1 00:00:00,033 --> 00:00:01,377 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:01,401 --> 00:00:02,778 When did you know you picked the wrong guy? 3 00:00:02,802 --> 00:00:04,380 - When he hit me. - I'm so sorry. 4 00:00:04,404 --> 00:00:06,449 You give this white boy two schooners and an ice rink, 5 00:00:06,473 --> 00:00:09,036 - he turns into Tonya Harding. - Hmm. 6 00:00:09,060 --> 00:00:11,138 Your dad's gonna be released, Mark. It's over. 7 00:00:11,162 --> 00:00:13,874 I wanted to say what my dad didn't. 8 00:00:13,898 --> 00:00:15,442 Oh, shut up, Mark. 9 00:00:15,466 --> 00:00:18,011 But I wanted you to be the first to know. 10 00:00:18,035 --> 00:00:19,880 I'm running for state attorney general. 11 00:00:19,904 --> 00:00:21,775 I know that you have 12 00:00:21,799 --> 00:00:23,710 a special relationship with Lisa Benner. 13 00:00:23,734 --> 00:00:26,275 It's good to have mentors, but keep a safe distance. 14 00:00:34,915 --> 00:00:37,760 - I know it's Valentine's Day. - That's why I'm calling. 15 00:00:37,784 --> 00:00:40,763 How much to deliver today? That is criminal. 16 00:00:40,787 --> 00:00:43,333 Okay, let's do it. Thanks. 17 00:00:44,958 --> 00:00:47,270 Aw. On the table, please. 18 00:00:47,294 --> 00:00:49,129 This is for me from Detective Harris. 19 00:00:49,153 --> 00:00:50,784 This is for you. 20 00:00:54,067 --> 00:00:56,846 "Open me in a quiet moment." 21 00:00:56,870 --> 00:00:58,414 What time is the thing? 22 00:00:58,438 --> 00:01:00,750 - Call it "Operation Cupid." - I won't. 23 00:01:00,774 --> 00:01:02,418 Do you hate Valentine's Day, too? 24 00:01:02,442 --> 00:01:04,954 No, I just think some things 25 00:01:04,978 --> 00:01:07,924 should be celebrated in private. 26 00:01:07,948 --> 00:01:11,583 Good. You're not busy. Follow me. 27 00:01:12,553 --> 00:01:15,231 Operation Cupid will be fun. 28 00:01:16,590 --> 00:01:18,234 What's that "operation" all about? 29 00:01:18,258 --> 00:01:19,869 Strictly need-to-know. 30 00:01:19,893 --> 00:01:21,738 Hmm. What'd you get Robin? 31 00:01:21,762 --> 00:01:25,275 You called me out of my office to ask about my husband? 32 00:01:25,299 --> 00:01:29,345 - Flowers. - Really making an effort. 33 00:01:29,369 --> 00:01:31,014 Ahem. 34 00:01:31,038 --> 00:01:32,248 Judge Carmichael. 35 00:01:32,272 --> 00:01:34,537 This is David Sanders, strategist 36 00:01:34,561 --> 00:01:36,265 for my attorney general campaign. 37 00:01:36,289 --> 00:01:39,069 Hmm. Bill Clinton is too obvious. No. 38 00:01:39,093 --> 00:01:43,005 Los Angeles mayoral election, 1993? 39 00:01:43,029 --> 00:01:44,994 - Um... - David can tell anyone 40 00:01:45,018 --> 00:01:46,809 the first political event they cared about. 41 00:01:46,833 --> 00:01:48,820 - It's a superpower. How'd I do? - Doesn't count. 42 00:01:48,844 --> 00:01:51,606 My mom was devastated when Michael Woo lost. 43 00:01:51,630 --> 00:01:53,749 Ah, didn't factor in the politically active mom. 44 00:01:53,773 --> 00:01:56,227 - Can I try again? - Is this why you needed me? 45 00:01:56,251 --> 00:01:57,761 Sorry. I wanted to meet you... 46 00:01:57,785 --> 00:02:00,356 A chance to gossip with a fellow Howard alum. 47 00:02:00,380 --> 00:02:02,789 Okay. Okay, Bison. 48 00:02:02,813 --> 00:02:04,238 Was Professor Tillman still around when... 49 00:02:04,262 --> 00:02:06,233 Yeah, and still as odd as ever and... 50 00:02:06,257 --> 00:02:08,297 - The parrot. - The parrot. 51 00:02:08,321 --> 00:02:10,733 Yeah. And if I'm honest, I wanted... 52 00:02:10,757 --> 00:02:12,231 We wanted to ask for your help. 53 00:02:12,255 --> 00:02:13,966 - With what? - I've approached a few people... 54 00:02:13,990 --> 00:02:15,441 An elite squad, if you will, 55 00:02:15,441 --> 00:02:16,952 to get a jump on candidate research. 56 00:02:16,976 --> 00:02:18,887 Looking into my time at the D.A.'s office, 57 00:02:18,911 --> 00:02:20,355 my history on the bench. 58 00:02:20,379 --> 00:02:21,824 And I would love it... We would love it 59 00:02:21,848 --> 00:02:23,358 if you would look into Judge Benner's time 60 00:02:23,382 --> 00:02:25,027 at Slefinger & Feste. 61 00:02:25,051 --> 00:02:27,362 The private practice years. Long time ago, but... 62 00:02:27,386 --> 00:02:30,065 - We wanna be thorough. - The party must have professionals 63 00:02:30,089 --> 00:02:31,923 - who could handle that. - At this early stage, 64 00:02:31,947 --> 00:02:34,318 we wanna know what people close to the candidate notice. 65 00:02:34,342 --> 00:02:35,909 It's more intuitive than analytical, 66 00:02:35,933 --> 00:02:38,501 like finding underground water with a willow branch. 67 00:02:38,525 --> 00:02:41,560 What do you say, Carmichael? Wanna be my dowsing rod? 68 00:02:46,025 --> 00:02:47,993 - Here you go, boss. - Thank you. 69 00:02:48,017 --> 00:02:49,384 Can I get a fork, too, please? 70 00:02:49,408 --> 00:02:51,007 - Thanks. - You got it. 71 00:02:52,812 --> 00:02:54,089 Happy Valentine's Day. 72 00:02:54,113 --> 00:02:55,557 Hi. 73 00:02:55,581 --> 00:02:57,749 - So that's your panic face. - No, uh... 74 00:02:57,773 --> 00:02:59,807 Relax. Valentine's Day 75 00:02:59,831 --> 00:03:02,132 is a consumer holiday for the insecure. 76 00:03:02,156 --> 00:03:05,434 I wish we'd been able to... have dinner or coffee or... 77 00:03:05,458 --> 00:03:07,336 Schedules. We're both very busy. 78 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:09,171 Still. 79 00:03:09,195 --> 00:03:12,307 You do send very long text messages. 80 00:03:12,331 --> 00:03:14,610 I think of them as... erudite? 81 00:03:14,634 --> 00:03:16,096 I like them. 82 00:03:17,036 --> 00:03:19,948 Nothing's changed... professionally, right? 83 00:03:19,972 --> 00:03:22,963 D.A.'s policies are clear. Avoid an appearance of conflict 84 00:03:22,987 --> 00:03:24,853 - that under... - Undermines the confidence in justice. 85 00:03:24,877 --> 00:03:27,756 Ah, nice recall. So... if nothing's changed? 86 00:03:27,780 --> 00:03:29,057 Professionally. 87 00:03:29,081 --> 00:03:30,926 - There's no conflict. - Excellent. 88 00:03:30,950 --> 00:03:33,095 Because I just picked up a last minute pro bono case. 89 00:03:33,119 --> 00:03:34,249 See you in court today. 90 00:03:34,273 --> 00:03:35,764 Wait. Barney Budge, the personal care attendant? 91 00:03:35,788 --> 00:03:37,666 Mr. Budge is my client. That is correct. 92 00:03:37,690 --> 00:03:40,035 He stole insurance money from a guy with a disability. 93 00:03:40,059 --> 00:03:42,037 It's clear abuse. Why did you take the case? 94 00:03:42,061 --> 00:03:45,029 I drew the short straw. Besides, it'll be fun. 95 00:03:50,393 --> 00:03:51,804 So you were after your albums? 96 00:03:51,829 --> 00:03:53,307 You mentioned Patty Smith. 97 00:03:53,332 --> 00:03:54,676 Mm, and The Stooges' "Raw Power," 98 00:03:54,701 --> 00:03:56,679 the '73 original, not the '80s remaster. 99 00:03:56,704 --> 00:03:58,582 I love that album. I know it's valuable. 100 00:03:58,607 --> 00:04:00,251 Yeah, and it was signed by Iggy. 101 00:04:00,513 --> 00:04:02,424 Okay, look, the jury... They won't be swayed 102 00:04:02,448 --> 00:04:03,992 by the value of the albums. 103 00:04:04,016 --> 00:04:06,061 We stick to your right to enter the apartment... 104 00:04:06,085 --> 00:04:07,417 No burglary, no strike. 105 00:04:07,441 --> 00:04:09,652 He had my vinyl. It wasn't theft. 106 00:04:09,677 --> 00:04:11,522 I know this D.A. He's good. He's gonna paint the picture. 107 00:04:11,547 --> 00:04:13,992 Bitter ex-girlfriend trashes apartment. 108 00:04:14,017 --> 00:04:16,228 Just garden-variety relationship death. 109 00:04:16,495 --> 00:04:18,674 You've been teachng, what, five years? 110 00:04:18,698 --> 00:04:20,742 Eighth grade. It's like house-training zombies. 111 00:04:20,766 --> 00:04:24,346 Hey, we have a tough needle to thread here, okay? 112 00:04:24,370 --> 00:04:25,781 We need an acquittal, because even with probation, 113 00:04:25,805 --> 00:04:28,050 that strike could cost you your job. 114 00:04:28,074 --> 00:04:31,286 I know that. I'm just trying to keep it together. 