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Lemme first go through some things

I'm gonna need for people to jump on.

Stuart, I need inventories of all properties

that the firm has an interest in.

- You got it. - Leland.

A list of all originating attorneys.

Ann, a breakdown of debts and accounts receivable.

Dave: As of now, expense accounts and credits cards

in the firm name are hereby revoked.

Is that really necessary, Dave?

Ann, I wouldn't put you through this if I didn't feel it was.

People, I wanna tell you who I am.

We know who you are, Dave.

No, no, Arnie, I don't think you do.

I stand before you today

as an innovator and as a motivator.

Dave: I'm gonna convince each and everyone of you

that by managing your time and assets

according to sound scientific principles,

you'll come through this well on your way

to a more prosperous and fulfilling lifestyle

than you ever thought possible.

I'm gonna make my presence felt around here, my friends.

If I can get a dispirited and disorganized sales force

in a bankrupt pharmaceutical house

to market time release mocha mint laxative tablets

to the tune of $35 million a year,

then I can help you people to get this law firm back on track.

Okay! Staff meeting up next.

Busy day! Cases to try! Fees to collect. Let's roll!

And hey, hey, hey!

Let's be careful out there.

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Alright, let's get going. Where's Ann?

Uh, Matthew's got a doctor's appointment.

She'll be in in a little while.

Douglas: First up, Convers

vs. Ladybright Cosmetics.

I am not a litigator, I don't want this case--

Everybody's in trial except for you and Leland.

Jack: You've already prepped the case.

Transvestite law is not my niche.

She's not a transvestite, she's a transsexual.

Whatever, first, he's a guy, now he's a girl,

he or she or, or, or it deserved to get fired.

Well, you can't back out now. So do the best you can.

[sighs]

Webster vs. University of California Central.

Yeah, that was Jonathan's. I've takin' it over, starts today.

- That's a steroid case? - Yes.

I'd just as soon go for the continuance--

No, no, no. We can't be going for continuances.

We cannot postpone our trials.

Jack: Kuzak will use that to show that we can't function.

We can't go into court unprepared, Jack,

that isn't fair to the client.

Well, Jonathan's helpin' me out on the side. I can do this.

You have to. All our trials have to go as scheduled.

If we wobble... if Dave Meyer even senses

that we're wobbling, it means trouble.

I can't take this man invading our lives like this. I can't!

Nobody likes being at the mercy of that... individual.

But that's what we're faced with.

Leland: And since the fate of our firm lies in his hands,

I suggest that we all do everything to accommodate him.

We have a conference set for tomorrow with all the partners,

including Michael and Grace.

Maybe we can make this go away.

Jack: Good. Because Dave Meyer

goes back into court on Thursday.

If he recommends permanent receivership,

this firm is just about dead.

[sighs]

[vehicles rumbling]

[door opens] We have to talk.

About what?

The way you're dressed.

I strongly suggest you don't show up

in court like this again.

Excuse me?

You're neckline's too low, your hemline's too high.

We don't want the jury to think of you as... as flamboyant.

I don't think I look flamboyant.

[sighs] It could cause the jury to make pre-judgments.

Look, I'm your lawyer, you have to trust my strategy.

Tomorrow, more conservative, okay?

- Okay. - Good. Now let's get in there.

Uh, allow me.

[door opens]

And how long had you been modeling, Ms. Convers?

About two years before I made

the exclusive deal with Ladybright.

I'd been with them a little more than a year when they fired me.

Douglas: Did they say why they fired you?

They discovered that I wasn't born female.

They said that since I wasn't a real woman,

then I couldn't sell products that were intended for women.

Douglas: And you disagree.

I'm a woman.

Susan: I mean, I may not have two X chromosomes

but I was feminine enough for Ladybright Cosmetics

for over a year and if they hadn't found out

about my surgery, I'd still would be

feminine enough for them.

And, ma'am, under your

exclusive contract with the defendant,

how much were you to be paid?

$200,000 a year.

Douglas: And how much do you earn now,

after the discharge?

