1 00:00:07,964 --> 00:00:12,838 ♪♪♪ 2 00:00:12,882 --> 00:00:15,015 ♪ 10:30, it's gettin' late♪ 3 00:00:15,058 --> 00:00:16,538 ♪ Already called you twice on your prepaid♪ 4 00:00:16,581 --> 00:00:18,105 Ow! 5 00:00:18,148 --> 00:00:19,802 ♪ Black jeans and a turtleneck♪ 6 00:00:19,845 --> 00:00:21,369 ♪ Yeah, I got class, ever heard of it?♪ 7 00:00:21,412 --> 00:00:22,892 ♪ Meet me in the alley, we can pregame♪ 8 00:00:22,935 --> 00:00:24,720 Come on. 9 00:00:24,763 --> 00:00:26,374 ♪ And I got us on the list with a fake name♪ 10 00:00:26,417 --> 00:00:28,289 ♪ Time stopped when we walked into the room♪ 11 00:00:28,332 --> 00:00:31,074 ♪ Got a buzz like we landed on the moon♪ 12 00:00:31,118 --> 00:00:32,902 [ alarm buzzes ]Step right. 13 00:00:32,945 --> 00:00:34,034 ♪ Call me pretty 'cause I'm breakin' all the rules♪ 14 00:00:34,077 --> 00:00:36,079 I'm not doing anything.[ wand beeps ] 15 00:00:36,123 --> 00:00:38,560 ♪ You can stay mad if you want, the pain don't stop♪ 16 00:00:38,603 --> 00:00:40,518 ♪ The girls don't notice it's getting too hot♪ 17 00:00:40,562 --> 00:00:42,738 ♪ That the scene is dripping, better grab a mop♪ 18 00:00:42,781 --> 00:00:45,088 ♪ Better grab your mop♪ 19 00:00:45,132 --> 00:00:46,611 ♪ Better grab your mop♪[ under breath ] Yes. 20 00:00:46,655 --> 00:00:49,005 [ cellphone thuds ]♪ Better grab your mop♪ 21 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:51,007 ♪ Better grab your mop♪ 22 00:00:51,051 --> 00:00:52,791 ♪ To clean it up♪ 23 00:00:52,835 --> 00:00:56,578 We don't dance in chambers, Your Honor. Liability issues. 24 00:00:56,621 --> 00:00:58,101 Sherri, your punctuality is... 25 00:00:58,145 --> 00:00:59,363 - Terrific? - Annoying. 26 00:00:59,407 --> 00:01:00,799 Here's your mail. 27 00:01:00,843 --> 00:01:02,584 Today's trial-- People vs. Flores. 28 00:01:02,627 --> 00:01:06,675 Not even 9 a.m., got myself 1,500 steps in. 29 00:01:06,718 --> 00:01:08,894 Me and my girls have this little motivational walking crew. 30 00:01:08,938 --> 00:01:10,287 Good for you, Your Honor. 31 00:01:10,331 --> 00:01:12,855 Ah-ah-ah. I don't do rolling backpacks. 32 00:01:12,898 --> 00:01:14,900 Rather opt for the lower back pain. What is-- 33 00:01:14,944 --> 00:01:16,772 Your supply kit, as earthquake floor warden. 34 00:01:16,815 --> 00:01:18,078 Really? 35 00:01:18,121 --> 00:01:20,515 Your Honor... 36 00:01:20,558 --> 00:01:22,952 this is a no-body murder trial, 37 00:01:22,995 --> 00:01:24,432 and as such, passions tend to run much higher 38 00:01:24,475 --> 00:01:27,348 due to the gaping hole in the-- 39 00:01:27,391 --> 00:01:29,785 In the evidence. Thanks for the crim pro refresher. 40 00:01:29,828 --> 00:01:31,743 For the record, I prosecuted a murder case. 41 00:01:31,787 --> 00:01:34,746 No body. [ singsongy ] Guilty. 42 00:01:34,790 --> 00:01:37,619 Congratulations to DDA Carmichael. 43 00:01:37,662 --> 00:01:39,229 Addressing JudgeCarmichael. 44 00:01:39,273 --> 00:01:44,365 [ squeals ] Can you just leave that in your office? 45 00:01:44,408 --> 00:01:47,498 - Or put it anywhere else? - It belongs to you. 46 00:01:47,542 --> 00:01:49,500 [ sighs ] 47 00:01:49,544 --> 00:01:51,763 Defendant's charged with murdering his girlfriend 48 00:01:51,807 --> 00:01:53,330 18 months ago. 49 00:01:53,374 --> 00:01:55,245 My bigger concern is the alleged victim's daughter, 50 00:01:55,289 --> 00:01:58,770 Maricela. Maricela Aguilar Flores. 51 00:01:58,814 --> 00:02:00,642 - Your Honor. - The defendant, Felix Flores, 52 00:02:00,685 --> 00:02:02,687 was her legal guardian. No other relatives. 53 00:02:02,731 --> 00:02:05,081 When he was arrested, she ended up in the system. 54 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:06,778 Maricela's been placed with a temporary foster family 55 00:02:06,822 --> 00:02:10,130 for four months. 56 00:02:10,173 --> 00:02:12,915 No little girl should have to go through that. 57 00:02:16,397 --> 00:02:18,138 [ sighs ] 58 00:02:18,181 --> 00:02:19,617 One more thing. 59 00:02:19,661 --> 00:02:21,097 Not 9 a.m. 60 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:22,751 2,000 steps. 61 00:02:28,844 --> 00:02:31,847 Mom? What did she send me? 62 00:02:34,806 --> 00:02:36,504 Mark: Paul, nice rig. 63 00:02:36,547 --> 00:02:38,114 Yeah, third operation is the charm. 64 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:39,855 You look great. 65 00:02:39,898 --> 00:02:41,813 I feel like I'm in a David Cronenberg film. 66 00:02:41,857 --> 00:02:43,250 Well, thanks for coming in early. 67 00:02:43,293 --> 00:02:44,642 A few things to go over before we get started. 68 00:02:44,686 --> 00:02:46,688 Honestly, man, I'm really impressed 69 00:02:46,731 --> 00:02:48,168 with how well you're doing with all this.Uh, I'll walk again, 70 00:02:48,211 --> 00:02:49,908 but I won't ever run, so you don't have to do 71 00:02:49,952 --> 00:02:51,780 the whole "lift his spirits" thing. 72 00:02:51,823 --> 00:02:53,129 I know. You're right. 73 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:55,871 And it's not fair what happened to you. 74 00:02:55,914 --> 00:02:58,003 I'm sorry. Pledging a fraternity 75 00:02:58,047 --> 00:02:59,353 doesn't give someone the right to throw you off a roof. 76 00:02:59,396 --> 00:03:01,572 [ elevator bell dings ]Yeah. 77 00:03:01,616 --> 00:03:03,618 So... [ sighs ] if we win this thing, 78 00:03:03,661 --> 00:03:05,707 you think the judge will let me kick himoff a roof? 79 00:03:05,750 --> 00:03:07,230 The, uh, courts aren't so big 80 00:03:07,274 --> 00:03:09,319 on the whole eye-for-an-eye thing, 81 00:03:09,363 --> 00:03:11,800 but Winston Beyers will get his due, I promise.[ elevator bell dings ] 82 00:03:11,843 --> 00:03:14,324 Today we start to get you the justice you deserve. 83 00:03:14,368 --> 00:03:15,760 Let's do this. After you, sir. 84 00:03:15,804 --> 00:03:17,893 Thank you. 85 00:03:17,936 --> 00:03:20,635 [ elevator clanks and whirs ] 86 00:03:24,160 --> 00:03:25,770 Are you a lawyer? 87 00:03:25,814 --> 00:03:29,034 Guilty. The suit give me away? 88 00:03:29,078 --> 00:03:31,080 Are you my dad's lawyer? 89 00:03:31,123 --> 00:03:32,821 Mari, shush. 90 00:03:39,784 --> 00:03:41,264 [ indistinct conversations ] 91 00:03:41,308 --> 00:03:43,179 - [ sighs ] - Is that sand? 92 00:03:43,223 --> 00:03:45,399 Luke. Wow. 93 00:03:45,442 --> 00:03:47,096 Are you-- I thought you were off. 94 00:03:47,139 --> 00:03:48,315 I am. That's a lot of-- 95 00:03:48,358 --> 00:03:50,665 - Were you working at the beach? - I wish. 96 00:03:50,708 --> 00:03:52,188 The Dennis the Menace trio struck again. 97 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:53,755 They hid my trial binder in the sandbox. 98 00:03:53,798 --> 00:03:56,018 The only way to check nephews is to speak their language. 99 00:03:56,061 --> 00:03:57,976 You got to beat them at their own game. 100 00:03:58,020 --> 00:03:59,500 They're 3, 6, and 7. They don't have a game-- 101 00:03:59,543 --> 00:04:01,676 just their primordial instinct for destruction. 102 00:04:01,719 --> 00:04:03,417 I need to get out of my brother's house ASAP. 103 00:04:03,460 --> 00:04:05,201 What is with the suit? 104 00:04:05,245 --> 00:04:07,986 Judge Carmichael arranged for me to shadow Mark Callan today. 105 00:04:08,030 --> 00:04:10,075 Seriously? Prosecutor? Hmm. 106 00:04:10,119 --> 00:04:11,686 I'm keeping my options open. 107 00:04:11,729 --> 00:04:13,818 I'll talk you out of that later. Right now I have to defend 108 00:04:13,862 --> 00:04:15,472 my client against a bogus murder charge 109 00:04:15,516 --> 00:04:16,908 when the DA doesn't even have a body. 110 00:04:16,952 --> 00:04:19,781 ♪♪♪ 111 00:04:19,824 --> 00:04:22,174 Maricela. 112 00:04:22,218 --> 00:04:24,394 I didn't know social worker meant babysitter. 113 00:04:24,438 --> 00:04:27,441 You need to stop sneaking away like that, okay? Come on. 114 00:04:27,484 --> 00:04:29,443 - Come on. - You know that girl? 115 00:04:29,486 --> 00:04:32,707 No. But I know her father. 116 00:04:32,750 --> 00:04:35,362 The court should not admit the child's testimony. 117 00:04:35,405 --> 00:04:36,711 Nothing in the initial reports indicates 118 00:04:36,754 --> 00:04:39,061 that Maricela Aguilar Flores saw a murder 119 00:04:39,104 --> 00:04:40,497 or anything resembling one. 120 00:04:40,541 --> 00:04:42,107 Your Honor, Maricela came forward 121 00:04:42,151 --> 00:04:44,240 with a new statement indicating personal knowledge-- 122 00:04:44,284 --> 00:04:45,502 Knowledge that is substantially 123 00:04:45,546 --> 00:04:47,287 more prejudicial than probative, Your Honor. 124 00:04:47,330 --> 00:04:49,637 This is a last-minute stunt to use a vulnerable child 125 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:51,943 as a prop to shore up a murder charge 126 00:04:51,987 --> 00:04:53,336 that should never have been laid in the first place. 127 00:04:53,380 --> 00:04:54,816 Okay, Counsel, I've heard enough. 