1 00:00:01,710 --> 00:00:03,378 I'd like to help but I've got this TV thing. 2 00:00:03,378 --> 00:00:04,713 You should be talking to Ann Kelsey. 3 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:06,673 Arnie, this woman needs a killer. 4 00:00:06,673 --> 00:00:07,716 She needs you. 5 00:00:07,716 --> 00:00:09,843 C.J, I am flattered, 6 00:00:09,843 --> 00:00:12,471 but my plate is pretty full right now. Excuse me. 7 00:00:12,471 --> 00:00:16,016 [sigh] It's not your run-of-the-mill custody case. 8 00:00:16,016 --> 00:00:17,017 When they were divorced two years ago, 9 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:18,560 the father was drinking. 10 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:21,355 He never contested the mother getting the kids. 11 00:00:21,355 --> 00:00:24,608 But now he's A-A, a churchgoer and about to be married. 12 00:00:24,608 --> 00:00:26,944 He's cleaned up his act and he wants custody. 13 00:00:26,944 --> 00:00:29,821 Arnie, it is more complicated. 14 00:00:29,821 --> 00:00:32,407 Evidently he has been thinking about this for some time. 15 00:00:32,407 --> 00:00:34,034 He hired an investigator, 16 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:36,370 and found out Maggie was involved with someone. 17 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:37,996 She's been divorced for two years, right? 18 00:00:37,996 --> 00:00:40,415 [sighs] The relationship started during the marriage. 19 00:00:40,415 --> 00:00:42,042 If the husband didn't bring it up 20 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:45,045 during the divorce, he'll have a hard time now. 21 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:47,631 - She's a good mother, right? - The best. 22 00:00:47,631 --> 00:00:50,217 Okay, so the affair is nothing to worry about. 23 00:00:50,217 --> 00:00:52,803 If Ann has the time, this is a piece of cake. 24 00:00:52,803 --> 00:00:55,973 Arnie, the lover is a woman. 25 00:00:55,973 --> 00:00:57,599 The children are six and eight. 26 00:00:57,599 --> 00:00:59,810 The father claims they're better off with him. 27 00:00:59,810 --> 00:01:01,561 On Friday Maggie fired her lawyer. 28 00:01:01,561 --> 00:01:04,022 He said David would probably win. 29 00:01:04,022 --> 00:01:05,649 Not necessarily. 30 00:01:05,649 --> 00:01:07,276 In California homosexuality 31 00:01:07,276 --> 00:01:08,610 isn't grounds for denying custody. 32 00:01:08,610 --> 00:01:10,445 Yeah, but we both know it happens. 33 00:01:10,445 --> 00:01:13,740 Okay, okay, there is judicial bias, but according to the law 34 00:01:13,740 --> 00:01:16,493 being gay is only relevant if the mother is promiscuous 35 00:01:16,493 --> 00:01:17,494 or if she's bringing the wrong kind 36 00:01:17,494 --> 00:01:18,870 of people home to her kids. 37 00:01:18,870 --> 00:01:20,622 What's this other woman like? 38 00:01:20,622 --> 00:01:21,707 Do we know anything about her? 39 00:01:21,707 --> 00:01:24,042 A lot, actually. 40 00:01:24,042 --> 00:01:25,294 It's me. 41 00:01:27,004 --> 00:01:28,964 [theme music] 42 00:01:58,285 --> 00:02:00,245 [music continues] 43 00:02:29,399 --> 00:02:31,360 [music continues] 44 00:03:00,138 --> 00:03:02,099 [instrumental music] 45 00:03:20,909 --> 00:03:22,661 Next up, Barnes versus Barnes, 46 00:03:22,661 --> 00:03:24,454 petition to modify a custody order. 47 00:03:24,454 --> 00:03:26,331 - This is yours, Arnold? - I brought it in. 48 00:03:26,331 --> 00:03:27,416 Mrs. Barnes is a friend? 49 00:03:27,416 --> 00:03:30,252 No, Leland... she was my lover, 50 00:03:30,252 --> 00:03:31,545 which is why her husband is 51 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:33,296 trying to take her children away. 52 00:03:33,296 --> 00:03:35,465 It seems to me there's a conflict of interest here. 53 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:37,008 We don't see each other anymore. 54 00:03:37,008 --> 00:03:39,845 Mrs. Barnes is aware of the possible conflict, 55 00:03:39,845 --> 00:03:41,847 she still wants my representation. It's her call. 56 00:03:41,847 --> 00:03:44,850 I make no judgments about personal anyone's life. 57 00:03:44,850 --> 00:03:46,268 But what if there's publicity? 58 00:03:46,268 --> 00:03:47,936 What does it say about the firm? 59 00:03:47,936 --> 00:03:49,688 It says we don't discriminate on the basis 60 00:03:49,688 --> 00:03:51,982 of race, gender or sexual orientation, right? 61 00:03:51,982 --> 00:03:53,191 - Absolutely. - It's a given. 62 00:03:53,191 --> 00:03:54,818 Yeah, right. 63 00:03:54,818 --> 00:03:56,611 Moving along to Holiday Miscellanea. 64 00:03:56,611 --> 00:03:58,363 The partners voted a $1000 ceiling 65 00:03:58,363 --> 00:04:00,282 on staff Christmas bonuses, 66 00:04:00,282 --> 00:04:03,660 except for Benny Stultwitz whose bonus goes up to $1500, 67 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:06,288 in lieu of a scheduled raise we can't honor. 68 00:04:06,288 --> 00:04:08,623 I hope nobody gets wind of this Yuletide generosity. 69 00:04:08,623 --> 00:04:11,918 Next, we're seeking a second-draft Santa. 70 00:04:11,918 --> 00:04:14,212 Oh, that's me. 71 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:15,213 I'm sorry, guys. I'm the Scrooge. 72 00:04:15,213 --> 00:04:16,756 No, you got picked again? 73 00:04:16,756 --> 00:04:20,177 Um-hm, and as much as I hate to miss an encore, 74 00:04:20,177 --> 00:04:21,553 I have other plans. 75 00:04:21,553 --> 00:04:23,513 Well, I've always wanted to be Santa, but 76 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:24,931 I'll be out of town this year. 77 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:26,725 We're short more than a Santa, people. 78 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:29,686 Gwen wants to be relieved of planning the Christmas party. 79 00:04:29,686 --> 00:04:32,522 Ho, ho, ho! 80 00:04:32,522 --> 00:04:36,026 - Let me sneak this in. - Thanks, Betty. 81 00:04:36,026 --> 00:04:40,030 The bells are sugar and the trees are gingerbread. 82 00:04:40,030 --> 00:04:41,239 Great. 83 00:04:45,577 --> 00:04:47,370 I thought we weren't having her back. 84 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:49,080 Roxanne assures me the woman will be 85 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:51,792 a floater, covering phones this week only. 86 00:04:51,792 --> 00:04:53,210 - Once again-- - I wouldn't. 87 00:04:53,210 --> 00:04:55,504 I'm looking for a volunteer for Saint Nick 88 00:04:55,504 --> 00:04:57,339 and/or for planning the Christmas party-- 89 00:04:57,339 --> 00:04:58,882 We have Matthew's birthday on 90 00:04:58,882 --> 00:05:00,509 Thursday and one party's my limit. 91 00:05:00,509 --> 00:05:01,760 If it's just a matter of planning... 92 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:03,261 We could forego the party this year. 93 00:05:03,261 --> 00:05:05,055 Several of us can't attend, 94 00:05:05,055 --> 00:05:07,224 and some of our major clients have sent their regrets. 95 00:05:07,224 --> 00:05:10,519 We could just have a quiet holiday toast with the staff. 96 00:05:10,519 --> 00:05:11,645 - Yeah, sounds kinda nice. - Works for me. 97 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:12,771 Come on, guys... 98 00:05:12,771 --> 00:05:14,105 We're decided then, huh? 99 00:05:14,105 --> 00:05:15,315 And adjourned. 100 00:05:19,694 --> 00:05:20,946 You were looking for me? 101 00:05:20,946 --> 00:05:22,364 [door closes] 102 00:05:22,364 --> 00:05:24,115 Does Leland still open his personal mail? 103 00:05:24,115 --> 00:05:25,325 As far as I know. 104 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:26,493 Is there a problem? 105 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:28,078 There could be, 106 00:05:28,078 --> 00:05:29,830 if he gets one of these. 107 00:05:33,625 --> 00:05:36,211 "Thinking of you this holiday season." 108 00:05:38,797 --> 00:05:40,549 Rosalind Shays?! 109 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:42,926 Read the postscript. 110 00:05:42,926 --> 00:05:47,848 "Hope you can drop in for my annual Open House." 111 00:05:47,848 --> 00:05:49,933 - Ew! - Apparently, a service has sent 112 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:51,685 out her cards for several years. 113 00:05:51,685 --> 00:05:53,562 After her... 114 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:56,231 accident last spring, no one thought to cancel. 115 00:05:56,231 --> 00:05:57,649 Oh my gosh. 116 00:05:57,649 --> 00:05:59,776 We need to intercept Leland's card. 117 00:05:59,776 --> 00:06:01,987 I don't think it'll do much to elevate his spirits. 118 00:06:01,987 --> 00:06:04,739 The ghost of Christmas past. 119 00:06:04,739 --> 00:06:07,075 Ooh. 120 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:09,661 I'll take care of it. [door opens] 121 00:06:09,661 --> 00:06:13,164 Oh... so is it true we're canceling the Christmas party? 122 00:06:13,164 --> 00:06:14,332 We thought we'd keep things simple 123 00:06:14,332 --> 00:06:15,876 and get people home early. 124 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:17,043 Don't you think that makes sense? 125 00:06:17,043 --> 00:06:18,587 Yeah. 126 00:06:18,587 --> 00:06:21,339 But since when is a party supposed to make sense? 