I'll be lucky to make 30,000 this year.

Thank you, Ms. Convers. I have nothing further.

Ms. Convers...

Do you think if Ladybright Cosmetics

had known of your sex change

they would have hired you to represent their products?

I honestly don't know.

Leong: Have any other companies, knowing your past,

signed you to modeling contracts?

That doesn't mean--

Leong: A simple yes or no, ma'am.

No.

You have no ovaries, no uterus,

no fallopian tubes, do you?

No.

And if you were to stop taking your estrogen

what would happen?

Um, my... My breasts would shrink.

Your body would, in fact, go back to the male proportions

before you began taking hormones?

Is this necessary?

This witness claims to be a woman, Your Honor.

Leong: Without drug therapy, she's not.

Move on, counsel.

[clears throat]

Prior to your secret becoming public

did you tell your friends who'd met you

as a woman that you used to be a man?

It really wasn't any of their business.

Were you afraid...

they might be repulsed, just a little?

No.

It would not made a difference to my real friends.

But you chose not to tell them, anyway.

Leong: I have nothing else.

[woman clears throat]

What concern is it of yours whether or not

we plan to have another baby?

Simply this, I need to know

what kind of income you'll be generating.

I.e. is there a maternity leave

anywhere in your near future?

You can assume that won't be the case, David.

And would this be by choice or due to fertility problems?

- David, this is not-- David: Listen. Listen.

I know this is private stuff.

The whole realm of marriage,

family and sexual dysfunction, is one that we would prefer

to keep to ourselves.

Then, why don't we?

Well, because last time

you ran up $4200 in medical bills for treatment

of Stuart's low sperm count

which the firm's health insurance carrier covered.

Now, I need to know if this could happen again.

It's not gonna happen again, okay, David?

Excellent. Great. This is great.

You know, I've had a few problems in the bedroom myself.

Dave: When Roxanne and I were together,

I was plagued by by premature... shall we say, fruition.

My work suffered, my marriage suffered,

I finally solved the problem

by mentally editing my direct mail

sales copy during intercourse.

Y'know...

The three of us oughta get together for dinner sometime.

[awkward chuckles] That'd be great.

Dave: I don't mind saying that at this moment,

I feel very close to both of you.

Your brother was at University of California Central

on a football scholarship, right, Kenny?

- Yes. - He was doing well?

Very well.

I-- I mean, it's not like his grades were great,

but he was passing.

Kenny: He was a starting line backer for two years.

The pro scouts were high on him, and things were great.

And then his junior year, he started changin'.

How was he changing?

He just wasn't him.

Kenny: He had these mood swings

and sometimes he'd throw these fits.

Was your brother a moody person by nature?

Kenny: No, no. Not at all.

It was the drugs that made him go crazy.

By drugs you mean steroids?

Yeah. He was taking 'em to get stronger.

To become a better football player.

Tommy: And you knew about it?

I kept trying to convince him to stop.

He was afraid he wouldn't be able

to keep up with the other players.

Kenny: That he'd never make All-American.

He said all the guys were taking 'em.

Tommy: But at some point, Kenny,

your brother, Calvin, did stop, isn't that right?

Yeah.

When my father found out.

Kenny: He found the pills and yelled at him real good.

And Calvin swore he'd quit. And he did.

A week later, I found him.

And where did you find him, sir?

Kenny: In the garage.

He'd, ah...

[woman clears throat]

He took a... a shot gun

and... put it in his mouth.

How old was your brother when he took his own life?

He was 20 years old.

Now, Kenny, I want you to tell the court

why it is your family blames the university

and the football program for Calvin's suicide.

Because they surrounded him with the steroids

that made him suicidal.

Kenny: I mean, they know what's going on.

They know that these drugs are being passed

back and forth in the weight room.

And you think they do something about it?

You know what they do? They reward them.

With scholarships, game balls

and stars on their helmets.

See, all they care about is winning.

Thank you. Nothing further.

Do you have any knowledge that Coach John Lungren,

or any university official knew

your brother was taking steroids?