128 00:04:54,859 --> 00:04:56,339 - Your Honor-- - From both of you. 129 00:04:56,383 --> 00:04:58,515 Ms. Malick, in order for me to rule on Ms. Lopez' motion, 130 00:04:58,559 --> 00:05:00,300 I need to hear this new statement. 131 00:05:00,343 --> 00:05:02,040 I'm going to do a formal 402 hearing, 132 00:05:02,084 --> 00:05:04,216 but because of the child's age, I'd like to do it 133 00:05:04,260 --> 00:05:06,523 in my chambers. Any objection? - No, Your Honor. 134 00:05:06,567 --> 00:05:08,743 No, Your Honor.[ gavel bangs ] 135 00:05:08,786 --> 00:05:10,919 - Is Mari here? Can I see her? - Felix. 136 00:05:10,962 --> 00:05:13,530 Where is she? Can I see my daughter, Judge, please? 137 00:05:13,574 --> 00:05:15,010 Felix, you need to stop. You cannot talk 138 00:05:15,053 --> 00:05:16,098 to Mari right now. She might be a witness in your trial. 139 00:05:16,141 --> 00:05:18,796 Four months. Four months! 140 00:05:18,840 --> 00:05:20,885 I haven't seen or talked to my daughter in four months. 141 00:05:20,929 --> 00:05:23,061 Mr. Flores, you have retained counsel. 142 00:05:23,105 --> 00:05:24,454 Sheis your voice now. 143 00:05:24,498 --> 00:05:26,064 You shouldn't address me directly. 144 00:05:26,108 --> 00:05:27,414 I don't know why I just can't talk to her. 145 00:05:27,457 --> 00:05:28,284 - Felix, stop. - Judge, I am begging you. 146 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:30,068 Please. 147 00:05:30,112 --> 00:05:31,592 [ handcuffs click ] 148 00:05:31,635 --> 00:05:35,378 I'm begging you. Please. Just let me talk to her. 149 00:05:35,422 --> 00:05:37,293 ♪♪♪ 150 00:05:37,337 --> 00:05:38,338 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 151 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:46,650 ♪♪♪ 152 00:05:46,694 --> 00:05:49,000 Mr. Watkins. Nice suit. 153 00:05:49,044 --> 00:05:50,654 Paul, Luke Watkins, 154 00:05:50,698 --> 00:05:52,787 future prosecutor once he passes the Bar. 155 00:05:52,830 --> 00:05:54,745 I haven't decided that yet. Today's a test drive. 156 00:05:54,789 --> 00:05:56,356 - Nice to meet you, Paul. - Hey. 157 00:05:56,399 --> 00:05:57,922 Man: Callan.There's one of our investigators. 158 00:05:57,966 --> 00:05:59,576 Guys, give me a second. 159 00:05:59,620 --> 00:06:01,491 [ indistinct conversations ] 160 00:06:01,535 --> 00:06:05,016 - So, you and Mark buddies? - Nah. Not really. 161 00:06:05,060 --> 00:06:06,409 I mean, we know each other professionally. 162 00:06:06,453 --> 00:06:08,193 I'm just here to shadow and learn. 163 00:06:08,237 --> 00:06:09,847 I was gonna use my sports scholarship 164 00:06:09,891 --> 00:06:12,023 to go to law school, and now that's done. 165 00:06:12,067 --> 00:06:13,764 Maybe not. 166 00:06:13,808 --> 00:06:17,464 There's, uh, an issue with our star witness. 167 00:06:17,507 --> 00:06:20,336 - What's up? - He's in jail... 168 00:06:20,380 --> 00:06:21,859 in Vegas. 169 00:06:23,731 --> 00:06:25,559 [ sighs ] 170 00:06:25,602 --> 00:06:29,606 So, Maricela, on top of getting A's, you play soccer? 171 00:06:29,650 --> 00:06:31,869 I tried out for soccer when I was 8, 172 00:06:31,913 --> 00:06:35,351 but my foot-eye coordination wasn't the best. 173 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:38,049 I was a little... [ whispers ] clumsy. 174 00:06:38,093 --> 00:06:39,660 Want to see a funny picture? 175 00:06:41,705 --> 00:06:43,881 [ exhales deeply ] 176 00:06:43,925 --> 00:06:45,796 [ giggles ] 177 00:06:45,840 --> 00:06:48,364 Oh, my God. What are you wearing? 178 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:51,062 - I am not so sure. - Is that your mom? 179 00:06:51,106 --> 00:06:53,238 Yeah. That's Roxie. 180 00:06:53,282 --> 00:06:55,893 Can't quite remember what the occasion was. 181 00:06:55,937 --> 00:06:58,505 It was around the time I tried out for soccer. 182 00:06:58,548 --> 00:06:59,897 I used to play soccer. 183 00:06:59,941 --> 00:07:01,203 My dad would take me to my games. 184 00:07:01,246 --> 00:07:03,118 Ahem. 185 00:07:03,161 --> 00:07:05,163 I mean...Felix. 186 00:07:05,207 --> 00:07:10,386 After Felix got, w-well... 187 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:12,823 I don't want to play anymore. So... 188 00:07:12,867 --> 00:07:17,828 Maricela, we have a few questions for you. 189 00:07:17,872 --> 00:07:19,090 Ms. Malick. 190 00:07:19,134 --> 00:07:21,702 Okay, Mari, you told Detective Taylor 191 00:07:21,745 --> 00:07:23,225 you remembered something now? 192 00:07:23,268 --> 00:07:26,097 Yes. The last time I saw my mom, 193 00:07:26,141 --> 00:07:28,012 her and Felix had a fight. 194 00:07:28,056 --> 00:07:31,581 I didn't remember before, and it was... 195 00:07:31,625 --> 00:07:32,800 Scary? 196 00:07:34,889 --> 00:07:37,152 There's a chance you might be asked 197 00:07:37,195 --> 00:07:40,764 to talk about that memory in front of people, 198 00:07:40,808 --> 00:07:43,288 including Felix. Do you think you could do that? 199 00:07:43,332 --> 00:07:45,073 Will you be there? 200 00:07:45,116 --> 00:07:46,640 I will. 201 00:07:46,683 --> 00:07:49,947 Okay. 202 00:07:49,991 --> 00:07:52,559 Mr. Lopez, any questions? 203 00:07:52,602 --> 00:07:55,170 No, Your Honor. 204 00:07:55,213 --> 00:07:57,738 Thank you for being brave, Maricela. 205 00:07:59,479 --> 00:08:02,438 I'm gonna ask you to step outside, okay?Okay. 206 00:08:02,482 --> 00:08:03,874 [ door opens ] 207 00:08:08,183 --> 00:08:09,967 [ sighs ][ door closes ] 208 00:08:10,011 --> 00:08:12,492 The child communicates well. 209 00:08:12,535 --> 00:08:14,189 Her testimony is relevant. 210 00:08:14,232 --> 00:08:17,018 Her testimony only serves to unfairly prejudice my client. 211 00:08:17,061 --> 00:08:19,324 But the prejudice isn't substantially outweighed 212 00:08:19,368 --> 00:08:22,458 by its clear probative value. Motion denied. She will testify. 213 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:25,069 - [ scoffs ] - If the defense wants to file 214 00:08:25,113 --> 00:08:26,941 for a continuance, they should do it now.And keep my client 215 00:08:26,984 --> 00:08:29,509 in Men's Central where he could get shanked for fun. 216 00:08:29,552 --> 00:08:31,336 - Ms. Lopez. - Your Honor, Felix Flores 217 00:08:31,380 --> 00:08:33,164 is the only father that she has ever known. 218 00:08:33,208 --> 00:08:34,688 For the past four years, he has fed, clothed, 219 00:08:34,731 --> 00:08:37,734 and loved that child. - Counsel. 220 00:08:37,778 --> 00:08:39,475 Do you have any idea what allowing her to testify 221 00:08:39,519 --> 00:08:40,607 could do to their relationship? 222 00:08:40,650 --> 00:08:41,912 Do you really want to be responsible 223 00:08:41,956 --> 00:08:44,219 for tearing this family apart? - Enough! 224 00:08:44,262 --> 00:08:46,874 I have made my decision, Ms. Lopez. 225 00:08:46,917 --> 00:08:48,440 Maricela will testify. 226 00:08:48,484 --> 00:08:51,313 Ahem. 227 00:08:51,356 --> 00:09:00,757 ♪♪♪ 228 00:09:00,801 --> 00:09:02,542 First time in four months he'll see his kid, 229 00:09:02,585 --> 00:09:04,282 and it'll be when she's testifying against him. 230 00:09:04,326 --> 00:09:05,675 It'll devastate her,too. 231 00:09:05,719 --> 00:09:08,156 I feel for Mari, but I have a duty to my client. 232 00:09:08,199 --> 00:09:11,463 Hi.Sorry. This means no cheese, right? 233 00:09:11,507 --> 00:09:13,117 - That's right. - Just add her coffee. 234 00:09:13,161 --> 00:09:14,771 - Thank you. - Sure. 235 00:09:14,815 --> 00:09:16,599 When Felix painted this loving portrait 236 00:09:16,643 --> 00:09:18,470 of this surrogate father-daughter relationship, 237 00:09:18,514 --> 00:09:19,776 nothing in the case file contra-- 238 00:09:19,820 --> 00:09:21,256 - Do you believe him? - Yeah. I do. 239 00:09:21,299 --> 00:09:23,519 I mean, I know usually these cases, 240 00:09:23,563 --> 00:09:25,303 usually it's the boyfriend or the husband, 241 00:09:25,347 --> 00:09:26,914 but not this time. She calls him "Dad." 242 00:09:26,957 --> 00:09:28,611 Not today. She corrected herself. 243 00:09:28,655 --> 00:09:30,352 Malick coached her. 244 00:09:30,395 --> 00:09:33,616 - Ms. Lopez, a word. - Catch you later. 245 00:09:33,660 --> 00:09:35,792 [ indistinct conversations ] 246 00:09:35,836 --> 00:09:37,577 We'll bump the murder charge down to a vol. 247 00:09:37,620 --> 00:09:39,666 11 years. Your client will serve no more than 9. 248 00:09:39,709 --> 00:09:41,406 Voluntary manslaughter of whom? 249 00:09:41,450 --> 00:09:42,843 Oh, you mean the woman whose body you haven't found. 250 00:09:42,886 --> 00:09:44,192 - Emily-- - Come on, Malick. Your case 251 00:09:44,235 --> 00:09:45,672 is circumstantial at best, a train wreck at worst. 252 00:09:45,715 --> 00:09:46,673 You guys are lucky you got a newbie detective 253 00:09:46,716 --> 00:09:48,196 to even walk it through, 254 00:09:48,239 --> 00:09:49,676 and your victim, Linda Aguilar, was a drug addict. 255 00:09:49,719 --> 00:09:51,068 Two years clean. NA meetings daily. 