1 00:00:02,280 --> 00:00:03,680 Previously on L .A. Law. 2 00:00:04,920 --> 00:00:08,290 If you don't give me a wet one right now, I'm going to be forced to use 3 00:00:09,980 --> 00:00:14,960 Would you consider moving in with me? 4 00:00:15,180 --> 00:00:16,580 Can I just visit for now? 5 00:00:16,980 --> 00:00:18,540 Would you like to see my shower? 6 00:00:19,700 --> 00:00:22,880 I'm getting married in three weeks. His name is Kevin Crenshaw. 7 00:00:23,960 --> 00:00:25,010 Kevin. 8 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:28,330 Meet Michael Cusack. He's with the Trial Lawyers Association. 9 00:00:28,400 --> 00:00:29,900 What were you trying to prove? 10 00:00:30,240 --> 00:00:33,670 That you could get back at me by trying to humiliate a decent good man. 11 00:00:36,020 --> 00:00:37,100 Thank you, Mickey. 12 00:00:37,940 --> 00:00:39,460 So much for tax shelters. 13 00:00:40,200 --> 00:00:42,380 Moving along to cases pending. 14 00:00:42,980 --> 00:00:44,820 Arnold, Lewis versus Lewis. 15 00:00:45,260 --> 00:00:47,760 Settled. Jenkins versus Jenkins. 16 00:00:48,260 --> 00:00:50,800 Settling. Harper versus Ditto. 17 00:00:51,180 --> 00:00:56,739 Settling. Yamato versus Ditto. Settling. Ditto versus Ditto. Settling. All the 18 00:00:56,740 --> 00:00:57,790 Dittos are settling. 19 00:00:57,820 --> 00:00:59,500 Sounds like things are going well. 20 00:00:59,720 --> 00:01:01,040 No, not going well. 21 00:01:01,900 --> 00:01:02,950 You see this finger? 22 00:01:03,400 --> 00:01:04,900 You want to know how I did this? 23 00:01:04,920 --> 00:01:09,419 An image springs to mind. I jammed it, sweating out my career frustrations on a 24 00:01:09,420 --> 00:01:10,470 basketball court. 25 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:12,340 Arnold, if you'd like to talk later. 26 00:01:12,341 --> 00:01:15,879 Oh, thank you, Leland, but a little pep talk isn't going to do it. I have a new 27 00:01:15,880 --> 00:01:19,659 client coming in, a movie writer -producer, and I want to solicit her 28 00:01:19,660 --> 00:01:20,859 entertainment business. 29 00:01:20,860 --> 00:01:24,779 Arnold, we've been over this territory before. We're not set up to handle 30 00:01:24,780 --> 00:01:25,980 entertainment law here. 31 00:01:26,200 --> 00:01:27,250 But we should be. 32 00:01:27,251 --> 00:01:30,339 We'll take this up at our partners' meeting. 33 00:01:30,340 --> 00:01:31,700 Leland, this is 1986. 34 00:01:32,320 --> 00:01:33,370 Next. 35 00:01:33,660 --> 00:01:34,710 Moving along. 36 00:01:35,160 --> 00:01:36,240 Tony's Toys. 37 00:01:36,241 --> 00:01:40,139 Unfriendly takeover bid by Bennington Industries against my client's toy 38 00:01:40,140 --> 00:01:41,319 manufacturing company. 39 00:01:41,320 --> 00:01:45,099 I assume you'll be able to negotiate some cushy golden parachutes for your 40 00:01:45,100 --> 00:01:48,350 client? Mr. Covelli doesn't want money or a management contract. 41 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:49,920 Oh, what would he like? 42 00:01:50,160 --> 00:01:51,500 Sex? Drugs? 43 00:01:52,060 --> 00:01:54,440 What he would like is to keep his company. 44 00:01:54,441 --> 00:01:58,689 He builds it from the ground up. And he knows every worker there. It would kill 45 00:01:58,690 --> 00:02:01,520 him to see it raped and pillaged by corporate marauders. 46 00:02:01,650 --> 00:02:02,700 Ah, Miss Kelsey. 47 00:02:03,290 --> 00:02:04,670 Tilting at windmills again. 48 00:02:05,370 --> 00:02:09,888 And here I was under the impression that you actually wanted to be a partner in 49 00:02:09,889 --> 00:02:10,939 this firm. 50 00:02:11,550 --> 00:02:13,170 Assuming I've invited, Douglas. 51 00:02:13,171 --> 00:02:14,529 I do. 52 00:02:14,530 --> 00:02:17,530 I'll try and remember that when we vote later this week. 53 00:02:18,530 --> 00:02:20,850 Now, for a little comic relief. 54 00:02:21,770 --> 00:02:27,679 Michael. Where do we stand on Harry Finneman's suit to be stuffed and 55 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:28,599 his backyard? 56 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:33,019 For your information, Harry Finneman is suing for his basic constitutional right 57 00:02:33,020 --> 00:02:34,700 to be left alone by the government. 58 00:02:34,701 --> 00:02:37,859 Is this the guy that wants to be freeze -dried when he croaks? Yeah, Mike, did 59 00:02:37,860 --> 00:02:40,779 you ever see what Roy Rogers did with Trigger? Yeah, but Trigger was hairy. 60 00:02:40,780 --> 00:02:44,139 Isn't Mr. Finneman going to wind up all wrinkled like a dried -up apricot? What 61 00:02:44,140 --> 00:02:45,400 do they do about the eyes? 62 00:02:45,401 --> 00:02:47,859 Glass? I believe that's what they did for Trigger. 63 00:02:47,860 --> 00:02:50,080 You might think this is a joke, folks. 64 00:02:50,081 --> 00:02:54,039 But as a constitutional matter, it bothers the hell out of me to have the 65 00:02:54,040 --> 00:02:57,859 government intruding not only into the bedrooms of consenting adult citizens, 66 00:02:57,860 --> 00:03:00,460 but also, God forbid, into the graves of dead ones. 67 00:03:02,260 --> 00:03:03,310 I'm leaving. 68 00:03:05,840 --> 00:03:08,540 Well, so much for comic relief. 69 00:04:52,010 --> 00:04:55,140 I've never felt vindictive towards any of my husbands before. 70 00:04:55,590 --> 00:04:56,690 But this is different. 71 00:04:57,170 --> 00:05:01,110 I really want, badly want, Mitchell to suffer. 72 00:05:01,530 --> 00:05:04,030 Which is why Cammie Myers insisted I come to you. 73 00:05:04,031 --> 00:05:09,089 Feelings are perfectly understandable, Hillary. Your husband leaves you for 74 00:05:09,090 --> 00:05:10,869 another woman. No, no, no, no, please. 75 00:05:10,870 --> 00:05:12,550 He messes with some starlet. 76 00:05:13,090 --> 00:05:14,140 No big deal. 77 00:05:15,110 --> 00:05:16,570 But he messes with me. 78 00:05:16,790 --> 00:05:19,690 He has me rewritten and taken off the movie. 79 00:05:20,190 --> 00:05:21,890 That. For that. 80 00:05:22,990 --> 00:05:24,090 He's going to suffer. 81 00:05:24,330 --> 00:05:27,410 Well, he who suffers most suffers in the pocketbook. 82 00:05:30,830 --> 00:05:36,070 I wonder why Cammy Myers didn't tell me how incredible looking you are. 83 00:05:36,710 --> 00:05:37,760 Or me, you. 84 00:05:38,650 --> 00:05:40,170 She must be hot for you. 85 00:05:40,830 --> 00:05:43,330 I bet all of your clients are. 86 00:05:43,750 --> 00:05:45,330 Is that how you hurt your hand? 87 00:05:46,270 --> 00:05:47,390 Fighting them off? 88 00:05:48,510 --> 00:05:50,950 No, actually, I was... Playing basketball. 89 00:05:52,050 --> 00:05:54,070 I bet you have talented hands. 90 00:05:54,890 --> 00:05:58,190 You're so long and tapered. And that love line. 91 00:05:58,650 --> 00:06:00,230 It's very thick, isn't it? 92 00:06:02,050 --> 00:06:03,100 Arnie? 93 00:06:03,490 --> 00:06:07,830 What? Maybe you'd like to run through the schedule of community assets now? 94 00:06:08,290 --> 00:06:10,700 You do have another appointment in ten minutes. 95 00:06:12,130 --> 00:06:13,270 Business intrudes. 96 00:06:15,930 --> 00:06:18,790 Well, it's all here. 97 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:22,460 Stocks, bonds, bank accounts, the house, cars. 98 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:25,550 Nothing very tricky except for the two movies. 