1 00:00:02,836 --> 00:00:04,713 Sheila: Do you think Alex is really looking forward 2 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:06,632 to coming home at the end of treatment? 3 00:00:06,632 --> 00:00:09,218 You heard him. He's counting the days. 4 00:00:09,218 --> 00:00:12,554 Fortunately, he has us to help him. 5 00:00:12,554 --> 00:00:14,348 You are something, Douglas. 6 00:00:14,348 --> 00:00:16,016 - What? - You should have seen yourself. 7 00:00:16,016 --> 00:00:19,478 Sitting there in group holding hands with strangers, 8 00:00:19,478 --> 00:00:21,939 caring, sharing... 9 00:00:21,939 --> 00:00:24,316 I mean, that stuff is not exactly up your alley, 10 00:00:24,316 --> 00:00:26,401 and yet, you were doing it. 11 00:00:26,401 --> 00:00:28,320 Well, it's never too late 12 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:30,739 for me to start being a father to my son. 13 00:00:30,739 --> 00:00:33,909 It meant a lot to Alex having you there. 14 00:00:33,909 --> 00:00:36,370 Speaking of caring and sharing, 15 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:40,874 do you have any idea how great you look today? 16 00:00:40,874 --> 00:00:42,376 Thanks for the lift. 17 00:00:47,589 --> 00:00:49,424 Sheila, have you noticed 18 00:00:49,424 --> 00:00:51,551 that after we visit Alex, 19 00:00:51,551 --> 00:00:52,970 we always end up in bed? 20 00:00:52,970 --> 00:00:54,596 - Really? - Really. 21 00:00:54,596 --> 00:00:56,515 Shall we keep our record spotless? 22 00:00:56,515 --> 00:00:58,767 [sighs] It's not a good time. 23 00:00:58,767 --> 00:01:00,560 You know, 24 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:03,105 it gets me crazy when you make me beg. 25 00:01:03,105 --> 00:01:06,775 This is not foreplay, Douglas. It really isn't a good time. 26 00:01:06,775 --> 00:01:08,318 I'm expecting someone. 27 00:01:08,318 --> 00:01:11,280 [sighs] Well, then let's go in the house 28 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:13,824 and just not answer the doorbell. 29 00:01:13,824 --> 00:01:15,617 He has a key. 30 00:01:15,617 --> 00:01:16,994 Whoa. 31 00:01:16,994 --> 00:01:19,413 This someone sounds serious. 32 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:21,206 Serious enough so that when I'm with you 33 00:01:21,206 --> 00:01:23,375 I feel like I'm cheating on him. 34 00:01:23,375 --> 00:01:25,460 I don't mean to make this your problem, Douglas 35 00:01:25,460 --> 00:01:27,796 but we promised each other in group 36 00:01:27,796 --> 00:01:31,341 that we'd be open and honest from now on. 37 00:01:31,341 --> 00:01:33,719 [sighs] And Here he comes. 38 00:01:35,596 --> 00:01:37,556 The pool man? 39 00:01:37,556 --> 00:01:39,308 He said I needed a new pump. 40 00:01:39,308 --> 00:01:42,102 The next thing I knew, he was servicing me twice a week. 41 00:01:45,731 --> 00:01:47,691 [theme music] 42 00:02:17,054 --> 00:02:19,014 [music continues] 43 00:02:49,044 --> 00:02:51,046 [music continues] 44 00:03:17,114 --> 00:03:19,074 [instrumental music] 45 00:03:40,804 --> 00:03:42,097 Jonathan: I wanna thank you for meeting me here. 46 00:03:42,097 --> 00:03:44,683 I know how much you hate early mornings. 47 00:03:44,683 --> 00:03:46,977 It's okay. I haven't been sleeping much anyway. 48 00:03:46,977 --> 00:03:49,855 Yeah, me neither. Flying dreams. 49 00:03:49,855 --> 00:03:53,567 Only I keep getting tangled up in the power lines. 50 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:55,402 Probably the new job. 51 00:03:55,402 --> 00:03:57,112 Performance anxiety. 52 00:03:57,112 --> 00:03:59,448 Well, I didn't make things any easier, 53 00:03:59,448 --> 00:04:01,116 jamming you the other day about commitment. 54 00:04:01,116 --> 00:04:03,118 No. No. Listen, you didn't do anything wrong. 55 00:04:03,118 --> 00:04:06,955 You told me clearly what you needed. 56 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:10,000 So... 57 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,543 we've reached a point 58 00:04:11,543 --> 00:04:16,131 where we should be getting engaged or something. 59 00:04:16,131 --> 00:04:17,382 But I'm not there yet. 60 00:04:17,382 --> 00:04:19,468 [chuckles] Wait a minute. 61 00:04:19,468 --> 00:04:21,219 I want us to be together emotionally, 62 00:04:21,219 --> 00:04:24,139 but I never said anything about getting married. 63 00:04:24,139 --> 00:04:26,766 That's where we're headed. 64 00:04:26,766 --> 00:04:30,687 I won't string you along, Zoe... 65 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:32,063 You're breaking up with me, aren't you? 66 00:04:32,063 --> 00:04:34,316 What I'm saying... 67 00:04:34,316 --> 00:04:36,735 is that I don't want to be the one to make you unhappy. 68 00:04:36,735 --> 00:04:38,612 Why can't you just admit that you don't want 69 00:04:38,612 --> 00:04:39,988 a white woman on your arm because you're afraid 70 00:04:39,988 --> 00:04:41,531 it'll hurt your political career? 71 00:04:41,531 --> 00:04:43,158 Oh, girl, are we gonna dance this oldie again? 72 00:04:43,158 --> 00:04:46,745 Look me in the eye and tell me it's not true. 73 00:04:46,745 --> 00:04:49,623 [chuckles] 74 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:51,917 I think maybe we shouldn't see each other 75 00:04:51,917 --> 00:04:53,794 for a while. 76 00:04:53,794 --> 00:04:56,546 Okay. I better go. 77 00:04:56,546 --> 00:04:58,965 - Zoe. Zoe. - Please, don't. 78 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:11,603 Times up. 79 00:05:13,814 --> 00:05:15,899 There are a lot of "Q" words. 80 00:05:15,899 --> 00:05:18,193 I always have a lot of trouble getting my pinky up to the "Q." 81 00:05:18,193 --> 00:05:19,528 Oh. 82 00:05:19,528 --> 00:05:21,196 I'm sure you did fine. 83 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:25,534 Uh, Mr. Becker will be making a decision 84 00:05:25,534 --> 00:05:27,911 about a new secretary by the end of the week. 85 00:05:27,911 --> 00:05:30,914 Great! 86 00:05:30,914 --> 00:05:33,333 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 87 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:34,417 [sighs] Bye-bye. 88 00:05:34,417 --> 00:05:36,545 Bye-bye. 89 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:38,171 Oh. 90 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:43,677 Here's the schedule of assets on Bromberg versus Bromberg. 91 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:45,804 The status conference for the Niederman divorce 92 00:05:45,804 --> 00:05:49,808 is set for Thursday and your lunch is canceled. 93 00:05:49,808 --> 00:05:52,060 Roxanne, it's great having you back at the helm again. 94 00:05:52,060 --> 00:05:53,687 Are you sure I can't entice you back 95 00:05:53,687 --> 00:05:54,896 on a more permanent basis? 96 00:05:54,896 --> 00:05:56,815 We're ex-lovers. 97 00:05:56,815 --> 00:05:59,401 I couldn't come in every day and be this close to you. 98 00:05:59,401 --> 00:06:01,403 Page Deitrich called. 99 00:06:01,403 --> 00:06:03,697 She wants to know if you can squeeze her in this afternoon. 100 00:06:03,697 --> 00:06:05,866 Page Dietrich? 101 00:06:05,866 --> 00:06:07,993 Whoa, now there's a chapter. 102 00:06:07,993 --> 00:06:09,870 She went through a nasty divorce. 103 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:12,747 I was her attorney, a shoulder to cry on... 104 00:06:12,747 --> 00:06:14,708 It was the first time I ever broke the unwritten rule. 105 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:16,126 But God, Rox, if you could have seen 106 00:06:16,126 --> 00:06:17,752 how beautiful this woman was... 107 00:06:17,752 --> 00:06:19,212 I guess that means squeeze her in. 108 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:20,589 Is she getting another divorce? 109 00:06:20,589 --> 00:06:22,424 No. She said it was a personal matter. 110 00:06:22,424 --> 00:06:24,175 Let's duck her then, I don't like revisiting 111 00:06:24,175 --> 00:06:26,303 the past which is why I don't collect antiques. 112 00:06:26,303 --> 00:06:27,762 In other words, I guess there'll come a day 113 00:06:27,762 --> 00:06:29,306 when you won't take my calls either, 114 00:06:29,306 --> 00:06:32,559 because I'm some ancient artifact in your life. 115 00:06:32,559 --> 00:06:34,686 Okay, okay. Work her in. 116 00:06:34,686 --> 00:06:36,479 Geez, if you're gonna take everything so personally, 117 00:06:36,479 --> 00:06:39,858 maybe I don't want you back. 118 00:06:39,858 --> 00:06:42,402 How are the interviews coming? 