.

You guys, your know your door's open, right?

Where is Jessica.

- She's gone.

- When is she coming back?

- Never Mike, she left me.

She wrote a letter.

"I'm afraid to restart from scratch,

ruined wedding and honeymoon plans.

Afraid of being poor, lost confidence," in me?

You wanna know what I think, Mike,

She didn't love me,

she loved my money.

Just money.

Why didn't I see that?

I'm so stupid.

- Christ, Randy.

I don't know what to say.

Don't blame yourself.

There isn't a guy alive who hasn't been blinded by sex,

even I have.

And you cope well, how is that?

- (laughs) cause I'm an excellent bullshiter.

Dude, I'm scared shitless of getting hurt or rejected.

That's why I play the fence.

I keep my shields up, but you Bobbs, you're the cool one.

With all the hurt and pain you've been through,

you were not afraid.

You have no clue how much respek I have for you bro.

- I guess I will have to put my shields up too.

Thanks man.

You're a good friend.

Actually, you're my best friend, ever.

- I can't take credit, one's best friend is oneself.

Shit, that's cool, why is my phone?

Let me record that before I forget.

One's best friend is oneself.

No, one's best friend is oneself.

One's best friend--

- Okay, okay, if all done waxing Socratic,

I would really like to get out of here.

I can still feel her, everywhere.

Let's just go anywhere but here.

(back slapping)

- [Jessica] Hi honey, I'm calling to say I love you.

Hi honey, I'm calling to say I love you.

(phone ringing)

- Randy Bobbs.

- [Ralph] Hey Randy, it's me.

- Oh, hi Ralph.

What a nice surprise.

I was gonna call you a little later.

- Tony called me last night, I'm beyond words.

I have an idea of what you're feeling now,

because my wife left me,

but we both know from experience that,

you have to just allow time to pass.

- It's funny Ralph,

how Jessica leaving me when I lost all my money,

it's kind of like when you got divorced, right?

When your wife left you after you got injured.

- Well, it's the same in that neither of us did anything

to mistreat or abuse or even were unfaithful

to the women we loved.

What we have to do is let it go through this,

you've lost a relationships today

and you should be angry about it, sad and finally accept it.

- I will need to move to a smaller apartment,

probably some crappy hole with a wall.

Jessica cleaned out the bank account when she left.

So between that and pay cut, I'll have to live off hotdogs.

- Those are just details Randy,

you've got be better off when you went through this.

You know I'm here for you.

So if you wanna come home for the weekend,

maybe it's a good idea to get away for a while.

- I think I'd like that, Ralph.

Thanks.

I feel dead here.

I'll call when I'm on my way and Ralph,

- [Ralph] Yes Randy.

have a big pan of lasagna ready when I get there.

- (laughs) You bet Randy, safe journey.

Hey and Randy, when you get here be ready to eat.

- Take care Ralph.

(soft music)

(door squeaking) (keys jangling)

(soft music)

Hey Mike, what's up?

- Well actually, a couple of things.

I'm headed to the airport right now, I'm flying your way.

Be there by 11, can you pick me up?

- Yeah, sure.

But, why not rental on waiting?

- Well, because this is a quick spur

of the moment kind of thing.

And I wanted to talk to you in person.

- Ooh, such intrigue, it has to be about a girl.

It has to be.

- (laughs) Dude, I'm gonna be a dad.

- Oh, Oh wow, Mike.

Wow.

- (laughs) Just testing you man.

All right, I'll send you over all my flight information.

- Sure, I'll--

- All right, bye.

(soft music)

You wanna sit here?

- [Randy] Sure.

- Hey guys. Welcome.

My name is Terry, I'm gonna be your waitress.

These are your menus, do you want something to drink?

- A couple of soft drinks.

- Yes, I'll be back.

- So What's the big news?

- Well, I met someone another lawyer at a conference.

We're into the same music, politics, food, movies.

- Here you go, boys.

Just to let you know, we're known

for the Chilly cheeseburger.

It comes with fries and coleslaw.

- [Randy] It sounds good to me, Terry.

- Yes? - [Randy] What about you Mike?

- [Mike] I'll take one.

- That was easy then, I'll get us started, okay?

(indistinct chatters)

- Cheers.

To us ever evolving men and to your new gal.

Y'all live happily ever after.

- You're here.

- Hey, if you like her so much,

why don't you go talk to her?

- What?

- You're obviously drooling over the brunette.

