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[knocking]

[Ragle] It's me. Let me in.

What are you doing here? I thought I put you on a plane.

-Chris... -Shh.

Hey, don't shush me. What's going on?

I need a place to stay for a while.

Well, you're not staying here.

All right, hold it. Don't move.

You broke my nose, lady.

Well, here, let me fix it for you.

Please. Put that down, miss.

We've got no beef with you.

You invade my house, we got a beef.

Benny, this is no good.

Excuse the intrusion,

but your husband here owes me 15 grand plus interest.

Now, drastic measures must be taken.

-You understand. -I understand I want you all out of here. All of you.

In a minute.

Benny, it's not like I don't want to pa-- [groaning]

Stop it! That's enough!

Bryer!

You've got till tomorrow

and that's it.

Come on.

[groaning]

[laughing]

Honey... I'm home.

[sighing]

[opening music playing]

-Nice work, Rabb. -Thanks, Mattoni.

-[woman 1] Good going, commander. -[woman 2] Good job, commander.

And this roo was kicking the crap out of me.

So I whack him with a solid right. Boom!

Did you knock him out?

Hell, no. Broke my bloody hand.

[laughing]

Well, welcome back, sir. Good morning.

Nice job on the nerve gas hearings, Harm.

Thank you, Carolyn.

It's nice to be back.

Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rabb--

Lieutenant Commander Mic Brumby, royal Australian navy.

I heard you were coming aboard, commander.

Going to be with us long?

I don't know. Uh, orders are open-ended.

Hear you did quite a job straightening out

the congressional committee, commander.

Got lucky.

[chuckles]

So how's Harriet, Bud?

Uh, she's just hoping the first trimester ends soon, sir.

Things are going to get a lot easier

when I finish my finals and get out of law school.

Come on, Bud.

Don't want to keep the old man waiting, do we?

[Chegwidden] Status on t he Fry case?

I suggest dropping charges.

[Brumby] Admiral, if I may, I think that would be unwise at this time.

While I appreciate Commander Rugby's impromptu opinion, sir...

-That's Brumby. -The case holds no water.

The defendant has an airtight alibi.

Actually, commander, while you were gone

I did a bit of work on that alibi.

Did you?

I persuaded Seaman Fry's girlfriend

that perjury was an unwise course

and that your federal penitentiaries are such nasty places.

Anyway, she's disappeared

with his alibi and his CD collection.

Nice work, Commander Brumby.

That should free you up a bit.

-I expect you want to prosecute. -Yes, sir.

Thanks.

Don't mention it, commander.

[door opening]

I'm sorry I'm late, sir. Uh...

Dead battery.

Seaman Ravner

is accused of assaulting his lead petty officer.

I'll take it, sir.

Uh, Sergeant Stromfeld--

Drunk and disorderly. Mackenzie.

Senior Chief Roselli, homicide. Uh...

Brumby.

Uh... Lieutenant Moss--

Indecent exposure.

Sir?

Um...

He allegedly dropped his trousers and mooned

his fellow officer

while he was jogging on the base.

Hmm.

[chuckling]

♪ Moon river ♪

♪ Wider than a mile... ♪

[humming melody]

Wipe that smile off your face, lieutenant.

A charge like this could ruin a man's career.

Yes, sir.

I'm sure you'll get to the bottomof it.

[stifled laughing]

I, uh... I have to go type some briefs.

No pun intended, sir.

What? No bad jokes about my case?

Something must really be bothering you.

Me? No. I'm fine.

You can talk to me about it, Mac.

I tried talking to you.

As I recall, you were in congress

with a congresswoman.

How is Bobbi Latham, by the way?

She's fine.

I'm sorry that I wasn't free when you needed me

but I'm here now.

What's going on?

All right, I... I do have a slight problem.

Excuse me, commander.

Congresswoman Latham is on line two, sir.

Tell her I'm busy. Take a message.

It's her second call this morning, sir.

Tell her I'm in a meeting, Tiner.

I'll call her later. Thank you.

Aye, sir.

That's okay.

Take your call.

[sighing]

[sighing]

[knocking]

You know, if you give her time, she'll come around.