119 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:44,738 Lulu, who just left, 120 00:06:44,738 --> 00:06:46,531 doesn't take dictation, 121 00:06:46,531 --> 00:06:48,241 isn't computer literate, 122 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:50,327 types 25 words a minute, 123 00:06:50,327 --> 00:06:52,996 and leaves out the letter "Q." 124 00:06:52,996 --> 00:06:55,415 But seeing the way you drooled over the rest of her resume-- 125 00:06:55,415 --> 00:06:57,500 You don't really think I've evolved at all, do you? 126 00:06:57,500 --> 00:06:59,294 You know, even I understand that using women 127 00:06:59,294 --> 00:07:00,962 to decorate the workplace 128 00:07:00,962 --> 00:07:05,842 objectifies them in the most demeaning way. 129 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:08,470 - I'll keep interviewing. - Good. 130 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:09,804 But why don't you let me have Lulu's number. 131 00:07:09,804 --> 00:07:11,139 The least I can do is give her a call 132 00:07:11,139 --> 00:07:12,432 and let her down easy. 133 00:07:15,352 --> 00:07:17,520 If you're gonna take a pro Bono federal case, 134 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:19,356 at least take one you have a shot at winning. 135 00:07:19,356 --> 00:07:20,690 I think I will win. 136 00:07:20,690 --> 00:07:22,859 You are suing on behalf of an ex-con 137 00:07:22,859 --> 00:07:25,403 who claims his constitutional rights were violated 138 00:07:25,403 --> 00:07:27,030 because he got AIDS in prison. 139 00:07:27,030 --> 00:07:29,240 Now, even if you could prove deliberate 140 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:30,909 in difference on the part of the state, 141 00:07:30,909 --> 00:07:33,161 which is doubtful, the jury's sympathy 142 00:07:33,161 --> 00:07:34,913 is never gonna be with your boy. 143 00:07:34,913 --> 00:07:37,082 Not to the tune of two million in damages. 144 00:07:37,082 --> 00:07:38,416 Stuart: Wait a minute, he can argue 145 00:07:38,416 --> 00:07:39,959 that his client was a rape victim. 146 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:41,336 That ought to evoke plenty of sympathy. 147 00:07:41,336 --> 00:07:43,171 Any chance that the state will settle? 148 00:07:43,171 --> 00:07:45,048 No, they wanna go all the way with this one. 149 00:07:45,048 --> 00:07:47,050 And why wouldn't they? They know they're gonna win. 150 00:07:47,050 --> 00:07:48,677 I must admit, I don't see 151 00:07:48,677 --> 00:07:50,095 how the Department of Corrections 152 00:07:50,095 --> 00:07:52,180 can be held responsible for prisoners 153 00:07:52,180 --> 00:07:53,598 who contract AIDS. 154 00:07:53,598 --> 00:07:55,433 Who else are you gonna hold accountable? 155 00:07:55,433 --> 00:07:56,810 Between the I.V. drug use 156 00:07:56,810 --> 00:07:58,728 and the high rate of homosexual activity, 157 00:07:58,728 --> 00:08:01,189 the majority of in mates are probably at risk. 158 00:08:01,189 --> 00:08:03,149 - Now those are flowers. Man 1: Whoa! 159 00:08:03,149 --> 00:08:04,526 Tommy: Oh! Good God! 160 00:08:04,526 --> 00:08:07,320 Did a float escape the Rose Parade? 161 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:09,197 Roxanne: They're for Grace. - Who from? 162 00:08:09,197 --> 00:08:10,699 Somebody rich and ostentatious. 163 00:08:10,699 --> 00:08:14,077 [Laughs] Oh... 164 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:17,205 [sighs] It's blank. 165 00:08:17,205 --> 00:08:19,124 Somebody rich and ostentatious who can't write. 166 00:08:19,124 --> 00:08:20,417 Who'd be stupid enough to spend 167 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:21,835 all that money and not take credit? 168 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:23,962 I guess we can assume it wasn't you. 169 00:08:23,962 --> 00:08:25,672 Yeah. [Leland sneezes] 170 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:27,382 Here come my allergies. 171 00:08:27,382 --> 00:08:28,633 Are we about finished, Douglas? 172 00:08:28,633 --> 00:08:31,094 Adjourned. Gesundheit. 173 00:08:31,094 --> 00:08:32,345 [Leland sneezes] 174 00:08:35,807 --> 00:08:37,600 Alex: Mr. Meacham, will you tell the court 175 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:40,270 why you were sentenced to Bolsa Verde State Penitentiary 176 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:42,021 in May of 1987. 177 00:08:42,021 --> 00:08:44,065 I was convicted of armed robbery. 178 00:08:44,065 --> 00:08:45,608 Where were you housed in Bolsa? 179 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:48,319 Cell Block C. In a two-man cell. 180 00:08:48,319 --> 00:08:50,071 Alex: Was there another man in that cell? 181 00:08:50,071 --> 00:08:51,448 John Smithy. 182 00:08:51,448 --> 00:08:53,533 Alex: Mr. Meacham, can you describe for us 183 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:55,702 what happened after you were placed in the cell 184 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:56,911 with Mr. Smithy? 185 00:08:56,911 --> 00:08:58,163 [Ray clears throat] 186 00:08:58,163 --> 00:09:00,665 After the first night, um, 187 00:09:00,665 --> 00:09:02,459 I was raped. 188 00:09:02,459 --> 00:09:05,253 And pretty much every night for six months. 189 00:09:05,253 --> 00:09:07,255 Alex: Did you tell anyone what was being done to you? 190 00:09:07,255 --> 00:09:09,883 I yelled for help once. 191 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:12,218 A guard came but he didn't do nothing. 192 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:14,262 And why did these attacks eventually stop? 193 00:09:14,262 --> 00:09:16,389 Smithy got sick. 194 00:09:16,389 --> 00:09:17,891 They put him in the hospital. 195 00:09:17,891 --> 00:09:19,392 What was the nature of his illness? 196 00:09:19,392 --> 00:09:23,062 They found out that he had AIDS. And he died. 197 00:09:23,062 --> 00:09:24,689 Alex: Subsequently you learned that you too had AIDS. 198 00:09:24,689 --> 00:09:26,900 - Isn't that correct? - Yeah. 199 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:27,901 Alex: Your Honor, I'd like to submit 200 00:09:27,901 --> 00:09:29,486 stipulated medical records 201 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:31,613 from County USC Hospital, 202 00:09:31,613 --> 00:09:33,114 where the plaintiff 203 00:09:33,114 --> 00:09:36,743 was treated for wounds suffered in his arrest 204 00:09:36,743 --> 00:09:39,829 which show he was HIV negative before his incarceration. 205 00:09:39,829 --> 00:09:41,331 Mr. Meacham, 206 00:09:41,331 --> 00:09:43,249 after learning you had AIDS, 207 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:44,793 did the prison doctors 208 00:09:44,793 --> 00:09:48,129 put you on any medication such as AZT? 209 00:09:48,129 --> 00:09:49,631 - No. - After you were paroled, 210 00:09:49,631 --> 00:09:51,007 were you provided with any treatment? 211 00:09:51,007 --> 00:09:52,258 [clears throat] 212 00:09:52,258 --> 00:09:53,968 My parole officer told me 213 00:09:53,968 --> 00:09:56,846 about a county program for people with AIDS. 214 00:09:56,846 --> 00:09:59,140 [sniffs] But there was a waiting list. 215 00:09:59,140 --> 00:10:00,558 So what did you do? 216 00:10:00,558 --> 00:10:03,269 Well, uh, [clears throat] after a while, 217 00:10:03,269 --> 00:10:05,271 I got pretty desperate. 218 00:10:05,271 --> 00:10:07,315 You know, I wasn't living too good. 219 00:10:07,315 --> 00:10:08,900 [sighs] I, uh, 220 00:10:08,900 --> 00:10:10,318 I wasn't eating, 221 00:10:10,318 --> 00:10:12,278 I was sleeping on the street. 222 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:15,657 I figured my only chance was to go back to the joint. 223 00:10:15,657 --> 00:10:19,536 So, next time I went to see my P.O., 224 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:21,871 I hit him. 225 00:10:21,871 --> 00:10:24,833 I figured that would get me thrown back in for sure. 226 00:10:24,833 --> 00:10:26,251 What did your parole officer do? 227 00:10:26,251 --> 00:10:27,710 Well, he said he was gonna file charges 228 00:10:27,710 --> 00:10:29,379 with the district attorney, 229 00:10:29,379 --> 00:10:31,047 but a few of days later, he dropped 'em. 230 00:10:31,047 --> 00:10:32,173 Alex: Did he tell you why? 231 00:10:32,173 --> 00:10:33,299 Yeah, he said I was a headache 232 00:10:33,299 --> 00:10:35,343 that the system didn't need. 233 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:36,928 And what did you take this to mean? 234 00:10:36,928 --> 00:10:38,054 That the Department of Corrections 235 00:10:38,054 --> 00:10:39,806 didn't want me back inside, 236 00:10:39,806 --> 00:10:42,267 because they'd didn't want to take care of me. 237 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:44,102 Thank you. I have nothing further. 