256 00:09:51,112 --> 00:09:52,374 Got the sign-in sheets to prove it. 257 00:09:52,417 --> 00:09:53,723 Once an addict, always an addict. 258 00:09:53,767 --> 00:09:55,856 All that jury needs is one seed of doubt 259 00:09:55,899 --> 00:09:57,292 that she relapsed and abandoned her family. 260 00:09:57,335 --> 00:09:58,859 Here's my short list. 261 00:09:58,902 --> 00:10:00,774 Your client didn't report her missing for five days. 262 00:10:00,817 --> 00:10:03,211 A bloody, stained rag was found in his truck. 263 00:10:03,254 --> 00:10:04,908 The last location of her cellphone 264 00:10:04,952 --> 00:10:06,693 was on their property. I have percipient witness 265 00:10:06,736 --> 00:10:09,826 and corroborating testimony from Felix Flores' daughter. 266 00:10:09,870 --> 00:10:11,872 Uh, yeah, I think I'm good. 267 00:10:11,915 --> 00:10:13,656 [ chuckles ] 268 00:10:13,700 --> 00:10:15,484 I'll take it to my client. 269 00:10:15,527 --> 00:10:18,269 ♪♪♪ 270 00:10:18,313 --> 00:10:19,706 Coffee? 271 00:10:19,749 --> 00:10:23,144 I'm thinking one-way closed circuit television. 272 00:10:23,187 --> 00:10:24,798 Is that a yes coffee or a no coffee? 273 00:10:24,841 --> 00:10:27,365 I spoke with IT. They can set up Maricela's testimony 274 00:10:27,409 --> 00:10:29,672 in a room adjoining 802. No coffee. 275 00:10:29,716 --> 00:10:31,239 - You're risking an appeal. - I'm just trying 276 00:10:31,282 --> 00:10:33,110 to figure out a way to make this as painless as possible 277 00:10:33,154 --> 00:10:34,764 for that little girl. - I get that. 278 00:10:34,808 --> 00:10:36,679 But don't equate discomfort with trauma. 279 00:10:36,723 --> 00:10:38,159 - [ mouth full ] Judge Benner. - Okay. 280 00:10:38,202 --> 00:10:41,553 - You need to stop that. - Okay...what? Stop what? 281 00:10:41,597 --> 00:10:44,078 Lisa. My name's Lisa. 282 00:10:44,121 --> 00:10:45,732 Try calling me that. We're colleagues. 283 00:10:45,775 --> 00:10:48,386 Not equals... [ chuckles ] but still. 284 00:10:48,430 --> 00:10:51,302 Lisa, California case law doesn't require 285 00:10:51,346 --> 00:10:53,304 in-person testimony if the child is traumatized 286 00:10:53,348 --> 00:10:55,698 by face-to-face confrontation with the defendant. 287 00:10:55,742 --> 00:10:58,222 Which the facts don't support. If you have the child anywhere 288 00:10:58,266 --> 00:10:59,963 other than the courtroom when she testifies, 289 00:11:00,007 --> 00:11:01,791 you'll violate the defendant's right to confront that witness. 290 00:11:01,835 --> 00:11:03,488 Any conviction can get reversed. 291 00:11:03,532 --> 00:11:06,013 - I know the issue-- - Maybe look into 292 00:11:06,056 --> 00:11:08,058 getting the child a support dog.[ knock on door ] 293 00:11:08,102 --> 00:11:09,843 Oh. You'd better be looking for me. 294 00:11:09,886 --> 00:11:11,888 - Of course, Your Honor. - [ whispers ] Tell you later. 295 00:11:11,932 --> 00:11:14,717 Not if you want your case dismissed. 296 00:11:14,761 --> 00:11:17,154 Without Chad Hill's testimony, 297 00:11:17,198 --> 00:11:19,156 I can't proceed with today's preliminary hearing. 298 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:21,985 Your Honor, the prelim has been continued twice. 299 00:11:22,029 --> 00:11:23,944 Granting a third will violate my client's 300 00:11:23,987 --> 00:11:25,510 Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial. 301 00:11:25,554 --> 00:11:28,252 It was continued twice because on a scale of 1 to 10, 302 00:11:28,296 --> 00:11:29,993 the victim's pain was a 30. 303 00:11:30,037 --> 00:11:32,039 Sitting for longer than five minutes 304 00:11:32,082 --> 00:11:35,042 was impossible, Your Honor, let alone an hour on the stand. 305 00:11:35,085 --> 00:11:36,347 He is gonna walk again, isn't he? 306 00:11:36,391 --> 00:11:38,349 Say that to me again. 307 00:11:38,393 --> 00:11:40,830 Mr. Callan, do not make a witness out of me 308 00:11:40,874 --> 00:11:43,572 in my own chambers. Mr. Fox, show some respect. 309 00:11:43,615 --> 00:11:45,617 Understood, Your Honor. Apologies. 310 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:47,402 All right, this case has gotten too old. 311 00:11:47,445 --> 00:11:48,838 I'm not gonna give you a continuance, 312 00:11:48,882 --> 00:11:50,666 but I will allow you to trail to last day. 313 00:11:50,710 --> 00:11:53,147 Mr. Callan, you have until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow 314 00:11:53,190 --> 00:11:55,410 to get your witness or proceed without him. 315 00:11:57,586 --> 00:11:59,022 Eat the dairy-free sandwich. 316 00:11:59,066 --> 00:12:00,894 I'm not hungry. 317 00:12:00,937 --> 00:12:03,374 So we agree. No to the plea offer. 318 00:12:05,376 --> 00:12:07,901 Next topic--Mari. 319 00:12:07,944 --> 00:12:10,251 She remembers a fight the day Linda disappeared. 320 00:12:10,294 --> 00:12:13,384 - Want to tell me about that? - Me and Linda were arguing. 321 00:12:13,428 --> 00:12:15,865 She said she felt like... 322 00:12:15,909 --> 00:12:17,562 suffocated. 323 00:12:17,606 --> 00:12:19,173 Suffocated by what? 324 00:12:19,216 --> 00:12:20,783 Our house. 325 00:12:20,827 --> 00:12:23,655 She told me she craved...more. 326 00:12:23,699 --> 00:12:25,483 It was a-- She said she wanted more, 327 00:12:25,527 --> 00:12:28,138 a more exciting life. 328 00:12:28,182 --> 00:12:29,923 And she threw a vase at me. 329 00:12:29,966 --> 00:12:31,141 - Linda threw a vase? - Yes. 330 00:12:31,185 --> 00:12:32,186 - Not you, Felix? - No! 331 00:12:32,229 --> 00:12:34,101 She threw it. 332 00:12:34,144 --> 00:12:36,843 She threw it, and then Mari came running in, 333 00:12:36,886 --> 00:12:38,583 and Linda was crying, and I, uh... 334 00:12:38,627 --> 00:12:41,630 I told Mari it was my fault. 335 00:12:41,673 --> 00:12:43,588 So maybe she could think it was me. 336 00:12:43,632 --> 00:12:44,981 I don't know. I need you 337 00:12:45,025 --> 00:12:46,940 to arrange for me to speak to my daughter. 338 00:12:46,983 --> 00:12:49,246 Felix, you know that I can't do that right now. 339 00:12:49,290 --> 00:12:51,074 I need to understand. 340 00:12:51,118 --> 00:12:53,250 Why didn't you tell me about this fight? 341 00:12:53,294 --> 00:12:55,165 I did.No, you said it was a small argument. 342 00:12:55,209 --> 00:12:56,950 Mari's gonna testify otherwise. 343 00:12:56,993 --> 00:12:59,866 I told you that me and Linda were arguing a lot. 344 00:12:59,909 --> 00:13:02,433 After a while, those arguments-- they just run together. 345 00:13:02,477 --> 00:13:04,435 How many more of these arguments have you forgotten? 346 00:13:04,479 --> 00:13:07,569 I'm the only one Mari has. Then I get arrested, 347 00:13:07,612 --> 00:13:09,092 and then she's in foster care? 348 00:13:09,136 --> 00:13:10,746 If I can just speak to her, then I can-- 349 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:12,574 Felix, you cannot communicate with Mari right now. 350 00:13:12,617 --> 00:13:14,881 She is testifying against you, 351 00:13:14,924 --> 00:13:17,318 which means that I need you to be honest with me 352 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:19,537 so that I can properly question her. 353 00:13:19,581 --> 00:13:23,063 I swear that was the only fight like that. 354 00:13:23,106 --> 00:13:26,588 You can't hurt Mari. You can't upset her. 355 00:13:26,631 --> 00:13:29,199 You can't treat her like the other witnesses. 356 00:13:29,243 --> 00:13:30,679 I don't care about my case. 357 00:13:33,551 --> 00:13:35,379 I care about her. 358 00:13:35,423 --> 00:13:37,251 That's it. 359 00:13:37,294 --> 00:13:38,905 You understand? 360 00:13:38,948 --> 00:13:40,602 ♪♪♪ 361 00:13:45,172 --> 00:13:46,434 You hate Vegas.[ horn honks in distance ] 362 00:13:46,477 --> 00:13:48,871 I mean, Mark, you really, really hate Vegas. 363 00:13:48,915 --> 00:13:51,961 I know, but my witness is there, and we need to get him back. 364 00:13:52,005 --> 00:13:53,920 - Why not just take a plane? - Budget. 365 00:13:53,963 --> 00:13:55,791 Car's cheaper than three tickets. Three? 366 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:57,619 My witness, your bailiff, and me. 367 00:13:57,662 --> 00:13:59,534 - Luke's going with you? - You'll get him back. 368 00:13:59,577 --> 00:14:02,885 Mr. Watkins, can you hear me?Yes, Your Honor. 369 00:14:02,929 --> 00:14:04,800 You know why you're there, don't you? 370 00:14:04,844 --> 00:14:06,280 If frat bro Chad starts talking about the case, 371 00:14:06,323 --> 00:14:08,804 that means new evidence, Mark being the new evidence, 372 00:14:08,848 --> 00:14:10,806 Mark could be called as a witness at his own trial. 373 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:13,504 Yes, but there's another reason. 374 00:14:13,548 --> 00:14:15,202 Vegas is tricky 375 00:14:15,245 --> 00:14:17,117 for my friend. I need you to make sure 376 00:14:17,160 --> 00:14:19,423 Mark comes back in one-- - You...break...up. 377 00:14:19,467 --> 00:14:21,599 [ beep ]You just hung up on my judge. 