All language subtitles for Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) - S08E21 - The Girl Who Cried Wolf (480p DVD x265 Panda)_track4_[eng]

NOAH:
I did not rape her!

But you and Valerie
did have sex.

I told you that.

She didn't say no or try
to resist in any way?

I told you
I did not rape her!

You were drunk that night.

Believe me, she was
as much into it as I was.

That's not what she said.
She's lying.

Is she lying about the
Rohypnol found in her blood?

I don't know.

The club was full of guys.

It could've been anyone.

Yeah? But she had
sex with you.

He's not denying
we had sex, is he?

He's saying
it was consensual.

Pig.

Do you have a sexual
history with him?

What has that got
to do with anything?

Valentine's Day,
old time's sake.

What, and a roofie cocktail
to break the ice?

I don't think so.

Did he break up with you?

Yeah, then he raped me.

Go figure.

If he raped you...

Which he did.

I want him prosecuted.

And I'm sorry.

But to do that, I need to know
that you didn't want it.

Don't you get it?

He took away my ability
to know what I wanted.

I shouldn't be the
one on trial here.

No, you shouldn't.

But with date rape,
the victims usually are.

What is taking so long?

It's rape, Donna,
it's a serious crime.

David, he didn't rape her.

He didn't even
sleep with her.

Yeah, they spent the night
together last night.

All right?
Open your eyes.

I can't deal with this.

Hey, are those pain
killers not working?

Well, my back feels okay,

but the pills sure
are wiping me out.

I'm trying to hold off.

Listen, I tore up my knee
skiing recently, you know?

The pain was so bad, I just
started downing the pills.

I never knew being a zombie
could feel so good.

I want the pain to go away,

but I want to be able
to function, too, you know?

Yeah, that's why you
need one set of pills

to counteract the other.
Is that what you did?

Couple of D amphetamines,
and, uh, you'll be fine.

When all this nonsense is over,

I'll set you up, okay?

I just can't believe
what she's accusing him of.

(sighs)

Hey, you all right?

Yeah. I just...

I just want to go home.

Um, what about Noah?

They're gonna
charge him, right?

No, not till tomorrow
after they talk to the D.A.

I did not rape you!

Whoa, hey, hey, hey.
Hey, shut up, all right?!

Don't talk to her,
don't even look at her.

How can you stand by him?

Forget about them, okay?

How'd it go in there?

I don't know,
it's her word against mine.

Look, we know you didn't
do anything, okay?

Just give us a minute?

Yeah, no problem.

I shouldn't drink
when I'm angry.

Bad things happen.

Don't blame yourself.

You did nothing wrong here.

Listen to me.

Valerie and I,

we did have sex.

What?

Look, I was drunk and jealous
about you and David.

This isn't happening.

I did not rape her.

Tell me this isn't happening.

I'm sorry.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I wanna take you to the top ♪

♪ Yeah, nothing, baby ♪

♪ Is gonna stop us now ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Whoo! Yeah! ♪

♪ Come on ♪

♪ I wanna take you to the top ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, baby,
nothing's gonna stop us now ♪

♪ I wanna take you to the top ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, baby,
nothing's gonna stop us now ♪

♪ I'll tell you, nothing's... ♪

DAVID:
Look, Jasper, I know

the record company really
wants to get this CD out,

but I mean, why do we
have to record at night?

You never said anything
about this.

Off-hour rates
are all we can afford.

The old lady impose
a curfew or something?

No, she, uh,

she was assaulted.

Is she okay?

No, that's why I really
can't record tonight.

Hey, no problem.

We can postpone putting down
keyboard tracks for a while.

Great, thanks.

David, this album is
your big opportunity.

It can wait.

You know, if the
situation was reversed,

I don't know if I'd
do the same for you.

Thanks.

Why would she lie
about being raped?

For the same reason she lied
about being pregnant last year.

But she's not asking
Noah for money.

