1 00:00:01,585 --> 00:00:03,629 We got three people coming in that... 2 00:00:03,629 --> 00:00:06,298 - Okay. - Where's my crawler? 3 00:00:06,298 --> 00:00:09,885 You told me, "No more." You said you were putting on weight. 4 00:00:09,885 --> 00:00:10,969 When did I say that? 5 00:00:14,640 --> 00:00:16,934 Yo, Grace, how you doing? 6 00:00:16,934 --> 00:00:17,976 Fine, thank you. 7 00:00:19,102 --> 00:00:20,729 And the new boyfriend? 8 00:00:20,729 --> 00:00:23,357 Word on the vine says he's a real animal. 9 00:00:23,357 --> 00:00:27,778 D.A.: Real swinger, regular chimp off the old block. 10 00:00:27,778 --> 00:00:30,948 Where'd you spend the weekend? San Simeon? 11 00:00:30,948 --> 00:00:32,991 Your Honor, there's a message from Officer Johnson. 12 00:00:32,991 --> 00:00:34,368 Grace: He'll be 20 minutes late. 13 00:00:34,368 --> 00:00:35,994 Just put it on the jungle drums 14 00:00:35,994 --> 00:00:37,663 as soon as you're ready. 15 00:00:37,663 --> 00:00:39,540 If I'd known she was into dark and hairy 16 00:00:39,540 --> 00:00:41,291 I would have shown her my chest. 17 00:00:41,291 --> 00:00:42,876 I didn't know that she was into dark and hairy. 18 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:45,462 - I'd have shown her my-- - Gentlemen, excuse me. 19 00:00:45,462 --> 00:00:47,047 But this is a court of law. 20 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:48,757 And while you may think it's all fun and games, 21 00:00:48,757 --> 00:00:52,261 I doubt your clients share in your spirit of amusement. 22 00:00:52,261 --> 00:00:54,054 Now if we can get on with our work? 23 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:55,764 D.A.: Aw, Gracie, I didn't mean nothing. 24 00:00:57,933 --> 00:01:00,852 [laughing] 25 00:01:02,187 --> 00:01:05,148 [theme music] 26 00:01:32,217 --> 00:01:35,137 [music continues] 27 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:05,208 [music continues] 28 00:02:33,987 --> 00:02:36,907 [instrumental music] 29 00:02:51,046 --> 00:02:52,172 Who's the guy? 30 00:02:53,965 --> 00:02:55,967 - It doesn't matter. - Like hell it doesn't! 31 00:02:55,967 --> 00:02:57,010 I'm in love with him. 32 00:02:58,553 --> 00:03:02,182 And I'm terribly sorry that I hurt you. 33 00:03:02,182 --> 00:03:04,976 That's not good enough! You owe me more, baby. 34 00:03:04,976 --> 00:03:08,438 You owe me at least a chance to try to talk you out of it! 35 00:03:08,438 --> 00:03:10,816 - It wouldn't have worked. - You owed me the chance! 36 00:03:10,816 --> 00:03:12,901 - You're right. - Damn it! 37 00:03:12,901 --> 00:03:14,820 I don't wanna be right, Grace. 38 00:03:16,571 --> 00:03:18,365 I wanna be married to you. 39 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:24,538 Kevin, that's not going to happen. 40 00:03:26,039 --> 00:03:28,959 What I did to you was awful. 41 00:03:30,001 --> 00:03:31,336 I'm desperately sorry. 42 00:03:33,046 --> 00:03:36,508 And I understand if you can't ever forgive me. 43 00:03:36,508 --> 00:03:40,804 I already have. I may not be exciting, Grace. 44 00:03:40,804 --> 00:03:43,473 I don't run around in a gorilla suit. 45 00:03:43,473 --> 00:03:45,267 But when this burns itself out 46 00:03:45,267 --> 00:03:48,061 there's somebody here who loves you 47 00:03:48,061 --> 00:03:49,229 and wants you back. 48 00:03:51,857 --> 00:03:54,609 I have to go. Goodbye, Kevin. 49 00:03:56,903 --> 00:04:01,408 Mr. Finny, have you ever been on a jury before? 50 00:04:01,408 --> 00:04:03,076 Finny: No. 51 00:04:03,076 --> 00:04:05,328 Would it impose any undue hardship on you 52 00:04:05,328 --> 00:04:07,998 if this trial went more than four or five days? 53 00:04:07,998 --> 00:04:10,417 Not really. My boss is paying me. 54 00:04:10,417 --> 00:04:11,751 Well, what do you know about the circumstances 55 00:04:11,751 --> 00:04:13,295 around this case? 56 00:04:13,295 --> 00:04:15,130 All I know is what I read in the newspapers. 57 00:04:15,130 --> 00:04:16,590 And what's that? 58 00:04:16,590 --> 00:04:18,842 Miss Gill was the lady on the local news. 59 00:04:18,842 --> 00:04:21,052 Finny: They showed her having a breast cancer operation 60 00:04:21,052 --> 00:04:23,930 and then a while later she was fired. 61 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:28,059 And when she was fired, did you sympathize with her at all? 62 00:04:28,059 --> 00:04:30,395 I figured she'd turn up on another channel somewhere. 63 00:04:30,395 --> 00:04:34,816 - They all do. - Thank you. 64 00:04:39,529 --> 00:04:42,324 Not exactly in my corner, is he? 65 00:04:42,324 --> 00:04:45,827 We've only got three preemptory challenges left. 66 00:04:45,827 --> 00:04:47,829 I'm afraid we're gonna have to live with him. 67 00:04:49,456 --> 00:04:51,750 The defendant accepts Mr. Finny, Your Honor. 68 00:04:51,750 --> 00:04:53,293 Mr. Kuzak? 69 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:56,505 The plaintiff accepts Mr. Finny, Your Honor. 70 00:04:56,505 --> 00:04:59,216 Mr. Albert, do you have any feelings 71 00:04:59,216 --> 00:05:01,510 about TV news anchorwomen? 72 00:05:01,510 --> 00:05:03,386 It's nice work if you can get it. 73 00:05:03,386 --> 00:05:05,514 Sit in a chair, read off a cue card 74 00:05:05,514 --> 00:05:08,225 and collect a six-figure check. 75 00:05:08,225 --> 00:05:10,352 Miss Gill contends that she was fired 76 00:05:10,352 --> 00:05:12,896 because the station didn't want a news anchorwoman 77 00:05:12,896 --> 00:05:15,148 who was perceived as damaged goods. 78 00:05:15,148 --> 00:05:16,691 Kuzak: The defendants contend that she was fired 79 00:05:16,691 --> 00:05:18,443 because of low ratings. 80 00:05:18,443 --> 00:05:21,947 Do you think that you could examine that issue objectively? 81 00:05:21,947 --> 00:05:26,201 - I don't see why not. - Thank you. 82 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:27,369 No questions, Your Honor. 83 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:31,748 Let's lose him! 84 00:05:31,748 --> 00:05:34,584 We can't show cause. We're down to two preemptories. 85 00:05:34,584 --> 00:05:35,919 He's already made up his mind. 86 00:05:39,130 --> 00:05:42,342 The plaintiff thanks and excuses 87 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:43,593 Juror Number Five, Your Honor. 88 00:05:45,262 --> 00:05:48,139 You're excused, Mr. Albert. 89 00:05:48,139 --> 00:05:51,351 Miss Brentley, did it bother you that during her series 90 00:05:51,351 --> 00:05:52,936 of news features on breast cancer 91 00:05:52,936 --> 00:05:55,689 Miss Gill bared her breasts on camera? 92 00:05:55,689 --> 00:05:57,399 Of course not. 93 00:05:57,399 --> 00:05:59,860 It was done in the context of a medical examination. 94 00:05:59,860 --> 00:06:01,653 So you knew about the series? 95 00:06:01,653 --> 00:06:04,781 It was one of the best things I ever saw on television. 96 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:07,284 And when she found out she had breast cancer 97 00:06:07,284 --> 00:06:09,536 you really felt the shock. 98 00:06:09,536 --> 00:06:11,621 And then when you saw her get a lumpectomy instead of 99 00:06:11,621 --> 00:06:14,457 being mutilated by a mastectomy. 100 00:06:14,457 --> 00:06:16,835 I didn't even know that was possible. 101 00:06:16,835 --> 00:06:18,003 Thank you. 102 00:06:21,381 --> 00:06:22,424 She's perfect! 103 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:26,970 I know. That's the problem. 104 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:30,015 Defense excuses Miss Brentley, Your Honor. 105 00:06:30,015 --> 00:06:31,099 Perlman: You're excused. 106 00:06:34,603 --> 00:06:36,271 Then you saw Miss Gill's series? 107 00:06:36,271 --> 00:06:39,941 - Yeah, I saw it. - What'd you think? 108 00:06:39,941 --> 00:06:42,902 My dad died of cancer, you know. 109 00:06:42,902 --> 00:06:47,782 Truthfully, there's some things just not in good taste. 110 00:06:47,782 --> 00:06:51,453 Some things I'd just as soon not bring into my living room. 111 00:06:51,453 --> 00:06:52,829 Robertson: Thank you, Mrs. Clifford. 112 00:06:52,829 --> 00:06:54,956 The plaintiff thanks and excuses 113 00:06:54,956 --> 00:06:57,834 Juror Number Four, Your Honor. 114 00:06:57,834 --> 00:06:59,544 You're excused, Mrs. Clifford. 