1 00:00:17,371 --> 00:00:20,458 [monitor beeping] 2 00:00:27,923 --> 00:00:30,885 [dramatic music] 3 00:00:30,926 --> 00:00:38,100 * * 4 00:00:51,947 --> 00:00:54,825 - [groans] I can't move. 5 00:00:59,914 --> 00:01:01,332 [groans] 6 00:01:01,374 --> 00:01:03,459 Why can't I move? 7 00:01:03,501 --> 00:01:06,879 Chris? 8 00:01:06,921 --> 00:01:08,714 [groans] 9 00:01:08,756 --> 00:01:10,383 Where's Chris? 10 00:01:10,424 --> 00:01:12,218 - Try to relax. - Where's Chris... 11 00:01:12,259 --> 00:01:14,095 - Doctor's going to come in... - Duntsch? He's my doctor. 12 00:01:14,136 --> 00:01:15,388 - Take a look and see what's going on. 13 00:01:15,429 --> 00:01:18,349 - Nothing's going on. I can't-- 14 00:01:18,391 --> 00:01:20,184 Nothing works. 15 00:01:20,226 --> 00:01:23,938 * * 16 00:01:23,979 --> 00:01:28,526 I can't feel shit. [groans] 17 00:01:28,567 --> 00:01:31,487 Chris! 18 00:01:33,572 --> 00:01:36,409 Chris! 19 00:01:36,450 --> 00:01:40,204 Chris! [whimpers] 20 00:01:40,246 --> 00:01:43,332 Chris! 21 00:01:43,374 --> 00:01:50,506 * * 22 00:01:56,512 --> 00:01:58,848 - And move your shoulders. 23 00:02:01,100 --> 00:02:04,061 Shrug up... 24 00:02:04,103 --> 00:02:06,063 and down. 25 00:02:06,105 --> 00:02:07,815 That's it. 26 00:02:07,857 --> 00:02:11,152 Some mobility. That's a good sign. 27 00:02:11,193 --> 00:02:13,988 - Fuck some mobility. I want it all. 28 00:02:14,030 --> 00:02:16,240 Jesus Christ! 29 00:02:16,282 --> 00:02:18,284 - Jerry... 30 00:02:18,325 --> 00:02:21,495 do you remember me? 31 00:02:21,537 --> 00:02:24,373 [light clicks] I'm Dr. Ivers. 32 00:02:24,415 --> 00:02:26,876 I was the anesthesiologist in your case. 33 00:02:26,917 --> 00:02:29,545 - What's happening to me, Doc? - We're not sure. 34 00:02:29,587 --> 00:02:33,382 I'm here to ascertain whether your partial paralysis... 35 00:02:33,424 --> 00:02:34,675 - Paralysis? 36 00:02:34,717 --> 00:02:38,929 - Is being caused by the anesthesia. 37 00:02:38,971 --> 00:02:41,140 - Dr. Ivers... 38 00:02:41,182 --> 00:02:44,810 I need Chris... 39 00:02:44,852 --> 00:02:47,021 Duntsch... 40 00:02:47,063 --> 00:02:50,483 my doctor. 41 00:02:50,524 --> 00:02:54,403 Please, call his ass. 42 00:02:54,445 --> 00:02:58,449 Page his ass. Hunt his ass down. 43 00:02:58,491 --> 00:03:05,623 * * 44 00:03:11,462 --> 00:03:14,423 [indistinct chatter] 45 00:03:14,465 --> 00:03:18,052 * * 46 00:03:18,094 --> 00:03:20,221 Excuse me? 47 00:03:20,262 --> 00:03:23,057 Excuse me? Where are you taking me? 48 00:03:23,099 --> 00:03:25,226 [indistinct chatter continues] 49 00:03:25,267 --> 00:03:26,435 Where are you taking me? 50 00:03:26,477 --> 00:03:28,145 - Dr. Rosario ordered some images. 51 00:03:28,187 --> 00:03:31,649 - Who the fuck is Dr. Rosario? 52 00:03:31,691 --> 00:03:34,652 [wailing] 53 00:03:36,445 --> 00:03:38,531 - Worst part's over. 54 00:03:40,825 --> 00:03:42,910 Now, remember to lay very still, 55 00:03:42,952 --> 00:03:45,204 or else we'll have to start all over again. 56 00:03:45,246 --> 00:03:49,500 * * 57 00:03:49,542 --> 00:03:53,421 - [sobs softly] 58 00:03:53,462 --> 00:03:56,507 [grunts, breathing rapidly] 59 00:03:56,549 --> 00:04:02,346 * * 60 00:04:04,265 --> 00:04:07,184 [machine blaring] 61 00:04:07,226 --> 00:04:09,228 [knocking] 62 00:04:09,270 --> 00:04:13,357 [blaring] 63 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:16,736 [doorbell rings] 64 00:04:19,947 --> 00:04:21,866 - Hi, there, my name is Michelle Shughart. 65 00:04:21,907 --> 00:04:23,492 I'm the Assistant District Attorney 66 00:04:23,534 --> 00:04:24,994 overseeing the Christopher Duntsch case. 67 00:04:25,036 --> 00:04:26,579 - Uh-uh. 68 00:04:26,620 --> 00:04:27,997 We don't want to have nothing to do with that asshole. 69 00:04:28,039 --> 00:04:29,498 - I just need a few minutes of your time... 70 00:04:29,540 --> 00:04:31,167 - Our family has been through enough. 71 00:04:31,208 --> 00:04:33,544 - Yes, ma'am. 72 00:04:33,586 --> 00:04:37,631 - It feels like there's an ice pick in my back. 73 00:04:37,673 --> 00:04:39,925 - He always talked about being the best. 74 00:04:39,967 --> 00:04:41,886 My experience-- you got to preach it, 75 00:04:41,927 --> 00:04:43,596 probably isn't true. 76 00:04:43,637 --> 00:04:45,931 But I didn't feel that way about him. 77 00:04:45,973 --> 00:04:46,891 I liked him 78 00:04:48,851 --> 00:04:49,810 - We tried. 79 00:04:49,852 --> 00:04:51,729 No lawyer would take up the case 80 00:04:51,771 --> 00:04:54,106 'cause of the reform down there in Austin. 81 00:04:54,148 --> 00:04:56,817 - Tort reform. House Bill 4. 82 00:04:56,859 --> 00:04:58,319 - Politicians. 83 00:04:58,361 --> 00:05:01,822 I can't believe that I voted for that dipshit Rick Perry. 84 00:05:01,864 --> 00:05:04,825 I can't even bring a malpractice claim. 85 00:05:04,867 --> 00:05:06,660 Well, I mean, I suppose I could, 86 00:05:06,702 --> 00:05:10,122 but no matter what happens-- 87 00:05:10,164 --> 00:05:13,876 no matter what somebody does to you or the people you love, 88 00:05:13,918 --> 00:05:16,629 all you're gonna get is $250,000. 89 00:05:16,670 --> 00:05:18,798 Now, what's the lawyer's cut of that? 90 00:05:18,839 --> 00:05:20,424 - Not a whole heck of a lot. 91 00:05:20,466 --> 00:05:22,343 - Who wants to get all tied up and twisted 92 00:05:22,385 --> 00:05:24,678 for "not a whole heck of a lot"? 93 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:27,681 Meanwhile, Slick Rick and his cohorts 94 00:05:27,723 --> 00:05:30,935 and his lobbyists line their war chests with donations 95 00:05:30,976 --> 00:05:35,272 from insurance companies and hospitals... 96 00:05:35,314 --> 00:05:37,566 like Baylor. 97 00:05:39,402 --> 00:05:41,904 - My husband made me go to Duntsch. 98 00:05:41,946 --> 00:05:43,781 He wanted me to be able to get back to work 99 00:05:43,823 --> 00:05:46,909 and help more with the kids, but now he's gone, 100 00:05:46,951 --> 00:05:50,996 and I'm alone and worse than I was before. 101 00:05:51,038 --> 00:05:54,667 * * 102 00:05:54,709 --> 00:05:59,004 - I looked into the operating lights, said a prayer... 103 00:06:00,923 --> 00:06:04,009 "Protect me from all danger. Keep me safe." 104 00:06:04,051 --> 00:06:10,975 * * 105 00:06:29,326 --> 00:06:32,329 - He spun a good tale. 106 00:06:32,371 --> 00:06:36,417 - For every one of his victims-- 107 00:06:36,459 --> 00:06:39,003 I've spoken to too many of them-- 108 00:06:39,045 --> 00:06:43,549 and he made them all feel comfortable until it was over. 109 00:06:43,591 --> 00:06:46,260 - You want my help, hmm? 110 00:06:46,302 --> 00:06:49,805 - If you can testify... 