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Previously on Ally McBeal--

When I joined, you promised I would be
the first associate to be made partner.

Promises I make are irrelevant.
You should know that.

The Hallen file, and you also poached
the Skinner file from Richard.

Does he know that?

You're doing something
despicable. I can tell.

-I have a little surprise for you.
-What are you up to?

[Screaming]

Nelle. Just the person I want to see.

If it's naked, you're out of luck.

I'd sooner puke my intestines
and snorkel in them

than see you naked.

-What did you call me?
-You rich bitch, elitist ice queen.

You little mayor of Munchkinland.

Amazing I didn't lose
my penis to frostbite.

I just have this feeling.
I-I swear there was something--

-And the way he looked at me, I--
-Have we met before?

I don't think so. It's just you-you
were looking at me like--

Well, I like to distract opposing counsel.

I like to look at 'em like I just wanna...

tear off their clothes
and lick them from head to toe.

You promised me I would be considered
for partnership in two years.

W-We have considered you, Nelle.

I-I did the analysis.
I-It didn't work out.

When we examine the numbers--
uh, me and John, I get half.

Include you, I get less.
Can't ignore the research, Nelle.

There will be consequences
for this, Richard.

Well--

There are the legal considerations,

-but there are also the practical ones.
-Like what?

Are your phone lines up?
Do you have copying machines,

toner, legal pads, supplies, an assistant?

Setting up your own law practice,

if you don't hit the ground
in a sprint, you're stillborn.

The office, the phone,
the supplies--I have all that.

The files?

If the clients decide
to come with me, I'll get them.

What? I know this isn't the case,

but allow me to speak for a minute
as if you were an idiot.

When you leave, the clients--
the would-be clients--

they will be very nervous,

insecure about whether you could
handle the workload alone.

Richard Fish will prey upon
these insecurities.

Long as he still has
the files, he's in the game.

Most of them are on disk, and I don't have
the passwords to access them.

-Who does?
-Well, the responsible attorneys.

And there's one secretary, Elaine,

-who's figured them all out, but--
-Hire her.

Not in a million years. I don't like her.

If she has the passwords, you love her.

She's very loyal
to this other attorney. She'll--

Give her more money and a better title.

Now, one other thing.
I've actually met Richard Fish.

We're not exactly friends, but I--I did
have sex with him once.

-You slept with Richard Fish?
-It wasn't intimate.

[Scoffs]
You don't think there's a conflict here?

What I'm about to do is very dastardly.

I have no problem being dastardly

with men I've slept with.
I'm dastardly during.

Final thought: the clients.

You've indicated
that you're going to leave?

Yes.

-And they've indicated they'll follow?
-Yes.

But at no time have you actually
solicited them to leave?

Correct.

All right. We're set.

Tomorrow, you'll recruit Elaine,
then you'll get the files.

By Wednesday, you're solo.
Thursday, you'll be sued.

Isn't it exciting?

♪ I've been down this road ♪

♪ Walkin' the line
that's painted by pride ♪

♪ And I have made mistakesin my life ♪

♪ That I just can't hide ♪

♪ Oh, I believe I am ready ♪

♪ For what love has to bring Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I got myself together ♪

♪ Now I'm ready to sing ♪

♪ I've been searchingmy soul tonight ♪

♪ I know there'sso much more to life ♪

♪ Now I know I can shine a light ♪

♪ To find my way back home ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Baby, yeah ♪

♪ Oh, yeah ♪♪

♪ Games changing and fears ♪

♪ When will they go from here ♪

♪ When will they stop ♪

♪ I believe that faith
has brought us here ♪

Is this the only bar you ever come to?

Well, my friends come here,

though I don't see any of them now.

-Are you hoping to?
-Yeah. A little.

I'm not very good
at evaluating a man one-on-one,

so it helps to see him
in context with my friends.

It--I-I get to observe more.

Yeah, I know what you mean.
The little things--

how he treats others,
how he treats you in a group,

whether your friend
will give you one of these.

Well, the truth is I wasn't sure
how this drink would go.

I thought I might need an escape hatch.

You're a little angry
I didn't call for two days.

Yeah.

Ally, you strike me as the type

when everything's right,
something must be wrong.

If he's too interested, then--

I didn't wanna scare you off,

'cause I am so interested.
♪♪ [Music Stops]

♪♪ [Resumes] Oh.

