1 00:00:00,500 --> 00:00:03,253 Leland, we have to face reality. 2 00:00:03,253 --> 00:00:06,048 When Victor and Michael left, litigation fell off. 3 00:00:06,048 --> 00:00:07,966 When Jack Salas went. 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:09,843 It nose-dived. 5 00:00:09,843 --> 00:00:11,178 Now Abbie's leaving 6 00:00:11,178 --> 00:00:12,971 and taking more business with her. 7 00:00:12,971 --> 00:00:16,308 Alright. The situation is serious, but it's not critical. 8 00:00:16,308 --> 00:00:18,268 I disagree, the bank is so nervous, 9 00:00:18,268 --> 00:00:19,978 they're reviewing our line of credit. 10 00:00:19,978 --> 00:00:22,314 Oh, that's ridiculous. They're overreacting. 11 00:00:22,314 --> 00:00:23,941 Brackman: It gets worse. 12 00:00:23,941 --> 00:00:26,360 I got a letter this morning from Perry Littlefield. 13 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:28,070 Because of the Shays claim, 14 00:00:28,070 --> 00:00:30,906 Ballantine is doubling our liability premium. 15 00:00:30,906 --> 00:00:32,908 Because of Ann Kelsey's suspension, 16 00:00:32,908 --> 00:00:35,452 malpractice is going up to half a million. 17 00:00:35,452 --> 00:00:37,079 Over my dead body. 18 00:00:37,079 --> 00:00:38,455 We'll take our business elsewhere. 19 00:00:38,455 --> 00:00:40,332 I'll make a loan if I have to. 20 00:00:40,332 --> 00:00:43,252 You can't keep propping up the firm with Rosalind's money. 21 00:00:43,252 --> 00:00:45,254 We have to consider alternatives. 22 00:00:45,254 --> 00:00:48,090 I will not consider renting space to Susan Bloom. 23 00:00:48,090 --> 00:00:50,008 Her practice is phenomenal. 24 00:00:50,008 --> 00:00:51,885 She represents half of Hollywood, 25 00:00:51,885 --> 00:00:53,637 and she's willing to pay top dollar. 26 00:00:53,637 --> 00:00:57,099 - They call her "Jaws", Douglas. - A rumor. 27 00:00:57,099 --> 00:01:00,352 And printed in the same rag that called me a "bald bore." 28 00:01:00,352 --> 00:01:04,022 Susan Bloom is everything I hate about entertainment law. 29 00:01:04,022 --> 00:01:06,525 Cheap, phony, utterly devoid of ethics. 30 00:01:06,525 --> 00:01:08,860 [shushing] You don't even know her. 31 00:01:08,860 --> 00:01:10,904 She's dynamic. 32 00:01:10,904 --> 00:01:12,823 Sh-- she's cutting edge. 33 00:01:12,823 --> 00:01:15,951 She's a litigator anyone would be proud to share space with. 34 00:01:15,951 --> 00:01:19,037 Why are you whispering, Douglas? 35 00:01:19,037 --> 00:01:21,039 She's in my office. 36 00:01:21,039 --> 00:01:22,916 She's taken the trouble to stop by 37 00:01:22,916 --> 00:01:25,168 on her way to a very important screening. 38 00:01:25,168 --> 00:01:27,087 Bloom is here? Now? 39 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:29,339 [door opens] 40 00:01:29,339 --> 00:01:31,174 Susan Bloom, Leland McKenzie. 41 00:01:31,174 --> 00:01:32,551 Hi, Leland. 42 00:01:32,551 --> 00:01:34,803 I hear you need someone to save your ass. 43 00:01:37,180 --> 00:01:39,141 [theme music] 44 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:11,089 [music continues] 45 00:02:41,244 --> 00:02:43,205 [music continues] 46 00:03:08,438 --> 00:03:10,399 [instrumental music] 47 00:03:40,095 --> 00:03:41,805 - Great hair! - Thanks. 48 00:03:41,805 --> 00:03:44,933 Uh, before we start, I have an announcement. 49 00:03:44,933 --> 00:03:48,186 For those of you who don't know, Abigail Perkins 50 00:03:48,186 --> 00:03:50,188 is no longer with the firm. 51 00:03:50,188 --> 00:03:51,648 - What? - Is she okay? 52 00:03:51,648 --> 00:03:53,733 She got a huge offer from McCann Jones, 53 00:03:53,733 --> 00:03:54,734 we couldn't match it, she resigned 54 00:03:54,734 --> 00:03:56,153 her partnership last night. 55 00:03:56,153 --> 00:03:57,154 Brackman: And frankly, she couldn't 56 00:03:57,154 --> 00:03:58,989 have picked a worse time. 57 00:03:58,989 --> 00:04:01,199 Doug, her father had a stroke, she put him in a nursing home 58 00:04:01,199 --> 00:04:03,452 which is gonna cost God knows how much. 59 00:04:03,452 --> 00:04:04,911 C.J: She needed some security. 60 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:06,872 - You knew about this? - Uh-huh. 61 00:04:06,872 --> 00:04:09,916 Since there's nothing we can do, I suggest we move on. 62 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:12,794 I'd like to introduce our new associate, Bill Castroverti. 63 00:04:12,794 --> 00:04:15,088 Some of you are familiar with his talents as a litigator. 64 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:18,258 - Familiar? He killed me. - Thanks. It's weird to be here. 65 00:04:18,258 --> 00:04:20,552 Brackman: He'll be moving into Victor's old office. 66 00:04:20,552 --> 00:04:23,180 Second, a heartfelt welcome back to Ann Kelsey. 67 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:24,848 Believe me, you were missed. 68 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:26,057 Rollins: Alright. It's about time. 69 00:04:26,057 --> 00:04:27,559 It's good to be back. 70 00:04:27,559 --> 00:04:29,186 Too bad Stuart can't say the same. 71 00:04:29,186 --> 00:04:30,562 Kelsey: He's with Matthew. 72 00:04:30,562 --> 00:04:32,147 Amalia quit two days ago and we've been 73 00:04:32,147 --> 00:04:33,982 going crazy trying to replace her. 74 00:04:33,982 --> 00:04:36,610 What is this crap Douglas, I come in. I'm running late. 75 00:04:36,610 --> 00:04:38,069 My messages haven't been picked up. 76 00:04:38,069 --> 00:04:39,821 My mail hasn't been opened, and there 77 00:04:39,821 --> 00:04:41,364 is some bimbo sitting outside my office 78 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:42,949 telling me that Gwen is serving jury duty. 79 00:04:42,949 --> 00:04:44,576 I thought you were gonna get her excused. 80 00:04:44,576 --> 00:04:46,077 She didn't want me to. 81 00:04:46,077 --> 00:04:47,871 You'll just have to survive with a temp. 82 00:04:47,871 --> 00:04:49,414 I have special needs, Douglas. 83 00:04:49,414 --> 00:04:51,666 Personnel is Roxanne's department. 84 00:04:51,666 --> 00:04:54,002 Use your influence. [people gasp and chuckle] 85 00:04:54,002 --> 00:04:55,587 Brackman: Jonathan has the Lunsford deposition. 86 00:04:55,587 --> 00:04:57,589 C.J. starts People versus Manheim, 87 00:04:57,589 --> 00:04:58,965 I meet on the Powell trust. 88 00:04:58,965 --> 00:05:00,175 Anything else? 89 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:01,802 Brackman: Ah, one more note. 90 00:05:01,802 --> 00:05:03,845 We may be renting out our extra office space. 91 00:05:03,845 --> 00:05:05,514 That isn't settled yet. 92 00:05:05,514 --> 00:05:07,057 Then we're adjourned. 93 00:05:10,018 --> 00:05:11,853 [door opens] 94 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:12,938 [door closes] 95 00:05:12,938 --> 00:05:14,898 - Grace. - Leland. 96 00:05:14,898 --> 00:05:16,525 Oh, it's good to see you. 97 00:05:16,525 --> 00:05:17,984 You too. 98 00:05:17,984 --> 00:05:19,861 I know. I should have made an appointment. 99 00:05:19,861 --> 00:05:23,240 Oh, no, don't be silly. 100 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:25,617 I'm-- I'm sorry. 101 00:05:25,617 --> 00:05:27,953 I'm sorry about the baby. 102 00:05:27,953 --> 00:05:31,039 I got your note. Thank you. 103 00:05:31,039 --> 00:05:33,458 How is Victor? 104 00:05:33,458 --> 00:05:35,585 Victor and I... 105 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:37,921 Victor and I are separated. 106 00:05:37,921 --> 00:05:42,008 Um. I'm no longer practicing with him and Michael. 107 00:05:42,008 --> 00:05:45,595 Well, I... I don't know what to say. 108 00:05:45,595 --> 00:05:48,056 I'd rather not talk about it now, Leland. 109 00:05:48,056 --> 00:05:50,934 I'm here because I took the Chandler case with me. 110 00:05:50,934 --> 00:05:53,144 We impanel today. 111 00:05:53,144 --> 00:05:58,024 I cannot conduct an effective defense out of my house. 112 00:05:58,024 --> 00:06:00,569 I would like to move in here temporarily 113 00:06:00,569 --> 00:06:02,654 and pay you a percentage. 114 00:06:02,654 --> 00:06:05,907 Oh no, Grace, this is all happened so... quickly. 115 00:06:05,907 --> 00:06:07,325 You've had a lot to deal with. 116 00:06:07,325 --> 00:06:09,327 Maybe you should move for a continuance. 117 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:13,039 I've had two. And Elsa Chandler is being tried in the press. 118 00:06:13,039 --> 00:06:15,417 The "Ice Queen" who killed her husband. 119 00:06:15,417 --> 00:06:17,127 The judge is not gonna go for another delay. 120 00:06:17,127 --> 00:06:18,253 Well, certainly a couple of weeks-- 121 00:06:18,253 --> 00:06:19,796 The D.A. would fight it as well! 122 00:06:19,796 --> 00:06:22,299 I'm up against a wall, Leland. 123 00:06:22,299 --> 00:06:24,718 Yeah. 124 00:06:24,718 --> 00:06:27,387 Yeah, I see. 125 00:06:27,387 --> 00:06:28,847 You know, we sure 126 00:06:28,847 --> 00:06:32,392 could use your name on our letterhead just now. 127 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:38,898 What if you were to come back to the firm, of counsel? 128 00:06:38,898 --> 00:06:41,109 [sighs] After the way I left? 129 00:06:41,109 --> 00:06:42,819 This is very generous of you. 130 00:06:42,819 --> 00:06:45,655 Oh, not at all. No, no, it benefits us both. 131 00:06:45,655 --> 00:06:48,325 You'd be bringing in something high profile. 132 00:06:48,325 --> 00:06:50,201 We would supply the second chair. 133 00:06:50,201 --> 00:06:51,870 I'm not sure that's necessary. 134 00:06:51,870 --> 00:06:52,871 No, I insist. 135 00:06:52,871 --> 00:06:53,913 It's a capital case. 136 00:06:53,913 --> 00:06:56,333 You'll need someone. 