I played college football. Everybody know what--

I'll ask again.

Do you have any specific knowledge

that anybody at the university knew about the drugs?

Can I prove it?

- No. Echeveria: Thank you.

And you're not suggesting that any university official

was actually dispensing these drugs, are you?

No, look, they don't have to do the dispensing.

- The upperclassmen will take-- Echeveria: Thank you.

Now, your brother took these drugs of his own free will.

You have no knowledge of any university official

either participated or even knew of his steroid use

and yet you hold them responsible.

- Oh yeah, they're responsible! - Move to strike!

You told my father you'd look after him, coach!

Kenny: And look what happened! Judge McGrath: Mr. Webster.

Kenny: He's dead! My kid brother is dead!

Now you look at me and you tell me now

you don't feel responsible!

Mr. Ingalls, how did your company learn

of Susan Convers' sex change?

When we switched insurance carriers,

they required a medical exam of all employees.

After discovering that she was a biological male,

they adjusted the premium.

Leong: You didn't fire her just because

you had to pay a higher premium.

No, no, femininity is vital

to the success of our advertising campaign, pivotal.

And Ms. Convers could no longer project that image.

And what's so terrible about a transsexual

selling cosmetics to women?

Well, basically, we sell sex and sex appeal

and it's a competitive market.

Ingalls: We just could not risk associating

our products with gay sub-culture.

Objection. Ms. Convers is not homosexual. She's a transsexual.

Ingalls: But the lay public doesn't make that distinction.

Advertising is supposed to make

the customer identify with the people in the ad.

I like Susan, we all liked her very much.

But the truth is

the average woman is not going to identify

with what she perceives as a man in drag. I'm sorry.

Leong: Thank you, Mr. Ingalls. Nothing else.

The only reason it got out that my client

used to be a man, is because you fired her for it.

She knew we'd never have hired her if we'd known the truth.

Douglas: Ever use models who have had nose jobs,

breast augmentation, liposuction?

I'm sure that we have.

And are they required to state up front

that they used to be big nosed, flat-chested, and fat?

Ingalls: This isn't alterations.

He cut off parts and manufactured others,

that is not our image.

Did Ms. Convers ever project an image

other than that of a feminine, attractive woman?

No, but when people discover the reality--

Reality? You airbrush photographs

to remove wrinkles and blemishes.

Models inject collagen into their lips

to make them fuller and more sensual, is that reality?

- You don't understand. Douglas: I understand this.

Douglas: Your company was totally satisfied

with the performance of my client.

So much so, you had her scheduled

to be one of three Ladybright covergirls.

Then you fired her because you found out

she used to be a different sex.

You didn't wait to see if it became public.

You didn't respect her privacy.

You just moved swiftly and fired her.

Isn't that the reality here, Mr. Ingalls?

- Yes. - Thank you.

I have nothing further.

Judge: Alright, sir, you can step down now.

[file clatters]

Benny. You want to shred these stuff for me, will ya?

Hang on a second, I'm afraid I'm gonna be

have to be the judge of what gets shredded.

T-- they're just notes from old depositions, Dave.

Nevertheless, I still have to go over them.

[sniffles] Whoa, what are you doing with my mail?

I have to go through it, Arnie.

Like hell you do.

"The receiver is required to review and/or examine

all incoming and outgoing correspondence."

Count twelve, paragraph two, line six.

Arnie: Put is back, Dave. - Arnie.

Put it back.

Y'know, for a smart lawyer,

you're having a lot of trouble grasping

a very simple point of law.

Drop my mail or I'll break your fingers.

Dave: I'm going to do my job here

if it means having you held in contempt.

Make no mistake, I'm going to do my job.

[door slams hard]

Doctor Lattimer, why were you called in

to observe the autopsy on Calvin Webster?

Because of my expertise with steroids,

they wanted me to participate.

And what did you find?

The gunshot wound, of course.

Dr. Michael: But there was a lot of other damage

that had nothing to do with that.

There were blood filled cysts forming in his liver.

