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I know that, but That's not the point.

When I say "You," I don't mean you.

I mean, I know you had nothing To do with it personally.

Well, I appreciate that.

Hey, I mean, you're just Not that kind of guy...

You know, use your influence, Throw your weight around.

Thank you.

What was that about?

- andrew young. - ah.

Yeah, you were Here all that day.

Something's funny.

Nick's desk.

Oh. Yeah.

Two guys from supply Hauled it away this morning.

Sentimental fools.

They called about it last week.

It just slipped my Mind completely.

Of course, uh It's just a desk, I guess.

Although it does Leave sort of a void.

I'm gonna kind of Miss it being there.

Gonna miss a lot of things.

I made some coffee.

Not as bad as nick's, But I'm working on it.

You're getting there.

Hey. You look nice.

Thank you.

Where you going?

Why do I have to Be going anywhere?

Well, I-I didn't mean...

I know that I'm not As stylish as harris.

But, uh,

Maybe I just decided to Put on something nice today.

I apologize.

I got court.

♪ hmm, hmm, la la la ♪

♪ gabba-babba-dabba-da ♪

♪ ska-da-da-da-da ♪

It's me. I'll be out Of here in a second.

♪ da-ba-da-ba-da ♪

♪ dooby-dooba, doodly-dee ♪

♪ dooby-ba-ba ♪

♪ gabba-dooby ♪

♪ ska-da-da-da-da ♪

It's funny how a room can Start to close in on you.

I mean, I'm starting to feel All scrunched up in here,

You know, like So many sardines...

Restricted, suffocating.

Haven't you ever noticed that?

No, I haven't.

It just occurs to me,

Now that we've Got the extra space,

Maybe we should Spread out a little.

I could... I could move out Into the room a little more,

Wojo away from the coffee,

You could move to... Bayonne?

No reason to go out of state.

I want to report a disturbance, A rape, and a shooting.

Should I have called first?

Okay, now about the woman

That moved into the Building next to you.

All I know is what I See from my window.

Ever since she moved Into the neighborhood,

There's been nothing But violent arguments,

Wild parties with strange men

Traipsing in and out Of the apartment,

Uh, drugs.

Drugs?

Are you certain?

They all have Those little spoons.

Maybe they're for the guacamole.

It's avocado humor.

Kills them on the coast.

You moved.

That's why you're captain.

- what brought this about? - harris.

I guess he just felt he Needed a little breathing room,

A little more space For himself, so I moved.

All the way over there?

Why? Am I too close to you now?

What do we got here?

It's miss lois markham.

Miss markham was Looking out of her window,

And she claims to have Seen some suspicious activity

In the woman's apartment Across from hers.

Meg scott.

Although, actually,

The apartment Belongs to brad clinton,

But he lets her use it.

"Drugs, organized Crime, prostitution."

Doesn't miss a trick.

Apparently not.

You saw all these things Through your window?

I can't help watching.

I find it so repulsive Yet compelling.

That's human nature.

- it is? - sure.

People often find Themselves riveted

By unsavory events

They would ordinarily Find abhorrent...

The scene of a bloody accident,

The execution Of a violent crime.

You're listening?

Yeah.

There you go.

Take harris. Check it out.

Oh, captain, I don't think She's really a bad person,

Just I'm afraid for her.

I mean, if she keeps this up

With all those men Coming and going,

And the high living...

Don't I know you from somewhere?

I have no idea.

You just look so familiar.

No, he... He's not Much for parties.

You didn't come to mine.

Just check it out.

Mail call, gentlemen!

Harris, dietrich, wojciehowicz.

Seems to be a clear Path to the corridor now.

They took away nick's Desk this morning.

Being cleaned?

No.

I take it its absence is of A more permanent nature.

I guess so.

See you later, sergeant.

Good morning, levitt.

Nice working with you.

Somebody step on little levitt?

Come on. We're going To miss markham's.

Oh, all right.

Hey, hey.

Now, isn't this nice?

♪ dee dee dooby-doo ♪

That far enough for you?

Uh, yeah. Right, let's go.

Separate cars?

Ah!

All right.

- we're all alone. - hmm?

Oh, well, I'm afraid We're a bit shorthanded.

One of my officers Is in court today.

Are those men on the Posters really criminals

Or just victims of circumstance?

Probably a little of both.

Just like rick edwards.

Rick edwards?

He's a friend of mine.

They sent him to prison For embezzlement.

I'm sorry to hear that.