238 00:10:48,189 --> 00:10:50,150 The truth is, Mr. Meacham , 239 00:10:50,150 --> 00:10:53,987 you don't actually know you got AIDS from John Smithy, do you? 240 00:10:53,987 --> 00:10:54,988 - I know. - How? 241 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:56,406 You have no way of proving 242 00:10:56,406 --> 00:10:57,824 that you didn't contract this disease 243 00:10:57,824 --> 00:10:59,200 from shooting dope, do you? 244 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:01,494 Objection. Assuming facts not in evidence. 245 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:03,538 - Sustained. Keck: Now, Mr. , Meacham, 246 00:11:03,538 --> 00:11:05,999 you say you called an officer for help, 247 00:11:05,999 --> 00:11:07,959 but he did not intervene. 248 00:11:07,959 --> 00:11:09,961 When he came to your cell, 249 00:11:09,961 --> 00:11:11,963 did you tell him what was being done to you? 250 00:11:11,963 --> 00:11:13,172 I couldn't. 251 00:11:13,172 --> 00:11:15,300 Smithy had a knife. 252 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:18,136 But it's not like the screw didn't know what was going on. 253 00:11:18,136 --> 00:11:20,221 And you never reported it again after that? 254 00:11:20,221 --> 00:11:22,724 Smithy said he would have killed me if I did. 255 00:11:22,724 --> 00:11:24,726 So you only complained once 256 00:11:24,726 --> 00:11:26,352 about these heinous acts 257 00:11:26,352 --> 00:11:28,396 that you supposedly had to endure. 258 00:11:28,396 --> 00:11:30,523 Isn't it a fact, Mr. Meacham, 259 00:11:30,523 --> 00:11:32,108 that you're making these allegations 260 00:11:32,108 --> 00:11:34,861 as a way of concealing the embarrassing truth 261 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:37,989 With no other sexual outlet, you, like many men in prison, 262 00:11:37,989 --> 00:11:38,990 consented to a physical relationship 263 00:11:38,990 --> 00:11:39,991 with another inmate? 264 00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:41,618 No. 265 00:11:41,618 --> 00:11:45,079 You voluntarily engaged in high risk sexual activity, 266 00:11:45,079 --> 00:11:46,497 you got AIDS, and now you want 267 00:11:46,497 --> 00:11:47,790 to make that someone else's problem. 268 00:11:47,790 --> 00:11:49,042 - No! Alex: Objection! Argumentative. 269 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:50,001 Mr. Keck... 270 00:11:50,001 --> 00:11:51,002 Keck: I'll withdraw 271 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,295 the question, your Honor. 272 00:11:52,295 --> 00:11:53,963 I have nothing more at this time. 273 00:12:02,805 --> 00:12:05,058 Roxanne: Uh... Page Deitrich here to see you. 274 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:06,184 You want to show her in? 275 00:12:12,232 --> 00:12:14,859 Page. 276 00:12:14,859 --> 00:12:16,861 Thanks for seeing me on such short notice, Arnie. 277 00:12:16,861 --> 00:12:18,488 Hey, anything for an old friend. 278 00:12:18,488 --> 00:12:19,697 Please, have a seat. 279 00:12:21,783 --> 00:12:24,661 It's, it's been a longtime, huh? 280 00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:26,704 - 1984. - Right. 281 00:12:26,704 --> 00:12:28,248 I took you to see Carl Lewis 282 00:12:28,248 --> 00:12:30,541 win all those gold medals at the summer Olympics. 283 00:12:30,541 --> 00:12:32,335 [coughs] 284 00:12:35,797 --> 00:12:37,674 [coughs] Thank you. 285 00:12:37,674 --> 00:12:40,260 What's wrong? 286 00:12:40,260 --> 00:12:43,221 I have AIDS. 287 00:12:43,221 --> 00:12:46,349 I need to draw up a living will. 288 00:12:46,349 --> 00:12:48,184 My God... 289 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:49,894 I know what you're thinking, Arnie. 290 00:12:49,894 --> 00:12:52,105 You can relax. 291 00:12:52,105 --> 00:12:54,065 I'm pretty sure who I caught the virus from. 292 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:57,402 And it was long after you and I had our summer games. 293 00:12:57,402 --> 00:12:59,988 [coughs] Oh! 294 00:12:59,988 --> 00:13:01,572 I've had shingles. 295 00:13:01,572 --> 00:13:04,492 I've had a blood disease nobody's ever heard of. 296 00:13:04,492 --> 00:13:06,327 I have tumors. 297 00:13:06,327 --> 00:13:08,037 I've had pneumonia three times. 298 00:13:08,037 --> 00:13:09,914 Last time on a respirator. 299 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:11,958 Fifteen days with a tube shoved down my throat. 300 00:13:11,958 --> 00:13:13,543 And for what? 301 00:13:13,543 --> 00:13:17,088 I mean, it's not like I'm ever gonna get well. 302 00:13:17,088 --> 00:13:20,508 I don't want anymore heroic measures. 303 00:13:20,508 --> 00:13:22,635 I want it to be over now. 304 00:13:22,635 --> 00:13:24,595 Can you take care of it for me? 305 00:13:24,595 --> 00:13:26,222 Page, you know a living will 306 00:13:26,222 --> 00:13:28,057 really isn't really in my area of expertise. 307 00:13:28,057 --> 00:13:30,768 Well, from what I understand, its not all that complicated. 308 00:13:30,768 --> 00:13:32,312 Yeah, but still, you oughta have the best. 309 00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:34,647 And, and I'm kind of underwater right now... 310 00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:38,318 Ah, I see. You're frightened because I have AIDS. 311 00:13:38,318 --> 00:13:39,527 - No. - Forget it, Arnie. 312 00:13:39,527 --> 00:13:41,154 No, wait, wait. 313 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:43,322 Page, if you want me to take a run at this, I... 314 00:13:43,322 --> 00:13:46,993 I'll see what I can do. 315 00:13:46,993 --> 00:13:48,036 Really. 316 00:13:49,954 --> 00:13:53,124 Well, I've jotted down some instructions. 317 00:13:53,124 --> 00:13:55,251 If you could make it legal you know, 318 00:13:55,251 --> 00:13:59,047 render it dense, impenetrable. 319 00:13:59,047 --> 00:14:01,883 Nobody does dense better than I do. 320 00:14:01,883 --> 00:14:04,385 I'll have a draft together in a day or two. 321 00:14:04,385 --> 00:14:07,013 I think I can last that long. 322 00:14:07,013 --> 00:14:10,516 Listen, uh, Page, if money's a problem... 323 00:14:10,516 --> 00:14:12,769 Thanks to the divorce agreement you got me, 324 00:14:12,769 --> 00:14:14,228 it's not necessary. 325 00:14:14,228 --> 00:14:15,855 But you're sweet to offer. 326 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:23,529 [sighs] 327 00:14:39,587 --> 00:14:41,339 Yeah, hi. This is Arnold Becker again. 328 00:14:41,339 --> 00:14:42,715 I called yesterday about making an appointment 329 00:14:42,715 --> 00:14:44,634 for an HIV test. 330 00:14:44,634 --> 00:14:46,469 Arnie, you were supposed to be 331 00:14:46,469 --> 00:14:48,304 at Malamud and Pottinger five minutes ago. 332 00:14:48,304 --> 00:14:50,223 - Cancel. Yeah, I can hold. - I can't cancel. 333 00:14:50,223 --> 00:14:52,350 The client flew in from New York for this conference. 334 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:54,852 Roxanne, this is an emergency. Just handle it. 335 00:14:54,852 --> 00:14:56,896 Okay. 336 00:14:56,896 --> 00:14:58,564 What's wrong, Arnie? 337 00:14:58,564 --> 00:14:59,565 This woman sails in here yesterday, 338 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:01,025 tells me she's got AIDS. 339 00:15:01,025 --> 00:15:02,735 And I'm not supposed to worry about it 340 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:04,445 because she thinks she got it after we slept together. 341 00:15:04,445 --> 00:15:06,072 That's what's wrong. 342 00:15:06,072 --> 00:15:08,407 Arnie, you told me when we were first getting together 343 00:15:08,407 --> 00:15:10,159 that you had had an AIDS test. 344 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:11,994 - And that it was negative. - Did I? 345 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:14,330 Do you think that I would have slept with you otherwise? 346 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:15,706 Don't you hate it when they stick you on hold 347 00:15:15,706 --> 00:15:16,707 and they forget about you? 348 00:15:16,707 --> 00:15:17,875 Did you or did you not 349 00:15:17,875 --> 00:15:19,418 have an AIDS test? 350 00:15:19,418 --> 00:15:21,796 I think what happened was I had an appointment 351 00:15:21,796 --> 00:15:23,589 but I couldn't make it for some reason. 