Oh, that's, uh--

That's very nice to hear.

What-What--What are--
What, are you leaving?

♪ I try to walk awayand I stumble ♪

♪ Though I try to hide itit's clear ♪

♪ My world crumbles
when you are not near ♪

♪ Walk by and I choke ♪

♪ Try to walk away and I stumble ♪

♪ Though I try to hide it it's clear ♪

♪ My world crumbles
when you are not near ♪

♪ I may appear to be free ♪

♪ But I'm just a prisoner of your love ♪
John.

Twenty-nine. Dance floor.

♪ And I may seem all right ♪

♪ And smile when you leave ♪

♪ But my smiles are just a front ♪

♪ Just a front
Hey ♪

♪ I play it off but I'm dreaming of you ♪

♪ I'll keep my coolbut I'm feignin' ♪

♪ I try to say good-bye and I choke ♪

♪ Try to walk away and I stumble ♪

♪ Though I try to hide itit's clear ♪

♪ My world crumbles
when you are not near ♪♪

[Elevator Bell Dings]

[Phone Rings]
[Chattering]

[Woman] Cage & Fish.

What are you doing?

My therapist said to go right
into a smile upon seeing you,

instead of waiting for you to engage
in your typically horrendous behavior.

Mmm.
Elaine, could I see you a second?

Sure.

Tell all your little friends
to stay hidden. I'm a bad witch.

That was an obscure reference
to me as mayor of Munchkin City.

Yes. I caught that.

I'm sure you're not interested, Elaine,
but I'm looking to hire a paralegal.

You're the most qualified person
in the office,

so I feel obligated to offer it to you.

But I understand you wouldn't
want to leave Ally.

Well--[Inhales] I asked anyway.

W-W-W--Wait-Wait--Wait a second.

Were you required to officially
ask me or something?

Not at all. Just for
my own conscience, I guess.

Wouldn't be fair of me
to go to anybody else before you.

You've got the most experience, seniority.

If somebody junior was suddenly making
twice your salary, you'd flip out,

probably start wearing underwear.

-Twice my salary?
-What do you care, really?

You've got that face bra thing.
Aren't you rich?

Well, sales have cooled a little.

Twice my salary?

It's a tougher job, Elaine.

Uh, you don't just do other people's
bidding all day long.

You become your own decision maker.

And with autonomy comes pressure.

Uh, I'm not sure you'd want this.

M-More money, more autonomy?

But it would mean
that I'd have to work for you.

Look, you're never gonna leave Ally.

She'd never let you leave.

It isn't just her decision.

Oh. If you say so.

Tell you what.
Think about it, if you want.

I'll hold off offering the position
to anybody else.

Nelle, why would you ever want me?

Purely selfish.
I need the best person for the job.

I'm offering a job only, Elaine,
not a friendship. Yuck.

[Vonda] ♪ "L" is for the way
you look at me ♪

♪ "O" is forthe only one I see ♪

♪ "V" is very, very ♪♪
♪♪ [Slows, Stops]

-Mark. Hi.
-Hi.

Ally.

Uh, this Brian guy--It could be serious?

[Clicks Tongue] Uh, th-that's kind of
a private question, Mark.

Sorry.

I mean, the reason was--Never mind.

Mark?

-What?
-Well--

I was thinking, if it wasn't serious,
of asking you to dinner.

But if it is serious,
and/or going that way,

then us having dinner
would be a lousy idea.

Oh. Well, it-it--

It would be... n-not lousy,
but, um, inappropriate.

Okay.

That's fine. That's great.

I--Suddenly, I feel... stupid. [Exhales]

-Don't.
-[Toilet Flushes]

-Hey, Mark.
-Hi.

[Toilet Flushes]
How's it goin'?

Not bad.
[Toilet Flushes]

'Scuse me.

-Ready?
-All set.

[Door Opens]

[Door Closes]

-What?
-Close the door, please.

I'm afraid I have to rescind my offer.

-Why?
-I just do, that's all. I'm sorry.

Wh--Nelle.

Y-You can't just offer a person
a position, dangle a big salary,

and then pull it back
without an explanation.

It--It just wouldn't work out.
Can we leave it at that?

No. W-We cannot.

[Sighs] Okay. But you have to
swear yourself to secrecy.

If Richard or John
ever found out I told you--

I promise.

-I mean it, Elaine.
-I give you my word.