111 00:06:49,847 --> 00:06:52,933 it'll go a long way to putting him in prison. 112 00:06:52,975 --> 00:06:55,519 - Will it make me whole again? 113 00:06:57,563 --> 00:06:59,440 - No. 114 00:06:59,482 --> 00:07:01,817 But it could bring justice. 115 00:07:01,859 --> 00:07:04,695 - I'm too old to go looking for justice. 116 00:07:06,781 --> 00:07:09,075 I'd settle for a peaceful heart. 117 00:07:09,116 --> 00:07:16,040 * * 118 00:07:22,213 --> 00:07:24,507 - So you want murder? 119 00:07:25,674 --> 00:07:27,885 - How are we going to prove intent? 120 00:07:29,678 --> 00:07:31,180 - He killed two people. 121 00:07:31,222 --> 00:07:32,640 - Any good defense lawyer 122 00:07:32,681 --> 00:07:34,850 would bar other victims from testifying. 123 00:07:34,892 --> 00:07:39,063 With no other victims, we have no pattern of behavior. 124 00:07:39,105 --> 00:07:42,316 It's just a medical misadventure. 125 00:07:42,358 --> 00:07:44,193 - What about manslaughter? 126 00:07:44,235 --> 00:07:47,029 - Second-degree felony. Carries 2 to 20. 127 00:07:47,071 --> 00:07:51,534 And since this is a doctor, I'm taking the under, at best. 128 00:07:52,785 --> 00:07:57,331 I mean, honestly, Steph, if you heard these people... 129 00:07:57,373 --> 00:07:59,500 their stories, 130 00:07:59,542 --> 00:08:03,337 saw what he did to them... 131 00:08:03,379 --> 00:08:05,798 and they have no recourse. 132 00:08:05,840 --> 00:08:07,508 Can't sue anybody. 133 00:08:07,550 --> 00:08:10,761 The state of Texas took that option away from them. 134 00:08:15,641 --> 00:08:18,477 I feel bad. 135 00:08:18,519 --> 00:08:20,104 - About what? 136 00:08:22,064 --> 00:08:24,775 - I want Duntsch to die in jail. 137 00:08:30,406 --> 00:08:32,908 - You know you're a prosecutor? 138 00:08:32,950 --> 00:08:36,620 Dying in jail is an oft-pursued avenue of justice. 139 00:08:36,662 --> 00:08:42,501 * * 140 00:08:42,543 --> 00:08:45,046 - I don't know. 141 00:08:45,087 --> 00:08:49,967 Let's focus on aggravated assault. 142 00:08:50,009 --> 00:08:53,512 Jury might buy he purposely caused serious bodily harm. 143 00:08:53,554 --> 00:08:54,930 - How could they not? 144 00:08:54,972 --> 00:08:58,350 - Well, "purposely" is the keyword there, Steph. 145 00:08:58,392 --> 00:09:00,352 [machine beeps] - Hi, there, Dr. Henderson. 146 00:09:00,394 --> 00:09:02,980 It's Paul Racconti with "Dr. Phil." 147 00:09:03,022 --> 00:09:05,941 I heard about your involvement in the Dr. Duntsch story 148 00:09:05,983 --> 00:09:07,401 down there in Texas-- [machine beeps] 149 00:09:07,443 --> 00:09:09,445 - Dr. Henderson, my name's Liz Geller. 150 00:09:09,487 --> 00:09:10,738 I'm with "The New York Times." 151 00:09:10,780 --> 00:09:12,323 We're planning on doing a piece 152 00:09:12,365 --> 00:09:13,949 on Dr. Christopher Duntsch-- [machine beeps] 153 00:09:13,991 --> 00:09:15,326 - Hi, Dr. Henderson, 154 00:09:15,368 --> 00:09:17,495 this is Maya Comici of The Blaze. 155 00:09:17,536 --> 00:09:20,373 Please call me back at your earliest convenience at-- 156 00:09:20,414 --> 00:09:22,625 - What is The Blaze? 157 00:09:22,666 --> 00:09:24,210 - Yeah, I thought about looking it up, 158 00:09:24,251 --> 00:09:25,878 but then I decided life is too short. 159 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:27,755 - And incredibly irritating. 160 00:09:27,797 --> 00:09:29,423 - You could have your 14 minutes of fame. 161 00:09:29,465 --> 00:09:31,801 Now, there was a story I thought you'd find interesting. 162 00:09:31,842 --> 00:09:33,594 A journalist in town did a piece, 163 00:09:33,636 --> 00:09:35,304 and Duntsch commented on it. 164 00:09:35,346 --> 00:09:36,472 - Where? 165 00:09:36,514 --> 00:09:38,766 - In the comments section, Bob. 166 00:09:38,808 --> 00:09:40,434 It's a bunch of rambling nonsense 167 00:09:40,476 --> 00:09:43,270 about how this is all a witch hunt, a scam, a hoax. 168 00:09:43,312 --> 00:09:46,565 He says he can't wait to get back and clear his name, 169 00:09:46,607 --> 00:09:49,652 "My patients need me." 170 00:09:49,694 --> 00:09:52,071 - Are you commenting back? 171 00:09:52,113 --> 00:09:53,489 - I am now. 172 00:09:53,531 --> 00:09:55,616 [chuckles] 173 00:09:55,658 --> 00:09:59,078 "Dear Dr. Death"... [chuckles] 174 00:09:59,120 --> 00:10:03,082 "I wish you knew how satisfying it felt 175 00:10:03,124 --> 00:10:05,751 "to rip your medical license 176 00:10:05,793 --> 00:10:09,296 "out of your grubby paws this past summer. 177 00:10:09,338 --> 00:10:11,132 "I sleep better at night 178 00:10:11,173 --> 00:10:14,719 "knowing you'll never practice in Dallas 179 00:10:14,760 --> 00:10:17,805 or the state of Texas again." 180 00:10:17,847 --> 00:10:19,974 - You're gloating. 181 00:10:20,015 --> 00:10:22,977 Don't complicate Michelle's case. 182 00:10:23,018 --> 00:10:26,480 And you shouldn't be out there harassing the defendant. 183 00:10:26,522 --> 00:10:28,482 - Gloating feels so good. 184 00:10:28,524 --> 00:10:31,569 [cell phone beeps] 185 00:10:31,610 --> 00:10:35,406 - Heavenly Father, we thank You for blessing us with this meal 186 00:10:35,448 --> 00:10:37,324 and for our health. 187 00:10:37,366 --> 00:10:39,118 We thank You for this opportunity 188 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:41,996 to break bread with our son. 189 00:10:42,038 --> 00:10:44,498 Thank You for leading him home. 190 00:10:44,540 --> 00:10:46,417 And we pray, with Your wisdom, 191 00:10:46,459 --> 00:10:49,754 that You will guide him back to the light. 192 00:10:49,795 --> 00:10:51,255 Amen. 193 00:10:51,297 --> 00:10:53,257 - Amen. 194 00:10:53,299 --> 00:10:55,259 Lovely. 195 00:11:03,350 --> 00:11:05,936 [Don sighs] 196 00:11:20,326 --> 00:11:22,745 - [sighs] 197 00:11:22,787 --> 00:11:26,624 You know, Dad, this is only temporary. 198 00:11:26,665 --> 00:11:28,918 I mean... 199 00:11:28,959 --> 00:11:32,963 I'm sure it's awkward having me in your home. 200 00:11:35,633 --> 00:11:36,884 - If it were up to me, 201 00:11:36,926 --> 00:11:39,470 all my boys would be under one roof. 202 00:11:44,934 --> 00:11:47,186 - Well, look, I'll be gone soon. 203 00:11:47,228 --> 00:11:49,230 I'm planning on heading back to Dallas. 204 00:11:49,271 --> 00:11:52,316 I'm gonna start practicing just as soon as this bullshit 205 00:11:52,358 --> 00:11:55,528 with the Medical Board is cleared up. 206 00:11:55,569 --> 00:11:57,905 I'm gonna have my medical license back 207 00:11:57,947 --> 00:12:01,117 before you know it. 208 00:12:01,158 --> 00:12:04,286 - What about your son and your girlfriend? 