1 00:00:00,417 --> 00:00:03,295 [theme music] 2 00:00:11,261 --> 00:00:14,181 [instrumental music] 3 00:00:34,243 --> 00:00:35,661 Hey, what do you think you're doing? 4 00:00:35,661 --> 00:00:38,455 [sighs] God, Arnie. 5 00:00:38,455 --> 00:00:40,666 Hoping to duck in and out unnoticed? 6 00:00:40,666 --> 00:00:42,292 That was the plan. 7 00:00:42,292 --> 00:00:45,379 How goes the plan in general? 8 00:00:45,379 --> 00:00:47,589 Well, actually I think fine. 9 00:00:47,589 --> 00:00:49,841 Which considering how blindly I got into this 10 00:00:49,841 --> 00:00:51,677 probably translates to great. 11 00:00:51,677 --> 00:00:55,180 Ah, but are you making any money? 12 00:00:55,180 --> 00:00:56,598 It's coming in. 13 00:00:56,598 --> 00:00:58,225 My expenses are modest. 14 00:00:58,225 --> 00:01:00,102 Is that what you're looking for? 15 00:01:00,102 --> 00:01:01,979 Modesty in all things? 16 00:01:01,979 --> 00:01:04,982 [chuckling] No, I would've stayed here if I wanted that. 17 00:01:04,982 --> 00:01:08,944 Well, then let me offer you my going away present. 18 00:01:08,944 --> 00:01:11,613 Free consultation with my publicist. 19 00:01:11,613 --> 00:01:14,324 A publicist? Serious. 20 00:01:14,324 --> 00:01:16,243 Abby, I am serious. She's great. 21 00:01:16,243 --> 00:01:17,619 She's young, she's classy. 22 00:01:17,619 --> 00:01:19,413 She's got fabulous media contacts. 23 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:21,331 My professional visibility is the highest 24 00:01:21,331 --> 00:01:23,000 it's ever been, I gotta tell you. 25 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,335 Translates handsomely to the bottom line. 26 00:01:25,335 --> 00:01:27,337 I don't know, Arnie. I think I'll just rely 27 00:01:27,337 --> 00:01:29,381 on good old fashioned word of mouth. 28 00:01:29,381 --> 00:01:32,009 Abby, listen to me. Personally, I don't think 29 00:01:32,009 --> 00:01:33,885 you should have gone out on your own, but as long as you did, 30 00:01:33,885 --> 00:01:36,680 don't become some low rent, ambulance chasing day player. 31 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:38,432 Give yourself a competitive edge. 32 00:01:38,432 --> 00:01:40,475 There's a-there's a trillion lawyers out there. 33 00:01:40,475 --> 00:01:41,685 Okay. 34 00:01:41,685 --> 00:01:43,437 Okay. I'll meet with her. 35 00:01:43,437 --> 00:01:45,147 Okay? 36 00:01:45,147 --> 00:01:46,231 Okay. 37 00:01:46,231 --> 00:01:48,025 [Abby chuckles] 38 00:01:48,025 --> 00:01:49,651 Arnie, staff meeting. 39 00:01:49,651 --> 00:01:51,361 - I'm setting it up. - Okay. 40 00:01:52,863 --> 00:01:55,991 Abby. Well, uh, nice to see you. 41 00:01:55,991 --> 00:01:58,410 - Nice to see you too. - I have a referral for you. 42 00:01:58,410 --> 00:02:00,412 The fellow has done some plumbing work for me. 43 00:02:00,412 --> 00:02:02,497 - Expect his call. - Thank you, Douglas. 44 00:02:02,497 --> 00:02:04,082 Hello. How's it going, counselor? 45 00:02:04,082 --> 00:02:06,376 - Great. - What, you stealing files here? 46 00:02:06,376 --> 00:02:07,419 Nice suit. 47 00:02:09,421 --> 00:02:10,714 Abby. 48 00:02:10,714 --> 00:02:12,257 Benny. Hi, how are you? 49 00:02:12,257 --> 00:02:13,425 Good. 50 00:02:13,425 --> 00:02:15,218 Me too. 51 00:02:15,218 --> 00:02:18,889 You uh, you'll need me to help move stuff? 52 00:02:18,889 --> 00:02:20,682 No, I think I'm fine. 53 00:02:20,682 --> 00:02:22,601 Uh, I can-I can come on Saturday 54 00:02:22,601 --> 00:02:24,895 or Sunday, anytime you like. 55 00:02:24,895 --> 00:02:27,689 Thank you. You're a real friend, Benny. 56 00:02:27,689 --> 00:02:28,774 So are you. 57 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:31,568 I gotta go. 58 00:02:32,861 --> 00:02:34,529 You take care. 59 00:02:34,529 --> 00:02:35,572 Abby... 60 00:02:36,823 --> 00:02:38,950 Ab-- Abby. 61 00:02:38,950 --> 00:02:43,288 I-- I miss you all the time. 62 00:02:43,288 --> 00:02:45,165 [voice breaking] I miss you too, Benny. 63 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:46,958 [phone ringing] 64 00:02:48,460 --> 00:02:51,421 [indistinct chatter] 65 00:02:51,421 --> 00:02:52,756 female good morning. 66 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:55,884 I don't believe he's in his office yet. 67 00:02:57,260 --> 00:03:00,180 [instrumental music] 68 00:03:21,576 --> 00:03:24,496 [music continues] 69 00:03:45,809 --> 00:03:48,728 [music continues] 70 00:04:11,334 --> 00:04:14,254 [music continues] 71 00:04:29,144 --> 00:04:32,105 [instrumental music] 72 00:04:50,999 --> 00:04:53,877 [music continues] 73 00:04:58,882 --> 00:05:01,384 What I am suggesting one and all 74 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:03,136 is that the very people who insisted 75 00:05:03,136 --> 00:05:05,013 that the installation of a fax machine 76 00:05:05,013 --> 00:05:07,182 would slice our messenger bills in half 77 00:05:07,182 --> 00:05:09,851 are the ones who have failed to make good use of it. 78 00:05:09,851 --> 00:05:12,062 Can we get on with it? 79 00:05:12,062 --> 00:05:14,481 Brackman: Coyel versus Terra Nova instruments. 80 00:05:14,481 --> 00:05:15,524 Ready for trial. 81 00:05:15,524 --> 00:05:16,858 That's the wrongful death suit 82 00:05:16,858 --> 00:05:18,193 where the guy fell off the mountain? 83 00:05:18,193 --> 00:05:19,820 - Yeah. - It's flat. 84 00:05:19,820 --> 00:05:21,947 Uh, exactly where is the liability here? 85 00:05:21,947 --> 00:05:23,698 I mean, the guy goes out for a social outing, 86 00:05:23,698 --> 00:05:24,991 he falls down. So what? 87 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:27,452 The liability is the company coercion. 88 00:05:27,452 --> 00:05:29,037 The rock climbing with the boss's practically 89 00:05:29,037 --> 00:05:31,540 a required activity if you want to be promoted. 90 00:05:31,540 --> 00:05:34,125 Is anybody else hot in here? It's like an oven. 91 00:05:34,125 --> 00:05:36,211 You wanna swap them right here by the AC? 92 00:05:36,211 --> 00:05:38,922 No, I uh... I'll just get some air, thanks 93 00:05:42,592 --> 00:05:43,593 Excuse me. 94 00:05:45,637 --> 00:05:47,472 Brackman: Returning our attention to the trial. 95 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:48,598 Brackman: Jonathan. - Hmm. 96 00:05:48,598 --> 00:05:50,058 We're a little concerned about 97 00:05:50,058 --> 00:05:51,434 you flying solo here 98 00:05:51,434 --> 00:05:53,436 on such a potentially big matter. 99 00:05:53,436 --> 00:05:55,772 - I can handle it. - Just the same. Victor? 100 00:05:55,772 --> 00:05:57,190 We'd like you to sit second chair 101 00:05:57,190 --> 00:05:58,441 to provide whatever backup may be. 102 00:05:58,441 --> 00:05:59,734 - Me? - What? 103 00:05:59,734 --> 00:06:01,444 This is nothing against you, Jonathan. 104 00:06:01,444 --> 00:06:02,737 It most certainly is something against me. 105 00:06:02,737 --> 00:06:04,155 You're saying you don't trust me. 106 00:06:04,155 --> 00:06:05,740 McKenzie: No, no. It's not that at all. 107 00:06:05,740 --> 00:06:07,409 It's just that you're a second year attorney 108 00:06:07,409 --> 00:06:08,785 without much trial experience 109 00:06:08,785 --> 00:06:10,328 and we feel we owe it to the client. 110 00:06:10,328 --> 00:06:12,539 It's my case. She's my client 111 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:15,250 and she is perfectly comfortable with me handling it alone. 112 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:17,919 Plus, which my schedule for this week is jammed. 113 00:06:17,919 --> 00:06:19,963 Anne and Michael can help out on your schedule-- 114 00:06:19,963 --> 00:06:21,423 Leland. 115 00:06:21,423 --> 00:06:23,508 The decision has been made. 116 00:06:23,508 --> 00:06:24,801 And I think it stinks. 117 00:06:27,929 --> 00:06:29,347 Where are you going? 118 00:06:29,347 --> 00:06:31,308 I suddenly have a trial to prepare for. 119 00:06:33,643 --> 00:06:35,562 Look, the quality of your decision aside, 120 00:06:35,562 --> 00:06:37,772 your timing is great. That kid has probably 121 00:06:37,772 --> 00:06:39,524 got the biggest trial of his life coming up 122 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:42,777 and you undercut his confidence an hour before kick off? 123 00:06:42,777 --> 00:06:44,029 Very prudent. 124 00:06:45,822 --> 00:06:49,242 Well, Leland, you certainly handled that beautifully. 125 00:06:51,411 --> 00:06:53,121 [sighs] 126 00:06:53,121 --> 00:06:55,624 Stuart, I want you to call the doctor. 127 00:06:55,624 --> 00:06:58,710 Just let me get my bearings and then I'll be alright. 128 00:06:58,710 --> 00:07:00,712 I don't care how many 129 00:07:00,712 --> 00:07:02,589 sperm this drug is supposed to be building. 130 00:07:02,589 --> 00:07:05,175 If it's blurring your vision, it can't be okay. 131 00:07:05,175 --> 00:07:06,718 I was just sitting there, all of a sudden, 132 00:07:06,718 --> 00:07:08,637 this flush starts on my whole body. 133 00:07:08,637 --> 00:07:10,347 [inhales and exhales deeply] 134 00:07:10,347 --> 00:07:11,723 I want you off the drug now. 135 00:07:14,559 --> 00:07:16,353 I'll call the doctor. 