1 00:00:02,586 --> 00:00:05,547 [engine rumbling] 2 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:15,224 Hi, I'm-- I'm Arnold Becker, I'm Mr. Stulwicz's attorney. 3 00:00:15,224 --> 00:00:17,559 - Good! Maybe he'll let you in. - Well, what's the problem? 4 00:00:17,559 --> 00:00:19,520 The problem is he's got a 12 year old child in there 5 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:20,520 and he won't release him. 6 00:00:21,939 --> 00:00:25,067 Becker: Benny! It's me, it's Arnie. 7 00:00:25,067 --> 00:00:26,276 - Who are you? - Sharon Browning. 8 00:00:26,276 --> 00:00:27,736 - Social Services. - Well, come on. 9 00:00:27,736 --> 00:00:29,154 I came here to take custody of the child. 10 00:00:29,154 --> 00:00:30,489 Mr. Stulwicz locked me out. 11 00:00:30,489 --> 00:00:32,741 That's why I called the police. 12 00:00:32,741 --> 00:00:34,326 Benny! C'mon, open up! 13 00:00:34,326 --> 00:00:35,494 It's me, it's Arnie! Let me in! 14 00:00:35,494 --> 00:00:36,912 Benny: Just you! - Alright. 15 00:00:36,912 --> 00:00:38,872 Just me and Roxanne. Would you open up now?! 16 00:00:40,582 --> 00:00:42,626 Becker: You guys just wait out here. 17 00:00:42,626 --> 00:00:43,585 C'mon, Rox. 18 00:00:46,838 --> 00:00:49,007 Becker: Who are you? - Sam Perry. Who are you? 19 00:00:49,007 --> 00:00:50,300 I'm Arnold Becker, I'm his attorney. 20 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:51,677 Would you put down the bats?! 21 00:00:51,677 --> 00:00:53,887 I told ya. 22 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:56,014 Becker: Where do you live? - He lives with me. 23 00:00:56,014 --> 00:00:57,391 W-- what do you mean he lives with you? 24 00:00:57,391 --> 00:00:59,017 Since when does he live with you? 25 00:00:59,017 --> 00:01:00,852 Since the week after Thanksgiving. 26 00:01:00,852 --> 00:01:02,104 Sam is homeless. 27 00:01:02,104 --> 00:01:03,939 Benny found him going through the trash, 28 00:01:03,939 --> 00:01:05,566 and well, he-- he moved in. 29 00:01:05,566 --> 00:01:07,401 You've known about this? 30 00:01:07,401 --> 00:01:09,820 He was afraid if he told people at the firm 31 00:01:09,820 --> 00:01:11,697 you would intervene like you always do. 32 00:01:11,697 --> 00:01:14,241 - I swore I wouldn't tell! - This is illegal, Roxanne. 33 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:16,576 He can't just take in a kid. This is not legal! 34 00:01:16,576 --> 00:01:18,412 Officer: Mr. Becker! - I wanna live here. 35 00:01:18,412 --> 00:01:19,788 Arnie, you gotta help us. 36 00:01:19,788 --> 00:01:21,456 Don't let them take him away. Please! 37 00:01:21,456 --> 00:01:23,083 I've been checking on them, Arnie. 38 00:01:23,083 --> 00:01:24,626 Benny's doing a great job. 39 00:01:24,626 --> 00:01:25,961 It doesn't matter! 40 00:01:25,961 --> 00:01:27,671 He could be charged with kidnapping. 41 00:01:27,671 --> 00:01:29,006 Officer: If you don't let us in, sir, 42 00:01:29,006 --> 00:01:30,048 we'll have to break it down. 43 00:01:30,048 --> 00:01:31,008 Alright! 44 00:01:35,053 --> 00:01:36,305 Benny: Arnie, don't! 45 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:40,642 Look, you'll-- you'll have to come with us, Sam. 46 00:01:40,642 --> 00:01:42,519 Please! Please! 47 00:01:42,519 --> 00:01:44,187 Excuse me! Officer. 48 00:01:44,187 --> 00:01:46,315 Sam: Hey. Benny: Hey, no, no! 49 00:01:46,315 --> 00:01:47,941 He is not gonna hurt him! 50 00:01:47,941 --> 00:01:49,192 Becker: Where are you taking him? 51 00:01:49,192 --> 00:01:50,444 Sam: Benny! Browning: McLaren Hall. 52 00:01:50,444 --> 00:01:52,029 Alright, go on. Go, go, go. Just go! 53 00:01:52,029 --> 00:01:53,989 - Don't let them take me! Benny: He lives here! 54 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:56,408 [inaudible] 55 00:01:56,408 --> 00:01:57,492 - Ah-- - Just... 56 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:00,120 You said he'd help! 57 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:01,455 - Arnie! - I will help! 58 00:02:01,455 --> 00:02:02,748 We'll jump right on it tomorrow. 59 00:02:02,748 --> 00:02:04,333 - Come for me, Benny! - Let's go. 60 00:02:04,333 --> 00:02:05,917 Ya gotta come for me! 61 00:02:05,917 --> 00:02:07,002 Don't let them do this! 62 00:02:07,002 --> 00:02:08,170 Hey-- 63 00:02:08,170 --> 00:02:09,212 Officer: Move along, now. 64 00:02:09,212 --> 00:02:11,506 [indistinct chatter] 65 00:02:11,506 --> 00:02:13,759 [engine whirring] 66 00:02:17,554 --> 00:02:20,515 [theme music] 67 00:02:40,118 --> 00:02:43,080 [music continues] 68 00:03:00,597 --> 00:03:03,558 [music continues] 69 00:03:20,617 --> 00:03:23,578 [music continues] 70 00:03:49,271 --> 00:03:52,274 [instrumental music] 71 00:04:15,839 --> 00:04:17,883 Brackman: He's been there three months? 72 00:04:17,883 --> 00:04:20,051 According to Roxanne, who knew about this, 73 00:04:20,051 --> 00:04:21,845 Benny's been a pretty good parent. 74 00:04:21,845 --> 00:04:23,555 He even got the kid enrolled in school. 75 00:04:23,555 --> 00:04:26,224 That's how Social Services caught up with him. 76 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:28,268 Benny couldn't show any proof of legal guardianship. 77 00:04:28,268 --> 00:04:29,978 - Where are the real parents? Becker: No father. 78 00:04:29,978 --> 00:04:32,439 Mother's an alcoholic who abandoned him. 79 00:04:32,439 --> 00:04:34,149 The kid was living on the streets for two months. 80 00:04:34,149 --> 00:04:35,901 - Oh, my God. Becker: Look, I promised Benny. 81 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:37,194 Becker: We'd try to help get him back. 82 00:04:37,194 --> 00:04:38,236 Grace is gonna handle it 83 00:04:38,236 --> 00:04:39,279 since I could be a witness. 84 00:04:39,279 --> 00:04:40,322 Brackman: Wait a second. 85 00:04:40,322 --> 00:04:41,656 We're actually gonna advocate 86 00:04:41,656 --> 00:04:43,116 that Benny keep this kid? 87 00:04:43,116 --> 00:04:44,159 - Why not? - What's wrong with that? 88 00:04:44,159 --> 00:04:45,535 He's mentally retarded. 89 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:46,661 I pledged this firm's support 90 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:47,913 and he gets it, Douglas. 91 00:04:47,913 --> 00:04:49,623 Brackman: Alright. But please, 92 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:51,333 people, under no circumstances 93 00:04:51,333 --> 00:04:54,503 is this firm to assume guardianship responsibilities. 94 00:04:54,503 --> 00:04:56,922 On a more soothing note, I'm pleased to announce that 95 00:04:56,922 --> 00:04:59,299 no charges will be filed against Tommy Mullaney 96 00:04:59,299 --> 00:05:01,718 in the self-defense shooting of John Harvey. 97 00:05:01,718 --> 00:05:03,178 - That must be a relief. - Yeah. 98 00:05:03,178 --> 00:05:05,222 I am so surprised they even considered it. 99 00:05:05,222 --> 00:05:07,015 Thanks. Thanks, guys. 100 00:05:07,015 --> 00:05:08,266 Brackman: Uh, where are we on 101 00:05:08,266 --> 00:05:10,101 Malone versus. Westside Medical, et al? 102 00:05:10,101 --> 00:05:11,603 Depositions start today. 103 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:13,104 Brackman: Any settlement offer to our client? 104 00:05:13,104 --> 00:05:14,397 Nothing worth mentioning. 105 00:05:14,397 --> 00:05:16,191 - How much. - Twenty-five thousand. 106 00:05:16,191 --> 00:05:18,485 Is it realistic to hope for more? Did you counter? 107 00:05:18,485 --> 00:05:20,111 Client doesn't want to. 108 00:05:20,111 --> 00:05:21,571 Well, don't you think she should? 109 00:05:21,571 --> 00:05:22,906 We're more concerned with stopping this guy 110 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:24,449 from operating on anybody else. 111 00:05:24,449 --> 00:05:26,284 It's only a matter of time before he kills someone. 112 00:05:26,284 --> 00:05:28,411 But is that the client talking or you? 113 00:05:28,411 --> 00:05:29,955 Rollins: Besides, isn't this guy you're suing like, 114 00:05:29,955 --> 00:05:31,957 the top orthopedic surgeon in the universe? 115 00:05:31,957 --> 00:05:35,377 I've got a client who came out of surgery paralyzed for life, 116 00:05:35,377 --> 00:05:37,879 and a scrub nurse who says that something weird happened 117 00:05:37,879 --> 00:05:40,090 to the universe's top orthopedic surgeon 118 00:05:40,090 --> 00:05:41,132 in the operating room that day. 119 00:05:41,132 --> 00:05:42,342 I'm gonna find out what! 120 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:43,385 Good for you. 121 00:05:43,385 --> 00:05:44,511 Becker: Good for her? 122 00:05:44,511 --> 00:05:45,887 Mr. Settlement? 123 00:05:45,887 --> 00:05:47,472 Mr. "Take the Money and Run?" 124 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:49,641 Excuse me. Believe it or not, I happen to think 125 00:05:49,641 --> 00:05:51,685 there are certain things more important than money. 126 00:05:51,685 --> 00:05:54,646 Douglas... are you feeling okay? 127 00:05:54,646 --> 00:05:57,691 - I'm on your side, Ann. - Thank you, Douglas. 128 00:05:57,691 --> 00:06:00,318 Now, if that concludes our business, we're adjourned. 129 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:07,200 I'll be right outside, Sam. 130 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:09,327 I'll drive you back to McLaren when you're finished. 131 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:10,704 Great. I can't wait. 132 00:06:13,081 --> 00:06:14,708 Brackman: Now, we can help you with this fight, 133 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:17,168 but you both have to realize, this is your fight. 