137 00:06:56,333 --> 00:06:58,168 It's the least we can do. 138 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:03,131 Have you read, seen, or heard 139 00:07:03,131 --> 00:07:05,175 any of the publicity surrounding this case? 140 00:07:05,175 --> 00:07:07,177 I saw one news report on TV. 141 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:08,887 Did it cause you to form an opinion about 142 00:07:08,887 --> 00:07:10,096 the guilt or innocence of Mr. Diamond? 143 00:07:10,096 --> 00:07:12,057 No. 144 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:14,601 Roth: Juror is acceptable to the people, Your Honor. 145 00:07:18,647 --> 00:07:19,856 How do you feel about sex, Ms. Taylor? 146 00:07:19,856 --> 00:07:21,524 Roth: Objection! 147 00:07:21,524 --> 00:07:23,610 What on earth does that have to do with anything? 148 00:07:23,610 --> 00:07:24,778 Your Honor, some people consider 149 00:07:24,778 --> 00:07:26,071 my client a pornographer. 150 00:07:26,071 --> 00:07:27,864 He is one. He admits it. 151 00:07:27,864 --> 00:07:29,407 Kittredge: But he's not on trial for it. 152 00:07:29,407 --> 00:07:31,117 Weapons and assault charges have nothing 153 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:33,244 to do with pornography. 154 00:07:33,244 --> 00:07:35,205 I want to know if Mr. Diamond's occupation 155 00:07:35,205 --> 00:07:38,208 damns him in the eyes of this juror. 156 00:07:38,208 --> 00:07:40,043 Alright, I'll allow it. 157 00:07:40,043 --> 00:07:42,587 Watch yourself, Mr. Kittredge. 158 00:07:42,587 --> 00:07:44,881 I repeat, Ms. Taylor, 159 00:07:44,881 --> 00:07:46,633 how do you feel about sex? 160 00:07:46,633 --> 00:07:49,511 Safe sex between consenting adults? 161 00:07:49,511 --> 00:07:50,887 I'm for it. 162 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:52,681 What about explicit sex in movies? 163 00:07:52,681 --> 00:07:53,682 I don't go to see it, but I don't 164 00:07:53,682 --> 00:07:55,100 think it should be censored. 165 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:56,434 Kittredge: Should they censor magazines 166 00:07:56,434 --> 00:07:57,811 like Mr. Diamond publishes? 167 00:07:57,811 --> 00:08:00,730 Ones that show, for example, oral sex? 168 00:08:00,730 --> 00:08:03,650 I've never read one of Mr. Diamond's magazines. 169 00:08:07,570 --> 00:08:09,447 - Does that disgust you? - Objection. 170 00:08:09,447 --> 00:08:11,157 You're out of line, sir. Put that away. 171 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:13,076 I was simply trying to get this juror's reaction. 172 00:08:13,076 --> 00:08:14,536 I know exactly what you're doing 173 00:08:14,536 --> 00:08:16,121 and it won't work in my courtroom. 174 00:08:16,121 --> 00:08:17,414 Now, go on to something else 175 00:08:17,414 --> 00:08:19,165 and apologize to the young lady-- 176 00:08:19,165 --> 00:08:21,960 Your Honor, your feelings about pornography are well known. 177 00:08:21,960 --> 00:08:24,129 They're obviously coloring what you see here. 178 00:08:24,129 --> 00:08:27,132 If you're accusing me of bias, Mr. Kittredge, be careful. 179 00:08:27,132 --> 00:08:28,967 Be very careful. 180 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:32,595 I can bury you in sanctions. 181 00:08:32,595 --> 00:08:34,305 I didn't mean to offend you, ma'am. 182 00:08:34,305 --> 00:08:36,266 You didn't. 183 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:39,102 I wouldn't buy one of Mr. Diamond's magazines. 184 00:08:39,102 --> 00:08:41,020 But I believe in the First Amendment. 185 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:43,773 He has every right to publish them. 186 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:45,692 Defense accepts this juror. 187 00:08:49,446 --> 00:08:51,489 Mullaney: Now if they get in your way, you just stop. 188 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:53,158 We'll do all the talking. 189 00:08:53,158 --> 00:08:55,744 Chandler: I-- I can handle anything but the cameras. 190 00:08:55,744 --> 00:08:58,663 Yeah, but they have a right to be here. 191 00:08:58,663 --> 00:09:00,331 If you look pleasant, don't smile too big 192 00:09:00,331 --> 00:09:02,876 and we'll get you in court as fast as we can. 193 00:09:02,876 --> 00:09:06,129 Chandler: I'm sorry to be such a pain, Mr. Mullaney. 194 00:09:06,129 --> 00:09:07,922 You've been very kind 195 00:09:07,922 --> 00:09:09,591 [rustling] 196 00:09:09,591 --> 00:09:12,469 - You ready? - No. 197 00:09:15,930 --> 00:09:18,683 Let's go. 198 00:09:18,683 --> 00:09:20,769 [door opens] 199 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:28,193 Reporter 1: How did it feel to shoot your husband? 200 00:09:28,193 --> 00:09:29,903 [indistinct chatter] 201 00:09:29,903 --> 00:09:32,113 This is a burning-bed case of long-term abuse. 202 00:09:32,113 --> 00:09:33,323 We're confident that Mrs. Chandler 203 00:09:33,323 --> 00:09:34,824 will be found not guilty. 204 00:09:36,910 --> 00:09:39,704 Graphia: Elsa Chandler is a murderer. 205 00:09:39,704 --> 00:09:41,372 She put a gun in her purse. 206 00:09:41,372 --> 00:09:43,082 She took it to her husband's office, 207 00:09:43,082 --> 00:09:44,209 and she killed him with it. 208 00:09:44,209 --> 00:09:46,211 It was not self-defense. 209 00:09:46,211 --> 00:09:49,672 It was not the desperate act of a wife who's been abused. 210 00:09:49,672 --> 00:09:53,843 The evidence will show that it was a well-planned, 211 00:09:53,843 --> 00:09:56,638 cold blooded execution. 212 00:09:56,638 --> 00:09:59,224 Carried out so that Elsa Chandler could inherit 213 00:09:59,224 --> 00:10:01,893 her husband's multi million dollar estate. 214 00:10:01,893 --> 00:10:04,229 It was murder for financial gain. 215 00:10:04,229 --> 00:10:06,439 Murder committed solely for the purpose 216 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:08,983 of making Mrs. Chandler a rich woman. 217 00:10:08,983 --> 00:10:11,486 When you hear the facts, when you weigh the evidence, 218 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:14,697 you will reach the only possible conclusion 219 00:10:14,697 --> 00:10:16,908 that Elsa Chandler is guilty 220 00:10:16,908 --> 00:10:18,785 of murder with special circumstances 221 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:21,955 beyond a reasonable doubt. 222 00:10:21,955 --> 00:10:23,581 Thank you. 223 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:32,340 Ralph Chandler battered his wife for 12 years. 224 00:10:32,340 --> 00:10:36,052 A number of times, including the morning of his death, 225 00:10:36,052 --> 00:10:38,263 he forcibly raped her. 226 00:10:38,263 --> 00:10:41,224 I'm not talking about a wife reluctant 227 00:10:41,224 --> 00:10:44,686 to make love and an insistent husband. 228 00:10:44,686 --> 00:10:47,856 I am talking about violent... 229 00:10:47,856 --> 00:10:49,858 forced sex. 230 00:10:49,858 --> 00:10:52,360 I am talking about a husband 231 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:55,780 who had to control his wife's every move. 232 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:59,242 A husband who enjoyed his wife's pain. 233 00:10:59,242 --> 00:11:02,745 A husband who was aroused... 234 00:11:02,745 --> 00:11:04,664 by humiliating her. 235 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:08,418 This was the man that Elsa Chandler shot in self-defense. 236 00:11:08,418 --> 00:11:11,212 Van Owen: A man who tortured her for 12 years. 237 00:11:11,212 --> 00:11:14,507 Whose abuse she couldn't survive any longer. 238 00:11:14,507 --> 00:11:18,344 Ralph Chandler swore that he would kill her that night, 239 00:11:18,344 --> 00:11:20,638 Ladies and gentlemen. 240 00:11:20,638 --> 00:11:22,515 She took the gun with her 241 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,475 because she believed him. 242 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:36,279 Ned: I worked my way through Cal 243 00:11:36,279 --> 00:11:37,989 taking care of my advisor's kids. 244 00:11:37,989 --> 00:11:40,200 The first day, I didn't think I was going to make it. 245 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:43,536 They locked me in the bathroom and had a food fight. 246 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:46,331 It was Beeferoni, wall-to-wall. 247 00:11:46,331 --> 00:11:49,459 Well, I gotta warn you Matthew is seriously into Beeferoni. 248 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:50,835 Ah, well. Gotta go. 249 00:11:50,835 --> 00:11:52,253 [chuckles] 250 00:11:52,253 --> 00:11:54,589 So, anyway my advisor moved to Berkeley 251 00:11:54,589 --> 00:11:57,425 and I got a fellowship in Clinical Psych 252 00:11:57,425 --> 00:11:59,636 but it doesn't really pay for much more than my rent. 253 00:11:59,636 --> 00:12:01,429 Alright, well, we've got your number. We'll be in touch. 254 00:12:01,429 --> 00:12:02,931 Alright. 255 00:12:02,931 --> 00:12:04,891 - Well, thanks for your time. - Bye, thanks. 256 00:12:04,891 --> 00:12:06,684 Bye. 257 00:12:06,684 --> 00:12:08,645 Oh, that's okay. I can find my way out. 258 00:12:08,645 --> 00:12:10,772 - Alright, goodnight. Bye bye. - Goodnight. 259 00:12:14,817 --> 00:12:16,903 I tell you. He could be my first choice. 260 00:12:16,903 --> 00:12:18,988 - You're not serious. - What? 261 00:12:18,988 --> 00:12:20,907 A man can't make a good nanny. 262 00:12:20,907 --> 00:12:24,035 Of course, he can, but Marta has more experience. 263 00:12:24,035 --> 00:12:26,037 Which one was Marta? 