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Previously on The Practice. The kids aren't yours.

They're Richard's. Nancy. What?

So drop this cape, or you'll never see him again.

Roland. I think I need a lawyer.

Not guilty by reason of automatism.

Automatism? It's actually one word, Your Honor. It basically means my client was

not in control of his actions.

Well, I won't let you argue that.

Deny my defense.

I'll get you tossed for abuse of judicial discretion, and we can be done

each other. Oh, you won't be done with me, Mr. Shore.

I assure you.

Our plea is not guilty by reason of automatism.

Deal with it.

How do you mistakenly use my toothbrush?

It is my toothbrush used to clean my mouth, and I like the bristle dry.

I never said it was such a big deal. I can promise you that your bristle won't

be getting wet tonight.

We have a new client, Mr. Young. His name is Jonathan Macklin. John Macklin

racist. Also a defendant.

And a white supremacist. The victim was black.

My mission is to help people to improve their lives.

White people.

My people.

The shooter says you ordered him to kill. The shooter came to us as a

He said my mission was to eliminate Mr. Coleman.

Did you question it?

No. Why not?

He had a great love for me.

Still does, I believe.

Just as I continue to have great love for him.

Is it possible this boy has homosexual feelings towards you?

There's no homosexuality in my church, Mr. Young. Your client ordered an

execution. The most he will serve is ten years.

It seems like a fair offer, Mr. Young.

There won't be any plea.

Mr. Young, you and I need to get on the same side now.

Mr. Macklin, I will give you the best defense I can.

But you and I will never be on the same side.

What kind of business was your dad in?

Commercial real estate.

He would buy properties, then try to flip them for profit.

And at some point, he bought the building where the defendant had his

Yes. He knew about Mr. Macklin's organization.

Institutional racism.

That's what he called it.

He said it was up to people like us to do something about it.

So what exactly did he do?

Well, after he bought the building, he served a notice of eviction to Mr.

Macklin. To get his church out of there. And what happened?

Mr. Macklin went to court to fight the eviction.

He lost.

And then?

Mr. Macklin came up to my dad in the courtroom and said that it wasn't over.

He just kept saying that. It isn't over.

The next day, my dad was shot dead.

Right in front of me.

I know that this is difficult, Mr. Coleman.

Could you tell us what you saw?

We were leaving work.

My dad and I walked out to his car, which was out front like it always is.

And a young man, a white guy, came up and started shooting

and shooting.

Did he say anything?

Yes.

After the gun was empty, he turned to me and said, courtesy of John Macklin.

Next up is the shooter, Danny Grant.

Now, there seems there's no record of him before 1997.

Do you know if he has another name?

Many of my people changed their names once... I can't be concerned with many

people. Not at the moment. Only Danny Grant.

This kid could bury you, Mr. Macklin.

Now, if we could expose some prior record... I know what you're trying to

You're trying to expose a previous homosexual life.

I have no knowledge of any such history with Danny Grant.

Do you know anything?

Just that he was a runaway.

Who seemed like a terrific kid.

We need something, Mr. Macklin. This kid is the prosecution's whole case.

Well, I can tell you that he's a liar.

Because I never instructed him to shoot anybody.

Whose sister?

Richard's.

My best friend.

The man I shot.

Why do you want me to go see his sister?

Because... Richard and I grew up next to each other.

My parents were never around, so I was pretty much raised by Richard's family.

And I was very close to his sister.

I need for you to say how sorry I am.

How truly... Would you please tell her I'm sorry?

Yes.

Are you doing okay otherwise, Roland?

My head feels funny.

I don't handle loneliness well.

How soon can I get out?

It's going to take a while.

Can you move my trial date up?

My head feels very funny.

I'm not handling this well.

The church saved my life.

Specifically? What happened when you joined Mr. Macklin's group?

I went through intake, just like everybody else.

The first three months were physical training.

After that, we started classes with Mr. Macklin. What kind of classes?

History, religion.

He said he had to reverse the damage of our government education.

You were trained to fight.

We were trained to stand ready.

We were soldiers in the divine army.

We could be called upon at any time.

And did the day come when you were called upon?

Yes.

When I left camp, I was assigned to a recruiting unit.

I went to schools, parks, looking for newbies.

But when Mr. Macklin started going to court, I got moved to his security

So you were there the day the judge's ruling came in?