209 00:12:04,328 --> 00:12:06,956 Do they factor into your plans? 210 00:12:09,542 --> 00:12:12,294 - Well, yeah. I mean, of course, they do. 211 00:12:12,336 --> 00:12:15,089 You know, I-I've got, uh, visitation with Mason 212 00:12:15,131 --> 00:12:17,925 once a month, and... 213 00:12:17,967 --> 00:12:19,385 it does piss me off that I have to spend 214 00:12:19,427 --> 00:12:21,137 all this money flying back and forth 215 00:12:21,178 --> 00:12:24,265 and pay her child support, but, you know, 216 00:12:24,306 --> 00:12:27,017 once things are back to normal, money won't matter. 217 00:12:31,313 --> 00:12:33,232 - [pounds table] 218 00:12:36,027 --> 00:12:37,528 [machine beeps] - This is an attempt 219 00:12:37,570 --> 00:12:39,613 to collect an outstanding debt, Mr. Duntsch. 220 00:12:39,655 --> 00:12:41,073 Give us a call back, 221 00:12:41,115 --> 00:12:42,658 as your American Express card is in danger-- 222 00:12:42,700 --> 00:12:44,243 [machine beeps] - This is Bank of America. 223 00:12:44,285 --> 00:12:45,828 Concerning your loan payment-- 224 00:12:45,870 --> 00:12:47,121 [machine beeps] - Chris, you keep 225 00:12:47,163 --> 00:12:49,248 ignoring my calls, I'm gonna have to sue. 226 00:12:49,290 --> 00:12:50,249 Call me. 227 00:12:50,291 --> 00:12:53,002 - Stay out of my business. 228 00:12:53,044 --> 00:12:54,837 - Your business keeps coming to me, Chris. 229 00:12:54,879 --> 00:12:57,798 - Why can't you just support me? 230 00:12:57,840 --> 00:13:00,593 - All I do is support you... 231 00:13:00,634 --> 00:13:02,595 and your family. 232 00:13:02,636 --> 00:13:04,221 Now, this is simple-- if you're gonna stay here, 233 00:13:04,263 --> 00:13:05,473 you will do as you're told. 234 00:13:05,514 --> 00:13:07,600 You're gonna declare bankruptcy. 235 00:13:07,641 --> 00:13:10,728 I can't have these pe-- I will not have these people 236 00:13:10,770 --> 00:13:13,481 coming after your mother and me. 237 00:13:13,522 --> 00:13:16,609 Just wipe the slate clean, Chris. 238 00:13:16,650 --> 00:13:18,402 You start over-- 239 00:13:18,444 --> 00:13:20,488 not just for you, but for your son. 240 00:13:20,529 --> 00:13:24,075 You'll still have a chance at a future if-- 241 00:13:24,116 --> 00:13:31,248 * * 242 00:13:39,256 --> 00:13:42,259 [indistinct chatter, telephones ringing] 243 00:13:48,849 --> 00:13:50,142 - Hi. 244 00:13:50,184 --> 00:13:52,144 I know normally people mail these in, 245 00:13:52,186 --> 00:13:54,563 but I always like to give a personal touch. 246 00:13:54,605 --> 00:13:57,316 - You're certainly taking the initiative. 247 00:13:57,358 --> 00:14:01,028 - Carpal tunnel? - [sighs] All the typing. 248 00:14:01,070 --> 00:14:03,572 - Do you mind if I take this off? 249 00:14:05,533 --> 00:14:08,285 If you approve my medical license, 250 00:14:08,327 --> 00:14:10,162 with my stem cell research, 251 00:14:10,204 --> 00:14:12,873 we'd be able to relieve the pain on the median nerve... 252 00:14:12,915 --> 00:14:14,166 [snaps fingers] Eradicate the problem. 253 00:14:14,208 --> 00:14:16,001 Free up all those little nerves, 254 00:14:16,043 --> 00:14:17,837 and your pain'd be gone. 255 00:14:17,878 --> 00:14:20,005 - Wow. - Wow's right. 256 00:14:20,047 --> 00:14:21,841 And just like those nerves, 257 00:14:21,882 --> 00:14:25,219 I believe that we are all connected to a greater purpose. 258 00:14:25,261 --> 00:14:27,847 And I'm really hoping that you can help me achieve mine. 259 00:14:27,888 --> 00:14:29,140 - Oh... 260 00:14:29,181 --> 00:14:30,850 well, you got my vote. 261 00:14:30,891 --> 00:14:32,184 Not sure it'll help much, 262 00:14:32,226 --> 00:14:35,021 but I'll be sure to put your application 263 00:14:35,062 --> 00:14:37,440 at the top of my supervisor's pile. 264 00:14:39,275 --> 00:14:40,443 - Great. 265 00:14:40,484 --> 00:14:43,404 [dramatic music] 266 00:14:43,446 --> 00:14:50,411 * * 267 00:15:07,887 --> 00:15:11,849 [siren wailing] 268 00:15:11,891 --> 00:15:18,981 * * 269 00:15:22,777 --> 00:15:24,111 I hear you're having 270 00:15:24,153 --> 00:15:27,365 some muscle weakness in your extremities. 271 00:15:27,406 --> 00:15:29,909 - Where you been, Dump Face? 272 00:15:29,950 --> 00:15:34,038 - I had an L4-L5 lumbar procedure right after yours. 273 00:15:34,080 --> 00:15:36,248 Look, Jerry, once you're out of my OR, 274 00:15:36,290 --> 00:15:38,042 your case and care are transferred 275 00:15:38,084 --> 00:15:39,585 to other hospital staff. 276 00:15:39,627 --> 00:15:41,545 It wouldn't be appropriate for me to leave another patient 277 00:15:41,587 --> 00:15:42,922 to come see you. 278 00:15:42,963 --> 00:15:47,009 - Well, they really sucked at taking over my care. 279 00:15:47,051 --> 00:15:50,012 But fuck it. You're here now. 280 00:15:51,806 --> 00:15:55,101 What's going on with me, man? 281 00:15:55,142 --> 00:15:57,019 - The anesthesiologist administered 282 00:15:57,061 --> 00:15:58,562 an incorrect dosage. 283 00:15:58,604 --> 00:16:00,231 This led to swelling in your spinal cord 284 00:16:00,272 --> 00:16:01,691 and the quadriplegia, 285 00:16:01,732 --> 00:16:04,151 but you give it a week, a course of steroids, 286 00:16:04,193 --> 00:16:07,113 you'll be better than before, as promised. 287 00:16:11,617 --> 00:16:13,911 - Okay, Chrissy. 288 00:16:13,953 --> 00:16:16,914 You say it's temporary... 289 00:16:16,956 --> 00:16:18,708 I'll believe you. 290 00:16:20,501 --> 00:16:24,213 I'll chill out. - Good. 291 00:16:24,255 --> 00:16:27,550 - Hey, Chrissy... 292 00:16:27,591 --> 00:16:29,635 thanks. 293 00:16:29,677 --> 00:16:36,726 * * 294 00:16:36,767 --> 00:16:37,935 - Why did you tell him that? 295 00:16:37,977 --> 00:16:39,311 It's clear from the images that-- 296 00:16:39,353 --> 00:16:42,398 - The swelling is not going down--I am aware. 297 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:45,109 We need to alleviate the pressure on his spine. 298 00:16:45,151 --> 00:16:46,527 I want you to prep an OR. 299 00:16:46,569 --> 00:16:48,320 We're going back in-- posterior this time. 300 00:16:48,362 --> 00:16:49,739 - Are you going to tell him? 301 00:16:49,780 --> 00:16:52,199 - No. He'll just freak out more than he already is. 302 00:16:52,241 --> 00:16:54,035 - But he needs to sign the consent forms. 303 00:16:54,076 --> 00:16:56,662 - I spoke to his grandma. She signed off. 304 00:16:56,704 --> 00:16:59,206 - Are you sure you want to do this? 305 00:17:01,083 --> 00:17:04,086 Maybe Dr. O'Connor could take over the case? 306 00:17:04,128 --> 00:17:11,260 * * 307 00:17:53,469 --> 00:17:57,264 - We were doing eight balls. - Excuse me? 308 00:17:59,433 --> 00:18:02,812 - Christopher Duntsch and me... 309 00:18:04,522 --> 00:18:06,315 Cocaine. 