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Previously on "All Rise"...

This is David Sanders, strategist

for my Attorney General campaign.

- What'd you find? - A big ol' ethical violation.

I'm withdrawing from the Attorney General race.

I was just really looking forward to seeing you,

especially since that blizzard messed up last weekend.

Yeah, it's killing me, too.

Pack your stuff. You're benched.

I love you, too.

I'm not entirely sure, but it is...

it's the best I can do.

[ Elizabritz' "Durant Ave" playing ]

♪♪♪

♪ Mind games again in the regular ♪

♪ Turn back around like I'm not there ♪

♪ I swear just one more time ♪

♪ I lose my mind

♪ But till I crawl back to my cave ♪

♪ My shameful tail between my legs ♪

♪ Get lost in that blue glow

Is that smile for me?

Who else would it be for?

Well, you could be enjoying the hell out of that tea.

It is a damn good cup of tea.

♪♪♪

Mmm. You're right. This is really good.

Mm-hmm.

♪ Coming home late, how it feels like... ♪

Come here.

[ chuckles ]

Last night was nice.

Yeah.

I mean, it's always nice,

but last night was, um, different.

Yeah.

Not for you?

Yeah.

♪ Every part of me

I love you.

Love you, too.

♪♪♪

It feels weird.

What, this?

No, saying it. Saying "I love you."

- But you do love him. - I know, but saying it...

Well, you don't?

I don't know. What does that mean?

Em, stop. You need to--

I see how you look at your Luke. Don't doubt your feelings.

- I'm overthinking it. - You're overthinking it.

Sherri: [ strained voice ] Oh, I can't.

[ whispering ] I just can't. I can't.

Shh!

These poses are barbaric!

[ normal voice ] They're--They're barbaric!

[ both laugh ]

I can't believe I let her talk me

into doing this before work.

- Where are you? - Culver City, turned around.

Don't even know if I'm in the right place.

You want me to jump off so you can check that address?

And let you off the hook? Mm-mm.

You know I wanna be there as much

as you want me there, baby, but...This case, I know.

Go. Go do you what you do.

- Go be a kick-ass husband? - [ laughs ]

Always.

Both: Love you.

Oooh-ooop!

Aah! [ laughs ]

Aw!

Girl! When I got your call...

- I wanted to surprise you. - And you did.

- Coffee? - You do love me.

Is all this for me?

Or is this newly minted judges rock it these days?

I had a little time this morning. You like?

I love it. Absolutely gorgeous.

I still can't believe you're a judge.

Hmm.

I'm so proud. Thank you.

Now, me, I couldn't see myself sitting on my ass all day.

- It isn't allday. - Still, it's, you know...

I'm sure we're not here to discuss my ass.

I don't know. It's a pretty great ass!

[ laughs ] Girl, stop. Now why am I here?

This.

Rachel Audubon & Associates.

- [ whispers ] Yes! - [ laughs ]

Rach, oh, my God. Are you serious?

You aregonna start your own firm?

Mm-hmm. We're gonna start off small,

but we will special in criminal and civil litigation

where advocacy matters for the ones...

Both: ...often overlooked.

I remember. This is fantastic!

I couldn't be happier to have you back.

And I'm glad to hear it

'cause I am straight coming for you.

For me? Why? What? What?

To do what we talked about, dreamed about.

I want you to join my firm.

Come on. Had to be a small part of you that enjoyed it.

Yes, the part where I left. Hold the door, please.

- She is gonna be extra today. - Uh-huh.

- Where you headed? - Arraignment court.

Ooh, good luck.

Hey, Em.

Relax. Let it be good.

Yeah.

- Ahem! - All right.

Yeah. [ elevator bell dings ]

Pamela Pinafore?

Pamela? - Over here!

- Pamela? - Diamond.

- Excuse me? - She prefers "Diamond."

Okay, then, Diamond, I'm Emily Lopez.

I'm an attorney with the Public Defender's Office.

I'll be representing you.

Do you have anything a little less revealing?

Nope.

Okay, well, how about...

how about we just...

have you wear this one for court?

How long is this gonna take?

I'm sorry. Who are you?

My uncle. Well, Uncle...

Freddie. Name's Freddie.

Okay, uh, I need to speak with my client Diamond,

so if you could just stand over there,

that would be most helpful. Thanks.

Any idea how long this is going to be?

The more questions, the longer it's gonna be. Okay?