His testicles were atrophied.

There was severe acne on his back.

These symptoms suggest what, doctor?

Long-term abuse of anabolic steroids.

And could you tell the court, sir,

what exactly are anabolic steroids?

Very powerful drugs,

usually testosterone or a synthetic equivalent,

which increase protein synthesis in the body.

Athletes, basically, take them to build muscles

and increase strength.

Okay, can they cause

the kind of behavioral changes

that Kenny Webster saw in his brother?

Yes.

Steroids can induce roid rages, which are violent,

sometimes with psychotic symptoms.

Dr. Michael: In extreme cases,

users have beaten people to death.

Crashed cars into walls.

Some have committed suicide.

Tommy: But Calvin Webster took his life

after he stopped with the steroids.

That's totally consistent.

Abrupt withdrawal from steroids can cause

severe, even suicidal depression.

Do you think this is what happened to Calvin?

Yes, given the fact that he had no history

whatsoever of psychiatric or emotional problems,

given the physical condition of his body,

it would be my medical opinion

steroid-use drove him to put that gun in his mouth.

Thank you, doctor. Nothing further.

[man coughs]

Doctor Lattimer, to your knowledge,

have any largescale, clinical studies

been done on anabolic steroids?

- No. - Your evidence is anecdotal.

It's based on case studies, not controlled experiments.

Yes, but there are--

And you never conducted a psychiatric examination

of Calvin Webster's mental state, did you?

- No. But his patterns of-- - Thank you.

And you yourself have no evidence

whatsoever that any university official

endorsed or encouraged steroid use, do you?

No, I do not.

Echeveria: Thank you sir, I have nothing further.

[man coughs]

[whispers]

In your opinion, sir, would you consider it likely

that Coach John Lungren knew this boy was using steroids?

It would have been impossible for him not to know.

Tommy: And why is that?

Dr. Michael: This young man's muscle growth

over an 11 month period was grossly exaggerated.

He put on 33 pounds of muscle, for God's sake,

that can only happen with drugs.

He also had the acne all over his back, that's a clear

tell-tale sign of steroid abuse.

Thank you, doctor.

You have proof that Coach Lungren

knew of the steroid use?

- I can't prove it. But I'd-- - Thank you. That's all.

[vehicles rumbling]

Obviously, the fact that even a temporary receiver

was appointed means there's at least

a threat of dissolution here.

And since that's really in none of your best interest,

we have come up with a proposal that we think you can live with.

Oh, I can't wait. I so loved your last proposal.

Here's a list of 24 clients, all Victor's, mine and Grace's,

whom we would be seeking to take with us.

We'll call off the warfare immediately, if you would agree

to refer the top 12 to us.

Michael: The remaining 12, we will neither solicit nor accept.

This will give us a chance to establish our new firm

while not crippling you with a mass exodus.

The top 12 generate about 70% of the business

of this whole list combined, Michael.

It translates to four clients per person.

That's hardly rape.

- Spoken like a true rapist. - That's out of line.

All of these clients would come with us anyway.

Untrue. Once Grace's clients learned that she has

no real intention of practicing.

Arnie: That she's just there to lend her name

until her baby is born--

- I told you that in confidence. - You're having a baby?

Excuse me. I told you that as one friend to another.

Are you the father?

Grace, we're not gonna use that against you.

Arnie: The hell we won't! Ann: Arnold!

- Victor Sifuentes?! - Shut up, Jack!

All of these clients are ours anyway,

we brought them here!

Arnie: Hey, what about when I tried to walk with my--

She and Victor are having a baby?

Could we just keep this on the offer, please.

- The offer is rejected! - You haven't even consider it!

- Just like that?! - Why should we? It stinks!

Hey, we're being real mature here, guys. Come on.

Arnie: You try to put us into receivership--

You guys walking out was not necessary,

but you had to have power.

- This isn't about power! Ann: The hell it isn't!

[all arguing]

[indistinct arguments]

Leong: And Mr. Rhodes,

how long were you personally involved with Susan Convers?