352 00:15:23,589 --> 00:15:25,758 - So basically you lied to me. - I didn't lie. 353 00:15:25,758 --> 00:15:26,843 I just didn't get around to actually having 354 00:15:26,843 --> 00:15:28,094 the test because I didn't think 355 00:15:28,094 --> 00:15:29,971 there was any reason to be concerned. 356 00:15:29,971 --> 00:15:32,515 And there's probably no reason to worry about this either. 357 00:15:32,515 --> 00:15:34,767 Look, why don't I make an appointment for both of us. 358 00:15:34,767 --> 00:15:36,227 Put our minds at ease? 359 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:37,645 Yeah, hi. 360 00:15:37,645 --> 00:15:39,689 Yeah, look can you test another person, too? 361 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:46,988 Keck: Warden Keough, what are the circumstances 362 00:15:46,988 --> 00:15:48,364 under which you would segregate 363 00:15:48,364 --> 00:15:50,324 a prisoner from the general population? 364 00:15:50,324 --> 00:15:51,784 Medical or behavioral problems 365 00:15:51,784 --> 00:15:53,536 that pose a risk to other inmates. 366 00:15:53,536 --> 00:15:55,788 Did the plaintiff's cell mate, John Smithy, 367 00:15:55,788 --> 00:15:57,540 fall into either of those categories? 368 00:15:57,540 --> 00:15:59,667 Based on his prison record and his inmate profile, 369 00:15:59,667 --> 00:16:01,002 I would have to say no. 370 00:16:01,002 --> 00:16:02,712 Keck: Now, sir, when Mr. Meacham 371 00:16:02,712 --> 00:16:04,172 was diagnosed with AIDS, 372 00:16:04,172 --> 00:16:05,381 would it be your opinion 373 00:16:05,381 --> 00:16:06,966 that he received adequate treatment 374 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:08,384 from the prison medical staff? 375 00:16:08,384 --> 00:16:10,094 Absolutely. 376 00:16:10,094 --> 00:16:12,346 When he had meningitis, we even brought in a specialist 377 00:16:12,346 --> 00:16:14,640 to evaluate him. After that he was paroled, 378 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:16,559 and we were no longer responsible for him. 379 00:16:16,559 --> 00:16:20,229 Thank you. No further questions. 380 00:16:20,229 --> 00:16:22,440 Warden, you want us to believe John Smithy 381 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:24,942 didn't pose any kind of medical risk. 382 00:16:24,942 --> 00:16:26,944 But you were aware that this man had been arrested 383 00:16:26,944 --> 00:16:28,321 twice for possession of heroin, weren't you, sir? 384 00:16:28,321 --> 00:16:29,739 Yes. 385 00:16:29,739 --> 00:16:31,908 And didn't a history of intravenous drug use 386 00:16:31,908 --> 00:16:34,285 put Mr. Smithy in a high-risk category for AIDS? 387 00:16:34,285 --> 00:16:36,120 He was never convicted of either charge. 388 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:39,665 So you didn't even bother to perform a simple HIV test. 389 00:16:39,665 --> 00:16:42,335 We were precluded by law from mandatory random testing. 390 00:16:42,335 --> 00:16:44,003 So you ignored the medical threat. 391 00:16:44,003 --> 00:16:45,421 - Objection. Judge Hansen: Sustained. 392 00:16:45,421 --> 00:16:47,381 It's your testimony, Warden, 393 00:16:47,381 --> 00:16:49,008 that John Smithy wasn't a behavioral problem, right? 394 00:16:49,008 --> 00:16:50,718 Yes. 395 00:16:50,718 --> 00:16:52,762 His prison file contains several reports 396 00:16:52,762 --> 00:16:54,972 of sexual assault against younger inmates. 397 00:16:54,972 --> 00:16:57,225 Those were accusations. We could never substantiate them. 398 00:16:57,225 --> 00:16:59,018 So you chose to ignore that threat, too. 399 00:16:59,018 --> 00:17:00,353 Warden: Prisons are overcrowded. 400 00:17:00,353 --> 00:17:02,521 Ideal with 1700 men, 401 00:17:02,521 --> 00:17:05,191 many of whom make John Smithy look like Captain Kangaroo. 402 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:07,068 That might be a plea for prison reform, Warden, 403 00:17:07,068 --> 00:17:09,278 but the fact is, your deliberate indifference 404 00:17:09,278 --> 00:17:11,197 is why Mr. Meacham is going to die from AIDS. 405 00:17:11,197 --> 00:17:13,241 - Objection. Alex: Withdrawn. 406 00:17:13,241 --> 00:17:14,867 I have nothing further. 407 00:17:18,871 --> 00:17:20,373 Thanks for stopping by. 408 00:17:20,373 --> 00:17:22,959 The judge in Alexander's case 409 00:17:22,959 --> 00:17:25,378 is asking us to file a declaration with the court 410 00:17:25,378 --> 00:17:28,547 certifying that Alex is in a substance-abuse program. 411 00:17:28,547 --> 00:17:31,550 I need your signature here. 412 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:35,680 I'm sorry about Rex coming by yesterday. 413 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:38,307 - It was bad timing. - Not a problem. 414 00:17:38,307 --> 00:17:40,351 I don't want you to think that I'm falling back 415 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:42,520 into my old pattern of waving lovers 416 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:44,605 in your face just to torture you. 417 00:17:44,605 --> 00:17:46,107 I don't think that. 418 00:17:46,107 --> 00:17:48,568 Because that's not what you were doing. 419 00:17:48,568 --> 00:17:50,820 In any case, Rex and I have decided 420 00:17:50,820 --> 00:17:52,405 not to see each other anymore. 421 00:17:52,405 --> 00:17:54,156 Just when you were getting your algae problem 422 00:17:54,156 --> 00:17:55,241 under control. 423 00:17:55,241 --> 00:17:57,994 Every time Rex and I made love, 424 00:17:57,994 --> 00:18:00,830 I found myself fantasizing about you. 425 00:18:00,830 --> 00:18:02,123 Really? 426 00:18:02,123 --> 00:18:03,582 And when you make love with someone 427 00:18:03,582 --> 00:18:06,002 like that under false pretenses, 428 00:18:06,002 --> 00:18:08,504 well, it didn't seem fair to Rex, 429 00:18:08,504 --> 00:18:11,299 or to me... 430 00:18:11,299 --> 00:18:12,675 or to you. 431 00:18:16,804 --> 00:18:19,098 [sighs] I'm flattered. 432 00:18:24,854 --> 00:18:26,814 What are you doing tomorrow night? 433 00:18:26,814 --> 00:18:30,151 Oh! I have plans. 434 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:32,278 Are they plans that can be broken? 435 00:18:32,278 --> 00:18:33,696 Well, I've been seeing someone, too. 436 00:18:33,696 --> 00:18:37,325 And we had a date for tomorrow night. 437 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:39,160 Too bad, though. 438 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:41,078 We could've had some fun. 439 00:18:42,705 --> 00:18:44,332 Oh, of course, 440 00:18:44,332 --> 00:18:48,669 I could always see Sandra another time. 441 00:18:48,669 --> 00:18:51,213 Where should we get together? Your place? 442 00:18:51,213 --> 00:18:53,632 My building's being tented for termites. 443 00:18:53,632 --> 00:18:56,886 - What about the house? - Not with Geoffrey there. 444 00:18:56,886 --> 00:18:59,305 Why don't I make some arrangements. 445 00:18:59,305 --> 00:19:00,848 You do that. 446 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:06,896 Grace: I am writing in response to your letter 447 00:19:06,896 --> 00:19:08,481 dated April 16. 448 00:19:08,481 --> 00:19:12,068 Re: People versus Wohlberg Securities, period. 449 00:19:12,068 --> 00:19:16,030 Mr. Wohlberg will be available for deposition comma... 450 00:19:17,490 --> 00:19:20,284 Hello, Grace. 451 00:19:20,284 --> 00:19:22,620 Thanks for the flowers. 452 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:23,704 Hmm. 453 00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:28,084 How did you know they were from me? 454 00:19:28,084 --> 00:19:31,128 A fortuneteller told me. 455 00:19:31,128 --> 00:19:32,338 What's the occasion? 456 00:19:32,338 --> 00:19:35,049 The last Tuesday of May. 457 00:19:35,049 --> 00:19:36,550 What's that? 458 00:19:36,550 --> 00:19:39,136 It's the first time we made love, Grace. 459 00:19:39,136 --> 00:19:41,138 I was hoping that maybe we could 460 00:19:41,138 --> 00:19:43,349 have dinner tomorrow to mark the anniversary. 461 00:19:43,349 --> 00:19:44,850 - No. - Why not? 462 00:19:44,850 --> 00:19:46,185 Because you're playing with my head. 463 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:48,437 I'm not... 464 00:19:48,437 --> 00:19:51,524 playing with your head. 465 00:19:51,524 --> 00:19:53,025 - I need to talk. - Then talk. 466 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:55,027 But don't expect me to relive 467 00:19:55,027 --> 00:19:56,779 a romance that we don't have anymore. 468 00:19:56,779 --> 00:19:58,906 [sighs] 469 00:19:58,906 --> 00:20:01,325 Well, the things I have to say 470 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:05,913 can't be said here. 471 00:20:05,913 --> 00:20:08,416 Grace, please have dinner with me. 472 00:20:14,171 --> 00:20:16,090 - Alright. - 7:30 at Metro. 