Who will come around to what?

The major. To trusting you again.

Look, here's the deal.

You strayed once.

She'll forgive you.

You'll pay, but she'll forgive you.

I didn't stray.

You stray twice, she'll push you away forever.

First of all, I didn't stray...

Look, come off the grass, mate.

Second of all, I certainly don't need your advice on women

and third, Mac is not a woman; she's a friend.

So there's nothing between you two?

She's a free agent, as far as you're concerned?

Yeah, as far as I'm concerned, yeah.

Then you're right.

You don't need my advice.

I'll see you around.

[whistling "Moon River"]

[chuckling]

Found a couple rib eyes in the freezer.

Hope you still like well done.

Chris, what are you doing?

Cooking us a little supper.

Where's you garlic powder?

You were supposed to be gone

by the time I got home.

Yeah, well, I've been thinking about that.

Well, I gave you

$3,000 and a plane ticket.

I don't want you back in my life.

I was out of your life for 12 years.

How come you never got a divorce?

[sighing]

That's all right. Tell the truth.

Why didn't you divorce me?

What difference does it make?

A piece of paper does not make us

man and wife.

We had more than a piece of paper

between the two of us.

The divorce is just a formality.

I can get one anytime.

I'm not behind bars now.

You can't throw me away so easy.

You don't have a choice.

Why? 'Cause I'm a dumb ex-con?

And you're a marine officer? A lawyer?

I got plans, Sarah.

Don't include mein yourplans.

You think I'm a loser

but I was good enough to get you away

from your drunken daddy, wasn't i?

I have a new life now, Chris.

It's a good one.

I'm not a fancy lieutenant colonel

like your boyfriend Farrow.

He is not my boyfriend.

Oh, you forget. I saw you two in Okinawa.

Doesn't the marine corps frown

on its officers messin' around with its C.O.S

especially if they're married?

See, I got choices.

I can wreck your career, if I want to.

You can't blackmail me into loving you, Chris.

I can hurt you in so many ways.

Get out.

I'm at the Hotel Normandie, room 401.

Enjoy your steak.

[door closing]

[Farrow] H usband?

When were you married, Mac?

A lifetime ago.

Look, he was in prison for five years for a felony.

We haven't lived together since.

I can get a divorce anytime.

So what's the problem?

He's threatening to tell

about our relationship in Okinawa.

How's he know about it?

He followed me there.

He saw us.

[sighing]

Look, you were rotating out at the time, Mac.

Yeah, but technically, I was still under your command.

That made it a violation of the U.C.M.J.

So it's his word against ours.

Are you willing to lie under oath to protect your career?

Mycareer?

My career ended with that court-martial, Mac.

Remember? "No punishment awarded"?

If maintaining sewers and filling potholes

isn't punishment, I don't know what is.

But I would lie to protect you.

That's very chivalrous, John

but I wouldn't allow it.

I don't want to see you hurt.

You know, I guess

I never really stopped caring for you.

I remember when we were together.

Shh.

I know.

I know.

[sighing]

So, um, what does he want?

Me, he says.

I don't think much of his courting technique.

You say he owes money?

$15,000 plus.

-I'll talk to him. -No. I'll handle it.

I only came here because I thought you had a right to know.

Well, I'm glad you did.

But I'll talk to him.

You don't know him, John.

He's dangerous.

[knocking]

I've been expecting you.

[phone ringing]

[gasping and sighing]

Hello.

[Mackenzie] Harm, it's me.

Who is this? Bobbi?

Mac.

Mac?

What the hell time is it?

Why... I don't know.

Listen, I... I need your help.

Why? What's wrong?

I've been arrested.

Arrested? For what?

Murdering my husband.

[knocking on door]

Enter.

[door opening]

Major Mackenzie was arrested last night.

Commander Rabb will brief you.

Have a seat, gentlemen.

Christopher Ragle was shot to death

in his hotel room last night.

Lieutenant Colonel John Farrow and Major Mackenzie were there.

They've been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Who's Christopher Ragle, sir?

He's the major's husband.

The... Major's...

What?

[Rabb] Apparently, Major Mackenzie...