115 00:04:31,310 --> 00:04:34,215 I mean, one minute, 116 00:04:34,239 --> 00:04:35,791 I have my dream job and I'm in love, 117 00:04:35,815 --> 00:04:36,925 and the next minute, 118 00:04:36,949 --> 00:04:40,462 I'm... alone and in court and... 119 00:04:40,486 --> 00:04:41,890 You are not alone. 120 00:04:42,655 --> 00:04:44,989 I just wanted my records back. 121 00:04:46,559 --> 00:04:47,769 - You have the hand fans? - Yep. 122 00:04:47,793 --> 00:04:49,204 You have the confetti poppers? 123 00:04:49,228 --> 00:04:50,772 Check. 124 00:04:51,998 --> 00:04:54,443 Hey, Em, sorry. Running. 125 00:04:54,467 --> 00:04:57,112 - You are needed in 802. - Sure. Why? 126 00:04:57,136 --> 00:04:59,381 Changes to Judge Carmichael's calendar. 127 00:04:59,405 --> 00:05:01,493 Cascading rescheduling. 128 00:05:09,882 --> 00:05:12,060 All rise. 129 00:05:12,084 --> 00:05:14,329 Good morning, Ms. Lopez. 130 00:05:14,353 --> 00:05:15,864 Let's hear those motions. 131 00:05:15,888 --> 00:05:17,965 I'm sorry. I was told we were running calendar? 132 00:05:17,989 --> 00:05:21,106 - Sherri, what's going on here? - Your call, Your Honor. 133 00:05:21,130 --> 00:05:23,856 Well, we should be running calendar. 134 00:05:23,880 --> 00:05:25,140 But... 135 00:05:25,164 --> 00:05:28,310 It's Valentine's Day. 136 00:05:28,334 --> 00:05:29,845 Aah! 137 00:06:14,613 --> 00:06:15,724 Whoo! 138 00:06:19,318 --> 00:06:21,029 Happy Valentine's Day, Em. 139 00:06:21,053 --> 00:06:22,597 Thank you! 140 00:06:22,621 --> 00:06:24,743 - Thank you. - That was great. Thank you so much. 141 00:06:24,767 --> 00:06:26,001 That was awesome. 142 00:06:26,025 --> 00:06:27,426 That was... wow! 143 00:06:29,962 --> 00:06:31,458 - Open it. - Yeah. 144 00:06:32,498 --> 00:06:35,877 You like dogs, but you're too busy for a dog. So... 145 00:06:35,901 --> 00:06:39,114 - What is it? - I don't know. 146 00:06:39,138 --> 00:06:42,184 A fish is the next best thing 147 00:06:42,208 --> 00:06:44,353 - for a busy dog person. - A fish? 148 00:06:44,377 --> 00:06:48,645 That's sweet. It's sweet. 149 00:06:52,084 --> 00:06:54,730 Don't you have to, um, be at the... 150 00:06:54,754 --> 00:06:56,231 - Oh, crap. - The... 151 00:06:56,255 --> 00:06:58,100 I hate to gift and run. 152 00:06:58,124 --> 00:06:59,434 Oh. 153 00:06:59,458 --> 00:07:01,291 - No, go. - This is awkward. 154 00:07:02,695 --> 00:07:05,007 Go. Go, go, go. Thank you. 155 00:07:05,031 --> 00:07:07,109 - I hope you like it. - I do. 156 00:07:09,035 --> 00:07:12,936 Synced & corrected by -robtor- www.addic7ed.com 157 00:07:21,983 --> 00:07:23,428 You're Luke. I'm Sam. 158 00:07:23,452 --> 00:07:25,797 Welcome to the Thunderdome. Nervous? 159 00:07:25,821 --> 00:07:27,765 No. Yes. 160 00:07:27,789 --> 00:07:30,401 But no. I might have gone overboard with Valentine's Day. 161 00:07:30,425 --> 00:07:32,670 - Oh. What did you do? - I'm not sure. Whole thing was a blur. 162 00:07:32,694 --> 00:07:34,238 There was a choir. 163 00:07:34,262 --> 00:07:36,674 Okay, Romeo, your desk is right next to mine. 164 00:07:36,698 --> 00:07:38,843 Luke! Welcome. 165 00:07:38,867 --> 00:07:41,512 People! Can I have a moment, please? 166 00:07:41,536 --> 00:07:44,115 Meet our newest clerk, Mr. Luke Watkins, 167 00:07:44,139 --> 00:07:46,840 coming straight from Courtroom 802! 168 00:07:48,176 --> 00:07:50,888 Soon as you're settled, come meet me. 169 00:07:50,912 --> 00:07:52,414 We've got witness prep. 170 00:07:53,313 --> 00:07:56,327 Casework first day. Nice. 171 00:07:56,351 --> 00:07:59,552 - I should... - Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Good luck. 172 00:08:04,718 --> 00:08:07,171 We're going after Barney Budge for forgery, grand theft, 173 00:08:07,195 --> 00:08:08,673 and dependent care abuse. 174 00:08:08,697 --> 00:08:10,108 Paul Gordon and his sister Ruth. 175 00:08:10,132 --> 00:08:11,909 This is Luke Watkins. 176 00:08:11,933 --> 00:08:14,383 The preliminary hearing is a chance for the judge 177 00:08:14,407 --> 00:08:15,880 to hear the evidence and decide if it's enough 178 00:08:15,904 --> 00:08:17,849 to try the defendant. It's like a mini trial. 179 00:08:17,873 --> 00:08:20,451 - Is the judge also tiny? - Uh, no. 180 00:08:20,475 --> 00:08:23,588 Regular-size courtroom, miniature trial. Got it. 181 00:08:23,612 --> 00:08:25,256 My brother nearly loses his home in a wildfire, 182 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:27,358 and this Barney steals from him. 183 00:08:27,382 --> 00:08:29,268 When he was filling out the insurance claim, 184 00:08:29,292 --> 00:08:31,129 Barney Budge listed his own bank account. 185 00:08:31,153 --> 00:08:33,064 $63,000 gone. 186 00:08:33,088 --> 00:08:35,233 Barney spent about $1,000, tried to give it back 187 00:08:35,257 --> 00:08:37,735 - when he was arrested? - What, we just forgive him? 188 00:08:37,759 --> 00:08:40,371 We're pursuing the maximum. Barney's looking at four years. 189 00:08:40,395 --> 00:08:43,396 - Good. - See you in the courtroom shortly. 190 00:08:45,233 --> 00:08:48,220 Paul, don't worry. We've got a strong case. 191 00:08:48,244 --> 00:08:51,704 - We'll get him. - If she's happy, I'm happy. 192 00:08:54,676 --> 00:08:56,988 Did I... 193 00:08:57,012 --> 00:09:00,091 I didn't ask Paul about employment records. 194 00:09:00,115 --> 00:09:01,392 No. 195 00:09:01,416 --> 00:09:03,938 I'm still a little... I'm catching up 196 00:09:03,962 --> 00:09:05,963 after my dad's whole murder thing. 197 00:09:05,987 --> 00:09:07,798 Oh, yeah, congrats. Charges dropped. 198 00:09:07,822 --> 00:09:10,301 - How's he doing? - I... wouldn't know. 199 00:09:10,325 --> 00:09:12,842 Yeah, um, Paul recovered most of the money. 200 00:09:12,866 --> 00:09:14,388 Doesn't seem very eager to be here. 201 00:09:14,412 --> 00:09:15,673 Why not just plea this out? 202 00:09:15,697 --> 00:09:18,342 Barney took advantage of Paul, betrayed his trust. 203 00:09:18,366 --> 00:09:20,070 We do our job, we take this thing to trial, 204 00:09:20,094 --> 00:09:21,279 secure a conviction. 205 00:09:21,303 --> 00:09:22,880 Barney loses his license, 206 00:09:22,904 --> 00:09:25,983 and he never does that to anyone again ever. 207 00:09:34,950 --> 00:09:36,661 Have you named it? 208 00:09:36,685 --> 00:09:37,785 No, and what am I... 209 00:09:37,810 --> 00:09:38,945 - It can't live here. - You should. 210 00:09:38,969 --> 00:09:41,432 Start bonding with it as soon as possible. 211 00:09:44,859 --> 00:09:46,653 Walter, have a seat. 212 00:09:48,530 --> 00:09:50,474 There's nothing to be nervous about. 213 00:09:50,498 --> 00:09:52,343 Opposing counsel will put Walter on the stand, 214 00:09:52,367 --> 00:09:55,335 - establish the break-in. - Get his side of the story. 215 00:09:57,672 --> 00:09:59,116 You should call it "Freckles." 216 00:09:59,140 --> 00:10:02,787 Freckles, please come with me. 217 00:10:08,250 --> 00:10:11,262 I saw the busted doorframe, thought, "Is he still here?" 218 00:10:11,286 --> 00:10:13,698 - "He"? - Whoever broke in. 219 00:10:13,722 --> 00:10:15,032 It didn't cross my mind it had been Laura. 220 00:10:15,056 --> 00:10:17,182 - Objection. - Overruled. 221 00:10:17,206 --> 00:10:18,977 Mr. Farley, continue. 222 00:10:19,614 --> 00:10:21,938 Realized it was Laura when I saw the records were missing. 223 00:10:22,030 --> 00:10:24,742 - This was your collection? - Ours, until she moved out. 224 00:10:24,766 --> 00:10:26,310 How long ago did Laura move out? 225 00:10:26,334 --> 00:10:28,679 Three months. She left a note with her keys. 226 00:10:28,703 --> 00:10:30,214 So she no longer lived in the residence. 227 00:10:30,739 --> 00:10:33,084 I didn't want you to leave. I still love you. 228 00:10:33,108 --> 00:10:35,219 - Objection, Your Honor. - Sustained. 229 00:10:35,243 --> 00:10:37,188 Mr. Farley, please do not address Ms. Paschke. 230 00:10:37,212 --> 00:10:38,889 I'm sorry, Your Honor. 231 00:10:38,913 --> 00:10:40,524 I love her. 232 00:10:40,548 --> 00:10:41,759 Always will. 233 00:10:42,276 --> 00:10:43,877 Nothing further. 