99 00:06:26,880 --> 00:06:29,940 You mean Galaxy and Rosebush both due out this month. 100 00:06:30,640 --> 00:06:31,940 You follow the industry. 101 00:06:35,820 --> 00:06:38,960 Galaxy, first draft screenplay written by you. 102 00:06:39,380 --> 00:06:42,600 Totally rewritten by a no -talent studio hack. 103 00:06:42,940 --> 00:06:44,920 And directed by your husband, Mitchell. 104 00:06:45,380 --> 00:06:48,920 Originally budgeted at 12 million, rumored to have gone 10 over. 105 00:06:49,680 --> 00:06:51,400 More like 13 over. 106 00:06:51,401 --> 00:06:56,039 And then there's Rosebush, written and produced by you, brought in for just 107 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:58,880 3 million, a sensitive love story. 108 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:02,220 Beautifully observed, I'm sure. 109 00:07:02,420 --> 00:07:03,470 I'm proud of it. 110 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:05,460 But will it make money? 111 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:07,460 Will the 13 -year -olds like it? 112 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:08,890 Probably not. 113 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:12,280 So then common wisdom would dictate... 114 00:07:12,281 --> 00:07:15,779 that if we want to hurt Mitchell financially, we should get you as big a 115 00:07:15,780 --> 00:07:18,200 of galaxy as possible and as little of Rosebush. 116 00:07:18,440 --> 00:07:20,320 I was afraid that you'd say that. 117 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:25,199 Except that a movie that costs $25 million has to make at least $75 million 118 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:26,580 before it goes into profits. 119 00:07:26,600 --> 00:07:27,860 What are the odds of that? 120 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:32,280 Now, on the other hand, a movie that costs only three has to make nine. 121 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:37,559 So, throwing ancillary rights into the pot, all you need is a half -decent 122 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:38,610 domestic take. 123 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:40,010 You're in the black. 124 00:07:40,330 --> 00:07:43,929 If you're saying that I can keep Rosebush and still punish Mitchell, I 125 00:07:43,930 --> 00:07:44,980 in love. 126 00:07:44,981 --> 00:07:46,149 Serious love. 127 00:07:46,150 --> 00:07:47,409 Do you have them on cassette? 128 00:07:47,410 --> 00:07:48,460 Mm -hmm. 129 00:07:48,461 --> 00:07:52,069 I'm going to send a messenger to pick them up. I want to take a look at them 130 00:07:52,070 --> 00:07:56,569 myself. Then we'll get together again, give them my thoughts, and we will plan 131 00:07:56,570 --> 00:07:57,449 our strategy. 132 00:07:57,450 --> 00:07:58,349 Sound okay? 133 00:07:58,350 --> 00:07:59,389 I can't wait. 134 00:07:59,390 --> 00:08:02,940 Be sure to give Roxanne your parking ticket. She'll be happy to stamp it. 135 00:08:05,190 --> 00:08:06,240 Gentlemen, please. 136 00:08:06,930 --> 00:08:08,610 It's when the press gets wind of it. 137 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:12,050 Isn't there some way to make this thing go away? 138 00:08:12,051 --> 00:08:15,939 Not my fault, Your Honor. California Health and Safety Code, Division 7, Dead 139 00:08:15,940 --> 00:08:17,640 Bodies, Section 7054. 140 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:22,499 Any person who deposits or disposes of any human remains, except in a cemetery 141 00:08:22,500 --> 00:08:26,839 or by cremation, is guilty of a misdemeanor. A statute which exceeds 142 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:30,179 police powers, which is why we are asking for an accelerated trial in this 143 00:08:30,180 --> 00:08:31,560 declaratory relief action. 144 00:08:31,580 --> 00:08:35,760 Mr. Cusack, are you too young to remember candid camera? 145 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:38,410 No, Your Honor. 146 00:08:38,730 --> 00:08:40,590 Alan Funt isn't behind the curtain. 147 00:08:42,150 --> 00:08:43,470 I'm afraid not, Your Honor. 148 00:08:45,610 --> 00:08:48,030 Well, let's get on with the show. 149 00:08:48,890 --> 00:08:53,969 One last question, Dr. Penrod. In your expert opinion, does a dead body pose 150 00:08:53,970 --> 00:08:57,460 potential health hazards to the general populace? Yes, definitely. 151 00:08:57,461 --> 00:08:59,589 Is there any way to eliminate such hazards? 152 00:08:59,590 --> 00:09:02,110 Yes, burial and or cremation of the body. 153 00:09:02,450 --> 00:09:03,500 Thank you. 154 00:09:06,770 --> 00:09:07,890 Dr. Penrod. 155 00:09:09,070 --> 00:09:12,609 Do you know of any other method of dealing with a dead body that would 156 00:09:12,610 --> 00:09:15,790 same ends? Not that I'm aware of. What about mummification? 157 00:09:16,170 --> 00:09:18,070 The Egyptians seem to do just fine. 158 00:09:18,310 --> 00:09:20,900 I truthfully don't know much about mummification. 159 00:09:20,901 --> 00:09:21,669 I see. 160 00:09:21,670 --> 00:09:23,970 What about jator? 161 00:09:24,830 --> 00:09:29,289 I'm not familiar with it. A Tibetan and Mongolian practice in which the body is 162 00:09:29,290 --> 00:09:31,290 left out to be eaten by birds. 163 00:09:31,750 --> 00:09:35,589 I'm a pathologist, Mr. Cusack. I really don't know much about that, though it 164 00:09:35,590 --> 00:09:37,170 sounds pretty morbid. 165 00:09:37,500 --> 00:09:42,279 Well, actually, to a Mongolian, our practice of embalming and burial would 166 00:09:42,280 --> 00:09:44,990 morbid. Objection. This is an argument, not a question. 167 00:09:45,160 --> 00:09:49,160 Sustained. Please try to save your argument for later, Mr. Cusack. 168 00:09:50,180 --> 00:09:56,860 Dr. Penrod, do you know of any health hazards associated with freeze -drying? 169 00:09:57,080 --> 00:09:58,580 Again, it's not my field. 170 00:09:58,820 --> 00:10:01,700 So what you're saying is it's a matter of ignorance. 171 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:03,939 Objection. Rephrase the question. 172 00:10:03,940 --> 00:10:06,400 If I could demonstrate to you, Doctor... 173 00:10:06,860 --> 00:10:12,359 that freeze -drying has no potential health or safety hazard to the general 174 00:10:12,360 --> 00:10:16,999 populace, would then your professional opinion be that the practice is no 175 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:19,920 different from burial or cremation? 176 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:26,440 Yes. If you could so persuade me, I'd have to change my opinion. 177 00:10:26,780 --> 00:10:27,830 Thank you. 178 00:10:28,420 --> 00:10:29,540 No further questions. 179 00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:33,900 If we get passed over for partner one more time, that's it. 180 00:10:34,580 --> 00:10:35,630 How's your salad? 181 00:10:35,631 --> 00:10:40,859 If we wait another year, we won't even be marketable anywhere else. I don't 182 00:10:40,860 --> 00:10:43,879 to go anywhere else. And they know it, which is how they get away with keeping 183 00:10:43,880 --> 00:10:45,140 you an associate forever. 