1 00:00:00,140 --> 00:00:01,940 Previously on LA Law. 2 00:00:02,160 --> 00:00:03,240 You want to see my scar? 3 00:00:04,340 --> 00:00:05,340 Yeah. 4 00:00:07,480 --> 00:00:11,100 Ruby, you and I both know you advised me to perjure myself. 5 00:00:11,460 --> 00:00:14,940 But the decision was mine. I'm not blaming you because I got shot. 6 00:00:15,240 --> 00:00:19,820 I know my right. You can't lock me up without due process. LA is under siege. 7 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:23,020 We're doing you a favor by locking you up. I was on my way to get married. 8 00:00:23,260 --> 00:00:26,680 Do you want to be the bride or the groom? 9 00:00:30,960 --> 00:00:32,840 I can have Jeff do some opposition research. 10 00:00:33,120 --> 00:00:34,460 Euphemism for digging up dirt. 11 00:00:35,060 --> 00:00:37,660 Ellis has momentum. We have to drop him in his tracks. 12 00:00:38,680 --> 00:00:39,680 Go on the offense. 13 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:42,960 All right. 14 00:00:44,340 --> 00:00:45,340 Let's go after Ellis. 15 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:55,220 You don't know how much tissue was actually 16 00:00:55,220 --> 00:00:56,940 damaged when he was beaten. 17 00:00:57,760 --> 00:00:59,320 You know, I've been a neurologist. 18 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:00,760 Half my life. 19 00:01:01,020 --> 00:01:04,800 I've seen miraculous recoveries. Or he could stay this way forever. 20 00:01:07,220 --> 00:01:10,860 I hate exercising on that machine. 21 00:01:11,540 --> 00:01:12,540 Let's get rid of it. 22 00:01:13,160 --> 00:01:14,680 Ha, you say that now. 23 00:01:15,240 --> 00:01:17,160 Wait till my fanny falls around my ankles. 24 00:01:17,380 --> 00:01:18,400 You have an adorable fanny. 25 00:01:22,240 --> 00:01:26,200 38 minutes, Stuart. Level 4. 26 00:01:27,200 --> 00:01:29,020 That beats your old record by 17%. 27 00:01:30,090 --> 00:01:31,490 How'd you do that so quickly? 28 00:01:32,290 --> 00:01:33,450 I like numbers. 29 00:01:34,370 --> 00:01:35,550 Making real progress. 30 00:01:36,170 --> 00:01:37,610 I'm very proud of you. 31 00:01:41,910 --> 00:01:42,910 I'm proud of you. 32 00:01:43,790 --> 00:01:45,310 Level 4, 38 minutes. 33 00:01:46,010 --> 00:01:47,870 17 % improvement. 34 00:01:55,610 --> 00:01:56,610 Let's do it. 35 00:02:01,179 --> 00:02:02,980 Stuart, I've missed you. 36 00:04:15,690 --> 00:04:19,709 I just think pursuing this one is a mistake. Carla Ortiz has prior arrest. 37 00:04:19,709 --> 00:04:23,230 conviction three years ago. Drug possession. After arraignment this 38 00:04:23,230 --> 00:04:25,250 met with Carla and her parole officer. She's straight. 39 00:04:25,470 --> 00:04:29,170 She's so straight, why was she arrested looting? Thousands of people got caught 40 00:04:29,170 --> 00:04:32,710 up in a frenzy. Carla stole baby formula to feed her child. 41 00:04:33,030 --> 00:04:34,110 Let's give her a break. 42 00:04:34,510 --> 00:04:37,690 Tell that to store owners who had their shelves cleared, entire inventories, 43 00:04:37,750 --> 00:04:41,990 village. I'm up for re -election, and believe me, now more than ever, the 44 00:04:41,990 --> 00:04:43,670 mandate of the people is they want justice. 45 00:04:43,890 --> 00:04:45,690 What about probation for Carlos? Zoe! 46 00:04:47,110 --> 00:04:51,110 You work for the district attorney, not the public defender. If you can't handle 47 00:04:51,110 --> 00:04:54,630 it, I'll ask for a continuance and get someone else. I can handle it. You do 48 00:04:54,630 --> 00:04:55,630 that. 49 00:05:06,410 --> 00:05:07,410 Should we get started? 50 00:05:08,870 --> 00:05:13,010 First up, people versus Douglas Brackman. 51 00:05:13,250 --> 00:05:14,930 You caught the law and the law won. 52 00:05:15,170 --> 00:05:20,310 The 90 days in jail? Arnold, I know this isn't your primary area of expertise, 53 00:05:20,530 --> 00:05:22,870 but Douglas insisted on our representation. 54 00:05:23,450 --> 00:05:25,150 Yeah, of course. He doesn't want to pay. 55 00:05:26,180 --> 00:05:27,780 Just do your best to get him released. 56 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:32,080 Yes, please. Billable hours, accounts receivable, subbing for Douglas, and I'm 57 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:33,100 drowning in red ink. 58 00:05:33,340 --> 00:05:34,880 All right, next, Weston v. 59 00:05:35,160 --> 00:05:38,220 Weston. Yeah, Ann's still working at home. I've been assisting summarizing 60 00:05:38,220 --> 00:05:41,380 depositions, and we go to trial next week unless a settlement can be reached. 61 00:05:41,660 --> 00:05:45,560 If you have any questions or Ann is unavailable, you come to me. This firm 62 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:46,820 Alec Weston's business. 63 00:05:47,180 --> 00:05:48,260 Anything else, Leland? 64 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:51,640 Yes, don't forget Election Day is just around the corner. 65 00:05:52,030 --> 00:05:55,890 And if the latest polls are any indication Jonathan Rollins could use 66 00:05:55,890 --> 00:05:57,190 support, we could muster. 67 00:05:58,430 --> 00:05:59,430 That's all. 68 00:05:59,730 --> 00:06:02,050 In and out, that's what a staff meeting's all about. 69 00:06:02,430 --> 00:06:04,110 Banks are getting pretty thin here. 70 00:06:04,450 --> 00:06:06,250 Any sooner we can get together in the elevator. 71 00:06:06,590 --> 00:06:07,730 Or the unemployment line. 72 00:06:08,090 --> 00:06:11,790 All right, now listen up. Douglas and I have made no secret of the fact that our 73 00:06:11,790 --> 00:06:14,770 situation here at McKenzie Brackman is precarious at best. 74 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:19,220 However, you should be equally clear of the fact that I have poured my lifeblood 75 00:06:19,220 --> 00:06:21,820 into this firm, and I'll be damned if I'm going to give up now. 76 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:25,860 I expect the same commitment from all of you. 77 00:06:27,620 --> 00:06:28,960 Becker, get a haircut. 78 00:06:29,260 --> 00:06:30,260 You look ridiculous. 79 00:06:33,260 --> 00:06:37,620 34821, people versus Kevin Richards, one count of sexual battery. 80 00:06:38,280 --> 00:06:39,580 Gretchen Oliver for the defense. 81 00:06:39,820 --> 00:06:43,460 Assistant DA Harold Chambers for the people, Your Honor. How does the 82 00:06:43,460 --> 00:06:45,680 plead? My clients leave not guilty. 