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Previously on L .A. Law.

As most of you know, I have decided to run for city council. Only I didn't take

into account the time that's needed.

I'd like to extend my leave of absence.

We'll be fine, Jonathan.

All the best.

This is a different world from my private practice up north, I'll tell

Where were you up north?

Santa Barbara.

You want to see my scar?

Yeah.

None?

None?

As a prisoner's rights advocate, I hear a lot of guys claim they're innocent.

33 years and two months.

I love the woman.

I didn't kill her. That's why I'm here. I have a signed confession by someone

who agrees with you.

Name's Philip Tice.

Why is he coming forward now?

Mr. Tice is dying of stomach cancer and afraid of burning in hell.

I'm living in it.

So when do I get out?

Courts are skeptical of third -party confessions. Before I could do anything,

need Tithe to take a polygraph to see if he's for real. For real?

I've been in this pit half my life writing a beef for a crime I didn't

That's real.

Well, it's your call.

If you want to pursue this, I'll handle the case.

I was 27 years old when that son of a bitch put me away.

prosecutor in the DA's office.

Smug, cocky, phony New England accent.

I'll never forget him.

Leland McKenzie.

Next up, people versus Brackman. Well, weren't the looting charges dropped?

Yes, but a pesky, disturbing the peace charge remains.

One officer used an illegal chokehold while escorting me to the paddy wagon. I

expressed my outrage verbally. The elbow was in.

Douglas, maybe you should pay the fine and be done with it. The city attorney

stopping by this afternoon, and since I have an eyewitness, he'll be forced to

drop the charges.

Would you mind if I observed? I'd like to see the process.

Bring a notebook.

It should prove educational.

Moving on, Osgood versus the state of California. That's my pro bono case.

Leland, I still need to speak with you about this one. In my office, right

this meeting.

I'll be there.

And since we're on the subject of pro bono work, I'd like to congratulate you

all on your commitment to rebuilding Los Angeles.

While we're busy patting ourselves on the back, let me reiterate yesterday's

message. Mackenzie Brackman numbers are at their lowest level in six years.

We're losing out to our competition.

It doesn't take 20 -20 vision to know we may not land on our feet.

If things don't turn around, this probably allows you time to be

the DA's office.

You bet it is.

Just to be close to Zoe? Oh, come on, Ann. It's bigger than that.

This is no secret. I've given it a lot of thought. This makes our loss in our

tax and domestic litigation areas seem inconsequential. If that is a not -so

-thinly -veiled comment about my husband's job, you will be glad to know

is coming home today.

Goodness. Stuart, like myself, was a victim of events beyond his control.

Mr. Arnold Beck is disappearance, on the other hand. I mean, who's kidding whom?

Five months and nothing but a series of cryptic postcards from around the world?

It is puzzling. Puzzling? It's downright irresponsible.

The man is a partner in this firm. He owes it to us to be present and holding

his own.

Here's my witness.

Before we adjourn, serious weight should be given to Douglas' comments.

The future of Mackenzie Brackman is in serious jeopardy. In the upcoming weeks,

I would like you all to consider whether or not we have a future.

My apartment's just across the street from the liquor store.

Convenient if I need a little creme de menthe. Yes, right.

Miss Hennepin, how much of my arrest did you actually witness?

Oh, beginning to end.

Totally uncalled for.

That policeman used excessive force.

And would you be willing to testify to that effect at my trial? Oh, goodness,

yes.

Miss Hennepin, Mary, you're a dream come true.

I'll have my assistant come in to take a statement. Shouldn't we discuss

remuneration? Excuse me? Well, there'll be certain out -of -pocket expenses,

eating lunch, taking a bus.

Oh, of course. And remunerated you shall be.

Not to mention the value of my time.

Exactly what dollar sum did you have in mind?

Oh, I don't know.

Ballpark it. And even grand.

A thousand dollars?

I've seen the car you drive.

You can afford it. Madam, I will not participate in bribery.

Eight hundred.

You'll not get a penny from me.

Seven hundred. Not one red cent.

Five hundred. Take it or leave it. What kind of a sucker do you think I am?