473 00:20:16,090 --> 00:20:17,508 I could come over and pick you up. 474 00:20:17,508 --> 00:20:19,760 I'll take my own car. 475 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:20,970 Okay. 476 00:20:24,473 --> 00:20:26,058 Well, see you there. 477 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:33,816 Mr. Cruz, after the plaintiff hit you, 478 00:20:33,816 --> 00:20:35,985 why did you decide not to press charges? 479 00:20:35,985 --> 00:20:37,903 I made a judgment call. 480 00:20:37,903 --> 00:20:40,322 I felt that by lashing out at me, 481 00:20:40,322 --> 00:20:41,407 Ray was just testing out the strength 482 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:42,658 of my commitment to him. 483 00:20:42,658 --> 00:20:44,577 So I decided not to turn my back. 484 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:46,620 Keck: When Mr. Meacham was wait-listed 485 00:20:46,620 --> 00:20:49,331 at the AIDS treatment center you referred him to, 486 00:20:49,331 --> 00:20:50,875 why didn't you take steps to see to it 487 00:20:50,875 --> 00:20:52,376 he went to another agency? 488 00:20:52,376 --> 00:20:55,087 Ray never told me that there was a problem. 489 00:20:55,087 --> 00:20:57,590 Keck: Mr. Cruz, do you know of any reason 490 00:20:57,590 --> 00:21:00,009 why the plaintiff would make-up these allegations 491 00:21:00,009 --> 00:21:01,469 of deliberate indifference? 492 00:21:01,469 --> 00:21:03,512 Or why he would be asking for damages 493 00:21:03,512 --> 00:21:05,014 in excess of two million dollars? 494 00:21:05,014 --> 00:21:06,557 - Alex: Objection. Keck: Your Honor... 495 00:21:06,557 --> 00:21:08,768 The witness is Mr. Meacham's parole officer. 496 00:21:08,768 --> 00:21:10,978 Someone intimate with his patterns of behavior. 497 00:21:10,978 --> 00:21:13,314 Judge Hansen: Overruled. The witness may answered. 498 00:21:13,314 --> 00:21:14,774 Ray could've finished school while he was doing 499 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:16,942 his time. And he didn't. 500 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:19,570 He could've learned a skill. He didn't do that, either. 501 00:21:19,570 --> 00:21:21,322 I just think it's easier for him to be mad 502 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:23,073 at the system than to have to go out there 503 00:21:23,073 --> 00:21:25,117 and try to make something of himself 504 00:21:25,117 --> 00:21:27,328 and risk failing. 505 00:21:27,328 --> 00:21:30,456 Frankly, I think he's lazy. 506 00:21:30,456 --> 00:21:32,583 No further questions. 507 00:21:32,583 --> 00:21:36,128 Isn't it possible, Mr. Cruz, that my client's not lazy. 508 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:37,963 But rather, sick from a debilitating 509 00:21:37,963 --> 00:21:39,089 and fatal disease? 510 00:21:39,089 --> 00:21:40,382 I suppose. 511 00:21:40,382 --> 00:21:42,468 Now, you say that after Mr. Meacham 512 00:21:42,468 --> 00:21:44,804 smacked you on the face, like the Good Book tells us, 513 00:21:44,804 --> 00:21:46,889 you decided to turn the other cheek, is that right? 514 00:21:46,889 --> 00:21:48,182 That's exactly what I said. 515 00:21:48,182 --> 00:21:49,934 I realized that Ray needed my help. 516 00:21:49,934 --> 00:21:52,186 Oh, come on, Mr. Cruz. 517 00:21:52,186 --> 00:21:53,521 Didn't you drop the charges 518 00:21:53,521 --> 00:21:55,397 because you were under orders to do so? 519 00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:58,108 Because your supervisors in the Department of Correction 520 00:21:58,108 --> 00:21:59,860 didn't want to put an AIDS patient 521 00:21:59,860 --> 00:22:02,238 back into prison due to the high cost of his treatment? 522 00:22:02,238 --> 00:22:04,281 Objection, compound and assuming facts. 523 00:22:04,281 --> 00:22:06,200 - Not in evidence. - Sustained. 524 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:09,203 Mr. Cruz, you said you didn't know 525 00:22:09,203 --> 00:22:11,539 that Mr. Meacham was wait-listed at the County center. 526 00:22:11,539 --> 00:22:12,957 Why didn't you ask? 527 00:22:12,957 --> 00:22:15,501 - I would have eventually. - Eventually! 528 00:22:15,501 --> 00:22:17,545 Early treatment is this man's only hope. 529 00:22:17,545 --> 00:22:20,798 I've got to worry about 209 parolees. 530 00:22:20,798 --> 00:22:22,508 Oh, admit it, you let Ray Meacham 531 00:22:22,508 --> 00:22:23,968 fall through the cracks. 532 00:22:23,968 --> 00:22:25,636 And he'd be better off back in prison? 533 00:22:25,636 --> 00:22:28,013 He doesn't want to go back to prison, Mr. Cruz. 534 00:22:28,013 --> 00:22:30,850 He just wants the care he deserves! 535 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:32,268 No further questions. 536 00:22:39,775 --> 00:22:41,527 I know lawyers don't make house calls, 537 00:22:41,527 --> 00:22:43,028 but the trip to your office yesterday 538 00:22:43,028 --> 00:22:45,823 really took it out of me. Thanks for coming. 539 00:22:45,823 --> 00:22:47,992 No big deal. 540 00:22:47,992 --> 00:22:50,244 Uh, would you mind if we sat in the other room? 541 00:22:50,244 --> 00:22:51,870 No problem. 542 00:22:51,870 --> 00:22:53,872 It's easier for me to breathe near the vaporizer. 543 00:22:56,959 --> 00:22:59,962 Pull up a chair. 544 00:22:59,962 --> 00:23:01,755 Can I have Gina get you something? 545 00:23:01,755 --> 00:23:04,633 Uh, no, thanks. I've done lunch. 546 00:23:04,633 --> 00:23:07,094 Oh, let me get this out of your way. 547 00:23:07,094 --> 00:23:08,762 Now, 548 00:23:08,762 --> 00:23:11,140 based on our conversation yesterday, I put together 549 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:12,892 what's called a durable Power of Attorney 550 00:23:12,892 --> 00:23:14,184 for health care. 551 00:23:14,184 --> 00:23:15,853 It allows you to designate someone 552 00:23:15,853 --> 00:23:17,730 to issue instructions to the doctor 553 00:23:17,730 --> 00:23:20,232 if you are no longer able to make informed consent. 554 00:23:20,232 --> 00:23:22,484 So they can pull the plug when the time comes? 555 00:23:22,484 --> 00:23:23,569 Basically. 556 00:23:23,569 --> 00:23:26,113 [coughs] 557 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:27,865 [sniffs] 558 00:23:27,865 --> 00:23:29,992 [groans] 559 00:23:29,992 --> 00:23:33,537 Oh, what about withholding food if I'm not able to feed myself? 560 00:23:33,537 --> 00:23:35,164 We can request that nourishment be withheld 561 00:23:35,164 --> 00:23:36,665 if that's what you want. 562 00:23:36,665 --> 00:23:38,876 But we would have to spell it out in there. 563 00:23:41,003 --> 00:23:43,380 Then do it. 564 00:23:43,380 --> 00:23:44,465 Okay. 565 00:23:46,967 --> 00:23:49,136 - Oh! - Whew. 566 00:23:49,136 --> 00:23:50,346 Almost. 567 00:23:52,514 --> 00:23:54,600 It's a favorite of mine. 568 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:57,436 I'm thinking about having my ashes put in it. 569 00:24:01,023 --> 00:24:03,484 Well, uh, okay. 570 00:24:03,484 --> 00:24:05,903 I will, um... 571 00:24:05,903 --> 00:24:07,321 I will start to work on these changes. 572 00:24:07,321 --> 00:24:08,948 And if everything else is okay, 573 00:24:08,948 --> 00:24:11,367 I can have this ready for your signature tomorrow. 574 00:24:11,367 --> 00:24:13,827 Listen, we didn't get a chance to chat yesterday... 575 00:24:13,827 --> 00:24:15,913 What's-- What's going on with you? 576 00:24:15,913 --> 00:24:17,456 - Eh. - You happy? 577 00:24:17,456 --> 00:24:18,999 - Yeah, everything's okay. - You in love? 578 00:24:18,999 --> 00:24:21,377 No. Nobody special right now. 579 00:24:21,377 --> 00:24:23,003 Look, I would love to visit, 580 00:24:23,003 --> 00:24:25,255 but I'm running a little late, so... 581 00:24:25,255 --> 00:24:26,590 Thanks for everything. 582 00:24:26,590 --> 00:24:28,676 Hey, no problem. Look, don't get up. 583 00:24:28,676 --> 00:24:31,512 Uh, I can show myself out. 584 00:24:43,941 --> 00:24:45,901 [instrumental music] 585 00:24:59,456 --> 00:25:04,002 Hey, how you doing? 586 00:25:04,002 --> 00:25:05,546 Whenever my life is in the toilet, 587 00:25:05,546 --> 00:25:08,507 you show up to brighten my day. 588 00:25:08,507 --> 00:25:11,135 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just call me Mr. Sunshine. 589 00:25:11,135 --> 00:25:14,430 Mr. Sunshine, look, let's not do this. 590 00:25:14,430 --> 00:25:17,057 Not that I'm not grateful, but for once, 591 00:25:17,057 --> 00:25:18,851 let's do something different. 