234 00:10:47,630 --> 00:10:49,152 You testified that Laura 235 00:10:49,177 --> 00:10:51,088 - returned her keys. - With a note. 236 00:10:51,112 --> 00:10:54,138 - These keys? - I... asked for the keys. 237 00:10:54,162 --> 00:10:56,240 She ignored me. I changed the locks. 238 00:10:56,264 --> 00:10:59,254 It didn't stop Laura and her crowbar. The doorframe... 239 00:10:59,278 --> 00:11:01,345 - Did you take her name off the lease? - I was heartbroken. 240 00:11:01,369 --> 00:11:02,880 I'm sure you were very sad, Walter, 241 00:11:02,904 --> 00:11:04,715 - but I asked you a question. - Objection. 242 00:11:04,739 --> 00:11:07,351 Sustained. Ms. Lopez, less argumentative, 243 00:11:07,375 --> 00:11:08,686 if you please. 244 00:11:09,235 --> 00:11:10,891 My client was on the lease. 245 00:11:10,915 --> 00:11:13,291 She still had her keys, so when she returned 246 00:11:13,315 --> 00:11:16,098 - to her apartment... - Laura left me. 247 00:11:16,122 --> 00:11:18,362 I don't give a damn about who was on the lease. 248 00:11:18,386 --> 00:11:21,521 I told her that if she left... 249 00:11:29,071 --> 00:11:31,275 Was Laura still on the lease? 250 00:11:32,509 --> 00:11:33,778 Yeah. 251 00:11:33,802 --> 00:11:35,501 Thank you. Nothing further. 252 00:11:41,443 --> 00:11:43,154 I wish you hadn't done that. 253 00:11:51,886 --> 00:11:54,799 Judge Benner wants you involved with her campaign? 254 00:11:54,823 --> 00:11:56,842 I would be helping, yes. Is that weird? 255 00:11:56,866 --> 00:11:58,934 Unusual, but you're her protégé, 256 00:11:58,958 --> 00:12:00,304 her trusted lieutenant. 257 00:12:00,328 --> 00:12:02,873 Which makes me your valued captain. 258 00:12:02,897 --> 00:12:05,743 - I think it would be sergeant. - Oh, the metaphor collapses. 259 00:12:05,767 --> 00:12:08,179 Point is, when do we start? 260 00:12:08,203 --> 00:12:10,300 David Sanders asked me to look 261 00:12:10,324 --> 00:12:12,450 - into her private practice years. - David. 262 00:12:12,474 --> 00:12:15,619 Campaign consultant. Interesting man. 263 00:12:16,625 --> 00:12:18,575 Benner worked at Slefinger & Feste 264 00:12:18,599 --> 00:12:19,657 for three years. 265 00:12:19,681 --> 00:12:21,966 Large civil suits. Won't be too many cases. 266 00:12:21,990 --> 00:12:24,395 Public records will probably only show lead attorneys. 267 00:12:24,419 --> 00:12:25,544 Even as an associate, 268 00:12:25,568 --> 00:12:27,398 her name would be on something in the system. 269 00:12:27,422 --> 00:12:29,233 Hmm. And what are we looking for? 270 00:12:29,257 --> 00:12:31,502 Anything the opposition could twist into a weapon. 271 00:12:31,526 --> 00:12:33,604 Hmm. On it. 272 00:12:33,628 --> 00:12:35,962 Love research. 273 00:12:37,532 --> 00:12:39,276 Calling People vs. Budge. 274 00:12:39,300 --> 00:12:41,078 Counsel, your appearances. 275 00:12:41,102 --> 00:12:43,430 - Amy Quinn on his behalf. - Mark Callan for the People. 276 00:12:43,454 --> 00:12:45,282 - Okay, are both sides ready? - Yes, Your Honor. 277 00:12:45,306 --> 00:12:46,274 Defense is ready. 278 00:12:46,299 --> 00:12:48,338 I realize the defense was only recently assigned this case, 279 00:12:48,362 --> 00:12:51,050 and the People's readiness shouldn't be seen as pressure. 280 00:12:51,074 --> 00:12:53,103 While defense is ready, we would entertain 281 00:12:53,127 --> 00:12:54,638 a reasonable People's continuance, 282 00:12:54,662 --> 00:12:57,517 - should it be needed. - Counsel, please approach. 283 00:12:59,087 --> 00:13:01,632 - Paul. - I have eight prelims today. 284 00:13:01,656 --> 00:13:03,567 This is felony court, not the court at Versailles. 285 00:13:03,591 --> 00:13:06,938 Come on, talk to me, man. Why are you doing this, man? 286 00:13:06,962 --> 00:13:08,461 Let's have some order, Ms. Quinn. 287 00:13:08,485 --> 00:13:09,673 Yes, Your Honor. Barney. 288 00:13:09,697 --> 00:13:12,042 - You said I should take the money. - Not true. 289 00:13:12,066 --> 00:13:13,177 - Barney... - I'm going to jail, man. 290 00:13:13,201 --> 00:13:14,478 - You said... - Paul. 291 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:16,769 - That's enough! - Counselors, come back 292 00:13:16,793 --> 00:13:18,849 when you have your people under control. 293 00:13:24,746 --> 00:13:27,491 I have to go to the office. With the court delay... 294 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:29,267 - That's not on me. - I didn't say it was. 295 00:13:29,292 --> 00:13:30,607 When should I plan on returning? 296 00:13:30,631 --> 00:13:32,485 I'm capable of texting when we're done. 297 00:13:33,488 --> 00:13:35,284 Barney tipped Quinn's hand. 298 00:13:35,309 --> 00:13:36,723 "You said I should take the money." 299 00:13:36,747 --> 00:13:39,970 - She'll argue it was a gift. - 60 grand. I must be generous. 300 00:13:39,994 --> 00:13:41,899 She'll say it was, I don't know, friend in need. 301 00:13:41,923 --> 00:13:43,274 We'll counter with the payroll records 302 00:13:43,298 --> 00:13:44,575 that I asked for. 303 00:13:44,599 --> 00:13:46,010 Show it was a work-only relationship. 304 00:13:46,034 --> 00:13:47,878 Ooh, yeah. Listen, the payroll records... 305 00:13:47,902 --> 00:13:49,580 That was more of a, uh, an informal thing. 306 00:13:49,604 --> 00:13:52,216 - Informal meaning... - Under the table? 307 00:13:52,240 --> 00:13:54,952 Oh, that is a damning yet accurate characterization. 308 00:13:54,976 --> 00:13:57,555 Really? It's all right. 309 00:13:57,579 --> 00:14:00,124 I should've double-checked. That's on me. It's all good. 310 00:14:00,148 --> 00:14:02,026 It's not about the legal definition of employee. 311 00:14:02,050 --> 00:14:05,563 We'll just need to characterize the relationship. Luke, ideas? 312 00:14:05,587 --> 00:14:07,892 We'll use your checking history, job postings, 313 00:14:07,916 --> 00:14:10,134 - written instructions... - Great. Need help, ask, uh... 314 00:14:10,158 --> 00:14:12,470 - Sam? - Ask Sam what now? 315 00:14:12,494 --> 00:14:15,406 - I-I can handle it. - Well, first day. I'm all yours. 316 00:14:15,430 --> 00:14:18,076 I need to show Barney was an employee, 317 00:14:18,100 --> 00:14:20,411 - prove they're not friends. - Well, you can't prove a negative. 318 00:14:20,435 --> 00:14:22,079 If you have a legal test for friendship, I'm open. 319 00:14:22,103 --> 00:14:25,683 Paul's waiting. I'll be right back. 320 00:14:30,745 --> 00:14:32,389 Hey-o. 321 00:14:32,413 --> 00:14:34,875 Is this about what you gave Robin for Valentine's Day? 322 00:14:34,899 --> 00:14:36,150 Come on. 323 00:14:36,851 --> 00:14:38,095 No. 324 00:14:38,119 --> 00:14:39,697 Not last-minute flowers. 325 00:14:39,721 --> 00:14:42,733 - Pink carnations. - Ugh. What... What'd he give you? 326 00:14:42,757 --> 00:14:44,201 Haven't found the right time to open it. 327 00:14:44,225 --> 00:14:46,770 Keep getting interrupted. How are you doing? 328 00:14:46,794 --> 00:14:49,139 First V-Day in a long time you're not dating. 329 00:14:49,163 --> 00:14:50,441 Hadn't even crossed my mind. 330 00:14:51,159 --> 00:14:52,276 Are you seeing someone? 331 00:14:53,626 --> 00:14:55,980 What is... "plot imani?" 332 00:14:56,004 --> 00:14:59,383 Autocorrect is supposed to help. "Political question." 333 00:14:59,407 --> 00:15:00,718 You know Benner's running for A.G.? 334 00:15:00,742 --> 00:15:02,786 She asked me to help vet her. 335 00:15:02,810 --> 00:15:05,089 - Whoa, bad idea. - I'm kinda honored and freaked out. 336 00:15:05,113 --> 00:15:06,357 Wear a button, host a fundraiser. 337 00:15:06,381 --> 00:15:08,292 Do not dig for dirt on your boss. 338 00:15:08,316 --> 00:15:09,860 - It was David Sanders' idea. - Who? 339 00:15:09,884 --> 00:15:11,996 - Her consultant. - What if you find something? 340 00:15:12,020 --> 00:15:13,459 He's a Howard grad, so... 341 00:15:13,484 --> 00:15:15,432 Until you know why she's asking, say no. 342 00:15:15,456 --> 00:15:17,034 - You're paranoid. - I'm pragmatic. 