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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 0 00:00:10,500 --> 00:00:35,502 Visit us @ hd-bb.org Where Quality Matters. 1 00:00:39,700 --> 00:00:43,999 I was bruised and battered I couldn't tell what I felt 2 00:00:43,799 --> 00:00:47,899 I was unrecognizable to myself 3 00:00:48,701 --> 00:00:51,601 Saw my reflection in a window 4 00:00:51,501 --> 00:00:53,901 And didn't know my own face 5 00:00:53,901 --> 00:00:56,902 So, brother, I'm gonna leave 6 00:00:56,802 --> 00:01:02,103 Wastin' away on the streets of Philadelphia 7 00:01:18,205 --> 00:01:19,505 This one? 8 00:01:19,404 --> 00:01:23,606 I walked the avenue till my legs felt like stone 9 00:01:23,506 --> 00:01:27,207 I heard voices of friends vanished and gone 10 00:01:28,306 --> 00:01:33,006 At night I hear the blood in my veins 11 00:01:33,908 --> 00:01:37,609 Just as black and whispery as the rain 12 00:01:37,508 --> 00:01:40,709 On the streets of Philadelphia 13 00:01:59,613 --> 00:02:02,813 Ain't no angel gonna greet me 14 00:02:03,612 --> 00:02:07,712 It's just you and I my friend 15 00:02:09,313 --> 00:02:12,714 And my clothes don't fit me no more 16 00:02:12,513 --> 00:02:18,114 I walked a thousand miles just to slip this skin 17 00:02:21,615 --> 00:02:25,215 Night has fallen I'm lyin' awake 18 00:02:25,116 --> 00:02:29,216 I can feel myself fadin' away 19 00:02:30,117 --> 00:02:34,617 So, will you receive me, brother with your faithless kiss 20 00:02:34,518 --> 00:02:38,918 Or will we leave each other alone like this 21 00:02:38,817 --> 00:02:42,418 On the streets of Philadelphia 22 00:03:21,827 --> 00:03:26,826 This "pestilent dust"counselor refers to has appeared on only three occasions. 23 00:03:26,726 --> 00:03:30,726 Each time it was tested, and the results: Limestone. 24 00:03:30,527 --> 00:03:32,627 It's messy, but innocuous. 25 00:03:35,727 --> 00:03:38,827 - "Innocuous"? - Defined by Webster's as harmless. 26 00:03:38,828 --> 00:03:42,329 I know what it means. May I? Thank you. 27 00:03:42,129 --> 00:03:43,629 Your Honor... 28 00:03:47,730 --> 00:03:51,130 imagine how the children in this neighborhood are being made to feel. 29 00:03:51,030 --> 00:03:55,130 The constant pounding of construction ringing in their ears... 30 00:03:55,130 --> 00:03:58,530 as this skyscraper... a tribute to mankind's greed... 31 00:03:58,432 --> 00:04:02,532 grows daily, casting an ominous shadow over their lives... 32 00:04:02,432 --> 00:04:05,932 filling them with dread even as they are surrounded by this toxic dust. 33 00:04:06,733 --> 00:04:09,233 Your Honor, Kendall Construction... 34 00:04:09,133 --> 00:04:12,834 builds neighborhoods, it doesn't destroy them. 35 00:04:12,733 --> 00:04:15,833 Granting a restraining order against this construction site will... 36 00:04:15,834 --> 00:04:18,534 throw 753 Philadelphians out of work... 37 00:04:18,534 --> 00:04:22,634 and lend validation to this contemptible and groundless nuisance suit. 38 00:04:22,535 --> 00:04:24,636 It's an example of the rapacious litigation... 39 00:04:24,536 --> 00:04:27,536 that today is tearing at the very fabric of our society. 40 00:04:27,436 --> 00:04:30,136 Let's not go off the deep end, gentlemen. 41 00:04:30,137 --> 00:04:34,237 You've made an articulate and compelling presentation, Mr. Miller... 42 00:04:34,137 --> 00:04:36,437 but I don't believe you've proven irreparable harm. 43 00:04:36,337 --> 00:04:37,637 Not yet, Your Honor. 44 00:04:48,540 --> 00:04:50,440 Proper use of trade name without... 45 00:04:55,942 --> 00:04:58,041 - Is that you? - Yeah, that's me. 46 00:04:58,041 --> 00:04:59,542 Miller. 47 00:04:59,542 --> 00:05:01,541 Yes. Hello, Iris. 48 00:05:01,541 --> 00:05:04,041 Client of yours? 49 00:05:03,942 --> 00:05:06,842 Funny. Hold on, Iris. Excuse me, sir? 50 00:05:35,348 --> 00:05:38,347 My sons and I went to a restaurant the other day. 51 00:05:38,248 --> 00:05:40,048 We ordered coffee. 52 00:05:40,149 --> 00:05:41,548 The waiter goes... 53 00:05:41,548 --> 00:05:44,648 "Would you like sugar or Sweet 'n' Low?" 54 00:05:45,548 --> 00:05:48,648 I said, "Do I look like I should be on a diet?" 55 00:05:49,549 --> 00:05:51,950 Oh, God, sometimes I just feel so sorry... 56 00:05:51,950 --> 00:05:54,950 - Andy. - Hi, Doc. 57 00:05:54,850 --> 00:05:56,850 Your blood work came back this morning. 58 00:05:56,751 --> 00:05:58,851 I'm gonna come back in a few minutes and talk to you about it. 59 00:05:58,952 --> 00:06:01,251 - All right? - I'll be right here. 60 00:06:01,151 --> 00:06:02,752 Good. 61 00:06:02,752 --> 00:06:04,452 How you doin' today, Jackie? 62 00:06:04,453 --> 00:06:07,052 Hi. How're you feeling? 63 00:06:07,052 --> 00:06:09,052 - Feelin' pretty good. - Great. 64 00:06:08,952 --> 00:06:13,153 Make a fist for me? Once more. 65 00:06:13,054 --> 00:06:16,653 Gonna have to start lookin' for veins in your feet, sweetheart. 66 00:06:16,455 --> 00:06:19,453 - Patience, Tyrone. - Okay. 67 00:06:22,955 --> 00:06:25,155 Once more. 68 00:06:42,358 --> 00:06:45,058 - How are the Magruder accounts? - We'll close in a couple weeks. 69 00:06:45,058 --> 00:06:46,958 Terrific job on the Kendall situation. 70 00:06:46,959 --> 00:06:49,160 - Top-notch, Mr. Beckett. - Thanks, Kenneth, Robert. 71 00:06:49,160 --> 00:06:51,460 - Hi, Mr. Beckett. - Hi, Rose. 72 00:06:51,460 --> 00:06:55,059 Anthea, just the paralegal extraordinaire I was hoping to see. 73 00:06:55,060 --> 00:06:56,961 I know what that means. The answer is no. 74 00:06:56,961 --> 00:06:59,962 - I'm talkin' dinner at Felicia's. - I've got a class. 75 00:06:59,962 --> 00:07:03,161 I've got some pretty compelling briefs that need proofing. 76 00:07:02,960 --> 00:07:04,961 You can exploit somebody else. 77 00:07:05,563 --> 00:07:08,562 - Since you've asked... - Your exam. 78 00:07:08,562 --> 00:07:10,663 Thank you. Ninety-eight. 79 00:07:10,563 --> 00:07:14,663 Ninety-eight? Congratulations. 80 00:07:14,463 --> 00:07:16,863 I have to pick up Amy, but I want to talk to you about that Hansen thing. 81 00:07:16,763 --> 00:07:20,363 Give me a call. I'll be here. Tell Amy I loved her painting. It's on my wall. 82 00:07:20,364 --> 00:07:22,865 Hi, Andrew. Conference call's up. The roll call just started. 83 00:07:22,865 --> 00:07:25,965 Now, this is a settlement agreement. The red-line copy's on your desk. 84 00:07:25,865 --> 00:07:29,265 - You need me in there? - No. It's 6:30. Go home. 85 00:07:32,867 --> 00:07:34,867 - Hello? - Hey, Mom! 86 00:07:34,967 --> 00:07:38,167 Oh, hi, darling. What a wonderful surprise. How are you? 87 00:07:38,068 --> 00:07:39,768 Good. 88 00:07:39,768 --> 00:07:41,667 Well, what does Dr. Gillman say? 89 00:07:41,768 --> 00:07:45,768 Dr. Gillman says I am fine. My blood work is excellent. 90 00:07:45,568 --> 00:07:47,668 She says my T-cells are steady. 91 00:07:47,669 --> 00:07:50,169 Honey, how 'bout your platelets? What did she say? 92 00:07:50,069 --> 00:07:52,268 Oh, even my platelets look good. 93 00:07:52,169 --> 00:07:53,669 Great. 94 00:07:53,669 --> 00:07:55,969 Mom, more importantly, how are you? 95 00:07:57,171 --> 00:07:58,370 Mom? 96 00:08:00,370 --> 00:08:01,571 I'm fine. 97 00:08:01,571 --> 00:08:03,870 - And Dad? - Dad is fine. 98 00:08:03,871 --> 00:08:05,373 And what are you doin'? 99 00:08:24,774 --> 00:08:26,275 Okay. 100 00:08:27,874 --> 00:08:31,675 "Action for the wrongful interference with prospective economic relations." 101 00:08:31,576 --> 00:08:32,877 Okay. 102 00:08:38,977 --> 00:08:40,878 Am I interrupting you? 103 00:08:40,878 --> 00:08:43,078 In a word, Bob... 104 00:08:43,078 --> 00:08:45,478 Charles wants to see you upstairs. 105 00:08:46,978 --> 00:08:49,079 I was just about to take a break. 106 00:08:49,778 --> 00:08:52,379 - I'm not underdressed for this? - No, you're not. 107 00:08:52,279 --> 00:08:55,278 Charles, Andy has expressed a keen interest... 108 00:08:55,180 --> 00:08:57,880 in Highline, Inc. V. Sander Systems. 109 00:08:57,880 --> 00:08:59,680 Isn't that right, Andy? 110 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:04,080 The fate of the participants interests me. Yes, sir. 111 00:09:04,881 --> 00:09:06,881 It's an antitrust action. 112 00:09:08,581 --> 00:09:11,882 It is, and it isn't, Charles. 113 00:09:11,782 --> 00:09:16,083 Sander Systems copies Highline's spreadsheet program. 114 00:09:15,883 --> 00:09:18,183 For me... 115 00:09:18,083 --> 00:09:22,783 the legal principle involved is copyright infringement. 116 00:09:24,084 --> 00:09:25,984 Well, tell me this, Andy. 117 00:09:25,984 --> 00:09:30,085 Which side of this conflict would you wish to see emerge victorious? 118 00:09:29,886 --> 00:09:33,185 And don't allow my close personal relationship with Bill Wright... 119 00:09:33,185 --> 00:09:36,986 Sander Systems' C.E.O. To influence your answer in any way. 120 00:09:38,987 --> 00:09:41,487 Well, I'd like to see Highline win this one. 121 00:09:41,387 --> 00:09:43,388 Oh! Why, Beckett? 122 00:09:45,988 --> 00:09:48,088 If Sanders Systems wins... 123 00:09:48,088 --> 00:09:52,488 an energetic, young company is destroyed. 124 00:09:52,388 --> 00:09:56,889 The laws for antitrust and copyright were enacted to prevent exactly... 125 00:09:56,790 --> 00:10:00,091 the kind of bullshit that Sander Systems is trying to pull. 126 00:09:59,990 --> 00:10:02,690 - Andy, you know who reps Highline? - Rodney Bailey. 127 00:10:02,592 --> 00:10:04,091 Oh, I object! 128 00:10:06,191 --> 00:10:10,691 Rodney Bailey, who couldn't find his way around copyright law with a map. 129 00:10:14,392 --> 00:10:18,994 Well, apparently the fellas at Highline agree with you, Andy. 130 00:10:18,793 --> 00:10:24,193 Which explains why, as of 9:03 this evening, right after dessert... 131 00:10:24,095 --> 00:10:29,895 Highline is now represented by Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown. 132 00:10:29,795 --> 00:10:31,495 Outstanding. 133 00:10:32,696 --> 00:10:34,595 And more specifically... 134 00:10:34,496 --> 00:10:38,995 Senior Associate Andrew Beckett. 135 00:10:38,897 --> 00:10:41,796 - Bravo! - Yes! 136 00:10:48,899 --> 00:10:50,499 - Come on! - Congratulations. 137 00:10:50,398 --> 00:10:54,898 - Thank you, Robert. - We've got to get on this right away. 138 00:10:54,799 --> 00:10:57,000 Statute of limitations, yeah. I'm right on it. 139 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:59,500 - Exactly. - We have ten days to file. 140 00:10:59,500 --> 00:11:01,200 Tokyo on line four, Bob. 141 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:03,800 Walter, thank you. 142 00:11:05,501 --> 00:11:07,501 - Kenneth, thank you. - You bet, Andy. Congratulations. 143 00:11:07,602 --> 00:11:10,501 - Thanks. I'm overwhelmed. - What's that on your forehead, pal? 144 00:11:10,402 --> 00:11:12,301 What? Where? 145 00:11:13,603 --> 00:11:15,302 That... right there on your forehead. 146 00:11:16,203 --> 00:11:18,502 Oh, I got whacked in the head with a racket ball. 147 00:11:19,803 --> 00:11:21,204 Excuse me. 148 00:11:26,004 --> 00:11:27,504 Charles, I... 149 00:11:28,705 --> 00:11:33,505 I sincerely appreciate your faith in my abilities. 150 00:11:33,405 --> 00:11:37,906 Faith, Andy, is the belief in something for which we have no evidence. 151 00:11:37,807 --> 00:11:41,306 It does not apply to this situation. 152 00:11:44,006 --> 00:11:45,607 Well, go home. 153 00:11:45,608 --> 00:11:47,508 Oh, no! Go back to work. 154 00:11:57,909 --> 00:11:59,510 Thank you, Charles. 155 00:11:59,410 --> 00:12:01,109 No sweat, buddy. 156 00:12:07,411 --> 00:12:11,311 The committee meeting we're gonna have next week... a bunch of staff members... 157 00:12:28,615 --> 00:12:30,515 Tommy, how are ya? 158 00:13:00,619 --> 00:13:03,219 The Highline complaint is right there on my desk, Shelby. 159 00:13:03,220 --> 00:13:06,720 It's all set to go, so make sure Jamey is on top of it. 160 00:13:06,720 --> 00:13:09,020 Sure. You got it. Anything else? 161 00:13:09,020 --> 00:13:13,321 No, that's it. I'm gonna be working out of the house this afternoon... 162 00:13:13,122 --> 00:13:15,022 so, thanks a lot. 163 00:13:15,022 --> 00:13:17,122 - Bye-bye. - Bye-bye. 164 00:13:17,021 --> 00:13:22,222 Okay. Now, you're gonna want to apply this foundation as evenly as you can. 165 00:13:23,323 --> 00:13:25,823 'Cause you don't want it to look like you threw it on with a spoon. 166 00:13:25,823 --> 00:13:28,323 - Yeah. - So, over here, you try this. 167 00:13:28,224 --> 00:13:30,524 - I got it. - Right there. 168 00:13:30,524 --> 00:13:34,025 Chandra, you don't think this is just a little too orange for me? 169 00:13:33,925 --> 00:13:38,824 Well, okay, it's Tahitian Bronze. That works best on these lesions. 170 00:13:38,726 --> 00:13:42,226 Think of it as the "I just got back from Aruba" look. 171 00:13:42,126 --> 00:13:44,526 Exactly. I've called in sick for four days... 172 00:13:44,527 --> 00:13:48,027 and now they're gonna think I was taking a cruise. 173 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:50,728 - Fax. - Oh, thank you, Bruno. 174 00:13:51,528 --> 00:13:53,728 Okay, we can try this light Egypt... 175 00:13:54,730 --> 00:13:55,929 What? 176 00:14:00,729 --> 00:14:01,930 Excuse me. 177 00:14:08,830 --> 00:14:11,031 Just like my cousin, Fredo. 178 00:14:17,732 --> 00:14:20,132 Does anybody want a bagel? 179 00:14:34,434 --> 00:14:36,334 You okay, Andy? 180 00:14:39,235 --> 00:14:42,736 I think I need to go to the hospital. 181 00:14:55,638 --> 00:14:57,038 Watch out! 182 00:15:09,841 --> 00:15:12,541 Hello, hello. Oh, it's all right. 183 00:15:13,242 --> 00:15:15,242 It's all right. 