184 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:47,180 It's not that terrible, Ann. 185 00:10:47,181 --> 00:10:48,639 It's not like I need the money. 186 00:10:48,640 --> 00:10:51,180 The money is only a symbol of your value. 187 00:10:51,181 --> 00:10:54,939 If they don't make you a partner, it's because in their eyes you are a glob of 188 00:10:54,940 --> 00:10:56,500 spit. Ann, come on. 189 00:10:56,880 --> 00:10:57,930 I'm eating. 190 00:10:58,420 --> 00:11:02,379 I have told Leland in no uncertain terms that if they pass me over again, I'll 191 00:11:02,380 --> 00:11:03,179 go somewhere else. 192 00:11:03,180 --> 00:11:05,100 Pretty serious bluff. I'm not bluffing. 193 00:11:05,400 --> 00:11:06,720 I've made some phone calls. 194 00:11:07,050 --> 00:11:09,280 I'll be packed and out by the end of the month. 195 00:11:12,730 --> 00:11:15,570 If you left, I wouldn't get to spend any time with you. 196 00:11:16,730 --> 00:11:17,780 Damn it, Stuart. 197 00:11:17,781 --> 00:11:20,909 You're doing the same thing with me that you do with the firm. 198 00:11:20,910 --> 00:11:22,350 What, being happy where I am? 199 00:11:22,450 --> 00:11:25,690 Not being secure enough to know your value to them or to me. 200 00:11:27,870 --> 00:11:28,920 Really? 201 00:11:29,290 --> 00:11:32,540 Do you know how long it's been since I've let anyone into my life? 202 00:11:33,190 --> 00:11:36,050 The truth is, and it scares me. 203 00:11:37,390 --> 00:11:39,070 I couldn't picture it without you. 204 00:11:55,670 --> 00:11:56,890 Your Honor, 205 00:11:58,550 --> 00:12:00,350 I move for a continuance at this time. 206 00:12:01,230 --> 00:12:03,510 People object, Your Honor. Just till Friday. 207 00:12:03,730 --> 00:12:05,650 I'm in trial in federal court till then. 208 00:12:07,170 --> 00:12:11,729 Continued until Friday, November... Your Honor, excuse me. I have a problem with 209 00:12:11,730 --> 00:12:17,189 Friday. Would it be too much to ask you to enlighten the court as to the nature 210 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:18,240 of this problem? 211 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:22,330 I'm getting married Friday afternoon in front of Judge Conley. 212 00:12:22,570 --> 00:12:25,030 Well, that's no problem. 213 00:12:25,390 --> 00:12:29,430 I am sure Mr. Maroney would not wish to stand in the way of true love. 214 00:12:30,030 --> 00:12:31,080 Monday's fine. 215 00:12:31,330 --> 00:12:32,380 Fine. 216 00:12:32,650 --> 00:12:34,410 What? No honeymoon? 217 00:12:35,150 --> 00:12:39,570 This is a beautiful thing you do only once, maybe twice in your life. Tops. 218 00:12:39,910 --> 00:12:42,080 Monday will be fine, thank you, Your Honor. 219 00:12:42,750 --> 00:12:45,250 Well, mazel tov. 220 00:12:46,730 --> 00:12:47,930 And we're in recess. 221 00:12:52,010 --> 00:12:54,290 I got your message. 222 00:12:55,050 --> 00:12:56,690 I thought I'd return it in person. 223 00:12:59,150 --> 00:13:02,170 I wanted to talk to you about the other night. 224 00:13:04,110 --> 00:13:05,490 It shouldn't have happened. 225 00:13:05,610 --> 00:13:06,660 I'm sorry. 226 00:13:07,810 --> 00:13:08,860 Don't be sorry. 227 00:13:09,610 --> 00:13:11,230 We both wanted it to happen. 228 00:13:13,490 --> 00:13:16,950 Who knows? Maybe if I'd met you sooner... It's not too late. 229 00:13:17,490 --> 00:13:20,130 Get out of this thing, Gracie. It's not what you want. 230 00:13:20,410 --> 00:13:21,790 We've been over this before. 231 00:13:22,170 --> 00:13:23,670 I don't want to debate it. 232 00:13:24,190 --> 00:13:28,870 I care about you more than anyone else in the world. 233 00:13:32,590 --> 00:13:35,670 If you do, if you really do, be my friend. 234 00:13:37,430 --> 00:13:41,270 And wish me as much happiness in my life as I wish you in yours. 235 00:13:54,730 --> 00:13:56,890 Really? You wanted to see me, Stuart? 236 00:13:57,290 --> 00:13:58,340 Oh, yeah. 237 00:14:02,220 --> 00:14:03,270 What about? 238 00:14:03,440 --> 00:14:07,579 Oh, well, you know, I know that there's a meeting on Thursday to discuss the 239 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:08,840 addition of new partners. 240 00:14:09,120 --> 00:14:10,170 Correct. 241 00:14:10,720 --> 00:14:17,579 Well, I thought that given my tenure with the firm, a partnership 242 00:14:17,580 --> 00:14:19,140 would not be out of the question. 243 00:14:19,760 --> 00:14:22,410 Well, we'll certainly give it a full airing, Stuart. 244 00:14:22,660 --> 00:14:24,340 Thank you, Leland. I appreciate it. 245 00:14:29,540 --> 00:14:30,590 Is that all? 246 00:14:34,139 --> 00:14:39,360 Only that... I hope you'll keep Irving Lewis in mind. 247 00:14:40,840 --> 00:14:42,100 What about Irving Lewis? 248 00:14:43,400 --> 00:14:50,339 Well, you see, if I were to leave the firm, which I don't want to do, I 249 00:14:50,340 --> 00:14:53,770 think Irving might think about taking his business elsewhere, too. 250 00:14:54,480 --> 00:14:55,940 Is that a threat, Stuart? 251 00:14:56,400 --> 00:14:58,600 Oh, God, no, absolutely not, Leland. 252 00:14:59,900 --> 00:15:01,380 Well, yeah. 253 00:15:01,760 --> 00:15:07,599 Technically speaking, it's a threat, but I wouldn't... Oh, Leland, this is 254 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:08,800 really hard for me. 255 00:15:09,900 --> 00:15:11,480 I'm a happy man, basically. 256 00:15:11,900 --> 00:15:14,240 I like my work. I like my colleagues. 257 00:15:14,520 --> 00:15:15,660 So I've noticed. 258 00:15:16,680 --> 00:15:19,920 I don't want to leave. 259 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:25,740 It's just that... I'm getting too old to be an Indian. 260 00:15:27,480 --> 00:15:30,540 I want to be a chief. 261 00:15:32,490 --> 00:15:35,230 Not everyone in the tribe can be a chief, Stuart. 262 00:15:36,210 --> 00:15:39,940 But your desire to be so is duly noted, and we'll take it up at the partners' 263 00:15:40,050 --> 00:15:41,100 meeting. 264 00:15:42,210 --> 00:15:43,260 Thanks. 265 00:15:44,670 --> 00:15:48,849 Look, for whatever it's worth, if it goes against me, I understand your 266 00:15:48,850 --> 00:15:49,900 as one man, one vote. 267 00:15:52,250 --> 00:15:56,250 I really, really hate burdening you with my problems, Lehman. 268 00:15:56,730 --> 00:15:57,780 Thank you, Stuart. 269 00:16:14,680 --> 00:16:17,720 Well? Well, I don't know. Stated a vigorous, forceful case. 270 00:16:19,060 --> 00:16:20,110 And? 271 00:16:20,620 --> 00:16:22,420 I was a complete wimp. 272 00:16:26,341 --> 00:16:28,979 Oh, good morning, Hillary. 273 00:16:28,980 --> 00:16:31,860 Sorry I'm late. Would you like some coffee? No, thank you. 274 00:16:32,160 --> 00:16:33,210 Thank you, Roxanne. 275 00:16:37,820 --> 00:16:40,480 Well? Well, I screened both films. 276 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:41,850 And I agree. 277 00:16:43,180 --> 00:16:44,540 Galaxy is trash. 278 00:16:45,420 --> 00:16:49,999 It's a low -rent rehash of the last half -dozen space adventures. We've seen it 279 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,319 before and we've seen it better. 