Oh, yeah? Just you wait.

She lied about having
an abortion, Brandon.

Noah was drunk.

Maybe he just missed a signal.

Could he have drugged her?

I don't know.

The only thing we know
is that one of them is lying.

And who would that be?

STEVE:
We were just

talking, Valerie.

So we heard.

Are you feeling any better?

Worse, actually.

And until a second ago,

I didn't think
that was possible.

(seabirds calling)

And the wife and kids are good?

Good, glad to hear it.

This is Arnie Greenwalt.

He went to law school
with the D.A.

Hang up the phone.

Noah, he's got pull.

Look, you hang it up or I will.

Arnie, listen, I gotta go.

Yeah, I'll tell you what,
when I get home though.

we'll tear up that new course
at Gretna Hills, okay?

All right.

Yeah, you, too.

Moron.

But with influence.

A healthy campaign contribution
and you are off the hook.

I said no.

Noah, you don't know
what a jury is gonna do.

I'll take that chance.

Fine. I just don't know why

you're being so stubborn
about this.

You don't know why?
Because I'm innocent.

I know you don't want the
family money bailing you out,

but I am trying
to help you here.

Look, I know you are,
and I appreciate it,

but this is not
the way to do it.

It's just not.

All right.

(waves crashing)

Are you telling me
to forgive him?

No, I'm just saying
that how you feel today

isn't how you'll feel tomorrow

or next week or even next month.

And you think you've
really forgiven Brandon?

Yeah, I have.

(voice cracking):
I just can't believe
that he did this.

It seems so weird,

I mean, I know
that he loves you.

And I know

that he was really
drunk that night,

and he was jealous
of me and David.

And Valerie probably
wasn't playing hard to get.

What if she was?

Donna.
What?

He was drunk and he was jealous.

Maybe he got out of control.

I know you're mad at Noah,
but he's not a rapist.

I know, I know.

(sighs)

What is that?

I thought you were holding off.

Yeah, I was till about
4:30 this morning,

when it numbed the pain
and helped me sleep.

I hope you canceled
your presentation for today.

It's tomorrow.

But I did call in sick today.

Want me to do the same?

We could rent some movies.

You don't have to.

But it sure would be nice
if you did.

I'll let them know.

Could we talk?
You should've called first.

I didn't want you telling me
not to come over.

Yes, and now I'm telling you
to leave.

Donna, let me explain.

What?

You slept with her,
you can't explain that.

I could go to jail for this.

Noah, you did a really
terrible thing,

but nobody thinks
you're a criminal.

I want her to tell me that.

She can't do that right now.

(crying)

(sobbing)

In my experience,
date rape is hard to prove.

Even with Rohypnol?

Without witnesses, it's
his word against hers.

Well, her word isn't
worth very much.

It's not about is he guilty,
it's about proof.

That's the basis
for our legal system.

The only thing
the D.A. risks

going after these bums
is their track record.

We're risking our lives.

Sounds like the system
needs some work.

And you need a day off.

We're working nights
all this week.

Hey, Glen, buddy...
Hmm?

how about flying solo one night?

I don't think so.

Come on.

I got tickets to the
Hollywood Bowl.

I'm moved.

That was a shot.
(laughing)

We'll do it some other time?

Yeah, great.

So, you guys see
more action at night?

You wouldn't believe.

Sorry, Officer.

Your money's no good here.

Well, thanks.

Thank Brandon,

I put it on his tab.

(chuckling)

So what about taking Steven
and I for a ride-along?

STEVE:
Oh, wow.

GLEN: You guys work
at a newspaper, right?

Yeah, right. You teach us,
we teach our readers.

And Steve will get
to stare at the back

of Tammy's head all night.

At this point,
I'll take what I can get.

We'd have to clear it first.

Yeah, that'll take a day.

Tomorrow night all right?

Works for me.

Yeah, that's great.

All right, dress warm.

Oh, yeah.