343 00:15:17,058 --> 00:15:18,702 I don't give answers until I know what the question is. 344 00:15:18,726 --> 00:15:21,906 Lisa's been good to me. She's always had my back. 345 00:15:21,930 --> 00:15:23,908 It's time for me to show her I can do the same. 346 00:15:23,932 --> 00:15:25,843 I'll do my little investigation. 347 00:15:25,867 --> 00:15:27,545 You're right. It'll be fine. 348 00:15:27,569 --> 00:15:31,571 Literally the opposite of what I just said. 349 00:15:34,742 --> 00:15:36,720 I need to talk to you. 350 00:15:36,744 --> 00:15:39,189 Okay. I'm... Okay. 351 00:15:39,213 --> 00:15:41,225 Over... Over here. 352 00:15:41,249 --> 00:15:43,127 I'm sorry. I... I don't wanna... 353 00:15:43,151 --> 00:15:44,962 I... I didn't know who to talk to, 354 00:15:44,986 --> 00:15:46,564 - and this is just... - Laura, Laura, slow... slow down. 355 00:15:46,588 --> 00:15:49,155 - This is totally surreal. - What's wrong? 356 00:15:51,526 --> 00:15:53,370 Oh, okay. T-Turn that off. 357 00:15:53,394 --> 00:15:54,838 Why are you... 358 00:15:55,813 --> 00:15:57,875 I sent Walter these pics early on. 359 00:15:57,899 --> 00:15:59,476 Okay, that's private. You don't need to... 360 00:15:59,500 --> 00:16:01,698 It's not gonna have any bearing on the case. 361 00:16:01,722 --> 00:16:05,249 He spammed my work email... Everything I had sent him. 362 00:16:05,273 --> 00:16:07,384 - He what? - To the whole staff. 363 00:16:07,408 --> 00:16:10,921 To everyone. These pictures, they... 364 00:16:10,945 --> 00:16:14,091 I... I... I can't. People are calling me. 365 00:16:14,115 --> 00:16:16,760 My email... I can't answer. I just... 366 00:16:16,784 --> 00:16:18,996 I don't know. I don't know what to do. 367 00:16:19,020 --> 00:16:22,499 I can't believe this is happening. 368 00:16:22,523 --> 00:16:24,935 Okay. 369 00:16:36,244 --> 00:16:38,089 Walter Farley, your alleged burglary victim... 370 00:16:38,114 --> 00:16:39,858 - Spineless coward. - Ms. Lopez. 371 00:16:39,882 --> 00:16:41,326 He sent naked photos of my client 372 00:16:41,350 --> 00:16:42,794 to her colleagues at her school. 373 00:16:42,818 --> 00:16:44,197 If you don't offer a plea right now, 374 00:16:44,221 --> 00:16:45,836 I will submit his email into evidence. 375 00:16:45,860 --> 00:16:47,532 - What's the relevance? - Your witness attempted 376 00:16:47,556 --> 00:16:49,868 to ruin my client's life and reputation. 377 00:16:49,892 --> 00:16:52,337 Your case is done. The jury will see him for the scum he is. 378 00:16:52,361 --> 00:16:54,239 That's ironic. Usually you're the one defending the scum. 379 00:16:54,263 --> 00:16:56,141 I'm thinking misdemeanor trespass. 380 00:16:56,165 --> 00:16:57,776 Laura gets time served. One year probation. 381 00:16:57,800 --> 00:16:59,444 - I need to check with Choi. - No, you don't. 382 00:17:00,776 --> 00:17:03,804 I'm sure everyone has work to do. 383 00:17:05,608 --> 00:17:07,635 Talk to your boss. 384 00:17:08,344 --> 00:17:11,757 - You okay? - Yeah, just business as usual. 385 00:17:11,781 --> 00:17:15,594 Uh... Sherri named the fish... Freckles. 386 00:17:15,618 --> 00:17:19,486 - Cute. - Office looks good on you. 387 00:17:22,557 --> 00:17:24,538 Let's pick this up later. I gotta get back to this, okay? 388 00:17:24,563 --> 00:17:25,649 All right. 389 00:17:31,267 --> 00:17:32,778 To what do I owe the pleasure? 390 00:17:32,802 --> 00:17:34,746 Judge Benner's taking a run at attorney general. 391 00:17:34,770 --> 00:17:36,715 So I hear. What's her platform? 392 00:17:36,739 --> 00:17:38,817 - You'd vote for her? - I'd do my homework. 393 00:17:38,841 --> 00:17:41,853 - Despite your warning? - You mean my advice. 394 00:17:42,837 --> 00:17:44,956 I've done a quick review of some case summaries 395 00:17:44,980 --> 00:17:46,491 from Benner's private practice years. 396 00:17:46,515 --> 00:17:48,059 Benner's worried about opposition research, 397 00:17:48,083 --> 00:17:49,995 - so she turns to you? - Out of a dozen cases, 398 00:17:50,019 --> 00:17:51,663 three stood out... A wrongful termination suit, 399 00:17:51,687 --> 00:17:54,833 a toxic tort class action, and fraudulent investments. 400 00:17:54,857 --> 00:17:56,434 Oh, as much as I enjoy gossip... 401 00:17:56,458 --> 00:17:58,904 You told me people get run down by their past, 402 00:17:58,928 --> 00:18:00,272 to stay clear, 403 00:18:00,296 --> 00:18:02,930 but I won't distance myself from friends. 404 00:18:05,134 --> 00:18:09,102 The toxic tort... was that against Cuprillon Industries? 405 00:18:11,273 --> 00:18:13,618 - Yes. - Why did it catch your attention? 406 00:18:13,642 --> 00:18:14,986 Unsafe and dangerous workplace. 407 00:18:15,010 --> 00:18:16,588 Employees settled too quickly. 408 00:18:16,612 --> 00:18:20,358 Well, I'd be curious to know what made them back down. 409 00:18:27,089 --> 00:18:29,134 Laski knew about Cuprillon Industries. 410 00:18:29,158 --> 00:18:31,303 There won't be much detail in that settlement, 411 00:18:31,327 --> 00:18:33,638 and the public record won't tell us why they agreed. 412 00:18:33,662 --> 00:18:35,307 Which is why you're gonna help me find 413 00:18:35,331 --> 00:18:36,410 an employee to talk to. 414 00:18:36,434 --> 00:18:38,510 I do enjoy a challenge, Your Honor. 415 00:18:38,534 --> 00:18:40,779 I know that you do. 416 00:18:41,771 --> 00:18:45,483 - He got left in the courtroom. - I can't take it right now. 417 00:18:45,507 --> 00:18:47,285 - This is a settlement conference. - It's a him. 418 00:18:47,309 --> 00:18:49,588 Come here, Freckles! 419 00:18:49,612 --> 00:18:51,957 - Come! That's a good boy. - Let's teach him to do tricks. 420 00:18:51,981 --> 00:18:53,829 I understand there's a plea? 421 00:18:53,853 --> 00:18:55,660 Misdemeanor trespass, Your Honor. 422 00:18:55,684 --> 00:18:57,262 Midway through trial. 423 00:18:57,286 --> 00:18:59,030 You could have saved the court a lot of time and effort. 424 00:18:59,054 --> 00:19:01,633 - What's changed? - His client distributed naked pictures... 425 00:19:01,657 --> 00:19:04,169 - Revenge porn, Your Honor. - We do not use that term, Mr. Berger. 426 00:19:04,193 --> 00:19:06,471 - My apologies. - First of all, it implies 427 00:19:06,495 --> 00:19:08,440 that Ms. Paschke did something deserving vengeance. 428 00:19:08,464 --> 00:19:10,775 Also, she intended just one person 429 00:19:10,799 --> 00:19:13,411 to receive those photos. She did not make porn. 430 00:19:13,435 --> 00:19:15,146 She was, however, exploited. 431 00:19:15,170 --> 00:19:17,148 You should call it what it is... Cyber exploitation. 432 00:19:17,172 --> 00:19:19,251 I hope my viewpoint on the issue is made clear 433 00:19:19,275 --> 00:19:21,419 by the generous plea deal we've offered. 434 00:19:21,816 --> 00:19:23,983 The court will accept the plea. 435 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:27,132 Did the defendant, Barney Budge, work for you? 436 00:19:27,157 --> 00:19:29,035 Bathing" on Craigslist, 437 00:19:29,060 --> 00:19:31,230 and it gets weird. Barney was the least weird, 438 00:19:31,255 --> 00:19:33,097 - so yeah. - So he worked for you? 439 00:19:33,122 --> 00:19:34,366 Yes, he helped me with everyday 440 00:19:34,390 --> 00:19:35,901 wipey, scratchy kinds of things. 441 00:19:35,925 --> 00:19:37,729 It's always the focus, right, what I can't do? 442 00:19:37,753 --> 00:19:40,105 - You paid wages for that help? - That's right. 443 00:19:40,129 --> 00:19:42,236 Did the defendant help you fill out paperwork? 444 00:19:42,260 --> 00:19:44,442 Some of my fine motor skills are less than fine. 445 00:19:44,466 --> 00:19:45,677 Did you ask the defendant to help you fill out paperwork 446 00:19:45,701 --> 00:19:47,078 for an insurance claim 447 00:19:47,102 --> 00:19:48,680 after your home was damaged in a wildfire? 448 00:19:48,704 --> 00:19:50,916 Yes, I asked him to fill in the basic information, 449 00:19:50,940 --> 00:19:52,189 showed him my checking account. 450 00:19:52,213 --> 00:19:53,952 I signed it, trusting him, Later I discovered that 451 00:19:53,976 --> 00:19:55,987 rather my account number, he used his own. 452 00:19:56,011 --> 00:19:59,190 Over $60,000 gone. 453 00:19:59,214 --> 00:20:00,525 Nothing further. 