136 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:17,520 Promise? 137 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:19,356 I said I'll call the doctor. 138 00:07:19,356 --> 00:07:20,690 [rustling] 139 00:07:23,276 --> 00:07:24,361 [sighs] 140 00:07:25,779 --> 00:07:26,946 [indistinct chatter] 141 00:07:26,946 --> 00:07:27,989 [door closes] 142 00:07:27,989 --> 00:07:29,783 [sighs] 143 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:30,992 [rustling] 144 00:07:30,992 --> 00:07:32,202 [door opens] 145 00:07:32,202 --> 00:07:33,328 [instrumental music] 146 00:07:33,328 --> 00:07:34,287 Hi, Benny. 147 00:07:44,798 --> 00:07:46,299 - Michael, you have a call? - Who is it? 148 00:07:46,299 --> 00:07:47,842 Grace Van Owen. 149 00:07:47,842 --> 00:07:49,052 Tell her I'm in a meeting. 150 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:54,391 [instrumental music] 151 00:07:59,688 --> 00:08:01,106 Miss Perkins? 152 00:08:01,106 --> 00:08:03,566 Whitey Holland, Mr. Brackman referred me. 153 00:08:03,566 --> 00:08:05,068 Of course. Come on in. 154 00:08:05,068 --> 00:08:07,028 Excuse the hand, I just came from a job. 155 00:08:07,028 --> 00:08:08,697 It's a real pleasure. 156 00:08:08,697 --> 00:08:11,241 The pleasure's mutual, Mr. Holland. Please sit down. 157 00:08:11,241 --> 00:08:13,410 I'm hoping you're gonna take a big load off my mind 158 00:08:13,410 --> 00:08:15,161 with this court deal. 159 00:08:15,161 --> 00:08:16,788 Well, we'll do our best. 160 00:08:16,788 --> 00:08:20,375 Now, why don't you tell me exactly where you stand? 161 00:08:20,375 --> 00:08:21,835 This customer of mine, 162 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:24,045 it was a rehab on a health spa. 163 00:08:24,045 --> 00:08:26,047 One of those jobs that's a four-legged bitch 164 00:08:26,047 --> 00:08:27,674 from beginning to end. 165 00:08:27,674 --> 00:08:30,260 Mr. Holland: Rubber checks, lots of promises. 166 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:32,762 Finally, I told them, you get nothing more from me 167 00:08:32,762 --> 00:08:34,514 until I see the dough. 168 00:08:34,514 --> 00:08:36,474 They got somebody else to finish the job. 169 00:08:36,474 --> 00:08:39,102 I'm out of about $2,500 in labor... 170 00:08:39,102 --> 00:08:42,063 I figure, fine, I'm rid of them... 171 00:08:42,063 --> 00:08:44,065 until I'm sued. 172 00:08:44,065 --> 00:08:46,192 Do you have the papers they served? 173 00:08:46,192 --> 00:08:47,694 I just rushed over. 174 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:49,779 Don't worry, you can send them over. 175 00:08:49,779 --> 00:08:51,573 I'm supposed to be in court tomorrow. 176 00:08:51,573 --> 00:08:53,241 - Tomorrow? - I know. 177 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:56,119 It's hopeless, it's too late, you can't help me. 178 00:08:56,119 --> 00:08:58,121 No, no, no, no, no. 179 00:08:58,121 --> 00:08:59,789 Um, what I'll do is, 180 00:08:59,789 --> 00:09:01,458 tomorrow I can get a continuance, 181 00:09:01,458 --> 00:09:03,626 which shouldn't be a problem, and then we can sit down 182 00:09:03,626 --> 00:09:06,087 and sift through this in a little more detail. 183 00:09:06,087 --> 00:09:08,048 That'd be great. 184 00:09:08,048 --> 00:09:10,925 Now, I'll need a retainer from you of a thousand dollars. 185 00:09:10,925 --> 00:09:12,343 Yeah, sure, fine. 186 00:09:14,304 --> 00:09:15,722 Geez, I hope you'll take a check. 187 00:09:16,973 --> 00:09:17,974 Yeah. 188 00:09:23,855 --> 00:09:27,525 Was your husband looking forward to making this excursion? 189 00:09:27,525 --> 00:09:29,068 Terry was dreading the trip. 190 00:09:29,068 --> 00:09:32,155 He... had never been rock climbing in his life. 191 00:09:32,155 --> 00:09:33,239 Why did he go? 192 00:09:33,239 --> 00:09:35,450 Because Mr. Osteen invited him 193 00:09:35,450 --> 00:09:37,744 and if you ever wanna get a promotion at Terra Nova, 194 00:09:37,744 --> 00:09:39,329 you go rock climbing with the president 195 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:41,331 of the company if he asks you to. 196 00:09:41,331 --> 00:09:43,833 - Objection, conclusory. - Sustained. 197 00:09:43,833 --> 00:09:45,919 Mrs. Coyle, did you ever try to 198 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:48,088 dissuade your husband from making this trip? 199 00:09:48,088 --> 00:09:49,214 Mrs. Coyle: Repeatedly. 200 00:09:49,214 --> 00:09:51,716 He was 30 pounds overweight. 201 00:09:51,716 --> 00:09:54,385 He never exercised. It was crazy. 202 00:09:54,385 --> 00:09:57,305 But he felt he'd never get ahead if he didn't go. 203 00:09:57,305 --> 00:10:00,517 And he said he owed it to me and the kids. 204 00:10:00,517 --> 00:10:04,354 Ma'am, this may be somewhat upsetting for you, 205 00:10:04,354 --> 00:10:05,814 but I'd like you to take a look at 206 00:10:05,814 --> 00:10:07,774 a photograph of your husband, 207 00:10:07,774 --> 00:10:09,901 taken by the Kern County Medical Examiner. 208 00:10:09,901 --> 00:10:12,487 Objection, this hasn't been marked or authenticated. 209 00:10:12,487 --> 00:10:13,947 I'm having her authenticate it. 210 00:10:13,947 --> 00:10:16,199 Oh, my God. Is this Terry? 211 00:10:16,199 --> 00:10:18,034 Carla: She has no foundation to authenticate it. 212 00:10:18,034 --> 00:10:20,120 Carla: And you know it. - Is this Terry? 213 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:22,205 This is totally inflammatory, Your Honor. 214 00:10:22,205 --> 00:10:24,207 Oh, my God. Is it Terry? 215 00:10:24,207 --> 00:10:25,416 It is not inflammatory, 216 00:10:25,416 --> 00:10:26,668 it's relevant to show the brutal 217 00:10:26,668 --> 00:10:27,961 violent death suffered by her husband. 218 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:29,504 This is a cheat stunt, Your Honor. 219 00:10:29,504 --> 00:10:31,381 Carla: He sprung this photo on his own witness 220 00:10:31,381 --> 00:10:32,715 just to manipulate the jury. 221 00:10:32,715 --> 00:10:33,842 I object to that. 222 00:10:33,842 --> 00:10:35,301 How can you show him like this? 223 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:38,221 - Please, ma'am. - How could you do this to me? 224 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:40,098 - Look at him. - Mrs. Coyle. 225 00:10:40,098 --> 00:10:41,558 Just look at him. 226 00:10:41,558 --> 00:10:43,726 [sobbing] 227 00:10:43,726 --> 00:10:45,937 Your Honor, 228 00:10:45,937 --> 00:10:48,565 I know it's not my role to look out 229 00:10:48,565 --> 00:10:50,441 for Mr. Rollin's client, 230 00:10:50,441 --> 00:10:52,527 but I feel we should allow Mrs. Coyle 231 00:10:52,527 --> 00:10:54,779 a short recess to collect herself. 232 00:10:54,779 --> 00:10:57,115 Uh, unless Mr. Rollin's objects. 233 00:10:58,449 --> 00:10:59,534 Twenty minutes. 234 00:11:01,369 --> 00:11:04,289 [sobbing] 235 00:11:13,464 --> 00:11:15,967 Mr. Noyes: I worked for a Terra Nova Instruments from 236 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:18,928 August of 1980 until February of 1984. 237 00:11:18,928 --> 00:11:22,223 Were you familiar with the term Pay Your Jews on the Rock? 238 00:11:22,223 --> 00:11:23,558 I was. 239 00:11:23,558 --> 00:11:25,184 Jonathan: And what did it refer to? 240 00:11:25,184 --> 00:11:28,146 The, uh, head of the company, Peter Osteen, 241 00:11:28,146 --> 00:11:31,941 was this avid fanatical rock climber, 242 00:11:31,941 --> 00:11:34,277 and an invitation to go climbing with him 243 00:11:34,277 --> 00:11:36,112 was taken to be the equivalent of 244 00:11:36,112 --> 00:11:37,614 getting rushed by a fraternity. 245 00:11:37,614 --> 00:11:38,865 You know, we think we want you, 246 00:11:38,865 --> 00:11:40,617 but we'd like to take a closer look. 247 00:11:40,617 --> 00:11:42,952 Mm-hmm. Mr. Noyes... 248 00:11:42,952 --> 00:11:44,621 were you ever invited on a climb? 249 00:11:44,621 --> 00:11:46,748 Yes, I was. October of 1983. 250 00:11:46,748 --> 00:11:49,500 - Did you go? - Yes, I did. 251 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:51,836 It was Yosemite. 252 00:11:51,836 --> 00:11:55,006 I got to the foot of what they were calling a-- a rock, 253 00:11:55,006 --> 00:11:56,841 and there's this guy way up there 254 00:11:56,841 --> 00:11:59,010 flat against it and he looks like one of those 255 00:11:59,010 --> 00:12:01,804 stuffed cats you'll see suctioned into a car window. 256 00:12:01,804 --> 00:12:04,432 Well, nothing short of a cattle prod was gonna get me up there, 257 00:12:04,432 --> 00:12:06,976 so I thanked them for the opportunity 258 00:12:06,976 --> 00:12:09,062 to come to terms with my mortality 259 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:10,688 and uh, I went home. 260 00:12:12,232 --> 00:12:14,108 And what consequence, if any, 261 00:12:14,108 --> 00:12:16,110 did you suffer by refusing to climb? 