DAVID:
Hey, I'm gonna go get you

something to eat,
so just hang out

and relax, all right?

David, I'm not tired.
I need a job.

Not right now,
you don't.

(sighs)

(sighs)

Look, Val, um...

I know it's hard to believe,

but this is... gonna
get easier eventually.

And after the trial,
public humiliation.

(sighs)

You want to call the D.A.?

You want to tell him
you changed your mind

about filing charges?

I don't remember it.

How come something
I didn't feel hurts so bad?

Dinner smells great.
Thanks.

I thought...

I thought you were staying
with Donna tonight.

I was... until her pain
pills knocked her out.

Oh.
I just needed
something to keep

my mind off
things, you know?
Yeah.

Hey, um, you mind
if I take some up to Val?

Of course not.

She's having a real tough time.

Thanks for asking.

You know, I'm really trying
not to be mad at you

for letting her stay.

You know, Kel, it is possible
that Val's the victim here.

I don't think so.

How could anyone make up a story
like that?

If I've learned one thing
this year,

it's that people are capable
of anything.

(sighs)

I can't believe the patient
is able to sit up

and take nourishment.
You know what, Steve?

Instead of the stupid comments,

why don't you just say
what's on your mind, all right?

Déjà vu: You know when Valerie
pretended to have an abortion,

I was the one who took her meals
upstairs to her.

You know what? I don't even want
to hear this right now.

Well, maybe you should
hear this:

Valerie slept with Noah,
passed out in his office

and got busted by you.

And when she saw you,
she needed an excuse,

so she claims
that she was raped, all right?

She swallows some roofies,
Stop, Steve.

and then she has
you to support her

Steve...
and an angle on his millions.

Dude, why don't you
just shut up!

Hey, hey, hey!

Hey, hey, come on, come on,
come on, back off!

David, stop it!

Okay, okay,
okay, okay!

Get off me!
Tell him, Brandon!

Tell him! He's too blind
to see!

Yeah, Brandon,
tell us what you think.

I've heard from Steve.
I know what Kelly thinks.

What about you, huh?

I don't know
what to think.

(phone rings)

I'll get it.

Hello.

Yeah, just a minute.

Valerie, it's for you.

It's the D.A.'s office.

Hello. Yeah, speaking.

VALERIE:
Really?

And that's final?

Yeah, yeah, okay.

Yeah, just forget it.

The D.A.'s not filing.

What? I'm, I'm sorry. What?

Why not?

Insufficient evidence.

I guess they don't
believe me either.

All right, come on.
You're staying at my place.

Val, you're welcome
to stay here.

It certainly doesn't
feel like it.

You're saying
the D.A. didn't do his job?

Part of it.
Someone drugged her.

STEVE:
Well, that's still open
for debate.

DONNA:
One I don't want to have
this morning.

Donna, we're on Noah's side.

My boyfriend slept
with another woman.

I'm supposed to feel good
that you're on his side?

It's not like that,
Donna, come on!

I can't deal with
this right now.
Donna...

Can I get a ride?
DONNA: Yeah. Let's go.

Okay, you guys be careful
on your drive-along.

Hey, I hear
they dropped the charges.

I don't know what
to say to you.

How about you're glad
I'm not being charged

for a crime I didn't commit?

I loved you.

Well, she's not
gonna hear you out,

but maybe she'll
listen to me.

Congratulations.

Thanks, man.
Oh, yeah.

Yeah, great news.

I gotta tell you I didn't do it?

You did plenty.

Nothing you haven't done.

JOSH:
Donna.

Hey, is your back
feeling any better?

No, but I'm taking my pills.

The jump start I told you about.

Well, you're dragging, right?

Yeah, a little bit.

Okay, well, take it,
don't take it.

At least you got it
in case you need it, right?

Thanks.

Uh, you know, uh,
Noah's a wreck.

He should be.

You just tell him
what he needs to do

to make it up to you,
and he'll do it.