592 00:25:18,851 --> 00:25:20,269 Like what? 593 00:25:20,269 --> 00:25:23,022 Anything but talk about my screwed up life. 594 00:25:23,022 --> 00:25:24,398 Okay. 595 00:25:24,398 --> 00:25:26,692 Want to talk about my screwed up life? 596 00:25:26,692 --> 00:25:28,026 - Yeah. - I'm thinking about 597 00:25:28,026 --> 00:25:29,611 quitting McKenzie Brackman. 598 00:25:29,611 --> 00:25:32,322 - Why? - Why not? 599 00:25:32,322 --> 00:25:35,159 The fact is, this corporate kiss-ass law bit 600 00:25:35,159 --> 00:25:37,286 is starting to wear thin. 601 00:25:37,286 --> 00:25:39,413 I'm not a team-player I speak my mind. 602 00:25:39,413 --> 00:25:41,790 - That ruffles feathers. - Good. Who's? 603 00:25:41,790 --> 00:25:43,751 This time? DePalma's. 604 00:25:43,751 --> 00:25:46,628 He's all pumped about some constitutional case 605 00:25:46,628 --> 00:25:47,838 he can't win. 606 00:25:47,838 --> 00:25:49,673 But he doesn't wanna hear that. 607 00:25:49,673 --> 00:25:51,759 Well, he should listen. You're usually right. 608 00:25:51,759 --> 00:25:53,010 How many juries are gonna listen 609 00:25:53,010 --> 00:25:54,636 to an ex-con with AIDS 610 00:25:54,636 --> 00:25:56,764 who's nuts enough to punch his parole officer 611 00:25:56,764 --> 00:25:57,890 to get back into the pen? 612 00:25:57,890 --> 00:25:59,058 I know that one. 613 00:25:59,058 --> 00:26:00,726 It landed on my desk. 614 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:02,603 The P.O. was ordered to drop those charges 615 00:26:02,603 --> 00:26:04,146 because the Department of Corrections 616 00:26:04,146 --> 00:26:06,231 didn't want the guy dying on their nickel. 617 00:26:06,231 --> 00:26:09,068 - Are you sure? - That's what he told me. 618 00:26:09,068 --> 00:26:11,653 Would you be willing to testify to that? 619 00:26:11,653 --> 00:26:12,988 - Tommy... - Well. 620 00:26:12,988 --> 00:26:14,990 You could help DePalma in a big way. 621 00:26:14,990 --> 00:26:16,909 I thought you weren't a team player. 622 00:26:16,909 --> 00:26:19,912 And no, no, don't get me involved. 623 00:26:19,912 --> 00:26:22,331 I have enough on my mind already. 624 00:26:40,349 --> 00:26:42,059 It's okay. 625 00:26:42,059 --> 00:26:45,646 [exhales] I'm not dead yet. 626 00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:49,441 I'm just too weak to get out of bed. 627 00:26:49,441 --> 00:26:50,651 Let me get you to sign these 628 00:26:50,651 --> 00:26:55,197 and I'll be out of your hair. 629 00:26:55,197 --> 00:26:58,283 You can go back to sleep. 630 00:26:58,283 --> 00:27:02,830 Sorry I was a little late. Traffic was murder. 631 00:27:02,830 --> 00:27:05,332 Oh, Arnie, 632 00:27:05,332 --> 00:27:09,128 is it so hard for you to be in the same room with me? 633 00:27:09,128 --> 00:27:12,714 - Hmm? - My neighbor called. 634 00:27:12,714 --> 00:27:14,675 Said there was a guy in a Porsche 635 00:27:14,675 --> 00:27:19,221 parked in front of the house for the last hour. 636 00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:23,058 I told him not to call the cops because I knew it was you. 637 00:27:24,268 --> 00:27:25,769 I was on the phone. 638 00:27:25,769 --> 00:27:28,647 I had to return phone calls. 639 00:27:28,647 --> 00:27:31,066 I can remember a time when you'd do anything 640 00:27:31,066 --> 00:27:33,610 to get into this bedroom. 641 00:27:33,610 --> 00:27:35,153 Come on, Page. 642 00:27:35,153 --> 00:27:37,155 I also remember what you told me 643 00:27:37,155 --> 00:27:38,699 when we broke up. 644 00:27:40,742 --> 00:27:43,328 You said "The first love after a divorce 645 00:27:43,328 --> 00:27:47,165 isn't meant to last, but to heal." 646 00:27:47,165 --> 00:27:50,294 But that you'd always be there for me. 647 00:27:50,294 --> 00:27:52,212 Guess I made the mistake of believing 648 00:27:52,212 --> 00:27:56,049 that wasn't just an exit line from a slick lawyer. 649 00:27:56,049 --> 00:27:57,718 I am here for you. 650 00:27:57,718 --> 00:27:59,636 Well, don't be. 651 00:28:02,139 --> 00:28:05,350 It just makes me feel more alone, 652 00:28:05,350 --> 00:28:08,228 more afraid. 653 00:28:08,228 --> 00:28:12,149 Show me where to sign so you can get out of here. 654 00:28:22,659 --> 00:28:24,912 [knock on door] 655 00:28:24,912 --> 00:28:26,371 What's up? 656 00:28:26,371 --> 00:28:27,956 I just heard you're going to be subpoenaed 657 00:28:27,956 --> 00:28:30,959 to testify in Federal Court. 658 00:28:30,959 --> 00:28:34,296 Oh, man. I asked Mullaney not to get me involved. 659 00:28:34,296 --> 00:28:36,423 Well, according to the assistant Attorney General 660 00:28:36,423 --> 00:28:39,384 handling the defense, what you have to say 661 00:28:39,384 --> 00:28:41,511 would impeach the testimony of the parole officer. 662 00:28:41,511 --> 00:28:43,096 And that might give credence 663 00:28:43,096 --> 00:28:45,057 to the plaintiff's overall claim. 664 00:28:45,057 --> 00:28:47,517 Are we just chatting, or are you going somewhere with this? 665 00:28:47,517 --> 00:28:50,187 I just wanted to say that from where I sit, 666 00:28:50,187 --> 00:28:52,189 there's no reason for you to extend yourself 667 00:28:52,189 --> 00:28:53,357 to help the plaintiff. 668 00:28:53,357 --> 00:28:55,192 - You want me to lie? - No. 669 00:28:55,192 --> 00:28:58,236 I'm just suggesting you don't embellish your testimony 670 00:28:58,236 --> 00:29:00,113 in such a way that the defense suffers. 671 00:29:00,113 --> 00:29:01,782 I'm gonna tell the truth. 672 00:29:01,782 --> 00:29:04,618 You take the stand and tell your truth, 673 00:29:04,618 --> 00:29:06,536 it's gonna to sound like this guy was smart 674 00:29:06,536 --> 00:29:07,537 to hit his parole officer. 675 00:29:07,537 --> 00:29:09,247 Send out a message like that 676 00:29:09,247 --> 00:29:11,458 and we'll be inviting every indigent in California 677 00:29:11,458 --> 00:29:13,418 to commit a crime so they can go to the joint 678 00:29:13,418 --> 00:29:14,962 and get free health care and housing. 679 00:29:14,962 --> 00:29:19,007 That's a lot of crap, Ruby, and you know it. 680 00:29:19,007 --> 00:29:23,470 I know what's going on in your private life, Zoey. 681 00:29:23,470 --> 00:29:25,722 Do you want to jeopardize your work life, too? 682 00:29:25,722 --> 00:29:28,350 That sounds like a threat. 683 00:29:28,350 --> 00:29:32,479 I've always respected you for being tough and fair. 684 00:29:32,479 --> 00:29:34,189 But you also have to be smart. 685 00:29:34,189 --> 00:29:37,693 This is the Attorney General's office calling. 686 00:29:37,693 --> 00:29:41,071 People with a lot of influence, who can help your career. 687 00:29:41,071 --> 00:29:44,825 You're in line for Assistant Head Deputy D.A. 688 00:29:44,825 --> 00:29:46,994 This is not the time for you to get a reputation 689 00:29:46,994 --> 00:29:49,496 as someone who doesn't know how to play. 690 00:29:52,124 --> 00:29:54,251 [soft music] 691 00:30:01,466 --> 00:30:03,051 [door opens] 692 00:30:05,137 --> 00:30:07,681 Douglas? 693 00:30:07,681 --> 00:30:09,057 Hello. 694 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:17,774 What a wicked idea to meet in a hotel. 695 00:30:21,445 --> 00:30:24,406 Flowers were on my mind, too. 696 00:30:24,406 --> 00:30:26,033 Remember our trip to Maui? 697 00:30:26,033 --> 00:30:28,035 We never left the hotel. 698 00:30:28,035 --> 00:30:32,497 All I wore for three days was a plumeria lei. 699 00:30:34,374 --> 00:30:36,543 Holy Haleakala. 700 00:30:36,543 --> 00:30:38,670 Mind if I take this off? 701 00:30:38,670 --> 00:30:39,880 I'm hot. 702 00:30:42,758 --> 00:30:44,843 You always were my biggest fan. 703 00:30:47,929 --> 00:30:49,598 Nice catch. 704 00:30:49,598 --> 00:30:51,641 [indistinct chatter] 705 00:31:06,531 --> 00:31:08,950 - Hi. - Hi. 706 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:10,494 Would you like something to drink? 707 00:31:10,494 --> 00:31:13,872 Yeah. A glass of water. Plenty of ice. 708 00:31:13,872 --> 00:31:16,708 Thanks. 709 00:31:16,708 --> 00:31:18,668 You look very pretty. 710 00:31:18,668 --> 00:31:19,753 Thank you. 711 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:24,508 What do you wanna talk about? 712 00:31:24,508 --> 00:31:26,802 Look, I understand. You have every right to be leery. 713 00:31:29,054 --> 00:31:31,640 A few months ago I needed to go my own way, right? 714 00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:33,100 And you let me. 715 00:31:33,100 --> 00:31:34,351 And how do I pay back that understanding? 716 00:31:34,351 --> 00:31:36,061 I disappear. 717 00:31:36,061 --> 00:31:39,648 No phone calls, no letters. And then here I am, right? 