262 00:12:16,110 --> 00:12:20,657 Well, I never got that promotion I was in line for, 263 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:22,867 and in fact, I was demoted. 264 00:12:22,867 --> 00:12:25,828 And in February of 1984, I resigned. 265 00:12:25,828 --> 00:12:26,996 Thank you, Mr. Noyes. 266 00:12:30,959 --> 00:12:32,252 I have no more questions. 267 00:12:35,421 --> 00:12:39,175 Mr. Noyes, you lost a major sales account 268 00:12:39,175 --> 00:12:41,552 ten days before your demotion, didn't you? 269 00:12:41,552 --> 00:12:43,680 Well, you win and lose accounts all the time. 270 00:12:43,680 --> 00:12:45,431 Yes, but this was Fullerton Hospital, 271 00:12:45,431 --> 00:12:47,600 your biggest account, right? 272 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,143 Yes. 273 00:12:49,143 --> 00:12:50,979 Do you make room for the possibility, sir, 274 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:53,606 that your demotion might have had something to do 275 00:12:53,606 --> 00:12:55,274 with your costing Terra Nova 276 00:12:55,274 --> 00:12:57,777 over $300,000 in lost revenues? 277 00:12:57,777 --> 00:13:00,530 That wasn't it. Look, everybody knows 278 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:03,032 you're expected to do the rock climb. 279 00:13:03,032 --> 00:13:05,785 Mr. Noyes: Terry Coyle probably felt like he had to do it. 280 00:13:05,785 --> 00:13:08,705 Had you, uh, ever met Terry Coyle, sir? 281 00:13:08,705 --> 00:13:11,457 Uh, no, not personally, but at Terra Nova-- 282 00:13:11,457 --> 00:13:13,918 So, you didn't really know what 283 00:13:13,918 --> 00:13:16,379 Mr. Coyle thought or knew, did you? 284 00:13:16,379 --> 00:13:18,673 I didn't have personal knowledge, no. 285 00:13:18,673 --> 00:13:20,508 And were you there the day of this tragedy? 286 00:13:20,508 --> 00:13:21,801 No, I was not. 287 00:13:21,801 --> 00:13:23,428 So, you didn't have an opportunity 288 00:13:23,428 --> 00:13:26,014 to see or know anything, did you? 289 00:13:26,014 --> 00:13:28,141 I didn't see it, but Mr. Roland 290 00:13:28,141 --> 00:13:30,685 showed me the pictures. 291 00:13:30,685 --> 00:13:33,146 Yes, he's very helpful that way. 292 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:34,897 Thank you. Nothing further. 293 00:13:37,608 --> 00:13:41,654 Case number 4271 Mount Olympus House of Tone 294 00:13:41,654 --> 00:13:43,156 versus Nathaniel Holland. 295 00:13:50,329 --> 00:13:51,873 Plaintiffs ready for trial. 296 00:13:51,873 --> 00:13:53,374 Abigail Perkins for the defendant. 297 00:13:53,374 --> 00:13:54,542 I've just been retained, Your Honor, 298 00:13:54,542 --> 00:13:55,626 I'll be seeking a continuance. 299 00:13:55,626 --> 00:13:57,545 - What, again? - I'm sorry? 300 00:13:57,545 --> 00:13:59,756 Judge: This is the third trial date he's shown up for 301 00:13:59,756 --> 00:14:02,091 with a new lawyer looking for a continuance. 302 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:04,677 Your Honor, my previous counsel was not competent 303 00:14:04,677 --> 00:14:06,763 as guaranteed to me by the Sixth Amendment 304 00:14:06,763 --> 00:14:08,890 of the Constitution of the United States. 305 00:14:08,890 --> 00:14:11,350 Forget it, you're not gonna delay this anymore. 306 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:14,187 Not with new lawyers, not with constitutional amendments. 307 00:14:14,187 --> 00:14:15,938 Your Honor, I've never even seen the papers. 308 00:14:15,938 --> 00:14:17,982 Look, it's a simple case. 309 00:14:17,982 --> 00:14:19,609 We'll put the plaintiff on today and then 310 00:14:19,609 --> 00:14:21,360 I'll give you a day to prepare your defense. 311 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:22,945 Judge: Call your first witness. 312 00:14:22,945 --> 00:14:25,073 Mr. Sylvia: Uh, plaintiff calls Leonard Mosher Jr, 313 00:14:25,073 --> 00:14:27,033 to the stand. 314 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:28,451 The only reason I hired him, 315 00:14:28,451 --> 00:14:30,244 the only reason was he promised 316 00:14:30,244 --> 00:14:33,289 to finish by Memorial Day weekend, my grand opening. 317 00:14:33,289 --> 00:14:35,792 Mr. Mosher, could you tell us, 318 00:14:35,792 --> 00:14:39,128 did he finish the plumbing work by that date, sir? 319 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:40,546 [chuckles] 320 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:42,173 Move to strike, non-responsive. 321 00:14:42,173 --> 00:14:43,966 Answer the question, sir. 322 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:45,468 The morning of my grand opening, 323 00:14:45,468 --> 00:14:47,428 I got a hundred people in the lobby 324 00:14:47,428 --> 00:14:49,764 and he's still whacking on the pipes. 325 00:14:49,764 --> 00:14:51,557 People in tuxedos waiting to see 326 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:54,977 a full service health club, restaurant, juice bar. 327 00:14:54,977 --> 00:14:57,855 Mr. Sylvia: Uh, were you able to open the club, sir? 328 00:14:57,855 --> 00:14:59,107 Mr. Mosher: Well, finally about noon time, 329 00:14:59,107 --> 00:15:00,650 he says it's finished. 330 00:15:00,650 --> 00:15:03,194 Well, I didn't have no inspection or nothing, 331 00:15:03,194 --> 00:15:05,488 but hell, I got potential customers here. 332 00:15:05,488 --> 00:15:08,032 - So, you did open? - Took them on a tour. 333 00:15:08,032 --> 00:15:12,203 Wait room, life cycle, everything's looking smart... 334 00:15:12,203 --> 00:15:14,080 till we get to the sharp facility. 335 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:15,832 I especially wanted them to see that because 336 00:15:15,832 --> 00:15:17,834 I had gold flex put in the tiles. 337 00:15:17,834 --> 00:15:19,418 Your Honor, this is narrative. 338 00:15:19,418 --> 00:15:21,504 Just tell us what happened, Mr. Mosher. 339 00:15:21,504 --> 00:15:24,257 This lady, nice lady, in a cream colored dress, 340 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:26,008 decides to test the shower. 341 00:15:26,008 --> 00:15:29,262 She turns on the nozzle and out comes this crap. 342 00:15:29,262 --> 00:15:30,847 Uh, what do you mean by crap, sir? 343 00:15:30,847 --> 00:15:33,182 I mean, crap, like in bowel movement. 344 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:34,892 Mr. Mosher: The man had the sewer lined to my plumbing. 345 00:15:34,892 --> 00:15:36,477 Mr. Sylvia: You're sure? 346 00:15:36,477 --> 00:15:38,521 The water was brown and some of it was chucky... 347 00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:40,022 Your Honor. 348 00:15:40,022 --> 00:15:41,065 Mr. Mosher: And he tells me it 349 00:15:41,065 --> 00:15:42,441 just needs more chlorine. 350 00:15:42,441 --> 00:15:45,361 - Hearsay! - Can I tell him about the bar? 351 00:15:45,361 --> 00:15:46,863 What was wrong with the bar? 352 00:15:46,863 --> 00:15:48,406 Oh, man. 353 00:15:48,406 --> 00:15:51,242 First guy up orders the doors with a splash. 354 00:15:51,242 --> 00:15:52,743 You should have seen that splash. 355 00:15:52,743 --> 00:15:54,203 Okay, I get the picture. 356 00:15:54,203 --> 00:15:56,247 Things was floating around in the jacuzzi. 357 00:15:56,247 --> 00:15:58,875 Judge: Oh. Alright, Mr. Mosher. 358 00:15:58,875 --> 00:16:00,960 Arne Becker, is a publicist's dream. 359 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:02,712 Well, he certainly loves you. 360 00:16:02,712 --> 00:16:05,423 No, I have not slept with him, if that's what you mean. 361 00:16:05,423 --> 00:16:08,467 Now, I understand. I-- I think I understand... 362 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:09,844 how it works with actors, but 363 00:16:09,844 --> 00:16:11,345 how do you publicize a lawyer 364 00:16:11,345 --> 00:16:13,139 without making it, you know... 365 00:16:13,139 --> 00:16:15,683 - Sleazy? Okay. - Yeah. 366 00:16:15,683 --> 00:16:18,477 First of all, what I like to do with our non-celebrity clients 367 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:20,271 is position them in their field of expertise. 368 00:16:20,271 --> 00:16:21,939 Like, I'll get this. 369 00:16:21,939 --> 00:16:24,734 Like, my goal for Arnie Becker is to have every Rolodex 370 00:16:24,734 --> 00:16:26,903 in every newspaper and TV station in LA 371 00:16:26,903 --> 00:16:28,654 with his name in it under divorce. 372 00:16:28,654 --> 00:16:31,532 Legislature passes a law concerning community property, 373 00:16:31,532 --> 00:16:33,993 reporters call Arnie for a thoughtful reaction. 374 00:16:33,993 --> 00:16:35,870 This has gotta be great for business. 375 00:16:35,870 --> 00:16:37,413 Or I place him as a guest lecturer 376 00:16:37,413 --> 00:16:39,415 at an ABA Family Law Symposium. 377 00:16:39,415 --> 00:16:41,959 Then I orchestrate some quality press coverage. 378 00:16:41,959 --> 00:16:44,921 The publicist's hand, one is totally unseen. 379 00:16:44,921 --> 00:16:46,756 People read the paper and they figure that 380 00:16:46,756 --> 00:16:48,883 Arnie Becker is the expert... 