1 00:00:00,542 --> 00:00:02,294 Duane: No, I don't have an appointment. 2 00:00:02,294 --> 00:00:03,754 You want me to wait for him? How long you want me to wait? 3 00:00:03,754 --> 00:00:05,547 You want me to wait a day? I'll wait a day. 4 00:00:05,547 --> 00:00:07,090 You want me to wait a week? I'll wait a week. I don't care. 5 00:00:07,090 --> 00:00:09,092 I have no place to go. I have nothing to do. 6 00:00:09,092 --> 00:00:10,594 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. 7 00:00:10,594 --> 00:00:13,055 Calm down. What's going on here? 8 00:00:13,055 --> 00:00:14,848 Duane: Well, well. 9 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:16,266 It's really him. 10 00:00:17,559 --> 00:00:19,895 Mr. L.A. 11 00:00:19,895 --> 00:00:21,813 I bet all you ladies just wanna 12 00:00:21,813 --> 00:00:25,108 rip the clothes off of this guy, huh? 13 00:00:25,108 --> 00:00:26,860 And I'm sure you've all been to bed with him 14 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:28,528 at least a couple of times, right? 15 00:00:28,528 --> 00:00:30,489 Security is already on its way up. 16 00:00:30,489 --> 00:00:32,616 I just want five minutes of your precious time. 17 00:00:32,616 --> 00:00:34,618 - Why? - Here's why. 18 00:00:34,618 --> 00:00:36,078 [paper rustling] 19 00:00:38,288 --> 00:00:40,457 - Your wife is divorcing you? - Yeah. 20 00:00:40,457 --> 00:00:42,167 And she made the papers out all by her lonesome. 21 00:00:42,167 --> 00:00:44,169 Isn't that somethin', huh? She changed the locks. 22 00:00:44,169 --> 00:00:45,837 She kicked me out. Everything. 23 00:00:45,837 --> 00:00:47,339 - Just like you said. - What are you talking about? 24 00:00:47,339 --> 00:00:48,632 Ain't that you, the guy in the video? 25 00:00:48,632 --> 00:00:50,300 Oh, wait no, wait a second, this-- 26 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:51,718 The guy who's always grinning at her, talking to her 27 00:00:51,718 --> 00:00:53,136 like you've known her all her life. 28 00:00:53,136 --> 00:00:54,846 I mean why should she stick with old Duane. 29 00:00:54,846 --> 00:00:56,515 She wants Arnold Becker 30 00:00:56,515 --> 00:00:59,268 with his purple ties and his really nice tan. 31 00:00:59,268 --> 00:01:00,936 Do you wanna calm down and talk about this? 32 00:01:00,936 --> 00:01:02,729 We'll go into my office, we'll talk about it. 33 00:01:02,729 --> 00:01:04,189 Or you can rant and rave, and you'll be 34 00:01:04,189 --> 00:01:05,983 taken out of here in handcuffs. 35 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:07,317 Now, what's it gonna be? 36 00:01:08,694 --> 00:01:10,821 - I wanna talk. - Good. 37 00:01:16,034 --> 00:01:17,953 [whispers] Sixty seconds, that's it. 38 00:01:21,790 --> 00:01:23,625 [door closes] What are all these? 39 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:26,420 Becker: Store displays for my video. 40 00:01:26,420 --> 00:01:27,838 I don't usually keep them in the office. 41 00:01:27,838 --> 00:01:29,381 They're just here for me to sign. 42 00:01:29,381 --> 00:01:31,091 Oh. 43 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:33,427 I guess a picture of you is all it takes, huh? 44 00:01:33,427 --> 00:01:35,137 Becker: Have you and your wife been to a marriage counselor? 45 00:01:35,137 --> 00:01:36,221 - No. Becker: Alright. 46 00:01:36,221 --> 00:01:38,140 I'm gonna give you a few names. 47 00:01:38,140 --> 00:01:39,975 She's not interested, okay? 48 00:01:39,975 --> 00:01:41,768 Well, then you might just have to let her go. 49 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:44,646 Well, I don't wanna let her go. 50 00:01:44,646 --> 00:01:46,273 Everything between us was just fine, 51 00:01:46,273 --> 00:01:47,524 and then she's over at a girlfriend's house, 52 00:01:47,524 --> 00:01:49,234 and she sees this stupid video 53 00:01:49,234 --> 00:01:51,069 and suddenly everything ain't fine. 54 00:01:51,069 --> 00:01:53,030 I'm asking you to tell her that she's making a mistake. 55 00:01:53,030 --> 00:01:55,115 - It's not my place to do that. Duane: I'll pay you. 56 00:01:55,115 --> 00:01:57,743 That's not the point. I can't save your marriage. 57 00:01:57,743 --> 00:01:59,244 [knock on door] 58 00:01:59,244 --> 00:02:01,538 Arnie, your other meeting's about to start. 59 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:04,041 [scoffs] 60 00:02:04,041 --> 00:02:06,877 Down here, everybody gets divorced, don't they? 61 00:02:06,877 --> 00:02:08,920 - To you, it's no big deal. - That's not true. 62 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:12,049 All I know is, until a month ago, my wife loved me. 63 00:02:12,049 --> 00:02:14,426 It was the one thing that I had that I could hold on to, 64 00:02:14,426 --> 00:02:17,012 the one thing that made me feel lucky. 65 00:02:17,012 --> 00:02:19,640 And then "Arnold Becker's Video Guide to Divorce" 66 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:21,141 took it all away. 67 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:22,559 And now I got nothing! 68 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:30,984 What was that all about? 69 00:02:33,779 --> 00:02:36,198 [theme music] 70 00:03:06,269 --> 00:03:08,688 [music continues] 71 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:41,221 [music continues] 72 00:04:05,078 --> 00:04:07,497 [instrumental music] 73 00:04:31,646 --> 00:04:33,231 [laughing] 74 00:04:35,525 --> 00:04:37,402 Uh, tell me something, Leland, 75 00:04:37,402 --> 00:04:41,782 eh, are you contemplating retirement any time soon? 76 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:44,784 Arthur, I have never contemplated retirement at all. 77 00:04:44,784 --> 00:04:47,412 Well, that being the case, I'd like to throw something out. 78 00:04:47,412 --> 00:04:49,080 Mm-mm! 79 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:51,416 There's a vacancy on the federal court. 80 00:04:52,751 --> 00:04:54,336 I want you to fill it. 81 00:04:56,963 --> 00:05:00,425 The um, batteries in these things get a little, uh... 82 00:05:00,425 --> 00:05:03,094 I didn't quite hear you. 83 00:05:03,094 --> 00:05:04,846 You heard me fine. 84 00:05:04,846 --> 00:05:06,181 Why me? 85 00:05:06,181 --> 00:05:08,600 I've known you for a long time, Leland. 86 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:11,770 In my opinion, you're the best qualified. 87 00:05:11,770 --> 00:05:14,606 Now the President's leaving it up to a certain congressman, 88 00:05:14,606 --> 00:05:17,108 who'd rather I didn't mention his name right now. 89 00:05:17,108 --> 00:05:20,028 That congressman is leaving it up to me. 90 00:05:20,028 --> 00:05:23,114 Won't people wanna know my position on various issues? 91 00:05:23,114 --> 00:05:26,034 No. No litmus test. 92 00:05:26,034 --> 00:05:28,161 You'll use your judgment however you see fit. 93 00:05:29,746 --> 00:05:31,748 This is pretty heady stuff, Arthur. 94 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:33,959 It only gets more so. 95 00:05:33,959 --> 00:05:35,377 [sighs] 96 00:05:35,377 --> 00:05:38,463 Ah, you know, at my age, you get to thinking 97 00:05:38,463 --> 00:05:41,341 that all the earth-shattering stuff is behind you. 98 00:05:41,341 --> 00:05:44,678 I'm ready to set the wheels in motion, Leland. 99 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:46,930 You just have to tell me if you want it. 100 00:05:46,930 --> 00:05:48,890 God, yes, I want it! 101 00:05:48,890 --> 00:05:49,850 Arthur: Good. 102 00:05:51,101 --> 00:05:52,769 Where's little Kelsey? 103 00:05:52,769 --> 00:05:55,313 We're finally trying out a new nanny. 104 00:05:55,313 --> 00:05:57,607 And you haven't called home more than six or seven times 105 00:05:57,607 --> 00:05:58,650 so far today, have you, Ann? 106 00:05:58,650 --> 00:06:00,026 Twice. 107 00:06:00,026 --> 00:06:01,486 Just won't be the same without that 108 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:03,905 piercing cry and a few fettered diapers 109 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:06,449 in the wastepaper basket, will it? 110 00:06:06,449 --> 00:06:08,618 Brackman: Fitzpatrick vs. Steinmetz. 111 00:06:08,618 --> 00:06:10,328 Charlie Fitzpatrick was killed 112 00:06:10,328 --> 00:06:12,747 when a concrete floor under construction collapsed. 113 00:06:12,747 --> 00:06:15,959 Now we've already established that the concrete was defective. 114 00:06:15,959 --> 00:06:18,503 The trick here is proving that Roy Steinmetz knew about it, 115 00:06:18,503 --> 00:06:21,673 and greased whoever he had to to keep the building on schedule. 116 00:06:21,673 --> 00:06:23,341 Brackman: Knock 'em dead, Victor. 117 00:06:23,341 --> 00:06:25,760 Mendez versus Mendez. This one of yours, too? 118 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:27,053 No, mine. 119 00:06:27,053 --> 00:06:28,763 Uh, it's a custody dispute. 120 00:06:28,763 --> 00:06:31,016 The father is a Venezuelan citizen. 121 00:06:31,016 --> 00:06:34,019 We should be going to trial the beginning of next month. 122 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:37,606 Victor: Okay. - Good evening. 123 00:06:37,606 --> 00:06:40,900 Brackman: Zaplin et. al. versus Recreational Foodstuffs Limited. 124 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:43,236 An uprising of franchisees. 125 00:06:43,236 --> 00:06:46,239 Six independent operators of Art's Egg-Heaven Drive-ins 126 00:06:46,239 --> 00:06:49,034 are suing the franchiser for removing the animal fat 127 00:06:49,034 --> 00:06:50,660 from their corn dog batter. 128 00:06:50,660 --> 00:06:53,538 They say the dogs just ain't the same. 129 00:06:53,538 --> 00:06:55,123 McKenzie: Uh, I'd like to meet with the partners 130 00:06:55,123 --> 00:06:57,167 sometime this afternoon, if possible. 