Was married.

Who's this colonel Farrow?

Mac's former C.O.

He was court-martialed last year for sending troops into Haiti against orders.

The members found him guilty

but awarded no punishment.

Good defense attorney.

Thank you.

Of course, he's facing administrative separation.

Continue, commander.

[Rabb] Yes, sir.

A nine-millimeter sig sauer was found on the scene.

Partial prints on the weapon belong

to the major andthe colonel.

Any gunfire residue?

It's inconclusive.

What about motive?

Police believe it was a lovers' triangle.

Sounds like they have a good circumstantial case.

[Chegwidden] They don't. We do.

U.s. Attorney has a full caseload.

He's turning this one over to us.

We're charging Mac and Lieutenant Colonel Farrow

with murder and conspiracy.

Commander Ted Lindsey will prosecute.

Ted's a damned good litigator.

Admiral, I propose myself as defense counsel.

[Brumby] With all due respect, sir

I think that's a bad idea given Commander Rabb's relationship with Major Mackenzie.

I don't give a rat's ass what you think, Burnby.

That's Brumby.

With all due respect.

[Brumby] Exactly my point, sir.

He's too emotionally involved

to be objective.

[Rabb] Admiral...

Sir, I respectfully request permission

to defend Major Mackenzie

in this trial.

Permission granted.

Thank you, sir.

Commander Brumby, you will defend

Lieutenant Colonel Farrow.

Mr. Roberts, you'll assist.

Now...

I expect you two to work together.

If you can't, I willreplace both of you.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Dismissed.

[all] Aye, aye, sir.

[door opening and closing]

I didn't know how you wanted it

so I left it plain.

I'm not hungry. Thanks.

Thanks again for keeping me out of the brig.

Well...

Lucky the navy doesn't consider you

a flight risk.

You want to tell me about your husband?

He showed up last week, needing money.

I gave him $3,000 and a plane ticket

and then, uh, three nights ago, he came back.

These three goons were after him.

They broke in.

They hurt you?

No...

But they beat up Chris pretty bad.

He spent the night.

On the couch.

Um...

When I came home later that evening he was still there.

[sighs] I asked him to leave.

It got ugly.

Did he threaten you?

In a way.

The next day, i-i drove to Quantico

and told colonel Farrow about it.

Why did you go to him?

Because she trusted me.

I was her first C.O...

Mentor, I guess.

So, you decided to play sir galahad.

No, I decided to help a friend.

I went to Ragle's hotel room.

I gave him the money.

$15,000.

$20,000.

Enough for him to pay off his loan

and get out of town

and as I was leaving the hotel, I ran into Mac coming in.

She insisted on talking to Ragle for one last time

so I went up with her.

When we got to the room...

He was dead.

Did you see anybody else there?

No.

So, what happened to the money?

I assume the killer took it.

[Rabb] So, Ragle was blackmailing you.

Yeah, but not just for money.

He wanted me back, or so he said.

Do you want to know if I killed him?

As your friend, yeah.

As your lawyer...

Here's how Isee it.

You and Farrow showed up to talk to him.

The door was open.

You went in.

He was already dead.

Farrow picked up the weapon.

He handed it to you.

You phoned the police.

[Brumby] My client says he's innocent.

What does yourclient say?

I didn't ask.

I see.

You feel knowing the facts

will hamper your defense.

Facts can be misleading.

[Brumby] If I was prosecuting I'd propose the husband comes from Mac's dim, dark past

and threatens her.

She calls Farrow.

They conspire to kill him.

Mac is not a murderer.

Well, you didn't think she was married, either.

You know, there's always the loan shark.

Loan sharks don't kill you, Harm.

They can't collect if you're dead.

Well, what would youhave us do, plead them guilty?

Certainly not...

But we should decide if they're guilty or not

so we can defend them accordingly.

[man] Knock it off!

[Brumby] What have we got here?

[Roberts] Desk clerk.

Manager.

What are you spying on us for?

This is my hotel.

I got a right to know what's going on.

Do you?

Tell me, mate, what went on here last night?

No, no, no, I already talked to the cops

and I'm not saying nothing more without my agent.