378 00:14:21,643 --> 00:14:24,385 You can choose the music. 379 00:14:24,428 --> 00:14:26,778 Hello? [ singsongy ] Hello? [ sighs ] 380 00:14:26,822 --> 00:14:27,823 [ beep, knock on door ] 381 00:14:27,867 --> 00:14:29,781 Has Your Honor decided-- 382 00:14:29,825 --> 00:14:33,524 Relax, Sherri. I'm not asking for a therapy dog. 383 00:14:33,568 --> 00:14:35,700 - Oh, thank goodness. - Not a dog lover? 384 00:14:35,744 --> 00:14:37,702 Why is the baseline always "lover"? 385 00:14:37,746 --> 00:14:39,400 When Maricela testifies, 386 00:14:39,443 --> 00:14:40,880 we'll find a way to make her feel safe. 387 00:14:40,923 --> 00:14:43,578 - Did you call your mother? - About? 388 00:14:43,621 --> 00:14:45,885 Your big existential question? What does this photo mean? 389 00:14:45,928 --> 00:14:47,669 Call her. 390 00:14:47,712 --> 00:14:50,411 [ scoffs ] That's... not really our thing. 391 00:14:50,454 --> 00:14:53,501 She expects for me to figure out the meaning on my own. 392 00:14:53,544 --> 00:14:55,807 That's...Roxie's style. 393 00:14:55,851 --> 00:14:58,636 Oh, just say what you mean. It's easier. 394 00:14:58,680 --> 00:15:03,598 Let's get this trial started. 395 00:15:03,641 --> 00:15:05,643 I do like a good cat, Your Honor. 396 00:15:05,687 --> 00:15:07,167 I can't even begin to imagine 397 00:15:07,210 --> 00:15:08,951 how much that little girl's going through. 398 00:15:08,995 --> 00:15:10,866 [ faucet turns on ]Felix didn't mention that scary fight to me 399 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:11,998 until I asked him about it today. 400 00:15:12,041 --> 00:15:13,956 Maybe he didn't remember those details? 401 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,566 Or purposely left them out. 402 00:15:15,610 --> 00:15:17,046 I really can't talk about it until it's on the record, 403 00:15:17,090 --> 00:15:18,830 but it's fine. 404 00:15:18,874 --> 00:15:21,485 - I'm 90% sure it's fine. - The other 10%? 405 00:15:23,966 --> 00:15:25,707 Peanut butter in my compact. 406 00:15:25,750 --> 00:15:27,970 Your nephews seem like great kids. 407 00:15:28,014 --> 00:15:30,494 I took over their basement play area. They want it back. 408 00:15:30,538 --> 00:15:32,061 I need to find an apartment soon. 409 00:15:32,105 --> 00:15:34,237 You will.Maybe I just want Felix to be innocent 410 00:15:34,281 --> 00:15:35,935 because I think that I'm defending a man who... 411 00:15:35,978 --> 00:15:38,415 It's all good. 412 00:15:38,459 --> 00:15:40,896 Everyone's entitled to a robust defense, right? 413 00:15:40,940 --> 00:15:43,290 - It's almost your color. - Get out of here. 414 00:15:43,333 --> 00:15:46,206 Mr. Flores reported Ms. Aguilar as a missing person 415 00:15:46,249 --> 00:15:48,773 five days after he claimed he last saw her. 416 00:15:48,817 --> 00:15:50,601 - That's highly unusual. - Detective Taylor, 417 00:15:50,645 --> 00:15:52,560 in your experience, is it unusual 418 00:15:52,603 --> 00:15:54,910 for known drug addicts to disappear for a week or more? 419 00:15:54,954 --> 00:15:56,956 Linda was a recovering addict. 420 00:15:56,999 --> 00:15:58,348 Two years clean, same pattern every day-- 421 00:15:58,392 --> 00:16:00,960 work, NA meetings, her daughter. 422 00:16:01,003 --> 00:16:03,266 People don't suddenly change their pattern of behavior, 423 00:16:03,310 --> 00:16:04,528 a mom, no less. 424 00:16:04,572 --> 00:16:06,748 Hmm. Detective, you testified 425 00:16:06,791 --> 00:16:08,010 that a rag with Ms. Aguilar's blood 426 00:16:08,054 --> 00:16:10,665 was found in Mr. Flores' truck. - True. 427 00:16:10,708 --> 00:16:12,275 Mr. Flores is a handyman, isn't he?Yes. 428 00:16:12,319 --> 00:16:13,711 Lots of tools in his truck, right? 429 00:16:13,755 --> 00:16:15,191 - Drill bits, sharp objects. - Sure. 430 00:16:15,235 --> 00:16:17,715 And Linda used his truck to run errands, right? 431 00:16:17,759 --> 00:16:19,500 She was known to use the truck. 432 00:16:19,543 --> 00:16:21,371 Hmm. Ever cut yourself shaving? 433 00:16:21,415 --> 00:16:23,895 - Objection. - Withdrawn. Isn't it possible 434 00:16:23,939 --> 00:16:26,507 to cut one's self when moving tools like that? 435 00:16:26,550 --> 00:16:27,682 There was a lot of blood on the rag. 436 00:16:27,725 --> 00:16:29,162 Be a pretty deep cut. 437 00:16:29,205 --> 00:16:31,164 Maybe when Linda comes home, we can ask her about it. 438 00:16:31,207 --> 00:16:32,992 - Objection! - Nothing further, Your Honor. 439 00:16:33,035 --> 00:16:35,516 ♪ Hey! It already happened...♪ 440 00:16:35,559 --> 00:16:36,734 Anything actually live out here? 441 00:16:36,778 --> 00:16:40,521 - Want half? - No, thanks. 442 00:16:40,564 --> 00:16:42,262 No wonder why people fly to Vegas. 443 00:16:42,305 --> 00:16:43,959 [ mouth full ] It's 30 minutes instead of 4 hours, 444 00:16:44,003 --> 00:16:46,135 and you get to drink. 445 00:16:46,179 --> 00:16:48,920 Judge Carmichael said that Vegas is tricky for you? 446 00:16:48,964 --> 00:16:50,879 ♪♪♪ 447 00:16:50,922 --> 00:16:54,230 A funny thing happens as you start getting closer, 448 00:16:54,274 --> 00:16:57,059 the city comes into view. Folks start driving faster. 449 00:16:57,103 --> 00:16:59,366 The city does things to people. 450 00:16:59,409 --> 00:17:01,368 You spend a lot of time there? 451 00:17:01,411 --> 00:17:02,804 You never been? 452 00:17:02,847 --> 00:17:05,024 No. No, I'm not much of a gambler. You? 453 00:17:05,067 --> 00:17:07,069 ♪♪♪ 454 00:17:07,113 --> 00:17:09,680 So...you and Emily Lopez. 455 00:17:09,724 --> 00:17:12,292 You guys, uh, just friends or... 456 00:17:12,335 --> 00:17:14,163 Yeah. We're just friends. 457 00:17:14,207 --> 00:17:16,774 How's that going? 458 00:17:16,818 --> 00:17:18,298 So you and the DA's office. 459 00:17:18,341 --> 00:17:20,604 Whoo. What do you want to know? 460 00:17:20,648 --> 00:17:23,433 Kind of a 9 to 5 job, is it? 461 00:17:23,477 --> 00:17:25,348 Well, they're not sending us over state lines every day, 462 00:17:25,392 --> 00:17:27,176 but they keep us pretty busy. - I like busy. 463 00:17:27,220 --> 00:17:29,091 You have to talk a lot more than you do as a bailiff. 464 00:17:29,135 --> 00:17:31,702 Oh ho ho ho. Don't you worry. I got lots to say. 465 00:17:31,746 --> 00:17:33,443 And the DA's office is where you want to say it? 466 00:17:33,487 --> 00:17:36,577 Judge Carmichael is pretty sure that that's the place to be. 467 00:17:36,620 --> 00:17:37,839 She given you the whole 468 00:17:37,882 --> 00:17:39,362 authority and responsibility speech yet? 469 00:17:39,406 --> 00:17:40,972 Ha ha! Couple times. 470 00:17:41,016 --> 00:17:42,713 Well, it's not really true. 471 00:17:42,757 --> 00:17:44,976 You don't have much authority choosing our cases anymore, 472 00:17:45,020 --> 00:17:46,891 and the responsibility's a double-edged sword. 473 00:17:46,935 --> 00:17:49,068 How so?You do this job for the victims. 474 00:17:49,111 --> 00:17:52,288 Well, I do anyway. And when you win, 475 00:17:52,332 --> 00:17:54,334 it's great, you know, totally gratifying, 476 00:17:54,377 --> 00:17:56,162 and when you lose, you got to look that person in the eye 477 00:17:56,205 --> 00:17:58,773 and tell them their truth wasn't enough. 478 00:17:58,816 --> 00:17:59,948 It's tough. 479 00:17:59,991 --> 00:18:01,863 Well, I plan to win every case 480 00:18:01,906 --> 00:18:04,126 so I can avoid those conversations. 481 00:18:04,170 --> 00:18:05,301 [ laughter ] 482 00:18:05,345 --> 00:18:06,694 Okay. 483 00:18:06,737 --> 00:18:09,697 Oh. Son of a bitch. 484 00:18:09,740 --> 00:18:11,699 - [ laughs ] - That's funny? 485 00:18:11,742 --> 00:18:13,135 Malick: You trusted each other. 486 00:18:13,179 --> 00:18:16,138 Yeah. Linda was my only friend. 487 00:18:16,182 --> 00:18:17,922 [ sniffles ] I loved her. 488 00:18:17,966 --> 00:18:20,360 So, Raquel, tell us what you saw and heard 489 00:18:20,403 --> 00:18:22,362 the week before Linda Aguilar was murdered. 490 00:18:22,405 --> 00:18:24,712 - Objection. - Sustained. Ms. Malick. 491 00:18:24,755 --> 00:18:26,017 Apologies, Your Honor. 492 00:18:26,061 --> 00:18:29,195 The week before she... disappeared. 493 00:18:29,238 --> 00:18:31,153 Mari was with her little friend. 494 00:18:31,197 --> 00:18:33,068 I saw them ride by on their bikes. 495 00:18:33,112 --> 00:18:36,158 Felix and Linda were in the driveway 496 00:18:36,202 --> 00:18:38,421 between our houses, fighting. 497 00:18:38,465 --> 00:18:41,294 He was right, like, right up in her face, 498 00:18:41,337 --> 00:18:43,034 and it was scary. 499 00:18:43,078 --> 00:18:44,949 Linda had to keep moving back 500 00:18:44,993 --> 00:18:46,603 until he had her up against the wall. 501 00:18:46,647 --> 00:18:48,344 Could you hear anything? 502 00:18:48,388 --> 00:18:50,129 Not until Linda started pushing him away. 503 00:18:50,172 --> 00:18:52,305 And Felix--he was yelling. 504 00:18:52,348 --> 00:18:55,960 "Malparida, te mato." 505 00:18:56,004 --> 00:18:57,745 - [ whispering ] She's lying. - "I'll kill you. 506 00:18:57,788 --> 00:18:59,703 I'll kill you." - She's lying. 