Okay.

They're okay with me hiring a paralegal.

They're not okay with it being you.

Why?

They don't think you're capable
of handling that much responsibility.

For whatever reason,
they think you're just...

some horny, dumb blonde
and nothing more.

What?

I don't agree with them.

Elaine, if you're really interested,
I'll try to work on them, but--

That's okay.

Thank you.

[Door Closes]

♪♪ [Pop]

♪♪ [Woman Vocalizing]

♪ What would I have to do ♪

♪ To get you to notice me too ♪

♪ Do I stand in line ♪
♪ Stand in line ♪

♪ One of a millionadmiring eyes ♪

♪ Walk a tightropeway up high ♪

♪ Write your nameacross the sky ♪

♪ I'm goin' crazyjust to let you know ♪

♪ You'd be amazed
how much I love you so, baby ♪

♪ When I get my hands on you
I won't let go ♪

♪ This time I'll knowit's for real ♪♪

-Hi, bitch.
-Hey, bitch.

I haven't seen you around lately.
What you been up to?

Oh. Work.

Want to get lunch?

Well, today's tough. Maybe tomorrow.

-Sure. Everything okay?
-Fine.

Elaine, could I steal you a second?

-Okay.
-Twerp.

Again, I need your word.
You'll keep this secret?

Okay.

-I've decided to leave Cage & Fish.
-What?

I've been having philosophical differences
with the way they do things.

You mean, with the philosophical way
they wouldn't make you partner?

That was one of them. Yes.

Anyway, I'd like you to come with me.

-Me?
-You'd be a full paralegal.

-I'll start you off at 85,000.
-85,000?

As we grow, I'll make you
my chief operating officer,

in three years.

Wait--I'd be C.O.O. in three years?

It's a risk, Elaine.
If I fall flat on my face,

there'd be nothing to be C.O.O. of.

Like, you would be walking a plank.

It's much safer, I guess,
to stay a secretary.

Though here, that's all you'll ever be.

Well, uh, it's just so--
I don't even like you.

Nor I you.

At least, not much.

-Then why? I don't get it.
-Purely selfish.

The best way to build a business
is to surround yourself with talent,

and I admire your ability.

Well-- Can I think about it?

Not for long.

Since I've made my decision,

I feel I owe it to Richard
and John to leave quickly.

I don't want to be taking their money
if I'm not committed here.

That's very honorable.

And I'd need my paralegal
in place when I go.

-I've thought about it. I'm in.
-Don't rush this decision.

What's to think about?
You're offering me a future.

Why would I stay in a place
where they don't think I'm qualified?

-You're sure?
-Yes.

-But I need to tell Ally.
-You can't.

-This has to stay quiet.
-If she gives me her word--

Well, then you'd be risking her job.

If she stayed quiet,
and Richard ever found out she knew--

You'd be doing her a huge disservice
by telling her before, Elaine.

You can talk to her after.

You really sure you want to do this?

Well--

[Sighs] Yes.

-Great. I'll secure our office space.
-[Laughs]

Oh, uh, once we leave,

we'll be contacting clients I've had,
ask them to come with us.

Uh, here's a list of everyone
I've worked with here.

If you could download their case files--
Probably good to have them.

Is that okay to do?

Well, I'm just concerned
if the client chooses to come with us,

Richard might become petty
and not release the file.

If the client doesn't come with us,
there's no consequence.

I guess that's true.

I see you're a little uncomfortable.

Tell you what.
Give me the passwords, I'll do it myself.

Then I won't be putting you
in an awkward position.

That might be better.

[Inhales] We're gonna have fun, Elaine.

We're gonna build
something from scratch, you and me.

-You got all the files?
-The ones I wanted.

Okay. Before you can legally solicit
the clients, you have to officially leave.

Does that mean I have to notify Fish?
Because as soon as--

No, but your new office has to
essentially be open.

Make the calls from there, Nelle.

What's left in your old office
that you need?

Uh, nothing.

Then go now. Start calling now.

The secret doesn't stay
a secret for long.

-Uh, what about Elaine?
-She can join you whenever she wants.

You got the files. Do not wait. Move.

Oh, Nelle?

Above all, don't forget to enjoy yourself.

This is nasty fun.

[Chuckles] Yeah. Yeah.

That's the thing about women.
They're all lovely and sweet and funny,

right up to the point when they reveal
themselves as utter monsters.