Your agent? Yeah.

The tabloids pay good money for stuff like this.

I'm not going to give it away for free.

I got somewhere I got to be...

And, uh, as to whether

they're guilty or not, they're not.

I called your office, Bobbi, but they didn't seem to know where you were.

But you did.

Well, you told me you like to come here.

I figured it was a safe bet.

You look worried.

How's Mac?

She's not great.

I'm sorry to hear that.

You've been avoiding me.

Yes.

Well, at least you respect me enough

not to lie.

Well, you can deal with the truth.

That's one of the things I like about you.

What else do you like about me...

Besides the obvious?

Your integrity.

Oh, please.

You're not afraid to admit when you're wrong.

Especially in front of the entire country.

Bobbi... I'm sorry about the sarin investigation.

Forget it.

It was the best thing

that could've happened to my career.

We know how Americans love a good mea culpa.

We're working on

my "i was arrogant, but I'm humble now" speech.

How's that for integrity?

Well, I think it'll probably get you into the senate.

You're a fantastic woman, Bobbi.

If my life were different...

Right now, the last thing I need

in my life is commitment.

So, uh...

Friends, okay?

[man] Detective Maldone, what timedid you arrive at the murder scene?

11:35 P.M.

And what did you find there?

Christopher Ragle, dead, shot in the chest

and the two defendants waiting for me.

Was there any sign of a break-in?

No.

What type of wound was it?

Contact...

Uh, abrasions around the edges, no tattooing.

The gun was right against his chest.

-Was there a struggle? -Hard to say.

If there was a struggle which way would the victim have fallen?

Down.

[snickers]

[chuckling]

Your witness.

Detective, who called the police?

The defendants, I believe.

Is this typical behavior

for a murderer-- to call the police

and then wait for them to arrive?

Not typical, but I've seen stranger things.

No further questions, your honor.

[Brumby] Did you get statements from the suspects, detective?

From colonel Farrow only.

Major Mackenzie said

she would speak only through an attorney.

So, colonel Farrow cooperated, but Major Mackenzie did not?

[Maldone] That's correct.

[Brumby] And what conclusion did you draw

from Major Mackenzie's unwillingness

to cooperate?

She was playing it cagey.

Your honor, I would like that remark stricken.

Objection.

It was a proper defense question

asked and answered.

The response stays.

Sir, I request a 15-minute recess

to confer with counsel.

[sighing] You may.

We'll break for lunch and resume at 1400.

What the hell are you doing in there?

Defending my client. The same as you.

No, not the same as me.

You're trying to make Mac look guilty.

Look, Mac is a lawyer. Farrow isn't.

The members know that. It's only natural she would ask

for an attorney to be present.

Why bring it up?

If they had planned the murder together

Farrow would've asked for a lawyer, too.

By showing they behaved inconsistently

we reduce the impression

of a well-thought- out conspiracy.

Makes sense, sir.

So, slip me a note next time, all right?

We're supposed to be working on this together.

You got it.

Defense may call its first witness.

Defense calls Lieutenant Colonel John Farrow.

[Lindsey] Please state your name and duty station.

[Farrow] Lieutenant Colonel John Philip Farrow.

Deputy maintenance officer. Marine Corps base, Quantico.

You commanded the headquarters and service battalion

at Camp Butler on Okinawa, correct?

That's correct.

And the then first lieutenant

Sarah Mackenzie was your administrative officer?

Yes.

Was she a good officer, sir?

Yes, she was, one of my finest.

[Brumby] In fact, it was on your recommendation

the marines pay for her law school, was it not?

Yes, it was.

Colonel, did you and Sarah Mackenzie have an affair

while she was under your command?

Objection, your honor. Irrelevant.

Overruled.

Witness will answer.

Yes.

We saw each other.

But she was already transferring out

and my recommendation for law school--

that was prior to our relationship.

There was absolutely no impact

to the good order and discipline of my command.

Did you know that she was married at the time?

No. So you did not

knowingly commit adultery, sir?

No, I did not.

But Major Mackenzie did, didn't she?

Your honor...

Knowingly commit adultery, that is.