- About 10 months. Leong: Did you love her?

I renew my objection to this witness, your Honor.

Douglas: He has no relevance--

The plaintiff claims my client's actions

were unreasonable, your Honor.

This witness goes to show that even her close--

I'll allow it, counsel, but get to it.

During the time of your relationship with Ms. Convers,

were you aware she was a biological male?

- No. Leong: And, sir...

When this person you loved

told you she used to be a male, how did you respond?

You're under oath, sir.

Rhodes: I ended our relationship.

Why?

I, ah...

I couldn't make love to her anymore.

Rhodes: I mean, the thought that she's really

a... that she used to be a man...

I just couldn't do it.

I'm sorry, Sue.

I have nothing further.

During your 10 month relationship,

did she do anything or look

or behave in any way

that wasn't consistent with being female?

No.

The two of you could make love and have

conventional... satisfying intercourse?

Yes.

And you were in love with her

weren't you, Mr. Rhodes?

- I thought I was. - Then tell me.

What expectations do you have of a woman

that Susan didn't fulfill?

Probably none.

Douglas: Thank you. That's all.

[man clears throat]

[instrumental music]

John: We're certainly aware that steroid-abuse occurs.

But we do everything we can to discourage it.

And that's including the distribution of materials

to every incoming freshman, which details the dangers.

Did you know Calvin Webster was taking these drugs?

No, I did not.

Echeveria: And sir, what would happen if you discovered

that one of your players was taking steroids?

John: He'd be suspended.

There's no room for drug abuse

in my football program.

Every one of my players knows that.

Thank you, sir. I have nothing further.

This kid goes from 198 pounds

to 234 in less than a year,

and you don't think steroids?

They're all on weight programs, they all build muscle.

They all have the acne across the back like Calvin had?

John: I never noticed that.

I've got over a 100 football players.

I don't have time to watch them shower.

You have time to give random drug tests?

You got time to have physicians look

at them for potential steroid abuse?

We can't be expected to have doctors

giving physicals round the clock.

How much does your university receive

for the network television rights to your football games?

Objection--

This man is also an athletic director in addition

to head coach, he's got foundation.

Go ahead.

How much money does U. Cal Central get per year

for the television rights to your football games?

That varies...

Around two million dollars.

Tommy: How 'bout gate revenues

and Alumni donations?

Around eleven million.

And what's your salary, coach?

Echeveria: Objection! - Overruled.

How much a year do you make, Coach Lungren?

With endorsements, 1.2 million.

[all exclaim]

A lot of people makin' a lot of money.

Tommy: And nobody can spend the time and effort

to see if these kids are taking steroids.

We make the effort, Mr. Mullaney, we can't stop it.

You don't wanna stop it.

Cause if you do,

your players wont' be so strong,

you won't go ten and one every year,

the university could lose its T.V. money,

and you might lose your million dollar salary.

- Objection! - I care about these kids!

You had dinner with Calvin's parents.

Told them you, personally, would look out for him.

Tommy: You think you kept that promise, coach?

These young men are adults.

No, coach, they are kids.

Trusted to you by their parents. They are kids.

And the one we're talking about today is dead.

[opens door] They've made a settlement offer.

- 175. - No.

Susan. Your boyfriend's testimony hurt us.

He showed it's reasonable for people to be disgusted.

Including you, right, Mr. Brackman?

- I didn't say that. - You don't have to.

And don't get me wrong I think you're doing

a great job in there.

Susan: But I've felt your revulsion.

- I certainly don't-- - Don't you deny it.

Not if you're gonna recommend that I just walk away

from this blatant discrimination.

That's a jury of ordinary people.

They can't help but be put off by what you are.

- I understand your feelings-- - You see me as a freak!

You think it's reasonable for them to see me as a freak.

This isn't relevant to our case.

It's relevant to me! When I was 19...

[breathes deeply]

When I was 19,

I fell in love...

With my brother's best friend.

Susan: Brian.

I never told him, I never told anyone.