381 00:16:48,883 --> 00:16:51,302 which he is. 382 00:16:51,302 --> 00:16:53,554 But even assuming I could afford you... 383 00:16:53,554 --> 00:16:55,181 I'm not an Arnie Becker. 384 00:16:55,181 --> 00:16:57,099 I'm a beginning general practitioner. 385 00:16:57,099 --> 00:16:59,310 Oh. Who happens to be young, attractive, 386 00:16:59,310 --> 00:17:01,229 sexy as hell photogenic. 387 00:17:01,229 --> 00:17:05,191 - Single? Me too. - Single mom. 388 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:07,485 So, what would be so wrong with promoting you as say, 389 00:17:07,485 --> 00:17:10,321 a legal consumer advocate for a local TV station? 390 00:17:10,321 --> 00:17:11,447 Nothing. 391 00:17:11,447 --> 00:17:12,865 Or a legal advice column in a 392 00:17:12,865 --> 00:17:14,575 magazine like Ladies Home Journal. 393 00:17:14,575 --> 00:17:15,952 That wouldn't be too shabby, would it? 394 00:17:15,952 --> 00:17:17,620 I'd love it. 395 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:19,956 Legal rights for single mothers, something like that. 396 00:17:19,956 --> 00:17:21,582 What do you normally charge for your services? 397 00:17:21,582 --> 00:17:22,833 Normally, two a month. 398 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:23,918 Two hundred? 399 00:17:23,918 --> 00:17:25,169 Two thousand. 400 00:17:25,169 --> 00:17:26,921 But if I can't generate at least 401 00:17:26,921 --> 00:17:28,714 that much income for you within the first month, 402 00:17:28,714 --> 00:17:31,050 then I'm not doing my job, and you can me. 403 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:33,594 Arnie's, right. You are great. 404 00:17:33,594 --> 00:17:35,471 Thanks. 405 00:17:35,471 --> 00:17:37,223 Abby, I like you too, 406 00:17:37,223 --> 00:17:39,267 and I think I can make things happen for you. 407 00:17:39,267 --> 00:17:40,560 I can't afford you. 408 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:41,852 Don't worry about that now. 409 00:17:41,852 --> 00:17:43,312 Let's worry about a hook, 410 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:46,190 one case with an angle that we can exploit. 411 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:49,026 I'm not exactly attracting any glamor stuff here, 412 00:17:49,026 --> 00:17:51,612 unless you think you can do something with sewage. 413 00:17:51,612 --> 00:17:53,281 Has a certain raw appeal. 414 00:17:53,281 --> 00:17:54,907 [chuckles] 415 00:17:54,907 --> 00:17:58,411 Look, you might have to wait six months, maybe a year. 416 00:17:58,411 --> 00:18:01,789 That case is gonna come along and when it does, watch out. 417 00:18:03,040 --> 00:18:04,250 Deal? 418 00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:05,209 Deal. 419 00:18:08,087 --> 00:18:10,172 So, you saw nothing wrong 420 00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:11,465 with sending a novice 421 00:18:11,465 --> 00:18:14,552 such as Mr. Coyle up that rock? 422 00:18:14,552 --> 00:18:18,014 No. He was perfectly capable of making the climb. 423 00:18:18,014 --> 00:18:20,808 Mr. Osteen: He'd-- he'd already made it to the top, it was... 424 00:18:20,808 --> 00:18:22,643 he was coming down when it happened. 425 00:18:22,643 --> 00:18:26,439 And what exactly happened as you saw it, Mr. Osteen? 426 00:18:26,439 --> 00:18:29,859 Well, we were, uh... we were repelling 427 00:18:29,859 --> 00:18:32,612 and, uh, Terry was leaning too far out. 428 00:18:32,612 --> 00:18:34,905 Mr. Osteen: He tipped over upside down. 429 00:18:34,905 --> 00:18:37,325 And I, uh, I started down for him 430 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:39,201 as soon as I saw he was in trouble. 431 00:18:39,201 --> 00:18:41,329 He was swinging back and forth, and 432 00:18:41,329 --> 00:18:43,372 I-- I-- I just kept screaming at him 433 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:46,792 just to hold on, but... 434 00:18:46,792 --> 00:18:51,213 he panicked and he started pulling the rope off his chest. 435 00:18:51,213 --> 00:18:53,632 And what happened then, sir? 436 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:55,926 Well, he fell. 437 00:18:57,636 --> 00:19:00,640 I tried to get to him, but he just panicked. 438 00:19:00,640 --> 00:19:03,893 Mr. Osteen, you've heard testimony 439 00:19:03,893 --> 00:19:07,813 that your employees felt pressured into doing this climb. 440 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,066 I-- I can't believe that's true. 441 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:12,568 Uh, everybody knew that this was a social thing. 442 00:19:12,568 --> 00:19:13,944 It was purely social. 443 00:19:13,944 --> 00:19:15,071 Carla: And did you ever, sir, 444 00:19:15,071 --> 00:19:16,864 directly or indirectly suggest 445 00:19:16,864 --> 00:19:20,576 that doing these rock climbs could promote job security? 446 00:19:20,576 --> 00:19:22,286 Absolutely not. 447 00:19:22,286 --> 00:19:24,997 Thank you, sir. I have nothing further. 448 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:26,957 According to an interview you gave to Recreational 449 00:19:26,957 --> 00:19:29,627 Climber Magazine four years ago, and I quote, 450 00:19:29,627 --> 00:19:31,670 "A mountain takes a measure of a man. 451 00:19:31,670 --> 00:19:33,339 It's a better judge of character 452 00:19:33,339 --> 00:19:35,466 than any executive search committee." 453 00:19:35,466 --> 00:19:37,218 I said that. 454 00:19:37,218 --> 00:19:39,637 I was-- I was speaking of myself and what rock climbing-- 455 00:19:39,637 --> 00:19:41,138 You were using those climbs to judge 456 00:19:41,138 --> 00:19:42,598 your executive's characters, weren't you? 457 00:19:42,598 --> 00:19:44,100 No. It was social. 458 00:19:44,100 --> 00:19:46,060 - It was fun. - Fun? 459 00:19:46,060 --> 00:19:47,520 How much fun were you having while he 460 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:48,562 was dangling upside down from that rope? 461 00:19:48,562 --> 00:19:49,647 Carla: Objection. 462 00:19:49,647 --> 00:19:50,690 Was it fun watching him 463 00:19:50,690 --> 00:19:51,857 plummet to his death? 464 00:19:51,857 --> 00:19:53,109 - Objection. - Mr. Rollins. 465 00:19:53,109 --> 00:19:54,276 I tried to save him. 466 00:19:54,276 --> 00:19:55,736 You helped to kill him. 467 00:19:55,736 --> 00:19:57,696 - Mr. Rollins! - Ahem. Your Honor. 468 00:19:57,696 --> 00:20:00,116 Uh, Your Honor, I'd like to have 469 00:20:00,116 --> 00:20:01,909 a few seconds to confer with counsel, please. 470 00:20:01,909 --> 00:20:02,910 Make it fast. 471 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:08,332 - What's up? - What the hell are you doing? 472 00:20:08,332 --> 00:20:10,584 Jonathan, jury's looking at you like a monster. 473 00:20:10,584 --> 00:20:11,919 Just dial it back, okay? 474 00:20:12,795 --> 00:20:14,004 Yeah, okay, okay. 475 00:20:16,173 --> 00:20:18,592 I'm sorry, if I upset you, sir. 476 00:20:18,592 --> 00:20:21,220 But isn't it true, had you not pressured Terry Coyle 477 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:23,305 into making that climb, he'd be alive today? 478 00:20:23,305 --> 00:20:24,765 Carla: That's argumentative and cruel. 479 00:20:24,765 --> 00:20:26,392 Cruel? 480 00:20:26,392 --> 00:20:28,352 Your Honor, we all know how horrible this tragedy was. 481 00:20:28,352 --> 00:20:29,854 He needn't exacerbate it like this 482 00:20:29,854 --> 00:20:31,480 by punishing and bullying everybody. 483 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:33,149 I object to that self-serving attack 484 00:20:33,149 --> 00:20:34,316 and I take personal offense that-- 485 00:20:34,316 --> 00:20:36,277 Both of you, that's enough. 486 00:20:38,821 --> 00:20:39,989 [both sighs] 487 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,199 I'm sorry, Your Honor. 488 00:20:43,993 --> 00:20:46,996 And Mr. Rollins, I'm so sorry 489 00:20:46,996 --> 00:20:48,873 if I've hurt your feelings. 490 00:21:04,722 --> 00:21:05,973 Yeah, sure, I'll check. 491 00:21:05,973 --> 00:21:07,183 Hang on. 492 00:21:07,183 --> 00:21:08,184 Michael? 493 00:21:09,435 --> 00:21:10,853 It's Grace. 494 00:21:10,853 --> 00:21:12,271 - I'm in a meeting. - Still? 495 00:21:12,271 --> 00:21:13,898 [door closes] Still. 496 00:21:13,898 --> 00:21:15,608 Goodnight, Elizabeth. 497 00:21:15,608 --> 00:21:16,692 Goodnight. Michael. 498 00:21:19,487 --> 00:21:21,447 How'd the Blaustein audit go? 499 00:21:21,447 --> 00:21:23,574 Lousy. 500 00:21:23,574 --> 00:21:25,451 How do you feel? 501 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:28,204 - Lousy. - Still? 502 00:21:28,204 --> 00:21:29,663 I thought that once you stopped taking the drug, 503 00:21:29,663 --> 00:21:30,790 the symptoms will disappear. 504 00:21:30,790 --> 00:21:32,458 Oh, yeah, they did. Right along 505 00:21:32,458 --> 00:21:33,959 with my last chance of getting you pregnant. 506 00:21:35,544 --> 00:21:39,381 Stewart... this is not an impossible situation. 