134 00:06:17,168 --> 00:06:20,880 Which means, Benny, you will have to go to court and testify. 135 00:06:20,880 --> 00:06:22,549 I know. I'm-- I'm ready. 136 00:06:22,549 --> 00:06:24,301 Are you guys sure that you want to live together? 137 00:06:24,301 --> 00:06:25,760 Sam: We're sure. Van Owen: Why? 138 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:28,555 Why?! 'Cause I hate sleeping in dumpsters. 139 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:30,307 He's hates being alone. 140 00:06:30,307 --> 00:06:31,892 He's a scared to sleep in the dark unless-- 141 00:06:31,892 --> 00:06:34,519 - I am not! - Are too. 142 00:06:34,519 --> 00:06:36,730 You know, if you go to court, you have to take an oath. 143 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:39,232 - I've been to court five times. - Alright. 144 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,026 Sam: Look, we've both got nobody else. 145 00:06:41,026 --> 00:06:43,320 - Benny has us. - Yeah? 146 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:46,823 You let him pick up your laundry or get your mail. 147 00:06:46,823 --> 00:06:48,742 If he gets lucky, he gets to sit in your Porsche 148 00:06:48,742 --> 00:06:50,577 and sniff the leather. 149 00:06:50,577 --> 00:06:51,828 You tell him that? 150 00:06:51,828 --> 00:06:53,413 Sam: You treat him good, he knows it. 151 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:55,874 But when was the last time you had him over to eat? 152 00:06:55,874 --> 00:06:58,668 - You visit him much? - Show some respect, young man. 153 00:06:58,668 --> 00:07:00,712 Benny and me need each other, okay? 154 00:07:00,712 --> 00:07:04,341 So just tell us. Yes or no? 155 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:05,508 Don't go and get my hopes up. 156 00:07:07,010 --> 00:07:08,011 Will you help us? 157 00:07:10,972 --> 00:07:13,016 I called Judge Robin's clerk. 158 00:07:13,016 --> 00:07:15,810 - We're booked for 7:30 a.m. - 7:30?! 159 00:07:15,810 --> 00:07:18,104 Her day was full, it was the only time she had. 160 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:20,315 Put me on the stand, and we'll go from there. 161 00:07:20,315 --> 00:07:21,858 You sure these guys know what they're doing? 162 00:07:21,858 --> 00:07:23,568 Hey! Respect. 163 00:07:28,823 --> 00:07:30,200 - Arnie, you gotta minute? - Sure. 164 00:07:32,911 --> 00:07:33,912 What's up? 165 00:07:35,497 --> 00:07:37,999 Arnie, let me ask you a very direct question. 166 00:07:37,999 --> 00:07:39,376 Go ahead. 167 00:07:39,376 --> 00:07:40,794 Are you happy in your life? 168 00:07:42,170 --> 00:07:43,630 Yeah. Sure. 169 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:44,964 No complaints? No regrets? 170 00:07:46,257 --> 00:07:47,592 Nothing serious. 171 00:07:47,592 --> 00:07:49,469 Anything you'd change if you could? 172 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,137 Where is this going, Susan? 173 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:53,848 Bloom: I had dinner last night with Ken Feldman. 174 00:07:53,848 --> 00:07:55,308 Who's Ken Feldman? 175 00:07:55,308 --> 00:07:57,644 Executive Producer of the Sun-up show. 176 00:07:57,644 --> 00:08:00,355 And he asked me to see if you might be interested 177 00:08:00,355 --> 00:08:03,775 in becoming their full-time legal segment reporter. 178 00:08:03,775 --> 00:08:05,944 - Me? - He looked at your tapes. 179 00:08:05,944 --> 00:08:07,404 He's impressed by your Q-rating, 180 00:08:07,404 --> 00:08:09,906 and he loves your demo. 181 00:08:09,906 --> 00:08:11,700 [sighs] Gee, Susan... 182 00:08:11,700 --> 00:08:13,910 I... I don't know. 183 00:08:13,910 --> 00:08:14,953 Well, if you're not interested-- 184 00:08:14,953 --> 00:08:16,830 I didn't say that. I mean... 185 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:19,332 I just-- it's like being jumped from single "A" 186 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:21,000 right to the big leagues. I... 187 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,210 I don't even know if I'm ready. 188 00:08:22,210 --> 00:08:23,670 Well, he thinks you are. 189 00:08:23,670 --> 00:08:25,004 So do I. 190 00:08:25,004 --> 00:08:26,589 [sighs] I don't know what to say. 191 00:08:26,589 --> 00:08:27,841 Becker: What would it involve? 192 00:08:27,841 --> 00:08:30,552 First of all, it involves money. 193 00:08:30,552 --> 00:08:32,429 Now I took the liberty of feeling him out about 194 00:08:32,429 --> 00:08:35,056 a... three year, two and a half million dollar deal. 195 00:08:37,100 --> 00:08:38,685 Bloom: He didn't blink. 196 00:08:38,685 --> 00:08:40,812 Now, I might even be able to do better than that. 197 00:08:40,812 --> 00:08:42,188 Are you interested? 198 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:43,773 I don't know-- yeah! 199 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:45,358 I mean, I'd be crazy not to be. 200 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:48,194 Now, it's be a full-time job, lots of travel. 201 00:08:48,194 --> 00:08:49,571 You'd have to cut back on your law practice. 202 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:50,864 Would I have to live in New York? 203 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:53,032 Because that would be a deal-breaker. 204 00:08:53,032 --> 00:08:54,367 I don't know. 205 00:08:54,367 --> 00:08:55,326 Lemme think. 206 00:08:56,369 --> 00:08:57,871 Okay. 207 00:08:57,871 --> 00:09:00,206 They're doing the show in L.A. for a week. 208 00:09:00,206 --> 00:09:01,958 Let me arrange a lunch date, 209 00:09:01,958 --> 00:09:03,793 the two of you can get to know each other. 210 00:09:03,793 --> 00:09:05,170 I mean, you may hate each other. 211 00:09:06,713 --> 00:09:08,965 - Set it up. - Alright. 212 00:09:08,965 --> 00:09:10,592 Only, don't tell anyone. 213 00:09:10,592 --> 00:09:13,052 You know how the rumor mill loves this stuff. 214 00:09:14,095 --> 00:09:15,096 I won't. 215 00:09:16,723 --> 00:09:17,724 I promise. 216 00:09:19,976 --> 00:09:20,977 Good. 217 00:09:22,187 --> 00:09:23,271 Come here, you gotta hear this. 218 00:09:26,274 --> 00:09:28,193 [beeping] Yes? 219 00:09:28,193 --> 00:09:30,070 Receptionist: Veronica Berg to see you. 220 00:09:30,070 --> 00:09:31,029 Send her in. 221 00:09:33,948 --> 00:09:35,950 [door opens] Veronica. Come in. 222 00:09:37,452 --> 00:09:40,747 Douglas, I can't accept this money! 223 00:09:42,207 --> 00:09:43,917 [door closes] Of course you can. 224 00:09:43,917 --> 00:09:45,168 But, ten thousand dollars-- 225 00:09:45,168 --> 00:09:47,086 Veronica, you're going to need it 226 00:09:47,086 --> 00:09:49,881 to live and I have it to give. 227 00:09:49,881 --> 00:09:50,965 What else is money for? 228 00:09:50,965 --> 00:09:53,426 But you've done so much already. 229 00:09:53,426 --> 00:09:55,762 You and Grace convinced the school board not to appeal and-- 230 00:09:55,762 --> 00:09:57,680 Please, please. This is my way 231 00:09:57,680 --> 00:10:01,017 of letting you know that you and Ricky aren't alone. 232 00:10:01,017 --> 00:10:02,894 That I'll always be there for both of you. 233 00:10:03,937 --> 00:10:04,938 [sighs] 234 00:10:06,397 --> 00:10:07,482 I don't know what to say. 235 00:10:07,482 --> 00:10:08,441 There's nothing to say. 236 00:10:11,402 --> 00:10:13,196 - You're gonna make me cry. - Oh, come on. 237 00:10:14,864 --> 00:10:16,449 This is nothing. 238 00:10:16,449 --> 00:10:17,534 You'd do the same for me. 239 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:20,161 How's Ricky doing? 240 00:10:20,161 --> 00:10:22,163 He's back at Logan, thanks to you. 241 00:10:23,289 --> 00:10:24,958 Ah, he loves it, 242 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:27,544 and the teachers say they already see progress. 243 00:10:27,544 --> 00:10:29,087 Have you found a place yet? 244 00:10:29,087 --> 00:10:30,421 I rented a small house, 245 00:10:30,421 --> 00:10:33,174 and I'll be moving up there next week. 246 00:10:33,174 --> 00:10:35,802 I've always loved Santa Barbara. 247 00:10:35,802 --> 00:10:37,136 So, your being there 248 00:10:37,136 --> 00:10:38,721 gives me a good excuse for visiting. 249 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:41,975 Douglas, 250 00:10:43,226 --> 00:10:44,602 how can I ever repay you? 251 00:10:45,979 --> 00:10:47,230 Have dinner with me Wednesday. 252 00:10:51,693 --> 00:10:52,694 I'd love to. 253 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:54,654 Good. 254 00:10:56,739 --> 00:10:59,367 [indistinct chatter] 255 00:10:59,367 --> 00:11:00,869 Okay, got it. 256 00:11:00,869 --> 00:11:02,912 [sighs] Here goes. 257 00:11:02,912 --> 00:11:04,581 Are you nervous? 258 00:11:04,581 --> 00:11:07,542 There were only two things I wanted to avoid in life, 259 00:11:07,542 --> 00:11:09,627 hospitals and lawsuits. 260 00:11:09,627 --> 00:11:10,587 I know. 261 00:11:12,005 --> 00:11:13,089 You're doing the right thing. 262 00:11:19,929 --> 00:11:22,056 Ms. Whitcomb, you were scrub nurse 263 00:11:22,056 --> 00:11:24,350 for Doctors Banes and Paterson during the operation 264 00:11:24,350 --> 00:11:26,060 which is the subject of this lawsuit. 265 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:27,520 That's correct. 