310 00:18:07,733 --> 00:18:09,902 You hear me? 311 00:18:09,944 --> 00:18:12,154 All night long. 312 00:18:14,115 --> 00:18:17,326 The night before my surgery... 313 00:18:18,786 --> 00:18:23,332 We were blowing coke all night long. 314 00:18:25,042 --> 00:18:28,504 Chris Duntsch and me. 315 00:18:30,256 --> 00:18:32,341 All fucking night! 316 00:18:34,593 --> 00:18:35,720 - Cocaine? 317 00:18:35,761 --> 00:18:38,806 Amy, seriously? 318 00:18:38,848 --> 00:18:42,601 - Given the seriousness of what he's claiming, I have to ask. 319 00:18:42,643 --> 00:18:45,604 - Well, now you have, and it's ridiculous. 320 00:18:45,646 --> 00:18:47,815 I mean, maybe he was. I don't know. 321 00:18:47,857 --> 00:18:51,277 Honestly, I think he's suffering from ICU psychosis. 322 00:18:51,318 --> 00:18:52,737 His nurse told me that he hasn't slept 323 00:18:52,778 --> 00:18:54,280 since the night of the second surgery. 324 00:18:54,321 --> 00:18:57,116 That would make anybody crazy and hallucinate. 325 00:18:57,158 --> 00:18:59,660 He just needs to sleep. 326 00:18:59,702 --> 00:19:02,496 - He's hallucinating that you did cocaine together 327 00:19:02,538 --> 00:19:04,957 the night before surgery? 328 00:19:04,999 --> 00:19:08,210 - Well, I-I don't have another explanation. 329 00:19:15,134 --> 00:19:18,512 - I d--I don't know what Mr. Summers is talking about. 330 00:19:18,554 --> 00:19:19,805 - I have an OR to grace-- 331 00:19:19,847 --> 00:19:22,725 - Please sit back down, Dr. Duntsch. 332 00:19:30,358 --> 00:19:32,693 In light of the poor surgical outcomes 333 00:19:32,735 --> 00:19:34,320 of Mr. Summers surgeries-- - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 334 00:19:34,362 --> 00:19:35,863 Whatever poor surgical outcomes, 335 00:19:35,905 --> 00:19:38,699 while unfortunate, they're not my fault. 336 00:19:38,741 --> 00:19:40,951 Mr. Summers should've had that surgery done years ago. 337 00:19:40,993 --> 00:19:43,662 - Our internal investigation will hopefully confirm that. 338 00:19:43,704 --> 00:19:46,332 In the meantime, Baylor is suspending your privileges. 339 00:19:46,374 --> 00:19:47,666 - This is bullshit! 340 00:19:47,708 --> 00:19:49,335 - You'll have to undergo a psych evaluation 341 00:19:49,377 --> 00:19:50,711 with Baylor's board psychiatrist, 342 00:19:50,753 --> 00:19:52,922 and both of you will have to take a drug test. 343 00:19:52,963 --> 00:19:54,673 - Give me the cup. I'll do it right now. 344 00:19:54,715 --> 00:19:58,010 - This is totally and completely baseless! 345 00:19:58,052 --> 00:20:01,430 * * 346 00:20:01,472 --> 00:20:03,182 I mean, yes, of course, so will I. 347 00:20:03,224 --> 00:20:05,017 I mean, if that's what we got to do, 348 00:20:05,059 --> 00:20:06,769 that's what we got to do. 349 00:20:06,811 --> 00:20:08,604 [sighs] 350 00:20:08,646 --> 00:20:10,231 - I'm sorry, Chrissy. 351 00:20:13,067 --> 00:20:15,277 I didn't know what to do. 352 00:20:15,319 --> 00:20:19,407 * * 353 00:20:19,448 --> 00:20:21,784 I feel like I ain't getting the truth. 354 00:20:23,953 --> 00:20:26,163 Like... 355 00:20:26,205 --> 00:20:29,041 after my first surgery... 356 00:20:29,083 --> 00:20:32,044 I could move a little... 357 00:20:32,086 --> 00:20:34,630 but now I can't move at all. 358 00:20:37,425 --> 00:20:39,969 So what the fuck's going on? 359 00:20:41,762 --> 00:20:44,640 Am I gonna be able to walk again? 360 00:20:46,851 --> 00:20:49,228 I mean... 361 00:20:49,270 --> 00:20:52,898 "swelling and steroids, 362 00:20:52,940 --> 00:20:55,317 and I'll feel better than I did before"? 363 00:20:55,359 --> 00:21:00,573 * * 364 00:21:00,614 --> 00:21:03,075 How do I know you're not lying to me? 365 00:21:03,117 --> 00:21:09,582 * * 366 00:21:09,623 --> 00:21:12,460 Don't you have anything to say about all this? 367 00:21:12,501 --> 00:21:16,255 * * 368 00:21:16,297 --> 00:21:19,091 - You ruined everything for me. 369 00:21:19,133 --> 00:21:25,181 * * 370 00:21:25,222 --> 00:21:27,266 Good luck. 371 00:21:27,308 --> 00:21:34,440 * * 372 00:21:37,276 --> 00:21:39,362 [door closes] 373 00:21:46,285 --> 00:21:47,787 - No. I-I'm-- I'm driving around 374 00:21:47,828 --> 00:21:50,331 looking for the lab right now-- I can't find it anywhere. 375 00:21:51,749 --> 00:21:53,584 No, I'm standing outside right now. 376 00:21:53,626 --> 00:21:55,544 They're telling me they're closed. 377 00:21:58,547 --> 00:22:00,216 [stammers] Of course I know they close at 4:30. 378 00:22:00,257 --> 00:22:02,426 They're just saying there's not enough time today. 379 00:22:02,468 --> 00:22:04,678 Yeah, Preston Road-- I'm on it now. 380 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:05,721 [sniffs] 381 00:22:05,763 --> 00:22:07,348 [toilet flushes] 382 00:22:07,390 --> 00:22:09,100 What's that? 383 00:22:09,141 --> 00:22:11,227 It's traffic. 384 00:22:11,268 --> 00:22:15,439 You're not going to believe this, but I forgot my ID. 385 00:22:15,481 --> 00:22:17,525 They won't let me take it. 386 00:22:18,859 --> 00:22:21,612 Yes, of course, absolutely-- loud and clear. 387 00:22:21,654 --> 00:22:23,489 I will be there first thing Monday morning. 388 00:22:23,531 --> 00:22:25,408 Okay, thank you. 389 00:22:25,449 --> 00:22:27,993 [dramatic music] 390 00:22:28,035 --> 00:22:32,123 [sighs] Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, 391 00:22:32,164 --> 00:22:34,917 * * 392 00:22:34,959 --> 00:22:37,920 [sniffing] 393 00:22:37,962 --> 00:22:44,093 * * 394 00:22:53,936 --> 00:22:55,896 Hey. 395 00:23:00,484 --> 00:23:02,737 - Fucking pathetic. 396 00:23:04,989 --> 00:23:06,323 - [groans] 397 00:23:06,365 --> 00:23:07,700 [baby fussing] 398 00:23:07,742 --> 00:23:11,120 I warned you-- no drugs around Mason, ever. 399 00:23:11,162 --> 00:23:12,872 - He was napping. - [sighs] 400 00:23:12,913 --> 00:23:15,166 - I told you, I got this all under control. 401 00:23:15,207 --> 00:23:17,418 - Was all this part of your big Dallas plans? 402 00:23:17,460 --> 00:23:18,544 - What? - Wind up a junkie... 403 00:23:18,586 --> 00:23:21,005 - You can't take Mason. - Without a job? 404 00:23:21,047 --> 00:23:23,507 - [stammers] I got a job! 405 00:23:23,549 --> 00:23:25,760 This isn't right! - No, it isn't right. 406 00:23:25,801 --> 00:23:28,512 But you know who is right? Your Dad, about you. 407 00:23:28,554 --> 00:23:31,182 Mason and I do deserve better. 