507 00:21:39,381 --> 00:21:41,008 Anne, the normal average sperm 508 00:21:41,008 --> 00:21:43,427 count's a 125 million, give or take. 509 00:21:43,427 --> 00:21:44,929 I got a lousy 16 million. 510 00:21:44,929 --> 00:21:47,681 Sixteen million sounds like a lot to me. 511 00:21:47,681 --> 00:21:49,183 Yeah, well it's not. [sighs] 512 00:21:49,183 --> 00:21:51,810 Except if they're all little Matt Biondis. 513 00:21:51,810 --> 00:21:53,395 Sperm Olympics. I like it. 514 00:21:53,395 --> 00:21:55,272 Yeah, it's great. 515 00:21:55,272 --> 00:21:57,024 I can't even make the qualifying heat. 516 00:21:57,024 --> 00:21:59,276 Hey, all it takes is one cute little sperm 517 00:21:59,276 --> 00:22:00,694 in speedo suit and goggles. 518 00:22:00,694 --> 00:22:02,947 Yeah, it's not funny. 519 00:22:02,947 --> 00:22:05,574 We didn't have much of a chance with the drug without-- 520 00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:06,742 [thuds] 521 00:22:08,953 --> 00:22:11,539 I just feel like such a goddamn wimp. 522 00:22:11,539 --> 00:22:13,832 [inhales and exhales deeply] 523 00:22:13,832 --> 00:22:15,459 Stuart, you're not a wimp... 524 00:22:18,003 --> 00:22:19,630 and we're not without other options. 525 00:22:21,006 --> 00:22:22,216 Sperm bank? 526 00:22:22,216 --> 00:22:23,801 Hey, I'm not crazy about the idea, 527 00:22:23,801 --> 00:22:25,636 but it's something to think about. 528 00:22:25,636 --> 00:22:27,346 You wanna tell your kid he wasn't conceived, 529 00:22:27,346 --> 00:22:29,098 he was defrosted. 530 00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:31,600 Listen to me, according to the doctor, 531 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:33,435 there's still some things we can do, 532 00:22:33,435 --> 00:22:35,312 techniques we can use 533 00:22:35,312 --> 00:22:38,566 times of the month when our chances increase. 534 00:22:38,566 --> 00:22:41,569 Think quality of sperm Stuart, not quantity. 535 00:22:55,958 --> 00:22:57,626 [both moan and giggle] 536 00:22:58,836 --> 00:23:01,005 [moaning] 537 00:23:01,005 --> 00:23:03,966 - Lock the door. - Uh-uh. 538 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:07,720 I'm not doing it all over, Maury Blusteins audit. 539 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:09,346 I want dinner. 540 00:23:09,346 --> 00:23:11,307 I want candlelight. 541 00:23:11,307 --> 00:23:13,183 I want dancing. 542 00:23:13,183 --> 00:23:16,312 And then maybe ba boom, ba boom. 543 00:23:16,312 --> 00:23:18,564 Ba boom, ba boom. 544 00:23:18,564 --> 00:23:20,024 Or if you prefer, 545 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:21,609 ba bing, ba bing. 546 00:23:23,777 --> 00:23:24,904 I love you. 547 00:23:25,696 --> 00:23:28,616 [soft music] 548 00:23:29,742 --> 00:23:31,327 Remember, Stuart? 549 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:32,912 Think sperm. 550 00:23:50,095 --> 00:23:53,015 [instrumental music] 551 00:24:04,944 --> 00:24:08,155 And as Mr. Coyle's supervisor, Mr. Swayze, 552 00:24:08,155 --> 00:24:10,574 would you tell the court whether this rock climbing 553 00:24:10,574 --> 00:24:12,952 expedition was a function of his employment? 554 00:24:12,952 --> 00:24:14,703 It definitely was not. 555 00:24:14,703 --> 00:24:17,873 Was it even remotely connected to career advancement? 556 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:19,958 Look, a lot of people think, 557 00:24:19,958 --> 00:24:22,252 "Hey, it can't hurt to go hiking with the boss." 558 00:24:22,252 --> 00:24:23,712 Mr. Swayze: But was it policy, 559 00:24:23,712 --> 00:24:25,964 was it quid pro quo for promotion? 560 00:24:25,964 --> 00:24:27,925 The answer is no. 561 00:24:27,925 --> 00:24:29,677 Thank you, sir. Nothing further. 562 00:24:32,763 --> 00:24:34,139 How much were you paid by Terra Nova? 563 00:24:34,139 --> 00:24:36,058 Objection, there's no relevancy to Mr-- 564 00:24:36,058 --> 00:24:37,476 The relevance is this man gets 565 00:24:37,476 --> 00:24:39,186 paid a fat salary by the defendant. 566 00:24:39,186 --> 00:24:41,313 A salary he doesn't wanna jeopardize right now. 567 00:24:41,313 --> 00:24:42,982 I'll allow it. 568 00:24:42,982 --> 00:24:45,401 How much were you paid by Mr. Osteen, sir? 569 00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:47,861 Terra Nova pays me $85,000 a year. 570 00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:50,656 And you would lie to protect that $85,000, wouldn't you? 571 00:24:50,656 --> 00:24:52,282 - Objection. - I'm not lying. 572 00:24:52,282 --> 00:24:54,201 You're lying to save your job, aren't you? 573 00:24:54,201 --> 00:24:56,412 - Your Honor-- - I object to this interruption. 574 00:24:56,412 --> 00:24:58,122 Carla: How many noses does he have to bloody? 575 00:24:58,122 --> 00:25:00,207 Judge: Ms. Stritch? 576 00:25:00,207 --> 00:25:02,084 I am sorry, Your Honor, 577 00:25:02,084 --> 00:25:04,169 but it is difficult for me to keep quiet 578 00:25:04,169 --> 00:25:06,880 while he continually victimizes innocent witnesses. 579 00:25:06,880 --> 00:25:08,340 I said that's enough. 580 00:25:08,340 --> 00:25:10,008 Now, sit down. 581 00:25:10,008 --> 00:25:11,552 And Mr. Rollins, she's right. 582 00:25:11,552 --> 00:25:13,303 Stop the badgering. 583 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:15,597 They badgered Terry Coyle, in going up that rock. 584 00:25:15,597 --> 00:25:17,057 - Objection. - Mr. Rollins. 585 00:25:17,057 --> 00:25:18,600 I have nothing further. 586 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:20,310 Judge: Any redirects, Ms-- - Excuse me, judge. 587 00:25:20,310 --> 00:25:21,895 I've got a couple of questions for the witness. 588 00:25:21,895 --> 00:25:22,938 It better be brief. 589 00:25:22,938 --> 00:25:24,356 What do you think you're doing? 590 00:25:24,356 --> 00:25:26,775 Sit down. Good afternoon, Mr. Swayze. 591 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:29,653 I'm Victor Sifuentes, co-counsel with Mr. Rollins. 592 00:25:29,653 --> 00:25:31,155 Sifuentes: I just have a couple of questions 593 00:25:31,155 --> 00:25:32,865 and then we can let you go, if I can begin. 594 00:25:32,865 --> 00:25:35,492 How many vice presidents are there at Tarra Nova, sir? 595 00:25:35,492 --> 00:25:36,869 Besides me there are seven. 596 00:25:36,869 --> 00:25:38,162 And of those seven, 597 00:25:38,162 --> 00:25:39,455 how many have gone rock climbing 598 00:25:39,455 --> 00:25:41,331 just prior to their promotions? 599 00:25:41,331 --> 00:25:42,416 I wouldn't know. 600 00:25:42,416 --> 00:25:43,792 Well, if I tell you, sir, 601 00:25:43,792 --> 00:25:45,335 that through our pre-trial discovery, 602 00:25:45,335 --> 00:25:47,629 we have determined that number to be seven, 603 00:25:47,629 --> 00:25:49,006 would that surprise you? 604 00:25:49,006 --> 00:25:51,091 Nothing surprises me. 605 00:25:51,091 --> 00:25:53,010 Really? 606 00:25:53,010 --> 00:25:55,262 So, when I tell you that nobody who's refused 607 00:25:55,262 --> 00:25:58,474 to go rock climbing has ever gone on to make Vice President, 608 00:25:58,474 --> 00:25:59,683 that wouldn't surprise you. 609 00:25:59,683 --> 00:26:01,977 It's just a coincidence. 610 00:26:01,977 --> 00:26:03,562 Coincidence? 611 00:26:03,562 --> 00:26:05,147 If people don't like rock climbing, 612 00:26:05,147 --> 00:26:06,315 they don't have to go. 613 00:26:06,315 --> 00:26:07,733 Sifeuntes: I see. 614 00:26:07,733 --> 00:26:09,193 Are you a rock climbing fan, Mr. Swayze? 615 00:26:09,193 --> 00:26:10,778 Mr. Swayze: Not wild about it. 616 00:26:10,778 --> 00:26:12,112 Sifuentes: But you've done it? Mr. Swayze: Once. 617 00:26:12,112 --> 00:26:13,280 When was that, sir? 618 00:26:15,032 --> 00:26:16,700 When Mr. Osteen, invited me. 619 00:26:16,700 --> 00:26:18,076 Sifuentes: And were you up for the vice presidency 620 00:26:18,076 --> 00:26:19,328 at that time, Mr. Swayze? 621 00:26:20,662 --> 00:26:22,164 I believe I was. 622 00:26:22,164 --> 00:26:24,374 And three weeks after that you in fact, 623 00:26:24,374 --> 00:26:26,752 were made Vice President, correct Mr. Swayze? 624 00:26:26,752 --> 00:26:28,629 That would be correct. 625 00:26:28,629 --> 00:26:30,422 Thank you, sir. Nothing further. 626 00:26:37,971 --> 00:26:39,723 You left out key evidence, I had to get in. 627 00:26:39,723 --> 00:26:41,642 - I could have gotten it in. - You lost your focus, Jonathan. 628 00:26:41,642 --> 00:26:43,769 You had no righteous humiliate me like that. 629 00:26:43,769 --> 00:26:45,354 How the hell do you think that looked jumping in-- 630 00:26:45,354 --> 00:26:46,647 - As soon as I-- - Jumping in? 631 00:26:46,647 --> 00:26:48,273 I jumped in to save you. 632 00:26:48,273 --> 00:26:49,983 Sifuentes, this is my case. 633 00:26:49,983 --> 00:26:51,735 It was your case, I'm taking over. 634 00:26:51,735 --> 00:26:54,446 - You are like, hell. - Come on, Jonathan. 