127 00:06:22,090 --> 00:06:23,717 She has a point. 128 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:26,720 We have something more important to worry about. 129 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:29,890 I just received a call from Ed Kravitz. 130 00:06:29,890 --> 00:06:32,892 He wants us to terminate Bill Castroverti. 131 00:06:32,892 --> 00:06:33,935 Why? 132 00:06:33,935 --> 00:06:35,353 When Kravitz went public, 133 00:06:35,353 --> 00:06:37,689 Bill did the due diligence on the offering. 134 00:06:37,689 --> 00:06:39,774 The estimates of the company's future profits 135 00:06:39,774 --> 00:06:43,987 were not accurate, but Bill didn't catch it. 136 00:06:43,987 --> 00:06:45,614 My God. 137 00:06:45,614 --> 00:06:47,699 - Is he suing us? - Oh, no. 138 00:06:47,699 --> 00:06:49,868 No, but he wanted to leave the firm. 139 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:52,203 I persuaded him to stay 140 00:06:52,203 --> 00:06:57,292 but I had to promise to fire the attorney involved. 141 00:06:57,292 --> 00:06:59,336 We have no choice, Douglas. 142 00:06:59,336 --> 00:07:02,255 We have to let Castroverti go. 143 00:07:02,255 --> 00:07:05,091 Merry Christmas. 144 00:07:05,091 --> 00:07:07,594 He's wasting his time. David won't drop this. 145 00:07:07,594 --> 00:07:10,472 Hey look, Arnie is very good. 146 00:07:10,472 --> 00:07:13,308 He and David's attorney will work something out. 147 00:07:13,308 --> 00:07:15,101 You're not a great liar. 148 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:18,521 But thanks for trying. [sighs] 149 00:07:18,521 --> 00:07:21,066 I miss you. 150 00:07:21,066 --> 00:07:22,817 I just thought it would be easier. 151 00:07:22,817 --> 00:07:24,444 Easier for who? 152 00:07:24,444 --> 00:07:26,696 [buzzing] 153 00:07:26,696 --> 00:07:28,323 Yes. 154 00:07:28,323 --> 00:07:29,783 Thanks, Gwen. 155 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:32,410 Pavlik just left. 156 00:07:32,410 --> 00:07:34,204 20 minutes is not a good sign. 157 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:35,538 Hey. 158 00:07:35,538 --> 00:07:36,956 [door opens] 159 00:07:38,583 --> 00:07:39,709 [door closes] 160 00:07:39,709 --> 00:07:42,253 Sorry, they won't budge. 161 00:07:42,253 --> 00:07:45,465 They want to take it to court. 162 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:47,092 According to Pavlik David insists 163 00:07:47,092 --> 00:07:48,927 that your new lifestyle is 164 00:07:48,927 --> 00:07:52,681 quote, "damaging to his children," unquote. 165 00:07:52,681 --> 00:07:54,766 You want to talk damage? 166 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:57,394 He didn't see Tim and Jennie for a year after the divorce. 167 00:07:57,394 --> 00:08:00,021 That doesn't count. All that counts is who I've slept with. 168 00:08:00,021 --> 00:08:04,150 The worst thing you can do is let your emotions take over. 169 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:05,902 David is gonna play hardball. 170 00:08:05,902 --> 00:08:08,238 He is gonna bring up the incident at your son's school. 171 00:08:08,238 --> 00:08:10,198 That may help them prove psychological damage 172 00:08:10,198 --> 00:08:11,616 and they will drag in anything 173 00:08:11,616 --> 00:08:13,576 to make you look like an unfit mother. 174 00:08:13,576 --> 00:08:16,663 Now if you're going to the bars, you should stop. 175 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:18,081 I never been to a gay bar. 176 00:08:18,081 --> 00:08:19,874 Arnie, this isn't necessary. 177 00:08:19,874 --> 00:08:21,167 I don't want them to have anything else 178 00:08:21,167 --> 00:08:22,335 to use against you. 179 00:08:22,335 --> 00:08:24,087 To be absolutely safe, 180 00:08:24,087 --> 00:08:26,715 I wouldn't spend the night with anyone, 181 00:08:26,715 --> 00:08:29,926 above all, I wouldn't bring anyone home. 182 00:08:29,926 --> 00:08:32,554 - You don't have to worry. - Good. 183 00:08:32,554 --> 00:08:34,139 I'll see you here at 9 o'clock tomorrow 184 00:08:34,139 --> 00:08:35,140 to go over your testimony? 185 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:36,349 Thank you. 186 00:08:39,519 --> 00:08:41,938 That's okay. I can find my way. 187 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:45,900 [door opens] 188 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:47,610 [sigh] 189 00:08:47,610 --> 00:08:50,947 So, this year, it's an extra thank you. 190 00:08:50,947 --> 00:08:53,324 Merry Christmas from McKenzie Brackman. 191 00:08:53,324 --> 00:08:54,826 Thanks, Roxanne. 192 00:08:58,288 --> 00:09:00,165 No! This isn't right! 193 00:09:00,165 --> 00:09:01,624 Oh, I'm used to it. 194 00:09:01,624 --> 00:09:03,168 Please don't feel badly about getting 195 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:05,503 your bonus when I'm not getting a bonus. 196 00:09:05,503 --> 00:09:07,589 It's part of being a temp. 197 00:09:07,589 --> 00:09:12,385 I don't expect to be treated like family, even here. 198 00:09:12,385 --> 00:09:15,346 I pay the price for my independence. 199 00:09:15,346 --> 00:09:17,557 It's what I've chosen. 200 00:09:17,557 --> 00:09:19,726 No, this is wrong! 201 00:09:19,726 --> 00:09:21,144 The check's for too much. 202 00:09:21,144 --> 00:09:22,979 It's a mistake! 203 00:09:22,979 --> 00:09:24,856 There are no mistakes. 204 00:09:24,856 --> 00:09:26,733 When a gift comes your way, 205 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:29,861 you take it or the universe will be offended. 206 00:09:32,113 --> 00:09:35,617 Oops! 207 00:09:35,617 --> 00:09:37,744 [singing] 208 00:09:41,831 --> 00:09:43,041 What do you think? 209 00:09:43,041 --> 00:09:44,876 I think it's great, it's-- 210 00:09:44,876 --> 00:09:47,462 I don't know, maybe a little crooked but... 211 00:09:47,462 --> 00:09:50,090 Well, that's its charm. 212 00:09:50,090 --> 00:09:51,132 Well, then you... 213 00:09:51,132 --> 00:09:53,051 - Glass of wine? - Sure. 214 00:09:56,763 --> 00:09:58,681 Uh, Zoey, 215 00:09:58,681 --> 00:10:00,975 I decided I ought a go to my family's for Christmas. 216 00:10:00,975 --> 00:10:02,310 I leave Friday afternoon. 217 00:10:02,310 --> 00:10:04,354 Oh. Sure. 218 00:10:04,354 --> 00:10:06,815 You know, it's the first year none of the kids are home and, 219 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:08,483 I think it might be hard for my parents. 220 00:10:08,483 --> 00:10:10,860 It might. 221 00:10:10,860 --> 00:10:13,029 - You're okay with it? - Of course. 222 00:10:13,029 --> 00:10:14,781 I mean I'll miss you. 223 00:10:14,781 --> 00:10:16,491 I thought about dragging' you along but it's... 224 00:10:16,491 --> 00:10:17,784 It's a little early for that, don't you think? 225 00:10:17,784 --> 00:10:19,410 Yeah. 226 00:10:19,410 --> 00:10:23,039 Besides it solves the whole office party dilemma. 227 00:10:23,039 --> 00:10:24,666 It wasn't a dilemma. 228 00:10:24,666 --> 00:10:26,960 In fact, we both agreed that it'd be a good time 229 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:28,962 to let anybody know that we were seeing each other. 230 00:10:28,962 --> 00:10:30,171 But it's not a party now anyway-- 231 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:32,423 I was kidding. 232 00:10:32,423 --> 00:10:34,551 It's really okay, Jonathan. 233 00:10:34,551 --> 00:10:36,469 It's only for five days. 234 00:10:36,469 --> 00:10:37,971 Five days? 235 00:10:41,015 --> 00:10:42,851 Think you can make it up to me? 236 00:10:47,105 --> 00:10:48,690 Can I start now? 237 00:10:48,690 --> 00:10:49,816 Uh-huh. 238 00:10:58,575 --> 00:11:00,785 The cab was dispatched 15 minutes ago. 239 00:11:00,785 --> 00:11:01,786 You've got plenty of time. 240 00:11:01,786 --> 00:11:03,079 Yeah, I just hate to get to the 241 00:11:03,079 --> 00:11:04,414 airport at the last minute, you know-- 242 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:06,541 Honey, it's not the last minute. 243 00:11:06,541 --> 00:11:09,252 I can't believe the I-R-S wouldn't reschedule this thing. 244 00:11:09,252 --> 00:11:10,336 [foghorn blaring] 245 00:11:10,336 --> 00:11:11,462 Oh, there it is. 246 00:11:11,462 --> 00:11:13,256 Look honey don't worry. 247 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:14,591 I'll pick up Matthew's birthday cake 248 00:11:14,591 --> 00:11:15,967 on the back from the airport. 249 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:17,010 It's right on the way. 250 00:11:17,010 --> 00:11:18,970 Honey, we can take care of it. 251 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:22,432 Look, a man turns two years old once in his life. 252 00:11:22,432 --> 00:11:24,392 I'm his dad, I want to be there, okay? 253 00:11:24,392 --> 00:11:25,810 I know. 254 00:11:25,810 --> 00:11:29,022 And... I want to make up for last year. 255 00:11:29,981 --> 00:11:31,858 Last year was last year. 256 00:11:34,110 --> 00:11:36,487 - Hurry home. - Okay. 257 00:11:36,487 --> 00:11:37,864 Hey! 258 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:39,574 Look who woke up to say goodbye. 259 00:11:39,574 --> 00:11:41,034 Hello, Creamer. 