First class.

Roxanne.

Another postcard from Arnie. Good.

Where are the seashells? Down by the seashore.

Oh, the Seychelles Islands. They're off the east coast of Africa.

Is Arnie ever coming back?

I hope so.

Me too.

Um, can I keep this one?

It's my favorite.

Why's that?

Nudie.

Philip Tice aced his polygraph.

Well, nothing in this confession convinces me he's telling the truth.

One thing is certain, this statement isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

can recant any time, and there'd be no evidence to prosecute him for this

murder. I've gone over the court transcripts.

You had no direct evidence. Your case against Osgood was circumstantial. This

was my first capital case. I was damn careful.

I did my job.

In any event, this is a conflict of interest for you. You'll have to drop

Given the time that's passed, the DA is willing to waive the conflict on the

condition we agree in writing not to discuss the case.

If I refuse, I look like I'm stonewalling to protect myself.

Is that the idea?

Leland, it's possible the man you convicted is innocent.

Zoe?

Welcome back.

I guess I forgot to ask someone to water this.

Well, last time you left, they wheeled you out on a stretcher.

Probably had other things on your mind.

It's strange. This is the Meacham file.

Right where I left it. Like I haven't been gone at all. Did they paint?

I don't remember the office being so dark.

Zoe, I want to talk...

You're early for our interview. I just thought I'd stop by and see how Zoe's

doing. Well, I'll see you in my office.

You okay?

I don't know.

I thought I'd feel different.

More comfortable.

Maybe I've been too hard on you to get back.

But you know, if you're not ready, you're not ready. I don't want to push.

can tell me to shut up anytime you want. Shut up.

You sure you don't want to move in together?

Then if I take this job here, working side by side, sleeping side by side, we

can get a bed that converts into a partner's desk. I'm leaving. I'm gone.

Because Jonathan Rollins lives 15 miles and a world apart from the district he

pretends to represent.

Now, come November, we have a chance to change that.

Same to you, Ellis.

Why can't you write a speech like that? Instead, you give me this.

Racism is like a virus emerging when the resilience of the body politic is lured

by economic disparity.

It's a good metaphor.

You can't categorize the riots as a race issue. What does that say? That's one

line about underclass versus middle class.

It's all skewed very black.

I don't want to alienate the Latinos and Koreans.

They were all equally affected by the riots.

Jeff, you stink.

Fix it.

Yeah.

I can't make it that early.

Okay.

The latest numbers show you're tracking way down with the over 60 set. Ellis has

pulled within eight points.

You need the endorsement of Councilman Cook.

Desperately.

Councilman Cook's...

Been a force in South Central for years.

He throws a lot of weight. He carries a lot of water. I don't know, Terry. I

mean, the man makes me crazy. Jonathan, this isn't personal. This is business.

You're hemorrhaging in the polls.

An endorsement from Councilman Cook could stop that.

I'll go see him.

Well, aren't you required to report solicitation of a bribe? Why?

So an investigation can be opened and more of this firm's valuable time

squandered? No, thank you. It would be an impropriety. I'll take my chances.

Pay attention.

City Attorney Dana Romney? That's me.

You're Douglas Brackman. 415 violation.

Let me introduce... Gwen Taylor?

I used to see you hovering around the Law Review office.

Always thought you had great legs.

Thanks. You went to Loyola? Just graduated.

How long you been with the city attorney's office?

This is my first case. They gave it to me because it's a slam dunk.

Young man, pardon me. Pardon you.

Wish I could.

I would hardly call my case a slam dunk. I was falsely arrested while headed for

my wedding.

I have a gold shield cop with no history of force who says you used profanity,

spit in his face. I was exercising my right to free speech. Is that why you're

persecuting me while 80 % of looting -related charges have been dropped?

Police don't want you dropped.

I'll tell you what, Brackman.

Thanksgiving's just around the corner, right?

You already spent time in the slam. I'll recommend the judge give you time

served if you plead guilty.

I'd rather be vivisected with a rusty church key. Now, you listen to me,

You're talking with an experienced litigator. If you want to avoid

yourself in court, I suggest you drop the charges.