264 00:12:26,037 --> 00:12:27,455 The Greenblatts' au pair? 265 00:12:27,455 --> 00:12:29,040 You've met her a hundred times. 266 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:30,416 Maybe twice. 267 00:12:30,416 --> 00:12:31,960 Isn't she a little flaky? 268 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:33,294 Jennifer says she's a free spirit 269 00:12:33,294 --> 00:12:35,046 but she's very responsible. 270 00:12:35,046 --> 00:12:36,881 If they weren't moving they'd never give her up. 271 00:12:36,881 --> 00:12:38,216 The kids love her. 272 00:12:38,216 --> 00:12:40,051 Well, Matthew thought Ned was great. 273 00:12:40,051 --> 00:12:41,803 His references were terrific. 274 00:12:41,803 --> 00:12:43,888 I think we should at least see them both again. 275 00:12:43,888 --> 00:12:46,349 Honey, we know the Greenblatts. 276 00:12:46,349 --> 00:12:48,643 This is a personal recommendation, 277 00:12:48,643 --> 00:12:50,353 and we've got to hire somebody now. 278 00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:54,399 Yeah, I guess a male nanny would be a little strange. 279 00:12:54,399 --> 00:12:57,026 Will you stop? It has nothing to do with that. 280 00:12:57,026 --> 00:13:00,530 Marta just happens to be the best person, that's all. 281 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:02,991 Okay. We'll go with the girl. 282 00:13:05,827 --> 00:13:08,454 [knocking] 283 00:13:08,454 --> 00:13:10,790 - Hi. Got a minute? - For you? 284 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:12,917 I've got five. 285 00:13:12,917 --> 00:13:14,585 I just wanted to let you know how happy 286 00:13:14,585 --> 00:13:16,838 I am to have you back. 287 00:13:16,838 --> 00:13:19,340 Well, it's mutual. 288 00:13:19,340 --> 00:13:21,926 Grace, I know you and Victor are none of my business, 289 00:13:21,926 --> 00:13:23,136 but if there's anything I can-- 290 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:24,929 I'm fine, Leland. 291 00:13:24,929 --> 00:13:26,180 Really. 292 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:29,976 When Roslyn... 293 00:13:29,976 --> 00:13:32,145 When I lost her, 294 00:13:32,145 --> 00:13:34,814 um, I thought that I was fine. 295 00:13:34,814 --> 00:13:40,320 I went about my work, I was in control, no problem, except... 296 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,405 there was no joy. 297 00:13:42,405 --> 00:13:44,198 I was just going through the motions. 298 00:13:44,198 --> 00:13:46,117 Leland. 299 00:13:46,117 --> 00:13:48,870 I'm sorry, but it's been a long day. 300 00:13:48,870 --> 00:13:52,081 Sure, sure. I'll let you get back to work. 301 00:13:52,081 --> 00:13:53,332 I'm here if you need me. 302 00:13:53,332 --> 00:13:56,002 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. 303 00:13:56,002 --> 00:13:57,462 [door closes] 304 00:14:03,926 --> 00:14:06,846 So, Mrs. Chandler called and asked you to come 305 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:08,723 to Ralph Chandler's office. 306 00:14:08,723 --> 00:14:10,892 What did you find when you got there, detective? 307 00:14:10,892 --> 00:14:13,102 Well, Mr. Chandler's body was facedown 308 00:14:13,102 --> 00:14:15,188 on the floor by the desk. 309 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:18,441 There was a gunshot wound in his chest. 310 00:14:18,441 --> 00:14:21,819 Mrs. Chandler was sitting in a chair by the body. 311 00:14:21,819 --> 00:14:24,530 She was holding a ...38 caliber handgun. 312 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:26,115 Did she tell you whose it was? 313 00:14:26,115 --> 00:14:28,367 Said it was hers, she had brought it from home. 314 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:30,620 The gun was registered to her husband. 315 00:14:30,620 --> 00:14:32,371 When you first saw her... 316 00:14:32,371 --> 00:14:34,957 did Mrs. Chandler seem upset? 317 00:14:34,957 --> 00:14:35,958 Graphia: Was she crying? 318 00:14:35,958 --> 00:14:37,710 No. She was very calm. 319 00:14:37,710 --> 00:14:39,170 Very quiet. 320 00:14:39,170 --> 00:14:41,589 What did Mrs. Chandler say? 321 00:14:41,589 --> 00:14:44,717 When you found her beside her husband's body? 322 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:47,386 Said Ralph Chandler deserved to die and she'd killed him. 323 00:14:49,222 --> 00:14:51,015 No further questions. 324 00:14:52,892 --> 00:14:55,937 Did it appear to you that Mrs. Chandler was in shock? 325 00:14:55,937 --> 00:14:58,523 Objection. Witnesses isn't qualified to make that judgment. 326 00:14:58,523 --> 00:15:01,025 Van Owen: He's been a police officer for 25 years. 327 00:15:01,025 --> 00:15:03,361 He's seen people react to severe trauma. 328 00:15:03,361 --> 00:15:04,487 Overruled. 329 00:15:04,487 --> 00:15:06,280 Van Owen: You have seen shock 330 00:15:06,280 --> 00:15:08,866 look like extreme composure, haven't you, detective? 331 00:15:08,866 --> 00:15:10,993 The same composure Mrs. Chandler showed 332 00:15:10,993 --> 00:15:12,286 the night of her husband's death? 333 00:15:12,286 --> 00:15:13,955 Yes. 334 00:15:13,955 --> 00:15:16,791 And she had good reason to be in shock, didn't she? 335 00:15:16,791 --> 00:15:18,417 I have no idea. 336 00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:21,879 You took a statement from Mrs. Chandler, 337 00:15:21,879 --> 00:15:25,133 Didn't she tell you how her marriage... 338 00:15:25,133 --> 00:15:26,175 was a nightmare? 339 00:15:26,175 --> 00:15:27,301 Didn't she say 340 00:15:27,301 --> 00:15:29,011 that her husband had forced her 341 00:15:29,011 --> 00:15:30,680 to come to his office that night? 342 00:15:30,680 --> 00:15:33,099 And didn't she tell you exactly why she killed him? 343 00:15:33,099 --> 00:15:36,394 She said he raped her, but not that night. 344 00:15:36,394 --> 00:15:38,104 Van Owen: But didn't she tell you that he had 345 00:15:38,104 --> 00:15:40,773 raped her as recently as that morning? 346 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:43,192 And physically abused her for 12 years. 347 00:15:43,192 --> 00:15:44,944 That he had burned her with Cigarettes, 348 00:15:44,944 --> 00:15:46,404 held her head under water-- 349 00:15:46,404 --> 00:15:48,239 - Objection. Judge Green: Overruled. 350 00:15:50,908 --> 00:15:53,327 Didn't she say those things, detective? 351 00:15:53,327 --> 00:15:54,787 Yes, but I had no-- 352 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:56,122 And didn't Mrs. Chandler tell you 353 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:58,624 how terrified she was of her husband? 354 00:15:58,624 --> 00:16:01,919 How when he ordered her to the office, she became frantic. 355 00:16:01,919 --> 00:16:04,547 She was afraid that if she went, he would kill her. 356 00:16:04,547 --> 00:16:06,716 And if she didn't, he'd come home and do it. 357 00:16:06,716 --> 00:16:08,050 That was her story. 358 00:16:08,050 --> 00:16:09,385 And didn't she say that if she ran, 359 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:10,970 if she hid, he would find her? 360 00:16:10,970 --> 00:16:12,638 And that was why 361 00:16:12,638 --> 00:16:14,891 she found her husband's gun and took it with her 362 00:16:14,891 --> 00:16:18,144 to protect herself because she didn't know what else to do. 363 00:16:18,144 --> 00:16:20,897 Wasn't that part of her statement to you? 364 00:16:20,897 --> 00:16:22,523 Yes. 365 00:16:23,858 --> 00:16:25,568 Thank you, detective. 366 00:16:28,196 --> 00:16:32,033 Did you see any evidence of abuse that night? 367 00:16:32,033 --> 00:16:34,327 Was Mrs. Chandler's clothing torn? 368 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:37,205 Did she have any broken bones or bruises? 369 00:16:37,205 --> 00:16:38,206 Were there any signs of a struggle 370 00:16:38,206 --> 00:16:39,832 in her husband's office? 371 00:16:39,832 --> 00:16:43,294 No, nothing like that. Just the body on the floor. 372 00:16:50,301 --> 00:16:53,387 Oh, this. This can't be right. 373 00:16:53,387 --> 00:16:55,556 She's been calling insurance companies for two days. 374 00:16:55,556 --> 00:16:57,433 Only one would even consider us. 375 00:16:57,433 --> 00:16:58,935 Their quote was for over a million. 376 00:16:58,935 --> 00:17:01,103 You're telling me Ballantine is a bargain? 377 00:17:01,103 --> 00:17:02,355 Well, not exactly. 378 00:17:02,355 --> 00:17:04,440 Today they dropped the other shoe. 379 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:06,984 They want a lump sum premium up front. 380 00:17:06,984 --> 00:17:08,527 Well, I can't believe that. 381 00:17:08,527 --> 00:17:10,196 I've known Perry Littlefield for ten years. 382 00:17:10,196 --> 00:17:11,864 Times are hard. 383 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:14,075 The insurance business isn't what it used to be. 384 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:17,828 [sighs] And neither is the law business. 385 00:17:17,828 --> 00:17:20,164 Roxanne: Don't worry. We'll find somebody. 386 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:25,670 [door opens] 387 00:17:25,670 --> 00:17:26,754 Uh, 388 00:17:26,754 --> 00:17:27,964 Susan Bloom called today. 389 00:17:27,964 --> 00:17:29,715 I don't want to hear it. 390 00:17:29,715 --> 00:17:31,717 She was worse than I even imagined. 391 00:17:31,717 --> 00:17:33,469 You spent 5 minutes with her? 392 00:17:33,469 --> 00:17:35,554 Yes, and in that time, she managed 393 00:17:35,554 --> 00:17:38,766 to be vulgar, crass and insulting. 394 00:17:38,766 --> 00:17:42,019 Leland, she's negotiating with a top litigator, a killer. 