260 00:11:41,034 --> 00:11:42,869 [sighs] Give him here. 261 00:11:42,869 --> 00:11:46,122 - Give daddy a big kiss. - A big kiss. 262 00:11:46,122 --> 00:11:48,499 [engine revving] 263 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:51,920 [door closes] 264 00:12:03,264 --> 00:12:04,933 Grace, you got a second? 265 00:12:04,933 --> 00:12:06,893 I've been in since seven, I can take a break. 266 00:12:06,893 --> 00:12:09,020 I can I gotta show you these. 267 00:12:09,020 --> 00:12:11,564 Bloom sent 'em from Maui. 268 00:12:11,564 --> 00:12:13,524 Grace, this is paradise. 269 00:12:13,524 --> 00:12:14,567 Mm? 270 00:12:14,567 --> 00:12:15,568 I've never been to Hawaii. 271 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:17,362 No, me neither. 272 00:12:17,362 --> 00:12:21,532 When I was with Zoey, we talked about going but we never did. 273 00:12:21,532 --> 00:12:24,369 But I could always see myself sitting' right 274 00:12:24,369 --> 00:12:28,498 on this beach here doing' absolutely nothing. 275 00:12:28,498 --> 00:12:29,582 Sounds like heaven. 276 00:12:29,582 --> 00:12:32,085 Then why don't we do it. 277 00:12:32,085 --> 00:12:34,963 Oh, look, this is not a come-on. 278 00:12:34,963 --> 00:12:36,673 We go as friends, period. 279 00:12:36,673 --> 00:12:38,132 We both need to get away. 280 00:12:38,132 --> 00:12:40,093 This place is a whole other state of mind. 281 00:12:40,093 --> 00:12:43,012 And I can get us a real sweet deal on the plane fare. 282 00:12:43,012 --> 00:12:44,347 What are you doing, Tommy? 283 00:12:44,347 --> 00:12:48,184 Me? Nothin'. 284 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:49,811 Okay, I thought the holidays might 285 00:12:49,811 --> 00:12:51,312 be a little rocky for you this year. 286 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:53,106 They are for me. 287 00:12:53,106 --> 00:12:55,358 We're probably both spending too much time alone. 288 00:12:55,358 --> 00:12:57,443 You're right. 289 00:12:57,443 --> 00:12:58,987 But I don't think Hawaii would help. 290 00:12:58,987 --> 00:13:01,114 Nothin' like fly in' over a volcano 291 00:13:01,114 --> 00:13:03,616 to get your mind off a things. 292 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:06,494 And then you got your, um, 293 00:13:06,494 --> 00:13:10,623 tropical breezes, maybe a swim before breakfast. 294 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:11,708 I can't. 295 00:13:13,584 --> 00:13:16,754 But send me postcards, okay? 296 00:13:16,754 --> 00:13:19,257 And don't fall into any craters. 297 00:13:19,257 --> 00:13:20,466 I'd really miss you. 298 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:21,718 [chuckles] 299 00:13:23,469 --> 00:13:27,515 My marriage had problems and I admit some were my fault. 300 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:29,726 I'm an alcoholic. 301 00:13:29,726 --> 00:13:31,227 I'm recovering now, but 302 00:13:31,227 --> 00:13:32,812 before I was divorced I was still drinking. 303 00:13:32,812 --> 00:13:34,147 Did your drinking affect your children? 304 00:13:34,147 --> 00:13:35,565 I'm sure it did. 305 00:13:35,565 --> 00:13:40,236 They were probably confused and scared, 306 00:13:40,236 --> 00:13:41,946 and I'm very sorry for that. 307 00:13:41,946 --> 00:13:46,159 But I never hit my kids or even yelled at 'em. 308 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:47,326 What about your wife? 309 00:13:47,326 --> 00:13:48,619 Yes, we had fights. 310 00:13:48,619 --> 00:13:50,580 I thought it was because of my drinking. 311 00:13:50,580 --> 00:13:53,207 You say you thought the fights were about your drinking. 312 00:13:53,207 --> 00:13:55,418 - Wasn't that the case? - That was Maggie's excuse. 313 00:13:55,418 --> 00:13:56,961 The fights were really about sex-- 314 00:13:56,961 --> 00:13:58,713 Objection! Move to strike. 315 00:13:58,713 --> 00:14:00,381 Your Honor, how far off the track are we gonna get here? 316 00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:02,341 It's directly relevant, Your Honor. 317 00:14:02,341 --> 00:14:05,511 Mr. Barnes' drinking during the marriage was partly a response 318 00:14:05,511 --> 00:14:07,555 to being deceived about his wife's sexual preference-- 319 00:14:07,555 --> 00:14:08,765 That's ridiculous, Your Honor. 320 00:14:08,765 --> 00:14:10,516 I'm overruling you, Mr. Becker. 321 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:13,269 I think Mrs. Barnes' behavior is relevant. 322 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:16,105 Do you feel your wife lied to you, Mr. Barnes? 323 00:14:16,105 --> 00:14:17,732 Yes, I do. 324 00:14:17,732 --> 00:14:21,110 She never admitted to me that she didn't like men. 325 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:23,362 And our marriage was a lie! 326 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:25,531 And I think that hurt Tim and Jennie 327 00:14:25,531 --> 00:14:27,408 far more than my drinking. 328 00:14:27,408 --> 00:14:29,577 Why do you want custody of your children, sir? 329 00:14:29,577 --> 00:14:31,662 I am not the same man I was two years ago. 330 00:14:31,662 --> 00:14:36,459 I don't touch alcohol, I'm very active in my church. 331 00:14:36,459 --> 00:14:38,878 I'm about to be married to a wonderful woman. 332 00:14:38,878 --> 00:14:40,630 And I believe that I can make 333 00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:43,925 a happy, normal home for my kids. 334 00:14:43,925 --> 00:14:45,093 Thank you. 335 00:14:46,886 --> 00:14:50,515 Mr. Barnes, three years ago when your daughter was five 336 00:14:50,515 --> 00:14:52,350 and having difficulty learning to read, 337 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:54,227 didn't you call her "stupid?" 338 00:14:54,227 --> 00:14:55,853 I am so sorry about that. 339 00:14:55,853 --> 00:14:58,231 I had a hangover-- 340 00:14:58,231 --> 00:15:01,275 Your son is six. He plays peewee soccer. 341 00:15:01,275 --> 00:15:02,735 Three months ago, didn't you force him 342 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:05,154 to finish a game when he had a sprained ankle? 343 00:15:05,154 --> 00:15:07,115 We didn't know it was sprained... 344 00:15:07,115 --> 00:15:08,241 and he wanted to play. 345 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:09,826 Because you pressured him. 346 00:15:09,826 --> 00:15:11,452 You told him to act like a man. 347 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,454 What's wrong with that? 348 00:15:13,454 --> 00:15:15,915 He needs a real male role model, 349 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:17,917 not women pretending to be men. 350 00:15:17,917 --> 00:15:19,752 - Move to strike. - So ordered. 351 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:22,130 Isn't it true, sir, that when you and your wife were divorced, 352 00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:24,298 you showed no interest whatsoever 353 00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:26,050 in getting custody of the children? 354 00:15:26,050 --> 00:15:28,469 My wife had convinced me that I was a bad parent. 355 00:15:28,469 --> 00:15:30,012 Weren't you? 356 00:15:30,012 --> 00:15:31,681 Didn't you spend Saturdays with your friends, 357 00:15:31,681 --> 00:15:34,016 Sunday sleeping off binges? 358 00:15:34,016 --> 00:15:36,519 Didn't your wife have to explain to Timmy that 359 00:15:36,519 --> 00:15:39,105 Dad was too sick to come to the school play, 360 00:15:39,105 --> 00:15:41,524 because you were passed out drunk? 361 00:15:41,524 --> 00:15:43,568 Yeah. 362 00:15:43,568 --> 00:15:45,194 I admit all that. 363 00:15:46,737 --> 00:15:49,448 I did terrible things when I was drinking. 364 00:15:49,448 --> 00:15:51,033 And you need to make up for the past, 365 00:15:51,033 --> 00:15:52,201 so you want your kids back. 366 00:15:52,201 --> 00:15:53,786 I love my kids! 367 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:56,205 I always have, and they know that. 368 00:15:56,205 --> 00:15:58,291 I am just trying to do what is best for them. 369 00:15:58,291 --> 00:16:01,460 Like trashing their mother's personal life in open court? 370 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:03,212 To you, that's being a good father? 371 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:04,505 Objection, argumentative! 372 00:16:04,505 --> 00:16:05,756 Withdrawn. 373 00:16:05,756 --> 00:16:07,049 I'm done here. 374 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:11,762 I have no excuse. I screwed up. 375 00:16:11,762 --> 00:16:12,889 But it was one mistake. 376 00:16:12,889 --> 00:16:15,057 Unfortunately, a crucial one. 377 00:16:15,057 --> 00:16:16,809 The client could take a big hit. 378 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:19,395 And it isn't just that Kravitz forced us into a corner. 379 00:16:19,395 --> 00:16:21,272 Your billables are down, 380 00:16:21,272 --> 00:16:22,857 and I'd spoken to you previously 381 00:16:22,857 --> 00:16:24,233 about the Renfro cause of action. 382 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:26,235 And I responded to your concerns. 383 00:16:26,235 --> 00:16:28,112 Leland, 384 00:16:28,112 --> 00:16:31,365 I recognize this is a serious error, 385 00:16:31,365 --> 00:16:33,784 but I can guarantee it won't happen again. 