[Rabb] Sir, I move for immediate severance under R.C.M. 906.

Your honor, the government

strenuously objects.

It's a bit late in the game for separate trials, commander.

On what grounds?

Sir, the defense counselor is-is eliciting testimony

which is unduly prejudicial to my client.

I'm simply trying to get all the facts out, your honor.

This court will recess until 1000 hours tomorrow morning

at which time I'll hold an article 39

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The members will not attend.

Counselors, this better be legitimate.

[gavel pounds]

[Rabb] It was unethical.

[Brumby] I acted in the best interest of my client.

What, by accusing the major of adultery?

She was guilty of adultery.

You planned to pin this murder on her from the start, Brumby.

Untrue. That is untrue.

I only decided that today.

Did I hear you right, commander?

[Brumby] I am convinced

Major Mackenzie killed her husband.

Farrow is innocent

and I will defend him to the limits of my abilities

and if that means incriminating the major,

so be it.

You are a self-serving, arrogant bastard, Brumby.

Oh...

One day, you and I will have a private conversation about that.

Oh, that we will, Brumby, that we will.

Maybe your tactics work in the Australian navy

but I don't think much of them here.

Perhaps the admiral would like my tactics better, sir

if they were in Major Mackenzie's favor.

Careful, Brumby.

Permission to speak freely, sir.

What the hell have you been doing?

All you lot-- Rabb, Roberts, even you, admiral, sir--

you're all Mac's friends but you're all a little bit in love with her--

[chuckling] Not that I blame you--

but it clouds your judgment, sir.

Have you considered the possibility that maybe she isguilty?

-Yes, I have. -And what... You dismiss the idea?

Well, I can'tdismiss the idea, sir.

It's my job to investigate that very possibility.

Either I defend my client as I see fit, sir,

or I step down, sir.

Let him defend his client, sir.

I'll defend mine at separate trials.

Admiral Morris will make that decision.

You defend your clients, gentlemen

but don't you turn this into a mudslinging contest. Is that clear?

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Dismissed.

[coming to attention]

Well...

Things certainly have gotten interesting around here since I've been away, admiral.

Hmm... You don't know the half of it.

I told Brumby and I'm telling you--

no more testimony that hurts Mac.

You've got my word on it.

[gavel pounds]

[Morris] Let me just say up front that I'm reluctant

to grant severance this far into the proceedings.

However, I will hear Commander Rabb's motion.

Why do you want separate trials?

Your honor, I believe that Commander Brumby's defense

is antagonistic toward my client.

Based on what?

Have you two discussed it?

In general terms, sir.

Well, then, let's get specific.

Commander Brumby, do you intend

to introduce evidence prejudicial to Major Mackenzie?

No, your honor.

Apparently not.

Approach.

What's going on here?

My client has informed me

that he will refuse to answer questions

that tend to incriminate Major Mackenzie.

What is that, the fifth by proxy?

Is this a trick, gentlemen?

Are you setting me up for an overturn on appeal?

No, sir.

No, your honor.

Because if you are, I'll get you both disbarred. Am I clear?

-Aye, sir. -Yes, sir.

That will be all, gentlemen.

Defense motion denied.

Trial will continue.

Staff sergeant, summon the members, please.

Colonel Farrow, would you please describe what occurred

in the hotel room on the night in question?

I went there intending to buy Ragle off.

[knock on door]

I've been expecting you.

You know who I am.

Yeah.

I know who you are.

$20,000. Cash.

Very generous, John.

Drink?

Take the money.

Get out of her life.

Let's have a drink to consummate our deal.

To Sarah...

My wife...

Bless her cheatin' heart.

[sets glass on table]

I expect you gone by tomorrow.

You steal a man's wife.

You try to buy him off.

I've been waiting to do this ever since Okinawa.

What, do you have a need to go back to prison?

No. You came up here in a jealous rage.

You threatened me. I had to defend my...

[gunshot]

...And that's when Major Mackenzie showed up.

She took the gun from me.

I tried to use the telephone. It wasn't working.

So we called the police from her car.

[Brumby] Thank you, colonel.

No further questions.

[Lindsey] Colonel, why didn't you tell the police this story when they questioned you?