Anything at all.

Anything?

Just name it.

Make it so the other night
never happened.

Hey.

I, uh, was kind of
hoping you'd sleep in.

Jasper called.
He's at home.

Ah, he's just trying to
schedule studio time tonight.

I'll tell him
I can't make it.

David, look, there's nothing
you can do for me, okay?

Um, you know,
I-I was thinking,

maybe, uh, maybe we could
call the D.A.,

you know, see if
he'll change his mind.

What, and convince
a man it's, it's a crime

to knock out a woman
and have sex with her?

That's what men want.

Valerie...

That's what men
want from me.

No, I don't think so.

Really? Come on, David.

The only reason you and I are
together is because of the sex.

Excuse me?

No, it's not.

Really?

Val, come on.

Come on.

Stop, okay?

Stop, please.

Come on.
Val,

don't, don't do this.

What?

I talk too much? You
want me drugged, too?

No, Val, I don't.

Well, then you're the only one.

(sighs)

I want people to know
what he did was wrong.

And what he did matters.

I know it does. We'll...

We'll make them see, okay?

How?

I don't know, but we will.

(sighs)

Can I use your sharpener?

My what?

Pencil sharpener.

Or does the master designer
go straight to markers?

Hardly. Here you go.

Thanks.

Cute.

Where's the rest?

Ladies,
status report.

Boys' playwear is already
on the board.

Great. Donna, how's
the girls' line?

I'm having a little trouble
with the design patterns.

Kind of stuck.

Unstick and be prepared
to stay late tonight.

I need those sketches by 6:00

so we can review
and make changes tonight.

Donna... you need Danielle
to back you up?

I have some great ideas
on the girls' line.

We could put those
on the board, too.

Thanks, but you're busy.

I'll have 'em done.

If we need to reschedule...

We'll be ready.

(sighs)

JOSH:
Take it, don't take it.

(voice echoing):
At least you got it
in case you need it, right?

At least you got it
in case you need it, right?

(sighs)

(garbled police radio
transmission)

I told you date rape's
hard to prove.

So, I guess you're not surprised
the D.A. didn't file, huh?

Jeopardize
his conviction rate?

Yeah, I'm
real shocked.

Well, in this case,
he did the right thing.

Oh, I'm sure your pal's
a real Boy Scout.

He said, off
the record.

STEVE:
Oh, that's okay.

This is for promotional
purposes only.

So, how long you guys
been partners?

Um, what, a couple
of months now?

STEVE:
A couple of months?

Gosh, it must take a long time

to really operate
as a team though.

Years.

How long were you with
your last partner, Glen?

Four years, wasn't it?

Five.

Five years with the same guy
must get kind of boring.

Is that why you switched?

Not exactly.

He died in my arms.

(radio chirps)

DISPATCHER:
Nine Adam sixty-one.

Possible, two-eleven
at Third and Willow,

convenience store on the corner.

Suspect male Hispanic,
medium height and build,

light jacket, dark jeans,
armed with a knife.

Handle Code Three.

Hold on, boys.
Here we go.

(siren blaring)

That looks like Louie.

That's our guy.
BRANDON:
How do you know?

He's a petty thief, user.
I've busted him a dozen times.

(tires screeching)

(panting)

(tires screeching)

GLEN:
This is nine Adam sixty one.

Suspect cornered alleyway 300

block of Willow Street.
Request back up.

GLEN:
We got this guy,
we got him.

(grunts)

You two stay put.

(Louie grunting)

Your hands where I can see 'em!

(grunting)

GLEN:
Hey, Louie!

What did she say, huh?
Get down off that thing!

(groans)

(yelling)

LOUIE:
I didn't do nothing.

You didn't do nothing, huh?
I was just walking

down the street.
Give me that gun!

You have the right
to remain silent.

Anything you say can and
will be used against you

in a court of law.

Do you understand
that, huh?