266 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:29,439 Hastings: And you filed an incident report 267 00:11:29,439 --> 00:11:31,232 with the operating room supervisor 268 00:11:31,232 --> 00:11:34,194 which is in large measure is the basis for the suit. 269 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:36,321 Whitcomb: Yes, I did. 270 00:11:36,321 --> 00:11:37,906 Please describe the circumstances 271 00:11:37,906 --> 00:11:39,782 which led you to file your report. 272 00:11:39,782 --> 00:11:41,576 The operation was to remove 273 00:11:41,576 --> 00:11:43,703 the patient's second lumbar disc 274 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:45,163 and to fuse the vertebrae. 275 00:11:46,289 --> 00:11:48,208 Dr. Banes was almost finished, 276 00:11:48,208 --> 00:11:50,418 the disc was out, the fusion was done, 277 00:11:50,418 --> 00:11:52,295 there's a point where the surgeon checks 278 00:11:52,295 --> 00:11:55,673 to see if there's any bleeding or any sharp pieces of bone... 279 00:11:55,673 --> 00:11:57,592 o-- or any disc left. 280 00:11:57,592 --> 00:11:59,385 Suddenly he stopped operating, 281 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:02,597 he started turning his head from side to side. 282 00:12:02,597 --> 00:12:04,599 Whitcomb: As he turned his head, he looked at the field 283 00:12:04,599 --> 00:12:06,601 with first one eye, and then the other. 284 00:12:06,601 --> 00:12:08,853 Then, finally he asked the circulating nurse 285 00:12:08,853 --> 00:12:10,230 to wipe his glasses. 286 00:12:10,230 --> 00:12:11,689 Does that exhaust your chronicle of 287 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:14,484 Dr. Banes' strange behavior, Ms. Whitcomb? 288 00:12:14,484 --> 00:12:16,152 He paused for a period of time, 289 00:12:16,152 --> 00:12:17,820 then asked to have his glasses wiped? 290 00:12:17,820 --> 00:12:19,656 Is the sarcasm really necessary? 291 00:12:19,656 --> 00:12:22,408 Whitcomb: The part about the glasses was unusual. 292 00:12:22,408 --> 00:12:24,369 There was no reason to wipe the glasses. 293 00:12:24,369 --> 00:12:25,828 I mean, they weren't steamed up 294 00:12:25,828 --> 00:12:27,372 or bloody or anything. 295 00:12:27,372 --> 00:12:28,957 Were you looking out of the doctor's glasses? 296 00:12:28,957 --> 00:12:32,335 My point is, is that one minute he was operating 297 00:12:32,335 --> 00:12:35,713 and the next minute he turns and walks out. 298 00:12:35,713 --> 00:12:37,590 Hastings: So I'm sure I understand you, 299 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:39,467 you're not alleging you saw Dr. Banes 300 00:12:39,467 --> 00:12:41,135 make any surgical errors, 301 00:12:41,135 --> 00:12:43,054 as best as it's within your capacity 302 00:12:43,054 --> 00:12:45,098 as a scrub nurse to know. 303 00:12:45,098 --> 00:12:47,934 No. I did not see him make any error. 304 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:50,103 You also didn't file an incident report 305 00:12:50,103 --> 00:12:52,021 at the time of the operation, did you? 306 00:12:52,021 --> 00:12:53,731 Whitcomb: No. Hastings: Neither that day... 307 00:12:53,731 --> 00:12:55,066 Hastings: Nor the next. Whitcomb: No. 308 00:12:55,066 --> 00:12:56,192 I filed the report 309 00:12:56,192 --> 00:12:57,235 a week later, 310 00:12:57,235 --> 00:12:58,486 when I heard the patient 311 00:12:58,486 --> 00:12:59,570 was paralyzed. 312 00:12:59,570 --> 00:13:00,738 Hastings: Which happened to be 313 00:13:00,738 --> 00:13:02,323 the same date you resigned 314 00:13:02,323 --> 00:13:03,992 from Westside Medical and 315 00:13:03,992 --> 00:13:05,159 left the nursing profession. 316 00:13:05,159 --> 00:13:06,202 I was planning to leave 317 00:13:06,202 --> 00:13:07,537 nursing for some time. 318 00:13:07,537 --> 00:13:08,997 Isn't it true you were written up by 319 00:13:08,997 --> 00:13:11,040 two doctors for "unprofessional conduct." 320 00:13:11,040 --> 00:13:14,669 "Unprofessional conduct" means "personality conflict." 321 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:16,421 Hastings: Isn't there at least one surgeon at Westside 322 00:13:16,421 --> 00:13:18,089 who refused to have you assist him in the O.R.? 323 00:13:18,089 --> 00:13:19,132 Why are you talking to her like that?! 324 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:20,383 Kelsey: Rachel-- 325 00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:21,426 Malone: She didn't make the mistake 326 00:13:21,426 --> 00:13:22,802 that left me like this! 327 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,637 She had nothing to gain by coming forward. 328 00:13:24,637 --> 00:13:26,556 Why do you make it sound as if she's lying?! 329 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:29,642 As much as I may sympathize with your situation, Ms. Malone, 330 00:13:29,642 --> 00:13:31,602 my job is to represent the interests 331 00:13:31,602 --> 00:13:33,688 of Dr. Banes and Dr. Paterson. 332 00:13:33,688 --> 00:13:35,523 If that means exploring the motivations 333 00:13:35,523 --> 00:13:38,026 of a scrub nurse, I am going to do that. 334 00:13:38,026 --> 00:13:39,861 If it means when it comes time to depose you, 335 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:41,738 I explore the possibility your paralysis 336 00:13:41,738 --> 00:13:43,656 may have other causes, rest assured, 337 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:44,949 I am going to do that, too. 338 00:13:51,414 --> 00:13:53,166 Okay. Here are the pros. 339 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:54,250 Money. 340 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:55,918 Not just short-term, 341 00:13:55,918 --> 00:13:57,712 but if I'm good at this, I can expand from just doing 342 00:13:57,712 --> 00:14:00,423 legal segments to doing in-studio interviews, 343 00:14:00,423 --> 00:14:01,716 to who knows? 344 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:03,259 And then there's the prestige factor. 345 00:14:03,259 --> 00:14:04,552 I mean, you're a celebrity, but it's not like 346 00:14:04,552 --> 00:14:06,471 your teeny bopper kind of fame, 347 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:07,513 it's classier. 348 00:14:07,513 --> 00:14:09,307 Plus which you get to travel, 349 00:14:09,307 --> 00:14:11,642 you get to meet all sorts of interesting individuals-- 350 00:14:11,642 --> 00:14:13,686 - Women. - With a forum like this... 351 00:14:13,686 --> 00:14:16,814 You could reach literally millions of people. 352 00:14:16,814 --> 00:14:19,984 Rox, this is an opportunity to make a real difference. 353 00:14:19,984 --> 00:14:21,903 Okay, what about the cons? 354 00:14:21,903 --> 00:14:23,154 For one thing, 355 00:14:23,154 --> 00:14:25,073 I'm giving up my legal practice, 356 00:14:25,073 --> 00:14:27,742 which means a lot to me. 357 00:14:27,742 --> 00:14:29,494 I'm giving up my relationship with McKenzie-Brackman, 358 00:14:29,494 --> 00:14:32,121 which also means a lot to me. 359 00:14:32,121 --> 00:14:33,581 And I know I'd have to spend a lot of time 360 00:14:33,581 --> 00:14:34,874 in New York, and I hate New York! 361 00:14:36,084 --> 00:14:38,252 - What about me? - What do ya mean? 362 00:14:38,252 --> 00:14:40,088 Aren't I a consideration? 363 00:14:40,088 --> 00:14:42,340 - Of course you are. - Pro or con? 364 00:14:42,340 --> 00:14:43,591 This is not about you, Roxanne. 365 00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:45,468 The hell it isn't! 366 00:14:45,468 --> 00:14:47,053 We live together! 367 00:14:47,053 --> 00:14:49,305 I-- if you take this job, it changes your life. 368 00:14:49,305 --> 00:14:51,516 If your life changes, my life changes! 369 00:14:51,516 --> 00:14:53,392 This is incredibly selfish of you, Rox! 370 00:14:53,392 --> 00:14:55,103 - Me?! - You know, most men... 371 00:14:55,103 --> 00:14:57,396 Their wives go along with whatever they decide to do. 372 00:14:57,396 --> 00:14:58,523 [spray hissing] 373 00:14:58,523 --> 00:15:00,233 Their wives?! 374 00:15:00,233 --> 00:15:02,318 Are you asking me to marry you, Arnie? 375 00:15:02,318 --> 00:15:04,195 Oh, thanks a lot. I'm trying to make one of 376 00:15:04,195 --> 00:15:06,030 the most important career decisions of my life 377 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:08,157 and all you can think about is how it's going to affect you! 378 00:15:09,033 --> 00:15:10,034 [grunts] 379 00:15:17,708 --> 00:15:19,293 Do you have an opinion as to whether 380 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:21,838 Benjamin Stulwicz would make a good parent? 381 00:15:21,838 --> 00:15:23,631 Becker: I think he would make an excellent parent. 382 00:15:23,631 --> 00:15:25,424 He's extremely responsible. 383 00:15:25,424 --> 00:15:27,260 He owns and maintains his own house. 384 00:15:27,260 --> 00:15:28,886 He's a dependable worker who very ably 385 00:15:28,886 --> 00:15:31,013 manages the mail room at our law firm. 386 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:34,308 He has exceptional organizational skills, 387 00:15:34,308 --> 00:15:36,853 and he's a very caring and loving person. 388 00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:38,729 I'm afraid sorting the mail is a little different 389 00:15:38,729 --> 00:15:40,565 than raising a child, Mr. Becker. 390 00:15:40,565 --> 00:15:42,817 Yes, it is, but there are a lot of lawyers and teachers 391 00:15:42,817 --> 00:15:45,987 and... even judges who fail miserably at parenthood. 392 00:15:45,987 --> 00:15:47,321 Becker: But I know this man. 393 00:15:47,321 --> 00:15:49,740 He's moral. He's loving. 