Hey Terry.

- Yes.

- You see that group of ladies over there?

- [Terry] Yes.

How about you put their tab on Randy's tab.

- (laughs) I will be glad to.

Which one caught your eye?

The Burnett on the right?

- You're sharp, Terry.

(Terry laughs)

- I'll be back, okay?

Hi ladies, I just wanna let you know

that those guys over there, they paid for your dinner.

- So are you gonna go talk to them?

- Okay, okay.

I know how this works.

I say no but, my best friend makes it happen anyways.

- Come on, show me how it's done.

- Oh my God, he is coming, he is coming.

Shush, don't speak.

- Hi ladies.

- [Ladies] Hi.

- My name is Randy.

- [Lady] Hi Randy

- [Ladies] Hi Randy.

- We're all veterinarian techs at the animal shelter.

Tonight we are celebrating.

- That's right.

My incredible staff here and myself,

got all of our dogs back to good health.

No more kennel cough.

That really is something.

I can't imagine what it is like to see sick animals.

- The worst are the mistreated ones.

- It's sad, isn't it?

How someone can take the devotion of the sweet nature

creature and just intentionally hurt it, I can't imagine.

- Randy, why don't you come visit us at the animal shelter?

You can see me in the other angels of mercy in action.

Unless you're busy or you know.

- Well, if you're not busy.

- Well, she wouldn't be, I will see to it.

Come by tomorrow around noon, right Randy?

- Yeah, yeah.

Here is my card, just text me the address.

- Yeah, I'll text you.

- Great.

It was nice to meet you ladies.

- [Ladies] Nice to meet you Randy.

And thank you for dinner.

- Anytime.

- Thank you so much.

- [Lady] Bye, have a goodnight.

- So mission accomplished?

- Yes, sir.

I have lunch with her tomorrow.

Her supervisor set it up.

They all work at the animal shelter.

- Hi Randy.

That's a very nicely wrapped gift.

I'll go let Trish know that you're here.

- Trish?

- Oh, I mean Patricia, she likes to be called Trish.

I'll let her know that her steamy man is here for his tour.

- Thank you Manila.

- [Manila] Anytime.

- Hi Randy, sorry I'm running late.

- It's okay, I got you this.

- Oh, that was so nice,

but you didn't have to do that.

- I figured someone around here could use a special treat.

- That was unexpected of you, Randy.

- I'm sure you have a few clients that could use a treat.

- Why don't you come on back

and I'll give you the grand tour.

- Okay Trish, let's go.

(soft music)

(dog barking)

- Sorry, it's so loud in there.

- It's okay, they're just talking to each other.

- Come on.

This is the office.

- It's nice.

- So Peggy said once the tour is over,

if you want, we can go to lunch.

- That sounds nice, I would like that.

I mean, if you want to.

I guess I didn't properly ask you, did I?

- [Trish] Allan, this is Randy.

We're just about to go out to lunch.

What's wrong?

- I have tried everything, nothing seems to make her happy

and she's not eating neither.

- [Randy] Is it okay to pet him?

- Yeah, of course.

She clearly likes you.

I mean, I couldn't get that much of a reaction from her.

Peggy, come look at her now.

- Wow, that's amazing, Allan.

- What's her name?

- The tag says Koko.

- We just found her sitting on the back porch steps

a few weeks ago when we opened.

- She's a sweet angel and mystery

- Really unresponsive when she came but,

we ran all sorts of tests, nothing was wrong.

We couldn't figure it out.

- Nothing is wrong, you're all right Koko.

- She's a special one.

I think she is here with a purpose.

- She's here for me.

I mean, I'm here for her.

I mean, I don't know what I mean.

What's the process for me to adopt her?

- Well you know, the two week waiting period is over.

So technically you can adopt her.

You can come back this afternoon.

- Come on Koko.

(dog panting)

- It's okay, Koko.

You be a good girl, okay?

I'll be right back, I'll be here to get you, all right.

I promise.

(dog panting)

- So shall we?

- Oh yeah, lunch, right?

Yeah. Let's let's make it quick

so I can get back here to Koko.

- Okay. There's a quick soup and sandwich

shop around the corner.

- Sounds great, let's go.

(upbeat music)

♪ Going nowhere fast ♪

♪ I was running in place ♪

♪ Cornered by the past ♪

♪ Then I saw your face ♪

♪ Now I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You don't even see ♪

♪ What you did for me ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I was almost gone ♪

♪ Heaven to come ♪

♪ You came along ♪

♪ And you filled me up ♪

♪ Now I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

- [Man] Hey, Koko.