408 00:23:31,223 --> 00:23:38,105 * * 409 00:23:40,399 --> 00:23:43,319 [indistinct chatter on TV] 410 00:23:43,361 --> 00:23:47,448 * * 411 00:23:50,242 --> 00:23:53,120 [cheers and applause on TV] 412 00:23:56,665 --> 00:23:59,794 [monitor beeping] 413 00:24:01,921 --> 00:24:04,382 - I have a relationship with Dr. O'Connor. 414 00:24:04,423 --> 00:24:06,384 I talked to him. 415 00:24:06,425 --> 00:24:08,969 He wants to take over your case... 416 00:24:13,974 --> 00:24:17,478 See if he can help make this as normal as possible for you. 417 00:24:20,106 --> 00:24:23,025 [beeping continues] 418 00:24:26,946 --> 00:24:29,782 I know it won't ever be the same, Jerry. 419 00:24:34,328 --> 00:24:37,081 We're here to help. 420 00:24:40,084 --> 00:24:42,253 I'm here to help. 421 00:24:42,294 --> 00:24:45,172 [beeping continues] 422 00:24:52,263 --> 00:24:54,557 - Kill me. 423 00:25:03,107 --> 00:25:05,026 - I can't. 424 00:25:09,613 --> 00:25:12,575 - Get the fuck out. 425 00:25:12,616 --> 00:25:15,703 [beeping continues] 426 00:25:29,050 --> 00:25:31,302 - I'd like to start our time together 427 00:25:31,343 --> 00:25:33,721 by offering my condolences. 428 00:25:36,182 --> 00:25:37,975 Your friend, Jerry. 429 00:25:40,478 --> 00:25:43,522 - We went to the same high school. 430 00:25:43,564 --> 00:25:45,900 - Well, at any rate, 431 00:25:45,941 --> 00:25:49,153 you surgeons have so much pressure on you to perform. 432 00:25:49,195 --> 00:25:52,406 Drugs and alcohol can become a crutch. 433 00:25:52,448 --> 00:25:55,076 - [scoffs] 434 00:25:55,117 --> 00:25:56,827 Look... 435 00:25:56,869 --> 00:25:59,038 I drink as much as the next person. 436 00:25:59,080 --> 00:26:01,624 Glass of Malbec here, Glenlivet there. 437 00:26:01,665 --> 00:26:04,877 Never within 12 hours of operating. 438 00:26:04,919 --> 00:26:08,547 These allegations against me are completely baseless. 439 00:26:08,589 --> 00:26:10,216 - And what about drugs? 440 00:26:11,550 --> 00:26:13,594 - I mean, sure. 441 00:26:13,636 --> 00:26:15,596 I have tried cocaine back in college. 442 00:26:15,638 --> 00:26:16,806 It wasn't for me. 443 00:26:16,847 --> 00:26:19,183 - What about Summers's surgery? 444 00:26:19,225 --> 00:26:21,102 - [sighs] 445 00:26:21,143 --> 00:26:23,145 I understand you're just doing your job. 446 00:26:23,187 --> 00:26:25,314 They told you I needed a psych eval. 447 00:26:25,356 --> 00:26:27,191 I was just doing my job, too, 448 00:26:27,233 --> 00:26:30,986 to the best of my ability, which is pretty goddamn good. 449 00:26:31,028 --> 00:26:32,863 - Do you regret the outcome? 450 00:26:32,905 --> 00:26:35,241 - Of course I do. I'm human. 451 00:26:35,282 --> 00:26:37,618 But you have to get back on the horse. 452 00:26:39,286 --> 00:26:42,039 I just need to get back on the horse. 453 00:26:42,081 --> 00:26:43,874 - You don't feel the need to take time off? 454 00:26:43,916 --> 00:26:45,042 - I already have, too much. 455 00:26:45,084 --> 00:26:46,919 - I'm talking about personal time 456 00:26:46,961 --> 00:26:49,088 not ordered by the administration. 457 00:26:51,841 --> 00:26:53,092 - I read somewhere once 458 00:26:53,134 --> 00:26:55,261 that if, from time to time, you don't have 459 00:26:55,302 --> 00:26:57,430 negative surgical outcomes in your practice, 460 00:26:57,471 --> 00:26:59,306 you're not operating. 461 00:27:01,100 --> 00:27:02,768 My patients mean everything to me, 462 00:27:02,810 --> 00:27:04,228 and the longer I'm here on this couch, 463 00:27:04,270 --> 00:27:06,731 the longer they're out there in crippling pain. 464 00:27:10,443 --> 00:27:12,820 - Okay, I hear you. 465 00:27:14,488 --> 00:27:16,240 [inhales deeply] I'll let Piel know 466 00:27:16,282 --> 00:27:18,659 I've determined you're fine to operate. 467 00:27:18,701 --> 00:27:21,829 [pen scratching] 468 00:27:24,123 --> 00:27:26,125 - Thank you for your time, Dr. Roman 469 00:27:26,167 --> 00:27:28,419 - Let me know if you ever need anything... 470 00:27:28,461 --> 00:27:29,462 ever need to talk. 471 00:27:29,503 --> 00:27:34,675 * * 472 00:27:34,717 --> 00:27:36,052 - You know, there is something 473 00:27:36,093 --> 00:27:37,970 I've been having trouble with lately. 474 00:27:38,012 --> 00:27:41,932 - What kind of trouble? - Ah, with... 475 00:27:41,974 --> 00:27:45,311 concentration, since the suspension. 476 00:27:45,352 --> 00:27:49,023 - Ever during surgery? - No, no, no, no, never. 477 00:27:49,065 --> 00:27:51,776 I was just wondering if maybe you could... 478 00:27:51,817 --> 00:27:54,111 just give me something to bridge the gap 479 00:27:54,153 --> 00:27:56,447 between suspension and surgery. 480 00:27:56,489 --> 00:28:01,619 * * 481 00:28:01,660 --> 00:28:04,288 All right. There's that. 482 00:28:04,330 --> 00:28:06,457 And... [chuckles] 483 00:28:06,499 --> 00:28:10,086 I remembered this time. 484 00:28:10,127 --> 00:28:11,879 Thank you. 485 00:28:11,921 --> 00:28:15,341 Um, hey, I'm taking Ritalin prescribed by my doctor. 486 00:28:15,383 --> 00:28:17,134 I just want to make sure it's not going to cause 487 00:28:17,176 --> 00:28:18,511 a positive test. 488 00:28:18,552 --> 00:28:21,597 - Dr. Roman already called, told us all about it. 489 00:28:21,639 --> 00:28:23,265 - Great. 490 00:28:23,307 --> 00:28:29,605 * * 491 00:28:29,647 --> 00:28:32,066 - I'm not after you. 492 00:28:34,193 --> 00:28:37,154 So he first shows up here in Dallas 493 00:28:37,196 --> 00:28:40,324 with a job at the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute? 494 00:28:40,366 --> 00:28:41,784 - MISI. Yes. 495 00:28:41,826 --> 00:28:43,369 - But he wasn't there for very long. 496 00:28:43,411 --> 00:28:47,456 Do you know why? - Baylor recruited him, hard. 497 00:28:47,498 --> 00:28:49,083 - Why? 498 00:28:49,125 --> 00:28:51,502 - Neurosurgeons make big bucks. 499 00:28:51,544 --> 00:28:53,838 - What about drugs? 500 00:28:53,879 --> 00:28:56,215 You ever witness any of that? 501 00:28:59,677 --> 00:29:02,221 - I flushed it. 502 00:29:02,263 --> 00:29:04,515 - Was it cocaine? 503 00:29:04,557 --> 00:29:06,225 - I don't know. 504 00:29:08,144 --> 00:29:11,731 - What were you doing in his bathroom late at night? 505 00:29:14,191 --> 00:29:15,943 - What are you getting at? 506 00:29:15,985 --> 00:29:18,779 - The defense will ask you, too... 507 00:29:18,821 --> 00:29:20,489 under oath. 508 00:29:29,623 --> 00:29:31,959 - Briefly, and I ended it. 509 00:29:34,170 --> 00:29:36,464 - May I ask why? - What's next? 510 00:29:38,507 --> 00:29:40,676 - Jerry Summers... 511 00:29:40,718 --> 00:29:42,386 his surgery. 