386 00:16:33,784 --> 00:16:35,453 Bill, we both wish there were some other way, 387 00:16:35,453 --> 00:16:36,746 but there's not. 388 00:16:36,746 --> 00:16:40,041 We can't trade a million dollar client 389 00:16:40,041 --> 00:16:41,584 for a second chance. 390 00:16:41,584 --> 00:16:44,295 Since we had no choice, we opted to tell you now, 391 00:16:44,295 --> 00:16:46,797 but that doesn't mean you have to leave right away. 392 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:48,758 We won't announce this until the first of the year. 393 00:16:48,758 --> 00:16:51,177 You'll get a month's severance and the best 394 00:16:51,177 --> 00:16:53,763 recommendation we can give under the circumstances. 395 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:57,600 Thanks. That'd be great! 396 00:16:57,600 --> 00:16:59,769 If there were any other jobs out there. 397 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:03,522 [door opens] 398 00:17:04,857 --> 00:17:06,525 [door closes] 399 00:17:06,525 --> 00:17:09,320 So, I told Mom what time my flight got in and she said, 400 00:17:09,320 --> 00:17:11,489 well, that's great, baby but we're not gonna be here. 401 00:17:11,489 --> 00:17:12,782 You're kidding. 402 00:17:12,782 --> 00:17:14,784 No, they figured it's... Thank you! 403 00:17:14,784 --> 00:17:18,204 It's their first year alone and they leave for London tomorrow. 404 00:17:18,204 --> 00:17:19,497 You're not going out of town? 405 00:17:19,497 --> 00:17:21,958 No. 406 00:17:21,958 --> 00:17:23,459 Well, I am. 407 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:24,919 I just bought a non-refundable 408 00:17:24,919 --> 00:17:26,754 ticket to Maui a half an hour ago. 409 00:17:26,754 --> 00:17:28,506 - You're kidding. - Well, I got to thinking. 410 00:17:28,506 --> 00:17:30,341 I mean, I've got a whole week off, 411 00:17:30,341 --> 00:17:33,302 I've been working like crazy and you were gonna be gone. 412 00:17:33,302 --> 00:17:35,554 Why not go lie in the sand? 413 00:17:35,554 --> 00:17:36,806 I could blow it off. 414 00:17:36,806 --> 00:17:39,433 No, no, no, you're right. 415 00:17:39,433 --> 00:17:41,394 You should get away. 416 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:44,855 It's non refundable. 417 00:17:44,855 --> 00:17:46,315 I could come along, but-- 418 00:17:46,315 --> 00:17:47,984 You'd only have a few days. 419 00:17:47,984 --> 00:17:49,902 Look, it's no big deal. 420 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:51,487 Go. 421 00:17:51,487 --> 00:17:54,156 I'll stay here and be lonely. 422 00:17:54,156 --> 00:17:55,449 We'll still have New Year's Eve. 423 00:17:55,449 --> 00:17:56,951 Well [chuckles] 424 00:17:56,951 --> 00:18:01,122 actually, my return is January 1st. 425 00:18:01,122 --> 00:18:03,624 Think you can squeeze me in sometime in 1992? 426 00:18:03,624 --> 00:18:06,043 [light laugh] 427 00:18:06,043 --> 00:18:08,921 I know it's frustrating. 428 00:18:08,921 --> 00:18:10,506 [whispers] We're late. Come on. 429 00:18:10,506 --> 00:18:12,425 Well, at least you're on the early flight, 430 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:14,385 and Matthew won't mind if you're fashionably late. 431 00:18:14,385 --> 00:18:16,470 [buzzing] Hold on, honey. 432 00:18:16,470 --> 00:18:17,513 Yeah. 433 00:18:17,513 --> 00:18:20,391 You've got a call on two. 434 00:18:20,391 --> 00:18:22,727 Do you know who it is? 435 00:18:24,937 --> 00:18:27,440 Sorry, babe. 436 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:28,649 Stuart? [buzzing] 437 00:18:28,649 --> 00:18:29,900 [line ends] 438 00:18:29,900 --> 00:18:31,402 Stuart? 439 00:18:33,446 --> 00:18:34,864 [sighs] 440 00:18:34,864 --> 00:18:36,741 Oops. 441 00:18:38,367 --> 00:18:40,244 This is too much money! 442 00:18:40,244 --> 00:18:42,371 - I couldn't sleep last night. - Nonsense, Benny. 443 00:18:42,371 --> 00:18:43,372 We wish we could have done more. 444 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:44,749 Ready, Ann? Yep. 445 00:18:44,749 --> 00:18:46,876 But I heard we couldn't afford a party 446 00:18:46,876 --> 00:18:48,836 and I-I think it's 'cause you gave me too much. 447 00:18:48,836 --> 00:18:50,838 Benny, I wouldn't have signed the checks 448 00:18:50,838 --> 00:18:52,006 if the partners hadn't agreed. 449 00:18:52,006 --> 00:18:53,591 You deserve every cent. 450 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,428 I can't take that temp anymore. 451 00:18:57,428 --> 00:18:59,388 I'd rather answer my own phones. 452 00:18:59,388 --> 00:19:02,099 Have a nice lunch, Mr. McKenzie. 453 00:19:02,099 --> 00:19:03,517 That was Mr. Brackman, Betty. 454 00:19:03,517 --> 00:19:05,144 Oh, right. 455 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:06,395 Any messages? 456 00:19:08,731 --> 00:19:10,232 The travel agent 457 00:19:10,232 --> 00:19:12,735 called with your flight information for Maui. 458 00:19:12,735 --> 00:19:14,111 Maui? 459 00:19:14,111 --> 00:19:15,363 Oops! 460 00:19:15,363 --> 00:19:17,239 That was for Mr. Mullaney. 461 00:19:20,368 --> 00:19:23,079 Mrs. Barnes, in your opinion, 462 00:19:23,079 --> 00:19:24,705 is your ex-husband a good father? 463 00:19:24,705 --> 00:19:26,123 He loves Tim and Jennie. 464 00:19:26,123 --> 00:19:28,751 But when he was drinking he was never there. 465 00:19:28,751 --> 00:19:31,045 He'd promise to take the kids to Disneyland 466 00:19:31,045 --> 00:19:34,298 or Magic Mountain and then get home six hours late. 467 00:19:34,298 --> 00:19:35,883 I couldn't stand it. 468 00:19:35,883 --> 00:19:39,428 I was relieved when David decided to move out. 469 00:19:39,428 --> 00:19:40,680 Was that the only reason? 470 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,223 No. 471 00:19:42,223 --> 00:19:44,308 We didn't have a marriage anymore. 472 00:19:44,308 --> 00:19:45,684 We never talked. 473 00:19:45,684 --> 00:19:47,645 And after the divorce, 474 00:19:47,645 --> 00:19:49,772 how often did your husband see Tim and Jennie? 475 00:19:49,772 --> 00:19:52,441 That first year, twice. 476 00:19:52,441 --> 00:19:53,943 David didn't start taking the kids 477 00:19:53,943 --> 00:19:55,736 on weekends till he got sober. 478 00:19:55,736 --> 00:19:57,154 Now, you work as a commercial artist. 479 00:19:57,154 --> 00:19:58,906 How much time do you spend with the children? 480 00:19:58,906 --> 00:20:00,741 I'm there when they come home and I have them 481 00:20:00,741 --> 00:20:02,535 every weekend they're not with David. 482 00:20:02,535 --> 00:20:05,121 You help support your children financially, is that right? 483 00:20:05,121 --> 00:20:06,288 Yes. 484 00:20:06,288 --> 00:20:07,832 When we-were divorced we agreed 485 00:20:07,832 --> 00:20:09,625 to split everything 50-50. 486 00:20:09,625 --> 00:20:11,877 Did your ex-husband make his payments promptly? 487 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:15,047 No, that first year I'd always have 488 00:20:15,047 --> 00:20:16,757 to beg him for the check. 489 00:20:16,757 --> 00:20:18,175 Thank you, Mrs. Barnes. 490 00:20:18,175 --> 00:20:19,677 I have no more questions. 491 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:25,349 Mrs. Barnes, 492 00:20:25,349 --> 00:20:28,310 has your husband ever missed a child support payment? 493 00:20:28,310 --> 00:20:29,812 No, but there were many times where-- 494 00:20:29,812 --> 00:20:31,897 And even when he was drinking 495 00:20:31,897 --> 00:20:34,942 David Barnes never lost his job and he contributed equally 496 00:20:34,942 --> 00:20:36,235 to the family's support, didn't he? 497 00:20:36,235 --> 00:20:37,778 Yes. 498 00:20:37,778 --> 00:20:40,823 You had lesbian affairs during your marriage. 499 00:20:40,823 --> 00:20:42,450 Isn't that true, Mrs. Barnes? 500 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:44,827 I had one relationship. 501 00:20:44,827 --> 00:20:47,872 It wasn't an affair. I fell in love. 502 00:20:47,872 --> 00:20:50,958 And you were unfaithful to your husband. 503 00:20:50,958 --> 00:20:53,878 You started sleeping with this woman, Cara Jean Lamb, 504 00:20:53,878 --> 00:20:55,546 and you didn't tell him about it. 505 00:20:55,546 --> 00:20:57,965 You let him go on believing he had a normal wife. 506 00:20:57,965 --> 00:20:59,592 Objection to the implied characterization 507 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:02,178 of Mrs. Barnes' sexual behavior as abnormal. 508 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:03,762 Sustained. 509 00:21:03,762 --> 00:21:06,182 Mrs. Barnes, have you ever kissed 510 00:21:06,182 --> 00:21:09,768 or fondled your female lover in front of your children? 511 00:21:09,768 --> 00:21:11,395 We've ended the relationship. 512 00:21:11,395 --> 00:21:14,940 - Please answer the question. - No! 513 00:21:14,940 --> 00:21:18,152 I have never fondled my lover in front of my children. 514 00:21:18,152 --> 00:21:21,864 - Did you kiss her? - Yes. 515 00:21:21,864 --> 00:21:24,283 And I don't believe it traumatized my children. 516 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:26,243 Did you ever talk to them about Ms. Lamb? 517 00:21:26,243 --> 00:21:29,580 I explained to them that C.J. and I loved each other 518 00:21:29,580 --> 00:21:32,666 and that some people might not understand. 