507 00:18:59,747 --> 00:19:02,402 Malick: "I'll kill you. I'll kill you." 508 00:19:02,445 --> 00:19:04,143 Sounds scary. 509 00:19:04,186 --> 00:19:10,975 [ Raquel sobbing ] 510 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:16,503 Friendship is a beautiful thing. 511 00:19:16,546 --> 00:19:18,592 Ms. Villalobos, where were you 512 00:19:18,635 --> 00:19:19,984 when you saw this alleged incident? 513 00:19:20,028 --> 00:19:22,552 In my kitchen. 514 00:19:22,596 --> 00:19:24,032 I was looking down out my window. 515 00:19:24,075 --> 00:19:26,382 Did you try to help your friend? 516 00:19:26,426 --> 00:19:28,602 - No, I was-- - Call the police? 9-1-1? 517 00:19:28,645 --> 00:19:30,604 No. 518 00:19:30,647 --> 00:19:32,736 It was so scary, that you did nothing. 519 00:19:32,780 --> 00:19:34,564 And you say that my client said what exactly? 520 00:19:34,608 --> 00:19:36,131 "I'll kill you." 521 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:38,568 Sorry. No. Sorry. You testified-- 522 00:19:38,612 --> 00:19:41,049 Ms. Garcia, would you please read that back? 523 00:19:41,092 --> 00:19:43,443 "Malparida, te mato." 524 00:19:43,486 --> 00:19:45,009 Thank you. "Malparida, te mato." 525 00:19:45,053 --> 00:19:47,011 For the record, your country of origin is? 526 00:19:49,492 --> 00:19:51,320 Ms. Villalobos? 527 00:19:51,364 --> 00:19:52,974 Colombia. 528 00:19:53,017 --> 00:19:57,935 ♪♪♪ 529 00:19:57,979 --> 00:19:59,981 - Maricela. - Dad? 530 00:20:00,024 --> 00:20:03,289 - Uh, sweetie, are you okay? - Hey, Mari. 531 00:20:03,332 --> 00:20:05,421 Who is looking after this little girl? 532 00:20:05,465 --> 00:20:07,945 - Mari. - Mr. Flores, I am warning you. 533 00:20:07,989 --> 00:20:09,208 Hey, just give me one second, please.Daddy! Daddy! 534 00:20:09,251 --> 00:20:11,253 - Step back, sir. - Bailiff. 535 00:20:11,297 --> 00:20:13,516 - Bailiff. - Let me make sure she's okay. 536 00:20:13,560 --> 00:20:15,344 - Please? - Maricela. 537 00:20:15,388 --> 00:20:16,476 Maricela, come here. 538 00:20:16,519 --> 00:20:17,825 - Mari! - No, no, no, no, no. 539 00:20:17,868 --> 00:20:20,088 - [ sobbing ] - It's okay. It's all right. 540 00:20:20,131 --> 00:20:22,699 Daddy! Daddy! 541 00:20:22,743 --> 00:20:24,788 Daddy! 542 00:20:24,832 --> 00:20:27,704 ♪♪♪ 543 00:20:27,748 --> 00:20:30,272 - Mari's too skinny. - You can't do that again. 544 00:20:30,316 --> 00:20:31,534 The foster family she stays with, 545 00:20:31,578 --> 00:20:33,101 do they know that dairy hurts her stomach? 546 00:20:33,144 --> 00:20:35,756 I mean it. You cannot do that in court again. 547 00:20:35,799 --> 00:20:37,801 'Cause I love her. I miss her. 548 00:20:37,845 --> 00:20:39,281 I'm worried about her. 549 00:20:39,325 --> 00:20:42,284 I know that you are. We need to talk about the trial. 550 00:20:42,328 --> 00:20:44,808 I told you, that fight that Raquel is describing, 551 00:20:44,852 --> 00:20:46,462 it didn't happen. - I understand. 552 00:20:46,506 --> 00:20:48,247 I would never... 553 00:20:50,988 --> 00:20:52,294 Do you speak any Spanish or... 554 00:20:52,338 --> 00:20:54,688 Más o menos. It's L.A., right? 555 00:20:54,731 --> 00:20:57,517 We know a little bit to get by, but not really. 556 00:20:57,560 --> 00:20:58,735 "Malparida." 557 00:20:58,779 --> 00:20:59,606 What does that word mean? 558 00:20:59,649 --> 00:21:02,565 I don't--I have no idea. 559 00:21:04,785 --> 00:21:07,744 It's an insult from South America, mostly Colombia. 560 00:21:07,788 --> 00:21:11,052 [ police radio chatter ] 561 00:21:11,095 --> 00:21:13,184 I need to talk to that detective. 562 00:21:13,228 --> 00:21:15,056 Seeing Mari in that court, 563 00:21:15,099 --> 00:21:18,320 I can't put her through this. I want to talk about a plea. 564 00:21:18,364 --> 00:21:20,801 - No. Not yet. - Ms. Lopez... 565 00:21:20,844 --> 00:21:23,282 do you know what it's like to lose your family? 566 00:21:23,325 --> 00:21:25,327 Yeah. 567 00:21:25,371 --> 00:21:26,981 I do. 568 00:21:27,024 --> 00:21:33,074 Felix, 11 years in state prison, Maricela is gone forever. 569 00:21:33,117 --> 00:21:35,859 Stay calm. Think about that jury. 570 00:21:35,903 --> 00:21:37,296 They are watching your every move. 571 00:21:37,339 --> 00:21:39,646 Don't give them a reason to doubt your innocence. 572 00:21:42,083 --> 00:21:43,650 Okay? 573 00:21:43,693 --> 00:21:45,608 Because I don't. 574 00:21:45,652 --> 00:21:51,527 ♪♪♪ 575 00:21:51,571 --> 00:21:55,618 - I told you I have his bail. - And I told you it's not set. 576 00:21:55,662 --> 00:21:57,751 That little douchebag assaulted a peace officer. 577 00:21:57,794 --> 00:21:59,361 He stays in the tank until he sees a judge. 578 00:21:59,405 --> 00:22:00,884 - Officer-- - Meade. 579 00:22:00,928 --> 00:22:04,584 Officer Meade, this is a special circumstance. 580 00:22:04,627 --> 00:22:07,326 I drove from L.A. I am a Deputy District Attorney. 581 00:22:07,369 --> 00:22:09,806 - I have a victim-- - No one left instructions. 582 00:22:09,850 --> 00:22:11,939 There is a young man whose leg was shattered 583 00:22:11,982 --> 00:22:13,244 when he was pushed off a roof. 584 00:22:13,288 --> 00:22:15,246 The only justice he's going to get 585 00:22:15,290 --> 00:22:17,336 is with that kid's testimony. 586 00:22:17,379 --> 00:22:19,686 - Then your case sounds weak. - [ scoffs ] 587 00:22:19,729 --> 00:22:22,341 That's funny. He's a funny guy.Okay. 588 00:22:22,384 --> 00:22:24,691 Officer, is there some kind of after-hour court system? 589 00:22:24,734 --> 00:22:26,257 He's not gonna help us, Luke, 590 00:22:26,301 --> 00:22:29,609 unless maybe he's looking for something else. 591 00:22:29,652 --> 00:22:31,088 And what's that supposed to mean? 592 00:22:31,132 --> 00:22:33,003 Hey, Mark, can I talk to you outside? 593 00:22:33,047 --> 00:22:34,614 You need some help paying your bills this month, Officer Meade? 594 00:22:34,657 --> 00:22:36,137 I think it's time for you guys to get the hell out of here. 595 00:22:36,180 --> 00:22:37,268 Not without my witness. How much? 596 00:22:37,312 --> 00:22:38,705 If you want me to throw you in the tank 597 00:22:38,748 --> 00:22:40,402 with the rest of the idiots, I will. 598 00:22:40,446 --> 00:22:42,012 Mark, let's go. 599 00:22:42,056 --> 00:22:45,799 ♪♪♪ 600 00:22:45,842 --> 00:22:47,931 A busted leg and a crooked lawyer. 601 00:22:47,975 --> 00:22:49,846 That kid doesn't stand a chance. 602 00:22:49,890 --> 00:22:51,631 Whoa! Mark! Mark! 603 00:22:51,674 --> 00:22:54,198 No! Mark! Mark! [ grunts ] 604 00:22:54,242 --> 00:22:55,765 - Mark! - I am a lawyer! 605 00:22:55,809 --> 00:22:57,288 That son of a bitch called me a-- 606 00:22:57,332 --> 00:22:59,290 - Mark! - Get off of me! 607 00:22:59,334 --> 00:23:03,643 ♪♪♪ 608 00:23:03,686 --> 00:23:06,733 I hateVegas! 609 00:23:06,776 --> 00:23:08,038 ♪♪♪ 610 00:23:15,350 --> 00:23:17,961 Unbelievable. 611 00:23:18,005 --> 00:23:20,442 Luke: Come on. This is Vegas. 612 00:23:20,486 --> 00:23:21,617 You don't want the drunks in there marinating overnight. 613 00:23:21,661 --> 00:23:23,445 - I know how it is. - You on the job? 614 00:23:23,489 --> 00:23:25,491 Deputy Sheriff, bailiff for now. 615 00:23:25,534 --> 00:23:26,840 - In L.A.? - Mm-hmm. 616 00:23:26,883 --> 00:23:28,581 I can see why you'd want out. 617 00:23:28,624 --> 00:23:30,887 - So what's next? - Lawyer. 618 00:23:30,931 --> 00:23:32,498 Out of the drunk tank, into the snake pit. 619 00:23:32,541 --> 00:23:34,848 [ laughs ] They're not all bad. 620 00:23:34,891 --> 00:23:36,110 And my friend out there-- 621 00:23:36,153 --> 00:23:37,981 he came out the womb fighting for justice. 622 00:23:38,025 --> 00:23:39,592 I'm kind of hoping that he can help me 623 00:23:39,635 --> 00:23:42,595 get in at the DA's office. This would help my cause. 624 00:23:42,638 --> 00:23:44,074 Look, your kid's booked. 625 00:23:44,118 --> 00:23:45,859 I can't let him go until he sees a judge. 626 00:23:45,902 --> 00:23:49,515 You know any judges in Vegas who might be up late? 627 00:23:49,558 --> 00:23:51,517 I might know one or two. 628 00:23:51,560 --> 00:23:53,344 [ indistinct conversations in distance ] 629 00:23:53,388 --> 00:23:55,782 [ horns honk in distance ] 630 00:23:55,825 --> 00:23:58,698 Detective Taylor, thanks for sticking around. 631 00:23:58,741 --> 00:24:00,134 Hey, Em. 632 00:24:00,177 --> 00:24:02,092 Haven't had a case in Sara's court in ages. 633 00:24:02,136 --> 00:24:03,659 I'll let you two talk. 634 00:24:03,703 --> 00:24:05,313 Hey, I'm still trying to get an invite 635 00:24:05,356 --> 00:24:07,663 to one of those famous poker nights. 636 00:24:07,707 --> 00:24:10,492 What can I do for you, Ms. Lopez? 637 00:24:10,536 --> 00:24:12,538 Raquel Villalobos-- her testimony. 