Yes. What was Mr.

Macklin's reaction?

He was angry.

I had never seen him so upset.

What happened next?

Mr. Grant?

Back at his office, he told everyone to get out.

Except me.

He said he had a mission for me.

He said the church looked weak.

People needed to be shown. Our vengeance would be swift.

And he assigned me a mission.

What was your mission?

To eliminate Mr.

Coleman. He used those exact words?

Yes.

Eliminate Mr.

Coleman.

And did you, sir?

The next day.

I shot him.

Did you make a deal with the district attorney?

In exchange for testimony against my client, your sentence for murder would

reduced. Yes, but I'm testifying truthfully, Mr. Young.

Were you testifying truthfully when you told us your name?

Danny Grant isn't your name, is it, sir? It is today and has been for several

years. Did you change it legally?

No. Then what's your real name?

Daniel Johnson.

Where are you from, Daniel Johnson?

Philadelphia.

Got a criminal record as Daniel Johnson?

As a teenager, I committed a few burglaries. One assault.

You said you were assigned to Mr. Macklin's security detail.

In truth, you begged for that assignment, did you not?

I asked for it, yes.

In fact, you repeatedly asked for any and every assignment that brought you in

contact with Mr. Macklin. Isn't that true? I was and continue to be very

to Mr. Macklin.

Loyal?

Are you in love with him?

Did you hear my question, Mr. Grant?

Homosexuality is against God, Mr. Young.

Yes, terrible. But are you in love with Jonathan Macklin?

No, I am not.

Did you murder Mr. Coleman as a means of pleasing or impressing the man you were

secretly in love with? No.

Does being gay make you angry, Mr. Grant?

Objection! I am not gay.

Does being in love with John Macklin cause you to have feelings of rage? I am

not in love with Mr. Macklin. Mr. Young, that's enough.

You say you're a devout follower of Mr. Macklin.

Yes. His teachings condemn violence, do they not?

Yes, but in this... And yet, when he suddenly gives you a mission, in your

to commit murder... You just do it. You don't even question... I considered Mr.

Macklin to be infallible, so I fulfilled... The man says eliminate, you

murder, and you don't even ask for a clarification as to what... I knew what

meant, so I continued. Did he mean for you to do it in front of an eyewitness?

Did he mean for you to say to the eyewitness, courtesy of John Macklin,

framed him then just like you're framing him now... No, I'm not. ...because

you're in love with him?

Objection!

Homosexuality is against God. You're in love with him, Mr. Grant, and you're

lashing out because he doesn't love you back. That is not true.

Mr. Young, that's enough.

Okay, you're going to Philadelphia.

What? I'll get Jamie the second chair. There's something on this kid, Jimmy. I

know it. You're going to Philadelphia.

I'm looking for Diane Ward.

I'm her.

Are you the sister of the late Richard Ward?

Yes.

My name is Alan Shore.

I represent Roland Hough.

May I come in?

What do you want?

Well, Roland asked me to come here to convey his profound sorrow.

Over... Murdering my brother?

Yes.

Fine.

You've done so.

Good night, Mr. Short.

Forgive me.

I'm not feeling wholly satisfied.

I don't know whether you've eaten yet.

But if not, may I take you to dinner?

Why?

I have the slightest idea.

I suspect in part because you look like a person who could use some company.

Forgive me, I don't mean to be presumptuous.

But also, you strike me as a person whose

company I might enjoy.

I did my graduate studies in sociology at Northwestern.

My focus is on race and religion.

And, Doctor, you're familiar with Mr. Macklin's Church of Divine Power.

I've read most of his writings, heard tapes of his sermons, interviewed

And were you able to form an opinion as to Mr. Macklin's position on violence?

He's against it.

Don't misunderstand.

There's tremendous hate in what he teaches.

But his primary goal is separatism.

He calls for the black race to fail.

Yes, but I don't believe it's a call for violence.

I must tell you, Doctor, for an African -American man to be sitting in that

chair supporting this defendant... I endorse nothing about the man.

His teachings are racist, perhaps dangerous.

But there are many prominent voices in the black community who support the idea

of separatism.

Segregation required us to be self -sufficient.

And along with that came a cultural awareness, a sense of identity some

we've lost.

You sound like a separatist yourself, Professor.

I'm not.

But I understand the impulse to protect your culture, Mr. Hill.