519 00:21:32,666 --> 00:21:34,919 Don't you think that confused them, Mrs. Barnes? 520 00:21:34,919 --> 00:21:36,212 Maybe even frightened them? 521 00:21:36,212 --> 00:21:38,088 I think if anything frightens them 522 00:21:38,088 --> 00:21:39,757 it's what David is doing now. 523 00:21:39,757 --> 00:21:41,967 Your son physically injured 524 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:45,513 another child because that child said you were a lesbian. 525 00:21:45,513 --> 00:21:47,431 My son was shoved up against a wall 526 00:21:47,431 --> 00:21:49,767 by some older boys who were teasing him! 527 00:21:49,767 --> 00:21:52,937 He hit one of them back and gave him a bloody nose. 528 00:21:52,937 --> 00:21:55,189 I'm not sure Timmy even understood 529 00:21:55,189 --> 00:21:56,899 what the teasing was about! 530 00:21:56,899 --> 00:21:59,568 Mrs. Barnes, your personal life seems 531 00:21:59,568 --> 00:22:01,820 to be in constant turmoil. 532 00:22:01,820 --> 00:22:04,448 First you're married, then you decide you're gay, 533 00:22:04,448 --> 00:22:06,200 then you end that relationship. 534 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:08,994 How can you possibly provide a stable home? 535 00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:12,039 My personal life is my business, Mr. Pavlik! 536 00:22:14,291 --> 00:22:16,377 It has never kept me 537 00:22:16,377 --> 00:22:19,880 from loving my children or being there for them. 538 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:21,674 And you honestly believe 539 00:22:21,674 --> 00:22:24,134 that being raised by a lesbian mother 540 00:22:24,134 --> 00:22:27,179 is better than a heterosexual environment? 541 00:22:27,179 --> 00:22:29,890 If I'm the mother, yes. 542 00:22:29,890 --> 00:22:31,433 I have nothing further. 543 00:22:36,438 --> 00:22:38,899 [instrumental music] 544 00:22:48,868 --> 00:22:50,077 Hey, Ben. 545 00:22:50,077 --> 00:22:51,203 You're in early. 546 00:22:51,203 --> 00:22:56,333 Yeah, I'm... in early. 547 00:22:56,333 --> 00:22:58,085 You ready for Christmas? 548 00:22:58,085 --> 00:23:00,462 Well, I thought I was, but 549 00:23:00,462 --> 00:23:02,590 I had a little surprise yesterday. 550 00:23:02,590 --> 00:23:04,174 Sort of threw me for a loop. 551 00:23:04,174 --> 00:23:05,217 Me, too. 552 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:06,927 Well, what's the problem? 553 00:23:06,927 --> 00:23:09,597 Well, what if you have something, 554 00:23:09,597 --> 00:23:13,601 big, that you wanna give somebody. 555 00:23:13,601 --> 00:23:16,687 And you know they'd like it, 556 00:23:16,687 --> 00:23:21,567 and you have the money for it but... 557 00:23:21,567 --> 00:23:23,527 you're worried that they might think it's... 558 00:23:23,527 --> 00:23:25,571 - Too much? - Yeah. 559 00:23:25,571 --> 00:23:29,116 Well, if a gift comes from the heart, 560 00:23:29,116 --> 00:23:31,452 that's usually the kind of surprise people like. 561 00:23:34,580 --> 00:23:36,081 Billy? 562 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:37,458 Yeah? 563 00:23:39,209 --> 00:23:41,795 If I told you a secret, 564 00:23:41,795 --> 00:23:44,840 could you maybe help me? 565 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:46,258 Sure. 566 00:23:48,802 --> 00:23:50,679 Doctor Lattamer, you're the psychologist assigned 567 00:23:50,679 --> 00:23:51,930 by the court to evaluate 568 00:23:51,930 --> 00:23:53,432 the Barnes children, is that correct? 569 00:23:53,432 --> 00:23:55,601 Yes, and Jennie seems to be 570 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:57,519 a normal, outgoing eight year old. 571 00:23:57,519 --> 00:23:59,605 She's bright and well socialized. 572 00:23:59,605 --> 00:24:01,690 But doesn't your report refer to 573 00:24:01,690 --> 00:24:03,609 "a certain sadness when Jennie feels 574 00:24:03,609 --> 00:24:04,693 she isn't being observed"? 575 00:24:04,693 --> 00:24:06,111 Yes, and I felt that that was 576 00:24:06,111 --> 00:24:07,863 because of her family situation. 577 00:24:07,863 --> 00:24:11,283 Jennie's "situation" includes a lesbian mother, 578 00:24:11,283 --> 00:24:12,993 who brought her female lover home. 579 00:24:12,993 --> 00:24:14,912 Could that be the cause of Jennie's "sadness"? 580 00:24:14,912 --> 00:24:17,456 - Objection, speculation. - Overruled. 581 00:24:17,456 --> 00:24:19,416 Yes, I think Jennie's feelings are related 582 00:24:19,416 --> 00:24:21,043 to her mother's sexual preference. 583 00:24:21,043 --> 00:24:23,212 What were your observations about Timothy Barnes? 584 00:24:23,212 --> 00:24:24,421 Tim is six. 585 00:24:24,421 --> 00:24:25,798 He's also bright 586 00:24:25,798 --> 00:24:27,633 but he's developed behavior problems 587 00:24:27,633 --> 00:24:29,635 which seem to be getting worse. 588 00:24:29,635 --> 00:24:32,471 He's been acting out, he's been fighting at school. 589 00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:34,181 And this aggressive behavior 590 00:24:34,181 --> 00:24:36,100 is directly related to his confusion 591 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:37,768 over his mother's homosexuality? 592 00:24:37,768 --> 00:24:39,228 In my opinion, yes. 593 00:24:39,228 --> 00:24:40,729 Do you feel that psychotherapy 594 00:24:40,729 --> 00:24:42,523 is indicated for Timmy Barnes? 595 00:24:42,523 --> 00:24:43,649 I think it would help. 596 00:24:43,649 --> 00:24:44,984 What he's been through would be 597 00:24:44,984 --> 00:24:46,527 disturbing for any six year old. 598 00:24:46,527 --> 00:24:48,362 Thank you. 599 00:24:48,362 --> 00:24:51,198 Doctor Lattamer, isn't it possible Timmy Barnes 600 00:24:51,198 --> 00:24:53,534 has problems because his father is an alcoholic 601 00:24:53,534 --> 00:24:55,369 who never paid much attention to him before he sobered up? 602 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:57,079 It's possible, yes... 603 00:24:57,079 --> 00:24:59,123 And isn't it also possible that it's his father's 604 00:24:59,123 --> 00:25:01,291 hostility toward his mother that might be the cause 605 00:25:01,291 --> 00:25:02,751 of Timmy's aggressive behavior? 606 00:25:02,751 --> 00:25:04,253 Again, it's possible but... 607 00:25:04,253 --> 00:25:05,671 And there is no clinical evidence 608 00:25:05,671 --> 00:25:07,339 that having a gay parent 609 00:25:07,339 --> 00:25:08,340 damages a child, is that right? 610 00:25:08,340 --> 00:25:10,092 No, but clinically... 611 00:25:10,092 --> 00:25:12,678 Or that the children of gay parents grow up to be gay? 612 00:25:12,678 --> 00:25:15,014 Well, we're not sure how that imprinting takes place-- 613 00:25:15,014 --> 00:25:17,349 In fact, isn't it true that most homosexuals 614 00:25:17,349 --> 00:25:19,268 are raised in heterosexual families? 615 00:25:19,268 --> 00:25:20,811 Yes. 616 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:22,271 So, if a straight family doesn't 617 00:25:22,271 --> 00:25:24,189 guarantee a straight child, why should 618 00:25:24,189 --> 00:25:26,859 a gay family guarantee a gay child? 619 00:25:26,859 --> 00:25:29,403 Well, it doesn't necessarily. 620 00:25:29,403 --> 00:25:31,697 - I have no more questions. - You may step down, Doctor. 621 00:25:31,697 --> 00:25:33,365 If there are no more witnesses. 622 00:25:33,365 --> 00:25:34,408 We would like to call 623 00:25:34,408 --> 00:25:36,243 one more witness, your Honor. 624 00:25:36,243 --> 00:25:38,162 Ms. Cara Jean Lamb. 625 00:25:41,373 --> 00:25:43,417 [knock on door] 626 00:25:43,417 --> 00:25:44,418 Are you busy? 627 00:25:44,418 --> 00:25:45,961 Arrests are down. 628 00:25:45,961 --> 00:25:48,213 The cops have to do their Christmas shopping, too 629 00:25:48,213 --> 00:25:53,052 you know. Is something wrong? 630 00:25:53,052 --> 00:25:54,762 Would you tell me if you and Tommy 631 00:25:54,762 --> 00:25:57,264 were going to Maui together? 632 00:25:57,264 --> 00:25:59,016 Tommy isn't going to Maui. 633 00:26:00,768 --> 00:26:02,144 [door closes] 634 00:26:02,144 --> 00:26:04,062 I saw his travel plans, Zoe. 635 00:26:04,062 --> 00:26:06,315 [sighs] 636 00:26:06,315 --> 00:26:07,775 Do you think that I would go off with Tommy 637 00:26:07,775 --> 00:26:08,901 and not tell you? 638 00:26:08,901 --> 00:26:10,694 Do you think that's who I am? 639 00:26:10,694 --> 00:26:12,029 I seems like a pretty strange coincidence the two of you-- 640 00:26:12,029 --> 00:26:13,906 I don't care what it seems like. 641 00:26:13,906 --> 00:26:16,241 - Ask me, don't accuse me. - I didn't accuse you--- 642 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:17,242 - The hell you didn't. - I did not-- 643 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:18,786 The hell you didn't! 644 00:26:18,786 --> 00:26:20,746 That's why you broke our date last night. 645 00:26:20,746 --> 00:26:22,372 So you could sit home brooding about this? 646 00:26:22,372 --> 00:26:23,999 No, no, no I thought since I was going 647 00:26:23,999 --> 00:26:25,459 to see my parents without you, 648 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:26,835 you thought I wasn't all that serious-- 649 00:26:26,835 --> 00:26:28,587 Why would I expect to meet your family? 650 00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:30,672 You don't even want your office to know we're involved. 