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-Previously on Ally McBeal.
-I'm here to hire you.

Hire me?

I'm suing you or defamation,
you total bitch.

I think it probably makes sense
to hire outside counsel.

I'm really disappointed you've
become such a coarse person.

-And I assume you checked me out.
-May you never find a man.

Why did you hire Larry Paul
to defend you?

He-He's just--He's
just--He's just, you know,

yummy.

Let her apologize,
and let us all move on.

Sorry, Kimmy.

Hi, Ally. You know Larry.

Yes, I do.

You two stay out late last night?

I didn't check my watch.

-This case is over. You can go now.
-I don't wanna go.

I want you to ditch
the father-and-son act.

I'll declare Nelle void.
We can have dinner tonight.

Done.

[Ally Narrating]
It happened that fast.

[Male Announcer On TV] The first kiss
often happens at the end of the date.

So if you're drinking alcohol, remember
not to consume too much.

Physical precipitors
often include hand-holding,

the touch of a shoulder.

More shy men stand back.

But this is not to be construed
as disinterest.

It is important
that you never fold your arms,

for this is perceived
as an unconscious signal...

that you choose
not to be kissed.

If you've been eating
a breath mint,

please be sure
to remove it beforehand...

to avoid awkwardness
and excess secretion.

Moist but not wet lips
are preferable.

Dry mouth is often a problem which makes
extensive conversation difficult.

-What in God's name--
-[Clicks]

Hi, Renee.
Just, uh, watching a little tube.

I saw what you're watching.
What the hell is that?

Oh. Um--

Well, you know, it's just, uh--uh, an
instructional video on kissing.

There was nothing else on,
so I threw it in.

Instructional video on kissing.

Sometimes I do dumb things just
to see if you'll notice.

-Ally--
-Tomorrow is my third date with Larry.

The big third date.

-And you think you two will kiss?
-Well, third date, Renee.

Ally, on the third date, you're supposed
to sleep together.

That's funny.
That's funny.

But-But can't I just be
nervous about my first kiss?

[In Childlike Voice] Girls often do
get nervous, Ally.

But you're 30.
Why are you watching a video?

Well, because I think
I've forgotten how.

-You've forgotten how to kiss?
-Hmm.

And that thing that you just heard about
dry mouth, that happens to me.

My mouth turns to sand
when I'm nervous.

I'm telling you, Renee, that I feel like I
have never kissed a man in my life.

And if I have,
I have totally forgotten.

-[Clicks]
-As he moves forward with his head,

it's important you indicate
that you're receptive.

Many shy men--

if they feel a lack
of reciprocal interest--

will veer off and peck the cheek.

To indicate that his advance is welcome,
tilt your head.

Open your lips slightly,

but do not expose your tongue.

At this point,
be sure to close your eyes...

and let his lips gently meet yours.

Find his upper lip with your lower lip.

Then make a slight sound
to indicate your pleasure.

[Both Moaning]

♪ I've been down
down, down ♪

♪ I've been down this road ♪

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

♪ And I have made mistakes
in my life ♪

♪ That I just can't hide ♪

♪ Oh, I believe I am ready ♪

♪ For what love has to bring
Yeah ♪

♪ I got myself together, yeah ♪

♪ Now I'm ready to sing ♪

♪ I've been searching
my soul tonight ♪

♪ I know there's
so much more to life ♪

♪ Now I know
I can shine a light ♪

♪ To find my way back home ♪

-♪ Oh ♪
-♪ Hoo, hoo ♪

♪ Baby, yeah ♪

-♪ Hoo, hoo ♪
-♪ Oh, yeah ♪♪

♪ Everybody ♪

♪ Loves a lover ♪

♪ Everybody loves me
Oh ♪

♪ Yes, they do ♪

♪ And I love everybody ♪

♪ Since I fell ♪

♪ In love ♪

♪ With you ♪

♪ I should worry ♪

♪ Not for nothin' ♪

♪ Everybody loves me
Oh ♪

♪ You know they do ♪

♪ And I love every--♪

♪♪ [Record Scratches,
Song Stops]

-Oh, Kimmy.
-This is really embarrassing.