638 00:24:12,581 --> 00:24:15,279 - What about it? - "Malparida, te mato." 639 00:24:15,323 --> 00:24:17,281 - That's Colombian slang. - Okay. 640 00:24:17,325 --> 00:24:19,719 My client barely speaks Spanish. There is no way 641 00:24:19,762 --> 00:24:22,069 Raquel heard those words coming out of his mouth. 642 00:24:22,112 --> 00:24:23,766 She lied. That fight never happened. 643 00:24:23,810 --> 00:24:25,551 - So bring it up in court. - Detective-- 644 00:24:25,594 --> 00:24:27,291 Ms. Lopez, I have a suspect in custody, 645 00:24:27,335 --> 00:24:28,902 and I happen to think he's guilty.There is probable cause 646 00:24:28,945 --> 00:24:30,686 to issue a search warrant of Raquel's house. 647 00:24:30,730 --> 00:24:33,472 - Knock yourself out. - Her testimony also qualifies 648 00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:36,300 as an inconsistent statement. - Your opinion, not fact. 649 00:24:36,344 --> 00:24:38,128 In addition, your cellphone data is inconclusive. 650 00:24:38,172 --> 00:24:40,783 The range covers both Felix and Raquel's house. 651 00:24:40,827 --> 00:24:42,698 And probably several more neighbors, 652 00:24:42,742 --> 00:24:46,180 none of whom were suspects.Except the one who just lied under oath. 653 00:24:46,223 --> 00:24:48,530 She is hiding something. She knows that I know. 654 00:24:48,574 --> 00:24:50,532 - She might be a flight risk. - Oh, that may be a stretch. 655 00:24:50,576 --> 00:24:52,447 Look, the trial is gonna keep going. 656 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:54,405 If you don't find anything, the jury will give us an answer. 657 00:24:54,449 --> 00:24:55,798 But if I am right, 658 00:24:55,842 --> 00:24:57,931 don't you want to know why Raquel lied? 659 00:24:57,974 --> 00:25:06,287 ♪♪♪ 660 00:25:06,330 --> 00:25:08,202 8-year-old Lola had style-- 661 00:25:08,245 --> 00:25:10,291 kind of Steve Urkel meets Kimmy Schmidt. 662 00:25:10,334 --> 00:25:14,077 We have got to get you a bell, like a cat. 663 00:25:14,121 --> 00:25:15,992 Manual on domestic violence. 664 00:25:16,036 --> 00:25:18,604 Seeing Maricela in my courtroom, 665 00:25:18,647 --> 00:25:20,823 she looked so-- - I know, Your Honor. 666 00:25:20,867 --> 00:25:22,825 How do we protect that little girl 667 00:25:22,869 --> 00:25:24,305 and still preserve the defendant's rights? 668 00:25:29,005 --> 00:25:31,878 That style got me no friends, just haters and hecklers. 669 00:25:31,921 --> 00:25:33,706 [ chuckles ] 670 00:25:33,749 --> 00:25:36,317 Why did she send that to me? 671 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:38,928 Maybe you should call your mother and ask her. 672 00:25:40,669 --> 00:25:42,453 [ sets down photo ] 673 00:25:42,497 --> 00:25:44,281 Go home. I'll see you tomorrow. 674 00:25:45,979 --> 00:25:47,720 - Call her. - Hmm. 675 00:25:47,763 --> 00:25:49,722 ♪♪♪ 676 00:25:49,765 --> 00:25:50,766 Huh. 677 00:26:07,740 --> 00:26:10,873 Did you stop by a preschool on your way in to work? 678 00:26:10,917 --> 00:26:12,527 Family court. They have a room full of them. 679 00:26:12,571 --> 00:26:14,224 And before you criticize, 680 00:26:14,268 --> 00:26:16,139 read the highlighted passage in that book. 681 00:26:17,532 --> 00:26:19,055 [ clears throat ] 682 00:26:19,099 --> 00:26:22,232 "Evidence Code 765. 683 00:26:22,276 --> 00:26:24,060 "With a witness under the age of 14, 684 00:26:24,104 --> 00:26:25,932 "the court shall take special care 685 00:26:25,975 --> 00:26:27,542 "to protect him or her 686 00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:29,936 from undue harassment or embarrassment." 687 00:26:29,979 --> 00:26:32,503 Aah! Oh![ thud ] 688 00:26:32,547 --> 00:26:35,594 Are you okay? 689 00:26:35,637 --> 00:26:37,247 I'm good. 690 00:26:39,554 --> 00:26:40,642 I'm fine. 691 00:26:40,686 --> 00:26:42,513 - [ exhales deeply ] - You sure? 692 00:26:42,557 --> 00:26:47,301 Modification of a courtroom qualifies as special care. 693 00:26:47,344 --> 00:26:50,130 - What has Maricela lost? - Her family. 694 00:26:50,173 --> 00:26:52,262 And what is family? Home. 695 00:26:52,306 --> 00:26:54,308 That little girl's been ripped from her home, 696 00:26:54,351 --> 00:26:56,440 so I'm bringing home to 802. 697 00:26:56,484 --> 00:26:58,312 - Mm. - Or at least I'm trying. 698 00:26:58,355 --> 00:27:00,662 How can I help? 699 00:27:00,706 --> 00:27:03,186 There's some blankets. 700 00:27:03,230 --> 00:27:05,928 Cover the chairs? 701 00:27:05,972 --> 00:27:08,104 Okay. 702 00:27:08,148 --> 00:27:12,587 [ Alabama Shakes' "Hang Loose" playing ] 703 00:27:12,631 --> 00:27:16,025 ♪♪♪ 704 00:27:16,069 --> 00:27:18,419 ♪ Don't worry♪ 705 00:27:18,462 --> 00:27:20,551 ♪ Sweet baby♪ 706 00:27:20,595 --> 00:27:23,946 ♪ Don't you ever worry about a thing♪ 707 00:27:23,990 --> 00:27:26,079 ♪ Put your worries...♪ 708 00:27:26,122 --> 00:27:27,733 So what's the game plan? 709 00:27:27,776 --> 00:27:30,039 The truth. He's a judge, right? He must be a man of reason. 710 00:27:30,083 --> 00:27:31,301 Woman: You did it again, Judge. 711 00:27:31,345 --> 00:27:34,304 Pai gow! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! 712 00:27:34,348 --> 00:27:36,567 Judge Randall Roberts, Mark Callan, 713 00:27:36,611 --> 00:27:38,439 Deputy District Attorney of Los Angeles County. 714 00:27:38,482 --> 00:27:40,006 Sorry to interrupt. 715 00:27:40,049 --> 00:27:42,269 I know this is an unusual circumstance. 716 00:27:42,312 --> 00:27:43,966 Yeah, I heard you two were coming. 717 00:27:44,010 --> 00:27:46,490 - Emergency bail hearing, is it? - That's right. Yeah. 718 00:27:46,534 --> 00:27:48,797 - Well, what's it worth to you? - Your Honor? 719 00:27:50,538 --> 00:27:52,322 - Two words. - [ woman laughing ] 720 00:27:52,366 --> 00:27:53,454 Pai gow. 721 00:27:53,497 --> 00:27:54,716 Pai-ow! 722 00:27:54,760 --> 00:27:56,239 Ha ha ha ha! 723 00:27:56,283 --> 00:27:59,112 What's wrong, son? You a little wet behind the ears? 724 00:27:59,155 --> 00:28:00,722 As in seven cards, two hands, two cards on top, 725 00:28:00,766 --> 00:28:02,289 five cards on bottom, 726 00:28:02,332 --> 00:28:05,379 win both hands to win, lose both hands to lose? 727 00:28:05,422 --> 00:28:07,207 Yeah, I'm...familiar. 728 00:28:07,250 --> 00:28:09,426 You a card sharp, Counselor? 729 00:28:09,470 --> 00:28:11,646 No, sir, just a man trying to win a case. 730 00:28:11,690 --> 00:28:14,388 - And who are you? - A student of the law. 731 00:28:14,431 --> 00:28:16,999 Student of the law. Ha ha! 732 00:28:17,043 --> 00:28:20,176 I like that. [ laughs ] Tell you what, son. 733 00:28:20,220 --> 00:28:22,875 You win, I'll waive bail entirely. 734 00:28:22,918 --> 00:28:25,312 I win... 735 00:28:25,355 --> 00:28:28,141 Well, we'll think of something. Ha ha ha! 736 00:28:28,184 --> 00:28:30,534 - Best 6 out of 10. - 6 out of 10? 737 00:28:30,578 --> 00:28:32,406 Do you have any idea how long that'll take? 738 00:28:32,449 --> 00:28:34,147 Take it or leave it! 739 00:28:34,190 --> 00:28:37,019 ♪♪♪ 740 00:28:37,063 --> 00:28:40,501 Are you seriously doing this? 741 00:28:40,544 --> 00:28:42,764 [ indistinct conversations ] 742 00:28:42,808 --> 00:28:44,157 Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah! 743 00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:46,115 I'm bankrolling this one, darling. 744 00:28:46,159 --> 00:28:48,422 Sure you want to take that chance, Your Honor? 745 00:28:48,465 --> 00:28:50,772 From now on, you can call me Daddy Warbucks. 746 00:28:50,816 --> 00:28:53,601 [ laughs ] 747 00:28:53,644 --> 00:28:54,471 ♪♪♪ 748 00:28:54,515 --> 00:28:56,604 ♪ Come with me♪ 749 00:28:56,647 --> 00:28:58,693 ♪ Sweet darlin'♪ 750 00:28:58,737 --> 00:29:02,392 ♪ I've got two tickets for the plane♪ 751 00:29:02,436 --> 00:29:07,093 ♪ We're gon' fly to Waikiki, it'll just be you and me♪ 752 00:29:07,136 --> 00:29:09,965 Show your hands, Counselor. 753 00:29:10,009 --> 00:29:12,359 Ha! I got a straight. 754 00:29:12,402 --> 00:29:14,274 I got a flush with a joker. 755 00:29:14,317 --> 00:29:17,930 Flush beats straight, so...pai gow! 756 00:29:17,973 --> 00:29:20,367 That was round one. 757 00:29:20,410 --> 00:29:22,282 Let's see how your luck shakes out, Counselor. 758 00:29:22,325 --> 00:29:23,979 ♪ All right♪ 759 00:29:24,023 --> 00:29:25,415 ♪♪♪ 760 00:29:25,459 --> 00:29:27,504 Pai gow. 761 00:29:27,548 --> 00:29:29,593 Pai...gow? 762 00:29:30,769 --> 00:29:33,119 Pai gow. 763 00:29:33,162 --> 00:29:35,686 [ horns blaring ] 764 00:29:35,730 --> 00:29:43,782 ♪♪♪ 765 00:29:43,825 --> 00:29:45,784 Maricela: I heard screaming. 766 00:29:45,827 --> 00:29:47,786 Who was screaming? 767 00:29:47,829 --> 00:29:49,700 My mom and my dad. 768 00:29:49,744 --> 00:29:52,573 I-I mean...Felix. 769 00:29:52,616 --> 00:29:55,271 Then what happened? 770 00:29:55,315 --> 00:29:58,448 Then they threw a vase, but nobody got hurt. 771 00:29:58,492 --> 00:30:00,799 Who threw the vase? 772 00:30:00,842 --> 00:30:02,104 Felix. 773 00:30:02,148 --> 00:30:04,977 - You saw him? - I think so. 774 00:30:05,020 --> 00:30:07,936 Maricela, when you spoke to Detective Taylor, 775 00:30:07,980 --> 00:30:10,112 you told him you did, didn't you? 776 00:30:12,332 --> 00:30:15,509 What did you say to Detective Taylor, Maricela? 