280 00:16:51,320 --> 00:16:52,370 And mine? 281 00:16:52,420 --> 00:16:54,480 Yours, it's like you. 282 00:16:55,160 --> 00:17:00,880 It's tender, tough -minded, exquisite blend of sensitivity, 283 00:17:01,480 --> 00:17:08,078 street smarts, very keenly observed characters, and a very beautiful sense 284 00:17:08,079 --> 00:17:09,129 time and place. 285 00:17:09,940 --> 00:17:10,990 Really? 286 00:17:11,819 --> 00:17:13,199 You're not just saying that. 287 00:17:13,380 --> 00:17:17,639 Really, I think you've got a potential very important picture. You should be 288 00:17:17,640 --> 00:17:18,690 very proud. 289 00:17:19,859 --> 00:17:20,909 Thank you. 290 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:22,859 I only have one tiny suggestion. 291 00:17:23,359 --> 00:17:25,720 What? Can I ask you a personal question? 292 00:17:26,900 --> 00:17:28,800 Ask. Do you like sex? 293 00:17:30,220 --> 00:17:31,270 What do you think? 294 00:17:32,320 --> 00:17:34,490 I think that's what's missing in your film. 295 00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:37,600 It is not about sex. 296 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:41,020 It is about 14 -year -olds coming of age. 297 00:17:41,530 --> 00:17:45,410 Well, when I was 14, I did not come of age with my clothes on. 298 00:17:45,670 --> 00:17:46,950 I bet you didn't. 299 00:17:47,650 --> 00:17:51,949 You write one more scene without clothes, and you will have every 300 00:17:51,950 --> 00:17:53,000 America lining up. 301 00:17:54,110 --> 00:17:55,160 Trust me. 302 00:17:55,210 --> 00:17:58,810 Five minutes of searching, sensitive, youthful passion. 303 00:17:59,710 --> 00:18:03,509 And this film can cross over from a boutique specialty item to a broad 304 00:18:03,510 --> 00:18:04,560 box office winner. 305 00:18:05,350 --> 00:18:06,400 I would love that. 306 00:18:06,750 --> 00:18:10,630 And if you're willing to accept that one little change... 307 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:14,780 I would personally recommend giving up all interest in Galaxy. 308 00:18:16,010 --> 00:18:17,390 All of it? Sure. 309 00:18:17,391 --> 00:18:21,229 This way there's no mixed emotions. You can openly cheer for his film to be the 310 00:18:21,230 --> 00:18:25,369 catastrophic failure you really want it to be while savoring the pleasure of 311 00:18:25,370 --> 00:18:27,230 your fully -owned box office bonanza. 312 00:18:28,330 --> 00:18:31,570 I really want to believe you. 313 00:18:32,570 --> 00:18:33,650 You can believe this. 314 00:18:34,650 --> 00:18:38,449 I'm willing to bet my fee against two and a half points of your movie that I'm 315 00:18:38,450 --> 00:18:39,500 right. 316 00:18:41,580 --> 00:18:46,239 If I worked my whole life, brick by brick, building myself a beautiful 317 00:18:46,240 --> 00:18:47,800 one could take that away from me. 318 00:18:47,940 --> 00:18:48,990 Am I right? 319 00:18:49,820 --> 00:18:52,060 I didn't say this was fair, Mr. Covelli. 320 00:18:52,400 --> 00:18:53,450 Just legal. 321 00:18:55,380 --> 00:18:56,430 Ann. 322 00:18:56,680 --> 00:18:57,730 Hi. 323 00:18:58,300 --> 00:19:00,460 Anything? They've gone by the book. 324 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:03,260 Great. There must be something. 325 00:19:04,280 --> 00:19:05,330 The poison pill. 326 00:19:05,900 --> 00:19:06,950 I don't think so. 327 00:19:07,100 --> 00:19:08,420 What's a poison pill? 328 00:19:08,970 --> 00:19:12,949 It's a provision which basically issues more shares to the stockholders. It 329 00:19:12,950 --> 00:19:14,849 makes takeover more expensive for them. 330 00:19:14,850 --> 00:19:18,889 Do it. I doubt if it'll stop them. Even if it does, we'd be facing a class 331 00:19:18,890 --> 00:19:19,809 action suit. 332 00:19:19,810 --> 00:19:23,480 Besides which, your directors would never go for it. They'll do what I say. 333 00:19:24,270 --> 00:19:27,580 Have you given any thought to how much a fight like this will cost? 334 00:19:28,050 --> 00:19:29,550 It could break you, Mr. Covelli. 335 00:19:29,810 --> 00:19:32,630 I started with nothing. I'm not afraid to start over. 336 00:19:32,990 --> 00:19:36,830 What I won't do is lie down and play dead while someone sticks a gun in my 337 00:19:37,310 --> 00:19:40,869 We understand your position, Mr. Cavalli, and I promise you, we won't 338 00:19:40,870 --> 00:19:41,920 you. 339 00:19:42,670 --> 00:19:44,790 I went to five lawyers before you. 340 00:19:45,710 --> 00:19:47,170 I got no chance, they say. 341 00:19:47,530 --> 00:19:49,030 Sell out. Everyone told me that. 342 00:19:49,390 --> 00:19:53,930 But you, from the first day I met you, there was a look in your eyes. 343 00:19:53,931 --> 00:19:58,349 All the fat cat lawyers, and you're the first one willing to get her knuckles 344 00:19:58,350 --> 00:20:00,530 bruised. I like you, lady. 345 00:20:00,810 --> 00:20:01,860 You're a fighter. 346 00:20:02,110 --> 00:20:03,230 I like you a lot. 347 00:20:03,231 --> 00:20:09,609 Basically, it's the same technique you use to freeze -dry a flower. 348 00:20:09,610 --> 00:20:12,140 By the way, can you tell which one of these is real? 349 00:20:12,690 --> 00:20:13,740 No, I can't. 350 00:20:13,910 --> 00:20:15,830 It's been freeze -dried for five years. 351 00:20:16,990 --> 00:20:19,100 Would you like to inspect it, Your Honor? 352 00:20:20,070 --> 00:20:24,290 Mr. Eastman, when did you first become acquainted with Harry Finneman? 353 00:20:24,291 --> 00:20:28,369 Three months ago. He came into my lab and asked me if I'd be willing to freeze 354 00:20:28,370 --> 00:20:29,389 -dry him. 355 00:20:29,390 --> 00:20:30,770 After he was dead, of course. 356 00:20:31,150 --> 00:20:32,200 What did you say? 357 00:20:32,470 --> 00:20:35,300 Well, I told him that I couldn't do it, that it's illegal. 358 00:20:35,370 --> 00:20:40,129 Mr. Eastman, would freeze -drawing, Mr. Finnaman, pose a health hazard to the 359 00:20:40,130 --> 00:20:41,630 general populace? Objection. 360 00:20:41,790 --> 00:20:44,080 Speculations. No foundation as to expertise. 361 00:20:44,530 --> 00:20:46,880 I believe I have laid a foundation, Your Honor. 362 00:20:48,170 --> 00:20:50,610 Overruled. No, there'd be no problem. 363 00:20:51,430 --> 00:20:52,570 I have nothing further. 364 00:20:54,490 --> 00:20:55,930 May I approach the witness? 365 00:20:56,510 --> 00:20:57,560 Yes, you may. 366 00:20:57,930 --> 00:21:00,190 With all due respect, Mr. 367 00:21:00,630 --> 00:21:01,680 Eastman... 368 00:21:01,900 --> 00:21:06,599 Freeze -drying a flower is not the same as freeze -drying a person. There's a 369 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,520 big difference, isn't there? True. 370 00:21:09,260 --> 00:21:10,310 Thank you. 371 00:21:10,920 --> 00:21:16,699 Mr. Eastman, is freeze -drying an animal any different than freeze -drying a 372 00:21:16,700 --> 00:21:19,120 person? No. Same thing exactly. 373 00:21:19,560 --> 00:21:23,380 First you take out all the organs, then you take out the eyes and all the fat, 374 00:21:23,560 --> 00:21:27,439 and then you insect -proof it. You inject it with some preservatives, some 375 00:21:27,440 --> 00:21:30,440 antioxidants, then you stuff it and you pose it. 376 00:21:30,880 --> 00:21:35,340 And that's before it ever gets to the dehydrator, where you leave it for, 377 00:21:35,460 --> 00:21:38,360 at Mr. Finneman's weight, four months. 