Okay.

Six months ago, I was removed
from the partnership track.

I am humiliated
to say it.

I am now working
at another law firm,

but I sued Cole and Nieber
just the same, out of principle.

My trial is set
to start tomorrow.

My attorney, Greg Harrod, who you met last
week, was scheduled to handle it.

He has suddenly become
unavailable as of yesterday.

-The day before the trial?
-I was thinking of hiring you.

-[Laughs]
-Me?

[Exhales]
Well--Uh--Um, gee.

Your firm
comes highly recommended.

I'm told you have experience
with this mean judge.

And there's
another variable.

Which is?

Well, the defendants also changed
counsel.

I assume the switch--They went and hired
that man Larry.

Larry Paul, my-my,
um--my, uh, lawyer?

Why can't we do it? Your case is over.
There's no conflict of interest.

Technically, Larry Paul and I
are, uh--personally.

-Have you slept with him?
-Oh!

-[Groans]
-Oh. Like that.

Just because you two
are involved socially...

doesn't mean you can't square off in a
courtroom, plus we can get John or Mark--

She wants me.

You can second chair.
John, can you meet with her?

I suppose.

Richard, I don't think it's a good idea.
I am dating Larry Paul.

Ally, there are
reasons pro, reasons con.

But what does everything come down to
at the end of the day?

-Say it with me, John. Money.
-Money.

And as senior partner, I have a fiduciary
duty to make as much of it as I can,

not simply for me, but trickle-down--
you, Mark, Nelle, Ling.

How can I expect their loyalty if I'm
not faithful to them?

You go back to Kimmy
and you get that retainer.

-We have a brotherhood here.
-[Smacks]

-[Groans]
-Off you go.

How you doing, buddy?

Fine.

Well--

-You took the case?
-Richard did.

And I would only be second chairing
at most.

But do... you, you know, think that
it's too, um, dangerous?

Well, usually, I like to get a few more
dates in before it turns to war.

If you're not comfortable, Larry,
you should just say so.

How would you handle my beating you?
I don't mean with a hairbrush.

-How would you handle me beating you?
-I don't know.

Uh, most of all, I'd be impressed.
Your client is Kimmy.

Hmm. Yeah. [Chuckles]
I keep blocking that out.

Seriously, Larry, would you be okay
with it?

[Taps Fingers]

Tell me
what you're thinking.

Uh--
It's too embarrassing.

-Oh, come on. Just tell me.
-Okay, I'm really--

All right,
I'm just gonna say it.

For whatever reason,
I am really self-conscious...

about my-my... butt
and the way you stare at it.

It can be distracting
in a courtroom.

What if I promise that I won't stare at
it? I mean, I--

I do not stare
at your--Mmm!

Got you.
It's okay. I stare at yours.

-You do? You--Why? Do--
-Two for me.

Can we just deal
with the question?

Ally, I'm not
the kind of lawyer...

who likes to get all
adversarial with my opponents,

so it's okay with me if you guys really
wanna represent Kimmy.

-Are you sure?
-Positive. But can I ask you one thing?

-What?
-Do you know what this case is about?

She was
denied partnership.

Yes. But do you know the reason
she claims she was denied?

For being a prude?

They told me it was values.
The problem is I have them.

What-What was the exact
wording they used when--

That I couldn't really
get along with others,

that perhaps I was a bit
too puritanical to fit in.

They ever say
you should loosen up,

uh, se-se--uh, sexually?

Why are you doing that
with your mouth?

Oh, he had a bad experience
with some lip bristle,

and the memory of it
recently resurfaced.

Sorry.

I have a dormant twitch
in my eye.

It comes out when
I'm extremely nervous.

It's in paragraph 10
of my complaint.

After they fired me, I twitched for a
week. It was awful.

