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ANNOUNCER: Previously on All Rise...

We can't all be perfect Lola

with the dream job and the beautiful baby girl.

You see, I'm a psychic.

I'm looking for this job as a court reporter

to supplement my income.

Don't talk about my mother. You understand?

My brother is not a murderer.

SARA: Darius?

I'm the victim's advocate assigned to this case.

WITNESS: A Chimera refers to someone

who could be carrying two totally different sets of D.N.A.

WATKINS: Those records include that Mr. Brewer

received a bone marrow transplant.

CALLAN: Watkins, are you serious right now?

Council, you are both out of order.

I want to see you in my chambers. Now.

♪

You never should have introduced

this new medical information without at least--

You have Carl's medical records, same as me.

Well, it said nothing about multiple D.N.A. markers.

And what is this Chimeria crap?

- It sounds like-- - Chimera.

It sounds like science fiction.

And your own expert just testified that it's not.

I'm not obligated to turn in any more documentation.

It's impeachment evidence for the people's expert.

Hey! You done?

Your Honor, I'm requesting that Mr. Brewer's D.N.A. be retested

and that the people be granted time

to analyze and review this claim.

Your Honor, if this continues,

it will be a denial of due process, a denial of fair trial,

and granting it would be an interference

by the court to help the prosecution.

Mr. Watkins, I understand your position,

but given that this is a very unusual circumstance,

I am going to grant the request.

Mr. Callan, you have 48 hours.

Your Honor, it takes time to run tests from multiple points:

blood, hair follicles, the works.

We need to ensure that all known samples of the defendant

are corroborated not only with each other

but also with evidence collected at the crime scene.

Then I suggest you hurry because I've made my ruling.

DARIUS: So, what does all this mean?

Is he getting off because he has two different sets of D.N.A.?

I really don't know. I haven't heard of this before.

I'm not sure anyone has.

What happens now?

Well, look: Mark Callan is a fighter,

and he will do everything in his power

to get justice for your mom. That I know.

DARIUS: Okay.

SARA: Why don't you go down for some air

and I'll get us some coffee?

♪

Hi!

Hey.

Oh, come here. How're you holding up?

Thanks, friend.

This has been a very long, very strange day.

But I got you a little housewarming gift.

Oh, and you know I'm a lavender girl.

I do. So, how's the new apartment?

I just checked it out. This building is amazing.

It's got a private gym, it has a pool, a sauna,

an in-house movie theatre.

Okay, I'm officially jealous.

I'm grabbing the rest of my stuff

from my brother's tonight

and I will finally have a peaceful place of my own.

- Well, it sounds amazing. - Um, dinner this week?

- I'll bring the wine. - Okay.

And thank you again for my candle, I love it.

Of course.

- EDITH: Emily. - EMILY: Edith.

- Do you have a minute? - EMILY: Yeah.

One of our attorneys is in the middle of a case,

but her mother was just rushed to the hospital.

I know this is unusual, but could you take over her case?

It looks like she's going to be out for a while.

Sure.

You're a lifesaver. It's Gloria Hernandez.

Residential burglary. Grand theft, gun possession.

She's a real peach. You can handle a juvie case?

- Of course. - Great.

Uh, the adjudication starts tomorrow.

I owe you.

Juvie court. Hm.

They'll rerun your blood panel and track down your donor.

Now, you and your sister never met him, right?

No. They said he wanted to be anonymous.

And all this time, I've been thinking God sent me an angel.

And now it turns out my angel could be a killer.

WATKINS: Carl, their entire case

is based on circumstantial evidence,

and we have a reasonable explanation for all of it.

♪

You know, I used to listen to those,

uh, murder mystery podcasts.

You know the ones?

I thought it was entertaining.

[sighing]

Now I feel like I'm living in one.

♪

♪

[children laughing]

Hi.

Um, Emily Lopez to see Gloria Hernandez?

Oh. Thank you so much.

Gloria. Hi. My name is Emily Lopez.

Your attorney has a family emergency

so I will be representing you now.

Can we, um, can we talk for a few minutes?