184 00:15:15,242 --> 00:15:17,241 - I'm gettin' out of here, all right? - Okay. 185 00:15:17,241 --> 00:15:19,441 I'll talk to you later. Oh, one more. 186 00:15:19,442 --> 00:15:21,743 Thank you for driving like a bat out of hell. 187 00:15:21,743 --> 00:15:24,643 - Take it easy, all right? - Dr. Gillman is out of her office. 188 00:15:24,643 --> 00:15:27,443 I told her to take a day off, and she took a day off. Can you believe that? 189 00:15:27,444 --> 00:15:29,544 They took blood? A specimen or something? 190 00:15:29,544 --> 00:15:33,544 Blood, yes. A specimen, I'm empty. Did you find someone to take your class? 191 00:15:33,444 --> 00:15:35,145 Don't worry about it. Let me see. 192 00:15:35,045 --> 00:15:38,346 Oh, you got a fever, baby. 193 00:15:39,246 --> 00:15:41,646 Oh, there's my guy. Excuse me. 194 00:15:41,646 --> 00:15:43,446 Doctor? Hello, hi. 195 00:15:43,447 --> 00:15:44,946 Just one second. 196 00:15:46,147 --> 00:15:49,247 I came that close to not making it to the bathroom again. 197 00:15:49,247 --> 00:15:52,046 - I almost lost it in front of everyone. - So what? 198 00:15:52,047 --> 00:15:55,448 - It's nothing to be ashamed of. - I'm not ashamed, it's just... 199 00:15:56,448 --> 00:15:58,749 - What about my blood work? - We're waiting. 200 00:15:58,749 --> 00:16:02,749 Meanwhile, I want to prep you for a colonoscopy, take a look inside. 201 00:16:07,950 --> 00:16:09,950 - It sounds delightful. - Wait a minute. 202 00:16:09,951 --> 00:16:11,751 Why do you need to do this? 203 00:16:11,851 --> 00:16:15,051 - Who are you? - Who are you, Dr... 204 00:16:14,951 --> 00:16:17,051 - This is my partner. - Yeah? 205 00:16:18,552 --> 00:16:21,053 He keeps the records of all my hospital visits. It's nothing personal. 206 00:16:21,053 --> 00:16:23,753 Oh, I'm Dr. Klenstein. 207 00:16:23,652 --> 00:16:26,653 Listen, you're right. A colonoscopy is not a pleasant procedure. 208 00:16:26,554 --> 00:16:30,853 But if the K.S. Is causing the diarrhea, we've got to know about that right away. 209 00:16:30,654 --> 00:16:33,854 No, but it could be parasites, an infection. I mean... 210 00:16:33,854 --> 00:16:36,254 Reaction to the A.Z.T. 211 00:16:36,255 --> 00:16:38,555 All these are possibilities, but we've got to go forward... 212 00:16:38,555 --> 00:16:41,455 Listen to me. He's not going through some painful procedure... 213 00:16:41,355 --> 00:16:44,055 until we cancel out everything else, understand? 214 00:16:44,056 --> 00:16:46,357 - I'm trying to help your partner, okay? - Okay. 215 00:16:46,257 --> 00:16:48,757 - You're not immediate family. - I'm not? 216 00:16:48,657 --> 00:16:50,857 - I could have you removed from the E.R. - Really? 217 00:16:50,756 --> 00:16:53,856 Look, he's upset. He's sorry. 218 00:16:53,758 --> 00:16:55,958 No. Don't apologize for me, okay? 219 00:16:55,958 --> 00:16:59,058 Okay. He's not sorry. Let's do this. 220 00:16:58,958 --> 00:17:01,358 Let's find out what the blood work tells us. 221 00:17:01,359 --> 00:17:05,560 I'll try to give you a specimen. Some hospital food may help me along. 222 00:17:05,560 --> 00:17:08,659 Then we might hear from Dr. Gillman. We can start from there, okay? 223 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:10,661 - Everybody happy? All right? - Okay. 224 00:17:11,560 --> 00:17:14,961 - I'll see the lab about the blood work. - Thank you, Doctor. 225 00:17:14,961 --> 00:17:16,461 I'm sorry. 226 00:17:18,963 --> 00:17:21,362 That's the third time the office has beeped me. 227 00:17:21,263 --> 00:17:23,362 - I better go. - "Klenstein"? 228 00:17:23,262 --> 00:17:27,761 I gotta go give them a call. Now, I want you to sit down and relax. 229 00:17:27,563 --> 00:17:29,363 - I am relaxed. - Oh, good. 230 00:17:29,363 --> 00:17:31,463 Is there a phone around, somewhere nearby? 231 00:17:31,363 --> 00:17:33,664 - Down the hall. - Thank you. 232 00:17:33,763 --> 00:17:37,464 If you or someone you know has been injured through the fault of others... 233 00:17:37,365 --> 00:17:39,565 you may be entitled to a cash settlement... 234 00:17:39,565 --> 00:17:42,065 or money damages for your pain and suffering. 235 00:17:42,065 --> 00:17:43,965 - Good Lord. - I'm attorneyJoseph Miller. 236 00:17:43,966 --> 00:17:45,566 At McCreedy and... 237 00:17:45,466 --> 00:17:46,766 Mr. Beckett's office. 238 00:17:46,866 --> 00:17:50,666 Shelby, it's me. Jamey's been beepin' me. 239 00:17:50,467 --> 00:17:52,066 I'm so glad you called, Andrew. 240 00:17:52,167 --> 00:17:56,067 Listen, I just want you to know we have a minor catastrophe in the making here. 241 00:17:55,968 --> 00:17:59,267 It's about that Highline complaint. Jamey is going absolutely ballistic. 242 00:17:59,267 --> 00:18:01,868 All right. Calm down. Put him on. 243 00:18:01,769 --> 00:18:03,769 All right. One second. 244 00:18:03,869 --> 00:18:07,170 Andy, this is a disaster! We can't find the revisions on the Highline complaint. 245 00:18:07,069 --> 00:18:09,570 Wait, wait. Slow down. 246 00:18:09,571 --> 00:18:13,471 I told them you were working at home, and it would be here this morning. 247 00:18:13,371 --> 00:18:16,571 No. I brought it into the office last night. 248 00:18:16,371 --> 00:18:20,771 I was there till 3:00 a.m. There should be a copy with corrections on my desk. 249 00:18:20,572 --> 00:18:24,172 I'm telling you it's not here, Andy. Shelby can't find it either. 250 00:18:24,172 --> 00:18:27,272 All right. The hard disk on my computer. 251 00:18:27,273 --> 00:18:30,973 Print it up on the double and run it through word processing yourself. 252 00:18:30,873 --> 00:18:35,173 - Okay. What did you file it under? - H- L-1. 253 00:18:34,975 --> 00:18:38,675 Jamey, I don't have to tell you we are up against the statute of limitations... 254 00:18:38,675 --> 00:18:40,675 and it runs out in... 255 00:18:40,575 --> 00:18:43,275 in 75 minutes? 256 00:18:46,775 --> 00:18:49,776 - It's not here, Andy. - Not there? I'm on my way. 257 00:18:53,577 --> 00:18:56,878 Every problem has a solution. 258 00:19:08,480 --> 00:19:11,479 Aw, it's coming. Yeah, baby, it's coming! 259 00:19:11,479 --> 00:19:13,781 It's a girl. 260 00:19:13,781 --> 00:19:15,080 Oh, my God. 261 00:19:18,582 --> 00:19:21,982 - Take a picture, Joe. - I'm trying. I can't get the film in. 262 00:19:21,882 --> 00:19:25,481 Oh, my God. Baby? Help me, baby. 263 00:19:29,083 --> 00:19:31,483 Aw, look at her. 264 00:19:31,383 --> 00:19:33,983 - That little, sweet little... - Get a picture before she gets too old. 265 00:19:36,484 --> 00:19:39,784 She's perfect, Lisa. Long hair. 266 00:19:40,785 --> 00:19:42,885 Go down to Famous Fourth Street Deli, and get a pound of Nova... 267 00:19:42,886 --> 00:19:45,385 No... Scotch salmon. She likes that. 268 00:19:45,385 --> 00:19:47,986 Yeah. Some onion rolls, bagels... Here, give me a call. 269 00:19:49,186 --> 00:19:51,886 - Nice champagne. - You're that TV guy. 270 00:19:51,787 --> 00:19:53,887 I don't care how much it costs. Get some nice Dom Perignon. 271 00:19:53,887 --> 00:19:55,687 - Thanks. - How much? 272 00:19:55,687 --> 00:19:58,587 A hundred dollars? Don't get Dom Perignon. Get a nice Californian. 273 00:19:58,587 --> 00:20:01,588 Dom Perignon's too much. Get it all over here, because she's starving. 274 00:20:01,488 --> 00:20:04,988 No, Iris, not the baby. Lisa is starving. 275 00:20:04,888 --> 00:20:08,289 Yeah, Lisa. Iris, listen. 276 00:20:08,190 --> 00:20:10,590 - Anybody call? - An Andrew Beckett called. 277 00:20:10,590 --> 00:20:13,090 Beckett? Who's Andrew Beckett? 278 00:20:12,990 --> 00:20:14,990 There he is! Joseph! 279 00:20:52,997 --> 00:20:57,996 The entire street is clear, except for one small area under construction: 280 00:20:57,897 --> 00:21:00,697 This huge hole that is clearly marked and blocked off. 281 00:21:00,698 --> 00:21:04,398 - Yes. - You decide to cross at this spot. 282 00:21:04,298 --> 00:21:08,099 You fall into the hole. Now you want to sue the city for negligence, right? 283 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:10,399 Yes. Do I have a case? 284 00:21:10,299 --> 00:21:14,499 - Yes. Of course you've got a case. - Great. 285 00:21:14,299 --> 00:21:16,500 - Go with my assistant Iris. - All right. 286 00:21:16,501 --> 00:21:19,600 She'll have you fill out some forms, tell you about our fee arrangement. 287 00:21:19,600 --> 00:21:23,001 Of course, you know we take no cash unless we get cash justice for you. 288 00:21:23,001 --> 00:21:25,601 How's your back? You got any lower back pain, dizziness, nightmares? 289 00:21:25,502 --> 00:21:27,602 Funny you should mention that. I been having... 290 00:21:27,602 --> 00:21:31,202 Iris will take good care of you. Iris, you take good care of Mr. Finley. 291 00:21:31,102 --> 00:21:33,702 - I will. Mr. Beckett's here. - Hey, thanks a lot. 292 00:21:33,703 --> 00:21:36,703 Take care. Mr. Beckett? 293 00:21:39,704 --> 00:21:41,503 Mr. Beckett, come in. 294 00:21:46,805 --> 00:21:48,705 It's good to see you again, Counselor. 295 00:21:48,705 --> 00:21:52,505 Judge Tate. Kendall Construction. 296 00:21:52,506 --> 00:21:54,906 "Innocuous." 297 00:21:54,906 --> 00:21:56,807 How are you? What happened to your face? 298 00:21:57,407 --> 00:21:58,907 I have AIDS. 299 00:22:01,407 --> 00:22:03,107 I'm sorry. I, uh... 300 00:22:09,109 --> 00:22:11,110 - Can I sit down? - Yeah. 301 00:22:11,110 --> 00:22:12,909 Thank you. 302 00:22:21,511 --> 00:22:22,910 Oh, look at this. 303 00:22:23,010 --> 00:22:25,111 You have a new baby. 304 00:22:28,612 --> 00:22:30,612 Yeah. I got a little baby girl. 305 00:22:34,613 --> 00:22:37,514 "It's a girl." Congratulations. 306 00:22:39,614 --> 00:22:41,513 Yeah. One week old. 307 00:22:41,514 --> 00:22:43,615 Kids are great. 308 00:22:44,214 --> 00:22:48,014 Yeah. Thank you, Beckett. I'm real excited about it. Listen, I... 309 00:22:50,415 --> 00:22:52,516 What can I do for you? 310 00:22:52,516 --> 00:22:55,917 I've been fired by Wyant, Wheeler. 311 00:22:57,615 --> 00:23:01,817 I want to bring a wrongful termination suit against Wheeler and his partners. 312 00:23:01,717 --> 00:23:05,717 You want to sue Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown? 313 00:23:05,717 --> 00:23:08,618 Correct. I'm seeking representation. 314 00:23:10,119 --> 00:23:11,618 Continue. 315 00:23:13,019 --> 00:23:16,220 I misplaced an important complaint. That's their story. 316 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:19,321 Want to hear mine? 317 00:23:22,920 --> 00:23:25,320 How many lawyers did you go to before you called me? 318 00:23:26,321 --> 00:23:27,621 Nine. 319 00:23:29,222 --> 00:23:30,721 Continue. 320 00:23:31,521 --> 00:23:35,522 The night before it was due, I worked on the complaint in my office. 321 00:23:35,324 --> 00:23:37,123 I left a copy of it on my desk. 322 00:23:38,124 --> 00:23:40,824 The next day, the complaint vanished. 323 00:23:41,724 --> 00:23:43,524 No hard copy. 324 00:23:44,724 --> 00:23:49,524 All traces of it mysteriously gone from my computer. 325 00:23:50,126 --> 00:23:54,326 Miraculously, a copy of the complaint was located at the last minute... 326 00:23:54,226 --> 00:23:56,927 and we got it to court on time. 327 00:23:57,426 --> 00:24:01,727 But the next day I was summoned to a meeting with the managing partners. 328 00:24:01,728 --> 00:24:03,927 They were waiting for me in the conference room. 329 00:24:03,927 --> 00:24:06,528 Oh, hello, Andy! Come on in. 330 00:24:06,529 --> 00:24:08,528 Would you mind hitting the windows? 331 00:24:10,829 --> 00:24:12,929 Thanks. Come on in. 332 00:24:12,829 --> 00:24:16,829 Kenneth, Robert, Charles, Walter and Lydia. 333 00:24:16,629 --> 00:24:18,630 Thanks for coming in. 334 00:24:18,630 --> 00:24:20,130 Oh, of course. 335 00:24:20,230 --> 00:24:24,530 Andy, before we begin, I'd just like to say... 336 00:24:24,432 --> 00:24:27,331 that everyone in this room is your friend. 337 00:24:27,331 --> 00:24:29,232 I know that, Charles. 338 00:24:29,232 --> 00:24:31,932 More than your friend... 339 00:24:31,933 --> 00:24:33,132 family. 340 00:24:34,433 --> 00:24:40,133 Charles, I must apologize again for the Highline mishap yesterday. 341 00:24:39,833 --> 00:24:44,033 That was some scary moment around here. 342 00:24:44,034 --> 00:24:46,934 Wow. Thank God the complaint was found... 343 00:24:46,734 --> 00:24:49,035 and no damage was done. 344 00:24:49,036 --> 00:24:52,036 This time. What about next time? 345 00:24:53,536 --> 00:24:55,536 There won't be a next time. 346 00:24:55,635 --> 00:24:57,136 I guarantee it. 347 00:24:57,036 --> 00:25:01,336 Yeah. It's just that something's come over you lately, Andy. 348 00:25:01,137 --> 00:25:03,137 I don't know... 349 00:25:03,137 --> 00:25:06,637 some kind of stupor or fogginess. 350 00:25:06,638 --> 00:25:09,539 Some people think you have an attitude problem, Beckett. 351 00:25:11,638 --> 00:25:13,539 Really? 352 00:25:13,539 --> 00:25:14,938 Who thinks that? 353 00:25:14,939 --> 00:25:16,639 I do. 354 00:25:20,340 --> 00:25:22,139 Excuse me. 355 00:25:23,541 --> 00:25:25,240 Am I being fired? 356 00:25:26,441 --> 00:25:28,541 Let me put it this way, Andy. 357 00:25:28,541 --> 00:25:32,542 Your place in the future of this firm is no longer secure. 358 00:25:32,543 --> 00:25:35,443 We feel it isn't fair to keep you here... 359 00:25:35,443 --> 00:25:38,643 when your prospects are limited. 360 00:25:39,343 --> 00:25:43,444 And now, I don't want to rush you out... 361 00:25:43,344 --> 00:25:44,844 We've got a committee meeting. 362 00:25:44,944 --> 00:25:46,444 Excuse me, Charles... 363 00:25:46,444 --> 00:25:50,645 with all due respect, this is preposterous! 364 00:25:50,545 --> 00:25:52,345 It doesn't make any sense. 365 00:25:52,245 --> 00:25:55,145 Oh, you're right, Beckett. You don't have an attitude problem. 