Your uncle seems really overprotective.

- Yeah, he gets like that. - Oh.

All right. You are being charged with drug possession

with the intent to sell.Those drugs weren't mine.

Okay. We'll figure out a way to show that.

Cops put a lot of things on you, don't always make 'em true.

Well, we will have more time to speak about this

after the arraignment. Right now we just need to--

Whatever you gotta do to get Diamond out from under,

I will make it worth your while.

Okay. Let's...

Let's get going.

Robin, you will not believe.

Rachel is starting her own firm.

Asked me to join. Call me.

Join what? Morning, Lisa.

- I love your hair. - Thank you.

Did you hear about Judge Reynolds?

- No, what happened? - She needed emergency surgery.

Skiing accident. Wasn't pretty. Mm.

Anyway, they need somebody to take over arraignment court.

I nominated you. - But--

It'll just be for the week. I think it'll be good for you.

- Thanks for volunteering. - But I didn't.

- Did she just say... - All: Arraignment court.

Ah, I knew something like this could happen.

- Ooh, just the mere thought. - What? What?

- Blowback, pure and simple. - You think she's punishing me?

- For what? - Of course she is.

Wait. Does arraignment court pay overtime?Both: No.

I knew she'd be a little unnerved,

peeved, even, but pissed?

At not being able to pursue her track to the Senate,

fulfilling her dream to be the first female President?

Pissed. We may never see the light of day.

Judge Carmichael.

David Sanders, what are you doing here?

Sherri, did I have a-- - No, you didn't.

How did you get in here?

That's not the question you should be asking.

The question you should be asking is why--

Okay, step away from the judge.

Why am I here? I underestimated you--

a mistake I don't often make,

but now there's the issue of your culpability

with upending my political calendar.

You want me to get him out of here, Your Honor?

You just say the word.

No, thank you. I'm fine. Mr. Sanders,

you obviously have some things you wanna get off your chest.

Indeed I do.Then make an appointment like everyone else.

Hey.

Sorry, am I interrupting? - [ laughs ]

Oh, my God! What are you doing here?

Were you here this whole time?

You were messing with me this morning.

I wanted to surprise you. Surprise.

[ laughter ]Three surprises in one morning.

I'm scared for the afternoon.

This is David Sanders,

Judge Benner's political strategist.

- Was. - Was, yes.

And this is Robin Taylor, my husband,

Federal Bureau of Investigation.

- Nice meeting you. - Same.

- You're busy. - Mm-hmm.

We can continue this conversation another time.

Oh, right this way, Mr. Sanders.

So that was David Sanders.

[ door closes ]

Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

♪♪♪

- According to the-- - Ahem.

Uh...

Great. Callan, you're here.

They're expecting you over at C.E.U.

The C.E.-- the Charge Evaluation Unit?

Yes, one of the filing deputies is out on maternity leave.

Boss, no, I--And they need help with the backlog.

Apps for arrest warrants have been piling up.

Told them you're available as long as they need you.

[ under breath ] You can't be serious.

CEU is not a good thing?

It's where DDA's review case files.

And broken toys go to die.

♪♪♪

Tony, follow the warrant.

It never takes this long with Goldstein.

You have two witness accounts...Whoa.

...saying two different things.

But coming to the same conclusion.

Not helpful. Come on, Weber.

Give the DDA something that a defense team

can't tear apart. - All right, Tony.

Can't cut in front of the others, son.

Line's over there. - Choi sent me down to help.

- Oh, Mark Callan. - You're expecting me.

Well, nobody ever comes here without being sent,

and you are early. I like that.

Try not to reinvent the wheel.

Detectives here are gonna always

try to get you to work faster.

Faster don't mean better down here.

That's Margaret's space.

And coffee's over there. - Thanks.

- Where you going? - To get coffee.

- No time for that. - You just told me to--

We're about to be slammed by a bunch of "here" bodies.

I do not have a lot of time to hold your hand.

"Here" bodies?

Yeah, bodies herefrom jail

with pending arrests.

Charges have to be filed against the arrestees

before the arrestees can be charged.

Can you handle that?

Sounds fairly straightforward.

Don't just stand there, son. Saddle up.

[ sighs deeply ]

Arraignment court, day 1.

You should've taken me up on my offer to take a vacation.

And have you face it alone?

We've got your back, Your Honor.

Well, thank you both. Appreciate you.

Besides, how bad could it be?

Ready?