454 00:20:00,549 --> 00:20:02,482 Ms. Quinn, your witness. 455 00:20:03,652 --> 00:20:05,997 - So you weren't friends? - No. 456 00:20:06,021 --> 00:20:08,199 Didn't hang out, promise to look out for each other? 457 00:20:08,223 --> 00:20:09,890 No, he clocked in, he clocked out. 458 00:20:10,759 --> 00:20:14,472 Your Honor, I'd like to mark as Defense "C," this email, 459 00:20:14,496 --> 00:20:17,609 which appears to be from Mr. Gordon to my client. 460 00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:19,410 So marked. 461 00:20:20,035 --> 00:20:22,747 Mr. Gordon, is this an email you sent to Mr. Budge? 462 00:20:22,771 --> 00:20:24,416 Uh... yes, I did. 463 00:20:24,440 --> 00:20:26,484 Could you please read the highlighted portion 464 00:20:26,508 --> 00:20:28,002 of your words? 465 00:20:28,544 --> 00:20:31,122 "Anything you need, man, it's yours. 466 00:20:31,146 --> 00:20:32,557 I love you, man." 467 00:20:32,581 --> 00:20:34,492 But you testified that you weren't friends. 468 00:20:34,516 --> 00:20:36,895 I'm not great with words, and he lost his mom. 469 00:20:36,919 --> 00:20:38,830 Are you supposed to say, "That sucks"? 470 00:20:38,854 --> 00:20:40,465 An employer might say, "My condolences." 471 00:20:40,489 --> 00:20:42,664 - Objection. Argumentative. - Sustained. 472 00:20:42,688 --> 00:20:44,204 Nothing further, Your Honor. 473 00:20:44,228 --> 00:20:46,520 And that takes us to recess. 474 00:20:54,737 --> 00:20:56,314 Nice. 475 00:20:56,338 --> 00:20:58,450 But without an email that says, "Take my money," 476 00:20:58,474 --> 00:21:00,618 the friendship angle won't keep you from trial. 477 00:21:00,642 --> 00:21:02,354 I'm full of surprises. 478 00:21:02,378 --> 00:21:03,822 That you are. 479 00:21:03,846 --> 00:21:06,491 Do you wanna get together when we finish the prelim? 480 00:21:06,515 --> 00:21:08,393 Friday? I have a date. 481 00:21:08,417 --> 00:21:10,050 Oh. Another time, then. 482 00:21:15,716 --> 00:21:18,436 - You missed that email. - I'm sorry. 483 00:21:18,460 --> 00:21:20,572 But you asked me to back up the employment claim. 484 00:21:20,596 --> 00:21:22,040 As a counter to the friendship tactic. 485 00:21:22,064 --> 00:21:25,610 You always work both sides of an argument. 486 00:21:25,634 --> 00:21:28,913 I got it. I don't make the same mistake twice. 487 00:21:28,937 --> 00:21:30,749 Good. Great. Glad to hear it. 488 00:21:35,210 --> 00:21:38,234 Hey. I don't like surprises. 489 00:21:38,258 --> 00:21:39,528 Well, they terrify me, too, 490 00:21:39,552 --> 00:21:40,859 and it's not like I can run away. 491 00:21:40,883 --> 00:21:42,727 What am I not understanding about you and Barney? 492 00:21:42,751 --> 00:21:46,664 Look, I, uh, "walk" a line. Employer. 493 00:21:46,688 --> 00:21:48,672 But if Barney felt like he was my friend, 494 00:21:48,696 --> 00:21:50,861 he'd do a good job, and if not, who knows? 495 00:21:50,885 --> 00:21:53,471 So I sent a nice note or whatever. 496 00:21:53,963 --> 00:21:55,306 Are you afraid of him? 497 00:21:55,330 --> 00:21:57,108 No, I... I do the same with my sister. 498 00:21:57,132 --> 00:21:59,144 She thinks I need to be more professional, 499 00:21:59,168 --> 00:22:01,513 hounded me until I sent Barney an employee evaluation. 500 00:22:01,537 --> 00:22:04,185 If I give people a little of what they want, 501 00:22:04,209 --> 00:22:05,183 they don't worry about me. 502 00:22:05,207 --> 00:22:07,285 You're what, you're hustling everyone? 503 00:22:07,309 --> 00:22:10,021 I act like I'm okay, like everybody. 504 00:22:10,045 --> 00:22:13,291 Otherwise, man, when people see weakness, they take. 505 00:22:13,315 --> 00:22:14,966 Letting Barney think you're friends, 506 00:22:14,990 --> 00:22:17,295 that's... self-protection? 507 00:22:17,319 --> 00:22:19,831 - Yeah. - It didn't work. 508 00:22:24,226 --> 00:22:26,271 Valentine's Day remorse. 509 00:22:26,295 --> 00:22:27,839 When the formerly charming gesture 510 00:22:27,863 --> 00:22:29,674 begins to feel irredeemably cheesy. 511 00:22:29,698 --> 00:22:31,943 Wow. And we just met? 512 00:22:31,967 --> 00:22:33,185 That was not shade, my friend. 513 00:22:33,209 --> 00:22:35,755 That is just the sad, true fate of the romantic. 514 00:22:37,882 --> 00:22:40,318 I should have accepted your help with Paul's case. 515 00:22:40,342 --> 00:22:42,153 - You are correct. - I messed up. 516 00:22:42,177 --> 00:22:44,089 Would you help me fix it? 517 00:22:45,990 --> 00:22:47,047 Sure. 518 00:22:48,117 --> 00:22:50,128 Baby, I love my flowers. 519 00:22:50,152 --> 00:22:51,620 You lie. 520 00:22:51,645 --> 00:22:53,164 No, I love that you were thinking about me. 521 00:22:53,188 --> 00:22:55,201 You want a hint on yours? 522 00:22:55,225 --> 00:22:56,714 No! I am waiting. 523 00:22:56,738 --> 00:23:00,038 Reminds me that I made the right choice marrying you. 524 00:23:00,062 --> 00:23:01,906 That's something you need reminding of. Okay. 525 00:23:01,930 --> 00:23:05,210 Where are you? 526 00:23:05,234 --> 00:23:07,078 I'm meeting with Celia Anne Duval, 527 00:23:07,102 --> 00:23:09,114 lead plaintiff in the class action 528 00:23:09,138 --> 00:23:11,070 - against Cuprillon Industries. - Benner's old case? 529 00:23:11,094 --> 00:23:13,668 Yep. Hoping Celia will shed some light. 530 00:23:13,692 --> 00:23:15,420 Hey, this is more than looking at old records. 531 00:23:15,444 --> 00:23:17,055 Baby, if you're going into the field... 532 00:23:17,079 --> 00:23:20,107 I will be fine. I love you. Talk to you later. 533 00:23:20,131 --> 00:23:21,430 Okay. 534 00:23:23,619 --> 00:23:25,148 All right. 535 00:23:25,172 --> 00:23:26,999 I will let him know you called. 536 00:23:26,999 --> 00:23:28,210 Okay, bye-bye. 537 00:23:28,234 --> 00:23:29,578 Hello. 538 00:23:29,602 --> 00:23:31,213 I'm afraid I don't have an appointment. 539 00:23:31,237 --> 00:23:33,882 Oh. What company are you looking for? 540 00:23:33,906 --> 00:23:36,941 Actually, I'm here to see you. 541 00:23:37,509 --> 00:23:39,754 Cuprillon Industries made countertops 542 00:23:39,778 --> 00:23:41,389 of "engineered stone"... 543 00:23:41,413 --> 00:23:45,293 Chips of quartz and resin. We cut them to fit. 544 00:23:45,317 --> 00:23:46,728 Hard work. 545 00:23:46,752 --> 00:23:49,164 Used to be able to hold my own on the plant floor. 546 00:23:49,188 --> 00:23:53,311 Now I'm lucky if I can sit in a chair and answer phones. 547 00:23:53,335 --> 00:23:55,437 I get winded drinking a glass of water. 548 00:23:55,461 --> 00:23:56,738 You got sick at the plant. 549 00:23:56,762 --> 00:23:58,740 They issued respirator masks, 550 00:23:58,764 --> 00:24:01,142 but we all knew it was the dust. 551 00:24:01,166 --> 00:24:03,645 A claim that Cuprillon Industries disputed. 552 00:24:03,669 --> 00:24:05,580 They denied responsibility, 553 00:24:05,604 --> 00:24:09,017 said we weren't following safety protocols. 554 00:24:09,041 --> 00:24:10,719 But they knew. 555 00:24:10,743 --> 00:24:13,270 Company documents were leaked, 556 00:24:13,294 --> 00:24:16,024 proved that they let us be exposed. 557 00:24:16,048 --> 00:24:18,305 But we had already settled, 558 00:24:18,329 --> 00:24:19,928 and Cuprillon went bankrupt. 559 00:24:19,952 --> 00:24:23,265 I haven't been able to take a deep breath since then. 560 00:24:23,289 --> 00:24:26,468 So let's not waste it. What do you want? 561 00:24:26,492 --> 00:24:29,004 A lawyer who represented Cuprillon 562 00:24:29,028 --> 00:24:30,872 is being considered for a new job. 563 00:24:30,896 --> 00:24:35,343 Hire 'em. Bulldogs, every one. 564 00:24:35,367 --> 00:24:37,512 Sent out their young charmers. 565 00:24:37,536 --> 00:24:39,314 Sat in my living room 566 00:24:39,338 --> 00:24:42,784 and promised to drag the case on until I died. 567 00:24:42,808 --> 00:24:46,488 So whoever you're interviewing, hire 'em. 568 00:24:46,512 --> 00:24:48,490 They get the job done. 569 00:24:56,201 --> 00:24:57,878 Laura! 570 00:24:57,902 --> 00:24:59,880 Sorry. You've been fired? 571 00:24:59,904 --> 00:25:01,449 A student had the picture on his phone. 