He only did it to get the Money to pay the doctors

For his mother's Cornea transplant.

She's going blind.

I'm sorry to hear that, too.

Of course, she's Not his real mother.

He was abandoned as an infant.

That's why he gets Those terrible headaches.

Oh.

Of course, it isn't all bad.

He does have those two Lovely illegitimate children.

- sir? - hmm?

Your office.

Uh, yes. You will excuse me.

I'll watch things.

Uh, thank you. Thank you very much.

Oh, levitt, I really Appreciate this.

Manpower report, sir.

Oh, thank you.

On your desk, sir?

Certainly.

Levitt, something bothering you?

Bothering me, sir?

Why should anything Be bothering me?

The desk.

It doesn't take an Einstein, does it, sir?

Four desks, four detectives.

- levitt. - three desks, three detectives.

Levitt!

Levitt takes a long Lunch, right, sir?

Not at all!

Levitt, you will be needed Up here from time to time.

When they called about the desk,

It just never occurred to me...

Exactly, sir. Never Occurred to you.

Have a seat, levitt.

Where?

Right this way, your honor.

Very well, very well.

But you're under arrest. You know that? You!

Yes, sir.

Will you wait here a minute?

I'm holding you all in contempt!

Well, I don't dislike you.

And I just feel That my status here

Needs to be clarified One way or the other.

- uh, barn? - yeah?

I believe I had the floor, sir.

You better come out.

What's up?

A little problem in court.

Uh, levitt, uh...

I understand, sir. Important business.

I'll be right back.

Sure.

Your honor, I'm captain miller.

You're under arrest, too.

This is judge Phillip paul gibson,

And what happened was,

I was standing Outside his courtroom,

Waiting to give my testimony,

And I heard a lot of Screaming and yelling,

So I went inside,

And he was beating up On an attorney with this.

He was wearing a turtleneck.

People in my Courtroom wear ties.

We are not studio 54.

I tried to calm him down And get him into his chambers,

And, well, he just Got worse and worse,

He took a swipe at A court reporter.

Ha ha!

I've always wanted to Do that. They're so smug.

Anybody hurt?

Well, the attorney's Going to need some stitches,

And, uh, he's pressing charges.

I was fed up!

Those smart-aleck lawyers With their snotty objections,

Snide innuendos.

There's no respect anymore!

We used to be gods... Revered, held in awe!

Now, one bad ruling, One little joke about rape,

And they're all over you!

Excuse me, sergeant. Sir...

Levitt, we're a little Occupied at the moment.

That's all right, sir.

There's no need to Continue our discussion.

Fine. Thank you.

I'll be back later As soon as I finish

Filling out my transfer request.

Fine.

- levitt? - forget it, sir.

Levitt!

It's epidemic.

Uh, your honor, would You have a seat over there?

We're going to need some...

No, no, no, no. You Can't hold me here.

I'm an officer of the court. I have a trial to conduct.

Oh, no. That's okay, your honor.

I granted a recess.

Is he kidding?

Your honor, please.

Very well, very well.

I'll need some information For the warrants.

Fine.

You know, I'm a personal Friend of warren burger.

Hopefully, it Won't get that far.

You're back.

Safe and sound.

Did you see her... Meg Scott? Was brad there?

Well, arthur, was he?

Would you like some coffee?

No!

Well, I would.

Uh, me too.

Could you please hand me

One of those green Arrest-report forms?

They're right down there.

Thank you, sir.

Badge number, please.

5-4-9-3-2-1.

Thank you.

I need your full name.

Phillip paul gibson.

Now I need your Full name, please.

Come on. Let's have it.

Stanley... Tadeuce... Wojciehowicz.

That doesn't scare me.

I don't want a new Desk. I want that desk.

The one your men Picked up this morning.

I find I need it again.

Uh... Thank you.

I-I really appreciate That. Thank you.

We went over to miss Markham's apartment.

And?

She had everything right.

soap opera monthly?

Page 27.

"'endless tomorrows'...

"Problems multiply as meg scott

"Refuses brad clinton's Offer of marriage

"And descends deeper into A labyrinth of prostitution,

"Drugs, and organized crime.

Meanwhile, grace edwards waits Anxiously for a suitable donor."

We don't know who the Hell grace edwards is.

That's rick's mother. She's going blind.

When none of miss Markham's story checked out,

We decided to go Over her apartment,

Check her perspective From the window.

And?

She doesn't even have a window.