-Is that right?
-Mmm.

I'm sure there are exceptions,
just... no documented cases yet.

Which is why I--I try to date monsters.

It allows me to make an informed choice,
should I decide to get married.

And how am I doing so far?

Maybe we should order.

By the way,
I'd quite like to have sex tonight.

[Coughing]

[Stops]
Quite suppose I deserve that.

[Clears Throat]

What a nice surprise. I was actually
planning to, uh, call you today.

Yes. Well, I really thought
I owed it to you to come in, in person.

[Clears Throat] What's up?

Nothing.

I just wanted you to know I'm appreciative
of all the work you've done for me.

Y-You came--You came in to say that?

And I hope, even though we're not
doing business together anymore,

we can be friends.

Well, Milton, uh,
my friendship has always come--

What do you mean,
"not doing business together"?

-Didn't she tell you?
-Who?

-Nelle Porter.
-What about Nelle Porter?

I've given my account to her.

Uh--Milton, I, uh--

Nelle i-is a fine lawyer.

But certainly, at a minimum,
you'd want me overseeing things.

Overseeing?

Richard, she doesn't work here anymore.
How could you oversee things?

-Uh, of-of course she works here.
-Oh, my goodness.

Richard, Nelle Porter
called me an hour ago...

to tell me she left Cage & Fish
and she started a firm of her own.

What?

-Uh--
-[Bell Ringing, Alarm Whooping]

Lock down our computers.
I want Nelle's office searched.

I want her phone records checked. I--

I'm talking to myself.
Where the hell is Ling?

-What's the matter?
-Nelle left and stole clients.

-Did you know about this?
-No.

-I don't believe you.
-Richard!

Nelle's raiding clients. She left!
She's gone! She's started her own firm.

Can you turn the alarm off?
[Beeps]

[Bell, Alarm Stop]
For everyone's attention,

Nelle Porter is not allowed in here.

I want her office door locked.

If she shows up,
I am to be notified at once!

Talk about dishonest.
I hired her to steal from her old firm.

She ends up stealing from me!

[Elevator Bell Dings]

Richard. John.

I just came by to tell you I was leaving.

Little late for that.
Milt Meyers is in my office.

You lying, conniving,
sinister, back-stabbing--

I bet you'd really like
to spank me now, John!

Anyway, I enjoyed myself here.

I hope we can work together
one day.

You think you'll get away with this?
You think you'll get away with this?

Yes. Yes.
Want to ask again, go three out of five?

-[Mouths Word]
-[Nelle Sighs]

-Come on, Elaine.
-Elaine?

-I'm going too.
-What?

Elaine?

It's better for me
to be where I'm appreciated.

Wh--

What?
[Elevator Doors Close]

[Heavy Breathing]
[Paper Crinkling]

I wanna get her.

We don't wanna
make this personal, John.

It's personal.
It's about money. It's personal.

I wanna get her!

A-All right. Um--
I d--N-Never mind.

Wh-What are we gonna do?

We have to get an injunction,
or at least try.

I already marked it up.
We're before Judge Walsh in an hour.

[Sighs] I can't believe she got to Elaine.
It just doesn't make sense.

[Bag Pops]
[Gasps]

I wanna get her.

[Inhales]
Let's go.

[Elevator Bell Dings]

There she is.

This will be difficult,

but it's very important
that you not say anything.

-I know they're your friends, but--
-You lying thief.

I'm sorry. I can't allow my clients
to communicate with you.

Hope. I-I had sex with you.

Yes, Richard. Thank you for raising
the relevant issues.

-You're her lawyer?
-Elaine, could I speak with you?

-I'm afraid I can't advise that.
-I didn't ask what you would advise.

This woman is a friend of mine.
[Growls]

I think we better get inside.

-Elaine?
-I had sex with her.

-She wouldn't talk to me.
-[Scoffs]

It is the equivalent of stealing,
Your Honor. It's as simple as that.

Nothing is as simple
as Mr. Albert appears to be, Your Honor.

There's case law in this, and when--

When a person steals files--

Case law indicates that the courts
look at the situations in their totality.

-She did not solicit clients--
-She stole files.

[Hope]
My client was promised partnership.

Mr. Fish then announced a little over
a month ago he doesn't keep his promises.

Your Honor, my client was
subjected to corporal punishment

by the other senior partner.