Mr. Brackman, I've waited years to say this.

I'll see you in court.

Let's grab a drink sometime. The hell she will.

Well, I...

Stuart? Hi.

What are you doing?

I'm looking at the wires and gears. They make the bed move, see?

Stuart, the car is parked out front.

Let's finish packing your suitcase.

Are you taking me home?

Uh -huh. Remember, we talked about this.

I don't want to finish packing right now.

Anne?

Hello, Stuart.

I'm busy.

Whenever Stuart feels threatened or scared, the pattern is the same.

Regression, inappropriate, even childish behavior.

I thought his recovery would be quicker. He bounced back so fast after his heart

attack. Don't underestimate Stuart's return.

His blood clotting is under control.

Latest MRI shows no new swelling in the medial temporal lobe where your husband

suffered the most brain damage.

He's so unpredictable.

One minute he makes complete sense. The next, gibberish.

And the mood swings and periods of sadness. The area in Stuart's brain

been affected has to do with the storage of information.

A full or even partial recovery could take months.

We don't know how much tissue was actually damaged when he was beaten.

You know, I've been a neurologist half my life.

I've seen miraculous recoveries. Well, he could stay this way forever.

Have patience, Ed.

Try again.

Felicia Holiday lived in the upstairs apartment.

She had borrowed 300 bucks from me and never paid me back, so I went to

This would be February 3rd, 1959, the night of the murder.

That's right. She claimed that she was broke, so I suggested an alternative

method for settling the debt.

How?

Oral sex.

Felicia told me to leave, but I wasn't about to leave until I got paid back,

way or another.

I started to kiss her, and she grabbed a pair of scissors.

That's when I...

Went for her throat. She was wearing a big necklace, and I started to twist it

to make her drop the scissors, but she wouldn't let go.

I didn't mean to kill her.

Mr. Tice, the police never found that necklace you claim to have used to

strangle Felicia Holliday. Can you describe it?

It was a thick silver chain with a cluster of heavy

metal hearts on the front.

I dropped the necklace down a sewer grate. I was worried about my

Your Honor, I'd like to offer into evidence the affidavit of Felicia

mother, taken last week, confirming the victim owned a necklace matching the

description given by Mr. Tice. It was a family heirloom, missing from the

victim's effects after her death.

Any objection?

No. Additionally, it is stipulated that none of the documents filed in

connection with Miss Holliday's death contain any mention of this necklace.

What's more, the width of the necklace, as described by the witness, conforms to

the bruise on the victim's neck.

Stipulated. Mr. Tice, what prompts you to confess at this time?

My doctor says I have less than a year to live.

Stomach cancer.

That made me take a hard look at my choices, my mistakes.

I know I can't give Frank Osgood back the last 33 years,

but I want him to have his freedom for whatever time he has got left.

Thank you.

Nothing further.

Court will take a brief recess.

Yeah, it's been pretty fast up there.

Like I told you, Frank, it's an uphill push.

Your first trial, you were presumed innocent.

This time it's the other way around.

Then my coming to see you is beside the point? I have been approached by your

opponent, Mr. Ellis, but I haven't promised him my endorsement.

That's what you mean?

Then you'll still consider endorsing me?

despite our past differences.

But I need your support in return.

I've been impressed by your leadership, enabling merchants to rebuild faster.

Best way for this community to recover its dignity is to continue mobilizing

cleanup efforts.

Open stores, help to get people working again.

That's true. However, you've excluded certain businesses.

Liquor outlets, for instance.

I believe we should encourage owners to redirect their efforts in a more

positive way. Of course. But I assume if I gave you my endorsement, you'd help

me protect those store owners who want to open their doors again.

When I took this office, I promised myself I would act according to my

conscience. The constituents don't give a damn about your conscience. They want

your help. By discriminating against liquor stores burned during the riots,

don't you think you're punishing those merchants twice?

Rethink your position on this.

Something to consider.

All rise.

Case number 62589, People v. Brackman, the Honorable Janice L. Neiman

Be seated.