366 00:25:55,145 --> 00:25:56,446 Take it easy. 367 00:25:56,446 --> 00:25:59,746 If you'd lost confidence in me, why did you give me the Highline suit? 368 00:25:59,547 --> 00:26:03,747 Andy, you nearly blew the entire case. That alone is inexcusable. 369 00:26:03,647 --> 00:26:06,646 It would have been catastrophic for us. 370 00:26:10,949 --> 00:26:13,548 So you were concealing your illness. 371 00:26:16,350 --> 00:26:17,949 That's correct. 372 00:26:20,349 --> 00:26:22,649 All right. Explain this to me like I'm a two-year-old, okay? 373 00:26:22,650 --> 00:26:26,351 Because there's an element to this thing that I cannot get through my thick head. 374 00:26:28,651 --> 00:26:30,650 Didn't you have an obligation to tell your employer... 375 00:26:30,550 --> 00:26:33,151 you had this dreaded, deadly, infectious disease? 376 00:26:34,052 --> 00:26:36,252 That's not the point. 377 00:26:36,352 --> 00:26:39,253 From the day they hired me to the day I was fired... 378 00:26:39,152 --> 00:26:42,753 I served my clients consistently, thoroughly, with absolute excellence. 379 00:26:42,754 --> 00:26:45,554 If they hadn't fired me, that's what I'd be doing today. 380 00:26:45,454 --> 00:26:47,854 And they don't want to fire you for having AIDS... 381 00:26:47,854 --> 00:26:50,754 so, in spite of your brilliance, they make you look incompetent. 382 00:26:50,655 --> 00:26:53,155 Thus, the mysterious lost files. Is that what you're trying to tell me? 383 00:26:53,155 --> 00:26:55,955 Correct. I was sabotaged. 384 00:26:59,756 --> 00:27:01,656 I don't buy it, Counselor. 385 00:27:03,656 --> 00:27:05,856 That's very disappointing. 386 00:27:05,857 --> 00:27:07,758 I don't see a case. 387 00:27:11,159 --> 00:27:13,159 I have a case. 388 00:27:13,759 --> 00:27:16,159 If you don't want it for personal reasons... 389 00:27:16,159 --> 00:27:19,060 Thank you. That's correct. I don't. 390 00:27:21,060 --> 00:27:23,160 Well, thank you for your time, Counselor. 391 00:27:34,462 --> 00:27:37,462 I'm sorry about what happened to you. It's a bitch, you know? 392 00:27:49,065 --> 00:27:51,065 Have a nice day, Mr. Beckett. 393 00:27:51,065 --> 00:27:53,065 What the hell's the matter with that guy? 394 00:27:53,065 --> 00:27:55,365 Iris, find out if Armbruster can see me. 395 00:27:55,264 --> 00:27:56,965 - Joe Miller's office. - Iris. 396 00:27:56,966 --> 00:27:58,566 - Find out if Armbruster can see me. - Armbruster? When? 397 00:27:58,566 --> 00:28:00,765 - Sometime this afternoon. - What's wrong with him? 398 00:28:00,765 --> 00:28:02,267 No. Right away, Iris. 399 00:28:32,172 --> 00:28:33,571 Excuse me. 400 00:28:38,571 --> 00:28:43,172 The HIV virus can only be transmitted through the exchange ofbodily fluids... 401 00:28:42,973 --> 00:28:46,173 namely, blood, semen and vaginal secretions. 402 00:28:46,173 --> 00:28:48,373 Right. Yeah. 403 00:28:48,374 --> 00:28:52,174 But isn't it true they're finding out new things about this disease every day? 404 00:28:52,075 --> 00:28:54,475 Now, you tell me today there's no danger. Go home. 405 00:28:54,475 --> 00:28:56,375 I go home. I pick up my little baby girl. 406 00:28:56,476 --> 00:28:58,676 Then I find out six months from now on the news or something: 407 00:28:58,676 --> 00:29:02,076 Whoops! Made a mistake. Yeah, you can carry it... 408 00:29:01,976 --> 00:29:03,876 on your shirt or your clothes or... 409 00:29:06,377 --> 00:29:08,078 What are you doing? 410 00:29:09,077 --> 00:29:10,477 We're gonna draw blood. 411 00:29:10,577 --> 00:29:12,577 - Why are we gonna do that? - Joe. 412 00:29:12,577 --> 00:29:14,277 Little Joe. 413 00:29:15,278 --> 00:29:17,778 I've known you since you were a kid. 414 00:29:17,778 --> 00:29:20,779 And I don't care a whit about your private life. 415 00:29:22,780 --> 00:29:26,280 Thanks, Doc. I don't need an AIDS test, but thanks anyway. 416 00:29:26,280 --> 00:29:27,980 Just send a bill to my office for me. 417 00:29:27,980 --> 00:29:29,780 Okay? 418 00:29:29,780 --> 00:29:31,881 Thanks for the information. Really. 419 00:29:38,582 --> 00:29:40,583 You have a problem with gays, Joe. 420 00:29:40,583 --> 00:29:43,083 - Not especially. - Yes, you do. 421 00:29:42,983 --> 00:29:45,783 - How many gays do you know? - How many do you know? 422 00:29:45,683 --> 00:29:47,582 - Lots. - Like who? 423 00:29:47,484 --> 00:29:50,684 Karen Berman, my aunt Theresa... 424 00:29:51,284 --> 00:29:53,485 Cousin Tommy who lives in Rochester... 425 00:29:53,485 --> 00:29:55,484 Eddie Meyers from the office... 426 00:29:56,586 --> 00:29:59,185 Stanley, the guy who's putting in our kitchen cabinets. 427 00:29:59,185 --> 00:30:01,486 Aunt Theresa is gay? 428 00:30:01,386 --> 00:30:04,686 That beautiful, sensuous, voluptuous woman is a lesbian? 429 00:30:05,687 --> 00:30:07,287 Since when? 430 00:30:07,287 --> 00:30:09,287 Probably since she was born. 431 00:30:09,287 --> 00:30:10,787 Oh, man. 432 00:30:11,586 --> 00:30:13,688 All right. Well, hey, I admit it, okay? 433 00:30:13,789 --> 00:30:16,589 I'm prejudiced. I don't like homosexuals. There. You got me. 434 00:30:16,489 --> 00:30:19,788 - All right. - I mean, the way these guys do that... 435 00:30:19,688 --> 00:30:21,188 thing, don't they get confused? 436 00:30:21,189 --> 00:30:23,390 "Oh, I don't know. Is that yours? Is that mine?" 437 00:30:25,089 --> 00:30:28,790 You know, I don't want to be in bed with anybody who's stronger than me... 438 00:30:28,689 --> 00:30:30,389 or who has more hair on their chest. 439 00:30:30,290 --> 00:30:34,491 Now, you can call me old-fashioned, conservative. Just call me a man. 440 00:30:36,191 --> 00:30:39,691 Besides, I think you have to be a man to understand how... 441 00:30:39,592 --> 00:30:41,992 really disgusting that whole idea is anyway. 442 00:30:41,992 --> 00:30:43,793 - Yeah? - Yeah. 443 00:30:43,793 --> 00:30:46,093 Well, well. Little caveman of the house. 444 00:30:45,993 --> 00:30:48,093 You damn skippy. 445 00:30:48,094 --> 00:30:50,694 Here you go, baby. Stay away from your aunt Theresa too. 446 00:30:50,694 --> 00:30:53,094 Joe, don't say that to her. 447 00:30:53,094 --> 00:30:55,194 Think about those guys pumping up together... 448 00:30:55,195 --> 00:30:57,296 trying to be macho and faggot at the same time. 449 00:30:57,296 --> 00:31:00,195 I mean, I can't stand that shit. 450 00:31:00,096 --> 00:31:02,096 Hey, I'm bein' totally honest with you, okay? 451 00:31:01,996 --> 00:31:05,995 - Oh, yeah. You are. - All right. I got a question for you. 452 00:31:05,796 --> 00:31:08,397 Would you accept a client... 453 00:31:08,297 --> 00:31:10,697 if you were constantly thinking... 454 00:31:10,697 --> 00:31:12,897 "I don't want this person to touch me. 455 00:31:12,898 --> 00:31:15,498 I don't want him to even breathe on me"? 456 00:31:16,997 --> 00:31:19,697 - Not if I was you, honey. - That's what I'm talking about. 457 00:31:19,598 --> 00:31:20,898 What? 458 00:31:21,699 --> 00:31:25,099 Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! 459 00:31:27,299 --> 00:31:28,999 - Merry Christmas. - Thank you. 460 00:31:30,201 --> 00:31:32,501 - Hey, merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas, sir. 461 00:31:35,401 --> 00:31:37,201 Thank... 462 00:31:37,101 --> 00:31:38,600 Happy new year. 463 00:31:39,902 --> 00:31:42,502 - You're the, uh, the TV guy. - TV guy. 464 00:32:30,011 --> 00:32:31,310 Sir? 465 00:32:33,610 --> 00:32:35,711 This is the supplement. 466 00:32:36,611 --> 00:32:41,411 You're right. There is a section on HIV-related discrimination. 467 00:32:41,312 --> 00:32:43,312 Thank you. 468 00:32:43,312 --> 00:32:45,612 Thank you very much. 469 00:32:54,615 --> 00:32:57,714 We do have a private research room available. 470 00:32:57,614 --> 00:32:59,615 I'm fine right here. Thank you. 471 00:32:59,615 --> 00:33:03,615 Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the State v. Murdock case? 472 00:33:03,515 --> 00:33:05,717 Just a moment. I'll be right with you. 473 00:33:05,717 --> 00:33:07,016 Thanks. 474 00:33:26,219 --> 00:33:28,619 Wouldn't you be more comfortable in a research room? 475 00:33:42,622 --> 00:33:44,722 No. 476 00:33:44,621 --> 00:33:46,721 Would it make you more comfortable? 477 00:33:55,724 --> 00:33:57,924 Beckett. How you doin'? 478 00:34:02,726 --> 00:34:04,226 Counselor. 479 00:34:16,727 --> 00:34:18,427 Whatever, sir. 480 00:34:23,429 --> 00:34:24,629 Excuse me. 481 00:34:35,431 --> 00:34:36,830 Who'd you get? 482 00:34:37,832 --> 00:34:39,031 What? 483 00:34:39,031 --> 00:34:41,331 Did you find a lawyer? 484 00:34:42,531 --> 00:34:43,932 I'm a lawyer. 485 00:34:45,932 --> 00:34:47,932 Hey, how's your baby? 486 00:34:47,833 --> 00:34:50,533 Oh, yeah. She's, uh... 487 00:34:50,533 --> 00:34:52,432 She's wonderful, great. 488 00:34:52,432 --> 00:34:54,234 What's her name? 489 00:34:54,334 --> 00:34:56,334 Larice. 490 00:34:56,334 --> 00:34:58,734 That's a beautiful name. 491 00:34:59,234 --> 00:35:01,835 Named her after my sister. 492 00:35:38,741 --> 00:35:40,041 Look, I'm, uh... 493 00:35:45,742 --> 00:35:47,643 How'd they find out you have the AIDS? 494 00:35:47,643 --> 00:35:51,143 One of the partners noticed a lesion on my forehead. 495 00:35:56,844 --> 00:36:00,344 But how do you go from, uh... 496 00:36:00,244 --> 00:36:04,944 How do you go from a lawyer spotting a lesion, which could be anything... 497 00:36:04,846 --> 00:36:08,545 to the partners deducing that you have AIDS... 498 00:36:08,446 --> 00:36:11,745 and terminating you on the basis of that conclusion? 499 00:36:14,046 --> 00:36:15,947 That's a good point. 500 00:36:24,848 --> 00:36:28,348 The partner who spotted the lesion, Walter Kenton... 501 00:36:28,249 --> 00:36:32,149 worked for Walsh, Ulmer and Brahm in D.C. 502 00:36:32,049 --> 00:36:34,750 A paralegal there, Melissa Benedict... 503 00:36:34,650 --> 00:36:38,350 showed lesions on and off for the better part of two, three years. 504 00:36:38,251 --> 00:36:42,151 She says it was common knowledge around the office they were caused by AIDS. 505 00:36:42,151 --> 00:36:43,651 But they didn't fire her. 506 00:36:43,651 --> 00:36:47,051 No. They did not fire her. 507 00:36:46,952 --> 00:36:48,152 I see. 508 00:36:48,252 --> 00:36:50,352 So you got a relevant precedent? 509 00:36:51,453 --> 00:36:53,453 The Arline decision. 510 00:36:53,454 --> 00:36:55,854 - Arline? - Supreme Court. 511 00:37:13,156 --> 00:37:15,156 "The Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act... 512 00:37:15,156 --> 00:37:17,956 of 1973 prohibits discrimination... 513 00:37:17,956 --> 00:37:21,357 against otherwise qualified handicapped persons... 514 00:37:21,358 --> 00:37:25,457 who are able to perform the duties required by their employment. 515 00:37:25,358 --> 00:37:27,558 Although the ruling did not address the specific issue... 516 00:37:27,559 --> 00:37:29,659 of HIV and AIDS discrimination..." 517 00:37:29,559 --> 00:37:33,659 "Subsequent decisions have held that AIDS is protected as a handicap... 518 00:37:33,559 --> 00:37:38,060 under law, not only because of the physical limitations it imposes... 519 00:37:38,061 --> 00:37:40,361 but because the prejudice surrounding AIDS... 520 00:37:40,361 --> 00:37:43,661 exacts a social death which precedes... 521 00:37:46,961 --> 00:37:50,462 which precedes the actual physical one." 522 00:37:59,163 --> 00:38:01,463 "This is the essence of discrimination: 523 00:38:02,564 --> 00:38:07,265 Forming opinions about others not based on their individual merits... 524 00:38:07,165 --> 00:38:11,364 but rather their membership in a group with assumed characteristics." 525 00:38:38,070 --> 00:38:40,771 - Charles Wheeler. - Julius Erving! 526 00:38:40,671 --> 00:38:43,270 - By golly, I'm glad to see you! - Ken Starr. 527 00:38:43,270 --> 00:38:46,371 - Ken, how are ya? - How are ya? 528 00:38:46,272 --> 00:38:47,671 Come over here. 529 00:38:52,673 --> 00:38:54,674 Charles Wheeler, how you doin'? 530 00:38:54,674 --> 00:38:56,073 - How are you? - Very good. 531 00:38:56,073 --> 00:38:58,873 - Welcome... - Summons for you. 532 00:38:58,873 --> 00:39:00,274 Take a look at it. Have a good day. 533 00:39:00,174 --> 00:39:03,273 Hey, Dr.J. How are you? You're the best. 534 00:39:03,274 --> 00:39:05,775 If you ever need a lawyer for anything, you give me a call. 535 00:39:05,775 --> 00:39:08,275 If you slip and fall, you know, accidents, anything, let me know. 536 00:39:08,275 --> 00:39:10,675 See you in court. 537 00:39:10,676 --> 00:39:12,676 - The TV guy. - Yeah, the TV guy. 538 00:39:18,377 --> 00:39:20,277 Say, Chuck, what's up? 539 00:39:20,177 --> 00:39:24,877 Now, regarding Andy, I want to know everything regarding his personal life. 540 00:39:24,777 --> 00:39:26,978 Does he frequent those pathetic bars on Chestnut Street? 541 00:39:26,979 --> 00:39:28,378 - Right. - Oh, Jesus. 542 00:39:28,378 --> 00:39:31,278 What other homosexual facilities does he go to? 543 00:39:31,178 --> 00:39:32,779 - Absolutely. - Charles. 544 00:39:32,879 --> 00:39:36,678 What deviant groups or organizations does he secretly belong to? 545 00:39:36,580 --> 00:39:38,380 - First thing in the morning. - Wait a minute! 546 00:39:38,380 --> 00:39:39,680 - Look... - What is it? 547 00:39:39,680 --> 00:39:43,280 Let's make a fair settlement offer and put this tragic business behind us. 548 00:39:43,080 --> 00:39:45,180 Bob... 549 00:39:45,181 --> 00:39:48,782 Andy brought AIDS into our offices... 550 00:39:48,681 --> 00:39:50,882 into our men's room. 551 00:39:50,882 --> 00:39:55,081 He brought AIDS to our annual goddamn family picnic. 552 00:39:54,982 --> 00:39:56,883 We ought to be suing him, Bob. 553 00:39:56,883 --> 00:39:59,382 Where is your compassion, gentlemen? 