394 00:15:49,740 --> 00:15:51,784 Given that and given the functional intelligence 395 00:15:51,784 --> 00:15:54,662 that I know Benny has, I'm telling you, he can do it. 396 00:15:54,662 --> 00:15:56,747 Thank you. I have nothing further. 397 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:01,252 Mr. Becker, you first met Mr. Stulwicz 398 00:16:01,252 --> 00:16:03,796 when he was arrested for assault and robbery? 399 00:16:03,796 --> 00:16:04,922 - He was acquitted. Weisberg: Yes. 400 00:16:04,922 --> 00:16:06,215 Uh, your defense was 401 00:16:06,215 --> 00:16:07,508 that this man lacked 402 00:16:07,508 --> 00:16:09,135 the mental capacity to form 403 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:10,636 culpable intent, is that right? 404 00:16:10,636 --> 00:16:12,138 Right. 405 00:16:12,138 --> 00:16:14,056 This man was also arrested 406 00:16:14,056 --> 00:16:15,975 for rape, was he not? 407 00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:18,644 Objection. That was a case of mistaken identity. 408 00:16:18,644 --> 00:16:20,188 He confessed the crime to the police. 409 00:16:20,188 --> 00:16:21,731 Becker: Because he didn't understand the charges. 410 00:16:21,731 --> 00:16:24,317 That's right. Because he didn't understand. 411 00:16:24,317 --> 00:16:25,693 He thought that he was being arrested 412 00:16:25,693 --> 00:16:26,986 for going to a strip joint. 413 00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:28,654 Weisberg: Right, Mr. Becker? - Yes. 414 00:16:28,654 --> 00:16:30,281 Weisberg: And this would-be parent 415 00:16:30,281 --> 00:16:32,700 did, in fact, go to a nude strip joint 416 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:35,369 where he paid a woman to take off her clothes 417 00:16:35,369 --> 00:16:36,829 and talk to him. 418 00:16:36,829 --> 00:16:39,457 A lot of men go to strip joints, Mr. Weisberg. 419 00:16:40,249 --> 00:16:42,376 Do you? 420 00:16:42,376 --> 00:16:46,297 It's certainly not a habit, but... I've been. 421 00:16:46,297 --> 00:16:49,383 Mr. Stulwicz was again arrested in December 422 00:16:49,383 --> 00:16:51,677 for disorderly conduct and assault, 423 00:16:51,677 --> 00:16:53,512 after getting into a barroom brawl. 424 00:16:53,512 --> 00:16:55,056 He went to the defense of a senior citizen 425 00:16:55,056 --> 00:16:56,098 who was embroiled in the fight. 426 00:16:56,098 --> 00:16:57,516 And he was arrested! 427 00:16:57,516 --> 00:16:58,809 Becker: He was sticking up for a friend. 428 00:16:58,809 --> 00:17:00,394 He's not a criminal, Mr. Weisberg. 429 00:17:00,394 --> 00:17:01,896 He's a responsible person. 430 00:17:01,896 --> 00:17:03,648 Oh, do you consider joining 431 00:17:03,648 --> 00:17:05,900 a religious cult responsible behavior? 432 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:07,652 He made a mistake there. 433 00:17:07,652 --> 00:17:09,737 Weisberg: He paid the "Children of God" a thousand dollars. 434 00:17:09,737 --> 00:17:11,322 And what did you do, Mr. Becker? 435 00:17:11,322 --> 00:17:12,907 You came running to court claiming that 436 00:17:12,907 --> 00:17:14,700 this man didn't have the mental faculties 437 00:17:14,700 --> 00:17:16,118 to enter into a contract! 438 00:17:16,118 --> 00:17:17,662 - And the judge disagreed. Weisberg: Yes. 439 00:17:17,662 --> 00:17:19,664 But, you said that he had diminished capacity, 440 00:17:19,664 --> 00:17:20,915 didn't you, Mr. Becker?! 441 00:17:20,915 --> 00:17:22,208 You argued that this man couldn't 442 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:23,960 protect his own best interests. 443 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:25,002 - Yes, but I was trying-- Weisberg: Yes. 444 00:17:25,002 --> 00:17:26,629 And now you want to vest in him 445 00:17:26,629 --> 00:17:27,880 the interests of a 12 year old boy! 446 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:28,923 Your Honor-- 447 00:17:28,923 --> 00:17:30,591 Benny would make a good parent! 448 00:17:30,591 --> 00:17:31,634 Have you ever been a parent, Mr. Becker? 449 00:17:31,634 --> 00:17:32,677 Objection! 450 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:34,011 What is that supposed to mean?! 451 00:17:34,011 --> 00:17:35,054 I mean, that you're up here 452 00:17:35,054 --> 00:17:36,472 giving us an expert opinion 453 00:17:36,472 --> 00:17:38,432 on his ability to be a good father. 454 00:17:38,432 --> 00:17:40,476 I'd like to know if you ever tried parenthood, Mr. Becker?! 455 00:17:40,476 --> 00:17:41,769 Van Owen: Objection! - How'd you do? 456 00:17:41,769 --> 00:17:43,479 Judge Robin: Alright, Mr. Weisberg! 457 00:17:43,479 --> 00:17:45,606 This line of questioning is irrelevant here. 458 00:17:45,606 --> 00:17:47,650 Sorry, Your Honor. I have nothing further. 459 00:17:54,448 --> 00:17:57,076 Kelsey: Dr. Banes, why did Ms. Malone require surgery? 460 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:59,287 She had a ruptured disc in her mid-back 461 00:17:59,287 --> 00:18:01,122 which was causing a great deal of pain. 462 00:18:01,122 --> 00:18:03,249 Was there anything atypical about her condition? 463 00:18:03,249 --> 00:18:04,542 Dr. Banes: She was younger than most people 464 00:18:04,542 --> 00:18:06,752 with such advanced disc disease, 465 00:18:06,752 --> 00:18:08,588 and the rupture was higher in the lumbar column 466 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:10,840 than we usually see. It was also quite large. 467 00:18:10,840 --> 00:18:12,550 Before the operation, did you discuss with 468 00:18:12,550 --> 00:18:14,885 Ms. Malone the possibility of complications? 469 00:18:14,885 --> 00:18:18,514 There are always inherent risks in this kind of surgery. 470 00:18:18,514 --> 00:18:19,849 I explained to her that there was 471 00:18:19,849 --> 00:18:22,184 a chance of infection and bleeding. 472 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:24,937 Dr. Banes: Also that her pain might not go away. 473 00:18:24,937 --> 00:18:27,565 I also told her that there was a remote possibility 474 00:18:27,565 --> 00:18:28,941 that she might experience 475 00:18:28,941 --> 00:18:32,528 a post-operative weakness in her legs. 476 00:18:32,528 --> 00:18:35,364 By "weakness" do you mean paralysis? 477 00:18:35,364 --> 00:18:38,534 The chance of that happening is far less than one percent, 478 00:18:38,534 --> 00:18:39,994 but it did exist. 479 00:18:39,994 --> 00:18:42,038 And did you tell her that her "weakness" 480 00:18:42,038 --> 00:18:45,333 might include an inability to control her bladder or bowels, 481 00:18:45,333 --> 00:18:47,585 that she might need a catheter and a colostomy? 482 00:18:47,585 --> 00:18:50,296 Yes, those are the sequelae of post-operative paralysis 483 00:18:50,296 --> 00:18:51,505 in this sort of procedure. 484 00:18:51,505 --> 00:18:54,884 As I say, they are extremely rare. 485 00:18:54,884 --> 00:18:56,844 How did the operation go, doctor? 486 00:18:56,844 --> 00:18:58,763 Technically, it went fine. 487 00:18:58,763 --> 00:19:01,724 Your scrub nurse described a time at the end of the operation 488 00:19:01,724 --> 00:19:03,726 when you appeared to become disoriented. 489 00:19:03,726 --> 00:19:05,644 I was hardly disoriented. 490 00:19:05,644 --> 00:19:07,480 My glasses became fogged. 491 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:10,566 Your nurse didn't see any fog on your glasses, doctor. 492 00:19:10,566 --> 00:19:11,984 Was anything wrong with your vision? 493 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:14,403 - No. No. Kelsey: With your coordination? 494 00:19:14,403 --> 00:19:16,447 Why were turning your head from side to side? 495 00:19:16,447 --> 00:19:18,991 I told you, so we could see better. 496 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:20,701 We sweat during an operation. 497 00:19:20,701 --> 00:19:23,162 We breathe behind surgical masks. 498 00:19:23,162 --> 00:19:25,456 Sometimes our glasses fog. 499 00:19:25,456 --> 00:19:27,249 Kelsey: But you were fine. Dr. Banes: Yes. 500 00:19:27,249 --> 00:19:29,543 And the operation was "technically" fine. 501 00:19:29,543 --> 00:19:30,628 Yes! 502 00:19:30,628 --> 00:19:31,670 And Rachel Malone is 503 00:19:31,670 --> 00:19:33,255 paralyzed for life! 504 00:19:35,424 --> 00:19:36,467 I'm afraid so. 505 00:19:41,472 --> 00:19:44,141 It's going badly, isn't it? 506 00:19:44,141 --> 00:19:47,603 I didn't expect he'd admit to botching the operation, Rachel. 507 00:19:47,603 --> 00:19:48,813 We're just gettin' him on the record. 508 00:19:48,813 --> 00:19:50,731 But even the scrub nurse only said 509 00:19:50,731 --> 00:19:52,817 Dr. Banes had behaved strangely, 510 00:19:52,817 --> 00:19:54,610 she didn't say he'd done anything wrong. 511 00:19:54,610 --> 00:19:56,195 Rachel, please trust me. 512 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:57,947 We're in the process of making our case. 513 00:19:57,947 --> 00:19:59,448 We've got a long way to go yet. 514 00:19:59,448 --> 00:20:02,243 Do you really believe I have a chance, Ann? 515 00:20:02,243 --> 00:20:03,369 Do you really believe that? 516 00:20:04,412 --> 00:20:07,248 Yes. I really believe it. 517 00:20:12,378 --> 00:20:14,380 Cap off, Sam. 518 00:20:14,380 --> 00:20:16,090 - Cap off. - Sorry. 519 00:20:17,591 --> 00:20:19,802 What was it like, living with Benny? 520 00:20:19,802 --> 00:20:22,471 It was great. I had my own room. 521 00:20:22,471 --> 00:20:24,682 I could sleep. I could eat. 522 00:20:24,682 --> 00:20:25,808 Sam: T.V. 523 00:20:25,808 --> 00:20:27,476 Did you go to school? 