378 00:21:38,361 --> 00:21:42,399 Maybe a little longer, because, you see, the secret is really in the drying. 379 00:21:42,400 --> 00:21:44,640 It's got to be long and slow. Mr. Cusack. 380 00:21:44,940 --> 00:21:49,880 Your Honor, I have just one more question, with your permission. 381 00:21:52,100 --> 00:21:53,150 Thank you. 382 00:21:55,860 --> 00:21:59,300 Mr. Eastman, do you know this dog? 383 00:22:00,210 --> 00:22:06,569 Huddle sure she's been my best friend for 22 years 22 years That's a long time 384 00:22:06,570 --> 00:22:12,189 for a dog to live. Well, she's been freeze -dried for six of them Your honor 385 00:22:12,190 --> 00:22:20,949 It's 386 00:22:20,950 --> 00:22:23,450 not nearly as voluminous as it would appear 387 00:22:24,300 --> 00:22:28,459 Once you review the documentation, I believe the execution can be completed. 388 00:22:28,460 --> 00:22:31,170 That won't be necessary, Mr. Reichman. I'm not signing. 389 00:22:31,880 --> 00:22:33,580 I'm afraid you have no choice. 390 00:22:33,780 --> 00:22:37,559 A poison pill will be adopted and ratified this afternoon, which will 391 00:22:37,560 --> 00:22:40,880 your takeover costs. Pardon me, madam, but let's not bluff. 392 00:22:41,320 --> 00:22:45,880 Now, you can't stop us. We can either do this easy, or we can do it rough. 393 00:22:45,881 --> 00:22:50,159 Your client is attempting to strip Mr. Covelli of a company that he and his 394 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:52,330 family have devoted their entire lives to. 395 00:22:52,810 --> 00:22:56,549 You may win, sir, but it's going to be so difficult, so painful, and so 396 00:22:56,550 --> 00:22:59,990 expensive. Believe me when I tell you that the pain will be yours only. 397 00:23:00,470 --> 00:23:04,830 And as far as the expense is concerned, I eat companies all the time. 398 00:23:05,170 --> 00:23:06,590 Tony's Toys is just a snack. 399 00:23:07,370 --> 00:23:08,420 What you do, Mr. 400 00:23:08,570 --> 00:23:09,620 Stern, is rape. 401 00:23:10,330 --> 00:23:11,950 Then I guess you have two choices. 402 00:23:12,130 --> 00:23:16,290 Fight and get bloodied, or lie back and enjoy it. I don't appreciate that, sir. 403 00:23:16,450 --> 00:23:18,230 Gordon Stern does not rape. 404 00:23:18,490 --> 00:23:19,690 He's not equipped for it. 405 00:23:19,890 --> 00:23:21,810 Oh, a low blow, sir. Don't worry. 406 00:23:21,811 --> 00:23:25,739 I can't hurt it if he don't have it. What's that supposed to mean? Please, 407 00:23:25,740 --> 00:23:26,819 we get on with the business? 408 00:23:26,820 --> 00:23:30,679 I want to find out what the hell he meant by that. What I meant is, if you 409 00:23:30,680 --> 00:23:33,439 cut it in the bedroom, you wouldn't need to do it in the boardroom. 410 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:37,079 Sit down, Mr. Stern. Unless you like it with guys. Is that what you get off on, 411 00:23:37,080 --> 00:23:40,660 Mr. Stern? Shut your mouth. Get out of my face. Hold it. 412 00:23:41,060 --> 00:23:42,110 Sit down. 413 00:23:42,200 --> 00:23:43,440 Hold it. Come on. 414 00:23:43,720 --> 00:23:46,160 Get up. Get up. 415 00:23:47,060 --> 00:23:48,110 Come on. 416 00:23:48,200 --> 00:23:50,280 Get up, you spineless fruit. 417 00:23:50,540 --> 00:23:51,590 I can't. 418 00:23:51,639 --> 00:23:52,689 Mr. 419 00:23:55,220 --> 00:23:56,600 Covelli. I call an ambulance. 420 00:23:56,640 --> 00:23:57,690 Oh, my God. 421 00:24:03,240 --> 00:24:07,560 What's happening? 422 00:24:08,920 --> 00:24:13,739 Criminal assault, Mr. Stern. That's what's happening. He provoked me. If he 423 00:24:13,740 --> 00:24:14,790 dies, manslaughter. 424 00:24:15,080 --> 00:24:17,250 Not to mention the civil suit we're filing. 425 00:24:17,251 --> 00:24:20,559 And since you took that swing as chief executive officer, your big company's on 426 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:21,610 the hook, too. 427 00:24:21,699 --> 00:24:23,989 Tony's Toys is going to eat you alive, mister. 428 00:24:24,020 --> 00:24:25,070 Snack on that. 429 00:24:32,300 --> 00:24:36,260 And as far as I can see, all the assets are community property. 430 00:24:36,540 --> 00:24:40,570 You've already discussed the house, the automobiles. What about the two films? 431 00:24:40,840 --> 00:24:45,439 Well, I'm no expert on show business, Mr. Guild, but what makes sense to me is 432 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:48,380 that we just split the profits, if any, 50 -50. 433 00:24:48,381 --> 00:24:52,179 Actually, seeing as how my client has a more personal connection with Galaxy and 434 00:24:52,180 --> 00:24:55,659 yours with Rosebush, I thought perhaps we'd take the Galaxy profits and you'd 435 00:24:55,660 --> 00:24:56,710 take Rosebush. No. 436 00:24:57,420 --> 00:24:59,220 Even up, you mean. That's ridiculous. 437 00:24:59,221 --> 00:25:00,659 I thought you hated Galaxy. 438 00:25:00,660 --> 00:25:01,710 Galactic garbage. 439 00:25:01,711 --> 00:25:04,259 Garbage? I buried my soul in that picture, lady. 440 00:25:04,260 --> 00:25:06,759 And when the public sees what I put... I've seen you bury your soul, not to 441 00:25:06,760 --> 00:25:09,459 mention everything else. And believe me, it's not a pretty sight. 442 00:25:09,460 --> 00:25:10,510 Oh, you want to speak. 443 00:25:10,511 --> 00:25:12,519 You didn't see her before the nose job. 444 00:25:12,520 --> 00:25:16,319 There was enough left over for two chairs and an ottoman. Very sensitive, 445 00:25:16,320 --> 00:25:17,860 hack. I... 446 00:25:18,160 --> 00:25:20,690 Wonder if I might engage with my client privately. 447 00:25:20,691 --> 00:25:23,319 Certainly. Just watch out for your wallet. 448 00:25:23,320 --> 00:25:24,520 This'll just be a minute. 449 00:25:24,540 --> 00:25:26,890 Well, a minute's about as long as he's good for. 450 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:30,860 How are you going for dinner tonight? 451 00:25:32,520 --> 00:25:34,140 I was planning on having you. 452 00:25:34,580 --> 00:25:35,980 In that case, skip lunch. 453 00:25:39,400 --> 00:25:40,450 How's your finger? 454 00:25:41,740 --> 00:25:42,790 Better. 455 00:25:43,260 --> 00:25:46,810 I've got something for you to put on it that'll make it feel much better. 456 00:25:56,330 --> 00:26:03,209 Mr. Guild, emotions aside, I would be in breach of my fiduciary duty 457 00:26:03,210 --> 00:26:04,790 if I accepted your proposal. 458 00:26:05,170 --> 00:26:11,070 Well, we might be willing to make some further financial concessions. Such as? 459 00:26:11,330 --> 00:26:13,870 Um, the tax -free muni bonds. 460 00:26:14,130 --> 00:26:17,530 Again, Mr. Guild, I know little about this movie stuff. 461 00:26:17,531 --> 00:26:21,739 But the market research indicates the galaxy could earn a hundred million. 462 00:26:21,740 --> 00:26:25,479 More than ten times the potential of Rosebush. Market research is hardly 463 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:28,720 reliable. But what if I were to ignore it and it became a reality? 464 00:26:29,500 --> 00:26:34,659 I might be guilty of malpractice. Give it to him. I don't care if it makes two 465 00:26:34,660 --> 00:26:36,340 billion. It still stinks. 