131 00:06:57,167 --> 00:07:00,462 Uh, I've got a deposition scheduled in Pasadena. 132 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:02,130 I don't think I'll be done until 4:00. 133 00:07:02,130 --> 00:07:04,299 Yeah, I'm out till late this afternoon, too. 134 00:07:04,299 --> 00:07:06,051 How about 5:30? 135 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:08,136 Brackman: 5:30 it is. 136 00:07:08,136 --> 00:07:09,554 And we're adjourned. 137 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:14,809 [engines rumbling] 138 00:07:18,313 --> 00:07:19,773 Mr. Clausen, 139 00:07:19,773 --> 00:07:21,191 would you describe for the court 140 00:07:21,191 --> 00:07:24,903 what happened on September 10th, 1985? 141 00:07:24,903 --> 00:07:27,280 Well, it was just after lunch 142 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:29,824 and we were taking down forms on the seventh floor 143 00:07:29,824 --> 00:07:32,410 when they set a load of steel down on the eighth. 144 00:07:32,410 --> 00:07:34,954 Uh, first I heard a creaking, 145 00:07:34,954 --> 00:07:36,998 then the rebars snapped. 146 00:07:36,998 --> 00:07:38,875 Then there was this, this thunderclap. 147 00:07:38,875 --> 00:07:42,003 The concrete gave way and the steel beam fell down. 148 00:07:42,003 --> 00:07:44,005 Caught Charlie Fitzpatrick square. 149 00:07:44,005 --> 00:07:45,924 Now, did you observe anything when they 150 00:07:45,924 --> 00:07:47,717 put in this 8th floor that concerned you? 151 00:07:47,717 --> 00:07:50,595 Objection, Your Honor. This man is not an expert on concrete. 152 00:07:50,595 --> 00:07:52,514 His concern is irrelevant. 153 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:54,391 He's been a construction worker for 23 years 154 00:07:54,391 --> 00:07:55,767 and he was working directly underneath. 155 00:07:55,767 --> 00:07:57,018 I think that qualifies as relevance, 156 00:07:57,018 --> 00:07:58,645 Your Honor. 157 00:07:58,645 --> 00:08:01,189 The witness may answer. 158 00:08:01,189 --> 00:08:03,441 The concrete had been sittin' too long. 159 00:08:03,441 --> 00:08:04,734 It should have been dumped. 160 00:08:04,734 --> 00:08:06,111 Uh, they didn't wanna lose time, 161 00:08:06,111 --> 00:08:07,612 so they watered it. 162 00:08:07,612 --> 00:08:09,614 It looked alright when they poured it, 163 00:08:09,614 --> 00:08:12,200 but it had no strength when it dried. 164 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:13,910 That's why the floor collapsed. 165 00:08:13,910 --> 00:08:15,787 Barney: I ask the last remark be stricken, Your Honor. 166 00:08:15,787 --> 00:08:17,080 So stricken. 167 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:18,206 What happened after the accident, 168 00:08:18,206 --> 00:08:20,250 Mr. Clausen? 169 00:08:20,250 --> 00:08:22,836 As soon as the ambulance took Charlie's body away, 170 00:08:22,836 --> 00:08:24,462 they wanted us to go back to work. 171 00:08:24,462 --> 00:08:28,591 Superintendent said they had 11 cement trucks lined up 172 00:08:28,591 --> 00:08:32,053 and the word from top was just to keep on goin'. 173 00:08:32,053 --> 00:08:35,682 I picked up a steel bar and suggested that 174 00:08:35,682 --> 00:08:37,726 out of respect for the dead, 175 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:40,019 we oughta shut down for the day. 176 00:08:40,019 --> 00:08:43,732 Um, he thought about it, and agreed with me. 177 00:08:45,859 --> 00:08:48,236 I have nothing further, Your Honor. 178 00:08:48,236 --> 00:08:49,571 Judge Pendleton: Mr. Dowe? 179 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:52,782 [indistinct whispers] 180 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:57,871 Mr. Clausen, you, eh, testified earlier that 181 00:08:57,871 --> 00:09:00,040 this accident happened right after lunch. 182 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:02,834 Barney: Could you tell us, sir, where you went for lunch? 183 00:09:02,834 --> 00:09:04,419 I really don't remember. 184 00:09:04,419 --> 00:09:06,629 Well, uh, could it have been a bar 185 00:09:06,629 --> 00:09:08,339 called, "The Boynton"? 186 00:09:08,339 --> 00:09:09,674 Maybe! 187 00:09:09,674 --> 00:09:10,842 Did you have a chance to down a few 188 00:09:10,842 --> 00:09:12,135 that day, Mr. Clausen? 189 00:09:12,135 --> 00:09:13,636 Your Honor... 190 00:09:13,636 --> 00:09:14,929 the concrete didn't collapse 191 00:09:14,929 --> 00:09:16,681 because someone had a beer after lunch. 192 00:09:16,681 --> 00:09:18,933 I hope Mr. Sifuentes isn't maintaining 193 00:09:18,933 --> 00:09:21,019 that alcohol can't contribute to workers 194 00:09:21,019 --> 00:09:22,729 making mistake on a job, 195 00:09:22,729 --> 00:09:25,482 mistake that might have caused this accident. 196 00:09:25,482 --> 00:09:27,400 You ever been on a construction site? 197 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:28,777 Judge Pendleton: Mr. Clausen. 198 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:30,278 Has that rat-bastard sitting over there 199 00:09:30,278 --> 00:09:32,322 beside you ever been on a construction site? 200 00:09:32,322 --> 00:09:33,782 I've been on plenty. 201 00:09:33,782 --> 00:09:36,076 Yeah, they put a hard hat on your head 202 00:09:36,076 --> 00:09:38,328 and take your picture and then you get in the limo and leave! 203 00:09:38,328 --> 00:09:39,579 Mr. Clausen-- 204 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:40,997 The men who worked there know 205 00:09:40,997 --> 00:09:43,124 what happened, Roy, because we know you. 206 00:09:43,124 --> 00:09:46,252 Put 'em up fast, put 'em up cheap, and whoever dies, dies! 207 00:09:46,252 --> 00:09:48,296 Hell, that's what you hire a lawyer for! 208 00:09:50,340 --> 00:09:52,801 [laughs] I wasn't expecting this. 209 00:09:52,801 --> 00:09:54,928 - Believe me. - So, did you hesitate? 210 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:56,179 Not for a second. 211 00:09:56,179 --> 00:09:57,764 I'm thrilled for you, Leland. 212 00:09:57,764 --> 00:10:00,475 You know, I think this is something that I've... 213 00:10:00,475 --> 00:10:02,477 Well, that I've always wanted. 214 00:10:02,477 --> 00:10:04,312 So, what's your timetable looking like? 215 00:10:04,312 --> 00:10:06,981 Well, they want to expedite it, so, I'll probably be sworn in 216 00:10:06,981 --> 00:10:08,733 before the start of the fall term. 217 00:10:08,733 --> 00:10:11,569 - How about ties to the firm? McKenzie: Very limited. 218 00:10:11,569 --> 00:10:13,655 McKenzie: I'll be giving up this office and pretty much 219 00:10:13,655 --> 00:10:15,114 staying out of firm business. 220 00:10:15,114 --> 00:10:17,325 Naturally, I'll also disqualify myself 221 00:10:17,325 --> 00:10:19,661 anytime the firm has an interest in the case and... 222 00:10:19,661 --> 00:10:20,787 That's alright, Leland. 223 00:10:20,787 --> 00:10:21,996 We'll just, uh, 224 00:10:21,996 --> 00:10:23,915 bask in your reflected glow. 225 00:10:23,915 --> 00:10:25,583 Ah, you wish... 226 00:10:25,583 --> 00:10:26,835 You're looking uncharacteristically 227 00:10:26,835 --> 00:10:28,628 quiet, Douglas? 228 00:10:28,628 --> 00:10:32,173 I guess I'm just thinking about the void that'll be left. 229 00:10:32,173 --> 00:10:34,634 Voids get filled, Douglas. It's a law of nature. 230 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:36,970 I'm not so sure about this one. 231 00:10:36,970 --> 00:10:40,223 On the other hand, I don't know anyone who'd make a better judge 232 00:10:40,223 --> 00:10:42,350 or who'd love being one more. 233 00:10:44,185 --> 00:10:46,062 Congratulations, Your Honor. 234 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:48,523 [all applauding] 235 00:10:53,027 --> 00:10:54,779 Aww, come on, come on! 236 00:10:57,156 --> 00:10:59,534 [instrumental music] 237 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:07,584 Excuse me, excuse me. Coming through please. 238 00:11:07,584 --> 00:11:08,918 Could you make it to Diandra? 239 00:11:08,918 --> 00:11:11,212 D-I-A-N-D-R-A? 240 00:11:11,212 --> 00:11:14,048 - Oh, it's for my daughter. - Uh-huh. 241 00:11:14,048 --> 00:11:16,467 [inhales deeply] Every day, I ask myself, 242 00:11:16,467 --> 00:11:18,761 "Why couldn't she have found someone like you 243 00:11:18,761 --> 00:11:21,556 instead of that bastard she married?" 244 00:11:21,556 --> 00:11:23,391 My son-in-law, the writer. 245 00:11:23,391 --> 00:11:25,351 [cash register beeping] 246 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:27,270 Murray: People just wanna be near him. 247 00:11:27,270 --> 00:11:29,606 It is an intangible quality, Murray. 248 00:11:29,606 --> 00:11:32,609 If I could duplicate it, I would rule the world. 249 00:11:32,609 --> 00:11:34,611 Can I tell you your clothes are fabulous? 250 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:36,988 Thank you. 251 00:11:36,988 --> 00:11:39,282 Woman: My husband and I are still together by the way. 252 00:11:39,282 --> 00:11:42,160 Every time he starts in with me, I play the tape, I tell him, 253 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:44,329 "Lenny, that's who I'll get." 254 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:46,414 [blows air] 255 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:50,293 This is what I-- I'd like you to write. 256 00:11:52,837 --> 00:11:54,297 Word for word. 257 00:11:57,675 --> 00:12:00,595 [sighs] Mr. Olshan, 258 00:12:00,595 --> 00:12:03,222 would you examine this document and tell the court 259 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:06,059 if that's your signature there at the bottom of the page? 260 00:12:06,059 --> 00:12:07,477 It is. 261 00:12:07,477 --> 00:12:09,145 Dowe: Would you identify the document? 