She has suffered retaliation
since ending her relationship--

Balls. Balls. Balls.

[Mouthing Words]

Which brings me to my next point.

We have a lot of stuff going on here,

a lot of which doesn't serve anybody
to be aired out in a big public forum.

I would suggest binding arbitration.

The court has a list of arbiters.
You can simply pick one.

That's probably a good idea.

Mr. Albert?

That sounds like a great idea.

Fine by me. We don't need
the personal allegations--

Oh, balls--

If we can deal with this
more privately, we will be--

Okay. Okay, fine. Go. Go.

We agree, Your Honor.

I'll pick a name out of a hat.
You'll have an arbiter.

-Elaine?
-I'm sorry.

No, no, no. She is my friend,
and I will talk to her.

Elaine?

Richard refused to let me
become a paralegal.

He said I was unqualified.
How could I stay there?

How could you not talk to me?

-I didn't want to get you fired.
-Let's go.

If you knew-- I gotta go.

Did you refuse to make Elaine
a paralegal or something?

What?

W-Well, did you even discuss this?

-I didn't. John?
-Balls.

Bad news, folks.
Walsh just drew the name.

Julia Brattle.

[Groans] Bulldog Brattle?

-Who's Bulldog Brattle?
-The biggest man-hating lawyer in town.

She's cute, though.

[Nelle]
I was at the point-- I was just--

I felt I had no esteem left.
I was so humiliated.

Could you tell us why, Ms. Porter?

Well, can you imagine--

being in a relationship
where you're so controlled?

He had a-a clicker to make me
shorter or taller,

depending on his wishes.

I, uh--

I'd have to wear these shoes for him.

[Beeps]

And even my hair.

He had another clicker
built into my hair pins.

Did he ever physically abuse you?

Once he took a hairbrush to me.

He said it was to, uh,
sexually excite.

-So what did you do?
-Well, I just knew I had to get out.

It was like bondage there,
like I was a slave.

-I had to get out, so I planned to leave.
-[Chuckles]

Uh--Uh, I'm sorry.
Um--Can I take a break?

-I-I'd like to use the ladies' room.
-Five minutes.

-[Sighs]
-[Clicks Tongue]

-Could somebody come with me?
-[Mouths Words]

That's another thing.
There's a unisex here.

I don't feel safe.

The men, they follow you
into the bathroom here.

-You lying, manipulative, conniving bitch.
-Mr. Cage!

[Mouthing]

-Friends tell each other what's going on.
-Oh, please.

If you had knowledge, Ling,
Richard would have fired you in a second.

It was for your own protection.

You know, Richard, I can't tell you

how many nights I lie in bed
thinking about that night.

You--
Regretting it.

Yeah. Does, uh, Nelle know
about your little secret, Hope?

What would she think about that?

All Nelle wants is to win this dispute,
which she appears to be doing.

Well, I'll tell you something.
When this is over--

When this is over,

I was hoping you could maybe give me
a little something to regret again.

[Elevator Bell Dings]
Right. Uh, right.

Wow. Nice place.

If I'd told you, you would have felt
obligated to tell John and Richard.

As far as I can figure,
Nelle came to you,

offering some paralegal position,

and then she said
that Richard nixed it.

Well, John and Richard never knew
anything about any paralegal job.

Nelle never discussed it with them.

Wh-What did she need from you?

Maybe I'm just a very good assistant.

Maybe I'm more than
just a horny, dumb blonde.

Of course you are.

But what did she need from you
that only you could give her?

Elaine?
Did she need something from you?

The passwords to the client files.

She needed to download them before--

She didn't just download them.

She deleted them off our computer.
She stole them, Elaine.

Nelle? You indicated
Richard indicated...

he would not make you a partner
a month ago.

Was that what you indicated
he indicated?

Yes.

But you started talking to clients
as long as three months ago,

indicating to them you might leave.

And that was long before
Richard indicated...

what you indicated that he indicated--
three months.

-Because I could see it coming.
-Oh, you could see it coming.

Yes. Between thwacks
of the hairbrush,

I could see this place
wasn't good for me.

-[Nose Whistles]
-What was that?

His nose. It whistles
when it's without merit.

-[Nose Whistles]
-There'll be no more whistling.

And tell me, John, how easy do you think
it was for me to stay here,

with you, the senior partner,
walking around...

declaring me to be a rich bitch,
elitist snob, cold-hearted witch?