She lives in a Basement apartment,

Small room, tiny tv.

We found these lying All over the place.

I see.

Want me to call "General hospital"?

Why don't we first Talk with miss markham

And see how she responds?

He took her statement.

You found the magazines.

Well, I think I have All the information

That I need.

Me, too.

Would you sign this Right here, please?

When my clerk gets that,

There will be warrants Issued for all of you.

Yes, sir.

I'm going to put You in the cage now.

Whatever you say.

Just making it worse For yourself, sergeant.

Look, uh, your Honor... I'm doing my job.

Who you are is irrelevant.

I'll be the judge of that.

Good. Keep your sense of humor.

Why are you smiling? Is anything the matter?

Oh, no. No.

Then meg... She's all right?

Yeah, well, you could say that.

Look, miss markham...

We didn't see any meg scott.

Then how do you Know she's all right?

We talked to brad clinton.

Oh, isn't he nice?

Oh-ho-ho, great guy.

Get ready, your honor. You're getting out.

What? Already?

What happened?

A little heat from higher up?

A zinger from the commissioner?

No, you're getting bailed out.

What?

Yeah, the prosecuting Attorney arranged it.

Caleno? That twerp?

Come on. I'll take you down...

No, no, no, no, thank you!

I'm not some Nickel-and-dime punk

Looking for a way to Get back on the street!

Well, you can't stay in There! Police policy is that...

Overruled! Overruled!

But, your honor!

Barney: oh, wojo?

Yeah?

Problem?

Yeah, he won't leave.

No, you're right! You're right.

He's got a bail Ticket downstairs,

And he won't take it.

You people are not Going to get off so easily.

Listen, you're the One... Wojo, wojo, uh...

Maybe if I had a word.

Your honor...

Ah, sending in The big guns, huh?

Finally realize who You're dealing with.

Getting a little Frightened, are we?

Feeling a few regrets.

Judge gibson...

Consequences of your Actions beginning to sink in.

I mean, the embarrassment, The humiliation,

The disgrace, a laughingstock In front of your colleagues!

Your career in shambles!

I wouldn't be in Your shoes if...

Oh, god.

Your honor?

Look, just get me out of here.

I'll take the bail ticket.

Fine.

Thanks for talking to him, barn.

I'll take you Downstairs, your honor.

Thanks.

Bye, captain.

Good luck, your honor.

You know,

I gave up a $200,000-a-year Practice for these.

I wanted to be somebody Who was important...

Somebody people Would look up to...

For wisdom and guidance...

Somebody people would respect.

I respect you.

What?

Really.

I mean,

You remind me a great Deal of judge fenton powell.

He's a wonderful man.

Really?

Wise, compassionate,

Very distinguished-looking.

Thank you.

Only his chauffeur Knows he's gay.

It's been very nice... Talking with you.

I'm doing it right now.

Uh, miss markham, maybe You'd better have a seat.

Why?

Excuse me.

- levitt? - yes, sir.

Did you want to see me?

Well, I intended to.

Levitt, I...

I know I can't talk You out of a transfer

If you really want one.

Well, go ahead, Give it a shot, sir.

All I can say

Is that no matter what Happens in the future,

This desk is going to Be here for you to use.

Thank you.

Now, that's not intended As a firm commitment

Or any kind of guarantee.

May I at least take it As an empty promise?

Fine.

Nice to have things Back to normal, huh?

Oh, yeah.

I, uh...

I'm also glad to see That you gentlemen

Have completed your duties.

Listen, it's almost Check-out time.

You want to cut Out early, go ahead.

Are you sure there's Nothing else you need us for?

I can take care of it.

It's up to you.

Say, arthur, you, uh,

Want to stop someplace And grab a bite?

Why don't we eat first?

Good night, guys.

- good night, barney. - good night, barn.

It's meg, isn't it?

This isn't very good.

Sorry. It's been there all day.

Like me.

Well, we really appreciate Your coming down.

Not too many people Show your concern.

I can't help being Affected by it all.

Look, miss markham...

This is a very complex World we live in,

And sometimes that fine line Between reality and fantasy

Gets a little obscured.

I've noticed that.

And sometimes, Fictional characters

Can be so vividly Drawn and in such detail

That someone might Begin to believe

That they really exist

When they really don't.

Oh.

What you're saying is

That meg scott isn't Really in trouble

And, uh, grace edwards doesn't Need the cornea transplant

And that rick didn't Really embezzle that money.

Exactly.

Then what's he doing in prison?