What do we got here, huh?

Looks like a knife
and a bunch of bucks, huh?

(siren wailing)

Where are the drugs, huh?
(screaming)

Glen!

(Glen shouting,
Louie groaning)

Man, look at that guy.

I'm looking,
and I don't like what I see.

LOUIE:
That cop beat me up!

GLEN:
You got a gun, Louie?
You got a gun?

Need a hand?

Your back bothering you?

No, I'm fine.

Uh, I basically used
the same central idea

for playwear
as well as dress up.

Nice tie-in.

There's no need
to go over this now.

Double-lined,
reinforced knees...

You came up with all this
in the last few hours?

Well, so we'd have
time to revise.

That's the plan, right?

The sales presentation's
been pushed back a day.

We can review tomorrow.

I thought we were
working tonight.

So did I.

Go home and get some sleep.

We'll make a fresh start
in the morning.

I thought
you'd be reopened by now.

Big victory bash.

Look, I'm not celebrating.

You know, my friends
think I made it all up.

I don't.

They can't even
look me in the eye.

It's kind of strange
that you can.

Look, I believe
you're a victim here.

But it's not my fault.

You came on to me as much
as I came on to you.

You'd better work up
a better defense than that.

Look, you're the only one
I have to convince here.

Oh, and you actually
think you could.

God, your arrogance is amazing.

But I guess
it's gonna work

really well for you
on the stand.

What are you talking about?

The civil trial.

I'm gonna file suit.

I want everybody
to know what you did to me.

But don't worry.
Chin up.

$10 million in damages
beats 20 years in jail.

And so what are
you gonna do, huh?

Call your pal Arnie Greenwalt?

I've handled
nuisance suits before.

Not everybody takes
a bribe, Josh.

And I'm not suggesting
we make one.

I mean, knowing Valerie,
she'll go cheap.

I'm not going to settle.

I don't blame you
for not wanting

to give in to
a girl like her.

A girl like her?
But if it'll make

this thing go away,
I say we give the gold digger

a little gold, that's all.

You have no idea what
kind of girl she is, okay?

I was just saying....

I know what you
were saying, Josh.

I don't like it.

I was just saying
that if a few dollars

will make this thing
go away, it's worth it.

I pay her off and everyone
I know thinks I'm guilty.

I won't.

(sighs)
Look, man, I'm sorry.

Hey, Noah,
forget about it, all right?

The important thing here is,
someone out there caused this.

(phone ringing)

I wish I could get
my hands on them.

Hello?

Hey.

Hey, look, I'm really
glad you called.

We need to talk.

Yeah. Yeah, I know, but...

Josh, it's Donna. She
wants to talk to you.

Yeah, this is Josh.

So, that was a slow night?

Glen's just busting you.
Four calls is a lot of action.

Listen, about the one
in the alley...

That was the best.

The way you cornered
that guy was amazing.

Is there any chance
I can talk to him?

You got to take charge
with guys like Louie.

That angel dust makes them
think they're invincible.

That's where the nightstick
comes in, I guess.

Hmm?

Just what kind of an article
are you writing?

An honest one, I hope.

That's what you'd want me
to write, isn't it?

Yeah, just so long as
it's no hatchet job.

You want to talk
to Louie, talk.

My advice is that you wait
till the PCP wears off.

Yeah, I know you said he was
on drugs, but I couldn't tell.

How could you?

Experience.

That's where the
baton comes in.

Hi.

Hi. Thanks for coming.

I'm glad to do it.

Plus, it gives me the chance
to lobby on Noah's behalf.

I'd rather you didn't.

Yeah. So, I'm glad
the pills helped.

I wouldn't have called...
(sighs)

I mean, I know it was an
awkward situation, but I...

If I didn't have this big
presentation at work...

I know.

Look, I, uh, brought you two,
like you asked,

but I've got more.

No, I ju... I just... need these
to get through my presentation.