524 00:20:27,476 --> 00:20:29,103 Yeah, Benny made me. 525 00:20:29,103 --> 00:20:30,813 And he made me get braces. 526 00:20:30,813 --> 00:20:33,899 Van Owen: Did he ever yell at you or hit you? 527 00:20:33,899 --> 00:20:35,860 Sam: He yells at me to take a bath. 528 00:20:35,860 --> 00:20:37,194 Mostly when I'm dirty. 529 00:20:37,194 --> 00:20:38,195 Sometimes when I'm clean. 530 00:20:39,405 --> 00:20:40,698 He never hits me. 531 00:20:40,698 --> 00:20:42,158 Before you met Benny, 532 00:20:42,158 --> 00:20:43,242 where were you living? 533 00:20:45,744 --> 00:20:46,996 On the street. 534 00:20:46,996 --> 00:20:49,081 Van Owen: And before that? 535 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:51,083 In my mom's car, but, uh, [sighs] 536 00:20:51,083 --> 00:20:52,084 I don't know where she is now. 537 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:54,462 Where's your dad? 538 00:20:54,462 --> 00:20:56,172 Sam: In Detroit. 539 00:20:56,172 --> 00:21:00,050 He used to, uh, beat up my mom and me, so we left. 540 00:21:00,050 --> 00:21:02,428 Van Owen: And what happened when you got to L.A., Sam? 541 00:21:04,472 --> 00:21:05,556 My mom... 542 00:21:07,433 --> 00:21:09,226 she left me at a gas station. 543 00:21:09,226 --> 00:21:11,979 Van Owen: If it were up to you, Sam, 544 00:21:11,979 --> 00:21:14,774 would you like to go back and live with Benny Stulwicz? 545 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:15,983 Yeah! 546 00:21:15,983 --> 00:21:17,234 Van Owen: Mrs. Barrett thinks that 547 00:21:17,234 --> 00:21:18,736 you should be in McLaren Hall. 548 00:21:18,736 --> 00:21:19,778 Sam: Tell Mrs. Barrett she can go 549 00:21:19,778 --> 00:21:21,697 live in McLaren Hall! 550 00:21:21,697 --> 00:21:23,157 They give you food and a bed. 551 00:21:24,867 --> 00:21:26,535 Benny gave me a place to live. 552 00:21:29,246 --> 00:21:30,247 Van Owen: Thank you, Sam. 553 00:21:33,918 --> 00:21:36,003 Hi, Sam. My name is Ed Weisberg 554 00:21:36,003 --> 00:21:37,338 and I'm the lawyer for the county. 555 00:21:37,338 --> 00:21:39,173 I just have a few questions for ya. 556 00:21:39,173 --> 00:21:40,716 Weisberg: When you lived with Mr. Stulwicz 557 00:21:40,716 --> 00:21:41,926 did you get a lot of homework? 558 00:21:41,926 --> 00:21:43,844 Sam: Yeah. - I bet it was hard. 559 00:21:43,844 --> 00:21:45,221 Did you ever ask Benny to help you with it? 560 00:21:45,221 --> 00:21:46,889 Not if I wanted the right answers. 561 00:21:46,889 --> 00:21:49,225 Weisberg: Why is that? - He's retarded. 562 00:21:49,225 --> 00:21:51,602 Sam: He doesn't think real fast at school stuff. 563 00:21:53,938 --> 00:21:56,190 - Doesn't that bother you? - No! 564 00:21:56,190 --> 00:21:59,318 I mean, I'm supposed to be doin' my own homework anyway, right? 565 00:21:59,318 --> 00:22:00,820 Did your parents do your homework? 566 00:22:00,820 --> 00:22:02,530 [woman chuckles] 567 00:22:02,530 --> 00:22:03,864 I bet you did your own. 568 00:22:03,864 --> 00:22:05,157 You're right. 569 00:22:05,157 --> 00:22:06,534 Sam, what if your friends 570 00:22:06,534 --> 00:22:08,077 made fun of him? 571 00:22:08,077 --> 00:22:09,828 I mean, how would that make you feel? 572 00:22:09,828 --> 00:22:13,332 [inhales] Well, if they made fun of Benny, I'd kick their butts. 573 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:14,750 Weisberg: Sam, you gotta level with me here. 574 00:22:14,750 --> 00:22:15,960 Do you really think you're gonna listen 575 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:18,337 to what Benny says? A retarded man? 576 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:19,797 Sam: My father wasn't retarded, 577 00:22:19,797 --> 00:22:21,507 he used to kick me in the head! 578 00:22:21,507 --> 00:22:23,926 My mother was pretty smart and all she ever did was drink! 579 00:22:25,469 --> 00:22:27,513 Benny comes home every night. 580 00:22:27,513 --> 00:22:30,057 We eat together seven days a week. 581 00:22:30,057 --> 00:22:32,059 You know, we play cards, we talk. 582 00:22:33,477 --> 00:22:34,979 It may not seem like a lot to you. 583 00:22:36,730 --> 00:22:37,731 It's all I got. 584 00:22:39,942 --> 00:22:42,194 - Thank you, Sam. Judge Robin: Alright. 585 00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:44,280 Judge Robin: We'll reconvene tomorrow at 3 o'clock. 586 00:22:44,280 --> 00:22:45,739 Until then, we're adjourned. 587 00:22:52,997 --> 00:22:55,958 [instrumental music] 588 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:04,758 Feldman: I'll be real candid with you, Arnie. 589 00:23:04,758 --> 00:23:07,261 I like you and I like what you do. 590 00:23:07,261 --> 00:23:08,888 Becker: Thank you. 591 00:23:08,888 --> 00:23:10,431 You come across as credible and I tell you what, 592 00:23:10,431 --> 00:23:12,391 in this business, that's very important. 593 00:23:12,391 --> 00:23:15,728 And, you have that... thing. 594 00:23:16,520 --> 00:23:17,605 What thing? 595 00:23:17,605 --> 00:23:19,607 The camera loves you. 596 00:23:19,607 --> 00:23:20,649 I think with you on our team 597 00:23:20,649 --> 00:23:22,026 the Sun-up Show could kick 598 00:23:22,026 --> 00:23:23,944 some serious ass. 599 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:26,906 [sighs] I'm very flattered-- 600 00:23:26,906 --> 00:23:29,241 Oh, no. No, no, I'm not-- I'm not trying flatter you here. 601 00:23:29,241 --> 00:23:31,744 I'm making you an offer, Arnie, based on my own selfish interest 602 00:23:31,744 --> 00:23:35,289 which I hope will be mutually beneficial to both of us. 603 00:23:35,289 --> 00:23:36,707 Well, based on what Susan Bloom told me, 604 00:23:36,707 --> 00:23:39,168 the money sounds more or less adequate. 605 00:23:39,168 --> 00:23:40,502 But the part that troubles me the most 606 00:23:40,502 --> 00:23:42,087 is giving up my law practice. 607 00:23:42,087 --> 00:23:43,839 Arn, try looking at it this way, uh... 608 00:23:43,839 --> 00:23:45,299 I like to think that you wouldn't be 609 00:23:45,299 --> 00:23:47,217 giving it up so much as-- as... 610 00:23:47,217 --> 00:23:50,471 expanding it to national proportions. 611 00:23:50,471 --> 00:23:52,890 - I like the sound of that. - Yeah. 612 00:23:52,890 --> 00:23:54,767 - Are-- are you married? - No. 613 00:23:56,268 --> 00:23:58,228 - Gay? - Uh-uh. 614 00:23:58,228 --> 00:24:00,522 Well, Arn, all I can tell you is 615 00:24:00,522 --> 00:24:02,858 as a single guy with the kind of national exposure 616 00:24:02,858 --> 00:24:04,860 you're going to be getting on the Sun-up Show, 617 00:24:04,860 --> 00:24:06,654 well, let's just say, if you ever wanted to 618 00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:09,573 take your love life public, I'd buy stock. 619 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:12,868 Tell me about Brooks Tapman. 620 00:24:12,868 --> 00:24:15,663 Brooks, uh, well, what can I tell you about Brooks... 621 00:24:15,663 --> 00:24:17,164 You know, what you see is what you get. 622 00:24:17,164 --> 00:24:19,291 He's a good anchor, he's got a good mind. 623 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:20,834 He's a-- he's a man's man. 624 00:24:20,834 --> 00:24:22,628 What does he feel about me? 625 00:24:22,628 --> 00:24:24,171 First of all, Arnie, Brooks Tapman is 626 00:24:24,171 --> 00:24:26,548 not the boss of the Sun-up Show, I am. 627 00:24:26,548 --> 00:24:28,842 Okay, and second of all, I gotta believe that you two guys are, 628 00:24:28,842 --> 00:24:31,178 are gonna hit it off big time. 629 00:24:31,178 --> 00:24:32,846 What's Louise Harper like? 630 00:24:32,846 --> 00:24:34,223 She's smart, she's tough, 631 00:24:34,223 --> 00:24:36,266 she gives great interview 632 00:24:36,266 --> 00:24:39,061 and she's got major breasts. 633 00:24:39,061 --> 00:24:40,646 Married? 634 00:24:40,646 --> 00:24:42,731 In the midst of a divorce. 635 00:24:42,731 --> 00:24:44,316 Feldman: Arnie, there's something to consider here. 636 00:24:44,316 --> 00:24:47,027 Uh, maybe you could give her the benefit of... 637 00:24:48,070 --> 00:24:49,196 your input. 638 00:24:49,196 --> 00:24:50,239 [woman laughing] 639 00:24:55,536 --> 00:24:58,122 Come on, Jeff, my client's worth five points. 640 00:24:59,957 --> 00:25:02,459 Okay, okay, four, but you are stealing her. 641 00:25:02,459 --> 00:25:03,877 [kisses] 642 00:25:03,877 --> 00:25:06,755 No, a June start date is not a problem. 643 00:25:06,755 --> 00:25:09,008 Great, I'll work the rest out with legal. Ciao, babe. 644 00:25:09,008 --> 00:25:10,175 How'd it go? 645 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:11,135 I think he liked me. 646 00:25:16,640 --> 00:25:18,350 Liked you? Heh. 647 00:25:18,350 --> 00:25:20,144 He just called me from his car. 648 00:25:20,144 --> 00:25:22,312 He is seriously pregnant. 649 00:25:22,312 --> 00:25:24,356 - Alright. - He-he. 650 00:25:24,356 --> 00:25:26,442 There's only one hurdle left. 651 00:25:26,442 --> 00:25:28,360 - Brooks Tapman? - He wants to meet you. 652 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:31,155 Oh, I hear this guy is really tough on people. 653 00:25:31,155 --> 00:25:32,698 Arnie, baby, 654 00:25:32,698 --> 00:25:34,825 I'd always heard exactly the same thing about you, 655 00:25:34,825 --> 00:25:37,661 but the truth is you are a sensitive, caring man 656 00:25:37,661 --> 00:25:39,371 that people often misunderstand 657 00:25:39,371 --> 00:25:41,331 because they confuse who you are with what you do. 658 00:25:42,624 --> 00:25:44,126 That's true. 659 00:25:44,126 --> 00:25:46,211 I've set up lunch tomorrow at Nicky Blair's. 660 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:49,423 Now if anyone can forge a bond with Brooks Tapman, it's you. 661 00:25:53,135 --> 00:25:54,803 Kelsey: It's your testimony, Dr. Paterson, 662 00:25:54,803 --> 00:25:57,639 that nothing unusual or untoward occurred 663 00:25:57,639 --> 00:26:00,309 while you and Dr. Banes performed Ms. Malone's surgery. 