572 00:25:01,473 --> 00:25:03,084 I have no idea how he got it. 573 00:25:03,108 --> 00:25:04,351 They called me into the office, 574 00:25:04,375 --> 00:25:05,699 and they fired me on the spot. 575 00:25:05,723 --> 00:25:07,655 - Did you call your union? - I can recommend some lawyers. 576 00:25:07,679 --> 00:25:10,257 I just wanted to get out. I thought I had escaped. 577 00:25:10,281 --> 00:25:12,413 What do you mean, escaped? Escaped who? 578 00:25:12,437 --> 00:25:15,062 Walter? Has he done something like this before? 579 00:25:15,086 --> 00:25:17,565 Yeah. I got out of a bad situation, 580 00:25:17,589 --> 00:25:19,300 and I just wanna move on. 581 00:25:19,324 --> 00:25:21,338 Are you talking to people about this? 582 00:25:21,339 --> 00:25:22,649 D-Does your family know? 583 00:25:22,673 --> 00:25:24,451 My roommate, friends. I'm fine. 584 00:25:24,475 --> 00:25:26,486 - Good. - These pictures... 585 00:25:26,510 --> 00:25:28,455 The thought of my students, I... 586 00:25:28,479 --> 00:25:31,425 I shouldn't have. I loved my job. 587 00:25:31,449 --> 00:25:33,527 I... I'm sorry. This isn't your problem. 588 00:25:33,551 --> 00:25:35,228 - I'm willing to help. - No, I can... 589 00:25:35,252 --> 00:25:36,697 Um, I'll call my union. 590 00:25:36,721 --> 00:25:38,365 - And you will go to the police. - Sure. 591 00:25:38,389 --> 00:25:41,335 Promise me. You will go to the police with a friend. 592 00:25:41,359 --> 00:25:43,870 Yeah, I will. I will. 593 00:25:43,894 --> 00:25:45,986 I will. 594 00:25:51,402 --> 00:25:54,753 - Sam has a theory. - We have a theory. 595 00:25:54,777 --> 00:25:56,081 She was reviewing federal... 596 00:25:56,106 --> 00:25:57,637 Right, but remember, you were the one who thought 597 00:25:57,661 --> 00:25:58,741 of income requirements. 598 00:25:58,765 --> 00:26:00,354 Guys, you work very nicely together. I'm glad, 599 00:26:00,378 --> 00:26:02,289 and that work has led you to... 600 00:26:02,313 --> 00:26:04,386 There's strict income requirements 601 00:26:04,410 --> 00:26:06,197 when qualifying for federal disability support. 602 00:26:06,221 --> 00:26:08,295 - Shockingly low. - When someone who receives benefits, 603 00:26:08,319 --> 00:26:10,197 like Paul, receives a lump sum payment... 604 00:26:10,221 --> 00:26:12,262 He runs the risk of losing those benefits. 605 00:26:13,180 --> 00:26:15,569 Paul had an incentive to hide the insurance payout. 606 00:26:16,809 --> 00:26:19,072 Paul leans on Barney, 607 00:26:19,096 --> 00:26:21,742 basically asks him to commit Social Security fraud. 608 00:26:21,766 --> 00:26:23,695 Barney agrees, but then starts spending the money. 609 00:26:23,719 --> 00:26:25,779 - But why would Paul report it? - His sister Ruth said that... 610 00:26:25,803 --> 00:26:27,681 Let's get Paul and Barney in a room together, no judge. 611 00:26:27,705 --> 00:26:28,882 See what the story is when they have 612 00:26:28,906 --> 00:26:30,823 to look each other in the eye. 613 00:26:30,847 --> 00:26:33,242 Good work, both of you. 614 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:38,659 Mm-hmm. 615 00:26:38,683 --> 00:26:40,560 - You busy? - Well, I was... 616 00:26:40,584 --> 00:26:42,284 Great. Brainstorm with me. 617 00:26:45,212 --> 00:26:47,234 Cyber exploitation is a misdemeanor. 618 00:26:47,258 --> 00:26:48,669 - When Laura reports it... - Laura? 619 00:26:48,693 --> 00:26:51,271 People vs. Paschke with Berger? 620 00:26:51,295 --> 00:26:52,439 Got it. 621 00:26:52,463 --> 00:26:53,607 City attorney's office would handle it 622 00:26:53,631 --> 00:26:54,908 in misdemeanor court like it's... 623 00:26:54,932 --> 00:26:57,377 like it's shoplifting, but if we can 624 00:26:57,401 --> 00:26:59,046 think more expansively, 625 00:26:59,070 --> 00:27:00,380 we can figure out how the same actions 626 00:27:00,404 --> 00:27:01,782 could constitute a felony. 627 00:27:01,806 --> 00:27:03,417 Unauthorized access to a computer. 628 00:27:03,441 --> 00:27:05,152 If he hacked into her phone to get the image, then... 629 00:27:05,176 --> 00:27:06,920 No, it was on his own machine. 630 00:27:06,944 --> 00:27:08,922 Could you call it an electronic threat? 631 00:27:08,946 --> 00:27:10,757 Hello. Who... Who are you? 632 00:27:10,781 --> 00:27:12,492 Sam Powell, also a clerk. 633 00:27:12,516 --> 00:27:15,462 - Oh. Hi. Emily Lopez. - I know. 634 00:27:15,486 --> 00:27:17,864 Sam and I were researching federal benefit rules. 635 00:27:17,888 --> 00:27:19,700 Emily is my... 636 00:27:19,724 --> 00:27:21,165 This is Emily. 637 00:27:25,018 --> 00:27:27,290 I don't think electronic threat would make it to filing. 638 00:27:27,314 --> 00:27:28,759 How is this just a misdemeanor? 639 00:27:28,783 --> 00:27:31,511 You're the first public defender I've seen try to stack charges. 640 00:27:31,535 --> 00:27:33,702 Well, I always want the punishment to fit the crime. 641 00:27:40,444 --> 00:27:41,888 Amy Quinn. 642 00:27:41,912 --> 00:27:43,623 You are an excellent lawyer. 643 00:27:43,647 --> 00:27:46,193 - That's not suspicious. - We can resolve this thing 644 00:27:46,217 --> 00:27:48,161 without going all the way to trial. What do you say? 645 00:27:48,185 --> 00:27:50,430 - Trying to charm me into a plea? - You find me charming? 646 00:27:50,454 --> 00:27:53,467 - Don't try to play me, Callan. - This is 100% professional. 647 00:27:53,491 --> 00:27:55,135 - 'Cause nothing's changed. - Not a thing. 648 00:27:55,159 --> 00:27:57,170 I have a hunch. Well, it's more than... 649 00:27:57,194 --> 00:27:58,872 A hypothesis. This isn't about the money. 650 00:27:58,896 --> 00:28:01,108 It's about the relationship between Barney and Paul. 651 00:28:01,132 --> 00:28:02,976 You don't strike me as the sentimental type. 652 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:05,278 I'm not. Just want the truth. 653 00:28:05,302 --> 00:28:07,402 - What are you offering? - Lenient deal? 654 00:28:09,039 --> 00:28:12,085 Celia's spent most of her adult life struggling, 655 00:28:12,109 --> 00:28:14,154 and the settlement Cubrillon offered was nothing. 656 00:28:14,178 --> 00:28:16,451 Medical bills swallowed it in a year. 657 00:28:16,475 --> 00:28:18,425 - I hope that's not fragile. - Thank you. 658 00:28:18,449 --> 00:28:20,360 You don't know the extent 659 00:28:20,384 --> 00:28:22,295 of Judge Benner's involvement. 660 00:28:22,319 --> 00:28:23,997 That's exactly the problem. 661 00:28:24,021 --> 00:28:25,565 When they asked me to help with this, 662 00:28:25,589 --> 00:28:27,400 I thought of it as, I don't know, debate prep. 663 00:28:27,424 --> 00:28:28,635 But now... 664 00:28:28,659 --> 00:28:31,138 They had to know you would find this out. 665 00:28:31,162 --> 00:28:33,507 But did they? Why not just... 666 00:28:33,531 --> 00:28:36,443 Am I expected to construct a positive spin? 667 00:28:36,467 --> 00:28:39,112 I just... I feel uncomfortable. 668 00:28:39,136 --> 00:28:42,082 Talk to her. You researched. Now report your findings. 669 00:28:42,106 --> 00:28:44,261 No, not without a complete picture. 670 00:28:44,285 --> 00:28:45,841 A prosecutor never asks a question 671 00:28:45,865 --> 00:28:47,354 that they don't already know the answer. 672 00:28:47,378 --> 00:28:48,635 You're a judge now. 673 00:28:48,660 --> 00:28:50,490 And judges wait until all the evidence is in. 674 00:28:51,949 --> 00:28:54,116 - That would be Ms. Lopez. - Yes, please. 675 00:28:57,196 --> 00:28:58,265 Come in. 676 00:28:58,289 --> 00:28:59,800 Thank you. Thanks. 677 00:28:59,824 --> 00:29:01,034 Emily, please, have a seat. 678 00:29:01,058 --> 00:29:02,502 Thank you, Your Honor. 679 00:29:02,526 --> 00:29:05,672 Oh. "Lola." It's fine. We're between cases. 680 00:29:05,696 --> 00:29:08,792 Kind of, actually. That's what I wanted to talk to you about. 681 00:29:08,816 --> 00:29:10,343 - All right. - Can one get a conviction 682 00:29:10,367 --> 00:29:13,079 on cyber exploitation if the victim won't testify? 