I didn't want to be a man loving a man,

I wanted to be a woman loving a man.

Back then, I thought of myself as a freak.

So here I am, I finally feel like a person,

I'm finally whole. [crying]

And now you, and that jury, and the rest of the world,

now you're the ones who see me as a freak!

[door opens]

Your Honor.

First, let me say that this has been a very interesting week.

To wit.

My findings are that this is an erratic,

at times strife-torn and tumultuous organization.

Nevertheless, after careful scrutiny of billing procedures,

client base, liabilities, costs and projected revenues...

I'm convinced

that the remaining nucleus of attorneys

can sustain a viable practice of law.

However, one cannot ignore

a number of very serious problems.

Contested ownership of receivables,

the threat of substantial client attrition,

insufficient protection of invested assets

and potential loss of operating capital.

What's your recommendation?

You're asking me what is my recommendation.

My recommendation is that the firm be placed

in receivership for a period of six months,

with the court retaining the option

of extending said period as it deems proper.

In the alternative, Your Honor,

it would be my recommendation that

McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney, Kuzak and Becker

be dissolved as a law partnership. Thank you.

Judge: I'll review your report.

And make my official ruling tomorrow.

That's all.

[man clears throat]

[all mumbling]

Don't think this is over. This isn't over!

Our only option is to go chapter 11. Reorganize--

I don't want this place put into any kind of bankruptcy.

Leland, this firm will never withstand receivership.

- It's much worse than anybody-- - Excuse me.

Leland, you've got to call this office together.

It's all over the place that we're going under and--

We don't have time to hold hands, Roxanne!

It's very simple, Leland, we go into federal court, we file--

- No, damnit! - Leland, he's right.

It totally stays the receivership

then we start over again.

There is no stigma to it anymore.

- I don't believe that. - There is to me.

Fine, Leland, look, if we go into bankruptcy

we run the firm, if stay in receivership,

we don't. It's as simple as that.

[indistinct chatter]

[loud crashing]

woman: Help! Help, please!

Oh, no, let's go.

- What the heck? - Ah, come on, let's go.

Let's go.

[Benny sobbing]

Ann: Benny. Arnie: Benny, what's going on?

[crashing] Stuart: Benny.

Oh, no, look out!

Somebody get security.

Arnie: Benny, what are you doing?

Leland: Call the security guard!

Benny!

[all shouting]

[sobbing uncontrollably]

[all exclaim]

Stuart: Arnie! Ann: Arnie, are you okay!

[sobbing continues]

Stuart: Somebody give me a hand!

Call the damn security guards!

[files clattering]

Roxanne, call an ambulance.

Okay.

[vehicles rumbling]

I'd like you to take a look at my client.

A good, long look. Go ahead.

Stare. Gape. Gawk.

It's alright, really.

She's used to the snickering,

She gets it all the time.

She even got it from me.

We wouldn't look at a paraplegic this way, of course.

Or someone who's blind or deformed.

But sexual dysfunctions aren't real handicaps.

We can laugh at them.

We have to laugh at these people

because they make us uncomfortable.

Mr. Ingalls fired her,

despite her excellent job performance,

because he felt her trans sexuality

would make society uncomfortable.

And because society would reject her.

Well today...

You represent society.

I hope you can represent one

that's free of that man's bigotry.

One, that can see her, not glance at,

but see and appreciate her

for the beautiful, admirable woman she is.

No one expects you to eliminate your anxiety here.

Just put it aside long enough to be fair.

[woman coughs]

[man coughs]

If people look at her

and see something other than a woman...

She won't sell many cosmetics, ladies and gentlemen.

That's the common sense part.

Her own boyfriend, someone who loved her,

couldn't look at her as a woman.

Can you?

That's the brutal truth part.

A shotgun didn't kill

Calvin Webster, ladies and gentlemen.

Greed did.

College sports is big business.

ABC paid a 112 million for eight years

of pack ten big ten football.

Notre Dame gets 38 million dollars from NBC

for home games over the next five years.