554 00:39:59,382 --> 00:40:03,082 Bob, we gave him Highline. Did Andrew Beckett say... 555 00:40:03,083 --> 00:40:07,084 "I might not be able to serve our client to the best of my ability"? 556 00:40:06,984 --> 00:40:08,485 He said nothing. 557 00:40:08,385 --> 00:40:11,884 And now, disregarding the trust and affection I conferred upon him... 558 00:40:11,785 --> 00:40:16,186 Andrew Beckett proposes to haul me into court... 559 00:40:16,086 --> 00:40:20,486 to sling accusations at me, to call me a bigot... 560 00:40:20,286 --> 00:40:25,487 in full view of the entire Philadelphia judicial establishment. 561 00:40:25,386 --> 00:40:27,188 My God! 562 00:40:28,888 --> 00:40:30,289 Excuse me. 563 00:40:32,488 --> 00:40:36,088 Beckett doesn't want to go to court. He wants a quick, tasty settlement. 564 00:40:35,989 --> 00:40:38,689 A jury might decide that he has a case. 565 00:40:38,589 --> 00:40:40,990 Wait a minute. 566 00:40:40,990 --> 00:40:44,690 He was fired for incompetence, not because he has AIDS. 567 00:40:45,591 --> 00:40:47,690 You didn't know he was sick, did you, Bob? 568 00:40:47,690 --> 00:40:50,191 Holy shit. Did you, Bob? 569 00:40:53,492 --> 00:40:56,293 No. No, not really. 570 00:41:06,594 --> 00:41:08,295 Okay, everybody. 571 00:41:08,394 --> 00:41:11,593 Everybody, this is the house that I grew up in... 572 00:41:12,795 --> 00:41:16,196 right here in the hometown of Lower Merion, Pennsylvania. 573 00:41:15,995 --> 00:41:20,195 Wait, here's proof. 574 00:41:20,196 --> 00:41:25,296 There. My handprints from when I was a cute little boy. 575 00:41:25,097 --> 00:41:30,097 Today is the 40th wedding anniversary of my mom and dad, the Becketts. 576 00:41:29,998 --> 00:41:31,498 Isn't that somethin'? 577 00:41:31,498 --> 00:41:35,298 Pretty tough life around this poverty so many years, huh? 578 00:41:35,199 --> 00:41:38,599 Well, those can be some pretty mean streets. Don't let appearances fool you. 579 00:41:38,599 --> 00:41:41,099 Here's the front door. Now, I once slammed... 580 00:41:41,099 --> 00:41:43,700 this finger in the front door and I broke it. 581 00:41:46,701 --> 00:41:49,500 There's my sisterJill, everybody. 582 00:41:49,402 --> 00:41:52,801 - Say hello, Alexis. - Mommy's pregnant again! 583 00:41:52,802 --> 00:41:55,101 What? Are you really? 584 00:41:57,003 --> 00:41:59,303 - Hi, Meghan. - It's Uncle Andy! 585 00:41:59,303 --> 00:42:03,202 - Where's Dad? - He's trying to fix the snowblower. 586 00:42:03,103 --> 00:42:06,203 It snows once in seven years, Dad buys a new snowblower. 587 00:42:06,203 --> 00:42:08,304 Oh, me. How are you? 588 00:42:08,304 --> 00:42:10,704 Oh, Mom, today's a good day. 589 00:42:10,705 --> 00:42:13,405 Meghan, keep that up. You're doin' a great job. 590 00:42:13,405 --> 00:42:15,805 I gotta say hello to the Bronte sisters. 591 00:42:18,907 --> 00:42:21,907 How are you? Good to see you. 592 00:42:21,907 --> 00:42:24,107 Hi, Lee. How are you? 593 00:42:27,108 --> 00:42:29,007 Put me down! 594 00:42:29,908 --> 00:42:32,208 If you let me love you 595 00:42:32,208 --> 00:42:35,508 It's for sure I'm gonna love you 596 00:42:37,209 --> 00:42:40,810 All the way 597 00:42:40,709 --> 00:42:43,210 All 598 00:42:43,110 --> 00:42:46,411 Bud and Sarah 599 00:42:46,411 --> 00:42:48,311 All the way 600 00:42:51,612 --> 00:42:55,711 There will be things said at the trial that are hard for you to hear... 601 00:42:55,612 --> 00:42:57,811 about me and my personal life. 602 00:42:57,811 --> 00:43:00,712 And there's gonna be publicity. I want to make sure it's okay with everybody. 603 00:43:01,813 --> 00:43:03,913 Andy, you want me to take her? 604 00:43:03,813 --> 00:43:07,514 No. She's fine. 605 00:43:07,514 --> 00:43:09,413 I think it's great that you're asking, Andy... 606 00:43:09,414 --> 00:43:13,315 but this is really your call. 607 00:43:13,214 --> 00:43:15,115 All right. Thank you, brother. 608 00:43:17,816 --> 00:43:20,916 Hey, you're my kid brother. 609 00:43:20,816 --> 00:43:22,415 That's all that matters. Okay? 610 00:43:23,816 --> 00:43:26,616 To be honest, I'm worried about Mommy and Daddy. 611 00:43:28,617 --> 00:43:30,218 They've been through so much already. 612 00:43:30,218 --> 00:43:34,618 And it's possible there are going to be some very tough times ahead. 613 00:43:37,019 --> 00:43:41,119 Andy, the way that you've handled this whole thing... 614 00:43:41,020 --> 00:43:46,119 you and Miguel... with so much courage... 615 00:43:46,020 --> 00:43:47,720 I don't believe there's anything... 616 00:43:47,820 --> 00:43:50,420 that anyone could say that would... 617 00:43:50,320 --> 00:43:55,520 make us feel anything but incredibly proud of you. 618 00:43:57,222 --> 00:44:01,022 Well, I didn't raise my kids to sit in the back of the bus. 619 00:44:02,223 --> 00:44:05,323 You get in there and you fight for your rights, okay? 620 00:44:07,424 --> 00:44:10,023 Gee, I love you guys. 621 00:44:35,028 --> 00:44:37,428 Ladies and gentlemen of thejury... 622 00:44:39,329 --> 00:44:42,829 forget everything you've seen on television and in the movies. 623 00:44:43,830 --> 00:44:45,729 There's not gonna be any last-minute surprise witnesses. 624 00:44:45,729 --> 00:44:48,530 Nobody's gonna break down on the stand with a tearful confession. 625 00:44:48,530 --> 00:44:52,130 You're gonna be presented with a simple fact: 626 00:44:53,731 --> 00:44:56,231 Andrew Beckett was fired. 627 00:44:56,131 --> 00:44:58,631 You'll hear two explanations for why he was fired: 628 00:44:58,631 --> 00:45:01,331 Ours and theirs. 629 00:45:01,332 --> 00:45:05,932 It is up to you to sift through layer upon layer of truth... 630 00:45:05,733 --> 00:45:09,633 until you determine for yourselves which version sounds the most true. 631 00:45:09,634 --> 00:45:11,934 There are certain points that I must prove to you. 632 00:45:11,934 --> 00:45:15,034 Point number one: Andrew Beckett was... 633 00:45:16,336 --> 00:45:18,435 is... a brilliant lawyer... 634 00:45:18,336 --> 00:45:20,335 a great lawyer. 635 00:45:20,335 --> 00:45:24,035 Point number two: Andrew Beckett, afflicted with a debilitating disease... 636 00:45:23,936 --> 00:45:27,136 made the understandable, the personal... 637 00:45:27,736 --> 00:45:31,537 the legal choice to keep the fact of his illness to himself. 638 00:45:31,437 --> 00:45:35,837 Point number three: His employers discovered his illness. 639 00:45:35,638 --> 00:45:38,339 And, ladies and gentlemen, the illness I'm referring to is AIDS. 640 00:45:38,339 --> 00:45:42,038 Point number four: They panicked. 641 00:45:45,840 --> 00:45:49,539 And in their panic, they did what most of us would like to do with AIDS... 642 00:45:49,440 --> 00:45:52,140 which is just get it and everybody who has it... 643 00:45:52,141 --> 00:45:55,341 as far away from the rest of us as possible. 644 00:45:57,841 --> 00:46:01,541 Now, the behavior of Andrew Beckett's employers may seem reasonable to you. 645 00:46:01,442 --> 00:46:03,043 It does to me. 646 00:46:03,141 --> 00:46:06,342 After all, AIDS is a deadly, incurable disease. 647 00:46:06,242 --> 00:46:10,543 But no matter how you come to judge Charles Wheeler and his partners... 648 00:46:10,444 --> 00:46:14,743 in ethical, moral and human terms, the fact of the matter is... 649 00:46:14,644 --> 00:46:18,844 when they fired Andrew Beckett because he had AIDS... 650 00:46:18,645 --> 00:46:21,445 they broke the law. 651 00:46:26,646 --> 00:46:28,046 Fact: 652 00:46:31,546 --> 00:46:35,047 Andrew Beckett's performance on the job... 653 00:46:34,848 --> 00:46:38,747 varied from competent, good... 654 00:46:38,647 --> 00:46:41,847 to oftentimes mediocre... 655 00:46:41,749 --> 00:46:45,849 to sometimes flagrantly incompetent. 656 00:46:47,249 --> 00:46:48,649 Fact: 657 00:46:49,749 --> 00:46:53,849 He claims he's the victim of lies and deceit. 658 00:46:55,450 --> 00:46:56,751 Fact: 659 00:46:56,851 --> 00:46:59,651 It was Andrew Beckett who lied... 660 00:46:59,552 --> 00:47:04,252 going to great lengths to conceal his disease from his employers. 661 00:47:04,252 --> 00:47:05,553 Fact: 662 00:47:06,452 --> 00:47:11,253 He was successful in his duplicity. 663 00:47:11,953 --> 00:47:15,353 The partners at Wyant, Wheeler did not know... 664 00:47:15,353 --> 00:47:19,354 that Andrew Beckett had AIDS when they fired him. 665 00:47:22,155 --> 00:47:23,655 Fact: 666 00:47:25,355 --> 00:47:27,157 Andrew Beckett is dying. 667 00:47:33,357 --> 00:47:34,857 Fact: 668 00:47:36,358 --> 00:47:39,357 Andrew Beckett is angry... 669 00:47:40,758 --> 00:47:45,558 because his lifestyle, his reckless behavior... 670 00:47:46,759 --> 00:47:48,859 has cut short his life. 671 00:47:48,859 --> 00:47:52,759 And in his anger, his rage... 672 00:47:52,760 --> 00:47:54,661 he is lashing out. 673 00:47:55,560 --> 00:47:58,060 And he wants someone to pay. 674 00:48:02,062 --> 00:48:04,761 Thank you. 675 00:48:18,965 --> 00:48:23,465 Andrew Beckett represented your company in a lawsuit in 1990. Is that correct? 676 00:48:23,265 --> 00:48:25,164 That's correct. 677 00:48:25,066 --> 00:48:27,467 Were you pleased with his work? 678 00:48:27,467 --> 00:48:30,765 We were satisfied with the outcome of the litigation. 679 00:48:33,367 --> 00:48:34,767 Satisfied. 680 00:48:37,567 --> 00:48:42,968 Mr. Laird, when I approached you about being a witness in this trial... 681 00:48:42,768 --> 00:48:46,069 you gave sworn testimony in a deposition, is that correct? 682 00:48:46,069 --> 00:48:48,369 That's correct. 683 00:48:48,369 --> 00:48:53,569 In that deposition, you said that you were impressed and delighted... 684 00:48:53,470 --> 00:48:55,870 with the quality of Andrew Beckett's work. 685 00:48:55,870 --> 00:48:57,670 Do you recall saying that? 686 00:49:04,271 --> 00:49:07,572 In all honesty, I was delighted... 687 00:49:07,473 --> 00:49:10,172 with certain aspects of Andy's efforts. 688 00:49:10,873 --> 00:49:14,272 But in general, I found the work to be... 689 00:49:14,272 --> 00:49:17,173 merely satisfactory. 690 00:49:23,174 --> 00:49:25,174 Do you agree... 691 00:49:27,376 --> 00:49:29,876 that a bologna sandwich is a satisfactory meal? 692 00:49:29,876 --> 00:49:34,276 Whereas caviar and champagne... 693 00:49:34,077 --> 00:49:38,278 roast duck and baked Alaska... 694 00:49:38,278 --> 00:49:40,678 that might be considered a delightful meal? 695 00:49:40,578 --> 00:49:44,778 We object. These gastronomical comments are irrelevant, Your Honor. 696 00:49:45,378 --> 00:49:47,278 They are not irrelevant. 697 00:49:47,178 --> 00:49:52,478 Your Honor, five months ago this witness characterized Andrew Beckett as caviar. 698 00:49:52,279 --> 00:49:54,180 Now he's a bologna sandwich. 699 00:49:54,080 --> 00:49:56,480 I think the jury is entitled to know... 700 00:49:56,480 --> 00:50:00,879 what powerful force has caused him to change his mind. 701 00:50:02,282 --> 00:50:04,581 He hasn't changed his mind. 702 00:50:04,481 --> 00:50:06,681 He's amplified his answer. 703 00:50:06,682 --> 00:50:08,682 Objection sustained. 704 00:50:13,783 --> 00:50:15,283 All right. 705 00:50:18,484 --> 00:50:23,184 Mr. Laird, explain this to me like I'm a four-year-old, okay? 706 00:50:23,085 --> 00:50:27,185 Did Andrew Beckett win your lawsuit for you? 707 00:50:27,885 --> 00:50:29,486 Yes, we won. 708 00:50:29,486 --> 00:50:33,786 Oh, congratulations! That must've been a very... 709 00:50:33,686 --> 00:50:37,186 satisfactory experience. 710 00:50:37,087 --> 00:50:40,587 "AIDS Cures Homosexuality" Homophobia's got to go. Hey, hey! 711 00:51:03,791 --> 00:51:06,691 - Ready, Mr. Beckett? - Get ready. Here they come. 712 00:51:06,592 --> 00:51:08,691 No rights for sodomites! 713 00:51:12,292 --> 00:51:14,592 Adam and Eve! Not Adam and Steve! 714 00:51:14,593 --> 00:51:16,793 Thou shalt not lie with mankind. 715 00:51:16,893 --> 00:51:19,993 Do you see this as a gay rights issue? 716 00:51:19,893 --> 00:51:24,094 I am not political. I just want what is fair, what is right. 717 00:51:23,995 --> 00:51:26,195 But you are gay, aren't you? 718 00:51:26,195 --> 00:51:30,096 I don't see how that's any of your business. But, yes, I am. 719 00:51:31,896 --> 00:51:33,296 Totally irrelevant. 720 00:51:33,296 --> 00:51:36,396 Do you think that homosexuals deserve special treatment? 721 00:51:36,396 --> 00:51:39,096 - Hell, no! - We're in Philadelphia... 722 00:51:39,096 --> 00:51:42,797 the City of Brotherly Love, birthplace of freedom... 723 00:51:42,698 --> 00:51:46,198 where the Founding Fathers authored the Declaration of Independence. 724 00:51:46,198 --> 00:51:48,598 I don't recall that glorious document saying... 725 00:51:48,499 --> 00:51:51,299 anything about all straight men are created equal. 726 00:51:51,299 --> 00:51:53,799 I believe it says all men are created equal. 727 00:51:53,799 --> 00:51:56,099 Gimme a goddamn break. 728 00:51:56,099 --> 00:51:58,800 As far as someone being fired from a law firm or a business... 729 00:51:58,801 --> 00:52:01,000 if we found that their action was discriminatory... 730 00:52:01,000 --> 00:52:03,400 they'd do no business with the city. 731 00:52:03,400 --> 00:52:06,100 - Thank you, Mayor. - Yo! 732 00:52:06,002 --> 00:52:10,902 You're not getting a little light in the sneakers, are you, pal? 733 00:52:20,503 --> 00:52:24,504 Yeah, I am, Filko. I'm changing. 734 00:52:24,505 --> 00:52:26,705 I'm on the prowl. 735 00:52:26,705 --> 00:52:29,405 And I'm looking for a hunk, not just any hunk. 736 00:52:29,405 --> 00:52:31,204 I mean a man, a real man like you. 737 00:52:33,305 --> 00:52:37,006 You can tell everybody. You know what we do. You wanna play sailor? 738 00:52:36,906 --> 00:52:40,207 - Remember? You're the first mate? - That's not funny! 739 00:52:40,107 --> 00:52:43,207 Let me tell you something. These people make me sick. 740 00:52:43,207 --> 00:52:45,908 But a law's been broken. 