466 00:26:36,820 --> 00:26:40,800 And I want to be free of the stench. You want stench? Take a whiff of Rosebush. 467 00:26:41,220 --> 00:26:42,680 Please, please. 468 00:26:43,680 --> 00:26:45,120 Look, please. 469 00:26:46,060 --> 00:26:50,160 It is my job to effect financial parity in this settlement. 470 00:27:04,900 --> 00:27:07,919 Perhaps if you took... 471 00:27:07,920 --> 00:27:13,120 the house, too. 472 00:27:13,121 --> 00:27:16,659 Even with the art collection and all of its other contents, the value would only 473 00:27:16,660 --> 00:27:20,620 be three to four million. Take it, for God's sake, and let's be done with this. 474 00:27:20,720 --> 00:27:22,100 I will not give away Galaxy. 475 00:27:22,300 --> 00:27:23,360 You'd sue me later. 476 00:27:24,080 --> 00:27:25,160 What else is there? 477 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:27,540 The condo in Aspen. 478 00:27:28,180 --> 00:27:29,560 Ah, you've gone too far. 479 00:27:29,880 --> 00:27:30,930 All right. 480 00:27:32,220 --> 00:27:33,420 We're back to square one. 481 00:27:38,440 --> 00:27:39,820 All right. 482 00:27:40,840 --> 00:27:41,890 The Muny bonds. 483 00:27:42,460 --> 00:27:46,860 The home, its contents, and the condo in Aspen. 484 00:27:47,180 --> 00:27:48,300 Take it or leave it. 485 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:52,250 Done. 486 00:27:53,560 --> 00:27:54,610 Then we have a deal? 487 00:27:59,180 --> 00:28:01,530 I'll messenger the papers over for signature. 488 00:28:13,000 --> 00:28:14,050 We're phenomenal. 489 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:16,220 You were fabulous. 490 00:28:16,221 --> 00:28:20,539 Well, I hope my partners think so. With the deal we've struck, it's going to be 491 00:28:20,540 --> 00:28:21,740 a while before I get paid. 492 00:28:22,080 --> 00:28:24,480 Well, here's a little advance right now. 493 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:32,490 Mr. Gertz. 494 00:28:35,951 --> 00:28:43,639 Aside from being president of the U .S. Association for Funeral Directors and 495 00:28:43,640 --> 00:28:49,320 Mortuaries, you also personally own three funeral parlors, is that correct? 496 00:28:49,321 --> 00:28:50,499 Correct. 497 00:28:50,500 --> 00:28:54,620 Mr. Gertz, the funeral business is pretty lucrative, isn't it? 498 00:28:54,880 --> 00:28:55,930 We do all right. 499 00:28:55,931 --> 00:28:59,159 Well, better than all right, I would think. It's the only business I can 500 00:28:59,160 --> 00:29:01,359 of that we're all going to need sooner or later. 501 00:29:01,360 --> 00:29:02,559 What are you getting at? 502 00:29:02,560 --> 00:29:09,120 Well, if the current laws were to be changed, it could hurt you guys pretty 503 00:29:09,121 --> 00:29:13,719 You know, I'm getting sick and tired of the abuse everyone heaps on the funeral 504 00:29:13,720 --> 00:29:18,199 profession. And my participation here today as a witness for the state has 505 00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:20,079 nothing to do with either business or money. 506 00:29:20,080 --> 00:29:24,199 You still haven't answered my question, Mr. Gertz. If everyone in the world 507 00:29:24,200 --> 00:29:27,199 wanted to be freeze -dried, I could go into freeze -drying, buy up all the 508 00:29:27,200 --> 00:29:32,059 dehydrators, and literally bury the small -timers like Eastman. So what 509 00:29:32,060 --> 00:29:36,859 saying, then, is that aside from the tie to tradition, you really have no 510 00:29:36,860 --> 00:29:38,239 objection to freeze -drying? 511 00:29:38,240 --> 00:29:41,919 Don't twist my words around, young man. I said that's what I could do, but I 512 00:29:41,920 --> 00:29:42,970 never would. 513 00:29:42,971 --> 00:29:46,899 Because as a God -fearing American and the father of three children, I object 514 00:29:46,900 --> 00:29:49,560 freeze -drying as an affront to a decent society. 515 00:29:49,561 --> 00:29:52,859 First it's that man, and maybe it's my next -door neighbor. 516 00:29:52,860 --> 00:29:56,359 I do not want and I will not have my children exposed to something like that. 517 00:29:56,360 --> 00:29:57,680 Well, maybe they should be. 518 00:29:57,681 --> 00:30:00,759 Don't you think maybe it's time that all of us in this country stop trying so 519 00:30:00,760 --> 00:30:02,680 hard to hide from the reality of death? 520 00:30:02,760 --> 00:30:06,699 The reality of death is not freeze -drying, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. 521 00:30:06,700 --> 00:30:07,750 what the Bible says. 522 00:30:07,751 --> 00:30:11,999 And in denying the natural order of the birth and death cycle, freeze -drying is 523 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:14,799 nothing less than an abomination, an offense against God. 524 00:30:14,800 --> 00:30:16,380 And you, sir, are a blasphemer. 525 00:30:16,700 --> 00:30:21,460 How dare you judge me? How about let's take a little recess? 526 00:30:33,779 --> 00:30:36,580 Happy Halloween. 527 00:31:05,160 --> 00:31:07,180 You wanted to see us, Leland? Yeah. 528 00:31:07,820 --> 00:31:08,870 Stuart. 529 00:31:09,020 --> 00:31:10,180 How's Mr. Covelli? 530 00:31:10,620 --> 00:31:11,670 He's out of danger. 531 00:31:11,671 --> 00:31:15,379 Fortunately, as these things go, it was a pretty mild attack. 532 00:31:15,380 --> 00:31:16,640 Well, that's good news. 533 00:31:17,020 --> 00:31:21,659 And in consideration of our agreeing not to file a civil assault suit, Stern has 534 00:31:21,660 --> 00:31:23,950 completely withdrawn his takeover attempt. 535 00:31:24,020 --> 00:31:25,070 That's very nice. 536 00:31:25,620 --> 00:31:27,740 Happy endings are few and far between. 537 00:31:28,800 --> 00:31:31,580 My compliments on your handling of the entire matter. 538 00:31:31,980 --> 00:31:33,030 Thank you. 539 00:31:33,440 --> 00:31:34,490 Please sit down. 540 00:31:36,851 --> 00:31:43,939 I know you've been anxious about the results of our meeting this morning. 541 00:31:43,940 --> 00:31:44,990 Yes, we are. 542 00:31:45,420 --> 00:31:48,760 Well, let me end the suspense with my heartfelt congratulations. 543 00:31:49,580 --> 00:31:54,419 You are both hereby tendered offers of partnership in the firm, and I hope 544 00:31:54,420 --> 00:31:55,419 you'll accept. 545 00:31:55,420 --> 00:32:01,979 Well, speaking only for myself, I'm really quite moved. I'd 546 00:32:01,980 --> 00:32:04,500 just like to express thank you. 547 00:32:05,660 --> 00:32:06,710 I accept. 548 00:32:07,560 --> 00:32:08,660 Me too, Leland. 549 00:32:08,920 --> 00:32:09,970 Thanks. 550 00:32:10,480 --> 00:32:13,800 I'll leave it to Douglas to fill you in on the particulars. 551 00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:18,279 And as I'm sure you'd both like a moment's privacy to more adequately 552 00:32:18,280 --> 00:32:24,340 your mutual pleasure, I will take this opportunity to excuse myself. 553 00:32:36,020 --> 00:32:38,250 Make sure you understand we're on the clock. 554 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:42,050 For your signature? 