683 00:29:13,103 --> 00:29:14,763 - Laura won't... - I really don't know. 684 00:29:14,787 --> 00:29:17,217 It depends on the other evidence. The ex... 685 00:29:17,241 --> 00:29:20,120 - Walter. - Walter will claim that he was hacked, 686 00:29:20,144 --> 00:29:22,355 but a computer expert will handle that, but then... 687 00:29:22,379 --> 00:29:24,324 He will say that she gave him permission to send them. 688 00:29:24,348 --> 00:29:25,555 Exactly. So... 689 00:29:25,580 --> 00:29:27,460 But the D.A. moves on abuse cases all the time 690 00:29:27,484 --> 00:29:28,795 where the victim won't testify. 691 00:29:28,819 --> 00:29:30,718 With enough physical evidence. 692 00:29:30,742 --> 00:29:32,599 Was Laura abused? 693 00:29:33,797 --> 00:29:36,300 Yeah. Emotional. 694 00:29:36,794 --> 00:29:38,605 Coercion. Control. 695 00:29:38,629 --> 00:29:40,095 Is she safe? 696 00:29:40,664 --> 00:29:43,610 She says she has people, a roommate. I don't know. 697 00:29:43,634 --> 00:29:46,476 I'm... I'm... I'm trying to help. 698 00:29:49,479 --> 00:29:51,017 And how are you? 699 00:29:51,041 --> 00:29:52,741 I'm fine. 700 00:29:54,401 --> 00:29:56,523 Defense attorney's job is hard enough. 701 00:29:56,547 --> 00:29:59,092 Maybe leave the prosecuting to the prosecutors? 702 00:29:59,116 --> 00:30:00,574 I'm just trying to help. 703 00:30:01,118 --> 00:30:03,630 May I ask you a question as a friend? 704 00:30:04,536 --> 00:30:05,770 Sure. 705 00:30:05,794 --> 00:30:07,033 Do you feel... 706 00:30:07,706 --> 00:30:10,692 Could your history with Joe be affecting your choices? 707 00:30:12,753 --> 00:30:14,908 Do you think that I'm unaware of that? 708 00:30:14,932 --> 00:30:16,643 - I wasn't implying... - That I am so broken, 709 00:30:16,667 --> 00:30:19,012 - I-I don't know my own impulses? - No. Emily... 710 00:30:19,036 --> 00:30:20,413 Of course I'm thinking about Joe, 711 00:30:20,437 --> 00:30:22,215 but this fight... This is how I'm okay. 712 00:30:22,239 --> 00:30:24,206 Don't tell me that I'm not okay. 713 00:30:29,647 --> 00:30:31,769 I apologize. That was... 714 00:30:33,717 --> 00:30:35,359 I apologize. 715 00:30:40,658 --> 00:30:43,292 Thank you for the advice and... 716 00:30:44,428 --> 00:30:45,972 Thank you. 717 00:30:58,921 --> 00:31:01,960 Thanks for meeting. 718 00:31:01,985 --> 00:31:03,929 I think we can clear a few things up. 719 00:31:03,953 --> 00:31:05,397 Barney, check with me before answering... 720 00:31:05,421 --> 00:31:06,832 My first question's for Paul. 721 00:31:06,856 --> 00:31:08,500 When you received the insurance payout, 722 00:31:08,524 --> 00:31:10,942 were you worried about losing your disability benefits? 723 00:31:10,966 --> 00:31:13,706 Oh, my God. Paul, did you give him the money? 724 00:31:13,730 --> 00:31:16,423 Barney holds on to the money on your behalf. 725 00:31:16,447 --> 00:31:19,194 You keep your benefits. No harm, no foul, right? 726 00:31:21,371 --> 00:31:23,167 Why'd you bend the law for this guy? 727 00:31:23,191 --> 00:31:24,283 Barney, you don't need to answer... 728 00:31:24,307 --> 00:31:27,586 We talked about stuff. I'm not... 729 00:31:27,610 --> 00:31:29,955 I wanted dating advice, 730 00:31:29,979 --> 00:31:32,358 and he's smart about that stuff. 731 00:31:32,382 --> 00:31:34,860 - I thought that... - That friends help friends. 732 00:31:34,884 --> 00:31:36,829 You're loyal, and then your friend 733 00:31:36,853 --> 00:31:38,831 writes you an employee evaluation. 734 00:31:38,855 --> 00:31:41,000 - I never wanted to send that. - "Needs improvement. 735 00:31:41,024 --> 00:31:44,503 Meets expectations." It's upsetting. I'd be upset. 736 00:31:44,527 --> 00:31:47,606 So you give yourself a bonus. 737 00:31:49,016 --> 00:31:50,342 Maybe you let him skim a little, 738 00:31:50,366 --> 00:31:52,544 but then your sister follows up on the insurance claim. 739 00:31:52,568 --> 00:31:56,070 - You don't wanna get caught. - Do I need a lawyer? 740 00:31:57,373 --> 00:31:59,285 The People will not be pursuing 741 00:31:59,309 --> 00:32:01,253 an abuse charge against Barney. 742 00:32:01,277 --> 00:32:03,155 He only spent a little of the money that was given 743 00:32:03,179 --> 00:32:06,054 to him to hold. I'm thinking misdemeanor theft. 744 00:32:06,078 --> 00:32:08,334 - We'll consider that. - And, Paul? 745 00:32:08,358 --> 00:32:10,799 If you report the settlement, I won't see a need 746 00:32:10,823 --> 00:32:12,914 to refer the case to the federal government. 747 00:32:12,938 --> 00:32:15,973 We'll find a way for you to keep your benefits. 748 00:32:16,668 --> 00:32:18,837 Barney, I'm so sorry. 749 00:32:18,861 --> 00:32:21,006 You let me face four years? You said nothing? 750 00:32:21,030 --> 00:32:23,131 I didn't think it was gonna get this far. 751 00:32:23,155 --> 00:32:24,743 I need to keep living on my own. 752 00:32:24,767 --> 00:32:27,830 But you're not on your own. You counted on me. 753 00:32:27,854 --> 00:32:30,249 Oh, go to hell. I am not sympathetic... 754 00:32:30,273 --> 00:32:32,051 I counted on you. 755 00:32:32,075 --> 00:32:35,487 You know, I know you don't like this. 756 00:32:35,511 --> 00:32:37,289 We all need people. 757 00:32:37,313 --> 00:32:39,080 Easy for you to say. 758 00:32:44,072 --> 00:32:45,583 Can I go now? 759 00:32:45,608 --> 00:32:47,641 Yes, Mr. Budge. You can go. 760 00:32:52,462 --> 00:32:55,207 Some unsolicited advice? 761 00:32:55,231 --> 00:32:59,503 When someone works that hard to show you they care... 762 00:33:01,380 --> 00:33:02,948 maybe it's worth giving them a shot. 763 00:33:13,282 --> 00:33:14,760 I won't waste your time. 764 00:33:14,784 --> 00:33:16,562 You've made it quite cozy. We could chat all day. 765 00:33:16,586 --> 00:33:17,830 What are you not telling me? 766 00:33:17,854 --> 00:33:19,398 Something struck a nerve. 767 00:33:19,422 --> 00:33:21,472 Lisa Benner defended an indifferent corporation. 768 00:33:21,496 --> 00:33:23,602 I don't agree with the choice, but it wasn't illegal. 769 00:33:23,626 --> 00:33:25,137 This is why I detest politics. 770 00:33:25,161 --> 00:33:26,972 Everyone gets a little too comfortable 771 00:33:26,996 --> 00:33:29,675 navigating the distance between unethical and illegal. 772 00:33:29,699 --> 00:33:31,487 And you sit above it all, 773 00:33:31,511 --> 00:33:32,811 looking down on the rest of us? 774 00:33:32,835 --> 00:33:35,247 What exactly are you trying to get out of this? 775 00:33:35,271 --> 00:33:38,323 I simply seek to preserve the integrity 776 00:33:38,347 --> 00:33:40,119 - of our roles in the justice system. - Judge Laski... 777 00:33:40,143 --> 00:33:43,088 Slefinger & Feste... That firm was notorious. 778 00:33:43,112 --> 00:33:44,690 The law to them was... 779 00:33:45,253 --> 00:33:49,318 Well, let's just say that some of their senior partners 780 00:33:49,343 --> 00:33:50,754 came from the Roy Cohn school. 781 00:33:50,779 --> 00:33:52,624 When Cubrillon memos were leaked, 782 00:33:52,648 --> 00:33:54,392 smart money said that the firm 783 00:33:54,416 --> 00:33:56,433 had them the entire time. No proof, of course. 784 00:33:56,457 --> 00:33:58,596 Do you think Judge Benner helped hide evidence 785 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:00,627 that proved Cubrillon's liability? 786 00:34:00,651 --> 00:34:02,493 I am suggesting she was playing on that team. 787 00:34:02,517 --> 00:34:04,137 Lisa was just an associate. 788 00:34:04,161 --> 00:34:05,837 Whatever that firm was doing, 789 00:34:05,861 --> 00:34:07,672 It was way above her pay grade. 790 00:34:07,696 --> 00:34:09,274 - She was just... - Following orders. 791 00:34:09,298 --> 00:34:12,701 For a judge, you're not offering many facts. 792 00:34:13,569 --> 00:34:15,714 I admire your commitment to the rules of evidence, 793 00:34:15,738 --> 00:34:17,429 Judge Carmichael. 794 00:34:17,453 --> 00:34:20,219 Still, you need to accept that sometimes 795 00:34:20,243 --> 00:34:23,672 things are exactly what they seem to be. 796 00:34:23,696 --> 00:34:25,518 Occam's razor and all that. 797 00:34:30,786 --> 00:34:33,217 - Laski is a smug man. - Yeah, with a good point. 798 00:34:33,241 --> 00:34:34,614 Don't take his side. 799 00:34:34,639 --> 00:34:36,369 I don't see sides. I only see sound advice. 