741 00:52:45,808 --> 00:52:47,408 You remember the law? 742 00:52:53,108 --> 00:52:55,508 At least we agree on one thing, Joe. 743 00:52:55,409 --> 00:52:57,509 What's that, Charlie? 744 00:52:58,510 --> 00:53:00,810 Tutti-fruttis make me sick too. 745 00:53:07,211 --> 00:53:11,611 Ms. Benedict, is it true you worked for Walsh, Ulmer and Brahm... 746 00:53:11,511 --> 00:53:14,411 at the same time as Walter Kenton? 747 00:53:14,412 --> 00:53:15,613 That's correct. 748 00:53:15,713 --> 00:53:18,613 At that time, did Walter Kenton know... 749 00:53:18,513 --> 00:53:21,513 the K.S. Lesions on your face and arms were caused by AIDS? 750 00:53:21,513 --> 00:53:24,814 Definitely. I told all the partners. 751 00:53:24,715 --> 00:53:27,714 How did Walter Kenton treat you after you told him you had AIDS? 752 00:53:28,915 --> 00:53:33,814 Every time he'd come in contact with me, he'd get this look on his face. 753 00:53:33,616 --> 00:53:36,116 I refer to it as the "Oh, God" expression. 754 00:53:36,016 --> 00:53:39,415 As in, "Oh, God, here comes that woman with AIDS." 755 00:53:40,217 --> 00:53:43,618 Thank you, Ms. Benedict. No more questions, Your Honor. 756 00:53:43,618 --> 00:53:47,517 Ms. Benedict, how did you contract the AIDS virus? 757 00:53:47,318 --> 00:53:51,518 Through a transfusion. I lost a lot of blood giving birth to my second child. 758 00:53:51,419 --> 00:53:54,619 So, in your case there was no behavior on your part... 759 00:53:54,619 --> 00:53:57,219 which caused you to be infected with the virus. 760 00:53:57,220 --> 00:54:00,519 It was something you were unable to avoid. Isn't that correct? 761 00:54:02,721 --> 00:54:03,920 I guess. 762 00:54:09,521 --> 00:54:10,822 Thank you. 763 00:54:10,822 --> 00:54:13,022 But I don't consider myself... 764 00:54:13,023 --> 00:54:15,823 any different from anyone else with this disease. 765 00:54:15,823 --> 00:54:21,123 I'm not guilty. I'm not innocent. I'm just trying to survive. 766 00:54:20,923 --> 00:54:22,423 Thank you, Ms. Benedict. 767 00:54:23,024 --> 00:54:25,424 No further questions at this time, Your Honor. 768 00:54:27,324 --> 00:54:29,424 You may step down, Mrs. Benedict. 769 00:54:31,826 --> 00:54:34,425 Beyond noticing the marks on his face... 770 00:54:34,425 --> 00:54:37,826 were there other things about his appearance, Miss Burton... 771 00:54:37,826 --> 00:54:41,926 that made you suspect that Andrew had AIDS? 772 00:54:41,827 --> 00:54:45,227 He was getting thinner, and he seemed very tired sometimes. 773 00:54:45,127 --> 00:54:49,028 But he was working so hard. Still, I felt something was wrong. 774 00:54:49,029 --> 00:54:53,929 And I can't believe they're pretending that they didn't notice anything. 775 00:54:53,728 --> 00:54:55,829 Objection. 776 00:54:55,830 --> 00:54:58,029 Just answer the question, please. 777 00:54:58,029 --> 00:55:01,229 Have you ever felt discriminated against at Wyant, Wheeler? 778 00:55:04,431 --> 00:55:05,631 Well, yes. 779 00:55:05,731 --> 00:55:07,731 - In what way? - Well... 780 00:55:07,731 --> 00:55:10,632 Mr. Wheeler's secretary, Lydia... 781 00:55:10,632 --> 00:55:13,931 said that Mr. Wheeler had a problem with my earrings. 782 00:55:13,833 --> 00:55:17,632 - Really? - Apparently Mr. Wheeler felt... 783 00:55:17,632 --> 00:55:20,732 that they were too... "ethnic" is the word she used. 784 00:55:20,633 --> 00:55:23,333 She told me he said he would like it... 785 00:55:23,334 --> 00:55:25,834 if I wore something a little less garish... 786 00:55:25,834 --> 00:55:30,034 a little smaller and more American. 787 00:55:30,835 --> 00:55:32,035 What'd you say? 788 00:55:32,035 --> 00:55:35,035 I said, "My earrings are American. 789 00:55:35,035 --> 00:55:37,835 They're African-American." 790 00:55:40,636 --> 00:55:42,837 Let's have order, please. 791 00:55:42,737 --> 00:55:44,537 Thank you. No more questions. 792 00:55:44,537 --> 00:55:46,437 Ms. Burton... 793 00:55:46,437 --> 00:55:50,037 weren't you recently promoted? 794 00:55:51,138 --> 00:55:53,138 Yes. I'm in charge of the paralegal department. 795 00:55:56,239 --> 00:56:00,340 Congratulations on your unfettered ascendancy at Wyant, Wheeler. 796 00:56:00,240 --> 00:56:03,439 I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it unfettered. 797 00:56:03,439 --> 00:56:06,939 I don't understand. How do you explain... 798 00:56:06,841 --> 00:56:10,641 the promotion of an obviously... 799 00:56:10,641 --> 00:56:13,141 intelligent, articulate... 800 00:56:13,142 --> 00:56:17,442 qualified African-American woman... 801 00:56:17,342 --> 00:56:19,443 in a firm which practices discrimination... 802 00:56:19,443 --> 00:56:24,543 as wantonly and consistently as you and Mr. Beckett claim? 803 00:56:26,143 --> 00:56:29,144 - I can't explain it. - Could it be... 804 00:56:29,144 --> 00:56:31,744 that these... 805 00:56:31,745 --> 00:56:34,444 instances of discrimination... 806 00:56:34,444 --> 00:56:36,844 are in fact misunderstandings... 807 00:56:36,745 --> 00:56:40,045 that have been blown completely out of proportion? 808 00:56:42,646 --> 00:56:46,846 I think counsel tends to oversimplify the issue somewhat. 809 00:56:46,748 --> 00:56:49,448 Thank you, Miss Burton, I'll... 810 00:56:49,448 --> 00:56:52,148 take that note under consideration. 811 00:57:11,690 --> 00:57:13,592 - How's the trial going? - Excuse me? 812 00:57:13,593 --> 00:57:16,192 It's a great case. I saw you on television. I'm a law student at Penn. 813 00:57:16,192 --> 00:57:18,393 - How you doing? - All right. How are you? 814 00:57:18,393 --> 00:57:20,192 - Saw me on TV? - Yeah. 815 00:57:20,092 --> 00:57:22,094 It's a good school, Penn. What year are you in? 816 00:57:22,095 --> 00:57:26,194 Second. Listen, I just want to tell you... 817 00:57:26,194 --> 00:57:28,995 this case, it's tremendously important. 818 00:57:28,895 --> 00:57:31,896 I wanted to let you know I think you're doing a fantastic job. 819 00:57:31,797 --> 00:57:35,996 - Hey. - Thank you. All right. 820 00:57:35,897 --> 00:57:37,798 When you graduate, you give me a call. 821 00:57:37,900 --> 00:57:41,100 Okay. All right. Thank you very much. 822 00:57:41,000 --> 00:57:43,999 - Listen, Joe? - Yeah? 823 00:57:43,999 --> 00:57:47,501 Would you like to have a drink? I just finished a game and could use a beer. 824 00:57:47,301 --> 00:57:49,801 Ah, no, I can't. My wife is... 825 00:57:51,902 --> 00:57:54,003 I don't pick up people in drugstores every day. 826 00:58:03,806 --> 00:58:06,207 - You think I'm gay? - Aren't you? 827 00:58:07,007 --> 00:58:09,707 What's the matter? I look gay to you? 828 00:58:09,707 --> 00:58:11,108 Do I look gay to you? 829 00:58:13,210 --> 00:58:16,511 - Relax. - I ought to kick your faggoty ass. 830 00:58:16,411 --> 00:58:18,111 Take it as a compliment. Geez! 831 00:58:22,012 --> 00:58:27,213 That is exactly the kind of bullshit that makes people hate your... 832 00:58:27,012 --> 00:58:28,913 faggoty ass. 833 00:58:28,914 --> 00:58:31,014 You want to try and kick my ass, Joe? 834 00:58:30,914 --> 00:58:33,915 - Asshole. - No, you're the asshole, buddy! 835 00:58:42,317 --> 00:58:43,819 Please continue, Ms. O'Hara. 836 00:58:43,819 --> 00:58:48,318 We were going crazy looking for this complaint. 837 00:58:48,119 --> 00:58:50,119 I felt like I was in the twilight zone. 838 00:58:50,219 --> 00:58:53,821 Mr. Beckett was screaming at everybody and he just... 839 00:58:53,720 --> 00:58:55,821 He looked so freaky. 840 00:58:55,721 --> 00:58:58,821 Mr. Kenton kept saying, "You lost the Highline complaint?" 841 00:58:58,821 --> 00:59:02,423 And he called Mr. Wheeler, and all of a sudden... 842 00:59:02,322 --> 00:59:05,722 Jamey comes in with the complaint in his hand. 843 00:59:05,723 --> 00:59:10,825 - He says, "It was in central files." - Central files? 844 00:59:10,725 --> 00:59:16,326 Central files is a place where paperwork is sent when cases are closed. 845 00:59:16,228 --> 00:59:18,229 Jamey ran it over to the court just in time... 846 00:59:18,229 --> 00:59:23,527 and everybody just stood there completely wasted. 847 00:59:24,130 --> 00:59:25,529 And Mr... 848 00:59:26,829 --> 00:59:29,130 And Mr. Beckett just kept saying... 849 00:59:29,231 --> 00:59:33,732 "I'm sorry. Sorry. I don't understand this." 850 00:59:33,831 --> 00:59:36,631 Thank you, Ms. O'Hara. 851 00:59:36,833 --> 00:59:38,833 No further questions at this time, Your Honor. 852 00:59:38,935 --> 00:59:41,634 All right. Mr. Miller. 853 00:59:48,237 --> 00:59:50,036 - May I? - Certainly. 854 00:59:59,641 --> 01:00:01,040 Thank you. 855 01:00:02,040 --> 01:00:04,840 - You okay? - Yes. 856 01:00:04,742 --> 01:00:06,941 - You want a glass of water? - No. 857 01:00:11,244 --> 01:00:12,644 Was Andy a good boss? 858 01:00:12,644 --> 01:00:14,943 Yes. 859 01:00:16,346 --> 01:00:18,245 He was very sweet. 860 01:00:20,346 --> 01:00:24,346 How would you characterize his work as an attorney? 861 01:00:25,647 --> 01:00:28,146 How would I know? I just worked for him. 862 01:00:31,547 --> 01:00:34,749 Excuse me, Your Honor, but is this for the record? 863 01:00:35,250 --> 01:00:38,650 Mr. Miller, perhaps you should return to counsel's table. 864 01:00:38,552 --> 01:00:40,051 Yes, sir. 865 01:00:51,255 --> 01:00:54,156 - Miss O'Hara? - Yes? 866 01:00:53,957 --> 01:00:55,555 Were you aware... 867 01:00:55,657 --> 01:00:59,557 at any time of any problems that the senior partners had... 868 01:00:59,457 --> 01:01:03,457 with the quality of Andrew's work prior to this missing file episode? 869 01:01:04,760 --> 01:01:06,860 No, I wasn't. 870 01:01:06,758 --> 01:01:10,460 Thank you. No more questions, Your Honor. 871 01:01:15,361 --> 01:01:19,762 Is Andrew Becket the kind of lawyer who misplaces crucial documents? 872 01:01:19,663 --> 01:01:23,363 Not to my knowledge. No. 873 01:01:23,363 --> 01:01:28,064 If you wanted to make a lawyer look incompetent, would this be a good way? 874 01:01:27,966 --> 01:01:31,665 Hiding an important document maybe for a few hours... 875 01:01:31,566 --> 01:01:35,667 and then making it look like the responsible lawyer misplaced it? 876 01:01:35,568 --> 01:01:39,168 Why would Mr. Wheeler and the others behave so outrageously? 877 01:01:39,169 --> 01:01:41,069 Because they found out Andy was sick? 878 01:01:40,969 --> 01:01:43,569 - He's not answering the question. - Perhaps. 879 01:01:43,569 --> 01:01:48,470 We've had lawyers with heart attacks, ulcers, prostate cancer, leukemia! 880 01:01:48,273 --> 01:01:49,971 No one sandbagged them. 881 01:01:49,971 --> 01:01:54,973 Did you have something to do with this file being lost accidentally on purpose? 882 01:01:54,875 --> 01:01:56,474 - Objection. - I'll rephrase. 883 01:01:56,575 --> 01:01:59,975 Did you have anything to do with this file being misplaced? 884 01:01:59,875 --> 01:02:01,574 Absolutely not. 885 01:02:01,574 --> 01:02:03,275 Are you a homosexual? 886 01:02:03,276 --> 01:02:08,077 - What? - Answer the question! Are you a homo? 887 01:02:07,877 --> 01:02:09,377 A faggot? A punk? 888 01:02:09,277 --> 01:02:11,977 A queen, pillow biter, fairy? 889 01:02:11,978 --> 01:02:15,979 Bootie snatcher, rump roaster? Are you gay? 890 01:02:15,879 --> 01:02:18,080 - Objection! - Order! 891 01:02:18,080 --> 01:02:21,681 Where did this come from? Suddenly counsel's attacking his own witness? 892 01:02:21,582 --> 01:02:27,283 Mr. Collins' sexual orientation has nothing to do with this case. 893 01:02:27,082 --> 01:02:29,283 Please have a seat, Miss Conine. 894 01:02:33,585 --> 01:02:35,984 Would you approach the bench, Mr. Miller? 895 01:02:47,489 --> 01:02:50,089 Could you kindly share with me... 896 01:02:50,089 --> 01:02:52,389 exactly what's going on inside your head... 897 01:02:52,289 --> 01:02:55,990 because at this moment, I don't have a clue. 898 01:02:59,592 --> 01:03:00,993 Your Honor... 899 01:03:03,192 --> 01:03:05,992 everybody in this courtroom... 900 01:03:05,893 --> 01:03:09,795 is thinking about sexual orientation, sexual preference... 901 01:03:09,695 --> 01:03:12,394 whatever you want to call it. 902 01:03:12,395 --> 01:03:16,697 Who does what to whom and how they do it. 903 01:03:16,598 --> 01:03:19,797 They're looking at Andrew Beckett. They're thinking about it. 904 01:03:19,798 --> 01:03:23,699 They're looking at Mr. Wheeler, Miss Conine, even you, Your Honor. 905 01:03:23,598 --> 01:03:26,900 They're wondering about it. 906 01:03:26,900 --> 01:03:30,201 Trust me, I know they're looking at me and thinking about it. 907 01:03:30,102 --> 01:03:35,002 So let's get it out in the open. Let's get it out of the closet. 908 01:03:34,803 --> 01:03:38,303 Because this case is not just about AIDS, is it? 909 01:03:38,304 --> 01:03:41,104 So let's talk about what this case is really all about: 910 01:03:41,104 --> 01:03:43,504 The general public's hatred, our loathing... 911 01:03:43,504 --> 01:03:48,206 our fear of homosexuals... 912 01:03:48,107 --> 01:03:50,906 and how that climate of hatred and fear... 913 01:03:50,807 --> 01:03:55,007 translated into the firing of this particular homosexual... 914 01:03:54,908 --> 01:03:57,709 my client, Andrew Beckett. 915 01:03:59,910 --> 01:04:01,910 Please have a seat, Mr. Miller. 916 01:04:07,311 --> 01:04:09,211 Very good. 917 01:04:09,312 --> 01:04:11,611 In this courtroom, Mr. Miller, justice is blind... 918 01:04:11,612 --> 01:04:16,515 to matters of race, creed, color... 919 01:04:16,415 --> 01:04:19,215 religion and sexual orientation. 920 01:04:19,016 --> 01:04:21,616 With all due respect, Your Honor... 921 01:04:24,116 --> 01:04:27,317 we don't live in this courtroom, though, do we? 922 01:04:27,318 --> 01:04:30,319 No, we don't. 923 01:04:30,319 --> 01:04:32,018 However, as regards to this witness... 