555 00:32:42,960 --> 00:32:45,560 Great outfit. Very sexy. Thank you. 556 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:49,800 Okay, I give up. What'd I do? 557 00:32:50,080 --> 00:32:54,439 Nothing. Rox, you're treating me like a pan full of used kitty litter. What's 558 00:32:54,440 --> 00:32:55,490 the matter? 559 00:32:56,120 --> 00:32:57,170 Rox? 560 00:32:59,040 --> 00:33:04,900 How could you let yourself get involved with that woman? 561 00:33:05,320 --> 00:33:06,370 What woman? 562 00:33:06,520 --> 00:33:07,880 Hillary Mishkin. 563 00:33:08,360 --> 00:33:10,280 It is totally unprofessional. 564 00:33:10,500 --> 00:33:11,760 I'm not involved with her. 565 00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:14,240 Then what was that kiss I walked in on? 566 00:33:14,860 --> 00:33:15,910 Oral testimony. 567 00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:19,220 Huh? Rox, I'm representing her in a divorce. 568 00:33:19,500 --> 00:33:24,179 She undresses you every time she looks at you, the slut. Rox, I don't like it 569 00:33:24,180 --> 00:33:25,230 any more than you do. 570 00:33:26,260 --> 00:33:28,520 It makes me feel used. 571 00:33:30,920 --> 00:33:31,970 Dirty, sort of. 572 00:33:33,180 --> 00:33:34,540 Then why do you do it? 573 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:37,770 Because these women are in pain. They're so vulnerable. 574 00:33:38,190 --> 00:33:41,090 powerless, rejected, low self -esteem. 575 00:33:41,570 --> 00:33:44,350 And they look to me for friendship and support. 576 00:33:44,990 --> 00:33:49,289 Sometimes they need something more, like a kiss to make them feel feminine 577 00:33:49,290 --> 00:33:50,309 again. 578 00:33:50,310 --> 00:33:51,550 Is that so terrible? 579 00:33:54,070 --> 00:33:55,210 I guess not. 580 00:33:55,830 --> 00:34:01,429 Believe me, I get no thrill from it. But how do I say no without being an 581 00:34:01,430 --> 00:34:02,480 insensitive jerk? 582 00:34:02,750 --> 00:34:04,610 Oh, I'm the insensitive jerk. 583 00:34:05,930 --> 00:34:08,560 I got... Possessive and jealous. 584 00:34:10,239 --> 00:34:11,289 I'm sorry. 585 00:34:11,560 --> 00:34:13,800 Hey, you're my pussycat. 586 00:34:14,400 --> 00:34:15,500 Don't you forget it. 587 00:34:16,400 --> 00:34:20,239 Oh, Arnie, sometimes I forget what a good man you are. 588 00:34:20,460 --> 00:34:22,540 Get out of here. Wait, give me a kiss. 589 00:34:37,130 --> 00:34:40,610 Mr. Fenneman, if you would, describe your health. 590 00:34:41,730 --> 00:34:42,780 It stinks. 591 00:34:42,781 --> 00:34:45,109 Could you be a little more specific than that? 592 00:34:45,110 --> 00:34:46,690 I have cardiomyopathy. 593 00:34:46,691 --> 00:34:47,988 I see. 594 00:34:47,989 --> 00:34:50,010 And what's the prognosis? 595 00:34:50,790 --> 00:34:53,320 Well, I had a transplant, which they won't give me. 596 00:34:54,030 --> 00:34:56,090 It's incurable and degenerative. 597 00:34:56,889 --> 00:35:00,950 Mr. Fenneman, I know how painful this must be to contemplate. 598 00:35:02,370 --> 00:35:05,690 But have your doctors told you how much longer you have to live? 599 00:35:08,460 --> 00:35:10,320 doctors. You're interested? Ask them. 600 00:35:10,540 --> 00:35:16,640 Your Honor, you have before you medical records attesting to the fact that Mr. 601 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:19,080 Finnaman has less than four months to live. 602 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:23,580 And you have no right, no damn right, to tell me I can't be freeze -dried. 603 00:35:23,940 --> 00:35:26,720 Mr. Finnaman, what is your objection to being buried? 604 00:35:26,721 --> 00:35:31,559 No one's gonna stop me, you know, a damn black box six feet underground. 605 00:35:31,560 --> 00:35:34,450 Well, cremation would solve that problem, wouldn't it? 606 00:35:35,310 --> 00:35:38,800 How'd you like to be incinerated with all your flesh roasted off you? 607 00:35:39,310 --> 00:35:41,650 Which brings us to freeze -drying. 608 00:35:41,870 --> 00:35:47,289 Which not one, not one of your damn so -called experts has proven for one 609 00:35:47,290 --> 00:35:48,970 that there's anything wrong with. 610 00:35:49,330 --> 00:35:55,049 Mr. Finnaman, if you can, could you tell the court why it is that being freeze 611 00:35:55,050 --> 00:35:56,550 -dried is so important to you? 612 00:36:03,500 --> 00:36:05,550 I want to be freeze -dried is my business. 613 00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:12,340 If I want to sit out on a bench under my gazebo so I can see my swimming pool, 614 00:36:12,420 --> 00:36:16,000 my tennis court, my house, who the hell am I hurting? 615 00:36:17,180 --> 00:36:22,539 If I want to feel the rain on my face, feel the warmth of the sun, just let the 616 00:36:22,540 --> 00:36:25,130 birds poop all over me. Who's damn business is this? 617 00:36:26,980 --> 00:36:28,030 Who's... 618 00:36:31,630 --> 00:36:36,889 Under the circumstances, Mr. Cusack, Mr. Spitzer, I'd like to meet with all the 619 00:36:36,890 --> 00:36:38,150 principals and chambers. 620 00:36:45,430 --> 00:36:46,890 I'm frankly at a loss here. 621 00:36:48,910 --> 00:36:52,929 If I should decide against Mr. Fenneman's suit for declaratory relief, 622 00:36:52,930 --> 00:36:55,340 grounds for appeal. You're damn right there are. 623 00:36:55,770 --> 00:36:58,060 Likewise, if I were to find for the plaintiff. 624 00:36:59,419 --> 00:37:03,899 Now, inasmuch as I am merely your guard and variety superior court judge, and 625 00:37:03,900 --> 00:37:10,399 not learned at hand, and insofar as time is of the essence, isn't there 626 00:37:10,400 --> 00:37:13,170 some way we can navigate our way out of this legal mess? 627 00:37:14,060 --> 00:37:16,410 It's their suit, Your Honor. Our hands are tied. 628 00:37:17,660 --> 00:37:18,710 Mr. Cusack? 629 00:37:19,900 --> 00:37:23,270 I believe my client is adamant in his pursuit of relief, Your Honor. 630 00:37:25,340 --> 00:37:26,780 How old are you, Mr. Fenneman? 631 00:37:27,340 --> 00:37:28,390 Sixty -four. 632 00:37:29,800 --> 00:37:31,420 Well, I'm on the back nine myself. 633 00:37:31,940 --> 00:37:38,199 And while I'm not crazy about the thought of dying, it's a fact of life I 634 00:37:38,200 --> 00:37:39,239 have to accept. 635 00:37:39,240 --> 00:37:41,559 You spare me the lecture. You're not the one who's dying. 636 00:37:41,560 --> 00:37:43,360 Why can't I do what I want? 637 00:37:43,880 --> 00:37:47,060 It's my right. What about your family's rights, Mr. Finneman? 638 00:37:48,180 --> 00:37:52,339 You have this idea in your head that you're going to be freeze -dried and 639 00:37:52,340 --> 00:37:53,660 on a bench in your backyard. 640 00:37:53,920 --> 00:37:57,410 All right, let's imagine just for the hell of it I said, okay, go ahead. 641 00:37:57,930 --> 00:38:00,280 What about the people you're leaving behind? 642 00:38:00,730 --> 00:38:02,290 Your children, your wife. 643 00:38:02,291 --> 00:38:05,909 How's she supposed to have a party with you out there? 644 00:38:05,910 --> 00:38:07,770 What if she wants to bring a date home? 645 00:38:08,330 --> 00:38:11,929 Or what if she decides to sell the house? Who'd want to buy it with you 646 00:38:11,930 --> 00:38:15,189 out there under the gazebo? No one's going to sell that house from under me. 647 00:38:15,190 --> 00:38:20,250 point is, Mr. Finneman, you're refusing to accept the reality of death. 