83 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:52,500 At this time, given this is my client's first offense, I request bail to drop 84 00:06:52,500 --> 00:06:53,500 the case out. 85 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:57,200 Not living together is one thing. I haven't seen you in over a week. 86 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:01,280 Uh, Ruby's got me wading through the backlog prosecutions from the riots. I 87 00:07:01,280 --> 00:07:02,680 arsonists, I got looters. 88 00:07:02,960 --> 00:07:03,960 You're avoiding me. 89 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:07,540 Yeah, kind of. I got a lot on my mind. 90 00:07:07,940 --> 00:07:09,120 Can I help? Thanks. 91 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:10,360 My problem. 92 00:07:11,020 --> 00:07:13,400 Oh, listen, I want to get a jump on the competition. 93 00:07:14,190 --> 00:07:16,230 Tell me about this Marlene Branson. 94 00:07:16,950 --> 00:07:17,970 You haven't met? 95 00:07:18,550 --> 00:07:20,190 I only talk by phone. 96 00:07:20,430 --> 00:07:24,730 All I can say is pray. 97 00:07:26,970 --> 00:07:28,310 She's that tough, huh? 98 00:07:29,950 --> 00:07:30,950 Mr. 99 00:07:31,270 --> 00:07:33,490 Ballin, how did your client bleed? Not guilty, Your Honor. 100 00:07:33,890 --> 00:07:36,770 Request defendant be released O .R. The people have no objection. 101 00:07:37,090 --> 00:07:38,009 So ordered. 102 00:07:38,010 --> 00:07:40,210 The preliminary hearing day after tomorrow. 103 00:07:40,610 --> 00:07:42,830 Santa Ana, stop blowing. There go my sinuses. 104 00:07:44,620 --> 00:07:45,620 Is your dad here yet? 105 00:07:46,560 --> 00:07:47,560 Nuh -uh. 106 00:07:48,420 --> 00:07:52,420 Is Dad taking me home after? No, no, you go back to your aunts until Social 107 00:07:52,420 --> 00:07:54,240 Services finishes their investigation. 108 00:07:55,220 --> 00:07:58,000 People versus Joseph Russell. 109 00:07:58,360 --> 00:07:59,360 Back in a flash. 110 00:08:03,420 --> 00:08:04,880 Tommy Mullaney for the people. 111 00:08:05,220 --> 00:08:06,280 Sorry I'm late, Your Honor. 112 00:08:07,740 --> 00:08:09,220 Marlene Branson for the defense. 113 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:10,640 Sidebar, Your Honor. 114 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:12,120 Approach. 115 00:08:15,600 --> 00:08:19,200 Problem, Mr. Mullaney? Well, with all due respect, Your Honor, Sister 116 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:23,240 attire could compromise a fair trial. A juror might infer that God is somehow on 117 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:27,120 her side. Ms. Branson has tried cases in my court before. There's never been a 118 00:08:27,120 --> 00:08:29,460 problem. Yes, but this is... I instruct the jury that Ms. 119 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:34,220 Branson's religious affiliation is not germane in this case. And you get your 120 00:08:34,220 --> 00:08:37,960 shot at voir dire. But what I'm talking about... You lost this one, Mullaney. 121 00:08:38,220 --> 00:08:39,220 Step back. 122 00:08:42,860 --> 00:08:43,860 Bless you. 123 00:08:57,459 --> 00:08:59,400 KPM wants to do a live on -air debate with Ellis. 124 00:09:00,580 --> 00:09:02,480 I don't know, Terry. We may be too close to the election. 125 00:09:02,780 --> 00:09:05,780 Look, you're slumping. You need the exposure. You'll kill Ellis on the 126 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:06,960 Let me set it up. 127 00:09:07,920 --> 00:09:09,580 Yeah. What is this crap? 128 00:09:10,180 --> 00:09:12,040 Lies. Half -truths. Let me call you back. 129 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:14,080 Jeff, shut the door. 130 00:09:15,140 --> 00:09:16,500 and make sure you're on the other side. 131 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:21,500 Let's save this for the debate, Ellis. No, you want a piece of me? Here I am. 132 00:09:22,020 --> 00:09:24,380 You got something to say, say it to my face. 133 00:09:24,660 --> 00:09:28,200 You're running for public office. The voters have the right to know the 134 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:31,220 of your character. Rollins, you wouldn't know the meaning of the word character. 135 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:34,980 And your lack of emotional stability. I overdosed when I was a teenager. 136 00:09:35,560 --> 00:09:37,640 Nobody's stopping you from telling your side of the story. 137 00:09:38,740 --> 00:09:42,020 Know what it's like trying to dig yourself out from under garbage, 138 00:09:42,860 --> 00:09:44,000 You're going to find out. 139 00:09:53,390 --> 00:09:54,390 Don't let him rattle you. 140 00:09:54,810 --> 00:09:55,810 I'm not rattled. 141 00:09:57,770 --> 00:09:59,230 It's still about who's the best man. 142 00:10:01,170 --> 00:10:04,190 Judge Neiman is considering the petition to reduce your sentence. 143 00:10:04,430 --> 00:10:06,530 I tried convincing her you were a model prisoner. 144 00:10:07,210 --> 00:10:08,250 She wasn't moved. 145 00:10:08,470 --> 00:10:09,470 Neiman hates me. 146 00:10:09,690 --> 00:10:12,390 Well, from the court transcript, your conduct was the height of arrogance. 147 00:10:12,710 --> 00:10:16,610 I was the victim of vicious lies. Say what you want. Just get me out of this 148 00:10:16,610 --> 00:10:21,210 cesspool. Douglas, you haven't been... Violated? Don't be silly. That was John 149 00:10:21,210 --> 00:10:22,710 Dean's fear, not mine. 150 00:10:22,990 --> 00:10:23,990 Barney, help him. 151 00:10:24,070 --> 00:10:25,070 I'll do my best. 152 00:10:25,090 --> 00:10:27,070 Looking like that? Who's going to take you seriously? 153 00:10:27,310 --> 00:10:28,710 Don't bite the hand that frees you. 154 00:10:29,150 --> 00:10:33,010 Sweetheart, he's right. This only happened because I was desperate to 155 00:10:33,010 --> 00:10:34,009 our vows. 156 00:10:34,010 --> 00:10:38,070 You're still desperate for me, aren't you? Douglas, I'll be in touch. Sheila, 157 00:10:38,170 --> 00:10:39,170 meet you outside. 158 00:10:39,830 --> 00:10:44,450 You are hungry for me. More than you know, every night you are in my dreams. 159 00:10:44,690 --> 00:10:47,050 While you're trapped in here, dream of the... 160 00:10:56,490 --> 00:10:57,490 Yeah, what? 161 00:10:59,110 --> 00:11:02,410 Oh, Sister Marlene. I need just a moment. 162 00:11:04,050 --> 00:11:05,750 And Ms. Branson is fine. 163 00:11:06,110 --> 00:11:08,330 Eight years of Catholic school, tough to break. 164 00:11:08,570 --> 00:11:09,770 What can I do for you? 165 00:11:10,890 --> 00:11:14,590 Joseph is prepared to plead guilty to misdemeanor child endangerment with 166 00:11:14,590 --> 00:11:18,390 probation. He's also willing to enter family counseling. Reduce felony child 167 00:11:18,390 --> 00:11:22,050 endangerment to a misdemeanor just because he promises to attend therapy. 