Both: Ready.

Oh, we are so not ready.

I'll just wait back here.

Call me when the bailiff is ready.

Chicken. Your Honor. Ooh.

♪♪♪

- Excuse me. - [ indistinct chatter ]

Maggie, Diamond Pinafore was caught

with only 10 grams of meth.

Drug possession is still a misdemeanor.

10 grams isn't enough for sale standing alone.

Yes, but the opinion of the officer is

she possessed those 10 grams with the intent to sell them.

All rise.

No other indicators of sales were found--

no scales, no packaging materials.

What the...Carmichael?

Good morning, everyone. You may be seated.

Maggie, can we at least agree to discuss--

On the record in People vs. Pamela Pinafore,

case BA889F43. - Uh, stand up.

- Fine. - Your Honor,

I'd like to waive time for arraignment

and set another court date.

That okay with you, Ms. Palmer?Yes, Your Honor.

And dare I say how lovely it is to see you here.

Yes, Ms. Palmer, I'm sure it is.

Very well, Ms. Pinafore,

we will see you back in this courtroom

in two days.

Thank you, Your Honor.

People vs. Antonio Jose Alvarez.Okay, let's just go outside.

I need to head to another courtroom,

but I will call you afterwards to talk about your case

in more detail, okay? What's your number?

- 323-- - Uh, Uncle Freddie, thank you.

but it's Diamond's number I need.Yeah, I'm giving it to you.

You can reach Diamond through me.

He keeps my cell for safekeeping.

I move a lot and misplace things, you know?

Come on. Let's go.

Wait, Diamond, um, I forgot, I need your ID

to fill out some forms.

Why does your uncle need

to keep your ID and your cell?

- He doesn't keep my ID. - Just now, I saw him.

It's pretty clear he's not your uncle.

Diamond, look at me.

I'm thinking those drugs were probably his.

Is he...

Is Freddie your pimp?

You ask too many questions.

Be less in my business

and more on keeping me out of jail.

[ whispers ] Gon' mess around and get me killed.

[ groans ] Mark, it's barely noon,

and already I'm... - Exhausted?

Yeah, I'd be pissed if it wasn't so...Pathetic.

Ohh.

Every time I go up against Choi, I lose.

You kinda deserved it.

You were grandstanding.

I was trying to right a wrong.

Mm-mm.

Maggie Palmer was my first case up this morning.

Why does it feel like both of us are in the penalty box?

Mercury is definitely in retrograde.

Some good news, though. Robin's home.

And Rachel's back, apparently for good.

- How do you feel about that? - How do youfeel about it?

[ sighs ]

Uh-huh. [ laughs ]

Ironic, isn't it? Her showing up

right when we're both in time-out?

And she's flourishing.

Even in her return back home to L.A.,

she's the golden child

and already making demands.

You know she asked me to join her new firm.

We did discuss it in law school, the three of us.

Audubon, Carmichael, Callan & Associates.

I see what this is. You get your hand slapped,

and you're thinking it might be a good time to jump.

[ sighs ]Choi might call your bluff.

Hey, you free for drinks tonight?

With Robin and Rachel both in town--On a school night?

We'll go somewhere around here. It'll be fun.

Shoot. Let me get back before Sherri realizes I'm gone.

Uh, pretty sure she knows before you do.

- Mm-hmm. - All right.

[ groans ]

[ Alonzo Smith's "Love Machine" playing ]

It's like you gave it to me!

Remember that time at Howard

when we got locked out of the Towers?

- And we had to take off our-- - And then we couldn't...

Yeah! [ laughing ]No, no, no, this talking in code has got to stop.

- [ laughs ] - You're jealous.

Mark!

All: Hey!

Hey, Rach, you're looking great as always.

Oh, my God.

Well, I never want to be one to disappoint. Hi.

This is Quinn--I mean Amy. Amy Quinn.

- Hi. Nice to meet you. - Rachel.

Look, if you're with Mark, you're family.

- Oh. - [ mouths words ]

[ laughter ]

- Hi. - And this is Robin--husband.

- Hi. Amy. Nice to meet you. - Thank you for this.

- You got it. - Thank you so much.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

So how did you end up friends with these two powerhouses?

We all went to UCLA Law together.

We clocked him the moment he came into our Crim Law class.

He came in, thinking he was all that.

- With a chip on his shoulder. - And a lot of attitude.

But we quickly showed him what being a real boss looked like.