Hey Bob, how are you liking new office

with the big wide open window?

- It's great, thank you.

Though I never really,

never really had time to look out the window.

- We all owe all this to you.

- It's not just me,

everyone here has worked so hard to pull us back

from destruction.

- Destruction?

We're doing better than we've ever done before.

Now we're gonna work on you, enjoying your life.

You got to get a nicer looking car.

You'd have to get a nicer apartment.

You have to find a girlfriend.

- Well actually, I have met someone.

- Congratulations. Excellent.

And this is for you for your promotion.

- Wow. Thank you.

Brand new laptop Koko.

And this is my third promotion.

Are you proud of me?

I know you like your new fancy house.

I love you Koko.

I can't explain it, but it doesn't feel like you're a dog.

I sense you, you feel me, the real me, inside and out.

You love me unconditionally.

Ever since I've met you everything has better.

Losing my parents, losing Jessica,

I can finally put all that behind me.

You understand, don't you girl?

How can I ever show you how much you mean to me?

Some day, if I don't get up to take you out

I may not have gotten up at all.

I want to pay you the highest honor possible,

but how?

I don't know yet.

I will, and when I do you just watch me girl,

it will be a form of tribute no one will ever forget.

(door bell ringing)

- Hi Randy.

Can I come in?

I see you got companion.

And this place is amazing.

(dog panting)

- Jessica, what did you want to talk about?

- I've just been trying to figure out

a way to apologize for just leaving.

I was terrified of being poor.

Not finishing college was hard enough

to cope with as it was.

And then when things went South for you money wise at work,

I just freaked out.

I went home for awhile, but,

I couldn't stop thinking about you,

about us.

I saw you in the park today,

And it just made me realize how much I missed you.

- I'm stunned, Jessica.

I don't even know what to say.

There's someone else in my life now.

Someone who loves me and only me,

Who's loyal and wants to be with me,

for richer or for poorer, whatever.

I can never trust you again.

I'm sorry.

- Well, I had to try.

Are you sure you found the real thing?

- I'm sure.

When I'm with her, I feel complete.

I don't know, I just can't explain it.

- You don't have to try, I get it.

- You know, I would rather be having a donut

than this orange.

My husband never lets me have a donut at home.

- That's because he wants you to keep your gorgeous figure.

- Seriously?

- Yeah. And if I had your figure, I'd be dating every night.

- Really?

Okay girls, time to get back to work

and back to washing the doggies.

- No, I'm so tired.

- I know. I know.

Okay Trish, spell it.

You and Randy have been dating for over six months now.

So where are things at?

You never even talk about it?

- I don't know.

It's a bit weird sometimes.

- Weird, why?

- He's obsessed with Koko.

It's like everything we do we have to make sure

it's okay for Koko to come too.

I finally got him to agree to let my sister

watch Koko for the night,

but only so that we could go to dinner

with his college roommate.

- It'll be fine.

I think Randy is just having a little case of puppy love.

(Trish laughs)

Just give him some time and space.

He'll come around, I know.

- He's the perfect guy, otherwise.

- [Peggy] He is.

- At least tonight he'll be focused on me and not Koko.

- Amen.

- When my friend came back,(indistinct)

Bobbs looks at him and he says,

you're wasting your parent's money.

(Mike laughing)

That guy was so mad.

- Well, he had about eight beer bongs and can barely stand.

Truth hurts.

Where is he today?

- His parent's basement.

(Trish laughing)

Excuse me, I'm gonna call and make sure Koko

is okay with your sister.

- Bobbs I don't get to see you much,

besides you've got a perfectly good date sitting here.

Relax.

- You're right, I'm sorry guys.

It's just, this is the first time we've been apart

since we met and I'm nervous.

- Bobbs, I understand.

I see all over your social media posts.

I know what Koko looks like more than Trish here.

If you love her so much, why don't you marry Koko?

(Trish laughing)

- Mike please don't give him any ideas.

- I'll be right back.

- Does he really take that dog everywhere, even to work?

- Yeah, it's that far.

- I don't know if I should tell you this but,

he lost his entire family as a kid, even the dog.

- He didn't mention a dog when he told me.

- [Mike] He has a lot of trust issues.

- We've been dating for six months now.

I kind of think he's the one.