777 00:30:16,771 --> 00:30:19,600 That I thought that I saw him throw the vase at my mom. 778 00:30:21,602 --> 00:30:24,474 No further questions, Your Honor. 779 00:30:32,178 --> 00:30:34,006 Ms. Lopez, your witness. 780 00:30:46,801 --> 00:30:48,107 Maricela, do you like cheese? 781 00:30:48,150 --> 00:30:51,153 No. It gives me stomachaches. 782 00:30:51,197 --> 00:30:53,590 Didn't Felix take all of the milk and the cheese 783 00:30:53,634 --> 00:30:54,853 out of your refrigerator? 784 00:30:54,896 --> 00:30:56,245 Yes. 785 00:30:56,289 --> 00:30:58,073 Why did he do that? 786 00:30:58,117 --> 00:31:00,684 Because he didn't want me to get sick. 787 00:31:00,728 --> 00:31:03,426 And because he... 788 00:31:03,470 --> 00:31:07,604 [ crying ] He--he...he... 789 00:31:07,648 --> 00:31:09,432 Tell me you didn't hurt Mommy. 790 00:31:09,476 --> 00:31:11,870 - No, baby. - Mr. Flores. 791 00:31:11,913 --> 00:31:13,697 I would never hurt her, okay? 792 00:31:13,741 --> 00:31:15,395 - Felix, stop. - But I'm sorry. 793 00:31:15,438 --> 00:31:17,919 - Sweetheart, I'm sorry. - Mr. Flores, that is enough. 794 00:31:17,963 --> 00:31:20,835 [ Maricela crying ] 795 00:31:20,879 --> 00:31:23,316 ♪♪♪ 796 00:31:23,359 --> 00:31:25,361 Recess. 797 00:31:25,405 --> 00:31:30,149 ♪♪♪ 798 00:31:30,192 --> 00:31:31,672 Flores is out. 799 00:31:31,715 --> 00:31:33,500 I am removing your client from my courtroom 800 00:31:33,543 --> 00:31:35,502 for the remainder of Maricela's testimony. 801 00:31:35,545 --> 00:31:37,808 [ door closes ]Your Honor, you can't remove him from his own trial. 802 00:31:37,852 --> 00:31:39,375 That's a clear violation of his Constitutional right. 803 00:31:39,419 --> 00:31:41,943 Flores has been warned three times. 804 00:31:41,987 --> 00:31:45,164 - The witness addressed him. - The witness is 11 years old. 805 00:31:45,207 --> 00:31:46,774 Should the jury return a guilty verdict, 806 00:31:46,817 --> 00:31:48,515 you are more than welcome to take this 807 00:31:48,558 --> 00:31:50,473 to the Second Appellate District. 808 00:31:50,517 --> 00:31:52,649 Counsel.Your Honor, Flores is a father. 809 00:31:52,693 --> 00:31:53,824 Any father would have done the same thing, 810 00:31:53,868 --> 00:31:56,044 and I say this with the upmost respect. 811 00:31:56,088 --> 00:31:58,090 It wasn't my choice to put that child on the stand. 812 00:31:58,133 --> 00:32:00,048 - It was yours. - We are done here. 813 00:32:00,092 --> 00:32:08,535 ♪♪♪ 814 00:32:12,234 --> 00:32:13,801 I hope there's vodka in that. 815 00:32:13,844 --> 00:32:15,585 Not yet. Got any? 816 00:32:15,629 --> 00:32:17,283 [ lid clanks ] 817 00:32:17,326 --> 00:32:19,589 [ chuckles ] This building creates orphans. 818 00:32:19,633 --> 00:32:22,201 Em, you are busting your ass for this guy, 819 00:32:22,244 --> 00:32:24,333 even at the risk of getting testy with Judge Carmichael. 820 00:32:24,377 --> 00:32:26,596 - [ scoffs ] I never got testy. - Mm, a little testy. 821 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:28,250 Well, families are hard. 822 00:32:28,294 --> 00:32:30,905 - We all have them. - Not everyone. 823 00:32:30,949 --> 00:32:32,385 Lopez. 824 00:32:32,428 --> 00:32:34,169 Another plea offer, Malick? 825 00:32:34,213 --> 00:32:37,520 No. Maricela is missing. 826 00:32:37,564 --> 00:32:39,261 ♪♪♪ 827 00:32:48,792 --> 00:32:50,403 It was a stupid hazing thing. 828 00:32:50,446 --> 00:32:53,493 Paul and I were pledges for Sigma Epsilon Alpha, 829 00:32:53,536 --> 00:32:55,538 and Winston, who organized the whole thing, 830 00:32:55,582 --> 00:32:58,498 ordered all of us to go up on the roof of the house. 831 00:32:58,541 --> 00:33:00,543 When we were up there, blindfolded, 832 00:33:00,587 --> 00:33:03,503 Winston was screaming. He was screaming at us 833 00:33:03,546 --> 00:33:05,984 we had to jump off the roof into a pool. 834 00:33:06,027 --> 00:33:08,029 And what happened next?Paul was helping another pledge. 835 00:33:08,073 --> 00:33:09,813 The guy was freaked. 836 00:33:09,857 --> 00:33:11,728 Paul told him he didn't have to do it. 837 00:33:11,772 --> 00:33:13,208 He said he didn't want to do it either. 838 00:33:13,252 --> 00:33:14,905 They could just walk away. 839 00:33:14,949 --> 00:33:16,995 So the victim didn't jump into the pool. 840 00:33:17,038 --> 00:33:18,257 No way. 841 00:33:18,300 --> 00:33:20,128 Tell us what you saw. 842 00:33:22,348 --> 00:33:25,307 Winston got pissed, said he was in charge 843 00:33:25,351 --> 00:33:28,702 and that there was only one way off the roof. 844 00:33:28,745 --> 00:33:33,620 Then he shoved Paul, just shoved him hard, 845 00:33:33,663 --> 00:33:35,883 and the sound his leg made 846 00:33:35,926 --> 00:33:38,755 when it hit the edge of the pool... 847 00:33:38,799 --> 00:33:40,931 I am so sorry, man. 848 00:33:44,500 --> 00:33:47,068 Anything further, Mr. Callan? 849 00:33:47,112 --> 00:33:48,983 Nothing further, Your Honor. 850 00:33:49,027 --> 00:33:50,811 ♪♪♪ 851 00:33:50,854 --> 00:33:53,074 Man, thank you so much. 852 00:33:53,118 --> 00:33:55,990 [ indistinct conversations ] 853 00:33:56,034 --> 00:33:57,557 Yellow's a good color on you. 854 00:33:57,600 --> 00:34:00,081 Thanks for making the switch. 855 00:34:00,125 --> 00:34:03,606 Battery causing serious bodily injury. Two years max. 856 00:34:03,650 --> 00:34:06,827 I'll bump the aggravated down to PC 203--mayhem. 857 00:34:06,870 --> 00:34:08,263 - Eight years. - For an accident? 858 00:34:08,307 --> 00:34:10,657 For a deliberate intentional retribution. 859 00:34:10,700 --> 00:34:12,572 You know, according to my eyewitness. 860 00:34:12,615 --> 00:34:15,488 [ chuckles ] I'll take it back to my client. 861 00:34:15,531 --> 00:34:18,099 [ indistinct conversations ] 862 00:34:18,143 --> 00:34:20,362 [ exhales deeply ] 863 00:34:20,406 --> 00:34:22,103 We found her, Judge Carmichael, 864 00:34:22,147 --> 00:34:23,931 but she'll only talk to you. 865 00:34:23,974 --> 00:34:26,499 All right, everyone, give us a few minutes 866 00:34:26,542 --> 00:34:28,805 and some space. Thank you. - Man: Yes, Judge. 867 00:34:28,849 --> 00:34:31,678 Should we get her something? Juice or a muffin? 868 00:34:31,721 --> 00:34:34,289 I appreciate it, Ms. Lopez, but that's okay. 869 00:34:34,333 --> 00:34:37,031 [ indistinct conversations ] 870 00:34:43,298 --> 00:34:45,257 Can I sit next to you? 871 00:34:45,300 --> 00:34:48,347 [ door closes ] 872 00:34:50,697 --> 00:34:53,613 You know you're stealing my hiding spot, right? 873 00:34:53,656 --> 00:34:59,401 I come here whenever I wanna get away from everything, 874 00:34:59,445 --> 00:35:01,969 people telling me how to act, what to do. 875 00:35:02,012 --> 00:35:04,363 - [ whispers ] It's annoying. - Yeah. 876 00:35:04,406 --> 00:35:06,321 Here I can just be me. 877 00:35:08,062 --> 00:35:10,151 I cried in the court. 878 00:35:10,195 --> 00:35:11,805 I'm sorry. 879 00:35:11,848 --> 00:35:14,286 Don't feel embarrassed about crying. 880 00:35:14,329 --> 00:35:17,158 It just means you have this. 881 00:35:17,202 --> 00:35:18,681 [ soft clinking ] 882 00:35:18,725 --> 00:35:22,120 - What's in your hand? - It's my mom's. 883 00:35:22,163 --> 00:35:24,818 [ exhales deeply ] That's so pretty. 884 00:35:24,861 --> 00:35:29,649 I keep it in my pocket for when she... 885 00:35:29,692 --> 00:35:33,174 ifshe comes back. I don't want her to get lost. 886 00:35:33,218 --> 00:35:36,221 When I was growing up, my mom was busy. 887 00:35:36,264 --> 00:35:38,484 She was gone a lot. 888 00:35:38,527 --> 00:35:42,270 And when I needed her most, she wasn't there. 889 00:35:42,314 --> 00:35:45,143 It made me angry and confused, 890 00:35:45,186 --> 00:35:48,711 but it didn't stop me from wanting her to come home. 891 00:35:50,148 --> 00:35:52,106 And is your mom dead? 892 00:35:52,150 --> 00:35:53,890 Is she gone, too? 893 00:35:53,934 --> 00:35:57,198 No. She's not. 894 00:35:57,242 --> 00:35:59,853 Do you think my mom will come back? 895 00:36:01,594 --> 00:36:03,378 I don't know, Maricela. 896 00:36:03,422 --> 00:36:05,685 I don't know if your mom will come back, 897 00:36:05,728 --> 00:36:07,904 but I know two things. 898 00:36:07,948 --> 00:36:14,215 I know she never left you because she's right there, 899 00:36:14,259 --> 00:36:18,567 and the second thing is that in the meantime, 900 00:36:18,611 --> 00:36:21,222 in her absence, you will find other people, 901 00:36:21,266 --> 00:36:23,268 people who will be there for you 902 00:36:23,311 --> 00:36:27,402 when you need them. - Like Felix? 903 00:36:27,446 --> 00:36:29,535 I think you should wear your mom's necklace 904 00:36:29,578 --> 00:36:32,015 when you come back to my court 905 00:36:32,059 --> 00:36:34,366 so you can feel her close to you. 906 00:36:34,409 --> 00:36:36,716 Okay. 907 00:36:36,759 --> 00:36:41,068 ♪♪♪ 908 00:36:41,111 --> 00:36:43,636 Okay, we are back. 909 00:36:45,290 --> 00:36:48,031 Ms. Lopez, your witness. 