I'd come home, look at my answering
machine, think I had all these messages,

only to discover it was me
that was blinking.

Uh, Kimmy,
at first blush,

this would seem like
a very difficult case to make,

and it should really
command all of our focus.

Yours is cute.
Like a little hamster.

-He's cute.
-[Chuckles]

[Laughs]

Ah, Ling. Hey. Hi.

-What's the catch?
-No catch.

Just wanted to say hi.

Uh-huh.

Hi.

Ling, um, do you remember
that time that we... kissed?

What about it? Well, I'm not looking to go
there again, so don't worry.

But-But you--Well--
You're a pretty good kisser.

Why are you
sucking up to me?

[Groans]
All right. All right, look.

I am really, really scared to death
to kiss Larry.

Why?

I don't know.

Maybe because I like him.

But I--Well, it-it-it--
When you and I kissed,

it was--well--

-Amazing.
-It really was.

And you only get one chance to kiss
somebody for the first time,

and I want my kiss with Larry
to be amazing.

Well, don't plunge. It's a common
mistake.

Plunge?

So many couples are so hungry for that
first kiss, they rush it.

The tongues just plunge in.
The key is discipline.

-Remember how slow and soft we were?
-Mmm, yeah.

Put your hands
on the side of his face.

And don't do anything at first.
Just look.

Make the whole thing feel prohibitive
as you stare into him.

Like you want him so--

But it would be wrong
or dangerous.

Then move in, but stop.

Don't go all
the way there yet.

I like to rub the top of my head softly
against his nose.

-[Nose Whistling]
-Then I go in slow.

-[Neck Cracking]
-I hesitate again.

Then--

[Nose Whistling]

Ling!

-Like that. You try it.
-Hey!

-Oh, shut up.
-I'm not a kissing test dummy.

Oh, sure. Now you protest when
you have to kiss her.

-[Stammering]
-Oh!

That's unacceptable.

[Door Shuts]

Richard, it was just
a demonstration.

A kiss is a kiss, Ling,
and it was with my best friend.

It was because he was your best friend
that I wanted to help him.

You certainly don't think I'm attracted
to that funny little thing.

-Richard--
-N-No. You--

Go away too. You're Judith.
That's what you are.

Well, I think you mean Judas, but I can
assure you--

Just-Just go.

-Now I'll go.
-[Grunts]

He--

-The best kiss I ever got?
-Yeah.

Uh--I'm-I'm just curious.

-It was ninth grade. My teacher.
-Your teacher?

I had a crush on her all year,
and she knew it.

The last day of school. She was kissing
all the kids good-bye.

Little pecks on the lips.

But when she came to me,
she squeezed my hand a little,

and then she just let her tongue slide in
ever so slightly.

Your ninth grade teacher?

At first, I wasn't even sure
it had happened.

But then she gave me this look, this
knowing look, and then she said--

Ally. We're here.

Oh.

[Clears Throat] Ally McBeal,
Luke Pederson.

Hi. Everyone's assembled. You can--
You can, um, go right in.

-Mm-hmm.
-Hmm. Yeah.

Once again, do not get agitated.
Let me do the talking.

-You have to stay quiet.
-Okay.

-Hey. I'm on the other side.
-It's three for me.

Let's go.

Kimmy.
It's been too long.

-I've missed you.
-I won't let you trick me this time.

Kimberly,
let's work this out.

My name is Kimmy.

You know, I confess. I don't know the two
of you that well.

But it seems to me your differences don't
compare to what you have in common.

-I have nothing in common with him.
-Oh, come on, now, Kimmy.

-The lawyers at Cole are your friends.
-They are not my friends.

Then why do you associate
with them?

I don't. I go to work, I
leave--

Well, if you don't consider
yourself partners,

would it be wise for them
to make you partner?

[Water Pouring]

What's this?

I find that lawsuits are usually
about truth and perception.

The truth lives
within those courtroom walls.

But when the doors open, it's perception
that usually has wings.