262 00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:10,521 Olshan: It's a certificate 263 00:12:10,521 --> 00:12:12,523 of inspection for the eighth floor 264 00:12:12,523 --> 00:12:15,652 concrete slab on the federal office building. 265 00:12:15,652 --> 00:12:17,862 I ask that it be admitted into evidence 266 00:12:17,862 --> 00:12:19,822 as Defense Exhibit number one. 267 00:12:19,822 --> 00:12:21,783 Judge Pendleton: So ordered. 268 00:12:21,783 --> 00:12:23,910 Now, Mr. Olshan, 269 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:26,287 isn't the case that that certificate indicates 270 00:12:26,287 --> 00:12:28,164 that the concrete was inspected and tested 271 00:12:28,164 --> 00:12:30,333 and found to conform to the approved 272 00:12:30,333 --> 00:12:31,709 specifications in the drawings? 273 00:12:31,709 --> 00:12:32,752 Uh, yes. 274 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:34,545 And if Mr. Roy Steinmetz 275 00:12:34,545 --> 00:12:37,173 was relying on that certificate, he had every reason to believe 276 00:12:37,173 --> 00:12:38,883 that the concrete on the eighth floor 277 00:12:38,883 --> 00:12:41,386 in his building was fine, right? 278 00:12:41,386 --> 00:12:43,096 - I guess so. - Thank you. 279 00:12:43,096 --> 00:12:46,391 No further questions, Your Honor. 280 00:12:46,391 --> 00:12:50,603 Mr. Olshan, where did you take this sample of concrete 281 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,355 that you tested from, sir? 282 00:12:52,355 --> 00:12:54,274 I took it from the truck. 283 00:12:54,274 --> 00:12:57,902 Hmm... so if the concrete was being watered 284 00:12:57,902 --> 00:13:00,446 on the eighth floor, testing in that truck 285 00:13:00,446 --> 00:13:01,906 wouldn't reveal that, would it? 286 00:13:01,906 --> 00:13:03,491 Well, it didn't occur to me that they'd be 287 00:13:03,491 --> 00:13:05,702 watering it on the eighth floor. 288 00:13:05,702 --> 00:13:08,246 Uh-huh, I guess it also didn't occur to you 289 00:13:08,246 --> 00:13:10,081 to check the reinforcing steel. 290 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:13,334 If it had, you would have known that it was set every 12 inches 291 00:13:13,334 --> 00:13:15,253 instead of every nine as indicated in the drawings. 292 00:13:15,253 --> 00:13:16,879 Well, look, things get a little hectic. 293 00:13:16,879 --> 00:13:19,215 I took somebody's word for it. I shouldn't have. 294 00:13:19,215 --> 00:13:23,136 I don't know. Didn't seem to upset your supervisor too much. 295 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:24,887 You didn't get fired, did you? 296 00:13:24,887 --> 00:13:27,015 - No, I didn't get fired. - You weren't even suspended! 297 00:13:27,015 --> 00:13:29,517 Tell us, were there any consequences at all, sir? 298 00:13:29,517 --> 00:13:32,270 Olshan: My supervisor didn't feel, uh, 299 00:13:32,270 --> 00:13:34,689 disciplinary action was warranted. 300 00:13:34,689 --> 00:13:36,899 What can I say? Everybody makes mistakes! 301 00:13:36,899 --> 00:13:38,484 Yeah, is everyone paid to make them? 302 00:13:38,484 --> 00:13:39,861 Dowe: Objection. - Alright, come on. 303 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:41,738 Let's tell the truth here, Mr. Olshan. 304 00:13:41,738 --> 00:13:43,531 Roy Steinmetz greased you, 305 00:13:43,531 --> 00:13:46,409 he greased your supervisor, he greased whoever he had to, 306 00:13:46,409 --> 00:13:48,077 that's why you signed off on those certificates 307 00:13:48,077 --> 00:13:49,579 and that's why you weren't fired. 308 00:13:49,579 --> 00:13:52,081 Mr. Sifuentes, there's been an objection. 309 00:13:52,081 --> 00:13:54,292 That objection is sustained. 310 00:13:54,292 --> 00:13:56,961 Counsel's last remarks are stricken. 311 00:13:56,961 --> 00:13:57,920 [sighs] 312 00:13:58,921 --> 00:14:00,006 Mr. Olshan... 313 00:14:01,549 --> 00:14:03,551 Did you happen to see Charlie Fitzpatrick 314 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:05,428 after that floor collapsed on him? 315 00:14:08,306 --> 00:14:10,516 - Yeah, I saw him. - Mm-hmm. 316 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:12,727 Did you feel responsible, sir? 317 00:14:12,727 --> 00:14:14,645 For the concrete collapsing? No. 318 00:14:14,645 --> 00:14:16,355 - How about murder? Olshan: Murder? 319 00:14:16,355 --> 00:14:18,066 How about making this woman a widow? 320 00:14:18,066 --> 00:14:19,192 I didn't do that. 321 00:14:19,192 --> 00:14:20,234 How about robbing her 322 00:14:20,234 --> 00:14:21,402 children of their father? 323 00:14:21,402 --> 00:14:23,112 I didn't put that floor in, 324 00:14:23,112 --> 00:14:25,406 somebody else did. It was their mistakes that killed him. 325 00:14:25,406 --> 00:14:27,200 But you covered up their mistakes! 326 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:28,993 No one would've been under that floor 327 00:14:28,993 --> 00:14:30,161 if you hadn't said it was safe! 328 00:14:30,161 --> 00:14:31,788 Well, I thought it was safe! 329 00:14:31,788 --> 00:14:33,414 Oh, you didn't give a damn one way or another. 330 00:14:33,414 --> 00:14:36,084 You knew how expensive it was to shut down a job, 331 00:14:36,084 --> 00:14:38,336 to take out a, a defective concrete slab, 332 00:14:38,336 --> 00:14:40,338 you wanted to save Roy Steinmetz's money. 333 00:14:40,338 --> 00:14:42,590 Hey, lawyer, are you gonna say somethin' here or what? 334 00:14:42,590 --> 00:14:43,758 Judge Pendleton: Mr. Olshan. 335 00:14:43,758 --> 00:14:44,967 Well, Your Honor, how come he's 336 00:14:44,967 --> 00:14:46,010 not objecting to something? 337 00:14:46,010 --> 00:14:47,470 I'm not the one on trial here! 338 00:14:47,470 --> 00:14:49,222 Well, maybe you should be! 339 00:14:49,222 --> 00:14:51,557 You know, you've been a building inspector for 19 years. 340 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:53,810 How many other deaths are you responsible for? 341 00:14:53,810 --> 00:14:55,353 No, no, no, no, now just, just wait a minute. 342 00:14:55,353 --> 00:14:57,146 How many other wives lost their husbands? 343 00:14:57,146 --> 00:14:59,190 How many other children lost their fathers? 344 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:00,733 [nervously breathing] 345 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:02,693 The pension isn't worth it. You know that? 346 00:15:02,693 --> 00:15:04,862 - The pension isn't worth it. - Isn't worth what? 347 00:15:04,862 --> 00:15:06,572 I've got 11 months left to retire, 348 00:15:06,572 --> 00:15:08,199 and I'm not gonna make it. 349 00:15:08,199 --> 00:15:10,034 Sure, I looked the other way on that job. 350 00:15:10,034 --> 00:15:12,829 - I did what I was told to do. Dowe: Objection, Your Honor. 351 00:15:12,829 --> 00:15:15,123 Olshan: Your Honor, let me finish, please! 352 00:15:15,123 --> 00:15:16,082 Go ahead. 353 00:15:18,793 --> 00:15:22,380 Well, it was understood that Steinmetz had a friend. 354 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:24,632 Dowe: Objection. What does "understood" mean? 355 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:26,175 It means everyone knew it. 356 00:15:26,175 --> 00:15:28,010 Everyone knew that his friend 357 00:15:28,010 --> 00:15:30,096 wanted the job done on time. 358 00:15:30,096 --> 00:15:32,140 Everyone knew not to make waves. 359 00:15:32,140 --> 00:15:33,808 Who was that friend, Mr. Olshan? 360 00:15:33,808 --> 00:15:36,227 - Congressman Andrew Barnett. - That's a lie! 361 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:37,687 Judge Pendleton: Sit down, Mr. Steinmetz. 362 00:15:37,687 --> 00:15:39,230 You were supposed to build it just a little 363 00:15:39,230 --> 00:15:41,107 cheaper, just a little flimsier. 364 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:43,109 No one was supposed to die. 365 00:15:43,109 --> 00:15:44,819 Dowe: Your Honor, I want this stricken. 366 00:15:44,819 --> 00:15:46,070 Judge Pendleton: Mr. Olshan. 367 00:15:46,070 --> 00:15:48,197 Olshan: I got no excuse, Mrs... 368 00:15:48,197 --> 00:15:49,282 [shivering] 369 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:51,701 I did a real bad thing. 370 00:15:51,701 --> 00:15:54,370 But it wasn't just me, and I got the records to prove it. 371 00:15:54,370 --> 00:15:56,414 Your Honor. 372 00:15:56,414 --> 00:15:58,666 At this time, I would like to make an application 373 00:15:58,666 --> 00:16:01,961 for a continuance, so that I may conduct additional discovery. 374 00:16:01,961 --> 00:16:03,754 Dowe: Based on what? 375 00:16:03,754 --> 00:16:05,548 Even if these allegations are true, 376 00:16:05,548 --> 00:16:07,300 and I most strongly deny that they are, 377 00:16:07,300 --> 00:16:09,427 there's no punitive damages in a wrongful 378 00:16:09,427 --> 00:16:11,721 death suit, it's irrelevant! 379 00:16:11,721 --> 00:16:13,514 I'm gonna take it under advisement. 380 00:16:13,514 --> 00:16:15,349 We'll convene tomorrow at 10:00. 381 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:18,060 Pretty soon you'll be thinking 382 00:16:18,060 --> 00:16:19,687 of us as just the little people. 383 00:16:19,687 --> 00:16:22,565 - Speak for yourself. - No, he's right, Ann! 384 00:16:22,565 --> 00:16:24,400 But I will come and visit you. 385 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,402 I'll see you in your little offices 386 00:16:26,402 --> 00:16:28,362 working at your little desks. 387 00:16:28,362 --> 00:16:30,698 A tux. He's truly ascended. 388 00:16:30,698 --> 00:16:33,326 Well, I've had this tux for ten years, Arnold. 