Because that is exactly what you are.

-John--
-Arrogant, unfeeling--

-John--
-I was stuck in an elevator.

-Mr. Cage.
-Oh, pipe down, Bulldog.

[Growls]

-I think we're done, Your Honor.
-[Growls]

-Uh--
-[Growls]

Do you have anybody else?

Yes.

We would like you
to hear from Elaine Vassal.

This woman
is represented by counsel.

I hope you haven't been
communicating with her.

She decided to switch lawyers.

I was the only one
who had all the passwords.

Then why didn't she
just ask you for the passwords?

Because I wouldn't have given them to her.
I don't like her.

Then why'd you go to work for her?

Well, that's where she was clever.

She offered me this job here first,

and then said Richard and John
wouldn't let her give me the job here--

supposedly because
they considered me unqualified.

She told me this confidentially,
by the way,

so I couldn't
confront Richard or John on it.

And then she comes to me
and says that she's leaving,

after turning me sour
on Richard and John.

And she offers me this incredible position
at her new firm,

plus a huge salary.

And I'm thinking, "Well, they don't
hold me in much regard here.

I-I'd be a fool not to take it."

And then she comes to me,

and she says, "Oh, by the way,
we need those client files."

And since she's sensitive

to how awkward I might be
about downloading them,

she says to give her the passwords
and she'll do it, which I do.

But instead of downloading them,
she steals them.

So--So you felt deceived?

Totally.
I was totally duped.

And I can't believe I fell for it,
because I know she doesn't like me.

Thank you, Elaine.

So, what you're saying, you were
in the dark about everything?

Completely. I had no idea
what was really going on.

So why should we have
any confidence that you do now?

-Poor Elaine.
-Uh, objection.

Although Nelle was deceptive

about the paralegal job
being offered here,

it was only to lure you away

because she truly believed you
to be the most gifted assistant.

Really? Elaine.

Right.

[Brattle] Okay.
I think I've heard enough.

I'll take 20 minutes, then make my ruling.

Wow. Haven't seen
the big dismount for a while.

John, it's a little late now,
but should she call us back in...

for any more testimony,
I don't want you in the room.

I beg your pardon?

Well, no offense, but you've
kind of blown our case,

what with the "Balls, balls, balls."

Oh, and uh, "Pipe down, Bulldog."
That was helpful.

Well, I am senior partner,
and I most certainly will be in that room.

You will not.

I have to decide what's in
the best interests of this firm,

-and you're personalizing.
-This is not an autocracy.

We are co-senior partners.

And when one becomes
incapacitated, the other--

-I'm not incapacitated!
-John, we're in this mess because of you.

-Me?
-Yes, you!

The hairbrush, the clicker,
the walking around calling her a witch!

You're the one
who promised her partnership,

-and you revoked that promise.
-I don't want to discuss this!

Look, go home, get some rest!

You go home!

John, I-I don't--
I don't know your problem,

but don't ever, ever push me again.

[Scoffs]

Yeah? Yeah?

Yeah. Now. All right. Mm-hmm.

That's not what I'm--

[Grunts]

-You're coming back here?
-Yes, Nelle. I am.

You're not a nice person.
You do know that?

[Chuckles]
Let me ask you something, Elaine.

If you hear about a woman,
"She's a really nice person,"

or you heard she's a tough bitch--

Deep down, which do you admire more?

Truthfully?

[Scoffs] I admire honesty.

What do you know?

I know that rich, successful people
like you often end up with no friends.

[Crash]

-Say uncle!
-I won't!

-Say it, John.
-I won't.

-[Both Grunting]
-Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Richard, come on. Break it up.

-[Gagging]
-There we go.

-He started it!
-Did not!

-You pushed me first!
-Did not!

All right.

[Door Opens]

[Panting] And you!
[Door Closes]

[Door Opens]
[Toilet Flushes]

[Door Closes]

I was afraid to come out.

[Door Opens]

[Inhales, Muttering]

Richard? I hope you're not
taking this personally.

Oh, no, Hope. Why should I?

An associate's trying to ruin my firm?

A woman I slept with is helping her?

Remember how you loved it
when I ran my fingers through your hair?

-You had more then.
-Hope--

You know, you should be
flattered by all this, Richard.

Flattered. Explain that one.

This is all about money,
and that's your influence--money.

In a way, Nelle wants to be you.