Now, the fact may be that you discharged
Ms. Bishop because she didn't fit in,

that she compromised the
camaraderie of your office retreats.

But the perception will be that you found
her to be too virtuous.

I dare say too moral.

Now, is that the message you want hopping
around town by leaps, Mr. Pederson?

That at Cole and Nieber there is no room
for the pious?

That you like your female associates
to be... a little more loose?

Is that what you want
out there in the community?

How about at home
with your wife?

Could you please lean back?
We can see the bristle on your lip.

[Sniffing]

-John--
-You told.

It's not as if
your lip has bristle.

He engaged the memory.
That's all it took.

-[Clattering]
-Richard.

Demonstration.

♪ I've loved you
for a long time ♪

♪ Now it's time ♪

♪ To make you my baby ♪

♪ I've loved you
for a long time ♪

♪ Now it's time
to make you my baby ♪

♪ I look at you ♪

It was a little mean.

What about what he did,
bringing up the wife?

Maybe we shouldn't be dancing together
on the eve of trial.

Yeah. We should go
our separate ways.

-So what is this, our second date?
-Ally, it's our fourth.

No, it's not.
It's our third. What--

Four for you.

♪ I've loved you
for a long time ♪

♪ Now it's time
to make you my baby ♪

♪ Didn't you know ♪

Elaine. By any chance,
would you like to dance?

Um, sure.

♪ Try it again ♪

♪ Then you'll see
I can't live without you ♪♪

What do you mean
my demeanor?

What Larry Paul said today,

it went exactly
to the issue.

A partnership involves people...
being partners.

And an alienating
personality,

it could very well
be dispositive here.

My personality
is alienating?

Well--

Yes.

Yes, very much so.

Listen.

When I was growing up, I was always the
odd man out. Never popular.

And as a defense, I--

Well, I formed a shell.

So it became harder
for anybody to hurt me.

But it also became harder for me
to let anybody in.

So in a way, I was securing
my own unpopular fate.

Now, tomorrow
on the stand,

I want your demeanor
to be different.

Your voice, it needs
to-to be more relaxed.

It's important that the jury relate to you
as if you're just like them.

You need to be less...
off-putting.

Well, I don't know.

There's a wonderful girl in there, Kimmy.
I know it.

You just have
to bring her out.

No, I can't stay really. I'm actually
trying a case tomorrow...

as opposed to just
sitting at the table.

[Laughs]
That's funny.

-[Laughing, Wheezing]
-You okay?

-Fine.
-Hmm.

Fine. Um--
You like my place?

Hmm.

[Gurgling]

It's great.

Can I, um,
offer you some coffee?

You could, but I'd decline.
I really should get back.

-I had fun.
-Me too.

So I guess we're gonna call it a night
because we're both on trial tomorrow.

Yeah.

-Ally.
-Yeah?

Um, this is my kitchen.

[Gargling]

[Gulping]

♪ Isn't it romantic ♪

♪ Music in the night ♪

♪ A dream ♪

♪ That can't be heard ♪

♪ Isn't it romantic ♪

I wish the night
didn't have to end.

Me too.

♪ Write the oldest
magic word ♪

♪ I ♪

-♪ Hear the breezes ♪♪
-♪ [Song Slows Down, Stops]

-Good night.
-Night.

-See you in court.
-Uh-huh.

Uh-huh. Um--

-Uh--Uh, yeah.
-[Door Opens]

Um, till then.

[Door Shuts]

[Groans]

[Sighs]

[Sighs]

Maybe he just
doesn't wanna rush it.

He's the man, Renee.
It's his job to rush it.

I know you don't wanna believe this, but
forehead is better than cheek.

I don't think that he's
really into me physically.

How can you say that?

Well, shouldn't he have
tried something by now?

Why would he keep asking you out
if he wasn't into you?

Well, when I fell for Brian, nothing
really chemical happened.

But I was so thrilled to meet a good guy
that I could finally talk to...

I convinced myself there was passion
when there really wasn't any there.

And maybe that's what's
going on with Larry.