I guess you heard
about Valerie's lawsuit?

What?

Hey, there he is.

What's going on?

It's the company.
They're worried about you.

That's great to hear.

No, they're worried
about your commitment.

All I need is just
a few more nights.

Okay, I'm going
to get them for you.

But I think you should know

the company's talking
about dumping you.

Great.

$10 million.

Typical Valerie.

You know, it would
mean a lot to Noah,

knowing he had
your support.

Yeah, well,
it was worth a try.

You're a good brother.

Thanks.

That means more to me
than you can imagine.

Listen, good luck
with your presentation.

Thank you.

Hi.
Hey.

Well, we always knew
what Valerie was.

Now we even know her price.

You know I was really hoping
this whole situation

wouldn't affect our friendship.

You're right. I'm sorry.

It's just weird, you know?

Noah and Valerie always thinking
we were cheating on them and...

they were the ones
who ended up sleeping together.

Wait, wait.
They didn't sleep together.

Noah raped her.
That's a big difference.

Well, the D.A.
didn't think so.

Which is why Val
filed her own lawsuit.

Confirming that she's simply
in it for the money.

Okay, I guess
it's safe to say that

you're taking Noah's side.

About the rape?
Yes, definitely.

Well, I believe Val.

Fine.

I know you like her, Steve.

That has nothing to do
with it, Brandon.

Uh-huh.
Nothing happened
last night.

Really? Try telling
that to Louie.

Maybe they failed to cross
a "T" or dot an "I."

Maybe.

But that doesn't mean
they should be crucified

in the media.

Hi.
Hi.

I just came by to see if
you made it home in one piece.

Yeah, we did.
Feel free

to offer up something
less controversial

to talk about, please.

Okay, how about
Valerie's lawsuit?

She filed a civil action
claiming sexual battery.

How much?

This isn't about money.

Ten million.

I'm sorry,
you were saying?

Steve, you heard the cops
last night.

Just because the D.A.
doesn't file,

doesn't mean a crime
wasn't committed.

(door opens)
Doesn't mean there was,
either.

Sorry, I thought
you'd be at work.

It's okay.

We worked last night.

I just came by to pick up
a few things.

Valerie, wait just a second.

I'm curious.
How did you come

upon that ten million figure?

Were you thinking house,

car, vacation spread...?

STEVE:
Yeah, yeah,
did you take

into account
the lawyer's 30% cut?

Or is that just the price
of dignity these days?

So what are you waiting for?

At least they have the courage

to trash me to my face.

I told you you're welcome here.

You still are.

I want him to admit

what he did.

If I got that and a nickel,
I'd be happy.

You defend Louie,
you defend her.

Brother, you're getting soft
on me.

You were a little hard on her.

Yeah?

Well, I think
you were a little easy.

Really?

Really.

To recap: playwear
and dress wear.

All for one, and one for all.

I'm done.

GWINNETT:
Thank you, Donna.

And now I'd like Danielle
to present...

No need.

But you haven't heard our ideas
on the boy's line.

Why should I?

If it's half as good as what
Donna designed for the girls,

then it's 50% better than
what's already out there.

You liked it?

I can make any adjustment
you want.

More. Less. Pattern. Shorter.

Longer.

I want it just the way it is.

Can you present this to my
partners tomorrow morning?

Sure.
Absolute-ly.

Same theme, same flats...

same energy.

Great.

Coming.

David.

It's good to see you.

I understand
Valerie's staying here.

Uh, yeah.

You know what?
She's not available.

VALERIE:
Who is it?

Noah's brother.

Val, it's, it's no one you need
to talk to, all right?

You want to.

Trust me.

Um, alone.

David, it-it's okay.

Really.
(sardonic laugh)

What is it?

This lawsuit.

Uh, it's so unnecessary.

Well, I don't think so.

Well, you got no witness.

Circumstantial evidence.

You've got no shot
at winning.

Do you want to just cut
to the chase?