[T.V. blares in background]

EMILY: I know this whole experience must be scary,

but I just want to ask you a few questions, okay?

Residential burglary, grand theft and gun possession

are really serious charges, did you know that?

[Gloria chuckling]

You were seen on surveillance entering a home in Pasadena

through an unlocked dog door in broad daylight.

People should learn to lock their shit up.

You were accused of trying to steal $100,000 vase.

I didn't expect a wireless sensor.

That was... that was my bad.

Why would you want to steal a vase?

It was a Shang Dynasty. Duh.

And you had a gun?

Okay, that was also my bad.

I just didn't mean to bring it with me.

- But it's yours? - Yeah, but I keep it unloaded.

It's just to... scare off the pervs.

You do understand that these are very serious charges?

You said that already.

Wow. Okay, well, uh,

if you would like to throw your life away,

I guess that's your choice.

I'll get, like, nine months and probation camp.

That's not my life.

You don't have to be so dramatic about it.

There were people home and you had a gun,

so... you could get a lot longer.

♪

Edith.

Oh, good. I was hoping I'd catch you.

What happened?

I am no child psychologist, okay?

And I get that she has been through a lot

but I really don't think that

she cares at all about her circumstances.

You know kids.

How could you call her a peach?

I don't like peaches. You have to see this.

♪

What is this?

♪

She filmed the burglary.

[alarm blaring]

[rapping on door]

Hey. Whew, a little quiet in here.

- Man, am I glad to see you. - Yeah, I'll bet.

You know this whole building is talking about your hybrid human.

Don't remind me, all right?

I'm trying to track down

the bone marrow donor through the cancer center.

Good. What else have you got on him?

Aside from his D.N.A. on the victim?

Carl was seen at the restaurant where she worked.

He lived in that neighborhood, didn't he?

He also had the same caliber gun, nine-millimeter,

although it was reported stolen a few years prior.

Yeah, if he's clever, he could still have it.

What about his neighbors, his co-workers.

What are they saying about it?

Not much. Said he was quiet. Kept to himself.

Any reluctant witnesses we can persuade?

I'm still waiting to hear back from a few,

but he basically just hung out with his sister

and she's definitely not talking to us.

Yeah, well, something's got to stand out, you know?

Either about him, about his past,

or about the day of the murder.

Tony, I've got to be honest with you,

I am running out of rocks to turn over, here.

Then we'll find some boulders to move,

because if you set a murderer free,

you will never forgive yourself.

Trust me.

It will haunt you for the rest of your life.

♪

♪

[sighing]

Knock-knock. I figured you hadn't eaten yet.

Oh, God, I love you so much right now.

Thank you.

Sorry I missed dinner. How's Rachel?

Oh, she's Rachel, so, she's great.

She says hi.

Did she bring her usual storm of chaotic energy?

Never leaves home without it.

[cell phone dings]

Oh. Collier just texted that my insurance

is finally covering his new medication.

I can't believe that took so long.

That is terrific.

I am so glad he's taken care of.

So, what's the latest with the case?

Well, with Carl Brewer possibly having two sets of D.N.A.,

we're scrambling.

Can't you get a blood sample from before he had the surgery?

We tried.

The original lab shut down almost ten years ago.

All the samples were lost.

So, what now?

The lead detective is trying to track down

the bone marrow donor, but since the lab closed

the records were transferred. They could be anywhere.

Why don't we use the press to help track this donor.

You might never get the hospital records,

so you might as well utilize the public.

No, it's just... it's not me, Amy.

I don't want this to be more of a circus than it already is.

Detectives are on it, and once they find the donor

and where he was when Brenda Fletcher disappeared,

we'll know who killed her.

Carl, or the donor.

Unless Carl isn't the only person he donated to.

♪

[sighing]

♪

Okay, now, I don't want you to be nervous, okay?

The trial is going to break down like this--

It's not called a trial, here. It's an adjudication.

Right. That's what I meant.

There are going to be a few witnesses.

The prosecution will introduce all of their evidence.