115 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:06,343 [indistinct chatter] 116 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:10,555 There we go. 117 00:07:11,473 --> 00:07:12,474 Thank you. 118 00:07:14,267 --> 00:07:17,020 - I don't know, counselor. - What? 119 00:07:17,020 --> 00:07:19,898 Well, if that's a fair and impartial jury of my piers 120 00:07:19,898 --> 00:07:21,524 we're in a lot of trouble. 121 00:07:21,524 --> 00:07:27,280 - I've seen lots worse. - Look, don't get mad. 122 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:29,741 But what would happen if we tried for a settlement? 123 00:07:29,741 --> 00:07:32,619 Now? Well, they'd see it as a sign of weakness. 124 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:35,330 - They'd low-ball us. - How low? 125 00:07:35,330 --> 00:07:39,668 Well, $50, maybe $75,000 tops. 126 00:07:39,668 --> 00:07:41,586 Not a lot left over after you deduct the fees. 127 00:07:41,586 --> 00:07:43,338 Yeah, but that's better than nothing. 128 00:07:43,338 --> 00:07:45,382 Which is what we will both get if we lose. 129 00:07:45,382 --> 00:07:47,175 Well, I'm betting that that won't happen. 130 00:07:47,175 --> 00:07:48,718 No offense, counselor. 131 00:07:48,718 --> 00:07:51,054 But if you lose the bet, you still have a job. 132 00:07:51,054 --> 00:07:53,098 I'm living off of credit cards and bank loans. 133 00:07:53,098 --> 00:07:56,142 And I've got a mortgage I can't pay. 134 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:58,770 I've got a daughter starting college in the fall. 135 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:02,148 You've hung on this long. Don't quit on me now. 136 00:08:06,236 --> 00:08:08,738 When I first found out I had cancer 137 00:08:08,738 --> 00:08:13,034 I guess I went into shock. I-I went through the surgery. 138 00:08:13,034 --> 00:08:17,163 I had the radiation therapy. I was doing the series. 139 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:19,666 But it was like I was outside of myself. 140 00:08:19,666 --> 00:08:23,336 You know, like it was all happening to some other person. 141 00:08:23,336 --> 00:08:28,341 Now, 14 months later, it's just me. 142 00:08:30,301 --> 00:08:31,511 I wake up in the middle of the night 143 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:34,556 sometimes in a cold sweat, 144 00:08:34,556 --> 00:08:36,933 terrified that I'm gonna die. 145 00:08:36,933 --> 00:08:39,853 I'm alone and I am broke. 146 00:08:39,853 --> 00:08:41,229 I can't get a job. 147 00:08:45,066 --> 00:08:48,820 - I feel ugly. - You are not alone. 148 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:52,073 And, believe me, Stacey, you are not ugly. 149 00:08:52,073 --> 00:08:55,577 What you are is courageous, tough-minded. 150 00:08:59,038 --> 00:09:01,040 Have you seen the way people stare at me? 151 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:04,252 You're a celebrity. People stare at celebrities. 152 00:09:04,252 --> 00:09:06,046 Usually from the neck up. 153 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,132 Michael, I'm tired. 154 00:09:09,132 --> 00:09:12,635 I'm tired of being stared at like I'm a freak. 155 00:09:12,635 --> 00:09:14,220 Like I'm a breast that just happens 156 00:09:14,220 --> 00:09:16,222 to have a woman attached to it. 157 00:09:16,222 --> 00:09:17,766 Alright. I'll go to them. 158 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:19,350 I'll see if I can get a settlement tonight 159 00:09:19,350 --> 00:09:20,643 if that's what's you want. 160 00:09:20,643 --> 00:09:22,687 Kuzak: But they breached your contract. 161 00:09:22,687 --> 00:09:24,439 They fired you for reasons that had nothing to do 162 00:09:24,439 --> 00:09:26,608 with your competence. They violated your civil rights. 163 00:09:26,608 --> 00:09:28,401 And arguably they made it impossible for you 164 00:09:28,401 --> 00:09:30,403 to continue your career. 165 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:32,530 If you fold now, you're telling them 166 00:09:32,530 --> 00:09:34,240 that it's alright for them to treat you like 167 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:37,410 some sort of cow they can put the blade to 168 00:09:37,410 --> 00:09:39,579 whenever they decide they don't like the taste of the milk. 169 00:09:42,457 --> 00:09:44,584 Thanks a lot. 170 00:09:44,584 --> 00:09:47,712 You know, that is an utterly awful analogy. 171 00:09:49,255 --> 00:09:50,757 [chuckles] 172 00:09:52,801 --> 00:09:55,261 Don't let 'em get away with it, Stacey. 173 00:09:55,261 --> 00:09:56,513 Make 'em pay. 174 00:09:58,973 --> 00:10:01,810 In veno veritas, 175 00:10:01,810 --> 00:10:04,521 do you really think my chances are good? 176 00:10:04,521 --> 00:10:07,941 I wouldn't be here if I didn't think so. 177 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:09,025 To justice. 178 00:10:10,735 --> 00:10:11,820 To winning. 179 00:10:14,155 --> 00:10:16,282 McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak? 180 00:10:16,282 --> 00:10:18,785 He's in court now. Can I take a message? 181 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:20,411 - Hi, Susan. - Hi. Okay. 182 00:10:22,664 --> 00:10:26,209 - We're lawyers, not dentists. - Excuse me? 183 00:10:26,209 --> 00:10:27,961 You look like you're going in for a root canal. 184 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:31,631 I work upstairs. I'm looking for Jeffrey Sullivan. 185 00:10:31,631 --> 00:10:33,091 Come on, let's take a look around. 186 00:10:33,091 --> 00:10:36,594 Victor? Just tell him he had a few calls. 187 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:46,437 Jeffrey? A young lady here to see you. 188 00:10:46,437 --> 00:10:48,773 I'm Nancy. We spoke on the phone? 189 00:10:48,773 --> 00:10:51,401 Right. Uh, come into my office. 190 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:54,195 Oh, there's some messages for you. 191 00:10:56,573 --> 00:10:59,701 - These are mine. - Oh. 192 00:10:59,701 --> 00:11:02,620 Some classmates want my text notes. Thanks. 193 00:11:03,705 --> 00:11:06,624 [indistinct chatter] 194 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:15,884 I appreciate your forbearance in moving our staff meeting 195 00:11:15,884 --> 00:11:19,137 to the end of the day as Mr. Kuzak and I were toiling 196 00:11:19,137 --> 00:11:22,098 in our respective vineyards of courtroom law. 197 00:11:22,098 --> 00:11:23,933 What's new in your slumlord case, Douglas? 198 00:11:23,933 --> 00:11:26,269 I do not appreciate that characterization 199 00:11:26,269 --> 00:11:28,938 of my landlord-tenant dispute, Mr. Becker. 200 00:11:28,938 --> 00:11:30,732 The attorney who represents himself 201 00:11:30,732 --> 00:11:32,567 has a fool for a client. 202 00:11:32,567 --> 00:11:36,029 Douglas: Normally, I would not undertake my own representation. 203 00:11:36,029 --> 00:11:37,780 But going up against Andrew Taylor is like 204 00:11:37,780 --> 00:11:40,783 shooting fish in the proverbial barrel. 205 00:11:40,783 --> 00:11:44,329 I anticipate a judgment in my favor tomorrow. 206 00:11:44,329 --> 00:11:47,874 Now as the hour is drawing late, 207 00:11:47,874 --> 00:11:50,543 let us move through the items at hand. 208 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:53,004 Arnold, Mishkin versus Mishkin. 209 00:11:53,004 --> 00:11:55,924 Settlement agreement awaiting signature. 210 00:11:55,924 --> 00:11:58,176 Becker: By the way, Mrs. Mishkin has assigned this firm 211 00:11:58,176 --> 00:11:59,344 two and a half percent of the profits 212 00:11:59,344 --> 00:12:01,179 in her film in lieu of fees. 213 00:12:01,179 --> 00:12:03,222 Why wasn't this arrangement discussed beforehand? 214 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:05,558 As a partner in this firm, I made a determination that 215 00:12:05,558 --> 00:12:07,518 it was a gamble worth taking. 216 00:12:07,518 --> 00:12:09,854 Not when you're gambling with other peoples' money. 217 00:12:09,854 --> 00:12:12,774 We'll discuss this further at the partners meeting on Friday. 218 00:12:12,774 --> 00:12:15,568 Gill versus Barnett Broadcasting. 219 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:17,362 Jury selection is almost complete. 220 00:12:17,362 --> 00:12:19,989 - What are our chances? - Well, the client is nervous. 221 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:21,574 But I think it's a winner. 