- Ahh! - Ahh!

And we've been friends ever since.

Do you see what I had to deal with?

Robin, how'd your interview go?

- Oh. - Interview?

Yeah, I told you about the job that came up at the Bureau.

No, you didn't. That I would've remembered.

Another surprise, then. Yeah, pretty sure that I nailed it.

Now it's just a waiting game. - Well, I hope it all works out.

It'd be great to have you back here for good.

Ah, thank you, thank you.[ glasses clink ]

I feel like I've been away from this woman for way too long.

♪♪♪

So what was that look on your face last night?

What look? There was no look.

- Oh, there was a look. - I saw it, too.

Okay, Rach, don't come back in here,

stirring up the pot like you do.

Oh, I am not--I was just surprised at your ambivalence.

I wasn't being ambivalent.

It's just I don't wanna get my hopes up, that's all.

- Well, that's some bull. - Hey.

So what is it, then?

This was not the plan, him being gone so long.

But then also...You got used to having the bed to yourself.

Okay. I'm not talking about this anymore.

I suggest we move on.

- What about this Amy? - Ohh.

I think this one could go the distance.

[ laughs ] Mark.

You've never been serious about anybody

in your entire life.

What makes this one so different?

I don't know. Maybe... Maybe she reminds me of you?

Both of you.

You know what you want. You go for it, no apologies.

We don't put up with your bull.Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Okay, Rach, what about you?

Why the sudden move back to L.A.?

You know, um, I gotta go.

I will catch up with the both of you later.

What?I have a slew of licenses and permits to submit.

See ya.

Well, that felt like a good, old-fashioned blow-off.

Mm-hmm. Hold on. We are in for a ride.

[ sighs ]

I need to talk to you about Diamond.

- Okay. Who now? - Pamela Pinafore.

I think--I believe she's being trafficked

by her so-called uncle, who I think is really her pimp.

I didn't like my uncles much, either.

What's your proof, counselor?

He controls her whole life.

He holds her ID, her cell,

when I asked, she didn't even know her own phone number,

but he jumped right in and rattled it off for her.

Sounds like the definition of trafficking.

What's that got to do with her drug charge?

I think a small amount of drugs is insignificant

in comparison to sex trafficking.

You're gonna have to give me something more than that, Lopez.

In exchange for the uncle,

I want a misdemeanor straight possession.

You don't have enough evidence to prove intent anyway.

She was caught with only 10 grams of meth.

Well, did you talk to her?

Did she say that she'd roll on this pimp-uncle?

No, Diamond, I know Freddie is your pimp, not your uncle,

and you are facing jail time because of him.

I know those were Freddie's drugs, not yours.

I can help you.You don't know my life,

what he does, how he protects us.

Us? Who's us? Diamond, how many girls

does he have working for him on the street?

I don't work. I'm not some street whore.

Can I see your house keys, please?

What?What about your wallet? Is your wallet in there?

No wallet, no keys, no cellphone.

This is about more than just drugs, Diamond.

If he is taking you places

and forcing you to do sex work,

that is called trafficking, and we can get him arrested.

You're fired. I want a new lawyer.

No, no, Diamond, please, let me help you.

If you roll on Freddie,

I will keep my end of the bargain.

He gets arrested, and you get out of the life.

And he-- he's not gonna be hurt

or nothing like that, right?Diamond, he is going to prison,

not a 5-star resort. Why would it even matter?

He is the only one who has ever cared for me.

Diamond, no.

That's not what caring about somebody looks like.

[ exhales deeply ]

Come on, really? It's barely been a day.

- Man: All right, I'm leaving. - Mark: This is ridiculous!

Wow. He is really on him. What happened?

Displacement.

He can't yell at Choi, so he's taking it out

on the closest representation to him.

Mark: Did you think I wasn't coming back?

Clean up after yourselves!

Right, displacement.It's like a wreck you can't look away from.

This is my office!Yeah, but come on. They are taking advantage.

I mean, they're using his office like it's a DDA lounge.

It's just everyone enjoying themselves at his expense.

What's going on?Your boyfriend's letting off a little steam

about being thrown in the penalty box.Penalty box?

- Oh, you didn't know. - My boyfriend?

Sorry. Was that supposed to be a secret?

No, but it's not general knowledge, either,

and frankly none of your business.

Mark: Yeah, I'm looking at you, man.

See?

Both: Displacement.

Frank! Your coffee cup.