- Really?

- Yeah. (laughs)

- Everything is okay with Koko.

- And everything's fine here.

Well, we'll have to do this again sometime

when I get back in town.

And hopefully you two will have news for me.

- Maybe I will.

- Okay Mr. Curtison, now we have some idea

of his mindset and background.

But what was it that solidified your client's desire

to marry his pet dog?

I was just about to finish.

I know you've been very patient with me thus far.

- Let's hear it.

- That all people should be treated equally

regardless of who they are or who they love.

It's a victory for the allies and friends and supporters

who spent years even decades working and praying

for change to come.

This morning the Supreme Court recognized

that the constitution guarantees marriage equality

and slowly made an entire country realize

that love is love.

- Many couples taking advantage of the rights

they've been granted to choose their own partner

are foregoing the traditional church ceremony

opting instead for a simple civil service.

As many faiths have enough--

- Did you hear that girl?

With these new laws, we can marry who we want.

- If you love us so much, why don't you marry Koko?

- Marriage is an ultimate commitment

between two living souls.

- I didn't even think about it.

I didn't even think about a legal wedding.

In order to honor you in the highest regard,

Koko, Will you marry me?

Will you marry me?

And it's settled.

We'll head down to the courthouse tomorrow

and get our license.

Oh man, I got to call Mike.

I got to call Patricia.

They can meet us down there.

Hey Mike, I need you to try to break away

from your conference tomorrow.

I'm gonna be at the courthouse tomorrow

and I need your help.

I have something really important I need to take care of,

and I need you there.

Meet me at ten.

(phone ringing)

- Hey Randy, what's up?

- First, I wanna say I had a great time the other night.

You're great company.

Sorry I was so distracted.

- Oh no, it's okay.

I mean, if I can't understand puppy love who can, right?

You at work?

- No actually, I took some time off to,

to think about some things.

- Like what?

- I'm going down to the courthouse tomorrow

and I really want you to be there.

I have something really special planned

and I need you to be there.

Can you come?

Yeah sure, if it's that important.

I can get off work, what time?

- At 10.

- You wanna give me a hint about what's happening

at the courthouse.

- No, I'd rather it be a surprise.

You'll understand when you get there,

and Mike should be there too.

- Okay, I'll be there.

- Okay, great.

You're the best.

- Okay, bye.

Oh my God,

Oh my God, he's gonna propose.

Oh, I need to do my nails.

I need to get a new dress.

Oh my God, he is gonna propose.

(Trish laughing)

Do you think it's too fast?

I mean, I know Randy and I just started dating

six months ago, but I'm really excited.

- You're fine.

- There he is.

- Hey Randy, you can't bring your--

- Yes, can I help you?

Excuse me, sir, I'm sorry,

but unless that's a registered service animal

there are no pets allowed in this building.

Your dog needs to wait outside.

- We're here today because,

we're applying for a marriage license.

And I'm applying with the love of my life.

- Well, that's a very sweet way to propose

but your dog still needs to wait outside.

I don't think you understand.

I'm here for our license.

- Sir, in order to obtain a dog license

you don't need to bring your dog into the building.

- No, we're not here for a dog license,

I'm here for a wedding license,

for myself and my bride to be, Koko.

I don't know what kind of sick joke

you're trying to pull here, but--

- It's not a joke.

She's the soul I feel most connected to in this world.

- Security, I need your help here.

- Okay, what's going on?

- This nut over here is trying to obtain a marriage license

for him and his four legged bride.

Would you handle this please?

- Yes. Sir, I'm gonna have to ask you to leave now.

Now.

- Excuse me.

I'm so sorry.

Randy.

Randy.

Randy,

have you lost your beloved mind?

You can't marry a dog, man.

Have you flipped out on me?

- Where did Trish go?

- Probably to a bar to get a drink

because of that public humiliation.

- Public humiliation?

I was the one they were laughing at.

- Jeez man, are you that blinded by that dog?

Trish thought you were here to get a license to marry her,

not Koko.

You said it be a special day for her.

- Because she was the one who brought us together.

I thought she of all people would understand

why I was doing what I was doing and be happy for us.

I'm sure when I explain it to her, she'll understand.

- She'll know more than me.

I feel this connection with Koko,

stronger than anything else alive in this world.

And I want to honor that bond in the highest regard possible

and take her as my bride.

- Randy, I understand everything you went through as a kid

and everything which you've lost, including Jessica.