You want money.

So why give your lawyer a third?

Here's a cashier's
check for 200,000.

What's the catch?

No catch.

No trial, either.

No exposure
of your private life,

no character assassination.

Just the bottom line.

(phone ringing)

(seagulls calling)

Donna, you can't answer
the phone?

Hello?

Hey, David.

Yeah.

He what?

Wow, I can't believe it.

Kelly, where are my pills?

Have you seen them?

Just a second.

And what happened?

Kel, I need them,

and I can't find them.

They were
right here.

You know, David,

it's not really a good time.

Yeah, I'll tell her.

Kelly!

Did you move them?
Because I had them.

Is this what you're looking for?

Yes.

Pain's that bad, huh?

No, I just like taking pills
that completely knock me out.

Donna...
Especially when

I have a huge presentation
at work, yeah.

(exhales)

What did David want?

Noah offered to settle.

What?!

Josh made the proposal
last night.

(sighs):
How much?

$200,000.

David doesn't know
if Valerie's

taking it or not.

Of course she's gonna take it.

God, how can Noah be so stupid?

Maybe he just wants
to put this behind him.

What,
by admitting guilt?

'Cause that is exactly
what everyone's gonna think.

I really can't deal
with this right now.

I've got to work
on my presentation.

What? What?

I'm just a little
worried about you.

Well, thank you,

but I am fine.

I just need to...

Mother, may I?

(dialing)

I said no settlement!
In order to get
the money,

she has to sign an agreement

acknowledging
no admission of guilt.

(phone ringing)
She agreed to that?

Yeah. I gave her
24 hours.

Yeah.

DONNA:
Is Josh there?

Oh, hi, Noah. How are you?

Hi, Noah. How are you?
Is Josh there?

He's busy.
I need to talk to him.

All right, I'll tell him.

Anything else?

Yeah. I can't believe
you settled.

Withdraw the offer.

What, and put your fate
in the hands of a jury? No way.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Forget the Rohypnol--
they could get you

on diminished capacity alone.

"Let me see if

"I've got this straight,
Mr. Hunter.

You thought that
she was drunk?" "Yes."

"You had to help her
up the stairs?" "Yes."

"You knew that she
wasn't feeling well?" "Yes."

"And yet you still
forced yourself upon her.

Is that right?"

You're twisting
everything up here.

Oh, you're right,
Noah, and lawyers

don't twist things,
do they?

Look, don't let this girl
ruin your life.

She's not worth it.

Tammy said
she was coming right over.

Well, if she's got something
to add, we'll add it.

In the meantime, we got to get
this thing proofed and ready.

"Stepping over
the Thin Blue Line."

Catchy.
BRANDON: Thank you.

Even if it is unfounded.

You didn't even
talk to Glen.

I tried. I talked
to some P.R. wag, too.

I was sure to include
their "no comment."

(light knocking)

STEVE:
Ah, here we go.

What's the story?
We're on a deadline here.

Louie wasn't the guy.

What do you mean
he wasn't the guy?

He had a knife,

he was in the right place
at the right time,

he fit the description,
what're you saying?

Last night another guy was
caught holding up a store,

and he confessed
to both robberies.

Was he even stoned?

Blood came back clean.

So what you're saying is,

a completely innocent man
got beat up,

got to spend a complimentary
night in jail

for being in the wrong place
at the wrong time.

The guy was no
Sunday school teacher.

That doesn't excuse
your partner's actions.

About a year ago,
Glen and his old partner,

they were on a routine arrest;

just like the other night,
a chronic offender--

only they were a little lax,

and the guy was hopped up.

He shot Glen's partner,
and Glen shot back.

Two dead bodies.

So you're saying
a little excessive force

might have saved two lives?

He rode a desk for a long time,
and he got counseling.

Not enough.
He realizes

that now, and he's gonna
get more immediately.

Look, the thing is, is that

he's just a few months away
from retirement,

and your story could
ruin all that.