She sees how attractive wealth is on you,

how sexy power can be.

-I'll tell you this, Richard.
-Wh--

Win or lose,
I plan on reliving that night we had.

-Oh?
-You're going to be sucking my toes again.

-Mmm?
-And if you're really, really good?

-Hmm?
-I'll let you tongue my button.

You're the enemy, Hope.
Try to get that.

[Moaning]

[Objects Rattle]
I don't fight fair.

The judge is calling us, douche bag.

Tell her to pipe down, asswipe.

All right. I find there is
no evidence of Ms. Porter...

unlawfully soliciting clients
while she was still employed here.

But the client files?
They were taken in bad faith.

I can't order the clients
to come back here if they don't choose to,

nor can I order Ms. Porter to return.

So I'm denying the injunctive relief.

But I'm ordering Ms. Porter
to pay liquidated damages...

in the amount of $300,000.

-What?
-Not enough.

-That's my ruling.
-I appeal!

You can't appeal. I'm binding.

[Elevator Bell Dings]

Y-Your Honor?
Uh, I--I wanted to just say...

I thought you conducted
a fair hearing with a fair result.

-Thank you.
-If I may?

I--I'm doing a study on tricep wattle.

It excites me a little,
but that's not the point.

It's a gravitational pendulum, but--
I won't bore you with all the data.

If I could just--Please.
Take just a second.

-What are you doing?
-Uh, it's for science.

[Sloshing]

[Mouthing Word]

[Mouthing Words]

-Will you settle down?
-[Scoffs] Settle down?

In effect, I'll still be working for them.

In order to pay off this judgment,
my earnings are--

Nelle.

-You're really not being attractive.
-[Sighs]

$300,000.

You have clients. You have a practice.

You can walk into any bank
and get a loan right now.

I'll talk to Richard,
get the judgment structured.

It'll be like a mortgage payment,
nothing more. You're a winner here.

Now, I want you to go back
to your new office.

Here. It's a '78 Latour. It's like silk.

Open it, pour yourself a glass
and toast yourself.

You have your very own law firm.

I have a lot of debt.
[Scoffs] No friends.

You've made it. Enjoy this moment.

♪ If you want ♪

♪ Something to play with ♪

♪ Go and find yourself a toy ♪

We are gonna stay here all night
if we have to until you two shake.

He assaulted me.

I pushed you,
and you twisted my ligaments.

-Because you wouldn't say uncle.
-Shake hands.

♪ I don't want no little boy ♪

♪ No, no ♪

-You know I love you, John.
-I love you too.

♪ Don't go play with my heart
It makes me furious ♪

-Are we having a party?
-What do you want?

Richard? Few details,
we can finalize the settlement.

I love what you're trying to do
with your hair.

Come on, Hope.

♪ Tell it like it is ♪

-There's a rumor about Hope Mercey.
-What?

-Well, supposedly--
-Are we ever gonna dance?

Let's go.

-Wait. I wanted to hear the rumor.
-Mmm.

Ally?

Thank you for allowing me to come back.

I never really lost you, did I, Elaine?

Never.

Present-day value is exactly the same.
The interest has been computed.

-By who?
-Me.

Oh. And I'm supposed to trust you?

When there's something
in it for you, yes.

Like what?

-My button.
-Uh, Hope, I--

Case is settled, Richard.
We're not enemies anymore.

Besides, you know you can't stay
mad at me for long.

Come on. Tongue my little innie.

Hope, I have scruples.
I got some for Christmas--

H-Hope--Hope?

[Moans]

-Mmm.
-Oh.

Quick, before it's an outie.

♪ Deep down inside ♪

♪ I believe that you love me ♪

♪ Just forgetyour foolish pride ♪

♪ No, no ♪

♪ But if you If you are serious ♪

♪ Don't go play with my heart ♪

♪ It makes me furious ♪

♪ And if you ♪

♪ You want me to love you ♪

♪ Baby, I will ♪

♪ Oh, yes, I will ♪

♪ Tell it like it is ♪

♪ Oh, yeah ♪

♪ Let your consciencebe your guide ♪

♪ Yeah, baby, baby, baby ♪

♪ Tell it like it is ♪

♪ I believe you love me ♪

♪ Forget your foolish pride ♪

♪ Tell it ♪

♪ Oh, tell it like it is ♪♪

[Woman] You stinker!