-You're way overthinking this.
-Renee, guys go for it.

His little hands
should be going everywhere.

Ally, for the first few dates, guys use
their hands after the date.

You are a vulgar person.
You do know that?

[Laughs] It's-It's-It's
no big deal really.

I-I only just met the guy. How much can
there really be to lose?

It-It's okay.
I'm a lawyer.

I'm independent. I've got the world at
my fingertips, and I am woman.

-Damn right.
-And if he doesn't love me,

I don't know
what I'm gonna do.

-What's the big deal?
-Let me tell you something, Ling.

See if you can get this.
Women love money.

You love money.

You were attracted to me in large part
because I've got it.

And when you run around kissing other men,
even as a demonstration,

it says to the world
maybe I'm not wealthy.

[Sighs]
That's a violation.

Okay. May I respond?

Well, go ahead.

[Clattering]

Richard, what women
are attracted to...

is what they don't have.

I have you, honey.

Wha--

I understand that some make partner
and some don't.

I was even prepared
to accept that I wouldn't.

But here you are suing.

Well, being dismissed
because I didn't fit in--

I think the translation
was "too prude-like."

Well, that should prevent me from becoming
the life of the party...

but not making partner
in a law practice.

But, Ms. Bishop, the essence of
partnership is partnership.

-You have to get along.
-I appreciate that.

And if I was causing problems
in the workplace,

then I would fully expect
to be left behind.

But just because
I don't like to drink...

or I don't slap my knee
at the racy joke...

or because I skip after-hour parties,

I don't think it's fair
to punish me for that.

-And you were told this is the reason?
-Basically, yes.

Mr. Pederson let me know that I wasn't
entertaining the clients well enough.

He told me that it was important to show
'em a good time on occasion...

and not just do their legal work.

That's what I have
a hard time accepting.

Thank you, Kimmy.

You're a person of values,
aren't you, Ms. Bishop?

Oh, I think "values"
is an elusive term.

But I guess every person
would like to think

of himself or herself
as having them.

Do you think you ever
imposed yours on others?

No.

Hmm. Last Christmas you got everyone
at your office...

William Bennett's
Book of Virtues.

-Oh, it's a wonderful book.
-It is. I read it actually.

Did you go around the night before
the Christmas party...

pulling down all the mistletoe?

Kissing can get a little out of control,
especially with the eggnog flowing.

When confronted with a box of mistletoe
in your office,

you told Mr. Pederson these vile,
disgusting plants promote free sex?

I told him I didn't think the decorations
were appropriate.

Did you ever complain about some
of the secretaries wearing short skirts?

Sometimes I think that fashion can go
a bit too far, yes.

Did you circulate a memo--
they're too short, too tight,

they might as well draw bull's-eyes on
their privates?

I was upset.

Do you have a bumper
sticker on your car?

I put that there a while ago.

What does it say?

"Virgins rule."
I'm not ashamed of it.

-Ever been arrested?
-Once. For civil disobedience.

You protested the opening
of a play in New York?

Yes, I did. It was vile.

-Can you tell us the name of the play?
-I will not.

That word should not be used in public,

let alone lit up on a billboard
in Times Square.

It was called
The Vagina Monologues.

It was disgusting and revolting.

Are you aware you had a nickname among
your associates at Cole and Nieber?

-It didn't bother me.
-Could you tell us the nickname?

Uh, The Perfect One.

Did you ask once...

that the litigation department join hands
in prayer?

It was before a really big case,
and I didn't insist on it.

[Slaps]

You didn't have
to attack her, Larry.

-I didn't attack her.
-Oh, please. Using her nickname?

-I just asked her what it was.
-Calling her a virgin?

-Whoa! There's a smear.
-You deliberately tried to embarrass her.

For somebody who prides himself at not
being adversarial,

you did pretty good damage.

Well, so much for being
on opposite sides.

It's a trial. You don't expect
to butt lips a little? Foreheads.

Heads.
Opposing sides butt heads.