Mr. Romney, present your first witness. The people call Mary Hennepin to the

stand? You've got to be kidding.

Your Honor, move to find Mary Hennepin, an unfit witness.

On what grounds, Count?

Yesterday, this woman solicited a bribe in return for testifying on my behalf.

Did a conversation take place between you and Mr. Brackman? Yes, he invited me

to his office and tried to bribe me.

Liar. Mr. Brackman, go on, please.

Well, he offered to pay me $1 ,000 to change my story and testify for him.

Lawyer! Counselor, as an officer of the court, you are obligated to report such

things to the city attorney immediately.

Your Honor, may I address the court? I'm Gwen Taylor, Mr. Brackman's intern. I

can attest to his version of the alleged bribe.

Alleged? Mr. Brackman, I'm denying your motion. Ms. Hennepin may testify.

Maybe then we'll get to the bottom of this.

Your Honor, in that case, I request a recess so I can prepare to question the

witness.

We'll reconvene tomorrow morning.

Courts adjourned.

Wow.

This is our home.

Yours, mine, and the bank's.

We live here with our son.

I forgot his name again.

Matthew. Why can't I remember that? It's a nice name.

Matthew. I like the color of the walls.

You hated this color. We had a huge argument at the paint store.

It's me.

Who are these people?

That's Matthew, and that's your daughter, Sarah. She's away at school,

that's me.

I know you.

I'm your wife. I know.

Where were they taken?

That's our backyard. That was my birthday party.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Stuart, do you really know that I'm your wife?

Yeah. Welcome home.

Mr. Tice, what's your relationship with Mr. Osgood? We were neighbors when he

lived with Felicia. That isn't the only time you were neighbors, was it?

I'm referring to your 1982 fraud conviction. You served nine months in

was in for eight months.

You and Mr. Osgood labored on the same work detail, didn't you? We hardly

and we never talked about Felicia. Yet the only proof you offer to back up your

confession... is a description of a necklace which may or may not be the

weapon. Is the reason you're able to describe this necklace because Frank

described it to you?

Objection. Asked and answered.

Sustained. Are you expecting the court to believe that you worked alongside an

old neighbor and never... I avoided Frank Osgood.

And if he remembered me, he never showed it.

Your illness must be saddling your family with a sizable debt.

Has Mr. Osgood offered to help you financially if you help him?

Objection. Assuming fact, not in evidence?

I'll allow it. Osgood never offered me a thing. Mr. Tice, when you were on trial

for fraud, did you ever lie under oath?

Yes, but I'm telling the truth now.

I killed Felicia Holiday.

I swear on my life.

That's not saying a lot, Mr. Tice.

Objection. Withdrawn. Nothing further.

Yep.

Settling in?

Ruby, I want more to do than just write a pellet brief.

I thought you should start back slowly.

Well, I appreciate your concern, but I want a full case load, not the victim's

discount.

Okay.

The asset forfeiture unit is bogged down. I'll send you the file.

Good.

Zoe, I want you to know that I do...

Feel somewhat responsible for what happened. You were in a vulnerable place

during the Meacham trial.

Ruby, you and I both know you advised me to perjure myself.

But the decision was mine. You're not responsible for what I said on the

stand.

I'm not blaming you because I got shot.

Then we'll be able to get past this.

We have to, don't we?

Hey, Tom.

Got a moment? Sure, Leland.

What's up?

How was your interview?

It was good, I think.

Thanks for asking.

And Leland, I know that we're shorthanded around here. I'm just... I'm

feeling restless.

I wonder what it might be like working at the DA's office, you know? Truth and

justice and the American way.

Well, for what it's worth, lately I empathize with your restlessness.

Tom. Hey.

Leland. I'm glad I caught you.

What is it, Daniel? I'm late.

Tomorrow I'm calling you as a witness.

What exactly do you hope to accomplish, putting me on the stand?

Questions have cropped up about how you prosecuted the case.

What questions? I can't discuss the details with you.

If you'd like, speak to the prosecutor. I've already apprised her.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Osgood, where were you the night Felicia Holliday was killed?

Lone in my picoefficiency.

Blitzed out of my brain.