635 00:26:54,446 --> 00:26:56,782 Nobody makes a fool outta me like this, not you-- 636 00:26:56,782 --> 00:26:58,826 Oh, go ahead. Well, you wanna take a shot at me now? 637 00:26:58,826 --> 00:27:00,410 You wanna beat me up? 638 00:27:00,410 --> 00:27:02,412 You have got a client out there with no husband 639 00:27:02,412 --> 00:27:03,956 who is about to lose a lawsuit 640 00:27:03,956 --> 00:27:05,749 and any chance to salvage a life for her kids, 641 00:27:05,749 --> 00:27:07,751 and you are in here crying because your ego's bruised. 642 00:27:07,751 --> 00:27:09,378 You listen to me. My closing arguments 643 00:27:09,378 --> 00:27:10,712 are prepared. I'm the best man-- 644 00:27:10,712 --> 00:27:12,548 That the jury hates you, Jonathan. 645 00:27:12,548 --> 00:27:14,508 They don't wanna even look at you much less, listen to you. 646 00:27:14,508 --> 00:27:16,426 Now, I didn't want in on this case, but I am in 647 00:27:16,426 --> 00:27:18,512 and I gotta do what's best for the client. 648 00:27:18,512 --> 00:27:20,013 That means me taking over right now. 649 00:27:20,013 --> 00:27:23,141 You don't like it? Talk to Mackenzie or quit. 650 00:27:23,141 --> 00:27:24,810 [instinct chatter] 651 00:27:30,941 --> 00:27:33,819 It was dark, I mistook the waistline for the main. 652 00:27:33,819 --> 00:27:36,697 And what percentage of your work had you completed? 653 00:27:36,697 --> 00:27:38,156 All of it. 654 00:27:38,156 --> 00:27:40,158 I did everything except for that one mistake, 655 00:27:40,158 --> 00:27:41,577 which I never would've made 656 00:27:41,577 --> 00:27:42,995 if he hadn't been breathing down my back, 657 00:27:42,995 --> 00:27:44,413 putting all that pressure on me. 658 00:27:44,413 --> 00:27:47,040 Alright. I think I've heard the stories here, 659 00:27:47,040 --> 00:27:48,125 and I'm going to rule. 660 00:27:48,125 --> 00:27:49,376 Uh, before you do, judge, 661 00:27:49,376 --> 00:27:51,461 let me simply remind the court 662 00:27:51,461 --> 00:27:54,840 of the substantial loss of business suffered by my client 663 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:57,384 as a result of that putrid raw sewage 664 00:27:57,384 --> 00:27:59,386 pulsating through Mr. Mosher's pipes. 665 00:27:59,386 --> 00:28:01,763 I'd also like to remind the court that Mr. Mosher failed 666 00:28:01,763 --> 00:28:03,849 to have any permits on the day of his grand opening. 667 00:28:03,849 --> 00:28:06,310 That's because of your guy. 668 00:28:06,310 --> 00:28:08,395 The building inspection is independent of plumbing, 669 00:28:08,395 --> 00:28:10,856 Your Honor, and the fact is that Mr. Mosher had no right 670 00:28:10,856 --> 00:28:12,816 to open that club on the day in question. 671 00:28:12,816 --> 00:28:15,652 She's right, Mr. Sylvia. Alright. 672 00:28:15,652 --> 00:28:17,404 I'm finding for the plaintiff, 673 00:28:17,404 --> 00:28:19,907 but I'm denying all consequential damages. 674 00:28:19,907 --> 00:28:22,993 Mr. Holland will pay the cost of repair of $2,300 675 00:28:22,993 --> 00:28:25,954 plus court course of five hundred dollars. 676 00:28:25,954 --> 00:28:27,122 We're adjourned. 677 00:28:28,790 --> 00:28:30,250 We gotta appeal. 678 00:28:30,250 --> 00:28:32,002 - I've been screwed. - We're not appealing. 679 00:28:32,002 --> 00:28:34,463 That judge was bought, we can sue him for bribery. 680 00:28:34,463 --> 00:28:36,381 Whitey, we are not suing the judge. 681 00:28:36,381 --> 00:28:38,383 The case is over and so is our relationship. 682 00:28:38,383 --> 00:28:40,594 - What do you mean? - You weren't straight with me. 683 00:28:40,594 --> 00:28:42,387 You didn't tell me about the other lawyers 684 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:44,431 and the continuances, you didn't even tell me the true facts. 685 00:28:44,431 --> 00:28:45,682 Plus, your check bounced today. 686 00:28:45,682 --> 00:28:47,184 That's the bank harassing me. 687 00:28:47,184 --> 00:28:48,644 I'm bringing a case against them. 688 00:28:48,644 --> 00:28:50,604 - Whitey! - Ms. Perkins, don't abandon me. 689 00:28:50,604 --> 00:28:52,522 Look, I will file the necessary papers 690 00:28:52,522 --> 00:28:53,941 to help you get substitute counsel. 691 00:28:53,941 --> 00:28:55,859 And after that, Whitey, you are on your own. 692 00:28:55,859 --> 00:28:57,444 Please, I'm begging you. 693 00:28:57,444 --> 00:28:59,988 I know I got a mess of problems, but I need you. 694 00:28:59,988 --> 00:29:02,491 I'm begging you, Ms. Perkins, please! 695 00:29:10,415 --> 00:29:12,960 [knocking] I've been thinking. 696 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:15,212 Strategically, it's probably not a good idea 697 00:29:15,212 --> 00:29:17,506 for me to do the closing. 698 00:29:17,506 --> 00:29:19,299 Sifuentes: It would send out a message to the jury 699 00:29:19,299 --> 00:29:22,010 that I don't trust you or your arguments and, uh... 700 00:29:23,845 --> 00:29:25,639 well, I think I'd be doing more harm than good. 701 00:29:27,432 --> 00:29:28,558 So, I think you should close. 702 00:29:30,727 --> 00:29:32,145 Try not to make me regret it, huh? 703 00:29:34,064 --> 00:29:35,983 Hey, Victor. How's the trail going? 704 00:29:35,983 --> 00:29:37,150 Everything's under control, Leland. 705 00:29:37,150 --> 00:29:38,735 Good. Glad to hear it. 706 00:29:53,917 --> 00:29:55,961 Why haven't you returned any of my calls? 707 00:29:57,796 --> 00:29:58,839 I've been busy. 708 00:30:00,340 --> 00:30:01,800 [scoffs] Busy? Hell. 709 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:04,261 A deadbeat client gets better treatment. 710 00:30:04,261 --> 00:30:06,138 My deadbeat clients don't lecture me 711 00:30:06,138 --> 00:30:09,349 on judicial ethics every opportunity they get. 712 00:30:09,349 --> 00:30:11,685 Is that what this is all about? 713 00:30:11,685 --> 00:30:13,562 Kuzak: Not entirely, no. 714 00:30:13,562 --> 00:30:17,107 Look, I don't know what's going on. 715 00:30:17,107 --> 00:30:20,819 For the last two weeks, you have been cold and distant. 716 00:30:20,819 --> 00:30:22,070 I'm not getting love from you anymore. 717 00:30:22,070 --> 00:30:23,655 I'm-- I'm getting lectures. 718 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:26,992 I just don't know what's happening with us. 719 00:30:26,992 --> 00:30:28,785 Are you seeing someone else? 720 00:30:28,785 --> 00:30:29,870 No. 721 00:30:31,955 --> 00:30:33,874 [sighs] No. 722 00:30:36,334 --> 00:30:37,961 Well, then, I don't understand. 723 00:30:41,506 --> 00:30:43,216 Do you remember the Torrey case? 724 00:30:44,342 --> 00:30:45,635 Double cop killing? 725 00:30:45,635 --> 00:30:46,636 Yeah. 726 00:30:49,097 --> 00:30:52,851 Our key witness was a police informant. 727 00:30:52,851 --> 00:30:54,936 His testimony should have been suppressed. 728 00:30:56,646 --> 00:30:57,814 I let it slide. 729 00:31:02,402 --> 00:31:04,654 You know, I'd always thought that there was a special help 730 00:31:04,654 --> 00:31:07,574 for attorneys and judges... 731 00:31:07,574 --> 00:31:10,285 with flexible ethics. 732 00:31:10,285 --> 00:31:12,704 The ones who could conveniently forget a little law 733 00:31:12,704 --> 00:31:14,873 because they know the guy is guilty 734 00:31:14,873 --> 00:31:16,625 and they want him off the streets. 735 00:31:18,794 --> 00:31:20,796 I could never understand 736 00:31:20,796 --> 00:31:23,256 [scoffs] how they sleep nights. 737 00:31:25,801 --> 00:31:28,178 And suddenly... 738 00:31:28,178 --> 00:31:29,387 I'm one of them. 739 00:31:32,682 --> 00:31:34,267 How could I tell you that, Michael? 740 00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:39,022 Gracie. 741 00:31:39,022 --> 00:31:42,150 You can't do anything about it now. It's over. 742 00:31:42,150 --> 00:31:44,861 The guy killed two cops. He's been put away. 743 00:31:44,861 --> 00:31:48,949 You file it under lessons learned and you go on. 744 00:31:48,949 --> 00:31:52,536 But it bleeds into the rest of my life. 745 00:31:52,536 --> 00:31:54,329 I cannot forgive myself. 746 00:31:56,373 --> 00:31:57,582 What do you want to do? 747 00:32:00,293 --> 00:32:01,503 You want to go public? 748 00:32:03,130 --> 00:32:06,383 You know... if I do, oh, [sniffles] 749 00:32:06,383 --> 00:32:08,385 it is not just my career on the block, 750 00:32:08,385 --> 00:32:10,804 it is Bruce Rogoffs, it is... 751 00:32:10,804 --> 00:32:13,515 how the whole department will look. 752 00:32:13,515 --> 00:32:16,560 It is putting a cop killer back on the streets. 753 00:32:18,228 --> 00:32:19,437 Where's the good in that? 754 00:32:22,232 --> 00:32:23,775 I don't know the answer, Grace. 755 00:32:26,361 --> 00:32:28,071 But I do know that it helps 756 00:32:28,071 --> 00:32:30,782 to sometimes realize that you're not alone. 757 00:32:32,284 --> 00:32:33,660 That you're not the only one out there 758 00:32:33,660 --> 00:32:36,413 who falls shorter than mark sometimes. 759 00:32:39,374 --> 00:32:42,419 Oh, Grace... 760 00:32:42,419 --> 00:32:44,212 you'll figure this one out, Gracie. 761 00:32:46,631 --> 00:32:47,799 You'll do the right thing. 762 00:32:50,927 --> 00:32:53,096 I don't know. 763 00:32:53,096 --> 00:32:54,347 I just don't know. 764 00:32:54,347 --> 00:32:57,267 [pensive music] 765 00:33:04,232 --> 00:33:05,692 [door opens] 766 00:33:05,692 --> 00:33:06,860 You got a second? 