Well, I was afraid they wouldn't believe me.

They'd think I was trying to protect Major Mackenzie.

Well, aren't you?

Objection. Badgering.

Sustained.

Colonel, what happened to the money?

I don't know.

The last I saw, it was in the room.

[Lindsey] Well, the police never found it.

Now, if your story's true. Where's the money?

I don't know.

That is not how it happened.

Mac, it gets you off the hook.

And puts John squarely on it.

I want to testify.

No.

I will not let him take the heat for me.

I want to tell my story. It's my constitutional right.

I know what your constitutional rights are.

I'm your lawyer, remember?

Now, I'm advising you not to testify.

Either you put me on the stand or Brumby will.

Major Mackenzie...

Did you visit Christopher Ragle

at his hotel room on the night of the murder?

Yes, I did.

Why?

To... Reason with him one last time.

I've been expecting you.

It ain't exactly the Ritz, but I've been in worse.

You, too, as I recall.

Remember the back room at that honky-tonk outside of El Paso...

[pours a drink]

That morning you told me you would always love me?

Remember?

It was a long time ago, Chris.

You should never have walked out on me.

I didn't come here to fight with you.

I came to tell you

good-bye.

If you want to ruin my career, go ahead.

Personally, I think you'd be hurting yourself, too.

The healthiest thing for you to do...

Don't tell me what's healthy for me. You don't have a right.

Good-bye, Chris.

Don't.

Oh, you are so... beautiful.

I'm sorry.

[ragged sigh]

-Then you better kill me now. -[trigger cocks]

'Cause as long as I'm alive

you don't get to have a life-- not without me.

I'll find you wherever you go, Sarah.

I'll kill your men.

I'll kill your kids

and I'll kill you

and there's nothing you can do to stop me.

So you better shoot me now.

Counselor?

No further questions, your honor.

[Lindsey] Sir...

I have one.

What happened next, major?

I shot him.

You clearing out your desk, major?

Just taking some work home.

Well, can I help you with that?

You've done enough, thank you.

I'm sorry the way things turned out.

Are you?

Look, the thing of it is...

I never meant to hurt you, Mac.

I mean, this isn't personal.

You're right, commander

there's nothing personal between us. There never will be.

I was doing the best for my client.

If you were my client, I would have done the same for you.

Well, that's a comforting thought.

Well, you don't seem very comforted.

I wish there was something more that I could do for you.

There is. Would you hold this?

NowI'm undefined comforted.

[knock on door]

Yeah?

Quiet a shock in court yesterday, sir.

To say the least.

What's on your mind, lieutenant?

I couldn't talk about it before-- it was privileged

but since colonel Farrow testified

and it's a matter of record, I can talk about it now, sir.

Spit it out, Bud.

Yes, sir.

The bag of money, sir.

The one the police never found?

Yes, sir.

I was there when colonel Farrow

first told Commander Brumby about it.

That bag exists, sir.

I know.

You know, sir?

I contacted F.B.I. Special Agent Novack.

Colonel Farrow's savings account.

He withdrew $20,000 the day of the murder.

The money does exist.

The question is, where is it?

Somebody took it.

Somebody who was in Ragle's room that night.

The only people there were the major and colonel Farrow.

And one other person.

I could get fired for this

'Cause the owners don't like any trouble.

This ought to cover your risk.

Well, let's get some light on the subject.

Well, that's what we intend to do, George.

The cops have been all over this place

so maybe if you guys

could tell me what you're looking for

maybe I could help you out.

I think you know what we're looking for.

No, I don't.

You came here that night after Ragle was murdered and you took something.

No.

He's lying, sir.

I believe you're right, Mr. Roberts.

Now, now, wait a minute.

I agreed to let you in and that's all.

I don't have to answer your questions

'cause you got no authority over me.

Where's the money, George?

What money? What are you talking about?

The $20,000. You came up here

before the police arrived and you stole it.

I never stole nothing.

I'm out of here.

George Ludd, 1983. Possession, '84: breaking and entering...

'87: Petty theft...

'93: More b&e.

You're a liar and a thief by profession, George.