- Jessica opened up my eyes and my heart.

Without her, I would never have found my way to Koko.

And besides, aren't you the civil rights champ?

Don't I have a right to marry who I want?

- It's kinda been a debate about who you came marry,

but a dog, I don't know.

I have to do some research.

- Help, help me Mike.

Please, help me.

Help me get married to Koko.

A marriage license may just be a piece of paper

but it would mean everything to me,

if I could show that we're bonded together.

- You know I'm fresh out of law school, right?

You really think I can work miracles?

- Yes, I always thought that of you.

- Okay Randy, call it.

- You still have that lucky coin?

Heads.

- Heads it is.

It's like she understands.

- She knows Mike, somehow she knows.

- Okay Randy, I'll follow the case.

(door knocking)

- Mr. Randy Bobbs?

- Yes.

- Mr. Bobbs, we are from Animal Protection Services

I'm Sam Advow and she's...

- Zia, Zia Fret animal control officer.

- How can I help you guys?

- Listen, we're here because we got a report

of potential abuse on a dog named Koko.

- Abuse, what kind of abuse?

Who would make such a claim?

I take care of Koko with the utmost respect she deserves.

I would never harm or endanger her.

This is insane.

Mr. Bobbs, I have court orders to get custody of your dog

until it has been determined

whether she has been abused or not in any way.

Here.

- Oh God, you think I...

- Well, you did try to marry her.

Are you two doing anything?

- You're sick.

- Mr. Bobbs, whether she has been abused or not,

it has to be determined.

According to this court order,

please surrender your dog to Ms. Zia.

- Where did she go?

- Let me get her, she's probably scared.

Koko,

Koko,

(dog panting)

Look, I don't know what this is about but,

I think I have a good idea of who's behind it.

So just go with these people

and they'll take good care of you.

- Hey, come with me.

- You guys will take care of her, right?

- Yeah, we will take good care of her.

(soft music)

- Hey, I know what happened to Koko.

- I bet you do.

How could you file a report against me?

I know you're upset about the courthouse fiasco

but why don't you tell them I would do something to Koko.

Don't you know how much I love her?

- Randy, I'm not the one that turned you in.

We got a court order that says an official

filed report of potential abuse, not me.

- The court, so it's part of my lawsuit.

Oh my God, Tricia, I didn't wanna believe

you would do something so cold.

- I was really hurt at the courthouse.

I thought you were gonna propose.

And I probably would have said no,

because we haven't known each other that long but,

I thought about it.

Randy you're sweet and caring and a little naive at times.

But this is something you really want, I understand.

I get it.

- They're not telling me anything, Trish.

I don't even know where she is.

She could be hurting somewhere.

- That's why I messaged you, she's with us.

- Oh, thank God.

At your animal shelter?

- Yeah.

Between you and me, the vet checks did not find

any signs of abuse.

We're just holding her until your hearing.

- So Koko is okay?

- No, she's not eating, she's not active.

She's really sad without you.

But I'm doing my best to keep her company.

- Okay, good.

(phone vibrating)

It's Mike.

Hi, hi Mike.

Thank you for getting back to me.

Yeah.

Yeah, they just took her.

They had a court order, so I had to let them, right?

But thankfully, Trish is looking after her.

Mike, can you file a motion to get Koko back?

Something, I need to hang over here, I'm literally dying.

Okay, okay.

All right, bye bye.

Mike, thank you.

Patricia, I'm sorry.

- Mike is gonna do something.

They can't get away with this.

- Thank you Tricia, you're a great friend.

- Yeah, friends.

- Okay Mr. Curtison, you did a fine job telling a story,

but I'd need some solid precedent,

some other cases where this has happened

to at least consider your case.

- Your honor, I will present evidence,

showing people all over the world,

being allowed to marry animal.

(audience laughing)

(hammer pounding)

- Okay everyone, if we can't act like grownups about this,

everyone's out of here.

That's your first warning.

Okay Mr. Curtison, it's on you.

- So judge Howard, are you married?

(audience laughing)

(hammer pounding)

- That's your second time, three strikes and everyone's out.

Do you get it people?

And you Mr. Curtison,

you can't ask me a question like that.

The tone in which you asked it,

didn't get lost on the gallery, nor myself.

Another little crowd-pleaser like that,

I'll hold you for contempt.

- I beg your pardon for the bit of grand standing,

your honor.

But I just wanted you to be open-minded.