CBS, they just paid one billion,

one billion, for seven NCAA basketball tournaments.

Coaches make in excess of a million dollars a year,

Tommy: these athletic programs are like pro franchises

but it only happens, it only happens if you win.

That is why these coaches, programs, even universities,

are willing to look the other way

when it comes to steroid abuse.

Tommy: Without the muscle

they don't get the bowl bids.

Without an offensive line that averages at least 260 pounds,

forget about the television contracts.

So these academic institutions

pretend they don't see what these kids

are doing to themselves.

And young men like Calvin Webster are exploited.

Sure, he made the decision to take the drugs.

But kids like him are arriving on college campuses

every day where steroid use is rampant,

it is the norm,

and these kids know

if they don't perform as well as the next guy,

they lose their scholarship.

Now, the universities could try to stop all this

but they choose not to.

Kenny Webster found his only brother

in the garage with his head blown off.

Let's make these academic institutions

re-think things a little, hmm?

Nobody at the university forced

or even encouraged him to take those drugs.

Echeveria: Nobody said or even implied

that he should enhance his performance artificially.

Calvin Webster alone made that decision.

It's always tragic when someone that young dies.

And my heart goes out to the Webster family,

as yours does.

But in our sympathy for the family,

we can't assign blame where it doesn't belong.

Calvin Webster was old enough to vote

and he was old enough to serve in the military.

He chose to go out for the football team,

he chose to take steroids

and he chose to take his own life.

Mr. Lungren

had no control over any of those things,

neither did the university.

Sitting here is a university.

Sitting there is a parent.

Who really dropped the ball here?

Judge: Madame Foreman, have you reached you verdict?

- We have, Your Honor. - What say you?

Foreperson: In the matter of Convers vs. Ladybright Cosmetics

we find in favor of the plaintiff,

and order the defendant to pay compensatory damages

in the amount of $400,000.

[all exclaiming]

[Susan laughs]

Members of the jury, thank you.

We're adjourned.

[all chattering]

[laughs] I don't believe it, thank you.

Thank you so much.

I'm delighted we won.

Not just for winning but for the things

you said in your summation.

Just arguing the facts. That's all.

- Thanks again. - My pleasure, Ms. Convers.

[kisses]

[pats]

[sighs]

[indistinct announcements over P.A.]

[knocks on door]

How's he doing?

Not good.

He's non-responsive.

Grace: Did they say what...? Stuart: Yeah.

Stuart: Severe depression.

Caused by trauma, probably by us.

- Oh, God. Abby: Hey, you.

Everything's going to be okay.

The doctors are gonna take care of you,

you're gonna get a lot of rest.

Everything's going to be great, Benny.

Victor: We love you, Benny, you know that.

We're all here for you.

Dr. Waits: Okay.

We have to take him downstairs for some more tests.

You can visit again this afternoon.

Ann: We'll be back, Benny.

You take care, Benny.

[somber music]

We're due back in court.

Yeah.

[vehicles rumbling]

Judge Watson: Alright, people. I've reviewed

Mr. Meyer's report very carefully, and...

Where the hell is our moving party?

2 o'clock, counsel.

I don't like lawyers showing up late.

I'm sorry, Your Honor, If I may, judge,

at this time we would like to withdraw

our petition for receivership.

Judge Watson: Why?

Michael: Because I cannot stand here as an officer of the court

and tell you that this firm is no longer viable.

Sitting there, your Honor, is an extraordinary pool of talent.

As much as my ego would like to think

that they can't get along without us, I know better.

Tommy Mullaney took over Jonathan Rollins' trial

and he hasn't missed a step.

Yesterday,

I sat and listened to Douglas Brackman

deliver a closing argument that is one of the best

I have ever heard and he is not even supposed to be a litigator.

Maybe you should be, Douglas, you're better than Jack here.

Stuart Markowitz, Ann Kelsey,

Arnold Becker,

Leland McKenzie...

These are great lawyers.

There's a tremendous spirit at McKenzie-Brackman.