664 00:26:00,309 --> 00:26:02,394 That's right. There was no hematoma, 665 00:26:02,394 --> 00:26:05,439 no bone fragment, no cord infarct. 666 00:26:05,439 --> 00:26:08,525 That's why her bad outcome was so disturbing. 667 00:26:08,525 --> 00:26:10,277 "Bad outcome." 668 00:26:10,277 --> 00:26:12,029 That's another one of those physician's euphemisms 669 00:26:12,029 --> 00:26:13,697 I'm going to have to get used to. 670 00:26:13,697 --> 00:26:15,407 Kelsey: Now, I keep saying that you and Dr. Banes 671 00:26:15,407 --> 00:26:16,992 performed the surgery, in fact, 672 00:26:16,992 --> 00:26:18,994 it was pretty much Dr. Banes' show. 673 00:26:18,994 --> 00:26:20,829 I assisted him. That is correct. 674 00:26:20,829 --> 00:26:23,082 During the part of the procedure in which your scrub nurse 675 00:26:23,082 --> 00:26:26,084 described Dr. Banes as becoming distracted or disoriented, 676 00:26:26,084 --> 00:26:28,504 would that have been the time Dr. Banes was examining 677 00:26:28,504 --> 00:26:30,756 Ms. Malone's spinal cord for possible damage? 678 00:26:30,756 --> 00:26:33,634 Well, I do not agree with her description 679 00:26:33,634 --> 00:26:35,803 of Dr. Banes' behavior, but yes, 680 00:26:35,803 --> 00:26:37,638 that would have been the time he was examining the cord. 681 00:26:37,638 --> 00:26:40,390 You have enormous respect for Dr. Banes, don't you? 682 00:26:40,390 --> 00:26:43,102 Yes, I do, professionally and personally. 683 00:26:43,102 --> 00:26:46,647 Dr. Banes pioneered the procedure we used that day. 684 00:26:46,647 --> 00:26:49,316 He also established a fellowship program 685 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:51,443 for orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. 686 00:26:51,443 --> 00:26:52,736 I couldn't have completed 687 00:26:52,736 --> 00:26:54,655 my training without his generosity. 688 00:26:54,655 --> 00:26:55,906 So you respect him and you're 689 00:26:55,906 --> 00:26:57,074 very grateful to him as well. 690 00:26:57,074 --> 00:26:58,116 That's right. 691 00:26:58,116 --> 00:26:59,326 So grateful that if you 692 00:26:59,326 --> 00:27:01,036 had any doubts about his capacity 693 00:27:01,036 --> 00:27:02,996 to perform as a physician, you'd want to protect him 694 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:04,581 or at least give him the benefit of the doubt. 695 00:27:04,581 --> 00:27:07,417 I have no such concerns, Ms. Kelsey. 696 00:27:07,417 --> 00:27:09,044 Doctor, would the way in which 697 00:27:09,044 --> 00:27:10,796 Nurse Whitcomb described Dr. Banes 698 00:27:10,796 --> 00:27:12,089 as behaving be consistent with 699 00:27:12,089 --> 00:27:14,007 someone having a petit mal seizure? 700 00:27:14,007 --> 00:27:17,636 Well, that description could fit a number of conditions. 701 00:27:17,636 --> 00:27:20,347 Would it describe, say, a transient ischemic episode 702 00:27:20,347 --> 00:27:22,307 what a lay person would call a minor stroke? 703 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:25,310 Yes, but I still do not agree with your predicate. 704 00:27:25,310 --> 00:27:27,187 In either case, wouldn't it be possible 705 00:27:27,187 --> 00:27:29,147 that once the episode was concluded 706 00:27:29,147 --> 00:27:31,525 Dr. Banes might be unaware that it had occurred 707 00:27:31,525 --> 00:27:33,110 that he might believe he had done 708 00:27:33,110 --> 00:27:35,487 the spinal cord examination when in fact he hadn't? 709 00:27:35,487 --> 00:27:37,114 This is preposterous!! 710 00:27:37,114 --> 00:27:38,657 Kelsey: And that given your respect and admiration 711 00:27:38,657 --> 00:27:40,325 and esteem for your colleague 712 00:27:40,325 --> 00:27:42,119 you might assume he'd done the examination as well? 713 00:27:42,119 --> 00:27:43,912 Dr. Peters: That is not what happened! 714 00:27:43,912 --> 00:27:45,163 Kelsey: How do you know that he-- 715 00:27:45,163 --> 00:27:46,748 How dare you!! 716 00:27:46,748 --> 00:27:48,166 I've done that operation more times 717 00:27:48,166 --> 00:27:49,543 than anyone else in the world! 718 00:27:49,543 --> 00:27:52,588 I've trained 50 other surgeons to do it! 719 00:27:52,588 --> 00:27:55,173 People come from all over the world to train with me! 720 00:27:56,842 --> 00:27:59,803 [soft music] 721 00:28:02,472 --> 00:28:04,474 Alrighrt, Jack. 722 00:28:04,474 --> 00:28:06,268 [grunts] Jack, take it easy. 723 00:28:07,269 --> 00:28:08,312 [clears throat] 724 00:28:12,274 --> 00:28:14,610 Are you alright? 725 00:28:14,610 --> 00:28:15,569 Yes. 726 00:28:17,362 --> 00:28:18,864 Yes, I'm-- I'm fine. 727 00:28:28,123 --> 00:28:31,001 So, Mr. Stulwicz, you think you could be a good parent? 728 00:28:31,627 --> 00:28:33,170 Yes. 729 00:28:33,170 --> 00:28:35,255 Weisberg: Well, let's say that Sam got hurt. 730 00:28:35,255 --> 00:28:38,592 Say he fell down some stairs and was unconscious. 731 00:28:38,592 --> 00:28:40,177 What would you do? 732 00:28:40,177 --> 00:28:42,471 I'd take him to the doctor. 733 00:28:42,471 --> 00:28:45,265 - Can you drive a car? - No. 734 00:28:45,265 --> 00:28:47,184 Then how would you get him to a doctor? 735 00:28:47,184 --> 00:28:49,519 I'd call Arnie or Roxanne... 736 00:28:49,519 --> 00:28:51,563 Weisberg: What if they weren't home? 737 00:28:51,563 --> 00:28:54,191 You know, we can't always rely on our friends, Mr. Stulwicz. 738 00:28:54,191 --> 00:28:55,525 What if they weren't home? 739 00:28:55,525 --> 00:28:57,027 Your Honor, this is badgering. 740 00:28:57,027 --> 00:28:59,237 Weisberg: What would you do? Benny: Um, I... 741 00:28:59,237 --> 00:29:02,032 I'd-- I'd call 9-1-1. 742 00:29:02,032 --> 00:29:05,160 Mr. Stulwicz, this is a bottle of aspirin. 743 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:06,370 Could you read the label, please? 744 00:29:09,748 --> 00:29:13,043 "Uh, f-- for temporary relief 745 00:29:13,043 --> 00:29:15,504 of minor aches and pains--" 746 00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:17,172 What's the dosage for a 12 year old? 747 00:29:19,758 --> 00:29:22,552 Benny: "Adults and children over 12--" 748 00:29:22,552 --> 00:29:24,179 Weisberg: No, I'm sorry, that's over twelve. 749 00:29:24,179 --> 00:29:26,014 I-- I asked you for a 12 year old. 750 00:29:26,014 --> 00:29:27,391 Uh... 751 00:29:27,391 --> 00:29:28,809 Should you give any to a baby? 752 00:29:28,809 --> 00:29:30,435 Uh... 753 00:29:30,435 --> 00:29:31,853 Weisberg: How about to a child under six? 754 00:29:31,853 --> 00:29:34,690 [stammers] I don't know. 755 00:29:34,690 --> 00:29:36,316 Van Owen: Objection. We're not talking about 756 00:29:36,316 --> 00:29:37,985 babies or children under six, 757 00:29:37,985 --> 00:29:40,612 and testing my client like this is unfair. 758 00:29:40,612 --> 00:29:44,408 I'm afraid it's relevant, Ms. Van Owen. Overruled. 759 00:29:44,408 --> 00:29:47,619 Would you read the part where it says "warning", please? 760 00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:52,416 Benny: "Children and teenagers should not use this medicine 761 00:29:52,416 --> 00:29:54,209 "for chicken-pox 762 00:29:54,209 --> 00:29:56,878 or flu sym-- symptoms." 763 00:29:56,878 --> 00:30:00,298 What are the symptoms of chicken-pox, Mr. Stulwicz? 764 00:30:00,298 --> 00:30:01,383 I-- I don't know. 765 00:30:03,552 --> 00:30:05,387 Would you be able to tell if Sam 766 00:30:05,387 --> 00:30:06,555 were under the influence of drugs? 767 00:30:08,265 --> 00:30:09,891 I think so. 768 00:30:09,891 --> 00:30:10,892 Weisberg: How would you tell? 769 00:30:13,395 --> 00:30:15,063 I-- I don't know. 770 00:30:15,063 --> 00:30:16,064 Weisberg: You don't know. 771 00:30:17,941 --> 00:30:19,484 I only have one more question, okay? 772 00:30:21,069 --> 00:30:23,113 Who do you think is smarter, you or Sam? 773 00:30:23,113 --> 00:30:24,865 - Objection. Weisberg: I'm sorry, Your Honor. 774 00:30:24,865 --> 00:30:27,325 But let's face it. This man is supposed to be a guardian. 775 00:30:27,325 --> 00:30:28,744 He's mentally retarded, he can't even understand 776 00:30:28,744 --> 00:30:30,162 a bottle of aspirin. 777 00:30:30,162 --> 00:30:31,830 Van Owen: Objection. - Alright, Mr. Weisberg. 778 00:30:31,830 --> 00:30:33,957 You've made your point. 779 00:30:33,957 --> 00:30:34,958 I have nothing further. 780 00:30:35,917 --> 00:30:37,794 Judge Robin : Alright. 781 00:30:37,794 --> 00:30:40,839 You can step down now, Mr. Stulwicz. 782 00:30:40,839 --> 00:30:42,424 I'll hear closing arguments 783 00:30:42,424 --> 00:30:45,552 from counsel at 9 a.m. tomorrow, 784 00:30:45,552 --> 00:30:47,679 and I'll make my decision by the end of the day. 785 00:30:49,222 --> 00:30:50,724 Bailiff: This court is now adjourned. 