651 00:26:30,672 --> 00:26:32,382 Come on Zoey, we both agreed to keep this private, 652 00:26:32,382 --> 00:26:33,967 to give ourselves some time at the beginning-- 653 00:26:33,967 --> 00:26:35,928 Yeah, well for you it's still the beginning. 654 00:26:35,928 --> 00:26:38,514 Yeah, I've been cautious about going public, 655 00:26:38,514 --> 00:26:40,974 but you're just ignoring the problems we're going to face. 656 00:26:40,974 --> 00:26:43,060 We have a problem right now. 657 00:26:44,812 --> 00:26:47,564 Maybe we just need a little time away from each other. 658 00:26:47,564 --> 00:26:49,942 Sounds like that's what we're gonna get. 659 00:26:49,942 --> 00:26:51,068 Yeah. [door opens] 660 00:26:53,737 --> 00:26:56,615 Ms. Lamb, when you were sexually involved with Mrs. Barnes, 661 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:58,408 did you ever have relations at Mrs. Barnes' home? 662 00:26:58,408 --> 00:26:59,409 No, never. 663 00:26:59,409 --> 00:27:00,744 But you did visit her home when 664 00:27:00,744 --> 00:27:01,745 the Barnes children were present? 665 00:27:01,745 --> 00:27:02,996 Yes. 666 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:05,290 Did you ever openly display affection 667 00:27:05,290 --> 00:27:07,209 for Mrs. Barnes in front of the children? 668 00:27:07,209 --> 00:27:09,086 I may have put my arm around her. 669 00:27:09,086 --> 00:27:12,714 I probably kissed her in a non-sexual way. 670 00:27:12,714 --> 00:27:14,842 The children didn't seem to pay any attention. 671 00:27:14,842 --> 00:27:18,053 Didn't Tim Barnes once tell you he hated you? 672 00:27:18,053 --> 00:27:20,264 His father called that morning 673 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:22,975 and cancelled a trip to Dodger Stadium. 674 00:27:22,975 --> 00:27:27,145 Tim also told his sister he hated her and the family dog. 675 00:27:27,145 --> 00:27:29,481 Ms. Lamb, how many sexual relationships have you had 676 00:27:29,481 --> 00:27:30,607 in the past five years? Objection, Your Honor... 677 00:27:30,607 --> 00:27:32,401 that's completely irrelevant 678 00:27:32,401 --> 00:27:34,945 It goes to the best interests of the children, Your Honor. 679 00:27:34,945 --> 00:27:37,990 We believe Ms. Lamb to be sexually promiscuous, 680 00:27:37,990 --> 00:27:40,075 which is both a heath risk to the Barnes children 681 00:27:40,075 --> 00:27:41,493 and a bad moral example. 682 00:27:41,493 --> 00:27:42,786 Objection overruled. 683 00:27:42,786 --> 00:27:44,663 During the time you were involved, 684 00:27:44,663 --> 00:27:47,374 Mrs. Barnes wasn't your only sexual partner. 685 00:27:47,374 --> 00:27:49,001 - How many others were there? - Two. 686 00:27:49,001 --> 00:27:50,752 Have you ever been tested for AIDS, Ms. Lamb? 687 00:27:50,752 --> 00:27:52,004 Your Honor, this is offensive! 688 00:27:52,004 --> 00:27:55,173 I said I'd allow it, Mr. Becker. 689 00:27:55,173 --> 00:27:58,719 Yes, I was tested for the HIV virus three years ago. 690 00:27:58,719 --> 00:28:00,345 The result was negative. 691 00:28:00,345 --> 00:28:02,180 Why were you tested, Ms. Lamb? 692 00:28:02,180 --> 00:28:05,017 Because I felt it was the responsible thing to do. 693 00:28:05,017 --> 00:28:06,727 I have nothing further. 694 00:28:08,854 --> 00:28:12,232 Ms. Lamb, do you love Maggie Barnes? 695 00:28:12,232 --> 00:28:13,859 Yes. 696 00:28:13,859 --> 00:28:16,111 And what about Tim and Jennie? Do you care about them? 697 00:28:16,111 --> 00:28:17,571 Yes, very much. 698 00:28:17,571 --> 00:28:18,614 According to Mrs. Barnes, 699 00:28:18,614 --> 00:28:20,282 you know her better that anyone. 700 00:28:20,282 --> 00:28:22,659 Do you feel that her children belong in her custody? 701 00:28:22,659 --> 00:28:24,077 Oh, yes. 702 00:28:24,077 --> 00:28:25,746 Yeah, Tim and Jennie are great kids 703 00:28:25,746 --> 00:28:26,788 and she raised them. 704 00:28:26,788 --> 00:28:28,206 What are you asking her for? 705 00:28:28,206 --> 00:28:29,666 She encouraged my wife to lie to me! 706 00:28:29,666 --> 00:28:31,585 That'll do, Mr. Barnes. 707 00:28:31,585 --> 00:28:33,462 I'm sorry, Your Honor. 708 00:28:33,462 --> 00:28:34,922 I have no further questions. 709 00:28:34,922 --> 00:28:36,506 You may step down, Ms. Lamb. 710 00:28:36,506 --> 00:28:38,258 Your Honor, since this concerns 711 00:28:38,258 --> 00:28:39,885 the Barnes children most directly, 712 00:28:39,885 --> 00:28:41,136 the respondent requests that the court 713 00:28:41,136 --> 00:28:42,804 hear from them personally. 714 00:28:42,804 --> 00:28:44,723 Well, I think the six year-old is too young. 715 00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:46,683 But I would like to talk to the eight year-old. 716 00:28:46,683 --> 00:28:48,060 I'll meet with Jennifer Barnes 717 00:28:48,060 --> 00:28:50,479 at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow in my chambers. 718 00:28:50,479 --> 00:28:51,980 We're adjourned. 719 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:53,649 - Thanks for coming, Josh. - Thanks! 720 00:28:53,649 --> 00:28:55,609 Bye, bye. 721 00:28:55,609 --> 00:28:56,902 He made it to O'Hare. 722 00:28:56,902 --> 00:28:57,945 Give him here. 723 00:28:57,945 --> 00:28:59,029 Night-night, sweetie. 724 00:28:59,029 --> 00:29:00,781 Goodnight... 725 00:29:00,781 --> 00:29:02,866 Hi, honey! 726 00:29:02,866 --> 00:29:06,119 Well, at least it's closer than Dallas. 727 00:29:06,119 --> 00:29:08,288 If it's any consolation, there was too much chaos 728 00:29:08,288 --> 00:29:10,499 for Matthew to miss you. 729 00:29:10,499 --> 00:29:12,417 Ned got it all on videotape. 730 00:29:14,586 --> 00:29:18,799 Well, we'll keep our fingers crossed it's only flurries. 731 00:29:18,799 --> 00:29:20,968 I love you, sweetie. Bye bye. 732 00:29:20,968 --> 00:29:23,428 That second candle really wore him out. 733 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:25,263 Want me to change my plans for tomorrow? 734 00:29:25,263 --> 00:29:26,890 I don't want to leave you in the lurch with Stuart gone. 735 00:29:26,890 --> 00:29:28,016 No, we're covered. 736 00:29:28,016 --> 00:29:29,726 Matthew can go to Laura's and 737 00:29:29,726 --> 00:29:30,811 Stuart should be home by noon. 738 00:29:30,811 --> 00:29:34,439 Oh, don't let me forget... 739 00:29:34,439 --> 00:29:38,026 [sighs] We can't thank you enough for all you've done. 740 00:29:38,026 --> 00:29:39,653 I know you've only been with us a few months 741 00:29:39,653 --> 00:29:41,363 but I've forgotten how we ever managed before. 742 00:29:41,363 --> 00:29:42,990 Thanks. 743 00:29:42,990 --> 00:29:44,825 I put something under the tree for Matthew and Stuart. 744 00:29:44,825 --> 00:29:47,369 And I got this for you. 745 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:48,412 That's so sweet. 746 00:29:48,412 --> 00:29:49,871 But it wasn't necessary. 747 00:29:49,871 --> 00:29:51,123 I saw it and I thought of you. 748 00:29:51,123 --> 00:29:53,583 Wow! 749 00:29:53,583 --> 00:29:54,918 It's beautiful. 750 00:29:54,918 --> 00:29:56,503 Thank you. 751 00:29:58,296 --> 00:29:59,923 The card tells all about the properties of crystals. 752 00:29:59,923 --> 00:30:01,383 But the truth is, 753 00:30:01,383 --> 00:30:03,301 I just thought it would look pretty on you. 754 00:30:07,055 --> 00:30:09,307 - Need some help? - No, I got it. 755 00:30:12,769 --> 00:30:13,979 It's beautiful. 756 00:30:13,979 --> 00:30:15,647 I'm glad you like it. 757 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:19,860 Merry Christmas, Ann. 758 00:30:21,236 --> 00:30:23,488 And you have a good Christmas, too. 759 00:30:23,488 --> 00:30:26,366 A great Christmas. 760 00:30:26,366 --> 00:30:28,702 So- we'll see you next week, right? 761 00:30:28,702 --> 00:30:29,745 - Right. - Yeah. 762 00:30:29,745 --> 00:30:30,787 See you soon. 763 00:30:30,787 --> 00:30:31,872 Okay. [door opens] 764 00:30:31,872 --> 00:30:33,707 - Bye-bye. - Bye. 765 00:30:35,625 --> 00:30:37,377 [door closes] 766 00:30:37,377 --> 00:30:39,713 I'm not firing Betty, she's a temp. 767 00:30:39,713 --> 00:30:41,798 I'm just letting her go a day early. 768 00:30:41,798 --> 00:30:44,760 The day before Christmas? Come on, that hurts. 769 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:47,721 She deleted the entire client billing file. 770 00:30:47,721 --> 00:30:49,264 Because I was rushing her. 771 00:30:49,264 --> 00:30:51,516 - We got it back. - How can you be so patient? 772 00:30:51,516 --> 00:30:53,393 I hate to see someone lose a job like this. 773 00:30:53,393 --> 00:30:54,978 - Huh? - One more chance? 774 00:30:54,978 --> 00:30:57,731 Oh, I give up. You're worse than the Salvation Army. 775 00:30:57,731 --> 00:30:58,940 Thanks, Rox. 776 00:30:58,940 --> 00:31:01,151 Goodnight, Mr. Brackman. 777 00:31:01,151 --> 00:31:03,862 I'm Mr. McKenzie, Betty. 778 00:31:03,862 --> 00:31:09,785 Oh, I found this card addressed to you, Mr. McKenzie. 779 00:31:09,785 --> 00:31:12,537 It must have been thrown away by mistake. 780 00:31:16,666 --> 00:31:20,087 You know, you could make a wreath out of your cards. 781 00:31:20,087 --> 00:31:23,090 I used to do it all the time, 782 00:31:23,090 --> 00:31:24,925 when I got more cards. 783 00:31:26,593 --> 00:31:30,806 Thank you. Would you leave it on my desk for me? 784 00:31:30,806 --> 00:31:32,349 Good night. 