222 00:12:21,574 --> 00:12:24,869 I hope so, as we have $60,000 in expenses 223 00:12:24,869 --> 00:12:27,038 and billable hours sunk into this case. 224 00:12:27,038 --> 00:12:28,623 I am well aware of that, Douglas. 225 00:12:28,623 --> 00:12:31,501 Well, keep us abreast of developments. 226 00:12:33,169 --> 00:12:35,463 - Patrimko? - Pending. 227 00:12:35,463 --> 00:12:38,091 And where might our Miss Perkins be? 228 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:39,384 Stuck in traffic. 229 00:12:39,384 --> 00:12:42,971 Finally, as regards messenger costs. 230 00:12:42,971 --> 00:12:46,641 Mr. Sifuentes, I'd like to draw your attention 231 00:12:46,641 --> 00:12:49,352 to $300 worth of messengers charged against 232 00:12:49,352 --> 00:12:52,480 your pending cases in the last four weeks. 233 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:55,733 What? Can I see those? 234 00:12:57,735 --> 00:13:01,447 Now, unless there's anything else, we stand adjourned. 235 00:13:03,449 --> 00:13:06,828 Woman: Oh, goodnight. See you in the morning. 236 00:13:06,828 --> 00:13:08,329 [knocking on door] 237 00:13:08,329 --> 00:13:09,330 Abby? 238 00:13:10,123 --> 00:13:14,502 Hmm? Oh, my God. 239 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:16,587 I missed the staff meeting. 240 00:13:16,587 --> 00:13:17,922 There wasn't much to miss. 241 00:13:21,843 --> 00:13:25,013 Haven't you been getting much sleep? 242 00:13:25,013 --> 00:13:28,725 No, the minute my head hits the pillow 243 00:13:28,725 --> 00:13:31,644 my brain starts to race. 244 00:13:31,644 --> 00:13:34,230 I wind up watching movies on cable TV all night. 245 00:13:36,357 --> 00:13:37,775 So, where do you stand? 246 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:40,486 Nowhere, basically. 247 00:13:42,238 --> 00:13:44,282 Last we heard, Jim got a traffic ticket outside 248 00:13:44,282 --> 00:13:47,326 of Ft. Worth. near Six Flags over Texas. 249 00:13:47,326 --> 00:13:50,747 - How about the car? - He sold it in Atlanta. 250 00:13:50,747 --> 00:13:53,082 He told the salesman that they were headed for Florida. 251 00:13:53,082 --> 00:13:55,043 Angelo Sipriano's theory is that they're doing 252 00:13:55,043 --> 00:13:56,961 the grand tour of amusement parks. 253 00:13:56,961 --> 00:13:58,421 Hmm. 254 00:13:58,421 --> 00:14:01,090 So we're in touch with the Florida PD 255 00:14:01,090 --> 00:14:03,259 and the Victims Aid in Orlando. 256 00:14:03,259 --> 00:14:06,262 It's a long shot, but maybe they'll show up 257 00:14:06,262 --> 00:14:08,139 at Disneyworld. 258 00:14:08,139 --> 00:14:12,185 - Is there anything I can do? - I'll be alright. 259 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:14,979 It's just nights. 260 00:14:16,564 --> 00:14:17,607 And weekends. 261 00:14:19,817 --> 00:14:23,196 Get your things. We're going out to dinner. 262 00:14:23,196 --> 00:14:26,199 No, no. You have other things to do. 263 00:14:26,199 --> 00:14:28,701 Nothing as important as having dinner with you. 264 00:14:28,701 --> 00:14:30,912 We'll talk, we'll have a glass of wine. 265 00:14:30,912 --> 00:14:32,413 You'll stay over with me tonight. 266 00:14:32,413 --> 00:14:34,123 I couldn't impose on you like that, Ann. 267 00:14:34,123 --> 00:14:37,085 Are you kidding? The guest room's all made up. 268 00:14:37,085 --> 00:14:40,671 It'll be like a pajama party, okay? 269 00:14:40,671 --> 00:14:43,216 - Okay. - Good. 270 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:47,303 [instrumental music] 271 00:14:49,472 --> 00:14:52,141 "Galaxy is so stunningly inept 272 00:14:52,141 --> 00:14:54,393 one wants to shoot it into orbit." 273 00:14:54,393 --> 00:14:56,896 Now wait. You'll love this part. 274 00:14:56,896 --> 00:14:59,565 "The galactic share of the blame must fall on 275 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:02,735 "the shoulders of director Mitchell Mishkin, 276 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:07,073 who brings fresh meaning to the word pretension." 277 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:10,618 And that's his best review. The News called it loathsome. 278 00:15:10,618 --> 00:15:12,411 The Times hated it. 279 00:15:12,411 --> 00:15:15,081 Cutting off his head isn't gonna make us any taller. 280 00:15:15,081 --> 00:15:17,750 No, but it makes him a lot shorter. 281 00:15:20,086 --> 00:15:21,796 You and I need to go over 282 00:15:21,796 --> 00:15:24,006 the proposed ad promo campaign for "Rose Bush" again. 283 00:15:24,006 --> 00:15:26,509 - Mm-hmm. - Is tomorrow night okay? 284 00:15:26,509 --> 00:15:28,094 Maybe Spago's? 285 00:15:29,428 --> 00:15:31,013 Let's do Simply Blues. 286 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:32,849 "Galaxy" is playing at the Cinerama Dome. 287 00:15:32,849 --> 00:15:36,811 And if we get a window table, we can count the box office. 288 00:15:36,811 --> 00:15:41,399 Or even better, the complete and total absence of the same. 289 00:15:41,399 --> 00:15:44,110 You know, Arnie, I've never met a man 290 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:46,112 who understands women the way you do. 291 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:52,285 [knocking on door] 292 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:54,245 Excuse me, Arnie. 293 00:15:54,245 --> 00:15:56,122 - What, Roxanne? - Sorry. 294 00:15:57,790 --> 00:16:00,293 Mrs. Kovaks is waiting if you're just about 295 00:16:00,293 --> 00:16:01,377 finished in here. 296 00:16:04,380 --> 00:16:06,048 Douglas: In wrapping up my testimony, 297 00:16:06,048 --> 00:16:07,466 I'd like to reiterate, Your Honor, 298 00:16:07,466 --> 00:16:09,969 that I never intended to be a landlord. 299 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,471 I purchased the building in question in hopes 300 00:16:12,471 --> 00:16:15,099 of reselling it to a Japanese conglomerate 301 00:16:15,099 --> 00:16:18,394 that had plans to tear it down and construct a hotel. 302 00:16:18,394 --> 00:16:21,230 When that deal fell through, I was stuck. 303 00:16:21,230 --> 00:16:23,816 So while continuing to look for another buyer, 304 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:26,277 I have allowed whatever tenants were living there 305 00:16:26,277 --> 00:16:30,489 to remain at a very reasonable rent, I might add. 306 00:16:30,489 --> 00:16:32,366 In the three years since I've owned it, 307 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:37,622 I'd like to point out once again that I have never made a profit. 308 00:16:37,622 --> 00:16:40,833 If I were to make the repairs demanded in this lawsuit, 309 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:44,212 I would actually be losing money on the investment. 310 00:16:44,212 --> 00:16:45,796 Thank you, Your Honor. 311 00:16:45,796 --> 00:16:48,799 Mr. Brackman, approximately how many times did 312 00:16:48,799 --> 00:16:51,093 Mrs. Vernon Fields make complaints to you 313 00:16:51,093 --> 00:16:53,930 regarding the absence of hot water in her apartment? 314 00:16:53,930 --> 00:16:57,350 I have no personal knowledge of any such complaints. 315 00:16:57,350 --> 00:16:59,477 Your Honor, I'd like to have marked for identification 316 00:16:59,477 --> 00:17:02,063 10 letters I have here signed by Mrs. Fields. 317 00:17:02,063 --> 00:17:04,690 The management company handles any little problems 318 00:17:04,690 --> 00:17:06,400 the tenants might be experiencing. 319 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:09,904 How many times did the Sampson family make complaints 320 00:17:09,904 --> 00:17:13,115 regarding rats and cockroaches in their apartment? 321 00:17:13,115 --> 00:17:16,452 If they complained, the management company handled it. 322 00:17:16,452 --> 00:17:19,455 Do you have any knowledge of the floor that caved in 323 00:17:19,455 --> 00:17:22,291 - in the Perry's apartment? - Perhaps you're not listening. 324 00:17:22,291 --> 00:17:26,754 A management company routinely handles such problems. 325 00:17:26,754 --> 00:17:29,090 And did you empower this management company 326 00:17:29,090 --> 00:17:32,051 - to act as your agent? - In a technical sense, yes. 327 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:34,679 But you certainly can't try to hold me liable 328 00:17:34,679 --> 00:17:37,265 for my agent's alleged gross negligence. 