Tomorrow we'll appeal to the judge

for leniency during sentencing.

Disposition.

Yes. During the disposition.

Yeah, I know.

You've done this before, right?

Yes, of course.

- Hello, Miss Lopez. - Hello.

All rise. Court is now in session.

Your Honorable Judge Alister Khoo presiding.

Good morning. Be seated.

Gloria Hernandez is present with council.

The people are represented.

Well, Miss Gloria.

This is quite a step up from your previous theft charge

and the trespassing charge before that.

This is disappointing. Very disappointing.

Okay, let's begin.

♪

- Good morning. - Morning.

Sherri, before this trial,

had you ever heard of someone having two D.N.A.'s?

No. Two personalities, but not two D.N.A.'s, no.

Thank you. Oh, you have that look.

I'm worried all this press is--

Is going to affect the jury.

Do you want to sequester them?

These headlines are keeping me up at night.

I can only imagine that it's affecting them, too.

Oh, they are most affected.

Their energy is at times chaotic and overwhelming.

You know what's keeping me up at night?

♪

Girl, really? You love this stuff.

Oh, I do. It's just she is too good.

You know the pregnant court reporter on three?

Olani correctly predicted the sex of that baby

and she knew that Ronnie

was going to propose to his girlfriend today.

- So, what happened? - Well, he hasn't proposed yet.

No, with you.

Oh, well, let's just say she gave me

a reading that hit too close to home.

Here is probation reports.

Don't forget you have lunch with Rachel Audubon today.

Oh, she's just speaking in her high voice,

which usually means--

Oh, that means she's got juicy gossip.

You know it.

- Hey. - Yes?

- I missed this. - What?

Us.

Me too, Your Honor.

Me too.

♪

And can you identify who's walking on the property?

The defendant.

You can see her walking directly to the kitchen door.

When we lose sight of her,

that's when she went through the dog door to enter the hall.

- Objection, foundation. - Sustained. Lay a foundation.

You don't have to keep standing.

How do you know it was the defendant seen on this video?

We zoomed in to make an identification.

KHOO: Overruled. Showing you people's five.

What is this photograph?

These images are thin, rubber wheel marks

found on both the kitchen and hall floor,

which match the skateboard the defendant was caught with.

It's how she didn't set off the motion sensors

which were set at four feet.

Objection, foundation. Motion to strike.

He's not an expert on wheel marks.

Sustained and stricken.

Miss Lopez, you can keep your seat.

We're not formal here.

And if there are no more questions

for this witness, let's pick up here after lunch.

[gavel bangs]

♪

Callan, I need your help.

How many juvie cases have you tried?

A few. Early days. Why?

Will you teach me everything you know, and fast?

They called you out on terminology, didn't they?

"Adjudication," "aftercare," "intake."

And we don't stand when we address the judge?

[cell phone dings]

What happened here?

This is me going over cold cases,

trying to think outside the box,

which, as it turns out, is not as easy as it sounds.

[cell phone dings]

What the hell is going on?

It's all over the media.

Five different people claiming they know

who the anonymous bone marrow donor is.

[cell phone dinging repeatedly]

[sighing heavily]

Your Honor, the people are requesting

a short continuance so that we can investigate--

What? No! We will not accept another delay.

This is a blatant violation of due process

and my client's speedy trial rights.

We need to investigate two new viable leads

regarding the bone marrow donor.

Mr. Callan has not given good cause for another continuance.

We will not sit around while he investigates claims

from every attention-hungry loon

claiming to know something about the anonymous donor.

Okay. Enough, you two.

Though I do believe the people have established

good cause for a continuance, Mr. Watkins is correct.

We need to move this along.

So, Mr. Callan, you have 24 hours, but that is all.

Yes, Your Honor. Thank you.

[gavel banging]

♪

You are clearly smart,

with a surprisingly strong grasp on juvie law.

But, Gloria, you're just a kid.

You shouldn't be so carefree

about losing your freedom for any amount of time.

It would be nice to have something productive

to say at your sentencing.

I mean, your disposition.