We're becoming more diverse every day. And I think it's fair to wonder if by

joining others, we're losing a little sense of self.

Why are we having lunch?

Did you not enjoy dinner last night?

I did.

Why are we having lunch?

I just felt I needed to continue apologizing on Roland's behalf.

Also, I find you attractive.

Why?

It could be the way you study me.

You did so yesterday as soon as you opened the door.

What is it in particular that you're drawn to?

Curiosity, suspicion, or simply distrust?

I think I enjoy the company of inquisitive people, especially when

perceptive.

They often cause me to discover more about myself.

So it's all about you.

Perhaps.

And I also find you interesting in your own right.

So there's that added bonus.

Diane.

Would you mind visiting Roland?

From what I gather, you may be his only semblance of family.

As soon as you can, Jimmy. He's going fast here.

He landed in Philadelphia. He's on his way to probation.

Well, let's hope he finds something.

I testify next?

Yes. The main thing is to tell the truth.

I plan to.

Look at me, Mr. Macklin.

Do not expend any time or energy trying to get the jury to like you.

That isn't going to happen.

Now, I don't mean to offend you, but you need to understand.

Our chances have nothing to do with you coming off as a sympathetic or likable

guy. Our defense, our only defense, is that you did not commission a murder.

Are we clear?

Yes.

Am I allowed to share with the jury that I'm afraid?

It won't help.

It's interesting.

You're exploring Danny Grant's past.

When you've expressed no interest in mine. I know who and what you are.

You may know my beliefs, but you clearly don't know my heart.

Maybe he's in love with you.

Maybe.

What do you think of our expert testimony on how interracial

threaten black culture?

What about it?

Well, do you believe that at all? Do you?

Well, I mean, if all the races became one, it'd be great for world harmony.

But the culture won't be black.

Does that bother you?

Clearly, it bothers you.

You're being evasive.

I was reading this book, The Cornel West Reader.

Since when?

Since six o 'clock. And he talks about black cultural distinctiveness, black

manners, styles, rhythms.

Ways of praying and singing.

What a rich culture.

To think it could be assimilated into white America.

Are you talking generally, Jamie?

Or is this discussion honing in on you and me?

Roland?

You need to get me out.

Roland, we've talked about this.

I can't wait, Tara.

They're watching me. They have a guard watching me.

Okay, Roland.

You made a noose out of your bedsheets.

Do you want to take your life, Roland?

They refuse to come visit me.

Who?

My children.

They say I'm not their father.

My life, Mr. Shore, with Nancy and Richard and my children, they're

all gone.

There's no life left to take.

I'm not a loner.

I need people in my life. I... Do you have other family?

What about your parents? They're dead.

Okay.

What needs to happen, Roland, is for you to start building a new life.

We're going to help you do that.

I met with Richard's sister, Diane.

She's going to come visit.

I cannot exist in prison.

I know things about myself.

I cannot exist in prison.

We're running out of time, Jimmy. I mean, how many addresses have you

out?

Well, keep going in hurry.

Okay.

What's the problem?

What problem?

Doors slamming, dishes clanking.

What's the issue?

You're black.

I'm white.

For you to consider it such a non -issue.

I just don't get it.

That's all.

Clearly it's an issue with you, so let's have it.

My issue is your denial.

You wouldn't be in any denial yourself then, huh?

Are you?

I don't think so. I'm the one raising it.

But why?

Eleanor, would you date a black man?

Yes.

And I have.

Would you marry a black man?

Would there be a reason I shouldn't?

I'm looking for a Bernice Johnson.

Do I look like Bernice to you?

Does she live here?

Not anymore.

Do you know where I might find her?

You got 50 bucks?

My mission has always been clear.

To reclaim strength for the white race.

Okay, that's politics.

But we're sitting in the room today because someone was murdered.

Which I was not.

involved in.

I've never supported violence, even in theory.

I did not endorse the murder of Mr. Coleman or anyone else.

Danny Grant is either mistaken or he is a liar.

I can only surmise that he did what he thought would please me.

I'd suffered a very public defeat in court. I was angry.

Perhaps he decided to avenge that defeat.

If so, he chose a manner I find deplorable.

Did you ever tell Mr.

Grant to eliminate Mr. Coleman?

No, I did not.

I did say, after losing in court, these defeats are unacceptable.