I can think of no greater atrocity, Your Honor,

than to have that spirit

or this firm extinguished.

I'll miss working with you.

[soft music]

We apologize for taking up the court's time, Your Honor.

We are prepared to pay costs.

Motion withdrawn. Case adjourned.

Now what?

A moment of your time, Leland?

Yeah.

[door opens]

[door closes]

We won't be touching any past

or present McKenzie-Brackman clients.

You can apply my vested capital

in the firm to the Earl Williams bill.

Michael: I don't know what kind of practice

we're gonna be able to put together.

Victor and Grace wanna try.

But I don't think we're gonna be able

to afford Jonathan and Abby now.

They're welcome to come back.

Good.

Yeah. That would be good.

As are you.

[sighfully] I, uh...

I think it's time for the child to leave the parent now, Leland.

I really wanna try this.

Okay.

You remember when you interviewed me for this job?

You told me my hair was too long.

And like an idiot I went ahead and hired you anyway.

[inhales]

I'll always love you, you old man.

[pats]

Uh, we'll still see each other.

[somber music]

Have lunch.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Yeah.

[door opens]

[door closes]

Yeah.

I am not officially discharged as receiver.

This is an outrage!

Not to mention, disrespect.

Rox, honey, call your dogs, would ya?

Ding Dong, the receiver is dead!

Throw this man out!

[all cheering]

Gratitude all over.

It kills me. What a thing.

[loud cheers]

[indistinct chatter outside]

Hey.

What are doing here?

Did you hear all the commotion out there?

They just hauled out Receiver Dave!

Thank God.

And...

[door shuts]

Jonathan and I are coming back to work here.

Hey, that's fantastic. We'll be coworkers again.

I thought maybe we could go out tonight and celebrate.

Absolutely, yeah, let's, uh, let's get

Tommy and Jonathan, we'll make it a party.

Well...

Actually I was...

I was thinking maybe it could be just you and me... alone.

- You mean like a date? - No.

Yeah.

- Forget it. Forget it. - No, no.

Umm. I'm just a little confused.

- Well, if you'd rather not. - No. No.

[chuckles] No, let's do it. Uh...

Dinner? 8 o'clock?

8:00's good.

8:00's, 8:00's perfect.

- I'll pick you up. - Okay.

Okay.

8:00's um, 8:00's perfect.

Okay. [claps]

[door opens]

[door closes]

[woman clears throat]

Mr. Foreman, have you reached a verdict?

We have, Your Honor.

Foreperson: In the matter of Webster

versus University of California Central,

we find for the plaintiffs

and order the defendants to pay damages

in the amount of $3.2 million.

Judge McGrath: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury

thank you for your service.

This court is adjourned.

Thank you.

Yep.

Mr. Webster.

I just want you to know how truly sorry I am.

Calvin was a good boy.

Listen to what that jury told you, Mr. Lungren.

Do somethin', coach.

Just don't just ticket prices to pay off a judgment.

Do somethin'.

[jazz music]

[drawer opens]

[drawer closes]

[sniffles]

[music continues]

Are you okay?

Yeah, sure.

[sighs] Yeah.

Leaving is tough, y'know.

We'll survive, huh? [chuckles]

It must be tougher for you than for Victor and me.

Grace: You've been here for 14 years, Michael,

the place is... a part of you.

And you a part of it.

You will struggle with it.

I know.

[door opens]

What are you doing?

Huh?

Hey, Mike, remember this?

The dog bite case.

I bet you your chair that I'd win.

And I did.

[chuckles]

I love this chair.

I mean, he broke it in so well.

You know Victor,

[sighs]

I don't know how to tell you this

but this chair belongs to the firm

and you can't take it with you.

Sorry.

Victor: Okay.

Easy come ...

Easy go.

[smacks lips] Yeah.

[chuckles]

We're really walking outta here, huh?

[sighs]

[sighs]

[somber music]

We'll meet you outside.

No.

No, I'm ready to go.

[door opens]

[switch click]

[whispers] Good-bye.

[jazz music]

[theme music]