Can you at least tell me if someone put you up to it?

I mean, how would you even know the vase was there,

and where would you even sell it?

Okay, at least tell me why you did it in the middle of the day.

Everyone is at work and school.

Right. That's...

Listen, I am really sorry that your parents

passed away in that car accident.

I really am.

You and your sister were lucky to have survived it.

And I cannot imagine how difficult

it's been for you to be in foster care.

But at least you guys are there together.

Gloria, your future matters.

No, it doesn't. Hers does.

My sister is all that matters. I'm good.

♪

The new D.N.A. test came back

and you do have two distinct marks.

So, now we've got reasonable doubt.

That's right, but, Mark Callan

is one of the best D.A.'s in L.A. County,

so we need to be prepared for anything and everything.

Now, I know I keep asking you this,

but is there anyone who can establish an alibi for you

the day Brenda Fletcher reportedly went missing?

You're telling me the D.N.A. ain't enough now?

I am trying to build the strongest defense I can.

Man.

[sighing]

Okay, you tell me something.

If they find the donor and he's some richy rich

that can get a hotshot lawyer to get him off,

what happens to me? Huh?

I ain't got no alibi so I get stuck holding the bag, right?

Don't the poor always take the fall?

I could get screwed no matter what.

Shoot.

Probably be better off they never find him.

Powerful forces are around you.

They're guiding you to another path.

Now you must stop resisting, for this is your destiny.

What is? What is my destiny?

All will be revealed in time.

But how much time?

When you're ready, you'll know.

[sighing]

How did you know I needed a giant cookie today?

[chuckling]

Every day is better with a giant cookie, come on now.

So, did she tell you your future?

I guess so.

Honestly, I don't know.

After yesterday I thought it might be a good idea

to get a reading, but--

Why, what happened?

While I was moving my stuff out of Rachel's office

because she's back in town this week,

I got a call that I lost my new apartment.

Wow. That's a lot. I'm sorry.

If you still need a place to crash, the offer's still open.

Thank you, I... I'll let you know.

How's your juvie case?

Not only did my 16-year-old client livestream herself

stealing $100,000 vase in the middle of the day,

and yes, the metadata on the video

confirmed that it did come from her phone,

but she was also caught on surveillance breaking in.

So, literally, the only defense that I have right now

is that she's a kid that did a stupid thing.

So, they've got her dead to rights.

All you can do is convince the judge

that she has a future worth saving.

She doesn't even think she has a future worth saving.

How's it going with you and Mark?

Judge Carmichael keeps granting

his every wish like a fairy godmother.

I'm trying to connect with Carl,

but even with the good news, he has no hope.

The guy has been sitting in jail

while fighting for his life, you know?

He's probably trying to manage his expectations.

He's had a lot of people fail him his entire life.

I just don't know if he believes in anyone anymore.

Then make him believe in you by giving him back his freedom.

She is getting so big.

She is growing so fast and I feel like I'm missing it all.

When she's older, she'll understand

that her mommy was a very important person.

Besides, her daddy is perfectly capable of changing a diaper.

He even potty-trained her.

Robin has been great.

I'm the one who's trying not to be jealous

that he gets to be with her all the time,

and that he never misses a first.

Are you guys getting a nanny,

or is Robin planning on

not going back to work and this is it?

"It?" What do you mean by "it?"

Raising our daughter is no small feat.

It is a huge responsibility.

Girl, girl, girl, girl. Don't get defensive.

I was suggesting that you two find yourselves

some "oh" baby time.

Oh baby. Where is that?

Turks and Caicos.

I took a "just because" weekend getaway.

Wow. This looks fabulous.

And if you haven't hired help,

ask Roxy to watch her and just go.

Girl, you earned it. You and Mr. Mom.

SERVER: Two iced teas.

Thank you. Maybe one day.

Hey, there is something I want to talk to you about.

Don't sound so serious. She making me nervous.

It's just, um, I told you that André and I

were hanging out a little bit in D.C.

Yeah, how is he?

He's great.

That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.