329 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:38,933 I see. 330 00:17:38,933 --> 00:17:41,060 Approximately how much have you spent in repairs 331 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:42,645 to the building since you've owned it? 332 00:17:42,645 --> 00:17:45,690 - Thousands. - How many thousands? 333 00:17:45,690 --> 00:17:49,986 Three. $3,142. 334 00:17:49,986 --> 00:17:51,362 You never spent any money to fix 335 00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:54,323 a-a cracked sewer line, did you? 336 00:17:54,323 --> 00:17:56,742 Or to repair a leaking roof, or rotting floor? 337 00:17:56,742 --> 00:17:58,828 Perhaps you didn't hear me before. 338 00:17:58,828 --> 00:18:01,539 If I had effectuated said repairs 339 00:18:01,539 --> 00:18:04,166 I would have been in the loss column in the investment. 340 00:18:04,166 --> 00:18:07,086 When was the last time you actually visited the premises? 341 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:09,547 - Not lately. - When exactly? 342 00:18:09,547 --> 00:18:13,301 Actually, never. I just bought it for the loft. 343 00:18:13,301 --> 00:18:15,011 Andrew: Do you believe, as an owner of a building, 344 00:18:15,011 --> 00:18:17,555 you have any responsibility to your tenants? 345 00:18:17,555 --> 00:18:20,016 Would it be better if I evicted them all? 346 00:18:20,016 --> 00:18:21,976 They'd never find rent this cheap. 347 00:18:21,976 --> 00:18:26,272 Do you believe you have a responsibility to provide 348 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:29,650 a minimally decent standard of living for your tenants? 349 00:18:29,650 --> 00:18:32,945 I suppose minimally decent, yes. 350 00:18:32,945 --> 00:18:34,989 Douglas: But if they want something luxurious 351 00:18:34,989 --> 00:18:36,490 they should have to pay for it. 352 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:40,453 Thank you. 353 00:18:40,453 --> 00:18:42,246 I-I think I've heard enough from both sides 354 00:18:42,246 --> 00:18:43,539 to render my decision. 355 00:18:45,666 --> 00:18:48,252 Waive closing arguments, gentlemen? 356 00:18:48,252 --> 00:18:51,047 - So waived, Your Honor. - Okay, so waived. 357 00:18:55,926 --> 00:19:00,473 Mr. Brackman, I find you liable and hereby order you 358 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:04,435 to complete work on Mr. Taylor's list in 10 days. 359 00:19:04,435 --> 00:19:07,813 If you fail to do so, you will be held in contempt. 360 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,983 This isn't fair. It isn't constitutional. 361 00:19:10,983 --> 00:19:14,403 You're asking me to provide public housing for these people! 362 00:19:14,403 --> 00:19:18,407 In addition to the repairs, plaintiffs shall receive 363 00:19:18,407 --> 00:19:20,242 compensatory damages in the amount 364 00:19:20,242 --> 00:19:23,204 of 10 times their monthly rent 365 00:19:23,204 --> 00:19:26,957 and punitive damages in the sum of $25,000. 366 00:19:26,957 --> 00:19:29,794 [cheers and applause] 367 00:19:35,508 --> 00:19:38,135 Hey, I appreciate it, man. Be good. 368 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:42,848 - Who's that? - Tim Noah. 369 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:45,434 He's from upstairs at Price, Plumera and Bloomingthal. 370 00:19:45,434 --> 00:19:47,186 What? They don't have bathrooms up there? 371 00:19:47,186 --> 00:19:48,896 Just stopped by to say hi, you know. 372 00:19:48,896 --> 00:19:50,147 Can I talk to you for a minute? 373 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:55,611 - Sure. Yes, sir. - In my office. 374 00:20:00,908 --> 00:20:02,743 Who are you trying to kid? 375 00:20:05,079 --> 00:20:07,456 Kid? About what? 376 00:20:07,456 --> 00:20:09,917 The phone messages. All these people. 377 00:20:09,917 --> 00:20:12,294 Activity in and out of the bathroom. 378 00:20:12,294 --> 00:20:15,089 Now either you are leading a very weird social life 379 00:20:15,089 --> 00:20:17,633 or you have the weakest bladder in America. 380 00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:19,593 Or you're dealing coke out of this office. 381 00:20:20,803 --> 00:20:23,931 [chuckles] This is crazy. 382 00:20:23,931 --> 00:20:27,560 That's crazy, Mr. Sifuentes. I swear to God. 383 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:29,895 Don't shoot me through the grease, kid. 384 00:20:29,895 --> 00:20:33,858 I was a PD too long not to know a buy when I see it. 385 00:20:33,858 --> 00:20:35,192 I swear to God. 386 00:20:35,192 --> 00:20:36,902 Tim Noah is a real estate attorney 387 00:20:36,902 --> 00:20:38,904 I'm working for on probate notices. 388 00:20:38,904 --> 00:20:40,573 - In the bathroom? Jeffery: It's a drag. 389 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:43,534 But it pays $8 an hour and I can use the dough. 390 00:20:43,534 --> 00:20:45,077 Look, I didn't wanna meet him out in the open 391 00:20:45,077 --> 00:20:46,495 because I didn't want everyone thinking 392 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:48,122 that it was coming out of company time. 393 00:20:48,122 --> 00:20:50,624 Well, it's coming out of company money. 394 00:20:50,624 --> 00:20:52,835 $300 worth of messengers. 395 00:20:52,835 --> 00:20:56,255 And you're charging 'em to my cases. 396 00:20:56,255 --> 00:20:59,258 That's a mistake. I told Elizabeth to send these to me. 397 00:20:59,258 --> 00:21:01,135 I'll straighten this out. 398 00:21:01,135 --> 00:21:04,263 [chuckles] I like you, kid. I mean, I like your hustle. 399 00:21:04,263 --> 00:21:05,723 But I'm gonna give you fair warning. 400 00:21:05,723 --> 00:21:07,558 You quit doing business out of this office 401 00:21:07,558 --> 00:21:10,519 or I'm gonna close you down so fast your head will swim. 402 00:21:10,519 --> 00:21:13,022 You're gonna believe what you're gonna believe. 403 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:16,192 But I swear to God, I don't use drugs. 404 00:21:16,192 --> 00:21:17,985 I don't sell drugs and my only hustle 405 00:21:17,985 --> 00:21:19,778 is working my buns off to make enough money 406 00:21:19,778 --> 00:21:21,113 to make it through law school. 407 00:21:21,113 --> 00:21:22,823 Look, if it wasn't for this job 408 00:21:22,823 --> 00:21:24,825 and doing other stuff for guys like Mr. Noah 409 00:21:24,825 --> 00:21:27,786 nights, weekends, I'd never make it. 410 00:21:27,786 --> 00:21:29,580 And that's the truth. 411 00:21:29,580 --> 00:21:33,501 If you don't wanna believe it, I can't help it. 412 00:21:38,088 --> 00:21:40,341 And if you wanna kill my chances here 413 00:21:40,341 --> 00:21:44,011 by inferring that I deal drugs, I can't help that either. 414 00:21:45,888 --> 00:21:49,141 I'm just a kid. I can't fight back. 415 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:51,352 And I don't know about you, Mr. Sifuentes, 416 00:21:51,352 --> 00:21:54,146 but I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. 417 00:21:54,146 --> 00:21:56,273 I'm just trying to make something out of my life! 418 00:22:00,152 --> 00:22:02,112 I swear on my father's grave! 419 00:22:09,245 --> 00:22:11,580 Are you gonna poison me with Mr. McKenzie? 420 00:22:11,580 --> 00:22:15,668 No. You're good enough to do that all by yourself. 421 00:22:16,710 --> 00:22:19,630 [instrumental music] 422 00:22:23,592 --> 00:22:25,553 You're a very cold guy, Mr. Sifuentes. 423 00:22:31,016 --> 00:22:33,936 [indistinct chatter] 424 00:22:41,193 --> 00:22:43,737 - Thank you. - You're late. 425 00:22:43,737 --> 00:22:45,030 It's been a terrible day. 426 00:22:47,408 --> 00:22:49,076 Aren't you going to wish me a happy birthday? 427 00:22:49,076 --> 00:22:50,953 Happy birthday. Sign these. 428 00:22:52,121 --> 00:22:54,540 - What are they? - Nothing. 429 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:57,209 Business. Just sign them. 430 00:22:57,209 --> 00:22:59,211 It's my 41st birthday. 431 00:22:59,211 --> 00:23:00,963 And all you can think about is business. 432 00:23:00,963 --> 00:23:02,506 Well, excuse me. 433 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:04,300 But while you were having your nails Jubilee'd 434 00:23:04,300 --> 00:23:07,261 or your toes pedicured or your tips frosted 435 00:23:07,261 --> 00:23:09,972 or whatever it is females do with their afternoons 436 00:23:09,972 --> 00:23:14,226 I was working overtime trying to protect the family assets. 