389 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:35,328 It doesn't matter. I can tell by the way you wear it. 390 00:16:35,328 --> 00:16:37,705 - You're already a judge. - Shh! 391 00:16:37,705 --> 00:16:39,624 I'll see you all in the morning. 392 00:16:40,541 --> 00:16:42,168 [car door slams] 393 00:16:42,168 --> 00:16:45,254 We should probably talk about this at some point. 394 00:16:45,254 --> 00:16:48,549 Yeah, this is gonna be official before we know it. 395 00:16:48,549 --> 00:16:50,760 Leland will be sworn in. 396 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:54,013 And Douglas Brackman will be the senior partner of our firm. 397 00:16:54,013 --> 00:16:55,723 I think we should talk about it now. 398 00:16:55,723 --> 00:16:56,682 Yeah. 399 00:16:58,476 --> 00:17:00,895 [instrumental music] 400 00:17:06,859 --> 00:17:10,738 For one such as yourself who's assiduously managed 401 00:17:10,738 --> 00:17:13,491 to avoid the mash potato circuit, 402 00:17:13,491 --> 00:17:15,743 tonight is sure to be something of a shock. 403 00:17:15,743 --> 00:17:18,412 Well, truth to tell, I go to so few political parties, 404 00:17:18,412 --> 00:17:20,331 I'm actually looking forward to it. 405 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:25,962 What's Victor Sifuentes all about, Leland? 406 00:17:25,962 --> 00:17:28,422 Victor? He is a top-flight trial lawyer. 407 00:17:29,966 --> 00:17:31,133 Why? 408 00:17:31,133 --> 00:17:32,969 He's gunning for Andy Barnett. 409 00:17:32,969 --> 00:17:34,720 I don't know anything about it. 410 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:37,348 Arthur: Well, this afternoon, some building inspector 411 00:17:37,348 --> 00:17:40,184 made up a story to take the heat off himself 412 00:17:40,184 --> 00:17:43,229 and suddenly Sifuentes is going after a Congressman. 413 00:17:44,021 --> 00:17:45,398 For what reason? 414 00:17:45,398 --> 00:17:47,650 Barnett is the odds on favorite to run 415 00:17:47,650 --> 00:17:50,111 for senate next time around. 416 00:17:50,111 --> 00:17:52,238 Sifuentes has a chance to make his bones. 417 00:17:52,238 --> 00:17:54,282 McKenzie: That's not Victor. 418 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:55,783 - No? - Mm-hmm. 419 00:17:55,783 --> 00:17:59,036 This well-spoken, good-looking Latino 420 00:17:59,036 --> 00:18:02,456 couldn't be harboring any political ambition of his own? 421 00:18:02,456 --> 00:18:03,874 Whether he is or not, 422 00:18:03,874 --> 00:18:05,793 that wouldn't be how he'd further it. 423 00:18:05,793 --> 00:18:08,212 Arthur: We have a real problem here, Leland. 424 00:18:08,212 --> 00:18:09,547 Andy Barnett's the Congressman 425 00:18:09,547 --> 00:18:11,340 who's sponsoring you for the bench. 426 00:18:11,340 --> 00:18:14,010 That's a little bit of a coincidence, isn't it? 427 00:18:14,010 --> 00:18:16,304 Arthur: Yes, it is a coincidence. 428 00:18:16,304 --> 00:18:19,932 Andy Barnett has a bright future ahead of him. 429 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:23,185 Beyond his district, beyond the state as well. 430 00:18:23,185 --> 00:18:26,147 People will try all kinds of things to derail him. 431 00:18:27,481 --> 00:18:30,318 Now, you're the senior partner. 432 00:18:30,318 --> 00:18:32,236 I think you should talk to your associate. 433 00:18:35,656 --> 00:18:38,284 Douglas is Douglas, Arnie, and certain things about him 434 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:41,495 will never change, which is exactly what worries me. 435 00:18:41,495 --> 00:18:44,832 Don't forget Leland has always been here to hold him in check. 436 00:18:44,832 --> 00:18:46,751 According to the partnership agreement, 437 00:18:46,751 --> 00:18:48,669 Douglas assumes all of Leland's power. 438 00:18:48,669 --> 00:18:52,006 [sighs] Yeah, unfortunately that's all he'll assume. 439 00:18:52,006 --> 00:18:53,841 Michael: The only thing that'll matter around here 440 00:18:53,841 --> 00:18:58,220 will be money, and you can forget about pro bono work, huh! 441 00:18:58,220 --> 00:19:00,473 He'll look to shut that down altogether. 442 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:03,100 Stuart: Look, since he thinks we're all against him anyway, 443 00:19:03,100 --> 00:19:05,227 a siege mentality will set in. 444 00:19:05,227 --> 00:19:07,063 He'll get one of those electric door closers 445 00:19:07,063 --> 00:19:09,065 for his office and communicate only in writing. 446 00:19:09,065 --> 00:19:11,776 I-- I shudder to think what he's gonna try to impose 447 00:19:11,776 --> 00:19:13,652 on the associates and secretaries. 448 00:19:13,652 --> 00:19:15,863 You think Victor Sifuentes is going to put with it? 449 00:19:15,863 --> 00:19:17,490 McKenzie leaves, he's gone. 450 00:19:18,616 --> 00:19:20,534 Well, I'll tell you somethin'. 451 00:19:20,534 --> 00:19:22,370 I sure as hell can't show Douglas 452 00:19:22,370 --> 00:19:24,455 the deference I showed the old man. 453 00:19:24,455 --> 00:19:27,291 Michael: He hasn't earned it. I don't feel it. 454 00:19:27,291 --> 00:19:28,918 And if he insists on it... 455 00:19:28,918 --> 00:19:30,169 [dramatic music] 456 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:31,754 I'm gone too. 457 00:19:31,754 --> 00:19:34,340 The truth is that we're all gone, it 458 00:19:34,340 --> 00:19:36,175 might take six months, might take a year. 459 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:38,886 It's pretty depressing to think that McKenzie-Brackman 460 00:19:38,886 --> 00:19:41,680 without McKenzie will just break apart 461 00:19:41,680 --> 00:19:43,391 and vanish into thin air. 462 00:19:43,391 --> 00:19:46,644 There'll be some yelling, and a lawsuit, or two, 463 00:19:46,644 --> 00:19:49,105 but in the end, the moving men will come in 464 00:19:49,105 --> 00:19:50,690 and move out the boxes. 465 00:19:59,949 --> 00:20:02,118 [knocking on door] 466 00:20:02,118 --> 00:20:03,077 [door opens] 467 00:20:04,495 --> 00:20:06,956 [office telephone ringing] 468 00:20:06,956 --> 00:20:08,040 Victor? 469 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:10,918 [paper rustling] 470 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:12,545 You've been here all night? 471 00:20:12,545 --> 00:20:14,088 Oh! Huh. 472 00:20:15,297 --> 00:20:16,966 Yeah, Walter Olshan presented me 473 00:20:16,966 --> 00:20:19,301 with four transfer cases worth of documents. 474 00:20:19,301 --> 00:20:23,055 I... I was up until 4 a.m. going through 'em. 475 00:20:23,055 --> 00:20:24,807 I figure that if the judge doesn't grant me 476 00:20:24,807 --> 00:20:26,976 the continuance, at least I'll be able to argue with him 477 00:20:26,976 --> 00:20:29,520 about that. 478 00:20:29,520 --> 00:20:32,356 What is it you think you're gonna find, Victor? 479 00:20:32,356 --> 00:20:34,525 Evidence that Steinmetz was deliberately ignoring 480 00:20:34,525 --> 00:20:36,527 the building code, that he was using Congressman Barnett 481 00:20:36,527 --> 00:20:38,404 to intervene on his behalf. 482 00:20:38,404 --> 00:20:40,781 Intervening with whom? 483 00:20:40,781 --> 00:20:42,908 The city. Building department. 484 00:20:44,452 --> 00:20:46,245 This will help your client? 485 00:20:46,245 --> 00:20:48,873 Yeah, I think that the jury will come back with a significantly 486 00:20:48,873 --> 00:20:51,208 bigger award if they think that Steinmetz was dirty. 487 00:20:51,208 --> 00:20:54,003 What if you're wrong about Barnett? 488 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:55,504 I drop back ten yards and I punt. 489 00:20:55,504 --> 00:20:56,756 What does he do? 490 00:20:58,257 --> 00:21:00,009 And people remember accusations, 491 00:21:00,009 --> 00:21:01,927 whether they get proven, or not. 492 00:21:01,927 --> 00:21:03,262 I wouldn't be doing this, Leland, 493 00:21:03,262 --> 00:21:04,930 if I didn't think I could prove it. 494 00:21:04,930 --> 00:21:06,849 And I think you know me well enough to know that. 495 00:21:09,018 --> 00:21:11,770 You're right. Well, I'll leave it up to you. 496 00:21:11,770 --> 00:21:13,814 Victor: Thanks. 497 00:21:13,814 --> 00:21:15,941 I, uh, gotta get ready for court. 498 00:21:15,941 --> 00:21:16,901 Yeah. 499 00:21:18,194 --> 00:21:20,404 [office telephone ringing] 500 00:21:20,404 --> 00:21:22,072 [indistinct chattering] 501 00:21:22,072 --> 00:21:23,657 Right here. 502 00:21:23,657 --> 00:21:25,367 Excuse me. Victor, Victor. 503 00:21:25,367 --> 00:21:26,702 You think we can grab a room, 504 00:21:26,702 --> 00:21:29,038 sit down and talk for a few minutes? 505 00:21:29,038 --> 00:21:29,997 Sure, Roy. 506 00:21:31,707 --> 00:21:33,417 Benny, would you mind waiting over here by this bench 507 00:21:33,417 --> 00:21:35,336 until we get back? Thanks. 508 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:44,762 Victor... let's be realistic for a minute, huh? 509 00:21:44,762 --> 00:21:46,055 I am being realistic. 510 00:21:46,055 --> 00:21:47,097 Your client has a funny habit 511 00:21:47,097 --> 00:21:48,808 of declaring bankruptcy. 512 00:21:48,808 --> 00:21:50,476 If he didn't have to wait seven years between filings, 513 00:21:50,476 --> 00:21:51,519 he would have done it here. 514 00:21:51,519 --> 00:21:53,604 I can't pay what I don't have. 515 00:21:53,604 --> 00:21:55,231 Sir, I'm not willing to take your word 516 00:21:55,231 --> 00:21:56,440 for what it is you do have. 517 00:21:56,440 --> 00:21:58,234 You've got a real tiger here, Mary. 518 00:21:58,234 --> 00:21:59,944 Roy: He's gonna make a big name for himself 519 00:21:59,944 --> 00:22:01,987 going after a United States Congressman. 520 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:04,323 Barney, you wanna keep this thing between me and you here? 521 00:22:04,323 --> 00:22:05,950 Roy: I'm the one who signs the check. 