It-it's been a few months now,

and things are-are-are going really well.

- But? - No but.

I just... it feels like we're going to the next level

and I want to make sure you're cool with it.

What? Are you serious?

Dré is great, and we were a thing,

like, a million years ago.

You two were more than a thing.

I know.

But he is a wonderful man and I am happy for you.

Honestly.

Lola.

Dré, she didn't tell me that you were here.

Oh, my god, what a surprise.

You look sensational.

Oh, thank you.

Come on, sit, sit, sit.

[Rachel laughing]

[André laughing]

Please tell us that you have good news.

Wasn't easy, but we finally tracked down

where the medical records have been transferred.

A Mr. Leonard Green was Carl Brewer's

anonymous bone marrow donor back in 1987.

The lab we ran both his and Brewer's D.N.A. through CODIS

and they do have a shared D.N.A. marker.

And according to the data bank,

Mr. Green only made the one bone marrow donation.

Any other links?

He lived in Brewer's neighborhood

where they held the bone marrow drive,

and even frequented the bar where your victim used to work.

Did you pick him up?

Unfortunately, Mr. Green is no longer with us.

He died two months ago in a house fire due to faulty wiring.

We did some asking around, but it seems the guy

was a homebody who pretty much kept to himself.

If he was the killer, any evidence we would have collected

went up in flames with him.

- All right, thanks. - Sorry it wasn't better news.

You know without Carl's interrogation statements,

the gun, and questionable D.N.A.,

I just don't see a strong chance for conviction here.

Not with a Hail Mary.

But we can go through this all again, all right?

Maybe something else will pop.

Tony, I can't shake the feeling that

there is something more that we are missing with Carl Brewer.

Yeah, but you know we cannot convict on feelings.

I know, I know.

Look, I saw a glance that he gave his sister

in court once, and it was...

I mean, it was a moment,

but it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

There was something in the interrogation video

I wanted to show you.

It's not evidence, but I think

it might help us understand who Carl Brewer really is.

♪

People with psychopathologies, they share a certain tell.

They don't yawn when other people yawn.

They lack a basic ability to make empathetic connection.

Okay, I know it's a reach,

but I'm telling you there is something wrong with this guy.

Yeah, well, I'm with you there.

Guy certainly gives me a vibe.

But, we're going to need more than yawns

and glances to put him away.

♪

And it was my first time clerking and I wanted to,

you know, make a good impression,

but I was so nervous around Judge Avery.

The man never smiled. Never.

But Lola hadn't been there a full week as an intern

before she had the man doubled over in laughter.

He was a teddy bear.

No, no, you are a lion tamer.

You have a talent for calming beasts.

Thank you.

[cell phone ringing]

Oh, please excuse me. I've got to get this.

I'm so glad this isn't weird.

No, I am happy for you.

- RACHEL: Thank you. - Perfect.

[background chatter]

Mark.

Found someone in the lobby who was looking for you.

Mr. Callan.

CALLAN: Huh-mmm?

You've been trying to reach me about Carl Brewer.

- Yeah? - My name is Charlayne Addison.

16 years ago, Carl Brewer tried to kill me.

♪

I realized if I don't speak up,

and he gets off, I'd feel worse.

Charlayne, in your previous statement

you said you first met Mr. Brewer in 2006,

is that right?

I waitressed in a little dive bar off Figueroa.

And he came in one night.

We talked a bit.

After my shift, we had a few drinks,

and then he asked me if I wanted to get some food.

Walking to his car, that's when I started

to get a weird feeling about him.

He touched my hair, asked me if it was mine.

But it was the way he said it.

Then later we were leaning against his car, kissing.

I glanced inside

and I saw a rope on the backseat and gloves on the floor.

I tried to leave, but he wouldn't let me.

He grabbed me by my throat,

and I just felt myself blacking out,

and then all of a sudden a car backfired

and it startled him, and he loosened is grip

and that's when I shoved him and I ran for my life.

I'm sorry, gentlemen, I just need a minute.

Not at all.

Let me, uh, show you where the restroom is.