I was a wreck.

Felicia and I had stopped seeing each other a few weeks before.

And you still had feelings for her? She was the only woman I ever loved.

Of course, in prison, my opportunities have been limited.

At any time, did you discuss Felicia's murder with Mr. Tice?

No, I barely remember him at the apartments. Not at all at Lompoc.

And Mr. Osgood, over the 33 years since your arrest, have you steadfastly

maintained your innocence?

At the time, the DA offered me seven years if I'd plead to manslaughter, but

wouldn't take it. Two years ago, the parole board said they wouldn't let me

because I would show remorse.

I can't show remorse for something I didn't do.

Thank you.

Mr. Osgood, you had a history of physically abusing Felicia Holiday.

In fact, three months before she was murdered, you were arrested for

her, weren't you?

She called the cops, yeah. Isn't it true you said to the arresting officer, I'll

kill her for this?

Yeah, but I never... And weren't you identified by two eyewitnesses as the

they saw running from Miss Holiday's apartment the night she was murdered?

They were mistaken.

Thank you.

Nothing further.

It was horrible. The police were risking their lives while this man screamed

threats and obscenities. Oh, the officers tried reasoning, but he just

taunting them.

And is the man you saw presently in our midst?

Presently in our midst? That's the man.

Let the record show Miss Hennepin has identified the defendant, Douglas P.

Brackman.

Thank you, ma 'am.

Your witness.

Watch this.

Miss Hennepin.

Had you been drinking on the night in question?

I don't drink. Not even a little creme de menthe now and then? Objection.

Leading the witness.

Witness will answer. I hadn't sipped any that night.

How many people were in the parking lot during the arrest?

Twenty, maybe thirty. You're not sure?

Objection. Irrelevant.

Overruled. Twenty -five people. And you're absolutely certain it was me you

among that crowd at dusk from across the street? Objection. Badgering. Oh, shut

up. Counselors, that's enough.

Miss Hennepin, if you would answer that question, please. It was Mr. Brackman I

saw. His bald head was shining like a beacon.

Your Honor, it's time for my medication, may I? Your Honor, this is an obvious

ploy to gain sympathy.

Ma 'am, you go right ahead.

Miss Hennepin, were you taking medication on the night in question?

Yes, primadol. For what ailment, may I ask?

Change of life?

Isn't it true that the menopausal condition can cause hot flashes, wild

swings, irrational outbursts, symptoms that can distort a woman's perception?

Objection. Speculation. You're also insulting half the population, Mr.

I use the same prescription. And believe it or not, I experience neither

irrational outbursts nor misperception.

Your Honor, I meant no disrespect.

Mr. Brackman, any further legitimate questions for the witness?

Okay, run that by me again. I'm having Jeff rewrite my proposal.

I'm taking out the sanctions against the liquor stores.

That's not going to look good. There's a lot of resistance from community

leaders. I need Cook's support. You said that yourself. It's the only way we can

get it. How do you feel about the latest poll?

I'd like to make a brief statement before answering any questions.

I'm here to tell you that South Central is growing strong again.

You know, not far across town, there are vacant lots.

Scars, not from our most recent unrest.

but from the Watts riot nearly three decades ago.

I will not allow this neglect to continue. It's a waste, it is a shame,

going to have to stop.

Remember how you changed your stand on the licensing of liquor stores?

Many small businesses rely on alcohol sales to maintain their profit margin,

thereby allowing them to sell milk and bread at a reasonable cost. Are you

surprised by Councilman Cook's endorsement?

Should I be? Now that he's supporting Ellis, do you consider yourself the

underdog?

The councilman's endorsement is his business.

Look, I'm not here to maintain a status quo. We need to shake things up.

We need to wake up.

Who

are

you? How did you get in here?

Jane, thanks, Dec.

I saw your name on the door. It wasn't locked.

What can I do for you?

The woman in Mrs. Thomas' office said I should see you about my asset forfeiture

case.

Why are you prosecuting me?

I'm not a drug dealer.

My son Michael made a terrible mistake. I'm not saying that he shouldn't be held

accountable.