522 00:22:05,950 --> 00:22:08,035 She's the one who gets it. 523 00:22:08,035 --> 00:22:10,746 Or what you leave her anyway. 524 00:22:10,746 --> 00:22:13,916 Mary, Charlie would know I was being fair. 525 00:22:13,916 --> 00:22:16,252 You never called him "Charlie" while he was alive. 526 00:22:16,252 --> 00:22:18,087 Why you callin' him "Charlie" now? 527 00:22:18,087 --> 00:22:20,506 Victor, it is a good offer. 528 00:22:20,506 --> 00:22:22,216 Don't waste your breath on him. 529 00:22:22,216 --> 00:22:24,385 He's got stars in his eyes, don't you? 530 00:22:24,385 --> 00:22:26,136 [piling papers] Come on, Mary. 531 00:22:28,889 --> 00:22:30,641 Tell your client his offer is rejected. 532 00:22:30,641 --> 00:22:32,434 Is it rejected, Mary? 533 00:22:32,434 --> 00:22:35,479 This is my lawyer, Mr. Steinmetz. You can ask him. 534 00:22:35,479 --> 00:22:38,774 Boy, getting' between a lawyer and some free publicity 535 00:22:38,774 --> 00:22:40,609 is like gettin' between a Doberman 536 00:22:40,609 --> 00:22:41,860 and his food, ain't it? 537 00:22:41,860 --> 00:22:43,237 [all chattering] 538 00:22:43,237 --> 00:22:45,364 You're not gonna do any better, Mary. 539 00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:47,908 If you win, I'll appeal it to death. 540 00:22:47,908 --> 00:22:50,244 [indistinct chattering] 541 00:22:51,328 --> 00:22:53,497 - Mr. Sifuentes? - Yeah. 542 00:22:53,497 --> 00:22:55,541 Representative, Andrew Barnett. 543 00:22:55,541 --> 00:22:57,251 Andrew: Mrs. Fitzpatrick? - Yes. 544 00:22:57,251 --> 00:22:58,544 Andrew: How do you do, ma'am? 545 00:22:58,544 --> 00:23:00,671 Andrew: Roy, how're you? - Congressman. 546 00:23:00,671 --> 00:23:02,131 Does this trip come under the heading 547 00:23:02,131 --> 00:23:03,215 of damage control, Congressman? 548 00:23:03,215 --> 00:23:04,842 Hmm. 549 00:23:04,842 --> 00:23:07,720 This trip comes under the heading of pure outrage, 550 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:10,556 I think to... say that I've used my good offices 551 00:23:10,556 --> 00:23:14,268 to endanger public safety, it's, uh... it offends me. 552 00:23:14,268 --> 00:23:15,728 Andrew: It offends my family. 553 00:23:15,728 --> 00:23:17,104 Before I get on a plane back to Washington, 554 00:23:17,104 --> 00:23:18,981 you'll see these charges disappear. 555 00:23:18,981 --> 00:23:21,525 I only hope that you afford the truth 556 00:23:21,525 --> 00:23:24,361 with the same coverage that you do these lies? 557 00:23:24,361 --> 00:23:25,821 Thank you, Congressman. 558 00:23:25,821 --> 00:23:27,573 male Can I get by you please? 559 00:23:27,573 --> 00:23:28,908 reporter: Representative, we have a report... 560 00:23:28,908 --> 00:23:30,659 [reporters clamoring] 561 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:32,369 And so, Congressman, 562 00:23:32,369 --> 00:23:34,455 had Roy Steinmetz gone to you 563 00:23:34,455 --> 00:23:36,332 and said that he was having a problem 564 00:23:36,332 --> 00:23:38,375 complying with the building code, 565 00:23:38,375 --> 00:23:40,628 what would your response have been? 566 00:23:40,628 --> 00:23:42,379 I would have said, "Roy, get down to the job site 567 00:23:42,379 --> 00:23:44,006 and kick some butt. 568 00:23:44,006 --> 00:23:45,341 Andrew: If the people you have can't get the job done, 569 00:23:45,341 --> 00:23:46,675 get people who can." 570 00:23:46,675 --> 00:23:48,510 I see, in other words, you would not, 571 00:23:48,510 --> 00:23:51,805 you did not use your influence to permit Roy Steinmetz 572 00:23:51,805 --> 00:23:53,724 to violate the building code, right? 573 00:23:53,724 --> 00:23:55,142 I think what you're really asking is 574 00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:57,269 whether I will willfully endanger people's lives? 575 00:23:57,269 --> 00:23:58,312 The answer is no. 576 00:23:58,312 --> 00:23:59,605 Thank you Congressman, Barnett. 577 00:23:59,605 --> 00:24:00,856 No further questions. 578 00:24:03,359 --> 00:24:05,069 Your Honor... [clears throat] 579 00:24:05,069 --> 00:24:08,197 at this time, I respectfully request once again 580 00:24:08,197 --> 00:24:09,823 that the court grant a continuance, 581 00:24:09,823 --> 00:24:11,200 so that I can adequately prepare 582 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:12,743 to cross-examine this witness. 583 00:24:12,743 --> 00:24:15,371 Application denied, Mr. Sifuentes. 584 00:24:15,371 --> 00:24:17,748 The witness is a sitting United States Congressman. 585 00:24:17,748 --> 00:24:20,334 Judge Pendleton: He is present and available now. 586 00:24:20,334 --> 00:24:21,543 I think you can proceed. 587 00:24:25,923 --> 00:24:28,425 This federal office building, sir... 588 00:24:28,425 --> 00:24:30,594 is it fair to say that you had something to do 589 00:24:30,594 --> 00:24:33,305 with it being built in your district? 590 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:35,641 I think it's fair to say that 591 00:24:35,641 --> 00:24:38,227 I do my level best to look after my constituents. 592 00:24:38,227 --> 00:24:39,895 - Is that a yes? Andrew: Yes. 593 00:24:39,895 --> 00:24:42,022 Sifuentes: And did the Steinmitz Construction Company 594 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:43,899 contribute to your last campaign, sir? 595 00:24:43,899 --> 00:24:45,150 Yes, they did. 596 00:24:45,150 --> 00:24:46,402 I would ask that the Congressman 597 00:24:46,402 --> 00:24:49,029 produce records... 598 00:24:49,029 --> 00:24:50,739 of all campaign contributions 599 00:24:50,739 --> 00:24:52,449 made by the Steinmitz Construction Company, 600 00:24:52,449 --> 00:24:55,202 by Roy Steinmitz personally, and any corporate pacts 601 00:24:55,202 --> 00:24:56,996 that Roy Steinmitz has a personal interest in. 602 00:24:56,996 --> 00:24:59,790 Objection, Your Honor. This is a fishing expedition. 603 00:24:59,790 --> 00:25:02,376 He's entitled to it, Mr. Dowe. 604 00:25:02,376 --> 00:25:04,545 Said records are to be produced. 605 00:25:04,545 --> 00:25:06,004 [clears throat] 606 00:25:06,004 --> 00:25:08,132 Now I understand, sir, that... 607 00:25:08,132 --> 00:25:09,466 you had a house built for yourself 608 00:25:09,466 --> 00:25:10,592 in La Jolla last year, is that right? 609 00:25:10,592 --> 00:25:12,177 Objection, Your Honor. 610 00:25:12,177 --> 00:25:14,972 What possible relevance does that have to this case? 611 00:25:14,972 --> 00:25:17,099 Overruled. 612 00:25:17,099 --> 00:25:20,227 Yes, Mr. Sifuentes, I had a house built in La Jolla. 613 00:25:20,227 --> 00:25:22,688 - Who built it, sir? - Roy Steinmitz built it. 614 00:25:22,688 --> 00:25:23,939 Andrew: Believe me, it's all up to code. 615 00:25:23,939 --> 00:25:25,315 I have no doubt that a house 616 00:25:25,315 --> 00:25:26,734 that he would build for you would be. 617 00:25:26,734 --> 00:25:28,360 Barney: Objection to the implication. 618 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:29,945 Objection to the innuendo. 619 00:25:29,945 --> 00:25:31,572 Sustained, strike it. 620 00:25:31,572 --> 00:25:33,032 I would ask that the witness produce 621 00:25:33,032 --> 00:25:34,658 any and all canceled checks payable 622 00:25:34,658 --> 00:25:35,868 to the Steinmitz Construction Company 623 00:25:35,868 --> 00:25:37,411 for work done on his house. 624 00:25:37,411 --> 00:25:40,038 Barney: Your Honor, plaintiff's counsel is... 625 00:25:40,038 --> 00:25:43,250 attempting to obscure the real issues in this case 626 00:25:43,250 --> 00:25:45,461 with wholly unsubstantiated charges. 627 00:25:45,461 --> 00:25:47,629 With all due respect, I need more than 24 hours 628 00:25:47,629 --> 00:25:50,466 to be able to substantiate them. I need to be able to subpoena 629 00:25:50,466 --> 00:25:51,717 other building inspectors, 630 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:53,635 city officials, supervisors. 631 00:25:53,635 --> 00:25:55,220 I need time to go through all these 632 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:56,764 documents that I've been given here. 633 00:25:56,764 --> 00:25:58,974 - I'll give you two weeks. - Thank you. 634 00:25:58,974 --> 00:26:00,517 [sighs] Your Honor... 635 00:26:00,517 --> 00:26:01,810 Judge Pendleton: Sorry, Mr. Dowe. 636 00:26:01,810 --> 00:26:03,395 I'm changing my ruling. 637 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:05,064 These are serious allegations 638 00:26:05,064 --> 00:26:07,733 that go directly to the conduct of the defendant. 639 00:26:07,733 --> 00:26:09,651 Andrew: Your Honor, I would also like to say, 640 00:26:09,651 --> 00:26:11,737 someone else once pointed to documents 641 00:26:11,737 --> 00:26:14,239 he claimed to have in his possession. 642 00:26:14,239 --> 00:26:15,699 Someone else once used his canard 643 00:26:15,699 --> 00:26:18,202 to stain the character of innocent people. 644 00:26:18,202 --> 00:26:20,078 That someone was Joseph McCarthy, and I think 645 00:26:20,078 --> 00:26:22,080 what we're seeing here is his modern day equivalent. 646 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:24,166 Your Honor, I want that stricken from the record. 647 00:26:24,166 --> 00:26:25,459 So stricken. 648 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:27,836 We'll reconvene two weeks from today. 649 00:26:27,836 --> 00:26:29,588 [reporters clamoring] 650 00:26:31,173 --> 00:26:33,592 - Excuse me, Mrs. Fitzpatrick. - Yes? 651 00:26:33,592 --> 00:26:35,928 Could I, uh, talk to you for a minute? 652 00:26:35,928 --> 00:26:37,304 You don't mind if I come along, do you, Congressman? 653 00:26:37,304 --> 00:26:38,764 Not at all, counselor. 654 00:26:38,764 --> 00:26:40,057 Uh, give us a few minutes, will you gents? 