437 00:23:14,226 --> 00:23:16,604 So if you'll just sign these where it's marked 438 00:23:16,604 --> 00:23:19,023 with red X's, we can move along to matters 439 00:23:19,023 --> 00:23:20,941 of a more festive nature! 440 00:23:20,941 --> 00:23:23,694 These papers sign all our community assets 441 00:23:23,694 --> 00:23:27,781 - over to your mother. - Just temporarily. 442 00:23:29,450 --> 00:23:32,953 Oh, sure, until you divorce me. 443 00:23:32,953 --> 00:23:37,082 - That's absurd. - Who is she? 444 00:23:37,082 --> 00:23:40,002 There is no "she." You're being paranoid. 445 00:23:40,002 --> 00:23:41,420 Am I? 446 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:43,839 Well, if you think you can get rid of me 447 00:23:43,839 --> 00:23:46,133 that easily, you have another think coming. 448 00:23:46,133 --> 00:23:50,638 I sign nothing until I speak to an attorney. 449 00:23:50,638 --> 00:23:51,597 Fine! 450 00:23:53,140 --> 00:23:55,142 Just don't blame me if in the meantime 451 00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:57,061 we lose everything we own! 452 00:23:57,061 --> 00:23:58,687 What are you talking about? 453 00:23:58,687 --> 00:24:01,940 That's why I'm late. I was in court all day. 454 00:24:01,940 --> 00:24:04,985 - We're being sued. - Sued? What for? 455 00:24:04,985 --> 00:24:08,364 Repairs on our apartment building. 456 00:24:08,364 --> 00:24:09,823 Oh, my God! 457 00:24:09,823 --> 00:24:12,576 Not to worry. We'll win the appeal. 458 00:24:12,576 --> 00:24:15,788 But on the distant chance that we are held accountable, 459 00:24:15,788 --> 00:24:18,916 I'm simply trying to protect us. 460 00:24:18,916 --> 00:24:22,044 I'm gonna wind up just like Marjorie Rollie, 461 00:24:22,044 --> 00:24:25,464 divorced and poor. 462 00:24:25,464 --> 00:24:29,343 Working in Newberry's with those ugly support hose 463 00:24:29,343 --> 00:24:32,388 and varicose veins sticking out all over my legs. 464 00:24:32,388 --> 00:24:36,725 Sheila, this is crazy. I'm not going to divorce you. 465 00:24:36,725 --> 00:24:41,355 [gasps] I'm 41, old, used up. 466 00:24:42,940 --> 00:24:45,526 I don't snap back like some 25-year-old 467 00:24:45,526 --> 00:24:46,694 with elastic breasts. 468 00:24:48,737 --> 00:24:51,740 Once the community property is gone, what have you got to lose? 469 00:24:51,740 --> 00:24:54,243 Well, if you're so damn concerned about it, 470 00:24:54,243 --> 00:24:57,413 - sign the papers! - No. 471 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:59,581 It's a temporary measure. 472 00:24:59,581 --> 00:25:03,585 If it's so temporary, then sign it over to my mother! 473 00:25:03,585 --> 00:25:05,963 Your mother has the IQ of meat. 474 00:25:05,963 --> 00:25:08,298 I'd rather file for bankruptcy. 475 00:25:08,298 --> 00:25:12,886 You are an insensitive, uncaring man. And I hate you! 476 00:25:12,886 --> 00:25:15,848 And you are a selfish, pampered aging princess 477 00:25:15,848 --> 00:25:18,016 who doesn't know how to make a man feel loved! 478 00:25:18,016 --> 00:25:21,645 Ha! Sex! I was waiting for that! 479 00:25:21,645 --> 00:25:23,981 Shh! Quiet! People are staring. 480 00:25:23,981 --> 00:25:27,192 You come in here half an hour late with papers for me 481 00:25:27,192 --> 00:25:29,778 to sign giving over all my community property 482 00:25:29,778 --> 00:25:31,613 to your lousy mother! 483 00:25:31,613 --> 00:25:33,991 You didn't even bring me a present! 484 00:25:33,991 --> 00:25:36,660 And then you wonder why I don't want to go home 485 00:25:36,660 --> 00:25:38,370 and oil up my saddle 486 00:25:38,370 --> 00:25:42,166 so you can play Sgt. Preston of the Yukon! 487 00:25:42,166 --> 00:25:45,586 - Sit down! - No! 488 00:25:45,586 --> 00:25:50,758 It's my party and I'll cry if I want to. 489 00:25:50,758 --> 00:25:59,349 ♪ Happy birthday to me! ♪ 490 00:25:59,349 --> 00:26:05,731 ♪ Happy birthday, dear Sheila ♪ 491 00:26:05,731 --> 00:26:10,235 ♪ Happy birthday to me ♪ 492 00:26:19,203 --> 00:26:22,623 Miss Gill, would you tell the jury how you came 493 00:26:22,623 --> 00:26:26,043 to do this series of televised reports on breast cancer? 494 00:26:26,043 --> 00:26:28,253 It started as a notion of Mr. Mellers. 495 00:26:28,253 --> 00:26:30,589 Kuzak: The station manager. Gill: Yes. 496 00:26:30,589 --> 00:26:32,800 He wanted me to have a mammogram. 497 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:34,843 That's like a breast x-ray. 498 00:26:34,843 --> 00:26:37,888 And then to show me at the clinic giving an editorial 499 00:26:37,888 --> 00:26:40,599 on the importance of regular breast examination. 500 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:42,810 But you had no idea that you yourself had cancer 501 00:26:42,810 --> 00:26:45,187 - at this time. - No, none at all. 502 00:26:45,187 --> 00:26:47,022 Kuzak: What happened then? 503 00:26:47,022 --> 00:26:49,233 Well, I went with the crew to the clinic. 504 00:26:49,233 --> 00:26:50,859 And then the next day they called me 505 00:26:50,859 --> 00:26:53,028 and told me that they suspected that I had cancer. 506 00:26:55,155 --> 00:26:58,116 Did you suspend your series on breast cancer at this time? 507 00:26:58,116 --> 00:27:01,036 Gill: No, because Mr. Mellers thought that it would be 508 00:27:01,036 --> 00:27:03,497 a very powerful piece to show me with the doctors 509 00:27:03,497 --> 00:27:07,209 - discussing my options. - And you agreed? 510 00:27:07,209 --> 00:27:09,920 Well, at first, I was just in shock. 511 00:27:09,920 --> 00:27:13,841 But then I thought it would do some good. 512 00:27:13,841 --> 00:27:15,759 How so? 513 00:27:15,759 --> 00:27:18,637 Well, you see, a lot of women are afraid to be examined 514 00:27:18,637 --> 00:27:21,557 because they can't face the thought of losing a breast. 515 00:27:21,557 --> 00:27:23,517 Gill: I hoped that my report would show them that 516 00:27:23,517 --> 00:27:25,519 with early detection, they didn't have to. 517 00:27:25,519 --> 00:27:26,728 That they could have a lumpectomy 518 00:27:26,728 --> 00:27:27,855 instead of a mastectomy. 519 00:27:27,855 --> 00:27:29,147 A lumpectomy. 520 00:27:29,147 --> 00:27:30,357 Kuzak: Is that the operation 521 00:27:30,357 --> 00:27:31,608 Kuzak: that you had? Gill: Yes. 522 00:27:31,608 --> 00:27:33,026 Kuzak: And was your operation 523 00:27:33,026 --> 00:27:34,820 also the subject of a news feature? 524 00:27:34,820 --> 00:27:36,363 Gill: Yes. 525 00:27:36,363 --> 00:27:39,283 And what happened after you left the hospital? 526 00:27:39,283 --> 00:27:42,327 Well, then we did a feature on my radiation treatments 527 00:27:42,327 --> 00:27:45,706 and then I did a final story that showed the results. 528 00:27:45,706 --> 00:27:49,376 And you exposed your breast on camera? 529 00:27:49,376 --> 00:27:51,461 Yes. 530 00:27:51,461 --> 00:27:54,339 Miss Gill, do you think that maybe you carried 531 00:27:54,339 --> 00:27:57,134 - journalism a bit too far here? Gill: No. 532 00:27:57,134 --> 00:28:00,721 I thought it was very important for women to see for themselves 533 00:28:00,721 --> 00:28:02,681 that if, God forbid, they got cancer, 534 00:28:02,681 --> 00:28:05,392 that they didn't have to be maimed. 535 00:28:05,392 --> 00:28:08,270 Was it worth it, Miss Gill? 536 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:11,940 I've received hundreds of letters from people thanking me. 537 00:28:11,940 --> 00:28:14,818 Some saying that I even saved their lives. 538 00:28:14,818 --> 00:28:16,653 Yes, it was worth it. 539 00:28:16,653 --> 00:28:20,032 And how did the station respond? 540 00:28:20,032 --> 00:28:23,535 They said that people didn't want to watch me anymore. 541 00:28:23,535 --> 00:28:25,746 That I made them uncomfortable. 542 00:28:25,746 --> 00:28:29,875 - And they fired me. - Thank you. 543 00:28:29,875 --> 00:28:31,919 Nothing further at this time, Your Honor. 544 00:28:31,919 --> 00:28:36,298 Perlman: Mr. Robertson? Cross. - Thank you, Your Honor. 545 00:28:36,298 --> 00:28:38,759 Robertson: Miss Gill, isn't it true that your firing 546 00:28:38,759 --> 00:28:40,510 had nothing to do with your breast surgery? 