786 00:30:59,941 --> 00:31:01,735 [engine rumbling] 787 00:31:04,446 --> 00:31:05,489 [engine stops] 788 00:31:07,032 --> 00:31:10,869 Douglas, I had a lovely evening. Thank you. 789 00:31:10,869 --> 00:31:13,997 The pleasure was mine, believe me. 790 00:31:13,997 --> 00:31:15,290 [chuckling] 791 00:31:15,290 --> 00:31:18,335 Oh, you know... 792 00:31:18,335 --> 00:31:20,587 I don't know how to begin to... 793 00:31:20,587 --> 00:31:22,714 to thank you for all that you've done for me. 794 00:31:22,714 --> 00:31:24,758 Veronica, I'm going to say something here, 795 00:31:24,758 --> 00:31:26,384 and I hope it doesn't offend you. 796 00:31:28,011 --> 00:31:30,055 But I've grown quite fond of you. 797 00:31:30,055 --> 00:31:31,890 Well, why would it offend me? 798 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:33,600 Well, I don't know. Maybe fondness 799 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:35,769 isn't a strong enough word... 800 00:31:35,769 --> 00:31:37,938 to describe what I'm feeling. 801 00:31:37,938 --> 00:31:39,022 What are you feeling? 802 00:31:40,065 --> 00:31:42,234 Actually, I find myself... 803 00:31:42,234 --> 00:31:43,693 extremely attracted to you. 804 00:31:46,488 --> 00:31:49,032 Well, what would you say if I told you the feeling was mutual? 805 00:31:52,285 --> 00:31:55,122 So if I were... to kiss you now? 806 00:31:55,956 --> 00:31:57,207 Kiss and find out. 807 00:31:57,207 --> 00:32:00,085 [instrumental music] 808 00:32:17,477 --> 00:32:19,229 Your Honor, 809 00:32:19,229 --> 00:32:20,647 what we have here, 810 00:32:20,647 --> 00:32:23,942 is parenting by default. 811 00:32:23,942 --> 00:32:27,112 It was kind of Mr. Stulwicz to take care of Sam Perry, 812 00:32:27,112 --> 00:32:29,948 but that doesn't mean he qualifies as a good father. 813 00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:31,867 Sam did fall, temporarily, 814 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:33,785 through the cracks in the system, 815 00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:37,038 but that doesn't mean that a mentally retarded single man 816 00:32:37,038 --> 00:32:40,667 with a history of violence is his best shot at a family. 817 00:32:40,667 --> 00:32:42,961 And while we're all impressed by the affection 818 00:32:42,961 --> 00:32:44,921 between Sam and Mr. Stulwicz, 819 00:32:44,921 --> 00:32:46,882 that doesn't mean that Mr. Stulwicz 820 00:32:46,882 --> 00:32:48,967 would be able to deal with the complex, 821 00:32:48,967 --> 00:32:51,595 frustrating job of raising an adolescent. 822 00:32:51,595 --> 00:32:54,681 As much as I admire Mr. Stulwicz for trying, 823 00:32:54,681 --> 00:32:56,683 and I do... 824 00:32:56,683 --> 00:33:00,395 I must ask that the court deny his petition for guardianship. 825 00:33:08,153 --> 00:33:10,238 Benny Stulwicz found Sam Perry 826 00:33:10,238 --> 00:33:12,824 looking through his garbage for food. 827 00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:15,493 Sam had one pair of torn sneakers 828 00:33:15,493 --> 00:33:17,495 and a thin cotton jacket. 829 00:33:17,495 --> 00:33:20,498 He'd been on the streets for two months 830 00:33:20,498 --> 00:33:23,376 and the Department of Social Services didn't know he existed. 831 00:33:23,376 --> 00:33:26,671 Van Owen: It was Benny Stulwicz who gave Sam Perry a home. 832 00:33:26,671 --> 00:33:28,089 He didn't ask questions, 833 00:33:28,089 --> 00:33:30,258 he didn't ask to be compensated. 834 00:33:30,258 --> 00:33:33,637 He saw a child in need and he responded. 835 00:33:33,637 --> 00:33:37,599 And Sam, maybe for the first time in his life... 836 00:33:37,599 --> 00:33:40,435 had someone who cared. 837 00:33:40,435 --> 00:33:43,104 Right now, Sam lives in McLaren Hall, 838 00:33:43,104 --> 00:33:45,774 along with 200 other kids. 839 00:33:45,774 --> 00:33:48,652 He sees a social worker maybe twice a year. 840 00:33:48,652 --> 00:33:50,195 He stands in line for food. 841 00:33:50,195 --> 00:33:53,240 He stands in line to go to the bathroom. 842 00:33:53,240 --> 00:33:56,701 People are searched before they can visit him. 843 00:33:56,701 --> 00:33:58,745 And the reality is Sam Perry will 844 00:33:58,745 --> 00:34:01,331 probably spend the rest of his childhood 845 00:34:01,331 --> 00:34:04,000 in institutions like McLaren 846 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:06,962 because there aren't enough people out there 847 00:34:06,962 --> 00:34:11,299 who are willing or able to take these kids into their homes. 848 00:34:11,299 --> 00:34:13,468 Benny Stulwicz is willing, Your Honor. 849 00:34:14,344 --> 00:34:16,304 He loves this kid. 850 00:34:16,304 --> 00:34:18,765 And over the past three months, 851 00:34:18,765 --> 00:34:20,642 he has proven himself 852 00:34:20,642 --> 00:34:23,144 more than able to take care of him. 853 00:34:23,144 --> 00:34:26,606 Mr. Stulwicz would not have to ask this court's permission 854 00:34:26,606 --> 00:34:28,483 to raise a child of his own. 855 00:34:28,483 --> 00:34:31,486 He is asking permission to raise a child... 856 00:34:31,486 --> 00:34:33,780 that nobody else wants. 857 00:34:33,780 --> 00:34:35,156 Please... 858 00:34:35,156 --> 00:34:37,158 don't throw Sam back into a system 859 00:34:37,158 --> 00:34:38,535 that already failed him once. 860 00:34:39,869 --> 00:34:42,539 Give him a chance for a real home. 861 00:34:43,748 --> 00:34:44,749 Thank you. 862 00:34:47,961 --> 00:34:50,755 [beeping] 863 00:34:50,755 --> 00:34:52,674 You son of a bitch! 864 00:34:52,674 --> 00:34:53,883 Sheila. 865 00:34:53,883 --> 00:34:55,635 How could you do that?! 866 00:34:55,635 --> 00:34:57,971 I assume you're talking about me and Veronica? 867 00:34:57,971 --> 00:35:00,473 How could you humiliate me like this?! 868 00:35:00,473 --> 00:35:03,310 Sheila, no one is trying to humiliate anyone. 869 00:35:03,310 --> 00:35:05,020 All this is about is two people 870 00:35:05,020 --> 00:35:07,188 who've discovered a mutual need to be with one another. 871 00:35:07,188 --> 00:35:09,190 You're schtupping my baby sister! 872 00:35:09,190 --> 00:35:10,942 Well, you schtupped my baby brother! 873 00:35:10,942 --> 00:35:12,360 So, I was right. 874 00:35:12,360 --> 00:35:14,195 You're doing this just to get back at me! 875 00:35:14,195 --> 00:35:16,573 I'm not doing anything to you! 876 00:35:16,573 --> 00:35:18,116 Brackman: I'm doing something for me. 877 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:19,993 I didn't set out to fall in love with your sister, 878 00:35:19,993 --> 00:35:21,036 it just happened. 879 00:35:21,036 --> 00:35:22,495 - Pervert! - Pervert?! 880 00:35:22,495 --> 00:35:24,372 This is incest! 881 00:35:24,372 --> 00:35:26,833 But do you care? No! 882 00:35:26,833 --> 00:35:28,960 Do you think for one single minute 883 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:31,588 how this is gonna make your sons feel?! 884 00:35:31,588 --> 00:35:32,714 No! 885 00:35:32,714 --> 00:35:34,507 All you care about is your own 886 00:35:34,507 --> 00:35:37,427 disgusting perverted sexual desires! 887 00:35:37,427 --> 00:35:40,722 This is not perversion! This is not incest! 888 00:35:40,722 --> 00:35:42,390 This is two single people 889 00:35:42,390 --> 00:35:44,476 who have every right to be with each other! 890 00:35:44,476 --> 00:35:48,271 I hope your thing falls off, you son of a bitch! 891 00:35:50,148 --> 00:35:52,984 Yours, too, you son of a bitch! 892 00:35:57,947 --> 00:35:58,948 [door closes] 893 00:36:02,369 --> 00:36:03,370 [sighs] 894 00:36:04,829 --> 00:36:05,955 They've made a settlement offer. 895 00:36:08,333 --> 00:36:10,585 A lump sum of one million dollars, 896 00:36:10,585 --> 00:36:12,545 plus payment of any medical bills to date 897 00:36:12,545 --> 00:36:14,672 not covered by your insurance, 898 00:36:14,672 --> 00:36:17,342 plus 40,000 dollars a year to cover ongoing costs 899 00:36:17,342 --> 00:36:20,553 of care and rehabilitation for as long as you live. 900 00:36:20,553 --> 00:36:23,556 It's not as much as I'd hoped. 901 00:36:23,556 --> 00:36:26,184 But, they're admitting he made a mistake. 902 00:36:26,184 --> 00:36:29,354 No. You're being compensated for your medicals, 903 00:36:29,354 --> 00:36:32,399 for your pain and suffering, for your loss of income. 904 00:36:32,399 --> 00:36:34,359 Dr. Banes would admit no guilt, 905 00:36:34,359 --> 00:36:36,528 there would be no sanctions against him, 906 00:36:36,528 --> 00:36:39,072 and we've have to agree never to discuss the settlement. 907 00:36:39,072 --> 00:36:41,032 No one else will ever know 908 00:36:41,032 --> 00:36:43,118 except his malpractice insurance carrier. 909 00:36:44,702 --> 00:36:46,329 So they raise their rates... 910 00:36:47,789 --> 00:36:50,041 and he raises his. 911 00:36:50,041 --> 00:36:51,710 Let's talk about the alternatives, Rachel. 912 00:36:53,461 --> 00:36:55,380 If we go to trial, it could be that the jury 913 00:36:55,380 --> 00:36:57,757 would not find for our side and we'd get nothing. 914 00:36:57,757 --> 00:36:59,843 Kelsey: Or they could find for us and the award could be 915 00:36:59,843 --> 00:37:02,387 significantly less than what you're being offered. 916 00:37:02,387 --> 00:37:03,763 And you'll have to take the witness stand. 917 00:37:03,763 --> 00:37:05,473 That won't be fun. 918 00:37:05,473 --> 00:37:08,184 Most people wind up feeling victimized a second time. 919 00:37:08,184 --> 00:37:09,728 Are you saying I should settle? 920 00:37:11,146 --> 00:37:12,939 My responsibility as your lawyer 921 00:37:12,939 --> 00:37:15,817 is to lay out all the options. 922 00:37:15,817 --> 00:37:17,861 If you're asking what I think would happen in trial, 923 00:37:17,861 --> 00:37:20,613 given what we saw in that conference room yesterday, 924 00:37:20,613 --> 00:37:23,116 I think we'd take them to the cleaners. 925 00:37:23,116 --> 00:37:25,076 And I want to... 926 00:37:25,076 --> 00:37:28,663 I want to get the knife out of that man's hands. 