512 00:29:42,428 --> 00:29:45,473 Any truth to those eight ball allegations? 513 00:29:48,017 --> 00:29:49,393 - I don't know. 514 00:29:49,435 --> 00:29:51,812 - Did Jerry do drugs the night before? 515 00:29:51,854 --> 00:29:53,230 - I couldn't know. I don't live there. 516 00:29:53,272 --> 00:29:55,524 - Is there anything that you can think of 517 00:29:55,566 --> 00:29:58,361 that would point to how all of this happened? 518 00:29:58,402 --> 00:30:03,574 * * 519 00:30:03,616 --> 00:30:05,659 - He sent me an email. 520 00:30:05,701 --> 00:30:08,913 But I want to be clear here. 521 00:30:08,954 --> 00:30:12,291 I didn't think a damn thing of it. 522 00:30:12,333 --> 00:30:15,628 Duntsch was always spouting, self-aggrandizing 523 00:30:15,669 --> 00:30:17,588 nonsensical bullshit. 524 00:30:17,630 --> 00:30:20,216 - May I see it? 525 00:30:20,257 --> 00:30:21,342 The email? 526 00:30:21,384 --> 00:30:24,720 * * 527 00:30:24,762 --> 00:30:26,597 - I didn't second-guess the email 528 00:30:26,639 --> 00:30:28,057 until after Jerry's surgery. 529 00:30:28,099 --> 00:30:30,851 Duntsch refused to see him. 530 00:30:33,562 --> 00:30:35,189 He was so... 531 00:30:37,149 --> 00:30:40,444 He was so dismissive of him... 532 00:30:40,486 --> 00:30:42,405 of his fear and his pain. 533 00:30:42,446 --> 00:30:45,282 * * 534 00:30:45,324 --> 00:30:48,035 And then Shelley Brennan comes in. 535 00:30:48,077 --> 00:30:53,874 * * 536 00:30:53,916 --> 00:30:55,876 And she's dead. 537 00:30:57,211 --> 00:30:59,755 20 minutes into her surgery, she's dead. 538 00:30:59,797 --> 00:31:03,509 * * 539 00:31:03,551 --> 00:31:05,761 And I start thinking... 540 00:31:05,803 --> 00:31:08,639 about that email. 541 00:31:08,681 --> 00:31:11,100 - What were you thinking? 542 00:31:12,393 --> 00:31:13,644 - Was he-- 543 00:31:13,686 --> 00:31:17,690 * * 544 00:31:17,732 --> 00:31:19,900 Was he doing it on purpose? 545 00:31:19,942 --> 00:31:25,114 * * 546 00:31:25,156 --> 00:31:27,324 - Like banging your head on a cupboard... 547 00:31:27,366 --> 00:31:30,953 - Mm. - Or grabbing a hot pot. 548 00:31:30,995 --> 00:31:34,665 One little missed step. 549 00:31:34,707 --> 00:31:35,958 Didn't even fall, 550 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:38,794 just slipped a little bit off the ladder 551 00:31:38,836 --> 00:31:40,921 hanging Christmas lights. 552 00:31:42,381 --> 00:31:45,009 Work's been near impossible ever since. 553 00:31:45,051 --> 00:31:47,887 I'm an elementary-school teacher. 554 00:31:47,928 --> 00:31:52,349 The kids keep me on my feet. - [chuckles] 555 00:31:52,391 --> 00:31:55,603 Surgery is a big decision, Mrs. Brennan. 556 00:31:55,644 --> 00:31:57,355 - I hear you. 557 00:31:57,396 --> 00:32:01,359 PT, steroids, none of it worked. 558 00:32:01,400 --> 00:32:04,111 Surgery seems all that's left. 559 00:32:09,075 --> 00:32:12,036 Going on a cruise with my husband, 560 00:32:12,078 --> 00:32:13,371 another couple. 561 00:32:13,412 --> 00:32:16,749 - That right? - Yeah, Antigua... 562 00:32:16,791 --> 00:32:19,543 in a couple months. 563 00:32:19,585 --> 00:32:22,713 I haven't been on a vacation in... 564 00:32:22,755 --> 00:32:24,757 I don't know-- 565 00:32:24,799 --> 00:32:27,468 whoo, a long time. [chuckles] 566 00:32:30,262 --> 00:32:32,306 - How did you hear about Dr. Duntsch? 567 00:32:32,348 --> 00:32:35,768 - He came recommended by my family doctor...highly. 568 00:32:35,810 --> 00:32:38,020 I checked all his reviews online. 569 00:32:38,062 --> 00:32:40,106 Everyone loves him. 570 00:32:50,783 --> 00:32:52,868 - Are you sure you don't want to find a doctor 571 00:32:52,910 --> 00:32:54,495 closer to where you live? 572 00:33:00,126 --> 00:33:02,503 [knock at door] - Mrs. Brennan. 573 00:33:02,545 --> 00:33:04,880 - You're the man who's gonna make everything better. 574 00:33:04,922 --> 00:33:06,424 - Dr. Duntsch. 575 00:33:06,465 --> 00:33:07,925 I've been speaking with your GP about this spine of yours. 576 00:33:07,967 --> 00:33:09,427 - Mm-hmm. 577 00:33:09,468 --> 00:33:11,595 - It sounds like we need to relieve some pressure 578 00:33:11,637 --> 00:33:13,973 on that nerve right here. 579 00:33:14,014 --> 00:33:16,142 [chuckles] But it's a simple micro lami. 580 00:33:16,183 --> 00:33:18,185 We should have you in and out in 20 minutes. 581 00:33:18,227 --> 00:33:19,770 - 20? - Yeah. 582 00:33:19,812 --> 00:33:23,607 It takes longer to boil a pot of pasta at a high altitude. 583 00:33:23,649 --> 00:33:26,444 What's the schedule looking like? 584 00:33:26,485 --> 00:33:28,487 - Um, I'm not sure, Dr. Duntsch. 585 00:33:28,529 --> 00:33:31,198 Did Baylor clear some of their operating rooms for our use? 586 00:33:31,240 --> 00:33:33,034 - Why don't you give them a call and find out? 587 00:33:33,075 --> 00:33:36,746 We'll get you in first available. 588 00:33:36,787 --> 00:33:38,706 Now... 589 00:33:45,796 --> 00:33:47,339 - Do you have a drug and alcohol problem, sir? 590 00:33:47,381 --> 00:33:48,799 - No, sir, never have. 591 00:33:48,841 --> 00:33:51,052 - We caught up with Dr. Duntsch outside Denver 592 00:33:51,093 --> 00:33:52,261 where he now lives. 593 00:33:52,303 --> 00:33:53,679 I talked to a doctor 594 00:33:53,721 --> 00:33:56,057 who said you're a sociopath and a killer. 595 00:33:56,098 --> 00:33:57,600 Do you have a response? 596 00:33:57,641 --> 00:33:59,477 - Yeah, I'm gonna deal with that 597 00:33:59,518 --> 00:34:03,606 in the context of libel later when I'm defending myself. 598 00:34:03,647 --> 00:34:06,817 - His patients all say there's a more fitting punishment. 599 00:34:06,859 --> 00:34:09,487 - Ms. Shughart, this is amazing. 600 00:34:09,528 --> 00:34:13,240 - You know, I may have bitten off a mouthful. 601 00:34:13,282 --> 00:34:15,826 - We get it. - How can we help? 602 00:34:16,744 --> 00:34:20,539 - I need to prove that Duntsch assaulted these people, 603 00:34:20,581 --> 00:34:24,043 that he should've known what he was doing to his patients. 604 00:34:24,085 --> 00:34:25,461 - Mm-hmm. 605 00:34:25,503 --> 00:34:27,838 - The only way to do that is to differentiate 606 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:32,218 between a normal medical procedure and what he did. 607 00:34:32,259 --> 00:34:34,804 And the only way to do that is to be able to teach 608 00:34:34,845 --> 00:34:38,974 a stripped-down version of neurosurgery to the jury. 609 00:34:39,016 --> 00:34:40,684 So... 610 00:34:40,726 --> 00:34:44,230 I need you to teach me neurosurgery. 