168 00:11:23,350 --> 00:11:24,890 I know guys like this. 169 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:29,140 apologizing, swearing. They don't know what came over. Joseph loves Gilbert. 170 00:11:30,720 --> 00:11:33,000 That boy's only hope is his father. 171 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:34,880 The boy's only hope broke his jaw. 172 00:11:36,080 --> 00:11:38,880 I'm sorry. No deal. I'll tell my client. 173 00:11:39,980 --> 00:11:44,240 Sister, I don't appreciate being blindsided. You and I spoke half a dozen 174 00:11:44,240 --> 00:11:46,260 by phone. You never mentioned you were a nun. 175 00:11:46,670 --> 00:11:49,990 You still think the way I'm dressed will prejudice the proceeding? There isn't a 176 00:11:49,990 --> 00:11:52,950 jury member who won't give you the benefit of the doubt during closing 177 00:11:52,950 --> 00:11:57,290 arguments. And Judge Fiorella can rationalize till the saints come 178 00:11:57,410 --> 00:11:59,410 I'm telling you, your habit affects people. 179 00:11:59,690 --> 00:12:00,690 Clearly. 180 00:12:04,870 --> 00:12:08,670 We're back on KPM AM on your dial all day, all night. 181 00:12:08,890 --> 00:12:11,810 Ross Greenberg sitting in all this week. We're talking with city council 182 00:12:11,810 --> 00:12:14,850 candidate Jonathan Rollins. Why don't we go straight to the phones? 183 00:12:15,390 --> 00:12:16,390 Hello, you're on KPM. 184 00:12:16,590 --> 00:12:19,130 Mr. Rollins, what's your stand on the year -round school calendar? 185 00:12:19,350 --> 00:12:21,830 That issue's decided on the state level, dummy. 186 00:12:22,490 --> 00:12:23,490 KPM, go ahead. 187 00:12:23,690 --> 00:12:25,970 Hello? Hello? Turn your radio down. 188 00:12:26,210 --> 00:12:27,210 Hello? Hello? 189 00:12:27,890 --> 00:12:30,370 You're tough. No patience for the brain dead. 190 00:12:31,110 --> 00:12:32,470 KPM, you're on the air. 191 00:12:32,710 --> 00:12:34,590 Roth? Yes, ma 'am. Go ahead. 192 00:12:34,850 --> 00:12:37,970 I'd like you to ask Mr. Rollins about his arrest two years ago for rape. 193 00:12:38,270 --> 00:12:40,570 Funny. I have access to police records. 194 00:12:40,970 --> 00:12:41,970 Ghost in the machine? 195 00:12:42,810 --> 00:12:43,970 It was a sting. 196 00:12:45,060 --> 00:12:49,240 Uh, part of a blackmail attempt by former D .A. Roboff. Bruce Roboff's been 197 00:12:49,240 --> 00:12:51,960 guest on this show. Hard to believe he's watching you. Roboff wanted me to keep 198 00:12:51,960 --> 00:12:55,040 quiet about my firsthand experience with police brutality in Los Angeles. Let's 199 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:56,040 not confuse the issue. 200 00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:58,960 I want to know who paid off Rollins. Nobody was paid anything. 201 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:03,780 I was a suspect for probably ten minutes. Let's discuss those ten 202 00:13:03,780 --> 00:13:07,240 discuss police brutality. We'll talk more about Councilman Rollins' rape 203 00:13:07,240 --> 00:13:10,340 right after this. No formal charges were filed. My name was cleared. You don't 204 00:13:10,340 --> 00:13:12,620 have to shout louder than that, Councilman. We just went to commercial. 205 00:13:34,410 --> 00:13:37,030 Of course Weston is angry, Gwen. I told him we'd send him the settlement 206 00:13:37,030 --> 00:13:38,030 proposal this morning. 207 00:13:39,330 --> 00:13:40,730 Fax me a copy and call me back. 208 00:13:42,170 --> 00:13:43,170 Stuart, what are you doing? 209 00:13:43,370 --> 00:13:44,730 I want to hear some albums. 210 00:13:45,390 --> 00:13:48,150 Well, the turntable's broken. That's why we bought the disc player. 211 00:13:48,610 --> 00:13:50,130 Yeah, but I want to hear this. 212 00:13:50,450 --> 00:13:53,230 Shouldn't you be doing your leg flexes? You know, your physical therapy's very 213 00:13:53,230 --> 00:13:54,690 important. Not now. 214 00:13:54,950 --> 00:13:55,970 I can make this work. 215 00:13:56,270 --> 00:13:58,950 You have no mechanical abilities, Stuart. That's why you went to Wharton's 216 00:13:58,950 --> 00:13:59,869 became an accountant. 217 00:13:59,870 --> 00:14:02,570 I can fix this. Gwen, you forgot the pension. 218 00:14:04,989 --> 00:14:05,990 Gwen Taylor, please. 219 00:14:06,850 --> 00:14:10,330 Hi, it's me. Look, first off... Stuart, turn that down! 220 00:14:10,730 --> 00:14:13,170 What? Gwen, you forgot the pension fund! 221 00:14:13,490 --> 00:14:15,810 A second, you didn't... Hold on! 222 00:14:16,150 --> 00:14:19,310 Turn the damn thing down! I fixed it! See, I told you! 223 00:14:19,870 --> 00:14:20,870 I'll call you back. 224 00:14:22,050 --> 00:14:23,050 Stuart! 225 00:14:23,650 --> 00:14:26,010 How am I supposed to work with all this racket? 226 00:14:27,090 --> 00:14:28,350 I fixed the record player. 227 00:14:33,200 --> 00:14:34,440 And I appreciate that. 228 00:14:34,920 --> 00:14:38,980 It's just, it's hard to concentrate with so much noise. 229 00:14:40,580 --> 00:14:41,740 You know how I did it? 230 00:14:43,260 --> 00:14:44,260 No. 231 00:14:44,740 --> 00:14:45,740 Me either. 232 00:14:57,940 --> 00:15:00,260 Gilbert, how old are you? 233 00:15:00,460 --> 00:15:01,480 Fifteen next month. 234 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:03,080 Any brothers or sisters? 235 00:15:04,220 --> 00:15:05,240 Just me and my father. 236 00:15:05,480 --> 00:15:06,560 Are you and your dad close? 237 00:15:06,900 --> 00:15:07,859 Get along? 238 00:15:07,860 --> 00:15:08,739 Not really. 239 00:15:08,740 --> 00:15:09,880 He's always on my case. 240 00:15:11,100 --> 00:15:15,680 About the way I dress, who I hang with. Tell me about the night your jaw was 241 00:15:15,680 --> 00:15:17,760 broken. I was hanging in Brad Park. 242 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,680 I wasn't doing anything. We were just talking. 243 00:15:20,540 --> 00:15:24,260 Next thing you know, my father's on me, yelling and screaming, telling me to get 244 00:15:24,260 --> 00:15:25,980 my ass home. Watch your language, young man. 245 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:28,040 When did he hit you? 246 00:15:28,410 --> 00:15:31,250 We got inside the house, and he just torqued out. He started hammering me 247 00:15:31,250 --> 00:15:32,770 my boys, going out. 248 00:15:33,690 --> 00:15:34,830 Then he grabbed the wood. 249 00:15:35,350 --> 00:15:37,770 This? Yeah, I used that to hold up my window. 