924 01:04:32,018 --> 01:04:35,119 I'm going to sustain the defense's objection. 925 01:04:37,022 --> 01:04:41,520 How many weeks would you be out to sea without stopping at port? 926 01:04:41,421 --> 01:04:45,822 Oh, anywhere from two weeks to several months. 927 01:04:45,724 --> 01:04:47,724 Any women on board? 928 01:04:47,624 --> 01:04:50,324 Not when I was in the navy. 929 01:04:52,625 --> 01:04:56,127 So, during these long voyages... 930 01:04:56,127 --> 01:05:00,127 months at a time out to sea, no women in sight... 931 01:04:59,927 --> 01:05:04,327 hundreds of hardworking, robust young men in the prime of their lives... 932 01:05:04,228 --> 01:05:07,829 at the peak of their natural appetites and desires... 933 01:05:07,829 --> 01:05:11,830 their God-given hormonal instincts, anything going on? 934 01:05:12,731 --> 01:05:14,431 Going on? Like what? 935 01:05:14,431 --> 01:05:18,533 Like two sailors down below making flippy-flop. 936 01:05:18,434 --> 01:05:22,035 - Objection. - Mr. Miller. 937 01:05:21,935 --> 01:05:23,934 We had one guy like that. 938 01:05:23,934 --> 01:05:26,334 You haven't ruled on my objection, Your Honor. 939 01:05:26,234 --> 01:05:28,134 Go on, Mr. Miller. 940 01:05:28,035 --> 01:05:31,836 You had one guy like that. You mean a homosexual? 941 01:05:31,735 --> 01:05:36,036 He strutted around quarters naked trying to get everybody to notice him. 942 01:05:36,037 --> 01:05:38,139 Made everyone sick. 943 01:05:38,139 --> 01:05:40,138 He was destroying our morale. 944 01:05:40,039 --> 01:05:43,739 So we let him know this kind of behavior was not acceptable. 945 01:05:43,640 --> 01:05:46,041 How'd you do that? Wrote him a letter? 946 01:05:46,041 --> 01:05:49,041 We stuck his head in a latrine after ten of us had used it. 947 01:05:49,041 --> 01:05:52,942 - You taught him a lesson, didn't you? - Yes, we did. 948 01:05:52,843 --> 01:05:55,143 - Like firing Andrew taught him a lesson. - Objection. 949 01:05:55,143 --> 01:05:59,344 I withdraw. You were aware when you worked with Melissa Benedict... 950 01:05:59,344 --> 01:06:00,844 that she had AIDS, correct? 951 01:06:00,845 --> 01:06:02,947 - She didn't try to conceal it. - So you are aware... 952 01:06:02,947 --> 01:06:06,646 of the difference between a bruise and a lesion. Correct? 953 01:06:06,546 --> 01:06:09,948 Beckett told me he had been hit by a racket ball, and I believed him. 954 01:06:09,949 --> 01:06:14,447 Did you avoid contact with Ms. Benedict after you found out she had AIDS? 955 01:06:14,348 --> 01:06:19,450 She says and I quote, that you were repulsed by her. Is that correct? 956 01:06:20,251 --> 01:06:22,351 I felt, and I still feel nothing... 957 01:06:22,351 --> 01:06:26,452 but the deepest sympathy and compassion for people like Melissa... 958 01:06:26,353 --> 01:06:30,355 who contracted this terrible disease through no fault of their own. 959 01:06:44,158 --> 01:06:45,558 Don't move now. 960 01:06:50,960 --> 01:06:52,458 Okay. 961 01:07:06,062 --> 01:07:09,264 Boy. It's not going through. 962 01:07:11,565 --> 01:07:13,767 We may have to flush it out again. 963 01:07:19,967 --> 01:07:22,070 The vein's closed. 964 01:07:22,969 --> 01:07:25,969 We've got to call Barbara. 965 01:07:25,771 --> 01:07:29,470 - Nurse Ratchett. - Wait a minute. 966 01:07:29,470 --> 01:07:31,372 Yeah. Tell her to come over. 967 01:07:36,872 --> 01:07:40,673 Look, I've... There's so much stuff that I need to get done. 968 01:07:42,674 --> 01:07:46,475 Can we... Can we just skip the treatment for tonight? 969 01:07:46,476 --> 01:07:50,575 No. We are not skipping this treatment. 970 01:07:50,476 --> 01:07:54,878 It's my arm, and it's my treatment, and I say skip it. 971 01:08:01,180 --> 01:08:02,580 Well... 972 01:08:05,481 --> 01:08:06,981 You know something? 973 01:08:08,182 --> 01:08:10,382 That stuff is saving your life. 974 01:08:10,383 --> 01:08:11,983 What's the matter with you tonight? 975 01:08:12,883 --> 01:08:14,284 Close the law book. 976 01:08:14,383 --> 01:08:16,384 Will you just... 977 01:08:26,989 --> 01:08:29,088 The least you can do... 978 01:08:28,988 --> 01:08:31,687 is look at me... 979 01:08:31,588 --> 01:08:33,889 and give me a little of your time, man. 980 01:08:33,890 --> 01:08:35,591 Got it? 981 01:08:36,690 --> 01:08:39,791 You are worried... 982 01:08:39,791 --> 01:08:43,492 we don't have very much time left, now, aren't you? 983 01:08:44,993 --> 01:08:47,193 No. No. 984 01:09:01,599 --> 01:09:04,598 I'll tell you what I'm gonna do. 985 01:09:04,499 --> 01:09:08,200 I'm going to start planning my memorial service. 986 01:09:08,201 --> 01:09:11,000 I'm going to start preparing for the inevitable. 987 01:09:16,602 --> 01:09:18,902 Maybe you should think about it. 988 01:09:37,207 --> 01:09:38,708 No. 989 01:09:50,511 --> 01:09:52,113 I've got a better idea. 990 01:10:06,516 --> 01:10:09,617 - Hi, Andrew. Hi, Miguel. - Hey, hey! 991 01:10:09,417 --> 01:10:12,417 - Oh, Joe Miller, Counselor. - My wife, Lisa. 992 01:10:12,417 --> 01:10:15,518 - Are you Lisa? Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 993 01:10:15,518 --> 01:10:19,018 - You look wonderful! - Maria, Lisa. 994 01:10:18,921 --> 01:10:22,720 - Miguel's sister, Maria. - How are you, Maria? 995 01:10:22,720 --> 01:10:25,321 - Do you care for something to drink? - I'll take care ofJoe. 996 01:10:27,623 --> 01:10:30,923 You're looking, uh, alive tonight! 997 01:10:30,724 --> 01:10:33,723 I had a blood transfusion, and I feel great. 998 01:10:33,724 --> 01:10:38,426 So, you like it? I'm a lawsuit. 999 01:10:38,226 --> 01:10:40,227 You get it? I'm a lawsuit. 1000 01:10:40,126 --> 01:10:43,127 - It's not bad. - Lawsuit. 1001 01:10:43,128 --> 01:10:45,127 - What are you drinking? - Wine is good. 1002 01:10:45,127 --> 01:10:47,028 Can I have some of the red, please? 1003 01:10:49,627 --> 01:10:53,428 We've got to get to this Q and A sometime tonight, you know? 1004 01:10:53,329 --> 01:10:55,330 Sure. Just one problem. 1005 01:10:55,330 --> 01:10:58,030 - I'm at a party right now. - Fine. Whatever. 1006 01:10:58,030 --> 01:11:00,632 - We'll get to it, just later. - Thank you. 1007 01:11:00,633 --> 01:11:03,432 Hi, Joe Miller. 1008 01:11:03,332 --> 01:11:05,734 - Do I know you? - Mona Lisa. 1009 01:11:05,634 --> 01:11:09,933 Ah. Uh, lawsuit. 1010 01:11:09,835 --> 01:11:11,336 Nice. Have fun. 1011 01:11:21,238 --> 01:11:23,238 Mr. Sandman 1012 01:11:23,238 --> 01:11:25,338 Bring me a dream 1013 01:11:25,339 --> 01:11:29,141 Make him the cutest boy that I've ever seen 1014 01:11:29,040 --> 01:11:32,841 Give him two lips like roses in clover 1015 01:11:32,841 --> 01:11:36,241 Then tell me that my lonesome nights are over 1016 01:11:36,143 --> 01:11:38,043 Mr. Sandman 1017 01:11:38,043 --> 01:11:40,144 I'm so alone 1018 01:11:40,243 --> 01:11:42,944 Don't have a boyfriend to call my own 1019 01:11:42,846 --> 01:11:47,045 Oh, won't you please turn on your magic beam 1020 01:11:46,944 --> 01:11:50,846 Mr. Sandman, bring us a dream 1021 01:11:50,747 --> 01:11:54,347 It is hard to imagine 1022 01:11:54,247 --> 01:11:59,149 Oh, that nothing at all 1023 01:11:59,050 --> 01:12:01,850 Could be so exciting 1024 01:12:06,550 --> 01:12:08,451 And so much fun 1025 01:12:09,553 --> 01:12:12,152 Oh, heaven 1026 01:12:14,852 --> 01:12:17,254 Is a place 1027 01:12:20,155 --> 01:12:25,055 Where nothing Oh, nothing 1028 01:12:24,957 --> 01:12:29,958 Can go wrong 1029 01:12:50,465 --> 01:12:52,364 Thank you. 1030 01:12:57,467 --> 01:12:59,766 - Thank you. - Sure. 1031 01:13:01,367 --> 01:13:04,168 Congratulations, Counselor. 1032 01:13:04,168 --> 01:13:05,569 Congratulations? 1033 01:13:05,569 --> 01:13:10,269 You've survived what I assume to be your first gay party intact. 1034 01:13:15,572 --> 01:13:16,972 Let me tell you something. 1035 01:13:16,972 --> 01:13:20,071 When you're brought up the way most people are in this country... 1036 01:13:20,071 --> 01:13:23,373 there's not a whole lot of discussion about homosexuality... 1037 01:13:23,273 --> 01:13:27,174 or what do you call it, alternate lifestyles. 1038 01:13:27,175 --> 01:13:30,276 As a kid you're taught that queers are funny, queers are weird. 1039 01:13:30,075 --> 01:13:33,775 Queers dress up like their mother, that they're afraid to fight... 1040 01:13:33,776 --> 01:13:36,178 that they're a danger to little kids. 1041 01:13:36,178 --> 01:13:38,877 That all they want to do is get into your pants. 1042 01:13:41,979 --> 01:13:46,080 That pretty much sums up the general thinking, if you want to know the truth. 1043 01:13:47,780 --> 01:13:49,980 - Thank you for sharing that with me. - You're very welcome. 1044 01:13:49,981 --> 01:13:53,183 Let's go over this testimony. We've got a big day on Monday. 1045 01:13:55,882 --> 01:13:58,682 Okay. First I'll ask you... 1046 01:13:58,683 --> 01:14:00,884 "Can you describe the circumstances in which... 1047 01:14:00,884 --> 01:14:03,985 you joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown?" 1048 01:14:03,985 --> 01:14:05,386 Miller? 1049 01:14:07,587 --> 01:14:10,388 Do you ever pray? 1050 01:14:11,987 --> 01:14:15,588 Andrew, that is not the answer to the question. 1051 01:14:15,489 --> 01:14:17,190 But, yes, I pray. 1052 01:14:18,090 --> 01:14:21,691 - What do you pray for? - What do you mean? 1053 01:14:21,590 --> 01:14:24,691 I pray that... I don't know! 1054 01:14:24,692 --> 01:14:29,693 I pray my baby is healthy. I pray my wife made it through delivery. 1055 01:14:29,593 --> 01:14:31,493 I pray the Phillies win the pennant. 1056 01:14:33,394 --> 01:14:35,694 Now, can we go through these questions? 1057 01:14:35,694 --> 01:14:38,695 Number one: "Can you describe the circumstances in which... 1058 01:14:38,695 --> 01:14:42,495 you joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown?" 1059 01:14:42,397 --> 01:14:43,998 Can you do that for me? 1060 01:14:44,098 --> 01:14:47,898 There's a possibility I won't be around to see the end of this trial. 1061 01:14:49,000 --> 01:14:50,999 Yes, I've considered that. 1062 01:14:50,899 --> 01:14:56,399 I've made some provisions in my will for some charities. 1063 01:14:57,402 --> 01:15:00,001 Miguel will need a lawyer. I know it's not your area. 1064 01:15:00,702 --> 01:15:02,602 I know a good probate lawyer. 1065 01:15:02,602 --> 01:15:05,904 - Thank you. - You're welcome. Now... 1066 01:15:05,804 --> 01:15:09,203 "Can you describe the circumstances in which... 1067 01:15:09,105 --> 01:15:12,505 you joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown?" 1068 01:15:18,307 --> 01:15:21,008 Do you mind this music? Do you like opera? 1069 01:15:24,809 --> 01:15:28,810 I am not that familiar with opera, Andrew. 1070 01:15:31,210 --> 01:15:34,210 Oh, this is my favorite aria. 1071 01:15:34,812 --> 01:15:36,912 It's Maria Callas. 1072 01:15:38,712 --> 01:15:40,712 It's Andrea Chenier. 1073 01:15:43,015 --> 01:15:45,515 Umberto Giordano. 1074 01:15:48,316 --> 01:15:50,215 This is Madeleine. 1075 01:15:52,317 --> 01:15:55,117 She's saying how... 1076 01:15:55,117 --> 01:16:00,020 during the French Revolution the mob set fire to her house. 1077 01:16:02,319 --> 01:16:05,621 And her mother died, saving her. 1078 01:16:05,622 --> 01:16:07,721 She says, "Look! 1079 01:16:07,721 --> 01:16:11,322 The place that cradled me is burning. 1080 01:16:15,323 --> 01:16:17,224 I am alone." 1081 01:16:24,727 --> 01:16:28,426 Do you hear the heartache in her voice? 1082 01:16:29,126 --> 01:16:30,527 Can you feel it? 1083 01:16:38,131 --> 01:16:43,032 Now, in come the strings, and it changes everything. 1084 01:16:42,831 --> 01:16:45,732 It's like the music... it fills with a hope. 1085 01:16:49,933 --> 01:16:51,935 And that'll change again. Listen. 1086 01:16:56,035 --> 01:16:57,537 Listen. 1087 01:17:01,137 --> 01:17:04,537 "I bring sorrow to those who love me." 1088 01:17:04,537 --> 01:17:07,638 Oh, that single cello! 1089 01:17:16,541 --> 01:17:20,843 "It was during this sorrow that love came to me. 1090 01:17:28,244 --> 01:17:31,045 A voice filled with harmony. 1091 01:17:33,946 --> 01:17:36,248 It said, "Live still. 1092 01:17:39,749 --> 01:17:41,648 I am life. 1093 01:17:44,449 --> 01:17:46,950 Heaven is in your eyes. 1094 01:18:28,462 --> 01:18:33,362 It's everything around you. It's the blood and the mud. 1095 01:18:33,164 --> 01:18:35,165 I am divine! 1096 01:18:36,764 --> 01:18:38,765 I am oblivion. 1097 01:18:41,566 --> 01:18:43,467 I am the god... 1098 01:18:46,768 --> 01:18:49,766 that comes down from the heavens to the earth... 1099 01:18:49,767 --> 01:18:53,370 and makes of the earth a heaven. 1100 01:19:04,773 --> 01:19:07,374 I am love. 1101 01:19:09,075 --> 01:19:10,974 I am love." 1102 01:19:29,781 --> 01:19:31,981 Geez, I better get out of here. 1103 01:19:34,181 --> 01:19:37,682 Lisa's... I told her that, you know... 1104 01:19:40,485 --> 01:19:43,285 I'll look over the Q and A. 1105 01:19:43,285 --> 01:19:45,284 No, you're ready. 1106 01:20:21,396 --> 01:20:22,796 Jesus. 1107 01:20:48,804 --> 01:20:50,303 God. 1108 01:21:28,314 --> 01:21:29,715 Yes, baby. 1109 01:21:32,616 --> 01:21:35,216 Oh, I love you, little Larice. 1110 01:23:11,744 --> 01:23:14,445 Place your left hand on the Bible. Raise your right hand. 1111 01:23:14,446 --> 01:23:17,747 Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 1112 01:23:17,747 --> 01:23:19,647 - I do. - Please be seated. 1113 01:23:24,448 --> 01:23:29,149 Andrew, can you describe the circumstances in which... 1114 01:23:29,050 --> 01:23:33,450 you joined the firm Wyant, Wheeler, Hellerman, Tetlow and Brown? 1115 01:23:34,650 --> 01:23:39,152 Wyant, Wheeler aggressively recruited me. 1116 01:23:39,153 --> 01:23:42,553 They were the most prestigious firm in Philadelphia... 