Just down the hall to the left.

[sighing]

Brenda Fletcher had rope burns on her wrist.

And she was a waitress.

[sighing]

Looks like this creep has a type.

♪

Maddy, thank you again for being willing

to talk to the court about your sister.

I know this must be scary.

You just want me to say

what a good sister she is and stuff, right?

Yes, exactly.

We just want the judge to understand that

she's a good person who did a dumb thing.

Do you know why she tried to steal that vase?

Maddy, your sister is up on some very serious charges,

and if you tell me why she did it,

it might help with sentencing.

♪

So, how long have you been skating?

Since I was six.

Looks like I'll make it to nationals this year.

What?

That's amazing. Congratulations, that...

Your sister must be so proud of you.

♪

That's why she did it.

We saw the vase on some rich influencer's social media post.

Gloria thought it would be a good thing

to take for a Tik Bait Challenge.

For a what?

People livestream themselves doing stupid

or dangerous things for clicks.

The more clicks, the more cash you get.

When Gloria livestreamed the burglary,

we made enough money for me to train and get to nationals.

She's not a bad person, it was just a dumb game.

Right.

[cell phone ringing]

Um, I am so sorry.

Just excuse me for one minute, okay?

Yeah.

♪

EMILY: Right. Okay.

It's time to go, Maddy.

Ready?

Good.

♪

When our parents died,

the only thing I had left was my sister and skating.

Our foster parents are nice, but they can't afford my training.

So, we babysit, dog sit, wash cars,

anything to get us some money.

Nationals is my big break, but if I qualify,

we can't afford the entry fee, travel, costumes.

She wasn't keeping it, I swear.

She was just trying to help me.

Thank you, Maddy.

You may step down.

I can't believe you did that.

I did that to try to get you out

in time to see her skate at nationals.

Your Honor, the only person in the world

who matters to Gloria is Maddy.

They are all they have left,

and she was simply trying to help her little sister

fulfill a dream.

Her intent was never to hurt anyone.

She did not know that anyone was home, and the gun was unloaded.

It was a Tik Bait Challenge, a modern-day prank.

I beg of you, please consider the child beyond the crime.

Mr. Blake?

The prosecution rests on the evidence.

Gloria, is there anything you wish to say?

Just that I know it was a really stupid thing to do.

I'm sorry.

The youth are our future, so we must treat them,

regardless of their current maturity level,

with respect and patience.

In this case, however, Miss Hernandez has squandered

two previous opportunities to correct her behavior.

Understand this, young lady:

I'm presenting you with your very last chance

to set yourself straight, so don't blow it.

Your sister needs you.

I will allow Gloria Hernandez to remain a dual-ward

and remand her for six months of probation camp.

We are adjourned.

[gavel lightly bangs]

♪

Nice working with you.

Well done.

♪

Hey. Could I ask a favor?

Yeah?

Could you keep an eye on Maddy for me?

Yeah, absolutely.

Thanks.

♪

[fluttering]

CLERK: All Rise.

Judge Lola Carmichael presiding.

[clattering]

You may be seated.

On the record, people v. Carl Brewer,

parties are present and represented,

and the jury is not present. Mr. Callan.

Your Honor, the people have 1101 evidence

on the issue of identity.

Wait, why am I just now hearing about this?

She was on the witness list, Mr. Watkins,

and her preliminary evidence was in the discovery.

We have been given no notice

that any potential propensity evidence

would come in during this trial.

Mr. Callan, have you turned over any new statements?

This is unacceptable. This calls for misconduct.

While I agree it's not ideal,

I will allow the people to bring the witness in

and conduct a 402 hearing

outside the presence of the jury.

It will allow Mr. Watkins

the opportunity to cross-examine her.

Then I will decide if she will testify during trial.

I told him I was tired just to get out of there.

That's when he attacked me.

Miss Addison, did you fear for your life?

I was sure he was going to kill me.

Objection, relevance. Motion to strike.

Sustained and stricken.

Thank you, Miss Addison.

I know this wasn't easy for you. Nothing further.