-Something wrong?
-You were mean.

-I didn't like it.
-Ally, I'm not a fan of rude.

I'm gonna go meet
with my client.

-She gets emotional. I'd go after her.
-I don't do that.

No? Well, I suppose if you did, it'd make
it harder to live life alone.

Richard.

Hey.

Everything okay?

Hmm? Oh. Sure.

Really?

Well--
[Sighs]

I don't excite my woman anymore.
Other than that--

You know, Richard, I'm not saying it would
work for you or Ling, but--

-What?
-Well, I have to admit.

The Barry White thing?

When John let himself be taken over like
that, it was a little thrilling.

Well, Barry and I
don't exactly gel.

I'm not saying
it has to be him.

Find a song or persona
like John did.

-It'd have to beat being yourself.
-Well, thank you, Nelle.

Between you and Ling, my little
self-esteem cup runneth over.

Just giving you
a little hint.

Women like men to mix things up a
little.

I--

-No.
-[Door Opens, Closes]

The problem wasn't her values. It was that
she became so judgmental.

She made people feel
so uncomfortable.

-I kind of like her.
-Well, as do I.

But when you go around ripping mistletoe
off the ceiling

before the Christmas party,

when you put memos out
about the joys of chastity,

when you tell people God has plans for
them after they die--

Partnership isn't just
a function of the work.

Personality is
very much involved,

and hers rubbed people
the wrong way.

How many lawyers
work at Cole and Nieber?

A hundred and two.

-Secretaries?
-Another hundred or so.

-Administrative staff?
-Seventy-five, 80.

You got
nearly 300 employees.

-But you can't make room for one virgin?
-It isn't that.

Did you tell her to take her clothes off
so you could see her naked?

-No!
-Ah, my mistake.

Ever make room
for the possibility...

that a woman of Ms. Bishop's values
could be good for the firm?

Once again--

Ever consider by refusing
to make her a partner,

you're sending the message that
Cole and Nieber is against piety?

No.

Ever think you'd be giving
the other associates...

the notion that

"hey, I'd better roll with the jokes, suck
face under the mistletoe or I'll be next"?

-Absolutely--
-Ever warn he when you hired her...

that her values
may be used against her?

Could he get in one answer?

Never mind.
I withdraw every single question.

That's a bad word around your place,
right, Luke?

A woman says "withdraw,"
she could get fired.

Mr. Cage.

You got sex on TV, sex in
the movies, on the Internet.

-Why leave out the law firm?
-Mr. Cage.

-Was she a good lawyer, Mr. Pederson?
-She was a fine lawyer.

-Made money for the firm?
-Yes.

One of your top-producing associates
even.

That doesn't mean--

Thank you, Mr. Pederson. You've spoken.
Nothing further. Redirect?

Seems not.

Even your own lawyer
has no use for you.

Knock, knock.

Sorry.

I was, uh, a little--

Upset.

The reason
that I was upset--

[Sighs] I was disappointed that you
didn't kiss me last night, okay?

-There. I said it.
-I kissed you.

On the forehead. You can't even
catch anything from that.

Ally, I didn't wanna rush things.
This could be right.

I don't wanna blow it
by going too fast.

Could be right. So it might not be.
You're not sure.

We've had two dates. Are you usually sure
at two dates?

No.

No, you're-you're perfectly
within reason not to wanna rush it.

-You're hurt.
-Larry, look, I--

You know,
maybe it isn't right.

Uh, we, uh--
I mean, I-I, um--

I like you.

But, um, you know,
with the trial and all--

And, uh, it's certainly added
a little stress after all.

And I think that we should maybe cool it
and just step back.

Ally, don't run from me.
Don't run from whatever you're feeling.

[Scoffs] You didn't think
I was scared?

I've been dating one wrong woman
after another.

It gets as easy as it does old,
and suddenly,

you're with somebody who could
be right.

It's terrifying.

Hmm.

Do you wanna know
how silly I've been?