611 00:34:46,065 --> 00:34:47,650 - "Pain. 612 00:34:47,692 --> 00:34:50,653 "Pain is the most common reason patients seek medical care. 613 00:34:50,695 --> 00:34:53,114 "Pain has sensory and emotional components 614 00:34:53,155 --> 00:34:56,409 "and is often classified as acute or chronic. 615 00:34:56,450 --> 00:34:59,328 Acute pain is frequently associated with anxiety," 616 00:34:59,370 --> 00:35:01,163 and that's how my mother slept with my father. 617 00:35:01,205 --> 00:35:02,873 [book thuds loudly] 618 00:35:02,915 --> 00:35:05,126 Uh-oh, Bob, looks like we've lost the class. 619 00:35:05,167 --> 00:35:07,002 - No, no, no. 620 00:35:07,044 --> 00:35:09,422 Um, maybe. Yes. 621 00:35:09,463 --> 00:35:13,384 - Well, maybe you're more experiential learners, huh? 622 00:35:15,136 --> 00:35:17,346 All right, you, Come on up here, 623 00:35:17,388 --> 00:35:20,683 lose the shirt, and bend over the table. 624 00:35:20,725 --> 00:35:23,853 I'm a doctor. You are all lawyers. 625 00:35:23,894 --> 00:35:25,938 Come on. [claps hands] 626 00:35:25,980 --> 00:35:27,857 - [chuckles] 627 00:35:27,898 --> 00:35:31,360 Okay, pay attention. 628 00:35:31,402 --> 00:35:36,490 Here we have the prominent vertebra 629 00:35:36,532 --> 00:35:39,368 in the lower neck, the C7. 630 00:35:39,410 --> 00:35:41,787 Okay, I'm just going to mark it out here--C7. 631 00:35:41,829 --> 00:35:44,165 - No, no, no. Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor. 632 00:35:44,206 --> 00:35:45,624 You're marking it too big 633 00:35:45,666 --> 00:35:47,835 because it's going to overlap with the T1. 634 00:35:47,877 --> 00:35:49,170 - How am I supposed to see that 635 00:35:49,211 --> 00:35:50,671 if I'm not actually inside of his body? 636 00:35:50,713 --> 00:35:52,548 - Well, if you don't operate as fast as you talk-- 637 00:35:52,590 --> 00:35:54,550 - Eh, Randall Kirby is the preeminent surgeon-- 638 00:35:54,592 --> 00:35:57,219 - I'm calling it. Time of death is right now. 639 00:35:57,261 --> 00:35:58,679 Uh, let's try again tomorrow? 640 00:36:02,058 --> 00:36:03,350 - Anybody want to grab a bite? 641 00:36:03,392 --> 00:36:04,518 There's a neat little place around the corner 642 00:36:04,560 --> 00:36:05,644 with an early-bird special. 643 00:36:05,686 --> 00:36:07,063 - You are nothing if not consistent. 644 00:36:07,104 --> 00:36:08,397 - Short rib sliders, $3. 645 00:36:08,439 --> 00:36:10,566 - Why don't you throw your AARP card down 646 00:36:10,608 --> 00:36:12,276 and maybe you can get it for $2.75. 647 00:36:12,318 --> 00:36:14,278 - Well, that's not exactly how it works, but-- 648 00:36:14,320 --> 00:36:15,946 - Let's hop on your Rascal and find out. 649 00:36:15,988 --> 00:36:17,239 - Elder abuse. - Thank you. 650 00:36:17,281 --> 00:36:19,158 - He's not that old. - No, no. 651 00:36:19,200 --> 00:36:21,744 Madeline Beyer's over 65 years old. 652 00:36:21,786 --> 00:36:24,163 She qualifies. 653 00:36:24,205 --> 00:36:27,083 Injury to an elderly person or a minor. 654 00:36:27,124 --> 00:36:28,417 - With that charge, 655 00:36:28,459 --> 00:36:30,419 there's no limit to the scope of the complaint. 656 00:36:30,461 --> 00:36:32,463 - We can introduce all of our victims, 657 00:36:32,505 --> 00:36:34,924 even the ones outside our jurisdiction. 658 00:36:34,965 --> 00:36:36,425 Show intent, 659 00:36:36,467 --> 00:36:40,763 and the maximum sentence is life in prison. 660 00:36:40,805 --> 00:36:41,806 - Hmm. 661 00:36:44,141 --> 00:36:47,269 - Shit. She doesn't want to testify. 662 00:36:47,311 --> 00:36:49,772 - Why don't you let me talk to her? 663 00:36:49,814 --> 00:36:52,733 - We may need a lighter touch, Dr. Kirby. 664 00:36:52,775 --> 00:36:54,735 No--no offense 665 00:36:54,777 --> 00:36:57,738 [dramatic music] 666 00:36:57,780 --> 00:37:02,201 * * 667 00:37:02,243 --> 00:37:04,328 [knock at door] 668 00:37:07,707 --> 00:37:09,834 - No, we had an agreement. We said once a month. 669 00:37:09,875 --> 00:37:11,961 This would be twice a month. - Wendy, please. 670 00:37:12,002 --> 00:37:13,254 - No, fly away. 671 00:37:13,295 --> 00:37:14,714 No. - Hey! 672 00:37:14,755 --> 00:37:16,382 [grunts] 673 00:37:16,424 --> 00:37:18,300 - Hi. - Hey, buddy. 674 00:37:18,342 --> 00:37:20,302 I brought you something. - Thanks. 675 00:37:20,344 --> 00:37:21,595 - That's for you. 676 00:37:21,637 --> 00:37:24,306 Hey, what is with this little dinky ball? 677 00:37:24,348 --> 00:37:25,725 We got to get you a regulation ball 678 00:37:25,766 --> 00:37:27,643 if you're ever going to play for the Broncos. 679 00:37:27,685 --> 00:37:29,729 - Okay, I'm calling the cops for trespassing and kidnapping. 680 00:37:29,770 --> 00:37:31,856 - He's my son, too, Wendy, and I pay for this apartment. 681 00:37:31,897 --> 00:37:33,858 - No, your dad pays for this place. 682 00:37:33,899 --> 00:37:36,819 - Get the fuck out of here, fat boy. 683 00:37:36,861 --> 00:37:38,320 - Ow. Shit. Who the fuck is--Ow! 684 00:37:38,362 --> 00:37:40,364 - Stop it! Both of you! 685 00:37:44,368 --> 00:37:47,246 - Shawn! Shawn, stop! Shawn, stop! 686 00:37:47,288 --> 00:37:48,372 Stop, Shawn! 687 00:37:48,414 --> 00:37:55,379 * * 688 00:37:55,421 --> 00:37:57,381 [door closes] 689 00:37:57,423 --> 00:38:04,555 * * 690 00:38:15,483 --> 00:38:20,988 [line trilling] 691 00:38:21,030 --> 00:38:23,032 - Dad? 692 00:38:23,074 --> 00:38:25,326 Dad, I need help. I was... 693 00:38:25,368 --> 00:38:26,911 I was robbed. 694 00:38:26,952 --> 00:38:31,040 I need some--I need you to send me money. 695 00:38:31,082 --> 00:38:34,251 [whimpers, crying] 696 00:38:34,293 --> 00:38:37,046 I was robbed. I need some help, please. 697 00:38:37,088 --> 00:38:40,299 Please, just send me some money, to Dallas. 698 00:38:41,717 --> 00:38:43,761 Please, Dad. 699 00:38:43,803 --> 00:38:50,726 * * 700 00:39:45,906 --> 00:39:48,075 - I sent you money, Chris. - I'm not in the mood, Dad. 701 00:39:48,117 --> 00:39:49,952 - You asked me, and I sent you money. 702 00:39:49,994 --> 00:39:51,454 - I know. 703 00:39:51,495 --> 00:39:54,999 - Shoplifting? Shoplifting. 704 00:39:55,041 --> 00:39:57,209 First, it was a DUI, and now it's shoplifting. 705 00:39:57,251 --> 00:39:59,462 - I told you I'd pay you back. - How are you going to do that? 706 00:39:59,503 --> 00:40:01,005 You gonna borrow some more money from me 707 00:40:01,047 --> 00:40:02,798 to pay me back the money you owe me? 708 00:40:02,840 --> 00:40:04,175 - It's Wendy. - It's not. 709 00:40:04,216 --> 00:40:05,968 - It is. - Stop it, Chris. 