655 00:26:40,057 --> 00:26:41,517 I'll, ah, I'll catch up with you. 656 00:26:44,269 --> 00:26:47,231 [office chattering] 657 00:26:52,236 --> 00:26:54,738 [door shuts] 658 00:26:54,738 --> 00:26:56,573 I wanna see if maybe we can put our heads together 659 00:26:56,573 --> 00:26:58,367 and come up with a solution to this. 660 00:26:58,367 --> 00:27:00,869 Are you authorized to speak for Roy Steinmitz? 661 00:27:00,869 --> 00:27:03,914 I think you and I got off on the wrong foot, Victor. 662 00:27:03,914 --> 00:27:06,542 You are a fighter, which is fine, 663 00:27:06,542 --> 00:27:08,877 but I think Mary needs a protector. 664 00:27:08,877 --> 00:27:10,504 Andrew: I think she needs someone who's gonna make sure 665 00:27:10,504 --> 00:27:11,630 the mortgage is paid, 666 00:27:11,630 --> 00:27:13,006 the health insurance kept up. 667 00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:17,094 Someone who's gonna guarantee that when Charlie Jr. 668 00:27:17,094 --> 00:27:19,555 and Kevin are ready for college, they'll be able to go. 669 00:27:19,555 --> 00:27:21,390 You even know them by name! 670 00:27:21,390 --> 00:27:23,725 Why are we here, Congressman? 671 00:27:23,725 --> 00:27:25,894 Roy Steinmetz is offering a million dollars 672 00:27:25,894 --> 00:27:27,437 on a ten year payout. 673 00:27:27,437 --> 00:27:30,107 That is a $100,000 a year! 674 00:27:30,107 --> 00:27:31,483 Now, properly invested, 675 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:33,443 that will give you some real security. 676 00:27:33,443 --> 00:27:34,736 And what happens when Roy Steinmitz 677 00:27:34,736 --> 00:27:36,196 goes bankrupt next year? 678 00:27:36,196 --> 00:27:37,865 That won't make the least bit of difference. 679 00:27:37,865 --> 00:27:41,451 That debt will be paid because I say it will be paid. 680 00:27:41,451 --> 00:27:43,078 Who's ever known a politician to lie? 681 00:27:47,958 --> 00:27:49,501 Oh, Victor... 682 00:27:49,501 --> 00:27:51,962 You may not be as smart as I thought you were. 683 00:27:51,962 --> 00:27:53,964 What are you lookin' to find fault here, 684 00:27:53,964 --> 00:27:56,216 or to secure a future for Mary and her boys? 685 00:27:56,216 --> 00:27:59,303 Congressman, I already know who's at fault. 686 00:27:59,303 --> 00:28:01,847 Well, then, let's move on. 687 00:28:01,847 --> 00:28:03,098 Your late husband wanted to make sure 688 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:04,474 that you were taken care of 689 00:28:04,474 --> 00:28:06,768 and you have my word that you will be. 690 00:28:06,768 --> 00:28:08,520 Can we have your signature on a personal guarantee? 691 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:10,022 Absolutely not. 692 00:28:10,022 --> 00:28:11,523 Andrew: That would be highly inappropriate 693 00:28:11,523 --> 00:28:13,400 for an elected official. 694 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:15,819 Mary, I have to ask for your trust. 695 00:28:18,405 --> 00:28:19,823 What do you think? 696 00:28:19,823 --> 00:28:21,283 Mary, I think the Congressman would say 697 00:28:21,283 --> 00:28:22,826 anything he had to, 698 00:28:22,826 --> 00:28:24,119 to shut this trial down. 699 00:28:26,038 --> 00:28:29,166 That's exactly why I think that we can trust him. 700 00:28:29,166 --> 00:28:31,835 Mary: He doesn't want you goin' through those papers, Victor. 701 00:28:31,835 --> 00:28:33,754 He does not want me to have any reason 702 00:28:33,754 --> 00:28:35,005 to go back into court. 703 00:28:35,005 --> 00:28:37,966 I can understand you being cynical... 704 00:28:37,966 --> 00:28:40,427 but you have my friendship if you choose to accept it. 705 00:28:45,057 --> 00:28:46,016 [inhales deeply] 706 00:28:47,309 --> 00:28:49,478 Alright, Congressman. 707 00:28:49,478 --> 00:28:50,604 You'll never regret it. 708 00:28:52,522 --> 00:28:56,193 I don't think it's as important to find a villain... 709 00:28:56,193 --> 00:28:57,945 as it is to make sure that your needs are met 710 00:28:57,945 --> 00:29:00,656 and those sons of yours have a future. 711 00:29:00,656 --> 00:29:01,865 [door opens] 712 00:29:04,409 --> 00:29:06,036 [door closes] 713 00:29:06,036 --> 00:29:08,038 I know what you're going to say. 714 00:29:08,038 --> 00:29:10,374 Mary, you are letting this Barnett guy 715 00:29:10,374 --> 00:29:13,043 just walk outta here. 716 00:29:13,043 --> 00:29:15,504 [sighs] Who knows what else this guy has done? 717 00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:17,005 Sifuentes: How many other buildings were built this way? 718 00:29:17,005 --> 00:29:19,633 I can't be the one to find that out. 719 00:29:19,633 --> 00:29:21,218 I am a middle-aged woman 720 00:29:21,218 --> 00:29:24,012 with no husband and two sons to raise. 721 00:29:24,012 --> 00:29:25,722 Mary: Now, I can either fight these men 722 00:29:25,722 --> 00:29:27,975 and their lawyers for years 723 00:29:27,975 --> 00:29:30,102 or I can just take what they offer me 724 00:29:30,102 --> 00:29:31,687 and have someone that'll protect me. 725 00:29:32,896 --> 00:29:34,606 What choice do I have, Victor? 726 00:29:40,862 --> 00:29:41,905 [knock on door] 727 00:29:43,073 --> 00:29:44,241 Come in, Arthur. 728 00:29:46,118 --> 00:29:48,495 I thought I made my feelings about Andy Barnett 729 00:29:48,495 --> 00:29:49,913 pretty clear the other night? 730 00:29:49,913 --> 00:29:52,457 I satisfied myself that Sifuentes was acting... 731 00:29:52,457 --> 00:29:54,126 strictly on behalf of our client. 732 00:29:54,126 --> 00:29:57,462 Now, wait a minute. That's strictly beside the point. 733 00:29:57,462 --> 00:29:59,715 I asked you for a small favor. 734 00:29:59,715 --> 00:30:01,008 What favor was that? 735 00:30:01,008 --> 00:30:02,968 I asked you to lay off, Barnett. 736 00:30:02,968 --> 00:30:06,179 I asked you to call off your dog. You didn't do it! 737 00:30:06,179 --> 00:30:08,890 This is the way you treat me now, how're you gonna treat me 738 00:30:08,890 --> 00:30:11,476 with a lifetime appointment in your pocket? 739 00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:14,229 That would depend on what you're asking me for. 740 00:30:14,229 --> 00:30:18,775 No, sir. If I see fit to ask, you see fit to deliver. 741 00:30:18,775 --> 00:30:21,278 Where I come from, you dance with the one who brung you. 742 00:30:21,278 --> 00:30:22,779 Meaning? 743 00:30:22,779 --> 00:30:26,158 You would've made a hell of a judge, Leland. 744 00:30:26,158 --> 00:30:28,326 Yeah... 745 00:30:28,326 --> 00:30:30,787 It's too bad you were looking for a whore. 746 00:30:30,787 --> 00:30:33,415 Don't be so quick to congratulate yourself. 747 00:30:33,415 --> 00:30:35,751 For the right price, everyone's a whore. 748 00:30:35,751 --> 00:30:38,211 In your world, that might very well be true. 749 00:30:40,505 --> 00:30:43,175 Didn't you ever stop and think, Arthur? 750 00:30:43,175 --> 00:30:46,762 That for all your prestige, you're only a bagman? 751 00:30:46,762 --> 00:30:49,389 Your whole life is spent doling out payoffs 752 00:30:49,389 --> 00:30:52,059 to whatever flunkies you're able to enlist. 753 00:30:52,059 --> 00:30:53,852 [chuckles] 754 00:30:53,852 --> 00:30:56,772 Enjoy your purity, Leland. 755 00:30:56,772 --> 00:30:59,858 It's always comforting to feel morally superior 756 00:30:59,858 --> 00:31:02,402 to those with more power than yourself. 757 00:31:02,402 --> 00:31:04,571 All that power. 758 00:31:04,571 --> 00:31:07,657 And you're just another hog feeding from the trough, 759 00:31:07,657 --> 00:31:10,577 trying to figure out who to suck up to next! 760 00:31:10,577 --> 00:31:14,164 Go on, get outta here, Arthur! I can't breathe from the stink! 761 00:31:17,876 --> 00:31:18,960 [door opens] 762 00:31:21,546 --> 00:31:22,589 [sighs] 763 00:31:28,929 --> 00:31:31,807 - Guys about done? - Just about. 764 00:31:31,807 --> 00:31:34,142 Dave: Thanks for all your help here, Benny. 765 00:31:34,142 --> 00:31:36,311 Do you need me for anything else? 766 00:31:36,311 --> 00:31:38,563 No, I can handle it from here. 767 00:31:38,563 --> 00:31:41,525 Dave: Are you per chance ever available to do trade shows? 768 00:31:41,525 --> 00:31:43,485 What are they? 769 00:31:43,485 --> 00:31:46,655 Well, this year we've got a bisque statuary booth 770 00:31:46,655 --> 00:31:48,907 at the Novelty and Gift show in San Diego 771 00:31:48,907 --> 00:31:51,034 and a cocktail-in-a-can booth 772 00:31:51,034 --> 00:31:53,286 at the Wines and Spirits show in Pasadena. 773 00:31:53,286 --> 00:31:54,830 Maybe you could, uh, 774 00:31:54,830 --> 00:31:57,666 pick up a little extra dough for the weekends. 775 00:31:57,666 --> 00:31:59,709 Uh, sure! 776 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:04,464 Say, Arn, this might be a good time 777 00:32:04,464 --> 00:32:06,424 to clear the air, so to speak. 778 00:32:06,424 --> 00:32:07,509 What about? 779 00:32:07,509 --> 00:32:08,718 About this whole kind of 780 00:32:08,718 --> 00:32:10,178 tripartite substratum 781 00:32:10,178 --> 00:32:12,055 that exists among the three of us. 782 00:32:12,055 --> 00:32:14,850 Roxanne's attraction to you, me and Rox, you and me? 783 00:32:14,850 --> 00:32:16,518 [clears throat] Maybe another time, Dave. 784 00:32:16,518 --> 00:32:18,395 I-- I've gotta get to a meeting. 785 00:32:18,395 --> 00:32:21,148 [office telephone ringing] 786 00:32:21,148 --> 00:32:22,899 David, you talked to him about that? 787 00:32:23,775 --> 00:32:25,193 Of course. 788 00:32:25,193 --> 00:32:27,445 Isn't one purpose of our counseling sessions 789 00:32:27,445 --> 00:32:29,906 to talk about our emotions? 790 00:32:29,906 --> 00:32:32,617 To each other, David. 