Cross-examination?

[Watkins clears throat]

How many drinks did you have that night?

Two. Maybe.

- Maybe three, maybe four? - Maybe.

And were you feeling the effects of the alcohol?

I guess so.

Now, you testified that you were in an alley.

- Was the alley dark? - Yes.

And you had never seen the person that did this

- before that night? - No.

So, your testimony is that you were positive the person

you met 16 years ago, at night, in a bar,

while feeling the effects of alcohol was my client.

Yes, I know. It was him. He was the one.

Do you have proof or should we just trust you?

No, he was the one.

I know he was the one who tried to kill me.

Your Honor, objection. Argumentative.

Sustained. Mr. Watkins, ease up.

♪

You want us to trust you, so tell us...

did you testify that my client drove a light blue Chevy?

Yes.

Marking defense exhibit G.

A certified D.M.V. registration record

showing that my client never owned a blue Chevy.

♪

[mellow jazz music]

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Hi, how are you? How're you doing?

You look great.

Muah, you too.

Come on, we just ordered a delicious bottle of Bordeaux.

I hope you don't mind me crashing ladies' night.

Not at all.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

AMY: We were just discussing a mutual friend we have in D.C.

- You okay? - Mm-hmm.

She's in the middle of that murder case with Mark.

I should give her the bottle with a straw.

[group laughing]

Okay, well, you know what, let's go find you a straw.

Girl, I've known you too long.

What's wrong?

This is going to sound petty and selfish and totally insane.

Come on. Out with it.

Even though I said I was okay with it...

I don't think I am.

Lo, do you still have feelings for André?

Hey, sorry to interrupt,

but I have a nervous client who needs some handholding.

Uh, Lola, it was really great seeing you.

Oh.

Maybe we can catch up next time I'm in town?

That would be great.

I will walk you out.

All right.

TONY: What's all this?

So, I got a bit sidelined when Lola denied our request

to introduce Charlayne's testimony at trial,

but then I remembered something Charlayne said

when she was on the stand. Um, okay, take it back.

Brenda Fletcher, shot once in the head

and her body dumped in the trash, right?

In Charlayne's testimony she said that Carl

had a rope in the back of his car.

There are rope burns on Brenda's wrists.

Charlayne also mentioned that Carl asked about her hair.

There's a lock of hair missing from Brenda's head.

Which the coroner thought was torn out during the struggle.

Yeah, but what if it was intentional?

You know, I've been going over cold cases all week.

These four black women, they were all killed

in different neighborhoods at different times,

but they were killed the exact same way, Tony.

One shot to the head,

rope burns on their wrists, bodies dumped in the trash

with a lock of hair missing from their heads.

Jesus Christ, Mark.

You think we have a serial killer on our hands.

I don't know yet, but it's one hell of a coincidence.

We're going to have to pivot.

We're going to have to ask the judge--

Tony, I'm out of continuances and it'll take weeks.

We've got to investigate,

we've got to run D.N.A. tests, get warrants--

Then you're going to have to give the closing argument

of your career, otherwise, this guy could walk free.

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Okay. I believe we are to begin here in closing arguments,

that is if we don't have any additional requests or delays.

People are ready to proceed.

We are ready if you are, Your Honor.

Then let's begin.

So, the facts in this case may seem complicated,

but, in fact, they're pretty simple when we break it down.

One: the defendant was seen with the victim,

Mrs. Brenda Fletcher, at her workplace

in the days preceding her disappearance.

Two: the defendant owned a nine-millimeter weapon,

the same caliber gun used to end Miss Fletcher's life.

Three: the defendant has no alibi

for the day in which Brenda Fletcher went missing.

Four: the defendant clearly has anger issues,

as we saw ourselves in this very courtroom.

And five, and most importantly: the defendant's D.N.A.

was found on Brenda Fletcher's body.

Now, it is true that the defendant

has two distinct D.N.A. markers,

but that doesn't change the fact that one of them

was found on the victim.

When you add this all up, it is abundantly clear

that the defendant, Carl Brewer, is guilty of murder.