547 00:28:40,510 --> 00:28:42,220 Gill: No. 548 00:28:42,220 --> 00:28:43,722 Robertson: Isn't it true that you were encouraged 549 00:28:43,722 --> 00:28:45,098 to come back to your job and you were fired 550 00:28:45,098 --> 00:28:46,600 only because your ratings went down? 551 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:48,310 Gill: No. 552 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:50,103 You knew your predecessor at the station was fired 553 00:28:50,103 --> 00:28:51,980 - for bad ratings, didn't you? - Yes. 554 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:54,149 The one before her and the one before her. 555 00:28:54,149 --> 00:28:55,651 That I don't know. 556 00:28:55,651 --> 00:28:59,446 Ratings are the bottom line in TV news, 557 00:28:59,446 --> 00:29:00,989 aren't they, Miss Gill? 558 00:29:00,989 --> 00:29:03,784 And if job security is what you want, 559 00:29:03,784 --> 00:29:05,786 you probably should take a job at the post office. 560 00:29:05,786 --> 00:29:08,372 Kuzak: Objection. Argumentative. 561 00:29:08,372 --> 00:29:09,498 Withdraw the question. 562 00:29:11,291 --> 00:29:14,336 Miss Gill, have you been healthy enough 563 00:29:14,336 --> 00:29:16,755 - to work since your operation? - Absolutely. 564 00:29:16,755 --> 00:29:18,548 - And yet, in the 14 months since then, 565 00:29:18,548 --> 00:29:20,759 you've chosen not to. 566 00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:24,429 It was no choice. I wasn't offered anything. 567 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:27,599 I assume because of the negative publicity surrounding my firing. 568 00:29:27,599 --> 00:29:29,059 You were never offered anything at all? 569 00:29:29,059 --> 00:29:31,687 Nothing worth taking. 570 00:29:31,687 --> 00:29:34,231 I know a lot of folks who wouldn't find 571 00:29:34,231 --> 00:29:37,693 $65,000 a year too terrible. 572 00:29:37,693 --> 00:29:40,696 You're speaking about the radio job in Phoenix. 573 00:29:40,696 --> 00:29:42,698 Well, I don't do radio. 574 00:29:42,698 --> 00:29:44,992 - Or floors or windows. - Objection, Your Honor. 575 00:29:46,868 --> 00:29:50,956 Miss Gill, who is Dr. Howard Warnick? 576 00:29:50,956 --> 00:29:53,291 He's the surgeon that performed my lumpectomy. 577 00:29:53,291 --> 00:29:55,460 And since then, you've developed quite an intimate relationship 578 00:29:55,460 --> 00:29:58,296 - with him, haven't you? - Objection, Your Honor. 579 00:29:58,296 --> 00:30:00,841 Miss Gill's personal life has no relevance in these proceedings. 580 00:30:00,841 --> 00:30:03,051 Robertson: Well, it's directly relevant to the issue of damages 581 00:30:03,051 --> 00:30:04,594 if she turned down a high-paying job 582 00:30:04,594 --> 00:30:07,889 because she was afraid of losing her boyfriend. 583 00:30:07,889 --> 00:30:10,684 I'll allow the question. 584 00:30:10,684 --> 00:30:14,646 I have been out with Dr. Warnick on several occasions. 585 00:30:14,646 --> 00:30:19,985 You're 42 years old. Is that correct, Miss Gill? 586 00:30:19,985 --> 00:30:22,237 I will be 43 next month. 587 00:30:22,237 --> 00:30:24,698 And isn't it true you would very much like 588 00:30:24,698 --> 00:30:27,284 - to marry Dr. Warnick? - No. 589 00:30:27,284 --> 00:30:30,245 - Isn't it true you were afraid, if you went to Phoenix, 590 00:30:30,245 --> 00:30:31,663 you might lose your chance at him? 591 00:30:31,663 --> 00:30:33,707 No. 592 00:30:33,707 --> 00:30:35,208 I'm sure, Miss Gill, you're aware of 593 00:30:35,208 --> 00:30:37,711 the Yale University study which concluded, 594 00:30:37,711 --> 00:30:41,214 among other things, that a woman over 40, 595 00:30:41,214 --> 00:30:43,925 even one with perfect breasts, has a greater probability 596 00:30:43,925 --> 00:30:47,471 of being killed by a terrorist than of latching onto a husband. 597 00:30:47,471 --> 00:30:49,056 Objection, Your Honor! 598 00:30:49,056 --> 00:30:52,434 I had breast cancer, Mr. Robertson. 599 00:30:52,434 --> 00:30:57,189 My chances of surviving five years are good, 80%. 600 00:30:57,189 --> 00:31:00,901 And yet I can't help but think every day of my life 601 00:31:00,901 --> 00:31:05,238 whether I'm gonna be a part of the 20% that doesn't make it. 602 00:31:05,238 --> 00:31:07,115 So if you would just get your brains out of your shorts 603 00:31:07,115 --> 00:31:10,494 for even five minutes, I can't believe that 604 00:31:10,494 --> 00:31:12,746 you really think I spend a lot of my time 605 00:31:12,746 --> 00:31:14,915 worrying whether I'm gonna latch onto a husband! 606 00:31:18,001 --> 00:31:19,294 Nothing further at this point. 607 00:31:23,882 --> 00:31:26,259 [phone ringing] 608 00:31:26,259 --> 00:31:28,345 [indistinct chatter] 609 00:31:28,345 --> 00:31:30,138 Andrew! 610 00:31:30,138 --> 00:31:33,225 - How you doing, sir? - Fine, just fine. 611 00:31:33,225 --> 00:31:35,477 Well, I don't have to ask how you are. 612 00:31:35,477 --> 00:31:38,313 I hear you pinned back Douglas's ears in court. 613 00:31:38,313 --> 00:31:40,565 Well, I hope it wasn't a Pyrrhic victory. 614 00:31:40,565 --> 00:31:41,650 Mr. Taylor? 615 00:31:44,027 --> 00:31:46,530 It's good to see you, Andrew. Good luck. 616 00:31:46,530 --> 00:31:49,616 - Thank you, sir. - Douglas, look. 617 00:31:49,616 --> 00:31:53,370 My clients need relief now. Drop the appeal. 618 00:31:53,370 --> 00:31:55,455 We're prepared to come way down on the judgment. 619 00:31:55,455 --> 00:31:56,957 How far down? 620 00:31:56,957 --> 00:31:58,458 Bring the building up to code 621 00:31:58,458 --> 00:31:59,501 which you're gonna have to do in any case 622 00:31:59,501 --> 00:32:01,211 and $2,500 per unit in damages. 623 00:32:01,211 --> 00:32:02,838 Forget it. 624 00:32:02,838 --> 00:32:05,215 You got no grounds for a reversal. You know that. 625 00:32:05,215 --> 00:32:08,635 Maybe so. Maybe not. But I can spin the wheels. 626 00:32:08,635 --> 00:32:12,639 Brackman! This isn't a game! Where's your decency? 627 00:32:12,639 --> 00:32:15,517 The people in that building are living a nightmare! 628 00:32:15,517 --> 00:32:18,728 Mr. Taylor, I intend to avail myself 629 00:32:18,728 --> 00:32:20,897 of the full appellate process. 630 00:32:20,897 --> 00:32:22,691 I shall seek vindication of my rights 631 00:32:22,691 --> 00:32:25,694 with the State Appeals Court, and if necessary, continue on to 632 00:32:25,694 --> 00:32:27,779 the Supreme Court of California! 633 00:32:27,779 --> 00:32:30,824 It will likely take a long, long time. 634 00:32:30,824 --> 00:32:35,370 But that is the system and I shall not apologize for it! 635 00:32:35,370 --> 00:32:39,249 Now if you'll excuse me, I have a busy morning. 636 00:32:39,249 --> 00:32:42,127 [instrumental music] 637 00:32:53,763 --> 00:32:57,267 I'm only doing this because you're a friend of Nina's. 638 00:32:57,267 --> 00:33:00,061 But you gotta tell her not to come by here any more. 639 00:33:00,061 --> 00:33:02,272 Call me at my apartment from now on, okay? 640 00:33:06,943 --> 00:33:09,237 Okay, where's my $1,000? 641 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:11,448 [chuckles] 642 00:33:11,448 --> 00:33:12,532 You're busted, kid! 643 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:16,912 Turn around, hands above your head. 644 00:33:16,912 --> 00:33:18,747 You have the right to remain silent. 645 00:33:18,747 --> 00:33:20,373 If you give up the right to remain silent 646 00:33:20,373 --> 00:33:22,375 anything you say can and will be used against you 647 00:33:22,375 --> 00:33:24,711 in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. 648 00:33:24,711 --> 00:33:26,004 If you cannot afford an attorney, 649 00:33:26,004 --> 00:33:27,380 one will be provided by the court. 650 00:33:29,216 --> 00:33:30,217 Come on. 651 00:33:33,303 --> 00:33:34,846 Come on, let's get him outta here. 652 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:36,598 Detective: Let these people get back to work. 653 00:33:37,807 --> 00:33:40,602 Mr. Sifuentes? Mr. Sifuentes! 654 00:33:40,602 --> 00:33:42,103 I need to know something. 655 00:33:42,103 --> 00:33:45,273 - Did you roll over on me? - Nope. 656 00:33:45,273 --> 00:33:46,775 Good, 'cause I'm gonna need a lawyer 657 00:33:46,775 --> 00:33:49,361 and I feel like you and I have a rapport. 658 00:33:49,361 --> 00:33:51,988 I'm sorry, Jeffrey. I'm not with the Public Defender anymore. 659 00:33:51,988 --> 00:33:54,658 Don't worry about that. Call my father, Harold Sullivan. 660 00:33:54,658 --> 00:33:56,451 He's chairman and CEO of Titan Sports Industries. 661 00:33:56,451 --> 00:33:57,953 - Come on! - Oh! 662 00:33:57,953 --> 00:33:59,120 And you weren't born with a silver spoon 663 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:00,288 - in your mouth, huh? - No. 664 00:34:00,288 --> 00:34:01,456 Actually, more like platinum. 