250 00:15:37,990 --> 00:15:43,050 Your Honor, request this board be entered as People's Exhibit 3. So 251 00:15:43,050 --> 00:15:44,270 on, Gilbert. What happened next? 252 00:15:44,630 --> 00:15:47,270 Then he grabbed that, and the window slammed shut. 253 00:15:47,630 --> 00:15:48,630 Glass flew. 254 00:15:49,230 --> 00:15:53,670 Then he started beating me. Your Honor, these photos taken at County General are 255 00:15:53,670 --> 00:15:55,330 offered as People's Exhibit 4. 256 00:15:55,900 --> 00:16:00,840 So ordered. Let the record reflect injuries sustained when Mr. Russell 257 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:03,120 repeatedly hit his son. 258 00:16:03,740 --> 00:16:08,880 Welts and open cuts on Gilbert's thighs and buttocks, as well as compound facial 259 00:16:08,880 --> 00:16:09,880 fractures. 260 00:16:10,880 --> 00:16:12,520 One last question, Gilbert. 261 00:16:14,120 --> 00:16:16,020 Are you scared of your father? 262 00:16:17,460 --> 00:16:18,460 Um, no. 263 00:16:18,580 --> 00:16:19,580 Nothing further. 264 00:16:21,780 --> 00:16:22,780 Gilbert. 265 00:16:23,240 --> 00:16:26,600 The night this happened, before your father left for work, didn't he tell you 266 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:27,600 not to go to the park? 267 00:16:27,660 --> 00:16:30,080 That's because he's always... Please, answer yes or no. 268 00:16:30,540 --> 00:16:35,300 Yes. So it's easy to understand why he was angry with you. Objection. What Miss 269 00:16:35,300 --> 00:16:37,000 Branson understands is irrelevant. 270 00:16:37,320 --> 00:16:39,460 Sustained. Was there alcohol at the barbecue? 271 00:16:40,020 --> 00:16:41,120 Objection. Irrelevant. 272 00:16:41,320 --> 00:16:43,840 A little leeway, Your Honor. All right, you may answer. 273 00:16:44,160 --> 00:16:45,180 There was some brew there. 274 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:47,080 Did you drink? 275 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:48,480 Yeah, so? 276 00:16:48,920 --> 00:16:53,100 Your friends at the barbecue are members of the D .P. Deuces, isn't that right? 277 00:16:53,160 --> 00:16:54,160 Objection irrelevant. 278 00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:58,260 It goes to defendant's intent, Your Honor. I'll allow it. There were some 279 00:16:58,260 --> 00:16:58,939 there, yeah. 280 00:16:58,940 --> 00:17:03,260 And isn't it true that you have been trying to join the deuces for over a 281 00:17:03,420 --> 00:17:09,579 Yes. Gilbert, hasn't your father forbidden you in no uncertain terms to 282 00:17:09,579 --> 00:17:16,319 gang? Yes. And in all that time, has he ever done anything remotely like this? 283 00:17:17,660 --> 00:17:19,300 No. Thank you. 284 00:17:20,119 --> 00:17:21,119 Nothing further. 285 00:17:28,319 --> 00:17:29,880 Hey, check out Tuxedo. 286 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:34,340 Yo, hey, Tuxedo. 287 00:17:35,700 --> 00:17:38,660 Well, well, well. Look who's doing the fluffing, folks. 288 00:17:39,200 --> 00:17:43,620 Tennessee Tuxedo. Hey, Tennessee, bet you never saw stains like this before, 289 00:17:43,720 --> 00:17:47,120 huh? I'm just doing my job, fellas. Ah, what is it? 290 00:17:47,690 --> 00:17:51,270 That you're a lawyer and that your lady's got a decent pair of bazoons. You 291 00:17:51,270 --> 00:17:52,570 your business, I'll mind mine. 292 00:17:53,950 --> 00:17:56,110 Hey, we just want to know if it's true. 293 00:17:57,090 --> 00:17:59,150 Yes, my wife is well endowed. 294 00:18:00,190 --> 00:18:01,330 No, no, no. 295 00:18:01,710 --> 00:18:03,050 How about you being a lawyer? 296 00:18:03,610 --> 00:18:06,730 I mean, well, lawyers suck. 297 00:18:07,410 --> 00:18:10,390 You suck? You must, if you're a lawyer. 298 00:18:10,730 --> 00:18:11,750 You think he's a lawyer? 299 00:18:12,220 --> 00:18:15,580 I don't think he's a lawyer. No, I believe he's a lawyer because nothing 300 00:18:15,580 --> 00:18:17,580 to lawyers besides getting a job done. 301 00:18:17,880 --> 00:18:18,920 You think he's cute? 302 00:18:19,380 --> 00:18:20,600 I don't think he's cute. 303 00:18:20,820 --> 00:18:24,200 You guys are talking in circles. The only person who's going to be talking in 304 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:25,340 circles is you. 305 00:18:25,620 --> 00:18:28,780 Hey, come on, Tennessee. Let's take a free ride, huh? 306 00:18:30,440 --> 00:18:31,440 Take off! 307 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:34,820 Have a nice trip. 308 00:18:35,660 --> 00:18:36,660 All right. 309 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:48,240 Detective Fowler, I'd like to ask you about your assault. 310 00:18:48,900 --> 00:18:52,480 My report says you were pulled from your car and beaten. 311 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:56,300 Oh, uh... Stuart? 312 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:57,600 Mrs. Markowitz? 313 00:18:57,720 --> 00:18:58,720 Yes, is something wrong? 314 00:18:59,280 --> 00:19:01,600 Detective Fowler, I've been assigned to your husband's case. 315 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:06,000 We'd like him to try identifying potential suspects in his assault. 316 00:19:06,220 --> 00:19:09,600 Oh, this is not the right time. No, I look at the photographs. 317 00:19:10,860 --> 00:19:11,860 Photographs are good. 318 00:19:15,760 --> 00:19:17,980 Five months and you still haven't caught these criminals. 319 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:19,440 We're doing everything we can. 320 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:23,020 Anne, I don't know these people. 321 00:19:25,240 --> 00:19:26,240 Do you? 322 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:42,200 Hey. Hey yourself. 323 00:19:45,230 --> 00:19:49,410 Looks like that leafy green's making a full recovery after all. You know what? 324 00:19:49,450 --> 00:19:52,210 Some of these people hauled away looting. I don't know if it's funny or 325 00:19:52,210 --> 00:19:53,210 pathetic. 326 00:19:53,390 --> 00:19:58,150 A 55 -year -old man hits the dry cleaner, comes away with nine busboy 327 00:19:58,150 --> 00:20:00,930 from a Chinese restaurant. Which brings us to dinner. 328 00:20:01,889 --> 00:20:02,930 Kung pao chicken? 329 00:20:03,130 --> 00:20:07,310 It's the lady I'm prosecuting, Carl Ortiz, a mother who stole diapers and 330 00:20:07,310 --> 00:20:11,590 formula. Technically, she broke the law, but she's not a criminal. So? I became 331 00:20:11,590 --> 00:20:15,470 a lawyer to help people. And you do that. Last week, it was asset forfeiture 332 00:20:15,470 --> 00:20:19,190 forcing me to take away a woman's home because her son was caught dealing 333 00:20:19,290 --> 00:20:23,250 The judicial process is a big practical joke, and my diploma is the whoopee 334 00:20:23,250 --> 00:20:24,250 cushion. 