Nice surprise.

I'm in this building the majority of the time.

It shouldn't be.Headed to court?

Yeah, Just wanted to say hi. You were benched?

Really buried the lede on that one.

Mark, why didn't you tell me?

Because, contrary to popular belief,

I do have some semblance of pride.

It is nothing to be embarrassed about.

You did what you thought was right.

You got slammed for it. Case closed.

What I don't like is the dishonesty.I'm not being dishonest.

Lies by omission. Let's work on that.

♪♪♪

Emily: Thank you so much for coming.

Diamond, this is Detective Rick Kramer.

He's out of Vice. He's here to do a preliminary interview--

You didn't say anything about talking to a detective.

Diamond, I'm here to help.

I can bring in a victim's advocate,

a female detective, whatever you need to feel more comfortable.

It's okay. I've made it very clear to Diamond

that we are all here for her, right, Detective Kramer?

As long as she gives us what we need.See? Told you.

Diamond, please, sit down.I thought you said she'd be cooperative.

Trying being helpful, okay? Please.

Ms. Pinafore, we give you our assurances

we'll assist you in every way we can.

It's okay.

This, um, Freddie Davidson--

did he work alone?Far as I could tell.

And you mostly worked the Figueroa stretch?

Like I told her, I don't work the blade.Where, then?

Different places.

Motels, massage parlors, churches.

- In the downtown area? - Mostly Westside, Santa Monica,

Palisades, sometimes Beverly Hills.

Freddie, uh, he escorts you out there?In a van.

- How many girls? - About 30 of us.

30. And who are these johns you're serving?

Businessmen, doctors, cops.

Men looking for something kinkier

than what they're getting at home.

And they kept you all in the same space?

He can control us better if he knows where we're all at.

How long have you been with him?

Four years.

Met him when I was 15 at a house party.

Said he'd...look out for me.

Said he wanted to be my boyfriend, take care of me.

I figured, yeah, okay.

You know, foster family wasn't providing much,

and here he was, promising the moon.

Um...and, uh...

and, um...

one night, he says...

"Prove you love me.

"Have sex with that guy.

Uh, get money for it."

I refused.

He made sure I never did again.

Where can we find him?

Um...just one second.

Okay.

Her drug charge

gets dropped down on misdemeanor,

her record expunged, and we get her into a program

and out of this life.

We give her a chance at the life

that she should have had four years ago.

Deal.

Diamond, you can tell me where to find him.

No photographs in the filing paperwork.

Defendant waive Miranda rights and give a statement?

No? Then try again. And you were clearly

cutting and pasting from another report.

Dates and names are wrong.

[ inhales sharply ] Can I offer you a little advice?

You think I'm being too hard on 'em?

Strike the right balance.

Is it wrong that I want 'em to cross every T

and dot every I?Within reason.

Don't berate them. Guide them.

I appreciate the advice,

but I'm only here temporarily.

[ chuckles ] Yeah.

That's the same thing I said 20 years ago.

Excuse me a sec. I'll be right back.

[ clears throat ]

This coffee really has a tendency

to run right through me.

♪♪♪

Lisa. How long do you plan on punishing me

for a decision you made?

- Who says I'm punishing you? - The glint in your eye

every time you hear the words "arraignment court."

See? There it is.

You're just being paranoid.

I just figured working the bench in a different environment

would be a great way to build character.

My character is fine, thank you.Not a punishment.

Just filling in for a fellow judge, simple as that.

And David Sanders paying me a visit--

that wasn't in your plan, either?

Bailiff: All rise!

Stand up.

How many more on the calendar?

Better not to ask, Your Honor.

[ groans ]

You may be seated.

The People vs. Randall Summit.

Preliminary hearing is set two weeks from now.

Bail remains at $250,000.

Does either side wish to be heard?

- Man: No, Your Honor. - Lola: Okay.

[ gavel bangs ]

Thank you. Sure.

Oh, well, now look at this.

You don't waste any time.

Sorry to be late, Your Honor.

And who are you representing?

Behind the glass next to you, Your Honor. Frederick Davidson.

Well, have a seat, Ms. Audubon.

We'll be with your case in a moment.

The People vs. Chris Turner. Pursuant to the stipulation...

[ lowered voice ] Ms. Audubon, I'm Emily Lopez.

I represent Pamela Pinafore.

Ms. Lopez, your client is the reason I'm here.