Look, I paid my debt.

I've been clean for five years now.

Five years, huh?

Well, that's a long time.

Say, you think the owners know about his record?

Not all of it, no.

What if they found out?

Knowing how they hate trouble and all.

Okay. After the guy and the girl left

I came up here

and... I saw him leave the room.

Who?

Oh, come on, man.

If he finds out I told you, I'm a dead man.

Who, George?

Benny Turpin.

Well, commander "bug-me" didn't waste any time getting here, did he?

Ah, I hope you don't mind that I called him, sir.

Officially, I am still hisassistant.

So you are, Bud.

Gentlemen.

Commander Rabb, Lieutenant Roberts...

Benny Turpin.

Have a seat and, uh

try to keep your voices down.

People are trying to read.

We're not wearing a wire.

Micky explained your predicament

but I don't see how I can help you.

Benny admits he took the money.

It was my money.

He owed it to me. Why shouldn't I take it?

So you were...

[woman] Shh!

Sorry.

So you were there that night?

Yeah, but I didn't kill Ragle.

You know who did.

I can't get involved.

There's too much profile.

Well, you understand.

We can subpoena you, Benny.

I'll deny I was there.

You can't prove it.

Yeah, but we can prove

that you broke into Major Mackenzie's apartment.

It's home invasion, assault-- it's good for five to ten.

It's her word against mine.

Surveillance cameras in the hallway, Benny.

We got a tape.

[Harm] Please state your name and occupation.

Uh, Benny Turpin.

I'm in, uh... financial aid.

Mr. Turpin, were you

at the Normandie Hotel, room 401, on the night

of October 27th?

Yeah. I was there.

Did you see who murdered Ragle, sir?

Yeah.

Nobody.

Here's what happened...

I go into his room.

My boys are downstairs--

there are some things you handle yourself.

[shower running]

[knocking]

The girl shows up.

Now they start to talk about this and that...

She vowed she loved him, then she left him...

So on and so forth.

Now, he's getting steamed.

He grabs her.

He starts pulling her towards the bed.

That's when I almost step out, 'cause I don't go for this stuff.

I'm sorry.

Chris!

Then he pulls a gun.

Then you better kill me.

Because as long as I'm alive, you don't get to have a life without me.

It was like he wanted her to shoot him.

It was the weirdest thing I ever saw.

Well, then she throws the gun away.

[knock on door]

That's when the cavalry showed up.

$20,000.

Cash.

He comes in with 20 grand. My money.

You bother Sarah again, I'm gonna squash you like the cockroach you are.

[Ragle] You try to buy him off and you call me scum?

I've been wanting to to do this ever since Okinawa.

Then things heated up fast.

[gun fires]

[grunts]

Sarah.

[gasping]

It's okay. It's okay.

And they left.

That's when I grabbed my money and got out of there.

Is there any doubt in your mind, sir,

that Christopher Ragle intended to shoot Colonel Farrow?

If she didn't grab the gun, he'd be dead by now.

Her, too, maybe.

It was self-defense, your honor.

Sir, there is insufficient evidence

to sustain a conviction of murder.

Defense moves to find not guilty.

I object, your honor.

This man is a thug-- a knee-breaking loan shark.

That may be... But I got no reason to come here and lie.

Are they paying you to testify?

No. I'm paying them.

Your honor, I'd like to introduce defense exhibit four.

The $20,000 Mr. Turpin took from the hotel room.

He brought it to me this morning, sir.

[judge] Defense motion granted. Case dismissed.

-This court martial is adjourned. -[gavel thud]

Mac...

You lied to protect me.

That was stupid.

Almost as stupid as you lying to protect me.

Commander...

Try and keep her out of trouble.

I'll do my best, sir.

Thanks... for believing in me.

I got to admit, you had me going for awhile there.

Yeah, but you stayed with me.

So what do you say to a celebration dinner... on me?

I'm busy, uh... But, thanks.

Too bad. Mac?

Maybe.

I'll ring you up later.

Mac, the guy just tried to pin a murder on you.

You're going to have dinner with him?

Yeah. To give him a chance to apologize.

The men you pick.

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