791 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:35,537 Roxanne: To each other, not to the world at large. 792 00:32:35,537 --> 00:32:37,789 Alright, I stand corrected. 793 00:32:38,874 --> 00:32:40,458 Roxanne: Nothing's private. 794 00:32:40,458 --> 00:32:43,044 It-- it's all grist for the mill with you, isn't it? 795 00:32:43,044 --> 00:32:45,922 Everything's broadcast on your own personal hit parade. 796 00:32:45,922 --> 00:32:47,549 Excuse me, Roxanne! 797 00:32:47,549 --> 00:32:49,843 But as I recall, it was you who were intent 798 00:32:49,843 --> 00:32:51,845 on exposing our private life to a therapist. 799 00:32:51,845 --> 00:32:53,930 So she can help us. 800 00:32:53,930 --> 00:32:55,765 Not so I can hear myself talk. 801 00:32:55,765 --> 00:32:57,517 Okay. 802 00:32:57,517 --> 00:33:00,061 I shouldn't have talked about it in the context that I did. 803 00:33:00,061 --> 00:33:02,689 I need to exercise more discretion. 804 00:33:02,689 --> 00:33:04,274 Another corner turned. 805 00:33:08,945 --> 00:33:11,406 Brackman: So, basically that's the story. 806 00:33:11,406 --> 00:33:13,658 Leland won't be leaving for the federal bench. 807 00:33:13,658 --> 00:33:15,202 You don't know why? 808 00:33:15,202 --> 00:33:18,246 He didn't say, just that it was definite. 809 00:33:18,246 --> 00:33:20,498 [sigh] Boy. 810 00:33:20,498 --> 00:33:24,127 So it's, uh, business as usual? 811 00:33:24,127 --> 00:33:28,715 For now... but there's something I wanna say. 812 00:33:28,715 --> 00:33:31,718 One day, Leland will leave. 813 00:33:31,718 --> 00:33:33,303 He'll retire. 814 00:33:33,303 --> 00:33:35,263 He'll get another judgeship. 815 00:33:35,263 --> 00:33:36,932 He'll die. 816 00:33:36,932 --> 00:33:39,726 - And? - And... 817 00:33:39,726 --> 00:33:43,438 I have reason to believe this firm would dissolve. 818 00:33:43,438 --> 00:33:45,148 Brackman: I would be the ranking senior partner 819 00:33:45,148 --> 00:33:47,400 and... I guess the people in this room 820 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:49,152 don't trust my leadership. 821 00:33:49,152 --> 00:33:52,155 Some, maybe all, might leave. 822 00:33:54,115 --> 00:33:56,034 I wonder if it's ever occurred to anyone 823 00:33:56,034 --> 00:33:57,869 that if I'm hard-headed, 824 00:33:57,869 --> 00:34:00,789 and constantly focused on the bottom line, 825 00:34:00,789 --> 00:34:03,750 it's because the role I play in this firm 826 00:34:03,750 --> 00:34:05,961 requires me to be. 827 00:34:05,961 --> 00:34:08,505 When my father was here, 828 00:34:08,505 --> 00:34:12,175 Leland McKenzie was the office manager. 829 00:34:12,175 --> 00:34:14,719 As one who listened to descriptions of him 830 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:16,596 at the dinner table growing up, 831 00:34:16,596 --> 00:34:18,098 let me assure you, 832 00:34:18,098 --> 00:34:21,309 he was every bit the villain I suppose I am. 833 00:34:22,644 --> 00:34:24,854 He was capable of changing. 834 00:34:26,189 --> 00:34:28,984 I think I am too. 835 00:34:28,984 --> 00:34:31,069 Brackman: Of course, if we don't trust one another, 836 00:34:31,069 --> 00:34:33,655 if we need to meet behind each other's backs, 837 00:34:33,655 --> 00:34:36,241 then... none of that matters. 838 00:34:36,241 --> 00:34:37,909 We might just as well close up shop 839 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:39,369 and go our separate ways. 840 00:34:40,870 --> 00:34:42,998 I hope that doesn't happen. 841 00:34:42,998 --> 00:34:45,792 This firm means a great deal to me. 842 00:34:45,792 --> 00:34:48,586 You people mean a great deal to me. 843 00:34:49,963 --> 00:34:52,882 [lament music] 844 00:34:56,970 --> 00:35:00,181 [humming] 845 00:35:00,181 --> 00:35:02,767 [knocking] Just so you know, uh, 846 00:35:02,767 --> 00:35:04,894 I put a hole in my office wall 847 00:35:04,894 --> 00:35:07,230 about the size of a football when I got back from court. 848 00:35:07,230 --> 00:35:10,066 Uh-- I wanna keep it there, 849 00:35:10,066 --> 00:35:12,152 just to remind me what cesspools, 850 00:35:12,152 --> 00:35:14,029 the hallowed halls of government really are. 851 00:35:14,029 --> 00:35:16,489 That probably works to your client's advantage 852 00:35:16,489 --> 00:35:18,325 in this case. 853 00:35:18,325 --> 00:35:21,369 She may have made a pact with the devil, but... 854 00:35:21,369 --> 00:35:22,912 the devil keeps his word. 855 00:35:22,912 --> 00:35:25,707 [chuckles] Yeah. 856 00:35:25,707 --> 00:35:27,542 Oh! By the way, congratulations on the judgeship. 857 00:35:27,542 --> 00:35:30,128 Uh, beat the news out of Kuzak this morning. 858 00:35:30,128 --> 00:35:32,213 Oh, no, no... 859 00:35:32,213 --> 00:35:34,382 No, there's not gonna be a judgeship. 860 00:35:34,382 --> 00:35:37,594 - I thought it was a lock. - No... 861 00:35:37,594 --> 00:35:39,554 Cesspools are tricky places. 862 00:35:41,431 --> 00:35:43,016 You don't always know. 863 00:35:43,016 --> 00:35:45,185 Does this have anything to do with Barnett, Leland? 864 00:35:45,185 --> 00:35:48,772 Let's just say that I wasn't who they wanted me to be. 865 00:35:48,772 --> 00:35:50,315 'Cause you didn't pull me off him? 866 00:35:50,315 --> 00:35:52,650 No, I didn't. 867 00:35:52,650 --> 00:35:54,861 And I'm sure in my place, 868 00:35:54,861 --> 00:35:55,904 you wouldn't have done it either. 869 00:35:55,904 --> 00:35:57,989 [chuckles] 870 00:35:57,989 --> 00:36:00,658 I don't know... 871 00:36:00,658 --> 00:36:02,077 It's easier to say you'd refuse something 872 00:36:02,077 --> 00:36:04,871 when it hasn't been offered to you. 873 00:36:04,871 --> 00:36:07,207 It's also easier to indulge yourself in thinking that 874 00:36:07,207 --> 00:36:09,042 the standards of personal integrity 875 00:36:09,042 --> 00:36:11,836 are somewhat lower in a downtown Anglo law firm 876 00:36:11,836 --> 00:36:14,839 than in this P.D.'s office of some storefront 877 00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:16,800 legal clinic in east L.A. 878 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:18,259 You pretty much lost that one up for me. 879 00:36:18,259 --> 00:36:20,470 [laughs] 880 00:36:20,470 --> 00:36:21,721 It may not make you a judge, Leland, 881 00:36:21,721 --> 00:36:23,014 but I think it makes you a great man. 882 00:36:24,891 --> 00:36:29,270 Victor, I have no idea what makes a man great. 883 00:36:29,270 --> 00:36:31,981 At this particular moment, though, I'll just say thank you 884 00:36:31,981 --> 00:36:34,984 and... I'll let you think what you want. 885 00:36:34,984 --> 00:36:37,904 [pleasant music] 886 00:36:41,032 --> 00:36:43,952 [car tires screeching] 887 00:36:45,370 --> 00:36:46,913 - Get in! - What're you doing? 888 00:36:46,913 --> 00:36:48,164 I'm bringing my wife a present. 889 00:36:48,164 --> 00:36:49,624 Now get in! 890 00:36:49,624 --> 00:36:51,084 Look, wait, l-- let's talk about this. 891 00:36:51,084 --> 00:36:53,336 - We'll talk on the way. - On the way where? 892 00:36:53,336 --> 00:36:55,088 Barstow. You ever been to Barstow? 893 00:36:55,088 --> 00:36:57,173 I'm not driving to Barstow, Duane. 894 00:36:57,173 --> 00:37:00,969 Mr. Becker, I really think that you should do 895 00:37:00,969 --> 00:37:02,512 what I am asking you to do. 896 00:37:02,512 --> 00:37:05,432 This isn't gonna save your marriage. 897 00:37:05,432 --> 00:37:08,017 Put it in drive and let's go. 898 00:37:08,017 --> 00:37:10,937 [dramatic music] 899 00:37:12,772 --> 00:37:15,525 [truck rumbling] 900 00:37:17,277 --> 00:37:20,196 [jazz music] 901 00:37:34,586 --> 00:37:35,795 [door slams] 902 00:37:35,795 --> 00:37:38,798 [TV playing distantly] 903 00:37:38,798 --> 00:37:40,550 [Duane singing] 904 00:37:40,550 --> 00:37:42,427 ♪ Come on in ♪ 905 00:37:42,427 --> 00:37:45,346 ♪ If you liked to take ♪ 906 00:37:45,346 --> 00:37:47,599 ♪ A grand tour of a lonely house ♪ 907 00:37:47,599 --> 00:37:48,933 [Duane banging on door] 908 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:50,560 Shut up! 909 00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:54,189 ♪ I once was home sweet home ♪ 910 00:37:54,189 --> 00:37:56,065 ♪ I have nothing here 'cept you! ♪ 911 00:37:56,065 --> 00:37:57,233 Duane! 912 00:37:57,233 --> 00:37:58,776 [groans] 913 00:37:58,776 --> 00:37:59,903 ♪ I've got somethin-- ♪ 914 00:37:59,903 --> 00:38:02,822 [rustling] 915 00:38:02,822 --> 00:38:04,532 Oh, my God! 916 00:38:04,532 --> 00:38:06,743 You wanted him, you got him. 917 00:38:06,743 --> 00:38:08,828 Prince friggin' Charming. 918 00:38:08,828 --> 00:38:12,499 Hallie: Duane! Have you lost your mind? 919 00:38:12,499 --> 00:38:13,833 I hope he's a lover 'cause he sure ain't 920 00:38:13,833 --> 00:38:15,585 no fighter are ya, hot shot? 921 00:38:15,585 --> 00:38:17,212 Now look! Now, put down the stupid gun! 922 00:38:17,212 --> 00:38:18,463 I just wanted you to see what he looked like 923 00:38:18,463 --> 00:38:19,631 when he was scared. 924 00:38:19,631 --> 00:38:20,673 [grunts] 925 00:38:20,673 --> 00:38:21,966 [Arnie breathing heavily] 926 00:38:21,966 --> 00:38:24,093 Are you scared now, Arnie? 927 00:38:24,093 --> 00:38:26,221 Yes, I am very scared. 928 00:38:26,221 --> 00:38:28,806 Well, what does that make you? Some kinda hero? 929 00:38:28,806 --> 00:38:30,183 Hallie: You are gonna go to jail! 930 00:38:30,183 --> 00:38:31,726 [refrigerator door slams] 931 00:38:31,726 --> 00:38:33,812 I don't care. Isn't that somethin'? 