He was a great cop.

STEVE:
Well, you were right.

All the way, Brandon.

I don't think we should go
with the story, though.

(sighs)
Neither do I.

Thank you,

for seeing that things aren't
always what they seem.

Not with Louie.

Not with Glen.

Maybe not even with Valerie.

Maybe.

So, you're taking
the settlement?

I didn't say that.

Well, you just said
it'd be stupid not to.

David...

this might be the only
real justice I'm gonna get.

Maybe.

You think I'm selling out.
I don't know.

You're the victim here,
all right?

You have to decide
what'll make it right.

Well, nothing will.

But with $200,000,
I don't know--

I could by the After Dark back,

sail around the world,
go to another country.

And everyone's gonna think
you made the whole thing up.

Like they don't already do.

(knocking on door)

(sighs)

Jasper, hey.

No pressure or anything,

but, um, I just,
I can't help you anymore.

Look, um, now really
isn't a good time.

The record company,

they're gonna drop you.

I'm sorry for the
interruption, but, uh,

it's important.

(sighs)
No, it-it's okay.

David, you should go.

But, Val, I...
Really.

I mean thanks to you,
I'm okay.

All right, um,

give me a second, okay?

Sure.

Thanks for your help.

Look, are you sure?

David, I have a big
decision to make.

I could use this time alone.

All right.

Um, whatever you decide,
I'll... I'll support you on it.

Thanks.

That means a lot to me.

(knocks)
Hi.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I want to apologize
for this morning.

I'm just worried about you.

You look exhausted.

Oh, it's tiring
being so bitchy.

I'm sorry.

Don't you have a big

presentation at work to do?

Yeah, don't remind me.

Well, can't it
be put off?

Not really.

What are you doing?

Oh, I'm just checking inventory,

and seeing what we need
to reorder.

Do you know if my dad's around?

Yeah, he's in with a patient.

Do you want me to check and see
how long he's gonna be?

Yeah, that'd be great.

Okay, I'll be right back.

Okay.

PATIENT:
Do we get them here
at the clinic?

DOCTOR:
Yes, I'll prescribe them
for you.

Great.

(indistinct chatter)

He's just gonna be
a few more minutes.

Actually, I can't stick around.

My presentation.

You sure?

Yeah.

Is everything okay
with us?

Everything's fine.

Good, then I got
what I came for.

Good luck.

Thanks. Bye.
Bye.

Hi.
I'm on my way out.

Uh, you know what?
This is important.

Look, Steve,
if this is about Noah,

the D.A., my lawsuit,
the settlement--

save it.

I already know how you feel.

No, you don't.

This ought to be good.

All right, at first, yeah.

I thought you had an angle.
I mean, why not? It fit.

There is a pattern to you
after all, Valerie.

Good-bye.

But then I realized that things

aren't always how they seem.

So, man bites dog.

Bad girl gets raped.

I'm still kind of waiting
for the apology.

I jumped to conclusions.

I'm sorry.

So, you think I'm innocent?

I'm gonna keep an open mind.

And I'm supposed to be happy
with that?

Valerie, I'm offering you
an olive branch here.

Yeah, I know, Steve.

It just feels that

if I reach for it,
it's just gonna break.

(bell clanging)

I don't want your money.

Good, 'cause the offer's
withdrawn.

What, you think you can
just buy me off?

I just said there's no offer.

But you made one.

And that just tells me
you know you're guilty.

Once again, Val.

I did not rape you.

Tell it to the judge.
With pleasure.

And by the way if you were
drugged, I didn't notice.

Always such a sensitive lover.

We're both victims here.

No, I'm the one who got raped!
Not by me.

And what do you call sex
without consent, huh?

A mistake.

One that's gonna cost you
dearly.

I thought you weren't in it
for the money.

I'm not.

What, then?

Just you.

On the stand.

Under oath.

So help you God.