910 00:36:48,075 --> 00:36:49,207 It's nice to see you again, Maricela. 911 00:36:57,389 --> 00:36:59,565 Ms. Lopez? 912 00:36:59,608 --> 00:37:01,915 Right. Yes. Thank you, Your Honor. 913 00:37:07,703 --> 00:37:09,357 You mind if I call you "Mari"? 914 00:37:09,401 --> 00:37:12,186 Okay. I like "Mari" better. 915 00:37:12,230 --> 00:37:14,406 It's a good nickname. 916 00:37:14,449 --> 00:37:16,146 You know what my nephews call me? 917 00:37:16,190 --> 00:37:19,715 They call me "Stinky Butt Ant Emily." 918 00:37:19,759 --> 00:37:22,892 And I shower every day. I... 919 00:37:22,936 --> 00:37:25,939 - [ giggles ] - Mari, do the other kids 920 00:37:25,982 --> 00:37:28,289 in your school call you "Mari"? 921 00:37:28,333 --> 00:37:31,292 They call me "No Mommy Mari." 922 00:37:31,336 --> 00:37:32,946 Why you think those kids call you that? 923 00:37:32,989 --> 00:37:36,254 They said my dad killed my mom. 924 00:37:36,297 --> 00:37:38,430 Did you ever tell them that? 925 00:37:38,473 --> 00:37:41,955 No, I didn't. I said it wasn't true. 926 00:37:41,998 --> 00:37:45,611 - Why'd you change your mind? - I don't know. I just-- 927 00:37:45,654 --> 00:37:48,353 They kept on saying it over and over, and I... 928 00:37:51,530 --> 00:37:53,706 I guess I just started to believe them. 929 00:37:56,578 --> 00:37:58,624 Mari, is it okay if I ask 930 00:37:58,667 --> 00:38:00,843 a couple questions about the vase? 931 00:38:00,887 --> 00:38:01,888 Yeah. 932 00:38:03,498 --> 00:38:05,631 Did Felix tell you that he threw the vase? 933 00:38:05,674 --> 00:38:07,633 [ door closes ]Yeah. 934 00:38:07,676 --> 00:38:09,243 He did. 935 00:38:09,287 --> 00:38:11,985 But you didn't actually see him do it, did you? 936 00:38:12,028 --> 00:38:14,988 No. I didn't. 937 00:38:15,031 --> 00:38:17,860 [ whispering indistinctly ]Mari, have you ever seen Felix hit your mom? 938 00:38:17,904 --> 00:38:20,080 Never. He's a good dad. 939 00:38:20,123 --> 00:38:21,821 Your Honor, sorry. 940 00:38:21,864 --> 00:38:23,431 Something has just been brought to my attention. 941 00:38:23,475 --> 00:38:26,739 I'd like to request a sidebar with you and opposing counsel. 942 00:38:26,782 --> 00:38:29,829 It might be best in chambers, Your Honor. 943 00:38:31,526 --> 00:38:33,963 The search warrant was executed earlier today, 944 00:38:34,007 --> 00:38:36,792 after which Raquel Villalobos was questioned 945 00:38:36,836 --> 00:38:38,620 and then taken into custody. 946 00:38:38,664 --> 00:38:39,839 She made a statement declaring 947 00:38:39,882 --> 00:38:43,190 that she and Linda Aguilar were shooting up 948 00:38:43,233 --> 00:38:46,106 methamphetamines in Ms. Villalobos' home 949 00:38:46,149 --> 00:38:49,327 when Ms. Aguilar overdosed and died. 950 00:38:49,370 --> 00:38:50,850 Ms. Villalobos then stated 951 00:38:50,893 --> 00:38:53,896 that she was frightened and scared 952 00:38:53,940 --> 00:38:55,463 and as a result, 953 00:38:55,507 --> 00:38:57,509 she disposed of the remains on her property. 954 00:38:57,552 --> 00:39:01,469 Analogue Revolution: ♪ I'm dreaming 955 00:39:01,513 --> 00:39:04,559 ♪ In black and white♪ 956 00:39:04,603 --> 00:39:08,389 ♪ And I see myself♪ 957 00:39:08,433 --> 00:39:11,131 ♪ In another time♪ 958 00:39:11,174 --> 00:39:15,048 ♪ I'm always dreaming♪ 959 00:39:15,091 --> 00:39:18,486 ♪ In black and white♪ 960 00:39:18,530 --> 00:39:21,620 ♪ Like I'm someone else♪ 961 00:39:21,663 --> 00:39:26,625 ♪ But it's still my life♪ 962 00:39:26,668 --> 00:39:32,674 ♪ Going back, the two of us 963 00:39:32,718 --> 00:39:38,463 ♪ Somewhere in my mind 964 00:39:38,506 --> 00:39:41,466 Anyway, "congratulations" is not quite the right word, 965 00:39:41,509 --> 00:39:43,555 but it's the one I got. Eight years. 966 00:39:43,598 --> 00:39:45,426 Well, now Paul can get on with the rest of his life. 967 00:39:45,470 --> 00:39:50,431 [ singsongy ] There she is-- your, ahem, friend. 968 00:39:50,475 --> 00:39:54,348 We agreed to take it slow, but I don't know, man. 969 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:57,873 Want some unsolicited advice? Stay on the horizon. 970 00:39:57,917 --> 00:40:00,441 Do not get too close. Do not get too far. 971 00:40:00,485 --> 00:40:03,139 Just stay in her eyeline. That'll mean something. 972 00:40:04,663 --> 00:40:06,578 Stay on the horizon. 973 00:40:06,621 --> 00:40:08,362 [ elevator door dings ]I can do that. 974 00:40:08,406 --> 00:40:12,845 ♪ Had dreams of yesterday 975 00:40:12,888 --> 00:40:16,805 ♪ Seems I was older 976 00:40:16,849 --> 00:40:18,894 ♪ Than I am today 977 00:40:18,938 --> 00:40:20,505 [ sighs ] 978 00:40:20,548 --> 00:40:22,071 [ knock on door ] 979 00:40:22,115 --> 00:40:23,333 Come in. 980 00:40:25,118 --> 00:40:27,033 Ms. Lopez. 981 00:40:27,076 --> 00:40:28,469 Did Felix and Maricela... 982 00:40:28,513 --> 00:40:30,166 Yeah. Just now. 983 00:40:30,210 --> 00:40:31,777 Long road for them. 984 00:40:32,865 --> 00:40:34,475 I wanted to... 985 00:40:34,519 --> 00:40:37,826 This case, I got a little... 986 00:40:37,870 --> 00:40:39,524 No, I-I got a lot... 987 00:40:39,567 --> 00:40:42,875 And I'm--I'm sorry. 988 00:40:42,918 --> 00:40:46,226 I understand your passion, Ms. Lopez, 989 00:40:46,269 --> 00:40:49,708 but I am not a prosecutor for you to do battle with. 990 00:40:49,751 --> 00:40:53,973 I am the judge, and you crossed the line several times. 991 00:40:54,016 --> 00:40:57,629 And I apologize, Your Honor. I... 992 00:40:57,672 --> 00:41:00,066 But there was an 11-year-old girl 993 00:41:00,109 --> 00:41:02,721 about to lose the only family she had left. 994 00:41:02,764 --> 00:41:05,854 As a lawyer, if I were in your shoes, 995 00:41:05,898 --> 00:41:09,554 I would have done the same. - Thank you. 996 00:41:12,557 --> 00:41:15,255 - Good night, Your Honor. - Good night. 997 00:41:15,298 --> 00:41:18,127 [ The War on Drugs' "Lost in the Dream" playing ] 998 00:41:18,171 --> 00:41:21,522 ♪♪♪ 999 00:41:21,566 --> 00:41:23,524 [ door closes ]♪ Lost in the dream♪ 1000 00:41:23,568 --> 00:41:25,308 ♪ Or just the silence of a moment♪ 1001 00:41:25,352 --> 00:41:28,529 [ sighs ] You started the party without me? 1002 00:41:28,573 --> 00:41:31,576 [ door closes ]Don't worry. Nobody saw me. 1003 00:41:31,619 --> 00:41:33,012 ♪ It's always hard to tell [ glass clatters ] 1004 00:41:33,055 --> 00:41:34,013 How was Vegas? 1005 00:41:34,056 --> 00:41:35,623 [ sighs ] 1006 00:41:35,667 --> 00:41:37,625 Did Luke have to bail you out of jail? 1007 00:41:37,669 --> 00:41:39,801 Any barroom brawls I should know about? 1008 00:41:39,845 --> 00:41:43,457 Nope. In and out. No drama, no problems. 1009 00:41:43,501 --> 00:41:47,069 Fine. I'll get the truth out of Luke. 1010 00:41:47,113 --> 00:41:49,550 - What you looking at? - My mom sent me that picture. 1011 00:41:49,594 --> 00:41:52,335 [ laughs ] 1012 00:41:52,379 --> 00:41:53,554 With the--whoo. 1013 00:41:53,598 --> 00:41:56,426 - How do you really feel? - When was this? 1014 00:41:56,470 --> 00:41:57,819 I think it... [ sighs ] 1015 00:41:57,863 --> 00:41:59,821 It had to be the first day of second grade. 1016 00:41:59,865 --> 00:42:02,171 School mandated uniforms, 1017 00:42:02,215 --> 00:42:04,043 but I refused to put it on that morning, 1018 00:42:04,086 --> 00:42:05,914 so Roxie let me dress myself. 1019 00:42:05,958 --> 00:42:08,874 Got made fun of all year long. Had no friends. 1020 00:42:08,917 --> 00:42:11,659 It was the loneliest year of my life. 1021 00:42:11,703 --> 00:42:14,749 Well, I think you look cool. 1022 00:42:14,793 --> 00:42:17,404 Why did she send it to you? 1023 00:42:17,447 --> 00:42:20,102 It's what I spent the last two days trying to figure out. 1024 00:42:20,146 --> 00:42:21,887 She wanted to tell me something. 1025 00:42:21,930 --> 00:42:23,889 Maybe a reminder that she fought 1026 00:42:23,932 --> 00:42:26,587 to make sure little Lola could wear whatever she wanted. 1027 00:42:26,631 --> 00:42:28,720 Yeah. 1028 00:42:28,763 --> 00:42:31,636 She may have been gone a lot, trying to change the world, 1029 00:42:31,679 --> 00:42:34,203 but she was always there, 1030 00:42:34,247 --> 00:42:37,163 supporting me in her own way. 1031 00:42:37,206 --> 00:42:39,687 Working in the background. 1032 00:42:39,731 --> 00:42:41,776 Not a lot of little girls get that. 1033 00:42:41,820 --> 00:42:46,912 ♪♪♪ 1034 00:42:46,955 --> 00:42:48,391 No. 1035 00:42:48,435 --> 00:42:50,480 [ laughs ] 1036 00:42:50,524 --> 00:42:52,744 If you want some more of my whiskey, 1037 00:42:52,787 --> 00:42:54,833 you got to tell me about Vegas. 1038 00:42:54,876 --> 00:42:57,313 [ pouring whiskey ]All right, what you wanna know? 1039 00:42:57,357 --> 00:43:01,100 - Uh, where to begin? - Come on. 1040 00:43:01,143 --> 00:43:02,710 Pai gow! 1041 00:43:02,754 --> 00:43:05,844 - Give me some details. - [ laughs ] 1042 00:43:05,887 --> 00:43:06,888 ♪♪♪