932 00:38:34,938 --> 00:38:36,439 I really don't care. 933 00:38:36,439 --> 00:38:38,691 I'm not trying to come between the two of you. 934 00:38:38,691 --> 00:38:40,318 Oh, but you did. 935 00:38:40,318 --> 00:38:41,903 Look! She even stole that stupid picture of you-- 936 00:38:41,903 --> 00:38:44,239 - Oh! Duane: From some shopping mall. 937 00:38:44,239 --> 00:38:47,492 Duane! Are you so hard up for pity 938 00:38:47,492 --> 00:38:49,869 that you'd humiliate me this way? 939 00:38:49,869 --> 00:38:52,121 I just wanna hold on to you, Hallie, okay? 940 00:38:52,121 --> 00:38:54,040 - And I don't know how? - Oh, God-- 941 00:38:54,040 --> 00:38:55,917 Duane: I-- I just wanna show you somethin'. 942 00:38:55,917 --> 00:38:58,336 Becker: Can I say something? - I wish you would. 943 00:38:58,336 --> 00:39:00,630 I think you both had better take a long hard look at yourselves, 944 00:39:00,630 --> 00:39:02,882 and Duane, if you think that your wife wants a divorce 945 00:39:02,882 --> 00:39:04,259 because of this videotape... 946 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:06,010 [breathing heavily] 947 00:39:06,010 --> 00:39:07,971 then I don't think you take her very seriously. 948 00:39:07,971 --> 00:39:09,514 - That's right. Duane: What? 949 00:39:09,514 --> 00:39:10,557 You don't think what I'm doin' here tonight 950 00:39:10,557 --> 00:39:11,808 is taking you seriously? 951 00:39:11,808 --> 00:39:13,226 No, I don't, I call it, 952 00:39:13,226 --> 00:39:14,477 "acting like an idiot!" 953 00:39:14,477 --> 00:39:15,645 What you want me to do? Kill him? 954 00:39:15,645 --> 00:39:17,105 No problem! [rifle clicks] 955 00:39:17,105 --> 00:39:18,481 This isn't about me! 956 00:39:18,481 --> 00:39:20,066 Well, the hell it ain't! 957 00:39:20,066 --> 00:39:21,359 She looks at you in that video 958 00:39:21,359 --> 00:39:23,069 over and over again! 959 00:39:23,069 --> 00:39:25,280 Duane: She talks to her friends about you on the phone! 960 00:39:25,280 --> 00:39:28,324 What should I do? Pretend that I'm happy? 961 00:39:28,324 --> 00:39:30,868 Act like livin' with you in a trailer 962 00:39:30,868 --> 00:39:33,705 in Barstow is all I ever want? 963 00:39:33,705 --> 00:39:37,000 Well, lemme tell you, I can't act that good. 964 00:39:43,298 --> 00:39:44,382 Hallie... 965 00:39:46,342 --> 00:39:50,179 are you saying that you could never be happy with me? 966 00:39:50,179 --> 00:39:52,056 Yeah. 967 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:54,475 That is what I'm sayin'. 968 00:39:58,938 --> 00:40:00,523 [breathes deeply] 969 00:40:00,523 --> 00:40:02,817 [train horn blaring in distance] 970 00:40:04,652 --> 00:40:06,529 Hallie: Duane, you're not driving anywhere, are you? 971 00:40:06,529 --> 00:40:08,948 Duane: Oh, what the hell do you care what I do anyway? 972 00:40:08,948 --> 00:40:12,160 Well, I don't want you killin' yourself... 973 00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:14,495 and I don't think you'll be needing that gun. 974 00:40:28,343 --> 00:40:29,427 [door opens] 975 00:40:31,220 --> 00:40:32,263 [door shuts] 976 00:40:36,559 --> 00:40:38,269 Are you gonna have him arrested? 977 00:40:39,729 --> 00:40:41,814 No, to tell you the truth, um, 978 00:40:41,814 --> 00:40:44,025 I-- I think all I really wanna do is call a cab 979 00:40:44,025 --> 00:40:46,194 and have this whole thing come to an end. 980 00:40:46,194 --> 00:40:48,154 Right, um... 981 00:40:48,154 --> 00:40:49,238 [clears throat] 982 00:40:49,238 --> 00:40:50,990 Well, right this way. 983 00:40:53,159 --> 00:40:55,954 The number's h-- here, right here on the calendar. 984 00:40:55,954 --> 00:40:58,581 You look like you could use somethin' to drink. 985 00:40:58,581 --> 00:41:01,042 [dialing] 986 00:41:01,042 --> 00:41:03,753 Here we go, cocktail-in-a-can. 987 00:41:03,753 --> 00:41:05,588 [sighs] 988 00:41:05,588 --> 00:41:07,340 Yeah, I need a cab. 989 00:41:07,340 --> 00:41:09,717 Hold on. Where are we? 990 00:41:09,717 --> 00:41:13,054 Oh, I'll... I'll tell them. 991 00:41:15,181 --> 00:41:17,350 Uh, we're at main line trailer park, uh, 992 00:41:17,350 --> 00:41:19,352 row nine, third hookup. 993 00:41:19,352 --> 00:41:22,647 Uh, well, I believe he's going to L.A., right? 994 00:41:24,190 --> 00:41:25,400 [door shuts] 995 00:41:25,400 --> 00:41:26,693 [Arnie sighs] 996 00:41:26,693 --> 00:41:28,194 Can I make you somethin' to eat? 997 00:41:28,194 --> 00:41:30,196 No, thank you. 998 00:41:30,196 --> 00:41:33,616 Well... let's go on in the living room. 999 00:41:33,616 --> 00:41:35,743 I like to call it the livin' room anyway. 1000 00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:39,330 So, uh... 1001 00:41:39,330 --> 00:41:43,126 w-- what all did D-- Duane tell you about me? 1002 00:41:43,126 --> 00:41:44,502 [clears throat] 1003 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:47,088 Oh, just that you were unhappy, uh... 1004 00:41:47,088 --> 00:41:48,381 you wanted out. 1005 00:41:48,381 --> 00:41:51,592 [sighs] And he don't know why. 1006 00:41:51,592 --> 00:41:53,803 You know, Duane is a nice guy, believe it or not. 1007 00:41:53,803 --> 00:41:56,723 There's just not a whole lot I can tell him. 1008 00:41:58,599 --> 00:42:02,186 Breaking up is always the worst part... 1009 00:42:02,186 --> 00:42:05,773 but in time, your life will get back to normal. 1010 00:42:05,773 --> 00:42:08,151 [lightly laughs] 1011 00:42:08,151 --> 00:42:10,987 You have no idea what normal is around here. 1012 00:42:10,987 --> 00:42:11,946 What do you mean? 1013 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:15,283 Well... 1014 00:42:17,118 --> 00:42:20,538 you know, every week you go down to the pick and save 1015 00:42:20,538 --> 00:42:24,292 and you load up your basket and buy a new TV Guide, 1016 00:42:24,292 --> 00:42:26,711 you count yourself lucky that y-- you got food on the table 1017 00:42:26,711 --> 00:42:27,920 and a husband that don't hit you. 1018 00:42:29,964 --> 00:42:32,633 Deep down inside, you can't help... 1019 00:42:32,633 --> 00:42:35,470 feeling that you're put here by mistake. 1020 00:42:35,470 --> 00:42:38,848 I mean, it's like God forgot about you 1021 00:42:38,848 --> 00:42:42,351 and your... life's running out. 1022 00:42:42,351 --> 00:42:45,646 Women have options now. You don't wanna live in Barstow, 1023 00:42:45,646 --> 00:42:48,483 move, make a new life for yourself. 1024 00:42:48,483 --> 00:42:50,610 There's no such thing as a new life. 1025 00:42:52,487 --> 00:42:54,030 I'm stuck with this one. 1026 00:42:55,990 --> 00:42:57,658 [sighs] 1027 00:42:57,658 --> 00:42:59,494 I'm not like the women you know. 1028 00:42:59,494 --> 00:43:02,580 I can't sing, or-- or act, or nothin'. 1029 00:43:02,580 --> 00:43:04,040 [clicks] 1030 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:05,208 I ain't smart. 1031 00:43:07,043 --> 00:43:09,670 The only way I'll ever get outta here is a man. 1032 00:43:09,670 --> 00:43:11,506 The ones I know don't wanna leave. 1033 00:43:13,883 --> 00:43:16,719 That is, until you came along. 1034 00:43:16,719 --> 00:43:18,179 [pouring] 1035 00:43:18,179 --> 00:43:19,889 You don't know the first thing about me. 1036 00:43:22,308 --> 00:43:23,643 I want to, though. 1037 00:43:25,895 --> 00:43:29,232 I wanna walk across a big green lawn, 1038 00:43:29,232 --> 00:43:32,235 holdin' hands with you. 1039 00:43:32,235 --> 00:43:34,821 I wanna-- I wanna sit at one of them double sinks, 1040 00:43:34,821 --> 00:43:37,156 you know, doin' my makeup... 1041 00:43:37,156 --> 00:43:39,492 and have you kiss me as you walk by. 1042 00:43:41,536 --> 00:43:43,538 I-- I-- I don't know what to say... 1043 00:43:43,538 --> 00:43:44,831 because that's not gonna happen. 1044 00:43:47,250 --> 00:43:49,293 Why? 1045 00:43:49,293 --> 00:43:52,004 I mean... why is it that it can't? 1046 00:43:52,004 --> 00:43:54,006 Because our lives have nothing to do with each other, 1047 00:43:54,006 --> 00:43:55,925 because I'm not looking for the same things 1048 00:43:55,925 --> 00:43:57,510 you're looking for, because, because, because... 1049 00:43:57,510 --> 00:43:58,886 There are a million reasons. 1050 00:43:58,886 --> 00:44:00,429 I am only standing here now 1051 00:44:00,429 --> 00:44:02,723 because someone put a gun to my head. 1052 00:44:03,933 --> 00:44:05,017 Mmm. 1053 00:44:06,811 --> 00:44:07,812 [Hallie sighs] 1054 00:44:11,274 --> 00:44:14,652 Could I ask you to just hold me 1055 00:44:14,652 --> 00:44:17,280 before that cab comes and takes you away? 1056 00:44:31,002 --> 00:44:32,795 [exhales deeply] 1057 00:44:32,795 --> 00:44:34,922 [lightly patting] 1058 00:44:37,425 --> 00:44:40,136 [lightly moaning] 1059 00:44:40,136 --> 00:44:42,346 Hey, hey, hey! Time-out. 1060 00:44:42,346 --> 00:44:43,764 Don't tell me you've never slept with a woman 1061 00:44:43,764 --> 00:44:45,141 on the spur of the moment? 1062 00:44:45,141 --> 00:44:47,768 Please, don't put your hands on me! 1063 00:44:47,768 --> 00:44:49,812 Don't try to turn me on, this isn't going to happen. 1064 00:44:49,812 --> 00:44:51,606 I-- I'm not interested in you. 1065 00:44:52,940 --> 00:44:54,859 I'm sorry. 1066 00:44:54,859 --> 00:44:56,652 I don't know how else to put it. 1067 00:44:56,652 --> 00:44:59,530 [soft music] 1068 00:45:07,538 --> 00:45:10,249 You can't say that I don't have a good body. 1069 00:45:12,793 --> 00:45:14,921 I am not the guy who is going to change your life, 1070 00:45:14,921 --> 00:45:16,923 do you understand that? I am not that guy. 1071 00:45:18,007 --> 00:45:20,009 I don't care. 1072 00:45:20,009 --> 00:45:22,720 I want to pretend that you are. 1073 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:25,640 [somber music] 1074 00:45:27,600 --> 00:45:28,726 [cab honks outside] 1075 00:45:33,856 --> 00:45:35,358 There's your cab, Mr. Becker. 1076 00:45:48,663 --> 00:45:51,582 [Hallie sobbing] 1077 00:45:52,708 --> 00:45:53,834 [door opens] 1078 00:45:53,834 --> 00:45:56,003 [crying] 1079 00:45:56,003 --> 00:45:57,129 [door shuts] 1080 00:46:03,928 --> 00:46:06,847 [outro theme music]