But I wasn't charged with a crime. How can you take away my home?

Mrs. Sangstack, if drugs were found on your property, we can seize your house.

That's the law. But I didn't know he must have been doing this after school,

before I got home from work.

According to this affidavit, an informant said you were present.

According to this affidavit and that report and this informant, take your

out of that file and listen.

Mrs. Sangstack, you should really talk with your lawyer. I spent 20 years

the mortgage.

Most of my money is in that house.

I drive an 82 Civic with a bad clutch, and ever since you took away my home, me

and my 8 -year -old have been living in it.

Ann?

Ann?

What is it, Stuart?

How does this work?

How does what work? This.

It's Chinese checkers.

Doesn't work like the checkers I had at the hospital.

Don't let him put any marbles in his mouth.

What's your name?

Beth, we do.

Right. Sorry.

Mr. McKenzie, in 1959, as deputy district attorney, you successfully

Frank Osgood for the murder of Felicia Holliday. Is that correct?

Yes. This note was found in your files on the Holliday investigation.

Do you recognize the handwriting?

It appears to be my own. For the record, the note is dated September 4th, 1959,

one month before Frank Osgood's murder trial.

Would you please read the note aloud?

5 .30 p .m. Call from Frank Yates, probation officer.

Prisoner in custody claims he saw a man leave Holiday Apartment on night of

murder, not Osgood.

And below is the single word, unreliable. It's underlined twice.

Did you tell Mr. Osgood's lawyer about this potential eyewitness?

As I recall, the probation officer who passed this information on to me

cautioned that the prisoner had not been credible in the past, as underscored

here. Is it possible you determined the informant was unreliable and dependent

at the probation officer's assessment?

All that. The conversation took place over 30 years ago. To the best of my

recollection, I was told the informant was unreliable.

Did you make any attempt whatsoever to track down this witness?

No. And by not giving this information to Mr. Osgood's attorney, didn't you

deprive him of the chance to seek out this witness?

It's true. I didn't pass it on. But otherwise, I have no idea. Isn't it

if someone had tracked down this witness, now lost forever?

He might have identified Philip Tithe as the man seen running from Felicia

Holliday's apartment. I suppose it's within the realm of possibility.

Thank you.

Your witness.

Mr. McKenzie, in 1959, when you were a prosecutor, the rules governing

disclosure of evidence were less rigid than today, correct?

That's correct.

You had no legal obligation to turn over information that appeared unreliable,

did you? No.

And rumors from a prisoner attempting to barter early release are hardly

convincing, particularly when that prisoner has a history of being

Nothing more.

Redirect.

The legal obligation aside, didn't you have a moral obligation

to turn over evidence suggesting Mr. Osgood might be innocent?

Objection, irrelevant.

Overruled. I'd like Mr. McKenzie to answer.

Didn't you have a moral obligation?

To tell Mr. Osgood's lawyer about this third witness.

Perhaps.

You set me up.

You never had any intention of giving me your endorsement.

I consider supporting you.

But I decided the 16th District would be better served by Ellis.

Why?

Honestly?

You grew up in Privilege, UCLA, Harvard.

Now, what does the editor of the Law Review know about the streets of South

Central? Ellis fought his way up. He knows the problems firsthand.

He's someone I can work with, find practical solutions.

Give us a minute, please.

I'd love to know what kind of deal you offered Ellis.

Oh, don't be so sanctimonious. You were pretty quick to make a deal yourself.

So you don't think I'm the best man?

It's not about who's best.

It's about getting into office.

Frankly, I don't think you're going to win.

Excuse me.

In the matter of the people versus Douglas Brackman, violation of Penal

415, disturbing the peace... I find the defendant guilty as charged.

Oh, Your Honor, the people asked that Mr. Brackman receive the maximum

of 90 days in the county jail. Over my dead body, Your Honor, I protest.

Protest all you want, Mr. Brackman.

Your conduct when placed under arrest was disgraceful. As an officer of this

court, you're expected to set an example by showing respect for law enforcement.

And since you failed to do so, I'm making an example out of you. Sentencing

be Monday.