395 00:17:42,019 --> 00:17:44,480 If he's her associate we'd have access-- 396 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,983 Smoke and mirrors, Douglas! 397 00:17:46,983 --> 00:17:48,985 Hollywood hype. 398 00:17:48,985 --> 00:17:50,820 McKenzie: I doubt if there's a litigator. 399 00:17:50,820 --> 00:17:55,074 She probably made him up to pressure us, but it won't work. 400 00:17:55,074 --> 00:17:58,035 Look, we've got Grace back. 401 00:17:58,035 --> 00:18:01,080 We'll get insurance or we'll go bare. Other firms have done it. 402 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:02,415 As a last resort. 403 00:18:02,415 --> 00:18:03,916 The exposure is monumental. 404 00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:05,293 My father would spin in his grave. 405 00:18:05,293 --> 00:18:07,545 Uh, then we'll find another way. 406 00:18:07,545 --> 00:18:09,922 But I won't be moved on this. 407 00:18:09,922 --> 00:18:12,300 Susan Bloom is not an option. 408 00:18:26,355 --> 00:18:29,191 Benny? 409 00:18:29,191 --> 00:18:33,070 Oh, I was thinking... about Abby. 410 00:18:33,070 --> 00:18:35,740 Yeah, she told me she called you. 411 00:18:35,740 --> 00:18:38,034 She's worried about her new job. 412 00:18:38,034 --> 00:18:39,994 She's gonna do great! 413 00:18:39,994 --> 00:18:43,289 I know it's always difficult starting someplace new, 414 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:46,584 and it hurts when people leave. 415 00:18:46,584 --> 00:18:49,420 You know, nobody likes change. 416 00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:52,256 - It's hard. - It's an ass-kicker, love. 417 00:18:59,513 --> 00:19:03,684 We both still see Abby, but it's not the same, is it? 418 00:19:03,684 --> 00:19:07,897 I miss knowing I can just pop into her office at any time. 419 00:19:07,897 --> 00:19:10,191 I really miss that. 420 00:19:10,191 --> 00:19:11,901 Yeah. 421 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:14,987 She was a P for Perkins 422 00:19:14,987 --> 00:19:16,656 and Victor was an S, 423 00:19:16,656 --> 00:19:19,658 so when they left it didn't really change everything 424 00:19:19,658 --> 00:19:22,912 but Casta- Castaverti is a C 425 00:19:22,912 --> 00:19:26,707 so all the mailboxes have to move down one and... 426 00:19:26,707 --> 00:19:30,920 I have to remember that Kelsey is where Kuzak used to be. 427 00:19:30,920 --> 00:19:32,797 And I had to put Van Owen back in! 428 00:19:32,797 --> 00:19:35,091 Exactly. 429 00:19:35,091 --> 00:19:37,551 It's all a bit off. 430 00:19:37,551 --> 00:19:39,553 We're just gonna have to adjust. 431 00:19:39,553 --> 00:19:42,515 We will be fine! 432 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:43,933 Benny, 433 00:19:43,933 --> 00:19:46,477 will you help me with the xerox machine? 434 00:19:46,477 --> 00:19:49,647 I think it hates me. 435 00:19:49,647 --> 00:19:51,607 Sergeant, when you were dispatched 436 00:19:51,607 --> 00:19:53,359 to Mr. Diamond's mansion in Bel Air on June 9th, 437 00:19:53,359 --> 00:19:54,902 what was the complaint? 438 00:19:54,902 --> 00:19:56,445 Myrow: Mr. Diamond's neighbor called us. 439 00:19:56,445 --> 00:19:59,031 Mr. Seldes... he was scared out of his mind. 440 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:01,033 He'd complained about party noise. 441 00:20:01,033 --> 00:20:02,868 Mr. Diamond responded by strafing 442 00:20:02,868 --> 00:20:04,495 his yard with an assault rifle. 443 00:20:04,495 --> 00:20:06,038 Objection. Hearsay. 444 00:20:06,038 --> 00:20:07,498 Sergeant Myrow did not see the shots fired. 445 00:20:07,498 --> 00:20:09,375 Sustained. 446 00:20:09,375 --> 00:20:11,961 What happened when you got to the mansion, Sergeant? 447 00:20:11,961 --> 00:20:14,547 Myrow: Mr. Seldes said the shots came from the back yard. 448 00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:16,590 I got there in time to see Mr. Diamond 449 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:18,968 throw the assault weapon into the pool. 450 00:20:18,968 --> 00:20:21,220 Roth: And what else was Mr. Diamond doing. 451 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:23,347 Screaming at Mr. Seldes over the fence. 452 00:20:23,347 --> 00:20:26,016 Roth: So, you saw Mr. Diamond throw the gun into the pool. 453 00:20:26,016 --> 00:20:30,271 He was verbally abusing Mr. Seldes, and... 454 00:20:30,271 --> 00:20:33,691 "someone" sprayed Mr. Seldes' yard with bullets. 455 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:35,985 Objection. She's going for pure speculation. 456 00:20:35,985 --> 00:20:37,945 Sergeant Myrow did not see the weapon fired. 457 00:20:37,945 --> 00:20:39,572 Sustained. 458 00:20:39,572 --> 00:20:41,949 But you did see the weapon in Mr. Diamond's hands? 459 00:20:41,949 --> 00:20:44,368 Yes. 460 00:20:44,368 --> 00:20:45,870 Your witness, counsel. 461 00:20:47,830 --> 00:20:49,748 Mr. Diamond was giving a party. 462 00:20:49,748 --> 00:20:52,001 There were upwards of 40 people around the pool, weren't there? 463 00:20:52,001 --> 00:20:55,963 I had some nut firing shots. I wasn't counting heads. 464 00:20:55,963 --> 00:20:58,466 You were at the shallow end of the pool, right? 465 00:20:58,466 --> 00:21:00,217 Kittredge: And the gun was retrieved from the deep-end? 466 00:21:00,217 --> 00:21:02,094 Yes. 467 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:04,680 So the entire length of the pool and most of the guests 468 00:21:04,680 --> 00:21:06,932 were between you and the gun. 469 00:21:06,932 --> 00:21:08,684 How could you possibly have seen Mr. Diamond 470 00:21:08,684 --> 00:21:09,685 throw the gun in the pool? 471 00:21:09,685 --> 00:21:11,353 I have 20/20 vision. 472 00:21:11,353 --> 00:21:12,855 Then you must have noticed that most 473 00:21:12,855 --> 00:21:15,107 of the party guests were women. 474 00:21:15,107 --> 00:21:17,067 Very attractive women. 475 00:21:17,067 --> 00:21:19,111 A number of whom were topless. 476 00:21:19,111 --> 00:21:21,405 And you still say you clearly saw Mr. Diamond 477 00:21:21,405 --> 00:21:22,615 throw the gun in the pool? 478 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:25,451 - Yes. - Really, Sergeant? 479 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:26,952 Through all those breasts? 480 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:28,245 Roth: Objection. 481 00:21:28,245 --> 00:21:29,622 Asked and answered. 482 00:21:29,622 --> 00:21:31,123 He's being totally argumentative. 483 00:21:31,123 --> 00:21:32,416 Kittredge: I'm legitimately questioning 484 00:21:32,416 --> 00:21:33,417 the witnesses perception. 485 00:21:33,417 --> 00:21:34,877 He claims not to have noticed 486 00:21:34,877 --> 00:21:38,088 thirty beautiful women dressed like this. 487 00:21:39,882 --> 00:21:42,885 Mr. Kittredge, what is going on here? 488 00:21:42,885 --> 00:21:44,220 Kittredge: I'm proving my point, Your Honor. 489 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:45,721 A bailiff's been standing by the door 490 00:21:45,721 --> 00:21:47,640 for most of Sergeant Myrow's testimony. 491 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:50,226 Without looking, can you tell me if it's a man or a woman? 492 00:21:50,226 --> 00:21:51,560 Don't answer that, Sergeant. 493 00:21:51,560 --> 00:21:53,187 Put those coats back on, now! 494 00:21:53,187 --> 00:21:54,772 I want those women removed. 495 00:21:54,772 --> 00:21:56,941 Your Honor, this is interference with the defense. 496 00:21:56,941 --> 00:21:58,192 Perception is fair game at any trial 497 00:21:58,192 --> 00:21:59,860 except, apparently, this one. 498 00:21:59,860 --> 00:22:01,946 - You're in contempt, Kittredge. - I move for a mistrial. 499 00:22:01,946 --> 00:22:03,822 Denied. You're getting a hearing when this is over. 500 00:22:03,822 --> 00:22:05,533 And probably a jail cell. 501 00:22:05,533 --> 00:22:07,993 You're a grandstander with no respect for the law. 502 00:22:07,993 --> 00:22:09,703 You have no respect for my client, Your Honor. 503 00:22:09,703 --> 00:22:11,372 You disapprove of sex and you disapprove 504 00:22:11,372 --> 00:22:12,581 of him because he sells it. 505 00:22:12,581 --> 00:22:13,707 If you don't sit down, I'll have 506 00:22:13,707 --> 00:22:14,959 you thrown out of here, too! 507 00:22:14,959 --> 00:22:16,794 I continue this trial under protest. 508 00:22:16,794 --> 00:22:19,421 - So noted. - Now, shut up. 509 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:20,965 Judge Swanson: The jury will disregard 510 00:22:20,965 --> 00:22:22,550 Mr. Kittredge's outburst 511 00:22:22,550 --> 00:22:24,051 and his bad manners. 512 00:22:24,051 --> 00:22:26,136 We're adjourned until 2 p.m. 513 00:22:26,136 --> 00:22:27,263 [indistinct chatter] 514 00:22:31,267 --> 00:22:32,560 [door closes] 515 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:33,852 Marta... 516 00:22:35,479 --> 00:22:37,189 Marta? 517 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:38,858 Marta... 518 00:22:38,858 --> 00:22:40,234 Oh, my God. 519 00:22:40,234 --> 00:22:41,694 - Oh, please. - Oh, my God. 520 00:22:41,694 --> 00:22:42,862 Oh, please. 521 00:22:42,862 --> 00:22:43,946 Where's my son? 522 00:22:43,946 --> 00:22:44,947 Where's Marta? 523 00:22:44,947 --> 00:22:46,282 Marta! 524 00:22:47,950 --> 00:22:49,660 Oh, it's alright. 525 00:22:49,660 --> 00:22:51,870 Marta: Everything is fine. - Everything is not fine. 526 00:22:51,870 --> 00:22:53,539 - Where's Matthew? - He's fine. 527 00:22:53,539 --> 00:22:56,000 He's upstairs taking his nap. 528 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,377 Oh, this is Kumar. 