335 00:20:25,530 --> 00:20:28,010 Come on. Let me pull you out of this for an hour. 336 00:20:29,610 --> 00:20:30,610 Thanks. 337 00:20:34,590 --> 00:20:35,830 We're going to see you later? 338 00:20:36,650 --> 00:20:37,830 I don't think so, Tommy. 339 00:20:40,670 --> 00:20:41,670 Okay. 340 00:20:44,130 --> 00:20:45,970 Try not to stay too late. Mm -hmm. 341 00:20:51,630 --> 00:20:52,630 I'm going to give you my speech. 342 00:20:52,750 --> 00:20:53,910 Shake a few hands. Remember, 343 00:20:56,050 --> 00:20:59,390 everybody, tomorrow's election day. Vote early, vote often. How do you feel 344 00:20:59,390 --> 00:21:00,390 about Stuart Markowitz? 345 00:21:00,790 --> 00:21:03,150 He's a long -time associate. I like him. Then you're on his side. 346 00:21:04,060 --> 00:21:07,280 What? Word on the street is the men who beat Mr. Markowitz were provoked. What 347 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:07,939 do you say? 348 00:21:07,940 --> 00:21:10,740 We should refrain from judging anyone until the police completes the 349 00:21:10,740 --> 00:21:14,020 investigation. The community leaders claim Markowitz called the niggers. 350 00:21:14,020 --> 00:21:15,080 that qualify as racist? 351 00:21:15,340 --> 00:21:16,099 Of course. 352 00:21:16,100 --> 00:21:17,560 Was this a random act of violence? 353 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:19,820 No. Shouldn't you support your district? 354 00:21:21,040 --> 00:21:22,920 Absolutely. Jonathan, we're late. 355 00:21:23,140 --> 00:21:25,840 Would you prosecute this case? That's up to the DA's office. Who's telling the 356 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:29,320 truth? We'll find out. Then it's possible Markowitz provoked his 357 00:21:29,540 --> 00:21:30,540 Anything's possible. 358 00:21:30,560 --> 00:21:31,940 Hey, Mr. Councilman! 359 00:21:53,600 --> 00:22:00,480 Have you tried less severe ways of disciplining your son everything I even 360 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:03,660 tried taking Gilbert to work with me But he couldn't get his homework done with 361 00:22:03,660 --> 00:22:04,479 all the noise. 362 00:22:04,480 --> 00:22:07,280 What upset you about those boys your son was with that night? 363 00:22:07,500 --> 00:22:08,500 They gangbangers. 364 00:22:08,740 --> 00:22:12,440 They put Gilbert's life in danger. Objection. What Mr. Russell believes is 365 00:22:12,440 --> 00:22:13,440 irrelevant. 366 00:22:13,660 --> 00:22:14,660 Overruled. 367 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:17,340 But these gangs go looking for trouble. 368 00:22:18,280 --> 00:22:19,880 I'm afraid my son will get killed. 369 00:22:20,160 --> 00:22:21,500 I don't want to lose my son. 370 00:22:22,260 --> 00:22:23,260 He's all I got. 371 00:22:23,820 --> 00:22:24,820 No more questions. 372 00:22:27,120 --> 00:22:30,540 Mr. Russell, for the past month, Gilbert's been living with his aunt. 373 00:22:30,990 --> 00:22:33,770 She's testified he hasn't been a problem. Why is that? 374 00:22:34,450 --> 00:22:36,370 He's a good boy, just strong will. 375 00:22:36,710 --> 00:22:40,170 Where we live, it doesn't take long for a boy's world to be turned upside down. 376 00:22:40,430 --> 00:22:41,510 Would I have his jaw broken? 377 00:22:41,930 --> 00:22:42,930 Argumentative, Your Honor. 378 00:22:42,970 --> 00:22:47,770 Sustained. According to the police report, you grabbed this piece of lumber 379 00:22:47,770 --> 00:22:50,770 you kept swinging to your raised welts on your son's backside. 380 00:22:51,090 --> 00:22:53,030 Then you hit him... Objection! 381 00:22:53,290 --> 00:22:56,430 Have you ever been convicted of criminal assault? 382 00:22:57,650 --> 00:22:58,650 Five years ago. 383 00:22:59,250 --> 00:23:02,990 Someone picked a fight. You lost your temper and you clobbered some poor... 384 00:23:02,990 --> 00:23:06,150 Objection! You don't know what you're talking about. I'm talking about felony 385 00:23:06,150 --> 00:23:10,130 assault, Mr. Russell. Look, that guy was way out of line. Just like your son? 386 00:23:10,350 --> 00:23:11,410 Objection! Withdrawn. 387 00:23:11,750 --> 00:23:12,750 Nothing further. 388 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:35,160 Mrs. Ortiz. 389 00:23:38,860 --> 00:23:42,460 My name... Miss Clements. 390 00:23:43,580 --> 00:23:45,880 Anything you have to tell my client, she'll say in front of me. 391 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,000 Excuse me. 392 00:23:49,520 --> 00:23:51,180 Actually, you and I should talk in private. 393 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:52,640 Sure. 394 00:23:53,030 --> 00:23:56,570 Listen, I want you to know that I tried, but the DA's office won't go for 395 00:23:56,570 --> 00:23:58,670 probation. How about a lesser charge? I'm sorry. 396 00:24:00,530 --> 00:24:01,530 So what? 397 00:24:02,190 --> 00:24:03,129 Excuse me? 398 00:24:03,130 --> 00:24:07,190 Oh, Miss Clemens, I'm being bombarded with dozens of cases like Carla Ortiz. 399 00:24:07,510 --> 00:24:09,810 You know, it's the same on your end, rubber -stamping justice. 400 00:24:10,430 --> 00:24:12,190 It's all part of the job, percentages. 401 00:24:13,590 --> 00:24:14,590 But thanks for trying. 402 00:24:36,280 --> 00:24:37,480 You're really digging in here. 403 00:24:37,960 --> 00:24:41,180 Well, I want us to be prepared for next week. Alec Weston's an important client. 404 00:24:41,440 --> 00:24:42,440 Have a seat. 405 00:24:42,840 --> 00:24:43,840 How's Jules? 406 00:24:44,100 --> 00:24:45,800 What? Oh, doing great. 407 00:24:46,460 --> 00:24:47,880 He's taking a nap. 408 00:24:49,060 --> 00:24:52,380 He's making real progress. He fixed the stereo yesterday. 409 00:24:54,680 --> 00:24:56,940 So it shouldn't be long before he's his old self again. 410 00:24:57,420 --> 00:24:58,420 Yeah? 411 00:24:58,500 --> 00:24:59,500 I woke up thirsty. 412 00:25:01,380 --> 00:25:02,540 Stuart, you remember Gwen? 413 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:04,360 Hi, Gwen. 414 00:25:04,840 --> 00:25:05,840 Hi. 415 00:25:06,140 --> 00:25:08,980 I'm going to go into the kitchen and get myself some orange juice. 416 00:25:15,460 --> 00:25:18,500 Well, why don't we get to work on these depositions? 417 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:22,220 Anne, is there anything I can do? 418 00:25:22,820 --> 00:25:24,340 Thanks. Really, there isn't. 419 00:25:26,620 --> 00:25:27,620 Whoops. 420 00:25:27,900 --> 00:25:29,060 Guess what I broke? 421 00:25:33,100 --> 00:25:35,240 Mandatory sentence, one year in county jail. 422 00:25:35,520 --> 00:25:38,140 Credit four months' time served. Next case. 423 00:25:39,080 --> 00:25:42,880 Case number 34823, People v. 424 00:25:43,220 --> 00:25:44,480 Carla Ortiz. 