927 00:37:28,663 --> 00:37:31,708 And what if I do win? Then what? 928 00:37:31,708 --> 00:37:33,501 They'll appeal. 929 00:37:33,501 --> 00:37:34,669 How long would that take? 930 00:37:36,045 --> 00:37:37,213 It could take years. 931 00:37:43,803 --> 00:37:45,138 The money they're offering... 932 00:37:47,307 --> 00:37:50,643 is enough to pay for my kids' educations... 933 00:37:50,643 --> 00:37:53,772 enough to make sure I'll never be a burden to them. 934 00:37:53,772 --> 00:37:54,856 Is the rest of it... 935 00:37:56,107 --> 00:37:58,276 my obligation, 936 00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:00,695 to see that he can't practice medicine anymore? 937 00:38:00,695 --> 00:38:03,740 To be some kind of social protector? 938 00:38:05,325 --> 00:38:07,911 I can't answer that question for you, Rachel. 939 00:38:07,911 --> 00:38:08,912 Ann... 940 00:38:10,538 --> 00:38:12,790 I haven't got the strength 941 00:38:12,790 --> 00:38:15,376 or the patience to go any further. 942 00:38:15,376 --> 00:38:17,128 If Dr. Banes shouldn't be practicing, 943 00:38:17,128 --> 00:38:18,338 the system is going to have to 944 00:38:18,338 --> 00:38:20,006 find its own way to get rid of him. 945 00:38:22,258 --> 00:38:24,135 I've given all I've got to give. 946 00:38:27,722 --> 00:38:30,600 Tapman: So, what did you think of Ken Feldman? 947 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:32,268 Becker: He's alright. 948 00:38:32,268 --> 00:38:35,104 Basically, he's a network guy. 949 00:38:35,104 --> 00:38:37,232 And the network is trying to cut 950 00:38:37,232 --> 00:38:39,692 our operating costs to the bone, 951 00:38:39,692 --> 00:38:42,737 but all things considered, he's a pretty good guy. 952 00:38:42,737 --> 00:38:45,740 Mr. Tapman, may I have your autograph? 953 00:38:45,740 --> 00:38:48,660 Absolutely! What's your name? 954 00:38:48,660 --> 00:38:50,328 Barbara. 955 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:53,540 I really admire your work so much. 956 00:38:53,540 --> 00:38:54,999 The whole show is great. 957 00:38:55,917 --> 00:38:57,126 Thank you. 958 00:38:57,126 --> 00:38:59,045 Thank you so much. 959 00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:01,631 Thank you. And keep watching. 960 00:39:01,631 --> 00:39:02,632 I will. 961 00:39:06,928 --> 00:39:09,264 Woof. What a beast. 962 00:39:09,264 --> 00:39:11,224 [laughs] 963 00:39:11,224 --> 00:39:12,183 Shh. 964 00:39:13,226 --> 00:39:14,936 Anyway... 965 00:39:14,936 --> 00:39:16,563 I know it's gonna sound corny, 966 00:39:16,563 --> 00:39:18,106 but do you want to know the truth 967 00:39:18,106 --> 00:39:19,691 about the Sun-up Show gang? 968 00:39:21,234 --> 00:39:22,860 It's a family. 969 00:39:22,860 --> 00:39:24,445 Sure, we have our squabbles, 970 00:39:24,445 --> 00:39:27,782 but dammit, if someone comes after you... 971 00:39:27,782 --> 00:39:30,243 they're gonna have to take on all of us. 972 00:39:30,243 --> 00:39:32,161 That sounds almost too good to be true. I mean-- 973 00:39:32,161 --> 00:39:33,955 Life is too short. 974 00:39:33,955 --> 00:39:35,415 And the work is too hard. 975 00:39:35,415 --> 00:39:37,375 If you can't have fun 976 00:39:37,375 --> 00:39:39,419 with friends you trust, what's the point? 977 00:39:39,419 --> 00:39:40,503 I couldn't agree with you more. 978 00:39:42,213 --> 00:39:43,923 You spend much time in New York? 979 00:39:43,923 --> 00:39:46,551 Becker: Uh, no. Not really. 980 00:39:46,551 --> 00:39:48,177 It's a zoo. 981 00:39:48,177 --> 00:39:49,596 Now if you take this job, 982 00:39:49,596 --> 00:39:52,599 and I sincerely hope you do, 983 00:39:52,599 --> 00:39:56,311 insist on a car and a driver. 984 00:39:56,311 --> 00:39:57,562 Make it a deal breaker. 985 00:39:58,646 --> 00:40:00,565 Good advice. 986 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:02,191 We could have a lot of fun, Arnie. 987 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:04,277 A lot of fun. 988 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:08,823 I'd call your client's particular attention 989 00:40:08,823 --> 00:40:10,992 to the eighth term of the agreement. 990 00:40:10,992 --> 00:40:13,745 I've gone over the agreement with Ms. Malone, Arthur. 991 00:40:13,745 --> 00:40:15,622 Any breach of the confidentiality clause 992 00:40:15,622 --> 00:40:17,665 means the payments stop, Ms. Malone, 993 00:40:17,665 --> 00:40:19,334 and we sue for all of our money back. 994 00:40:19,334 --> 00:40:20,793 I understand. 995 00:40:20,793 --> 00:40:23,296 Then I think our business here is concluded. 996 00:40:23,296 --> 00:40:24,797 Kelsey: Have you discussed the AMA rules 997 00:40:24,797 --> 00:40:26,633 with your clients, Arthur? 998 00:40:26,633 --> 00:40:28,885 Specifically, the sanctions which could attach 999 00:40:28,885 --> 00:40:31,220 to any physician knowingly concealing a condition 1000 00:40:31,220 --> 00:40:33,056 which endangers his patients? 1001 00:40:33,056 --> 00:40:36,351 I don't need you to tell me the rules of the AMA. 1002 00:40:36,351 --> 00:40:38,353 Kelsey: Who are you operating on today, doctor? 1003 00:40:38,353 --> 00:40:40,521 Is that really necessary? 1004 00:40:40,521 --> 00:40:42,315 You're bound by those rules, too. 1005 00:40:42,315 --> 00:40:44,567 You have an affirmative responsibility to reveal 1006 00:40:44,567 --> 00:40:46,402 knowledge of another doctor's impairment. 1007 00:40:46,402 --> 00:40:48,988 You do not get to lecture us, madam! 1008 00:40:48,988 --> 00:40:51,658 Everyone who saw you in this conference room yesterday, 1009 00:40:51,658 --> 00:40:53,952 recognizes that you have a medical problem, doctor, 1010 00:40:53,952 --> 00:40:55,578 and I'm sorry about that. 1011 00:40:55,578 --> 00:40:57,038 But if you continue to deny it, 1012 00:40:57,038 --> 00:40:59,248 you are no better than a common criminal 1013 00:40:59,248 --> 00:41:00,958 and neither are those who protect you! 1014 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:10,927 She's right, Jack. 1015 00:41:10,927 --> 00:41:13,096 We both know it. You've gotta do something. 1016 00:41:17,141 --> 00:41:19,102 It could be a repairable vessel. 1017 00:41:19,102 --> 00:41:21,854 It could be 20 different things we can help. 1018 00:41:21,854 --> 00:41:24,232 - I know. I know. - I'll get you through it. 1019 00:41:27,485 --> 00:41:29,362 Some things you go through alone. 1020 00:41:41,082 --> 00:41:43,167 Bloom: Uh-uh. Yeah. 1021 00:41:43,167 --> 00:41:44,419 [whispers] I want it. 1022 00:41:44,419 --> 00:41:45,378 Bloom: I'll call you back. 1023 00:41:46,587 --> 00:41:48,381 - Are you sure? Becker: Yes. 1024 00:41:48,381 --> 00:41:50,174 I want 800,000 the first year, 1025 00:41:50,174 --> 00:41:51,676 I'll give'em a two year option after that 1026 00:41:51,676 --> 00:41:53,594 at a million and a million-five, 1027 00:41:53,594 --> 00:41:55,304 my own dressing room, 1028 00:41:55,304 --> 00:41:57,598 a car and driver at my disposal whenever I'm in New York. 1029 00:41:59,100 --> 00:42:01,310 And I get to keep my wardrobe. [chuckles] 1030 00:42:01,310 --> 00:42:02,353 I'll see what I can do. 1031 00:42:02,353 --> 00:42:04,147 [exhales] 1032 00:42:04,147 --> 00:42:06,524 [instrumental music] 1033 00:42:07,525 --> 00:42:08,651 [chuckles] 1034 00:42:10,987 --> 00:42:13,448 [instrumental music] 1035 00:42:17,243 --> 00:42:18,411 Bailiff: Please be seated. 1036 00:42:24,167 --> 00:42:26,461 I've never had a case like this before. 1037 00:42:27,336 --> 00:42:28,838 I'm not sure anyone has. 1038 00:42:30,882 --> 00:42:33,342 On the face of things, 1039 00:42:33,342 --> 00:42:35,219 Mr. Stulwicz doesn't meet the standards 1040 00:42:35,219 --> 00:42:37,472 the county sets for guardians. 1041 00:42:37,472 --> 00:42:39,515 Judge Robin: But if it had been up to the county, 1042 00:42:39,515 --> 00:42:42,685 Sam Perry might not be alive today. 1043 00:42:42,685 --> 00:42:45,646 It was Mr. Stulwicz who got him off the street... 1044 00:42:45,646 --> 00:42:49,400 who cared for him, who paid attention to him... 1045 00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:50,359 who loved him. 1046 00:42:52,236 --> 00:42:54,197 If that doesn't make Mr. Stulwicz a parent, 1047 00:42:54,197 --> 00:42:55,490 I don't know what would. 1048 00:42:57,158 --> 00:42:59,911 I, therefore grant Mr. Stulwicz petition 1049 00:42:59,911 --> 00:43:03,080 for temporary guardianship of Sam Perry. 1050 00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:05,875 And I order that Sam remain a dependent of the court 1051 00:43:05,875 --> 00:43:07,835 and that continuing assistance be provided 1052 00:43:07,835 --> 00:43:10,213 by the Department of Social Services. 1053 00:43:10,213 --> 00:43:12,381 We'll reconvene in six months, 1054 00:43:12,381 --> 00:43:15,426 at which time the court will review the record... 1055 00:43:15,426 --> 00:43:17,303 and consider Mr. Stulwicz petition 1056 00:43:17,303 --> 00:43:19,388 for permanent guardianship. 1057 00:43:19,388 --> 00:43:20,431 That's all, folks. 1058 00:43:22,433 --> 00:43:23,518 I won? 1059 00:43:23,518 --> 00:43:24,769 [soft music] 1060 00:43:24,769 --> 00:43:25,728 You won. 1061 00:43:28,981 --> 00:43:30,066 We live together? 1062 00:43:31,317 --> 00:43:32,610 [laughs] 1063 00:43:34,403 --> 00:43:36,155 Oh. 1064 00:43:36,155 --> 00:43:37,156 Yes, you do. 1065 00:43:42,370 --> 00:43:44,497 [laughs] 1066 00:43:44,497 --> 00:43:45,456 Oh. 1067 00:43:53,840 --> 00:43:56,801 [theme music]