529 00:22:58,377 --> 00:22:59,837 Kelsey: Kumar? - Please. 530 00:22:59,837 --> 00:23:01,922 He teaches me Hindustani. 531 00:23:01,922 --> 00:23:04,508 You get dressed and get him out of here. 532 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:08,470 - You're fired. - It was a mistake. 533 00:23:08,470 --> 00:23:09,888 If you're not gone in 5 minutes, 534 00:23:09,888 --> 00:23:11,432 I'm calling the police. 535 00:23:13,392 --> 00:23:16,020 You were the Chandler's accountant. 536 00:23:16,020 --> 00:23:17,688 What happened when you went to their home 537 00:23:17,688 --> 00:23:20,024 a week before Mr. Chandler was killed? 538 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:22,693 Your Honor. I renew my objection to this witness. 539 00:23:22,693 --> 00:23:24,236 Graphia: Once again, Your Honor. 540 00:23:24,236 --> 00:23:26,363 She goes to motive behavior of the defendant 541 00:23:26,363 --> 00:23:28,365 with regard to her husband's money. 542 00:23:28,365 --> 00:23:31,368 Overruled. Witness will answer. 543 00:23:31,368 --> 00:23:34,705 [clears throat] We had to work out a tax problem. 544 00:23:34,705 --> 00:23:37,791 When I arrived, Elsa and Ralph had been arguing. 545 00:23:37,791 --> 00:23:38,959 Violently? 546 00:23:38,959 --> 00:23:40,210 Vosburgh: Oh, no, no. 547 00:23:40,210 --> 00:23:42,922 Ralph never raises his voice. 548 00:23:42,922 --> 00:23:45,049 But he was pretty upset. 549 00:23:45,049 --> 00:23:48,552 Elsa had written over $20,000 worth of checks 550 00:23:48,552 --> 00:23:49,970 on their joint account. 551 00:23:49,970 --> 00:23:51,930 Who were the checks made out to? 552 00:23:51,930 --> 00:23:53,724 Some were to cash, 553 00:23:53,724 --> 00:23:57,353 and the rest were made out to Waering Antiques. 554 00:23:57,353 --> 00:23:59,313 Mrs. Vosburgh, did Mrs. Chandler 555 00:23:59,313 --> 00:24:01,565 tell her husband what the money was for? 556 00:24:01,565 --> 00:24:03,901 Vosburgh: She said she bought things with it. 557 00:24:03,901 --> 00:24:07,863 A Chinese vase and some paintings. 558 00:24:07,863 --> 00:24:09,615 Ralph didn't believe her, though. 559 00:24:09,615 --> 00:24:11,533 Graphia: Thank you. Nothing further. 560 00:24:14,161 --> 00:24:16,789 This was a joint account, wasn't it? 561 00:24:16,789 --> 00:24:19,166 I mean, legally, the money belonged to both of them. 562 00:24:19,166 --> 00:24:21,168 Yes, but Ralph never liked Elsa 563 00:24:21,168 --> 00:24:22,962 to write checks without his approval. 564 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:25,339 In other words, Ralph Chandler 565 00:24:25,339 --> 00:24:27,800 wanted to have total control. 566 00:24:29,385 --> 00:24:30,719 Y-- yes. 567 00:24:30,719 --> 00:24:32,930 And when Mrs. Chandler told her husband 568 00:24:32,930 --> 00:24:35,057 about the Chinese vase, 569 00:24:35,057 --> 00:24:37,810 what did he do? 570 00:24:37,810 --> 00:24:43,357 He took a hammer and what did he do, Mrs. Vosburgh? 571 00:24:43,357 --> 00:24:46,110 He destroyed the vase. 572 00:24:46,110 --> 00:24:47,861 Thank you. 573 00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:49,196 Nothing further. 574 00:24:49,196 --> 00:24:51,156 Judge Green: Witness may step down. 575 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:53,200 Who's next, Mr. Graphia? 576 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:55,285 Your Honor, the People call Mr. Steven Waering. 577 00:24:55,285 --> 00:24:57,162 Objection. Witness is not on their list-- 578 00:24:57,162 --> 00:24:59,707 His testimony also goes to motive, Your Honor. 579 00:24:59,707 --> 00:25:01,542 How? He was her antique dealer. 580 00:25:01,542 --> 00:25:03,293 In the last 24 hours, we've uncovered 581 00:25:03,293 --> 00:25:04,753 an intimate relationship between 582 00:25:04,753 --> 00:25:06,004 Mr. Waering and the defendant. 583 00:25:06,004 --> 00:25:07,589 Van Owen: Objection, Your Honor. 584 00:25:07,589 --> 00:25:09,842 This is a blatant attempt to blindside defense. 585 00:25:09,842 --> 00:25:11,010 I move to exclude-- 586 00:25:11,010 --> 00:25:13,303 Take it easy, Miss Van Owen. 587 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:15,514 If he didn't know about the witness, he didn't know. 588 00:25:15,514 --> 00:25:17,099 Mr. Graphia will provide you 589 00:25:17,099 --> 00:25:19,143 with all of the investigative reports. 590 00:25:19,143 --> 00:25:21,186 But to be fair to your client I'll give you 591 00:25:21,186 --> 00:25:22,187 until tomorrow afternoon. 592 00:25:22,187 --> 00:25:23,772 It's not enough. 593 00:25:23,772 --> 00:25:25,065 In my opinion, it is. 594 00:25:25,065 --> 00:25:27,067 Then I move for a stay, Your Honor. 595 00:25:27,067 --> 00:25:28,819 I want time to get a writ on that ruling 596 00:25:28,819 --> 00:25:30,112 from the Court of Appeals. 597 00:25:30,112 --> 00:25:31,780 Judge Green: You've got to be kidding! 598 00:25:31,780 --> 00:25:34,241 They'd throw you out on your ear. Stay denied. 599 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:36,201 - Your Honor-- - I've ruled, Miss Van Owen. 600 00:25:36,201 --> 00:25:38,036 We're adjourned. 601 00:25:38,036 --> 00:25:41,165 Just take a deep breath, okay? 602 00:25:42,875 --> 00:25:44,585 [door opens] 603 00:25:49,882 --> 00:25:51,133 [clattering] 604 00:25:53,677 --> 00:25:56,138 I met him at a charity auction. 605 00:25:56,138 --> 00:26:00,517 Sometimes Ralph would let me go to those without him. 606 00:26:00,517 --> 00:26:02,019 Anyway, Steven and I had lunch together, 607 00:26:02,019 --> 00:26:03,604 and we became friends. 608 00:26:03,604 --> 00:26:05,981 But that wasn't all. 609 00:26:05,981 --> 00:26:07,316 No. 610 00:26:09,943 --> 00:26:12,029 I care for Steven. 611 00:26:12,029 --> 00:26:14,239 But we were never, ever involved. 612 00:26:14,239 --> 00:26:15,824 Then why didn't you tell us about him? 613 00:26:15,824 --> 00:26:17,659 There was nothing to tell. 614 00:26:17,659 --> 00:26:20,704 The DA says that you spent the night with Waring. 615 00:26:20,704 --> 00:26:23,457 We have a security video from his garage. 616 00:26:23,457 --> 00:26:25,459 You came in at one 1:04 a.m 617 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:27,503 and you left at 6:15. 618 00:26:27,503 --> 00:26:31,006 Three months before your husband was killed. 619 00:26:31,006 --> 00:26:32,800 Well, 620 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:35,427 you see, that night, um... 621 00:26:35,427 --> 00:26:37,888 Ralph got drunk um... 622 00:26:37,888 --> 00:26:39,765 when he drank, 623 00:26:39,765 --> 00:26:41,725 he used to play this game. 624 00:26:41,725 --> 00:26:44,144 He called it... 625 00:26:44,144 --> 00:26:46,855 "How should I kill Elsa." 626 00:26:46,855 --> 00:26:50,901 Chandler: Um. "Should I beat her to death?" 627 00:26:50,901 --> 00:26:52,778 "Should I cut her throat?" 628 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:54,613 "Maybe I should strangle her." 629 00:26:57,282 --> 00:26:59,618 And it would go on for hours 630 00:26:59,618 --> 00:27:01,870 until he would finally pass out. 631 00:27:03,872 --> 00:27:05,541 So I needed someone to talk to. 632 00:27:05,541 --> 00:27:08,460 And Steven said that I could call him at any time. 633 00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:10,337 So, I did, I called him, and he persuaded me 634 00:27:10,337 --> 00:27:12,506 to come to his apartment. 635 00:27:12,506 --> 00:27:13,882 Where you slept with him? 636 00:27:13,882 --> 00:27:15,134 Chandler: No, we just talked, 637 00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:16,468 and he tried to get me 638 00:27:16,468 --> 00:27:19,596 to leave my husband, but I couldn't. 639 00:27:19,596 --> 00:27:24,226 Because, you see, I still believe that Ralph needed me. 640 00:27:24,226 --> 00:27:27,938 So, after a few hours, 641 00:27:27,938 --> 00:27:31,483 I was frightened that he would wake up and find me gone. 642 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:35,028 So, um, I went home. 643 00:27:37,823 --> 00:27:39,283 And that was it. 644 00:27:42,327 --> 00:27:44,079 That is the truth. 645 00:27:44,079 --> 00:27:46,623 It's still going to be hard for a jury to swallow. 646 00:27:46,623 --> 00:27:49,543 It's none of their business. 647 00:27:49,543 --> 00:27:51,044 Look, um... 648 00:27:51,044 --> 00:27:53,881 Steven is the only good thing in my life. 649 00:27:53,881 --> 00:27:56,133 Ralph had me convinced that um... 650 00:27:56,133 --> 00:27:57,885 That I couldn't love anybody. 651 00:27:57,885 --> 00:27:59,761 And Steven changed that. 652 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:11,857 I had started to feel... 653 00:28:11,857 --> 00:28:13,859 something that I hadn't done for a long time. 654 00:28:13,859 --> 00:28:15,485 And if the jury sees it, you'll probably 655 00:28:15,485 --> 00:28:16,737 go to the gas chamber. 656 00:28:16,737 --> 00:28:19,990 - Grace. - They see a woman in love. 657 00:28:19,990 --> 00:28:22,242 They're gonna believe the prosecution. 658 00:28:22,242 --> 00:28:24,870 They're not going to look at you as the abused wife 659 00:28:24,870 --> 00:28:27,039 who defended herself against a habitual rapist, 660 00:28:27,039 --> 00:28:28,707 they're going to see you as the cheating bitch 661 00:28:28,707 --> 00:28:29,791 who killed her husband for money. 662 00:28:29,791 --> 00:28:31,126 I think you made your point. 663 00:28:31,126 --> 00:28:33,712 Not telling us about Waering was a lie. 664 00:28:33,712 --> 00:28:37,090 If you lie to us again, we drop the case. 665 00:28:45,182 --> 00:28:46,475 [door closes] 666 00:28:47,601 --> 00:28:49,561 [instrumental music] 667 00:28:58,654 --> 00:29:01,365 He's got play group at 9:00 and Gymboree at 1:00. 