Your client has been trafficking my client since she was 15.

Allegedly. According to him, they're in a relationship.

A relationship? Freddie Davidson coerced my client

to turning hundreds of tricks.

How would you categorize that as a relationship?

People vs. Frederick Davidson.

Uh, Your Honor, may I have a second call?

Make it quick, Ms. Audubon.

Do you know Judge Carmichael?

You have a deal on the table.

If Freddie gets bailed out,

my client is the first person he's coming after.

Pamela has a chance to get out of the sex work

that your client forced her into.

Help me give her and those 30 other young women

a chance at some kind of better life.

Ms. Audubon, are we finally ready?

Your Honor, we waive time for arraignment and plea

and ask that the matter be continued tomorrow.

Mr. Davidson, your attorney wants to come back tomorrow.

You agree?

Yes, Your Honor.

Then that will be the order.

- Thank you. - No, Ms. Lopez, thank you.

You bought me an extra day.

So that's it? You're just leaving?

- I have other clients. - I don't really care.

I want to know what you're doing about this one.

I do not work for you, Ms. Lopez.

No, you're right. You work for the scum

who's selling young women for sex

like they are property to be auctioned off.

It is appalling. It is slavery.Freddie's a street pimp.

Exactly, a pimp, who could somehow afford to hire

a rainmaker out of D.C.

I do my research. So do I,

and you and I both know

that taking one Freddie off the street means nothing.

There will just be another to take his place.

[ elevator bell dings ]What do you want me to do about that?

I want you to go after the bastard

who is funding this entire sex trafficking operation.

I want you to go after the person

who keeps pimps like Freddie in the sick business

of preying upon the vulnerable,

and I want everyone involved

in the exploitation of my client to pay.

You think I can do all that?

No. I think we can do all that.

♪♪♪

Do you think the DDA would be amenable to a deal

with my client?

♪♪♪

No, I already placed a 1275 hold on Frederick Davidson

so he can't bail out unless he can show

the money came from legitimate sources.

No need. The sources are legit. I came to talk plea.

I've got your Freddie dead to rights.

[ chuckles ] For the retainer I was given,

Freddie's just a middleman. What if he rolled

on the one above his pay grade, bringing down

the whole sex trafficking house of cards?

- Give me a name. - Give us a deal.

You've already got one. You, give me a name.

I'll get you a name, and we'll get you the guy.

♪♪♪

Sara: Thanks for lunch, Luke.

I cannot believe we've never done this.

- No problem. Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

Okay. If this is about Emily, I can't--

Do you think she loves me?

Oh. Luke, this is--

I mean, I hear the words.

I see them coming out of her mouth,

but the thing is, I don't believe she means them.

Okay. I think...

[ sighs ] It's above my pay grade.

Sara, come on. Look.

Honestly, I'm not looking for you to spill any secrets.

I just need a little direction here. I'm out of my depth.

I can't. I mean, Luke, just give it some time.

That is not helpful.

I'm sorry. That's all I got.

I shouldn't have brought you into this.

I know how close you are, and I just thought...

I'm sorry. My bad. I apologize.

Appreciate your time.

Shall we?

♪♪♪

All right, let's have a look.

The gang enhancement's still listed.

It's not worth filing if you don't have the enhancement.

It doesn't make any sense.

A gang member voluntarily gives up his affiliation

but doesn't say what happened 10 feet in front of him?

You do realize that this makes my job more difficult,

arguing the case in court, right?The dichotomy of the streets.

Gang members self-admit, and snitches get ditches.

And now you see how my job is often more difficult.

I weep for you. I really do, but-- But what?

Garbage in, garbage out. You know what I'm saying?

Ooh.

This one's got a mouth on him, huh, Tony?

Yeah, used to that rarefied air upstairs.

I used to be a hotshot lawyer just like you,

but I got burned by a case

because of insufficient evidence,

and I got sent down here.

But the difference is I stayed to help out

so you all can keep enjoying that good air upstairs.

You and I should go for a ride.

- Ah, I got work to do. - No, no, no.

I'll put on a uniform. I'll get a patrol car.

You can see for yourself what we're doing out there.

Maybe change your perspective a little bit.

- Still needs more. - [ laughs ]

I'll be coming for you, Callan. All right.

- Be ready. - [ laughs ]

[ "Baby That's Backatcha" by Smokey Robinson playing ]

♪ Hmm♪

♪♪♪

♪ Oh, baby now

♪ Ohh

♪♪♪

[ indistinct chatter ]

♪ I put a song...