767 00:33:06,860 --> 00:33:07,944 Sure. 768 00:33:07,944 --> 00:33:09,946 Guess what? 769 00:33:09,946 --> 00:33:12,699 I just talked for half an hour with Arnie Becker 770 00:33:12,699 --> 00:33:15,368 and he gave me a complete overview 771 00:33:15,368 --> 00:33:17,162 of the whole world of adoption out there. 772 00:33:17,162 --> 00:33:19,331 And he said, give an our personal timetable 773 00:33:19,331 --> 00:33:20,832 and everything, private adoption 774 00:33:20,832 --> 00:33:22,709 would absolutely be our best shot. 775 00:33:22,709 --> 00:33:25,212 And they gave me the name of a lawyer that we can talk to. 776 00:33:25,212 --> 00:33:26,755 You talked to Arnie about this? 777 00:33:26,755 --> 00:33:28,798 Yeah. Well, he's our family law expert. 778 00:33:28,798 --> 00:33:30,008 Who else am I gonna talk to? 779 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,552 Me, Stewart. Me. 780 00:33:32,552 --> 00:33:35,222 Yeah. Honey, it's just he-- he knows the field, that's all. 781 00:33:35,222 --> 00:33:36,640 And now he knows all about our little 782 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:38,308 pregnancy dilemma too, doesn't he? 783 00:33:38,308 --> 00:33:40,602 Yeah. And I'm the one with the low density sperm. 784 00:33:40,602 --> 00:33:42,270 What's your problem? 785 00:33:42,270 --> 00:33:44,564 You keep making unilateral decisions about stuff 786 00:33:44,564 --> 00:33:47,234 that affects us both, Stuart, that is my problem. 787 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:49,194 Wait a minute, wait a minute. I-- I don't get it. 788 00:33:49,194 --> 00:33:51,404 Do you want to have a baby or not? 789 00:33:51,404 --> 00:33:53,615 - I don't know. - What? 790 00:33:53,615 --> 00:33:56,201 You are the one who was talking about exploring all the options. 791 00:33:56,201 --> 00:33:58,536 Now, all of a sudden, you don't know? 792 00:33:58,536 --> 00:34:01,790 I'm 38 years old. I love my work. 793 00:34:01,790 --> 00:34:03,959 I'm not sure I'm ready to put it on the back burner indefinitely. 794 00:34:03,959 --> 00:34:05,418 Why would you have to put it on the back burner? 795 00:34:05,418 --> 00:34:07,170 Oh, please. 796 00:34:07,170 --> 00:34:08,838 You are not the one that's gonna stay home when the kid 797 00:34:08,838 --> 00:34:11,049 has an ear infection, at least be honest about that. 798 00:34:11,049 --> 00:34:13,802 How can you take something so simple, the most natural thing 799 00:34:13,802 --> 00:34:16,930 in the world and blow it up into this complicated mess? 800 00:34:16,930 --> 00:34:19,015 I wanna have a baby and what about you? 801 00:34:19,015 --> 00:34:20,850 I'll be damned if I'm gonna let you railroad me 802 00:34:20,850 --> 00:34:24,145 into caving in on something so important, Stewart. 803 00:34:24,145 --> 00:34:26,648 It takes two. You keep forgetting that, Stuart. 804 00:34:26,648 --> 00:34:28,483 You could have world class Olympic sperm. 805 00:34:28,483 --> 00:34:30,193 Ann: It still takes two. 806 00:34:30,193 --> 00:34:31,486 Oh, that's great, Anne. 807 00:34:31,486 --> 00:34:33,071 Why don't you say it a little louder, 808 00:34:33,071 --> 00:34:35,490 some of the partners still have their doors closed? 809 00:34:36,574 --> 00:34:37,826 [door thuds] 810 00:34:37,826 --> 00:34:39,286 - Oh! - Ow! 811 00:34:39,286 --> 00:34:42,455 Benny, are you okay? 812 00:34:42,455 --> 00:34:44,207 I guess. 813 00:34:44,207 --> 00:34:45,292 Did I hear my 10 o'clock? 814 00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:46,960 [instinct chatter] 815 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:54,009 We'll hear from the plaintiff. 816 00:35:06,104 --> 00:35:08,940 Um, to be perfectly honest, I'm a little scared right now, 817 00:35:08,940 --> 00:35:10,233 not just because this is the first 818 00:35:10,233 --> 00:35:12,402 closing argument I've ever given. 819 00:35:12,402 --> 00:35:14,821 But more because I'm afraid my very first big trial 820 00:35:14,821 --> 00:35:16,948 might amount to nothing more than a showcase... 821 00:35:16,948 --> 00:35:18,283 of my own inexperience. 822 00:35:21,036 --> 00:35:23,830 If where I tried to be assertive... 823 00:35:23,830 --> 00:35:25,874 I was belligerent, 824 00:35:25,874 --> 00:35:27,834 if where I tried to be self-assured... 825 00:35:29,669 --> 00:35:30,795 I was arrogant, 826 00:35:31,921 --> 00:35:34,090 then I apologize. 827 00:35:34,090 --> 00:35:36,885 And I can only hope for Maura Coyle's sake that the maturity 828 00:35:36,885 --> 00:35:40,805 I so badly lacked exists within the 12 people on this jury. 829 00:35:40,805 --> 00:35:42,640 The maturity that will allow you 830 00:35:42,640 --> 00:35:45,602 to rise above the personalities and the petulant, 831 00:35:45,602 --> 00:35:47,312 the maturity that will allow you 832 00:35:47,312 --> 00:35:50,273 to focus on the facts of this case, 833 00:35:50,273 --> 00:35:52,400 because however much contempt you may harbor from me 834 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:54,652 on the facts... 835 00:35:54,652 --> 00:35:56,029 Moura Coyle cannot lose. 836 00:35:58,365 --> 00:36:01,326 Tarra Nova through Peter Osteen, it's President, 837 00:36:01,326 --> 00:36:03,578 sent out the message that in order to climb the ladder, 838 00:36:03,578 --> 00:36:05,872 you gotta climb the rock, that's coercion, 839 00:36:05,872 --> 00:36:08,083 negligent, coercion, 840 00:36:08,083 --> 00:36:10,168 and because of it... 841 00:36:10,168 --> 00:36:11,503 this woman's husband fell 842 00:36:11,503 --> 00:36:15,465 two-hundred feet to his brutal death. 843 00:36:15,465 --> 00:36:18,676 "The mountain takes a measure 844 00:36:18,676 --> 00:36:20,720 of a man," Peter Osteen said. 845 00:36:20,720 --> 00:36:22,764 Jonathan: That rock didn't measure Terry Coyle's life, 846 00:36:22,764 --> 00:36:23,890 ladies and gentlemen, 847 00:36:23,890 --> 00:36:26,768 that job is totally up to you. 848 00:36:29,688 --> 00:36:31,022 And for this grieving widow, 849 00:36:32,649 --> 00:36:36,319 I place now into your hands, both her hope... 850 00:36:36,319 --> 00:36:38,446 and to trust her hope, 851 00:36:38,446 --> 00:36:40,031 that you will measure her husband's life 852 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:43,118 more dearly than did Peter Osteen or Terra Nova, 853 00:36:43,118 --> 00:36:45,495 or some big rock in the middle of a desert. 854 00:36:48,123 --> 00:36:49,249 And to trust... 855 00:36:51,292 --> 00:36:53,086 that you won't factor in the likability 856 00:36:53,086 --> 00:36:54,587 of her attorney into the equation. 857 00:37:06,933 --> 00:37:09,436 [inhales and exhales] 858 00:37:12,147 --> 00:37:14,357 Make sure this goes straight to his office, not the mail room. 859 00:37:14,357 --> 00:37:16,943 - Okay. - Then take lunch. 860 00:37:16,943 --> 00:37:18,236 You want me to get you something? 861 00:37:18,236 --> 00:37:19,738 No, I got a sandwich. Thanks. 862 00:37:19,738 --> 00:37:21,239 Okay. 863 00:37:21,239 --> 00:37:22,574 I should be back about two. 864 00:37:23,491 --> 00:37:24,784 Excuse me. 865 00:37:24,784 --> 00:37:25,869 Abby: Mr. Holland? 866 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:28,872 I've gotta apologize to you. 867 00:37:29,998 --> 00:37:31,124 Come on in. 868 00:37:33,209 --> 00:37:34,794 I just don't want you thinking that 869 00:37:34,794 --> 00:37:37,630 I'm a guy who does that kind of stuff to customers. 870 00:37:37,630 --> 00:37:39,466 You ask my pal Mr. Brackman, 871 00:37:39,466 --> 00:37:41,050 he'll tell you what kind of work I do. 872 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:43,762 It's okay, Mr. Holland, you don't have to apologize. 873 00:37:43,762 --> 00:37:45,597 [exhales] Good. 874 00:37:45,597 --> 00:37:47,474 Now, what's it gonna take 875 00:37:47,474 --> 00:37:49,476 to get our train back on track? 876 00:37:49,476 --> 00:37:51,686 [sighs] I'm sorry. 877 00:37:51,686 --> 00:37:53,229 I can't keep you as a client. 878 00:37:53,229 --> 00:37:55,774 - I can't afford to. - I'll pay. 879 00:37:55,774 --> 00:37:58,943 I'll pay. I can give you $50 tonight, $500 by Monday. 880 00:37:58,943 --> 00:38:02,530 I'll copper pipe your house, it'll last a hundred years. 881 00:38:02,530 --> 00:38:04,824 Please, listen. 882 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:06,868 I-- I have bills to pay just like you do. 883 00:38:06,868 --> 00:38:08,578 I'm being squeezed just like you are. 884 00:38:08,578 --> 00:38:11,539 Don't do this to me. I'm a drowning man. 885 00:38:11,539 --> 00:38:14,292 And maybe more important, I was not able to represent you well 886 00:38:14,292 --> 00:38:16,294 because you were not candid with me about your situation. 887 00:38:16,294 --> 00:38:18,671 Come on. I was afraid you wouldn't take me. 888 00:38:18,671 --> 00:38:21,466 I'll be straight with you, I promise, a hundred percent. 889 00:38:21,466 --> 00:38:23,092 No. 890 00:38:23,092 --> 00:38:25,762 Look, I-- I won't resubmit the check that bounced. 