Bailiff, take Mr. Brackman into custody. Hurry back to the office. Get Leland on

top of this and Mulaney. For God's sake, get Benny. Anyone.

Glenn. Glenn, come meet my folks.

It's okay, Stuart.

Everything's going to be all right, I promise.

We will all come to order.

Be seated.

Although I'm unable to dismiss Mr. Tifer's confession entirely, it comes

surrounded by doubts, unsupported by physical proof, so that it's impossible

believe with any degree of certainty.

Therefore, the petitioner's request for a new trial is denied.

He's innocent.

Damn it! Mr. Tice, sit down. How can you do this?

Philip, don't do this. Mr. Morales, get control of your witness. I confess.

What more do you want me to do?

Bailiff, remove him. This isn't fair.

One innocent person has died already.

Isn't that enough?

The man is innocent.

I found this in your bottom drawer.

I hope you don't mind.

It's a gift from my ex.

How bad do you think Cook's hurt me?

They disposed of you and Ellis under dead heat.

Sorry about your losing the endorsement, but how was my speech? Did the

Reaganomics joke, did it get a laugh?

I didn't use it.

Why not?

Jeff.

Don't let the door hit you in the ass.

Jonathan, just because you got sandbagged doesn't mean you have to give

good fight.

If you want, I can have Jeff do some opposition research.

Euphemism for digging up dirt.

Ellis has momentum. We have to drop him in his tracks. That means change our

tactics.

Go on the offense.

No, no.

You want to win?

Who do you want to lose?

All right.

Let's go after Alice.

See what Jeff can come up with.

Hey there, Benny.

We got another postcard from Arnie.

Roxanne, another postcard from Arnie.

You know... Going to find yourself is one thing, but if Arnie doesn't get

he's going to find himself unemployed.

Jesus.

Close.

Arnie?

Oh, you rocks.

Benny. I know.

You've lost weight?

Yeah, I started a macro diet in the western Antilles. Five months, guys,

traveling the globe, I saw it all.

The Brazilian rainforest, the Himalaya Mountains, the Sahara Desert.

I've always wanted to visit Egypt.

The pyramids, the Sphinx. What was it like?

A little too much chlorine at the Cairo Hilton, but rocks.

You would have loved this spot, the Yak and Yeti. You never left the hotels?

Didn't you? five months away teach you anything?

No.

Of course I left the hotels.

This is a new dawn, a new day.

A new me.

I've heard this before.

Well, you wait and see, Rox.

I've changed.

By the way, have you been starting my car?

After two weeks, I disconnected the battery.

Rox, you know that screws up the alarm.

So I am looking at this woman.

And I think she's telling me the truth.

But a sworn affidavit says that she knew her son was selling cocaine in the

house.

She might even be selling coke herself.

Well, let the jury decide who's telling the truth.

She's living in her car, Tommy.

All I'm saying is that maybe my time is better served going after serious

criminals instead of single mothers of small -time dealers.

Talk to Ruby. Convince her. Right, and reaffirm her suspicions that I've gone

soft, that I can't handle this anymore.

Ow, ow.

You have gone soft.

I don't know.

Maybe I've been avoiding going back because I don't want to go back.

I mean, why should I?

Upholding the law, remember?

Getting the bad guys.

Thank you, corporate lawyer.

All your rah -rah -ing about moving to the DA's office, hop on over.

Next week, soon enough.

Are you serious?

I'm feeling kind of bad about jumping ship.

Looks like Mackenzie Brackman is unraveling. That's not your problem.

In that case, I feel great.

I'm so happy for you. Yeah, I'm happy for me, too.

I'm getting happier.

Car won't start?

I owe you an apology.

Me first.

You heard the judge. He found your non -disclosure of a witness acceptable.

Given the code in 1959.

To dismiss a possible witness without even talking to him is arrogant.

A hotshot working in the DA's office about to make his career.

Leland, you believed in your case.

Fought hard for a conviction. At worst...

You made an error in judgment. This case launched my career, put me in private

practice.

The thought that my error may have cost a man a life of freedom is almost too

staggering to bear.

Good night, Dan.