In the last day or two,
I have been walking around...

obsessing--

obsessing over the idea that I have
forgotten how to kiss.

What do you make of that?

Well, it could be symbolic of something
else.

Like what?

Like--

When I first met you,
you struck me...

as a person who's maybe
forgotten how to love...

and be loved.

To spend six months
with a guy...

and don't even know
why you're with him.

Do you even remember what it's like
to really be with somebody?

What are you trying
to say, Larry?

Maybe what you're afraid of
is what you don't know.

Well, I don't know whether I should feel
sorry for myself...

or whether
I should be offended...

or whether I should be happy that I met
someone who can see into me...

or whether I should walk out on a guy
who has no idea who or what I am.

Well, I guess
that's your call there.

I do think that it's crazy for us to be
trying to sort this through...

when we're in the middle of a trial
together.

Meaning?

I'm gonna go.

I-I can tell that you're in the middle
of working on your closing.

-Ally--
-No. I should go.

-[Door Opens]
-I... talk too much.

[Door Closes]

When Kim Bishop was 14, she was the only
one in her peer group...

who chose not to smoke pot.

She wasn't cool.

In college, she skipped the Bloody Mary
brunches,

and she went to church,
the prude.

While her peers were out
having all that fun,

she went to the library
and studied...

with the idea one day she'd be partner
in a law firm.

And here she is today.

She's one of the brightest,
most productive associates at the firm.

Denied partnership
in part because...

her lifestyle
wasn't wild enough.

Now, truth is, she's been
rejected her whole life.

We ridicule
the innocent today, the pure.

You believe in God?
Well, you keep it to yourself.

Frown on premarital sex?
Joke's on you.

Don't wanna drink
a little alcohol after work?

What kind of partner
could you be?

The virtuous?
How can we respect them?

They're just stupid.

They miss out
on all the good stuff.

If you want an idea of just how idiotic
they can be,

take a look at this one.

Now, she believed
if she was a good lawyer...

who did the work, put in the hours
and won her cases,

she'd be rewarded regardless
of how much fun she was.

How silly is that?

She's been rejected her whole life.
I wonder.

Clearly, she encountered some people to
form close friendships with.

Maybe she just got
so used to being rejected,

at some point she was no longer open to
the idea that, hey, things could work.

Sometimes people,
on occasion--

I've been one of them--they get so used
to things not working out,

they strangely become more comfortable
with failure than they are with success.

Kimberly Bishop has never
gotten along with people.

At some point, she has
to ask, "Is it me?

Am I the one?"

Nobody at Cole and Nieber was saying to
her, "You can't be who you are."

Perhaps, she refused
to accept them.

Everything could've
worked out here.

All she had to do...

was let it.

Really.

-[Foot Tapping]
-♪ I gotcha ♪

-♪ Uh-huh ♪♪
-♪♪ [Record Scratches, Stops]

♪♪ [Intro
To "Hot Stuff" Plays]

♪♪ [Song Slows Down, Stops]

♪♪ [Intro To
"Love Machine" Plays] ♪

♪ Hoo, hoo, hoo
Hoo-yeah ♪

-♪♪ [Record Scratches, Stops]
-[Sighs]

♪♪ [Intro To
"It's Not Unusual" Plays]

♪ It's not unusual
to be loved by anyone ♪

♪ It's not unusual
to have fun with anyone ♪

♪ But when I see you
hangin' about with anyone ♪♪

-Richard.
-♪♪ [Record Scratches, Stops]

[Breathing Heavily]

You're acting out.

I can dance in my own damn unisex
if I want, Ling.

♪♪ [Continues]

♪♪ [Song Slows Down, Stops]

Is the magic gone, Ling?

You never suck my finger. I can't remember
the last time I did your knee.

[Sighs]
We need to rekindle.

Rekindle? Our hottest flame is about the
size of a Bic butane.

We're meant
to be tepid, Richard.

-[Clatters]
-I want it hot.

-[Growls]
-I--

Can you handle me hot,
Richard?