648 00:38:20,910 --> 00:38:25,369 The fact that the world will go on about its business without you, that your 649 00:38:25,370 --> 00:38:28,899 wife will have a life without you. you, your children will grow old without you. 650 00:38:28,900 --> 00:38:33,039 Oh, will you shut up? That if only you can be freeze -dried, you can cheat the 651 00:38:33,040 --> 00:38:33,779 grim reaper. 652 00:38:33,780 --> 00:38:34,830 Leave him be. 653 00:38:35,260 --> 00:38:36,380 Stop badgering him. 654 00:38:36,381 --> 00:38:39,019 I'm just trying to understand, Mrs. Finnaman. 655 00:38:39,020 --> 00:38:40,220 I have to make a decision. 656 00:38:41,780 --> 00:38:44,190 Help me out here, Mr. Finnaman, will you please? 657 00:38:44,540 --> 00:38:47,760 I need to know why it's so important to you. 658 00:38:53,710 --> 00:38:56,330 When I was a boy, I used to lie in bed in the pitch dark. 659 00:38:57,490 --> 00:38:58,540 Wide awake. 660 00:38:59,490 --> 00:39:01,960 Trying not to think about it, but I couldn't stop. 661 00:39:02,890 --> 00:39:05,910 I'd imagine myself dead in a box six feet under the ground. 662 00:39:06,890 --> 00:39:07,940 Total darkness. 663 00:39:08,490 --> 00:39:09,540 Straining to see. 664 00:39:09,970 --> 00:39:11,020 Straining to hear. 665 00:39:11,870 --> 00:39:14,460 I can't move my hands more than an inch above my face. 666 00:39:15,570 --> 00:39:17,490 My brain screaming, let me out of here. 667 00:39:19,150 --> 00:39:20,470 Knowing that I was trapped. 668 00:39:25,100 --> 00:39:26,480 yet a million years from now. 669 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:29,320 It's only starting to be dead forever. 670 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:35,420 I panic. 671 00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:40,620 I start to whimper. 672 00:39:44,060 --> 00:39:47,320 Mrs. Fenneman, you've been silent throughout. 673 00:39:49,480 --> 00:39:51,280 What's your feeling about all this? 674 00:39:52,920 --> 00:39:53,980 It's his life. 675 00:39:55,210 --> 00:39:57,490 If it's what he wants, he should have it. 676 00:39:57,830 --> 00:39:58,880 Is it what you want? 677 00:39:59,330 --> 00:40:02,630 No, but I'm not afraid like he is. 678 00:40:03,390 --> 00:40:07,130 If it was up to you, Mrs. Finneman, what would you do? 679 00:40:07,690 --> 00:40:14,570 If it was up to me, I would die with him. 680 00:40:15,370 --> 00:40:16,420 No, 681 00:40:16,930 --> 00:40:19,050 don't say that. 682 00:40:19,610 --> 00:40:22,070 So that we could be together, baby boy. 683 00:40:23,470 --> 00:40:24,850 That's why you're so afraid. 684 00:40:24,990 --> 00:40:27,310 You always hated being alone. 685 00:40:27,770 --> 00:40:29,050 I'm so scared. 686 00:40:29,650 --> 00:40:32,270 Why do I have to die? It's not fair. 687 00:40:34,730 --> 00:40:37,170 Life is not fair, sweet boy. 688 00:40:39,050 --> 00:40:40,690 Life is just life. 689 00:40:43,850 --> 00:40:44,950 Mr. Fenneman. 690 00:40:47,670 --> 00:40:48,720 Mr. 691 00:40:49,590 --> 00:40:50,640 Fenneman. 692 00:40:53,230 --> 00:40:56,270 In my own mind, I haven't yet decided this case. 693 00:40:57,250 --> 00:41:01,769 But given the issues in question here, what I'd like to do, if it's agreeable 694 00:41:01,770 --> 00:41:06,230 with everybody, is set aside your complaint for now. 695 00:41:08,630 --> 00:41:09,690 It's fine with me. 696 00:41:10,890 --> 00:41:14,470 Mr. Fenneman, you'll do whatever you want. 697 00:41:23,500 --> 00:41:24,550 Talk it over. 698 00:41:25,680 --> 00:41:26,880 And God bless you, sir. 699 00:41:36,091 --> 00:41:37,619 Excuse 700 00:41:37,620 --> 00:41:44,980 me. 701 00:41:47,540 --> 00:41:50,840 Kevin and Grace. 702 00:41:50,841 --> 00:41:54,799 I can't tell you what a privilege and a pleasure it is for me to be joining the 703 00:41:54,800 --> 00:41:56,600 two of you in matrimony on this day. 704 00:41:56,601 --> 00:41:59,999 And I can only hope I'll have the privilege and pleasure of swearing in 705 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:02,590 bride as municipal court judge of the 7th District. 706 00:42:02,620 --> 00:42:03,670 Thank you. 707 00:42:04,380 --> 00:42:05,720 Now to the matter at hand. 708 00:42:08,260 --> 00:42:15,199 Do you, Kevin Crenshaw, take this woman, Grace Van Owen... Excuse 709 00:42:15,200 --> 00:42:17,020 me. I hope I'm not too late. 710 00:42:17,021 --> 00:42:22,669 Excuse me, I think you're looking for the Wallerstein party. It's on the ninth 711 00:42:22,670 --> 00:42:23,669 floor. 712 00:42:23,670 --> 00:42:26,750 Actually, I'd like to have a few words with Miss Van Owen. 713 00:42:27,570 --> 00:42:29,090 It is still Van Owen, isn't it? 714 00:42:30,670 --> 00:42:32,780 Look, pal, whoever you are... It's all right. 715 00:42:33,110 --> 00:42:34,370 This will only be a moment. 716 00:42:41,210 --> 00:42:43,790 What? I'm in the middle of getting married. 717 00:42:43,791 --> 00:42:47,729 Just tell me that that's the guy that you want to spend the rest of your life 718 00:42:47,730 --> 00:42:48,780 with. 719 00:42:49,930 --> 00:42:51,690 The rest of your life, Gracie. 720 00:42:52,510 --> 00:42:56,550 Just tell me that, and I'm out of here, and I'll never bother you again. 721 00:42:57,110 --> 00:43:00,809 Look, I don't know who you are, but if you don't leave here right now, I'm 722 00:43:00,810 --> 00:43:01,860 to call the sheriff. 723 00:43:02,150 --> 00:43:07,630 Gracie, I know this is a hell of a time to say this, but I'm in love with you. 724 00:43:09,090 --> 00:43:11,680 Gracie, do you want me to throw this guy out of here? 725 00:43:12,410 --> 00:43:13,790 Just give me a minute, Kevin. 726 00:43:37,230 --> 00:43:38,470 I'm sorry, Kevin. 727 00:43:42,790 --> 00:43:43,840 Mom, are you? 728 00:43:44,170 --> 00:43:45,290 Daddy, I'm so sorry. 729 00:43:52,570 --> 00:43:54,690 Well, let's go before I change my mind. 730 00:44:06,421 --> 00:44:08,209 Eight men. 731 00:44:08,210 --> 00:44:11,389 Leon's my name and photography's my game. How about a snapshot of the bride 732 00:44:11,390 --> 00:44:12,440 groom, huh? 733 00:44:12,670 --> 00:44:13,720 Definitely. 734 00:44:18,090 --> 00:44:20,090 Thanks. Ten bucks, my man. 735 00:44:20,670 --> 00:44:21,720 Ten bucks? 736 00:44:23,490 --> 00:44:24,540 You got any cash? 737 00:44:24,670 --> 00:44:25,720 No. 738 00:44:26,510 --> 00:44:27,560 Forget it. 739 00:44:27,630 --> 00:44:28,680 No pockets. 740 00:44:44,110 --> 00:44:45,850 What's it going to be with us, Kuva? 741 00:44:45,851 --> 00:44:47,469 I don't know. 742 00:44:47,470 --> 00:44:51,050 I thought maybe Santa Barbara. 743 00:44:53,870 --> 00:44:55,510 I didn't mean just tonight. 744 00:44:59,830 --> 00:45:02,360 There's something you have to know about me, Greg. 745 00:45:03,590 --> 00:45:07,350 I'm probably not as good at planning the future as you are. 746 00:45:10,830 --> 00:45:13,010 But no big deal, right? I mean... 747 00:45:13,640 --> 00:45:15,740 You probably had to cancel a dinner date. 748 00:45:19,040 --> 00:45:20,090 I love you. 749 00:45:20,500 --> 00:45:24,560 And I'm just happy to be with you. 750 00:45:24,610 --> 00:45:29,160 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0