1117 01:23:42,453 --> 01:23:44,354 full of opportunity. 1118 01:23:44,354 --> 01:23:47,054 And I was impressed with the partners. 1119 01:23:47,055 --> 01:23:50,556 - Including Charles Wheeler? - Particularly Charles. 1120 01:23:50,556 --> 01:23:52,555 What impressed you about him? 1121 01:23:52,656 --> 01:23:56,657 He was the kind of lawyer I thought I wanted to be. 1122 01:23:56,558 --> 01:23:58,557 What kind of lawyer is that? 1123 01:23:58,458 --> 01:24:01,859 Possessed of an encyclopedic knowledge of the law... 1124 01:24:01,759 --> 01:24:05,560 a razor-sharp litigator, genuine leader. 1125 01:24:05,461 --> 01:24:09,461 Gifted at bringing out the very best in others... 1126 01:24:09,361 --> 01:24:13,463 and an awesome ability to illuminate... 1127 01:24:13,364 --> 01:24:18,564 the most complex of legal concepts to a colleague, a courtroom... 1128 01:24:18,464 --> 01:24:21,365 to the man in the street. 1129 01:24:21,266 --> 01:24:26,065 The kind of person who can play three sets of tennis... 1130 01:24:25,965 --> 01:24:27,867 but doesn't sweat. 1131 01:24:27,967 --> 01:24:31,968 Underneath an elegant surface... 1132 01:24:31,869 --> 01:24:34,169 he has an adventurous spirit. 1133 01:24:36,368 --> 01:24:39,269 In the years you worked at Wyant, Wheeler... 1134 01:24:39,270 --> 01:24:41,870 did you ever tell Charles Wheeler you were gay? 1135 01:24:41,870 --> 01:24:43,772 No, I didn't. 1136 01:24:43,772 --> 01:24:45,571 Why not? 1137 01:24:45,472 --> 01:24:47,773 You don't bring your personal life into a law firm. 1138 01:24:47,774 --> 01:24:50,473 You're not supposed to have a personal life, really. 1139 01:24:50,473 --> 01:24:55,474 Anyway, I did plan to tell Charles eventually. 1140 01:24:55,375 --> 01:24:57,677 But then something happened... 1141 01:24:57,677 --> 01:24:59,376 at the racket club... 1142 01:24:59,276 --> 01:25:02,176 about three years ago. 1143 01:25:03,078 --> 01:25:05,579 Somebody started telling some jokes. 1144 01:25:09,879 --> 01:25:14,178 What do you call a woman who has P.M.S. and E.S.P. at the same time? 1145 01:25:14,081 --> 01:25:16,782 I don't know! What do you call her? 1146 01:25:16,782 --> 01:25:19,282 A bitch who knows everything. 1147 01:25:19,282 --> 01:25:22,283 Sounds like someone I know. 1148 01:25:22,184 --> 01:25:25,683 Hey, Walter, how does a faggot fake an orgasm? 1149 01:25:25,683 --> 01:25:28,084 He throws a quart of hot yogurt on your back! 1150 01:25:31,886 --> 01:25:33,187 That reminds me... 1151 01:25:33,285 --> 01:25:34,686 How'd that make you feel? 1152 01:25:34,586 --> 01:25:35,888 Relieved... 1153 01:25:37,187 --> 01:25:39,888 that I never told him I was gay. 1154 01:25:41,188 --> 01:25:43,289 Just very relieved. 1155 01:25:44,488 --> 01:25:46,290 All right. 1156 01:25:46,291 --> 01:25:48,490 Are you a good lawyer, Andrew? 1157 01:25:48,490 --> 01:25:50,791 I'm an excellent lawyer. 1158 01:25:50,691 --> 01:25:53,392 What makes you an excellent lawyer? 1159 01:25:53,392 --> 01:25:55,091 I love the law. 1160 01:25:55,092 --> 01:25:57,494 I know the law. 1161 01:25:57,494 --> 01:25:59,493 I excel at practicing. 1162 01:25:59,493 --> 01:26:02,094 What do you love about the law, Andrew? 1163 01:26:02,895 --> 01:26:05,896 I... Many things. 1164 01:26:07,797 --> 01:26:09,596 What I love the most? 1165 01:26:09,596 --> 01:26:11,796 Yes. 1166 01:26:13,097 --> 01:26:14,799 Is that every now and again... 1167 01:26:14,799 --> 01:26:17,999 not often, but occasionally... 1168 01:26:18,899 --> 01:26:21,600 you get to be a part of... 1169 01:26:21,501 --> 01:26:25,301 justice being done. 1170 01:26:27,502 --> 01:26:28,902 That really is... 1171 01:26:29,002 --> 01:26:32,004 quite a thrill when that happens. 1172 01:26:37,705 --> 01:26:39,605 Thank you, Andrew. 1173 01:26:43,506 --> 01:26:45,608 You said earlier... 1174 01:26:45,509 --> 01:26:51,309 you aspire to be the kind of person who had an adventurous spirit, correct? 1175 01:26:51,108 --> 01:26:52,908 Something like that. 1176 01:26:53,009 --> 01:26:55,109 Do you take risks? 1177 01:26:55,110 --> 01:26:58,610 In my work, yes. Calculated risks. 1178 01:26:58,511 --> 01:27:00,211 You have to. 1179 01:27:04,512 --> 01:27:07,914 Did your doctor ever tell you to reduce stress? 1180 01:27:07,813 --> 01:27:11,015 That long hours and stressful working conditions... 1181 01:27:11,016 --> 01:27:13,115 might damage the immune system... 1182 01:27:13,115 --> 01:27:16,617 and speed up your illness? 1183 01:27:16,416 --> 01:27:21,115 My doctor mentioned the impact AIDS... Excuse me. 1184 01:27:22,418 --> 01:27:27,219 My doctor mentioned the impact stress could have on the immune system. 1185 01:27:27,019 --> 01:27:31,519 Have you ever been to the Stallion Showcase Cinema... 1186 01:27:31,419 --> 01:27:33,321 on 21st Street? 1187 01:27:44,323 --> 01:27:46,224 I've been to... 1188 01:27:47,625 --> 01:27:49,026 that... 1189 01:27:50,525 --> 01:27:52,227 I've been to that theater... 1190 01:27:53,528 --> 01:27:56,327 three times in my life. 1191 01:27:56,227 --> 01:27:58,428 What kind of movies do they show there? 1192 01:27:58,428 --> 01:28:00,829 Gay movies. 1193 01:28:00,728 --> 01:28:03,129 Gay pornographic movies? 1194 01:28:03,130 --> 01:28:05,030 Yes. 1195 01:28:05,631 --> 01:28:07,230 Objection, Your Honor. 1196 01:28:08,231 --> 01:28:12,430 Your Honor, this line of questioning is vital to the issue of credibility. 1197 01:28:13,733 --> 01:28:19,434 Let's see where this is going. Continue, Counselor. 1198 01:28:19,235 --> 01:28:24,036 Do men have sex with each other in that theater? 1199 01:28:23,936 --> 01:28:26,736 Some men. 1200 01:28:26,637 --> 01:28:29,836 Have you ever had sex with anyone in that theater? 1201 01:28:30,538 --> 01:28:31,739 I'm Robert. 1202 01:28:31,739 --> 01:28:33,838 Andy. 1203 01:28:33,838 --> 01:28:35,739 Yes. 1204 01:28:35,740 --> 01:28:37,640 Once. 1205 01:28:37,740 --> 01:28:43,241 When? Approximately what year did that event take place? 1206 01:28:45,042 --> 01:28:49,344 I guess it was 1984. 1207 01:28:49,144 --> 01:28:52,044 '84, '85. 1208 01:28:52,044 --> 01:28:55,344 Were you aware in 1984, '85... 1209 01:28:55,245 --> 01:28:58,547 that there was a fatal disease out there called AIDS... 1210 01:28:58,446 --> 01:29:02,447 and that you could contract it through sexual activity? 1211 01:29:03,647 --> 01:29:06,449 I'd heard of some... I'd heard of a thing. 1212 01:29:09,749 --> 01:29:12,850 The gay plague, the gay cancer. 1213 01:29:12,851 --> 01:29:16,852 We didn't know how you could get it... 1214 01:29:16,751 --> 01:29:18,551 or that it killed you. 1215 01:29:21,152 --> 01:29:23,154 Do you need a break, Mr. Beckett? 1216 01:29:25,954 --> 01:29:29,053 No. I could use some water, though. 1217 01:29:29,054 --> 01:29:32,455 John, would you bring Mr. Beckett some water? 1218 01:29:36,257 --> 01:29:38,957 While you were employed at Wyant, Wheeler you did everything you could... 1219 01:29:38,857 --> 01:29:43,959 to make sure no one knew that you were an active homosexual. 1220 01:29:43,760 --> 01:29:45,059 Correct? 1221 01:29:45,159 --> 01:29:47,260 No. 1222 01:29:47,260 --> 01:29:49,761 That's not correct. I never lied about it. 1223 01:29:57,363 --> 01:29:59,163 As a homosexual... 1224 01:29:59,163 --> 01:30:04,464 one is often forced to conceal one's sexuality. 1225 01:30:04,365 --> 01:30:06,566 Isn't that right? 1226 01:30:07,465 --> 01:30:08,865 In some circumstances, yes. 1227 01:30:09,065 --> 01:30:12,566 Isn't it true you've spent your life pretending to be something you're not... 1228 01:30:12,467 --> 01:30:17,368 so much so that the art of concealment and dishonesty... 1229 01:30:17,268 --> 01:30:20,268 - has become second nature... - Your Honor, I object! 1230 01:30:20,269 --> 01:30:21,770 I'll withdraw it, Your Honor. 1231 01:30:22,969 --> 01:30:26,370 Mr. Beckett, were you living with... 1232 01:30:26,170 --> 01:30:28,271 Miguel Alvarez... 1233 01:30:28,272 --> 01:30:32,173 in 1984 or '85 when you had your... 1234 01:30:33,573 --> 01:30:37,874 anonymous sexual encounter in the porn theater? 1235 01:30:38,975 --> 01:30:41,176 Yes. 1236 01:30:42,075 --> 01:30:45,677 So you could have infected him, isn't that right? 1237 01:30:45,678 --> 01:30:48,478 Miguel has not been infected. 1238 01:30:48,378 --> 01:30:50,178 You didn't answer my question. 1239 01:30:50,178 --> 01:30:54,380 You could have infected Mr. Alvarez at that time. Is that correct? 1240 01:30:58,481 --> 01:31:00,281 Yes. 1241 01:31:00,380 --> 01:31:02,882 You've testified that the lesions on your face... 1242 01:31:02,783 --> 01:31:06,284 were visible to the people that you worked with, correct? 1243 01:31:07,382 --> 01:31:08,783 That's right. 1244 01:31:08,684 --> 01:31:13,184 And you contend that when the partners were made aware of the lesions... 1245 01:31:13,086 --> 01:31:17,185 that they leapt to the conclusion that you had AIDS and fired you. 1246 01:31:17,085 --> 01:31:18,286 Is that correct? 1247 01:31:20,686 --> 01:31:22,687 As painful as it is... 1248 01:31:24,588 --> 01:31:27,589 to accuse my former colleagues... 1249 01:31:27,590 --> 01:31:31,290 of such reprehensible behavior... 1250 01:31:31,190 --> 01:31:34,891 it is the only conclusion I could come to. 1251 01:31:34,892 --> 01:31:38,892 Do you have any lesions on your face at this time? 1252 01:31:40,593 --> 01:31:43,294 One here... 1253 01:31:43,295 --> 01:31:45,295 right by my ear. 1254 01:31:48,095 --> 01:31:50,195 Your Honor, may I approach the witness? 1255 01:31:50,195 --> 01:31:51,696 Yes, you may. 1256 01:32:03,499 --> 01:32:05,800 Remembering that you're under oath... 1257 01:32:05,800 --> 01:32:08,101 answering truthfully... 1258 01:32:08,101 --> 01:32:12,100 can you see the lesions on your face in this mirror... 1259 01:32:12,002 --> 01:32:13,602 from three feet away? 1260 01:32:13,602 --> 01:32:15,504 Answering truthfully. 1261 01:32:24,506 --> 01:32:27,006 Well, l... At the time I was fired... 1262 01:32:26,807 --> 01:32:30,208 I had four lesions, and they were much bigger. 1263 01:32:30,208 --> 01:32:32,509 Could you answer the question, please? 1264 01:32:36,909 --> 01:32:40,410 Well, no. No, I can't really see it. 1265 01:32:44,212 --> 01:32:46,112 No more questions, Your Honor. 1266 01:32:48,213 --> 01:32:51,413 This would be a good time to break for today. 1267 01:32:51,414 --> 01:32:54,915 - We can reconvene in the morning. - I hate this case. 1268 01:32:54,814 --> 01:32:58,315 Your Honor, may I have five minutes in redirect? 1269 01:32:59,215 --> 01:33:03,017 Mr. Beckett, can you go on for five minutes? 1270 01:33:02,919 --> 01:33:04,316 - Three minutes. - Yes. 1271 01:33:05,719 --> 01:33:07,617 May I borrow your mirror, please? 1272 01:33:14,821 --> 01:33:19,021 Do you have any lesions on any part of your body at this time... 1273 01:33:18,921 --> 01:33:21,923 that resemble the lesions you had on your face... 1274 01:33:22,023 --> 01:33:23,924 at the time that you were fired? 1275 01:33:23,924 --> 01:33:28,123 Yes. On my torso. 1276 01:33:28,024 --> 01:33:30,824 Your torso. If it please the court... 1277 01:33:30,725 --> 01:33:33,624 I would like to ask Andrew to remove his shirt... 1278 01:33:33,525 --> 01:33:37,726 so that everyone could get an accurate idea of what we're talking about. 1279 01:33:37,527 --> 01:33:38,527 Objection. 1280 01:33:38,527 --> 01:33:42,126 Your Honor, it would unfairly influence the jury. 1281 01:33:42,026 --> 01:33:46,428 Your Honor, if Andrew was forced to use a wheelchair due to his illness... 1282 01:33:46,330 --> 01:33:48,830 would the defense ask him to park it outside... 1283 01:33:48,830 --> 01:33:50,830 because it would unfairly influence the jury? 1284 01:33:50,931 --> 01:33:55,032 We're talking about AIDS, about lesions. Let's see what we're talking about. 1285 01:33:54,932 --> 01:33:57,633 I'll allow it. 1286 01:33:57,633 --> 01:34:00,732 Mr. Beckett, would you please remove your shirt? 1287 01:34:11,438 --> 01:34:14,939 My God, what a nightmare! 1288 01:34:14,737 --> 01:34:16,738 He asked for it. 1289 01:34:59,351 --> 01:35:03,253 Can you see the lesions on your chest in this mirror? 1290 01:35:03,253 --> 01:35:04,652 Yes. 1291 01:35:06,553 --> 01:35:07,951 Thank you. 1292 01:35:17,456 --> 01:35:20,957 Do you swear to tell the whole truth, so help you God? 1293 01:35:20,957 --> 01:35:22,357 I do. 1294 01:35:22,357 --> 01:35:24,258 Please be seated. 1295 01:35:32,962 --> 01:35:37,462 Mr. Wheeler, were you aware that Andrew Beckett... 1296 01:35:37,363 --> 01:35:42,162 was suffering from AIDS at the time of his departure from Wyant, Wheeler? 1297 01:35:41,962 --> 01:35:45,464 - No. - For absolute clarity... 1298 01:35:45,364 --> 01:35:48,564 did you fire Andrew Beckett... 1299 01:35:48,564 --> 01:35:50,765 because he had AIDS? 1300 01:35:50,766 --> 01:35:55,866 No, I did not fire Andrew Beckett because he had AIDS. 1301 01:35:55,666 --> 01:36:00,768 Mr. Wheeler, can you explain, in a way that leaves no doubt... 1302 01:36:00,669 --> 01:36:02,169 why you promoted... 1303 01:36:02,169 --> 01:36:04,770 Andrew Beckett through your firm? 1304 01:36:04,770 --> 01:36:08,970 And then, most importantly... 1305 01:36:08,870 --> 01:36:12,272 why you eventually asked him to leave? 1306 01:36:14,472 --> 01:36:17,773 If you're the owner of a major league ball club... 1307 01:36:17,774 --> 01:36:20,873 you recruit the hot rookie. 1308 01:36:20,674 --> 01:36:26,575 And Andy was tremendously promising as a young attorney. 1309 01:36:26,476 --> 01:36:30,477 Fresh out of Penn. Crackerjack. 1310 01:36:30,376 --> 01:36:32,579 That's why we went after him. That's why we hired him. 1311 01:36:32,579 --> 01:36:37,178 And that's why we stuck with him year after year. 1312 01:36:38,480 --> 01:36:40,480 Why did you give him... 1313 01:36:40,480 --> 01:36:43,180 opportunity after opportunity? 