I want it hot.

I know I'm sexy.
I-I have money.

I drink $300 bottles of wine.
I drive a Mercedes, for God sakes.

Men don't come more sexy than me.
And I want it hot.

[Growling]

[Growling]

All right, Richard.

We'll be hot.
[Growls]

[Growling]

[Door Opens, Closes]

[Whispering]
Oh, mama!

In the matter of Bishop
versus Cole and Nieber,

we find in favor
of the defendant.

[Judge] Ladies and gentlemen of the
jury, thank you for your service.

-Sorry.
-We're adjourned.

-We tried.
-We could appeal if you want to.

No. It's the right verdict.
I think I should admit that.

Uh, could you excuse me
for one second?

Thank you for your support, John,
and all your kind words.

Oh. Well, I meant them.

Did you really? You weren't just
arguing a case?

No. I--

I've never been this
forward with a man ever,

but would you like
to have dinner or something?

Yes, I'd love to.

[Nose Whistles]

[Women Chattering]

Ally.

Hey.

What's wrong?

Billy told me once that I was incapable
of ever being happy.

-Was he right?
-He also said it's only a headache.

-Don't be believing what Billy said.
-I know it's crazy,

but I'm just so afraid
of the whole thing.

-Why?
-Because.

For once in your life, you have something
really big to lose.

[Phone Rings]

[Breathing Heavily]

-Hello.
-Hi, Ally. It's Larry.

Oh, Larry. Hi.

-Sorry about earlier.
-Um--

-I kind of flew out of there.
-Oh. [Laughs]

Yeah, you-you rushed out.
Well, I'm sorry.

I didn't even notice because I was so busy
with the client.

-You okay?
-Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. You?

Uh, yeah.
I'm just working late.

I have a lot of stuff
to catch up on.

Yeah. Yeah. We should get together
sometime. That'd be good.

Okay, well, um,
you have a good night then.

Bye.

♪ Try ♪

♪ To remember ♪

♪ It's nice to remember ♪

-[Sighs]
-♪ When dreams were kept ♪

♪ Beside ♪

♪ Your pillow ♪

♪ Try ♪

♪ To remember ♪

♪ It's nice ♪

♪ To remember ♪

♪ When love ♪

♪ Was an ember ♪

♪ About ♪

♪ To billow ♪♪

[Gasps]

Larry, I--
How did--did--

Oh.

"We should get together sometime.
That'd be good"?

You think I'm just gonna sit back and wait
for you to get with the program?

You might be afraid
of all this, Ally, but I'm--

I'm not.

Larry, you've only seen the tip
of the neurotic iceberg.

I'm demented.

-What else?
-Self-absorbed.

-What else?
-Vain.

What else?

Beautiful.
That's a good thing.

What else?

Maybe incapable
of letting myself be loved.

That we need
to work on then.

Do you have any idea what you're getting
yourself into?

[Sighs]

I'm afraid
to trust it.

Then we need
to work on that too.

I think you remember
how to do it.

♪ For once ♪

♪ In my life ♪

♪ I have someone who needs me ♪

♪ Someone I've needed so long ♪

♪ For once unafraid ♪

♪ I can go
where life leads me ♪

♪ And somehow I know ♪

♪ I'll be strong ♪

♪ For once I can touch
Hey ♪

♪ What my heart ♪

♪ Used to dream of ♪

♪ Long before I knew ♪

♪ Someone warm like you ♪

♪ Would make my dreams
come true ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ For once in my life ♪

♪ I won't let sorrow hurt me ♪

♪ Not like
it's hurt me before ♪

I'll see you tomorrow.
Right?

You'll see me tomorrow.

-And the day after that?
-The day after that.

♪ For once I can say ♪

♪ This is mine
You can't take it ♪

♪ As long as I know ♪

♪ I have love
I can make it ♪

♪ For once in my life ♪

♪ I have someone ♪

♪ Who needs ♪

♪ Me ♪♪

[Woman]
You stinker!