800 00:34:36,393 --> 00:34:38,676 You don't... jump into bed 801 00:34:38,700 --> 00:34:41,873 with someone unless you know exactly... What? 802 00:34:41,897 --> 00:34:43,885 Curious phrase for a work relationship. 803 00:34:43,909 --> 00:34:47,734 "Jump into bed"... is a common expression. 804 00:34:49,529 --> 00:34:50,681 Amy Quinn. 805 00:34:50,705 --> 00:34:53,084 What? Wow! 806 00:34:53,108 --> 00:34:54,986 - What? - Amy Quinn. That took a while. 807 00:34:55,010 --> 00:34:56,477 You've never dated a lawyer. 808 00:34:56,501 --> 00:34:58,334 I don't know what this is. 809 00:34:58,358 --> 00:35:00,458 I've dated plenty of serious, intelligent... 810 00:35:00,482 --> 00:35:01,571 Sure, I know. 811 00:35:01,595 --> 00:35:04,370 Elizabeth was a computer systems... something. 812 00:35:04,394 --> 00:35:07,851 Yes, but never lawyers. It's different. 813 00:35:07,875 --> 00:35:10,502 She's... 814 00:35:10,526 --> 00:35:11,684 It's fun. 815 00:35:11,708 --> 00:35:14,672 - You're different. - What did Laski say? 816 00:35:14,696 --> 00:35:17,338 He claims... better yet, he intimated 817 00:35:17,362 --> 00:35:19,279 that apparently, Benner's old firm 818 00:35:19,304 --> 00:35:21,585 was involved in some deeply unethical practices. 819 00:35:21,609 --> 00:35:23,866 - Did Benner know? - That I don't know. 820 00:35:23,890 --> 00:35:26,610 I shouldn't even be talking about this. 821 00:35:26,634 --> 00:35:29,287 I should just forget the whole thing is what I should do. 822 00:35:29,311 --> 00:35:31,679 Yeah. You talk to opposing counsel yet? 823 00:35:31,703 --> 00:35:33,037 You don't want me to get involved. 824 00:35:33,061 --> 00:35:35,994 You don't heed my advice, and yet you come back for more. 825 00:35:36,018 --> 00:35:38,200 A lawyer, Jean Rubenstone-Frost... 826 00:35:38,224 --> 00:35:39,738 She represented the workers. 827 00:35:39,763 --> 00:35:41,432 Maybe she advised them to take the settlement. 828 00:35:41,456 --> 00:35:42,650 You're worried about Benner. 829 00:35:42,674 --> 00:35:45,196 Maybe these poor people just had a bad lawyer. 830 00:35:49,398 --> 00:35:52,999 It's beautiful. 831 00:35:54,022 --> 00:35:58,302 - How did you... - Your roommate told me you were here. 832 00:35:58,907 --> 00:36:00,885 My students played last night. 833 00:36:00,909 --> 00:36:04,085 - I couldn't be here, but... - They must be gifted. 834 00:36:04,110 --> 00:36:06,989 Hmm. It's a cute tradition. 835 00:36:07,249 --> 00:36:10,428 The kids play a couple pieces with the symphony. 836 00:36:10,452 --> 00:36:11,695 That's sweet. 837 00:36:15,324 --> 00:36:18,670 I pushed you too hard. I'm sorry. 838 00:36:18,695 --> 00:36:21,362 You were worried. Appreciate it. 839 00:36:35,436 --> 00:36:38,248 I told myself it was the job. 840 00:36:38,680 --> 00:36:41,292 My friends were all, "We never see you," 841 00:36:41,316 --> 00:36:42,809 and I'd be like, "I'm busy." 842 00:36:42,925 --> 00:36:45,971 Then I... I missed my mom's birthday. 843 00:36:45,996 --> 00:36:47,397 Why? 844 00:36:47,602 --> 00:36:50,277 Ex-husband was mad about something, 845 00:36:50,302 --> 00:36:52,651 and I stayed home, trying to fix it. 846 00:36:53,195 --> 00:36:54,672 We were married three years, 847 00:36:54,696 --> 00:36:58,325 and the isolation just... snuck up on me. 848 00:36:59,635 --> 00:37:01,678 We yelled a lot 849 00:37:01,703 --> 00:37:03,997 because I do not back down from a fight, but... 850 00:37:05,274 --> 00:37:07,619 but the wrong word... 851 00:37:07,643 --> 00:37:09,153 the wrong question, 852 00:37:09,177 --> 00:37:12,005 and he would just get so insulted. 853 00:37:13,982 --> 00:37:15,717 But I guess the insults 854 00:37:16,898 --> 00:37:19,632 and the shaming weren't enough. 855 00:37:21,530 --> 00:37:25,877 One night... it was quiet. 856 00:37:26,295 --> 00:37:28,506 I thought the argument was over, 857 00:37:28,530 --> 00:37:32,150 and then... then the door opened. 858 00:37:35,564 --> 00:37:37,447 And he just marched up... 859 00:37:37,492 --> 00:37:39,292 marched up... 860 00:37:41,109 --> 00:37:42,642 And... 861 00:37:53,615 --> 00:37:55,926 A friend helped me... 862 00:37:57,354 --> 00:37:59,219 ...with the, um, restraining order. 863 00:38:00,810 --> 00:38:04,178 I got out, and I just wanted to turn the page. 864 00:38:07,669 --> 00:38:10,897 Walter made me turn on "Find Your Phone" 865 00:38:11,653 --> 00:38:13,483 to check where I was. 866 00:38:16,692 --> 00:38:18,738 I am okay. 867 00:38:21,289 --> 00:38:22,575 You will be. 868 00:38:23,925 --> 00:38:26,437 But it is a process. 869 00:38:26,541 --> 00:38:27,718 It's a long one. 870 00:38:27,743 --> 00:38:30,583 I am not even out of it... 871 00:38:31,740 --> 00:38:32,961 yet. 872 00:38:38,216 --> 00:38:40,719 Will you come with me to the police? 873 00:38:41,557 --> 00:38:42,762 Yeah. 874 00:39:05,910 --> 00:39:08,039 I thought you had a date. 875 00:39:08,063 --> 00:39:10,582 I did. Perfectly pleasant. 876 00:39:10,705 --> 00:39:12,450 Mercifully short. 877 00:39:22,622 --> 00:39:25,134 Uh... 878 00:39:25,159 --> 00:39:26,903 Yeah. 879 00:39:26,928 --> 00:39:28,773 I... I gotta ask. 880 00:39:28,798 --> 00:39:30,961 Did you take the embezzlement case 881 00:39:30,986 --> 00:39:32,120 because of me? 882 00:39:32,145 --> 00:39:34,390 I've made my interest clear. 883 00:39:34,415 --> 00:39:37,895 - You think I need games? - It's something I would do. 884 00:39:37,920 --> 00:39:39,431 You'd work that hard to spend time with me? 885 00:39:39,456 --> 00:39:45,738 You... wanna give this a go, Amy? 886 00:39:45,763 --> 00:39:47,410 What do you mean by "this"? 887 00:39:47,435 --> 00:39:50,455 Well, I don't have any dates on the horizon. 888 00:39:51,320 --> 00:39:53,431 - You? - Not the immediate horizon. 889 00:39:53,456 --> 00:39:55,768 Okay, then. 890 00:39:56,478 --> 00:39:57,754 Okay. 891 00:40:12,236 --> 00:40:13,520 How you feeling? 892 00:40:15,390 --> 00:40:16,606 Better. 893 00:40:17,459 --> 00:40:20,772 We haven't talked a lot about our past, 894 00:40:21,503 --> 00:40:23,446 not that I have too much, but... 895 00:40:23,831 --> 00:40:25,809 I feel like maybe we should, uh... 896 00:40:25,834 --> 00:40:27,067 Okay. 897 00:40:28,510 --> 00:40:31,955 Big romantic gestures, fancy gifts... 898 00:40:32,180 --> 00:40:35,959 That's how my ex would apologize 899 00:40:37,903 --> 00:40:40,198 after punishing me for whatever he thought 900 00:40:40,222 --> 00:40:42,215 I... I did wrong. 901 00:40:43,158 --> 00:40:44,342 I'm not that guy. 902 00:40:44,367 --> 00:40:45,711 I know. 903 00:40:45,736 --> 00:40:46,980 I might have done something like him, 904 00:40:47,005 --> 00:40:49,374 but... I am not like him. 905 00:40:49,399 --> 00:40:52,100 Hey. This isn't about you. 906 00:40:54,202 --> 00:40:56,020 I just don't like gifts. 907 00:40:57,205 --> 00:40:59,572 That's the takeaway. 908 00:41:01,409 --> 00:41:03,320 So should Freckles move in with me? 909 00:41:06,348 --> 00:41:08,025 I don't know. 910 00:41:08,049 --> 00:41:09,861 Sara's gotten kind of attached. 911 00:41:09,885 --> 00:41:13,228 Oh! Has... Has she? 912 00:41:13,253 --> 00:41:15,198 Yes, she has. 913 00:41:33,107 --> 00:41:34,651 How's it going? 914 00:41:34,676 --> 00:41:36,425 The research assignment? 915 00:41:36,450 --> 00:41:38,462 Yes. Status report. 916 00:41:38,487 --> 00:41:40,265 So far, so good. 917 00:41:41,458 --> 00:41:44,571 If you have anything you need to discuss, 918 00:41:44,953 --> 00:41:46,564 my door is open. 919 00:41:46,588 --> 00:41:48,399 Good to know. 920 00:42:11,094 --> 00:42:12,905 Mmm. 921 00:42:19,216 --> 00:42:20,431 You've reached the private cellphone 922 00:42:20,455 --> 00:42:22,707 of attorney Jean Rubenstone-Frost. 923 00:42:22,732 --> 00:42:24,343 Please leave a message. 924 00:42:24,552 --> 00:42:27,898 Hello. This is Judge Lola Carmichael. 925 00:42:27,923 --> 00:42:31,103 I was hoping you had a few minutes to talk 926 00:42:31,233 --> 00:42:33,493 about Cuprillon Industries. 927 00:42:34,482 --> 00:42:36,393 Thank you.