665 00:34:01,456 --> 00:34:02,540 He'll arrange bail and pay 666 00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:04,417 whatever you charge! 667 00:34:04,417 --> 00:34:07,671 I'm sorry, sir. I appreciate everything you've done for me. 668 00:34:07,671 --> 00:34:09,256 I'm sure my father will be in touch to express 669 00:34:09,256 --> 00:34:10,882 his appreciation personally. 670 00:34:10,882 --> 00:34:15,345 I want you to know this charge is totally without merit. 671 00:34:15,345 --> 00:34:17,639 - I don't use drugs. - Get him outta here! 672 00:34:17,639 --> 00:34:18,848 I don't even know what cocaine looks like! 673 00:34:18,848 --> 00:34:20,100 Detective: Let's go! Move it! 674 00:34:24,062 --> 00:34:25,230 Don't say it. 675 00:34:28,108 --> 00:34:29,109 Leland? 676 00:34:33,738 --> 00:34:35,156 I've got something for you to sign. 677 00:34:35,156 --> 00:34:36,241 Oh? What is it? 678 00:34:36,241 --> 00:34:37,492 It's a letter from you 679 00:34:37,492 --> 00:34:38,576 to the Dean of Admissions 680 00:34:38,576 --> 00:34:40,537 at the Loyola School of Law. 681 00:34:40,537 --> 00:34:43,832 - Oh, on who's behalf? - Mine. 682 00:34:48,378 --> 00:34:51,006 I hope I've mentioned your uncanny skill 683 00:34:51,006 --> 00:34:52,757 at judging character. 684 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:56,678 Along with intelligence and loyalty and diligence. 685 00:34:56,678 --> 00:35:01,433 Mm-hmm. Does this mean I'm losing you, Iris? 686 00:35:02,892 --> 00:35:05,103 - Night school. - Ah. 687 00:35:06,521 --> 00:35:09,649 But who knows after I pass the bar? 688 00:35:09,649 --> 00:35:11,151 Well, I'd hope you'd consider 689 00:35:11,151 --> 00:35:13,069 an associate position with McKenzie, Brackman. 690 00:35:15,614 --> 00:35:17,198 I'd be delighted to, Leland. 691 00:35:21,786 --> 00:35:23,872 I think they're waiting for you at the partners meeting. 692 00:35:25,498 --> 00:35:26,458 Yeah. 693 00:35:29,210 --> 00:35:32,130 And upon signing the partnership agreement, 694 00:35:32,130 --> 00:35:36,009 you become 5% owners of the law firm of McKenzie, 695 00:35:36,009 --> 00:35:37,844 Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak. 696 00:35:37,844 --> 00:35:40,764 [applause] 697 00:35:42,932 --> 00:35:46,728 Said share to increase 5% every year 698 00:35:46,728 --> 00:35:49,481 until it matches that of the other partners. 699 00:35:49,481 --> 00:35:54,486 All we need from each of you is a check for $87,000. 700 00:35:54,486 --> 00:35:55,987 What? 701 00:35:55,987 --> 00:35:57,530 Well, I assume, Douglas, that you'll provide 702 00:35:57,530 --> 00:35:59,282 low-cost in-house financing, right? 703 00:35:59,282 --> 00:36:00,784 In the past, we have. 704 00:36:00,784 --> 00:36:03,036 But consequent to Norman Chaney's passing, 705 00:36:03,036 --> 00:36:05,413 we need an infusion of working capital. 706 00:36:05,413 --> 00:36:07,332 So we're going to ask you to arrange 707 00:36:07,332 --> 00:36:08,833 your financing elsewhere. 708 00:36:08,833 --> 00:36:10,752 Douglas, how the hell am I supposed to secure 709 00:36:10,752 --> 00:36:13,463 a note for $87,000? 710 00:36:13,463 --> 00:36:16,383 Your financial problems are not my concern, Miss Kelsey. 711 00:36:16,383 --> 00:36:21,179 However, this firm's very real financial problems are. 712 00:36:21,179 --> 00:36:23,306 Well, based on the bottom line, Douglas, 713 00:36:23,306 --> 00:36:26,518 I don't think we need to hold a benefit for ourselves. 714 00:36:26,518 --> 00:36:29,646 On the contrary, if we have any intentions 715 00:36:29,646 --> 00:36:31,147 of showing meaningful profits 716 00:36:31,147 --> 00:36:33,608 through the remainder of the decade, we must, 717 00:36:33,608 --> 00:36:36,361 A: Resist the impulse to make a partner 718 00:36:36,361 --> 00:36:39,239 of everyone who rattles their saber. 719 00:36:39,239 --> 00:36:43,034 Douglas: B: Take on at least four new associates right away. 720 00:36:43,034 --> 00:36:45,745 And C: Generate among our current lawyers 721 00:36:45,745 --> 00:36:48,957 a minimum of 5,000 more billable hours per annum 722 00:36:48,957 --> 00:36:50,625 than they're producing now. 723 00:36:50,625 --> 00:36:53,712 Which brings me to something else I find troubling. 724 00:36:53,712 --> 00:36:57,590 I've taken the liberty of doing some personal accounting. 725 00:36:57,590 --> 00:37:02,804 Here is a list of everyone's billable hours for the year. 726 00:37:02,804 --> 00:37:05,348 You will note that, with one exception, 727 00:37:05,348 --> 00:37:08,143 all the partners including our new ones 728 00:37:08,143 --> 00:37:12,522 billed in the 1,500 to 2,000 hour range. 729 00:37:12,522 --> 00:37:16,067 The one exception was our founding partner 730 00:37:16,067 --> 00:37:19,070 who accounted for just over 300. 731 00:37:19,070 --> 00:37:24,409 That's less than one revenue-generating hour a day. 732 00:37:24,409 --> 00:37:27,287 Get to it, Douglas. What's on your mind? 733 00:37:27,287 --> 00:37:31,291 It seems to me that someone who works part-time 734 00:37:31,291 --> 00:37:33,126 should not have a full share, 735 00:37:33,126 --> 00:37:36,171 much less 8% more than the rest of us. 736 00:37:36,171 --> 00:37:37,964 But if all that mattered were the number of hours 737 00:37:37,964 --> 00:37:40,925 that you put in, the world would be run by waitresses. 738 00:37:40,925 --> 00:37:43,720 It's the quality of the hours that matters. 739 00:37:43,720 --> 00:37:46,055 Kuzak: If he can settle a labor strike in 45 minutes 740 00:37:46,055 --> 00:37:48,933 or bring in a major corporate account over a breakfast meeting 741 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:50,768 or help me win a case by giving me one piece 742 00:37:50,768 --> 00:37:52,479 of advice, then how do you measure that? 743 00:37:52,479 --> 00:37:54,981 Under the most generous of formulas, 744 00:37:54,981 --> 00:37:59,110 he is still receiving far more than he is entitled to. 745 00:37:59,110 --> 00:38:02,405 As things stand now, our two most senior partners 746 00:38:02,405 --> 00:38:05,992 will receive 50% of this year's profits. 747 00:38:05,992 --> 00:38:10,121 One is dead, the other might as well be. 748 00:38:10,121 --> 00:38:13,917 - You are out of line, Douglas! - That's alright. 749 00:38:13,917 --> 00:38:16,753 Frank exchanges are what partners meetings are for. 750 00:38:16,753 --> 00:38:18,922 Leland: In the spirit of which, let me say that 751 00:38:18,922 --> 00:38:20,507 I would be happy to fold my tent 752 00:38:20,507 --> 00:38:25,345 and walk away from this firm, taking my primary assets, 753 00:38:25,345 --> 00:38:28,681 my name and my reputation with me. 754 00:38:28,681 --> 00:38:30,642 You may have the firm, Douglas. 755 00:38:30,642 --> 00:38:34,646 And any of the attorneys and clients who choose to remain. 756 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:37,273 Leland goes, I go with him. 757 00:38:37,273 --> 00:38:40,568 Me too, assuming that you want me. 758 00:38:40,568 --> 00:38:41,986 Ditto. 759 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:43,696 Will this new firm do entertainment law? 760 00:38:45,698 --> 00:38:48,785 I've been giving that serious thought, Arnold. 761 00:38:48,785 --> 00:38:52,163 And I think it's time to dip a cautious toe in those waters. 762 00:38:54,582 --> 00:38:59,128 The bottom line, Douglas, is you are not your father. 763 00:38:59,128 --> 00:39:02,632 You are not the deep thinker he was nor do you possess 764 00:39:02,632 --> 00:39:06,177 his courtroom skills, evidenced by your bungling 765 00:39:06,177 --> 00:39:09,430 of that disgraceful landlord-tenant suit. 766 00:39:09,430 --> 00:39:12,600 However, you are an adequate corporate attorney, 767 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:14,936 a solid office manager 768 00:39:14,936 --> 00:39:19,232 and you have absolutely reached your level of competence. 769 00:39:19,232 --> 00:39:21,484 Leland: And if you raise this question ever again, 770 00:39:21,484 --> 00:39:24,028 I will disband this firm in two seconds flat 771 00:39:24,028 --> 00:39:25,697 and you can start your own firm. 772 00:39:25,697 --> 00:39:28,992 Now are we clear on that point? 