I heard you made quite the entrance

at the HOJ, Rach. A pimp? Damn.

It was a referral from a colleague.

Triple my normal retainer.

What happened to defending the overlooked?

A girl's gotta eat.

I mean, it's kinda shady,

but it does take a lot to start a new firm, Lo.

Oh, come on. Rach has done very well for herself.

Have you seen the commercial rents in this town?

Firm needs to attract deep-pocketed clients. I get it.

I also need new legal talent.Okay.

- How long are you on ice? - You are relentless.

- What? It was just a question. - Yes.

- You don't just ask a question. - I appreciate the question.

Thank you.You allude. You intimate.

I want you to--You insinuate. You imply.

Insinuate?

Mark is in a place where he can be persuaded.

You, less so.

Prosecuting is in Mark's blood, right, Mark?

- Uh, ish. - This house--

Wow. This view is spectacular.

Thank you. Baldwin Estates-- best views in L.A.

I was gonna show Amy the new remodel in the garage.

Lead the way. Ladies.

- Mm-hmm. - Show me.

[ pat ]Oh.

Mm-hmm. [ laughs ]

I know you think I sold my soul.

Girl, no.

That P.D. Emily Lopez, she can be very persuasive.

She convinced me to strike a plea deal

with DDA Maggie Palmer.

Mm. Maggie Palmer. And she went for it?

Uh, no, but it turns out she hates sex traffickers

as much as we do.

It's a very delicate balance,

so we're hoping we find ourselves

in your courtroom for the prelim.

I have no control over where cases are assigned.

Of course, but you know who does.

I can't, Rachel. It's--

Just think about it. I would hate for this to land

in some old, crusty judge's court--

the kind of person who doesn't understand

the value in saving young women's lives.

I think we should talk about something else.

We have a chance

to bring down the whole awful operation, Lo,

and defend those often overlooked.

♪♪♪

- That's my girl. - Thank you.

- You don't even stop and ask. - Come on.

Lo, this party--thank you.

- Did you have a good time? - Better than good.

But I'm--I'm wiped.

I think I'm just gonna grab an Uber and go home.

I'll drop you off. Quinn already left.

She had an early morning briefing.

- You sure? - Yeah.

Okay.Thanks for being such a good host.

- Mm-hmm. - Oh, Robin.

See you tomorrow.

- Thank you. - My man.

Think about what I said.

♪♪♪

You know what? I'm gonna see them out.

Maybe it'll get these stragglers the hint to get out.

[ laughs ] You are a mess.

[ phone jangles ]

♪♪♪

Mr. Sanders, it is way too late to be calling.

Wanted to apologize for coming off

too strong the other day.

That certainly was not my intention.

Bennett dropping out of the race just caught me off-guard.

I accept your apology.

Have a good evening, Judge Carmichael.

I'll be in touch.

Wow, okay, Rach, you don't need to push

the hard sell on me joining your firm, all right?

I am definitely tempted and flattered,

even if you are just, you know, saying that to reel me in.

See, that's the problem with old friends.

They always see you coming.

I just...I don't know if I'm ready

to leave the DA's office.

I get it. This is a big leap for me, too,

but there's no denying

we've always been good together.

Yes. Yes, we have, all three of us.

All I ask is that you really think it over.

I could really use someone of your vast legal talent.

[ laughs ]

I will. I will definitely give it a thought.

Well, ahem.[ seat belt releases ]

Thanks again for the ride.

[ chuckles ]

Ohh.

Tonight was fun.

Just like old times.

♪♪♪

Hey, Carmichael, what a nice surprise.

How's arraignment court?

Great. I love it. Can't get enough.

Glad to hear it.

And Judge Reynolds is back tomorrow,

so all is right with the world again.

Thank you for being a team player

and doing me that favor.

Speaking of favors, I have one to ask of you.

Mm?

Young woman, 19, was brought up on drug charges.

Turns out she was a street worker being trafficked,

but the man has deep pockets.

And you're afraid he's going to wiggle out from under.

I want the prelim assigned to my courtroom.

I know that it's unorthodox, but you are the only one

who has the power to assign cases.

The counselors have forged a delicate stack of deals

to bring down the entire trafficking ring.

I'd really like to be the one to see it through.

And I did just do you a favor.