718 00:31:42,192 --> 00:31:46,780 All that I can say, Grace, is that I was... 719 00:31:46,780 --> 00:31:49,324 really confused. 720 00:31:49,324 --> 00:31:51,451 I was scared. 721 00:31:51,451 --> 00:31:54,121 It was a tough time for me. 722 00:31:54,121 --> 00:31:55,831 And I just kinda dropped out. 723 00:31:59,209 --> 00:32:02,254 But I started seeing a therapist. 724 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:05,298 You? In therapy? 725 00:32:05,298 --> 00:32:06,591 - Mm-hmm. - Huh. 726 00:32:06,591 --> 00:32:08,135 Mr. Paddle-your-own-canoe? 727 00:32:08,135 --> 00:32:11,638 Mr. Shrinks-are-a-rip-off? 728 00:32:11,638 --> 00:32:13,682 - Yeah, well-- Waiter: Good evening. 729 00:32:13,682 --> 00:32:15,559 Tonight's special, we have a grill John Dory 730 00:32:15,559 --> 00:32:17,310 served in a coulis of-- 731 00:32:17,310 --> 00:32:21,231 Could you just give us a couple of minutes? Okay? 732 00:32:21,231 --> 00:32:22,774 - No problem. - Thanks. 733 00:32:25,402 --> 00:32:28,405 Somehow I don't see you, um... 734 00:32:28,405 --> 00:32:31,366 lying on a couch dissecting your dreams. 735 00:32:31,366 --> 00:32:34,452 It opened up a whole new world for me. 736 00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:36,872 And I'm dealing with emotions that I never knew I had. 737 00:32:36,872 --> 00:32:40,208 And I'm finally letting myself go after 738 00:32:40,208 --> 00:32:42,169 the things in life that make me happy. 739 00:32:44,921 --> 00:32:47,799 We've been talking about you a whole lot, Grace. 740 00:32:47,799 --> 00:32:51,261 And I see how much you mean to me. 741 00:32:51,261 --> 00:32:53,555 And how much I want us to be together. 742 00:32:53,555 --> 00:32:55,098 [sighs] So... 743 00:32:55,098 --> 00:32:56,433 I've been offered this jobs 744 00:32:56,433 --> 00:32:57,809 in New York City which I'm going to take, 745 00:32:57,809 --> 00:33:01,438 because it's a great opportunity. 746 00:33:01,438 --> 00:33:03,273 [sighs] 747 00:33:03,273 --> 00:33:06,318 And I really would like you to come with me. 748 00:33:06,318 --> 00:33:07,360 Yeah, I know this is a whole lot 749 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:08,612 to throw at you all at once. 750 00:33:08,612 --> 00:33:10,405 But, I mean, you take your time. 751 00:33:10,405 --> 00:33:12,324 - I don't need an answer-- - You really are something. 752 00:33:12,324 --> 00:33:14,451 You know that? You, uh... 753 00:33:14,451 --> 00:33:17,162 you go into therapy and you work out your feelings, 754 00:33:17,162 --> 00:33:18,955 and then you expect me to follow you 755 00:33:18,955 --> 00:33:20,665 across the country like a trained dog. 756 00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:22,626 - Come on, Grace. - No, no, you come on. 757 00:33:22,626 --> 00:33:24,419 How do I know six months down the road 758 00:33:24,419 --> 00:33:26,588 you won't decide that you need your space 759 00:33:26,588 --> 00:33:28,298 and leave me hanging again? 760 00:33:28,298 --> 00:33:30,300 Because I'm telling you I won't. 761 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:31,551 The point is, Grace, 762 00:33:31,551 --> 00:33:33,261 we both love each other. You love me. 763 00:33:33,261 --> 00:33:35,096 I know it. You know it, too. 764 00:33:35,096 --> 00:33:38,141 Yeah. I love you, Victor. 765 00:33:38,141 --> 00:33:39,517 But if it takes me 50 years 766 00:33:39,517 --> 00:33:42,604 to get over you, I'll get over you. 767 00:33:42,604 --> 00:33:46,316 I don't think it'll be as easy as all that. 768 00:33:46,316 --> 00:33:49,110 You are the most self absorbed, 769 00:33:49,110 --> 00:33:51,988 preening macho-man I've ever met. 770 00:33:51,988 --> 00:33:54,157 And you can go fornicate yourself 771 00:33:54,157 --> 00:33:56,284 and the caballo you rode in on. 772 00:34:05,335 --> 00:34:07,170 Your Honor, new evidence has come to light 773 00:34:07,170 --> 00:34:09,881 which we believe materially advances the plaintiffs case. 774 00:34:09,881 --> 00:34:11,341 We'd like to call another witness. 775 00:34:11,341 --> 00:34:12,634 Go ahead, Mr. DePalma. 776 00:34:12,634 --> 00:34:14,970 We call to the stand Zoey Clemmons. 777 00:34:22,060 --> 00:34:24,145 Ms. Clemmons you were the Deputy District Attorney 778 00:34:24,145 --> 00:34:26,147 assigned to handle the assault charges 779 00:34:26,147 --> 00:34:28,024 brought by Parole Officer, Richard Cruz, 780 00:34:28,024 --> 00:34:29,025 against Ray Meacham, isn't that right? 781 00:34:29,025 --> 00:34:30,527 Yes. 782 00:34:30,527 --> 00:34:32,195 When Mr. Cruz subsequently told you 783 00:34:32,195 --> 00:34:33,488 he wanted to drop the charges, 784 00:34:33,488 --> 00:34:34,656 did you ask why? 785 00:34:34,656 --> 00:34:35,699 Yes, I did. 786 00:34:35,699 --> 00:34:38,451 And how did Mr. Cruz answer? 787 00:34:38,451 --> 00:34:40,578 He said that he'd decided to give Mr. Meacham 788 00:34:40,578 --> 00:34:43,331 another chance. 789 00:34:43,331 --> 00:34:44,749 Is that all he said? 790 00:34:44,749 --> 00:34:46,376 To the best of my recollection. 791 00:34:46,376 --> 00:34:48,420 Are you sure he didn't say anything about 792 00:34:48,420 --> 00:34:50,088 pressure brought to bear upon him 793 00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:51,214 by others who might have wanted to keep 794 00:34:51,214 --> 00:34:53,883 Mr. Meacham out of prison? 795 00:34:53,883 --> 00:34:55,719 Yes. 796 00:34:55,719 --> 00:34:57,429 Do you know Tommy Mullaney, Ms. Clemmons? 797 00:34:57,429 --> 00:34:58,430 Yes. 798 00:34:58,430 --> 00:34:59,764 Didn't you describe to him 799 00:34:59,764 --> 00:35:01,516 events entirely different from those 800 00:35:01,516 --> 00:35:02,684 you just testified to? 801 00:35:02,684 --> 00:35:04,436 I don't recall that I did. 802 00:35:04,436 --> 00:35:06,730 May I remind you what the penalty for perjury is? 803 00:35:06,730 --> 00:35:09,524 Objection. Ms. Clemmons is a Deputy District Attorney. 804 00:35:09,524 --> 00:35:10,608 She knows perfectly well 805 00:35:10,608 --> 00:35:11,985 what the penalty for perjury is. 806 00:35:11,985 --> 00:35:13,528 Alex: Your Honor, earlier this woman-- 807 00:35:13,528 --> 00:35:15,780 The objection's sustained, Mr. DePalma. 808 00:35:17,532 --> 00:35:19,117 I have nothing further. 809 00:35:21,870 --> 00:35:24,748 I have nothing to ask this witness, your Honor. 810 00:35:24,748 --> 00:35:26,416 You're dismissed, Ms. Clemmons. 811 00:35:38,636 --> 00:35:42,182 Yeah, hi. I'm calling for the results of my HIV test. 812 00:35:42,182 --> 00:35:44,851 Becker, Arnold. 813 00:35:44,851 --> 00:35:47,646 [exhales] 814 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:49,230 Oh, thank you, thank you. 815 00:35:49,230 --> 00:35:50,899 Uh, look, can I put you on a hold a sec? 816 00:35:50,899 --> 00:35:53,943 I'm gonna put Roxanne Melman on for her results. 817 00:35:53,943 --> 00:35:57,906 Roxanne, it's Dr. Fiscus' office on line one. 818 00:35:57,906 --> 00:35:59,491 [sighs] 819 00:36:05,372 --> 00:36:07,832 [sighs] Thank you, doctor. 820 00:36:08,541 --> 00:36:09,751 Bye. 821 00:36:13,588 --> 00:36:15,340 Everything okay? 822 00:36:15,340 --> 00:36:17,300 - Clean as a whistle. - Great. 823 00:36:17,300 --> 00:36:18,718 Ditto for me. 824 00:36:18,718 --> 00:36:20,512 Look, Rox, um, 825 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:22,889 I behaved badly, I was thoughtless, and selfish, 826 00:36:22,889 --> 00:36:26,434 and there is no excuse for what I did. 827 00:36:26,434 --> 00:36:28,812 By not being completely honest with you about my blood test, 828 00:36:28,812 --> 00:36:32,190 I put you through a lot of needless worry. 829 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:33,608 I'm sorry. 830 00:36:35,318 --> 00:36:38,029 I hope you can accept my apology. 831 00:36:38,029 --> 00:36:40,031 I don't know if I can do that, Arnie. 832 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:41,533 The fact is you value 833 00:36:41,533 --> 00:36:43,910 your own pleasure more than anything 834 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:46,496 or anyone. 835 00:36:46,496 --> 00:36:49,374 That's how little other people really matter to you. 836 00:36:49,374 --> 00:36:53,128 Maybe someday I'll be able to forgive you. 837 00:36:53,128 --> 00:36:55,547 Right now, I can't. 838 00:37:11,771 --> 00:37:15,066 In the matter of Meacham versus the state of California, 839 00:37:15,066 --> 00:37:18,278 on the claim of deprivation of Constitutional rights, 840 00:37:18,278 --> 00:37:22,031 we find that the defendant is not liable. 