668 00:29:01,365 --> 00:29:03,283 And if Laura next door is taking Chelsea 669 00:29:03,283 --> 00:29:04,743 they love each other, they can carpool. 670 00:29:04,743 --> 00:29:06,161 Am I going too fast? 671 00:29:06,161 --> 00:29:07,996 Play group at 9:00 and Gymboree at 1:00. 672 00:29:07,996 --> 00:29:09,790 Try to get a date with the girl next door. 673 00:29:09,790 --> 00:29:11,124 I can do that. I can do that. 674 00:29:11,124 --> 00:29:12,960 Oh, great! We have to get my car. 675 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:15,963 Junk food is out, but yogurt's okay if it's low-fat. 676 00:29:15,963 --> 00:29:17,756 And I hate to be a dictator, but I'm really 677 00:29:17,756 --> 00:29:19,508 gonna have to insist on no visitors. 678 00:29:19,508 --> 00:29:20,968 Kelsey: I hope you understand. - That's no problem. 679 00:29:20,968 --> 00:29:22,552 You ready? Come on. 680 00:29:22,552 --> 00:29:24,596 If he goes in the sun sometimes he gets a rash. 681 00:29:24,596 --> 00:29:25,639 There's cream for it in the diaper bag. 682 00:29:25,639 --> 00:29:27,099 I think you covered that, Ann. 683 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:28,809 Oh, and if you're reading My Little Pony, 684 00:29:28,809 --> 00:29:30,394 he goes right to sleep, 685 00:29:30,394 --> 00:29:32,688 but he won't go in the bathtub without Kermit. 686 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:34,064 You've got all the emergency numbers 687 00:29:34,064 --> 00:29:35,232 by the phone both ours and the cars. 688 00:29:35,232 --> 00:29:36,984 - See you tonight! Ned: Bye! 689 00:29:36,984 --> 00:29:39,403 Don't hesitate to call, even if you think it's stupid-- 690 00:29:39,403 --> 00:29:42,364 Markowitz: Ann! I could've walked by now. 691 00:29:42,364 --> 00:29:43,782 Bye-bye. 692 00:29:45,534 --> 00:29:48,578 Okay, I talked to a friend and two guys he works with. 693 00:29:48,578 --> 00:29:50,122 Waering is okay. 694 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:51,832 He's divorced, but he loves his kids. 695 00:29:51,832 --> 00:29:53,041 He doesn't fool around... 696 00:29:53,041 --> 00:29:54,793 His child support is always late, 697 00:29:54,793 --> 00:29:56,962 his ex-wife is not a fan 698 00:29:56,962 --> 00:29:58,588 and his business is in deep trouble. 699 00:29:58,588 --> 00:30:01,091 Okay, so it ain't gonna be a picnic. 700 00:30:01,091 --> 00:30:02,718 No. 701 00:30:02,718 --> 00:30:04,177 Maybe I should take it, huh? 702 00:30:04,177 --> 00:30:05,554 The judge could still be mad at you for-- 703 00:30:05,554 --> 00:30:07,264 Come on. I had to hit back. 704 00:30:07,264 --> 00:30:09,433 Not with a writ. Grace, you lost your temper. 705 00:30:09,433 --> 00:30:11,852 I had every right. They were walking all over us. 706 00:30:11,852 --> 00:30:13,729 Chandler wasn't. She made a mistake. 707 00:30:13,729 --> 00:30:15,439 You didn't have to slap her around. 708 00:30:15,439 --> 00:30:16,815 I just told her the truth. 709 00:30:16,815 --> 00:30:18,650 You scared the hell out of her. 710 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:21,153 That's just what her husband did it made her shut down. 711 00:30:21,153 --> 00:30:22,904 She does that on the stand, we're dead. 712 00:30:22,904 --> 00:30:24,406 I don't have time for this, okay? 713 00:30:24,406 --> 00:30:26,283 I have to be ready for Waering in two hours. 714 00:30:26,283 --> 00:30:27,868 Grace, this isn't like you. 715 00:30:27,868 --> 00:30:29,119 Give yourself a break. 716 00:30:29,119 --> 00:30:30,579 Let me cross Waering, give Green 717 00:30:30,579 --> 00:30:31,955 a chance to cool off, huh? 718 00:30:31,955 --> 00:30:34,041 It's my call. I can handle it. 719 00:30:34,041 --> 00:30:35,625 Just be there to back me up. 720 00:30:37,836 --> 00:30:39,504 [door opens] 721 00:30:39,504 --> 00:30:41,173 Bailiff: Please come to order. 722 00:30:41,173 --> 00:30:43,216 This court is now in session. 723 00:30:46,136 --> 00:30:47,679 Come here, Mr. Kittredge. 724 00:30:51,433 --> 00:30:53,101 I'm placing you on notice. 725 00:30:53,101 --> 00:30:54,603 Any breach of decorum, even the slightest 726 00:30:54,603 --> 00:30:56,563 will land you in front of the State Bar. 727 00:30:56,563 --> 00:30:59,066 Your Honor, it's clear that you hate my guts and my client's. 728 00:30:59,066 --> 00:31:00,984 Keep your voice down. 729 00:31:00,984 --> 00:31:02,444 That's exactly what I'm talking about. 730 00:31:02,444 --> 00:31:03,945 Kittredge: You're hamstringing me, Judge. 731 00:31:03,945 --> 00:31:05,572 You're blocking any effective defense. 732 00:31:05,572 --> 00:31:07,282 I've reached my limit with you, counsel. 733 00:31:07,282 --> 00:31:09,367 I will not let you demean my courtroom. 734 00:31:09,367 --> 00:31:11,286 Your Honor, I'd like to say something. 735 00:31:11,286 --> 00:31:12,746 You can't. You're a member of a jury. 736 00:31:12,746 --> 00:31:15,040 - I have to talk to you. - Objection. 737 00:31:15,040 --> 00:31:17,751 Miss, the jury doesn't address the court. 738 00:31:17,751 --> 00:31:20,212 Gwen: You have the discretion to let me, Your Honor. 739 00:31:20,212 --> 00:31:22,881 People versus Gates. Upheld on appeal, 740 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:26,927 97 Cal. App. Third, 129. 741 00:31:26,927 --> 00:31:28,720 [indistinct murmuring] 742 00:31:35,477 --> 00:31:37,020 Alright. What's your problem? 743 00:31:37,020 --> 00:31:39,106 Mr. Diamond isn't getting a fair trial. 744 00:31:39,106 --> 00:31:41,441 We're supposed to concentrate on the facts here, and we can't. 745 00:31:41,441 --> 00:31:43,777 All we can hear is you two yelling at each other. 746 00:31:43,777 --> 00:31:46,196 I instructed you to ignore Mr. Kittredge. 747 00:31:46,196 --> 00:31:48,281 And if you have complaints about me, you can take them 748 00:31:48,281 --> 00:31:49,282 to the Judicial Performance Commission 749 00:31:49,282 --> 00:31:50,909 after we're finished. 750 00:31:50,909 --> 00:31:53,078 Judge, this juror has obviously formed an opinion. 751 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:54,788 Wrong. She's trying not to. 752 00:31:54,788 --> 00:31:56,790 Put a sock in it, Frank. 753 00:31:56,790 --> 00:31:58,583 She should be excused. 754 00:31:58,583 --> 00:32:00,335 Well, then you'll have to excuse the whole jury. 755 00:32:00,335 --> 00:32:01,795 We all feel the same. 756 00:32:01,795 --> 00:32:03,755 You've discussed the case among yourselves. 757 00:32:03,755 --> 00:32:06,133 Not testimony, not anything we might deliberate, 758 00:32:06,133 --> 00:32:08,135 but when we're watching World War Three, 759 00:32:08,135 --> 00:32:09,344 you can't just ignore it. 760 00:32:09,344 --> 00:32:10,971 Do you know what you're saying? 761 00:32:10,971 --> 00:32:13,431 We took an oath, Your Honor, to give you a verdict 762 00:32:13,431 --> 00:32:15,183 based only on the evidence. 763 00:32:15,183 --> 00:32:19,938 And I am telling you that right now we can't do it. 764 00:32:19,938 --> 00:32:22,023 [door opens] 765 00:32:22,023 --> 00:32:23,900 You are a stubborn old fart. 766 00:32:23,900 --> 00:32:26,236 Well of all the... Get out of here! 767 00:32:26,236 --> 00:32:29,030 Don't splutter at me, Leland. This is too important. 768 00:32:29,030 --> 00:32:30,407 We can do each other a lot of good. 769 00:32:30,407 --> 00:32:32,701 I would rather swim in nuclear waste. 770 00:32:32,701 --> 00:32:34,411 Ha! Get over it, honey. 771 00:32:34,411 --> 00:32:35,954 This place is in deep financial doody, 772 00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:37,831 and everybody knows that. 773 00:32:37,831 --> 00:32:40,375 Hold on. Just listen to my proposal. 774 00:32:40,375 --> 00:32:42,752 If you don't like it, then you throw me out. 775 00:32:42,752 --> 00:32:45,172 - You have two minutes. - I only need one. 776 00:32:45,172 --> 00:32:48,758 I'm a cash cow. I have more money than God. 777 00:32:48,758 --> 00:32:51,970 I will agree to pay anything you want for office space. 778 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:54,598 Refer you my litigation overflow, plus anything 779 00:32:54,598 --> 00:32:56,600 my clients need outside the industry. 780 00:32:56,600 --> 00:33:00,395 And I will even get you a deal with my insurance company. 781 00:33:00,395 --> 00:33:01,563 In return for what? 782 00:33:01,563 --> 00:33:03,106 Your downtown connections, 783 00:33:03,106 --> 00:33:04,357 your sterling reputation. 784 00:33:04,357 --> 00:33:05,400 You need a shot in the arm. 785 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:07,068 I'm looking to branch out. 786 00:33:07,068 --> 00:33:10,572 Together, we're Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. 787 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:12,365 She had the sex, he had the class. 788 00:33:12,365 --> 00:33:14,492 If you mean a merger, that's out of the question. 789 00:33:14,492 --> 00:33:16,244 I like to cohabit before I get married. 790 00:33:16,244 --> 00:33:18,496 We, uh, share space. See what happens. 791 00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:20,207 Trust me, nothing will. 792 00:33:20,207 --> 00:33:22,959 But you like my offer. 793 00:33:22,959 --> 00:33:25,337 We have the right to terminate, at any time 794 00:33:25,337 --> 00:33:26,671 on a month's notice. 795 00:33:26,671 --> 00:33:27,964 You pay for office services 796 00:33:27,964 --> 00:33:30,508 and the use of the library. 797 00:33:30,508 --> 00:33:32,427 Any joint clients? 