425 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:46,320 Mr. 426 00:25:47,160 --> 00:25:48,660 Ballin, the meter is running. 427 00:25:50,680 --> 00:25:55,160 Your Honor, at this time, the people request that all charges against Carla 428 00:25:55,160 --> 00:25:56,160 Ortiz be dropped. 429 00:25:56,380 --> 00:25:57,880 On what grounds, Miss Clemens? 430 00:25:58,220 --> 00:25:59,220 Insufficient evidence. 431 00:25:59,340 --> 00:26:01,300 Then why is this case on the docket? 432 00:26:02,120 --> 00:26:05,320 I'm sorry, Your Honor. I've only recently been made aware of new facts in 433 00:26:05,320 --> 00:26:07,340 case. Mr. Ballin, case dismissed. 434 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:09,320 Your client is free to go. 435 00:26:09,560 --> 00:26:12,400 Miss Clemens, a little notice next time? 436 00:26:13,940 --> 00:26:15,080 Court is adjourned. 437 00:26:18,540 --> 00:26:19,860 I'm Jonathan Rollins. How you doing? 438 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:23,280 Mark Leland! 439 00:26:23,840 --> 00:26:25,340 Came down to support the cause, huh? 440 00:26:26,350 --> 00:26:28,450 The campaign headquarters told me where you were. 441 00:26:28,790 --> 00:26:29,790 Can you spare a minute? 442 00:26:30,050 --> 00:26:32,510 It's a really lousy time. How are you doing? Jonathan Rollins, city council? 443 00:26:33,230 --> 00:26:39,110 How are you? According to the newspaper, you believe Stuart Markowitz provoked 444 00:26:39,110 --> 00:26:40,850 his own attack? I don't believe everything you read. 445 00:26:41,150 --> 00:26:42,450 Jonathan Rollins, city council. 446 00:26:42,830 --> 00:26:43,830 How are you doing? 447 00:26:43,950 --> 00:26:48,610 Whether you like it or not, your colleagues are confused. 448 00:26:49,090 --> 00:26:51,230 Frankly, so am I. Jonathan Rollins? 449 00:26:51,760 --> 00:26:55,280 I hope I can rectify this thing before it snowballs completely out of control. 450 00:26:56,260 --> 00:26:58,420 Always had a broad -based report of McKenzie Bragman. 451 00:26:58,900 --> 00:26:59,900 Jonathan Rollins. 452 00:27:00,820 --> 00:27:04,160 You honestly believe Stuart Markowitz provoked his beating? 453 00:27:04,700 --> 00:27:05,820 Of course not. 454 00:27:06,440 --> 00:27:09,240 Then I suggest you clear this up as soon as you can. 455 00:27:09,440 --> 00:27:12,920 Leland, I really resent you coming down here questioning my integrity. 456 00:27:13,160 --> 00:27:14,380 What about Stuart's integrity? 457 00:27:14,900 --> 00:27:16,180 It was a no -win situation. 458 00:27:16,880 --> 00:27:18,880 If you believe that, be prepared. 459 00:27:19,690 --> 00:27:24,230 Because if you lose this election and your remaining option is returning to 460 00:27:24,230 --> 00:27:26,770 firm, it will be a cold place indeed. 461 00:27:31,170 --> 00:27:32,870 Jonathan Rollins, be careful. 462 00:27:33,070 --> 00:27:34,070 All right. 463 00:27:37,070 --> 00:27:39,490 Feels like I'm beginning to lose track of time. 464 00:27:40,450 --> 00:27:44,710 Minutes turn into hours, hours into days, days into weeks. 465 00:27:45,070 --> 00:27:46,570 Don't you know any other tunes? 466 00:27:52,240 --> 00:27:54,220 I'm not a big Stephen Foster fan. 467 00:27:56,640 --> 00:27:58,260 You really should see an internist. 468 00:27:58,840 --> 00:28:01,120 You could see mine. When you're released, I mean. 469 00:28:01,380 --> 00:28:04,160 It'd be my way of thanking you for pulling me out of the dryer. 470 00:28:05,060 --> 00:28:06,060 Watching over me. 471 00:28:07,240 --> 00:28:08,820 Don't you know any Frank Sinatra? 472 00:28:12,940 --> 00:28:13,960 Nobody's above the law. 473 00:28:14,600 --> 00:28:17,120 But no principle can justify this kind of treatment. 474 00:28:18,250 --> 00:28:21,550 We have prisons, but clearly it doesn't matter who occupies the cells. 475 00:28:22,830 --> 00:28:26,070 I may have been a babe in the woods when I was thrown in here, but when I'm 476 00:28:26,070 --> 00:28:28,530 released, watch out. I will not go quietly. 477 00:28:30,610 --> 00:28:32,650 And obviously, neither will you. 478 00:28:34,750 --> 00:28:39,730 In order to find my client not guilty, you must believe that his behavior was 479 00:28:39,730 --> 00:28:41,710 reasonable under the circumstances. 480 00:28:42,570 --> 00:28:46,690 To do so, you must consider the world in which Gilbert lives. 481 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:51,280 A dangerous place of gangs and guns and poverty. 482 00:28:51,520 --> 00:28:53,980 And you must also consider what was at stake. 483 00:28:54,200 --> 00:28:59,620 A young boy's future filled with dreams and possibilities which are easily 484 00:28:59,620 --> 00:29:05,640 destroyed. If any of you saw your child walk in the path of a speeding train, 485 00:29:05,860 --> 00:29:10,560 wouldn't you yank him out of the way even if it meant breaking a bone in the 486 00:29:10,560 --> 00:29:14,420 process? This was Joseph Russell's dilemma. 487 00:29:25,450 --> 00:29:29,350 Joseph Russell's fear for his son's life is understandable. 488 00:29:30,510 --> 00:29:35,330 But is beating a child ever a reasonable form of discipline? 489 00:29:36,230 --> 00:29:41,510 The defense says Joseph battered his son in order to save him. 490 00:29:42,090 --> 00:29:46,670 But before you make your decision, you ask yourself this. 491 00:29:46,990 --> 00:29:52,010 If you condone this man's actions as an acceptable form of salvation, 492 00:29:52,780 --> 00:29:55,020 How will he save his son tomorrow? 493 00:29:55,800 --> 00:29:58,460 Fathers owe their sons more than discipline. 494 00:29:59,200 --> 00:30:05,980 Tough love is hypocrisy. Strength is a hug, a 495 00:30:05,980 --> 00:30:11,180 compassionate smile, not a clenched fist or uncontrolled rage. 496 00:30:12,900 --> 00:30:15,260 The body may heal. 497 00:30:16,580 --> 00:30:20,800 The emotional wounds will never disappear. 498 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:40,240 If you think dismissing this woman's charges is some kind of defiance, some 499 00:30:40,240 --> 00:30:44,060 misdirected act of conscience, you're mistaken. I'll reply. And I'll go to 500 00:30:44,060 --> 00:30:47,300 Hanson and tell him I perjured myself in the Meacham trial and that you were the 501 00:30:47,300 --> 00:30:49,840 one who advised me to frame my testimony. 502 00:30:50,080 --> 00:30:51,080 Can't prove a thing. 503 00:30:51,780 --> 00:30:52,780 Try me, Ruby. 504 00:30:54,020 --> 00:30:55,020 All right. 505 00:30:55,820 --> 00:30:57,140 You can have Carl Ortiz. 506 00:30:57,580 --> 00:30:58,559 Thank you. 507 00:30:58,560 --> 00:30:59,780 I will not be threatened by you again. 