710 00:40:06,010 --> 00:40:08,304 - It's Wendy. - You know, you keep playing 711 00:40:08,345 --> 00:40:11,182 to the edges, and you wonder why you're falling off. 712 00:40:11,223 --> 00:40:14,310 - She won't let me see Mason. - Well, good for her. 713 00:40:14,351 --> 00:40:16,145 You deserve what you get. 714 00:40:16,187 --> 00:40:19,065 [car door opens, closes] 715 00:40:40,294 --> 00:40:41,921 Want? 716 00:40:50,388 --> 00:40:53,933 - [sighs] [objects clatter lightly] 717 00:41:15,162 --> 00:41:17,123 [lid clatters] 718 00:41:17,164 --> 00:41:20,418 [breathes deeply] 719 00:41:27,049 --> 00:41:30,136 - Texas is never gonna reinstate my medical license. 720 00:41:35,599 --> 00:41:38,477 - Well, maybe that's a good thing. 721 00:41:44,150 --> 00:41:47,903 - Nobody'll even hire me to do research. 722 00:41:47,945 --> 00:41:52,074 After everything I've done, everything I've achieved... 723 00:41:53,576 --> 00:41:56,037 I got nothing left. 724 00:41:57,246 --> 00:41:59,915 - It's not nothing, Chris. 725 00:41:59,957 --> 00:42:02,084 It's just going to be different. 726 00:42:10,801 --> 00:42:13,554 - Nobody robbed me... 727 00:42:13,596 --> 00:42:15,264 in Dallas last year. 728 00:42:15,306 --> 00:42:18,184 [sniffs] Um... 729 00:42:20,436 --> 00:42:23,481 I lied to you. 730 00:42:25,107 --> 00:42:29,528 - Luke 15, verses 3 through 7. 731 00:42:29,570 --> 00:42:31,280 "The shepherd that left his flock 732 00:42:31,322 --> 00:42:33,032 to find the one lost sheep." 733 00:42:34,658 --> 00:42:36,952 - [chuckles] 734 00:42:36,994 --> 00:42:39,663 I doubt the sheep got beaten with a plastic bat 735 00:42:39,705 --> 00:42:41,665 by a meth-head shepherd, but all right. 736 00:42:41,707 --> 00:42:44,835 [both chuckle] 737 00:42:46,670 --> 00:42:48,047 - I know it's not going to be easy, Chris, 738 00:42:48,089 --> 00:42:50,966 but go back to Dallas with a pure heart 739 00:42:51,008 --> 00:42:54,178 and make things right with Wendy. 740 00:42:54,220 --> 00:42:58,808 The first step to atonement, and the hardest, is confession. 741 00:42:58,849 --> 00:43:01,143 And you've already taken it. 742 00:43:13,447 --> 00:43:15,199 - Oh. 743 00:43:15,241 --> 00:43:17,284 It's nice to see that you're back out in your garden. 744 00:43:17,326 --> 00:43:19,245 - Mm-hmm. 745 00:43:19,286 --> 00:43:23,290 I had to hire someone to help, and they're trying their best. 746 00:43:23,332 --> 00:43:24,834 But-- 747 00:43:24,875 --> 00:43:27,545 - If you want it done right... - [chuckles] 748 00:43:30,339 --> 00:43:32,717 - Ms. Shughart sent you? 749 00:43:34,343 --> 00:43:36,345 - Yes. 750 00:43:36,387 --> 00:43:38,806 - She's young. 751 00:43:38,848 --> 00:43:41,225 - Yes. [chuckles] 752 00:43:41,267 --> 00:43:46,272 But no one else would help us until she came along. 753 00:43:46,313 --> 00:43:50,067 I'm gonna cross a line here, but I'm asking you to testify. 754 00:43:50,109 --> 00:43:52,653 I consider myself a fairly intelligent person, 755 00:43:52,695 --> 00:43:53,988 a decent doctor. 756 00:43:54,030 --> 00:43:57,491 I can open and fix and close a living being. 757 00:43:57,533 --> 00:43:59,160 And I can't get my brain 758 00:43:59,201 --> 00:44:02,288 around the case that Ms. Shughart is building. 759 00:44:02,329 --> 00:44:04,290 But I do know this-- 760 00:44:04,331 --> 00:44:08,002 without you, there's a chance that Duntsch may walk away 761 00:44:08,044 --> 00:44:10,504 with just a slap on the wrist. 762 00:44:10,546 --> 00:44:12,673 - [inhales deeply] You're asking me 763 00:44:12,715 --> 00:44:16,093 to relive something I'd much rather forget. 764 00:44:16,135 --> 00:44:19,263 - I don't see how you can do that. 765 00:44:19,305 --> 00:44:23,184 You live with the reality of this wheelchair every day. 766 00:44:23,225 --> 00:44:27,688 Duntsch belongs in prison for the rest of his life. 767 00:44:27,730 --> 00:44:29,774 Now, I came in too late to save you. 768 00:44:29,815 --> 00:44:32,318 I can't give you anything back. 769 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:36,030 But your testimony will ensure that Duntsch never does this 770 00:44:36,072 --> 00:44:38,783 to another patient ever again. 771 00:44:40,284 --> 00:44:43,954 - What would I have to say? - The truth. 772 00:44:43,996 --> 00:44:47,333 Just tell your truth, and everything will be okay. 773 00:44:49,001 --> 00:44:51,879 - You're old enough to know truth in our world 774 00:44:51,921 --> 00:44:54,298 rarely works out for the teller. 775 00:44:56,592 --> 00:44:58,761 - Mm. 776 00:45:00,262 --> 00:45:02,723 What choice do we have? 777 00:45:02,765 --> 00:45:04,934 - Morning, fellas. 778 00:45:04,975 --> 00:45:06,394 - You're on my to-do list. 779 00:45:06,435 --> 00:45:09,230 We got eyes on Florence Nightingale's motel. 780 00:45:09,271 --> 00:45:12,274 Booked to be here in 72 hours. - Great. Thanks. 781 00:45:12,316 --> 00:45:15,236 - Duntsch's trips are getting a little few and far between. 782 00:45:15,277 --> 00:45:16,821 If he ever stops coming, 783 00:45:16,862 --> 00:45:19,407 Denver police are slow as fuck when it comes to extradition. 784 00:45:19,448 --> 00:45:20,908 - I'm on it. 785 00:45:20,950 --> 00:45:23,786 Trying to slip into an already convened grand jury. 786 00:45:23,828 --> 00:45:26,122 We've got one chance to get this indictment. 787 00:45:26,163 --> 00:45:28,290 - You know, I can't believe this is for a doctor. 788 00:45:28,332 --> 00:45:31,043 You should arrest my elementary-school nurse. 789 00:45:31,085 --> 00:45:35,089 She diagnosed me with measles. I had the chicken pox. 790 00:45:35,131 --> 00:45:37,174 - [chuckles] 791 00:45:37,216 --> 00:45:40,428 [dramatic music] 792 00:45:40,469 --> 00:45:42,096 - [sighs] 793 00:45:42,138 --> 00:45:44,682 - I'll see you back at the office. 794 00:45:47,393 --> 00:45:49,019 - Did we win? 795 00:45:49,061 --> 00:45:51,105 - It's gonna be a few hours. 796 00:45:51,147 --> 00:45:53,149 - Well, we cleared our schedules. 797 00:45:53,190 --> 00:45:55,693 - Thank you. - I had a tee time. 798 00:45:57,361 --> 00:45:59,822 I booked it months ago. 799 00:46:01,574 --> 00:46:02,700 - Thank you. 800 00:46:02,742 --> 00:46:09,874 * * 801 00:46:19,300 --> 00:46:20,509 Thank you. 802 00:46:20,551 --> 00:46:26,307 * * 803 00:46:26,348 --> 00:46:29,310 When the gods wish to punish us, 804 00:46:29,351 --> 00:46:31,228 they answer our prayers. 805 00:46:32,521 --> 00:46:34,815 - What does that mean? 806 00:46:34,857 --> 00:46:37,360 - She got the indictment. - [scoffs] 807 00:46:37,401 --> 00:46:39,570 * * 808 00:46:39,612 --> 00:46:41,697 Ahh. 809 00:46:41,739 --> 00:46:43,324 Ahh. 810 00:46:43,366 --> 00:46:50,331 * *