We cannot allow for people such as Mr. Coleman to undermine our cause. That's

what I said. My precise words.

Now here's a quote.

from one of your sermons.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of

patriots. Did you say that?

I was quoting Thomas Jefferson.

Thomas Jefferson was discussing a revolution.

So was I. A non -violent one.

Non -violent with blood.

It's a figure of speech.

A speech made by one of the founding fathers of our country.

Oh, so you are a fan of Thomas Jefferson's?

In another sermon, you condemned his soul to hell.

My condemnation there was aimed at reports that he had had sexual relations

one of his slaves.

A black slave?

It's against God.

What do you think of homosexuality?

That, too, is against God.

In fact, you condemned homosexuality in a sermon two years ago, did you not?

I have done so many times. Yes. Well, the day after this time, two of your

parishioners beat a gay man half to death.

Objection, prejudicial. And now they sit in prison.

I never ordered them to do that.

They just got it wrong.

Yes. Like Danny Grant got it wrong when after a conversation with you, he killed

Arnold Coleman.

Yes.

Bail for a double homicide case? Your Honor, in addition to my client having

prior record. I don't particularly care.

Having roots in the community and posing very little flight risk, his trial is

scheduled for next week.

His emotional stability is being jeopardized by his ongoing confinement.

You have a medical affidavit confirming as much.

I would submit to ensure Mr. Huff's ability to competently contribute to his

defense. Counsel, the man shot two people.

You are claiming automatism as a defense.

How can I release a guy who can't control himself?

That breakdown was triggered by a very specific event.

He discovered his lifelong best friend in bed with his wife. My client has no

more best friends. He has no more wives.

The situation isn't likely to repeat itself.

You know what your problem is, Counsel?

You ooze smug.

I don't like smug.

Your Honor, this is Diane Ward.

She is the sister...

of one of the victims.

Even she is here willing to extend some compassion.

This forum isn't about indulging tears or compassion or some misplaced self

-righteousness, counsel.

It's about enforcing the letter of the law.

Under the law, I do not grant bail to double homicide defendants.

Your motion is denied.

The defendant goes back into custody.

I'm sorry.

Try to stay strong, Roland.

It's only a week till the trial.

I don't know if I can make it. Yes, you can.

Yes, you can.

One second.

Something on your mind, Jamie?

I'm Jewish, which, you know.

Half Jewish.

By blood.

I was raised Jewish.

I consider myself Jewish.

Okay. And?

And the Jewish culture is being threatened by intermarriage.

And while the truth is, as I look to my future,

I don't see myself sharing it with someone who's not

Jewish.

Jamie, if you want out, just say you want out.

But don't invent some religious reason for why we have... I'm not inventing.

Fine.

You're Jewish. You want out. We're done.

Anything else?

You have an odd little house.

Can I get you a cup of coffee or... No, I better get going.

As I told you, I have a trial rapidly approaching.

Diane, would you perhaps consider testifying on Roland's behalf?

Are you using me?

I'm not sure.

I am very drawn to you.

What can I separate my...

fascination from my need to have you at trial for Roland.

I'm not sure.

When you said before I was an attractive woman... I said that because I find you

attractive.

Would you sleep with me tonight?

We don't have to be physical. I... I would just really like to fall asleep

time. somebody.

It's been so long since...

I

would very much like to sleep with you tonight.

But it could render you impeachable.

I think Roland was abused by his father.

If that helps with his trial.

Sexually abused?

Yes. And his mother is an alcoholic, if that counts for anything.

He said his family was dead.

Well, they may as well be.

His mother's never sober.

And his father is a Croatian diplomat who's almost always out of the country.

That's why he has so many issues about being alone.

His parents were gone, really.

This be helpful at his trial Diane you have no idea

My name is James Berluti. I'm looking for Mrs.

Bernice Johnson.

Speaking.

I'm looking for the mother of Daniel Johnson, now known as Daniel Grant.

Speaking.

I'm looking for the mother of this man.

Here I am.

Now, what do you want?

Croatian. I need all the research, Tara.

Not just... Well, this is all of it.

And here's the statute followed by the treaty.

What's going on?

What?

Call our judge, Tara.

Make an appointment.

I don't need to talk to you.

Danny, I just... Please don't speak to me in familiar terms.

After what your colleague subjected me to.

Implying I'm a homosexual?