- I'm not an unsympathetic person, Mr. Curtison,

I will listen and weigh out all the evidence

for your case that you bring before me.

And for the record, I've been married

to the man of my dreams for over 36 years.

You may continue.

- Thank you, your honor.

My point was only to illustrate that Koko

bonded immediately with Mr. Bobbs

the first time they were introduced.

Just like all pure and natural love does.

- Oh please, isn't that enough?

- Mr. Stills, you are way out of line.

- These two are clearly just attention seekers

for who knows what reason.

They can't actually expect you to entertain

these senseless ideas.

- Thank you.

Thank you for looking out for me Mr, Stills,

but I'm a big girl and I'll decide

what I can entertain and what I can't.

Are we clear?

- Yes, your honor. Yes.

- You'll get your turn soon enough.

You were saying Mr. Curtison?

- Thank you, your honor.

I was saying, none of us can clearly define

what it means to love or be in love.

We feel something, a physiological reaction

to another that we just can't explain.

It's not perverse or a natural,

on the contrary, it's totally organic.

We will show you there is no reason why Mr. Bobs

shouldn't be granted a marriage license.

And we will cite real instances.

Thank you, your honor.

- You know, we'll see about these other cases.

Okay. All right.

Now the question to the County is, Mr. Stills is,

should we go against our established procedures?

Like my grandpa used to say,

if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Okay Mr. Stills.

- Thank you, your honor.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

This statute has been on the books for over 100 years

and it needs to remain in effect without exception.

Think of the chaos this would cause

when processing standpoint alone.

Forms would have to be changed from male, female and other,

to species specific.

And why stop at animals?

This could lead the request to marry everything

from pickup trucks to robots.

Today's circus simply can't be allowed.

Thank you, your honor.

- Ball is in your court.

You may present your evidence.

- Your honor, I have copies for your review.

May I approach?

- Well thank you for saving me the research Mr. Curtison.

I would also like to ask your kindness.

I have a few witnesses, they will testify to strengthen bond

between Randy and Koko.

- Okay, you have my permission to present your witnesses,

provided I don't have any objection from the County.

- [Mr. Stills] Fine, your honor.

- Good.

We're gonna take a 15 minute recess

and officer Rice, make sure that the animal control officer

and the psychiatrist are here.

- [Officer Rice] Yes your honor, I will bring them in.

(hammer pounding)

- Court is adjourned.

(crowd chanting)

- Dr. Kingston, a man by the name Randy Bobbs

wants to marry his dog.

Does that mean he is suffering from schizophrenia?

- Listen, as Mr. Bobbs psychiatrist, I'm here to testify

not give any views.

- Hi Randy, hi Mike.

- Trish, did you bring Koko?

- She's outside with animal control.

- She's here, can I see her?

- No, you still got a hearing to finish.

- Court is now back in session.

- I wish you guys all the best.

- Officer rice, I want the County witnesses first.

- Good morning, your honor.

Mr. Bobbs is not crazy.

He's a highly intelligent, highly successful young man.

He just wants to marry who he wants to marry.

- There was a complain came from, county clerk.

But all we found, a guy who loves and cares his dog.

We don't see any abuse.

So Animal Control is willing to release Koko to Randy.

I've seen my friend Randy,

deal with a lot of heartache in his life,

but now he's happy.

He's never been as happy as he is with Koko.

- It's not just about Randy,

Koko needs him too, she's not doing good without him.

She barely eats.

You know, I have never seen such love between

two individuals.

- Since Randy has found Koko,

he has been more motivated than ever.

Since Koko was taken away, Bobbs has been miserable at work.

He misses her terribly.

- I raised Randy,

but he taught me a very important lesson in life.

I was injured during the Gulf War

and I can't have sex anymore.

I used to believe that,

I couldn't have a relationship without sex

but when I saw the love between Randy and Koko,

it gave me a realization there's so much more

to a relationship than sex.

I started dating and I think I found the right woman.

It would be very fitting for Randy to be allowed

to be with the woman he wants.

Thank you, your honor.

- [Officer Rice] Randy Bobbs to the stand.

You may be seated.

- This is your chance to tell your side in your words.

- First, thank you your honor, for hearing my case today.

I'll do my best to explain why I want to take this action.

- I must say Mr. Bobbs, you have demonstrated

amazing resiliency in your life.

You have suffered great losses

and it truly saddens me.

- Thank you, your honor.