I want to make sure that the record reflects

that the parties had an off-the-record discussion

regarding plea negotiations

in Ms. Pinafore and Mr. Davidson's matters.

It is the contemplation of the parties

that Ms. Pinafore will be pleading

to misdemeanor drug possession

and will receive probation and treatment.

Mr. Davidson will plead to pimping

and will receive three years in prison.

Both of these offers are in exchange

for Ms. Pinafore and Mr. Davidson

having identified Dr. Matthew Denton

and agreeing to testify against him.

Mr. Denton has been arrested and charged with trafficking

hundreds of women over the span of four years.

I will take the pleas on the next court date

in order to give the prosecution time

to secure the testimony of both defendants

against Dr. Denton at his preliminary hearing.

Court is adjourned.

♪♪♪

[ handcuffs click ]

♪♪♪

Okay.

♪♪♪

Ohh.

Thank you.

You're welcome, Diamond.

- Pamela. - Yeah.

♪♪♪

♪♪♪

Morning.

Do you love me?

[ chuckles ] Of course.

Of course I love you.

'Cause when you say those words,

that's when I can't feel it anymore.

Luke, um...

maybe you can read me better than I can read myself.

I know the words.

They come out of my mouth.

And you regret them.

No. No.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

I think...I think I-I... I want them to mean more

than I'm capable of conveying.

And I look at you, and I feel them.

But I think...

I think those words...

They don't have the same meaning for me anymore.

Because those words...

they came with caveats and pretense and lies,

and for three years...

and I don't feel the way that I should when I see them,

and I don't feel the way that I should...

[ voice breaking ] when I hear them.

It's like they got hollowed out somehow.

So let's not use those words.

What?

Let's find other words.

Hell, let's make our own language if we have to...

language that he no longer can touch.

Molly Kate Kestner: ♪ I've known since I was young

♪ Yeah, yeah

♪ I wouldn't stay where I was from ♪

♪ Hey, hey, yeah, yeah

♪ Wouldn't take the easy road

♪ Went ahead and made my own

♪ Why walk when you can run?

♪ Hey, hey, yeah, yeah

♪ I had to get used to "no"

♪ Every high takes a low

♪ I can't go with the flow

Hey, boss.

How was the CEU?

I heard you managed to ruffle some feathers even down there.

I am who I am.

I certainly got that.

It's what I admire about you.

So...

So do I have the green light to return or...

- Is Margaret back? - Couple days.

When Margaret returns, your office will be waiting.

♪♪♪

♪ Thank God for my mistakes

I recognize I don't often give you props

for trying to do it just for justice's sake.

♪ The lonely days

Message received.

♪ Even though it hurt like hell ♪

♪ No, I never lost myself

♪ 'Cause I bend, but I don't break ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah

♪ Oh, and I'm seeing it now

♪ Just like a break in the clouds ♪

♪ Feel the sun shining down on me ♪

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ Won't look back

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ Past has passed

' Cause I found the strength inside of me ♪

♪ Got my head up high 'cause I believe ♪

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ And I'm going, I'm going up my way ♪

♪ I'm going

♪ I'm going up my way

♪♪♪

♪ I'm going, I'm going up my way ♪

♪ I'm still fighting my demons

♪ But I don't believe them

I can always delay my flight, take the red eye.

That would just be delaying the inevitable.

Mm. Well, when you put it that way.

I didn't mean anything by it.

This is about me not telling you about the job.

Yes.

I'm sorry. It was purely selfish.

I didn't want you to get your hopes up.

As long as that's all that it was.

What else could it be?That you were doing this for me.

First off, why is that a bad thing?

What's wrong with me wanting to come home

to my beautiful badass of a wife?

Because I know that being an agent in L.A.

pales to being one in D.C.

Yes, of course, all that. But here's the thing.

I also know the value of this.

This is just as real to me, just as valuable.

So let's just leave it as is,

not get ahead of ourselves, just wait and see

whether or not I even get the job.

Okay.

Okay?

I'll call you when I land.

♪ I'm on my way up

I love you.

♪ Won't look back

♪ I'm on my way up

I love you.

♪ Past has passed

♪ 'Cause I found the strength inside of me ♪

♪ Got my head up high 'cause I believe ♪

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ And I'm going, I'm going up my way ♪

♪ I'm going, I'm going up my way ♪

♪ I'm going, I'm going up my way ♪

♪ I'm going, I'm going up my way ♪

♪ Mmm, mmm