50-50. 798 00:33:32,427 --> 00:33:33,762 My name goes on the door. 799 00:33:33,762 --> 00:33:35,055 We issue a press release and agree 800 00:33:35,055 --> 00:33:36,848 to talk closer ties in six months. 801 00:33:36,848 --> 00:33:39,976 A year and this will all have to be approved by the partners. 802 00:33:39,976 --> 00:33:42,562 - It isn't final. - Small strokes, baby. 803 00:33:42,562 --> 00:33:45,649 It's paperwork. We got a done deal. 804 00:33:45,649 --> 00:33:48,485 [door opens] 805 00:33:48,485 --> 00:33:50,779 [door closes] 806 00:33:50,779 --> 00:33:53,031 Once again, Mr. Waering. 807 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:56,993 Mrs. Chandler visited your apartment regularly. 808 00:33:56,993 --> 00:33:59,246 Three times over eight months. 809 00:33:59,246 --> 00:34:02,832 And at least one of those times she spent the night with you. 810 00:34:02,832 --> 00:34:04,751 Not the way you mean. No. 811 00:34:04,751 --> 00:34:07,420 An attractive woman who loves you, 812 00:34:07,420 --> 00:34:09,172 comes to your apartment at 1 a.m. 813 00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:11,841 stays till dawn, and you don't sleep with her. 814 00:34:11,841 --> 00:34:13,468 Objection. He's badgering. 815 00:34:13,468 --> 00:34:14,469 Graphia: Witnesses is hostile, Your Honor. 816 00:34:14,469 --> 00:34:16,137 Overruled. 817 00:34:16,137 --> 00:34:18,390 Are you denying that you had a sexual relationship 818 00:34:18,390 --> 00:34:20,725 with Elsa Chandler before her husband was killed? 819 00:34:20,725 --> 00:34:23,561 Yes. We were friends. 820 00:34:23,561 --> 00:34:25,021 Waering: I was trying to help her. 821 00:34:25,021 --> 00:34:26,940 Help her leave her marriage, help her funnel 822 00:34:26,940 --> 00:34:28,441 Ralph Chandler's money into your failing business? 823 00:34:28,441 --> 00:34:30,318 - Objection. Judge Green: Sustained. 824 00:34:30,318 --> 00:34:32,654 He was beating her, for God's sake he was raping her. 825 00:34:32,654 --> 00:34:34,030 According to her. 826 00:34:34,030 --> 00:34:35,407 But the truth was, Elsa Chandler 827 00:34:35,407 --> 00:34:36,616 desperately wanted to be rid of her husband 828 00:34:36,616 --> 00:34:37,909 so that she could be with you. 829 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:39,577 Van Owen: Objection. - No, no, no. 830 00:34:39,577 --> 00:34:41,746 - She had to get out. - She wanted out because of you. 831 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:43,873 - And you needed cash. - No, wait a minute. 832 00:34:43,873 --> 00:34:46,084 - We weren't the criminals-- - No further questions. 833 00:34:46,084 --> 00:34:48,336 Waering: The way he treated her was psychotic. 834 00:34:48,336 --> 00:34:50,213 What happened to Ralph Chandler was his own fault. 835 00:34:50,213 --> 00:34:52,966 That'll do, Mr. Waering. 836 00:34:52,966 --> 00:34:55,176 [indistinct whispering] 837 00:34:55,176 --> 00:34:58,722 Not sure about him yet. You gotta build up sympathy fast. 838 00:35:01,057 --> 00:35:03,977 You knew Elsa Chandler was married, didn't you? 839 00:35:03,977 --> 00:35:06,438 As she told me when we met. 840 00:35:06,438 --> 00:35:09,065 But she didn't tell me the kind of monster she was married to. 841 00:35:09,065 --> 00:35:11,067 Objection. Non-responsive. Move to strike. 842 00:35:11,067 --> 00:35:13,069 Jury will disregard the answer. 843 00:35:13,069 --> 00:35:15,238 When did you realize that Elsa Chandler 844 00:35:15,238 --> 00:35:17,240 was being abused by her husband? 845 00:35:17,240 --> 00:35:19,784 Objection. No foundation. He didn't see any abuse. 846 00:35:19,784 --> 00:35:22,537 He was with the defendant right after she was brutalized. 847 00:35:22,537 --> 00:35:24,622 - This man is an eyewitness-- Graphia: After the fact. 848 00:35:24,622 --> 00:35:27,375 I'll allow you some latitude, but don't push it. 849 00:35:27,375 --> 00:35:28,877 Van Owen: I repeat, Mr. Waering. 850 00:35:28,877 --> 00:35:31,296 When did you realize that Elsa Chandler 851 00:35:31,296 --> 00:35:33,423 was being abused by her husband? 852 00:35:33,423 --> 00:35:35,467 Waering: The night she came to my apartment. 853 00:35:35,467 --> 00:35:36,843 At 1 a.m. 854 00:35:38,928 --> 00:35:42,223 She was--she was white and shaking 855 00:35:42,223 --> 00:35:45,560 Under her raincoat, her blouse was torn. 856 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:47,562 Her--her cheek was bruised. 857 00:35:47,562 --> 00:35:51,149 And there was blood all over everything. 858 00:35:51,149 --> 00:35:52,859 And... 859 00:35:57,864 --> 00:35:59,199 And there were cuts. 860 00:35:59,199 --> 00:36:01,660 Cuts on her neck. 861 00:36:01,660 --> 00:36:02,952 and on her breasts. 862 00:36:02,952 --> 00:36:06,539 Who did she say inflicted those cuts? 863 00:36:06,539 --> 00:36:08,333 Ralph Chandler. 864 00:36:08,333 --> 00:36:09,959 With a butcher knife. 865 00:36:09,959 --> 00:36:12,796 Did Mrs. Chandler tell you these things easily? 866 00:36:12,796 --> 00:36:14,631 Oh, no, no. 867 00:36:14,631 --> 00:36:18,051 She couldn't talk for, for quite some time. 868 00:36:18,051 --> 00:36:22,514 It was hours before she told me what had happened. 869 00:36:22,514 --> 00:36:25,183 When it finally came out, I wanted to kill him myself. 870 00:36:25,183 --> 00:36:26,476 Had she ever said anything about 871 00:36:26,476 --> 00:36:29,562 her husband abusing her before this? 872 00:36:29,562 --> 00:36:32,524 She tried so hard not to. 873 00:36:32,524 --> 00:36:33,942 I-- I knew something was wrong, 874 00:36:33,942 --> 00:36:36,111 but I could never get her to say what. 875 00:36:36,111 --> 00:36:38,780 [sighs] 876 00:36:38,780 --> 00:36:40,990 After all the sick things he did to her, 877 00:36:40,990 --> 00:36:42,575 she was still loyal. 878 00:36:42,575 --> 00:36:46,329 Mr. Waering, from what you witnessed that night, 879 00:36:46,329 --> 00:36:49,249 from the physical evidence, 880 00:36:49,249 --> 00:36:52,836 do you have any doubt that Elsa Chandler was severely abused? 881 00:36:52,836 --> 00:36:56,256 She was bleeding. She was terrified. 882 00:36:56,256 --> 00:36:58,675 You can't fake that. 883 00:36:58,675 --> 00:37:00,510 Of course, she was abused. 884 00:37:00,510 --> 00:37:01,928 Thank you, sir. 885 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:07,600 You don't know that Elsa Chandler 886 00:37:07,600 --> 00:37:09,644 was abused by her husband. 887 00:37:09,644 --> 00:37:10,979 In fact, Mr. Waering, you don't know 888 00:37:10,979 --> 00:37:12,814 that she was abused by anybody. 889 00:37:12,814 --> 00:37:14,482 - Objection. Graphia: I'll rephrase. 890 00:37:14,482 --> 00:37:16,192 Couldn't Elsa Chandler have inflicted 891 00:37:16,192 --> 00:37:17,986 what were really minor injuries on herself 892 00:37:17,986 --> 00:37:20,196 in order to gain your sympathy? 893 00:37:20,196 --> 00:37:22,073 It's possible but she didn't. 894 00:37:22,073 --> 00:37:23,908 Graphia: The two of you were very close. 895 00:37:23,908 --> 00:37:26,202 Maybe you agreed to back up Mrs. Chandler's story 896 00:37:26,202 --> 00:37:28,746 to help her fabricate an excuse for murdering her husband. 897 00:37:28,746 --> 00:37:30,123 - Objection. - Sustained. 898 00:37:30,123 --> 00:37:31,124 You're in love with Elsa Chandler, 899 00:37:31,124 --> 00:37:32,876 aren't you, Mr. Waering? 900 00:37:32,876 --> 00:37:34,127 I don't see what that has to do with what I'm-- 901 00:37:34,127 --> 00:37:35,670 Answer the question please. 902 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:37,964 Are you in love with Elsa Chandler? Yes or no? 903 00:37:37,964 --> 00:37:38,965 Yes. 904 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:39,966 Would you lie to save her life? 905 00:37:39,966 --> 00:37:41,468 - No. - Objection! 906 00:37:41,468 --> 00:37:43,219 - This is argumentative. Judge Green: Overruled. 907 00:37:43,219 --> 00:37:44,929 According to phone company records, 908 00:37:44,929 --> 00:37:46,431 Ralph Chandler called your store 909 00:37:46,431 --> 00:37:50,018 from his office on July 10th, 1990. 910 00:37:50,018 --> 00:37:51,019 Did he ask if his wife was there? 911 00:37:51,019 --> 00:37:52,729 Yes. 912 00:37:52,729 --> 00:37:54,272 And Elsa Chandler was there, wasn't she, Mr. Waering? 913 00:37:54,272 --> 00:37:55,482 Yes. 914 00:37:55,482 --> 00:37:58,485 Did you tell that to her husband? 915 00:37:58,485 --> 00:38:00,236 He would have gone crazy-- 916 00:38:00,236 --> 00:38:02,614 Graphia: Did you tell Ralph Chandler his wife was there? 917 00:38:02,614 --> 00:38:03,990 No. 918 00:38:03,990 --> 00:38:07,827 So you lied to protect Mrs. Chandler? 919 00:38:11,247 --> 00:38:12,707 Yes. 920 00:38:12,707 --> 00:38:14,375 No further questions. 921 00:38:32,060 --> 00:38:35,146 - I have a confession, Stewart. - Now? 922 00:38:35,146 --> 00:38:36,814 Kelsey: You were right about Ned. 923 00:38:36,814 --> 00:38:38,733 He's wonderful with Matthew. 924 00:38:38,733 --> 00:38:40,985 I was being a chauvinist. 925 00:38:40,985 --> 00:38:44,405 I had a knee jerk reaction to a male nanny. 926 00:38:44,405 --> 00:38:46,407 Well, we got over it. 927 00:38:46,407 --> 00:38:48,243 Matthew likes him. Turned out fine. 928 00:38:48,243 --> 00:38:51,329 Except for the Marta fiasco. 929 00:38:51,329 --> 00:38:52,705 That was all my fault. 930 00:38:52,705 --> 00:38:54,832 I just rushed into hiring her. 931 00:38:55,917 --> 00:38:57,836 Come on, 932 00:38:57,836 --> 00:38:59,170 what's really going on? 933 00:39:00,838 --> 00:39:03,299 I love being back at work, Stuart. 