841 00:37:22,031 --> 00:37:23,408 Judge Hansen: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, 842 00:37:23,408 --> 00:37:25,744 thank you for your time. We're adjourned. 843 00:37:25,744 --> 00:37:27,370 You haircuts, huh, 844 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:29,330 found a way to save the State a few bucks, huh? 845 00:37:29,330 --> 00:37:30,748 - Easy. - Bailiff. 846 00:37:30,748 --> 00:37:32,459 What the hell am I supposed to do, huh? 847 00:37:32,459 --> 00:37:34,961 Go find a palm tree to die under? 848 00:37:34,961 --> 00:37:36,546 Ray, Ray. Take it easy. 849 00:37:36,546 --> 00:37:39,966 - I'm alright. I'm... - Easy. I got him. 850 00:37:39,966 --> 00:37:41,176 I got him. 851 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:48,850 - You did the right thing. - No, I didn't. 852 00:37:48,850 --> 00:37:51,060 I did the absolute wrong thing. 853 00:37:51,060 --> 00:37:52,687 - And I'm gonna recant. - What? 854 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:54,272 I lied. 855 00:37:54,272 --> 00:37:55,857 Because my life is a mess right now, 856 00:37:55,857 --> 00:37:58,109 I let you convince me to lie. 857 00:37:58,109 --> 00:38:00,278 Tell the court you perjured yourself 858 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:02,947 and you could be disbarred. 859 00:38:02,947 --> 00:38:04,782 You know, since I took this job, 860 00:38:04,782 --> 00:38:07,202 I've been asked to compromise a little on the law here, 861 00:38:07,202 --> 00:38:08,995 shade a little there, until pretty soon 862 00:38:08,995 --> 00:38:10,079 the line between right and wrong 863 00:38:10,079 --> 00:38:12,165 doesn't mean anything. 864 00:38:12,165 --> 00:38:15,168 If it's gonna cost me my ethics and my dignity, 865 00:38:15,168 --> 00:38:18,129 maybe I don't want this career. 866 00:38:18,129 --> 00:38:20,965 I'm going to the judge. 867 00:38:20,965 --> 00:38:22,050 - Ray, no... - He's got a gun! 868 00:38:22,050 --> 00:38:23,676 [people screaming indistinctly] 869 00:38:23,676 --> 00:38:25,762 [gunshots fired] 870 00:38:40,193 --> 00:38:42,946 [people screaming] 871 00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:52,539 Aah! 872 00:38:52,539 --> 00:38:54,082 Now are you gonna put me back in prison? 873 00:38:54,082 --> 00:38:56,167 Get down! 874 00:38:56,167 --> 00:38:59,212 - Don't move! - God! No. 875 00:38:59,212 --> 00:39:00,672 Bailiff: I said, don't move. 876 00:39:00,672 --> 00:39:01,965 [panting] 877 00:39:06,469 --> 00:39:08,638 [ambulance siren blaring] 878 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:24,362 Is there anything we should do? 879 00:39:24,362 --> 00:39:25,905 Like what? 880 00:39:25,905 --> 00:39:27,282 Give blood, I don't know. 881 00:39:27,282 --> 00:39:28,950 Jonathan just phoned in. 882 00:39:28,950 --> 00:39:31,995 She's at County. They're operating on her now. 883 00:39:31,995 --> 00:39:33,538 Well, County's good. They've got the best trauma unit 884 00:39:33,538 --> 00:39:36,708 - in the city. - I just heard. 885 00:39:36,708 --> 00:39:38,042 Poor Zoey. 886 00:39:38,042 --> 00:39:41,337 I just keep thinking. I just-- 887 00:39:41,337 --> 00:39:43,131 I saw her for lunch the other day. 888 00:39:43,131 --> 00:39:44,299 None of it makes any sense. 889 00:39:44,299 --> 00:39:45,967 No, it doesn't. 890 00:39:45,967 --> 00:39:48,261 One minute you're thinking about breakfast, 891 00:39:48,261 --> 00:39:50,179 all of a sudden, you're fighting for your next breath. 892 00:39:50,179 --> 00:39:51,639 Carpe Diem... 893 00:39:51,639 --> 00:39:53,850 which is why I've decided to get married. 894 00:39:53,850 --> 00:39:56,936 - To who? - The former Mrs. Brackman. 895 00:39:56,936 --> 00:39:57,937 Sheila? 896 00:39:57,937 --> 00:39:58,938 We've recently 897 00:39:58,938 --> 00:40:00,773 rekindled our passion, 898 00:40:00,773 --> 00:40:02,942 and discovered there was still a lot there. 899 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:10,450 Well, don't everybody congratulate me at once. 900 00:40:13,745 --> 00:40:17,457 Is it possible that Douglas is having a nervous breakdown? 901 00:40:17,457 --> 00:40:18,875 Oh, yeah. 902 00:40:18,875 --> 00:40:19,959 [sighs] 903 00:40:22,170 --> 00:40:23,504 [knock on door] 904 00:40:23,504 --> 00:40:24,672 Douglas, 905 00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:26,633 I'm sorry if no one seemed 906 00:40:26,633 --> 00:40:29,969 jubilant about your very good news. 907 00:40:29,969 --> 00:40:32,722 Given today's tragic events, it's understandable. 908 00:40:32,722 --> 00:40:35,224 Yeah. Congratulations. 909 00:40:35,224 --> 00:40:37,101 Thanks. 910 00:40:37,101 --> 00:40:39,187 I wish you and Sheila the best. 911 00:40:39,187 --> 00:40:40,563 I couldn't reconnect with someone 912 00:40:40,563 --> 00:40:41,898 after so much pain. 913 00:40:41,898 --> 00:40:42,899 No matter how much I loved them. 914 00:40:42,899 --> 00:40:44,609 Life is short, Grace. 915 00:40:44,609 --> 00:40:47,028 If you love someone, that's all that matters. 916 00:40:47,028 --> 00:40:49,739 The rest of it-- the doubts, the jealousies, 917 00:40:49,739 --> 00:40:51,449 the anger and backbiting-- 918 00:40:51,449 --> 00:40:52,533 you gotta let go of that. 919 00:40:52,533 --> 00:40:53,910 Once Sheila and I realized 920 00:40:53,910 --> 00:40:55,328 we were both still in love, 921 00:40:55,328 --> 00:40:57,580 we shut-up and forgave each other. 922 00:41:06,589 --> 00:41:08,216 [knock on door] 923 00:41:08,216 --> 00:41:09,509 Yeah, yeah. 924 00:41:12,804 --> 00:41:14,389 What are you doing here? 925 00:41:14,389 --> 00:41:16,474 I had to see you. I'd like to come in. 926 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:17,600 [chuckles] 927 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:19,018 What, was there some remark 928 00:41:19,018 --> 00:41:20,436 you forgot from last night? 929 00:41:20,436 --> 00:41:23,314 Some names you forgot to call me maybe? 930 00:41:23,314 --> 00:41:25,984 No. That's not why I came. 931 00:41:25,984 --> 00:41:29,696 Okay. Well, make it quick, because I'm watching the news. 932 00:41:29,696 --> 00:41:30,988 Okay. 933 00:41:36,369 --> 00:41:38,246 [chuckles] Whoa. Whoa. 934 00:41:38,246 --> 00:41:41,833 Am I skipping a beat here or something? 935 00:41:41,833 --> 00:41:43,584 Don't say anything. 936 00:41:49,298 --> 00:41:51,175 Oh. [moans] 937 00:41:51,175 --> 00:41:53,261 Grace... [moans] 938 00:41:56,222 --> 00:41:57,390 Grace... 939 00:42:01,936 --> 00:42:03,855 - Grace... - Shh, shh. 940 00:42:03,855 --> 00:42:05,940 We'll talk about everything when we get to New York. 941 00:42:05,940 --> 00:42:08,192 [romantic music] 942 00:42:17,076 --> 00:42:18,828 [Page moaning] 943 00:42:24,792 --> 00:42:25,835 Arnie? 944 00:42:27,920 --> 00:42:30,465 Hey. 945 00:42:30,465 --> 00:42:32,341 How are you doing? 946 00:42:32,341 --> 00:42:34,594 What are you doing here? 947 00:42:34,594 --> 00:42:38,056 Well, came by to keep you company. 948 00:42:38,056 --> 00:42:39,766 Uh-oh. 949 00:42:39,766 --> 00:42:43,102 Now, I've got you feeling sorry for me. 950 00:42:43,102 --> 00:42:44,937 Not possible. 951 00:42:44,937 --> 00:42:47,732 I'm way too self-absorbed. 952 00:42:47,732 --> 00:42:50,401 I'm warning you. 953 00:42:50,401 --> 00:42:53,321 I'm not much of a conversationalist these days. 954 00:42:53,321 --> 00:42:54,614 [coughs] 955 00:42:56,699 --> 00:42:58,451 And sex is out. 956 00:42:58,451 --> 00:43:00,703 [chuckles] 957 00:43:00,703 --> 00:43:03,915 That's okay. I, um... 958 00:43:03,915 --> 00:43:05,541 I've brought a book 959 00:43:05,541 --> 00:43:08,419 I thought you might like me to read to you. 960 00:43:08,419 --> 00:43:10,755 What's in it for you? 961 00:43:10,755 --> 00:43:13,174 I'll get to listen to the sound of my own voice. 962 00:43:13,174 --> 00:43:14,717 [Page chuckles] 963 00:43:14,717 --> 00:43:16,761 [coughs] Fair enough. 964 00:43:18,221 --> 00:43:20,515 What are we gonna read? 965 00:43:20,515 --> 00:43:24,310 "Tales of a Thousand and One Nights." 966 00:43:24,310 --> 00:43:27,522 I'm not sure I have that much time. 967 00:43:27,522 --> 00:43:31,108 Well... 968 00:43:31,108 --> 00:43:33,110 let's see how far we can get. 969 00:43:39,909 --> 00:43:42,620 "Chapter One, 970 00:43:42,620 --> 00:43:45,706 "The Merchant and the Genie. 971 00:43:48,126 --> 00:43:51,546 "There was a certain merchant who had great wealth, 972 00:43:51,546 --> 00:43:55,341 "and traded extensively with surrounding countries. 973 00:43:55,341 --> 00:43:58,010 "One day he mounted his horse and journeyed into a 974 00:43:58,010 --> 00:43:59,637 neighboring country to..." 975 00:44:04,809 --> 00:44:06,644 [theme music]