508 00:31:00,700 --> 00:31:03,880 Because if I am, I will do everything in my power to make sure your career is 509 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:04,880 over. 510 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:07,120 It is over. 511 00:31:33,710 --> 00:31:35,390 Matty decided to wear his lunch. 512 00:31:40,310 --> 00:31:41,310 Stuart? 513 00:31:42,450 --> 00:31:43,670 Are you okay? 514 00:31:44,930 --> 00:31:47,010 I know that I'm 41 years old. 515 00:31:47,550 --> 00:31:51,450 But I... I don't have memories that fill that time. 516 00:31:51,770 --> 00:31:56,010 You have those memories, Stuart. But the doctor said... The doctor said... But 517 00:31:56,010 --> 00:31:59,570 the doctor said... The doctor doesn't know anything. 518 00:32:00,190 --> 00:32:01,950 And neither do I. I can't... 519 00:32:03,419 --> 00:32:04,560 Why can't I remember? 520 00:32:05,120 --> 00:32:10,920 I don't know the people in those pictures. I don't know the guy who cuts 521 00:32:10,920 --> 00:32:15,660 lawn. I can't remember the name of our son. Why can't I? Stop it, Stuart. Stop 522 00:32:15,660 --> 00:32:16,660 it. 523 00:32:16,860 --> 00:32:17,860 Dad. 524 00:32:32,240 --> 00:32:33,560 So the rumor's true, huh? 525 00:32:34,820 --> 00:32:35,820 I quit. 526 00:32:35,860 --> 00:32:38,760 Why am I the last to know? You were in court. I tried. 527 00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:42,820 No, I have tried. I have tried for weeks to find out what's going on. Tommy, 528 00:32:42,880 --> 00:32:48,780 listen. I've never stopped listening, so... I'm not only quitting the DA's 529 00:32:48,780 --> 00:32:49,780 office. 530 00:32:49,940 --> 00:32:50,980 What's that supposed to mean? 531 00:32:51,900 --> 00:32:52,900 I'm leaving. 532 00:32:54,960 --> 00:32:59,480 I thought that... My plane's tonight. 533 00:33:00,300 --> 00:33:01,300 Where to? 534 00:33:01,900 --> 00:33:02,900 I don't know. 535 00:33:04,560 --> 00:33:08,740 I'm going to Portland first to stay with my mother a while. So you're tossing me 536 00:33:08,740 --> 00:33:13,540 out of your life just like that? Tommy, after I got shot, you took care of me 537 00:33:13,540 --> 00:33:18,160 and you got me back on my feet, but now I'm not standing in the same place. 538 00:33:18,800 --> 00:33:24,840 The law, this job, L .A., I... I can't stay here. 539 00:33:25,260 --> 00:33:28,160 I can't go back to being the person I used to be because... 540 00:33:30,090 --> 00:33:31,590 I'd turn into someone I wouldn't like. 541 00:33:33,450 --> 00:33:34,630 Someone you'd hate. 542 00:33:43,570 --> 00:33:49,350 Damn you. 543 00:33:52,090 --> 00:33:53,090 Leland. 544 00:33:56,550 --> 00:33:57,550 Leland. 545 00:34:01,169 --> 00:34:03,030 Who? Philip Darcy's on the top line. 546 00:34:03,370 --> 00:34:05,110 Oh, thank you, Roxanne. 547 00:34:05,890 --> 00:34:07,530 Would you close my door, please? 548 00:34:12,090 --> 00:34:15,690 I'm worried about the old man. Spins his days just staring out the window. He's 549 00:34:15,690 --> 00:34:16,750 had a rough couple of weeks. 550 00:34:17,050 --> 00:34:19,469 Tell him to travel. Clear his calendar. Clear his head. 551 00:34:19,690 --> 00:34:22,510 Everything that's going on at McKenzie, Brockman, haven't you taken a look 552 00:34:22,510 --> 00:34:23,630 around yourself since you got back? 553 00:34:23,909 --> 00:34:26,469 I thought you'd changed. Well, actually, I've mostly been looking inward, but 554 00:34:26,469 --> 00:34:29,030 Leland was right about one thing. I could use a trim. 555 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:33,280 Oh, come on, Rox. I really appreciated the last one he gave me. It was great. 556 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:41,040 All right. 557 00:34:42,560 --> 00:34:43,560 Rox. 558 00:34:44,060 --> 00:34:45,840 Rox, we're just talking trim here, right? 559 00:34:47,239 --> 00:34:49,280 It's been a long time since we've had a spare office. 560 00:34:49,699 --> 00:34:51,380 Turning it into a nursery for your little girl? 561 00:34:51,620 --> 00:34:54,000 Yeah. Having Lucy just down the hall is going to be terrific. 562 00:34:54,739 --> 00:34:56,280 Leland was completely open to the idea. 563 00:34:56,520 --> 00:34:57,520 Me too. 564 00:34:58,100 --> 00:34:59,120 Children are our future. 565 00:35:00,250 --> 00:35:01,250 Maybe you have changed. 566 00:35:02,790 --> 00:35:03,790 Hello? 567 00:35:04,950 --> 00:35:05,950 All clear. 568 00:35:06,130 --> 00:35:09,650 Hey, who am I to fault Morales for striking a sweetheart deal and wanting 569 00:35:09,650 --> 00:35:10,650 little kid nearby? 570 00:35:11,750 --> 00:35:15,050 Anyway, with all the crying and whining going on around here, nice to know now 571 00:35:15,050 --> 00:35:17,850 it'll be coming from a loaded diaper and not another three -piece suit. 572 00:35:18,310 --> 00:35:19,410 Maybe you haven't changed. 573 00:35:20,450 --> 00:35:21,610 Fox, I'm like water. 574 00:35:23,350 --> 00:35:28,050 Nothing under heaven is more yielding than when it attacks something hard and 575 00:35:28,050 --> 00:35:29,050 resistant. 576 00:35:29,520 --> 00:35:30,540 Nothing can prevail. 577 00:35:33,080 --> 00:35:34,420 Sit, Grasshopper. 578 00:35:36,260 --> 00:35:38,040 Go ahead, make all the jokes you want. 579 00:35:39,360 --> 00:35:40,480 You wait and see. 580 00:35:47,780 --> 00:35:51,960 In the matter of the people versus Joseph Russell on the charge of felony 581 00:35:51,960 --> 00:35:55,180 endangerment, we find the defendant not guilty. 582 00:35:56,120 --> 00:35:57,960 Mr. Russell, you're free to go. 583 00:35:58,620 --> 00:36:02,240 Gilbert Russell, I will recommend to social services that you be released 584 00:36:02,240 --> 00:36:03,460 the custody of your father. 585 00:36:04,020 --> 00:36:05,140 Court is adjourned. 586 00:36:11,260 --> 00:36:12,600 It'll take time, Joseph. 587 00:36:13,160 --> 00:36:14,360 You'll get your son back. 588 00:36:17,220 --> 00:36:18,460 Congratulations, sister. 589 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:21,220 Maybe next time his old man will love him to death. 590 00:36:22,350 --> 00:36:24,850 Who was it you saw when you looked at Joseph Russell? 591 00:36:25,150 --> 00:36:28,630 If this is one of those religious mysteries, like how many angels can 592 00:36:28,630 --> 00:36:30,370 the head of a pin, I don't have the time. 593 00:36:30,690 --> 00:36:31,690 Was it your father? 594 00:36:32,030 --> 00:36:33,030 Was he the one? 595 00:36:34,250 --> 00:36:35,690 As a matter of fact, yeah. 596 00:36:36,390 --> 00:36:37,690 Sorry. Don't be. 597 00:36:38,070 --> 00:36:39,450 It was a long time ago. 598 00:36:39,990 --> 00:36:41,870 And some things can't be forgiven. 599 00:36:42,310 --> 00:36:44,050 Why not start with the things that can? 600 00:36:45,270 --> 00:36:46,470 Good luck, Mr. Mullaney. 