773 00:39:28,992 --> 00:39:30,952 - Yes. - Good. 774 00:39:33,413 --> 00:39:35,915 Now that we've had a frank exchange of ideas, 775 00:39:35,915 --> 00:39:37,208 this meeting is adjourned. 776 00:39:57,312 --> 00:39:59,022 Dinner, partner? 777 00:39:59,022 --> 00:40:01,274 After that meeting, who can afford to eat? 778 00:40:01,274 --> 00:40:03,860 My treat. 779 00:40:03,860 --> 00:40:07,697 Stuart, do you know what my net worth is? 780 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:09,157 Come on, there's not enough numbers 781 00:40:09,157 --> 00:40:11,034 in that calculator to compute your net worth. 782 00:40:12,118 --> 00:40:13,453 Seriously. 783 00:40:13,453 --> 00:40:14,537 I am a single woman 784 00:40:14,537 --> 00:40:16,289 with virtually no deductions 785 00:40:16,289 --> 00:40:20,001 other than my condo for which I am mortgaged up to my arm pits. 786 00:40:20,001 --> 00:40:24,631 What bank is gonna carry my note for $87,000? 787 00:40:24,631 --> 00:40:31,095 - The Bank of Markowitz. - Stuart, absolutely not. 788 00:40:31,095 --> 00:40:33,640 Why not? It's a loan. 789 00:40:33,640 --> 00:40:36,643 You'll sign a note, I'll charge you interest. 790 00:40:36,643 --> 00:40:38,519 On top of which, if you miss a payment, 791 00:40:38,519 --> 00:40:41,272 I get to foreclose on your assets. 792 00:40:41,272 --> 00:40:43,149 Which is exactly why I shouldn't. 793 00:40:43,149 --> 00:40:45,985 Ann, come on. Get serious. What choice do you have? 794 00:40:50,406 --> 00:40:53,618 What did I do before you came into my life, Markowitz? 795 00:40:53,618 --> 00:40:55,370 Whatever it was, I don't wanna know about it. 796 00:40:55,370 --> 00:40:58,289 [instrumental music] 797 00:40:59,290 --> 00:41:00,917 [tires squealing] 798 00:41:10,593 --> 00:41:11,928 Gimme that! 799 00:41:11,928 --> 00:41:13,054 Take my wallet! I won't fight you! 800 00:41:13,054 --> 00:41:15,056 Shut up! Shut up! 801 00:41:15,056 --> 00:41:16,933 I have a wife and children! Don't kill me! 802 00:41:16,933 --> 00:41:19,852 [tires squealing] 803 00:41:24,023 --> 00:41:26,943 [instrumental music] 804 00:41:37,912 --> 00:41:39,038 Get out! 805 00:41:41,374 --> 00:41:42,750 Come on! 806 00:41:42,750 --> 00:41:44,127 - What are you gonna do with me? - Shut up! 807 00:41:50,216 --> 00:41:52,719 Where are we? 808 00:41:52,719 --> 00:41:55,763 Don't you recognize it, Brackman? This is your building. 809 00:41:55,763 --> 00:42:00,727 Taylor? You bastard. 810 00:42:00,727 --> 00:42:02,562 I'll have you disbarred for this. 811 00:42:02,562 --> 00:42:04,272 Comes to that, I'm gonna have to live with it. 812 00:42:04,272 --> 00:42:06,024 You can't deny people their rights 813 00:42:06,024 --> 00:42:07,442 and expect to get away with it. 814 00:42:07,442 --> 00:42:09,068 You do. 815 00:42:09,068 --> 00:42:12,697 I'll have you on criminal assault, kidnapping. 816 00:42:12,697 --> 00:42:14,282 You are going to jail, my friend. 817 00:42:14,282 --> 00:42:16,159 Maybe so, but before I do, 818 00:42:16,159 --> 00:42:17,952 you're gonna see a jail of another kind. 819 00:42:22,290 --> 00:42:26,002 Wiring gave out of here months ago. There's no light. 820 00:42:26,002 --> 00:42:27,420 During the day, it's a shooting gallery 821 00:42:27,420 --> 00:42:30,381 and at night, the bums sleep here. 822 00:42:35,762 --> 00:42:37,096 Apartment 216. 823 00:42:43,436 --> 00:42:47,440 A month ago, a 68-year-old woman was raped and killed in here. 824 00:42:49,859 --> 00:42:53,029 - There was no lock on the door. - Management company... 825 00:42:53,029 --> 00:42:56,365 This is your building, your responsibility. 826 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:04,040 This is the only bathroom on the second floor. 827 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:06,501 Tenants don't use it, plumbing's backed up 828 00:43:06,501 --> 00:43:08,169 and there's a missing door. 829 00:43:08,169 --> 00:43:09,587 'Course that don't stop the junkies 830 00:43:09,587 --> 00:43:11,964 who come in off the street from using it. 831 00:43:11,964 --> 00:43:14,008 Andrew: Rats, they own the place. 832 00:43:14,008 --> 00:43:15,176 [toilet flushes] 833 00:43:15,176 --> 00:43:16,302 Ugh! 834 00:43:20,973 --> 00:43:23,142 - Ugh! - It ain't Perrier, Doug. 835 00:43:30,691 --> 00:43:31,943 [knocking on door] 836 00:43:31,943 --> 00:43:33,361 Woman: Yeah? Who is it? 837 00:43:33,361 --> 00:43:35,154 It's me, Miss Fields, Andrew Taylor. 838 00:43:37,031 --> 00:43:38,699 - Can I come in? - Come on in. 839 00:43:40,243 --> 00:43:41,994 - You okay? - Mm-hmm. 840 00:43:41,994 --> 00:43:43,621 This is the gentleman I told you about. 841 00:43:45,248 --> 00:43:46,457 - Come in. - Alright. 842 00:43:48,292 --> 00:43:49,335 Come on in, Douglas. 843 00:43:54,006 --> 00:43:55,424 Andrew: The baby gets cold at night. 844 00:43:55,424 --> 00:43:59,053 So she has to run her stove for heat. 845 00:43:59,053 --> 00:44:00,429 Two weeks ago, Miss Fields had to take 846 00:44:00,429 --> 00:44:02,098 her little boy to the hospital. 847 00:44:02,098 --> 00:44:04,350 Rat bites. 848 00:44:04,350 --> 00:44:06,435 While they were at the hospital, her nine-year-old girl 849 00:44:06,435 --> 00:44:09,814 got gang-raped. There's no lock on her door either. 850 00:44:12,358 --> 00:44:17,238 - Oh, God. I didn't know. - You didn't care. 851 00:44:20,074 --> 00:44:25,913 I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. What can I do? 852 00:44:25,913 --> 00:44:27,915 Just put your money where your mouth is. 853 00:44:29,709 --> 00:44:30,626 Anything. 854 00:44:32,670 --> 00:44:34,005 I'll do whatever it takes. 855 00:44:40,303 --> 00:44:42,555 Woman over radio: It took six units almost two hours 856 00:44:42,555 --> 00:44:44,307 to finally knock down the blaze 857 00:44:44,307 --> 00:44:46,142 which started in a mattress factory 858 00:44:46,142 --> 00:44:50,104 in the 4400 block of Burnside Avenue. 859 00:44:50,104 --> 00:44:53,774 And finally, the Stacey Gill trial began today. 860 00:44:53,774 --> 00:44:56,319 Miss Gill, the former Channel 6 news anchor 861 00:44:56,319 --> 00:44:59,530 who was fired last year, is suing Barnett Broadcasting 862 00:44:59,530 --> 00:45:02,325 for breach of contract and sex discrimination, 863 00:45:02,325 --> 00:45:04,160 claiming that a series of features she did 864 00:45:04,160 --> 00:45:07,455 on her breast cancer surgery and post operative treatment 865 00:45:07,455 --> 00:45:08,873 led to her dismissal 866 00:45:08,873 --> 00:45:11,959 and not, as Barnett Broadcasting maintains, 867 00:45:11,959 --> 00:45:13,586 low ratings. 868 00:45:13,586 --> 00:45:15,171 And now for the weather report. 869 00:45:15,171 --> 00:45:16,422 [sighs] 870 00:45:18,549 --> 00:45:19,634 You wanna mess around? 871 00:45:21,302 --> 00:45:23,054 I thought you had homework to do. 872 00:45:23,054 --> 00:45:24,430 - We're in recess 'til Monday. - Oh. 873 00:45:29,018 --> 00:45:30,728 I'm sorry. I don't feel like it. 874 00:45:34,106 --> 00:45:35,274 What do you feel like? 875 00:45:36,859 --> 00:45:37,985 [sighs] 876 00:45:39,570 --> 00:45:40,613 Maybe I should go. 877 00:45:41,614 --> 00:45:43,282 Are we having a fight? 878 00:45:43,282 --> 00:45:49,038 No, no, no, no. It's-it's my problem. 879 00:45:49,038 --> 00:45:50,623 Is it something you wanna talk about? 880 00:45:52,875 --> 00:45:54,961 [sighs] Damn it. 881 00:45:59,590 --> 00:46:02,009 I hurt this man. 882 00:46:02,009 --> 00:46:04,262 And he didn't do anything to deserve it. 883 00:46:06,347 --> 00:46:08,391 There was no excuse for what I did, none. 884 00:46:09,850 --> 00:46:13,229 - You wanna go back to him? - No. 885 00:46:13,229 --> 00:46:16,107 So, you can't be happy with him, 886 00:46:16,107 --> 00:46:18,067 and you won't let yourself be happy with me. 887 00:46:20,653 --> 00:46:23,072 [instrumental music] 888 00:46:24,198 --> 00:46:26,534 It's, uh... 889 00:46:26,534 --> 00:46:28,577 It's just gonna take a little time, that's all. 890 00:46:32,331 --> 00:46:33,332 You got it. 891 00:46:34,750 --> 00:46:38,754 And a quart of Rocky Road ice cream? 892 00:46:41,215 --> 00:46:42,925 I'll get it. 893 00:46:42,925 --> 00:46:43,968 And a hug? 894 00:46:46,429 --> 00:46:47,638 Come here. 895 00:46:50,641 --> 00:46:53,561 [music continues] 896 00:47:03,237 --> 00:47:06,240 Maybe we can wait on the ice cream. 897 00:47:07,575 --> 00:47:09,577 - Yeah? - Yeah. 898 00:47:23,299 --> 00:47:26,218 [theme music] 899 00:47:53,370 --> 00:47:56,164 [20th Century Fox theme]