Look, your mother, she didn't even know that you committed a murder or that you

were in jail.

What a surprise.

I haven't spoken to my mother in over five years.

Look, it's not uncommon for a biracial man to think of himself as white.

But to become a white supremacist?

Are you really a white supremacist, Danny?

Would you consider yourself black and you found the perfect way to take down a

racist?

If I were black, do you really think I'd murder a black man to make a point?

I killed because I know it's what Mr. Macklin wanted, because I'm devoted

to him, because I would do anything for him.

And I'm not gay, Mr. Berluti.

Oh, I don't believe you're gay anymore.

Your mother, she also gave me a picture of your father.

She didn't think you even knew his identity.

But that would be just too big a coincidence, wouldn't it, Danny?

My son?

Evidently, you had a brief affair with this Bernice 20 years ago.

I never.

She's positive.

She says this man is the father.

She's lying.

Mr. Macklin, this is very good news.

It's new evidence we can use to impeach Danny Grant.

At a minimum, we expose a pre -marital... It's a lie being told by my

Well, if it's a lie, it can get you acquitted, so why don't we... No.

I will not let my enemies destroy me.

I will not let my attorneys destroy me.

We're not trying to destroy you. This information is false.

You will not present it.

Are you telling me...

You'd rather go to prison for the rest of your life than let it be known that

you have a son who's half black?

You will not speak of this information.

I am not pleased to be back here, Counsel.

Actually, Your Honor, I have splendid news. I think you'll be delighted.

May I? Please.

It turns out Roland Hough's father is a Croatian diplomat, and as such is a

party to the conventions and treaties which grant immunity, full immunity, to

representatives of foreign sovereignties, which, and I apologize if

smug, but it's just too delicious.

The immunity extends to children.

Isn't it wonderful?

Roland gets to go free.

What the hell is this?

I suspected you might be ill -inclined to accept my words, so joined with me is

Martin Adler from the Department of Justice.

Good morning, Your Honor.

I represent the United States and appear at the request of the defendant, but

certainly not in support of him.

Regretfully, Mr. Huff has two valid claims of immunity.

He is, in fact, the son of a diplomat.

He is also listed as a member of his nation's mission.

You have the declarations before you, which I'm loath to say are in order.

You are here from the Office of International Affairs, requesting Mr.

Huff's unconditional release. We have contacted the Croatian government, urged

them to waive Mr. Huff's immunity.

Unfortunately, this is a government that hardly ever does so. This man shot and

killed two people in cold blood.

The main thing, Your Honor, is not to indulge compassion or tears or

misplaced righteousness, but simply to enforce the letter of the law.

You could hold me in contempt if it would make you feel better.

I just can't believe it. I feel like I could cry.

I wouldn't do that.

There is a catch, Roland. You'll need to leave the country.

What?

And go where?

Croatia.

Mr. Adler over there and those officers, they'll be taking you to the airport.

Possibly as early as tonight.

I've never been to Croatia.

Unfortunately, that's the way the law works.

It's either prison here or... I don't even know anybody there.

I came here when I was three.

Roland, you need to start a new life.

Maybe this is that.

You might not get the chance to do that in this country, not truly.

I'll never see my kids.

I just can't believe he'd rather face prison than... How could racism run so

deeply? You've got to be kidding.

It was...

It's not

a Jewish thing.

What is it, man?

I adore you.

And I... But it's a man -woman thing.

I want to break up.

I've manufactured so many excuses to conceal

the real one.

I'm not interested.

Jamie, you and I, it's just a thing.

You both know that. It's no big deal.

It isn't?

Since we work together, it's probably not too practical for us to be here.

So let's just move on.

Jury's back.

Let's go.

Not too late.

I'm in God's hands now, Mr. Young.

Madam foreperson, I understand the jury has reached a verdict.

We have, Your Honor.

Will the defendant please rise?

What say you?

Commonwealth v. Jonathan Macklin on the charge of murder in the first degree.

We, the jury, find the defendant, Jonathan Macklin, guilty.

Members of the jury, we thank you.

Security, take the defendant into custody. We're adjourned.

I'm sorry.

This is what he intended.

Good luck.

Thank you.

I'll be fine.

So sure, after the case was over, that... That you were

expendable?

Just the opposite, Diane.

Do you mind?

Would you like to dance?

I would, but... I don't know.

I...

Sunshine can be...