601 00:36:53,810 --> 00:36:56,810 Ellis is leading by 16%. Fat lady singing. 602 00:36:57,210 --> 00:36:58,210 It's not just us. 603 00:36:58,610 --> 00:37:00,230 Ruby Thomas is getting hammered as well. 604 00:37:01,150 --> 00:37:04,510 Well, speech writing's not for me anyway. 605 00:37:05,370 --> 00:37:07,570 I'm going to try punching out some short stories. 606 00:37:08,350 --> 00:37:10,070 But it was nice working with you, Jonathan. 607 00:37:11,150 --> 00:37:12,290 Appreciate all you did, Jeff. 608 00:37:14,910 --> 00:37:16,330 Oh, I know, I know. 609 00:37:17,430 --> 00:37:18,970 Don't let the door hit me in the ass. 610 00:37:19,510 --> 00:37:21,490 I'd like to say it's been nice working with you. 611 00:37:21,790 --> 00:37:22,790 I'd be lying. 612 00:37:27,720 --> 00:37:29,380 Earned a lot of bridges during this campaign. 613 00:37:30,460 --> 00:37:31,740 Said things I didn't mean. 614 00:37:32,300 --> 00:37:35,300 And for what? I got a valuable piece of information for you. 615 00:37:36,660 --> 00:37:38,280 You make a lousy politician. 616 00:37:38,980 --> 00:37:40,640 You take things too personally. 617 00:37:41,080 --> 00:37:44,520 And you're not comfortable with compromises or trade -offs. 618 00:37:45,060 --> 00:37:46,060 That's a compliment? 619 00:37:46,540 --> 00:37:47,560 You're damn right. 620 00:37:49,280 --> 00:37:51,860 Jonathan, take care of yourself. 621 00:37:53,040 --> 00:37:54,040 Hey. 622 00:37:54,480 --> 00:37:56,280 You're not sticking around for my concession speech? 623 00:37:56,990 --> 00:37:57,990 I know who wrote it. 624 00:38:01,090 --> 00:38:02,090 Oh. 625 00:38:08,210 --> 00:38:09,210 Keep it. 626 00:38:10,010 --> 00:38:11,450 Be a collector's item someday. 627 00:38:14,890 --> 00:38:15,370 Take 628 00:38:15,370 --> 00:38:22,190 a deep 629 00:38:22,190 --> 00:38:23,890 breath. Fill your lungs. 630 00:38:24,600 --> 00:38:26,500 You know what that is? Carbon monoxide. 631 00:38:27,180 --> 00:38:29,080 To me, that's the smell of freedom. 632 00:38:29,800 --> 00:38:31,180 How can I ever thank you, Arnie? 633 00:38:31,960 --> 00:38:33,640 Let me practice entertainment law. 634 00:38:33,980 --> 00:38:36,180 Did I mention your shave and haircut look great? 635 00:38:37,160 --> 00:38:38,160 I'm going home. 636 00:38:39,020 --> 00:38:40,120 I'll go home, too. 637 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:43,300 Not until I make this pledge, Sheila. 638 00:38:43,700 --> 00:38:49,140 I have seen the underbelly. I've tasted some of the worst food imaginable. But I 639 00:38:49,140 --> 00:38:52,800 survived. As soon as we get home, you'll get your reward. 640 00:38:54,100 --> 00:38:56,000 Sheila, I'm being sincere. 641 00:38:56,360 --> 00:39:00,940 I use the scoff of Mackenzie Brackman's pro bono work as a waste of time and 642 00:39:00,940 --> 00:39:07,160 lost income. I hereby swear to pull at least one drowning man from the river 643 00:39:07,160 --> 00:39:09,400 Styx and change his life forever. 644 00:39:09,800 --> 00:39:13,940 But first, a hot shower, and I've got the loofah. 645 00:39:26,190 --> 00:39:30,730 Our focus should be on rebuilding, repairing neighborhoods and 646 00:39:30,730 --> 00:39:33,630 that have been damaged by neglect and anger. 647 00:39:34,510 --> 00:39:41,510 Let us all create something from the ground up, dirty, fresh, and 648 00:39:41,510 --> 00:39:42,510 full of possibility. 649 00:39:48,110 --> 00:39:54,650 Come and say goodbye. 650 00:39:56,230 --> 00:39:57,290 It's not forever. 651 00:40:09,330 --> 00:40:16,310 You know, for the last couple of days, I have been thinking a lot about love. 652 00:40:17,910 --> 00:40:20,490 Why, after all these years, 653 00:40:21,750 --> 00:40:24,230 it feels so difficult for me. 654 00:40:26,670 --> 00:40:30,670 But I... So... 655 00:40:30,670 --> 00:40:36,850 Anyway... 656 00:40:36,850 --> 00:40:42,230 This is for you. 657 00:40:43,490 --> 00:40:44,770 Straight from the mini -mart. 658 00:40:47,690 --> 00:40:48,690 Bread. 659 00:40:50,190 --> 00:40:52,270 So that you will never know hunger. 660 00:41:00,270 --> 00:41:01,570 that your life will be safe. 661 00:41:05,410 --> 00:41:10,610 Wine, so that you will know joy and prosperity. 662 00:41:11,450 --> 00:41:12,450 Grape juice? 663 00:41:12,790 --> 00:41:14,330 So it's a young wine. 664 00:41:20,730 --> 00:41:21,730 That's my cab. 665 00:41:35,180 --> 00:41:36,240 Thank you Tommy. 666 00:41:37,840 --> 00:41:39,900 I will always love you. 667 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:42,940 Be good to yourself. 668 00:42:11,430 --> 00:42:12,750 Anne, I brushed my teeth. 669 00:42:13,350 --> 00:42:14,350 Good. 670 00:42:14,950 --> 00:42:16,170 Are you going to sleep with me again? 671 00:42:17,990 --> 00:42:19,750 You ask me that every night, Stuart. 672 00:42:21,150 --> 00:42:22,150 Sorry. 673 00:42:22,690 --> 00:42:25,490 It's just that I'm in the hospital. 674 00:42:25,710 --> 00:42:27,150 I got used to sleeping by myself. 675 00:42:28,730 --> 00:42:29,850 Are you glad to be home? 676 00:42:31,710 --> 00:42:32,710 Sort of. 677 00:43:00,460 --> 00:43:02,000 Nate. Something wrong, Stuart? 678 00:43:02,660 --> 00:43:03,660 No. 679 00:43:05,880 --> 00:43:06,920 What's he doing here? 680 00:43:07,700 --> 00:43:12,240 Matty's still running a little fever, so he's going to sleep with us. 681 00:43:12,800 --> 00:43:13,800 Is that okay? 682 00:43:14,180 --> 00:43:15,180 Yeah. 683 00:43:15,840 --> 00:43:22,080 Because I'm very tired, so... As soon as he falls back to sleep, I'll take him 684 00:43:22,080 --> 00:43:23,080 back to his bed. 685 00:43:36,200 --> 00:43:37,200 Hey, Manny. 686 00:43:47,340 --> 00:43:48,340 Ann? 687 00:43:50,080 --> 00:43:51,140 Ann, I remember. 688 00:43:51,980 --> 00:43:52,980 What, Stuart? 689 00:43:57,600 --> 00:43:59,720 I remember the night our son was born. 690 00:44:05,200 --> 00:44:06,260 It was raining, right? 691 00:44:10,240 --> 00:44:11,660 You were in a lot of pain. 692 00:44:13,220 --> 00:44:15,340 I told you to focus on your breathing. 693 00:44:19,760 --> 00:44:26,400 When Matty came out, he had that 694 00:44:26,400 --> 00:44:27,900 umbilical cord around his neck. 695 00:44:34,570 --> 00:44:39,390 And you looked me in the eye, and I didn't want you to see that I was 696 00:44:39,390 --> 00:44:40,390 I smiled at you. 697 00:44:40,930 --> 00:44:42,030 You smiled back. 698 00:44:44,490 --> 00:44:46,970 And then Dr. Parker just slipped away the cord. 699 00:44:49,910 --> 00:44:54,990 And you put Matty on your chest, and he was healthy. 700 00:44:57,230 --> 00:44:59,490 And he was safe. 701 00:45:03,790 --> 00:45:06,090 And it was the most beautiful sight I ever saw.