It was those losses that kept me in fear

of of love and relationships.

I've always found it hard to open up with people.

I tried with my first fiance

but she left me and I was devastated again.

But then I met Koko and my whole life has changed.

I'm a better person because of Koko.

I've never felt this bond with anyone else before.

She's there for me, and I'm there for her.

That's what it means to be in love.

The more time we spend together,

the more whole I feel as a person.

I want to have a lawful official way to pay tribute

to the soul I feel most connected to.

That's why I decided to marry Koko.

But when the County took her away, I'm sorry.

I apologize, your honor.

I just want the world to acknowledge how pure,

how right the bond between us is.

So what if she's a different species?

The bond we have, the love is real.

Marriage is the only way to to acknowledge

and celebrate that love.

I'm not asking for much, am I your honor?

- You're asking for an awful lot, Mr. Bobbs.

It's gonna be tough for me to say yes,

because even if your attorney has provided

and presented anecdotal evidence of cases all over the world

I have to follow the law of this jurisdiction.

And I'm sorry, but I don't believe that the law

is going to allow that.

- Your honor, if I may interject.

Yes Mr. Curtison, this is your witness.

- Your honor, we're all here today because my client

is forbidden by law to marry his dog, correct?

- You are interrupting me to state the obvious?

I hope this is in some kind of attempt to skirt the law.

- Funny you should say that,

we're not here to skirt the law, nor is the County.

If your honor will allow me,

I like to read the law out loud.

- Perhaps you better, Mr. Curtison.

- Your honor, the statute clearly states,

the marriage is between two people.

- Technically Mr. Stills is incorrect, and I quote,

"A marriage license shall be issued to two consenting adults

who can appear before the clerk."

The law only requires two consenting adults.

- Okay fine, I'll grant that Koko is an adult in dog years

but she can't consent, she's a dog.

- Your honor, let's just ask Koko.

- What?

Here now, in my courtroom?

- Your honor, I have proof of scientific study

showing that everything that we say a dog can understand.

May I approach?

- Okay, Mr. Bobbs is done.

I'll allow this but, Mr. Curtison,

is this it for your case?

What?

Really, is this it?

- Yes, your honor.

- All right Mr. Bobbs, you're dismissed.

(indistinct chatters)

- Your honor, this is Koko.

- She's gorgeous.

Officer Rice, please have the witness take the stand.

- Your honor, a dog in the witness stand?

- We need to hear from Koko, Mr. Stills.

Let's see if that study is correct.

Koko, do you want to get married to Randy?

- Your honor, you can't be serious.

What, it is just tone of voice not words.

Koko, do you wanna get buried?

(audience laughing)

- Well, that's certainly a different reaction, Mr. Stills.

I don't think she likes you.

- Well, I still can't believe that this hound

can really understand what's going on here today.

- No, I think Koko has proven her point.

Thank you Koko, you are dismissed.

And thank you officer.

(dog panting)

Well, I think we've all learned something here today.

There are all forms of love in this world

and no one person can define it,

except to know when you're in it.

And we've learned that a statute on the books

needs forever updating since we are the judicial

and not the legislative branch of this fine local government

we can't alter or bend the rules specially when stated

as clearly as they are.

it's up to the lawmakers now,

to put their finger in this dyke before it leaks

any more on the floor of someone else's courtroom.

I may live to regret this, but that's my ruling.

This court orders that Mr. Bobbs to obtain the license,

the marriage license that he is seeking be allowed.

(hammer pounding)

Court is adjourned.

(audience applauding)

- So there we have it, the actual news exclusive.

Judge Howard just ruled, Randy Bobbs and his dog Koko

can get married.

- Koko, Koko, girl

- Congratulations you two.

She is all yours.

- Let's go, let's go.

(upbeat music)

- Good job, kid.

- Thank you.

- You will be famous.

(crowd chanting)

♪ Going nowhere fast ♪

♪ I was running in place ♪

♪ Cornered by the past ♪

♪ Then I saw your face ♪

♪ Now I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You don't even see ♪

♪ What you did for me ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I was almost gone ♪

♪ Heaven to come ♪

♪ You came along ♪

♪ And you filled me up ♪

♪ Now I'm I love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ Hoping that you know ♪

♪ How I love you so ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ Now I'm I love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ Now I'm in love ♪

♪ I'm in love ♪

♪ You know we are allies ♪

♪ That you save my life ♪

♪ I'm in love. ♪