934 00:39:03,299 --> 00:39:05,552 This may not be exactly the kind of law I want to practice, 935 00:39:05,552 --> 00:39:06,928 but I wake up every morning, 936 00:39:06,928 --> 00:39:08,638 I can't wait to get to the office. 937 00:39:08,638 --> 00:39:09,848 And this is bad? 938 00:39:09,848 --> 00:39:11,808 Maybe it's not fair to Matthew. 939 00:39:11,808 --> 00:39:14,519 After three months, he's used to having me home. 940 00:39:14,519 --> 00:39:16,437 So he'll get used to Ned. 941 00:39:16,437 --> 00:39:19,148 Honey, 942 00:39:19,148 --> 00:39:21,609 you hated taking him to Gymboree, right? 943 00:39:21,609 --> 00:39:22,694 Oh! 944 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:25,655 Ned loves Gymboree. 945 00:39:25,655 --> 00:39:27,240 And Matthew knows the difference. 946 00:39:27,240 --> 00:39:30,577 Absolutely, I mean, you can discuss it with him, 947 00:39:30,577 --> 00:39:32,870 but I'll bet you the happier you are, the happier he is. 948 00:39:32,870 --> 00:39:34,414 And if coming in here and going to work 949 00:39:34,414 --> 00:39:38,126 is what you want, Matthew would say go for it. 950 00:39:38,126 --> 00:39:39,752 If he could talk better. 951 00:39:41,421 --> 00:39:42,922 I love you. 952 00:39:46,926 --> 00:39:49,721 Me too. 953 00:39:49,721 --> 00:39:52,432 Wyles? 954 00:39:52,432 --> 00:39:54,684 Are you able to render a verdict in this case based 955 00:39:54,684 --> 00:39:56,519 solely on the evidence? 956 00:39:56,519 --> 00:39:57,896 No, Your Honor. 957 00:39:57,896 --> 00:40:00,106 Clerk: Zinsmeister. 958 00:40:00,106 --> 00:40:02,150 Judge Swanson: Are you able to render a verdict in this case 959 00:40:02,150 --> 00:40:04,068 based solely on the evidence? 960 00:40:04,068 --> 00:40:05,570 No, Your Honor. 961 00:40:08,489 --> 00:40:10,908 I have never seen anything like this 962 00:40:10,908 --> 00:40:12,952 in 20 years on the bench. 963 00:40:12,952 --> 00:40:15,538 Since the jury considers itself incapable 964 00:40:15,538 --> 00:40:17,123 of an impartial verdict, 965 00:40:17,123 --> 00:40:20,960 I have no choice but to declare a mistrial. 966 00:40:20,960 --> 00:40:22,920 Ladies and gentlemen, you're excused. 967 00:40:22,920 --> 00:40:25,298 I hope I never have the pleasure again. 968 00:40:28,468 --> 00:40:30,386 [indistinct chatter] 969 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:35,892 [elevator dings] 970 00:40:35,892 --> 00:40:37,143 [elevator door slides open] 971 00:40:42,940 --> 00:40:44,609 [elevator door slides close] 972 00:40:46,069 --> 00:40:47,737 Thanks. 973 00:40:49,447 --> 00:40:52,033 You're the reason I won. 974 00:40:52,033 --> 00:40:53,785 It was a mistrial. 975 00:40:53,785 --> 00:40:56,871 Which I'll claim resulted from judicial misconduct. 976 00:40:56,871 --> 00:40:58,873 In this state, I can argue double jeopardy. 977 00:40:58,873 --> 00:41:01,668 I win and Mr. Diamond walks. 978 00:41:01,668 --> 00:41:03,628 He should be tried again. 979 00:41:03,628 --> 00:41:05,630 Absolutely. 980 00:41:05,630 --> 00:41:09,300 But he has a very good lawyer. 981 00:41:09,300 --> 00:41:12,053 And he had you. 982 00:41:12,053 --> 00:41:13,471 [indistinct chatter] 983 00:41:15,932 --> 00:41:17,433 Roth would have eventually persuaded 984 00:41:17,433 --> 00:41:19,310 one of the party-goers to testify. 985 00:41:19,310 --> 00:41:21,270 She'd have convicted on assault with an automatic weapon 986 00:41:21,270 --> 00:41:22,397 and our friendly judge would've slapped 987 00:41:22,397 --> 00:41:23,898 Mr. Diamond with the 6-year max. 988 00:41:23,898 --> 00:41:26,651 - We made it all go away. - You had no case. 989 00:41:26,651 --> 00:41:28,736 Those fights were deliberate. You used us. 990 00:41:28,736 --> 00:41:31,364 I couldn't get the judge to bite. 991 00:41:31,364 --> 00:41:32,865 But you were a dream come true. 992 00:41:32,865 --> 00:41:34,909 You slimy son of a bitch. 993 00:41:34,909 --> 00:41:36,327 Gwen: I'll go to the judge. 994 00:41:36,327 --> 00:41:37,829 I'll tell him exactly what you did. 995 00:41:37,829 --> 00:41:40,289 He already declared the mistrial. 996 00:41:40,289 --> 00:41:42,250 And you have no proof. 997 00:41:42,250 --> 00:41:43,376 You're out of your league, Miss Taylor. 998 00:41:43,376 --> 00:41:45,461 This is no place for amateurs. 999 00:41:49,507 --> 00:41:50,758 Mullaney: You were great. 1000 00:41:50,758 --> 00:41:52,260 But the boyfriend hurt us. 1001 00:41:52,260 --> 00:41:54,846 Anyway, they rest tomorrow and we put Elsa on 1002 00:41:54,846 --> 00:41:55,847 no later than Thursday. 1003 00:41:55,847 --> 00:41:57,181 Well, she does worry me. 1004 00:41:57,181 --> 00:41:59,016 She could get up there and check out. 1005 00:41:59,016 --> 00:42:00,560 She could protect herself so much 1006 00:42:00,560 --> 00:42:02,520 she sounds like the phone book. 1007 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:04,355 You got another choice? 1008 00:42:04,355 --> 00:42:07,483 No, she's the only way we prove abuse. 1009 00:42:07,483 --> 00:42:09,736 But we got to hit hard on the temporary insanity. 1010 00:42:09,736 --> 00:42:11,320 She wasn't herself. 1011 00:42:11,320 --> 00:42:13,281 He made her do things she never would have done. 1012 00:42:13,281 --> 00:42:14,365 No, I'm going with self-defense. 1013 00:42:14,365 --> 00:42:15,992 And insanity, file both. 1014 00:42:15,992 --> 00:42:17,910 I'm not using both. I want a clean acquittal. 1015 00:42:17,910 --> 00:42:19,495 Oh, the odds are against us. 1016 00:42:19,495 --> 00:42:21,080 She took the gun with her. 1017 00:42:21,080 --> 00:42:22,623 We can't prove immediate threat. 1018 00:42:22,623 --> 00:42:24,751 We gotta have insanity to fall back on. 1019 00:42:24,751 --> 00:42:25,918 Look hey, it's still not guilty. 1020 00:42:25,918 --> 00:42:27,920 There's been too much publicity. 1021 00:42:27,920 --> 00:42:30,048 The judge would have to commit her. 1022 00:42:30,048 --> 00:42:31,716 We'd end up victimizing her again. 1023 00:42:31,716 --> 00:42:33,801 Grace, you don't want to go for broke here. 1024 00:42:33,801 --> 00:42:35,720 I don't want Elsa Chandler in a mental ward, 1025 00:42:35,720 --> 00:42:37,555 possibly for the rest of her life. 1026 00:42:37,555 --> 00:42:39,682 At least she'll have a life with straight self-defense, 1027 00:42:39,682 --> 00:42:41,517 you're taking too much of a gamble. 1028 00:42:41,517 --> 00:42:43,478 Don't second guess me, Tommy. I know what I'm doing. 1029 00:42:43,478 --> 00:42:44,854 So do I. You're acting out. 1030 00:42:44,854 --> 00:42:46,647 You've got an awful lot of anger about 1031 00:42:46,647 --> 00:42:48,524 the baby and you're letting it cloud your judgment. 1032 00:42:48,524 --> 00:42:51,611 Now, as your friend, I know it's got to be killing you, 1033 00:42:51,611 --> 00:42:54,363 and I'm sorry, but on behalf of our client, I think it stinks. 1034 00:42:54,363 --> 00:42:56,574 This was a mistake. You're not comfortable with second chair? 1035 00:42:56,574 --> 00:42:57,992 - I'll ask Jonathan. - Great. 1036 00:42:57,992 --> 00:43:00,161 You dump me, railroad the client. 1037 00:43:00,161 --> 00:43:02,038 Do your very best to screw things up. 1038 00:43:02,038 --> 00:43:05,583 You know what? What's hurting ya is still gonna be there. 1039 00:43:07,251 --> 00:43:09,295 [melancholic music] 1040 00:43:12,215 --> 00:43:14,717 I was accepted at Loyola but I never went. 1041 00:43:14,717 --> 00:43:17,637 I've always, always talked myself out of going back. 1042 00:43:17,637 --> 00:43:19,430 But do you want to be a lawyer? 1043 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:20,723 I must. 1044 00:43:20,723 --> 00:43:23,643 I can't seem to get away from them. 1045 00:43:23,643 --> 00:43:26,521 And I've covered for enough to think I'd be good, 1046 00:43:26,521 --> 00:43:28,856 in spite of what happened today. 1047 00:43:28,856 --> 00:43:31,025 - Then do it. - It's not that easy. 1048 00:43:31,025 --> 00:43:33,611 Law school at night and a full time job, huh? 1049 00:43:33,611 --> 00:43:36,322 It'll be hell. You might not make it. 1050 00:43:36,322 --> 00:43:38,616 But if you don't try, you'll never know. 1051 00:43:41,244 --> 00:43:42,620 I'll need more flexible hours but 1052 00:43:42,620 --> 00:43:44,247 I'll make sure Arnie is covered. 1053 00:43:44,247 --> 00:43:46,707 If you want help convincing him, just let me know. 1054 00:43:46,707 --> 00:43:49,293 Thanks. You've been really great. 1055 00:43:49,293 --> 00:43:50,795 Oh, watch that. Careful. 1056 00:43:50,795 --> 00:43:52,797 This painting is worth more than your company. 1057 00:43:52,797 --> 00:43:54,757 Hey, Leland! I'm glad we caught you. 1058 00:43:54,757 --> 00:43:56,050 Wait by the door. 1059 00:43:56,050 --> 00:43:58,052 Frank Kittredge, my new associate. 1060 00:43:58,052 --> 00:44:00,138 Bloom: I promised a hired gun, I deliver. 1061 00:44:00,138 --> 00:44:01,848 The eminent Leland McKenzie. 1062 00:44:01,848 --> 00:44:02,890 Pleased to meet you. 1063 00:44:02,890 --> 00:44:04,016 Oh, Damn. Don't throw-- 1064 00:44:04,016 --> 00:44:05,184 This is Gwen Taylor. 1065 00:44:05,184 --> 00:44:07,228 We've met. 1066 00:44:07,228 --> 00:44:09,897 Can you believe it? I'm payin' these putzes golden overtime. 1067 00:44:09,897 --> 00:44:12,358 I'll see you tomorrow, now these offices are really tacky 1068 00:44:12,358 --> 00:44:13,901 but they have huge possibilities. 1069 00:44:13,901 --> 00:44:17,071 - They're moving in? - Regrettably, yes. 1070 00:44:18,406 --> 00:44:21,158 [rumbling] Oh! 1071 00:44:21,158 --> 00:44:23,995 Oh! Where are you when I need you? 1072 00:44:25,413 --> 00:44:28,082 [melancholic music] 1073 00:44:57,320 --> 00:44:59,280 [theme music]