Carl was seen in the same South L.A. neighborhood

because that is where he lives.

That doesn't make him a killer.

Carl spoke with Brenda

when she took his drink order once or twice.

That doesn't make him a killer.

Carl once owned a gun.

And yes, he does, at times, have a short temper.

Doesn't make him a killer.

This case is dripping in reasonable doubt

because there is another man

that could be responsible for Mrs. Fletcher's death.

When Carl was 20, he received a life-saving transplant,

which, as it turns out, left him with two sets of D.N.A.

Perhaps Carl's donor, another man from the neighborhood,

had a motive because Carl Brewer certainly does not.

And the people have not proven

beyond reasonable doubt that he did.

Why?

Because Carl Brewer is not a killer.

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CARMICHAEL: Has the jury reached a verdict?

We have, Your Honor.

Thank you.

The people of the State of California versus Carl Brewer,

we the jury in the above-entitled case

find the defendant not guilty.

[crowd muttering]

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I know you were happy with your new therapist,

but I'm always here for you, too, okay?

Thanks, Sara.

I really appreciate you being at my side this whole time.

I can't imagine having to do this by myself.

Darius, I just wanted to tell you I'm sorry for your loss.

If your guy didn't do it,

I'm not going to stop until I find out who did.

♪ Where do we go?

WATKINS: Love does not delight in evil,

but rejoices with the truth.

That's my mom's mantra.

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[reporters clamouring]

- You ready? - Yeah.

Good luck.

Thanks.

♪

Good work, Watkins.

You too.

♪

Okay, I don't want to know my future,

but I do want to know why someone from my past

has come back into my life. Where's Olani?

She must have known that we were feeling uneasy with her around,

that I was considering transferring her

to another courtroom,

because she just left her letter of resignation.

Damn. The woman is good.

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Shit.

[computer keys clacking]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[ominous music]

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[clacking]

Okay, seriously?

This has to be our worst spot yet.

Yeah, I really miss the rooftop.

To think that this case has been keeping you up at night, too.

You telling me I look as bad as I feel?

Protesters marching outside the courthouse every day were right.

There are so many women of color that have been killed,

or disappeared, and without money, resources--

Or just being in the middle of a trial--

Or if they don't look a certain way,

the media just doesn't cover it.

I like to think that the media is doing their best,

but you're right.

White victims get spot lit more often than women of color do.

More often?

This woman's murderer is still out there somewhere,

just like the countless victims

of unsolved, uninvestigated crimes.

The only hope that I have is that the media,

and law enforcement, and everyone,

will start treating victims of color,

and specifically black women,

with the respect and the resources

and the urgency needed to solve these crimes.

I did my best, Lo.

I know you did.

Can we just... switch the subject?

How's my beautiful goddaughter?

Miss Bailey is amazing. Her father is spiraling.

I found the long lens on his camera

and he is glued to that Citizen App.

It sounds like he's just, you know, misses his mommy group.

I think he needs some guy time.

Beer, a game.

- Sure. - Thank you.

Between him and Rachel--

Rachel? I missed dinner with her and Amy,

but apparently Amy met her hotshot D.C. attorney boyfriend.

I think he clerked for the same judge

you used to intern for in D.C. or--

Are you okay?

Yeah, fine. Cool.

What's happening to your face. You're sweating.

Nothing's wrong with my face.

It's hot. We're in a boiler room.

It's not that hot, Lo.

And the only time I've seen you like this

is when you used to talk about...

Holy shit!

André is your Dré!

Love-of-your-life from college, Dré,

like Mr. Mighty Might-tay.

[laughing]

[elevator dinging]

[Mildred chuckling]

MILDRED: Mr. Watkins.

Thank you again for all of your hard work.

You have been a blessing.

Just doing my job.

Be one second.

Hey.

[sighing]

My sister was right to believe in you.

And, listen, I'm sorry I gave you such a hard time,

you know, it's, uh, it's been a lot to deal with.

I'm just glad the truth came out.

Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth.

Well, thank you again, brother.

[ominous music]

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