785 00:31:45,654 --> 00:31:46,947 Do you know what this is all about, Jennie? 786 00:31:46,947 --> 00:31:48,698 Uh-huh. 787 00:31:48,698 --> 00:31:51,785 If me and Timmy are going to live with my mom or my dad. 788 00:31:51,785 --> 00:31:53,161 How do you feel about your mom? 789 00:31:53,161 --> 00:31:54,204 Do you love her? 790 00:31:54,204 --> 00:31:55,664 Yes. 791 00:31:55,664 --> 00:31:57,165 What's she like to be with? 792 00:31:57,165 --> 00:31:59,167 Is she happy most of the time? 793 00:31:59,167 --> 00:32:01,128 Uh-huh. She likes to do stuff. 794 00:32:01,128 --> 00:32:02,838 We go shopping on Melrose and hiking 795 00:32:02,838 --> 00:32:05,841 in the mountains so she can draw. 796 00:32:05,841 --> 00:32:07,425 She listens to us, too, 797 00:32:07,425 --> 00:32:10,345 even if Timmy's acting like a weenie. 798 00:32:10,345 --> 00:32:12,556 What about your dad? Do you like to be with him? 799 00:32:12,556 --> 00:32:14,850 Yeah. He doesn't yell at us anymore. 800 00:32:14,850 --> 00:32:16,268 He takes us places, too. 801 00:32:16,268 --> 00:32:18,395 And Cara Jean Lamb? 802 00:32:18,395 --> 00:32:19,437 How do you feel about her? 803 00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:21,439 Oh, C.J.'s way cool! 804 00:32:21,439 --> 00:32:23,316 She showed us how to spit through your teeth. 805 00:32:23,316 --> 00:32:27,404 And she had a cat one time that didn't even have a tail! 806 00:32:27,404 --> 00:32:31,783 How do you feel when C.J. and your mom are together? 807 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:34,119 They don't fight like my dad and my mom. 808 00:32:34,119 --> 00:32:35,662 C.J. makes her laugh. 809 00:32:35,662 --> 00:32:40,000 Did you ever see them hug or kiss each other? 810 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:43,044 It's okay. You can tell him. 811 00:32:43,044 --> 00:32:46,590 Well, one night I got up for a drink of water, 812 00:32:46,590 --> 00:32:48,758 and my mom didn't know it. 813 00:32:48,758 --> 00:32:52,929 C.J. was going home and I saw her and mom kissing. 814 00:32:52,929 --> 00:32:54,764 - Did that bother you? - Yeah. 815 00:32:54,764 --> 00:32:58,143 But I told my mom and we talked for a long time. 816 00:32:58,143 --> 00:32:59,603 She said if I didn't like her 817 00:32:59,603 --> 00:33:01,688 C.J. wouldn't come over any more, 818 00:33:01,688 --> 00:33:03,148 but I said I did. 819 00:33:03,148 --> 00:33:05,775 Well, do you still feel that way about C.J.? 820 00:33:05,775 --> 00:33:07,360 - Do you still like her? - Yeah. 821 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:09,112 But she can't come over any more. 822 00:33:09,112 --> 00:33:10,530 My dad doesn't want her to. 823 00:33:10,530 --> 00:33:12,115 Why do you think that is? 824 00:33:12,115 --> 00:33:14,993 'Cause my mom loves C.J. and not him. 825 00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:25,587 Okay, so far you've straightened my books, 826 00:33:25,587 --> 00:33:27,839 you adjusted my lamp, you played with the toy, 827 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:29,549 now you picked up my sofa pillows? 828 00:33:29,549 --> 00:33:31,176 Wanna talk about Maggie? 829 00:33:31,176 --> 00:33:32,719 I still haven't heard anything yet. 830 00:33:32,719 --> 00:33:35,430 No, I didn't mean the custody case. 831 00:33:35,430 --> 00:33:38,225 Oh, it's so bloody stupid! 832 00:33:38,225 --> 00:33:39,893 I called it off, you know? 833 00:33:39,893 --> 00:33:43,104 The third time in two years. 834 00:33:43,104 --> 00:33:44,522 You'd think I could let go. 835 00:33:44,522 --> 00:33:46,650 Maybe you don't wanna. 836 00:33:46,650 --> 00:33:49,319 Maybe that's why you got her a lawyer and you stuck by her. 837 00:33:49,319 --> 00:33:51,655 Tommy, she wants a future. 838 00:33:51,655 --> 00:33:54,449 I have trouble committing to next week. 839 00:33:54,449 --> 00:33:56,826 I love her kids, but I don't want the responsibility. 840 00:33:56,826 --> 00:33:59,496 So, you write her off? She's just out of your life? 841 00:33:59,496 --> 00:34:02,374 Well, better to hold on like you and Zoey? 842 00:34:02,374 --> 00:34:03,416 I'm sorry. 843 00:34:03,416 --> 00:34:05,293 I am sorry. 844 00:34:05,293 --> 00:34:06,461 That was a low blow. 845 00:34:06,461 --> 00:34:08,213 Yeah, that was. 846 00:34:08,213 --> 00:34:09,756 [sighs] I think I should leave 847 00:34:09,756 --> 00:34:11,591 before I spread anymore Christmas cheer. 848 00:34:11,591 --> 00:34:14,511 Hey, C.J. I didn't take offense. 849 00:34:14,511 --> 00:34:15,971 You're right, I held on to Zoe 850 00:34:15,971 --> 00:34:18,348 for too long, and it killed me to lose her. 851 00:34:18,348 --> 00:34:19,683 But Zoey and me, 852 00:34:19,683 --> 00:34:21,101 I mean we'll always know each other 853 00:34:21,101 --> 00:34:24,854 because what we had between us... 854 00:34:24,854 --> 00:34:28,108 you don't just throw that away. 855 00:34:28,108 --> 00:34:29,150 [door opens] 856 00:34:29,150 --> 00:34:30,485 [indistinct chatter] 857 00:34:30,485 --> 00:34:32,988 Just wait in the corridor. 858 00:34:32,988 --> 00:34:34,239 [door closes] 859 00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:36,533 I thought if we talked to each other 860 00:34:36,533 --> 00:34:38,952 face to face, instead of through our lawyers. 861 00:34:38,952 --> 00:34:41,121 What, you think that's gonna soften me up? 862 00:34:41,121 --> 00:34:43,581 That you'll get around me like you did during the divorce? 863 00:34:43,581 --> 00:34:46,167 I tried to tell you what was happening. You wouldn't listen. 864 00:34:46,167 --> 00:34:48,128 So, it's my fault. 865 00:34:48,128 --> 00:34:50,714 You cheat on me, with women and that's my fault! 866 00:34:50,714 --> 00:34:53,383 Look, blaming her is only going to punish your kids. 867 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:55,802 - What do you know about it? - I'm divorced, too. 868 00:34:55,802 --> 00:34:57,554 Mine was my fault. 869 00:34:57,554 --> 00:34:58,805 I wanted to punish myself, 870 00:34:58,805 --> 00:35:00,432 you want to punish everybody else. 871 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:02,183 Look, she is the one who has been sleeping around. 872 00:35:02,183 --> 00:35:03,518 That's not the point! 873 00:35:03,518 --> 00:35:05,770 The point is, 874 00:35:05,770 --> 00:35:08,440 I still had feelings for my wife and so do you. 875 00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:10,275 My marriage was over, there wasn't any hope 876 00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:13,069 and it didn't make any difference. I still loved her. 877 00:35:13,069 --> 00:35:14,821 And a part of me always will. 878 00:35:17,699 --> 00:35:20,660 I didn't mean to hurt you, David. 879 00:35:20,660 --> 00:35:24,122 But I can't change what happened. 880 00:35:24,122 --> 00:35:25,498 I don't understand. 881 00:35:27,250 --> 00:35:31,046 I don't understand how you could prefer a woman to me. 882 00:35:31,046 --> 00:35:33,006 I did love you. 883 00:35:33,006 --> 00:35:34,591 When I married you 884 00:35:34,591 --> 00:35:39,387 and for a long time after that, but I stopped. 885 00:35:39,387 --> 00:35:42,349 And that was way before I met C.J. 886 00:35:42,349 --> 00:35:45,060 I thought if I got sober, 887 00:35:45,060 --> 00:35:48,730 if I stayed on the wagon... 888 00:35:48,730 --> 00:35:50,106 that you would want me back. 889 00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:53,485 Well, a few years ago I might've. 890 00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:55,570 But it's too late now. 891 00:35:55,570 --> 00:35:58,448 We both just need to move on. 892 00:35:58,448 --> 00:35:59,991 Please. 893 00:35:59,991 --> 00:36:03,411 Stop using Tim and Jennie to hurt me back. 894 00:36:09,334 --> 00:36:10,418 Thank you. 895 00:36:10,418 --> 00:36:11,670 Everyone have one of these? 896 00:36:11,670 --> 00:36:13,088 [indistinct chatter] 897 00:36:16,633 --> 00:36:18,134 To all of you. 898 00:36:18,134 --> 00:36:20,011 May you have the warmest of holidays. 899 00:36:20,011 --> 00:36:21,971 Cheers. [indistinct chatter] 900 00:36:21,971 --> 00:36:23,807 Ho, ho, ho! 901 00:36:23,807 --> 00:36:25,475 Merry Christmas! 902 00:36:25,475 --> 00:36:27,352 Excuse me, excuse me, 903 00:36:27,352 --> 00:36:29,270 you've got the wrong office. 904 00:36:29,270 --> 00:36:31,022 [indistinct chatter] 905 00:36:33,733 --> 00:36:35,151 Surprise! 906 00:36:35,151 --> 00:36:36,986 [indistinct chatter] 907 00:36:38,196 --> 00:36:40,198 [instrumental music] 908 00:36:46,246 --> 00:36:48,206 Do you have a designated driver? 909 00:36:48,206 --> 00:36:49,999 Yeah, I've got eight... 910 00:36:49,999 --> 00:36:52,043 Dasher, Dancer, Prancer... 911 00:36:52,043 --> 00:36:53,545 [instrumental music] 912 00:36:55,547 --> 00:36:56,840 William. 913 00:36:56,840 --> 00:36:59,175 Benny, this is fantastic! 914 00:36:59,175 --> 00:37:01,553 We even have cab service and hotel rooms, 915 00:37:01,553 --> 00:37:03,054 in case you drink too much. 916 00:37:03,054 --> 00:37:05,974 I still can't fathom how you managed it. 917 00:37:05,974 --> 00:37:08,059 Oh, I used some of my bonus money. 918 00:37:08,059 --> 00:37:10,854 You did all this on a budget of $1500? 