891 00:38:25,762 --> 00:38:27,764 We'll say goodbye, we'll call it even, okay? 892 00:38:28,765 --> 00:38:30,517 Don't play with me! 893 00:38:30,517 --> 00:38:31,976 What is it with you? 894 00:38:31,976 --> 00:38:33,561 [breathing heavily] 895 00:38:33,561 --> 00:38:34,729 Let go of me. 896 00:38:37,273 --> 00:38:38,566 That kind of behavior won't get you 897 00:38:38,566 --> 00:38:40,527 anywhere with me, Mr. Holland. 898 00:38:40,527 --> 00:38:42,820 Now, I suggest you leave before you get into bigger trouble. 899 00:38:54,082 --> 00:38:55,667 [door thuds and locks] 900 00:38:58,336 --> 00:38:59,462 [sighs] 901 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:06,177 [door closes and locks] 902 00:39:08,846 --> 00:39:10,139 [exhales] 903 00:39:21,401 --> 00:39:22,610 [sighs] 904 00:39:24,529 --> 00:39:27,407 Hazel, it's Abby. Yeah, um... 905 00:39:27,407 --> 00:39:29,492 Eric has soccer today. I-- I forgot completely. 906 00:39:29,492 --> 00:39:31,244 Good. [chuckles] 907 00:39:31,244 --> 00:39:33,121 Yeah, if you could just pick him up. Yeah, that'd be great. 908 00:39:33,121 --> 00:39:35,540 [door crashes] 909 00:39:35,540 --> 00:39:37,667 [dramatic music] 910 00:39:37,667 --> 00:39:39,294 [glass shatters] 911 00:39:39,294 --> 00:39:41,045 I'm going to kill you. 912 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:44,716 What? Playing games! 913 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:46,843 - Get back! - How can you say no to me? 914 00:39:46,843 --> 00:39:50,471 [gunshots] 915 00:39:51,222 --> 00:39:52,307 [gunshot] 916 00:39:52,890 --> 00:39:53,975 Oh! 917 00:39:53,975 --> 00:39:54,976 [groans] 918 00:39:56,352 --> 00:39:58,563 [breathing heavily] Oh! 919 00:40:02,150 --> 00:40:03,318 [camera shutter clicks] 920 00:40:03,318 --> 00:40:04,444 [instinct chatter] 921 00:40:04,444 --> 00:40:07,363 [music continues] 922 00:40:14,912 --> 00:40:16,914 [indistinct chatter] 923 00:40:22,211 --> 00:40:24,005 - Here. - What? 924 00:40:24,005 --> 00:40:25,506 Your mouth is bleeding! 925 00:40:25,506 --> 00:40:27,300 Oh. 926 00:40:27,300 --> 00:40:28,926 I bit my lip. 927 00:40:28,926 --> 00:40:30,011 I don't know when. 928 00:40:34,515 --> 00:40:36,893 According to your statement to the officer, 929 00:40:36,893 --> 00:40:40,271 you were on the phone when he came in. 930 00:40:40,271 --> 00:40:42,231 Yeah, and I-- I didn't wanna 931 00:40:42,231 --> 00:40:44,942 frighten the babysitter, so I hung up. 932 00:40:44,942 --> 00:40:47,570 And I reached into my purse for my gun. 933 00:40:47,570 --> 00:40:50,573 No, I think you probably reached into your desk drawer. 934 00:40:50,573 --> 00:40:52,200 No, it was in my purse. 935 00:40:52,200 --> 00:40:53,284 Abby. 936 00:40:53,284 --> 00:40:54,869 - Hi, Mike. - Are you okay? 937 00:40:54,869 --> 00:40:57,497 Yeah, I was a little wobbly before. 938 00:40:57,497 --> 00:40:59,707 Yeah. I got a little wobbly when you called too. 939 00:40:59,707 --> 00:41:01,334 I-- I hope I didn't sound too strange 940 00:41:01,334 --> 00:41:03,252 when I called the babysitter 941 00:41:03,252 --> 00:41:04,712 to tell her to keep Eric for tonight. 942 00:41:04,712 --> 00:41:06,339 I know that she knew something was wrong. 943 00:41:06,339 --> 00:41:08,049 Yeah. I'll check with her later. Alright? 944 00:41:09,717 --> 00:41:11,928 I'm Michael Kazak, I'm Ms. Perkin's Attorney. 945 00:41:11,928 --> 00:41:13,221 Lieutenant Ringstrom. 946 00:41:13,221 --> 00:41:14,972 Kuzak: You've been questioning her? 947 00:41:14,972 --> 00:41:16,724 She was filling me in on what happened. 948 00:41:16,724 --> 00:41:18,267 She's been read her rights, I hope. 949 00:41:18,267 --> 00:41:20,019 She's not a suspect. 950 00:41:20,019 --> 00:41:21,646 Well, you can see that she's in absolutely no condition-- 951 00:41:21,646 --> 00:41:24,399 Mike, Mike, I already talked to another officer. 952 00:41:24,399 --> 00:41:25,608 Just let me finish. 953 00:41:29,904 --> 00:41:32,407 Go ahead, Lieutenant. 954 00:41:32,407 --> 00:41:35,576 Now, you'd pulled your gun 955 00:41:35,576 --> 00:41:37,036 out of the desk drawer. 956 00:41:37,036 --> 00:41:39,622 No, no, I'm sure that it was in my purse. 957 00:41:39,622 --> 00:41:42,667 Uh-oh, desk drawer. 958 00:41:42,667 --> 00:41:44,877 So, you purchased that gun for the lawful purpose of 959 00:41:44,877 --> 00:41:47,004 protecting yourself in this office, 960 00:41:47,004 --> 00:41:49,716 not for the dangers and unlawful purpose of 961 00:41:49,716 --> 00:41:52,510 carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. 962 00:41:53,636 --> 00:41:55,763 Oh. 963 00:41:55,763 --> 00:41:57,140 Are we alright here, counsellor? 964 00:41:58,641 --> 00:42:00,977 Yeah. Fine. 965 00:42:00,977 --> 00:42:02,687 Anyway, I didn't mean to interrupt. 966 00:42:02,687 --> 00:42:04,856 [sighs] Um... 967 00:42:04,856 --> 00:42:08,026 I reached into my desk drawer 968 00:42:08,026 --> 00:42:09,777 and I pulled out my gun. 969 00:42:11,279 --> 00:42:14,449 He kept coming and so I-- I shot him 970 00:42:14,449 --> 00:42:17,493 and I think I shot him more than once, but I don't know. 971 00:42:17,493 --> 00:42:18,870 You shot him five times. 972 00:42:20,872 --> 00:42:22,290 Oh. 973 00:42:22,290 --> 00:42:25,209 Uh, look, I shot a guy once. 974 00:42:25,209 --> 00:42:27,044 I had the whole thing. 975 00:42:27,044 --> 00:42:28,880 Flashbacks, 976 00:42:28,880 --> 00:42:32,341 the night switch, the denial. 977 00:42:32,341 --> 00:42:34,927 When it gets hard to handle, 978 00:42:34,927 --> 00:42:36,637 give me a call, okay? 979 00:42:36,637 --> 00:42:37,722 Okay. 980 00:42:45,938 --> 00:42:48,858 [instinct chatter] 981 00:43:06,334 --> 00:43:07,460 We're dead. 982 00:43:08,961 --> 00:43:10,254 Bailiff: All rise. 983 00:43:14,884 --> 00:43:16,010 Be seated. 984 00:43:18,387 --> 00:43:19,806 Judge: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, 985 00:43:19,806 --> 00:43:21,641 have you reached a verdict? 986 00:43:21,641 --> 00:43:23,935 We have, Your Honor. 987 00:43:23,935 --> 00:43:26,854 In the matter of Coyle versus Terra Nova instruments, 988 00:43:26,854 --> 00:43:28,731 we find in favor of the plaintiff 989 00:43:28,731 --> 00:43:30,900 and order the defendant to pay damages 990 00:43:30,900 --> 00:43:33,611 in the amount of one million, two hundred thousand dollars. 991 00:43:33,611 --> 00:43:35,363 [sighs] 992 00:43:35,363 --> 00:43:36,697 Judge: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, 993 00:43:36,697 --> 00:43:38,991 thank you for your time and service. 994 00:43:38,991 --> 00:43:41,118 This court's adjourned. 995 00:43:41,118 --> 00:43:44,038 [instinct chatter] 996 00:43:47,959 --> 00:43:49,168 Thank you. 997 00:43:49,168 --> 00:43:51,128 I can't thank you enough. 998 00:43:51,128 --> 00:43:52,505 Oh, thank you both for everything. 999 00:43:54,090 --> 00:43:55,508 Congratulations. 1000 00:43:55,508 --> 00:43:56,926 You, too. 1001 00:43:56,926 --> 00:43:58,803 Mr. Rollins. 1002 00:43:58,803 --> 00:44:00,012 Congratulations. 1003 00:44:03,724 --> 00:44:06,769 A little humble pine, never hurt anyone, did it? 1004 00:44:08,146 --> 00:44:09,438 No, ma'am. 1005 00:44:09,438 --> 00:44:11,065 Don't you forget that now. 1006 00:44:12,942 --> 00:44:14,068 [chuckles] 1007 00:44:56,611 --> 00:44:59,030 Hazel on phone: Hi, Abby, it's Hazel, Eric's fine. 1008 00:44:59,030 --> 00:45:02,450 He can spend the night here if you like, just let me know. 1009 00:45:02,450 --> 00:45:03,576 Bye, dear. 1010 00:45:06,287 --> 00:45:07,914 Betsy Major on phone: Abby, it's Betsy Major, 1011 00:45:07,914 --> 00:45:10,124 I just heard the news and I hope you're okay. 1012 00:45:10,124 --> 00:45:11,959 My God, what a world. 1013 00:45:11,959 --> 00:45:14,503 Listen, the press is gonna be coming after you. 1014 00:45:14,503 --> 00:45:17,089 Feel free to refer them to me because... 1015 00:45:17,089 --> 00:45:19,258 I know this is gonna sound tasteless as hell, 1016 00:45:19,258 --> 00:45:21,594 but this is it. 1017 00:45:21,594 --> 00:45:23,763 This is your chance to get in in the game now. 1018 00:45:23,763 --> 00:45:25,181 Just off the top of my head 1019 00:45:25,181 --> 00:45:26,849 and all of it can wait till morning. 1020 00:45:26,849 --> 00:45:28,517 I think we should strongly consider 1021 00:45:28,517 --> 00:45:30,394 selling exclusive tour the Nationals. 1022 00:45:30,394 --> 00:45:32,980 God, it is a dream for them. 1023 00:45:32,980 --> 00:45:34,941 Hindsight lawyer plugs, plumber, 1024 00:45:34,941 --> 00:45:36,984 the pistol packing Abby wipes down the law. 1025 00:45:36,984 --> 00:45:39,528 Abby gets your gun. And TV? 1026 00:45:39,528 --> 00:45:43,366 Oh, they are going to beat you up with a spoon. 1027 00:45:43,366 --> 00:45:45,743 Kiddo, by the time I get through, 1028 00:45:45,743 --> 00:45:47,954 you'll be the hottest lawyer in LA. 1029 00:45:47,954 --> 00:45:50,456 [Abby sobbing] 1030 00:45:50,456 --> 00:45:53,334 [outro music] 1031 00:46:13,437 --> 00:46:16,399 [music continues]