1314 01:36:43,181 --> 01:36:46,682 Well, when you groom someone... 1315 01:36:46,582 --> 01:36:50,681 the way we groomed Andy, nurturing him... 1316 01:36:50,682 --> 01:36:55,584 lavishing all kinds of special treatment on him... 1317 01:36:55,384 --> 01:36:57,685 you make quite an investment. 1318 01:36:57,685 --> 01:37:02,186 We were waiting for the promise to kick in and deliver. 1319 01:37:01,986 --> 01:37:04,987 But ultimately we could no longer... 1320 01:37:04,887 --> 01:37:09,989 ignore the gap between the reality and the promise. 1321 01:37:16,292 --> 01:37:18,190 Thank you, Mr. Wheeler. 1322 01:37:20,891 --> 01:37:23,092 No more questions at this time, Your Honor. 1323 01:37:23,092 --> 01:37:25,092 Mr. Miller? 1324 01:37:27,095 --> 01:37:27,994 Objection! 1325 01:37:27,994 --> 01:37:31,095 - Your Honor, objection. - All right, Mr. Miller. 1326 01:37:30,994 --> 01:37:35,495 - That'll be sufficient. - Mr. Wheeler, you are magnificent. 1327 01:37:35,396 --> 01:37:37,897 You are my hero. 1328 01:37:37,797 --> 01:37:41,697 Andrew is right. You are the greatest. 1329 01:37:41,698 --> 01:37:43,099 Are you gay? 1330 01:37:44,499 --> 01:37:46,900 Objection. 1331 01:37:48,600 --> 01:37:49,999 How dare you! 1332 01:37:50,000 --> 01:37:53,001 Witness will kindly answer. 1333 01:37:55,801 --> 01:37:59,202 No, I am not a homosexual. 1334 01:37:59,103 --> 01:38:01,504 Isn't it true that when you realized... 1335 01:38:01,504 --> 01:38:04,805 Andrew Beckett... your golden boy, your future senior partner... 1336 01:38:04,805 --> 01:38:06,805 was gay and had AIDS... 1337 01:38:06,705 --> 01:38:11,006 it drove a stake of fear right through your heterosexual heart? 1338 01:38:10,908 --> 01:38:12,406 Remembering... 1339 01:38:12,406 --> 01:38:16,207 all the hugs and handshakes, the intimate moments in the sauna... 1340 01:38:16,109 --> 01:38:19,310 the friendly pats on the backside that you and Andrew exchanged... 1341 01:38:19,210 --> 01:38:20,510 like guys exchange. 1342 01:38:20,410 --> 01:38:25,110 It made you say, "My God! 1343 01:38:25,011 --> 01:38:26,711 What does this say about me?" 1344 01:38:26,711 --> 01:38:28,712 Objection, Your Honor. 1345 01:38:31,312 --> 01:38:34,212 The witness will please respond to the question. 1346 01:38:36,015 --> 01:38:38,614 You may tap dance around me all you wish... 1347 01:38:38,514 --> 01:38:42,214 with your innuendoes and locker room fantasies. 1348 01:38:42,215 --> 01:38:45,717 But the truth still remains that your client... 1349 01:38:45,617 --> 01:38:47,917 worked when he wanted to work... 1350 01:38:47,817 --> 01:38:52,417 telling us what he thought we needed to know about who he really was. 1351 01:38:52,320 --> 01:38:54,820 Andy insisted on bending the rules... 1352 01:38:54,820 --> 01:38:59,619 and his work suffered tremendously in the long run as a result of that. 1353 01:38:59,521 --> 01:39:03,922 Explain this like I'm a six-year-old, 'cause I just don't get it. 1354 01:39:03,721 --> 01:39:07,922 Who makes these rules that you're talking about? You? 1355 01:39:07,923 --> 01:39:13,124 Read your Bible, Mr. Miller, Old and New Testament. 1356 01:39:13,024 --> 01:39:15,325 Pretty valuable rules in there. 1357 01:39:15,326 --> 01:39:17,326 Excuse me. 1358 01:39:20,427 --> 01:39:22,627 Excuse... I can't... 1359 01:39:26,929 --> 01:39:28,628 Excuse me! 1360 01:39:28,529 --> 01:39:30,629 Christ's sakes, somebody get a doctor! 1361 01:39:32,331 --> 01:39:35,531 What is it? Turn over now. 1362 01:39:35,531 --> 01:39:38,731 - Call an ambulance, please? - Right away. 1363 01:39:38,731 --> 01:39:41,932 An ambulance, please! Let him breathe. 1364 01:39:41,833 --> 01:39:44,634 Please make room for him. 1365 01:39:47,634 --> 01:39:49,834 It's not working. 1366 01:39:49,835 --> 01:39:51,536 - Please, sir! - It's not working! 1367 01:39:51,436 --> 01:39:54,137 - They know how to save him. - It is making him worse! 1368 01:39:57,238 --> 01:40:01,238 Did you notice any changes whatsoever in Andrew's appearance... 1369 01:40:01,038 --> 01:40:04,439 over the course of the year leading up to his termination? 1370 01:40:05,240 --> 01:40:08,139 Yes. I did. 1371 01:40:08,140 --> 01:40:11,143 Were these changes for the better or for the worse? 1372 01:40:11,143 --> 01:40:15,443 Sometimes for the better, but generally they were for the worse. 1373 01:40:15,344 --> 01:40:19,743 Mr. Seidman, what did you think caused these changes in Andy's appearance? 1374 01:40:21,444 --> 01:40:23,945 I was afraid. 1375 01:40:25,445 --> 01:40:27,646 I suspected Andy had AIDS. 1376 01:40:28,846 --> 01:40:32,047 - Order. - Thank you. Your witness. 1377 01:40:31,948 --> 01:40:34,748 - Miss Conine? - Mr. Seidman... 1378 01:40:34,648 --> 01:40:37,948 did you share your suspicions with Mr. Wheeler... 1379 01:40:37,850 --> 01:40:41,850 or any of the other managing partners at any time... 1380 01:40:41,750 --> 01:40:45,050 before the decision to fire Andrew Beckett was made? 1381 01:40:45,050 --> 01:40:47,351 No. I didn't. 1382 01:40:47,351 --> 01:40:49,654 I didn't mention it to anyone... 1383 01:40:49,655 --> 01:40:51,553 not even Andy. 1384 01:40:51,553 --> 01:40:53,954 I didn't even give him a chance to talk about it. 1385 01:40:56,654 --> 01:40:59,454 And I think I'm going to regret that... 1386 01:40:59,357 --> 01:41:01,656 for as long as I live. 1387 01:41:01,656 --> 01:41:04,856 - Any more questions, Miss Conine? - That's all, Your Honor. 1388 01:41:04,856 --> 01:41:09,658 They are sayin'he wasn't a good lawyer. He was mediocre. 1389 01:41:09,559 --> 01:41:14,559 And the fact that they gave him the most important lawsuit they ever had... 1390 01:41:14,460 --> 01:41:16,560 for one of their most important clients... 1391 01:41:16,462 --> 01:41:21,162 They say that doesn't prove anything because that was just a test. 1392 01:41:21,061 --> 01:41:24,163 - What'd they call it? A carrot? - Yeah. "What's up, Doc?" 1393 01:41:24,064 --> 01:41:28,264 To see if he'd rise to the occasion. Okay. 1394 01:41:28,163 --> 01:41:31,165 Say I gotta send a pilot into enemy territory... 1395 01:41:31,064 --> 01:41:34,265 and he's gonna be flyin' a plane that costs $350 million. 1396 01:41:35,665 --> 01:41:38,267 Who am I gonna put in that plane? 1397 01:41:38,267 --> 01:41:43,367 Some rookie who can't cut it so I can see if he is up to the challenge? 1398 01:41:43,168 --> 01:41:47,369 Or am I gonna give that assignment to my best pilot... 1399 01:41:47,168 --> 01:41:50,369 my sharpest, my most experienced, my top gun... 1400 01:41:50,370 --> 01:41:52,870 the very best I got? 1401 01:41:52,770 --> 01:41:55,271 I just don't get that. 1402 01:41:55,871 --> 01:41:58,473 Would somebody please explain it to me... 1403 01:41:59,973 --> 01:42:01,974 like I'm a six-year-old? 1404 01:42:03,574 --> 01:42:06,374 - Juror number six? - I agree. 1405 01:42:06,375 --> 01:42:09,376 - Juror number seven? - I agree. 1406 01:42:11,576 --> 01:42:13,977 - Juror number nine? - I agree. 1407 01:42:13,978 --> 01:42:16,179 Juror number ten? 1408 01:42:16,179 --> 01:42:19,079 - I disagree. - Juror number 11? 1409 01:42:19,079 --> 01:42:21,679 - I agree. - Juror number 12? 1410 01:42:21,679 --> 01:42:23,879 Agree. 1411 01:42:23,880 --> 01:42:25,780 Have you awarded any damages? 1412 01:42:26,781 --> 01:42:29,183 Yes, Your Honor, we have. 1413 01:42:29,183 --> 01:42:34,682 For back pay and loss of benefits we award $143,000. 1414 01:42:34,383 --> 01:42:39,184 For mental anguish and humiliation we award $100,000. 1415 01:42:38,983 --> 01:42:43,185 And for punitive damages we award $4,782,000. 1416 01:42:48,288 --> 01:42:50,488 You may record the verdict. 1417 01:42:51,287 --> 01:42:54,489 Everyone remain seated until the jury is removed. 1418 01:42:54,489 --> 01:42:56,590 How could they do that? 1419 01:43:00,091 --> 01:43:02,491 This trial is now concluded. 1420 01:43:06,593 --> 01:43:08,193 Congratulations! 1421 01:43:09,192 --> 01:43:11,894 We'll strain ourselves getting a reversal on this one. 1422 01:43:11,894 --> 01:43:14,294 - We'll get started in the morning. - Well, that's that. 1423 01:43:14,295 --> 01:43:18,295 Congratulations, Mr. Miller. I'll see you at the appeal. 1424 01:43:18,196 --> 01:43:20,197 Congratulations. Well done. 1425 01:43:22,797 --> 01:43:26,198 Oh, man. Thanks a lot. 1426 01:43:26,098 --> 01:43:28,398 - I'll see ya at the hospital. - Okay. 1427 01:43:36,101 --> 01:43:38,003 Oh, Mr. Miller. Hi. How you doin'? 1428 01:43:38,003 --> 01:43:39,901 - You know where the room is? - Down the hall. 1429 01:43:39,902 --> 01:43:42,602 - Right there. - The one off... 1430 01:43:42,602 --> 01:43:43,904 Thanks. 1431 01:43:45,304 --> 01:43:48,005 If he leaves the hospital, which is unlikely... 1432 01:43:47,904 --> 01:43:52,406 don't expect him to be remotely like he was before this crisis. 1433 01:43:53,105 --> 01:43:55,805 He's lost the vision in his right eye... 1434 01:43:55,705 --> 01:43:59,607 and because of the C.M.V. He will not regain his vision. 1435 01:44:00,308 --> 01:44:05,309 - Next door, to the right. - The C.M.V. Has ravaged his body. 1436 01:44:12,212 --> 01:44:13,912 Hi. Congratulations. 1437 01:44:14,012 --> 01:44:15,613 Hey. Way to go. 1438 01:44:15,613 --> 01:44:17,513 Man of the hour. 1439 01:44:24,815 --> 01:44:26,516 Hey, Joe. 1440 01:44:27,517 --> 01:44:30,616 We are so grateful to you. You were wonderful. Thank you so much. 1441 01:44:30,517 --> 01:44:32,518 - Can I take that for you? - Yeah. I brought some... 1442 01:44:32,619 --> 01:44:37,019 - Oh, wonderful. - Cheese and stuff. 1443 01:44:59,925 --> 01:45:01,525 How ya doin'? 1444 01:45:12,028 --> 01:45:15,129 What do you call a thousand lawyers... 1445 01:45:14,929 --> 01:45:17,730 chained together at the bottom of the ocean? 1446 01:45:18,630 --> 01:45:20,631 I don't know. 1447 01:45:20,631 --> 01:45:22,831 A good start. 1448 01:45:32,335 --> 01:45:34,435 Excellent work, Counselor. 1449 01:45:37,137 --> 01:45:39,035 I thank you. 1450 01:45:39,938 --> 01:45:42,338 It was great working with you... 1451 01:45:42,338 --> 01:45:44,338 Counselor. 1452 01:46:15,447 --> 01:46:17,247 I'd better go. 1453 01:46:20,248 --> 01:46:22,449 Yeah. Sure thing. 1454 01:46:23,850 --> 01:46:25,350 I'll see you later? 1455 01:46:29,452 --> 01:46:31,751 Thanks for stopping by. 1456 01:46:34,853 --> 01:46:36,454 I'll see you again. 1457 01:46:45,957 --> 01:46:47,855 I'll keep it on ice for you. 1458 01:46:51,158 --> 01:46:52,658 See you. 1459 01:46:52,758 --> 01:46:54,659 I just want to say thank you. 1460 01:46:59,361 --> 01:47:02,161 We really appreciate it. We'll see you again? 1461 01:47:10,664 --> 01:47:12,963 He's a fighter. 1462 01:47:12,964 --> 01:47:15,065 We just want to get him home. 1463 01:47:17,366 --> 01:47:18,765 Thank you, Joe. 1464 01:47:45,773 --> 01:47:50,374 What do you call a thousand lawyers chained at the bottom of the ocean? 1465 01:47:50,275 --> 01:47:53,476 - A good start? - Very amusing. 1466 01:47:55,478 --> 01:47:57,978 I'll see you tomorrow, buddy. Okay? 1467 01:48:09,780 --> 01:48:11,681 God bless you, Andy. 1468 01:48:16,184 --> 01:48:18,182 Good night, son. 1469 01:48:18,182 --> 01:48:19,684 Try to get some rest, okay? 1470 01:48:20,784 --> 01:48:22,585 I love you, Andy. 1471 01:48:22,585 --> 01:48:24,486 I love you too, Dad. 1472 01:48:27,985 --> 01:48:29,986 See you first thing tomorrow. 1473 01:48:50,393 --> 01:48:52,393 Hey. It's okay. 1474 01:48:52,393 --> 01:48:54,894 - Don't worry. - I'll see you tomorrow. 1475 01:48:57,195 --> 01:48:58,594 Come on, sweetheart. 1476 01:49:00,095 --> 01:49:04,796 It's all right. It's okay. Don't worry about it. 1477 01:49:09,698 --> 01:49:11,798 Good night, my angel. 1478 01:49:13,399 --> 01:49:15,299 My sweet boy. 1479 01:50:12,117 --> 01:50:14,716 No, let me help you. 1480 01:50:23,120 --> 01:50:24,720 Miguel... 1481 01:50:29,022 --> 01:50:30,322 I'm ready. 1482 01:50:48,427 --> 01:50:49,728 Hello? 1483 01:50:51,128 --> 01:50:52,728 Joe, it's Miguel. 1484 01:50:54,730 --> 01:50:56,330 Hello? 1485 01:51:07,033 --> 01:51:09,032 - It's nice to see you. - Everybody's upstairs. 1486 01:51:22,037 --> 01:51:26,137 Sometimes I think that I know 1487 01:51:26,137 --> 01:51:29,538 What love's all about 1488 01:51:29,439 --> 01:51:33,439 And when I see the light 1489 01:51:33,341 --> 01:51:38,041 I know I'll be all right 1490 01:51:43,041 --> 01:51:47,542 I've got my friends in the world 1491 01:51:47,443 --> 01:51:50,544 I had my friends 1492 01:51:50,445 --> 01:51:54,646 When we were boys and girls 1493 01:51:54,547 --> 01:51:59,248 And the secrets came unfurled 1494 01:52:00,048 --> 01:52:01,648 Look at my boy. 1495 01:52:32,858 --> 01:52:34,958 Oh, hi. Yes, I know. 1496 01:52:45,261 --> 01:52:49,762 City of Brotherly Love 1497 01:52:49,663 --> 01:52:52,661 Place I call home 1498 01:52:52,562 --> 01:52:56,663 Don't turn your back on me 1499 01:52:56,664 --> 01:53:01,565 I don't wanna be alone 1500 01:53:01,465 --> 01:53:05,966 Love lasts forever 1501 01:53:05,867 --> 01:53:10,468 Someone is talkin'to me 1502 01:53:10,369 --> 01:53:13,368 Calling my name 1503 01:53:13,368 --> 01:53:17,469 Tell me I'm not to blame 1504 01:53:17,369 --> 01:53:22,371 I won't be ashamed of love 1505 01:53:22,871 --> 01:53:26,872 Philadelphia 1506 01:53:46,980 --> 01:53:51,780 City of Brotherly Love 1507 01:54:07,184 --> 01:54:11,186 Sometimes I think that I know 1508 01:54:11,086 --> 01:54:14,487 What love's all about 1509 01:54:14,386 --> 01:54:18,387 And when I see the light 1510 01:54:18,388 --> 01:54:23,990 I know I'll be all right118007

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