919 00:37:10,854 --> 00:37:13,857 No. $15,000. 920 00:37:13,857 --> 00:37:14,983 It's okay, Douglas. 921 00:37:14,983 --> 00:37:17,569 It was just a small mistake. 922 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:18,570 Caviar? 923 00:37:18,570 --> 00:37:19,904 [instrumental music] 924 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:30,790 I was just on my way to your office. 925 00:37:30,790 --> 00:37:33,126 - Hi. - Yeah, come on! 926 00:37:33,126 --> 00:37:36,880 I'm... Yeah, I just stopped by to drop this off. 927 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:40,133 Here, you first. Go ahead. 928 00:37:40,133 --> 00:37:41,926 [instrumental music] 929 00:37:46,097 --> 00:37:49,142 [chuckles] That tropical sun can be brutal. 930 00:37:49,142 --> 00:37:50,643 Thank you. 931 00:37:54,647 --> 00:37:56,733 Non-refundable. 932 00:37:56,733 --> 00:37:57,942 Merry Christmas. 933 00:37:57,942 --> 00:37:59,903 [instrumental music] 934 00:37:59,903 --> 00:38:00,987 It is now. 935 00:38:00,987 --> 00:38:02,697 [instrumental music] 936 00:38:06,534 --> 00:38:08,411 [chuckles] 937 00:38:10,622 --> 00:38:12,999 Betty, are you still working? 938 00:38:12,999 --> 00:38:15,668 This is... personal. 939 00:38:15,668 --> 00:38:17,212 I'm almost finished. 940 00:38:25,470 --> 00:38:26,638 Need some help? 941 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:39,067 [door opens] 942 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:41,569 Before I go, I wanted to-- 943 00:38:41,569 --> 00:38:42,946 Oh, no. 944 00:38:42,946 --> 00:38:45,156 Is this some kind of a sick joke?! 945 00:38:45,156 --> 00:38:47,742 No. No. 946 00:38:47,742 --> 00:38:54,332 I understand these cards were ordered... some time ago. 947 00:38:54,332 --> 00:38:56,000 Leave it to Rosalind, huh? 948 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:58,503 She always did like to get in the last word. 949 00:38:58,503 --> 00:39:00,505 Yeah, 950 00:39:00,505 --> 00:39:03,466 as if she weren't unforgettable enough. 951 00:39:03,466 --> 00:39:04,717 [laughs] 952 00:39:04,717 --> 00:39:06,636 Mmm. 953 00:39:11,391 --> 00:39:13,560 No return address. 954 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:14,978 [chuckles] 955 00:39:14,978 --> 00:39:16,646 [laughing] 956 00:39:18,565 --> 00:39:20,900 [giggling] 957 00:39:25,154 --> 00:39:28,157 I wish more women knew how to network like this. 958 00:39:28,157 --> 00:39:31,077 [giggling] 959 00:39:31,077 --> 00:39:33,079 [sighs] 960 00:39:33,079 --> 00:39:35,373 [giggling] 961 00:39:35,373 --> 00:39:40,086 Damn it, I miss her. 962 00:39:40,086 --> 00:39:43,089 How can it be Christmas again? 963 00:39:43,089 --> 00:39:45,049 So soon, Grace. 964 00:39:49,762 --> 00:39:52,056 C.J, she gave him more visitation 965 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:53,391 he dropped the petition. 966 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:55,184 The kids are home with their mother. 967 00:39:55,184 --> 00:39:56,603 Yay, Arnie. 968 00:39:56,603 --> 00:39:57,812 Thank you. 969 00:39:57,812 --> 00:40:00,565 [chuckles] Oh, thank you. 970 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:02,650 - Bye. - Bye-bye. 971 00:40:02,650 --> 00:40:04,319 [indistinct chatter] 972 00:40:05,904 --> 00:40:07,989 I'd have won anyway. 973 00:40:07,989 --> 00:40:11,284 I had a hell of a closing. 974 00:40:11,284 --> 00:40:14,370 - What? - I just love you, that's all. 975 00:40:18,041 --> 00:40:19,542 [chuckles] 976 00:40:22,712 --> 00:40:24,672 [instrumental music] Whoa! 977 00:40:31,721 --> 00:40:34,098 Zoe! 978 00:40:34,098 --> 00:40:35,475 Thanks. 979 00:40:35,475 --> 00:40:38,853 You're calling collect from Saskatoon? 980 00:40:38,853 --> 00:40:40,521 Stuart, I know you were desperate 981 00:40:40,521 --> 00:40:41,856 to get out of Chicago, but don't you think 982 00:40:41,856 --> 00:40:43,733 you should head west? 983 00:40:43,733 --> 00:40:44,734 I did. 984 00:40:47,362 --> 00:40:48,863 You made it. 985 00:40:48,863 --> 00:40:49,906 I walked. 986 00:40:52,283 --> 00:40:53,451 Phooey! 987 00:40:53,451 --> 00:40:57,121 Print! Print! Print! 988 00:40:57,121 --> 00:40:59,916 Hey, take it easy. 989 00:40:59,916 --> 00:41:02,043 Even this goes wrong! 990 00:41:02,043 --> 00:41:04,629 It's all wrong!! 991 00:41:04,629 --> 00:41:06,422 [screams] 992 00:41:13,888 --> 00:41:15,306 [gasps] 993 00:41:15,306 --> 00:41:18,101 [screams] 994 00:41:18,101 --> 00:41:19,852 [glass breaking] 995 00:41:24,148 --> 00:41:25,233 Stay back! 996 00:41:25,233 --> 00:41:26,776 Hey, easy. 997 00:41:26,776 --> 00:41:28,986 - Easy, easy. - Arnie, call the police. 998 00:41:30,613 --> 00:41:33,825 Betty, I just want to talk. 999 00:41:33,825 --> 00:41:35,618 I'm gonna come in, okay? 1000 00:41:35,618 --> 00:41:37,412 You don't have to worry. 1001 00:41:37,412 --> 00:41:39,580 You know me, right, huh? 1002 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:41,082 Bill? 1003 00:41:41,082 --> 00:41:42,583 We work together here. 1004 00:41:42,583 --> 00:41:44,419 Careful, man. 1005 00:41:44,419 --> 00:41:46,337 Okay? 1006 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:48,423 Here I am. 1007 00:41:48,423 --> 00:41:50,091 Here's my hand. 1008 00:41:50,091 --> 00:41:53,344 Just take it. 1009 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:54,512 Hold on. 1010 00:41:54,512 --> 00:41:56,389 Easy, Betty. 1011 00:41:56,389 --> 00:41:58,349 Easy. 1012 00:41:58,349 --> 00:42:00,143 It's okay, Betty. 1013 00:42:00,143 --> 00:42:02,020 I'm right here with ya. 1014 00:42:02,020 --> 00:42:04,897 I'm right here. 1015 00:42:04,897 --> 00:42:07,316 Hang on, Betty. 1016 00:42:07,316 --> 00:42:09,569 It's gonna be okay. 1017 00:42:09,569 --> 00:42:11,696 I want it to stop. 1018 00:42:11,696 --> 00:42:13,531 It will stop. 1019 00:42:13,531 --> 00:42:17,285 A few more days and it's a whole new year. 1020 00:42:17,285 --> 00:42:19,829 This is crummy Christmas for a lot of us. 1021 00:42:21,247 --> 00:42:25,251 I just mess everything up. 1022 00:42:25,251 --> 00:42:29,672 I let everyone down. 1023 00:42:29,672 --> 00:42:31,716 It's not you! 1024 00:42:31,716 --> 00:42:35,386 Everybody's life is a bad dream sometimes. 1025 00:42:35,386 --> 00:42:37,889 Last week my folks told me they're getting 1026 00:42:37,889 --> 00:42:41,809 a divorce, after 29 years. 1027 00:42:41,809 --> 00:42:44,312 And just when I thought things couldn't get worse. 1028 00:42:44,312 --> 00:42:47,607 I got fired yesterday. 1029 00:42:47,607 --> 00:42:49,358 I don't believe you. 1030 00:42:49,358 --> 00:42:53,070 - Leland? - It's true, Betty. 1031 00:42:53,070 --> 00:42:55,698 I had to let Billy go. 1032 00:42:55,698 --> 00:43:00,661 Now, if anybody should jump, it's me. 1033 00:43:01,954 --> 00:43:03,873 Come on, Betty. 1034 00:43:03,873 --> 00:43:05,249 Give me your hand. 1035 00:43:08,252 --> 00:43:09,796 Oh. 1036 00:43:13,299 --> 00:43:14,383 [screaming] 1037 00:43:16,469 --> 00:43:18,471 [panting] 1038 00:43:21,599 --> 00:43:24,060 [instrumental music] 1039 00:43:29,440 --> 00:43:31,818 She's been admitted to L.A. County for 72 hours. 1040 00:43:31,818 --> 00:43:33,778 No visitors 'til tomorrow. 1041 00:43:33,778 --> 00:43:35,905 Did anybody read her, note? 1042 00:43:35,905 --> 00:43:38,741 - No. - I got it right here. 1043 00:43:38,741 --> 00:43:40,451 It says "My landlady thinks she's 1044 00:43:40,451 --> 00:43:43,371 keeping my finches for the holidays, 1045 00:43:43,371 --> 00:43:46,833 tell her there's an extra case of birdseed under the sink. 1046 00:43:46,833 --> 00:43:49,669 Goodbye. I wish I were stranger." 1047 00:43:49,669 --> 00:43:52,922 How could she be stranger? 1048 00:43:52,922 --> 00:43:54,674 It's a typo. 1049 00:43:54,674 --> 00:43:56,676 I think she meant stronger. 1050 00:43:59,136 --> 00:44:01,305 Benny. 1051 00:44:01,305 --> 00:44:04,934 It's okay. I'm fine, Betty's hanging' in there. 1052 00:44:04,934 --> 00:44:07,144 Nobody went out the window. 1053 00:44:07,144 --> 00:44:08,855 Hey, where's the music? 1054 00:44:08,855 --> 00:44:10,606 How about it, guys? 1055 00:44:10,606 --> 00:44:12,900 Are we gonna let all this food and music go to waste? 1056 00:44:12,900 --> 00:44:13,985 Let's play. 1057 00:44:13,985 --> 00:44:17,029 ♪ I can see clearly now ♪ 1058 00:44:17,029 --> 00:44:21,284 ♪ The rain has gone ♪ 1059 00:44:21,284 --> 00:44:22,743 You wanna dance? 1060 00:44:22,743 --> 00:44:28,166 ♪ I can see all obstacles in my way ♪ 1061 00:44:28,166 --> 00:44:31,878 ♪ Oh, yeah! ♪ 1062 00:44:31,878 --> 00:44:38,217 ♪ Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind ♪ 1063 00:44:38,217 --> 00:44:39,385 Merry Christmas. 1064 00:44:39,385 --> 00:44:41,220 ♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪ 1065 00:44:41,220 --> 00:44:47,602 ♪ Bright, bright sunshiny day ♪ 1066 00:44:47,602 --> 00:44:49,020 Merry Christmas? 1067 00:44:49,020 --> 00:44:51,439 ♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪ 1068 00:44:51,439 --> 00:44:57,904 ♪ Bright, bright sunshiny day ♪ 1069 00:44:57,904 --> 00:44:59,572 ♪ Oh, yeah! ♪ 1070 00:44:59,572 --> 00:45:01,657 ♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪ 1071 00:45:01,657 --> 00:45:07,705 ♪ Bright, bright sunshiny day ♪ 1072 00:45:09,373 --> 00:45:11,334 [theme music]